10412 ROSEWOOD AVE ROSEWOOD PARK WHOLE SITE DEVELOPMENT 2017-04-07

Water Quality Surface water quality improvement is another evaluated function. Surface runoff during periods of precipitation increases the potential for sediments and pollutants to enter surface water. Wetlands imorove water quality by slowing water movement, acting as filters as water passes throu;h them, trapping sediments and pollutants from surface water. Ponded areas within depressional wetlands also allow sediments to drop out of suspension, thereby improving water quality. As development increases, the potential for polluted water to reach wetlands and streams also increases. Unnaturally high inputs of pollutants, which are often found in urbanized areas along with the size of the wetlands and the vegetation stivcture within them are the main limiting factors ef this funcuon. Wildlife Hnbitat Wetlands have potential to provide diverse habitat for aquatic, terrestrial, and avian species for nesting, rearing, resting, cover, and foraging. Wildlife species are commonly dependent upo:. � variery of intermin�led habitat types, including wetlands, adjacent uplands, large bodies of water, and movement corridors between them. Human intrusion, including development within and adjacent to wedands, and impacts to movement corridors are the most limiting factors for wildlife habitat functions. Analysis On-site Wedand Stornttivater Stornge/Floodflo�v Atteri«ution The stream and riparian wetlands within the landscape provide fair value for these functions. Hydrology is collected within these wetland areas and slowly released to downstream systems during periods of drought. During high flow events the thick brush along the banks serves to slow the water. � '%D