HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200590 Ver 1_Attachment G - Protected Species Habitat Assessment_20200504CAROLINA WETLAND SERVICES, INC.
550 E. Westinghouse Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
704-527-1177 (office)
704-527-1133 (fax)
October 16, 2018
Mike Osborne, P.E.
Project Manager, Water Division
Black & Veatch
10715 David Taylor Drive, Suite 240
Charlotte, NC 28262
Subject: Protected Species Habitat Assessment Report
McMullen Creek Sewer Replacement
Charlotte, North Carolina
CWS Project No. 2019-0083
Dear Mr. Osborne,
Black & Veatch has contracted Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (CWS) to provide a protected
species habitat assessment for the McMullen Creek Sewer Replacement site. The McMullen
Creek Sewer Replacement study area is approximately 14.3 acres in extent and is roughly a
400-foot wide corridor following McMullen Creek for approximately 4,000 feet in Charlotte, North
Carolina (Figure 1).
Methods
In-office Desktop Review
To determine which protected species are listed as occurring or potentially occurring within the
project vicinity and prior to conducting the on-site field investigation, CWS consulted the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Endangered and Threatened Species and Species
of Concern by County for North Carolina online database for Mecklenburg County . In addition,
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CWS performed a data review using the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP)
Data Explorer on October 10, 2019 to determine if any record occurrences of federally-listed,
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candidate endangered, threatened species, or critical habitat are located within the project
limits.
Typical habitat requirements for listed species was discerned from multiple USFWS and
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NCNHP online resources including, but not limited to, specific USFWS species profiles,
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recovery plans, NCNHP’s Guide to Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species of
1 United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Raleigh Field Office. Accessed October 10, 2019. Endangered and Threatened Species
and Species of Concern by County for North Carolina. https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/mecklenburg.html
2 North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. 2018. Biotics Database. Division of Land and Water Stewardship. Department of
Natural and Cultural Resources, Raleigh, North Carolina..
3 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2006. Optimal Survey Windows for North Carolina’s Federally Threatened and Endangered Plant
Species. http://www.fws.gov/nces/es/plant_survey.html. Accessed October 10, 2019.
4 Buchanan, M.F. and J.T. Finnegan. 2010. Natural Heritage Program List of the Rare Plant Species of North Carolina. NC Natural
Heritage Program, Raleigh, NC. Accessed from https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/nc_counties.html
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North Carolina, and List of the Rare Plant Species of North Carolina. United States Department
of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) Web Soil Survey of
Mecklenburg County and aerial imagery were also reviewed for potential habitat communities
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of listed species within the project vicinity (Figures 2 and 3).
Field Survey
CWS scientists Dan Zurlo, Project Scientist, and Julia McGuire, Staff Scientist II, conducted a
pedestrian habitat assessment of the project area on October 8, 2019. Potential habitat for
potentially occurring federally-protected species that was identified during the desktop review
was assessed in the field for the quality of physical and/or biological features essential to the
conservation of the applicable species. Additionally, during the pedestrian habitat assessment,
areas were reviewed for applicable federally protected species; however, formal surveys were
not conducted. Identification references for natural communities include Schafale and
Weakley’s Third Approximation for Natural Communities of North Carolina (1990) and Weakley
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(2015) for plant species.
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Results
Based on the NCNHP data explorer review, there are no current records of federally-protected
species within the project limits or within a mile of the project limits (Attachment A). The
USFWS lists seven federally protected species for Mecklenburg County (Table 1). An official
species list has not been obtained from the USFWS Asheville Field Office.
Table 1. Unofficial List of Federally-Protected Species Potentially Occurring within the
McMullen Creek Sewer Replacement Site, Mecklenburg County, NC.
Major Group Scientific Name Common Name Federal Status* Record Status
Plant Helianthus
schweinitzii
Schweinitz's
sunflower E Current
Plant Rhus michauxii Michaux's sumac E Current
Plant Echinacea
laevigata
Smooth purple
coneflower E Current
Animal Lasmigona
decorata Carolina heelsplitter E Current
Animal Bombus affinis Rusty patched
bumble bee E Historic
Animal Haliaeetus
leucocephalus Bald eagle BGPA Current
Animal Myotis
septentrionalis
Northern long-eared
bat T Current
* E - Endangered, T - Threatened, BGPA - Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Two terrestrial community types were identified within the project area during the field survey.
These community types consist of mixed forest, and herbaceous areas within the powerline and
sewerline rights-of-ways (Figure 3). Of the identified on-site community types, both the forested
5 United States Department of Agriculture, 2017. Web Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. May 18, 2018.
Source: https://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm
6 Schafale, M.P., and A.S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina, Third Approximation.
http://ww.namethatplant.net/PDFs/class.pdf.
7 Weakley, A.S. 2015. Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States. http://www.herbarium.unc.edu/flora.htm.
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and herbaceous areas are considered potential habitat for federally threatened or endangered
species that could potentially occur within the project limits. Aquatic habitat is present on site in
the form of three perennial streams. A brief description of each species habitat requirements
and determination of effect findings are listed below by species.
Schweinitz’s sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii)
Habitat Description:
Schweinitz’s sunflower is a perennial herb with yellow rays and yellow centers. They
can reach heights of five feet. Populations are limited to the piedmont of North and
South Carolina. It has been listed as an endangered species under the Endangered
Species Act (ESA) since 1991. The typical habitat for this plant includes roadsides, old
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pastures, transmission line right-of-ways, open areas, either natural or
human-maintained habitats, or edges of upland woods. Major characteristics of soils
associated with suitable Schweinitz’s sunflower habitat include thin soils, soils on upland
interstream flats or gentle slopes, soils that are clay like in both composition and texture
(and often with substantial rock fragments), soils that have a high shrinkage swell
capacity, and those which vary over the course of the year from very wet to very dry.
Biological Analysis:
A NCNHP data record review revealed that there are no current occurrences for this
species within the project limits, or within a one-mile radius of the project (Attachment A).
The desktop review determined that herbaceous areas could be potential habitat for
Schweinitz's sunflower, but the forested areas do not receive the appropriate amount of
sunlight for the sunflower due to a heavy canopy (Photograph 1). The herbaceous areas
receive the preferred infrequent maintenance to support the Schweinitz's sunflower
populations. The herbaceous area within the sewerline right-of-way is partially shaded
by nearby forested areas, providing a marginal habitat for the Schweinitz's sunflower
(Photograph 2). The herbaceous area within the powerline right-of-way can be
considered a potential habitat for this species (Photograph 3). The marginal and
potential habitats were scrutinized during the October 8, 2019 site visit, and no
Schweinitz's sunflower individuals or individuals of any Helianthus species were
observed. This site visit occurred during the optimal survey period when the plant
reaches five feet in height and is flowering. Due to the lack of known occurrences in
the project vicinity and no observed Helianthus species, CWS concludes that this
project will have no effect on the Schweinitz’s sunflower.
Michaux’s sumac (Rhus michauxii)
Habitat Description:
Michaux’s sumac is a rhizomatous shrub. It is densely hairy with compound leaves
exhibiting evenly-serrated leaflets. Flowers are small, greenish to white, in terminal
clusters. Fruits are red drupes produced from August to October. It has been listed as
an Endangered species under the ESA since 1989. It is found on the coastal plains of
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Virginia to Florida, with most populations occurring in North Carolina. It prefers sandy or
8 United States Fish and Wildlife Services. 1991. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Helianthus schweinitzii
(Schweinitz’s sunflower) Determined to be Endangered. http://ecos.fws.gov/docs/federal_register/fr1852.pdf.
9 United States Fish and Wildlife Services. 1989. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants;Determination of Endangered
Status for Rhus michauxii (Michaux’s sumac). http://ecos.fws.gov/docs/federal_register/fr1601.pdf.
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rocky open woods with basic loam soils, as well as highway right-of-ways, roadsides, or
edges of artificially-maintained clearings.
Biological Analysis:
A NCNHP data record review revealed that there are no current occurrences for this
species within the project limits or within a one-mile radius of the project (Attachment A).
Open areas conducive to early-succession species were observed within the project
area (Photographs 2 and 3). No individuals of Michaux sumac were observed during the
field assessment on October 8, 2019. Additionally, there are no current records of this
species within Mecklenburg County . Due to the lack of known occurrences within the
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Mecklenburg County, CWS concludes that this project will have no effect on the
Michaux’s sumac.
Smooth purple coneflower (Echinacea laevigata)
Habitat Description:
Smooth purple coneflower is a tall, perennial herbaceous plant found in areas with
abundant sunlight where competition in the herbaceous layer is minimal. It has been
federally listed as Endangered under the ESA since 1992. Typical habitat for this
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plant includes meadows, open woodlands, the ecotonal regions between meadows and
woodlands, cedar barrens, dry limestone bluffs, clear cuts, and roadside and utility
rights-of-way. In North Carolina, the species normally grows in magnesium- and calcium-
rich soils associated with gabbro and diabase parent material, and typically occurs in
Iredell, Misenheimer, Mecklenburg, and Picture soil series. It grows best where there is
abundant sunlight, little competition in the herbaceous layer, and periodic disturbances
(e.g., regular fire regime, well-timed mowing, careful clearing) that prevents
encroachment of shade-producing woody shrubs and trees. On sites where woody
succession is held in check, it is characterized by a number of species with prairie
affinities.
Biological Analysis:
A NCNHP data record review revealed that there are no current occurrences for this
species within the project limits or within a one-mile radius of the project (Attachment A).
Potential on site habitat for this species is limited to the on-site herbaceous areas.
These areas contain the Wilkes soil series, which does not have a diabase or gabbro
parent material. Additionally, these areas are densely covered with competitive
herbaceous species; therefore, these areas are not supportive habitat for the smooth
purple coneflower (Photograph 3). Because no potential on-site habitat exists, this
project will have no effect on the smooth coneflower.
10 USFWS Michaux’s Sumac Recovery Plan; https://ecos.fws.gov/docs/recovery_plan/930430.pdf
11 United States Fish and Wildlife Services. 1992. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Echinacea laevigata (Smooth
Coneflower) Determined to be Endangered. http://ecos.fws.gov/docs/federal_register/fr2140.pdf.
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Carolina heelsplitter (Lasmigona decorata)
Habitat Description:
The Carolina heelsplitter was historically known from several locations within the
Catawba and Pee Dee River systems in North Carolina and the Pee Dee and Savannah
River systems, and possibly the Saluda River system in South Carolina. In North
Carolina, the species is now known only from a handful of streams in the Pee Dee and
Catawba River systems. The species exists in very low abundances, usually within 6 feet
of shorelines, throughout its known range. The general habitat requirements for the
Carolina heelsplitter are shaded areas in large rivers to small streams, often burrowed
into clay banks between the root systems of trees, or in runs along steep banks with
moderate current. Recently, the Carolina heelsplitter has been found is in sections of
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streams containing bedrock with perpendicular crevices filled with sand and gravel, and
with wide riparian buffers.
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Biological Analysis:
A desktop review of potential on-site habitat for the Carolina heelsplitter was conducted
on the three on-site perennial streams during the site visit on October 8, 2019. All the
on-site perennial streams have similar stream conditions with silty banks and moderate
amounts of trash and woody debris (Photograph 4). The site is located within an urban
watershed and it flows directly into McMullen Creek. McMullen Creek is on the 303d list
for poor aquatic life in the benthos and exceeding the criteria for mercury in fish tissue.
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These stream conditions are not conducive to supporting Carolina heelsplitter habitat.
Based on the lack of potential habitat, and the NCNHP database indicating there is no
known population of the species within one mile of the project area, CWS concludes
that this project will have no effect on the Carolina heelsplitter.
Rusty Patched Bumble Bee (Bombus affinis)
The Rusty patched bumble bee was listed as Endangered under the ESA in January 2016.
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Rusty patched bumble bees once occupied grasslands and tallgrass prairies of the Upper
Midwest and Northeast, but most grasslands and prairies have been lost, degraded, or
fragmented by conversion to other uses. According to USFWS guidance, the rusty patched
bumble bee population has declined by approximately 90% or more. There are currently
records of Bombus affinis in isolated places within 13 states and 1 providence since 2000. In
these areas, surveys should only be completed by qualified biologists under the guidance of the
federal recovery/scientific permit under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the ESA. These surveyors must
also meet all applicable state permitting and reporting requirements. The presence of Bombus
affinis has been broken down into three zones. A high potential zone provides a reasonable
basis for describing where the species is likely to be present and where federal agencies and
others should consult with Fish and Wildlife Services to evaluate the potential effects of their
12 United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Raleigh Field Office. Accessed October 10, 2019. Endangered and Threatened Species
and Species of Concern by County for North Carolina. https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/mecklenburg.htmll
13 NCDOT TE Animal Habitat Descriptions. 2015. https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/Environmental/Compliance%20Guides%20
and%20Procedures/TE%20Animal%20Habitat%20Descriptions%20Mar_6_2015.pdf
14 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Accessed October 14, 2019. Water Quality Data Assessment: Integrated
Report 303(d) 305(b) Files.
https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/planning/modeling-assessment/water-quality-data-assessment/integrated-repo
rt-files
15 United States Fish and Wildlife Services.
https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/insects/rpbb/pdf/Survey_Protocols_RPBB_12April2019.pdf
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actions. A low potential zone buffers a high potential zone and are much less likely to support
existing populations. Scientists are hopeful that some of these low potential areas may contain
the bee, and they recommend that surveyors obtain a scientific recovery permit. The third zone
is the unoccupied zones. Scientists believe that the likelihood of finding the species in these
areas is so low that they do not recommend scientific recovery permits, unless a Bombus affinis
may have accidentally been collected. According to USFWS’ Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
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Interactive Map, Mecklenburg County is located within an unoccupied zone. Therefore, CWS
concludes that this project will have no effect on the Rusty-patched bumble bee.
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, enacted in 1940, prohibits the unauthorized ‘take’
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of bald eagles, including their parts, nests, or eggs. Habitat for the bald eagle includes cliffs and
forested areas near estuaries, large lakes, reservoirs, rivers, seacoast, and as they become
more abundant, stands of undisturbed forest. No water bodies large enough or sufficiently open
to be considered potential feeding sources were identified. Since there was no foraging habitat
within the review area, a survey of the project study area and the area within the project limits
was not conducted. Additionally, a review of the NCNHP database on October 10, 2019
revealed no known occurrences of this species within 1.0 miles of the project study area. Due
to lack of habitat and known occurrences, CWS concludes that this project will have no
effect on the bald eagle.
Northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis)
The northern long-eared bat (NLEB) is one of the species of bats most impacted by the
white-nose syndrome disease. Summer habitat (roosting habitat) of the NLEB includes forests
and woodlots containing live trees and/or dead snags greater than three inches diameter at
breast height with cavities or crevices. Winter habitat (hibernacula) of the NLEB includes caves,
mines, rocky areas, or structures that mimic similar conditions such as culverts greater than
48-inch in diameter. The NLEB was listed as Threatened (T) on April 2, 2015.
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The forested areas within the study area are potential habitats for the NLEB. A Standard Local
Operating Procedure for Endangered Species Act Compliance (SLOPES) was established for
NLEB between the USFWS Asheville and Raleigh Ecological Offices and the United States
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Wilmington District, on January 31, 2017. This SLOPES
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defines how the USACE will make determinations of effect to the NLEB on projects in which the
USACE is the lead federal agency. Alternative Local Procedure 1 (ALP 1) applies for the
McMullen Creek Sewer Replacement site as the action area is within range of the NLEB, the
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action area is located outside of a red 12-digit HUC as defined by the Asheville Ecological
Services Field Office, and consultation by the USACE is not required on other listed species or
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critical habitat.
16 United States Fish and Wildlife Services. https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/insects/rpbb/index.html
17 https://www.fws.gov/midwest/MidwestBird/eaglepermits/bagepa.html
18 United States Fish and Wildlife Service. 2016. 4(d) Rule for the Northern Long-Eared Bat; Final rule.
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-01-14/pdf/2016-00617.pdf
19 USACE http://saw-reg.usace.army.mil/NLEB/1-30-17-signed_NLEB-SLOPES&apps.pdf
20 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) 2016. https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/mammals/nleb/pdf/WNSZone.pdf
21 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) 2016. Northern Long-Eared Bat.
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The final 4(d) rule exempts incidental take of NLEB associated with activities that occur greater
than 0.25 miles from a known hibernaculum site and greater than 150 feet from a known,
occupied maternity roost from June 1-July 31. In accordance with ALP 1 and the final 4(d) rule
(effective as of February 16, 2016), any incidental take that may result from associated activities
is exempt under the 4(d) rule. Therefore, this project is exempt under the 4(d) rule.
Determinations
Based on the literature search and the results of the on-site assessment for suitable habitat of
federally-protected endangered, threatened, and candidate species, suitable habitat was not
observed within the project limits for the Carolina heelsplitter, Michaux’s sumac, smooth purple
coneflower, or bald eagle. Potential habitat was observed within the project limits for
Schweinitz’s sunflower; however, no individuals of Schweinitz’s sunflower were observed, and
there are no known occurrences for these species within a mile from the project limits. The
project area is not located within the currently occupied range of the rusty-patched bumble bee.
Additionally, based on the project area location, no tree removal activities will occur within a
150-foot radius of a known, occupied NLEB maternity roost from June 1-July 31, and no trees
will be removed within 0.25 miles of a known hibernaculum at any time of year. Therefore, any
incidental take on NLEB that may result from associated activities is exempt under the 4(d) rule
and notifications will follow the SLOPES agreement . Biological determinations requirements
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for federally protected species are summarized in Table 2 (below).
Table 2. Biological Determination Requirements Summary Table for Federally Protected Species
Scientific Name Common Name Federal
Status*
Effect on Listed
Species
Biological
Determination
Required
Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's sunflower E No effect No
Echinacea laevigata Smooth coneflower E No effect No
Rhus michauxii Michaux’s sumac E No effect No
Lasmigona decorata Carolina heelsplitter E No effect No
Bombus affinis Rusty-patched bumble bee E No effect No
Myotis septentrionalis Northern-long-eared bat T Exempt/Excepted Yes**
Haliaeetus
leucocephalus Bald eagle BGPA No effect No
* E - Endangered, T - Threatened, BGPA - Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
** - Required in accordance with SLOPES, ALP 1 agreement.
A biological assessment was not conducted for this project. All biological determinations of
effect represent the best professional opinion of CWS and are not official determinations of
effect. It is the responsibility of the lead federal agency to render an official determination of
effect. Should the lead federal agency agree with CWS’s initial findings of no effect, then no
USFWS consultation is required to comply with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
Should the lead federal agency’s determination of effect differ from the findings of CWS, formal
or informal consultation with USFWS may be required.
22 http://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/project_review/NLEB_in_WNC.html
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Thank you for the opportunity to provide these services on this important project. Please do not
hesitate to contact Dan Zurlo at 717-460-3466 or dan@cws-inc.net should you have any
questions or comments regarding this report.
Sincerely,
Dan Zurlo Christine Geist, PWS, CE
Project Scientist Consulting Group Manager
Attachments: Figure 1: USGS Topographic Map
Figure 2: USDA-NRCS Web Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County
Figure 3: Aerial Imagery
Attachment A: NCNHP Data Review Report
Attachment B: Representative Photographs (1-4)
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REFERENCE: BACKGROUND AERIAL IMAGERY PROVIDED BY ESRI, ACCESSED 2019.
BACKGROUND GIS LAYER(S) PROVIDED BY MECKLENBURG COUNTY GIS DEPARTENT,
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NOTE: HABITAT ASSESMENT PERFORMED BY CWS, INC. ON OCTOBER 8, 2019.
JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE U.S. WERE FIELD-REVIEWED AND
CLASSIFIED BY CWS, INC., ON OCTOBER 8, 2019. JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES
ARE APPROXIMATE AND SHOULD BE USED FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.
JURISDICTIONAL FEATURES HAVE NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY THE USACE.
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2019-0083 McMullen Creek Sewer Replacement
Charlotte, North Carolina
Mecklenburg County35.146362, -80.822257
McMullen Creek Sewer Replacement October 16, 2019
Protected Species Habitat Assessment Report CWS Project No. 2019-0083
ATTACHMENT A:
NCNHP Data Review Report
NCNHDE-10433
October 10, 2019
Julia K McGuire
Carolina Wetland Services
550 e Westinghouse Blcd
Charlotte, NC 29707
RE: McMullenCreek; 2019-0083
Dear Julia K McGuire:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
Based on the project area mapped with your request, a query of the NCNHP database indicates that
there are no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/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. 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 found within the project area or is 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.
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 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@ncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project AreaMcMullenCreekProject No. 2019-0083October 10, 2019NCNHDE-10433Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project AreaTaxonomicGroupEO ID Scientific Name Common NameLastObservationDateElementOccurrenceRankAccuracy FederalStatusStateStatusGlobalRankStateRankVascular Plant 13743 Delphinium exaltatum Tall Larkspur1800s Hi? 5-VeryLow--- Endangered G3 S2No Natural Areas are Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project AreaManaged Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project AreaManaged Area NameOwnerOwner TypeMcmullen Creek GreenwayMecklenburg CountyLocal GovernmentGrubb Real Estate Preservation FoundationPreserveGrubb Real Estate Preservation FoundationPrivateCarmel Road ParkMecklenburg CountyLocal GovernmentDefinitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on October 10, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q3 Jul 2019.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 3
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McMullen Creek Sewer Replacement October 16, 2019
Protected Species Habitat Assessment Report CWS Project No. 2019-0083
ATTACHMENT B:
Photopage (Photographs 1-4)
McMullen Creek Sewer Replacement October 16, 2019
Protected Species Habitat Assessment Report CWS Project No. 2019-0083
Photograph 1. View of forested area, unsuitable for all examined terrestrial species, facing
southeast.
Photograph 2. View of herbaceous area within the sewerline right-of-way, marginal habitat for
Schweinitz's sunflower, facing north-northwest.
Photopage 1 of 2
McMullen Creek Sewer Replacement October 16, 2019
Protected Species Habitat Assessment Report CWS Project No. 2019-0083
Photograph 3. View of herbaceous area within the powerline right-of-way, potential habitat for
Schweinitz's sunflower, facing east-northeast.
Photograph 4. View of an on-site perennial stream, unsuitable habitat for the Carolina
heelsplitter, facing southeast.
Photopage 2 of 2