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p s �LeIIto Environmental Consultants w � qct 3 saaa<5Y1` community exists because of its low proximity to the water table. r soil sampling stations located in the zone between the salt marsh and the upland were established to determine the depth to groundwater and soil types . The soils found here contain a very shallow organic zone underlaid by a course sand of ,glacial outwash origin. The depth to ground water was recorded at an un-seasonably high level due to the unusually heavy rainfall this spring. Test hole No. 1 - 0 - 4 inches organic soil - 4 - 20 inches coarse sand - ground water at 9 inches Test hole No. 2 - 0 - 4 inches organic soil - 4 - 18 inches coarse sand - ground water at 4 inches Test hole No. 3 - 0 - 3 inches organic soil - 3 - 10 inches grey coarse sand - 10 - 24 inches brightly colored coarse gravel - ground water at 24 inches Test hole No. 4 - 0 - 3 inches organic - 3 - 13 inches coarse sand - ground water at 11. 5 inches These well drained soils limit the wetland plant community to the lowest portion of the site adjacent to the Salt Marsh. If poorly drained soils were present on this site they would allow the development of a more extensive wetland plant community. CONCLUSIONS The boundaries of the wetlands described above have been accurately located using appropriate criteria and methodologies . Based on this field determination it is LEC' s opinion that these areas as defined are significant and subject to jurisdiction under the Wetland Protection Act. The proposed activities on Lot #65 are permissible under the Wetlands Protection Act. The mitigation proposed on the Notice of Intent will prevent any detrimental effects to the resource areas during and after the proposed construction takes place.