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PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAM <br /> Requirements for monitoring project: <br /> 1. Initial compliance report <br /> 2. Annual site inspection (in the fall) for five years <br /> 3. Annual reports (One report submitted in the fall of each monitored year) <br /> Purpose of Monitoring: <br /> The purpose of monitoring this mitigation project is to evaluate the success of the mitigation <br /> plantings. Success will be determined if monitoring shows that at the end of five years the stated <br /> performance standards are being met. The property owner shall grant access to the site for <br /> inspection and maintenance to the contracted wetland specialist and to the City of Everett during <br /> the period of the bond or until the project is evaluated as successful. <br /> Inspection Schedule: <br /> Upon completion of the mitigation project, an inspection by a qualified wetland professional will <br /> be made to determine plan compliance. An initial compliance report will be supplied to the City <br /> of Everett within 30 days after the completion of planting. Condition monitoring of the plantings <br /> will be done by a qualified wetland professional in the fall annually for the five-year monitoring <br /> period, or until all performance standards are met and approved by the City of Everett. A written <br /> report describing the monitoring results will be submitted to City of Everett shortly after the <br /> inspection of each monitored year. Final inspection will occur five years after completion of <br /> planting. The contracted wetland professional will prepare a final report as to the success of the <br /> project. <br /> During the site visit for the compliance letter, photo points shall be established in the buffer <br /> enhancement area. Pictures should show a general overview of the mitigation area.These photo <br /> points shall be recorded and used during each monitoring visit. <br /> Monitoring Reports <br /> After each monitoring visit, a report describing the condition of the mitigation site shall be <br /> prepared. These reports shall be submitted to the City of Everett. These reports will assess both <br /> achievement of yearly goals and progress towards achievement of the project goals. Reports will <br /> include a description of survival and replacement of the planted stock, plant vigor, percent cover <br /> of native vegetation, an assessment of invasive vegetation, and an assessment of wildlife using <br /> the site. <br /> Acre Environmental Consulting, LLC November 22, 2021 <br /> Buffer Mitigation Plan for 2924 100th Street SE Page 6 <br /> Everett, WA <br />