10725 HOLLY DR 2016-01-01 MF Import

Wetland name or r,umber_ Classification of Wetland Units in Western Washington If t6e hydrologic criteris listed in each question do not appfy to the enHre unit being rated,you probably have a unit with mu[tiple HGM claq..oes. In this case,ideatify which hydrologic criteria in qaestions 1-7 apply,and go to Qaestioa 8. 1. Ar e water levels in the entire unit usually controlled by tides(i.e.except during floods)? ��NO—go to 2 YES—the wetland class is Tidal Fringe If yes,is the salinity of the water during periods of annual low flow below 0.5 ppt(parts per thousand)? YES—Freshwater Tidat Fringe NO—Salhvater Tidal Fringe(Estuarine) Ijyour wet/and can be classified as a Freshwarer Tidal Fringe use the forms for Riverine we!lands. Ijit is Salhvater Trda!Fringe it rs rated as an Estuarine wetland. Wetlands that were called estuarine in t ,�first and second editions of the rating system are called Salt Water Tidal Fringe in the ydrogeomorphi� Classification. Estuarine wetlands were categorized separately in ,he eazlier editions,and:his separation is being kept in this revision. To maintain consistency between editions,the term"Estuarine"wetland is kept. Please note,however,that the characteristics that define Category I and II estuarine wetlands have changed(see p. ). 2. The entire wetland unit is flat and precipitation is the only source(>90%)of water to it. Gro ndwater and surface water runoff are NOT sources of water to the unit. �1�go to 3 YES—Tlie wetland class is Flats If your wetland can be classified as a"Flats"wetland, use thc form for Depressional wetlands. . 3. Does the entire wedand unit meet both of the following criteria? _'The vegetated part of the wetland is on the shores of a body of permanent open water' (without any vegetation on the surface)at least 20 acres(8 ha) in size; , _At least 30%of the open water area is deeper t}:an 6.6 fr(2 m)? I�C —go to 4 YES—The wetland class is Lake-Cringe(Lacustrine Fringe) 4.Does the entire wedand unit meet all of the following criteria? J The wetland is on a slope(slope can be verygraduan, .�The water flows through the wetland in one direction(unidirectional)and usually comes from seeps. It may flow subsurface,as sheetflow,or in a swale without distinct banks. � The water leaves the wetland without being impounded? NOTE: Surface water does nor pond rn rhese rype af ivetlands except accasronally rn very small and shallow depressions or behind hummoc,Fs(depressior:s are asua!!y <3Jt diameter and less than 1 foot deepJ. NO - go to ; YES—The wetland class is Slope N�dand Rating Fortn—western Wuhington 3 August'_OOa version: