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NCNHDE-4446
October 10, 2017
Michelle LaForge
Carolina Wetland Services, Inc.
550 E. Westinghouse Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
RE: Beard's Creek; 2017-0488
Dear Michelle LaForge:
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, 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 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Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the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.
Also please note that 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 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 Rodney A. Butler at [e-mail] or 919.707.8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Beard's Creek
Project No. 2017-0488
October 10, 2017
NCNHDE-4446
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*
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County Local Government
*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 https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on October 10, 2017; source: NCNHP, Q3 July 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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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Beard's Creek
Project No. 2017-0488
October 10, 2017
NCNHDE-4446
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Vascular Plant 13743 Delphinium exaltatum Tall Larkspur 1800s Hi?5-Very
Low
---Endangered G3 S2
No Natural Areas are Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County Local Government
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on October 10, 2017; source: NCNHP, Q3 July 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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White-Nose Syndrome Zone Around WNS/Pd Positive Counties/DistrictsNorthern Long-Eared Bat Final 4(d) RuleU.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceMap Created June 30, 2017Northern Long-Eared Bat range and WNS Zone subject to change as new data are collected.WNS = White-Nose SyndromePd = Pseudogymnoascus destructans; the fungus that causes WNSCounties/Districts with WNS/Pd Infected HibernaculaWhite-Nose Syndrome Zone Per Final 4(d) Rule U.S. counties within 150 miles of positive counties/districts (Data as of 06/30/17; additional updates expected)Northern Long-Eared Bat Range(Revised 03/29/2017)0150300450600MilesCoordinate System: North America Equidistant ConicDatum: North American 1983WNS Counties/Districts Provisional Data Provided By: USGSBasemap Data: USGSFigure3

Beards Creek Sewer Line Replacement Project October 25, 2017
Attachment B: Photopage CWS Project No. 2017-0488

Photograph 1. View of RPW Stream A, facing upstream.

Photograph 2. View of RPW Stream B, facing upstream.

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Beards Creek Sewer Line Replacement Project October 25, 2017
Attachment B: Photopage CWS Project No. 2017-0488

Photograph 3. View of powerline right-of-way, facing northeast.

Photograph 4. View of powerline right-of-way, facing southwest.

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Beards Creek Sewer Line Replacement Project October 25, 2017
Attachment B: Photopage CWS Project No. 2017-0488

Photograph 5. View of powerline right-of-way, facing northeast.

Photograph 6. View of powerline right-of-way, facing northwest.

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