EXH2240034936

• . Jl_''-),, Vacca Farm, 11-16-98. Hundreds of la,"l.. crows, starlings and seagulls were feeding on the pumpkins before being seared away by my visit. Notice highly degraded condition of wetland, where - • ,., , wetland plant community is disrupted , ,"1 yearly by agricultural planting. • " " , Vegetable stand (on east side of Des Moines Memorial Drive) was located to _" right of blackberry bramble in center right of photo. The yearly disposal of pumpkins at site attracts a significant number of birds which in turn creates a significant bird strike hazard. PHOTO B: Flock of geese at Vacca Farm 11-16-98. Photo is taken towards ESE. Miller Creek runs in ditch to east of(behind) single tree at center top of photo. Creek is not buffered. Homes in background are located in zone of proposed embankment fill. Field had been planted in pumpkins earlier in year. Several hundred mallards and widgeons were using field at the time. Waterfowl use at site will significantly decrease after restoration. These photos represent the baseline conditions for the project at the farm. AR 034936 Exhibit-2240 Photo C: Vacca Farm pumpkin field 4-29-97. This field over-wintered without a cover crop, resulting in chronic discharges of sediment and nutrients to the un-buffered creek. Urban waterfowl are a significant source of fecal coliform in urban basins. _ Photo I): Miller Creek through Vacca Farm 4-29-97. Note lack of buffer on creek, with structures built on edge of creek on right side, and field ploughed…

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