EXH 387: Vacca Farm & West Side Field Observations Jan–Feb 2002

These are handwritten field observation notes dated January 31, 2002, documenting wetland and upland buffer conditions near Miller Creek and Vacca Farm, including plant communities, wetland boundaries, and buffer zones. The notes reference site observations about existing wetland conditions, vegetation types (including cattails, alder, sedge, and Phalaris), and questions about the extent of wetland fill and excavation. The observations appear to relate to an environmental review of proposed land use changes adjacent to Miller Creek, with reference to an upland buffer plan (STA-7805).

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Handwritten field observation notes (Exhibit 387, AR021714–AR021715) dated January–February 2002, transmitted via fax from Helsell Fetterman LLP to A. Azous (206-447-4824) on 2-19-2002, marked M. Green. Two pages of site observations at Vacca Farm and West Side locations adjacent to Miller Creek. Notes reference State Sulphates of Miller Creek, upland buffer, NRM Plan STA-7805-L4 December 2001, Appendix A, wetland boundary conditions, Zone 1 and Zone 2 plant communities, NSE Wally Excavation parcel (~90ft from creek, ~40% wetland fully delineated). Notes include plant species identified: Juncus effusus, Cattails, Alder, Spirea, Phalaris; wetland boundary concerns, buffer zones, upland buffer identification, sedge, and requests to call Rozeloom re: Benewton effect from Miller Creek. Context is PCHB third-runway EIS proceedings.

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