Site G: Site G is a 2.1 hectare (5.24 acres) in size, and bounded by the
interstate
transportation corridor, by residential properties and by a quarry. A small
portion of
the site is federal wetlands, and the remainder of the site is steeply sloped.
Site H: Site H is a 11.4 hectares (29 acres) in size and was vegetated heavily
with
green ash, American elm and dogwood shrubs. The site was a federal wetland
and
portions of the site were state regulated wetlands. Hydrology was sheet flow
over
a clay soil, causing a perched watertable.
Site 1: Site I is a 10.2 hectare (26 acres) in size, half of which was proposed
for the
location of a substation for the project. The site is farmed, with eastern
portions of
the site containing some small pockets of federally regulated "farmed
wetland"
(Regulatory Guidance Letter No. 90-7). A small stream, with adjacent federal
wetlands in the floodplain ran through the center of the property. The site
was
separated from the main Dead Creek wetlands by a railroad corridor.
Site J: This 37 hectare (94 acre) parcel of land is located on the east side
of the
Dead Creek wetlands nearly opposite the impact area. The western half of
the site
is regulated state and federal wetland, and the eastern portion of the site
is open
pasture area, mostly "prior converted cropland" (Regulatory Guidance
Letter 90-7).
The site is landlocked by the construction of the interstate, but access
could be
provided through adjacent property owners land. The clay soils were deep
and
capable of holding water. Surface water sources included adjacent agricultural
lands
and a NYSDOT drainage ditch. The site was located on the landscape where
it
could provide functions.
Site K: Site K is a 3.9 hectare (10 acre) parcel of land bounded to the north
by the
interstate transportation corridor, to the west by state and federally regulated
wetlands, and to the south and east by industrial development. The site contained
open meadow and sapling shrub vegetation and was a federal wetland area.
Site L: Site L is a 5.1 hectare (13 acre) parcel located within the City
of Plattsburgh,
on the shores of Lake Champlain, and adjacent to the City Municipal Center,
and a
city beach and park, with NYSDEC wetlands to the west. The site was filled
in the
past with sand, but the water table was found at 3 to 6 inches below the
fill surface,
and the vegetation was dominated cottonwoods and cattails, classifying it
as a
federal wetland.


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