Wetland Delineation Report DTE Gas Company 10” Lincoln-Traverse City Loop Pipeline Traverse City-Alpena Reinforcement Project Project No. 115495 8/22/2019 Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette Page: 1 of 264
Wetland Delineation Report
DTE Gas Company
10” Lincoln-Traverse City Loop Pipeline Traverse City-Alpena Reinforcement Project
Project No. 115495
8/22/2019
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Wetland Delineation Report
prepared for
DTE Gas Company 10” Lincoln-Traverse City Loop Pipeline
Traverse City-Alpena Reinforcement Project Traverse City, MI
Project No. 115495
Final 8/22/2019
prepared by
Burns & McDonnell Michigan, Inc. Chicago, Illinois
COPYRIGHT © 2019 BURNS & McDONNELL MICHIGAN, INC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Page No.
1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 1-1
2.0 METHODS......................................................................................................... 2-2 2.1.1 Existing Data Review ........................................................................... 2-2 2.1.2 Wetland Delineation ............................................................................. 2-2
3.0 RESULTS .......................................................................................................... 3-4 3.1 Existing Data Review .......................................................................................... 3-4 3.2 Wetland Delineation ............................................................................................ 3-5
3.2.1 Wetlands ............................................................................................... 3-6
3.2.2 Streams .................................................................................................. 3-8
4.0 SUMMARY ...................................................................................................... 4-10
5.0 REFERENCES ................................................................................................ 5-11
APPENDIX A - FIGURES APPENDIX B –WETLAND DETERMINATION DATAFORMS
APPENDIX C – PHOTOLOG
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LIST OF TABLES
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Table 3-1: Wetland Types and Sizes ....................................................................................... 3-6 Table 3-2: Stream Types and Lengths ..................................................................................... 3-8
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation Term/Phrase/Name
Burns & McDonnell Burns & McDonnell Michigan, Inc.
DTE DTE Gas Company
EGLE Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
GPS Global Positioning System
MIRIS Michigan Resource Inventory System
NHD National Hydrography Dataset
NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service
NWI National Wetlands Inventory
OHWM Ordinary High Water Mark
PEM Palustrine emergent
PFO Palustrine forested
Project 8” Lincoln-Traverse City Loop Pipeline
PSS Palustrine scrub-shrub
USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
USDA U.S Department of Agriculture
USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service
USGS United States Geological Survey
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Burns & McDonnell Michigan, Inc. (Burns & McDonnell) was retained by DTE Gas Company (DTE) to
conduct a wetland delineation for the proposed nine mile, 10-inch diameter natural gas pipeline, the 10”
Lincoln-Traverse City Loop Pipeline (Project), in Paradise Township, East Bay Township, Blair
Township, and Garfield Township Grand Traverse County, Michigan (Figure 1, Appendix A). The
pipeline will commence near the DTE Gas’ crossing of the DTE Energy’s Gas Storage & Pipeline’s 24”
gathering header and end at the existing DTE Gas Traverse City Gate Station. This Project also includes
an expansion of the existing DTE Frankfort Junction Station and upgrades to the existing DTE Traverse
City Gate Station.
The Project is being proposed as part of DTE’s overall Traverse City-Alpena Reinforcement Project
which is being completed to strengthen the existing natural gas supply sources to the Traverse City area
and ensure minimal customer disruptions during routing and emergency situations. The Project has the
potential to impact wetlands or other waterbodies that may be under the jurisdiction of the Clean Water
Act.
This wetland delineation consisted of a desktop review and field investigations. The desktop review
included a background data review to identify potential waters of the U.S. that could be affected by the
Project. Field investigations for the Project were conducted May 28 through May 31 and July 16 through
17, 2019 to identify the location and extent of waters/wetlands that would be affected by the Project
(Survey Area). The Survey Area, which varied in width, averaged 175 feet wide and encompassed
approximately 226 acres. The Survey Area also included additional temporary workspaces, rail and road
crossings, access roads, and laydown yards. The proposed construction right-of-way is 75-feet wide and is
wholly contained within the Survey Area. One portion of the Survey Area was not surveyed due to a
reroute after initial surveys were completed. This report describes the methods and results of the wetland
delineation.
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2.0 METHODS
The following sections summarize the methods used to complete the desktop review of existing data and
to conduct the field investigation within the Survey Area.
2.1.1 Existing Data Review Burns & McDonnell reviewed existing background information for the Project prior to conducting the
field investigations. Information reviewed included the following:
• U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute topographic map (Lake Ann, Grawn, Kingsley, and
Mayfield quadrangles, 1985, Jacks Landing, and Walton Quadrangles, 1986)
• National Hydrography Dataset (NHD)
• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) map
• Michigan Resource Inventory System (MIRIS) map
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood insurance rate map
• U.S. Department of Agricultural (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil
Survey for Grand Traverse County
• ESRI World Imagery Map Service aerial photography
These data provide indications of the potential for jurisdictional waters/wetlands to exist within the
Survey Area. Data from these sources were also overlaid on Project maps (Appendix A) to assist the
wetland scientists with the field investigations.
2.1.2 Wetland Delineation Burns & McDonnell wetland scientists completed the wetland delineation according to methods described
in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wetlands Delineation Manual (1987 Manual) and the
2012 Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Northcentral and
Northeast (Version 2.0) (Regional Supplement). Sample plots were established at multiple locations, and
Wetland Determination Data Forms from the Regional Supplement were completed to characterize
vegetation, soil, and hydrologic indicators at each of these sample plots. Wetland Determination Data
Forms are provided in Appendix B. Plant identification and nomenclature are based on the National
Wetland Plant List (Lichvar et al. 2016). The National Wetland Plant List assigns a wetland indicator
status for plant species to characterize the likelihood for it to occur in a wetland. Locations of sample
plots and other identified features were surveyed using a sub-meter accurate Global Positioning System
(GPS) unit. Photographs taken at each sample plot and stream are included in Appendix C.
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Streams were identified based on the presence of a defined bed and bank and an ordinary high water mark
(OHWM). Stream types were determined by observing the depth of the stream channel from the OHWM
and the depth of water observed in the channel. Streams with substantial water flow at the time of the site
visit were classified as perennial. Streams with a limited depth from the OHWM and a limited flow were
classified as intermittent. Streams with a defined bed and bank but no water present likely flow only
during and following rain events and were classified as ephemeral.
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3.0 RESULTS
The following sections summarize results of the desktop evaluation and field investigations.
3.1 Existing Data Review The USGS topographic quadrangle maps depict the site as an area that is somewhat flat with several steep
slopes present throughout the Survey Area (Figure 2, Appendix A). Several unnamed NHD mapped
streams are located throughout the Survey Area. The southern portion of the Survey Area drains into the
Boardman River, a perennial stream.
Portions of the Project are located within the FEMA floodplain of the Boardman River (Figure 3,
Appendix A). The USFWS NWI and MIRIS data identify five wetlands within the Survey Area (Figure 3,
Appendix A). NWI and MIRIS wetlands include four palustrine forested wetlands (PFO4B) and one
palustrine scrub shrub (PSS1) wetlands. The NWI and MIRIS identified wetlands are located throughout
the Survey Area.
The NRCS soil data indicate that there are 45 soil map units within the Survey Area (Figure 4, Appendix
A). Six of these soil map units are included on the national hydric soil list, which identifies soils that are
typically found in wetlands. These are:
Non-hydric soils within the Survey Area include:
• Croswell loamy sands, 0-2 % slopes, overwash (CoA) • Emmet sandy loam, 6-12 % slopes (EyC) • Emmet sandy loam, 6-12 % slopes, moderately eroded (EyC2) • Emmet sandy loam, 12-18 % slopes (EyD) • Emmet sandy loam, 18-25 % slopes (EyE) • Emmet sandy loam, 25-45 % slopes (EyF) • Guelph-Nester loams, 0-2 % slopes (GxA) • Guelph-Nester loams, 2-6 % slopes, moderately eroded (GxB2) • Guelph-Nester loams, 6-12 % slopes, moderately eroded (GxC2) • Guelph-Nester loams, 12-18 % slopes, moderately eroded
(GxD2) • Guelph-Nester loams, 25-35 % slopes, moderately eroded (GxF2) • Iosco-Ogemaw loamy sands, 0-2 % slopes (IsA)
• Carlisle muck, 0-2 % slopes, cool (Lu) • Richter, Tonkey, and Pinconning loams, 0-2 % slopes (RrA) • Roscommon mucky loamy sand (Ru) • Rubicon sand, 0-6 % slopes (RwB) • Tawas-Roscommon complex (Ta) • Tonkey mucky sandy loam (Tm)
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• Kalkaska loamy sand, 0-2 % slopes (KaA) • Kalkaska loamy sand, 0-2 % slopes, moderately eroded (KaA2) • Kalkaska loamy sand, 2-6 % slopes (KaB) • Kalkaska loamy sand, 6-12 % slopes (KaC) • Kalkaska loamy sand, 6-12 % slopes, moderately eroded (KaC2) • Kalkaska loamy sand, 12-18 % slopes (KaD) • Kalkaska loamy sand, 18-25 % slopes (KaE) • Kalkaska sand, 0-2 % slopes (KbA) • Kalkaska sand, 6-12 % slopes (KbC) • Leelanau-Kalkaska loamy sands, 0-2 % slopes (LkA) • Leelanau-Kalkaska loamy sands, 2-6 % slopes (LkB) • Leelanau-Kalkaska loamy sands, 6-12 % slopes (LkC) • Leelanau-Kalkaska loamy sands, 6-12 % slopes, moderately
eroded (LkC2) • Leelanau-Kalkaska loamy sands, 12-18 % slopes (LkD) • Leelanau-Kalkaska loamy sands, 18-25 % slopes (LkE) • Leelanau-Kalkaska loamy sands, 18-25 % slopes, moderately
eroded (LkE2) • Leelanau-Kalkaska loamy sands, 25-45 % slopes (LkF) • Leelanau-Kalkaska loamy sands, 25-45 % slopes, moderately
eroded (LkF2) • Mancelona gravelly sandy loam, 2-6 % slopes (MaB) • Mancelona gravelly sandy loam, 6-12 % slopes (MaC) • Richter loams, 0-2 % slopes, overwash (RcA) • Rubicon sand, 0-2 % slopes (RwA) • Ubly-Nester complex, 12-18 % slopes (UnD) • Ubly-Nester complex, 18-25 % slopes, moderately eroded
(UnE2) • Water (W) • Wind eroded land, sloping (WdC) • Wind eroded land, strongly sloping (WdD)
3.2 Wetland Delineation Burns & McDonnell wetland scientists conducted the field investigations of the Survey Area on May 28
through May 31 and July 16 through July 17, 2019. The Survey Area was primarily composed of forest
and open fields. Vegetation in wetlands included species such as northern white cedar (Thuja
occidentalis), quacking aspen (Populus tremuloides), pussy willow (Salix discolor), speckled alder (Alnus
incana), field horsetail (Equisetum arvense), and red raspberry (Rubus ideaus). Vegetation in uplands
included species such as sugar maple (Acer saccharum), black cherry (Prunus serotina), red maple (Acer
rubrum), autumn olive (Eleagnus umbellata), eastern bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum), and trout lily
(Erythronium americanum).
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Typical upland soils were light brown (10YR 3/3) to dark brown (10YR 3/2) and sandy in texture.
Typical wetland soils were characteristic of northern peatland wetlands, very black in color (2.5Y 2.5/1)
or very light brown (10YR 6/1) and mucky peat or sandy in texture. Common indicators of hydrology
included surface water, a high water table, saturation, hydrogen sulfide odor, a concave geomorphic
position, and a positive FAC-Neutral test. A total of 20 wetlands and 10 streams were identified during
the delineation. The following sections describe the types and quantities of the delineated features.
3.2.1 Wetlands A total of 20 wetlands were delineated within the Survey Area covering a total of 15.12 acres (Figure 5,
Appendix A). Wetland types delineated consisted of palustrine emergent (PEM), palustrine scrub shrub
(PSS), and palustrine forested (PFO). Many of the wetlands were part of a multi type wetland complex.
A summary of all wetlands identified during the field investigations, the wetland type, wetland
community type, and total area delineated is included in Table 3-1 below, and a description of delineated
wetland community is provided in the following sections.
Table 3-1: Delineated Wetlands within the Survey Area
Wetland ID Wetland Typeb Wetland Community Typea Acres
Delineated Page
Number (Figure 5)
W-1 PSS Northern Shrub Thicket 0.01 1 W-2 PEM Northern Wet Meadow 0.12 12, 13 W-2 PFO Floodplain Forest 0.75 12, 13 W-3 PSS Floodplain Forest 0.01 12 W-4 PEM Northern Wet Meadow 0.003 12 W-5 PEM Northern Wet Meadow 1.07 11, 12 W-5 PFO Rich Conifer Swamp 3.84 11, 12 W-6 PEM Northern Wet Meadow 0.47 3 W-6 PFO Rich Conifer Swamp/Floodplain Forest 0.53 3 W-6 PSS Rich Conifer Swamp/Floodplain Forest 0.06 3 W-7 PFO Rich Conifer Swamp 0.07 3 W-8 PEM Northern Wet Meadow 0.45 10 W-9 PFO Hardwood Conifer Swamp 3.21 10 W-10 PEM Northern Wet Meadow 0.23 11 W-10 PFO Rich Conifer Swamp 0.51 11 W-11 PEM Emergent Hillside Seep 0.04 11 W-12 PEM Emergent Hillside Seep 0.02 11
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Wetland ID Wetland Typeb Wetland Community Typea Acres
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W-13 PSS Northern Shrub Thicket 0.07 9 W-14 PEM Northern Wet Meadow 0.13 10 W-14 PFO Hard-Wood Conifer Swamp 1.08 10 W-15 PEM Emergent Hillside Seep 0.03 5 W-16 PFO Floodplain Forest 0.55 12 W-17 PEM Northern Wet Meadow 1.10 2 W-17 PFO Hardwood-Conifer Swamp 0.33 2 W-18 PFO Hardwood Conifer Swamp 0.08 9 W-19 PFO Hardwood Conifer Swamp 0.27 13 W-20 PFO Hardwood Conifer Swamp 0.09 12, 13
TOTAL: 15.12
(a) Cohen et al. 2014. Michigan Natural Features Inventory Field Guide - Community Types (b) Cowardin et al. 1979. Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States
3.2.1.1 PEM Wetlands A total of 3.66 acres of PEM wetlands were delineated, many of which were located in depressional areas
or along streams, and part of complexes that also contained PFO and PSS wetlands. Common vegetation
in PEM wetlands included reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea), red raspberry, sensitive fern
(Onoclea sensibilis), and field horsetail. The PEM wetlands were commonly characterized as high-quality
northern wet meadows. This wetland community type is considered high quality due to the high level of
plant diversity and abundance in this area. Hydric soil was indicated by the presence of histosol, hydrogen
sulfide odor, sandy redox, and redox dark surfaces. Wetland hydrology was indicated by the presence of
surface water, high water table, saturation, hydrogen sulfide odor, water stained leaves, geomorphic
position, and a positive FAC-Neutral test.
3.2.1.2 PSS Wetlands A total of 0.14 acres of PSS wetlands were delineated, many of which were located along streams and
also part of a wetland complex containing PFO or PEM wetlands. Common vegetation in PSS wetlands
included sandbar willow (Salix interior), quacking aspen, gray dogwood (Cornus racemosa), fox sedge
(Carex vulpinoidea), and lance-leaf aster (Symphyotrichum lanceolatum). The PSS wetlands were
commonly characterized as high-quality northern shrub thickets. This wetland community type is
considered high quality due to the high level of plant diversity and abundance in this area. Hydric soil was
indicated by the presence of histosol, hydrogen sulfide odor, and redox dark surfaces. Wetland hydrology
was indicated by the presence of surface water, high water table, saturation, hydrogen sulfide odor, water
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stained leaves, oxidized rhizospheres on living roots, geomorphic position, and a positive FAC-Neutral
test.
3.2.1.3 PFO Wetlands A total of 11.32 acres of PFO wetlands were delineated, many of which were located along streams and
part of a wetland complex comprised of multiple wetland types. Common vegetation in PFO wetlands
included quacking aspen, northern white cedar, swamp cottonwood (Populus heterophylla), reed canary
grass, and New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angilae). The PFO wetlands were commonly
characterized high-quality rich conifer swamps and floodplain forests. These wetlands are considered
high quality due to their unique plant communities and abundance in this area. Hydric soil was indicated
by histosol, hydrogen sulfide odor, sandy redox, and redox dark surfaces. Wetland hydrology was
indicated by the presence of surface water, high water table, saturation, hydrogen sulfide odor, oxidized
rhizospheres on living roots, water-stained leaves, geomorphic position, and a positive FAC-Neutral test.
3.2.2 Streams A total of 10 streams were delineated within the Survey Area covering a total of 4,250 linear feet. Types
of streams delineated include ephemeral, intermittent, and perennial. A summary of the types of streams
and the total length of each type delineated is included in Table 3-2 below, and a description of each flow
regime is provided in the following sections.
Table 3-2: Delineated Streams within the Survey Area
Stream ID Flow Regime Stream Length
Delineated (Feet)
Width at the Ordinary High
Watermark (feet)
Page Number (Figure 5)
S-1 Intermittent 2,214 3 12, 13 S-2 Intermittent 18 2 12 S-3 Perennial (Boardman River) 414 60 12 S-4 Intermittent 231 3 3 S-5 Intermittent 221 1.5 9 S-6 Intermittent 469 4 9 S-7 Intermittent 195 2 10 S-8 Ephemeral 80 1 5 S-9 Ephemeral 233 2 2 S-10 Ephemeral 171 2 12
TOTAL: 4,250
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3.2.2.1 Ephemeral Streams A total of three ephemeral streams were delineated, totaling approximately 486 linear feet within the
Survey Area. Ephemeral streams were characterized by a defined bed and bank but had limited or no flow
during the delineation. Ephemeral streams typically carry water only during and after precipitation events.
The bankfull width of ephemeral streams were approximately one foot wide on average when measured
from the ordinary high water mark (OHWM). Riffles and runs were generally not present in ephemeral
streams, and they generally contained less than 5 inches of water. Substrates frequently consisted of sand,
gravel, and cobble. These streams were often located in depressional areas within PFO or PEM wetlands,
and/or drained into intermittent or perennial streams.
3.2.2.2 Intermittent Streams A total of six intermittent streams were delineated, totaling approximately 3,350 feet within the Survey
Area. Intermittent streams were characterized by a defined bed and bank that have flowing water during
periods of the year when upstream waters are flowing. The bankfull widths of intermittent streams were
approximately two foot wide on average when measured from the OHWM. Riffles and runs were
occasionally observed, and substrates frequently consisted of sand, gravel, and cobble. Intermittent
streams generally contained between five and twelve inches of water.
3.2.2.3 Perennial Streams One perennial stream, the Boardman River, was delineated totaling approximately 415 linear feet within
the Survey Area. The Boardman River was characterized by a defined bed and bank with substantial flow
throughout most of the year. Riffles and runs were observed throughout the Boardman River. The
substrate of the Boardman River consisted of cobble, gravel, sand, silt, and some boulders.
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4.0 SUMMARY
Burns & McDonnell conducted a wetland delineation to identify potentially jurisdictional waters and
wetlands in the Survey Area May 28 through May 31 and July 16 through July 17, 2019. Burns &
McDonnell identified a total of 20 wetlands (15.12 acres), the majority of which are classified as forested
wetlands (11.32 acres). Other types of delineated wetlands include PEM and PSS. A total of ten streams,
4,250 linear feet, were delineated. The majority of streams were intermittent (3,350 linear feet) with one
perennial stream, the Boardman River, totaling 415 linear feet, also delineated. Three ephemeral streams
were also delineated.
This delineation this report represents the professional opinion of potentially jurisdictional wetlands and
waterbodies within the Survey Area. To receive an official notice of the location and extent of waters of
the U.S. within the Survey Area, this report should be submitted to the USACE and the Michigan
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to request a jurisdictional determination.
Additionally, permanently or temporarily impacting any of the identified wetlands or waterbodies will
require coordination with the EGLE and/or the Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District.
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5.0 REFERENCES
Cohen, J. G., Kost, M. A., Slaughter, B. S., and Albert, D. A. 2014. A Field Guide to the Natural
Communities of Michigan. 1st Edition. Michigan State University Press.
Cowardin, L. M., Carter, V., Golet, F. C., and LaRoe, E. T. (1979), Classification of wetlands and
deepwater habitats of the United States, FWS/OBS-79/31, Reprinted 1992, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Washington, DC
Lichvar, R.W., D.L. Banks, W.N. Kirchner, and N.C. Melvin. 2016. The National Wetland Plant List:
2016 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2016-30: 1-17. US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington,
D.C.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 2011. Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland
Delineation Manual: Northcentral and Northeast Region (Version 2.0), ed. J. S. Wakeley, R. W.
Lichvar, C. V. Noble, and J. F. Berkowitz. ERDC/EL TR-12-1. Vicksburg, MS: U.S. Army
Engineer Research and Development Center.
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APPENDIX A - FIGURES
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ATTACHMENT 1 – Vicinity Map Phase I
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APPENDIX B –WETLAND DETERMINATION DATAFORMS
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US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region – Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/28/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-1
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S23 27N 11W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 0
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.72745 Long: -85.604684 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Rubicon sand, 0-6 % slopes NWI Classification: N/A
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in PSS W-1. Photo: 1.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present?
Saturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators D2 and D5 are present.
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-1
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 5 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 5 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. Populus heterophylla 20 % Y FACW2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
20 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. Salix nigra 60 % Y OBL2. Salix discolor 20 % Y FACW3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
80 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Symphyotrichum lanceolatum 10 % Y FACW2. Rubus ideaus 5 % Y FAC3. Alnus incana 2 % N FACW4. % 5. % 6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
17 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is present.
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US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region – Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point: SP-1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-1 10YR 3/2 100 sand 1-3 10YR 3/2 90 7.5YR 5/6 10 C M sand
3-24 10YR 3/2 70 7.5YR 5/6 15 C M sand 10YR 2/1 15 D M
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicator S5 is present.
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US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region – Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/28/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-2
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S23 27N 11W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) slight hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%): 2
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.727478 Long: -85.604599 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Rubicon sand, 0-6 % slopes NWI Classification: N/A
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in upland. Photo: 2.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present?
Saturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators are not present.
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-2
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 4 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. Quercus velutina 45 % Y UPL2. Populus alba 5 % N UPL3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
50 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. Quercus velutina 20 % Y UPL2. Acer rubrum 5 % N FAC3. Fraxinus pennsylvanica 5 % N FACW4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
30 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Pteridium aquilinum 15 % Y FACU2. Quercus velutina 15 % Y UPL3. Fragaria vesca 5 % N UPL4. Rhus typhina 5 % N UPL5. Poa pratensis 2 % N FACU6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
42 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is not present.
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-2
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-16 10YR 3/3 100 sand 16-24 7.5YR 5/6 98 10YR 3/3 2 C M sand
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil is not present.
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US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region – Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-3
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S29 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) flat Local relief (concave, convex, none): none Slope (%): 0
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.621427 Long: -85.547661 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Kalkaska sand, 0-2 % slopes NWI Classification: N/A
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in upland. Photo: 3.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present?
Saturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators are not present.
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-3
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 2 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 7 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 29% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. Pinus strobus 45 % Y FACU2. Populus tremuloides 30 % Y FAC3. Alnus glutinosa 20 % Y FACW4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
95 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. Populus tremuloides 25 % Y FAC2. Quercus rubra 10 % Y FACU3. Prunus virginiana 5 % N FACU4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
40 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Pteridium aquilinum 15 % Y FACU2. Quercus rubra 5 % Y FACU3. Acer rubrum 2 % N FAC4. % 5. % 6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
22 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is not present.
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US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region – Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point: SP-3
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-3 10YR 2/2 100 sand 3-16 10YR 3/3 100 sand
16-20 10YR 4/2 80 7.5YR 5/6 20 C M sand 20-24 10YR 4/2 70 7.5YR 5/6 30 C M sand
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil is not present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region – Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-4
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S19 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) slight depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.636317 Long: -85.557546 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Kalkaska loamy sand, 0-2 % slopes, moderately eroded NWI Classification: N/A
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in upland. Photo: 4.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present?
Saturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicator D2 is present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-4
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 2 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. Elaeagnus umbellata 45 % Y UPL2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
45 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Cynodon dactylon 45 % Y FACU2. Euphorbia esula 10 % N UPL3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
55 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is not present.
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-4
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-3 10YR 3/3 100 sandy loam rocks present
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: rock Depth (inches): 3 Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil is not present. Tried to dig in additional areas, still met the restiricitve layer.
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-5
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S19 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) slight depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.638767 Long: -85.558621 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Kalkaska loamy sand, 18-25 % slopes NWI Classification: N/A
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in PEM W-2, which is part of a wetland complex. Photo: 5.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present? 1
surfaceSaturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators A2, A3, B9, D2, and D5 are present.
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-5
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 2 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 2 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Equisetum arvense 40 % Y FAC2. Phalaris arundinacea 30 % Y FACW3. Eleocharis palustris 10 % N OBL4. Onolcea sensibilis 10 % N FACW5. Symphyotrichum lanceolatum 2 % N FACW6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
92 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is present.
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-5
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-2 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 mucky sand 20% OM2-24 2.5Y 2.5/1 98 10YR 5/2 2 D M mucky peat 20% OM
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicators A1 and S1 are present.
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-6
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S19 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%): 2
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.639192 Long: -85.559019 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Kalkaska loamy sand, 18-25 % slopes NWI Classification: N/A
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in PFO portion of W-2. Photo: 6.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present? 1
surface Saturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators A2, A3, B9, D2, and D5 are present.
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-6
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 3 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 4 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 75% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. Thuja occidentalis 65 % Y FACW2. Tsuga canadensis 50 % Y FACU3. Acer sacchariunum 20 % N FACW4. Betula alleghaniensis 5 % N FAC5. % 6. % 7. %
140 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Malaxis unifolia 20 % Y FAC2. Glyceria striata 10 % Y OBL3. Arisaema triphyllum 5 % N FAC4. Fraxinus nigra 5 % N FACW5. % 6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
40 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is present.
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-6
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-1 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 mucky peat 30% OM1-30 2.5 2.5/1 100 peat 30% OM
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicator A1 is present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-7
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S19 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) streambank Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.640664 Long: -85.559771 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Kalkaska loamy sand, 18-25 % slopes NWI Classification: N/A
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in PFO W-3. Photo: 7.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present?
surfaceSaturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators B9, C1, C3, D2, and D5 are present.
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-7
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 3 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 5 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 60% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. Fraxinus nigra 30 % Y FACW2. Betula alleghaniensis 10 % Y FAC3. Alnus incana 5 % N FACW4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
45 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Erythronium americanum 20 % Y UPL2. Cornus racemosa 15 % Y FAC3. Prunus virginiana 10 % Y FACU4. % 5. % 6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
45 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is present.
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-7
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-3 10YR 3/2 90 7.5YR 4/3 10 C PL mucky clay 3-20 10YR 3/2 80 5YR 3/4 20 C M clay sand
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicators A4 and S5 are present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-8
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S19 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%): 75
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.640619 Long: -85.559745 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Kalkaska loamy sand, 18-25 % slopes NWI Classification: N/A
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in upland. Photo: 8.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present?
Saturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology is not present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-8
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 4 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. Fagus grandifolia 45 % Y FACU2. Tsuga canadensis 45 % Y FACU3. Acer rubrum 10 % N FAC4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
100 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. Fagus grandifolia 20 % Y FACU2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
20 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Erythronium americanum 10 % Y UPL2. Arisaema triphyllum 2 % N FAC3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
12 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is not present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-8
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-6 10YR 3/2 100 sandy loam
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: rock Depth (inches): 6 Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicators are not present. Tried additional areas for soil pits, restrictive layer was stil met.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region – Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-9
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S19 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) streambank Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.641163 Long: -85.560089 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Kalkaska loamy sand, 18-25 % slopes NWI Classification: N/A
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in PEM W-4. Photo: 9.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present? 16
surfaceSaturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators B9, C1, C3, D2, and D5 are present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-9
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 4 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 5 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 80% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. Tsuga canadensis 5 % Y FACU2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
5 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. Fraxinus nigra 10 % Y FACW2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
10 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Ribes americanum 25 % Y FACW2. Fraxinus nigra 20 % Y FACW3. Arisaema triphyllum 15 % Y FAC4. Carex vulpinoidea 10 % N OBL5. Impatiens capensis 2 % N FACW6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
72 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-9
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-8 10YR 3/2 90 7.5YR 3/4 10 C PL sandy clay loam 8-20 10YR 3/2 80 10YR 5/2 20 D M sandy clay
20-30 10YR 3/2 100 sandy muck
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicators A10, F6, and F7 are present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region – Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-10
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S19 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%): 75
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.641159 Long: -85.560067 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Kalkaska loamy sand, 18-25 % slopes NWI Classification: N/A
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in upland. Photo: 10.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present?
Saturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology is not present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-10
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 2 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. Tsuga canadensis 75 % Y FACU2. Acer rubrum 15 % N FAC3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
90 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Pteridium aquilinum 5 % Y FACU2. Erythronium americanum 2 % N UPL3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
7 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is not present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-10
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-2 10YR 3/2 100 sand 2-10 10YR 4/3 95 7.5YR 5/6 5 C M sand
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: rock Depth (inches): 10 Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicators are not present. Tried additional areas for soil pits, restrictive layer still met.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region – Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-11
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S19 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%): 20
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.639424 Long: -85.558974 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Kalkaska loamy sand, 18-25 % slopes NWI Classification: N/A
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in upland. Photo: 11.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present?
Saturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology is not present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-11
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 2 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 6 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 33% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. Tsuga canadensis 30 % Y FACU2. Acer rubrum 30 % Y FAC3. Betula papyrifera 10 % N FACU4. Thuja occidentalis 5 % N FACW5. % 6. % 7. %
75 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. Hamamelis virginiana 15 % Y FACU2. Tsuga canadensis 10 % Y FACU3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
25 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Pteridium aquilinum 20 % Y FACU2. Maxalis unifolia 20 % Y FAC3. Carex davisii 10 % N FAC4. Fraxinus nigra 5 % N FACW5. Trientalis borealis 2 % N FAC6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
57 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is not present.
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-11
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-12 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 sandy clay loam
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: roots Depth (inches): 12 Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicators are not present. Tried additional areas for soil pits, restrictive layer still met.
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-12
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S17 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.647902 Long: -85.56335 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Roscommon mucky loamy sand NWI Classification: PSS1/EM1B
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in PEM W-5, which is part of a wetland complex. Photo: 12.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? 2Water Table Present? surface
surfaceSaturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators A1, A2, A3, C3, D2, and D5 are present.
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-12
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 3 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 3 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. Salix amygdaloides 5 % Y FACW2. Salix nigra 2 % N OBL3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
7 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Phalaris arundinacea 100 % Y FACW2. Carex vulpinoidea 20 % Y OBL3. Cornus racemosa 2 % N FACW4. % 5. % 6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
122 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is present.
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-12
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-8 2.5Y 2.5/1 90 7.5YR 4/4 10 C PL sandy clay 8-24 10YR 5/1 85 7.5YR 5/8 25 C M sandy clay
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicator F3 is present.
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-13
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S18 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.647959 Long: -85.563608 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Roscommon mucky loamy sand NWI Classification: PSS1/EM1B
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in PFO W-5, which is part of a wetland complex. Photo: 13.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present? 10
2Saturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators A2, A3, B9, C1, C3, D2, and D5 are present.
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-13
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 6 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 6 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. Populus tremuloides 65 % Y FAC2. Salix amygdaloides 25 % Y FACW3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
90 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. Populus tremuloides 20 % Y FAC2. Cornus obliqua 20 % Y FACW3. Salix amygdaloides 15 % N FACW4. Viburnum acerifolium 15 % N UPL5. Fraxinus nigra 10 % N FACW6. % 7. %
80 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Phalaris arundinacea 60 % Y FACW2. Equisetum arvense 30 % Y FAC3. Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 20 % N FACW4. Carex vulpinoidea 5 % N OBL5. Viburnum acerifolium 2 % N UPL6. Ribes americanum 2 % N FACW7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
119 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is present.
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-13
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-3 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 muck 30% OM3-16 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 mucky clay 10% OM
16-24 10YR 5/1 85 7.5YR 5/6 25 C M clay
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicators A4 is present.
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-14
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S18 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%): 20
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.644953 Long: -85.561907 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Croswell loamy sands, 0-2 % slopes NWI Classification: PSS1B
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in upland. Photo: 14.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present?
Saturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology is not present.
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-14
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 2 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Trifolium repens 60 % Y FACU2. Poa pratensis 30 % Y FACU3. Taraxacum officinale 25 % N FACU4. Fragaria vesca 10 % N UPL5. Plantago lanceolata 2 % N FACU6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
127 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is not present.
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-14
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-20 10YR 3/3 100 silty clay loam 20-24 10YR 3/2 60 10YR 6/2 30 D M silty clay 7.5YR 5/6 10 C M
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicators are not present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-15
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S18 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.64709 Long: -85.5631 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Roscommon mucky loamy sand NWI Classification: PSS1/EM1B
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in PFO W-5, which is part of a wetland complex. Photo: 15.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? 0.5Water Table Present? surface
surface Saturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators A1, A2, A3, C1, D2, and D5 are present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-15
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 5 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 5 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. Populus heterophylla 70 % Y OBL2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
70 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. Cornus obliqua 20 % Y FACW2. Alnus incana 5 % Y FACW3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
25 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Phalaris arundinacea 60 % Y FACW2. Spartina pectinata 50 % Y FACW3. Caltha palustris 15 % N OBL4. Equisetum arevense 5 % N FAC5. % 6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
130 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-15
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-1 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 muck 25% OM1-24 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 mucky clay 10% OM
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicators A1 and A4 are present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-16
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S18 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.64721 Long: -85.5629 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Roscommon mucky loamy sand NWI Classification: PSS1/EM1B
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in PEM W-5. Photo: 16.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? 1Water Table Present? surface
surfaceSaturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators A1, A2, A3, D2, and D5 are present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-16
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 2 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 2 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Phalaris arundinacea 90 % Y FACW2. Spartina pectinata 30 % Y FACW3. Typha latifolia 10 % N OBL 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
130 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-16
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-6 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 muck 20% OM6-24 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 mucky peat 30% OM
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicator A1 is present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-17
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S26 27N 11W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.71124 Long: -85.5958 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Carlisle muck, 0-2% slopes, cool NWI Classification: PEMB
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in PSS W-6, which is part of a wetland complex. Photo: 17.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? 1Water Table Present? surface
surfaceSaturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators A1, A2, A3, C1, D2, and D5 are present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-17
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 3 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 3 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. Salix amygdaloides 60 % Y FACW2. Salix nigra 20 % Y OBL3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
80 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Typha angustifolia 35 % Y OBL2. Lemna spp* 5 % N OBL3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
40 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is present.*The Lemna could not be identified to species. The indicator status was considered OBL because all subspecies of Lemna in this region have an indicator status of OBL
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-17
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-2 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 muck 10% OM2-5 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 mucky peat
5-24 2.5Y 2.5/1 90 10YR 6/2 10 C M sandy muck
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicators A1 and A4 are present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-18
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S26 27N 11W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.71109 Long: -85.5959 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Carlisle muck, 0-2% slopes, cool NWI Classification: PEMB
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in PEM W-6, which is part of a wetland complex. Photo: 18.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present? 1
surfaceSaturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators A2, A3, C1, D2, and D5 are present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-18
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 2 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 2 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Typha latifolia 60 % Y OBL2. Equisetum arvense 30 % Y FAC3. Eleocharis compressa 20 % N FACW4. Salix amygdaloides 10 % N FACW5. % 6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
120 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-18
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-24 2.5Y 2.5/1 muck 15% OM
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicators A1 and A4 are present.
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-19
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S26 27N 11W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.71085 Long: -85.596 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Carlisle muck, 0-2% slopes, cool NWI Classification: PEMB
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in PFO W-6, which is part of a wetland complex. Photo: 19.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present? 4
surfaceSaturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators A2, A3, C7, D2, and D5 are present.
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-19
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 6 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 6 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. Thuja occidentalis 40 % Y FACW2. Betula alleghaniensis 30 % Y FAC3. Acer saccharum 10 % N FACU4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
80 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. Thuja occidentalis 10 % Y FACW2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
10 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Onoclea sensibilis 30 % Y FACW2. Pycnanthemum muticum 30 % Y FAC3. Equisetum arvense 20 % Y FAC4. Phalaris arundinacea 10 % N FACW5. % 6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
90 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is present.
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-19
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-1 2.5Y 2.5/1 muck 1-5 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 mucky peat 12% OM
5-16 2.5Y 2.5/1 90 10YR 6/1 10 C M sandy muck 16-24 10YR 5/2 90 7.5YR 5/6 10 C M sand
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicators A1 and F6 are present.
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Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-20
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S26 27N 11W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%): 2
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.71003 Long: -85.596 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Carlisle muck, 0-2% slopes, cool NWI Classification: PFO4B
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in upland. Photo: 20.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present?
Saturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology is not present.
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-20
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 5 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. Tsuga canadensis 80 % Y FACU2. Ulmus americana 20 % N FACW3. Acer saccharum 5 % N FACU4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
105 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. Hamamelis virginiana 10 % Y FACU2. Acer saccharum 5 % Y FACU3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
15 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Pteridium aquilinum 25 % Y UPL2. Erythronium americanum 20 % Y UPL3. Fraxinus nigra 5 % N FACW4. % 5. % 6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
50 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is not present.
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-20
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-6 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 sandy loam
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: rock Depth (inches): 6 Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicators are not present. Tried additional areas for soil pits, restrictive layer was still met.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/29/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-21
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S26 27N 11W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.70967 Long: -85.5962 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Emmet sandy loam, 18-25% slopes NWI Classification: PFO4B
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in PFO W-7. Photo: 21.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present? 6
surfaceSaturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators A2, A3, C1, D2, and D5 present.
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-21
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 4 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 4 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. Betula alleghaniensis 50 % Y FAC2. Thuja occidentalis 40 % Y FACW3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
90 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. Thuja occidentalis 25 % Y FACW2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
25 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Carex stricta 60 % Y FAC2. Fraxinus pennsylvanica 15 % N FACW3. Fraxinus nigra 15 % N FACW4. Arisaema triphyllum 5 % N FACW5. Parthenocissus quinquefolia 5 % N FACU6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
100 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is present.
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-21
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-6 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 muck 20% OM6-24 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 mucky peat 15% OM
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicators A1 and A4 are present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region – Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/30/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-22
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S7 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.66058 Long: -85.5722 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Tawas-Roscommon complex NWI Classification: PFO4/1B
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in PFO W-8. Photo: 22.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present? 4
3Saturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators A2, A3, B9, D2, and D5 present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-22
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 6 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 7 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 86% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. Populus tremuloides 50 % Y FACU2. Populus heterophylla 30 % Y OBL3. Ulmus rubra 30 % Y FAC4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
110 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. Betula alleghaniensis 20 % Y FAC2. Fraxinus nigra 15 % Y FACW3. Cornus racemosa 5 % N FAC4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
40 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Onoclea sensibilis 65 % Y FACW2. Ribes americanum 30 % Y FACW3. Glyceria striata 10 % N OBL4. Equisetum arvense 5 % N FAC5. Cornus racemosa 5 % N FAC6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
115 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-22
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-2 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 muck 20% OM2-6 2.5Y 2.51/1 100 mucky clay 15% OM
6-24 10YR 5/2 90 7.5YR 4/4 10 C M sandy muck
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicator A1 is present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region – Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/30/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-23
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S7 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%): 2
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.66047 Long: -85.572 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Tawas-Roscommon complex NWI Classification: PFO4/1B
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in upland. Photo:23.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present?
Saturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology is not present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-23
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 3 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 6 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 50% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species 0 % x 1 = 0
FACW species 25 % x 2 = 50
FAC species 35 % x 3 = 105
FACU species 80 % x 4 = 320
UPL species 10 % x 5 = 50
Column Totals: 150 % (A) 525 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.5
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. Pinus strobus 30 % Y FACU2. Abies balsamea 10 % Y FAC3. Populus tremuloides 10 % Y FAC4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
50 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Poa pratensis 30 % Y FACU2. Fraxinus nigra 20 % Y FACW3. Taraxacum officinale 20 % Y FACU4. Rubus idaeus 15 % N FAC5. Fragaria vesca 10 % N UPL6. Onoclea sensibilis 5 % N FACW7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
100 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is not present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-23
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-6 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 sandy loam 6-12 2.5Y 2.5/1 60 5YR 3/4 30 C M sandy clay
7.5YR 5/6 10 C M 12-24 10YR 5/4 95 7.5YR 5/6 5 C M sand
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicator F6 is present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/30/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-24
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S7 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.66019 Long: -85.5716 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Carlisle muck, 0-2% slopes, cool NWI Classification: PFO4/1B
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in PFO W-9, which is part of a wetland complex. Photo: 24.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? 0.50Water Table Present? surface
surfaceSaturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators A1, A2, A3, B9, D2, and D5 are present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-24
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 6 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 7 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 86% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. Tsuga canadensis 50 % Y FACU2. Thuja occidentalis 40 % Y FACW3. Populus tremuloides 25 % N FAC4. Betula alleghaniensis 15 % N FAC5. % 6. % 7. %
130 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. Betula alleghaniensis 10 % Y FAC2. Fraxinus nigra 2 % N FACW3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
12 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Onoclea sensibilis 25 % Y FACW2. Ribes americanum 20 % Y FACW3. Equisetum arvense 15 % Y FAC4. Carex vaginata 15 % Y OBL5. % 6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
75 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-24
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-8 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 muck 20% OM8-24 10YR 5/2 90 7.5YR 5/6 10 C M sand
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicator A3 is present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/30/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-25
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S7 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.66004 Long: -85.5717 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Carlisle muck, 0-2% slopes, cool NWI Classification: PFO4/1B
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in PEM W-9. Photo: 25.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? 2Water Table Present? surface
surfaceSaturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology indicators A1, A2, A3, D2, and D5 are present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-25
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Eleocharis palustris 30 % Y OBL2. Phalaris arundinacea 20 % Y FACW3. Onoclea sensibilis 20 % Y FACW4. Symphyotrichum lanceolatum 15 % Y FACW5. Carex vulpinoidea 5 % N OBL6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
90 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-25
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-2 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 muck 2-16 10YR 5/2 75 7.5YR 5/6 15 C M sand
2.5Y 2.5/1 10 C M 16-24 10YR 4/1 90 7.5YR 5/6 10 C M sand
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: Depth (inches): Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicator S5 is present.
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: Lincoln to Traverse City Pipeline City/County: Grand Traverse Sampling Date: 5/30/2019
Applicant/Owner: DTE Energy State: MI Sampling Point: SP-26
Investigator(s): S. Gutman, H. Preston Section, Township, Range: S7 26N 10W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%): 10
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): L Lat: 44.65918 Long: -85.571 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Kalkaska loamy sand, 2-6% slopes NWI Classification: N/A
Are climate/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks)
Vegetation Soil HydrologySignificantly Disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Naturally Problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.Yes No
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydric Soil Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Remarks: Sample plot is located in upland. Photo: 26.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B1) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Marl Deposits (B15) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B10) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations: Yes NoDepth
(inches):Surface Water Present? Water Table Present?
Saturation Present?(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, etc.), if available:
Remarks: Wetland hydrology is not present.
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VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: SP-26
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 4 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species % x 1 = 0
FACW species % x 2 = 0
FAC species % x 3 = 0
FACU species % x 4 = 0
UPL species % x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 0 % (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30')Absolute % Cover
Dominant Species?
Indicator Status
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. % 5. % 6. % 7. %
0 % = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5')
1. Fragaria vesca 20 % Y UPL2. Populus tremuloides 10 % Y FACU3. Taraxacum officinale 10 % Y FACU4. Plantago lanceolata 10 % Y FACU5. Prunus serotina 5 % N FACU6. % 7. % 8. % 9. %
10. % 11. % 12. %
55 % = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30')
1. % 2. % 3. % 4. %
0 % = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Remarks (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet): Hydrophytic vegetation is not present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP-26
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix Redox FeaturesDepth(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-2 10YR 3/2 100 sandy loam 2-5 10YR 3/2 80 7.5Y 5/6 20 C M sandy loam
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR, K, L)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR, K, L)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR, K, L)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Hydric Soil Present? Type: compact soil Depth (inches): 5 Yes No
Remarks: Hydric soil indicator F7 is present. Tried additional soil pits, restrictive layer was still present.
Case No.: U-20640 Exhibit: A-1, Appendix A Witness: C. M. Paquette
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