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Appendix O Wetland Delineation

Regulatory Division

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

1455 MARKET STREET

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94103-1398

DEC (} 1 2009

SUBJECT: File Number SPN-2009-00191-N

Mr. Jamie Galos 2600 Capitol A venue Suite 200 Sacramento, Califomia 95816

Dear Mr. Galos:

This letter is written in response to your submittal of March 13,2009 requesting confirmation of the extent of Corps of Engineers jurisdiction at the Cloverdale Rancheria, located near the northeast intersection of Asti Road and Santana Drive, in the Town of Cloverdale, Sonoma County, California (APN 116-310-039, -040, -035, -020, -044, and -005).

Enclosed is a map, dated November 30, 2009, showing the extent and location of Corps of Engineers jurisdiction. We have based this jurisdictional delineation on the current conditions on the site as verified during a site visit perfonned by our staff on August 26, 2009. A change in those conditions may also change the extent of our jurisdiction. This jurisdictional delineation will expire in five years from the date of this letter. However, if there has been a change in circumstances that affects the extent of Corps jurisdiction, a revision may be completed before that date.

All proposed discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States must be authorized by the Corps of Engineers pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 U.S.C. Section 1344). Waters of the United States generally include tidal waters, lakes, ponds, rivers, streams (including intenl1ittent streams), and wetlands.

Your proposed activity appears to be within our jurisdiction and a pennit maylis within our jurisdiction and a permit will be required for your project. Application for Corps authorization should be made to this office using the application form in the enclosed pamphlet. To avoid delays it is essential that you enter the file number at the top of this letter into Item No. I of the application. The application must include plans showing the location, extent and character of the proposed activity, prepared in accordance with the requirements contained in this pamphlet. You should note, in planning your project, that upon receipt of a properly completed application and plans, it may be necessary to adveliise the proposed work by issuing a Public Notice for a period of30 days.

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Since an Individual Pennit will probably be required to authori ze your project, it wi ll be necessaty for you to demonstrate to the Corps that your proposed fill is necessmy because there are no practicable alternatives as outlined in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines . A copy o[the Guidelines is enclosed to aid you in preparation of this alternative analysis. You are advised to refrain from starting your proposed activity until we complete our review of your application and issue you the required authorization. Commencement of work before you receive our noti fication will be interpreted as a violation of our regulations.

You are advised that the Corps has established an Administrati ve Appeal Process, as described in 33 C.F.R. Part 33 1 (65 Fed. Reg. 16,486; March 28, 2000), and outlined in the enclosed fl owchart and "Notification of Administrative Appeal Options, Process, and Request for Appeal" fonn (NAO-RFA). If you do not intend to accepllhe approved jurisdictional detenninalion, you may elect to provide new information to the District Engineer fo r reconsideration or submit a completed NAO-RFA fonn to the Division Engineer to initiate the appeal process. You will relinquish all rights to appeal, unless the Corps receives new infonnation or a completed NAO-RFA fonn within sixty (60) days of the date of the NAO-RFA.

Should you have any questions regarding this maHer, please call Philip Shannin of our Regulatory Division at 41 5-503-6781. Pleasc address all correspondence to the Regulatory Division and refer to the File Number at the head of this letter. If you would like to provide comments on our pennit review process, please complete the Customer Survey Form available onl ine at httpJ/per2.nwp.usace.army.mi llsurvey.html.

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Sincerely,

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Jane M. Hicks Chief, Regulatory Division

CLOVERDALE RANCHERIA Wetland Delineation Report

Prepared for February 2009 End to End Enterprises

CLOVERDALE RANCHERIA Wetland Delineation Report

Prepared for February 2009 End to End Enterprises

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Report Title

Page 1. Summary 1-1 2. Introduction 2-1 2.1 Study Area 2-1 2.2 Purpose of Assessment 2-2 3. Methodology 3-1 3.1 Definitions 3-1

3.2 Pre-field Review 3-3 3.3 Field Investigation 3-3 3.4 Mapping and Acreage Calculations 3-4

4. Results 4-1

4.1 Soils 4-1 4.2 Field Investigation 4-3

5. References 5-1

Appendices A. Plant Species Observed B. Wetland Delineation Data Sheets C. Site Photographs

List of Tables and Figures Table 4-1 Potential Jurisdictional Features within the Study Area 4-11 Figure 2-1 Regional Location 2-3 Figure 2-2 Project Area 2-4 Figure 2-3 Project Area (USGS quad base) 2-5 Figure 4-1 Soils Map 4-2 Figure 4-2 Connection to TNW 4-8 Figure 4-3 Potentially Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. 4-10

Cloverdale Rancheria 1-1 ESA / 207737 Wetland Delineation Report February 2009

SECTION 1.0 Summary

On behalf of End to End Enterprises, in March and May 2008 and January 2009, Environmental Science Associates (ESA) conducted a wetland delineation for property associated with the Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California located in Cloverdale, Sonoma County, California. This wetland delineation report describes those features within the study area that may be considered waters of the United States (U.S.), and are therefore subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA).

The contact information for End to End Enterprises is:

Mr. Rick Harris End to End Enterprises One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 400 Juneau, AK 99801-1245 907-586-9245, phone

The study area is located towards the head of the Alexander Valley in northeastern Sonoma County. While a majority of the study area being in unincorporated Sonoma County, it is within the sphere of influence (SOI) of the City of Cloverdale, and also has a small portion within the City limits. The study area is located just east of Cloverdale, spanning the area between Highway 101 and the Russian River. It is bordered to the north for the most part by the City of Cloverdale’s Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP); the southern border more or less parallels Santana Drive, which occurs a few hundred feet further to the south of the site’s western portion.

Directions to the site:

• From Sacramento, take I-80 westbound • Take CA-37 westbound • Take 101 northbound • Exit South Cloverdale Blvd. • Right on S Redwood Highway • Left on Asti Road • Site is on the right immediately after Santana Drive

The subject property occurs as two disjunct areas, separated by the north-south running Northwestern Pacific Railroad right-of-way (NWPR ROW). For purposes of providing a contiguous study area, the NWPR ROW was also included to connect the two property sites. The east portion of the study

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area (east of the NWPR ROW) is relatively flat, occurring on floodplain adjacent to the Russian River. It is almost entirely developed as a vineyard, but also includes settlement ponds for the City of Cloverdale’s wastewater treatment facility. Additionally, it contains portions of Porterfield Creek with associated riparian habitat in segments along the west and south boundary.

The west portion of the study area (west of the NWPR ROW), found farther to the west from the Russian River and Porterfield Creek, exhibits greater topographic variation than the east portion of the study area, with raised portions in the north and south dipping to a broad centrally located swale. The greater part of the area is grazed pasture. It also contains six rural residences and associated outbuildings including barns, horse paddocks, and corrals.

Approximately 2.36 acres of potentially jurisdictional waters of the U.S. were identified in the study area. A summary of Waters of the U.S. and associated information is provided in Section 4.0, Results.

This report documents wetland and channel boundary delineation and the best professional judgment of ESA investigators. All conclusions presented should be considered preliminary and subject to change pending official review and verification in writing by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps).

This wetland delineation has been conducted in accordance with the 1987 “Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual” and the “Interim Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Arid West Region.”


SECTION 2.0 Introduction

2.1 Study Area The study area is located in unincorporated Sonoma County, within the sphere of influence (SOI) of the City of Cloverdale (Figure 2-1). It is within the Rincon De Musalacon Land Grant on the Cloverdale U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle map (USGS, 1960). Elevation of the study areas ranges from approximately 280 to 330 feet above mean sea level (msl). Study area topography varies from flat floodplain adjacent to the Russian River to rolling terrain further west of the river.

The subject property occurs as two disjunct areas, separated by the north-south running Northwestern Pacific Railroad right-of-way (NWPR ROW). For purposes of providing a contiguous study area, the NWPR ROW was also included to connect the two property sites. (Figure 2-2). The project site and its topography are also shown on the 1960 (most current) Cloverdale USGS quadrangle in Figure 2-3.

Current land uses within the study area include vineyard and a wastewater treatment facility in the eastern floodplain area, and pasture, rural residences and outbuildings in the western portion. Segments of Porterfield Creek and Coyote Creek, with associated riparian habitat, occur within the study area. Surrounding uses include a wastewater treatment facility to the north, industrial warehouses and storage facilities to the south, and Highway 101 and residential neighborhoods to the west. The Russian River occurs beyond the eastern border of the study area, beyond which is agricultural land. Regional freeway access to the project site is provided by Highway 101 with local access provided by South Cloverdale Boulevard via Highway 101. The study area consists of six individual assessor parcels (Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 116-310-039, 116-310-040, 116-310-035, 116-310-020, 116-310-044, 116-310-005) totaling ±78.35 acres of land.

The east portion of the study area is almost entirely comprised of a vineyard occurring on relatively flat flood plain adjacent to the Russian River. Elevation in the ranges from approximately 280 feet above mean sea level (msl) in the southeast corner to 285 feet above msl in the northwest corner. It is bordered to the northwest by a private agricultural road that forms the border of the vineyard. The border extends linearly eastward into the adjacent water treatment facility such that the northern portion of the east portion of the study area includes a triangular-shaped overflow basin. The western border of the area is formed by an agricultural road, Porterfield Creek and associated riparian vegetation, and the NWPR ROW. The southern border of the area more or less follows the boundary of the vineyard.



The west portion of the study area is comprised principally of grazed non-native annual grassland. It also contains six rural residences and associated outbuildings including barns, horse paddocks, and corrals. Here, the study area’s topography consists of gently rolling terrain. The northern portion is raised, reaching approximately 330 feet above msl near the northwest corner. Moving south, the terrain dips down to a broad swale ranging from approximately 317 feet above msl at its western extent to 305 feet above msl to the east. Moving further south, the terrain rises to approximately 332 feet above msl in the southwest portion, then dips down again to the I-2 drainage, which ranges from approximately 310 feet above msl at the study area’s west border, to 300 feet above msl at its eastern border.

Boundaries for the west portion of the study area are formed by Lile Lane to the north, Lile Lane and the NWPR ROW to the east, and Asti Road, which parallels Highway 101, to the west. The southern border follows existing parcel boundaries, with Santana Drive running parallel to it further to the south.

2.2 Purpose of Assessment The purpose of this investigation is to describe and delineate all waters of the U.S. within the study area that are subject to Section 404 of the CWA. If necessary, information from this report may be used in preparing permit applications for future actions proposed in the study area. This report will be reviewed by the Corps to verify their jurisdiction over wetlands and other waters of the U.S.

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SECTION 4 Results

4.1 Soils The Sonoma County Area California Soil Survey (NRCS, 2008a) shows five soil units occurring within the study area (Figure 4-1). Two of the three soil units occurring in the east portion of the study area are listed as hydric, or contain inclusions that are hydric, per the national hydric soils list for Sonoma County, California (NRCS, 2008b) and the Sonoma County Field Office List of Hydric Soils (NRCS, 2008c). The two soil units occurring on the west portion of the study area are not included on the hydric soils list. A brief description of each soil unit is provided below.

Alluvial Land, Sandy (AdA) soil is excessively drained soil occurring on floodplains. A typical profile includes gravelly sand to 10 inches, subtended by stratified very gravelly course sand to sand. Fifteen percent of the mapping unit is composed of an unnamed inclusion. Although extremely well draining, the series is considered hydric due to frequent flooding of long duration.

This series occurs in a minor portion of the east portion of the study area, including the southern portion of the vineyard and a small portion of Porterfield Creek and associated riparian vegetation.

Cortina Very Gravelly Sandy Loam, 0 to 2 Percent Slopes (CrA) soil series comprises very deep, somewhat excessively-drained soils on alluvial fans and floodplains. Typically, the surface horizon and subsoil is light brownish gray very gravelly sandy loam to 32 inches depth, subtended by light gray and light brownish gray very gravelly sand. Runoff is negligible to low and permeability is rapid. Inclusions in this soils unit are Cole, Yolo, and Riverwash soils. Riverwash soil, occurring in floodplain channels, is the only component of this mapping unit that is classified as hydric.

This soil series occurs on all but the western and southern edges (i.e. areas associated with Porterfield Creek) of the east portion of the study area. Land cover currently consists primarily of vineyard, although the waste water treatment facility and a portion of the riparian vegetation associated with Porterfield Creek also occur in this mapping unit.

Positas Gravelly Loam, 0 to 9 Percent Slopes (PsC) soil consists of deep to very deep soil located on stream terraces formed in alluvial material. The series is moderately well drained, with medium to very high runoff and slow to very slow permeability. A typical profile includes a surface layer of brown gravelly loam to 8 inches, a similar but slightly lighter colored layer from 8-11 inches, subtended by a subsoil reddish brown clay layer from 11-20 inches. The series is not considered hydric. All but the southwest corner of the west portion of the study area is covered by this soil series.

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SOILS Ada – A l luv ia l Land, Sandy (Hydr ic w i th in F loodp la in ) CrA – Cor t ina Very Grave l l y Sandy Loam (Hydr ic w i th in F loodp la in ) PsC – Pos i tas Grave l l y Loam 0 to 9 Percen t S lopes (Not Hydr ic ) PsD – Pos i tas Grave l l y Loam 9 to 15 Percen t S lopes (Not Hydr ic ) Y la – Yo lo Sandy Loam 0 to 2 Percen t S lopes (Not Hydr ic )

Figure 4-1Soils in the Study Area

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Positas Gravelly Loam, 9 to 15 Percent Slopes (PsD) soil is similar to the series described above but occurs on areas with slightly greater sloping. This series is mapped in the southwest corner of the west portion of the study area. Current topography of the area does not conform with the indicated slope range for this series, nor to the topography shown in the 1960 USGS Cloverdale quadrangle. It is likely that this area has undergone considerable manipulation (e.g. excavation and grading) since the topographic and soils mapping were conducted over 40 years ago.

Yolo Sandy Loam, 0 to 2 Percent Slopes (Yla) soils are typically located on nearly level to moderately sloping alluvial fans. The series is well drained with slow to medium runoff and moderate permeability. Soils in the Yolo Series are typically silty loams. The Yolo Series soil found within the study area has been mapped as a sandy loam. The series is not considered hydric. The series occurs in a small area in the southeast section of the study area near the junction of Coyote and Porterfield Creeks.

4.2 Field Investigation

4.2.1 Study Area Setting The combined study area is located within unincorporated Sonoma County, within the SOI of the City of Cloverdale and is surrounded by a mix of commercial, residential, municipal, and agricultural development. Regionally, the project is located at the northern end of the Alexander Valley, with the Mayacamas Mountains rising to the east and coastal range hills rising to the west. The project site occurs on the relatively flat valley floor, spanning an area more or less from the developed portion of Cloverdale to the west and the Russian River to the east. Regional natural plant communities in the study area include those that are common to the Central Franciscan subsection of the Northern California Coast Ranges, such as mixed oak, mixed conifer forest, and needlegrass grassland (Miles and Goudey, 1997). Climate is typically temperate and humid. Typical elevations within this ecological subsection range from 300 feet above sea level up to 6,175 feet at Big Signal Peak. Mean annual precipitation is approximately 35 to 110 inches. Mean annual temperature ranges from 40 to 58 degrees Fahrenheit (Miles and Goudey, 1997).

Within the study area, the terrain varies from flat floodplain adjacent to the Russian River to mildly rolling terrain further west of the river. Hydrology features in the study areas include two intermittent drainages; Porterfield Creek (I-1) and Coyote Creek (I-2). A broad swale and a topographic depression in the area of rolling terrain support seasonal wetlands. An excavated vegetated drainage swale through the vineyard on the floodplain carries drainage of Heron Creek (I-3) entering the project area from the north.

4.2.2 Study Area Plant Communities and Habitats Plant communities are assemblages of plant species that occur together in the same area, which are defined by species composition and relative abundance. Upland plant communities and habitats within the study area include non-native annual grassland, disturbed/ruderal, agricultural lands (vineyards), urban/developed, central coast riparian forest, north coast riparian scrub. Plant communities and habitats associated with aquatic settings include seasonal wetland and freshwater emergent wetland.



Upland Plant Communities and Habitats Non-Native Annual Grassland Non-native annual grassland is generally found in open areas in valleys and foothills throughout coastal and interior California (Holland, 1986). It typically occurs on soils consisting of fine-textured loams or clays that are somewhat poorly drained. This vegetation type is dominated by non-native annual grasses and weedy annual and perennial forbs, primarily of Mediterranean origin, that have replaced native perennial grasslands, scrub and woodland as a result of human disturbance. Scattered native wildflowers and grasses, representing remnants of the original vegetation may also be common.

Within the study area, non-native annual grassland is present in the pastures occupying most of the west portion of the study area. These pastures are currently in use primarily for horse grazing. Non-native annual grasses occurring include wild oats (Avena fatua), soft chess (Bromus hordeaceus), ripgut brome (Bromus diandrus), Mediterranean barley (Hordeum marinum ssp.gussoneanum), hare barley (Hordeum murinum ssp. leporinum), Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum), hedgehog dogtail (Cynosurus echinatus), and rattail fescue (Vulpia myuros), among others. Common nonnative forbs include English plantain (Plantago lanceolata), field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), curly dock (Rumex crispus), fiddle dock (Rumex pulcher), Italian thistle (Carduus pycnocephalus), yellow star thistle (Centauria solstitialis), bristly ox-tongue (Picris echioides), little hop clover (Trifolium dubium), and red-stemmed filaree (Erodium cicutarium), among others. Non-native Himalayan blackberry (Rubus discolor) is also present. Despite the dominance of non-native annual grasses and forbs, native species are also present in the grasslands. These native species include Fitch’s spikeweed (Centromadia fitchii), hayfield tarweed (Hemizonia congesta ssp. luzulifolia), and Spanish-clover (Lotus purshianus), among others. Native shrubs including coyote brush (Baccharis pilularis) and poison oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum)are scattered throughout the non-native grassland but not in sufficient densities to be considered a distinct vegetation community. The majority of the non-native grassland within the study area is subject to grazing.

Disturbed/Ruderal Disturbed/ruderal habitat occurs in areas such as along roadsides, trails, parking lots, etc. These communities are subjected to ongoing or past disturbances (e.g., vehicle activities, mowing). Ruderal habitat in these disturbed areas supports a diverse weedy flora, primarily composed of non-native invasive species.

Within the study area, ruderal vegetation is found adjacent to roads, in some high-use areas near buildings and in pastures, scattered within the vineyard, and occupying the wastewater treatment overflow basin.

Dominant species vary per locale but include introduced common annual weedy forbs such as bur-clover (Medicago polymorpha), red-stem filaree, wild radish (Raphanus sativus), black mustard (Brassica nigra), field bindweed, milk thistle (Silybum marianum), and others. Non-native grasses are also represented including ripgut brome, Italian wildrye, wild oat, and others.

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The ruderal vegetation complement in the wastewater treatment overflow basin includes dense areas of broadleaf filaree (Erodium botrys) and black mustard in robust growth. Some areas of broadleaf filaree are supplemented by Italian wildrye.

Agricultural Lands- Vineyards The vineyard occurring in the study area is comprised of cultivated grapes. Vines are intertwined in rows but open between rows. The understory is primarily barren but contains scattered ruderal vegetation as noted above. Most of the east portion of the study area is currently planted in vineyard.

Urban/Developed Urban habitats are those dominated by plant species introduced by humans and established or maintained by human disturbances or activities (Holland and Keil, 1990). Some are entirely artificial such as areas influenced by urban or suburban landscaping or plantings. Within the study are, urban habitats include roadways, buildings, and the areas around the residences, barns, horse paddocks, and corrals. There are six rural residences within the study area.

Planted trees around the residences include tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), Monterey pine (Pinus radiata), English walnut (Juglans regia), flowering cherry (Prunus cerasifera), pear (Pyrus communis), peach (Prunus persica), persimmon (Diospyros kaki), olive (Olea europaea), and apple (Malus sp.). Ornamental shrubs include spiraea (Spiraea sp.), oleander (Nerium oleander), and rose (Rosa sp.). Ruderal non-native species present in disturbed areas around the horse paddocks and corrals include Italian thistle, rough pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus), yellow star thistle, spiny cocklebur (Xanthium spinosum), horehound (Marrubium vulgare), teasel (Dipsacus sativus), and other non-native species listed above under non-native grassland.

Coast Live Oak Woodland Coast live oak woodland is typically found on north-facing slopes and shaded ravines in the southern and inland portions of the state and on more exposed, mesic sites in the north. This community is dominated by coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia), which frequently occurs in pure, dense stands with a closed canopy. Coast live oak may be the only overstory species or, on more mesic sites, trees characteristic of mixed evergreen forests mix with coast live oak, such as California bay (Umbellularia californica) and madrone (Arbutus menziesii).

Within the study area, coast live oak woodland is present in a narrow band along the northern and eastern boundary of the west portion of the study area. This habitat is dominated by coast live oak, with scattered California bay and California buckeye (Aesculus californica). Native shrub species include toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia), Himalyan blackberry, and poison oak, among others.

North Coast Riparian Scrub/Woodland North coast riparian scrub typically consists of shrubby, streamside, open to impenetrable thickets composed of any of several species of willow (Salix spp.) and other fast-growing shrubs and vines. This plant community occurs on sand and gravel bars along and at the mouths of streams, within the coastal fog incursion zone from Sonoma County into Oregon usually below 1,000 feet in



elevation. Some tree species are also included in riparian scrub (Holland, 1986). North coast riparian scrub is generally considered “seral,” meaning that it typically precedes the development of other riparian woodland or forest communities in the absence of severe flooding.

Dominant overstory species in the study area include red willow (Salix laevigata), arroyo willow (S. lasiolepis), Pacific willow (S. lucida ssp. lasiandra), valley oak (Quercus lobata), coast live oak, California buckeye, box elder (Acer negundo), Oregon ash (Fraxinus latifolia) and California bay. The understory consists of native species such as mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana), willow-herb (Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum), poison oak, and coyote brush, among others. Non-native understory species include klamathweed (Hypericum perforatum) and Himalayan blackberry, among others.

Two occurrences of riparian habitat are found in the study area. One is associated with Coyote Creek, along, and in parts within, the southern boundary of the west portion of the study area (Figure 1-2). The other is associated with Porterfield Creek, again along, and in parts within, the western and southern boundary of the east portion of the study area. Different areas along these creeks appear to be at different seral stages, with some areas dense with willows and appearing to be at early successional stages, while others are dominated with more mature valley oaks, coast live oaks and other riparian trees, appearing to be at later successional stages and approaching a more woodland or forest type of structure. In general, riparian habitat along Porterfield Creek is relatively mature, dominated by sometimes moderately large coast live and valley oaks, and with ample presence of Fremont cottonwood (Populus fremontii), arroyo willow, red willow, Oregon ash, and California bay. Small areas of relatively recent disturbance are dominated by dense willow growth. Riparian habitat along Coyote Creek is less mature, with most of the corridor dominated by a relatively dense mix of the variety of trees discussed above, occurring at moderate size.

Aquatic Plant Communities and Habitats Seasonal Wetland Seasonal wetlands are ephemeral wetlands that pond or remain flooded for extended periods during a portion of the year, then may dry in spring or early summer. Seasonal wetlands occur in the west portion of the study area, associated with a low-lying area in the southwest corner of the parcel and with a broad drainage swale, draining west to east through the central portion of the study area. Common hydrophytic species in these features include spiny-fruit buttercup (Ranunculus muricatus), pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), curly dock, Italian ryegrass, and Mediterranean barley.

Freshwater Emergent Wetland Freshwater emergent wetland typically occurs in low-lying sites that are permanently flooded or saturated with fresh water and lacking significant current. Freshwater marsh is most extensive where surface flow is slow or stagnant or where the water table is so close to the surface as to saturate the soil from below. This vegetation community characteristically forms a dense vegetative cover dominated by perennial, emergent monocots one to 15 feet high that reproduce by underground rhizomes.

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Within the study area, freshwater emergent wetland is restricted to a section of low gradient stream at the western extreme of Coyote Creek. Aquatic plant species recorded here include umbrella sedge, narrow-leaved cattail (Typha angustifolia), low bulrush (Scirpus cernuus), punctuate smartweed, watercress (Nasturtium officinale), dallis grass (Paspalum dilatatum), and pennyroyal, among others.

Riverine/Intermittent Drainage Coyote Creek, an intermittent tributary to Porterfield Creek, flows along the southern boundary of the west portion of the study area. The portions of the creek that that lie within the study area are comprised of well-developed over and understory growth with infrequent openings. The streambanks vary from gently sloping to steeply incised with dense bank vegetation, exposed roots, and areas of active erosion. The main channel is comprised of a low-grade riffle, run, and pool complexes with a limited number of shallow to moderately deep pools up to one foot in depth. The main channel contains root wads, small woody debris, and overhanging vegetation. Overall the substrate is silty, with few gravel to cobble-sized rocks.

Porterfield Creek has similar characteristics, but is wider and with a more mature riparian corridor. At the time of both surveys most of the creek bed was dry, with occasional pools and stretches of creek carrying water.

4.2.3 Site Hydrology Overview The study area is situated in flat to rolling terrain in an area that lies adjacent and west of the south-flowing Russian River. Ground surface elevation ranges from approximately 280 feet msl near to the Russian River, in the southeast corner of the East Parcel, to 330 feet near the northwest corner of the West Parcel. The two creeks within the study area are part of the Russian River Watershed that eventually drains to the Pacific Ocean at Jenner, California. All study area drainage flows into Porterfield Creek within the study area. Porterfield Creek joins the Russian River approximately 400 feet east of the point where Porterfield Creek leaves the study area. The Russian River is a traditional navigable waterway (TNW) (Figure 4-2).

Hydrological input to the study area is through culverted drainages from west of the site, creek and channelized drainage from north of the site, and direct rainfall. Some sheetflow from off-site is likely to enter the site from adjacent areas, in addition to runoff from Asti Road and the NWPR ROW. The majority of the study area is drained by surface percolation and intermittent drainages that convey flow to the Russian River.

The primary hydrological input into Coyote Creek is from the west, entering the study area by way of a culvert traversing beneath Highway 101 and Asti Road. This creek did not exist at the time the 1960 Cloverdale USGS quad was created, which was produced prior to the construction of Highway 101 and Asti Road. No stream line is indicated and topography in the area does not suggest any concentrated drainage. Topography in this area was most likely significantly altered for or prior to building of these roadways, or for other purposes, including excavation of the current stream. Judging by the natural appearance of the present-day stream, and the well-developed riparian canopy, the creek has existed in its present form for a moderate length of time. There are no apparent surface level drainages supplying the creek in the developed area west of the Highway 101/Asti Road culvert,

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nor in the foothills further west. The source of significant flows observed in Coyote Creek appears to be from groundwater pumping from a commercial facility west of the site. Additional input into Coyote Creek occurs as sheet flow from adjacent pastures. With partial inclusions in the southern part of the west portion of the study area, Coyote Creek flows east, is culverted beneath the NWPR ROW, and then joins Porterfield Creek at the southern tip of the east portion of the study area.

Hydrological input into the large seasonal wetland swale (sw-3) north of Coyote Creek is also by way of a culvert passing beneath Highway 101 and Asti Road. The source of the drainage is from pastures and agricultural fields to the west of Highway 101. This drainage may be supplemented by drainage from the roadways. Additional input into the swale is from direct precipitation and runoff from the pasture slopes adjacent to the swale. After traversing the west portion of the study area, drainage from the swale enters a culvert beneath the NWPR ROW and empties into Porterfield Creek within the ROW.

An intermittent drainage, Heron Creek (I-3) enters the east portion of the study area from the north. The source of the drainage north of the site is unknown, but it essentially follows the course of a blueline stream on the 1960 USGS quadrangle. On the quad, it joins Porterfield Creek near the northwest corner of the vineyard (Figure 2-3). This confluence was apparently filled at some point and the stream was diverted to the east, where it currently ponds before entering the site. After entering the site, the feature is confined to a ditch approximately 2-feet wide (Appendix C). The ditch is used and maintained for agricultural purposes when water is present. During the time of the January 2009 site visit, the ditch did not have a connection with Porterfield Creek.

On the USGS quadrangle, the blueline turns west near the north end of the present WWTP, traverses Cloverdale and continues into the hills west of Cloverdale. This drainage can be observed on current aerials in Cloverdale, south of the intersection of Upper Westside Drive and South Foothill Blvd and extending west. Downstream of the intersection, it appears to extend as far east as Tarman Drive before perhaps being culverted beneath a few blocks of residential units, then Highway 101 and Asti Road before emptying into the current drainage north of the project site.

Porterfield Creek, originating as two branches and connected tributaries in the foothills west of Cloverdale, traverses a mostly residential area of the city. It then enters the northwest corner of the east portion of the study area after having passed in culverts beneath Highway 101, Asti Road, and the NWPR ROW. The creek then follows the western and southern borders of the study area, occurring within the study area for two segments within the west and south border of the east portion of the study area. In exits the southeast corner of the study area, emptying into the Russian River approximately 400 feet east of this point. Between the points where the creek enters the study area and then leaves it, all study area drainages drain into the creek. Sheet flow from the east portion of the study area, as well as drainage from the NPRR ROW also enters Porterfield Creek along this stretch.

The wetlands occurring in the study areas vary in their hydrology. Freshwater emergent wetlands wetlands are located within the intermittent water features (drainages) and receive water from the water table and storm events. Seasonal wetlands are found in low-lying areas where drainage is slow, and they derive hydrology from surface sources typically associated with precipitation events and/or groundwater.



4.2.4 Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. A total of 2.36 acres of potential jurisdictional features occur within the study area. Jurisdictional features include 1.60 acres of wetlands and 0.76 acres (3,499.88 linear feet) of other waters of the U.S. Wetlands within the study area include 0.02 acre of freshwater emergent wetland and 1.58 acres of seasonal wetlands. Other waters of the U.S. within the study area include 0.76 acres (3,499.88 linear feet) of intermittent drainage.

The locations and extent of potentially jurisdictional features are depicted in Figure 4-3. Wetland determination data sheets are provided as Appendix B. Representative site photographs of wetland and upland communities are provided as Appendix C. A list of plants observed during the survey can be found in Appendix A. A summary of potentially jurisdictional features and their extent (including average width and linear feet for drainages) within the project site is presented in Table 4-1.

TABLE 4-1 POTENTIAL JURISDICTIONAL FEATURES WITHIN THE STUDY AREA

Map ID Type of Potentially

Jurisdictional Feature Average

Width Linear Feet Acres

Wetland SW-1 Seasonal PEM - Seasonal wetland n/a n/a 0.09

SW-2 Seasonal PEM - Seasonal wetland n/a n/a 0.16

SW-3 Seasonal PEM - Seasonal wetland n/a n/a 1.33

FEW-1 PPEM - Freshwater emergent wetland n/a n/a 0.02

Wetland Subtotal: n/a n/a 1.60

Intermittent Drainage I-1 Intermittent Channel – Porterfield Creek 10 2,370.20 0.61

I-2 Intermittent Channel – Coyote Creek 7 1,129.68 0.15

Other Waters Subtotal: – 3,499.88 0.76

Total area of potentially jurisdictional features 2.36

NOTES: PEM = palustrine emergent; PPEM = palustrine persistent emergent; n/a = not applicable.

Jurisdictional Wetlands The wetland delineation survey conducted by ESA biologists identified seven wetland features within the study area. With the exception of the agricultural ditch, all wetlands in the study area are hydrologically connected to other waters of the U.S. through direct adjacency or drainage patterns resulting in hydrological linkages between wetlands and stream channel.

Seasonal Wetland Three seasonal wetland units were identified in the study area. Seasonal wetlands SW-1 and SW-2 (0.09 and 0.16 acres respectively) are associated with a low area in the southwest corner of the west portion of the study area adjacent to Coyote Creek. Seasonal wetland SW-3, (1.33 acres) occupies a west-to-east draining broad swale centrally located in the west portion of the study area.

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These wetlands are dominated by moderately to weakly hydrophytic species. Hydrologic input is from a combination of runoff from adjacent uplands, concentrated runoff entering each wetland area through culverts traversing beneath Asti Road, and direct precipitation. Seasonal wetlands are classified as seasonal palustrine emergent using the Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States (Cowardin et. al, 1979). The boundaries of seasonal wetlands were determined based on moderately abrupt changes in vegetation composition, topography, and presence of hydric soil.

Freshwater Emergent Wetland One freshwater emergent wetland (FEW-1) (0.02 acre) was identified in the study area. This wetland, occurring in a low gradient stretch of Coyote Creek, was primarily dominated by narrow-leaved cattail, a perennial obligate hydrophyte, accompanied by occurrences of low bulrush, punctuate smartweed, watercress, and other hydrophytic species. Freshwater emergent wetlands are classified as palustrine persistent emergent wetland using the Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States (Cowardin et. al, 1979).

Other Waters of the United States Intermittent Drainage Intermittent channels have flowing water only periodically during the year, generally coinciding with the rainy season in the project region. Runoff from rainfall is the primary source of water for stream flow, although groundwater may contribute. Two intermittent channels were identified in the study area: Coyote Creek occurs in two segments along the southern boundary, (0.15 acre; 1,129.68 linear feet) and Porterfield Creek occurs along the western boundary of the east portion of the study area (0.61 acre; 2,370.20 linear feet).

4.2.5 Conclusions A total of approximately 2.36 acres of potential jurisdictional features occur within the study area consisting of approximately 1.60 acres of wetlands and 0.76 acre of other waters of the U.S. (3,499.88 linear feet). The estimated acreages and linear lengths of the individual features are shown in Table 4-1.

This report documents the wetland boundary delineation and best professional judgment of ESA investigators. All conclusions presented should be considered preliminary and subject to change pending official review and verification in writing by the Corps.

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Seasona l Wet lands Acres SW-1 0 .09 SW-2 0 .16 SW-3 1 .33 TOTAL 1 .58

Freshwater Emergent Wet land Acres FEW-1 0 .02

Other Waters o f the U.S. Acres Length OHWM Channe l I -1 0 .61 2370 Feet 10 Feet Channe l I -2 0 .15 1130 Feet 7 Feet Agr icu l tu ra l D i tch 0 .04 972 Feet 2 Feet TOTAL 0 .80 4472 Feet

Non-Jur isd ic t iona l Fea tures Sewer Trea tment Pond 3 .64 I r r iga ted Pas tu re 0 .38 TOTAL 4 .02

REFERENCES De l inea to rs / Surveyors : Mark Fog ie l , K i f fan ie S tah l , Dav id Beecro f t – March 19 , 2008 Char iss Tweedy – January 14 , 2009 Date o f In i t ia l Map Prepara t ion – February 2009 (Rev ised September 2009)

Cloverdale Rancheria EIS. 207737Figure 4-3

Wetland Delineation

SOURCE: GlobeXplorer, 2007; ESRI, 2007; and ESA, 2009


SECTION 5 References

Cowardin, L. M., V. Carter, F. C. Golet, E. T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of wetlands and deepwater habitats of the United States. U. S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C. Jamestown, ND: Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Online. http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/1998/classwet/classwet.htm (Version 04DEC98).

Environmental Laboratory, Department of the Army. 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (Technical Report Y-87-1). U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Waterways Experimental Station. Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Hickman, J. C. (Editor). 1993. The Jepson Manual, Higher Plants of California. University of California Press: Berkeley, California.

Holland, R.F. 1986. Preliminary descriptions of the terrestrial natural communities of California. California Department of Fish and Game, Sacramento, 156 pp.

Kollmorgen Instruments Corporation, Macbeth Division. 1990. Munsell Soil Color Charts. Baltimore, Maryland.

Miles, S,R. and C.B. Goudey. 1997. Ecological Subregions of California: Section and Subsection Descriptions. USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region Publication R5-EM-TP-005. San Francisco, CA.

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). 2008a. Web Soil Survey. Available: http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov. Accessed March 14, 2008.

NRCS. 2008b. National Hydric Soils List for California, Sonoma County. Available: ftp://ftp-fc.sc.egov.usda.gov/NSSC/Hydric_Soils/Lists/ca.xls. Accessed March 14, 2008.

NRCS. 2008c. Field Office Official List of Hydric Soil Map Units. NRCS Field Office, Petaluma, California.

Reed, P. B., Jr. 1988. National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands: California Region 0. (Biological Report 88 [26.10]). U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Fort Collins, Colorado.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). 2006. Interim Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Arid West. ed. J.S. Wakeley, R.W. Lichvar, and C.V. Noble. ERDC/EL TR-06-16. Vicksburg, MS: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). 1960. Cloverdale Quadrangle, California-Placer County, 7.5 Minute Series Topographic.

Appendix A Plant List

APPENDIX A SPECIES OBSERVED AT THE CLOVERDALE RANCHERIA PROJECT SITE

Species name Common name Wetland Indicator Status

ACERACEAE

Acer negundo var. californicum California box elder FACW

AMARANTHACEAE

Amaranthus retroflexus rough pigweed FACU

ANACARDIACEAE

Toxicodendron diversilobum poison oak UPL*

APIACEAE

Conium maculatum poison hemlock FACW

Foeniculum vulgare sweet fennel FACU

APOCYNACEAE

Nerium oleander oleander UPL*

ASTERACEAE

Anthemis cotula dog-fennel FACU

Artemisia douglasiana mugwort FACW

Baccharis pilularis coyote brush UPL*

Carduus pycnocephalus Italian thistle UPL*

Centaurea solstitialis yellow star-thistle UPL*

Centromadia fitchii fitch spikeweed UPL*

Hemizonia congesta ssp. luzulifolia hayfield tarweed UPL*

Hypochaeris radicata rough cat's ear UPL*

Picris echioides bristly ox-tongue FAC*

Silybum marianum milk thistle

UPL*


Xanthium spinosum spiny cocklebur FAC+

BRASSICACEAE

Brassica nigra black mustard UPL*

Raphanus sativus wild radish UPL*

Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum watercress OBL

CALLITRICHACEAE

Callitriche sp. water starwort OBL

CONVOLVULACEAE

Convolvulus arvensis bindweed UPL*

CYPERACEAE

Cyperus eragrostis umbrella sedge FACW

Scirpus cernuus low bulrush OBL

DIPSACACEAE

Dipsacus sativus teasel NI

EBENACEAE

Diospyros kaki persimmon UPL*

ERICACEAE

Arbutus menziesii madrone UPL*

FABACEAE

Genista monspessulana French broom UPL*

Lotus purshianus Spanish-clover UPL*

Medicago polymorpha burclover UPL*

Trifolium dubium little hop clover FACU*


Trifolium fragiferum strawberry clover NI*

Vicia sp vetch

FAGACEAE

Quercus agrifolia coast live oak UPL*

Quercus lobata valley oak FAC*

GERANIACEAE

Erodium botrys broadleaf filaree UPL*

Erodium cicutarium red-stemmed filaree UPL*

Geranium dissectum cut-leaf geranium UPL*

HIPPOCASTANACEAE

Aesculus californica California buckeye UPL*

HYPERICACEAE

Hypericum perfolatum klammath weed UPL*

JUGLANDACEAE

Juglans regia English walnut UPL*

JUNCACEAE

Juncus spp rush FACW

LAMIACEAE

Marrubium vulgare horehound FAC

Mentha pulegium pennyroyal OBL

LAURACEAE

Umbellularia californica California bay laurel FAC


LILIACEAE

Allium sp. allium

Chlorogalum pomeridianum soap plant UPL*

LYTHRACEAE

Lythrum hyssopifolia hyssop loosestrife FACW

MAGNOLIACEAE

Liriodendron tulipifera tulip tree UPL*

OLEACEAE

Fraxinus latifolia Oregon ash FACW

Olea europaea olive UPL*

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum willow-herb FACW

PINACEAE

Pinus radiata Monterey pine UPL*

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago lanceolata English plantain FAC-

POACEAE

Avena fatua wild oats UPL*

Bromus diandrus ripgut brome UPL*

Bromus hordeaceus soft chess UPL*

Cynosurus echinatus hedgehog dogtail grass UPL*

Hordeum marinum ssp. gussoneanum Mediterranean barley UPL*

Hordeum murinum ssp. leporinum hare barley UPL*

Lolium multiflorum Italian ryegrass FAC*


Paspalum dilatatum dallisgrass FAC

Vulpia myuros rattail fescue FACU*

POLYGONACEAE

Polygonum punctatum water smartweed OBL

Rumex crispus curly dock FACW-

Rumex pulcher fiddle dock FAC+

PRIMULACEAE

Anagallis arvensis scarlet pimpernel FAC

RANUNCULACEAE

Ranunculus muricatus spiny-fruit buttercup FACW+

ROSACEAE

Heteromeles arbutifolia toyon UPL*

Malus sp. apple

Prunus cerasifera cherry plum UPL*

Prunus persica peach UPL*

Pyrus communis pear UPL*

Rosa sp. rose

Rubus discolor Himalayan blackberry FACW*

Spiraea sp. spiraea

SALICACEAE

Populus fremontii ssp. fremontii Fremont’s cottonwood FACW

Salix laevigata red willow FACW

Salix lasiolepis arroyo willow FACW


Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra Pacific willow OBL

SCROPHULARIACEAE

Veronica anagallis-aquatica water speedwell OBL

TAXODIACEAE

Sequoia sempervirens coast redwood UPL*

TROPAEOLACEAE

Nasturtium officinale watercress OBL

TYPHACEAE

Typha angustifolia narrow-leaf cattail OBL

Appendix B Wetland Delineation Data Sheets

US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West - Version 11-1-2006

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Arid West Region

Project/Site: City/County: Sampling Date:

Applicant/Owner: State: Sampling Point:

Investigator(s): Section, Township, Range:

Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Local relief (concave, convex, none): Slope (%):

Subregion (LRR): Lat: Long: Datum:

Soil Map Unit Name: NWI classification:

Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.)

Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes No

Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.

Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes NoHydric Soil Present? Yes NoWetland Hydrology Present? Yes No

Is the Sampled Areawithin a Wetland? Yes No

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VEGETATIONDominance Test worksheet:Number of Dominant SpeciesThat Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A)

Total Number of DominantSpecies Across All Strata: (B)

Percent of Dominant SpeciesThat Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A/B)

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Prevalence Index is 3.01

Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)

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Cloverdale Rancheria Sonoma 1/14/09Cloverdale Rancheria Tribal Venture DE-01

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1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, RC=Root Channel, M=Matrix.

Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils4: Histosol (A1) Sandy Redox (S5) 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR C) Histic Epipedon (A2) Stripped Matrix (S6) 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR B) Black Histic (A3) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) Reduced Vertic (F18) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Red Parent Material (TF2) Stratified Layers (A5) (LRR C) Depleted Matrix (F3) Other (Explain in Remarks) 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR D) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) 4Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) wetland hydrology must be present.

Restrictive Layer (if present): Type:

Depth (inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes NoRemarks:

HYDROLOGYWetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)

Primary Indicators (any one indicator is sufficient) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine)

Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drainage Patterns (B10) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Plowed Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Other (Explain in Remarks) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)

Field Observations:Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches):

Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches):

Saturation Present? Yes No Depth (inches):(includes capillary fringe) Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes NoDescribe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:

Remarks:

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Mark Fogiel, Kiffanie Stahl, David Beecroft Rincon De Musalacon Land Grantterrace

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Cloverdale Rancheria Sonoma 3/19/08Cloverdale Rancheria Tribal Venture DW-01


CA

C - Mediterranean California 38.78896852590 -123.00637527200 NAD 83 Positas Gravelly Loam, 0-9% slopes None

1

3

33.3

5

2

80

Data point is outside the study area boundaries.

Quercus lobata 80 Yes FAC*

Salix lasiolepis No5

85

FACW

Genista monspessulana Yes

1

1

UPL

Yes

1

Chlorogalum pomeridianum

1

UPL

99 0Data point taken in mid riparian corridor made up of mixed valley oak, coast live oak, Oregon ash, arroyo willow, red willow, and others. Data point in area of moderately thick litter of oak leaves. Data point is located outside the study area boundaries.

87 260100

240100

2.99














Remarks:



3

DW-01

0-6 7.5YR 3/2 70 2.5YR 4/6 30 C M Silty Clay Loam

Aerial photos

Data point is located near the upper edge of the flood terrace of I-2.















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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CA


2

3

66.7

52570

Sample point is just beyond the upper edge of seasonal wetland SW-1 in horse grazed non-native annual grassland. Site of this data point is somewhat influenced by adjacent wetlands (e.g. degree of soil moisture observed; strong presence of FAC species) but lacking in soil and hydrology indicators.

YesYesYesNoNo1

4202550

Convolvulus arvensisLotus purshianus var. purshianusPlantago lanceolataTrifolium dubium Cynodon dactylon

100

FAC

FACU

FAC

UPL

UPL

0 0Generally in the study area, Lotus purshianus and Convolvulus arvensis are consistently associated with uplands. One of two types of clover is often dominant; Trifolium dubium in uplands and Trifolium fragiferum in wetlands.

100 33525

100210

00

3.35














Remarks:



3

DW-02

0-12 10YR 3/2 100 Clay Loam Relatively high clay content

Aerial photos

Sample point on the upland edge of wetland depression, sampled by DW-03. Soil slightly moist (not as dry and hard as is the soil at higher upland points.)















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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Mark Fogiel, Kiffanie Stahl, David Beecroft Rincon De Musalacon Land GrantSwale Concave

CA


2

2

100.0

4045

15

Seasonal wetland is in a swale extension of the low terrace adjacent to the I-2.

YesYesNoNo

5153545

Rumex crispusMentha pulegiumRanunculus muricatus Lolium multiflorum

100

FAC*

FACW

OBL

FACW

0 0Sample point is dominated by strong and moderate hydrophytes with subdominance of obligate Mentha pulegium. There is a clear disjunction in species complement between wetland and adjacent upland.

100 23000

1358015

2.30














Remarks:



3

DW-03

0-12 10YR 3/2 90 2.5YR 3/6 10 C M Clay Loam

Soil is moist but not saturated at 6-12".

Aerial photos

Seasonal wetland is in a swale extension of the low terrace adjacent to the I-2 creek. Input is from a culvert beneath Asti Road, sheetflow from adjacent uplands, and perhaps occasional overflow from the I-2. There are deep cow hoof prints present.















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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Mark Fogiel, Kiffanie Stahl, David Beecroft Rincon De Musalacon Land GrantSwale Concave

CA


3

3

100.0

50

5

25

20

Seasonal wetland is in a swale extension of the low terrace adjacent to the I-2.

YesYesYesNoNo5

5202545

Trifolium gragiferumRumex crispusMentha pulegiumLolium multiflorumRanunculus muricatus

100

FACW

FAC

OBL

FACW

UPL

0 0Sample point is dominated by strong and moderate hydrophytes with subdominance of obligate Mentha pulegium. Trifolium fragiferum is consistently associated with hydrophyte dominated wetlands in the study area. There is a clear disjunction in species complement between wetland and adjacent upland.

100 22025075

10020

2.20














Remarks:



3

DW-04

0-6 10YR 3/2 80 2.5YR 3/6 10 C M Clay Loam

MC1010YR 5/6Clay LoamMC1010YR 5/69010YR 3/26-12

Aerial photos

Seasonal wetland is in a swale extension of the low terrace adjacent to the I-2 creek. Input is from a culvert beneath Asti Road, sheetflow from adjacent uplands, and perhaps occasional overflow from the I-2. There are deep cow hoof prints present.















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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Mark Fogiel, Kiffanie Stahl, David Beecroft Rincon De Musalacon Land Grantterrace Convex

CA


1

2

50.0

27027

1

Sample point is just beyond the upper edge of seasonal wetland SW-1 in horse grazed non-native annual grassland. Site of this data point is somewhat influenced by adjacent wetlands (e.g. presence of redox features in soil; moderate presence of FAC species) but lacking in vegetation and hydrology indicators.

YesYesNoNoNoNo

117

2070

Convolvulus arvensisErodium dissectumPlantago lanceolataCynodon dactylon Trifolium dubium

1Mentha pulegium

100

FACU

FAC

FAC

UPL

UPL

OBL

0 0Generally in the study area, Lotus purshianus and Convolvulus arvensis are consistently associated with uplands. One of two types of clover is often dominant; Trifolium dubium in uplands and Trifolium fragiferum in wetlands.

100 37210

2808101

3.72














Remarks:



3

DW-05

0-12 10YR 3/2 90 2.5YR 3/6 10 C M Clay Loam

Percentage of redox concentrations is a limit for indicator status. Sample point represents the limit of the extension of hydrological influence of adjacent depression (SW-1) as pertains to soils.

Aerial photos

Sample point on the upland edge of wetland depression SW-1, sampled by DW-04.















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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Mark Fogiel, Kiffanie Stahl, David Beecroft Rincon De Musalacon Land Grantswale Concave

CA


2

2

100.0

205

25

Sample point is in a low terrace area adjacent to the I-2 creek which has a low bank.

YesYesNo

52025

Lolium multiflorumRumex crispus Mentha pulegium

50

OBL

FACW

FAC*

0 050% open water. Sample point has strong compliment of hydrophytic species. There is a clear disjunction in species complement between wetland and upland.

50 8000154025

1.60














Remarks:



3

DW-06

0-2 gley2.25/10BG 100 Clay Loam

Clay LoamMC102.5YR 3/69010YR 3/22-12

Soil has a very strong odor.

2"

Aerial photos

Sample point under 2" of water. Hydrological input is from culvert beneath Asti Road (through wetland SW-1), sheetflow from adjacent uplands, and overflow from the adjacent I-2 creek.















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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CA


2

3

66.7

10

20

50

20

Sample point is in a low terrace area adjacent to the I-2 creek which has a low bank.

YesYesYesNo

10202050

Cyperus eragrostisMentha pulegiumTrifolium fragiferum Lolium multiflorum

100

FAC*

UPL

OBL

FACW

0 0Generally in the study area, one of two types of clover is often dominant- Trifolium dubium in the uplands and Trifolium fragiferum (not listed, given UPL status per Arid West supplement guidelines) in wetlands. The sample point has a strong compliment of hydrophytic species. There is a clear disjunction in species complement between wetland and the adjacent upland.

100 290100

01502020

2.90














Remarks:



3

DW-07

0-12 10YR 3/2 90 2.5YR 3/6 10 C M Clay

2"

Aerial photos

Soil is moist but not saturated at 6-12". Hydrological input is from culvert beneath Asti Road (through wetland SW-1), sheetflow from adjacent uplands, and overflow from the adjacent I-2 creek.















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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CA


0

2

0.0

2080

The sample point is is a broad swale that contains areas of wetlands above (SW-1) and below (SW-2) it. The swale begins at a culvert outlet from beneath Asti Road, flows through seasonal wetland SW-1, then though a length of broad swale with weak soil and hydrological indicators, but lacking vegetation indicators, then into seasonal wetland SW-2, then into I-2.

YesYesNoNoNo

28

103050

Geranium dissectumDipsacus sativusLotus purshianus var. purshianusTrifolium dubium Bromus hordeaceus

100

FACU

FACU

UPL

UPL

UPL

0 0

100 420100320

000

4.20














Remarks:



3

DW-08

0-6 10YR 3/2 95 2.5YR 3/6 5 C M Clay

Point is located in a broad swale between seasonal wetlands SW-1 and SW-2. Apparently period of saturation is sufficient for the development of observed redox feature.

Aerial photos

Oxidized rhizospheres few, in upper 4". Sample point is in broad swale area between seasonal wetlands SW-1 and SW-2.















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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CA


1

2

50.0

352045

The sample point is in grazed upland adjacent to seasonal wetland SW-3. The sample point is within the area subject to the hydrological regime of the adjacent wetland, enough so to result in slight soil and hydrological indicators, but not to support hydric vegetation.

YesYesNoNoNoNo

1010152040

Erodium cicutariumAllium sp.Hypochaeris radicataTrifolium dubium Hordeum marinum ssp. gussoneanum

5Plantago lanceolata

100

FAC

FACU

UPL

UPL

UPL

FAC*

0 0Vegetation at the sample has weak hydric tendencies, but not within the range to be a hydric indicator. The sample point was within the upland portion of the clearly visible disjunction between upland and wetland vegetation at SW-3.

100 39017580

13500

3.90














Remarks:



3

DW-09

0-4 10YR 4/3 85 7.5YR 4/6 15 C M Clay Loam Redox features fine

Aerial photos

Oxidized rhizospheres few, in upper 4"..















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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CA


0

1

0.0

9010

The sample point is in grazed upland adjacent to seasonal wetland SW-3. Further upland than DW-9 The sample point is within the area subject to the hydrological regime of the adjacent wetland, enough so to result in hydrological indicators, but not to support hydric vegetation or soil indicators.

YesNoNoNo

5101570

Hypochaeris radicataBromus hordeaceusAllium sp. Erodium cicutarium

100

UPL

UPL

FACU

UPL

0 0

100 49045040000

4.90














Remarks:



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DW-10

0-12 10YR 4/3 100 Clay Loam gravelly

Aerial photos

A few oxidized root channels in the 0-2" layer.















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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CA


0

1

0.0

955

The sample point is in grazed upland typical for the study area. Clearly lacking in any wetland indicators.

YesNoNoNoNo

145

1080

Vicia sp. Allium sp.Trifolium dubiumAvena fatua Erodium dissectum

100

UPL

UPL

FACU

UPL

UPL

0 0

100 49547520000

4.95














Remarks:



3

DW-11

0-12 10YR 4/2 100 Clay Loam very clayey

Soil is not as compact as DW-9 and DW-10

Aerial photos















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OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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CA


2

3

66.7

25

505

20

The seasonal wetland SW-3 sampled by this data point is part of a large swale. Input is a the culvert beneath Asti Road and sheetflow from adjacent uplands. The swale flows to the east where it empties into a culvert which traverses beneath a dirt road and the railroad ROW, eventually draining into Porterfield Creek.

YesYesYesNoNo

55

202050

Rumex crispusVulpia myurosMentha pulegiumRanunculus muricatusTrifolium fragiferum

100

UPL

FACW

OBL

FACU

FACW

0 0Sample point is dominated by strong and moderate hydrophytes. Trifolium fragiferum is consistently associated with hydrophyte dominated wetlands within the study area. There is a clear disjunction in species complement between wetland and adjacent upland.

100 3402502005020

3.40














Remarks:



3

DW-12

0-12 10YR 3/2 60 7.5YR 4/4 40 C M Clay Loam Very loamy

Redox features are very distinct.

Aerial photos

Soil is moist, but not saturated.















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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CA


1

1

100.0

75

10

15


YesNoNoNo

10151560

Trifolium fragiferumRumex crispusMentha pulegiumRanunculus muricatus

100

FACW

OBL

FACW

UPL

0 0Sample point is dominated by strong and moderate hydrophytes. Trifolium fragiferum is consistently associated with hydrophyte dominated wetlands within the study area. There is a clear disjunction in species complement between wetland and adjacent upland.

100 2155000

15015

2.15














Remarks:



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DW-13

0-12 10YR 2/1 70 5YR 4/2 30 C M Clay Loam


Aerial photos















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OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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CA


2

2

100.0

1520

60


YesYesNoNoNo

510102050

Ranunculus muricatusCallitriche marginataRumex crispusLolium multiflorumMentha pulegium

95

OBL

FAC*

FACW

OBL

FACW

5 0Sample point is dominated by strong and moderate hydrophytes. Sub-dominants are strongly hydrophytic. There is a clear disjunction in species complement between wetland and adjacent upland.

95 15000603060

1.58














Remarks:



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DW-14

0-12 10YR 2/1 70 5YR 4/3 30 C M Clay Loam


Aerial photos

Near edge of ponded area. Deep cattle hoof prints are present.















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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CA


1

2

50.0

7

73

20


YesYesNoNoNoNo

153

2070

Rumex crispusRanunculus muricatusAllium sp.Lolium multiflorumTrifolium fragiferum

1Polygonum sp.

100

UPL

FAC*

UPL

FACW

FACW

FACW

5 0Trifolium fragiferum is consistenly associated with hydrophyte dominated wetlands in the study area. This species is not listed on the wetland indicator list and therefore the indicator status of UPL must be used per the Arid West Supplement guidelines. Because of this, the vegetation is considered problematic. However, both soil and hydrology qualify, therefore allowing vegetation to also qualify as problematic.

100 439365

060140

4.39














Remarks:



3

DW-15

0-12 10YR 3/2 70 7.5YR 4/4 25 C M Clay Loam MC55YR 4/6


Aerial photos















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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CA


1

2

50.0

10

581

31


YesYesNoNoNoNoNoNo

55

173040

Polygonum sp.Ranunculus muricatusAllium sp.Lolium multiflorumTrifolium fragiferum

111

Lotus purshianus var. purshianusTrifolium dubiumPlantago lanceolata

100

UPL

FAC*

UPL

FACW

FACW

FAC

FACU

UPL


100 407290

493200

4.07














Remarks:



3

DW-16

0-12 10YR 3/2 80 7.5YR 4/4 15 C M Clay Loam some gravelMC55YR 4/6


Aerial photos















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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Mark Fogiel, Kiffanie Stahl, David Beecroft Rincon De Musalacon Land Grantswale Convex

CA


0

2

0.0

1

563013

The sample point was taken in grazed upland adjacent to seasonal wetland SW-3. The sample point is within the area subject to the hydrological regime of the adjacent wetland, enough to result in redox features in the soil, but not to support hydric vegetation. No wetland hydrology indicators were observed.

YesYesNoNoNoNoNoNo

19

123045

Hypochaeris radicataTrifolium fragiferumHordeum marinum ssp. gussoneanumTrifolium dubiumAllium sp.

111

Ranunculus muricatusGeranium dissectumPlantago lanceolata

100

UPL

FACU

FAC

UPL

UPL

FAC

UPL

FACW

0 0The annual grassland is moderately to heavily grazed by horses.

100 4412801203920

4.41














Remarks:



3

DW-17

0-12 10YR 3/2 90 7.5YR 4/6 10 C M Clay Loam

Aerial photos















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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CA


1

2

50.0

20

70

10


YesYesNo

102070

Lolium multiflorumRumex crispusTrifolium fragiferum

100

UPL

FACW*

FAC*


100 420350

030400

4.20














Remarks:



3

DW-18

0-12 10YR 3/2 65 7.5YR 3/4 30 C M Clay Loam

MC55YR 4/6


Aerial photos

Moist but not saturated.















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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CA


2

3

66.7

20

25

50

5


YesYesYesNoNo

55

202050

Mentha pulegiumGeranium dissectumTrifolium fragiferumRumex crispusLolium multiflorum

100

FAC*

FACW*

UPL

UPL

OBL

0 0There is a clear disjunction in species complement between wetland and adjacent upland.

100 320125

0150405

3.20














Remarks:



3

DW-19

0-12 10YR 3/2 65 7.5YR 3/4 30 C M Clay Loam

MC55YR 4/6

Redox features are very distinct. Heavy clay.

Aerial photos
















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









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CA


0

2

0.0

1

26685

The sample point was taken in grazed upland adjacent to seasonal wetland SW-3.

YesYesNoNoNoNoNo

558

2060

Plantago lanceolataGeranium dissectumTrifolium dubiumAllium sp.Bromus hordeaceus

11

Vicia sp.Ranunculus muricatus

100

FACU

UPL

FACU

UPL

FAC

FACW*

UPL


100 4191302721520

4.19














Remarks:



3

DW-20

0-12 10YR 3/2 90 7.5YR 4/6 10 C M Clay Loam

Aerial photos















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









1.

2.3.

4.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.


1.

2.

Total Cover:



Remarks:


%% Total Cover:

%

%

%

% %



CA


0

4

0.0

504010


YesYesYesYesNoNo

520202030

Plantago lanceolataErodium dissectumTrifolium dubiumBromus hordeaceusAllium sp.

5Anagallis arvensis

100

UPL

FACU

FACU

UPL

FAC

FAC


100 4402501603000

4.40














Remarks:



3

DW-21

0-12 10YR 4/3 100 Clay Loam

Soil is very dry.

Aerial photos















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









1.

2.3.

4.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.


1.

2.

Total Cover:



Remarks:


%% Total Cover:

%

%

%

% %



CA


2

3

66.7

35

401

23

1


YesYesYesNoNoNo

15

233040

Mentha pulegiumRanunculus muricatusLolium multiflorumRumex crispusTrifolium fragiferum

1Vulpia myuros

100

UPL

FACW*

FAC*

FACW

OBL

FACU


100 344200

469701

3.44














Remarks:



3

DW-22

0-12 10YR 2/2 60 7.5YR 4/4 20 C M Clay Loam

MC205YR 4/6


Aerial photos
















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









1.

2.3.

4.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.


1.

2.

Total Cover:



Remarks:


%% Total Cover:

%

%

%

% %



CA


0

3

0.0

306010


YesYesYesNo

10203040

Plantago lanceolataBromus hordeaceusErodium dissectumTrifolium dubium

100

FACU

UPL

FACU

FAC


100 4201502403000

4.20














Remarks:



3

DW-23

0-12 10YR 3/4 100 Clay Loam

Aerial photos















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









1.

2.3.

4.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.


1.

2.

Total Cover:



Remarks:


%% Total Cover:

%

%

%

% %


Mark Fogiel, Kiffanie Stahl, David Beecroftswale Concave

CA


2

2

100.0

40

1

50


YesYesNo

14050

Geranium dissectumRumex crispusLolium multiflorum

91

FAC*

FACW*

UPL


91 23550

150800

2.58














Remarks:



3

DW-24

0-6 10YR 2/2 85 10YR 4/1 15 C M Clay Loam

Clay LoamMC205YR 3/46010YR 4/16-12MC2010YR 2/2


Aerial photos
















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









1.

2.3.

4.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.


1.

2.

Total Cover:



Remarks:


%% Total Cover:

%

%

%

% %



CA


0

1

0.0

14851


YesNoNoNoNoNo

113101560

Plantago lanceolataUnknown annual herbBromus hordeaceusVulpia myurosTrifolium dubium

1Erodium dissectum

100

FACU

FACU

FACU

UPL

FAC

UPL


100 41370

340300

4.13














Remarks:



3

DW-25

0-12 10YR 4/6 90 10YR 5/6 10 C M Clay Loam

Aerial photos















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









1.

2.3.

4.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.


1.

2.

Total Cover:



Remarks:


%% Total Cover:

%

%

%

% %



CA


0

2

0.0

1

594


YesYesNoNoNo

157

2760

Rumex crispusUnknown annual herbVulpia myurosTrifolium dubiumBromus hordeaceus

100

FACU

FACU

FACU

UPL

FACW


100 40325

376020

4.03














Remarks:



3

DW-26

0-12 10YR 4/4 Clay Loam

Soil is dry.

Aerial photos















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









1.

2.3.

4.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.


1.

2.

Total Cover:



Remarks:


%% Total Cover:

%

%

%

% %



CA


2

2

100.0

25

51060


YesYesNoNoNo

159

2560

Trifolium dubiumTrifolium fragiferumVulpia myurosRumex crispusLolium multiflorum

100

FAC*

FACW*

FACU

UPL

FACU


100 2952540

180500

2.95














Remarks:



3

DW-27

0-12 10YR 3/2 80 7.5YR 3/4 20 C M Clay Loam


Aerial photos















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









1.

2.3.

4.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.


1.

2.

Total Cover:



Remarks:


%% Total Cover:

%

%

%

% %



CA


2

2

100.0

30

1

50


YesYesNoNo

1102050

Medicago polymorphaRanunculus muricatusRumex crispusLolium multiflorum

81

FAC*

FACW*

FACW

UPL

0 9Algal matting. There is a clear disjunction in species complement between wetland and adjacent upland.

81 21550

150600

2.65














Remarks:



3

DW-28

0-12 10YR 3/2 80 7.5YR 4/6 20 C M Clay Loam


Aerial photos















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









1.

2.3.

4.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.


1.

2.

Total Cover:



Remarks:


%% Total Cover:

%

%

%

% %



CA


0

2

0.0

1

981

The sample point was taken in grazed upland adjacent to DW-28 in seasonal wetland SW-3.

YesYesNoNoNo

111

2770

Lotus purshianus var. purshianusRanunculus muricatusVulpia myurosBromus diandrusMedicago polymorpha

100

UPL

UPL

FACU

FACW

UPL

0 0

100 496490

4020

4.96














Remarks:



3

DW-29

0-12 10YR 3/3 100 Clay Loam

Aerial photos















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









1.

2.3.

4.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.


1.

2.

Total Cover:



Remarks:


%% Total Cover:

%

%

%

% %


Chariss Tweedy Rincon De Musalacon Land Grantterrace none 0

CA

C - Mediterranean California 38.78780368030 -123.00987386200 NAD 83Positas Gravelly Loam, 9-15% slopes None

2

2

100.0

85

Sample point is at the edge of a Freshwater Emergent Wetland. Water source is from culvert under road. Wetland feeds into Coyote Creek (I-2).

0

YesYesNo

102550

Polygonum amphibium var. emersumTypha angustifoliaNasturtium officinale

85

OBL

OBL

OBL

15 0Cattails are very thick in most of the wetland. Data point was taken at the edge of a more open area.

85 85000085

1.00














Remarks:



3

DW-30

0-18 Gley 2 2.5/10G 100 Sandy Clay Loam

Soil is very mucky and has a very strong odor.

Surface

Aerial photos

Data point is located at the edge of the standing water. Saturated at the surface.















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









1.

2.3.

4.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.


1.

2.

Total Cover:



Remarks:


%% Total Cover:

%

%

%

% %



CA


2

2

100.0

1

95

4


YesYesNoNo

14

3560

Convolvulus arvensisMentha pulegiumLolium multiflorumHordeum marinum ssp. gussoneanum

100

FAC

FAC*

OBL

UPL


100 29450

28504

2.94














Remarks:



3

DW-31

0-8 10YR 2/1 90 10YR 3/4 10 C M Clay Loam

Redox features very distinct.

Aerial photos















Remarks:





OBL species x 1 =

FACW species x 2 =

FAC species x 3 =

FACU species x 4 =

UPL species x 5 =









1.

2.3.

4.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.


1.

2.

Total Cover:



Remarks:


%% Total Cover:

%

%

%

% %



CA


0

1

0.0

19801

The sample point was taken in grazed upland adjacent to DW-31 in seasonal wetland SW-3.

YesNoNoNo

19

1080

Lolium multiflorumColvolvulus arvensisHordeum murinum ssp. leporinumTrifolium dubium

100

FACU

UPL

UPL

FAC*

0 0

100 41895

320300

4.18














Remarks:



3

DW-32

0-6 10YR 4/2 100 Clay Loam

Aerial photos

Appendix C Photo Appendix

PHOTOGRAPH 1. West Study Area – Coyote Creek (I-2)

PHOTOGRAPH 2. West Study Area – Seasonal Wetland SW-1

Appendix C-1Project Site Photographs

SOURCE: ESA, 2008Cloverdale Rancheria Wetland Delineation . 207737

PHOTOGRAPH 4. West Study Area – Upland Non-Native Grassland (pasture)

PHOTOGRAPH 3. West Study Area – Seasonal Wetland SW-3



PHOTOGRAPH 5. West Study Area – Freshwater Emergent Wetland (January 14, 2009)

PHOTOGRAPH 6. East Study Area – Porterfield Creek



PHOTOGRAPH 7. East Study Area – Porterfield Creek

PHOTOGRAPH 8. East Study Area – Wasterwater Treatment Plant Overflow Basin



PHOTOGRAPH 9. East Study Area – Agricultural Ditch (January 14, 2009)

PHOTOGRAPH 10. East Study Area – Ponded Area Feeding into Agricultural Ditch(January 14, 2009)



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