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April 11, 2017
Heath Slaughter
NCDOT
801 Statesville Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
RE: Bridge #62, Ashe; 17BP.11.R.126
Dear Heath Slaughter:
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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, based on the project area mapped with your request, indicates that there are
no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, or conservation/managed areas
within the proposed project boundary. Please note that although there may be no documentation of natural
heritage elements within the project boundary, it does not imply or confirm their absence; the area may not have
been surveyed. The results of this query should not be substituted for field surveys where suitable habitat exists.
In the event that rare species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that we may
update our records.
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 and is
included for reference. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed area within a one-mile radius of the
project area, if any, are also included in this report.
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Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the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.
The NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a Dedicated Nature
Preserve (DNP), Registered Heritage Area (RHA), Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF) easement,
or Federally-listed species are documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance, please
contact Rodney A. Butler at rodney.butler o ncdcr.gov or 919.707.8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Bridge #62, Ashe
Project No. 17BP.11.R.126
April 11, 2017
NCNHDE-3299
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element
Group Observation Occurrence
Date Rank
Dragonfly or 33713 Somatochlora elongata Ski-tipped Emerald 2006-07-09 E
Damselfly
Dragonfly or 33782 Stylurus scudderi Zebra Clubtail 2004-Pre H?
Damselfly
Freshwater 31406 Elliptio dilatata Spike 2008-10-15 E
Bivalve
Freshwater Fish 7355 Etheostoma kanawhae Kanawha Darter 2013-10-09 E
Freshwater Fish 4112 Exoglossum laurae Tonguetied Minnow 2009-07-11 E
Freshwater Fish 28414 Notropis sp. 1 Kanawha Rosyface 2008-06-12 E
Shiner
Freshwater or 72 Leptoxis dilatata Seep Mudalia 2008-10-16 E
Terrestrial
Gastropod
Moss 23334 Pohlia lescuriana Spherical Bulb Nodding 1984-08-30 H
Moss
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating
NEW/North Fork New River Aquatic Habitat n/a (Not Applicable)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner
Blue Ridge Conservancy Easement Blue Ridge Conservancy
Accuracy Federal State Global State
Status Status Rank Rank
5-Very --- Significantly G5 S2S3
Low Rare
5-Very --- Significantly G4G5 S2?
Low Rare
3-Medium Species of Special G5 S2
Concern Concern
3-Medium --- Significantly G4 S3
Rare
3-Medium --- Significantly G4 S2
Rare
3-Medium --- Significantly GNR S2
Rare
3-Medium Species of Threatened G3 S3
Concern
5-Very --- Significantly G4? S1?
Low Rare
Throughout
Collective Rating
C3 (High)
Owner Type
Private
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httos://ncnhde.natureserve.org/contenUhel�. Data query generated on April 11, 2017; source: NCNHP, Q1 January 2017. Please resubmit your
information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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