11014 7TH AVE SE 2018-01-02 MF Import

consists largely of unconsolidated sands, gravels & mud. The channels gradient averages less than 1 %. Our research suggests that WDFW has mapped portions of the creek as capable of supporting fish, primarily resident cutthroat trout. While we did not observe any direct fish use, we are unwilling to conclude that fish are not present within this system. In addition, EMC 37.160.2 states: "Stream segments which have a width of two feet or greater at the ordinary high water mark and have a gradient of sixteen percent or less for basins I-ss than or equal to fifty acres in size, or have a gradient of twenty percent or less for basins greater than fifty acres in size, are provisionally presumed to be used by salmonid fish". Based on the above conditions, we feel that this stream is best characterized as type F stream and a 100 foot protective buffer will adequately protect stream functions. • Wetland: The wetlands located on and adjacent to the property are directly associated with the stream channel. Our assessment suggests that this wetland is best characterized as being a riverine wetland (HGM classification). The vegetative diversity and distribution found in the wetland is increasingly complex. The wetland is comprised of mixed forested stands, scrub/shrub and emergent plants. Dominant plant species found in the wetland are native. Dominate plants include: Red Alder, Cedar, Salmon Berry, and Creeping Buttercup. While some invasive plant species are in the wetland, the wetland is a native plant wetland. The wetland and stream buffer contains development (apartments). The buffer itself is dominated by Cedar, Fir, Salmonber y, English Ivy and Blackberry. The buffer contains significant amounts of invasive plant species. Because of the wetlands position in the landscape, specific vegetative composition and overall gradient the wetland provides important hydraulic, water quality benefits and habitat functions. Our scoring of this wetland is as follow: FUNCTION SCORE Water Quality Function 20 Hydraulic Function 22 Habitat Function 21 Based on our assessments this wetland is best characterized as a category II wetland. Because of its habitat value EMC 37.1 M.A.I b requires a buffer of 75 feet.