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Home My WebLink AboutCEQA23-0001 Biological_Delineation BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ANALYSIS REPORT FOR THE HICKS LANE PROPERTY BUTTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Prepared for: MR. GREG HOWELL. 19 Top Flight Court Chico, CA 95928 Prepared by: OLBERDING ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Wetland Regulatory Consultants 3170 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 260 San Ramon, California 94583 Phone: (925) 866-2111 ~ Fax: (925) 866-2126 E-mail: jeff@olberdingenv.com Contact: Jeff Olberding NOVEMBER 2019 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................... 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 2 2.0 LOCATION .......................................................................................................................... 2 3.0 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION............................................................................................... 3 4.0 REGULATORY SETTING ................................................................................................. 4 4.1 Federal Regulatory Setting ........................................................................................ 4 4.1.1 Plants and Wildlife ............................................................................................ 4 4.1.2 Wetlands/Waters ............................................................................................... 4 4.1.3 Migratory Bird Treaty Act ................................................................................ 5 4.1.4 Federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act ................................................ 6 4.2 State Regulatory Setting ............................................................................................ 6 4.2.1 Plants and Wildlife ............................................................................................ 6 4.2.2 Wetlands/Waters ............................................................................................... 7 4.2.3 California Environmental Quality Act .............................................................. 8 5.0 METHODS OF ANALYSIS FOR GENERAL BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES .................. 9 5.1 Soils Evaluation ....................................................................................................... 10 5.2 Plant Survey Methods .............................................................................................. 10 5.2.1 Review of Literature and Data Sources .......................................................... 11 5.2.2 Field Surveys .................................................................................................. 11 5.3 Wildlife Survey Methods ......................................................................................... 11 5.3.1 Review of Literature and Data Sources .......................................................... 11 5.3.2 Field Surveys .................................................................................................. 12 6.0 RESULTS FOR GENERAL BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ............................................. 12 6.1 Soil Evaluation Results ............................................................................................ 12 6.1.1 Soil Analysis Within the Wetlands ................................................................. 14 6.2 Plant Survey Results ................................................................................................ 15 6.2.1 Floristic Inventory and Habitat Characterization ............................................ 15 6.3 Wildlife Survey Results ........................................................................................... 18 6.3.1 General Wildlife Species and Habitats ........................................................... 18 7.0 CONCLUSIONS ................................................................................................................ 25 7.1 Wetlands .................................................................................................................. 25 7.2 Special-status Plants................................................................................................. 25 7.3 Special-status Wildlife ............................................................................................. 25 8.0 RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................... 26 9.0 LITERATURE CITED ....................................................................................................... 28 iii LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ATTACHMENT 1 FIGURES Figure 1 Regional Map Figure 2 Vicinity Map Figure 3 USGS Topographic Map Figure 4 Aerial Map Figure 5 CNDDB Wildlife Occurrences within 5 miles Figure 6 CNDDB Plant Occurrences within 5 miles Figure 7 USFWS Critical Habitat Figure 8 Soils Map Figure 9 Photo Location Map Figure 10 Habitat Map Figure 11 Jurisdictional Delineation Map ATTACHMENT 2 TABLES Table 1 Plant and Wildlife Species Observed Within/Adjacent to the Survey Area Table 2 Special-Status Species Occurring Within/Adjacent to the Survey Area ATTACHMENT 3 SITE PHOTOGRAPHS ATTACHMENT 4 ARID WEST DATA SHEETS This report should be cited as: Olberding Environmental, Inc. November 2019. Biological Resources Analysis Report for the Hicks Lane Property, Butte County, California. Prepared for Mr. Greg Howell. 1 SUMMARY On November 12, 2019, Olberding Environmental, Inc. conducted a field reconnaissance survey of the Hicks Lane Property (Property) for the purpose of identifying sensitive plant and wildlife species, sensitive habitats, and biological constraints potentially occurring on the Property. The Property surveyed is comprised of approximately 12.1 acres located in unincorporated Butte County, California. Results of the initial reconnaissance survey indicate that the Property contains wetlands/waters that might be considered jurisdictional by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and/or the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). The Property contains three ephemeral drainage features totaling 0.07 acres and three seasonal wetlands totaling 2.89 acres. These features showed all three criteria required to be considered jurisdictional: hydrophytic vegetation, evidence of hydrology, and hydric soils. Additionally, the Property contains two seasonal swales totaling 0.13 acres that may not be considered jurisdictional, as they lacked a defined channel and did not contain all three wetland criteria. If any project related activities are to occur within these features a Corps permit would be required. A map showing these features can be seen in Attachment 1, Figure 11. Arid west data sheets are provided as Attachment 4. A query of the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) showed that two special-status plant species have a high potential to occur on the Property. The adobe lily (Fritillaria pluriflora) and Butte County meadowfoam (Limnanthes floccosa ssp. californica) identified as having the potential to occur on the Property based on the presence of suitable habitat for these species and a CNDDB occurrence located on or immediately adjacent to the Property. Suitable habitats for these plant species occurs throughout the Property within the grassland, seasonal wetlands and swales. Olberding Environmental recommends that a rare plant survey be conducted prior to any construction activities to document presence or absence of this species and to determine the need for mitigation. These special status plants bloom in the early spring, and should be surveyed between March and April by a qualified biologist to determine presence or absence. A total of six bird species were identified to have a moderate to high potential to occur on the Property in a nesting or foraging capacity. The red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus), red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), white-tailed kite (Elanus leucurus), American kestrel (Falco sparverius) and Cooper’s hawk (Accipiter cooperii) all have a high potential to occur in a nesting and foraging capacity. The Swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni) has a moderate potential to occur in a nesting and foraging capacity. Two of the six birds listed above red-tailed hawk and American kestrel were present, observed foraging on the Property. If project construction-related 2 activities such as tree and vegetation removal or grading take place during the nesting season (February through August), preconstruction surveys for nesting passerine birds and raptors are recommended. Three species of special status invertebrates were identified as having the potential to occur on the Property: vernal pool fairy shrimp (Lepidurus packardi), vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Branchinecta lynchi), and California linderiella (Linderiella occidentalis). All of these species have a high potential to occur on the Property due to the presence of suitable vernal pool/wetland habitat and the close proximity of several CNDDB occurrences. No sign of bat use was observed on the Property during the October 2019 survey; however, based on habitat suitability, it was determined that bats have a moderate potential to utilize the site in a roosting and foraging capacity. Special status bat species with potential to occur include pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus) and hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus). If project construction-related activities such as tree removal take place it is recommended that a bat habitat assessment be conducted by a qualified bat biologist during seasonal periods of bat activity to determine suitability of the on-site habitat. If special-status bat species are discovered, construction activities may be timed to minimize impacts and additional mitigation may be required. 1.0 INTRODUCTION Olberding Environmental, Inc. has conducted a biological resources analysis (biological constraints assessment) of the Hicks Lane Property, located in unincorporated Butte County, California. This biological resources analysis included a review of pertinent literature on relevant background information and habitat characteristics of the site. Our review included researching existing information in the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) maintained by the CDFW and the California Native Plant Society’s (CNPS) Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California. Also included was a review of information related to species of plants and animals that could potentially utilize the described habitats identified on and immediately surrounding the Property. To assist in the assessment, a field reconnaissance investigation of the Property was conducted on November 12, 2019. This report documents the methods, results, and conclusions for the reconnaissance-level survey associated with the biological resources analysis for the Property. 2.0 LOCATION The Property is located approximately 1.1 miles southwest of the Chico Municipal Airport, on Hicks Lane, Butte County, California. The Property itself lies just outside the City limits of Chico. Attachment 1, Figure 1 depicts the regional location of the Property in Butte County, and illustrates the vicinity of the Property in relationship to the City of Chico. Attachment 1, Figure 3 identifies the location of the Property on the USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Map for Richardson Springs. An aerial photograph of the Property has been included as Attachment 1, Figure 4. Access to the Property is provided from Highway 99. From Chico, take Highway 99 North for approximately 3.7 miles, then take exit 389 for Eaton Road. After exiting, turn right onto Eaton Road and travel for approximately 125 feet before turning left onto Hicks Lane. The Property will be on the right side after approximately 0.9 miles. 3.0 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION The Property encompasses approximately 12.1 acres in a rectangular shape bounded on the north and east by open space, residential development to the west, and a small ranchette to the south. The Property supports four habitat types consisting of ruderal grassland, seasonal wetland, seasonal swale, and ephemeral drainage. Characteristic vegetation within the ruderal grassland includes medusa head (Taeniatherum caput-medusae), Italian ryegrass (Festuca perennis), turkey mullein (Croton setiger), prickly lettuce (Lactuca serriola), and vinegarweed (Trichostema lanceolatum). The southern boundary of the Property is lined with eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp.) trees and ornamental species. Three ephemeral drainages occur on the Property. The first drainage (ED1) is a ditch-like channel that runs along the northern Property boundary and occupies 0.04 acres, or 914 linear feet (lnft). The second drainage (ED2) is a larger, cobble-lined channel that flows across the northwestern corner of the Property and occupies 0.01 acres or 280 lnft. This channel is fed by two culverts on the northern edge of the Property and exits the western side of the Property via a box culvert below Hicks Lane. The third drainage (ED3) is also cobble-lined and flows along the southern boundary of the Property and occupies 0.02 acres or 330 lnft. The Property also contains three seasonal wetlands. The first wetland (SW1) is the largest at 2.75 acres and extends across the majority of the eastern and southern portions of the Property. This wetland is best described as a complex of vernal pools and swales that flow between and around shallow upland mounds. SW1 is fed by a culvert present on the northern boundary of the Property. The second seasonal wetland (SW2) immediately surrounds ED2 in the northwestern corner of the Property and occupies 0.13 acres. The third and final wetland (SW3) is 0.01 acres and is present along the southern Property boundary and is fed by ED3. Additionally, two seasonal swales (SS1 and SS2) are present in the northwestern portion of the Property. These features occupy 0.13 acres and are most likely non-jurisdictional due to the absence of hydrologic indicators or a defined channel. The topography of the Property consists of relatively flat land with scattered raised mounds, primarily located in the eastern half of the site. Elevation ranges between 187 feet above sea 3 4 level in the southwestern corner of the Property and 193 feet above sea level in the northeastern corner. 4.0 REGULATORY SETTING 4.1 Federal Regulatory Setting 4.1.1 Plants and Wildlife The federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 (16 USC 1531 et seq., as amended) prohibits federal agencies from authorizing, permitting, or funding any action that would result in biological jeopardy to a plant or animal species listed as Threatened or Endangered under the Act. Listed species are taxa for which proposed and final rules have been published in the Federal Register (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS] 2019a). If a proposed project may jeopardize listed species, Section 7 of the ESA requires consideration of those species through formal consultations with the USFWS. Federal Proposed species (USFWS, 2019b) are species for which a proposed listing as Threatened or Endangered under ESA has been published in the Federal Register. If a proposed project may jeopardize proposed species, Section 7 of the ESA affords consideration of those species through informal conferences with USFWS. The USFWS defines federal Candidate species as “those taxa for which we have on file sufficient information on biological vulnerability and threats to support issuance of a proposed rule to list, but issuance of the proposed rule is precluded by other higher priority listing actions” (USFWS, 2019b). Federal Candidate species are not afforded formal protection, although USFWS encourages other federal agencies to give consideration to Candidate species in environmental planning. 4.1.2 Wetlands/Waters The federal government, acting through the Corps and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has jurisdiction over all “waters of the United States” as authorized by §404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 CFR Parts 320-330). Properties that cause the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States require permitting by the Corps. Actions affecting small areas of jurisdictional waters of the United States may qualify for a Nationwide Permit (NWP), provided conditions of the permit are met, such as avoiding impacts to threatened or endangered species or to important cultural sites. Properties that affect larger areas or which do not meet the conditions of an NWP require an Individual Permit. The process for obtaining an Individual Permit requires a detailed alternatives analysis and development of a comprehensive mitigation/monitoring plan. Waters of the United States are classified as wetlands, navigable waters, or other waters. Wetlands are transitional habitats between upland terrestrial areas and deeper aquatic habitats such as rivers and lakes. Under federal regulation, wetlands are defined as “those areas that are inundated or saturated by 5 surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal conditions do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions” (33 CFR Part 328.3[b]). Swamps, marshes, bogs, fens, and estuaries are all defined as wetlands, as are seasonally saturated or inundated areas such as vernal pools, alkali wetlands, seeps, and springs. In addition, portions of the riparian habitat along a river or stream may be a wetland where the riparian vegetation is at or below the ordinary high water mark and thus also meets the wetland hydrology and hydric soil criteria. Navigable waters include all waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tides, including the open ocean, tidal bays, and tidal sloughs. Navigable waters also include some large, non-tidal rivers and lakes, which are important for transportation in commerce. The jurisdictional limit over navigable waters extends laterally to the entire water surface and bed of the waterbody landward to the limits of the mean high tide line. For non-tidal rivers or lakes, which have been designated (by the Corps) to be navigable waters, the limit of jurisdiction along the shoreline is defined by the ordinary high water mark. “Other waters” refer to waters of the United States other than wetlands or navigable waters. Other waters include streams and ponds, which are generally open water bodies and are not vegetated. Other waters can be perennial or intermittent water bodies and waterways. The Corps regulates other waters to the outward limit of the ordinary high water mark. Streams should exhibit a defined channel, bed and banks to be delineated as other waters. The Corps does not generally consider “non-tidal drainage and irrigation ditches excavated on dry land” to be jurisdictional waters of the United States (and such ditches would therefore not be regulated by the Corps (33 CFR Parts 320-330, November 13, 1986). Other areas generally not considered jurisdictional waters include: 1) artificially irrigated areas that would revert to upland habitat if the irrigation ceased; 2) artificial lakes and ponds created by excavating and/or diking of dry land to collect and retain water, used exclusively for such purposes as stock watering, irrigation, settling basins, or rice growing; 3) waste treatment ponds; 4) ponds formed by construction activities including borrow pits until abandoned; and 5) ponds created for aesthetic reasons such as reflecting or ornamental ponds (33 CFR Part 328.3). However, the preamble also states “the Corps reserves the right on a case-by-case basis to determine that a particular waterbody within these categories” can be regulated as jurisdictional water. The EPA also has authority to determine jurisdictional waters of the U.S. on a case-by-case basis. Riparian habitat that is above the ordinary high water mark and does not meet the three-parameter criteria for a wetland would not be regulated as jurisdictional waters of the United States. 4.1.3 Migratory Bird Treaty Act Raptors are migratory bird species protected by international treaty under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of 1918 (16 U.S.C. 703-711). The MBTA makes it unlawful to take, possess, buy, sell, purchase, or barter any migratory bird listed in 50 CFR. Part 10, including 6 feathers or other parts, nests, eggs, or products, except as allowed by implementing regulations (50 CFR 21). Sections 3503, 3503.5, and 3800 of the California Fish and Game Code prohibit the take, possession, or destruction of birds, their nests or eggs. Implementation of the take provisions requires that Property-related disturbance at active nesting territories be reduced or eliminated during critical phases of the nesting cycle (generally February 1 – September 1, annually). Disturbance that causes nest abandonment and/or loss of reproductive effort (e.g., killing or abandonment of eggs or young) or the loss of habitat upon which the birds depend, is considered “taking” and is potentially punishable by fines and/or imprisonment. Such taking would also violate federal law protecting migratory birds (e.g., MBTA). 4.1.4 Federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act In addition to protection under the MBTA, both the bald eagle and the golden eagle are also protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940 (16 U.S.C. 668-668c). The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, and amended several times since being enacted in 1940, prohibits anyone, without a permit issued by the Secretary of the Interior, from “taking” bald or golden eagles, including their parts, nests, or eggs (USFWS 2007). The Act provides criminal penalties for persons who “take, possess, sell, purchase, barter, offer to sell, purchase or barter, transport, export or import, at any time or any manner, any bald eagle ... [or any golden eagle], alive or dead, or any part, nest, or egg thereof.” The Act defines “take” as “pursue, shoot, shoot at, poison, wound, kill, capture, trap, collect, molest or disturb” (USFWS 2007). For purposes of these guidelines, “disturb” means: “to agitate or bother a bald or golden eagle to a degree that causes, or is likely to cause, based on the best scientific information available, 1) injury to an eagle, 2) a decrease in its productivity, by substantially interfering with normal breeding, feeding, or sheltering behavior, or 3) nest abandonment, by substantially interfering with normal breeding, feeding, or sheltering behavior” (USFWS 2007). In addition to immediate impacts, this definition also covers impacts that result from human- induced alterations initiated around a previously used nest site during a time when eagles are not present, if, upon the eagle’s return, such alterations agitate or bother an eagle to a degree that interferes with or interrupts normal breeding, feeding, or sheltering habits, and causes injury, death or nest abandonment (USFWS 2007). 4.2 State Regulatory Setting 4.2.1 Plants and Wildlife Property permitting and approval requires compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the 1984 California Endangered Species Act (CESA), and the 1977 Native Plant 7 Protection Act (NPPA). The CESA and NPPA authorize the California Fish and Game Commission to designate Endangered, Threatened and Rare species and to regulate the taking of these species (§§2050-2098, Fish & Game Code). The California Code of Regulations (Title 14, §670.5) lists animal species considered Endangered or Threatened by the State. The Natural Heritage Division of the CDFW administers the state rare species program. The CDFW maintains lists of designated Endangered, Threatened, and Rare plant and animal species (CDFW 2019b and 2019c). Listed species either were designated under the NPPA or designated by the Fish and Game Commission. In addition to recognizing three levels of endangerment, the CDFW can afford interim protection to candidate species while they are being reviewed by the Fish and Game Commission. The CDFW also maintains a list of animal species of special concern (CDFW 2019b), most of which are species whose breeding populations in California may face extirpation. Although these species have no legal status, the CDFW recommends considering them during analysis of proposed property impacts to protect declining populations and avoid the need to list them as endangered in the future. Under provisions of §15380(d) of the CEQA Guidelines, the CEQA lead agency and CDFW, in making a determination of significance, must treat non-listed plant and animal species as equivalent to listed species if such species satisfy the minimum biological criteria for listing. In general, the CDFW considers plant species on List 1A (Plants Presumed Extinct in California), List 1B (Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California and elsewhere), or List 2 (Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere) of the CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California (Skinner and Pavlik 1994) as qualifying for legal protection under §15380(d). Species on CNPS Lists 3 or 4 may, but generally do not, qualify for protection under this provision. Sensitive habitats include riparian corridors, wetlands, habitats for legally protected species and CDFW Species of Special Concern, areas of high biological diversity, areas providing important wildlife habitat, and unusual or regionally restricted habitat types. Habitat types considered sensitive include those listed on the CNDDB working list of “high priority” habitats (i.e., those habitats that are rare or endangered within the borders of California) (Holland 1986). 4.2.2 Wetlands/Waters The RWQCB regulates activities in wetlands and other waters through §401 of the Clean Water Act. Section 401 requires a state water quality certification for properties subject to 404 regulations. Requirements of the certification include mitigation for loss of wetland habitat. In the San Francisco Bay region, the RWQCB may identify additional wetland mitigation beyond the mitigation required by the Corps. California Fish and Game Code §§1600-1607 require the 8 CDFW be notified of any activity that could affect the bank or bed of any stream that has value to fish and wildlife. Upon notification, the CDFW has the discretion to execute a Streambed Alteration Agreement. The CDFW defines a stream as follows: “... a body of water that flows at least periodically...through a bed or channel having banks and supporting fish and other aquatic life. This includes watercourses having a subsurface flow that supports or has supported riparian vegetation.” (Source: Streambed Alteration Program, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, 2016). In practice, CDFW authority is extended to any “blue line” stream shown on a USGS topographic map, as well as unmapped channels with a definable bank and bed. Wetlands, as defined by the Corps, need not be present for CDFW to exert authority. 4.2.3 California Environmental Quality Act According to Appendix G of the CEQA (CEQA 2019) Guidelines, a proposed project would have a significant impact on biological resources if it would: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the CDFW and USFWS? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the CDFW or USFWS? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? 9 5.0 METHODS OF ANALYSIS FOR GENERAL BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES A special-status plant and wildlife species database search and review was conducted using the CNDDB and other sources. An additional search was conducted for special-status plants using CNPS Inventory on-line. Special-status species reports were accessed by searching the CNDDB database for the Richardson Springs, Campbell Mound, Cohasset, Paradise West, Hamlin Canyon, Chico, Ord Ferry, Nord, and Richardson Springs NW USGS 7.5-minute quadrangles which surround the Property, and by examining those species that have been identified in the vicinity of the Property. These quadrangles will be henceforth noted as surrounding quads. The database report identified special-status species known to occur in the region or those that have the potential to occur in the vicinity of the Property. The CNDDB report was used to focus special-status species analysis of the site prior to the reconnaissance surveys. An Olberding Environmental biologist conducted a reconnaissance-level survey of the Property on November 12, 2019. The survey consisted of walking throughout the Property and evaluating the site and adjacent lands for potential biological resources. Existing conditions, observed plants and wildlife, adjacent land use, soils and potential biological resource constraints were recorded during the visit. Plant and wildlife species observed within and adjacent to the Property during the reconnaissance survey are listed in Attachment 2, Table 1. The objectives of the field survey were to determine the potential presence or absence of special- status species habitat listed in the CNDDB database report and to identify any wetland areas that could be potentially regulated by the Corps, RWQCB, and/or CDFW (CNDDB 2019). In addition, the Olberding Environmental biologist looked for other potential sensitive species or habitats that may not have been obvious from background database reports or research. Surveys conducted after the growing season or conducted outside of the specific flowering period for a special-status plant cannot conclusively determine the presence or absence of such plant species; therefore, site conditions and habitat type were used to determine potential for occurrence. When suitable habitat was observed to support a special-status plant or animal species, it was noted in the discussion for that particular species. Regulatory agencies evaluate the possibility of occurrence based on habitats observed on-site and the degree of connectivity with other special- status animal habitats in the vicinity of the Property. These factors are discussed in each special- status plant or animal section. Potential for occurrence of each special-status or protected plant and animal species was evaluated using the following criteria. • Present: The species has been recorded by CNDDB or other literature as occurring on the Property and/or was observed on the Property during the reconnaissance survey or protocol surveys. 10 • May Occur: The species has been recorded by CNDDB or other literature as occurring within five miles of the Property, and/or was observed within five miles of the Property, and/or suitable habitat for the species is present on the Property or its immediate vicinity. • Not Likely to Occur: The species has historically occurred on or within five miles of the Property, but has no current records. The species occurs within five miles of the Property but only marginally suitable habitat conditions are present. The Property is likely to be used only as incidental foraging habitat or as an occasional migratory corridor. • Presumed Absent: The species will not occur on the Property due to the absence of suitable habitat conditions, and/or the lack of current occurrences. Alternatively, if directed or protocol-level surveys were done during the proper occurrence period and the species was not found, it is presumed absent. Sources consulted for agency status information include USFWS (2019a) for federally listed species and CDFW (2019b) for State of California listed species. Based on information from the above sources, Olberding Environmental developed a target list of special-status plants and animals with the potential to occur within or in the vicinity of the Property (Attachment 2, Table 2). 5.1 Soils Evaluation The soils present on a property may determine if habitat on the site is suitable for certain special- status plants and animals. The host plants of some special-status invertebrates may also require specific soil conditions. In the absence of suitable soil conditions, special-status plants or animals requiring those conditions would be presumed absent. Information regarding soil characteristics for the Property was obtained by viewing the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey report for the Property (NRCS 2019) 5.2 Plant Survey Methods The purposes of the botanical surveys were (1) to characterize the habitat types (plant communities) of the study area; (2) to determine whether any suitable habitat for any special- status plant species occurs within the study area; and (3) to determine whether any sensitive habitat types (wetlands) occur within the study area. Site conditions and plant habitat surveys are important tools in determining the potential occurrence of plants not recorded during surveys (e.g., special-status plants) because presence cannot conclusively be determined if field surveys are conducted after the growing season or conducted outside a specific flowering period. 11 5.2.1 Review of Literature and Data Sources The biologist conducted focused surveys of literature and special-status species databases in order to identify special-status plant species and sensitive habitat types with potential to occur in the study area. Sources reviewed included the CNDDB occurrence records (CNDDB 2019) and CNPS Inventory (Skinner and Pavlik 1994) for the surrounding quads; and standard flora (Hickman 1993). From the above sources, a list of special-status plant species with potential to occur in the Property vicinity was developed (Attachment 2, Table 2). 5.2.2 Field Surveys A biologist from Olberding Environmental conducted a reconnaissance-level survey to determine habitat types and the potential for special-status plants based on the observed habitat types. All vascular plant species that were identifiable at the time of the survey were recorded and identified using keys and descriptions in Hickman (1993). The habitat types occurring on the Property were characterized according to pre-established categories. In classifying the habitat types on the site, the generalized plant community classification schemes of A Manual of California Vegetation (Sawyer, Keeler-Wolf, and Evens 2009) were consulted. The final classification and characterization of the habitat types of the study area were based on field observations. 5.3 Wildlife Survey Methods The purposes of the wildlife survey were to identify special-status wildlife species and/or potential special-status wildlife habitats within the study area. 5.3.1 Review of Literature and Data Sources A focused review of literature and data sources was conducted in order to determine which special-status wildlife species had potential to occur in the vicinity of the Property. Current agency status information was obtained from USFWS (2019a) for species listed as Threatened or Endangered, as well as Proposed and Candidate species for listing, under the federal ESA; and from CDFW (2019b, 2019c) for species listed as Threatened or Endangered by the state of California under the CESA, or listed as “species of special concern” by CDFW. From the above sources, a list of special-status wildlife species with potential to occur in the Property vicinity was developed (Attachment 2, Table 2). 12 5.3.2 Field Surveys General Wildlife Survey – An Olberding Environmental biologist conducted a survey of species habitat within the entire study area, including visible portions of the adjacent properties. The purpose of the habitat survey was to evaluate wildlife habitats and the potential for any protected species to occur on or adjacent to the Property. Reconnaissance-Level Raptor Survey – A reconnaissance-level raptor survey was conducted on the Property. Observation points were established on the periphery of the site to view raptor activity over a fifteen- to thirty-minute time period. This survey was conducted with the use of binoculars and notes were taken for each species occurrence. Additionally, utility poles and perch sites in the vicinity of the Property were observed. All raptor activity within and adjacent to the Property was recorded during the reconnaissance-level observation period. Reconnaissance-Level Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Survey – A reconnaissance-level burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) survey was also conducted on the Property to identify potential burrow sites or burrowing owl use of on-site habitat. The general presence and density of suitable burrow sites (e.g., rodent burrows) was evaluated for the Property. 6.0 RESULTS FOR GENERAL BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES The search and review of the CNDDB database reports revealed the occurrence of special-status plant and wildlife species that occur in the habitats found within the Property boundaries (CNDDB 2019). The CNDDB database and background data were reviewed for the surrounding quads (Attachment 2, Table 2). Those animals listed in Attachment 2, Table 2 were reviewed for their potential to occur on the Property based on general habitat types. Most of the plant and several of the animal species identified by the CNDDB require specific habitat microclimates that were not found to occur within the Property. 6.1 Soil Evaluation Results The NRCS (2019) reports two soil types within the Property. A map of this soil type can be found in Attachment 1, Figure 8. The soil type mapped included the following: • 302: Redtough-Redswale, 0 to 2 percent slopes – The composition of this soil type within the Property consists of 50 percent Redtough soils and 35 percent Redswale soils. The Redtough series consists of shallow, somewhat poorly drained soils that formed in alluvium from predominantly volcanic rocks. Redtough soils are on mounds and risers on high fan terraces and are on strath terraces on Cascade foothills. 13 Typically, Redtough soils exhibit very high runoff and feature moderate saturated conductivity between the A and BT horizons, and are impermeable in the Bqm horizon. These soils are used mainly for livestock, grazing, wildlife habitat, watershed and home site development. Principal vegetation is soft chess, medusahead, filaree, popcorn flower, shooting star, brodiaea, red brome, rupgut brome, mouse barley, butter-n-eggs, blue dicks, tidytips, goldfields, yellow carpet, soap plant, yellow star thistle, Mediterranean barley, vetch, hairy pink, and dandelion. Its stratified layers consist of the following (colors are for dry soil unless otherwise stated): A--0 to 1 inch; reddish brown loam, dark reddish brown moist; 19 percent clay; slightly hard, friable, slightly sticky and slightly plastic; 10 percent gravel; slightly acid (pH 6.2). Bt1--1 to 7 inches; yellowish red gravelly loam, dark reddish brown moist; 25 percent clay; moderately hard, firm, slightly sticky and slightly plastic; 15 percent gravel and 5 percent cobbles; slightly acid (pH 6.5). Bt2--7 to 13 inches; yellowish red very cobbly loam, dark reddish brown moist; 26 percent clay; slightly hard, firm, slightly sticky and slightly plastic; 10 percent gravel and 25 percent cobbles; slightly acid (pH 6.5). Bqm-- 13 inches; indurated duripan; 1/8-inch manganese capping. The Redswale series consists of very shallow, poorly drained soils that formed in alluvium from predominantly volcanic rocks. Redtough soils are in swales on high fan terraces and are on strath terraces on Cascade foothills. Typically, Redswale soils exhibit very high runoff and feature moderate saturated conductivity between the A and BT horizons, and are impermeable in the Bqm horizon. These soils are used mainly for livestock, grazing, wildlife habitat, watershed and home site development. Principal vegetation is ryegrass, soft chess, filaree, goldfields, navarretia, Mediterranean barley, tidytips, brodiaea, pepperweed, wooly marbles, cowbag clover, soap plant, mouse barley, and other plants adapted to vernally wet conditions. Its stratified layers consist of the following (colors are for dry soil unless otherwise stated): A--0 to 1 inch; reddish yellow cobbly loam, dark reddish brown moist; 19 percent clay; slightly hard, friable, slightly sticky and slightly plastic; 10 percent gravel and 15 percent cobbles; slightly acid (pH 6.3). 14 Bt--1 to 7 inches; yellowish red very cobbly loam, dark reddish brown moist; 26 percent clay; moderately hard, firm, slightly sticky and slightly plastic; 15 percent gravel and 25 percent cobbles; neutral (pH 6.7). Bqm—7 to 13 inches; indurated duripan; 1/16-inch manganese capping. • 336: Galt clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes – The Galt series consists of moderately deep, moderately well drained soils that formed in fine textured alluvium from mixed but dominantly granitic rock sources. Galt soils are on low terraces, basins and basin rims and have slopes of 0 to 5 percent. The composition of this soil type within the Property consists of 90 percent Galt and similar soils, and 10 percent of minor components including Anita (3%), Unnamed (3%), Bosquejo (2%), and Conejo (2%). Typically, Galt soils exhibit slow permeability and runoff is ponded to medium. Some areas are rarely or occasionally flooded for brief to long periods in December through April. These soils are used mostly for range, dryland crops, irrigated pasture, rice and irrigated field crops. Vegetation is mostly soft chess, annual ryegrass, foxtail fescue, broadleaf filaree, and clovers. Its stratified layers consist of the following (colors are for dry soil unless otherwise stated): A--0 to 5 inches; grayish brown clay, very dark grayish brown moist; very hard, firm, sticky and plastic; slightly acid (pH 6.5). Bss1--5 to 13 inches; grayish brown clay, very dark grayish brown moist; very hard, firm, sticky and plastic; slightly acid (pH 6.5). Bss2--13 to 22 inches; mixed grayish brown and brown clay, dark brown moist; extremely hard, very firm, very sticky and very plastic; slightly acid (pH 6.5). Bw--22 to 32 inches; mixed grayish brown and brown clay, dark brown moist; extremely hard, very fine, very sticky and very plastic; moderately alkaline (pH 8.0). Bkqm--32 to 60 inches; variegated white, light yellowish brown, yellowish red continuous silica pan; moderately alkaline (pH 8.0). 6.1.1 Soil Analysis Within the Wetlands The soils were analyzed for color within the Property. A total of 16 soil pits were dug by shovel to a maximum depth of 6 inches at locations representative of various hydrogeomorphic surface 15 conditions of the seasonal wetlands, drainages, and upland; sample pits are typically dug to a depth of 12 inches but due to the presence of a concrete-like duripan and the high rock/cobble content of the soils, the biologist was unable to dig past a depth of 6 inches. The upland points are distinguished by “A” and the wetland positions “B.” The wetland position’s soil colors across the Property were 5YR 5/2, 3/3, and 5/3 with prominent redoximorphic features. The redox concentrations within the wetland sample points were nearly all 5YR 5/8. Each soil sampled were generally a cobbly or rocky loam texture. The upland positions were 10YR 3/3 and also contained a cobbly loam texture. A distinction between the uplands and wetlands could not always be determined based on soil colors and textures within the Property, as most of the soils exhibited very red soils. Vegetation and signs of hydrology were used to distinguish the upland versus the wetland positions. 6.2 Plant Survey Results 6.2.1 Floristic Inventory and Habitat Characterization The Property supports four habitat types consisting of ruderal grassland, seasonal wetland, seasonal swale, and ephemeral drainage. In classifying the habitat types on the Property, generalized plant community classification schemes were used (Sawyer, Keeler-Wolf, and Evens 2009). The final classification and characterization of the habitat type of the Property was based on field observations. The habitat type and a description of the plant species present within the habitat type are provided below. Dominant plant species are also noted. A complete list of plant species observed on the Property can be found within Attachment 2, Table 1. Ruderal Grassland A large majority of the Property is dominated by ruderal grassland habitat. Dominant vegetation observed within this habitat type includes but is not limited to medusa head, Italian ryegrass, turkey mullein, carlessweed (Amaranthus palmeri), tumbleweed (Amaranthus albus), prickly lettuce, and vinegarweed. Ephemeral Drainage The Property contains three ephemeral drainage features. Vegetation within ED1 was consistent with the ruderal grassland habitat and included species such as medusa head, spikeweed (Centromadia fitchii) (FACU), and yellow star thistle (Centaurea solstitialis). 16 Cover within ED2 was primarily comprised of rocks and cobble, but several species such as spikeweed (FACU), curly dock (Rumex crispus) (FAC), Italian ryegrass (FAC), great valley button celery (Eryngium castrense) (OBL), and European heliotrope (Heliotropium europaeum) were found in the channel. Ground cover within ED2 also included biotic crust, which is a hydrologic indicator. Additional indicators of hydrology include drainage patterns and oxidized rhizospheres among living roots. Cover within ED3 was mostly cobble, but surrounding vegetation was consistent with the ruderal grassland. Ground cover within ED3 also included biotic crust, which is a hydrologic indicator. Seasonal Wetland There are three seasonal wetlands found within the Property. The ephemeral drainage (ED2) in the northwestern corner of the Property is immediately surrounded by a seasonal wetland (SW2) and is characterized by hydrophytic plants such as curly dock, Italian ryegrass, and great valley button celery. SW1 is a large mosaic of upland mounds and swale- and vernal-pool like wetlands, many of which contained cobble or bare ground as the dominant cover. Vegetation within the fringes of SW1 was consistent with the surrounding grasslands. Vegetation within the wetland basins consisted of wetland species such as great valley button celery (OBL), Italian ryegrass (FAC), curly dock (FAC), annual hairgrass (Deschampsia danthonioides) (FACW), and California amaranth (Amaranthus californicus) (FACW). In some areas, upland vegetation such as medusa head was the dominant cover; the vernal nature of the wetlands and short hydroperiod allows for upland vegetation to establish once the wetland dries. Ground cover within SW1 also included biotic crust, which is a hydrologic indicator. SW3 consisted mostly of bare ground, but also included hydrophytic species such as tall flat sedge (Cyperus eragrostis) (FACW) and slender willowherb (Epiloblium ciliatum) (FACW). Biotic crust, a hydrologic indicator, was also present in this feature. Seasonal Swale The vegetation with in the seasonal swales was consistent with the surrounding uplands. These features did not contain a defined channel, nor did they show any of the three criteria required to be considered a wetland. Instead, they can be described as low-spots or depressional basins relative to the surrounding upland mounds. Special-Status Plant Species Special-status plant species include species listed as Rare, Threatened, or Endangered by the USFWS (2019a) or by the State of California (CDFW 2019c). Federal Proposed and Candidate 17 species (USFWS, 2019b) are also special-status species. Special-status species also include species listed on List 1A, List 1B, or List 2 of the CNPS Inventory (Skinner and Pavlik, 1994; CNPS 2018). All species in the above categories fall under state regulatory authority under the provisions of CEQA, and may also fall under federal regulatory authority. Considered special- status species are species included on List 3 (Plants About Which We Need More Information—A Review List) or List 4 (Plants of Limited Distribution—A Watch List) of the CNPS Inventory. These species are considered to be of lower sensitivity and generally do not fall under specific state or federal regulatory authority. Specific mitigation considerations are not generally required for List 3 and List 4 species. Attachment 2, Table 2 includes a list of special-status plants with the potential to occur within or in the immediate vicinity of the Property based on a review of the surrounding quads. The special-status plant species identified by the CNDDB as potentially occurring on the Property are known to grow only from specific habitat types. The specific habitats or “micro-climate” necessary for many of the plant species to occur are not found within the boundaries of the Property. The habitats necessary for the CNDDB reported plant species consist of valley and foothill grassland, cismontane woodlands, chaparral, playas, chenopod scrub, adobe clay soils, alkaline soils, serpentine soils, sandy soils, gravelly soils, coastal prairie, coastal scrub, coastal dunes, coastal bluff scrub, coastal salt marsh, vernal pools, seeps, meadows and sinks, marshes or swamps, riparian woodlands, on slopes near drainages, closed cone coniferous forest, north coast coniferous forest, redwood forest, lower montane coniferous forest, and broad-leafed upland forest. Occurrences of special-status plants within a five-mile radius of the point roughly representing the center of the Property are described in detail. Occurrence distance from the Property is estimated from this center point (Attachment 1, Figure 6). Adobe Lily (Fritillaria pluriflora). CNPS List 1B. The adobe-lily is a bulbiferous herb of the lily family. It produces an erect stem reaching heights between four and twenty inches. It has up to ten thick, long, oval-shaped leaves with wavy margins, most of which are clustered at ground level. This species can be found in Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Napa, Solano, Tehama, and Yolo Counties. It occurs in chaparral, cismontane woodlands, and valley and foothill grassland habitats, often in adobe soils. The nodding flower has bright pink tepals each 0.4 to 1.6 inches long that bloom from February to April. At the center of the flower is a pinkish to yellowish nectary and bright yellow anthers. It is threatened by grazing, off road vehicle traffic, development, mining, and horticultural collecting. The CNDDB listed three occurrences (Occurrence # 37, 34 and 118) of adobe lily within a 5- mile radius of the Property. Occurrence #37 encompasses the Property; however, this occurrence 18 does not contain specific locality data, and is considered historic as it was recorded in 1929. The grassland within the Property may provide suitable habitat for this species. For these reasons, adobe lily has a moderate potential to occur on the Property. Butte County Meadowfoam (Limnatnthes floccosa ssp. californica). State and Federal Endangered. CNPS List 1B. Butte County meadowfoam is a member of the genus Limnanthes in the meadowfoam family (Limnanthaceae). It is one of three subspecies of wooly meadowfoam (Limnanthes floccosa). Butte County meadowfoam is a decumbent to erect, densely hairy annual herb with white cup- shaped flowers and papillate fruit. It occurs on the edges of vernal pools and blooms between March and May. Nine CNDDB occurrences of this species have occurred within five miles of the Property; two occurrences (Occurrence #44 and #36) are located immediately east of the Property. The closest occurrence (Occurrence #44) is the Airport West population, located just north of the Airport Access Road where it crosses the Chico Municipal Airport property. Hundreds of plants were recorded in rocky vernal streams between 1988 and 2008. The second closest occurrence (Occurrence #36) is dated to 2018 when tens of thousands of plants were reported in a similar cobbly vernal pool/swale complex south of the Chico Municipal Airport. Additionally, the Property is located just west of USFWS critical habitat Unit: BUTTE 2, and a few miles south of Unit: BUTTE 1 for Butte County meadowfoam (Attachment 1, Figure 7). Suitable habitat for Butte County meadowfoam exists within the vernal pool-like wetlands found within the Property. For these reasons Butte County meadowfoam has a high potential to occur on the Property. The survey performed for this report consisted of a reconnaissance survey performed outside the identified blooming period of this species (March-May) and therefore, a follow up survey should be conducted during the respective blooming season. 6.3 Wildlife Survey Results 6.3.1 General Wildlife Species and Habitats A complete list of wildlife species observed within the Property can be found in Attachment 2, Table 1. Wildlife species commonly occurring within habitat types present on the Property are discussed below: Ruderal Grassland The ruderal grassland habitat provides many foraging opportunities for a wide range of species. Passerine species observed during the survey include black phoebe (Sayornis nigricans), song sparrow (Melospiza melodia), and white-crowned sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys). Other avian 19 species observed include American crow (Corvus bracyrynchos), Anna’s hummingbird (Calypte anna), and turkey vulture (Cathartes aura). The American kestrel (Falco sparverius) and red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) were the only raptor species observed during the survey, however the grassland habitat could potentially be utilized for foraging by other species including white-tailed kite (Elanus leucurus), red- shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus), and Cooper’s hawk (Accipiter cooperii). Black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus) was observed foraging during the October survey. Extensive burrow colonies created by small mammals including but not limited to Botta’s pocket gopher (Thomomys bottae) and various vole species (Microtus spp.) were also observed. Other mammals such as coyote (Canis latrans), raccoon (Procyon lotor) and mule deer (Odocoileus hemionous) may also occur the Property. The cover from the grassland habitat and the extensive burrows may offer suitable habitat for various reptile species, such as western fence lizards (Sceloporus occidentalis), Pacific gopher snake (Pituophis catenifer catenifer) and California king snake (Lampropeltis californiae). Ephemeral Drainage In the ephemeral drainage, during the wet months similar species to seasonal wetlands are expected to occur, while during the dry months similar species to the grassland habitat are expected to occur. The drainages lack deep plunge pools and therefore may not be suitable for amphibians that require this habitat feature for breeding. Seasonal Wetland The seasonal wetlands offer suitable habitat for various wildlife species. During the wet months, the inundated wetlands can offer foraging habitat for avian species including but not limited to killdeer (Charadrius vociferous), great blue heron (Ardea herodias), great egret (Ardea alba) and various duck species. The wetlands could also offer suitable habitat for special status invertebrates including vernal pool fairy shrimp, vernal pool tadpole shrimp, and California linderiella. Seasonal Swale In the seasonal swales, similar species to seasonal wetlands are expected to occur during the wet months, whereas during the dry months similar species to the grassland habitat are expected to occur. 20 BIRDS Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus). State Protected. The red-shouldered hawk is a medium-sized, slender Buteo with long legs and a long tail and is smaller than the red-tailed hawk. Upperparts are dark with pale spotting, and rusty-reddish feathers on the wing create the distinctive shoulder patch. The tail has several wide, dark bars; the intervening narrow stripes and the tip of the tail are white, and there is variation in the number of tail bars among adults and juveniles. The habitat that the red-shouldered hawk prefers varies from bottomland hardwoods and riparian areas to upland deciduous or mixed deciduous- conifer forest, and almost always includes some form of water, such as a swamp, marsh, river, or pond. In the west, the red-shouldered hawk sometimes occurs in coniferous forests, and has been expanding its range of occupied habitats to include various woodlands, including stands of eucalyptus trees amid urban sprawl. They typically place their nests in a broad-leaved tree (occasionally in a conifer), below the forest canopy but toward the tree top, usually in the crotch of the main trunk. Nest trees are often near a pond, stream, or swamp, and can be in suburban neighborhoods or parks. These hawks eat mostly small mammals, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. They also eat toads, snakes, and crayfish. They occasionally eat birds, sometimes from bird feeders; recorded prey includes sparrows, starlings, and doves. CNDDB does not track occurrences of the red-shouldered hawk. The large trees present along the southern Property boundary and those found just outside the boundary, across Hicks Lane may offer suitable nesting habitat. In addition, foraging opportunities occur throughout the Property in the annual grassland habitat. Given the information above the red-shouldered hawk has high potential to occur on the Property in a nesting and foraging capacity. Red-Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis). State Protected. The red-tailed hawk is a large Buteo that is distinct due to the red color of its tail feathers in contrast to the brown color of its body. Not all red-tailed hawks exhibit the distinct coloration on their tail and gradations may occur especially in young birds. Red-tailed hawks hunt rodents by soaring over grassland habitat. Nest trees for red-tailed hawks are usually tall trees with a well- developed canopy that includes a strong branching structure on which to build a nest. CNDDB does not track occurrences of the red-tailed hawk. However, a red-tailed hawk was observed foraging on the Property during the November 2019 survey. The large trees present within and around the Property offer suitable nesting habitat. In addition, foraging opportunities occur throughout the Property. Given the information above the red-tailed hawk has high potential to occur on the Property in a nesting capacity and is present in a foraging capacity. 21 White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus). Federal Species of Concern, CDFW: Fully Protected. The white-tailed kite is falcon-shaped with a long white tail. This raptor has black patches on the shoulders that are highly visible while the bird is flying or perching. White-tailed kites forage in annual grasslands, farmlands, orchards, chaparral, and at the edges of marshes and meadows. They are found nesting in trees and shrubs such as willows (Salix sp.), California sycamore (Platanus racemosa), and coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) often near marshes, lakes, rivers, or ponds. This raptor often hovers while inspecting the ground below for prey. The White-tailed Kite eats mainly small mammals, as well as some birds, lizards, and insects. Annual grasslands are considered good foraging habitat for white-tailed kites, which will forage in human-impacted areas. CNDDB did not list the white-tailed kite as occurring within the vicinity of the Property. However, the large trees present within and surrounding the Property offer suitable nesting habitat. In addition, foraging opportunities occur throughout the Property in the grassland habitat. Given the information above the white-tailed kite has high potential to occur on the Property in a nesting and foraging capacity. Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperii). State Protected. Coppers’ hawk is a medium to large-size raptor, reaching an average of 28-34 in wingspan. They are distinctive for the black and white horizontal banding on the elongated tail, blue gray head, back and upper wings. Additional markings include rusty red horizontal barring on a white breast, a large square head, and long yellow legs and feet. CNDDB did not list any occurrences of the Cooper’s hawk. The large trees present along the southern Property boundary, adjacent to ED3, may offer somewhat suitable nesting habitat. In addition, foraging opportunities occur throughout the Property. Given the information above, the Cooper’s hawk has moderate potential to occur on the Property in a nesting and foraging capacity. Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia). Federal Species of Special Concern, California Species of Special Concern. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has identified the burrowing owl is as a “candidate” species. Candidate species are animals and plants that may warrant official listing as threatened or endangered, but there is no conclusive data to give them this protection at the present time. As a candidate species, burrowing owls receive no legal protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). However, this species does receive some legal protection from the U.S. through the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which forbids the destruction of the birds and active nests. In California, the burrowing owl considered a “species of special concern.” 22 Burrowing owls are ground dwelling members of the owl family and are small brown to tan colored birds with bold spots and barring. Burrowing owls generally require open annual grassland habitats in which to nest, but can be found on abandoned lots, roads, airports, and other urban areas. Burrowing owls generally use abandoned California ground squirrel holes for their nesting burrow, but are also known to use pipes or other debris for nesting purposes. Burrowing owls prefer annual grassland habitats with low vegetative cover. The breeding season for burrowing owls occurs from March through August. Burrowing owls often nest in loose colonies about 100 yards apart. They lay three to twelve eggs from mid-May to early June. The female incubates the clutch for about 28 days, while the male provides her with food. The young owls begin appearing at the burrow’s entrance two weeks after hatching and leave the nest to hunt for insects on their own after about 45 days. The chicks can fly well at six weeks old. CNDDB listed three occurrences (Occurrence #304, 305, 730) of burrowing owl within five miles of the Property. The closest occurrence (Occurrence #304) was observed immediately south of the Property where two adults were observed in a burrow in 1998. The area is historically known to provide suitable habitat for burrowing owls. The Property has suitable ruderal grassland habitat for burrowing owl, and while numerous burrows were observed at the site, ground squirrels were absent. The burrows present on site were made by small mammals including pocket gophers and voles, which are inadequate for burrowing owls. For these reasons the burrowing owl has a low potential to occur on the Property in nesting and foraging capacity and is not likely to occur. Swainson’s Hawk (Buteo swainsoni). State Threatened. The Swainson’s hawk is a raptor that is slightly smaller than the red-tailed hawk with wings that taper slightly toward the outer wing tip. This hawk has a brown bib that covers its head and extends down the chest. The leading portion of the wing is light in color. In flight, this bird has an inverse color pattern in comparison to a red-tailed hawk. This hawk has three potential color morphs---light, intermediate and dark. Swainson’s hawks are summer migrants to the Central Valley and Delta region where they nest within larger-sized trees. Commonly, the Swainson’s hawk builds platform nests in tall mature trees, often in the first fork of the tree-built with sticks, twigs and branches with green leaves. (blue gum, valley oak, live oak, pine, or other tall tree stands) These raptors require nearby foraging habitat such as annual grasslands, alfalfa fields, grain fields and even row crops. CNDDB listed one occurrence of Swainson’s hawk (Occurrence #1724) within the vicinity of the Property. This occurrence is located approximately 5 miles west of the Property where a nest was found in a valley oak above Rock Creek in 2009. The trees along the southern boundary of the Property may be too small for Swainson’s hawks, as they characteristically prefer large, mature trees. However, there are potentially suitable nesting trees within 1,000 feet of the 23 Property. In addition, foraging opportunities occur across the Property. Given the information above the Swainson’s hawk has moderate potential to occur on the Property in a foraging and nesting capacity. American Kestrel (Falco sparverius). State Protected. The American kestrel is the smallest of raptor species and is distinct due to the black barring on its face. The female kestrel is slightly larger than the male bird and is differentiated by its brown and red coloration. The male kestrel is slightly smaller than the female and has gray wing patches near the top of the wing. Kestrels favor open areas with short ground vegetation and sparse trees. You’ll find them in meadows, grasslands, deserts, parks, farm fields, cities, and suburbs. Kestrels utilize cavities in trees and structures for nesting and hunt small rodents and birds. The CNDDB did not list any occurrences of the American kestrel within a 5-mile radius of the Property. However, an American kestrel was observed foraging on the Property during the survey. The habitats within the Property provide suitable foraging opportunities and the trees along the southern Property boundary and surrounding the site may provide suitable nesting habitat. For these reasons, the American kestrel is present in a foraging capacity and has a high potential to occur in a nesting capacity. MAMMALS Special-status Bats Bats (Order - Chiroptera) are the only mammals capable of “true” flight. They are nocturnal feeders and locate their prey, which consists of small to medium sized insects by echolocation. Bats consume vast amounts of insects making them very effective pest control agents. They may eat as much as their weight in insects per day. Maternity roosts comprised of only females, may be found in buildings or mine shafts with temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius and a high percentage of humidity to ensure rapid growth in the young. Female bats give birth to only one or two young annually and roost in small or large numbers. Males may live singly or in small groups, but scientists are still unsure of the whereabouts of most males in summer. Special-status bats with the potential to occur on the Property are listed below: • Pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus) • Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus) CNDDB listed the pallid bat (Occurrence #132) and hoary bat (Occurrence #18) as occurring within the 5-mile radius of the Property. Both occurrences were recorded approximately four 24 miles south of the Property. The large eucalyptus trees on the southern boundary of the Property could potentially offer roosting sites for foliage roosting species, such as the hoary bat. The grassland, seasonal wetlands and swales, and ephemeral drainages may provide an array of insects, allowing for abundant foraging opportunities. Given the above information, multiple species of bats have a moderate potential to occur on the Property in roosting and foraging capacity. INVERTEBRATES Special-status invertebrates with the potential to occur on the Property are listed below: • California linderiella (Linderiella occidentalis) • Vernal pool fairy shrimp (Branchinecta lynchi) • Vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) Vernal Pool Tadpole Shrimp (Lepidurus packardi). Federally Endangered. This small crustacean (two inches at adulthood) belongs to the family Triopsidae. It has a large carapace resembling a shield that covers nearly the entire body. Two long appendages project from the last abdominal segment. They are found in clear to turbid vernal pools and grass bottomed swales in unplowed grasslands, climbing over objects or moving along the bottom. The diet is made up of organic matter, fairy shrimp, and other invertebrates. During the summer and fall, the vernal pool tadpole shrimp becomes encysted in the dry sediments of vernal pools, becoming active after winter rains. Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp (Branchinecta lynchi). Federally Threatened. The vernal pool fairy shrimp is approximately three quarters of an inch in length. This species inhabits seasonal wetlands such as alkaline pools, intermittent drainages, drainage ditches, oxbows, stock ponds, and vernal pools and swales. Like other shrimp, eggs become encysted during dry periods and hatch when seasonal wetlands refill. California Linderiella (Linderiella occidentalis). Federal Species of Special Concern. Found in the same vernal pool habitats as the fairy shrimp, California linderiella occur in clear vernal pools and lakes. They are tolerant of a wide range of conditions withstanding turbid conditions and pH levels between 6.1 and 8.5. They are able to tolerate temperature conditions from 41° to 85° F. Like the fairy shrimp, eggs become encysted during dry conditions and hatch when the vernal pools refill. The CNDDB listed nine occurrences of vernal pool fairy shrimp, ten occurrences of vernal pool tadpole shrimp, and two occurrences (Occurrence #110 and 269) of California linderiella within 25 a 5-mile radius of the Property. Occurrence #146 for vernal pool tadpole shrimp and Occurrence #269 for California linderiella are both immediately adjacent to the Property. The Property contains suitable habitat for these species considering the presence of a vernal pool complex (SW1) that is hydrologically connected to the vernal pools and swales associated with CNDDB Occurrences #146 and 269. Additionally, the Property is just west of USFWS critical habitat Unit: VERFS 7F and VERTS 3F for vernal pool fairy shrimp and vernal pool tadpole shrimp, respectively (Attachment 1, Figure 7). For these reasons, California linderiella, vernal pool fairy shrimp, and vernal pool tadpole shrimp have a high potential to occur on the Property. 7.0 CONCLUSIONS 7.1 Wetlands Results of the biological resource analysis survey conducted by Olberding Environmental indicate that the Property contains wetlands/waters that may be considered jurisdictional by the Army Corps of Engineers, RWQCB or CDFW. The Property has three ephemeral drainages, three seasonal wetlands, one of which is a large complex of vernal pool-like features. These areas showed positive indicators of wetland soils, hydrology, and vegetation. If any project related activities are to occur within these features, an Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional delineation would be required. The Property also contains two potentially non-jurisdictional seasonal swales. 7.2 Special-status Plants Two special-status plant species, adobe lily and Butte County meadowfoam, were determined to have a high potential to occur on the Property. This plant’s potential to occur on the Property was based on the presence of suitable habitats, soil types, nearby USFWS critical habitat units, and nearby and recent CNDDB occurrences. Suitable habitat for this species occurs within the seasonal wetland habitat. 7.3 Special-status Wildlife Foraging or Nesting Raptor/Passerine Species – A total of six bird species were identified as having potential to occur on the Property. Four species including red-shouldered hawk, red-tailed hawk, white-tailed kite, American kestrel and Cooper’s hawk had a high potential to occur in a foraging and nesting capacity. Swainson’s hawk had a moderate potential to occur in a foraging and nesting capacity. The red-tailed hawk and American kestrel were observed foraging on the Property during the survey. 26 Special-Status Mammals – Given the presence of suitable onsite habitat; the pallid bat and hoary bat have a moderate potential to occur on the Property in a foraging and roosting capacity. No immediate signs were present during the initial survey but the large eucalyptus trees along the southern Property boundary could provide roosting habitat. Special-Status Invertebrates – Three invertebrate species, California linderiella, vernal pool tadpole shrimp, and vernal pool fairy shrimp, have been identified as having a high potential to occur on the Property. Multiple CNDDB occurrences and USFWS designated critical habitat of vernal pool fairy and tadpole shrimp are recorded in the vicinity of the Property. The Property contains suitable habitat in the seasonal wetlands, especially SW1 which is a complex of vernal- pool like features. 8.0 RECOMMENDATIONS • Corps and State Regulated Wetlands/Waters – Jurisdictional wetlands and waters potentially regulated under the authority of the Corps, RWQCB, and CDFW are present on the Property. Fill of these regulated features may require authorization under Sections 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and authorization under Section 1600 of the Fish and Wildlife Code. A Corps wetland delineation should be prepared to document the actual extent of jurisdictional features if any construction activity could result in impacts to wetlands/waters. If the wetlands/waters are deemed jurisdictional and construction activities are proposed that could impact these features, permits must be obtained prior to construction. Setbacks from the wetlands/water features may be required to protect habitat quality and to protect water quality. Permitting to allow impacts to wetlands/waters features may also require mitigation. • Rare Plant Survey – A rare plant survey of the Property in accordance with CDFW and CNPS guidelines should be required prior to construction. The survey should be scheduled to coincide with the identified blooming or identification periods for those species having potential to occur (March or April). Any rare, threatened, or endangered plant species, including but not limited to those listed in Attachment 2, Table 2, should be identified and mapped. If any of these species are found, consultation with the USFWS and/or CDFW may be required regarding appropriate mitigation. • Special Status Invertebrate Survey – A special status invertebrate (branchiopods) survey of the Property in accordance with USFWS Guidelines should be conducted by a permitted biologist during the wet season prior to construction. Because of differing climatic conditions occurring throughout the rage of the listed large branchiopods sampling frequency and termination differ for the three survey zones (A-C). The Property falls under Survey Zone A (Southern Oregon, Sacramento Valley, San Francisco Bay 27 Area, North Coast Ranges, Northern Sierra Valley Foothills, Cascade Range foothills, and South Coast Ranges). o All potential habitat must be adequately sampled at 14-day intervals after initial inundation of habitat. o Sampling will continue within each potential habitat until it dries or a minimum of 90 consecutive days of inundation has occurred. o Sampling will be reinstated within 14 days of an individual habitat drying and inundating during the same wet season. • Pre-Construction Avian Survey – If project construction-related activities would take place during the nesting season (February through August), preconstruction surveys for nesting passerine birds and raptors (birds of prey) within the Property and the large trees within the adjacent area should be conducted by a competent biologist 14 days prior to the commencement of the tree removal or site grading activities. If any bird listed under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act is found to be nesting within the project site or within the area of influence, an adequate protective buffer zone should be established by a qualified biologist to protect the nesting site. This buffer shall be a minimum of 75 feet from the project activities for passerine birds, and a minimum of 200 feet for raptors. The distance shall be determined by a competent biologist based on the site conditions (topography, if the nest is in a line of sight of the construction and the sensitivity of the birds nesting). The nest site(s) shall be monitored by a competent biologist periodically to see if the birds are stressed by the construction activities and if the protective buffer needs to be increased. Once the young have fledged and are flying well enough to avoid project construction zones (typically by August), the project can proceed without further regard to the nest site(s). • Erosion Control – Grading and excavation activities could expose soil to increased rates of erosion during construction periods. During construction, runoff from the Property could adversely affect aquatic life within the adjacent water features. Surface water runoff could remove particles of fill or excavated soil from the site, or could erode soil down-gradient, if the flow were not controlled. Deposition of eroded material in adjacent water features could increase turbidity, thereby endangering aquatic life, and reducing wildlife habitat. Implementation of appropriate mitigation measures would ensure that impacts to aquatic organisms would be avoided or minimized. Mitigation measures may include best management practices (BMP’s) such as hay bales, silt fencing, placement of straw mulch and hydro seeding of exposed soils after construction as identified in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). 28 9.0 LITERATURE CITED California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Natural Diversity Data Base. 2019. Computer listings and map locations of historic and current recorded occurrences of special-status species and natural communities of special concern for USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map: Richardson Springs. Accessed on November 12th, 2019. __________.2019a. California Wildlife Habitat Relationships. https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CWHR/Wildlife-Habitats __________.2019b. Special animals. https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=109406&inline __________.2019c. State and federally listed Endangered, Threatened, and Rare plants of California. https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=109390&inline California Native Plant Society (CNPS). 2019. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants (online edition, v6-04d1). California Native Plant Society. Sacramento, CA. Accessed on November 12th, 2019 from https://www.cnps.org/rare-plants/cnps-inventory-of-rare- plants CEQA. 2019. The California Environmental Quality Act. Appendix G, Environmental Checklist Form. Accessed on November 12th, 2019. Available online at http://resources.ca.gov/ceqa/guidelines/Appendix_G.html Ehrlich, P.R., D.S. Dobkin, and D. Wheye. 1988. The Birder’s Handbook: a field guide to the natural history of North American birds. Simon & Schuster, Inc., New York. 785 pp. The Jepson Manual: Vascular Plants of California, Second Edition, Thoroughly Revised and Expanded. University of California Press, Berkeley, CA. 2012. 1400 pp. Holland (1986) Preliminary Description of the Natural Communities of California. CDFW. Mayer, K. E. and Laudenslayer W.F. 1988. A Guide to Wildlife Habitats of California. California. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). 2019. United States Department of Agriculture. Web Soil Survey. Accessed on November 12th, 2019. Available on-line at http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov Pierce, Robert J. 1995. Wetland Delineation Lecture Notes. Wetland Training Institute, Inc., Poolesville, MD. WTI 95-2. 200pp. 29 Sawyer, J.O., T. Keeler-Wolf, and J. Evens. 2009. A manual of California vegetation. 2nd Ed. California Native Plant Society, Sacramento, CA. Skinner, M. W. and B. M. Pavlik (eds.). 1994. Inventory of rare and endangered vascular plants of California. California Native Plant Society Special Publication No. 1 (5th edition). California Native Plant Society, Sacramento, CA. 338 pp. Sibley, D.A. 2000. The Sibley Guide to Birds. Alfred Knopf, New York. Sibley, C.G., and B.L. Munroe, Jr. 1990. Distribution and taxonomy of birds of the world. Yale University Press, New Haven and London. 1111 pp. United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2019a. Endangered and threatened plant and animal species. Accessed on November 12th, 2019. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp0/reports/species-listed-by-state-report?state=CA&status=listed __________. 2019b. Endangered and threatened wildlife and plants; review of plant and animal taxa that are Candidates or Proposed for listing as Endangered or Threatened; annual notice of findings on recycled petitions; annual description of progress on listing actions; proposed rule. Federal Register 64(205): 57534-57547. __________. 2007. Bald Eagle Management Guidelines and Conservation Measures. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Accessed on November 12th, 2019. Available on-line at http://www.fws.gov/northeast/ecologicalservices/pdf/NationalBaldEagleManagementGui delines.pdf. _________. 2006. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Designation of Critical Habitat for the California Red-Legged Frog, and Special Rule Exemption Assocaited with Final Listing for Existing Routine Ranching Activities; Final Rule. Federal Register 71: 19244-19346. _________. 2004. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Determination of Threatened Status for the California Tiger Salamander; and Special Rule Exemption for Existing Routine Ranching Activities; Final Rule. Federal Register 69: 47212-47248. ATTACHMENTS ATTACHMENT 1 FIGURES Figure 1 Regional Map Figure 2 Vicinity Map Figure 3 USGS Quadrangle Map Figure 4 Aerial Photograph Figure 5 CNDDB Map of Special Status Wildlife Figure 6 CNDDB Map of Special Status Plants Figure 7 USFWS Designated Critical Habitat Figure 8 Soils Map Figure 9 Photo Location Map Figure 10 Habitat Map Figure 11 Jurisdictional Delineation Map ^_ 193 Blue Ravine Road, Ste. 165Folsom, California 95630Phone: (916) 985-1188 Figure 1: Regional MapHicks Lane PropertyButte County, CA Map Revision Date: 11/13/2019 I 0 2.5 51.25 Miles1:250,000Scale: ^_Property Location1 in = 4 miles C:\Users\Frank\Google Drive\Olberding\Hicks Lane\MXDs\Fig1 Regional Hicks Ln 11-11-19.mxd 193 Blue Ravine Road, Ste. 165Folsom, California 95630Phone: (916) 985-1188 Figure 2: Vicinity MapHicks Lane PropertyButte County, CA Map Revision Date: 11/13/2019 I 0 1,000 2,000500Feet1:18,000Scale: Property Boundary1 in = 1,500 feet C:\Users\Frank\Google Drive\Olberding\Hicks Lane\MXDs\Fig2 Vicinity Hicks Ln 11-11-19.mxd 193 Blue Ravine Road, Ste. 165Folsom, California 95630Phone: (916) 985-1188 Figure 3: USGS Topographic MapHicks Lane PropertyButte County, CA Map Revision Date: 11/13/2019 I 0 1,000 2,000500Feet1:18,000Scale: Property Boundary1 in = 1,500 feet Richardson Springs USGS 7.5' Quadrangle39°47'16.92"N, 121°52'11.17"WT22N, R01E, S4 C:\Users\Frank\Google Drive\Olberding\Hicks Lane\MXDs\Fig3 USGS Hicks Ln 11-11-19.mxd 193 Blue Ravine Road, Ste. 165Folsom, California 95630Phone: (916) 985-1188 Figure 4: Aerial MapHicks Lane PropertyButte County, CA Map Revision Date: 11/13/2019 I 0 100 20050Feet1:1,800Scale: Property Boundary1 in = 150 feet C:\Users\Frank\Google Drive\Olberding\Hicks Lane\MXDs\Fig4 Aerial Hicks Ln 11-11-19.mxdHicks Ln ^_ 193 Blue Ravine Road, Ste. 165Folsom, California 95630Phone: (916) 985-1188 Figure 5: CNDDB Wildlife MapHicks Lane PropertyButte County, CA Map Revision Date: 11/13/2019 I 0 1 20.5 Miles1:100,000Scale: ^_Property Location 5-mile buffer California linderiella Conservancy fairy shrimp North American porcupine Swainson's hawk bald eagle burrowing owl foothill yellow-legged frog hoary bat least Bell's vireo pallid bat silver-haired bat valley elderberry longhorn beetle vernal pool fairy shrimp vernal pool tadpole shrimp western pond turtle1 in = 2 miles C:\Users\Frank\Google Drive\Olberding\Hicks Lane\MXDs\Fig5 CNDDB Wildlife 11-11-19.mxdHicks Ln ^_ 193 Blue Ravine Road, Ste. 165Folsom, California 95630Phone: (916) 985-1188 Figure 6: CNDDB Plants MapHicks Lane PropertyButte County, CA Map Revision Date: 11/13/2019 I 0 1 20.5 Miles1:100,000Scale: ^_Property Location 5-mile buffer Ahart's paronychia Butte County checkerbloom Butte County meadowfoam Ferris' milk-vetch Greene's tuctoria adobe-lily big-scale balsamroot pink creamsacs woolly meadowfoam1 in = 2 miles C:\Users\Frank\Google Drive\Olberding\Hicks Lane\MXDs\Fig6 CNDDB Plants 11-11-19.mxdHicks Ln ^_ 193 Blue Ravine Road, Ste. 165Folsom, California 95630Phone: (916) 985-1188 Figure 7: USFWS Designated Critical Habitat MapHicks Lane PropertyButte County, CA Map Revision Date: 11/13/2019 I 0 1 20.5 Miles1:100,000Scale: ^_Property Location 5-mile buffer Vernal pool tadpole shrimp Vernal pool fairy shrimp Butte County meadowfoam 1 in = 2 miles C:\Users\Frank\Google Drive\Olberding\Hicks Lane\MXDs\Fig7 USFWS 11-11-19.mxd Unit: BUTTE 1 Unit: BUTTE 2 Unit: BUTTE 3 Unit: VERFS 7E Unit: VERFS 7F Unit: VERFS 9Unit: VERTS 4A Unit: VERTS 4B Unit: VERTS 3F Unit: VERTS 3E 302 336 193 Blue Ravine Road, Ste. 165Folsom, California 95630Phone: (916) 985-1188 Figure 8: Soils MapHicks Lane PropertyButte County, CA Map Revision Date: 11/13/2019 I 0 75 15037.5 Feet1:1,500Scale: Property BoundarySSURGO Soil Type 302: Redtough-Redswale, 0 to 2 percent slopes 336: Galt clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes1 in = 125 feet C:\Users\Frank\Google Drive\Olberding\Hicks Lane\MXDs\Fig8 Soils Hicks Ln 11-11-19.mxdHicks Ln °!°!°!°!°!°!°!°!°!°!193 Blue Ravine Road, Ste. 165Folsom, California 95630Phone: (916) 985-1188 Figure 9: Photo Locations MapHicks Lane PropertyButte County, CA Map Revision Date: 11/14/2019 I 0 75 15037.5 Feet1:1,500Scale: Property Boundary °!Photo Points1 in = 125 feet C:\Users\Frank\Google Drive\Olberding\Hicks Lane\MXDs\Fig9 Photos Hicks Ln 11-11-19.mxdHicks Ln12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 !(!(!( !( 193 Blue Ravine Road, Ste. 165Folsom, California 95630Phone: (916) 985-1188 Figure 10: Habitat MapHicks Lane PropertyButte County, CA Map Revision Date: 11/13/2019 I 0 75 15037.5 Feet1:1,500Scale: Property Boundary Ruderal grassland Seasonal swale Seasonal wetland Ephemeral drainage !(Culvert1 in = 125 feet C:\Users\Frank\Google Drive\Olberding\Hicks Lane\MXDs\Fig10 Habitat Hicks Ln 11-11-19.mxdHicks Ln !(!( !. !. !. !. !. !. !( !. !. !(!. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !( !( 193 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 165Folsom, CA 95630Phone: (916) 985-1188 Figure 11: Jurisdictional Delineation MapHicks Lane Property µ 0 125 25062.5 Feet 1:1,200Scale:1 in = 100 feet Property Boundary !(Map Reference !.Upland Sample Points !.Wetland Sample Points !(CulvertJurisdictional FeaturesSeasonal Wetlands (2.89 acres)Ephemeral drainage (0.07 acres, 1524 linear feet)Non-Jurisdictional FeaturesSeasonal Swales (0.13 acres) Document Path: C:\Users\Frank\Google Drive\Olberding\Hicks Lane\MXDs\Fig11 JD Map 1 Hicks Ln 11-11-19.mxd Butte County, California Coordinate System:NAD 1983 2011 StatePlane California III FIPS 0403 Ft USProjection: Lambert Conformal ConicDatum: NAD 1983 2011Units: Foot US Map Revision Date: 11/20/2019 Made in accordance with theUpdated Map and Drawing Standards for theSouth Pacific Division Regulatory Program,as amended on February 10, 2016, by:Jason Deters, Project ManagerEnforcement and Special Projects UnitU.S. Army Corps of EngineersSouth Pacific DivisionSacramento District, Regulatory Division1325 J Street, Room 1350Sacramento, California 95814-2922 -121.872, 39.7891 -121.867, 39.7871 SW1: 2.75 acres SW3: 0.01 acres SW2: 0.13 acres SS1: 0.05 acres SS2: 0.08 acres ED1: 0.04 acres, 914 LNFT ED2: 0.01 acres, 280 LNFT ED3: 0.02 acres, 330 LNFT 1A 1B 2A 2B 3B 3A 4A 4B 5A 5B 8A 7A 6A 8B 7B 6B 9A 10A ATTACHMENT 2 TABLES Table 1 Plant and Wildlife Species Observed Within/Adjacent to the Survey Area Table 1 Wildlife Species Observed Within/Adjacent to the Survey Area Scientific Name Common Name Plant Species Observed Amaranthus albus Tumbleweed (FACU) Amaranthus californicus California amaranth (FACW) Amaranthus palmeri Carelessweed (FACW) Avena fatua Wild oat (UPL) Brassica nigra Black mustard Bromus hordeaceus Soft chess (FACU) Centaurea solstitialis Yellow star thistle Centromadia fitchii Spikeweed (FACU) Clarkia sp. Clarkia Croton setiger Turkey mullein Cyperus eragrostis Tall flatsedge (FACW) Deschampsia danthonioides Annual hairgrass (FACW) Epilobium ciliatum Slender willowherb (FACW) Eryngium castrense Great valley button celery (OBL) Eucalyptus globulus Blue gum Festuca perennis Italian rye grass (FAC) Heliotropium europaeum European heliotrope Kickxia elatine Sharp leaf fluellin (UPL) Lactuca serriola Prickly lettuce (FACU) Polygonum aviculare Prostrate knotweed (FAC) Populus fremontii Fremont cottonwood (FAC) Polypogon interruptus Ditch beardgrass (FACW) Physalis lancifolia Narrow leaf tomatillo Rumex crispus Curly dock (FAC) Taeniatherum caput-medusae Medusa head Trichostema lanceolatum Vinegarweed (FACU) Trifolium spp. Clover Triteleia laxa Ithuriel’s spear Verbascum virgatum Twiggy mullein Animal Species Observed Birds Buteo jamaicensis Red-tailed hawk Calypte anna Anna’s hummingbird Cathartes aura Turkey vulture Colaptes auratus Northern flicker Falco sparverius American kestrel Melospiza melodia Song sparrow Table 1 Wildlife Species Observed Within/Adjacent to the Survey Area Scientific Name Common Name Sayornis nigricans Black phoebe Zonotrichia leucophrys White-crowned sparrow Mammals Lepus californicus Black-tailed jack rabbit Microtus sp. Vole (burrows) Table 2 Special-Status Species for the Richardson Springs, Campbell Mound, Cohasset, Paradise West, Hamlin Canyon, Chico, Ord Ferry, Nord, and Richardson Springs NW 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Maps Table 2 Special-Status Species for the Richardson Springs, Campbell Mound, Cohasset, Paradise West, Hamlin Canyon, Chico, Ord Ferry, Nord, and Richardson Springs NW 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Maps1 Common Name/Scientific Name Status (Fed/State/ CNPS)2 Blooming or Survey Period Habitats of Occurrence Potential on Site Status on Site** PLANTS Depauperate Milk-Vetch (Astragalus pauperculus) -/-/4.3 March – June Vernally mesic, volcanic habitats in chaparral, cismontane woodland, and valley and foothill grassland. Low Suitable habitat present Not likely to occur Big-Scale Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza macrolepis var. macrolepis) -/-/1B March – June Chaparral, cismontane woodland, and valley and foothills grasslands, sometimes in serpentinite outcrops. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Butte County Calycadenia (Calycadenia oppositifolia) -/-/4.2 April – June Openings in chaparral, cismontane woodland, lower montane coniferous forest, meadows and seeps, and valley and foothill grasslands. Volcanic, granitic or serpentine soils. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Butte County Morning-Glory (Calystegia atriplicifolia ssp. buttensis) -/-/4.2 May – July Chaparral, lower montane coniferous forest, valley and foothill grasslands in rocky soils. Sometimes roadside. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Dissected-Leaved Toothwort (Cardamine pachystigma var. dissectifolia) -/-/1B February – May Chaparral and lower montane coniferous forest, usually in serpentine or rocky soils. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Pink Creamsacs (Castilleja rubicundula var. rubicundula) -/-/1B April – June Chaparral (openings), cismontane woodland, meadows and seeps, valley and foothill grassland. Serpentine. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent White-Stemmed Clarkia (Clarkia gracilis ssp. albicaulis) -/-/1B May – July Chaparral and cismontane woodland. Sometimes serpentine. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Table 2 Special-Status Species for the Richardson Springs, Campbell Mound, Cohasset, Paradise West, Hamlin Canyon, Chico, Ord Ferry, Nord, and Richardson Springs NW 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Maps1 Common Name/Scientific Name Status (Fed/State/ CNPS)2 Blooming or Survey Period Habitats of Occurrence Potential on Site Status on Site** Marsh Claytonia (Claytonia palustris) -/-/4.3 May - October Mesic meadows and seeps, marshes and swamps, and upper montane coniferous forest. Low Suitable habitat present Not likely to occur Ahart’s Buckwheat (Eriogonum umbellatum var. ahartii) -/-/1B June – September Chaparral and cismontane woodland. Serpentinite, slopes and openings. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Shield-Bracted Monkeyflower (Erythranthe glaucescens) -/-/4.3 February – August Serpentine seeps, sometimes streambanks, in chaparral, cismontane woodland, lower montane coniferous forest, valley and foothill grassland. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Hoover’s Spurge (Euphorbia hooveri) T/-/1B July – September Vernal pools. Suitable habitat present No nearby CNDDB Not likely to occur Butte County Fritillary (Fritillaria eastwoodiae) -/-/3.2 March – June Chaparral, cismontane woodland, and openings in lower montane coniferous forest. Sometimes serpentinite. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Adobe Lily (Fritillaria pluriflora) -/-/1B February – April Chaparral, cismontane woodland, valley and foothill grassland. Often on adobe soils. Moderate Suitable habitat present May occur Hogwallow Starfish (Hesperevax caulescens) -/-/4.2 March – June Valley and foothill grasslands with mesic, clay soils. Shallow vernal pools. Sometimes in alkaline environments. Suitable habitat present No nearby CNDDB Not likely to occur Table 2 Special-Status Species for the Richardson Springs, Campbell Mound, Cohasset, Paradise West, Hamlin Canyon, Chico, Ord Ferry, Nord, and Richardson Springs NW 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Maps1 Common Name/Scientific Name Status (Fed/State/ CNPS)2 Blooming or Survey Period Habitats of Occurrence Potential on Site Status on Site** Woolly Rose-Mallow (Hibiscus lasiocarpos var. occidentalis) -/-/1B June – September Freshwater marshes and swamps. Often in riprap on sides of levees. Low Suitable habitat present Not likely to occur California Satintail (Imperata brevifolia) -/-/2B September – May Mesic areas in chaparral, coastal scrub, Mojavean desert scrub, meadows and seeps (often alkali), and riparian scrub. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Red Bluff Dwarf Rush (Juncus leiospermus var. leiospermus) -/-/1B March – June Vernally mesic areas in chaparral, cismontane woodland, meadows and seeps, valley and foothill grassland, vernal pools. Suitable habitat present No nearby CNDDB Not likely to occur Humboldt Lily (Lilium humboldtii ssp. humboldtii) -/-/4.2 May – July Openings in chaparral, cismontane woodland, and lower montane coniferous forest. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Butte County Meadowfoam (Limnanthes floccosa ssp. californica) E/E/1B March – May Mesic valley and foothill grassland, vernal pools. High Suitable habitat present May occur Woolly Meadowfoam (Limnanthes floccosa ssp. floccosa) -/-/4.2 March – May Vernally mesic areas in chaparral, cismontane woodland, valley and foothill grassland, and vernal pools. Low Suitable habitat present Not likely to occur Tehama Navarretia (Navarretia heterandra) -/-/4.3 April – June Mesic valley and foothill grassland, vernal pools. Suitable habitat present No nearby CNDDB Not likely to occur Table 2 Special-Status Species for the Richardson Springs, Campbell Mound, Cohasset, Paradise West, Hamlin Canyon, Chico, Ord Ferry, Nord, and Richardson Springs NW 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Maps1 Common Name/Scientific Name Status (Fed/State/ CNPS)2 Blooming or Survey Period Habitats of Occurrence Potential on Site Status on Site** Ahart’s Paronychia (Paronychia ahartii) -/-/1B February – June Cismontane woodland, valley and foothill grassland, vernal pools. Suitable habitat present No nearby CNDDB Not likely to occur Bidwell’s Knotweed (Polygonum bidwelliae) -/-/4.3 April – June Volcanic soils in chaparral, cismontane woodland, and valley and foothill grassland. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent California Beaked-Rush (Rhynchospora californica) -/-/1B May – July Bogs and fens, lower montane coniferous forest, meadows and seeps, and freshwater marshes and swamps. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Butte County Checkerbloom (Sidalcea robusta) -/-/1B April – June Chaparral, and cismontane woodland. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Greene’s Tuctoria (Tuctoria greenei) E/R/1B May – July Vernal pools. Suitable habitat present No nearby CNDDB Not likely to occur BIRDS Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) -/CP/SC February – August Nests in cliff-walled canyons and tall trees in open areas. (Nesting and wintering) Rolling foothills mountain areas, sage-juniper flats, and desert. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Table 2 Special-Status Species for the Richardson Springs, Campbell Mound, Cohasset, Paradise West, Hamlin Canyon, Chico, Ord Ferry, Nord, and Richardson Springs NW 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Maps1 Common Name/Scientific Name Status (Fed/State/ CNPS)2 Blooming or Survey Period Habitats of Occurrence Potential on Site Status on Site** Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) SOC/-/SC February – August Dry open annual or perennial grassland, desert and scrubland. Uses abandoned mammal burrows for nesting. Low Suitable habitat present Not likely to occur Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) -/CP/- February – August Forages in variety of semi-developed habitats including orchards. Forages in woodlands and riparian areas. Nests in riparian habitat but also eucalyptus groves. High Suitable habitat present May occur Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) -/CP/- February – August Various grassland habitats, urban land, oak woodlands with grassland for foraging. High Suitable habitat present Present in foraging capacity Swainson’s Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) -/T/- February – October Nests in riparian areas and in oak savannah near foraging areas. Forages in alfalfa and grain fields with rodent populations. Moderate Suitable habitat present May occur White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus) SOC/CP/FP February – August Various grassland habitats, urban land, oak woodlands with grassland for foraging. High Suitable habitat present May occur Table 2 Special-Status Species for the Richardson Springs, Campbell Mound, Cohasset, Paradise West, Hamlin Canyon, Chico, Ord Ferry, Nord, and Richardson Springs NW 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Maps1 Common Name/Scientific Name Status (Fed/State/ CNPS)2 Blooming or Survey Period Habitats of Occurrence Potential on Site Status on Site** American Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus anatum) -/-CP/- February – August Nests near wetlands, lakes, rivers, or other water. On cliffs, banks, dunes, mounds, and human-made structures. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) -/CP/- February – August Various grassland habitats, urban land, oak woodlands with grassland for foraging. High Suitable habitat present Present in foraging capacity California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) E/E/FP February - August Nesting habitats range from scrubby chaparral to forested mountain regions up to about 6,000 feet elevation. Foraging areas are in open grasslands and can be far from primary nesting sites. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) -/E/FP January – July Wetland habitats such as coasts, rivers, lakes or marshes. Uses large mature conifers or hardwood trees for nesting. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Yellow-Breasted Chat (Icteria virens) -/-/SSC Breeding (February – August) Breeds in areas of dense shrubbery, including abandoned farm fields, clearcuts, powerline corridors, fencerows, forest edges and openings, swamps, and edges of streams and ponds. Its habitat often includes blackberry bushes. In arid regions of the West it is frequently found in shrubby habitats along rivers. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Table 2 Special-Status Species for the Richardson Springs, Campbell Mound, Cohasset, Paradise West, Hamlin Canyon, Chico, Ord Ferry, Nord, and Richardson Springs NW 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Maps1 Common Name/Scientific Name Status (Fed/State/ CNPS)2 Blooming or Survey Period Habitats of Occurrence Potential on Site Status on Site** California Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis coturniculus) -/T/FP February – July Inhabits shallow salt and freshwater marshes. Nests in upland areas of salt marshes, shallow freshwater marshes, wet meadows and flooded grassy vegetation. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Osprey (Pandion halietus) -/-/WL February - August Inhabit areas near bodies of water such as saltmarshes, rivers, ponds, reservoirs and estuaries. Large nests are places on open poles, channel markers, or dead trees and are often over water. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) -/-/- Migration Breeds in open or shrubby areas, forest openings, yards, parks and sometimes in forests, thickets and swamps. During migration, inhabit mountain meadows. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) -/-/SSC February – August (Nesting) Riparian plant associations, prefers willows, cottonwoods, aspens, sycamores, and alders for nesting and foraging. Also nests in montane shrubbery in open conifer forests. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Great Gray Owl (Strix nebulosa) -/E/- February - August Pine and fir forests adjacent to montane meadows between 2,500 and 7,500 feet. In California and Oregon during the winter months, owls often move downslope into oak woodlands and lower elevation mixed deciduous and evergreen forests. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Table 2 Special-Status Species for the Richardson Springs, Campbell Mound, Cohasset, Paradise West, Hamlin Canyon, Chico, Ord Ferry, Nord, and Richardson Springs NW 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Maps1 Common Name/Scientific Name Status (Fed/State/ CNPS)2 Blooming or Survey Period Habitats of Occurrence Potential on Site Status on Site** California Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis occidentalis) -/-/SSC February - August Older forests that contain structural characteristics necessary for nesting, roosting, and foraging. Nests are typically found in areas of high canopy cover, with a multi-layered canopy, old decadent trees, a high number of large trees, and coarse downed woody debris Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent INVERTEBRATES Conservancy Fairy Shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) E/-/- Once every two weeks within two weeks of pool inundation, continuing until pool has been inundated for a minimum of 90 continuous days (usually December – May) Large, cool-water vernal pools with moderately turbid water. Suitable habitat present No nearby CNDDB Not likely to occur Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp (Branchinecta lynchi) T/-/- Once every two weeks within two weeks of pool inundation, continuing until pool has been inundated for a minimum of 90 continuous days (usually December – May) Vernal pools, seasonal wetlands that fill with water during fall and winter rains and dry up in spring and summer. Moderate Suitable habitat present May occur Table 2 Special-Status Species for the Richardson Springs, Campbell Mound, Cohasset, Paradise West, Hamlin Canyon, Chico, Ord Ferry, Nord, and Richardson Springs NW 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Maps1 Common Name/Scientific Name Status (Fed/State/ CNPS)2 Blooming or Survey Period Habitats of Occurrence Potential on Site Status on Site** Vernal Pool Tadpole Shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) E/-/- Once every two weeks within two weeks of pool inundation, continuing until pool has been inundated for a minimum of 90 continuous days (usually December – May) Turbid vernal pools and swales in Sacramento Valley. Grass bottomed swales of unplowed grasslands. High Suitable habitat present May occur California Linderiella (Linderiella occidentalis) -/-/- Once every two weeks within two weeks of pool inundation, continuing until pool has been inundated for a minimum of 90 continuous days (usually December – May) Shallow to deep vernal pools with clear to turbid water. High Suitable habitat present May occur MAMMALS Pallid Bat (Antrozous pallidus) -/SC/- N/A Forages in grasslands, shrublands, deserts, forests, and woodlands. Most common in open, dry habitats. Roosts in rock crevices, caves, tree hollows, and buildings. Roosts must protect bats from high temperatures; very sensitive to disturbance of roosting sites. Moderate Suitable habitat present May occur Table 2 Special-Status Species for the Richardson Springs, Campbell Mound, Cohasset, Paradise West, Hamlin Canyon, Chico, Ord Ferry, Nord, and Richardson Springs NW 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Maps1 Common Name/Scientific Name Status (Fed/State/ CNPS)2 Blooming or Survey Period Habitats of Occurrence Potential on Site Status on Site** North American Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) -/-/- Resident Coniferous and mixed forests. Occasionally shrublands, tundra and desert. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Western Mastiff Bat (Eumops perotis californicus) -/-/SSC Resident Many open, semi-arid to arid habitats, including conifer and deciduous woodlands, coastal scrub, grasslands, chaparral, etc. Roosts in crevices in cliff faces, high buildings, trees, and tunnels. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Silver-Haired Bat (Lasionycteris noctivagans) -/-/- Resident Forested areas. Solitary roosters can be found in small tree hollows, under tree bark, in buildings, rock crevices, wood piles, and cliff faces. Low Suitable habitat present Not likely to occur Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus) -/-/- Resident Prefers open habitats or habitat mosaics with access to trees for cover and open areas or habitat edges for feeding. Roosts in dense foliage of medium to large trees near water. Feeds mainly on moths. Moderate Suitable habitat present May occur Yuma Myotis (Myotis yumanensis) -/-/- Resident Optimal habitats are open forests and woodlands with sources of water over which to feed. Maternal colonies occur in caves, mines, buildings or crevices. Low Suitable habitat present Not likely to occur Fisher – West Coast DPS (Pekania pennanti) -/T/SSC Resident Late-successional coniferous or mixed forests that contain relatively large diameter trees, high canopy closure, large trees with cavities, and large downed wood. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Table 2 Special-Status Species for the Richardson Springs, Campbell Mound, Cohasset, Paradise West, Hamlin Canyon, Chico, Ord Ferry, Nord, and Richardson Springs NW 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Maps1 Common Name/Scientific Name Status (Fed/State/ CNPS)2 Blooming or Survey Period Habitats of Occurrence Potential on Site Status on Site** AMPHIBIAN Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog (Rana boylii) SOC/-/SC Year-round resident Partially-shaded, shallow streams and riffles with a rocky substrate in a variety of habitats. Need cobble for egg- laying. Low N suitable habitat present Not likely to occur REPTILE Western Pond Turtle (Emys marmorata) -/-/SC March – October Aquatic turtle needs permanent water in ponds, streams, irrigation ditches. Nests on sandy banks or grassy fields. Low No suitable habitat present Presumed absent Table 2 Special-Status Species for the Richardson Springs, Campbell Mound, Cohasset, Paradise West, Hamlin Canyon, Chico, Ord Ferry, Nord, and Richardson Springs NW 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Maps1 Common Name/Scientific Name Status (Fed/State/ CNPS)2 Blooming or Survey Period Habitats of Occurrence Potential on Site Status on Site** 1. Special-status plants and animals as reported by the California Natural Diversity Data Base, California Native Plant Society, and other background research Nov. 2019 2. Order of Codes for Plants - Fed/State/CNPS Order of Codes for Animals - Fed/State/CDFW Codes: SOC - Federal Species of Concern SC - California Species of Special Concern E - Federally/State Listed as an Endangered Species T - Federally/State Listed as a Threatened Species C - Species listed as a Candidate for Federal Threatened or Endangered Status R - Rare D - Delisted CP- California protected FP - State Fully Protected DFG: SC California Special Concern species 1B - California Native Plant Society considers the plant Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California and elsewhere. 1A - CNPS Plants presumed extinct in California. 2 - CNPS Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California, but more common elsewhere. 3 - CNPS Plants on a review list to find more information about a particular species. 4 - CNPS Plants of limited distribution - a watch list. ATTACHMENT 3 SITE PHOTOGRAPHS Hicks Lane Property – November 12, 2019 1. Facing east, photo shows the two culverts flow underneath the Airport Access Road on the northern Property boundary. These culverts feed ephemeral drainage ED2 within the Property. 2. Facing south, photo shows the cobble-lined channel of ephemeral drainage ED2, in the northwestern corner of the Property. This feature is immediately surrounded by seasonal wetland SW2 – both of these features are most likely jurisdictional as they showed evidence of all three wetland criteria. Hicks Lane Property – November 12, 2019 3. Facing southeast, photo shows the beginning of ephemeral drainage ED3, near the southern Property boundary. This feature, like ED2, is cobble-lined and contained clear evidence of hydrology: biotic crust, which is visible in the photo. 4. Facing southwest, photo shows the western-most extent of seasonal wetland SW1. This feature was mostly bare, but several senesced individuals of hydrophytic plant species were observed, such as great valley button celery. Hicks Lane Property – November 12, 2019 5. Facing southwest, photo shows the confluence of ED3 and seasonal wetland SW3, which lies underneath the trees shown in the top right corner of the photo. 6. Facing west, photo shows an overview of the southern portion of the Property. The large eucalyptus trees delineate the southern boundary, and one of the vernal pool-like features associated with SW1 can be seen in the bottom right corner of the photo. Hicks Lane Property – November 12, 2019 7. Facing east, photo shows SW1. This feature is characterized by a mosaic of upland mounds and vernal pool- and swale-like wetlands. The darker patches seen within the photo show the rock and cobble basins of the wetland. 8. Facing southwest, photo shows a swale-like section of SW1. Cobble and biotic crust can be seen within the wetland, which are clear indicators of hydrology. Hicks Lane Property – November 12, 2019 9. Facing southeast, photo shows the cobble-bottomed vernal pool-like section of SW1 within the northeastern portion of the Property. 10. Facing west, photo shows the Airport Access Road that delineates the northern Property boundary. Ephemeral drainage ED1 can be seen on the left-hand side of the access road. ATTACHMENT 4 ARID WEST DATA SHEETS WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 1 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1.Taeniatherum caput-medusae 95 yes NL (UPL) Column Totals: (A) (B) 2.Festuca perennis 5 no FAC Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4.Dominance Test is >50% 5.Prevalence Index is <3.01 6.Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8.Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = 50, 20% = 20 100 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 1A Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 1A Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 3/3 100 Rocky loam 6-12 Very rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 2 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 3 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 66 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1. Eryngium castrense 30 yes OBL Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. Festuca perennis 10 yes FAC Prevalence Index = B/A = 3. Heliotropium europaeum 10 yes NL (UPL) Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4. Dominance Test is >50% 5. Prevalence Index is <3.01 6. Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = 25, 20% = 10 50 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust 50 Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 1B Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 1B Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 3/3 50 5YR 5/8 50 C M Rocky loam Prominent redox 6-12 Very rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 2 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1. Taeniatherum caput-medusae 75 yes NL (UPL) Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. Avena fatua 25 yes UPL Prevalence Index = B/A = 3. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4. Dominance Test is >50% 5. Prevalence Index is <3.01 6. Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = , 20% = 100 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 2A Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 2A Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 3/3 100 Rocky loam 6-12 Very rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 1 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1. Taeniatherum caput-medusae 50 yes NL (UPL) Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. Prevalence Index = B/A = 3. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4. Dominance Test is >50% 5. Prevalence Index is <3.01 6. Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = 25, 20% = 10 50 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust 50 Remarks: Vernally wet conditions allows for upland vegetation to establish late in the year, after wetland dries US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 2B Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 2B Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 6/3 25 5YR 5/8 75 C M Rocky loam Prominent redox 6-12 Extremely rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 1 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1. Taeniatherum caput-medusae 90 yes NL (UPL) Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. Festuca perennis 5 no FAC Prevalence Index = B/A = 3. Lactuca serriola 5 no FACU Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4. Dominance Test is >50% 5. Prevalence Index is <3.01 6. Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = 50, 20% = 20 100 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 3A Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 3A Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 3/3 100 Rocky loam 6-12 Very rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 1 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1. Taeniatherum caput-medusae 45 yes NL (UPL) Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. Festuca perennis 5 no FAC Prevalence Index = B/A = 3. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4. Dominance Test is >50% 5. Prevalence Index is <3.01 6. Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = 25, 20% = 10 50 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust 50 Remarks: Vernally wet conditions allows for upland vegetation to establish late in the year, after wetland dries US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 3B Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 3B Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 5/3 90 5YR 5/8 10 C M Rocky loam Somewhat faint redox 6-12 Extremely rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 3 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1. Taeniatherum caput-medusae 70 yes NL (UPL) Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. Avena fatua 10 yes UPL Prevalence Index = B/A = 3. Lactuca serriola 10 yes FACU Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4. Croton setiger 10 no NL (UPL) Dominance Test is >50% 5. Prevalence Index is <3.01 6. Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = 50, 20% = 20 100 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 4A Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 4A Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 3/3 100 Rocky loam 6-12 Very rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 1 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 1 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1. Deschampsia danthonioides 50 yes FACW Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. Prevalence Index = B/A = 3. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4. Dominance Test is >50% 5. Prevalence Index is <3.01 6. Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = 25, 20% = 10 50 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust 50 Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 4B Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 4B Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 6/4 25 5YR 5/8 75 C M Rocky loam Prominent redox 6-12 Extremely rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 4 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1. Taeniatherum caput-medusae 50 yes NL (UPL) Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. Avena fatua 30 yes UPL Prevalence Index = B/A = 3. Lactuca serriola 10 yes FACU Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4. Croton setiger 10 yes NL (UPL) Dominance Test is >50% 5. Prevalence Index is <3.01 6. Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = 50, 20% = 20 100 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 5A Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 5A Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 3/3 100 Rocky loam 6-12 Very rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 2 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 2 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1. Deschampsia danthonioides 25 yes FACW Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. Festuca perennis 25 yes FAC Prevalence Index = B/A = 3. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4. Dominance Test is >50% 5. Prevalence Index is <3.01 6. Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = 25, 20% = 10 50 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust 50 Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 5B Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 5B Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 6/4 25 5YR 5/8 75 C M Rocky loam Prominent redox 6-12 Extremely rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 4 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1. Taeniatherum caput-medusae 50 yes NL (UPL) Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. Avena fatua 30 yes UPL Prevalence Index = B/A = 3. Lactuca serriola 10 yes FACU Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4. Croton setiger 10 yes NL (UPL) Dominance Test is >50% 5. Prevalence Index is <3.01 6. Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = 50, 20% = 20 100 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 6A Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 6A Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 3/3 100 Rocky loam 6-12 Very rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 2 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 2 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1. Polypogon interruptus 25 yes FACW Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. Festuca perennis 25 yes FAC Prevalence Index = B/A = 3. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4. Dominance Test is >50% 5. Prevalence Index is <3.01 6. Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = 25, 20% = 10 50 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust 50 Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 6B Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 6B Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 6/4 25 5YR 5/8 75 C M Rocky loam Prominent redox 6-12 Extremely rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 4 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1. Taeniatherum caput-medusae 60 yes NL (UPL) Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. Avena fatua 20 yes UPL Prevalence Index = B/A = 3. Lactuca serriola 10 yes FACU Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4. Croton setiger 10 yes NL (UPL) Dominance Test is >50% 5. Prevalence Index is <3.01 6. Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = 50, 20% = 20 100 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 7A Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 7A Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 3/3 100 Rocky loam 6-12 Very rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 2 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 3 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 66 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1. Taeniatherum caput-medusae 10 yes NL (UPL) Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. Festuca perennis 25 yes FAC Prevalence Index = B/A = 3. Eryngium castrense 10 yes OBL Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4. Dominance Test is >50% 5. Prevalence Index is <3.01 6. Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = 22.5, 20% = 9 45 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust 55 Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 7B Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 7B Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 6/4 25 5YR 5/8 75 C M Rocky loam Prominent redox 6-12 Extremely rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 4 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1. Taeniatherum caput-medusae 60 yes NL (UPL) Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. Avena fatua 20 yes UPL Prevalence Index = B/A = 3. Lactuca serriola 10 yes FACU Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4. Croton setiger 10 yes NL (UPL) Dominance Test is >50% 5. Prevalence Index is <3.01 6. Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = 50, 20% = 20 100 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 8A Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 8A Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 3/3 100 Rocky loam 6-12 Very rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 1 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 2 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 50 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1. Taeniatherum caput-medusae 30 yes NL (UPL) Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. Festuca perennis 30 yes FAC Prevalence Index = B/A = 3. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4. Dominance Test is >50% 5. Prevalence Index is <3.01 6. Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = 30, 20% = 12 60 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust 40 Remarks: Sample point is located on fringe of wetland where annual upland species have established due to the short hydroperiod of the wetland US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 8B Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 8B Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 6/4 25 5YR 5/8 75 C M Rocky loam Prominent redox 6-12 Extremely rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 4 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1. Taeniatherum caput-medusae 60 yes NL (UPL) Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. Avena fatua 20 yes UPL Prevalence Index = B/A = 3. Lactuca serriola 10 yes FACU Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4. Croton setiger 10 yes NL (UPL) Dominance Test is >50% 5. Prevalence Index is <3.01 6. Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = 50, 20% = 20 100 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 9A Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 9A Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 3/3 100 Rocky loam 6-12 Very rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Arid West Region VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Absolute % Cover Dominant Species? Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet: 1. Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) 2. 3. Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 4 (B) 4. 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A/B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total % Cover of : Multiply by: 3. OBL species x1 = 4. FACW species x2 = 5. FAC species x3 = 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover FACU species x4 = Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) UPL species x5 = 1. Taeniatherum caput-medusae 60 yes NL (UPL) Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. Avena fatua 20 yes UPL Prevalence Index = B/A = 3. Lactuca serriola 10 yes FACU Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4. Croton setiger 10 yes NL (UPL) Dominance Test is >50% 5. Prevalence Index is <3.01 6. Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 7. 8. Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain) 50% = 50, 20% = 20 100 = Total Cover 1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. 2. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No 50% = , 20% = = Total Cover % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum % Cover of Biotic Crust Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property City/County: /Butte Sampling Date: 11/12/19 Applicant/Owner: State: CA Sampling Point: 10A Investigator(s): Olberding Env. 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 No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: SOIL Sampling Point: 10A Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (Moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6 5YR 3/3 100 Rocky loam 6-12 Very rocky 1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: 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) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pools (F9) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Restrictive Layer (if present): Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Type: Duripan Depth (Inches): 6 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (B11) Water Marks (B1) (Riverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (B12) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) Saturation (A3) Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) Drift Deposits (B3) (Riverine) Water Marks (B1) (Nonriverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonriverine) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? (includes capillary fringe) Yes No Depth (inches): Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West – Version 2.0 Project Site: Hicks Lane Property