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auratus), hairy woodpecker (Picoides villosus), downy woodpecker (Dendrocopus villosus), red -breasted <br />nuthatch (Sitta canadensis), brown creeper (Certhia Americana), Swainson's thrush (Hyocichla ustulata), <br />starling (Sturnus vulgaris), varied thrush (Ixoreus naevius), pacific -slope flycatcher (Empidonax dfcilus), <br />evening grosbeak (Hesperiphona vespertina), western tanager (Piranga ludoviciana), barred owl (Strix <br />varia), and sharp -shinned hawk (Accipiter striatus). <br />Mammals expected to use this site include Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana), shrews (Sorex <br />spp.), weasels (Mustela spp.), striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis), coyote (Canis latrans), gray squirrel <br />(Sciurus carolinensis), black tailed deer (0docoileus hemionus columbianus), American beaver (Castor <br />canadensis), and eastern cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus). <br />Other wildlife expected to use this site include pacific tree frog (Hyla regilla), northwestern <br />salamander (Ambystoma gracile gracile), and rough -skinned newt (Taricha granulosa granulosa). <br />These lists are not meant to be all-inclusive and may omit species that currently utilize or could <br />utilize the site. No threatened or endangered species are known to be associated with the site. <br />3.6 WETLAND FUNCTIONS AND VALUES <br />3.6.1 Methodology <br />The methodology for this functions and values assessment is based on professional opinion <br />developed through past field analyses and interpretation. This assessment pertains specifically to <br />this site, but is typical for assessments of similar systems common to western Washington. <br />Wetlands in western Washington perform a variety of ecosystem functions. Included among the <br />most important functions provided by wetlands are stormwater control, water quality <br />improvement, fish and wildlife habitat, aesthetic value, recreational opportunities, and education. <br />Assessments of these functions for the project site are provided below. <br />3.6.2 Existing Conditions <br />Wetland A - Category II <br />Wetland A is a depressional wetland with a highly constricted outlet. Forested vegetation <br />dominates Wetland A. This wetland is part of a wetland mosaic existing in the southeastern <br />corner of the site. Based on its score for functions on the Wetland Rating Form, Wetland A <br />offers low -moderate levels of water quality improvement functions, low -moderate levels of <br />hydrologic functions and moderate levels of wildlife habitat functions. <br />Wetland B - Category III <br />Wetland B is a depressional wetland with no outlet. It is primarily dominated by a forested <br />vegetation community. This wetland is part of a wetland mosaic existing in the southeastern <br />corner of the site. Based on its score for functions on the Wetland Rating Form, Wetland B <br />offers low levels of water quality improvement and hydrologic control functions and a low level of <br />habitat function. <br />Soundview Business Campus 8 WRI #15202 <br />Compensatory Wetland Mitigation Plan Revision #2: October 2, 2015 <br />