• N Not to Scale Figure 1. Site Location Map Art School Site University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa GES Project No. 2011.024 • N Not to Scale Figure 2. Aerial Photograph Art School Site University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa GES Project No. 2011.024 Appendix A Wetland A -Wetland Data WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Midwest Region Project/Site U of Iowa Art School City/County: Iowa City, Johnson Co. Sampling Date: 9/8/11 Applicant/Owner: U of Iowa State: Iowa Sampling Point: Transect 1-Wetland Investigator(s): MJG Section, Township, Range: Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): ravine Local relief (concave, convex, none): rolling Slope (%): Lat: Long: Datum: Soil Map Unit Name NWI Classification: Are climatic/hydrologic conditions of the site typical for this time of the year? (If no, explain in remarks) Are vegetation , soil , or hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "normal circumstances" Are vegetation , soil , or hydrology naturally problematic? present? Yes SUMMARY OF FINDINGS (If needed, explain any answers in remarks.) Hydrophytic vegetation present? Hydric soil present? Wetland hydrology present? Y Y Y Is the sampled area within a wetland f yes, optional wetland site ID: Y Remarks: (Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.) VEGETATION -- Use scientific names of plants. ) 1 2 3 4 5 Sapling/Shrub stratum ) 25 (Plot size: Tree Stratum (Plot size: Celtis occidentalis 25 Absolute % Cover = Total Cover Y FAC Dominan t Species Indicator Staus Dominance Test Worksheet (A) (B) (A/B)100.00% Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: Total Number of Dominant Species Across all Strata: Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 3 3 Prevalence Index Worksheet 11 Total % Cover of:Total % Cover of: 2 OBL species x 1 =0 0 3 FACW species x 2 =80 160 4 FAC species x 3 =30 90 5 FACU species x 4 =0 0 0 = Total Cover UPL species x 5 =0 0 Herb stratum )(Plot size: 5-ft. radius Column totals (A) (B)110 250 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Woody vine stratum ) 1 2 (Plot size: 115 0 Polygonum sachalinense 10 Alliaria petiolata Laportea canadensis 30 Hemerocallis fulva 20 Impatiens pallida 50 5 = Total Cover = Total Cover NI N NI Y FACW N Y FACW N FAC Prevalence Index = B/A = 2.27 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation X Dominance test is >50% X Prevalence index is =3.0* *Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic Morphogical adaptations* (provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) Problematic hydrophytic vegetation* (explain) Hydrophytic vegetation present? Y Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet) US Amy Corps of Engineers Midwest Region Wetland A -Wetland Data SOIL Sampling Point: Transect 1-Wetlan Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth (Inches) Matrix Color (moist) % % Type* Loc** Redox Features Color (moist) Texture Remarks 0-8 10YR 3/2 silt loam 8-20 10YR 4/2 10YR 4/4 5 C M silt loam *Type: C = Concentration, D = Depletion, RM = Reduced Matrix, MS = Masked Sand Grains. **Location: PL = Pore Lining, M = Matrix X Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R) Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Sandy Redox (S5) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils: Stripped Matrix (S6) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Depleted Matrix (F3) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Redox Depressions (F8) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) Histisol (A1) Histic Epipedon (A2) Black Histic (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Stratified Layers (A5) 2 cm Muck (A10) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) *Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Other (explain in remarks) Hydric Soil Indicators: Restrictive Layer (if observed): Depth (inches): Type: YHydric soil present? Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Surface Water (A1) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) High Water Table (A2) True Aquatic Plants (B14) Drainage Patterns (B10) Saturation (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Water Marks (B1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots Crayfish Burrows (C8) Sediment Deposits (B2) (C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) X Drift Deposits (B3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils Geomorphic Position (D2) Iron Deposits (B5) (C6) X FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) X Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) Gauge or Well Data (D9) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) Field Observations: Wetland Surface water present? Yes No X Depth (inches): hydrology Water table present? Yes No X Depth (inches): present? Y (includes capillary fringe) Describe recorded data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: Saturation present? Yes No X Depth (inches): US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region Wetland A -Upland Data WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Midwest Region Project/Site U of Iowa Art School City/County: Iowa City, Johnson Co. Sampling Date: 9/8/11 Applicant/Owner: U of Iowa State: Iowa Sampling Point: Transect 1-Upland Investigator(s): MJG Section, Township, Range: Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): ravine Local relief (concave, convex, none): rolling Slope (%): Lat: Long: Datum: Soil Map Unit Name NWI Classification: Are climatic/hydrologic conditions of the site typical for this time of the year? (If no, explain in remarks) Are vegetation , soil , or hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "normal circumstances" Are vegetation , soil , or hydrology naturally problematic? present? Yes SUMMARY OF FINDINGS (If needed, explain any answers in remarks.) Hydrophytic vegetation present? Hydric soil present? Wetland hydrology present? Y N N Is the sampled area within a wetland f yes, optional wetland site ID: N Remarks: (Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.) VEGETATION -- Use scientific names of plants. ) 1 2 3 4 5 Sapling/Shrub stratum ) Absolute % Cover Celtis occidentalis 50 (Plot size: 15-ft. radius Tree Stratum (Plot size: 50 = Total Cover Y FAC Dominan t Species Indicator Staus Dominance Test Worksheet (A) (B) (A/B) 4 4 100.00% Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: Total Number of Dominant Species Across all Strata: Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: Prevalence Index Worksheet 1 Acer negundo 101 Acer negundo 10 Y FACWY FACW Total % Cover of:Total % Cover of: 2 OBL species x 1 =0 0 3 FACW species x 2 =15 30 4 FAC species x 3 =70 210 5 FACU species x 4 =0 0 10 = Total Cover UPL species x 5 =0 0 Herb stratum )(Plot size: 5-ft. radius Column totals (A) (B)85 240 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Woody vine stratum ) 1 2 5 Parthenocissus quinquefolia 10 Alliaria petiolata 10 Hemerocallis fulva 5 Polemonium occidentale subsp. lacustre 5 Laportea canadensis 0 (Plot size: 35 = Total Cover = Total Cover N FACW Y FAC Y FAC N N NI NI Prevalence Index = B/A = 2.82 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation X Dominance test is >50% X Prevalence index is =3.0* Problematic hydrophytic vegetation* (explain) Morphogical adaptations* (provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) *Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic Y Hydrophytic vegetation present? Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet) US Amy Corps of Engineers Midwest Region Wetland A -UplandData SOIL Sampling Point: Transect 1-Upland Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth (Inches) Matrix Color (moist) % Redox Features Color (moist) % Type* Loc** Texture Remarks 0-12 10YR 4/2 silt loam 12-18 10YR 4/3 silt loam 18-20 10YR 5/4 silt *Type: C = Concentration, D = Depletion, RM = Reduced Matrix, MS = Masked Sand Grains. **Location: PL = Pore Lining, M = Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators: Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) *Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) 2 cm Muck (A10) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Histisol (A1) Histic Epipedon (A2) Black Histic (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Stratified Layers (A5) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Redox Depressions (F8) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) Other (explain in remarks) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Depleted Matrix (F3) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R) Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Sandy Redox (S5) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils: Stripped Matrix (S6) Type: Depth (inches): Restrictive Layer (if observed): NHydric soil present? Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Surface Water (A1) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) High Water Table (A2) True Aquatic Plants (B14) Drainage Patterns (B10) Saturation (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Water Marks (B1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots Crayfish Burrows (C8) Sediment Deposits (B2) (C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Drift Deposits (B3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils Geomorphic Position (D2) Iron Deposits (B5) (C6) X FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) Gauge or Well Data (D9) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Other (Explain in Remarks) Field Observations: Wetland Surface water present? Yes No X Depth (inches): hydrology Water table present? Yes No X Depth (inches): present? N (includes capillary fringe) Describe recorded data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: Saturation present? Yes No X Depth (inches): US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region