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4.0 RESULTS
Table 3 summarizes the results of the multi -parameter approach to wetlands determinations for each
sampling location. The delineated wetlands areas are shown on the site map in Appendix A. A total
of 11.5 acres of jurisdictional wetlands were identified during the survey. The National Wetlands
Inventory (NWI) Map for the Fort Collins quadrangle (USFWS 1975) identifies wetlands areas on
the project site. According to the Cowardin system (Cowardin 1979), the 11.5 acres of jurisdictional
wetlands identified as the cattail marsh were classified as palustrine wetlands type. Palustrine
wetlands include areas commonly called marshes, wet meadows, swamps, bogs, or riparian zones
where water depths in the deepest part of the basin are less than 6.6 feet during low water periods.
The cattail marsh wetlands area contained areas of open water. Water depths were not measured but
were assumed to be less than 6.6 feet.
TABLE 3
Wetlands Determinations for the Country Club Site
Site ID*
Delineation
Date
Wetlands Determination
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
Wetlands
Hydroloy
Present.
Hydric
Soils
Present?
t is
Sampling
Point within
a Wetlands?
2-A
11/19/95
no
no
no
no
2-13
11/19/95
yes
yes
yes
yes
4-A
11/19/95
no
no
no
no
4-B
11/19/95
yes (see section F)
yes
yes
yes
8-A
11/19/95
no
no
no
no
8-B
11/19/95
yes (see section F)
yes
yes
yes
14A
11/19/95
no
no
no
no
14B
11/19/95
yes
yes
yes
yes
17A
11/19/95
no
no
no
no
17B
11/19/95
yes (see section F)
yes
yes
yes
*The site map in Appendix A shows the location of each sampling site. Field notes are in Appendix B.
4.1 Vegetation
The Country Club Farms site is characterized by sparse woody overstory consisting of riparian trees
such as the Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) and cottonwood (Populus spp.) growing near the
Larimer and Weld Canal. It should be emphasized, however, that this overstory comprises less than
1 percent of the total basal area of the site.
The understory at the site consists of upland and wetland vegetation. Upland vegetation includes
mostly agricultural crops consisting of wheat and corn. Wetland vegetation included cattails (Typha
latifolia), Onley's Three -square (Scirpus americanus), Foxtail Barley (Hordeum jubatum), curly
dock (Rumex crispus), and Reed Canary grass (Phalaris arundinaces).
A366 OL96 CHAPADOC 4-1
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase):!,, /4 Drainage Class: oc^T
Feld Observations
Tanomy (Subgroup): 4 Confirm Mapped Type? t No
xo
Profile Description:
I Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
finches) -'Horizon (Mansell Moist) (Mansell Moist) "` Abundance/Contrast Structure. etc.
Ae
Hydric Soil Indicators:-
Histosol - - -- _ — Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
- Hydric; Listed on Local H c Soils List
-------_' Aquic Moisture Regime � " - _ - � Y
Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or low-Chroma Colors _,x-' Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: /1
f'/i G
�� ra G _St %"ciC �j G d�•/�/`� /S' uIb crrsG
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? 5js No
Hydric Soils Present? g5:5 No '
(Circle)
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? es No
Remarks: �c��•.++s /-.S fc
� �s cam. �.tif�a e/ c �iSc
G✓� /„�� 7 �i� � �f �'a��-r
♦%ppiuvttu uy nvv� V'�c
I
DATA FORM 3
Atypical Situations
Section A.3 (Continued)
1. Aerial photography: aerial photography from the Natural Resources Conservation Service
(MRCS), 1963 and 1978, indicate that the wetlands extended into the agricultural areas.
2. Previous site inspections: The Country Club Farms site was visited during August, 1995 by
Terry Geiselman and Stephen Johnson, both of Riverside Technology, inc., to conduct a
Spiranthes diluvialis survey. During this site visit, it was evident that Phalaris arundinacea,
Hordeum jubatum and Rumex crispus were growing in this area, even though it was under
cultivation. The area was wet due to irrigation.
3. Adjacent vegetation: Foxtail Barley (Hordeum jubatum) and curly dock (Rumex crispus)were
found growing directly adjacent to the disced areas.
4. NRCS soil survey: The soil survey for Larimer County listed sample location 17B as being in
Aquepts, loamy soil. The survey indicated that this soil unit may include wet meadow sites.
AJ66 01.96 DATAFRAaDOC
DATA FOR.`% 3
ATYPICAL SITUATIONS
Applicant Ap?licacion Protect
Name -,Gam. Number:
Location:,A—. Plot %umber: /7/? Date: /5r4f
A. VEGETATION:
1. Type of Alteration:V
o c e %�.ta ic 1--l-2 o "KIT �e
2. Effect on Vegetation:
3. Previous Vegetation: /� / u��. [i��Xt.� %/?����i fiiG.✓
(Actach documentation)
l Sc G fi��/, .✓ r/�c ca4
4. Hydrophytic Vegetation? Yes No
B. SOILS:
1. Type of Alteration: �J� s.�
2. Effecc on Soils: ��,3, / �s �%2. c �c�� �� ��-✓
3. Previous Soils: in /
(Attach documentation)
4. Hydric Soils? Yes >( No
C. HYDROLOGY:
1. Type of Alteration:
2. Effect on Hydrology:
3. Previous Hydrology:
(Attach documentation)
4. Wetland Hydrology? Yes No
Characterized By:�i •-�/ �c/rc�i+��,
B4
4
9
7
I
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): .� �� �a-rr
✓ - Drainage Class: •A�,/ CZA, c
Feld Observations
Texonomy`'(Subgroup): /gelw=
Confirm Mapped Type? 1Cli::� No ..
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
fnches) Horizon fMgnsell Moistl (Munc_ell Moist)
Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Abundance/Contrast Structure. etc.
1l y
Hydric Soil Indicators: - -
Histosol = -=
_-Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon
_ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor
—,,Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_
Aquic Moisture Regime
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Remarks:G/�c�:
WETLAND DETERMINATION c c
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? es No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? (OF No
Hydric Soils Present? r�%& No
/1fi
(Circle)
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? tR5 No
Remarks: /I�«
n a 7L
�s �/ G1
G✓�f �s-� an ��i c//vr✓�'
II
Approveo oy rn U0t%%,c orrc
n
OUTINE WETLAND II tHMINAIIUN
87 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project Site:-
ApplicanUOWner.
Investigator. �^
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site?
I' Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)?
{k Is the area a potential Problem Area?
(if needed, explain on reverse.)
Date: //—i 5--i29 c ees'Z4. f�
County:c.—
State:
Yes (ffo- Community ID: ,P,
No Transect ID:
Yes ctgi> Plot ID:
VEGETATION Gc '/ c G e:
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum_ - Indicator
61�4 _9
2. 10.
3. 11.
4. 12.
5. 13. -
6. 14,
7. 15. —
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC all
Remarks: l/G�``c
/yr-c� �)c1-� 3cc.� �c•r�v.oH,S.'�j �`�,.�c�l�✓-�"� Gvr-n -� �Gc✓�i
v/sd�� le�7 Cc��
uvnen� nr_v
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
_ Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water. v (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: > /G (in.)
Depth.to Saturated Soil: �2 / G (in.)
Remarks:
c�cces e's<=
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
_ Inundated
_ Saturated in Upper 12 inches
_ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water -Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
_ FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
c S/
's�_C(lll C
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase)_ �/�r��.��w�-+ �Z
Drainage Class: . s,
-
Feld Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup):
Confine Mapped Type? es No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
Tjpghesl Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist)
Mottle Texture. Concretions.
Abundance/Contrast Structure. etc.
,Z,2 �— /a r1el
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _ _:
_ Concretions
_
Histic Epipedon
_ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sultidic Odor
_ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_ Aquic Moisture Regime -
✓Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions
_ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low•Chroma Colors
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: S'p�� e�c�••''•iie -�G o�
a� a /.SJ��i" r_-�,GG
W t I LAND Ut I tt11VIINA 11U1V
[Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes old ircle)
and Hydrology Present? Yesic Soils Present? Yes Qo—
(Circle)
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes o
Remarks: S/ /r�� />i� ��5,1c� �a r wow/� n►/ ��� �i�t/I
--45' J 147
v !/
Approved by HQUSACE 3/92
i
TIWEWETLAND DEfEHMINATION
COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project Site: lo11.., Date: 9 s 5-
Applicant/Owner /y>< < -/ County: L os e-
Investigator: State: ngA-a-moo
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? �i No . Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? '- --.'Yes' 41E� Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID: 12 a
(if needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION c
tnt Plant Species Stratum _Indicator _ _Dominant Plant Soecies Stratum Indicator
Fit! a i4� % - r_ 4 9.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. _
7.
8.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC _
(excluding FAC).
Remarks: G/.,/
9-4 rvc
X Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
_ Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water. (::7_ (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 7/L (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: 7 / 6 (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
_ Inundated
_ Saturated in Upper 12 inches
_ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water -Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
rRearks:yl,,
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): ua �Os �d Drainage Class:
Feld Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): eeConfirm Mapped Type? es o
Profile Description: - '
Depth Matrix Color _Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Qnches) Horizon (Munseli Moiis/tl (��nset! Moistl Ahundance/Contrast Structure. etc.
Hydric Soil Indicators:--
Histosol - Concretions
Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
- _ Aquic Moisture Regime "' "' '✓✓Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
_,,Z Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? c�No (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? c*ff- No
Hydric Soils Present? No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? es No
Remarks: J,- /G
ri�`-G �— O /) i�/7 G �!/ L✓� /�'� �► /�. �'h G �ir �� ��i is t
Annroved by HOUSACE 3/92
UTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project Site: - C/ F� !. L_ Date: L—/2—i9S.r G� iS•'
Applicant/Owner. County:
Investigator. State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? ` sins% No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? -°Yes NS� Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes c—WTa.7 Plot ID: % y �
(if needed, explain on reverse.)
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
9.
10.
3. 11.
4. 12.
_ _.. 5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
S. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC). '
p
Remarks:
uvnant nry
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
,X Aerial Photographs
_ Other
No Recorded Data Available
Feld Observations:
Depth of Surface Water. O (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: /Z (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
_,(Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water -Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
_ FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remaarrks:/;1G . �j7 /� ��s/ J /y Je �nC Sim L✓�S 4✓G�/ �S� G
�.�V GS', . �%/l o/�' �✓c.�e� J�i� r� �%�S� a� a%!� i
Z
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): re c '�- Drainage Class: zD 6 a
Feld Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? es No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inched Horizon LMunsell Moistl (Mansell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure. etc.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol - _ Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND UETEHMINA, IUN
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes t�oi (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes dv
Hydric Soils Present? Yes HIV-' Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes to
Remarks: A� G.4 i r no7 �sr� < r c� 'wG�/• c ram% il�J1
nppiuvnu uy n�vanvc nac
TINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
( COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project Site: 74� Date: //-/s-/9 ss fJ
r Applicant/Owner: ;'A - County: /.ter.'-+ r
Investigator. State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? _ ?f-eT� No - Community ID:
-' Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes hO7 Transect ID: — -
i Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes <ffo7- Plot ID: / y�
(if needed, explain on reverse.)
•NJ1
ji
't
i
t
VEGETAIIUIV
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
10.
3. 11. -
4. - 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC _
(excluding FAC). - G/
Remarks:
tITUI'iVLVUT
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
__)[ Aerial Photographs _ Inundated
_ Other _ Saturated in Upper 12 inches
_ No Recorded Data Available — Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
Feld Observations: _ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary I dicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: Q_ (in.) ✓ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water -Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: '7 (in.) Local Soil Survey Data
_ FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: AG'•i'm�iQ /� aJLoS/� c•v�..,. /o� ��.. �/% f`j G /�-G✓�J C
r.�
DATA FORM 3
Atypical Situations
Section A.3 (Continued)
Plot Number 8B
1. Aerial photography: aerial photography from the Natural Resources Conservation Service
(MRCS), 1963 and 1978, indicate that the wetlands extended into the agricultural areas.
2. Previous site inspections: The Country Club Farms site was visited during August, 1995 by
Terry Geiselman and Stephen Johnson, both of Riverside Technology, inc., to conduct a
Spiranthes diluvialis survey. During this site visit, it was evident that Phalaris arundinacea,
Hordeum jubatum and Scirpus americanus were growing in this area, even though it was under
cultivation. The area was wet due to irrigation.
3. Adjacent vegetation: Foxtail Barley (Hordeum jubatum), Reed Canary grass (Phalaris
arundinacea), and Olney's Three -square (Scirpus americanus) were found growing directly
adjacent to the disced areas.
4. NRCS soil survey: The soil survey for Larimer County listed sample location 813 as being in
Nunn clay, loam, wet soil. The survey indicated that this soil unit may include wet meadow sites.
A366 01.96 DATAFRAC DOC
DATA FOM 3
ATY?ICAL SITUATIONS
Applicant application Protect
.Name: /%%C Cor./ Number: Name:,C=�
Location: gj-ZZZ.,,Lr Plot Number:
A. VEGETATION:
1. Type of Alteration: �y�f� fio,, i„ o .ao/ o/4c
/�/ f/J L.✓�L•LT
2. Effect on Vegetation:�iJ/ i✓c��e �, vc �� �� �. o
• //./� /� mac,..->:�.:, �:..
3. Previous Vegetation:, o / ,�,/'t
SGG. �.,'f,-c a -/(Attach documentation)-r62 ,/,.t� '_r .t_ .%ate ��e.•c,p/3�
4. Hydrophytic Vegetation? Yes V V No
B. SOILS:
1. Type of Alteration::-,ICch o�SGcv!
2. Effect on Soils: (�3/., ,z�e_c_
3. Previous Soils: Gi
(Attach documentation)
4. Hydric Soils? Yes No
C. HYDROLOGY:
1. Type of Alteration:
2. Effect on Hydrology:
3. Previous Hydrology:
(Attach documentation)
4. Wetland Hydrology? Yes jC No
Characterized By
B4
S
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase) Drainage Class: &.2 or�2
Feld Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Xa No
Profile Description: ,
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Monte Texture, Concretions,
_finches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) rM11132ell Moist) 'Abundance/Contrast Structure. etc.
u
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime - Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
_ Gieyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: �/�jer: /����✓' e v? a�-ii� cG'
C
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? No
Hydric Soils Present? e- No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? (e .- No
Remarks: �t�C v . t //o f �s� G s G✓��/�, o� �i% /t���'
a`-7 �' �!7 %%fS C..• �/�/G���o/rC%
^PPIVVGu uy nvvVnv� way
UTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
7 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project Site: �'a�.�.� �� .� f a,� +s L. L. K' Date:
Applicant/Owner. 1 'A� ,r+% / �,i County': CG
Investigator: c,- State: C.�/�om�,o,;Ey
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? _Yes 4E> Community ID: —.4,
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? 4: YeFr ' No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID: R�/3
(if needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION se-c /%-T
1. 9•
3. 11,
4. 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
15.....
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC).
Remarks:
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
_ Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 1 / (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: > C (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
_ Inundated
_ Saturated in Upper 12 inches
_ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary 19dicators (2 or more required):
_✓ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water -Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
=Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Si fG G.-G /'C G �s-i/cam/c
w e rc 7ci a'-i /5'
Map Unit Name — -
(Series and Phase): /����� �'�v�a• •� , ? s Drainage Class: sd��v o%s.✓�c
- Field Observations O �—
Taxonomy (Subgroup): a �� Confirm Mapped Type? a No
Profile Descriotion:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
1,(pghesl Horizon 11&0 Moistl (Munsell Moistl "' Ahimdance/Contrast Structure. etc.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol -_ Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in.Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor — Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
- Aquic Moisture Regime — Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
— Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors — Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: So L✓us G�Sc ^ �/�cs! ui /` c Gr/ �� �� is�v/
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes �o-(Clrcle) (Circle)
II
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes
Hydric Soils Present? Yes l Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes
Remarks: /c sift /S
h�
5-�fc�✓ cis L✓c f •.�a� y�
Approved by HOUSACE 3/92
TINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
1
Project Site:la"a. , %i /-y Date:
Applicant/Owner: County:
Investigator: State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? �:.1(g No _ Community ID: /— ope/.,, y,'
is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? =' == Yes'- ---rCoo Transect ID: - - - Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes da� Plot ID: P'4?
(if needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
9.
2. 10.
3. 11.
4. 12.
5, 13.
14.
7, 15.
g, 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC).
Remarks:�j//� ��S c -acam �/J n v: aus
Si%/'rkL JCG/Zr4S C ct.;;,
HYDROLOGY
Recorded. Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs _ Inundated
_ Other _ Saturated in Upper 12 inches
No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
- Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: Drainage Patterns In Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water -Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 7/L (in.) Local Soil Survey Data
_ FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: / (in.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:,,/,'C rj /��sy6� ,� S t�-c ca .iaw /�. / c cif f'/ic /i/CG2 S S
�•
DATA FORM 3
Atypical Situations
Section A.3 (Continued)
1. Aerial photography: aerial photography from the Natural Resources Conservation Service
(MRCS), 1963 and 1978, indicate that the wetlands extended into the agricultural areas.
2. Previous site inspections: The Country Club Farms site was visited during August, 1995 by
Teary Geiselman and Stephen Johnson, both of Riverside Technology, inc., to conduct a
Spiranthes diluvialis survey. During this site visit, it was evident that Hordeum jubatum and
Rumex crispus were growing in this area, even though it was under cultivation. The area was wet
due to irrigation.
3. Adjacent vegetation: Foxtail Barley (Hordeum jubatum), Reed Canary grass (Phalaris
arundinacea), and curly dock (Rumex crispus) were found growing directly adjacent to the
disced areas.
4. NRCS soil survey: The soil survey for Larimer County listed sample location 4B as being in
Aquepts, loamy soil. The survey indicated that this soil unit may include wet meadow sites.
A366 01.96 DATAMCDOC
DATA FORM 3
ATYPICAL SITUATIONS
Applicant Application Project
Name:�i/h c_ Cory Number: Name: r G6
Location 4:!eZs Plot Number:/Z Date: //_/9—/s�S L.1•C,
A. VEGETATION:
1. Type of Alteration: j/i'�n
Cf''�n
wi f/ Go i,
2. Effect on Vegetation:
3. Previous Vegetation:
(Attach documentation)
4. Hydrophytic Vegetation? Yes x No
B. SOILS:
1. Type of Alteration:/,c---7
2. Effect on Soils: ��f. /i,`e/ / Soi'/ J roc c��7 f
3. Previous Soils:Soi�e�lai�i�c����c�
(Attach documentat
4. Hydric Soils? Yes X No
C. HYDROLOGY:
1. Type of Alteration:
2. Effect on Hydrology:
3. Previous Hydrology:
(Attach documentation)
4. Wetland Hydrology? Yes )( No
Characterized
B4
`UTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(. 7 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Proiect Site: (.o� n z�� �i r'��- i`� r �• L . -C Date: //-/ �- / g- S- 12
Applicant/Owner. � t - �� County:
Investigator: State: r�/off. ve/d
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes N�a> CommunityID: - L✓c�
y Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? - _ =Q�e `� No- Trarisect ID: --
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Co, Plot ID:
(if needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION G
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1, 9.
2. 10.
3. 1.1.
4. 12.
14.
B. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC). /
Remarks: (/ C �r c f<. �io� �cs co . 6 ce/ •� �!i c c,f�acfl co/
X Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
_)el Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water.
Depth to Free Water in Pit:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Remarks: fyc�..�i
.r ,z d?s L"s c-s) . Q/I�
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
_ Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
_ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water -Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
=Other (Explain in Remarks)
c
LZLiC r: ZZZXt�-Z 6- c,a�c eX �i ;fo �T I1
t
Map Unit Name - -
(Series and Phase):/..._ _ _
/-? 'e Drainage Class: J o o
`
Taxonomy (Subgroup):
.s 4-3 Feld Observations _ _
a Confirm Mapped Type? No
�-
Profile Description: _•. V
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Horizon (Munsell Moist) ;tutunsan Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure./etc.
finches)
it
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol —_ - —
Histic Epipedon
- " _ Concretions
_ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_
Sulfidic Odor _
_ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_
- _ Aquic Moisture Regime -' ' -
_--Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions
- Listed'on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_
Remarks:S6/� �/rs c�s���-co/
JQ
�c �o.�✓ /� G %�1'i, o..o�s `•• 6
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic vegetation Present? Yes �p_(Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ag�' �,
Hydric Soils Present? Yes � Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes
Remarks: Si TG G✓o-S _ i, G/� �sf�-� c/ems c-- G r G�.� Gi+ f'�
_, Approved by HOUSACE 3/92
=V,
COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project Site: G�o�.� L'��f .6/• Z G Date: /.-/9- /ss f /3 •/
Applicant/Owner. _}/� rJ < <c - County:
Investigator. State:-
4' Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site. 3�' ; . (fgX- No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes - Trarisect ID: - --- - --
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes d96_-, Plot ID: 400W
a (if needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION c a t r
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator -Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
�— 9 - - --
2. 10. -- -
3. - 1.1.
4. 12.
5. - �- 13.
6. _ 14. -
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC).
Remarks: �i n�o,.i cc.� i-a v.c�uS�/�.�� �`�� G'si •�. %j%
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Feld Observations: -
Depth of Surface Water. O (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: G (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: i G (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
_ Inundated
_ Saturated in Upper 12 inches
_ Water Marks
_.. Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
_ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water -Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
_ FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
F
Re ars•
-4 G-_ ..-�) �. r�`�
L✓ Cnc �`/`o �'1 % L.�0�9'�/ 7�
.7UIL.7
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): 3 ���-. ✓ Drainage Class:
Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? No
Profile Descritr ion:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
tinchesl Horizon (M n- .II Moistl fM �" ell, �Moist� -Ah� ^da"s'�t^ontrast Structure. etc.
Hydric Soil Indicators:--
Histosol - _ Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime - _� Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions _' Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Ex
Gleyed or Low Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks
WETLAND DIETEHMINA I IUN
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? � No (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? �es� No
Hydric Soils Present? es No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? es' No
Remarks: S . 7� i J'�.s 9, c� a 9`s_
�G >� �%!C �dG7 �'�c /�l+`�� /"'ice-� 7b• !'". f/J c �e i^7L �e ��ia
.. mppluvwu Uy n�.fvVrw� v, mac.
( COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project Site: e. Date: //-/ti -/9 9 S- 47/2:'t
Applicant/Owner „ /» � � . County: ... <
Investigator: �State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? C-e - No Community ID: - G✓c�/d..
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? - Yes - 49F Transect ID: =- "---
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes <r�- Plot ID: z !�
(if needed, explain on reverse.)
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
9.
3. 1.1.
4. 12.
- - -- — 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC).
Remarks:
x Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
_ Other
_ No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 7 / (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: i/ L (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
_ Saturated in Upper 12 inches
_ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water -Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
_ FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: ��.�/>s v�
IQ X i� S C-r) . j��c7�vl t✓m �L T •. �.•-� ./9• L1' w„ //r7
SOILS
' y Map Unit Name' —
(Series and Phase): a — `� v Drainage Class: bd� r�i
-__L�""�� - -' Feld Observations �r
Taxonomy (Subgroup): S Confirm Mapped Type? No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Inches) Horizon (Munseli Moistl- (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure. etc.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol - _ __ Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_ Aquic Moisture Regime - = _� Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
_ Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes JFo-, (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes CEI
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes
Hydric Soils Present? les-' No
Remarks:
Z's//-.
117
._� �.. uni ieene ornn
PA&TINE WETLAND DETLHNIINA I IUN
(11WCOE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project Site: i' n ;'�v �� /��� L• L. l' Date: //-/ 5 _ /s7s uJ / ?."
Applicant/Owner: r County:
Investigator:. State: r'�, /e-•-�/�
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? LJ559> No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes d o4 > Transect ID: -
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes dtM�, Plot ID: .4
(if needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION — � - - _ - - -
Dominant Plant Species Stratum -Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
8.
2 __. 10.
3. - 11.
4, 12.
5. - - - 13.
6. - - - 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FA/C).
Remarks:T/C.1-
,r� 1
SGi /'vim',/•-I/�c.^-�/'��^'�7` G�or-/� ,�7c /.S we�-L �•-�o Gv. �s��-i•7�
X_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: e', (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: > l (in.)
Welland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
_ Inundated
_ Saturated in Upper 12 inches
_ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water -Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: �G�/a•��J/%f s -'�" s`/% _.i4
t�� ��c41 S Cs�s). 4/i� s ��� Peen iTG� ✓/77P-
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APPENDIX B
Jurisdictional Wetlands Field Notes
I
W 1/4 CORNER I
SECTION 5
FOUND #4 REBARfZEI
SET 16 REBAR W/
2 1 /ALUM. CAP
LS #17662
I
83.20ft
WETLANDS AREA �
11050 ACO
A
WEST LINE O
SOUTHWEST 1SEC
N45'34'05"W 205.82 ft
CL EASEMENT FOR
27" WATERLINE
FOR CITY OF GREELEY
WIDTH NOT DEFINED
BK 1465 PG 452
N44'22'43"W 218.51ft
Ct 15' WATERLINE EASEMENT
FOR EAST LARIMER COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT
SK 1740 PG 896
N41044'57"W 245.72ft
CL WATERLINE EASEMENT
FOR CITE OF GREELEY
WIDTH NOT DEFINED
BK 737 PG 575
203.00ft ft
tieFrnn'nn"w 252.76ft
S86'WWE
1964.80ft
60 MEE
ss�7� Qo
SBA.
,S: filol
37.54
20' WATERLINE EASEMENT
FOR EAST LARIMER COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT
BK 1873 PG 126
S7 9 fc -
S60
75' pOWERLINE EASEMENT
SK 914 PG 585
4B
8A :-:-:- ::.: 0 4A
MOE
w
EXISTING TOP OF BANK
S54'15'00"E(D)
273.70ft.
WETLANDS
FENCE
017A
17B
NORTH LINE OF THE
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF
SECTION 5
36" PIPE CROSSING
S53'49' 49"E
176.30ft
S63'35'57'
SSSS
117.81 ft
S62-55'00"E(D)
130.00ft
35't
CL DITCH
PER DEED
S82'20'00"E(D)
126.00ft
140-09
SET N89'36'
N89'11':
S00'23'23"W (D) 146.00f
S00'48'34"W d
82.22ft -\ - -
FORT COLLINS QUADRANGLE
COLORADO—LARIMER CO.
7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) h°o60
SE/4 FORT COLLINS 15 QUADRANGLE \G
4965 11 NE CHEYENNE. WYO. 41 MI
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APPENDIX A
q.
USGS Topographic Map and
Country Club Farms L.L.C. Site Location Map
7.0 LIST OF PREPARERS
Riverside Technology, inc.
2821 Remington Street
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
970/223-2944 — FAX 9701223-2955
• Terry Geiselman, Geologist/Wetlands Delineator
A366 01.96 CHAPZOOC 7-1
6.0 REFERENCES
Cowardin, L.W., V. Carter, F.C. Golet, and E.T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of Wetlands and
Deepwater Habitats of the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Biological Services
Program: FWS/OBS-79/31.
Northern Engineering. 1995. Map of the site boundaries. Fort Collins, Colorado.
Reed, P.B., Jr. 1988. National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands: Central Plains
(Region 5). U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Report 88(26.5).
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) Environmental Laboratory. 1987. Corps of Engineers
Wetlands Delineation Manual. Technical Report Y-87-1, U.S. Army Engineer Waterways
Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Mississippi.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Soil Conservation Service. 1993. Lorimer County Area,
Colorado: Comprehensive Hydric Soils List.
--- -. 1963 and 1978. Aerial Photographs of the Country Club Farms Site.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Soil Conservation Service and Forest Service, in
cooperation with Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station. 1980. Soil Survey of Lorimer
County Area, Colorado.
U.S. Department of the Interior, Geological Survey (USGS). 1960. 7.5-Minute Series Topographic
Map for Fort Collins, Colorado, Quadrangle.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 1975. National Wetlands Inventory Map for the Fort
Collins, Colorado, Quadrangle.
Weber, W.A. 1976. Rocky Mountain Flora. Colorado Associated University Press. Boulder,
Colorado.
A366 01.96 CHAP6.DOC 6-1
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5.0 RECOMN[ENDATIONS
The wetlands delineation described in this report has been submitted to the COE, Omaha District,
Tri-Lakes Project Office, in Littleton, Colorado. Acceptance will be conveyed in the form of a letter.
If accepted, the COE will recommend that this wetlands delineation be considered valid for 3 years
from the date of the letter unless new information warrants revision before the 3 years expire. A
COE Section 404 permit may be required based on the area of disturbance to jurisdictional wetlands
as a result of the development. ,
A366 01.96 CHAP3.DOC 5-1
r�
4.2 Egik
The Country Club Farms site was comprised of four soil series as mapped by the Soil Conservation
Service (USDA 1980). The jurisdictional wetlands area was generally contained in a swale of
Aquepts, loamy and ponded soils. A small portion of the wetlands occurred in Nunn clay loam, wet.
According to the Soil Survey of Lorimer County Area, Colorado (USDA 1980), the soils at the
Country Club Farms site are characterized as follows.
Aquepts, Loamy
These nearly level or gently sloping, poorly drained soils are in depressional areas on uplands,
along drainageways, and on side slopes below large canals. The surface layer is fine sandy
loam, loam, or clay loam. The underlying layer is mainly loam or clay loam extending to a
depth of 40 to 60 inches or more. A water table is at or near the surface in spring and summer.
Included with these soils in mapping are a few small areas of Stoneham, Fort Collins, and Kim
soils and Nunn clay loam, wet. Runoff is slow to medium, and the hazard of water erosion is
slight to moderate. These soils are suited to pasture and native grasses.
Aquepts, Ponded
These nearly level soils are near stream channels and drainageways. A water table is at or near
the surface most of the year. The soils are extremely variable. The native vegetation is mainly
cattails and sedges. These soils offer very little grazing but are suitable for wildlife habitat.
Nunn clay loam, wet, 1 to 3 percent slopes
This nearly level, somewhat poorly drained soil is on low terraces and alluvial fans, commonly
adjacent to drainageways. A seasonal high water table is at a depth of 20 to 30 inches during
part of the growing season. Runoff is slow, and the hazard of erosion is slight. This soil is
suited to pasture and hay.
When the landform is a swale, the Nunn clay loam, wet is also considered hydric. According to
the Lorimer County Area, Colorado, Comprehensive Hydric Soils List (SCS 1993), the
Aquepts, loamy and ponded soils are hydric.
4.3 Hydrology
The wetlands area appears to be primarily the result of seepage of water from the Latimer and Weld
Canal which borders the wetland area on the north side. The canal is concrete lined and primarily
conveys water for irrigation use. It is not known whether the canal will be discontinued; therefore,
the continued source of wetland hydrology for the site cannot be determined.
A366 01.96 CHAP4..DOC 44-2
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h. NWI wetland mans. The NWI has developed wetland type maps for many areas.
These may be useful in determining the type of plant communities that occurred prior
to alteration.
To develop the strongest possible record, all of the above sources should be considered. If
the plant community types that occurred prior to alteration can be determined, record them
on DATA FORM 3 and also record the basis used for the determination. Previously
existing vegetation at the Country Club Farms site (locations 413, 8B, and 17B) were
based on:
1. Aerial photography: aerial photography from the Natural Resources Conservation
Service (MRCS), 1963 and 1978, indicate that the wetlands extended into the
agricultural areas.
2. Previous site inspections : The Country Club Farms site was visited during August,
1995 by Terry Geiselman and Stephen Johnson, both of Riverside Technology, inc., to
conduct a Spiranthes diluvialis survey. During this site visit it was evident that
Hordeum jubatum and Rumex crispus were growing in these areas, even though they
were under cultivation. The areas were wet due to irrigation.
3. Adjacent vegetation: Foxtail Barley (Hordeum jubatum), Reed Canary grass (Phalaris
arundinacea), curly dock (Rumex crispus), and Olney's Three -square (Scirpus
americanus) were found growing directly adjacent to the disced areas.
4. NRCS soil survey: The soil survey for Larimer County listed sample locations 4B and
17B as being in Aquepts, loamy soil and sample site 8B in Nunn, clay, loam, wet soil.
The survey indicated that these soil units may include wet meadow sites.
DATA FORM 3 notes are included in Appendix B.
A366 6/.96 CHAP3.DOC 3-9
a. Has all or a portion of the area been cleared of vegetation?
b. Has only one layer of the plant community (e.g., trees) been removed?
c. Has selective harvesting resulted in removal of some species?
d. Has all vegetation been covered by fill, dredged material, or structures?
e. Have increased water levels resulted in the death of some individuals?
(At the Country Club Farms site, some of the wetland areas had been cleared of vegetation by
discing of the topsoil. Data Form 3 notes are included in Appendix B).
• STEP 3 - Determine the Type of Vegetation that Previously Occurred. Obtain all possible
evidence of the type of plant communities that occurred in the area prior to alteration.
Potential sources of such evidence include:
a. Aerial photography. Recent (within 5 years) aerial photography can often be used to
document the type of previous vegetation. The general type of plan communities
formerly present can usually be determined, and species identification is sometimes
possible.
b. Onsite inspection. Many types of activities result in only partial removal of the
previous plant communities, and remaining species may be indicative of hydrophytic
vegetation. In other cases, plant fragments (e.g., stumps, roots) may be used to
reconstruct the plant community types that occurred prior to site alteration. Sometimes,
this can be determined by examining piles of debris resulting from land -clearing
operations or excavation to uncover identifiable remains of the previous plant
community.
c. Previous site inspections. Documented evidence from previous inspections of the area
may describe the previous plant communities, particularly in cases where the area was
altered after a permit application was denied.
d. Adjacent vegetation. Circumstantial evidence of the type of plant communities that
previously occurred may sometimes be obtained by examining the vegetation in
adjacent areas. If adjacent areas have the same topographic position, soils, and
hydrology as the altered area, the plant community types on the altered area were
probably similar to those of the adjacent areas.
e. SCS records. Most SCS soil surveys include a description of the plant community
types associated with each soil type. If the soil type on the altered area can be
determined, it may be possible to generally determine the type of plant communities
that previously occurred.
f. Permit applicant. In some cases, the permit applicant may provide important
information about the type of plan communities that occurred prior to alteration.
g. Public. Individuals familiar with the area may provide a good general description of
the previously occurring plant communities.
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collected in the B horizon at depths of 10 inches.) Record findings on the Data Form 1 for
each location. Proceed to Step 14.
• Step 14: Determine whether hydric soils are present.
Examine each Data Form I and determine whether a positive hydric soil indicator was
found. If so, the area at that location has hydric soil. If soils at all sampling locations have
positive hydric soil indicators, the entire area has hydric soils. If soils at all sampling
locations lack positive hydric soil indicators, none of the area is a wetlands. Complete the
soil section of each Data Form 1. (Completed data forms for the Country Club Farms site
are in Appendix B and results are presented in Section 4.0, Table 3.) Proceed to Step 15.
• Step I5: Make wetlands determination.
Examine Data Form 1. (Completed data forms for the Country Club Farms site are in
Appendix B and results are presented in Section 4.0, Table 3.) If the entire area presently
or normally has wetlands indicators for all three parameters [Steps 8 (or Section F), 10, and
14], the entire area is a wetlands. If the entire area presently or normally lacks wetlands
indicators of one or more parameters, the entire area is a non -wetlands.
SECTION F
Atypical Situations
Methods described in this section should be used only when a determination has already been made
in Section D or E of the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (COE 1987) that positive
indicators of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and/or wetland hydrology could not be found due
to effects of recent human activities or natural events. Apply procedures described in one of the
following subsections (as appropriate) to determine whether positive indicators of hydrophytic
vegetation, hydric soils, and/or wetland hydrology existed prior to alteration of the area. Once these
procedures have been employed, RETURN TO Section D or E to make a wetland determination.
PROCEED TO the appropriate subsection.
Subsection 1 - Vegetation
Employ the following steps to determine whether hydrophytic vegetation previously occurred:
STEP I - Describe the Type of Alteration. Examine the area and describe the type of
alteration that occurred. Look for evidence of selective harvesting, clear cutting,
bulldozing, recent conversion to agriculture, or other activities (e.g., burning, discing, or
presence of buildings, dams, levees, roads, parking lots, etc.). Determine the approximate
date when the alteration occurred. Record observations on DATA FORM 3 (some of the
wetlands at the Country Club Farms site had been converted to agriculture; DATA FORM
notes are included in Appendix B)). PROCEED TO STEP 2.
STEP 2 - Describe Effects on Vegetation. Record on DATA FORM 3 a general description
of how the activities (STEP 1) have affected the plant communities. Consider the
following:
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•
• Step 9: Apply wetlands hydrologic indicators.
Examine the portion of the area occupied by each plant community type for positive
indicators of wetlands hydrology. Record findings on the appropriate Data Form 1.
(Information for determining hydrology was also obtained from USDA 1980.) Proceed to
Step 10.
• Step 10: Determine whether wetlands hydrology is present.
Examine the hydrologic information on Data Form 1 for each plant community type. Any
portion of the area having a positive wetlands hydrology indicator has wetlands hydrology.
If positive wetlands hydrology indicators are present in all community types, the entire area
has wetlands hydrology. If no plant community type has a wetlands hydrology indicator,
none of the area has wetlands hydrology. Complete the hydrology portion of each Data
Form 1. (Completed data forms for the Country Club Farms site are in Appendix B and
results are presented in Section 4.0, Table 3) Proceed to Step 11.
• Step 11: Determine whether soils must be characterized.
Examine the vegetation section of each Data Form 1. (Completed data forms for the
Country Club Farms site are in Appendix B and results are presented in Section 4.0,
Table 3.) Hydric soils are assumed to be present in any plant community type for which the
following statements are true:
a. All dominant species have an indicator status of OBL.
b. All dominant species have an indicator status of OBL or FACW, and the wetlands
boundary (when present) is abrupt.
When either a or b is true and wetlands hydrology is present, check the hydric soils blank
as positive on Data Form 1 and proceed to Step 16. (At the Country Club Farms, a soil pit
was dug at every selected observation point in each community type, even when a and/or b
were true.) If neither a nor b applies, proceed to Step 12.
• Step 12: Dig a soil pit.
Using a soil auger or spade, dig a soil pit at the representative location in each community
type. The procedure for digging a soil pit is described in Appendix D, Section 1, of the
Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (COE 1987). When the soil pit is
properly completed, approximately 18 inches of the soil profile will be available for
examination. (At the Country Club Farms site, a soil pit was dug with a spade to 18 inches
at each observation point for a total of 10 documented pits.) Proceed to Step 13.
• Step 13: Apply hydric soil indicators.
Examine the soil at each location and compare its characteristics immediately below the A -
horizon or at a 10-inch depth (whichever is shallower) with the hydric soil indicators
described in Part III, paragraphs 44 and/or 45 of the Corps of Engineers Wetlands
Delineation Manual (COE 1987). (For the Country Club Farms site, soil samples were
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• Step 5: Select representative observation points.
Select a representative observation point in each community type. A representative
observation point is one in which the apparent characteristics (determine visually) best
represent characteristics of the entire community. Mark on the base map the approximate
location of the observation point. This was done for each observation point (where an
atypical situation did not exist) selected at the Country Club Farms site. Observation points
are identified on the site map in Appendix A. Between observation points, the boundary
lines were visually determined and staked based on observed vegetation changes. Proceed
to Step 6.
Step 6: Characterize each plant community type.
Visually determine the dominant plant species in each vegetation layer of each community
type and record them on Data Form I (use a separate Data Form I for each community
type). Dominant species are those having the greatest relative basal area (woody
overstory), greatest height (woody understory), greatest percentage of area cover
(herbaceous understory), and/or greatest number of stems (woody vines). (The observation
points at the Country Club Farms site were characterized by a consistent herbaceous layer.
Completed data forms are in Appendix B.) Proceed to Step 7.
• Step 7: Record indicator status of dominant plant species.
Record on Data Form 1 the indicator status of each dominant plant species in each
community type. (Completed data forms for the Country Club Farms site are in Appendix
B and results are presented in Section 4, Table 3.) Proceed to Step 8.
• Step 8: Determine whether hydrophytic vegetation is present.
Examine each Data Form 1. When more than 50 percent of the dominant species in a
community type have an indicator status of OBL, FACW, and/or FAC, hydrophytic
vegetation is present. Portions of the area failing this test are not wetlands. (At the
Country Club Farms site, the "50/20 Rule" was applied.) The "50/20 Rule" is a procedure
that entails the following:
For each stratum in the plant community, dominant species are the most abundant
plant species (when ranked in descending order of abundance and cumulatively
totaled) that immediately exceed 50 percent of the total dominance measure for the
stratum, plus any additional species comprising 20 percent or more of the total
dominance measure for the stratum.
Complete the vegetation section of each Data Form 1. (Completed data forms for the
Country Club Farms site are in Appendix B and results are presented in Section 4.0, Table
3.) Proceed to Step 9.
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• Step 2: Determine whether an atypical situation exists.
Examine the area and determine whether there is evidence of sufficient natural or human -
induced alteration to significantly alter the area vegetation, soils, and/or hydrology. Include
possible off -site modifications that may affect the area hydrology. If there is no such
evidence, proceed to Step 3. If one or more parameters have been significantly altered by
an activity that would normally require a permit, proceed to Section F of the Corps of
Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (COE 1987), which describes methods to be used
when positive indicators of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and/or wetlands hydrology
cannot be found because of effects of recent human activities or natural events. Using
Section F, determine whether there is sufficient evidence that hydrophytic vegetation,
hydric soils, and/or wetlands hydrology were present prior to this alteration.
An atypical situation (with respect to vegetation) exists in specific areas at the Country
Club Farms site. These atypical areas are outlined on the site map (Appendix A) and
described in Section F, Atypical Situations. Section F begins on page 3-7.
Steps 3 through 9 pertain to sampling locations where atypical situations do not exist
(sampling sites 2 and 14).
• Step 3: Identify the plant community type(s).
Traverse the area and determine the number and locations of plant community types.
Sketch the location of each on the base map, and give each community type a name. (The
Country Club Farms site was determined to consist of two plant communities: an upland
prairie agricultural community and a wetlands community --communities 1 and 2
respectively. The determined communities were not mapped but were identified on each
Data Form 1.) Proceed to Step 4.
• Step 4: Determine whether normal environmental conditions are present.
Determine whether normal environmental conditions are present by considering the
following:
a. Is the area presently lacking hydrophytic vegetation or hydrologic indicators
because of annual or seasonal fluctuations in precipitation or ground water levels?
b. Are hydrophytic vegetation indicators lacking because of seasonal fluctuations in
temperature?
If the answer to either question a or b is thought to be yes, proceed to Section G of the
Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (COE 1987), which outlines methods for
dealing with problem areas. Problem areas are defined as areas in which wetlands
indicators of one or more parameters are periodically lacking because of normal seasonal or
annual variations in environmental conditions that result from causes other than human
activities or catastrophic natural events. If the answer to both a and b is no, proceed to Step
5. (There were no problem areas identified at the Country Club Farms site.)
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TABLE 1
Plant Indicator Status Categories
Indicator
Indicator Category L Symbol Definition
Obligate Wetlands Plants OBL Plants that occur almost always (estimated probability >99%)
in wetlands under natural conditions but that may also occur
rarely (estimated probability <1%) in non -wetlands.
Example: Typha latifolia (broadleaf cattail)
Facultative Wetlands Plants FACW Plants that occur usually (estimated probability >67% to 99%)
in wetlands but also occur (estimated probability 1% to 331/6)
in non -wetlands.
Example: Rumex crispus (Curly dock)
Facultative Plants FAC Plants with a similar likelihood (estimated probability 33% to
67%) of occurring in both wetlands and non -wetlands.
Example: Sporobolus airoides (alkali sacaton)
Facultative Upland Plants FACU Plants that occur sometimes (estimated probability 1% to
<33%) in wetlands but occur more often (estimated
probability >67% to 99%) in non -wetlands.
Example: Agropyron smithii (Western Wheatgrass)
Obligate Upland Plants UPI, Plants that occur rarely (estimated probability <I%) in
wetlands but occur almost always (estimated probability
>99%) in non -wetlands under natural conditions.
Example: Medicago sativa (Alfalfa)
Source: COE 1987 and Reed 1988.
TABLE 2
Dominant Plant Species Occurring at the Country Club Farms Site
Scientific Name Common Name
Indicator Category"
Typha latifolia Broadleaf Cattail
OBL
Scirpus americanus Onley's three -square
OBL
Phalaris arundincea Reed Canary grass
FACW
Hordeum jubatum Fox -Tail Barley
FACW
Rumex crispus Curly dock
FACW
Agropyron smithii Western wheatgrass
FACU
Bromus inermus Smooth brome
FACU
Cersium arvense Canada Thistle
FACU
Source: Reed 1988 and Weber 1976.
*Indicator categories for plants are abbreviated as follows:
OBL = obligate wetlands plant
FACW = facultative wetlands plant
FAC = facultative plant
FACU = facultative upland plant
UPI, = obligate upland plant
Refer to Table 1 for a definition of each category.
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least intermittently inundated or saturated for 5 percent or more of the growing season are considered
evidence of hydrologic characteristics that can support wetlands. In addition to wetlands hydrology
information collected in the field, information on the hydrology of soils in the area during the
growing season was obtained from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Soil Survey maps to
support a wetlands hydrology determination.
The growing season is defined in the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (COE 1987)
as the portion of the year when soil temperatures at 19.7 inches below the soil surface are higher than
biological zero (50C). However, for ease of determination, the COE manual allows for an
approximation of the growing season by the number of frost -free days. In the Fort Collins/Loveland
area, there are, on average, 144 frost -free days per year. The average first frost -free day occurs the
first week of May, and the average last frost -free day occurs at the end of September/beginning of
October. Five percent of 144 days is 7.2 days, or approximately 1 week.
3.5 Routine Procedures
The routine procedure selected for identifying and delineating wetlands is a multi -parameter
approach requiring positive evidence of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and wetlands
hydrology. If these parameters are met, the area is determined to be a jurisdictional wetlands. The
following routine procedure is adapted from the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual
(COE 1987), which provides a logical, defensible, and technical basis for wetlands delineation. This
routine procedure stresses on -site inspection together with preliminary data gathering and synthesis
of available information. Procedures for making routine wetlands determinations when insufficient
information is available for one or more parameters are also described in this section. There was
insufficient information with respect to vegetation in three areas at the Country Club Farms site
(sampling points 413, 813, and 1713). Sampling points are located on the site map in Appendix A.
At two sampling points, the vegetation present was categorized using the National List of Plant
Species that Occur in Wetlands: Central Plains (Region .i) (Reed 1988) and Rocky Mountain Flora
(Weber 1976). Table 1, Plant Indicator Status Categories, was taken from the Corps of Engineers
Wetlands Delineation Manual (COE 1987) and provides definitions and information concerning the
indicator symbols. Table 2 lists the dominant plant species that occur at two of the sampling
locations at the Country Club Farms site and provides the indicator status of each.
An on -site inspection was determined to be required at the Country Club Farms Site and was
conducted as outlined below. All procedures are adapted from the Corps of Engineers Wetlands
Delineation Manual (COE 1987). A Data Form I was completed for each of the sampling sites. A
Data Form 3 was completed for three sampling sites where information on vegetation was
insufficient. Copies of all data sheets are included in Appendix B.
Steps taken during the on -site inspection are described below:
• Step 1: Locate the project area.
Determine the spatial boundaries of the project area using information from a USGS
quadrangle map or other appropriate map, aerial photography, and/or the project survey
plan (Northern Engineering 1995, USFWS 1975, and USGS 1969). Proceed to Step 2.
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3.0 METHODS OF ANALYSIS
3.1 Agency Contacts
The following individual and agency were contacted as part of this wetlands delineation:
• Terry McKee, Environmental Resource Specialist, COE - Tri-Lakes Project Office,
Littleton, Colorado
3.2 Site Reconnaissance
An initial reconnaissance of the site was conducted during August, 1995 by Stephen Johnson and
Terry Geiselman, both of Riverside Technology, inc. The purpose of the site visit in August was to
conduct a survey for the presence or absence of the federally threatened plant species Ute ladies'
tresses orchid (Spiranthes diluvialis). The final wetlands delineation, documented on field notes in
Appendix B was conducted by Mr. Geiselman on November 19, 1995.
3.3 Equipment and Materials
The following equipment and materials were used in this wetlands delineation study:
• Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (COE 1987)
• Munsell Soil Color Chart
• Copies of 1987 COE Data Form I
• Soil Survey of Larinter County Area, Colorado (USDA 1980)
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory Map for the Fort Collins,
Colorado, Quadrangle (USFWS 1975)
• Soil Conservation Service's Larimer County Area, Colorado: Comprehensive Hydric Soils
List (USDA 1993)
• National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands: Central Plains (Region S) (Reed
1988)
• Blueprint of the site boundaries (Northern Engineering 1995)
• Book entitled Rocky Mountain Flora (Weber 1976)
• Book entitled Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States
(Cowardin 1979)
• Weatherproof field book
• Wooden boundary stakes
• Permanent ink pens
• Soil spade
• 1963 and 1978 Aerial photography from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (Fort
Collins)
3.4 Growing Season Information
Wetlands delineations are best conducted during or shortly after the growing season to facilitate
identification of vegetation parts, such as flowers and leaf structure. The wetlands delineation
described in this document was conducted shortly after the growing season. The growing season is
also important in determining whether the wetlands hydrology criterion is met. Areas that are at
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2.0 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
The jurisdictional wetlands identifications and delineations were conducted by Terry Geiselman of
Riverside Technology, inc. (RTi).
Mr. Geiselman is a Registered Geologist who has 2 years of experience in conducting jurisdictional
wetlands studies in Colorado and Wyoming. He is recognized by the COE under Regulatory IV to
identify and delineate wetlands as part of the Section 404 process of the Clean Water Act. Mr.
Geiselman also has experience in conducting surveys along the Front Range of Colorado for the
federally -threatened Ute ladies' -tresses orchid (Spiranthes diluvialis). Mr. Geiselman's qualifications
include a B.S. in Geology, studies in hydrogeology and environmental science, and over 5 years of
water resources related work.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Jim McCory is currently working to develop approximately 140 acres of land (known as the Country
Club Farms L.L.C.) in north Fort Collins, Colorado, for residential real estate. The City of Fort
Collins requires a letter from an individual who is qualified to delineate jurisdictional wetlands
regarding the presence or absence of wetlands on lands proposed for development. Jurisdictional
wetlands are wetlands areas that fall into the domain of regulatory oversight. This report is written
to satisfy this requirement for proposed land development. The wetlands delineation described in
this report identified 11.50 acres of jurisdictional wetlands within the proposed development area.
The wetlands consists of 11.50 acres of cattail marsh and is located near the center of the site. The
wetland areas appear to be the result of seepage from the Larimer and Weld Canal. Storm water
runoff may also supplement water to the wetlands areas. Some of the wetlands occur in areas that
have been used for agricultural development.
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this report is to document a study to identify and delineate jurisdictional wetlands
within the 140-acre parcel of the Country Club Farms site in Fort Collins, Colorado, to satisfy
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Section 404 authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(COE) to issue.permits for the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S., including
wetlands.
1.2 Site Location
The study site consists of a proposed filing called the Country Club Farms L.L.C. site (referred to
hereafter as the Country Club Farms site). The Country Club Farms site is currently slated for
proposed real estate development; if the site is developed, it will contain single family residential
developments. A map showing the general location of the Country Club Farms site is provided in
Appendix A. The Country Club Farms site is located in the southwest quarter of Section 5,
Township 7 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Fort Collins, County of Larimer,
State of Colorado. Coordinates for the site were estimated from a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
7.5-minute Fort Collins quadrangle map (USGS 1960) and are 105' 02' 01" west longitude and 40'
36' 05" north latitude.
1.3 Site Description
The majority of the Country Club Farms survey area consists of an upland agricultural development.
The site contains a naturally occurring topographic low area that has developed into a cattail marsh
with ponded water. The Larimer and Weld Canal traverses the northern boundary of the property.
Water diverted from the canal is used to flood irrigate a part of the north area of the site where corn
is grown. The southern portion of the site was primarily under cultivation for wheat.
The site slopes gently downward to the south, with the elevation ranging from approximately 4, 950
to 4,980 feet amsl. The wetland area at the Country Club Farm site is situated in a topographical low
area. A ditch exists along the east side of the wetland area. This ditch may have been used to drain
the area at one time, but it does not appear functional at this time.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page,
1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1 Purpose....................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Site Location................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Site Description............................................................................................................ 1-1
2.0 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS............................................................................... 2-1
3.0 METHODS OF ANALYSIS................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1 Agency Contacts.......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Site Reconnaissance..................................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Equipment and Materials............................................................................................. 3-1
3.4 Growing Season Information....................................................................................... 3-1
3.5 Routine Procedures...................................................................................................... 3-2
4.0 RESULTS....................................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Vegetation....................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Soils....................................................................................................................4-2
4.3 Hydrology.................................................................................................................... 4-2
5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS......................................................................................................5-1
6.0 REFERENCES....................................................................................................................6-1
7.0 LIST OF PREPARERS......................................................................................................... 7-1
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A U.S.G.S. Topographic Map and Country Club Farms L.L.C. Site Location Map
APPENDIX B Jurisdictional Wetlands Field Notes
TABLES
Table
Pa
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1 Plant Indicator Status Categories.......................................................................................... 3-3
2 Dominant Plant Species Occurring at the Country Club Farms Site .................................... 3-3
3 Wetlands Determinations for the Country Club Site............................................................ 4-1
01.96 A366 TOCDOC
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
ORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DISTRITRH
(r(c2g..
_AKES PROJECT OFFICE, 9307 STATE H� _ 121
LITTLETON, COLORADO 80123-6901
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF February 12, 1996
Mr. Terry Geiselman
Riverside Technology, Inc.
2821 Remington Street
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
Dear Mr. Geiselman:
Reference is made to the proposed filing known as the Country Club Farms L.L.C. site.
The project is located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Township 7 North, Range 68 West,
Larimer County, Colorado.
This project has been reviewed in accordance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
under which the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulates the excavation and discharge of
dredged and fill material into waters of the United States including wetlands.
This letter is to inform you that the wetland delineation map dated August 8, 1995 is
considered accurate and acceptable by this office. The wetlands are considered to be waters of
the United States pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. If a proposed activity
requires work within these waters, this office should be contacted for proper Department of the
Army permits.
This wetlands jurisdictional delineation is valid for a period of five years from the date
of this letter unless new information warrants revision of the delineation before the expiration
date.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact me at (303)
979-4126 and reference action ID #199680077.
Sincerely,
Terry McKee
Environmental Resource Specialist
Primed on ® Recycled Paper
PRiverside Ted%ology, inc.
Water Resources Engineering and Consulting
January 26, 1996
Mr. Terry McKee
Environmental Resource Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
9307 State Highway 121
Littleton, Colorado 80123-6901
Dear Mr. McKee:
The purpose of this letter is to request that you review and consider for approval the jurisdictional wetlands
delineation described below.
The study area consists of a proposed filing called the Country Club Farms L.L.C. site. A U.S. Geological Survey
(USGS) topographic map (Fort Collins quadrangle) showing the general location of the Country Club Farms
L.L.C. site is enclosed. In addition, a more detailed site map has been provided. The site is currently slated for
proposed real estate development; if the site is developed, it will contain single family residential home
developments. The 140-acre parcel is located northwest of the intersection of Summit View Drive and East Vine
Drive in the city of Fort Collins. The Country Club Farms site is in the southwest quarter of Section 5, Township 7
North, Range 68 West, of the 6th prime meridian in the County of Larimer, State of Colorado. Coordinates for the
site were estimated from a USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Fort Collins quadrangle) and are 105' 02' 0 1 " west
longitude and 40' 36' 05" north latitude.
The jurisdictional wetland delineation study of this site was conducted by Riverside Technology, inc. (RTi) on
November 17, 1995 using the U.S Army Corps of Engineers document entitled Corps of Engineers Wetlands
Delineation Manual (dated January 1987). The jurisdictional wetlands delineation identified a wetland area
consisting of 11.5 acres.
The following information has been enclosed for your review.
• The wetland delineation map
• Vicinity project location map (Fort Collins quadrangle)
• Data Form 1 sheets and Data Form 3 sheets
Thank you for taking the time to review this material. If you have any questions regarding this letter or the
enclosures, please call me.
Sincerely,
Riverside Technology, inc.
Terry Geisel" man
Geologist/Wetland Delineator
enclosures
xc: Jim McCory, Colorado Land Source (w/enclosures)
Bud Curtiss, Northern Engineering (w/enclosures)
Stephen W. Johnson, RTi (w/o enclosures)
Richard Spotts, RTi (w/o enclosures)
2821 Remington Street Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 (970)223-2944 FAX: (970) 223-2955
Jurisdictional Wetlands Delineation Survey
for the Country Club Farms L.L.C.
Larimer County, Colorado
prepared by
Riverside Technology, inc.
2821 Remington Street
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
prepared for
Jim McCory
Colorado Land Source
8101 East Prentice Avenue, Suite M-180
Englewood, Colorado 80111
January 1996