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maculosa (spotted knapweed) , but the wetlands remain in 

 a pristine condition. 



T27N, R33W, Sec. 26, E'^NE^: A small wetland, on the 

 northwest side of Highway 56 ca. 3.6 miles northeast of 

 Highway 200, was surveyed. This marshy area is 

 relatively shallow (0.3-1.0 m deep), and may be largely 

 dried out by the end of the growing season. The site 

 appeared to be suitable habitat for Howellia aquatilis 



(water howellia) , a USFWS Category 2 federal candidate 

 and U.S. Forest Service Region 1 sensitive species, but 

 this species was not found. The vegetation is 

 dominated by Carex rostrata and Eauisetum f luviatile 



(water horsetail) . 



This wetland is largely or wholly in private ownership. 

 Despite its proximity to the highway, it is currently 

 in good condition. 



