1. LENTIC SYSTEMS ASSESSING FUNCTIONALITY LENTIC SYSTEMS

2. STANDING WATER HABITAT SUCH AS LAKES, PONDS, SEEPS, BOGS AND MEADOWS LENTIC

3. Lentic PFC definition §Lentic riparian-wetland areas function properly when adequate Vegetation, Landform or large Woody Debris is present to: §Dissipate energies associated with wind action, wave action, and overland flow from adjacent sites, thereby reducing erosion and improving water quality

4. Lentic PFC definition §Filter sediment and aid floodplain development §Improve flood-water retention and ground water recharge, §Develop root masses that stabilize islands and shoreline features against cutting action. §Restrict water percolation

5. Lentic PFC definition §Develop diverse ponding characteristics to provide the habitat and the water depth, duration, and temperature necessary for fish production, waterfowl breeding and other uses §Support greater Biodiversity

6. APPROCH §Base assessment on Potential and Capability. §For example, if the system does not have wave energy, logs, or shoreline rocks, do not use that criteria §ID Team (e.g. If soils too oxygenated or saline for redoximorphic features, dont expect them) §Understand, flow patterns, sediment transport and vegetation composition

7. Attributes and Processes Hydrogeomorphic: Groundwater recharge and discharge Flood modification Inundation (depth, duration, & frequency) Aquatard Shoreline shape

9. Attributes and Processes Vegetation: Community types – distribution Density and cover Community dynamics and succession Recruitment and reproduction Root characteristics Survival

10. Attributes and Processes Soils: Soil type Distribution of aerobic anaerobic soils Annual pattern of soil water states Ponding frequency and duration Restrictive material

11. Attributes and Processes Erosion/Deposition: Shoreline stability Depositional features

12. Attributes and Processes Water Quality: Temperature pH Dissolved solids Dissolved oxygen

13. Attributes and Processes Biotic community: Aquatic plants Recruitment/reproduction Nutrient use

14. Attributes and Processes Structures: Design stability Materials Overflow channels