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13 6.2 Monitoring Activities The vegetation of the three wetland restorations will be qualitatively monitored each growing season, until the Success Criteria have been achieved. The absolute cover of vegetation, soil and litter of each of the wetlands will be estimated. A list of all plants growing in the wetland will be compiled, their potential source indicated (seed mix, plantings, invader from surrounding area) and their ecological role discussed. A wetland ecologist will determine the general survivability and condition of woody plants, indicate relative vigor, discuss damage due to human and animal use, assess reasons for any plant loss, and evaluate the success of the seed mix. The functioning of the hydrology, including the duration of saturation or inundation, or depth of ponding, and the extent and persistence of soil saturation, will be monitored and evaluated. 6.3 As-Built Assessment Following the wetland restorations, including fill removal, establishment of the final grade, seeding, and planting, an As-Built Assessment Report will be prepared and sent to the EPA. This report will document the implementation of the Fill Removal & Habitat Restoration Plan, the As- Built Condition, and the results of the first year of monitoring. Plan implementation details to document include: • Fill removal • Establishment of final grades • Seeding and planting • Weed control • Modifications to original Plan As-Built Condition & First Year Monitoring • Landforms created • Hydrology • Vegetation - Germination of seed mix - Tree plantings - Willow cuttings • Erosion control • Weed control • Evaluation of Success Criteria • Recommendations for next growing season 6.4 Annual Reports The years following completion of the As-Built Assessment Report, an Annual Monitoring Report will be submitted to the EPA each year until the Success Criteria have been achieved. The Annual Monitoring Report will document all maintenance activities completed, including any additional seedings and/or plantings, list the plant species in the three restorations, estimate total vegetation cover, describe the developing wetland community, discuss weeds and weed control, describe how the hydrology is functioning, and assess the attainment or progress toward achieving the Success Criteria, and provide recommendations. 6.5 Schedule Maintenance and monitoring will occur throughout the growing season of each monitoring year. The Annual Monitoring Report will be delivered to the EPA on or before December 31st of each monitoring year.