APPENDICES
Appendix A Best Available Science Resources: Wetlands
Appendix B Best Available Science Resources: Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas
Appendix C Best Available Science Resources: Frequently Flooded Areas
Appendix D Best Available Science Resources: Geologically Hazardous Areas
Appendix E Best Available Science Resources: Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas
Appendix F Priority Habitats and Species
APPENDIX A BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE RESOURCES: WETLANDS
Identification and Delineation
1. Washington Department of Ecology. 1997. Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual. Publication No. 96-94.
2. Washington Department of Natural Resources. Updated annually. GIS Data Set. Washington Natural Heritage Program.
3. United States Department of the Interior—Fish and Wildlife Service. National Wetlands Inventory Maps.
Classification
4. Cowardin, L.M., Carter, V., Golet, F.C., and La Roe, E.T. 1979. Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States. Office of Biological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. FWS/OBS-79/31. 103 pp.
Rating System
5. Washington Department of Ecology. 1991. Washington State Wetland Rating System for Eastern Washington. Publication No. 91-58.
Function Assessment
6. Washington State Department of Transportation. 2000. Wetland Functions Characterization Tool for Linear Projects. Environmental Affairs Office. 29 pp.
7. Cooke Scientific Services. February 2000. Wetland and Buffer Functions Semi-Quantitative Assessment Methodology (SAM).
8. Washington State Department of Transportation. June 2000. Wetland Functions Characterization Tool for Linear Projects. Wetland Strategic Plan Implementation Project.
9. Washington Department of Ecology. December 2000. Methods for Assessing Wetland Functions, Vol. 2, Depressional Wetlands in the Columbia Basin of Eastern Washington, Parts 1 and 2. Publication No. 00-06-047.
Mitigation
10. Washington Department of Ecology. 2000. Washington State Wetland Mitigation Evaluation Study, Phase 1: Compliance. Publication No. 00-06-016.
11. Washington Department of Ecology. 2001. Washington State Wetland Mitigation Evaluation Study Phase 2: Success. Publication No. 02-06-09.
12. Washington Department of Ecology. 1994. Guidelines for Developing Freshwater Wetlands Mitigation Plans and Proposals. Publication No. 94-29.
13. Washington Department of Ecology. 1992. Wetland Mitigation Replacement Ratios: Defining Equivalency. Publication No. 92-08.
14. Washington Department of Transportation. June 1999. Mitigation Tools for Special Circumstances: Preservation of High Quality Wetlands. ESSB 6061 Wetland Pilot Project.
Buffers
15. McMillan, A. 2000. The Science of Wetland Buffers and Its Implications for the Management of Wetlands. Master’s Thesis. Evergreen State College.
16. Washington Department of Ecology. 1992. Wetland Buffers: Use and Effectiveness. Publication No. 92-10.
General Wetland Resources
17. Mitsch, W.J. and Gosselink, J.G. 2000. Wetlands. Third Edition. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York.
18. Rasmussen, J.J. 1971. Soil Survey of Benton County, Washington. United States Soil Conservation Service (Natural Resources Conservation Service).
(Ord. 2417 § 3 (part), 2003).
APPENDIX B BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE RESOURCES: CRITICAL AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS
1. Luzier, J. E. and R.J. Burt (1974). “Hydrology of Basalt Aquifers and Depletion of Ground Water in East-Central Washington,” Water Supply Bulletin 33, State of Washington Department of Ecology, 53 pp.
(Ord. 2417 § 3 (part), 2003).
APPENDIX C BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE RESOURCES: FREQUENTLY FLOODED AREAS
Classification
1. Federal Emergency Management Agency. January, 1979. Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps, and Flood Insurance Study for the City of Prosser.
Guidance
2. Washington State Department of Ecology. April, 2001. Model Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.
3. Washington State Department of Ecology. April, 2002. Draft Rule Amendment to Chapter 173-158 WAC, Floodplain Management.
4. Washington State Department of Ecology. 2000. Chapter 86.16 RCW, Floodplain Management.
5. Washington State Department of Ecology. 1991. Comprehensive Planning for Flood Hazard Management. Publication No. 91-44. 106 pp.
(Ord. 2417 § 3 (part), 2003).
APPENDIX D BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE RESOURCES: GEOLOGICALLY HAZARDOUS AREAS
Erosion Hazard Areas
1. Rasmussen, J.J. 1971. Soil Survey of Benton County, Washington. United States Soil Conservation Service (Natural Resources Conservation Service).
Landslide Hazard Areas
2. Rasmussen, J.J. 1971. Soil Survey of Benton County, Washington. United States Soil Conservation Service (Natural Resources Conservation Service).
3. Thorsen, G.W. 1989. Landslide Provinces in Washington. In Galster, R.W., Chairman. Engineering Geology in Washington. Division of Geology and Earth Resources, Washington Department of Natural Resources. Bulletin 78, Vol. I, pp. 71-89.
Maps
4. Schuster, J.E., Gulick, C.W., Reidel, S.P., Fecht, K.R., and Zurenko, S. 1997. Geologic Map of Washington. Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources Geologic Map. 20 pp., one plate with scale 1:250,000.
5. Webster, G.D. 1979. Surficial Geologic Map. Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources Open File Report. One sheet with scale 1:250,000.
Seismic Hazard Areas
6. Rogers, A.M., Walsh, T.J., Kockelman, W.J., and Priest, G.R., editors. 1998. Assessing Earthquake Hazards and Reducing Risk in the Pacific Northwest. United States Geological Survey Professional Paper 1560, Vol. 2, 545 pp., six plates.
7. Noson, L.L., Qamar, Anthony, Thorsen, G.W. 1988. Washington State Earthquake Hazards. Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources Information Circular 85. 77 pp., 47 figs.
Mine Hazard Areas
8. McKay, Donald T., Jr.; Norman, David K.; Shawver, Mary Ann; Teissere, Ronald F., compilers. 2001. Directory of Washington Mines, 2001. Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources Information Circular 94. 104 pp.
9. Walsh, T.J. 1994. Growth Management Planning for Abandoned Coal Mines. Washington Geology, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 33-34.
Volcanic Hazard Areas
10. Pringle, P.T. 1994. Volcanic Hazards in Washington—A Growth Management Perspective. Washington Geology, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 25-33.
(Ord. 2417 § 3 (part), 2003).
APPENDIX E BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE RESOURCES: FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSERVATION AREAS
Species Classification
1. Cullinan, T. 2001. Important Bird Areas of Washington. Audubon Washington. 170 pp.
2. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Maps and digital information. Available at: http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/hab/release.htm
3. Washington Department of Natural Resources. 1997. Endangered, threatened and sensitive vascular plants of Washington with working lists of rare nonvascular species. Washington Natural Heritage Program. 62 pp.
Species Guidance
4. Bolton, S. and Shellberg, J. 2001. White Paper: Ecological Issues in Floodplains and Riparian Corridors. Center for Streamside Studies, University of Washington. 150 pp. Available at: http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/hab/ahg
5. Eschmeyer, William N. and Herald, Earl S. “A Field Guide to Pacific Coast Fishes: North America.” Boston: Houston Mifflin Company, 1983.
6. Carrasquero, J. 2001. White Paper. Over-water structures: Freshwater issues. Herra Environmental Consultants. 116 pp. Available at http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/hab/ahg
7. Corkran, Charlotte C. and Thoms, Chris. “Amphibians of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.” Canada: Lone Pine Publishing, 1996.
8. Knutson, K.L. and Naef, V.L. 1997. Management Recommendations for Washington’s Priority Habitats: Riparian. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 181 pp. Available at:
http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/hab/ripxsum.htm
9. Larson, E.M. and Nordstrom, N., editors. 2000. Management Recommendations for Washington’s Priority Species, Volume IV: Birds. Available at: http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/hab/phs/vol4/birdrecs.htm
10. Larson, E.M., editor. 1997. Management Recommendations for Washington’s Priority Species, Volume III: Amphibians and Reptiles. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 122 pp. Available at: http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/hab/vol3.htm
11. Larson, E.M., Rodrick, E., and Milner, R., editors. 1995. Management Recommendations for Washington’s Priority Species, Volume 1: Invertebrates.
12. Leonard, William P., Brown, Herbert A., Jones, Lawrence L.C., McAllister, Kelly R., and Storm, Robert M. “Seattle Audubon Society, The Trailside Series: Amphibians of Washington and Oregon.” Seattle Audubon Society: Seattle, 1993.
13. Lusch, Ed. “Comprehensive Guide to Western Gamefish.” Portland: Frank Amato Publications, 1985.
14. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 82 pp. Available at: http://www.wa.gov/wdfw/hab/val l .htm
15. McAllister, Leonard, Hays and Friesz. 1999. Washington State Status Report for the Northern Leopard Frog. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Management Program.
16. Morgan, J.T. 1998. Annotated Bibliography for Washington’s Priority Habitats: Freshwater Wetlands and Fresh Deepwater. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
17. Pollard, W.R., Hartman, G.F., Groot, C., and Edgell, Phil. “Field Identification of Coastal Juvenile Salmonids.” Harbour Publishing, 1997.
18. Poston, T. 2001. White Paper. Treated Wood Issues Associated with Overwater Structures in Freshwater and Marine Environments. Battelle. 90 pp. Available at http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/hab/ahg
19. Rodrick, E. and Milner, R., editors. 1991. Management Recommendations for Washington’s Priority Habitats and Species. Wildlife Management, Fish Management, and Habitat Management Divisions, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
20. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 1999. Priority Habitats and Species List. Habitat Program. 32 pp.
21. Almack, J. 1995. Washington Grizzly Bear and Gray Wolf Research Project 1981-1995. Vols. 1-6.
22. Dobler, F.C., Eby, J., Perry, C., Richardson, S., and Vander Haegen, M. 1996. Status of Washington’s Shrub Steppe Ecosystem: Extent, Ownership, and Wildlife/Vegetation Relationships.
23. Hallock, M. and Mongillo, P.E. 1998. Washington State Status Report for the Pygmy Whitefish. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
24. Sibley, David Allen. “The National Audobon Society: The Sibley Guide to Birds.” New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2000.
25. Stebbins, Robert C. “The Peterson Field Guide Series: A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians.” Boston: Houston Mifflin Company, 1966.
26. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 1993. Washington State Status Report for the Oregon Silverspot Butterfly.
27. Whitaker, John O., Jr. “The Audobon Society Field Guide to North American Mammals.” Alfred A. Knopf, Incorporated, 1980.
Naturally Occurring Ponds (Under 20 Acres)
28. Morgan, J.T. 1998. Annotated Bibliography for Washington’s Priority Habitats: Freshwater Wetlands and Fresh Deepwater. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Waters of the State
29. Washington, State of. WAC 222-16-030 defines water types and a water typing system.
Water, Including Lakes, Ponds, Streams, and
Rivers Where Fish Have Been Released
30. Local governments should consult with the local tribal entity and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for the latest finfish release information.
Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
6730 Martin Way E.
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 438-1180
Columbia River Intertribal Fisheries Commission
729 N.E. Oregon, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 238-0667
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Fish Program
600 Capital Way N.
Olympia, WA 98501-1091
(360) 902-2700
31. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2001. Spring Hatchery Trout Stocking Plan for Washington Lakes and Streams—Annual Report. No. FPA 01-02.
32. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2000. Steelhead Harvest Summary Report.
33. Morgan, J.T. 1998. Annotated Bibliography for Washington’s Priority Habitats: Freshwater Wetlands and Fresh Deepwater. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
State Natural Areas Preserves and Natural Resources Conservation Areas
34. Washington Department of Natural Resources. 2001. State of Washington Natural Heritage Plan. Washington Natural Heritage Program. Available at: www.dnr.wa.gov/nhp
35. Washington Department of Natural Resources. 1997. Endangered, Threatened, and Sensitive Vascular Plants of Washington with Working Lists of Rare, Nonvascular Species. Washington Natural Heritage Program. 62 pp.
36. Washington Department of Natural Resources. 1992. State of Washington Natural Resources Conservation Areas: Statewide Management Plan. 33 pp.
37. Natural area preserves publications area available through Natural Areas Program, Washington Department of Natural Resources. For a list of individual region natural areas managers in seven statewide offices, call the number listed below or consult the Washington Department of Natural Resources web site at: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/base/execfone.htm. Additional information about natural areas preserves and natural resource conservation areas is available by contacting:
Natural Areas Program
Lands and Resources Division
Washington Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 47016
Olympia, WA 98504-7016
(360) 902-1340
(Ord. 2417 § 3 (part), 2003).
APPENDIX F PRIORITY HABITATS AND SPECIES
State Listed Habitat
As of April 2002, the state list of priority habitats that may be within the Prosser area include:
Aspen stands
Caves
Cliffs
Freshwater wetlands and fresh deepwater
In-stream habitat
Juniper savannah
Prairies and steppe
Riparian
Rural natural open space
Shrub-steppe
Snags and logs
Talus
Urban natural open space
(Ord. 2417 § 3 (part), 2003).