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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
hLtp://www.fws.gov/nc-es/es/cogptyfr.html
In Reply Refer To: December 06, 2021
Consultation Code: 04EN1000-2022-SLI-0152
Event Code: 04EN1000-2022-E-00413
Project Name: Tidewater
Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The attached species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. Although not required by
section 7, many agencies request species lists to start the informal consultation process and begin
their fulfillment of the requirements under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of
1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
This list, along with other helpful resources, is also available on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) —Asheville Field Office's (AFO) website: https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/
cntylist/nc counties.html. The AFO website list includes "species of concern" — species that
could potentially be placed on the federal list of threatened and endangered species in the future.
Also available are:
Design and Construction Recommendations
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmis/project review/Recommendations.html
Optimal Survey Times for Federally Listed Plants
https://www.fws.gov/nc-es/plant/plant survey.html
Northern long-eared bat Guidance
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmis/project review/NLEB in WNC.html
Predictive Habitat Model for Aquatic Species
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/Maxent/Maxent.html
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could require modifications of these lists.

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Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act,
the accuracy of the species lists should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website or the AFO website (the AFO website dates each
county list with the day of the most recent update/change) at regular intervals during project
planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may
be requested through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the
enclosed list or by going to the AFO website.
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of
the Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or
designated critical habitat.
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)
(c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a Biological
Evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12 and on our office's website
at https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmis/project review/assessment guidance.html.
If a Federal agency (or their non-federal representative) determines, based on the Biological
Assessment or Biological Evaluation, that listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be
affected by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to
50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species, and
proposed critical habitat be addressed within the consultation. More information on the
regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or license
applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at: http.�//
www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-libraOL/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF.
Though the bald eagle is no longer protected under the Endangered Species Act, please be aware
that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16
U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require additional consultation (see
https://www.fws.gov/southeast/our-services/permits/eagles/). Wind energy projects should
follow the wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenery/) for minimizing impacts to
migratory birds (including bald and golden eagles) and bats.
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http://
www.fws.gov/migratoo birds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm,
http://www.towerkill.com; and 12Ltp://www.fws.gov/migratooLbirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/
towers/comtow.html.

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We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office.
Attachment(s):
■ Official Species List
• Migratory Birds
■ Wetlands

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Official Species List
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
[phone]

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Project Summary
Consultation Code: 04EN1000-2022-SLI-0152
Event Code: Some(04EN1000-2022-E-00413)
Project Name: Tidewater
Project Type: OIL OR GAS
Project Description: Gas line upgrade
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:
www.google.com/maps/035.52319300000005.-80.8559059336699.14z
Charlotte
Counties: North Carolina

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Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 8 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheries1, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
Mammals
STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis
Threatened
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
Reptiles
NAME
STATUS
Bog Turtle Clemmys muhlenbergii
Similarity of
Population: U.S.A. (GA, NC, SC, TN, VA)
Appearance
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
(Threatened)
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6962
Clams
NAME
Carolina Heelsplitter Lasmigona decorata Endangered
There is final critical habitat for this species. The location of the critical habitat is not available.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3534

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Insects
NAME
STATUS
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus
Candidate
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743
Flowering Plants
NAME
STATUS
Dwarf -flowered Heartleaf Hexastylis nani flora
Threatened
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2458
Michaux's Sumac Rhus michauxii
Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5217
Schweinitz's Sunflower Helianthus schweinitzii
Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3849
Smooth Coneflower Echinacea laevigata
Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: htips:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3473
Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.

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Migratory Birds
Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act! and the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act2.
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to
migratory birds, eagles, and their habitats should follow appropriate regulations and consider
implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described below.
1. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
2. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
3. 50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)
The birds listed below are birds of particular concern either because they occur on the USFWS
Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) list or warrant special attention in your project location.
To learn more about the levels of concern for birds on your list and how this list is generated, see
the FAQ below. This is not a list of every bird you may find in this location, nor a guarantee that
every bird on this list will be found in your project area. To see exact locations of where birders
and the general public have sighted birds in and around your project area, visit the E-bird data
mapping tool (Tip: enter your location, desired date range and a species on your list). For
projects that occur off the Atlantic Coast, additional maps and models detailing the relative
occurrence and abundance of bird species on your list are available. Links to additional
information about Atlantic Coast birds, and other important information about your migratory
bird list, including how to properly interpret and use your migratory bird report, can be found
below.
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures
to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, click on the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE
SUMMARY at the top of your list to see when these birds are most likely to be present and
breeding in your project area.
BREEDING
NAME SEASON
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Breeds Sep 1 to
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention Jul 31
because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types
of development or activities.
hns:Hecos.fws.gov/ec;p/species/1626
Black -billed Cuckoo Coccyzus erythropthalmus Breeds May 15
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Oct 10
and Alaska.
fts:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9399

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BREEDING
NAME SEASON
Cerulean Warbler Dendroica cerulea Breeds Apr 28
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Jul 20
and Alaska.
btips:Hecos.fws.gov/eqp/species/297
Eastern Whip -poor -will Antrostomus voci ferns Breeds May 1
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 20
and Alaska.
Kentucky Warbler Oporornis formosus Breeds Apr 20
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 20
and Alaska.
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor Breeds May 1
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Jul 31
and Alaska.
Prothonotary Warbler Protonotaria citrea Breeds Apr 1 to
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA Jul 31
and Alaska.
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus Breeds May 10
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Sep 10
and Alaska.
Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus Breeds
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions elsewhere
(BCRs) in the continental USA
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina Breeds May 10
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 31
and Alaska.
Probability Of Presence Summary
The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely to be
present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your project
activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read and understand the
FAQ "Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting
to interpret this report.
Probability of Presence ( )
Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s) your
project overlaps during a particular week of the year. (A year is represented as 12 4-week
months.) A taller bar indicates a higher probability of species presence. The survey effort (see
below) can be used to establish a level of confidence in the presence score. One can have higher
confidence in the presence score if the corresponding survey effort is also high.

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How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three steps:
The probability of presence for each week is calculated as the number of survey events in
the week where the species was detected divided by the total number of survey events for
that week. For example, if in week 12 there were 20 survey events and the Spotted Towhee
was found in 5 of them, the probability of presence of the Spotted Towhee in week 12 is
0.25.
2. To properly present the pattern of presence across the year, the relative probability of
presence is calculated. This is the probability of presence divided by the maximum
probability of presence across all weeks. For example, imagine the probability of presence
in week 20 for the Spotted Towhee is 0.05, and that the probability of presence at week 12
(0.25) is the maximum of any week of the year. The relative probability of presence on
week 12 is 0.25/0.25 = 1; at week 20 it is 0.05/0.25 = 0.2.
3. The relative probability of presence calculated in the previous step undergoes a statistical
conversion so that all possible values fall between 0 and 10, inclusive. This is the
probability of presence score.
Breeding Season( )
Yellow bars denote a very liberal estimate of the time -frame inside which the bird breeds across
its entire range. If there are no yellow bars shown for a bird, it does not breed in your project
area.
Survey Effort (1)
Vertical black lines superimposed on probability of presence bars indicate the number of surveys
performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area overlaps. The number of
surveys is expressed as a range, for example, 33 to 64 surveys.
No Data (—)
A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.
Survey Timeframe
Surveys from only the last 10 years are used in order to ensure delivery of currently relevant
information. The exception to this is areas off the Atlantic coast, where bird returns are based on
all years of available data, since data in these areas is currently much more sparse.
probability of presence breeding season I survey effort — no data
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Bald Eagle
Non-BCC IIII-1Jjj++4'.I F�on IIII IIII
Vulnerable
MM
Black -billed ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++,`t• t�++ +,•+ ++++ ++++ r -loom •!++ ++++ ++++
Cuckoo

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BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Cerulean Warbler 1111
Jill IIIBCC Rangewide ++++ ++++ ++++ * + ++++ ++++ ++++ ++—+ +++—
(CON)
Wall ern Whip -Poor- „',■'■'�1""Jill +++ ++++ ++++ ++++
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
BCC Rangewideer Al Jill Jill Jill llt+ ++++ ++++
(CON)
Prairie Warbler
BCC Rangewide I :: I I :1 Jill ++++ +++* ++++ ++++ ++++
t * ■t ■t■t
(CON)
Prothonotary IIII IIIi ���I I�I� �+
Warbler +iili BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Red-headed Woodpecker 1� 0+00 04 loll 00*0116 Fi;111i N Im 1+0+ mill 00+0
BCC Rangewide
(CON) yy yy
Rusty Blackbird ++ ++++ ++++ ++++ +0++ ++A 1 I I I I Ll+
BCC -BCR
Wood Thrush BCC Rangewide ++++ ++++ ++++ ,+"'+11 ++++ +11+ IN*++++ ++++
(CON)
Additional information can be found using the following links:
■ Birds of Conservation Concern http://www.fws.govibirds/management/managed-species/
birds-of-conservation-concern.php
■ Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds http://www.fws.gov/birds/
management/project-assessment-tools-and-guidance
conservation-measures.php
■ Nationwide conservation measures for birds http://www.fws.gov/migrator3Lbirds/pdf/
management/nationwidestandardconservationmeasures.pdf
Migratory Birds FAQ
Tell me more about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts
to migratory birds.
Nationwide Conservation Measures describes measures that can help avoid and minimize
impacts to all birds at any location year round. Implementation of these measures is particularly
important when birds are most likely to occur in the project area. When birds may be breeding in
the area, identifying the locations of any active nests and avoiding their destruction is a very
helpful impact minimization measure. To see when birds are most likely to occur and be breeding

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in your project area, view the Probability of Presence Summary. Additional measures or permits
may be advisable depending on the type of activity you are conducting and the type of
infrastructure or bird species present on your project site.
What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified
location?
The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised of USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern
BCC and other species that may warrant special attention in your project location.
The migratory bird list generated for your project is derived from data provided by the Avian
Knowledge Network (AKN). The AKN data is based on a growing collection of survey, banding,
and citizen science datasets and is queried and filtered to return a list of those birds reported as
occurring in the 10km grid cell(s) which your project intersects, and that have been identified as
warranting special attention because they are a BCC species in that area, an eagle (Eagle Act
requirements may apply), or a species that has a particular vulnerability to offshore activities or
development.
Again, the Migratory Bird Resource list includes only a subset of birds that may occur in your
project area. It is not representative of all birds that may occur in your project area. To get a list
of all birds potentially present in your project area, please visit the AKN Phenology Tool.
What does IPaC use to generate the probability of presence graphs for the migratory birds
potentially occurring in my specified location?
The probability of presence graphs associated with your migratory bird list are based on data
provided by the Avian Knowledge Network (AKN). This data is derived from a growing
collection of survey, banding, and citizen science datasets .
Probability of presence data is continuously being updated as new and better information
becomes available. To learn more about how the probability of presence graphs are produced and
how to interpret them, go the Probability of Presence Summary and then click on the "Tell me
about these graphs" link.
How do I know if a bird is breeding, wintering, migrating or present year-round in my
project area?
To see what part of a particular bird's range your project area falls within (i.e. breeding,
wintering, migrating or year-round), you may refer to the following resources: The Cornell Lab
of Ornithology All About Birds Bird Guide, or (if you are unsuccessful in locating the bird of
interest there), the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Neotropical Birds guide. If a bird on your
migratory bird species list has a breeding season associated with it, if that bird does occur in your
project area, there may be nests present at some point within the timeframe specified. If "Breeds
elsewhere" is indicated, then the bird likely does not breed in your project area.
What are the levels of concern for migratory birds?
Migratory birds delivered through IPaC fall into the following distinct categories of concern:
1. "BCC Rangewide" birds are Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) that are of concern
throughout their range anywhere within the USA (including Hawaii, the Pacific Islands,
Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands);

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2. 'BCC - BCR" birds are BCCs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation
Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA; and
3. "Non -BCC - Vulnerable" birds are not BCC species in your project area, but appear on
your list either because of the Eagle Act requirements (for eagles) or (for non -eagles)
potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities
(e.g. offshore energy development or longline fishing).
Although it is important to try to avoid and minimize impacts to all birds, efforts should be made,
in particular, to avoid and minimize impacts to the birds on this list, especially eagles and BCC
species of rangewide concern. For more information on conservation measures you can
implement to help avoid and minimize migratory bird impacts and requirements for eagles,
please see the FAQs for these topics.
Details about birds that are potentially affected by offshore projects
For additional details about the relative occurrence and abundance of both individual bird species
and groups of bird species within your project area off the Atlantic Coast, please visit the
Northeast Ocean Data Portal. The Portal also offers data and information about other taxa besides
birds that may be helpful to you in your project review. Alternately, you may download the bird
model results files underlying the portal maps through the NOAA NCCOS Integrative Statistical
Modeling and Predictive Mapping of Marine Bird Distributions and Abundance on the Atlantic
Outer Continental Shelf project webpage.
Bird tracking data can also provide additional details about occurrence and habitat use
throughout the year, including migration. Models relying on survey data may not include this
information. For additional information on marine bird tracking data, see the Diving Bird Study_
and the nanotag studies or contact Caleb Spiegel or Pam LOrinQ.
What if I have eagles on my list?
If your project has the potential to disturb or kill eagles, you may need to obtain a permit to avoid
violating the Eagle Act should such impacts occur.
Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report
The migratory bird list generated is not a list of all birds in your project area, only a subset of
birds of priority concern. To learn more about how your list is generated, and see options for
identifying what other birds may be in your project area, please see the FAQ "What does IPaC
use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified location". Please be
aware this report provides the "probability of presence" of birds within the 10 km grid cell(s) that
overlap your project; not your exact project footprint. On the graphs provided, please also look
carefully at the survey effort (indicated by the black vertical bar) and for the existence of the "no
data" indicator (a red horizontal bar). A high survey effort is the key component. If the survey
effort is high, then the probability of presence score can be viewed as more dependable. In
contrast, a low survey effort bar or no data bar means a lack of data and, therefore, a lack of
certainty about presence of the species. This list is not perfect; it is simply a starting point for
identifying what birds of concern have the potential to be in your project area, when they might
be there, and if they might be breeding (which means nests might be present). The list helps you
know what to look for to confirm presence, and helps guide you in knowing when to implement
conservation measures to avoid or minimize potential impacts from your project activities,

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should presence be confirmed. To learn more about conservation measures, visit the FAQ "Tell
me about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory
birds" at the bottom of your migratory bird trust resources page.

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Wetlands
Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation under Section
404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes.
For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers District.
Please note that the NWI data being shown may be out of date. We are currently working to
update our NWI data set. We recommend you verify these results with a site visit to determine
the actual extent of wetlands on site.
WETLAND INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE WHEN THIS SPECIES LIST WAS GENERATED.
PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.FWS.GOV/WETLANDS/DATA/MAPPER.HTML OR CONTACT THE FIELD
OFFICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

Roy Cooper, Governor
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B009 NC DEPARTMENT OF
iOEM NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
December 6, 2021
Johanna Velasquez
HDR Inc
440 S. Church Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
RE: Tidewater Monroe
Dear Johanna Velasquez:
D. Reid Wilson, Secretary
Misty Buchanan
Deputy Director, Natural Heritage Program
NCN H D E-16479
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
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, Land and Water 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 rod ney.butler(a)ncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Q 121 W. JONES STREET, RALEIGH. INC 27603 1651 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH. NC 27699
® OFC 919.707.9120 • FAX [phone]

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Tidewater Monroe
December 6, 2021
NCN H D E-16479
Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic
EO ID
Scientific Name
Common Name
Last
Element
Accuracy Federal
State
Global
State
Group
Observation
Occurrence
Status
Status
Rank
Rank
Date
Rank
Animal
15928
Waterbird Colony
Waterbird Colony
2004
BC
3-Medium ---
---
GNR
S3
Assemblage
Freshwater
14825
Villosa vaughaniana
Carolina Creekshell
1993-04-22
H?
3-Medium ---
Endangered
G2G3
S3
Bivalve
Freshwater
4864
Villosa vaughaniana
Carolina Creekshell
1998-07-13
H?
3-Medium ---
Endangered
G2G3
S3
Bivalve
Freshwater Fish15945
Etheostoma collis
Carolina Darter
2016-06-01
E
3-Medium ---
Special
G3
S3
Concern
Natural
13323
Basic Mesic Forest
---
1992-08-06
C
3-Medium ---
---
G3G4
S3S4
Community
(Piedmont Subtype)
Natural
8087
Dry Basic
---
2010
C
3-Medium ---
---
G2G3
S2S3
Community
Oak --Hickory Forest
Natural
19888
Piedmont/Mountain
---
2010
AB
3-Medium ---
---
G4G5
S4
Community
Semipermanent
Impoundment (Open
Water Subtype)
Natural
30602
Piedmont/Mountain
---
2010
AB
3-Medium ---
---
G4?
S4
Community
Semipermanent
Impoundment
(Piedmont Marsh
Subtype)
Natural
9641
Piedmont/Mountain
---
2016
C
2-High ---
---
G4?
S4
Community
Semipermanent
Impoundment
(Piedmont Marsh
Subtype)
Natural
30603
Piedmont/Mountain
---
2010
AB
3-Medium ---
---
G4
S4
Community
Semipermanent
Impoundment (Shrub
Subtype)
Vascular Plant
4104
Acmispon helleri
Carolina Birdfoot-
2008-08-22
C
2-High ---
Threatened
G5T3
S3
trefoil
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Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common L&C
Last Element Accuracy Federal State Global State
roup bservation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank
Date Rank
Vascular Plant 5750 Baptisia alba Thick -pod White Wild 1993-05-18 D 3-Medium --- Threatened G5 S2
Indigo
Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
Reedy Creek Knoll and Beaver Pond R5 (General) C4 (Moderate)
Clarke Creek Heronry R4 (Moderate) C5 (General)
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type -
Davidson College Nature Preserve Davidson College Private
Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation Local Government
Conservation Property District
NC Land and Water Fund Conservation Agreement NC DNCR, NC Land and Water Fund State
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement Catawba Lands Conservancy Private
Three Rivers Land Trust Preserve - Clarke Creek Three Rivers Land Trust Private
Mecklenburg County Open Space - White Park Mecklenburg County Local Government
City of Concord Open Space City of Concord Local Government
xNOTE: 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 httos://ncnhde.natureserve.orQ/help. Data query generated on December 6, 2021; source: NCNHP, Q3 October 2021.
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
Tidewater Monroe
December 6, 2021
NCN H D E-16479
Element Occurrences Documented
Within a One -mile Radius of the Project
Area
TaxoO ID
Scientific Name
coon Name
Last Element
Accuracy Federal
State
Global
State
Group
Observation Occurrence
Status
Status
Rank
Rank
Date
Rank
Animal 15928
Waterbird Colony
Waterbird Colony
2004
BC
3-Medium ---
---
GNR
S3
Assemblage
Animal 23974
Waterbird Colony
Waterbird Colony
2004
D
3-Medium ---
---
GNR
S3
Assemblage
Butterfly 28568
Satyrium favonius
Northern Oak
2010-05-20
D
3-Medium ---
Significantly
G4G5T
S2S3
ontario
Hairstreak
Rare
4
Freshwater 24824
Strophitus undulatus
Creeper
2004-09-06
E
3-Medium ---
Threatened
G5
S3
Bivalve
Freshwater 29448
Villosa constricta
Notched Rainbow
2004-09-06
E
3-Medium ---
Threatened
G3
S3
Bivalve
Freshwater 14825
Villosa vaughaniana
Carolina Creekshell
1993-04-22
H?
3-Medium ---
Endangered
G2G3
S3
Bivalve
Freshwater 25432
Villosa vaughaniana
Carolina Creekshell
2004-09-06
E
3-Medium ---
Endangered
G2G3
S3
Bivalve
Freshwater 4864
Villosa vaughaniana
Carolina Creekshell
1998-07-13
H?
3-Medium ---
Endangered
G2G3
S3
Bivalve
Freshwater Fish5024
Etheostoma collis
Carolina Darter
2004-04-28
E
3-Medium ---
Special
G3
S3
Concern
Freshwater Fish15945
Etheostoma collis
Carolina Darter
2016-06-01
E
3-Medium ---
Special
G3
S3
Concern
Mammal 5630
Condylura cristata
Star -nosed Mole -
1950
H
4-Low ---
Special
G5T2Q
S2
pop. 1
Coastal Plain
Concern
population
Moss 16633
Rhachithecium
Budding Tortula
1948-08-10
H
3-Medium ---
Significantly
G4G5
S1S2
perpusillum
Rare Disjunct
Natural 13323
Basic Mesic Forest
---
1992-08-06
C
3-Medium ---
---
G3G4
S3S4
Community
(Piedmont Subtype)
Natural 8101
Dry-Mesic Basic
---
2010
D
3-Medium ---
---
G3G4
S3
Community
Oak --Hickory Forest
(Piedmont Subtype)
Natural 25778
Dry Basic
---
2010
C
2-High ---
---
G2G3
S2S3
Community
Oak --Hickory Forest
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Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
EO ID
Scientific Name Common Name
Last
Element
Accuracy Federal
State Global
State
�roup
JMAllObservation
Occurrence
Status
Status Rank
Rank
Date
Rank
Natural
8087
Dry Basic ---
2010
C
3-Medium ---
--- G2G3
S2S3
Community
Oak --Hickory Forest
Natural
18794
Dry Oak --Hickory ---
2010
C
4-Low ---
--- G4G5
S4
Community
Forest (Piedmont
Subtype)
Natural
4046
Low Elevation Seep ---
2006
D
3-Medium ---
--- G3?
S3
Community
(Typic Subtype)
Natural
11623
Mixed Moisture ---
1987-09-21
H
4-Low ---
--- G2?
S2
Community
Hardpan Forest
Natural
5863
Piedmont Levee Forest---
1998-10-22
B?
4-Low ---
--- G3G4
S3S4
Community
(Typic Subtype)
Natural
19888
Piedmont/Mountain ---
2010
AB
3-Medium ---
--- G4G5
S4
Community
Semipermanent
Impoundment (Open
Water Subtype)
Natural
30602
Piedmont/Mountain ---
2010
AB
3-Medium ---
--- G4?
S4
Community
Semipermanent
Impoundment
(Piedmont Marsh
Subtype)
Natural
19889
Piedmont/Mountain ---
2010
B?
2-High ---
--- G4?
S4
Community
Semipermanent
Impoundment
(Piedmont Marsh
Subtype)
Natural
25191
Piedmont/Mountain ---
2012-08-15
B
2-High ---
--- G4?
S4
Community
Semipermanent
Impoundment
(Piedmont Marsh
Subtype)
Natural
9641
Piedmont/Mountain ---
2016
C
2-High ---
--- G4?
S4
Community
Semipermanent
Impoundment
(Piedmont Marsh
Subtype)
Page 5 of 10

Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
EO ID
Scientific Name
Common Name
Last
Element
Accuracy Federal
State
Global
State
Group
Observation
Occurrence
Status
Status
Rank
Rank
Date
Rank
Natural
30603
Piedmont/Mountain
---
2010
AB
3-Medium ---
---
G4
S4
Community
Semipermanent
Impoundment (Shrub
Subtype)
Natural
30607
Piedmont/Mountain
---
2010
B?
3-Medium ---
---
G4
S4
Community
Semipermanent
Impoundment (Shrub
Subtype)
Natural
956
Upland Depression
---
2006
D
2-High ---
---
G2G3
S2S3
Community
Swamp Forest
Reptile
23063
Crotalus horridus
Timber Rattlesnake
2006
E
4-Low ---
Special
G4
S3
Concern
Vascular Plant
15448
Acmispon helleri
Carolina Birdfoot-
2002-07-03
C
3-Medium ---
Threatened
G5T3
S3
trefoil
Vascular Plant
7430
Acmispon helleri
Carolina Birdfoot-
1956-09-23
F
3-Medium ---
Threatened
G5T3
S3
trefoil
Vascular Plant
4104
Acmispon helleri
Carolina Birdfoot-
2008-08-22
C
2-High ---
Threatened
G5T3
S3
trefoil
Vascular Plant
8309
Acmispon helleri
Carolina Birdfoot-
1998-08-19
F
2-High ---
Threatened
G5T3
S3
trefoil
Vascular Plant
2809
Acmispon helleri
Carolina Birdfoot-
1992-08-06
C
2-High ---
Threatened
G5T3
S3
trefoil
Vascular Plant
11916
Anemone berlandieri
Southern Anemone
1972-03
X?
3-Medium ---
Endangered
G4?
S2
Vascular Plant
3834
Baptisia aberrans
Prairie Blue Wild
1965-05
H
3-Medium ---
Endangered
G5T2
S2
Indigo
Vascular Plant
5750
Baptisia alba
Thick -pod White Wild
1993-05-18
D
3-Medium ---
Threatened
G5
S2
Indigo
Vascular Plant
13743
Delphinium exaltatum
Tall Larkspur
1800s
Hi?
5-Very ---
Threatened
G3
S2
Low
Vascular Plant
13496
Hexalectris spicata
Crested Coralroot
1956-07-05
H
4-Low ---
Significantly
G5
S2
Rare
Peripheral
Vascular Plant
8578
Hexalectris spicata
Crested Coralroot
1992-08-05
BC
3-Medium ---
Significantly
G5
S2
Rare
Peripheral
Page 6 of 10

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
Vascular Plant 3097 Hexalectris spicata Crested Coralroot 1998-07-31 CD
Vascular Plant 30383 Hexalectris spicata Crested Coralroot
Vascular Plant 12536 Oligoneuron jacksonii Southeastern Bold
Goldenrod
Accuracy Federal
Status
3-Medium
2020-07-18 D 2-High ---
1999-10-20 C 2-High ---
Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
rite Name Representational Rating
Rocky River Corridor
R5 (General)
Blackwelder Hill Rare Plant Site
R5 (General)
Jesse Slagle Knoll
R5 (General)
Reedy Creek Knoll and Beaver Pond
R5 (General)
Clarke Creek Heronry
R4 (Moderate)
Brackett Bluff
R5 (General)
West Branch Preserve
R5 (General)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name
wne
NC Land and Water Fund Project
NC DNCR, NC Land and Water Fund
Mecklenburg County Open Space - Abersham Park
Mecklenburg County
Three Rivers Land Trust Easement
Three Rivers Land Trust
NC Agricultural Development and Farmland
NC Department of Agriculture
Preservation Trust Fund Easement
Davidson College Nature Preserve
Davidson College
Mecklenburg County Open Space - R.C. Bradford
Mecklenburg County
Park
Town of Davidson Open Space
Town of Davidson
Mecklenburg County Open Space - Mallard Creek
Mecklenburg County
Greenway
Mecklenburg County Open Space - Back Creek
Mecklenburg County
Greenway
Cabarrus County - Rob Wallace Park
Cabarrus County
Page 7 of 10
Collective Rating
C5 (General)
C5 (General)
C4 (Moderate)
C4 (Moderate)
C5 (General)
C5 (General)
C5 (General)
Owner Type
State
Local Government
Private
State
Private
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
State Global State
Status Rank Rank
Significantly G5 S2
Rare
Peripheral
Significantly G5 S2
Rare
Peripheral
Significantly G5T4 S2
Rare
Peripheral

Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name
Owner
Owner Type
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Private
City of Concord - Hector Henry Greenway
City of Concord
Local Government
Mecklenburg County Open Space - West Branch
Mecklenburg County
Local Government
Nature Preserve
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Private
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Private
Davidson Lands Conservancy Easement
Davidson Lands Conservancy
Private
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Private
NC Land and Water Fund Conservation Agreement
NC DNCR, NC Land and Water Fund
State
Mecklenburg County Open Space - Rocky River
Mecklenburg County
Local Government
Bluff Nature Preserve
NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement
NC DEQ, Division of Mitigation Services
State
Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District
Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation
Local Government
Conservation Property
District
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Private
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Private
Mecklenburg County Open Space - Back Creek
Mecklenburg County
Local Government
Tributary
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Private
Town of Davidson Open Space
Town of Davidson
Local Government
City of Concord Open Space
City of Concord
Local Government
City of Concord Open Space
City of Concord
Local Government
City of Kannapolis Open Space
City of Kannapolis
Local Government
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Private
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Private
NC Land and Water Fund Conservation Agreement
NC DNCR, NC Land and Water Fund
State
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Private
Three Rivers Land Trust Preserve - Clarke Creek
Three Rivers Land Trust
Private
Cabarrus County Open Space
Cabarrus County
Local Government
Mecklenburg County Open Space - White Park
Mecklenburg County
Local Government
City of Concord Open Space
City of Concord
Local Government
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Private
Mecklenburg County Open Space - Caldwell Park
Mecklenburg County
Local Government
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Private
NC Land and Water Fund Project
NC DNCR, NC Land and Water Fund
State
Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District
Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation
Local Government
Easement
District
City of Concord Open Space
City of Concord
Local Government
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Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name
Owner
Owner Type
Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District
Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation
Local Government
Easement
District
NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement
NC DEQ, Division of Mitigation Services
State
Town of Davidson Open Space
Town of Davidson
Local Government
Davidson Lands Conservancy Easement
Davidson Lands Conservancy
Private
Town of Harrisburg Open Space
Town of Harrisburg
Local Government
Town of Harrisburg Open Space
Town of Harrisburg
Local Government
Town of Davidson Open Space
Town of Davidson
Local Government
Catawba Lands Conservancy - Elledge Preserve
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Private
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Private
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Private
Davidson Lands Conservancy Easement
Davidson Lands Conservancy
Private
Davidson Lands Conservancy Easement
Davidson Lands Conservancy
Private
Mecklenburg County Open Space - West Branch
Mecklenburg County
Local Government
Rocky River Greenway
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Private
Davidson Lands Conservancy Easement
Davidson Lands Conservancy
Private
Town of Harrisburg Open Space
Town of Harrisburg
Local Government
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Private
Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District
Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation
Local Government
Easement
District
Cabarrus County Open Space
Cabarrus County
Local Government
Town of Davidson Open Space
Town of Davidson
Local Government
City of Charlotte Open Space
City of Charlotte
Local Government
Town of Mooresville Open Space
Town of Mooresville
Local Government
Mecklenburg County Open Space - South Prong
Mecklenburg County
Local Government
Rocky River Greenway
Town of Davidson Open Space
Town of Davidson
Local Government
Town of Cornelius Open Space
Town of Cornelius
Local Government
Town of Davidson Open Space
Town of Davidson
Local Government
Town of Davidson Open Space
Town of Davidson
Local Government
City of Concord Open Space
City of Concord
Local Government
Town of Davidson Open Space
Town of Davidson
Local Government
Town of Davidson Open Space
Town of Davidson
Local Government
Town of Harrisburg Open Space
Town of Harrisburg
Local Government
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/help. Data query generated on December 6, 2021; source: NCNHP, Q3 October 2021.
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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