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CAROLINA WETLAND SERVICES, INC.
550 E. Westinghouse Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
704-527-1177 (office)
704-527-1133 (fax)
May 21, 2020
Mike Osborne
Black and Veatch
10715 David Taylor Drive, Suite 240
Charlotte, NC 28262
Subject: Protected Species Habitat Assessment Report
Little Hope Creek Sewer Improvements
Charlotte, North Carolina
CWS Project No. 2019-0082
Dear Mr. Osborne,
Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (CWS) has been contracted to provide a protected species
habitat assessment for the Little Hope Creek Sewer Improvements project for the City of
Charlotte. The Little Hope Creek Sewer Improvements study area is approximately 6 acres in
extent and is a roughly 3,600-foot long, 40-100 foot wide corridor following Little Hope Creek 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,
CWS performed a data review using the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP)
Data Explorer2 on May 21, 2020 to determine if any record occurrences of federally -listed,
candidate endangered, threatened species, or critical habitat are located within the project
limits.
Typical habitat requirements for listed species was discerned from multiple USFWS3 and
NCNHP4 online resources including, but not limited to, specific USFWS species profiles,
recovery plans, NCNHP's Guide to Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species of
North Carolina, and List of the Rare Plant Species of North Carolina. United States Department
' United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Raleigh Field Office. Accessed May 21, 2020. Endangered and Threatened Species
and Species of Concern by County for North Carolina. https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/mecklenburg.htmi
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/noes/es/plant_Survey.htmi. Accessed May 21, 2020.
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/cntylisttnc_counties.html
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of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) Web Soil Survey of
Mecklenburg County5 and aerial imagery were also reviewed for potential habitat communities
of listed species within the project vicinity (Figures 2 and 3).
Field Survey
CWS scientists Aliisa Harjuniemi, PWS6, Kerry Wright, Project Scientist, Julia McGuire, Staff
Scientist II, and Ian Dunning, Staff Scientist I, conducted a pedestrian habitat assessment of the
project area on October 16-18, October 21, October 31, 2019, and April 14, 2020. 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 (2015)' for plant species.
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
Little Hope Creek Sewer Improvements Site, Mecklenburg County, NC.
Major Group
Scientific Name
Common Name
Federal Status*
Record Status
Plant
Helianthus
Schweinitz's
E
Current
schweinitzii
sunflower
Plant
Rhus michauxii
Michaux's sumac
E
Current
Plant
Echinacea
Smooth purple
E
Current
laevigata
coneflower
Animal
Lasmigona
Carolina heelsplitter
E
Current
decorata
Animal
Bombus affints
Rusty patched
E
Historic
bumble bee
Animal
Haliaeetus
Bald eagle
BGPA
Current
leucocephalus
Animal
myotis
Northern long-eared
T
Current
septentrionalis
bat
* 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 (Figure 3). Of the
5 United States Department of Agriculture, 2019. Web Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. May 21, 2020.
Source: https://websoilsurvey.nres.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm
6 Professional Wetland Scientist, The Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program
Schafale, M.P., and A.S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina, Third Approximation.
hftp://ww.namethatplant.net/PDFs/class.pdf.
8 Weakley, A.S. 2015. Flora of the Southern and Mid -Atlantic States. http://www.herbarium.unc.edu/flora.htm.
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identified on -site community types, the forested 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 perennial streams, which are
potential habitat for the Carolina heelsplitter. 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 1991.1 The typical habitat for this plant includes roadsides, old
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 project limits are completely forested, which does not provide suitable habitat for
Schweinitz's sunflower (Photographs 1 and 2). The Cecil and Mecklenburg soils
commonly associated with Schweinitz's sunflower are found within the project limits,
however these areas are completely forested, which does not provide the abundant
sunlight required by Schweinitz's sunflower. No Schweinitz's sunflower individuals or
individuals of any Helianthus species were observed within these areas. Given the lack
of suitable habitat, CWS concludes that this project will have no effect on
Schweinitz's sunflower.
Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxit�
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 1989.10 It is found on the coastal plains of
Virginia to Florida, with most populations occurring in North Carolina. It prefers sandy or
rocky open woods with basic loam soils, as well as highway right-of-ways, roadsides, or
edges of artificially -maintained clearings.
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/f`ederal_register/frl852.pdf.
10 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/frl601.pdf.
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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 not observed within the project
limits. No individuals of Michaux sumac were observed during the field assessments on
October 16-18, October 21, 31, 2019, and April 14, 2020. Additionally, there are no
current records of this species within Mecklenburg County". Due to the lack of known
occurrences within Mecklenburg County, and lack of suitable habitat, CWS concludes
that this project will have no effect on 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 1992.12 Typical habitat for this 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).
The project limits are completely forested, which does not provide suitable habitat for the
smooth coneflower (Photographs 1 and 2). The Iredell, Misenheimer, and Picture soil
series commonly associated with the smooth coneflower are not found within the project
limits. Due to the lack of suitable habitat, CWS concludes that this project will have
no effect on the Smooth coneflower.
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
" USFWS Michaux's Sumac Recovery Plan; https://ecos.fws.gov/docs/recovery_plan/930430.pdf
12 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/fr2l40.pdf.
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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 13
moderate current. Recently, the Carolina heelsplitter has been found is in sections of
streams containing bedrock with perpendicular crevices filled with sand and gravel, and
with wide riparian buffers."
Biological Analysis:
A NCNHP data record review revealed that there are no known occurrences of this
species within the project limits or within a one -mile radius of the project (Attachment A).
In order to assess the presence or absence of the Carolina heelsplitter on -site, field
survey assessment and desktop review examined the site for suitable habitat. The
nearest Carolina heelsplitter populations is over 36 river miles downstream and
separated from the Little Hope Creek site by the Catawba River. Additionally, several
culverts downstream of the study area would limit the ability of the mussels to propagate
upstream. The pedestrian survey conducted in October 2019 and April 2020 revealed
three potential perennial streams on -site (Figure 3). Stream conditions generally
consisted of artificially stabilized banks with a sandy bed, moderate sedimentation, and
steep banks (Photographs 3-5). Riparian buffers are often degraded or entirely absent.
These stream conditions are not considered good supporting habitat for the Carolina
heelsplitter. Based on the lack of potential habitat and distance from known
populations, 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 2016.15
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
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 zone. 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
13 United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Raleigh Field Office. Accessed October 17, 2019. Endangered and Threatened Species
and Species of Concern by County for North Carolina. https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/mecklenburg.htmil
14 NCDOT TE Animal Habitat Descriptions. 2015. https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/Environmental/Compliance%20Guides%20
and %20Procedures/TE%20Animal%20Habitat%2ODescriptions%20Mar_6_2015. pdf
15 United States Fish and Wildlife Services.
https://www.fws.gov/midwestlendangered/insects/rpbb/pdf/Survey_Protocols_RPBB_12April2019. pdf
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may have accidentally been collected.16 According to USFWS' Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
Interactive Map, Mecklenburg County is located within an unoccupied zone. Therefore, the
proposed project will have no effect on the Rusty -patched bumble bee.
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act,17 enacted in 1940, prohibits anyone, without a
permit issued, from "taking" 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 on
or near the project study area. 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 May 21, 2020 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.18 The NLEB was listed as Threatened (T) on April 2, 2015.
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, 2017.19 This SLOPES
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 2 (ALP 2) applies for the Little
Hope Creek Sewer Improvements site as the action area is within range of the NLEB, 21 the
action area is located outside of a red 12-digit HUC as defined by the Asheville Ecological
Services Field Office 21 and consultation by the USACE is not required on other listed species or
critical habitat.
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 2 and the final 4(d) rule
18 United States Fish and Wildlife Services. https://www.fws.gov/midwestlendangered/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/nieb/pdfNVNSZone.pdf
21 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) 2016. Northern Long -Eared Bat.
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(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 Schweinitz's sunflower, Michaux's sumac, the smooth
purple coneflower, bald eagle, or the Carolina heelsplitter. The project area is not located within
the currently occupied range of the rusty -patched bumble bee. 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
agreement22. Biological determinations requirements for federally protected species are
summarized in Table 2 (below).
Table 2. Biological Determination Requirements Summary Table for Federally Protected Species
Federal
Effect on Listed
Biological
Scientific Name
Common Name
Status*
Species
Determination
Required
Helianthus schweinitzii
Schweinitz's sunflower
E
No effect
No
Echinacea laevigata
Smooth purple coneflower
E
No effect
No
Rhus michauxii
Michaux's sumac
E
No effect
No
Lasmigona decorata
Carolina heelsplitter
E
No effect
No
Bombus afnis
Rusty -patched bumble bee
E
No effect
No
Myotis septentrionalis
Northern -long-eared bat
T
Exempt
Yes**
Haliaeetus
Bald eagle
BGPA
No effect
No
leucocephalus
* E - Endangered, T - Threatened, BGPA - Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
** - Required in accordance with SLOPES, ALP 2 agreement.
22 http://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmis/project_review/NLEB_in_WNC.htmi
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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.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide these services on this important project. Please do not
hesitate to contact Megan Bollero at 757-576-6433 or [e-mail] should you have any
questions or comments regarding this report.
Sincerely,
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Megan Bollero, WPIT
Project Scientist
Aliisa Harjuniemi, PWS
Senior Project 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 (1-5)
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Little Hope Creek Sewer Improvements
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ATTACHMENT A:
NCNHP Data Review Report
May 21, 2020
CWS Project No. 2019-0082

■a■ Roy Cooper. Governor
■801 NC DEPARTMENT OF Susi Hamilton, Secretary
■� :�N NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
0 Noy Walter Clark, Director, Land and Water Stewardship
NCNHDE-12077
May 21, 2020
Megan Bollero
Carolina Wetland Services
550 East Westinghouse Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28273
RE: Little Hope Creek Sewer Improvements
Dear Megan Bollero:
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/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
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Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional
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Management Trust Fund easement, or an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is documented
near the project area.
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please contact Rodney A. Butler at rod ney.butler(a)ncdcr.aov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
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May 21, 2020
CWS Project No. 2019-0082
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