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Home My WebLink About20241173 Ver 1_R-5840 - Polk County - N.C. Hertiage Program (4.18.24)_20240906Roy Cooper, Governor MEN �00 0 INC DEPARTMENT OF t ■ ■■u■■ NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ■ ■■■ April 18, 2024 Robert Lepsic SEPI, Inc. 1 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27603 RE. R-5840 Dear Robert Lepsic: D_ Reid Wilson, Secretary Misty Buchanan Deputy director, Natural Heritage Program NCNHDE-25683 The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above. A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. These results are presented in the attached `Documented Occurrences' tables and map. The attached `Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report. If a Federally -listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one -mile radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here: https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37. Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission. Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Land and Water Fund easement, or an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is documented near the project area. If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance, please contact the NCNHP at natural.heritaaeWdncr.nc.aov. Sincerely, NC Natural Heritage Program DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOVRCES 121 W. JONES STREET. RALEIGH. NC 27603 • 16S1 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH. Nc 27699 OFC g19.707.9120 • FAX 919.707.9121 Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area R-5840 April 18, 2024 NCNHDE-25683 No Element Occurrences are Documented within the Project Area There are no documented element occurrences (of medium to very high accuracy) that intersect with the project area. Please note, however, that although the NCNHP database does not show records for rare species within the project area, it does not necessarily mean that they are not present, it may simply mean that the area has not been surveyed. The use of Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys if needed, particularly if the project area contains suitable habitat for rare species. If rare species are found, the NCNHP would appreciate receiving this information so that we may update our database. No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area Manaed , Nam wner Owner Type NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement NC DEQ, Division of Mitigation Services State NOTE: If the proposed project intersects with a conservation/managed area, please contact the landowner directly for additional information. If the project intersects with a Dedicated Nature Preserve (DNP), Registered Natural Heritage Area (RHA), or Federally -listed species, NCNHP staff may provide additional correspondence regarding the project. Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httr)s://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/heir). Data query generated on April 18, 2024; source: NCNHP, Winter (January) 2024. Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database. Page 2 of 4 Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area R-5840 April 18, 2024 NCNHDE-25683 Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element Accuracy Federal State Global State Group servati Occurrence Status tatus Rank Rank Date Rank Crustacean 31034 Cambarus johni Carolina Foothills 2019-10-08 E 3-Medium --- Significantly G3 S3 Crayfish Rare Crustacean 33501 Cambarus lenati Broad River Stream 2010-06-08 E 3-Medium --- Significantly G2 S2 Crayfish Rare Freshwater Fish42452 Cyprinella zanema Santee Chub 2017-06-19 E 3-Medium --- Threatened G4 S3 Freshwater Fish32495 Etheostoma Seagreen Darter 2015-06-19 E 3-Medium --- Special G4 S3 thalassinum Concern Vascular Plant 43243 Collinsonia verticillata Whorled Horsebalm 2023-09-21 B 2-High --- Threatened G3G4 S2 Vascular Plant 23935 Hackelia virginiana Virginia Stickseed 1968-Pre H 5-Very --- Significantly G5 S2 Low Rare Peripheral Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating White Oak Mountain/Tryon Peak R1 (Exceptional) C1 (Exceptional) Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Ma= ed Area Name Owne Owner Type do Polk County - Polk County Recreation Complex Polk County. multiple local government Local Government Polk County Open Space Polk County Local Government NC Land and Water Fund Conservation Agreement NC DNCR, NC Land and Water Fund State Conserving Carolina Easement Conserving Carolina Private Conserving Carolina Easement Conserving Carolina Private NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement NC DEQ, Division of Mitigation Services State Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httr)s://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/heir). Data query generated on April 18, 2024; source: NCNHP, Winter (January) 2024. Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database. Page 3 of 4 S1 1P NCNHDE-25683: R-5840 � v h;. 9hiy � s � y T I1O81 1762 ft Toney'q- Mill 108 FOX Mountain Z 0 F PPr � April 18, 2024 ® NHP Natural Area (NHNA) ® Managed Area (MAREA) Q Buffered Project Boundary Q Project Boundary o A dgP �iAS 0 .per � �o �oQ 74 Beulah a ,off co 0 0.4 ti 0.8 1.6 Miles J Esri, NASA, NGA, USGS, FEMA State of North Carolina DOT, Esri. TomTom, Garmin, SafeGraph, GeoTechnologies. Inc. METI/NASA, USGS, EPA. NIPS , US Census Bureau, USDA, USFWS Page 4 of 4