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<br />At thirteen sample points wrthin the property the three crderia were evaluated. Dominant <br />individual plant species were identified, and their wetland indicator status was assessed at <br />each sample point (CTSFWS, 1988). Evidence of the hydrologic regime at the sample <br />point was collected and evahratod. A sort test pit was dug using a bucket auger to a depth <br />of at least 18 inches. The sort horizons were inspected and described using texture, soil <br />color (Kollmorgeq 1992), and moisttrre. Observations were recorded on USACE <br />approved data sheets, and are attached in the Appead'nc. Color photographs of sevesal of <br />the jmisdictional wetlands were taken and are being maintained in the permanent data file <br />wrth the original field data sheets. <br />Sample point locations were located through distance and bearing measurements to the <br />established reference points. <br />RESULTS <br />Jurisdictional 1Wdlands <br />Jurisdictional wetlands were identified and mapped in several locations within the <br />property. Each area of jurisdictional wetlands is briefly described below. The individual <br />areas are depicted on the attached map. The total area of jurisdictional wetlands within <br />the properly was 30.70 acres. <br />A. Bitf Thompson River <br />Jurisdictional wetlands along the Big Thompson River extend the length of the river on the <br />Croissant property from County Road 54 southeast to the property boundary and include <br />areas along the banks of the channel, low-lying sandbars, sloughs, and mud8ats. These <br />areas are continually or seasonally inundated or saturated depending on the water level in <br />the channel. <br />B. Taihvater Drainage R'etlands <br />The taawater wetlands are located along the south edge of the Croissant property and <br />along the southeast edge of the l.meen property. Both sedge/rush Swale and wet meadow <br />vegetation communities dominated these drainages. Water from irrigated Tarmlands on the <br />secondary terrace above supplies the irrigation tar7water wetlands. <br />C. Relict Ozbows or Historic Channels Wetlands <br />Relict oxbows and historic channels aze located within the north half of both properties. <br />SedgeJrush Swale wetlands aze found within these depressions made by the historic <br />meandering of the Big Thompson River. Irrigation tailwater drainages above these <br />depressions affect the hydrology and may supply some of the water for these wetlands. <br />_~ <br />