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09/08/1999 11:44 612 - 472 -1040 • • KJOLHAUG ENVIRONMENT PAGE 05 Long -term viability of this restoration is good with low maintenance requirements. E. Wetiind ;Reconstructioji/Restora_tion Wetlands C, D, and F have been extensively disturbed by past excavation activities. Current conditions include marginal wetland hydrology and low diversity wetland plant communities, Proposed activities would attempt to restore and supplement wetland hydrology, remove reed canary grass, consolidate wetlands, and remove trash, to provide functionally superior, aesthetically attractive wetland areas. These activities would include excavation, spoil removal, grading, and reseeding with a wet meadow mixture. The estimated cost to complete the reconstruction and restoration of this 1.5 -acre area would be approximately S20;000. Grading is proposed to occur in April, 2000. Revegetation will be completed in June 2000. Management activities associated with the plant community establishment will be completed by October, 2003.: The l•ng. -term viability of this restoration is good, with low maintenance requirements. 1 otai cost of afl proposed activities in items A through E would be expected to:range -111$59S.100 t4 $77,500. . F. Other Xtcros 1. The feasibility of providing a buffer and filter strip to protect wetland area 135 should be examined. The wetland is outside of the green way areas. 2. An evaluation of hydrological restoration opportunities of wetlands partially within property boundaries should be completed. As adjacent parcels develop in the future, potential: may exist for larger wetlands along the property boundaries to be restored. This applies to larger wetlands along the western and southern property boundaries. 3. An intbrinational/educational pamphlet should be prepared to distribute to landowners adjacent to the green way areas. The pamphlet should include information on the ecological values of the area, management efforts, and rules regarding mowing, dumping, planting, etc. within the area. 4. When feasible without damaging trees and quality wetland plant communities, spoil piles from previous excavations on the property should be removed and spread on upland. areas. 5. Detailed grading and seeding plans will be prepared prior to project implementation.