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Sampling Pant:
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators.)
Depth Matrix
Redox Features
-Loc
(Inches) Color (moist) °/ - Colw fmolstl
'!h Tvoe
Texture Remarks
0-12 10YR 412 100
_ _ clay loam
'T e7 C-Concentration. D-De latlon, RM-Reduced Matrix. CS -Covered w Coated Sand Grains. 'Location: PL-Pore Lining, M-Matnx.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Solis':
_ Histosol (At) _
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR 1, J)
_ Hlstic Fyipedon (A2) _
Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (At 6) (LRR F, G, H)
Black Histic (A3) _
Stripped Matrix (S6)
_ Dark Surface (S7) (LRR G)
_
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) _
Loamy Mucky Mineral (Fl)
_ High Plains Depressions (1716)
_ Stratified Layers (A5) (LRR F) _
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
(LRR H outside of MLRA 72 6 73)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR F, G, H) _
Depleted Matrix (173)
_ Reduced Vencc (F18)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (All) _
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Red Parent Material (TF2)
_ Thick Dark Surface (At 2) _
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (St) _
Redox Depressions (F8)
_ Omer (Explain in Remarks)
_ 2.5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S2) (LRR G, H) _
High Plains Depressions (F16)
°Indcators of hydrophytic vegetation and
_ 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR F)
(MLRA 72 d 73 of LRR H)
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (H present):
Type'
X
Depth (inches)
Hydric Soll Present? Yes No
Remarks.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Indicators nninimurn Check
that
Serondary Indicators (minimum of two reaulred)
Prin., of one ran fired
_ Surface Water (Al)
all anoly)
_ Salt Crust (Bit)
_ Surface Soil Cracks (66)
_ High Water Table (A2)
_ Aquatic Invertebrates (1313)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (881
_ Saturation (A3)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
_ Drainage Patterns (Bt 0)
_ Water Marks (131)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_ Oxidized Rhizosphores on Living Roots (C3)
_ Sediment Deposits (132)
_ Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) (whom filled)
_ Drift Deposits (63)
(where not tilled)
_ Crayfish Burrows (CB)
_ Algal Mat or Crust (134)
_ Presence of Reduced Imn (C4)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Iron Deposits (135)
_ Thin Murk Surface (C7)
_ GeomorpNc Position (D2)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (87)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
_ Water-Stamad Leaves (89)
Frost -Heave Hummocks (07) (LRR F)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes _ No_X
_ Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes_ No_X_
Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes_ No_
X_ Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes- No Y
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge. monitoring well, aenal photos. previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers
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Great Plains - Version 2 0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Great Plains Region
Waterglen Fort Collim(Larimer 721/18
ProjecUSite: Cly/County Sampling Dete:
Apdiranvownw: Sandbox Solar State' co Samohno Point: _ U4 _
Investigator(s): M. Tattler. C. Severs _ Section, Township, Range: -Sec. 4, T7N, R68W
Landfono (hillslops, terrace, etc.): _ top of canal bank _ Local relief (concave, convex. none l: concave _ Slope (%): _ 0 _
Subregion(LRR) LRR-G Let- _40.60396 _ Long:_-105.00897 _ Datum. NADS3
Sal Map Unit Name: Nunn clay loam, 0.1 percent slope NWI classification: None
Are Ulmatic / hydroloolc conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No _ (If no, explain in Remarks.)
AreVspetadon Na Soil Na w Hydrology Na significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances' present? Yes X No
Am Vegstation No soil No or Hydrology No naturally problematc? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transacts, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Preseni Yes— No_X _ Is the Sampled Area
Hydnc Soil Present? Yes— No _X _ within a Weiland? Yes No X
Welland Hydrology Present? Yes _ No X
Remarks
South bank of Larimer and Weld Canal
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants.
10 m radius
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size: I
% Cover Species? Status
Number of Dominant Species
1.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC
(excluding FAC-): tA)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: (B)
Percent of Dom narx Spades
2
3.
4
5 m radius ' Total Cover
SeDlinolShntt Stratum (Plot size: )
That Are 081., FACW, or FAC: (ArB)
1
2.
Prevalence Index worksheek
Total % Cover of: MUItiaV by
3.
4
OSL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 -
FAC species X 3 =
5.
= Total Cover
berh Stratum !Plot size 1 Is radius )
FACU species x 4 -
1, Bromes inermis
30 _ UPL
UPL spans x5+
2.Pascopyrum smithii
10 _ FACU
Column Totals (A) (B)
3.
Prevalence Index - B/A -
4.
5.
Hydmphytlo Vegetation Indicators:
_ 1 • Rapid Test for Hydrophytc Vegetation
_ 2 - Dominance Test is >5(r/b
3 - Prevalence Index Is 53.0'
5
T
8.
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
9
_
data In Remarks or on a separate sheet)
10.
_ Problematic H ytlrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
= Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Mot size: )
'Indicators of hyddc soil and walland hydrology must
1
be present. unless disturbed or problematic.
2.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation X
X
=Total Cover
Bain Ground In Herb Stratum
Present? Yes _ No
Remarks'
US Army Corps of Engineers
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Great Plains - Version 2 0
soil
Sampling Pant W4
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators.)
Depth Matrix
(Inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist)
Retlnx Faaluras
% Type . Loc7
- Texture Remade
0-3 - IOYR 3/2 _ 100
^_
clay loam
4-16 _ 10YR OR _ 95 10YR M
5 C _ _ M _
_ clay loam
Type C-Concentration. D-De lation, RM-Reduced Matrix. CS-Coverad or Coated Sand Grains 'Location PL-Pore Lining. M-Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
Indicatm for Problematic Hydric Solis :
_ Histosol (Al) _
Sandy Gleyed Mablx (54)
_ 1 cm Muds (A9) (LRR 1, J)
_ Hlstic Epipedon (A2j _
Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (At 6) (LRR F, G, H)
_ Black Histc (A3) _
Stripped Matrix (S6)
_ Dark Surface (S7) (LRR G)
_ Hydrogen SuMtle (A4) _
Loamy Mucky Mineral (Fi)
_ High Plains Depressions (1716)
_ Stratified Layers (AS) (LRR F)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
(LRR H outside of MLRA 72 6 73)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR F, G, H) X
Depleted Matrix (F3)
_ Reduced Verbc (F18)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (Al 11 _
Redox Dark Suface(F6)
_ Red Parem Material (TF2)
_ Thick Dark Surface (Al 2) _
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) _
Redox Depressions (F8)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ 2.5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S2) (LRR G, H) _
High Plains Depressions (F16)
'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
_ 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR F)
(MLRA 72 6 73 of LRR H)
wetland hydrology must be present.
unless disturbed a problematic.
Restrictive Layer (a present):
Type:
Depth (Inches)
X
Hydric Soil Present? Yee No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indlcaton:
Pnmar., InrScator< (minimum of one reou'red check
all that apply)
Secondary Indicators /minimum of two reouiradl
X . Surface Water(Al)
_ Salt Crust (811)
_ Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
X _ High Water Table (A2)
_ Aquatic Invertebrates (813)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
X Saturation (A3)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
_ Drainage Patterns (B10)
_ Water Marks (81)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_ Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Sediment Deposits (82)
_ Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living
Roots (C3) (whore tilled)
_ Drift Deposits (1213)
(when not tilled)
_ Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
_ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Saturation Visible on Aenal Imagery (C9)
_ Iron Deposits (85)
_ Thin Muck Surface (C7)
X :isomorphic Poston (D2)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (87)
_ Omer (Explain in Remarks)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
_ Water -Stained Leaves (89)
_ Froal-Heave Hummocks (D7) (LRR F)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yea X _ No_
Dept1(inchei _ 12 _
Water Table Present? Yes-X No_
Depth(inchas)'_ 12
_
Saturation Present? Yea-X _ No_
Depth (inches): 4
X
Wetland Hydrology PreaatM? Yes No_
includes cap Ilary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspectors), If available:
Remarks:
Cams[ flowing at ba ik-full
US Amy Corps of Engineers
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Great Plains - Version 2 0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Great Plains Region
Waterglen Fort Codirm/lArimer 7/23/18
ProjeeV50e: City/County Sampling Date:
Applinnt/Owner: Sandbox Solar State: _ CO _ Sampling Point: _ W4
Invesngator(s): M. Tobleu C. Severn Section, Township, Range: Sec. 4, T7N, R68W
Landform (hillelops, terrace. etc.): %wale Local relief (concave, convex. none): _ rontavt _ Slope (%): _ 80
Subregion(LRR), LRR-G Lek 40.60398 _ Long:_-105.008" _Datum: NAD 83
Soil Map Unit Name. _Nunn clay loam, 0-1 percent slope NWI classlficaum. None
Are climatic i hydrolooic conditions on the alto typical for this time of years Yes X No_ (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation NO Soil NO or Hydrology No significantly disturbed? Am 'Normal Circumstances' present? Yes X No
Am Vegetation No . Soil No or Hydrology No naturally problemasc9 (If needed. explain any answers in Remarks J
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transacts, important features, etc.
Hydrophybc Vegetation Present? Yes- X _ No_ Is the Sampled Area
Hydnc Sal Present' Yes -X _ No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Welland Hydrology Present's Yes _ X _ No _
Remarks
South bank of larimer and Weld (:anal
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants.
Tine Stratum 10 m radius 1
Absolute Dominant Indicator
% Cover Status
Dominance Test workshoet
(Plot S,zs
?
Number of Dominem Species
1
That Are OBL. FACW. or FAC
(excluding FAC-): (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata (B)
Percent of Domnant Species
2
3_
4,
5 at Padilla - Total Cover
SeallnwShrub Stratum (Plot size: )
That Are OBL. FACW. or FAC (AIB)
1
2.
Prevalence Index workshe t..
Total % Cover of Multiply by
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
FAC species x 3 -
3.
4
S.
1 m radius = Total Cover
Httio Stratum (Plot size )
FACU species x 4 -
1. _ Spartiml pectinsta
60 _
Y _ FACW
UPL species x 5 -
2. _ Bromus inerims
-5 _
_ N UPL
Column Totals: (A) (B)
3. _ Pascopyrum smithii
-5 _
-N - FACU _
4.
Prevalence Index - B/A -
5
"—rophytic Vegetation Indicators:
X 1 -Rapid Test for Hydmphybc Vegetation
_ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index Is s3.0'
6.
7
B
_
4 - Morphological Adaptabons' (Provide supporting
g•
_
data In Remarks or on a separate sheet)
10.
_
_ Problematic Hydrophybc Vegetation' (Explain)
)
70
Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
_ _
'Indicators of hyddc soil and weland hydrology must
1
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
2.
Hydrophytic
n
VegetationX
10 = Total Cover
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum
Vas No
Remarks
Narrow discontinuous wetiand fringed along bank
u:s merry corps or engv
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Great Plains - Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Pant UJ
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or conflrm the absence of Indicators.)
Depth Matrix
Redox Features
linnhesl Cola Imolst) _ _ °�
Cox (mast) % TvaeLoc'
Texture Remarks
0-4 l0YR 3/2 100
clay loam _
_
4-12 10YR 3/2 _ 95
_ _ _
gravely clay loam _ 5% white calcite deposits
Type C-Concentration. D-Da lation. RM-Reduced Matrix. CS-Coverad a Coated Sand Grams. 21-ocation: Pi-Ppre Lirw , M-Matnx.
Hydrle Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRR9, unless otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydrle Sells :
_ Histosol (All
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_ 1 rn1 Muds (A9) (LRR I, J)
_ Histic Epipedon IQ)
_ Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (At 6) (LRR F, G, H)
_ Black Histic (A3)
_ Shipped Matrix (S6)
_ Dark Surface (S7) (LRR G)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1)
_ High Plains Depressions (F16)
_ Stratified Layers (A5) (LRR F)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
(LRR H outside of 1172 & 73)
_ 1 cm Muck (AS) (LRR F, G, H)
_ Depleted Matrix (173)
_ Reduced Vatic (F18)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (All)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Red Parent Material (172)
_ Thick Dark Surface (At 2)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
_ Sandy Mucky Minaret (S1)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ 2.5 rn1 Mucky Peat or Peat (S2) (LRR G,
H) _ High Plans Depressions (Ft 6)
Indicators of hydrophyte vegetation and
_ 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR F)
(MLRA 72 8 73 of LRR H)
welland hydrology must be present,
uaess disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (H present):
Type:
X
Depth (inches):
Hydrlc Soil Present? Yes_ No
Remarks
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
ren_
all that anolvl
Secondary Indicators fminimum of two ramired)
Primary Inchcotas Inns murn of one union' check
_ Surface Water (At)
_ Salt Crust (B11)
_ Surface Soil Cracks(Be)
_ High Water Table (A2)
_ Aquahc Invertebrates (813)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
_ Saturation (A3)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Oda (Cl)
_ Drainage Patterns (B10)
_ Water Marks (81)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_ Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Sediment Deposits (B2)
_ Oxidized Rhizosphores on UNng Roots (C3) (where tilled)
_ Drift Deposits (133)
(where not tilled)
_ Crayfish Burrcws CO)
_ Algal Mat or Crust (94)
_ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Iron Deposits (B5)
_ Thin Muck Surface (C7)
X Gsomorptuc Posil on (132)
_ Inundation Visible on Aeral Imagery (87)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (135)
_ Water -Stained Leaves (B9)
_ Frost -Heave Hummocks (07) (LRR F)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yea_ No
—X _ Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes_ No_X_
Depth (Inches)!
X
Saturation Present? Yes_ No_
X_ Depth(inchers):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes_ No
includes capillary things)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge. monitoring well, asnal photos. previous Inspections), if available.
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers
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Great Plains - Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Great Plains Region
Waterglen Fort Collins/Larimer W21/18
Project/Site: City/CountySampling Date:
ApplicanttOwner: Sandbox Solar State: CO Samplino Point: U3
Investigator s): M. Tobler. C. Several Section. Towriship. Range —Sec. 4, T7N, R68W —
tandfomt (hillslope, terrace. etc.): swele Local relief (concave. convex. nonel: Concave _ Slope (%): _ 2 _
Subregion(LRR): LRR- G iat• _40.60333 _ Long! _-105.00869 _ Datums NAD83
Soll Map Unt Name: Nunn Clay loam, 0.1 percent slope NWI classification: Now
Are climatic i hydrolooic conditions on the site typical for this tine of yeah Yes X No_ (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetaton No Soil No or Hydrology No significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances' present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation No , Sail No o Hydrology Ne naturally pmblematc? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks )
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transacts, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes _ No X _ Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes_ No_ X _ within a Wetland? Yea No X
Welland Hydrology PresenP Yes _ No.X _
Remarks
Headwater of Cooper Slough
VEGETATION — Use scientific names of plants.
Tree Stratum 10 m radius
lute
AbsoDominant Indicator
Dominance Test worksheet
(Plot size: )
% Cover
Species' Status
Number of Dominant Species
1.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC 1
(excluding FAC-): (A)
Total Number of Dominant 3
Species Across All Strata: (B)
Percent of Dominant Spades 33
2
3.
4,
$ m radius - Total Cover
SaollnciShrub Stratum (Plot sze: )
I
That Are 0BL. FACW. or FAC'
2.
Prevalence Index worksheet
Total % Cover of. Multiply by
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
FAC species x 3 -
3.
4
5
= Total Cover
yarh.q",, ,, tpinh<,,, l in radius t
V
FACU spades x4-
1. Sehedonci prrtensis
so
FACU
UPL species x 5
2._ Bromus inermis
_20
__-Y _UPL
Column Totals (A) (B)
3._DWichlks spicala
_20
Y _FACW -
4•-Sp:rrtimr
Prevalence Index - B/A =
M•ctinata
-5
--N -FACW •
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
5.- Muhlenhergis asperilfolia
-S
--N -FACW-
1-Rapid Test for Hydrophytic vegetation
6.
? -
_ 2 - Dominance Test is >5(r/h
3 - Prevalence Index is <-3.0'
6
_
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
g'
_
data In Remarks or on a separate sheet)
10.
_ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
100
= Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:
_
Indicators of hydrae soil and "land hydrology must
1
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
2.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation X
0 - Total Cover
% Bore Ground in Herb Stratum
Present? Yes _ No
Vegetated areas over most of this upper basin are dominated by Bromus inermis
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SOIL Sampling Pant U2
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators.)
Depth Matrix
Redox Features
ilnrhnol Color imdstf °� Color
fmoiab _% Tvne Leta
T�vt,,— Remarks
_
0-5 10YR32 too
_ _ clay loam
clay loam
5-16 10YR 412 _ 70
_ _
5YR 4/3 30
clay loam
Two C-Concentrabon. D-Ds lall n. RM-Reducod Matrix. CS -Covered or Coated Sand Grains `LncaOm: PL-Pore Uni . M-Matnx.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRR9, unless otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Solis':
_ Histosol (All
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR I, J)
_ Hlstic Epipedon (A2)
_ Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR F. G, H)
_ Black Histic (A3)
_ Stripped Matrix (S6)
_ Dark Surface (S7) (LRR G)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_ Loamy Mucky Mineral (Fi)
_ High Plains Depressions (F16)
_ Stratified Layers (A5) (LRR F)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
(LRR H outside of MLRA 72 6 73)
_ 1 cm Muds (A9) (LRR F, G, H)
_ Depleted Matrix (F3)
_ Reduced Verlic (F18)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (All)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Red Parent Material (TF2)
_ Thick Dark Surface (At 2)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (Sl)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ 2 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S2) (LRR G, H)
_ High Plains Depressions (F16)
31ndicato s of hydrophy is vegetation and
_ 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR F)
(MLRA 72 8 73 of LRR H)
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrlctive Layer (H present):
Type:
X
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes_ No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Panery In.Uev6vg
that
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two reouiradl
fm'nimurn of one rem_redcheck
_ Surface Water (All
all aooWl
_ Salt Crust (811)
_ Surface Sal Cracks (86)
_ High Water Table (A2)
_ Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
_ Saturation (A3)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
_ Drainage Patterns (B10)
_ Water Marks (81)
_ DrySeasm Water Table (C2)
_ Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Sediment Deposits (B2)
_ Oxiduad Rhizospheres on living
Roots (C3) (whom tilled)
_ Drift Deposits (83)
(where not tilled)
_ Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Algal Mat or Crust (64)
_ Presence of Reduced Iran (C6)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_
_ Iron Deposits (B5)
_ Thin Muds Surface (C7)
X Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
X FAC-Nautral Test (D5)
_ Water -Stained Leaves (89)
_ Frost -Heave Hummocks (D7) (LRR F)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes_ No
_ Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes _ No
_ X_ Depth (inches):
X
Saturation Present? Yes_ No
X_ Depth (inches)!
WatWrd Hydrology Presaat? Yes_ No
includes cap liary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring wall, aenal photos, previous inspections), if avallable:
Remarks
US Army Corps of Engineers
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Great Plains- Version 2 0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Great Plains Region
Waterglen fort Col6to/Lariener 7/21/18
ProjectlSile: City/CountySampling Date: _
Applicantlowner: Sandbox Solar State: CO Sarnphnq Point: U2
Investigator(s): M. Tobler. C. Severs Section. Township. Range: —Sec. 4, T7N, R68W
Landform (hillslops, terrace, etc.): sonde Local relief (concave, convex, nmaY concave Slope (%); 2
Subregion(LRR): LRR-G lac-40.60319 _ Long;--105.00862 _ Datum NAD 83
Soil Map Unit Name: Nunn clay loam, 0-1 percent slope NWI classification: None
Are climatic / hydrolooic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No _ (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation No Soil No , or Hydrology No significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation No . Sal No or Hydrology NO naturally problematic? {If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, ete-
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No- _ In the Sampled Area
Hydnc Sal Present? Yes- - No_X, „tth In a Weiland? Yes No X
Welland Hvomloov Present? Yes X No
Headwater of Cooper Slough
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants.
Tree Stratum 10 m radius
Absolute Dominant Indicator
%Cover Species? Status
Dominance Test wodrshes!
(Plot size: )
Number of Dominant Species
1.
That Are OBL FACW, or FAC
(excluding FAC-): (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
2
3.
4
5 In radius - Total Cover
SaolinolShruh Shalom (Plot sae: )
That lee OBL, FACW. orFAQ (A/8)
t
2.
Prevalence Index workshe d:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by
3
4
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x2=
FAC species x 3 =
S.
= Total Cover
l�rb Stratum !Plot size l In radius
70
FACU species x 4 =
1.-Sclwmplectus pungenr
Y OBL
UPL species x fi-
Z. Spartim pectinate
_20 __Y _FACW
Column Totals: (A) (8)
3.
Prevalence Index - B!A -
4.
5
"•Mrophytle Vegetation Indicators:
X 1 -Rapid Test for Hydmphyhc Vegetation
8.
_ 2 -Dominance Test Is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0'
?
B
_
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
B
_
data In Remarks or on a separate sheet)
10,
_
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetatlm (Explain)
90 =Total Cover
_
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
_
'Indicators of hydnc soil and "land hydrology must
1
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
2.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation X
0 = Total Cover
% Bare C,ralmd In Herb Stratum
Present? Yes _ No
Remarks:
US Amry Corps of Engineers
23
Great Plains - Version 2 0
SOIL Sampling Point. V1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or con" the absence of Indicators.)
Depth Matrix
onchesl Color fmoistl % _ Color
Redox Features
lmolstl _ram TVS]g1 Loe
Remarks
-
0-4 Ill3n too
—
clay loam
_
4-7 10TR 4/2 100
—
clay loam
_
7-10 10YR 3R 100
— —
clay 60m
10-16 IOYR 4/2 95 10YR 5/6 - 5 — C - M —
clay loam
Two: C-Concentration. D-De lotion, RM-Reduced Malnx. CS-Coverad w Coaled Sand Grains. 'Location. PL-Pore Lining,M-Mainx.
Hydric Soil Indicator: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless
otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hyddc Solis
_ Hlstosol (All
_ Sandy Gieyed Matrix (S4)
_ 1 cm Muck (AS) (LRR 1, !)
_ Histic Epipadon (A2)
_ Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Coast Praide Redox (At 6) (LRR F, G, H)
_ Black Histc (A3)
_ Stopped Matrix (S6)
_ Dark Surface (S7) (LRR G)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_ Loamy Mucky Mineral (171)
_ High Plains Depressions (F16)
_ Stratified Layers (AS) (LRR F)
_ Loamy Gleyod Matrix (F2)
(LRR H outside of MLRA 72 3 73)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR F, G, H)
_ Depleted Matrix (F3)
_ Reduced Vert c (F18)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (Al 1)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Red Parent Material (TF2)
_ Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
_ Sandy Mucky Minaret (St)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ 2S cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S2) (LRR G, H)
_ High Plains Depressions (F16)
Indicators of hydrophyto vegetation and
_ 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR F)
(MLRA 72 3 73 of LRR H)
weBand hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (If present):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hyddc Soil Present? Yes_ No
Remarks
Redox indicators> 10 inches in depth
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
tminmum
that aoolvl
Secordary Indicators (minimum of two reamed)
Primary Indicators of one remirod* check
_ Surface Water (All _
ail
Salt Crust (B 11)
_ Surface Soil Cracks (86)
_ High Water Table (A2) _
Aquatic Invertebrates (1313)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (38)
_ Saturation (A3) _
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
_ Drainage Patterns (1310)
_ Water Marks (B7) _
Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_ Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Sediment Deposits (132) _
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living
Roots (0) (where tilled)
_ Drift Deposits (133)
(where not tilled)
_ Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Algal Mat or Crust (B4) _
Presence of Reduced Imn (C4)
Saturation MsiNe on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Iron Deposits (B5) _
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
X Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial imagery (87) _
Other (Explain in Remarks)
X FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
_ Water -Stained Leaves (09)
_ Frost -Heave Hummocks (D7) (LRR F)
Fleld Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes_ No -X
Dep(inches):
Depth
Water Table Present? Yes No_X
_ Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes _ No X
Depth (inches)'
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos. previous inspections), if available.
Remarks
US Army Corps of Engineers
22
Great Plains - Version 2 0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Great Plains Region
Waterglen Fort Collins. Latimer 721118
ProjecVSite: City/County Sampling Date:_
ApdicantlOwner: Sandbox Solar State: CO Sampling Point: tit
Investigator(s): M. Tablet, C. Severn Section, Township, Range: _Sec. 4, T7N, R68W
Landfonn (hslsiope, terrace, ate.): swele Loral relief (concave. convex. none): _ concave _ Slope (%):
Subregion (LRR): LRR - G Lat _ 40.60349 _ Long: _-105.00855 _ Datum: NAD 83
Soil Map Unit Name: Nunn clay Ideas, 0-1 percent elope NWI ciassdlcabon: None
Are climatic i hydrolooic condlbons on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No_ (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation No Sail Na or Hydrology No significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Am Vegetation Na ,Soil No or Hydrology No naturally problsmatc? (If needed. explain any answm ers in Rearks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transacts, important features, etc.
Hydrophybc Vegetation Present? Yes X No- _
Is the Sampled Area
Hydrlc Soil Present? Yes _ No-X, within a Welland? Yesi No X
Welland Hydrology Present? Y.%_X _ No_
Remarks
Headwater of Cooper Slough
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants.
10 m radius Absolute Dominant Indicate
Ime Stratum (Plot size: _) %Cover �cnnrlue� Rmh is
1-Populus X acuminate .5 _ -y
2. _
3. _
4.
5 On radius
SsolinptShrub Stmtum (Plot size:
1
2.
3.
4.
5.
Herb Stratum (Plot sizel m radius 1
1. _Schoenoplectm punges
2. _ Sgtrtim pectinuta
3' - %chedonorus prate nsk
4.
5,
S.
7
B
9.
10.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1
2
0
% Bam Ground in Herb Stratum
- Total Cover
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW. or FAC
(excluding FAC-):
(A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:
(B)
Percent of Dominant Spaces
That Are OBL. FACW. or FAC.
(A/B)
Total % Cover of: Multiply by
OBL species x 1 =
FACW spades x 2 =
= Total Cover FAC spades x 3 =
50 y OBL FACU spades x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
40 _ _y —FACW Column Totals' (A) B)
10 N FACU
— - — Prevalence Index - B/A =
X I -Rapid Test for HydmphAc Vegetation
_ 2 - Dominance Test Is >500A
_ 3 - Prevalence Index Is 53.0'
_ 4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
data In Remarks or on a separate sheet)
_ Problematic Hydrophytc Vagatallon' (Explain)
loll Total Cover =
'Indicators of hyddc soil and watiand hydrology must
be present unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydrophyac
=Total Cover Vegetation X
Present? Yes_ No
21
SOIL
Sempling Point: W1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matnx
Radox Features 7
,l Color !moist) % Color
(moist) % Tvoe Lor.
TN. i irF Remarks
_nnrh.
0-4 _ 10YR 3/2 100
clay loam
4-8 _ 10YR 4/2 _ 100 _
clay loam
8-16 10YR4/2 80 10YR5/8 5 C M _
clay loam _
_ _
2.5 10B 15
_
clay loam dark coating on surface of peds
'Tvoe: C-Concentration. D-De Iation, RM-Reduced Matnx, CS -Covered or Coalad Sand Grains. 21-orationPL-Pare Loma, M-Mamx
Hydrle Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hyddc Soils':
_ Hlstosol (At)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR I, J)
_ Histic EAipedon (A2)
_ Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (At 6) (LRR F, O, H)
_ Bieck Hlstc (A3)
_ Snipped Matrx (S6)
_ Dark Surface (S7) (LRR O)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1)
_ High Plains Depressions (F16)
_ Stratified Layers (A5) (LRR F)
Loamy Glayad Matrix (F2)
(LRR H outside of MLRA 72 6 73)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR F, 6, H)
X Depleted Matrix (F3)
_ Reduced Vertic (F18)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (At 1)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Red Parent visional (TF2)
_ Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (Sl)
_ Redox Depressions (178)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ 2.5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S2) (LRR D, H)
_ High Plains Depressions (F16)
'Indicators of hydrophytic vegstason and
_ 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR F)
(MLRA 72 6 73 of LRR N)
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic
Restrkthm Layer (N present):
Type:
X
Depth (Inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No
Remarks:
Area appears to lave been graded in past for construction of detentionlretention basin
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
`-Indary
two
Pnma,., Indicators (mmonum of one reo ii,edcheck
_ Surface Water (A1) _
all that ari
Salt Crust (B11) X
Indicators (minimum of reeved)
Surface Sal Cracks (B6)
_ High Water Table (A2) _
Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) _
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (88)
_ Saturation (A3) _
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) _
Drainage Patterns (B10)
_ Water Marks (B1) _
Dry -Season Water Table (C2) _
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Sediment Deposits (132) _
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
(whore tilled)
_ Drift Deposits (83)
(where not tilled) _
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Algal Mat or Crust (114) _
Presence of Reduced Iran (C4)
saturation Visible an Aerial Imagery (C9)
_
_ Iron Deposits (B5) _
Thin Muds Surface (C7) X
3eomorphic Position (D2)
_ InuMation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) _
Other (Explain in Remarks) X
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
_ Waler-Stained Leaves (B9)
Fra t-Heave Hummocks (D7) (LRR F)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes— No-
Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes _ No X
_
Depth (inches):
X
Saturation Present? Yes_ No. X
_ Depth (inches),
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
includes capillary tin e
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge. monitoring well, venal photos, previous inspections), if available.
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers
9C
Great Plains - Version 2 0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Great Plains Region
Project/Sits: Waterglen Cdy/Coumyy Dort Collins/Lorimer Sampling Date 7/23/18
Applicant/Ownw: Sandbo2 Solar Stare CO qx linq Point W 1
Investigator(s): M. Tobier, C. Sever$ Section. Township, Range: Sec. 4, T7N, R68W
Landfom, (hllleope, terrace, etc.): $wale Local relief (concave, convex. none) concave _ Slope (%): _ 2 _
Subregion (LRR)- NRR - C Let 40.60340 Long. 405.00842 Datum. NAD 33
Sol Map Unit Name: Nunn clay loan, 0-1 percent slope NWI classification: Now
Are dimatic I hydmlomc conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No_ (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vagetation No Soil No or Hydrology No slgnlficarllly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Am Vegetation No . Soil NO , or Hydrology No naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transacts, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes- X _ No— Is the Sampled Area
Hydrlc Soil Present? Yos-X _ No_ within a Wetland? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Remarks. _ _ —
Headwater of Cooper Slough
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 10 m radius )
Absolute Darnnant Indicator
q Cover Species? Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
1.
That Are 08L, FACW, or FAC
(excluding FAC-): (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
2
3_
4,
5 m radius - Total Cover
SeolindShnb Stretum (Plot size: 1
That Are OBL, FACW. or FAC (AIS)
1.
2.
Prevalence Index workshest:
Total % Cover of: Mtttioly by,
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
FAC species x 3 -
3
4
5.
1 m radius = Total Cover
roll^m —,
FACU spades x4 =
1 Sehoenoplectus pungent
50
Y _ OBL
UPL speaas x 5 -
2. Juncus balticus
40
Y FACW
Column Totals: (A) (B)
3. Schedonorus pratensis
10
FACU
4
_ -
-N _
Prevalence Index -B/A-
5.
Hvdmphytic Vegetation Indicators:
X 1 - Rapid Test for Hydmphybc Vegetation
_ 2 - Dominance Test is >50 %
3 - Prevalence Index is s3.0'
8
7
8
_
4 - Maphologlwl Adaptations' (Provide supporting
g'
_
date In Remarks or on a separate shoot)
10.
-100 _
_ Problematic Hydrophysc Vegetation' (Explain)
= Total Cover
Woody Mrs Stratum (Plot size: 1
'Indicators of hydnc soil and wetland hydrology must
1
be present, unless disturbed or problematic
2.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation X
0 = Total Cover
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum
PreuntYes No
Remarks
w ear r��u�- vmamn e u
19
Appendix C: Wetland Data Forms
18
Map
Number:
7
Photo
Direction:
South
Looking south from within a wetland area towards Rabbit Brush Park.
17
Map
Number:
5
_ y
Photo
Direction:
South
Looking south.
16
Map
Number:
H
Photo
Direction:
North
Looking north; note the Larimer and Weld Canal at left.
Map
Number:
5 ;.
WIN
Photo
Direction:
NE
4"
r
ate'
Looking northeast.
15
Map
Number:
Photo
Direction:
NE
Looking northeast.
Map
Number:
Photo
Direction:
East
Looking east; note the overhead power lines.
14
Map
Number:
Photo
Direction:
North
Looking north along the trail.
Map
Number:
3
Photo x y.
Direction: r.
North
Looking north from near the southwest property corner; the Larimer and Weld Canal is to the left.
13
Map A
Number:
2
�t
K
Photo
Direction:
West
Looking west from the southeast corner; Rabbit Brush Park is to the left of this photo.
•
Photo
Direction:
L
NW
12
Map
Number:
1
Photo b
Direction:; YL
West
M
Looking west into the property from the concrete trail; note the Front Range in the background.
Map
Number:
4
1
Photo
1.
Direction:
North
%' ..R•� Tin
`^
Q
Looking north towards the Larimer and Weld Canal and a dirt access road.
11
Appendix B: Site Photos
10
Wetlands Map
4 Waterglen
N Sandbox Solar
Wetlands Map
r°
Roads
W4, U4 Streams
aom Wetland Line (0.09 acres)
Wetland (0.04 acres)
50-ft. Wetland Buffer
• �r���/I/� Sample Pit
+ CEL LN — Proposed Solar Array
U2 Wetland Sample Point
i
U 1
U3 WA tKWLLr1YL 0 250 500 ft
Data Sources:
f+r Blue Mountain Environmental Constdting
' �..
f NAI P 2017
ytr T`GARDE�NWA�LCT
�• - • �. Projeetlon:
t1TNI Zone 13N, NAD 83
E;M7
GLENARBERLN
��Tla• in6mrna@urt +vr this mup i. not U+lx• ,nnstrucd or u..c.l.;.
gFaR u "leyal daserirtiun."Parcel boundaries aw heliet•ed r, hr
1 jccurah. hot 1Ie1111'( I, is not yaaNrtttY'd.
` Map by Red Beard Science
9
5
4
7
Natural Features Map
3
n
1
2
no
Waterglen
Sandbox Solar
Natural Features
Map
❑ Waterglen Property
Roads
Streams
— Proposed Solar Array
Natural Habitats
Aquatic
Wet Meadow
Photo Point
c i 250 500 ft
Data Sources:
Cite of Fort Collins (CO)
larimer Cowin (CO)
NAI P 2017
Projection:
UTMt Zone 13N, NAD 83
NJ I Ut Il -\I \1\
The in(rnnatum tm this mar is not to be axnestrued ur umnl as
a "&gal dawcriptinn."Parcel boundaries are behewd to be
amurate, but aewruoy is not guarautmd.
Map by Red Beard Science
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Appendix A: Project Maps
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Ecological Characterization Study
resources will be adversely impacted by construction of the solar garden.
References
City of Fort Collins Floodplain Maps and Documents. http://www.fcaov.com/utilities/what-we-
do/stormwater/flooding/floodplain-maps-documents
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Recommended Buffer Zones and Seasonal Restrictions for Raptors.
httv://cyw. state.co. us/Documents/W ildlifeSpecies/LivingW ith W ildlife/Rai)torB ufferGuid
elines2008.ydf
National Wetland Inventory Mapper. Accessed on December 1, 2014.
http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data/Manner.html
Recommended Buffer Zones and Seasonal Restrictions for Colorado Raptors
(https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/WildlifeSpecies/Li vinQW ithW ildlife/Rat)torBufferGu
idelines2008.t)dfl.
Wildlife Management Guidelines, City of Fort Collins.
http://www. fcgov.com/naturalareas/ndf/wildlife-management-euidelines.pdf
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Ecological Characterization Study
2.9 Wildlife Migration Corridors
Most wildlife migration through the area can be expected to move along the Latimer and Weld
Canal or south through Rabbit Brush Park towards Box Elder Creek
2.10 General Ecological Functions
The property is a drainage swale situated at the origin of Cooper Slough, which conveys runoff
water south towards Boxelder Creek and the Poudre River. It also abuts the Larimer and Weld
Canal and as such has value as a corridor for wildlife moving east, west and south. There are
approximately 50 trees (most of which are less than six inches in diameter) that provide roosting
habitat, vertical structure, escape and thermal cover to a variety of mammals and birds. The
understory is dominated by smooth brome, an exotic, perennial species with good forage value.
There are several small areas that support wetland vegetation one of which qualifies as a wetland
in accordance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers methodologies. Areas of wetland vegetation
are confined to the bottom of the swale. Non -wetland areas supporting hydrophytic vegetation
will likely develop wetland status given sufficient time and moisture. Three noxious species are
present as are numerous other early seral species. The general ecological function is good.
2.11 Timing of Development in Relation to Ecological Character
The primary concern for the timing of development is protection of migratory birds. Under the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, it is unlawful for anyone to take, possess, import, export,
transport, sell, purchase, barter or offer for sale, purchase or barter, any migratory bird or the
parts, nests or eggs. Avoid removing trees between April 1 and August 15.
2.12 Mitigation Measures
Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting recommends the following mitigation:
• Cluster the solar garden in uplands as proposed.
• Re -seed disturbed soils with native xeric cool- and warm -season grasses and forbs.
• Manage any noxious species that proliferate as a result of site disturbance with
mechanical, cultural or chemical means.
3.0 Conclusions and Recommendations
The team at Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting believes that no significant ecological
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triacanthos). Herbaceous native vegetation includes hairy goldenaster (Heterotheca villosa) and
foxtail barley (Hordeum jubatum). Native hydrophytic vegetation include include threesquare,
Baltic rush, meadow fescue, prairie cordgrass, inland saltgrass and scratchgrass.
There are 16 blue spruce and 13 lanceleaf cottonwood trees that are greater than six inches in
diameter. All other native trees are less than six inches in diameter.
2.5 Non-native Trees and Vegetation
Non-native (exotic) forb and grass species dominate the understory on the property. Exotic
species include field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense), curly
dock (Rumex crispus), leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula), kochia (Bassia scoparia), dandelion
(Taraxacum off cinale), yellow sweet clover (Melilotus off cinalis), yellow salsify (Tragopogon
dubius), orchard grass (Dactylis glomerata), smooth brome (Bromus inermis), crested
wheatgrass (Agropyron cristatum), meadow fescue (Schedonorus pratensis) and cheatgrass
(Bromus tectorum). It should be noted that field bindweed, Canada thistle and leafy spurge are
State -listed noxious species.
2.6 Bank, Shoreline and High Water Mark of Perennial Water
According to FEMA Map Panel (08069CO979H), the property is a floodway and moderate- and
high -risk floodplain within the City of Fort Collins Floodplain
(http://www.fcgov.conVutilities/what-we-do/stormwater/floodin /g floodplain-maps-documents,
accessed on July 23, 2018). There are ordinary high water marks and top of bank features
associated with the Latimer and Weld Canal that are easily identified in the field.
2.7 Sensitive and Specially Valued Species
There are no known occurrences of or habitat for sensitive and specially valued species on the
property. The property does not have habitat for Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus
hudsonius preblei), Ute lady's tresses orchid (Spiranthes diluvialis) or Colorado butterfly plant
(Gaura neomexicana ssp. coloradensis).
2.8 Special Habitat Features
Special habitat features include the Latimer and Weld Canal, the origin of Cooper Slough,
numerous coniferous and deciduous trees and a small wetland. The Latimer and Weld Canal
flows along the west and north edge of the property and is identified as an aquatic habitat on the
Natural Features Map in Appendix A. The canal adjoins a wet meadow to the south with
reasonably good connectivity south towards Box Elder Creek.
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Ecological Characterization Study
species such as mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus), coyote (Canis latrans), striped skunk
(Mephitis mephitis) and red fox (Vulpes fulva) may be common.
2.2 Wetlands
Two wetlands were delineated on the property in accordance with the Regional Supplement to
the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Great Plains Region (Version 2.0). One
wetland occurs along the southern margin of the Larimer Weld Canal; the second wetland
measuring 0.04 acres is located on the northeastern portion of the site within the drainage swale.
Several other areas within the bottom of the drainage Swale that supported hydrophytic
vegetation were also tested for wetland status but did not have hydric soils indicators and
therefore do not meet the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers definition of wetland.
Wetland vegetation within the swale included threesquare (Schoenoplectus pungens), Baltic rush
(Juncus balticus), meadow fescue (Schedonorus pratensis), prairie cordgrass (Spartina
pectinata), inland saltgrass (Distichlis spicata) and scratchgrass (Muhlenbergia asperifolia). The
transition to upland status was marked by a shift in dominance to smooth brome (Bromus
inermis) and western wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii).
According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory, there are no
wetland types within the interior of the Property. The Larimer and Weld Canal is classified as
Riverine, Intermittent, Seasonally Flooded, Excavated (R4SBCx). The proposed solar array
occurs next to the 50 foot wetland buffer associated with the Larimer Weld Canal and is
approximately 225 feet from the isolated wetland to the northeast which occurs within the
headwaters of the Cooper Slough. Wetland features and associated 50-foot buffer are indicated
on the Wetlands Map in Appendix A. Wetland data forms are provided in Appendix C.
2.3 Prominent Views
The property is accessible to the general public via a concrete trail that extends from a cul-de-sac
on the western end of Celtic lane south past Waterglen place then west towards Elgin Court. As
viewed from this trail, open meadows of the property appear in the foreground while the Front
Range appears in the background when looking west. Views of the Budweiser plant can be seen
to the north.
2.4 Native Trees and Vegetation
Native landscape vegetation is a minor component of the total cover on the Property. Common
native tree species are lanceleaf cottonwood (Populus x acuminata), blue spruce (Picea
pungens), ponderosa (Pinus ponderosa), juniper (Juniperus scopulorum), green ash (Fraxinus
pennsylvanica), box elder (Acer negundo), linden (Tilia americana) and honey locust (Gleditsia
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Waterglen
Ecological Characterization Study
1.0 Project Background
The proposed Waterglen cooperative solar garden project will construct a ground -mounted, 50-
150 kW solar array that will be part of the City of Fort Collins SP3 program. The property is
located in the neighborhood north of East Vine Drive and west of Interstate 25 in Fort Collins,
Colorado, at the end of Waterglen Place. Local residents will purchase solar panels and receive
disbursements from the solar cooperative formed. The cooperative will sell solar energy to the
City of Fort Collins through the SP3 program. Sandbox Solar, in cooperation with resident of the
neighborhood, has organized an application to the Vibrant Neighborhoods Grant program to
make additional improvements to the property such as a native plant and bee garden, benches
and educational kiosks. Fencing as required by the City of Fort Collins will be included in the
project.
The project area is an open field with scattered trees situated between three dead end streets; the
Larimer and Weld Canal flows along the border of the northern and western property boundary.
Cooper Slough originates from the canal and is a drainage Swale that collects runoff from
adjacent residential developments.
2.0 Ecological Characterization
The elements of the Ecological Characterization Study are summarized in this section in the
order listed in Section 3.4.1 (D) (1) of the Land Use Code. Site maps are provided in Appendix
A; site photos are provided in Appendix B. Photo points are indicated on the Natural Features
Map in Appendix A.
2.1 Wildlife
Due to the property's suburban location and human disturbance level, wildlife value is moderate.
The property consists of landscape trees, most of which are less than six inches in diameter, and
other native and non-native short- and mixed -grass prairie species. Most wildlife use can be
expected to be transitional as animals travel along the Latimer and Weld Canal to the west and
north and to the south toward Rabbit Brush Park. Seasonal and/or year-round use can be
expected by a number of avifauna including American robin (Turdus migratorius), northern
flicker (Colaptes auratus), mourning dove (Zenaidura macroura), western kingbird (Tyrannus
verticalis), magpie (Pica pica), killdeer (Charadrius vociferus), swallow, crow (Corvus
brachyrhynchos) and raven (Corvus corax). Raptors would probably utilize the site primarily for
hunting rodents and small birds, especially during the warmer months.
Mammals such as mice, voles, fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) and eastern cottontail rabbit
(Sylvilagus floridanus) and raccoon (Procyon lotor) could utilize the property year round. Given
the property's location adjacent to Larimer and Weld Canal and nearby agricultural areas,
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August 31, 2019
Ian Skor, PE
Sandbox Solar
430 N College Ave, Suite #441
Fort Collins, CO 80524
RE: Ecological Characterization Study
Mr. Skor:
This report is submitted to satisfy the requirements to Section 3.4.1 (D) (1) of the Land Use Code
of the City of Fort Collins regarding the preparation of an Ecological Characterization Study
(ECS). This report was required by the City of Fort Collins Community Development and
Neighborhood Services Department because the property is within 500 feet of the Larimer and
Weld Canal.
The site was visited by Matt Tobler and Craig Severn with Blue Mountain Environmental
Consulting on July 23, 2018. Two wetlands were identified; one is situated on the bank of the
Larimer Weld canal and a second is located in a drainage near the northeastern corner of the
property. Wetlands were delineated and flagged in accordance with U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers' methodologies. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Matt Taker
Natural Resource Specialist, Certified Ecologist
Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting, LLC
937 Mallard Drive, Ft. Collins, CO 80521 * (970) 224-0851 * www.bluemountainl.net