In addition to meeting all applicable design requirements established in Env-Wt 300, the following design requirements shall apply to new wildlife ponds:

1. (a) The pond shall be designed:

   1. (1) By a certified wetland scientist;
   2. (2) To provide nesting and cover habitat for native wildlife species;

   3. (3) To include:

      1. a. At least 2 different wetland classes;
      2. b. At least 35% of shrub layer along the shoreline of the pond;
      3. c. An emergent marsh layer of no less than 10% pond coverage;
      4. d. Shelving;
      5. e. Shallow to deep water wetland types;
      6. f. Interspersion of wetland types; and
      7. g. Woody perching or nesting sites;
2. (b) The project shall not be located in or require diversion of a watercourse; and
3. (c) No new dams or berms greater than 2 feet in height shall be erected to create the pond or any portion of the pond.

Source. #12805, eff 12-15-19