20181068 Ver 1_NC Heritage Program_20180803

N�r#h �arolina Deparhnent of Nafiural and �ulfiural Resources
Natural Heritage Program
�avemar Ray �oaper
July 9, 2018
Patrick Breedlove
NCDOT-Division 14
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
RE: B-5905 (Bridge 27) - Jackson County ; B-5905
Dear Patrick Breedlove:
�ecretary �usi H_ Harniltan
NCNHDE-6417
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/offi ces/Di rectory/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Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the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, Clean Water Management Trust 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 Rodney A. Butler at rodney.butler a�ncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
B-5905 (Bridge 27) - Jackson County
Project No. B-5905
July 9, 2018
NCNHDE-6417
Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name
Group
Amphibian 12892 Cryptobranchus Eastern Hellbender
alleganiensis
alleganiensis
Dragonfly or 33710 Ophiogomphus Maine Snaketail
Damselfly mainensis
Freshwater 5933 Alasmidonta raveneliana Appalachian Elktoe
Bivalve
Freshwater 24074 Lampsilis fasciola Wavyrayed Lampmussel
Bivalve
Freshwater 28656 Villosa iris Rainbow
Bivalve
Freshwater Fish 16833 Etheostoma vulneratum Wounded Darter
Mammal
Mammal
36056 Myotis lucifugus
36178 Perimyotis subflavus
Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
Site Name
LTN/Tuckasegee River Aquatic Habitat
Little Brown Bat
Tricolored Bat
Last Element
Observation Occurrence
Date Rank
2016-03-15 B
2013-05-26
2016-03-21
2016-03-21
2016-03-21
2015-09-18
2014-05-13
2013-02-06
Representational Rating
R1 (Exceptional)
Accuracy Federal
Status
3-Medium Species of
Concern
State Global State
Status Rank Rank
Special G3G4T S3
Concern 2
E 2-High --- Significantly G4G5 S2S3
Rare
A 3-Medium Endangered Endangered G1 S1
E 3-Medium --- Special G5 S2
Concern
E 3-Medium --- Threatened G5Q S2
E 3-Medium Species of
Concern
E 3-Medium ---
E 3-Medium ---
Collective Rating
C1 (Exceptional)
Special G3
Concern
Significantly G3
Rare
Significantly G2G3
Rare
S2
S3
S3
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area�
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Jackson County Open Space Jackson 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/contenUhel�. Data query generated on July 9, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q2 April 2018. 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
B-5905 (Bridge 27) - Jackson County
Project No. B-5905
July 9, 2018
NCNHDE-6417
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
Amphibian 12892 Cryptobranchus Eastern Hellbender 2016-03-15 B
alleganiensis
alleganiensis
Crustacean 31031 Cambarus georgiae Little Tennessee Crayfish 2012-03-22
Dragonfly or 33710 Ophiogomphus Maine Snaketail 2013-05-26
Damselfly mainensis
Dragonfly or 33722 Somatochlora elongata Ski-tipped Emerald 2004-Pre
Damselfly
Dragonfly or 33784 Stylurus scudderi Zebra Clubtail 2004-Pre
Damselfly
Freshwater 5933 Alasmidonta raveneliana Appalachian Elktoe 2016-03-21
Bivalve
Freshwater 24074 Lampsilis fasciola Wavyrayed Lampmussel 2016-03-21
Bivalve
Freshwater 28656 Villosa iris Rainbow 2016-03-21
Bivalve
Freshwater Fish 16833 Etheostoma vulneratum Wounded Darter 2015-09-18
Freshwater Fish 3943 Percina squamata Olive Darter 1975-11
Freshwater or 17984 Inflectarius ferrissi Smokey Mountain Covert 1990-Pre
Terrestrial
Gastropod
Mammal 36056 Myotis lucifugus Little Brown Bat 2014-05-13
Mammal 36178 Perimyotis subflavus Tricolored Bat 2013-02-06
Natural 15969 Montane Alluvial Forest --- 1994-05-24
Community (Large River Subtype)
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Accuracy Federal State Global State
Status Status Rank Rank
3-Medium Species of Special G3G4T S3
Concern Concern 2
3-Medium Species of Special G2G3 S2
Concern Concern
2-High --- Significantly G4G5 S2S3
Rare
5-Very --- Significantly G5 S2S3
Low Rare
5-Very --- Significantly G4G5 S2?
Low Rare
3-Medium Endangered Endangered G1 S1
3-Medium --- Special G5 S2
Concern
3-Medium --- Threatened G5Q S2
3-Medium Species of Special G3 S2
Concern Concern
3-Medium Species of Special G3 S2
Concern Concern
5-Very --- Threatened G2 S2
Low
3-Medium --- Significantly G3 S3
Rare
3-Medium --- Significantly G2G3 S3
Rare
2-High --- --- G2? S1

Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating
Tuckasegee River Islands R2 (Very High)
LTN/Tuckasegee River Aquatic Habitat R1 (Exceptional)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner
Jackson County Open Space Jackson County
Collective Rating
C5 (General)
C1 (Exceptional)
Owner Type
Local Government
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httos://ncnhde.natureserve.org/contenUhel�. Data query generated on July 9, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q2 April 2018. 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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