HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230339 Ver 1_More Info Received_20230306 (2)BREC
July 25, 2022
To Whom it May Concern,
RE: 4150 Absher Road Hays NC 28635 1 Wilkes County Lat: 36.355152, Long: -81.
Please accept this letter as a formal request for comment on the above -mentioned property.
Our Client, Contentment Development LLC, is planning to develop a 18 hole private golf club with a
clubhouse and less than 20 private rental cabins on a =/- 900 acre tract in the Traphill Community of
Wilkes County, NC. This will not be a residential community. The site is situated at the bottom of the
Blue Ridge Escarpment in the Harris and Double Creek Watersheds. The project has planned
jurisdictional stream and wetland impacts that total less than 150 linear feet of streams and less than .5
acres of wetlands. These impacts will require section 404 & 401 permits pursuant to the Clean Water
Act. Extensive avoidance and minimization efforts have occurred by the owner to limit impacts as much
as possible. These include clear span bridges, golf hole redesign, and maintaining natural areas and
buffers as practical. The planned project with invasive clearing and earthwork. We are happy to
coordinate with you for any questions you may have.
Please contact,
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DerGoddard
BREC, PA
derek@brec.biz
336.844.4088
Attachments —
1520 Meadomiew Drive staff@brec.biz
Wilkesboro NC 28697 www.brec.biz
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IPaC
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
IPaC resource list
This report is an automatically generated list of species and other resources such as critical
habitat (collectively referred to as trust resources) under the U,S. Fish and Wildlife Service's
(USFWS) jurisdiction that are known or expected to be on or near the project area referenced
below. The list may also include trust resources that occur outside of the project area, but
that could potentially be directly or indirectly affected by activities in the project area.
However, determining the likelihood and extent of effects a project may have on trust
resources typically requires gathering additional site -specific (e.g., vegetation/species
surveys) and project -specific (e.g., magnitude and timing of proposed activities) information.
Below is a summary of the project information you provided and contact information for the
USFWS office(s) with jurisdiction in the defined project area, Please read the introduction to
each section that follows (Endangered Species, Migratory Birds, USFWS Facilities, and NWI
Wetlands) for additional information applicable to the trust resources addressed in that
section.
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Asheville, NC 28801-1082
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Endangered species
This resource list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an analysis
of project level impacts.
The primary information used to generate this list is the known or expected range of each
species. Additional areas of influence (AOI) for species are also considered. An AOI includes
areas outside of the species range if the species could be indirectly affected by activities in
that area (e.g., placing a dam upstream of a fish population even if that fish does not occur at
the dam site, may indirectly impact the species by reducing or eliminating water flow
downstream). Because species can move, and site conditions can change, the species on this
list are not guaranteed to be found on or near the project area. To fully determine any
potential effects to species, additional site -specific and project -specific information is often
required.
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act requires Federal agencies to "request of the
Secretary information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be
present in the area of such proposed action" for any project that is conducted, permitted,
funded, or licensed by any Federal agency. A letter from the local office and a species list
which fulfills this requirement can only be obtained by requesting an official species list from
either the Regulatory Review section in IPaC (see directions below) or from the local field
office directly.
For project evaluations that require USFWS concurrence/review, please return to the IPaC
website and request an official species list by doing the following:
1. Draw the project location and click CONTINUE.
2. Click DEFINE PROJECT.
3. Log in (if directed to do so).
4. Provide a name and description for your project.
S. Click REQUEST SPECIES LIST.
Listed speciesi and their critical habitats are managed by the Ecological Services Program of
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the fisheries division of the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA Fisheries?).
Species and critical habitats under the sole responsibility of NOAA Fisheries are not shown
on this list. Please contact NOAA Fisheries for species under theirjurisdiction.
1. Species listed under the Endangered Species Act are threatened or endangered; IPaC also
shows species that are candidates, or proposed, for listing. See the listing status page for
more information. IPaC only shows species that are regulated by USFWS (see FAQ).
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2. 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.
The following species are potentially affected by activities in this location:
Mammals
NAME STATUS
Gray Bat Myotis grisescens Endangered
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6329
Northern Long-eared Bat . Myotis septentrionalis Threatened
Wherever found
- No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https,.//ecos.fws.gov/ecp/specles/9045
Reptiles
NAM E STATUS
Bog Turtle Glyptemys muhlenbergii SAT
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws,ggv/ecp/species/6962
Insects
NAME STATUS
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fvvs.gov/ecp/species/9743
Critical habitats
Potential effects to critical habitats) in this location must be analyzed along with the
endangered species themselves.
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS AT THIS LOCATION.
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Migratory birds
Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Acti and the Bald and Golden
Eagle Protection Acts.
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.
Additional information can be found using the following links:
• Birds of Conservation Concern https://www.fws.gotprogram/migratory-birds/species
• Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds
https://www.fws.gov/library/collections/avoiding-and-minimizing-incidental-take-
migratory-birds
• Nationwide conservation measures for birds
https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/nationwide-standard-conservation-
measures.pdf
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.
NAME BREEDING SEASON (IFA
BREEDING SEASON lS
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INDICATED FOR A BIRD ON
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YOUR LIST, THE BIRD MAY
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BREED IN YOUR PROJECT AREA
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SOMETIME WITHIN THE
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TIMEFRAME SPECIFIED, WHICH
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IS A VERY LIBERAL ESTIMATE
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OF THE DATES INSIDE WHICH
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THE BIRD BREEDS ACROSS ITS
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ENTIRE RANGE. "BREEDS
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ELSEWHERE" INDICATES THAT
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THE BIRD DOES NOT LIKELY
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BREED IN YOUR PROJECT
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AREA.)
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Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Breeds Sep 1 to Aug 31
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area,
but warrants attention because of the Eagle Act or for potential
susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of
development or activities.
Canada Warbler Cardellina canadensis .Breeds May 20 to Aug 10
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and.Alaska.
Kentucky Warbler, Op6rprnis formosu'.,�
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the;continental USA and Alaska.
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor '
"This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Probability of Presence Summary
Breeds Mar 15 to Aug 25
Breeds Apr 20 to Aug 20
Breeds May 1 to Jul 31
Breeds May 10 to Sep 10
Breeds May 10 to Aug 31
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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 (ra)
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.
How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three steps!
1 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 weeps: 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.
To see'a bar's probability of presence score, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
Breeding Season ( I)
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.
To see a bar's survey effort range, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
No Data (—)
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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
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
Bald Eagle , _ - . __ , —
Non -BCC
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Vulnerable
(This is not a
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Bird of
Conservation
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Concern (BCC)
................................
in this area, but
warrants
attention
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because of the
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Eagle Act or for
potential .................
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susceptibilities
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in offshore
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areas from
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certain types of
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deve lopment...................................
or activities.)
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Canada
Warbler
BCC Rangewide
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(CON) (This is a
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Bird of
...................
Conservation
C
............. ern {BConc C)
throughout its
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range in the
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continental
USA and
Alaska.)
Chimney Swift
BCC Rangewide
...........I..............................
(CON) (This is a
Bird of
Conservation
..................................
Concern (BCC}
................
throughout its
....................................
range in the
................................
continental
............................
USA and
Alaska.)
breeding season I survey effort — no data
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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Kentucky
Warbler
BCC Rangewide
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(CON) (This is a
. .........d ......o........................ ..
Birf
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Conservation
.....................................
Concern (BCC)
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throughout its
range in the
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continental
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USA and
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Alaska.)
Prairie Warbler
BCC Rangewide
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(CON) (This is a
B
....i.. .......................
rd of
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Conservation
.....................................
Concern (BCC)
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throughout its
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range in the
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continental
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USA and
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Alaska.)
Red-headed
Woodpecker
BCC Rangewide
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(CON) (Ta
_.........................................
Bird of
...................
Conservation
.................... I ...............
Concern (BCC)
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throughout its
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range in the
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continental
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USA and
Alaska.}
Wood Thrush
BCC Rangewide
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(CON) (This is a
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Bird of
6,
onservation
.....................................
Concern (BCC)
........................................
throughout its
.............................
range in the
.................................
continental
................................
USA and
........................
Alaska.)
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
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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 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 list of migratory birds that potentially occur 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 Rapid Avian Information Locator (RAIL) 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 or migrating in my 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 query your location using the RAIL Tool and look at the range maps
provided for birds in your area at the bottom of the profiles provided for each bird in your results. 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:
"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),
2. "BCC - BCR" birds are BCCs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation Regions (SCRs) in
the continental USA; and
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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 Loring.
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, 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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Coastal Barrier Resources System
Projects within the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) may be subject
to the restrictions on federal expenditures and financial assistance and the consultation
requirements of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) (16 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). For more
information, please contact the local Ecological Services Field Office or visit the CBRA
Consultations website. The CBRA website provides tools such as a flow chart to help
determine whether consultation is required and a template to facilitate the consultation
process.
THERE ARE NO KNOWN COASTAL BARRIERS AT THIS LOCATION.
Data limitations
The CBRS boundaries used in IPaC are representations of the controlling boundaries, which are depicted
on the official CBRS maps. The boundaries depicted in this layer are not to be considered authoritative for
in/out determinations close to a CBRS boundary (i.e., within the "CBRS Buffer Zone" that appears as a
hatched area on either side of the boundary). For projects that are very close to a CBRS boundary but do
not clearly intersect a unit, you may contact the Service for an official determination by following the
instructions here: https://www.fws.gov/service/coastal-barrier-resources-s stem -property -documentation
Data exclusions
CBRS units extend seaward out to either the 20- or 30-foot bathymetric contour (depending on the location
of the unit). The true seaward extent of the units is not shown in the CBRS data, therefore projects in the
offshore areas of units (e.g., dredging, breakwaters, offshore wind energy or oil and gas projects) may be
subject to CBRA even if they do not intersect the CBRS data. For additional information, please contact
CBRA@fws.gov.
Facilities
National Wildlife Refuge lands
Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge system must
undergo a 'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the
individual Refuges to discuss any questions or concerns.
THERE ARE NO REFUGE LANDS AT THIS LOCATION.
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Fish hatcheries
THERE ARE NO FISH HATCHERIES AT THIS LOCATION.
Wetlands in the National Wetlands Inventory
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.
This location overlaps the following wetlands:
FRESHWATER EMERGENT WETLAND
Palustrine
RIVERINE
Riverine
A full description for each wetland code can be found at the National Wetlands Inventory_
website
Data limitations
The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance level
information on the location, type and size of these resources. The maps are prepared from the analysis of
high altitude imagery. Wetlands are identified based on vegetation, visible hydrology and geography. A
margin of error is inherent in the use of imagery; thus, detailed on -the -ground inspection of any particular
site may result in revision of the wetland boundaries or classification established through image analysis.
The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the image
analysts, the amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth verification work
conducted. Metadata should be consulted to determine the date of the source imagery used and any
mapping problems.
Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery or field work. There
may be occasional differences in polygon boundaries or classifications between the information depicted
on the map and the actual conditions on site.
Data exclusions
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Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of
aerial imagery as the primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include seagrasses or
submerged aquatic vegetation that are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of estuaries and
nearshore coastal waters. Some deepwater reef communities (coral or tuberficid worm reefs) have also
been excluded from the inventory. These habitats, because of their depth, go undetected by aerial
imagery.
Data precautions
Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands may define and describe
wetlands in a different manner than that used in this inventory. There is no attempt, in either the design or
products of this inventory, to define the limits of proprietary jurisdiction of any Federal, state, or local
government or to establish the geographical scope of the regulatory programs of government agencies.
Persons intending to engage In activities involving modifications within or adjacent to wetland areas should
seek the advice of appropriate federal, state; or local agencies concerning specified agency regulatory
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MAP LEGEND
Area of Interest (AOI)
Area of Interest (AOI)
Soils
Soil Map Unit Polygons
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Soil Map Unit Lines
0
Soil Map Unit Points
Special
Point Features
Vo
Blowout
Borrow Pit
Clay Spot
Closed Depression
Gravel Pit
Gravelly Spot
Landfill
Lava Flow
Marsh or swamp
+
Mine or Quarry
Miscellaneous Water
Perennial Water
Rock Outcrop
Saline Spot
4
Sandy Spot
Severely Eroded Spot
Sinkhole
Slide or Slip
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Sodic Spot
Soil Map —Wilkes County, North Carolina
(Contentment)
MAP INFORMATION
Spoil Area
The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at
1:24,000.
Stony Spot
Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map
Very Stony Spot
measurements.
Wet Spot
Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service
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Other
Web Soil Survey LIRL:
Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857)
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Special Line Features
Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator
Water Features
projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts
Streams and Canals
distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the
Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more
Transportation
accurate calculations of distance or area are required.
Rails
This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as
Interstate Highways
of the version date(s) listed below.
US Routes
Soil Survey Area: Wilkes County, North Carolina
Major Roads
Survey Area Data: Version 26, Jan 21, 2022
Local Roads
Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales
1:50,000 or larger.
Background
®
Aerial Photography
Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Oct 29, 2011—Nov
28, 2017
The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were
compiled and digitized probably differs from the background
imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor
shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident.
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Contentment
Map Unit Legend
Map Unit Symbol
Map Unit Name
Acres in AOI
Percent of AOI
BaB
Banister fine sandy loam, 1 to
3.0
0.3%
6 percent slopes, rarely
flooded
BrB2
2.9%
Braddock clay loam, 2 to 8
31.3
percent slopes, moderately
eroded
BrD2
Braddock clay loam, 8 to 25
25.5
2.4%
percent slopes, moderately
eroded
CeD
Chestnut-Ashe complex, 8 to
10.4
1.0%
25 percent slopes, very
stony
CeF
Chestnut-Ashe complex, 25 to
154.2
14.5%
90 percent slopes, very
stony
ChE
Chestnut-Edneyville complex,
2.4
0.2%
25 to 60 percent slopes,
stony
CnF
Cleveland -Rock outcrop
20.9
2.0%
complex, 8 to 90 percent
slopes
CsD
Cowee-Saluda complex, 8 to
89.5
8.4%
25 percent slopes, stony
CsE
Cowee-Saluda complex, 25 to
1.7
0.2%
60 percent slopes, stony
CwA
Cullowhee fine sandy loam, 0
8.8
0.8%
to 3 percent slopes,
frequently flooded
EsD
Evard-Cowee complex, 8 to 25
24.9
2.3%
percent slopes, stony
EsE
Evard-Cowee complex, 25 to
61.5
5.8%
60 percent slopes, stony
FcB2
Fairview sandy clay loam, 2 to
10.8
1.0%
8 percent slopes, moderately
eroded
FcC2
Fairview sandy clay loam, 8 to
31.0
2.9%
15 percent slopes,
moderately eroded
HeC2
Hayesville sandy clay loam, 6
27.0
2.5%
to 15 percent slopes,
moderately eroded
RgD
Rhodhiss-Bannertown
218.5
20.6%
complex, 15 to 35 percent
slopes, stony
RhC
Rhodhiss-Toast complex, 5 to
169.8
16.0%
15 percent slopes
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Contentment
Map Unit Symbol
Map Unit Name
Acres in AOI
Percent of AOI
RzA
Rosman-Reddies complex, 0
50.6
4.8%
to 3 percent slopes,
occasionally flooded
TaD
Tate fine sandy loam, 8 to 25
8.7
0.8%
percent slopes
TCC
Tate-Cullowhee, frequently
109.4
10.3%
flooded complex, 0 to 25
percent slopes
Totals for Area of Interest
1,059.8
100.0%
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