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likelihood of soil saturation, compared to the sandier soil areas within the <br /> ' proposed permit boundaries. The surface soil was not visibly saturated. After <br /> ' allowing the water level to stabilize for approximately one hour, visible soil <br /> saturation was measured at a depth of approximately 14 inches below the <br /> ' ground surface (see Photo No. 1). The water table (free water) was measured at <br /> approximately 17 inches below the ground surface. <br /> Based on the USDA, Soil Conservation Service list of hydric soils for Otero <br /> ' County, Colorado, a small portion of the proposed excavation area for the project <br /> consists of the soil type "Apishapa clay", which is classified by SCS as a hydric <br /> soil (see soil descriptions in Exhibit 1). This soil is located in an area within an old <br /> ' meander of the river. This area had been recently been plowed under as part of <br /> historic cultivation practices. <br /> The soils in the project area to the north of the Arkansas River are predominantly <br /> sandy and well drained, consisting primarily of the Rocky Ford, Bankard and <br /> ' Glenberg series. No surface organic material, streaking of due to organic layers, <br /> ' or organic pans were observed within the subsurface horizons of the sands. No <br /> ' sulfidic odors or anaerobic conditions were noted for the sandy soils. No <br /> morphological adaptations of plants, typical for plants growing in areas of <br /> ' anaerobic soil conditions (i.e., adventitious roots or enlarged tree trunks, multi- <br /> trunk trees, etc.) were observed. <br /> ' 39 <br />