20201575 Ver 1_Swain County - B133 - NC Hertiage Program_20210319

NCNHDE-13235
November 3, 2020
Patrick Breedlove
NCDOT-Division 14
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
RE: Swain County - Bridge 133; 17BP.14.R.164
Dear Patrick Breedlove:
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/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 Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published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.
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 [e-mail] or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Swain County - Bridge 133
Project No. 17BP.14.R.164
November 3, 2020
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Element Occurrences Documented Within 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
Freshwater Fish 2262 Clinostomus sp. 1 Smoky Dace 2019-10-29 B 3-Medium ---Special
Concern
G5T3Q S2
Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
LTN/Little Tennessee River (Lower) Aquatic Habitat R1 (Exceptional)C1 (Exceptional)
No Managed Areas Documented within the Project Area
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/help. Data query generated on November 3, 2020; source: NCNHP, Q3 October 2020.
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
Swain County - Bridge 133
Project No. 17BP.14.R.164
November 3, 2020
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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
Dragonfly or
Damselfly
33445 Calopteryx amata Superb Jewelwing 2004-Pre H?5-Very
Low
---Significantly
Rare
G5 S1S2
Dragonfly or
Damselfly
33785 Stylurus scudderi Zebra Clubtail 2004-Pre H?5-Very
Low
---Significantly
Rare
G5 S1S2
Freshwater Fish 2262 Clinostomus sp. 1 Smoky Dace 2019-10-29 B 3-Medium ---Special
Concern
G5T3Q S2
Moss 19969 Scopelophila ligulata Copper Moss 1986-04-28 H 3-Medium ---Significantly
Rare Other
G5?S1
Vascular Plant 9551 Gentianopsis crinita Fringed Gentian 1968-Pre H 5-Very
Low
---Threatened G5 S1
Vascular Plant 23934 Hackelia virginiana Virginia Stickseed 1968-Pre H 5-Very
Low
---Significantly
Rare
Peripheral
G5 S2
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
LTN/Little Tennessee River (Lower) Aquatic Habitat R1 (Exceptional)C1 (Exceptional)
Little Tennessee River Floodplain R1 (Exceptional)C1 (Exceptional)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Nantahala National Forest - Nantahala Ranger
District
US Forest Service Federal
Needmore Game Land NC Wildlife Resources Commission State
Needmore Game Land Dedicated Nature Preserve NC Wildlife Resources Commission State
NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement NC DEQ, Division of Mitigation Services State
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/help. Data query generated on November 3, 2020; source: NCNHP, Q3 October 2020.
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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