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Draft Prospectus Document Page 6 07/07/2020 There are two open water areas that show up on aerial photographs, one near the stormwater ponds at the school and one near the Hwy 61 right-of-way. A review of historic aerial photographs shows that the pond near Hwy 61 was created between 1953 and 1964. The pond by the school was created between 1964 and 1974. Both ponds appear to have been created by the farmer however there does appear to be a constructed berm around the pond near Hwy 61 and further investigation and discussion with MnDOT is needed to determine is this is a stormwater treatment basin. Most of the site is partially drained due to extensive ditching throughout. Low and fluctuating levels of water in the wetland have caused reed canary grass to grow. Based on an initial vegetation survey conducted during the 2022 growing season, there are also areas of the wetland with less invasive species and a mix of native hydrophytic plants. The results from this survey are included in Appendix C. As briefly described above, site management will be critical while establishing the vegetation on this site and during future ongoing maintenance of the site. There are two linear easements that are mapped through or near the site as described above. The judicial ditch 3 has a drainage easement along the western boundary of the parcel as well as a Metropolitan Council sewer line. There is also an above ground transmission line in the northwest corner and northern boundary of the site. The proposed conservation easement boundary excludes known easements. Correspondence with FSA will occur due to the site proximity to Benson Airport approximately 3.5 miles to the south of the wetland bank site. Project Expectations Estimate how many wetland acres your project will restore, enhance, create, or preserve and briefly describe why your project is eligible to use these credit actions. If you are unfamiliar with state and federal credit actions, reviewers may be able to identify likely credit actions applicable to your project. If you have estimated your site’s credit potential, provide this estimate and describe the basis for this estimate. The proposed conditions of the site include abandoning constructed ditches and establishing a runout elevation of the wetland that will allow the restoration of historic hydrologic conditions. The proposed restored wetland will re-establish subsurface hydrology to existing hydric soils and re-establish native plant communities through seeding and vegetative management. Credit Area Proposed Credit Action Credit Allocation Acres Credit Amount Wetland Restoration (3) 100 19.6 19.6000 Wetland Rehabilitation (4B) 50 98.71 49.3550 Upland Upland Buffer 25 5.12 1.2800 Total 123.43 70.235 Other Information Include any other project or property information you want agencies to know or consider as they evaluate your wetland replacement project. For example, are there known or anticipated plans for other portions of your property or adjacent properties?