NCWRC Comments - SAW -2022- 02092-Rogers Pond

Baker, Caroline D
From: Munzer, Olivia
Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 7:07 AM
To: Daniel Kuefler
Cc: Wooten, Samantha; [e-mail]; Russ, W. Thomas
Subject: NCWRC Comments - SAW -2022- 02092-Rogers Pond
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Good afternoon,
We have records of the state endangered Carolina creekshell (Villosa vaughaniana) and state significantly rare eastern
creekshell (V. delumbis) downstream in Blythe Creek. Prior to construction, surveys for state -listed mussel surveys should
be conducted within the instream work area and 50 meters above and 100 meters below the work area. Any protected
species surveys should be conducted by biologists with both state and federal endangered species permits. If state -
protected species are found in the project area, the mussels should be relocated to suitable habitat above the project
area. Also immediately contact Thomas Russ, the Foothills Aquatic Wildlife Diversity Research Coordinator
(thomas.russL&ncwildlife.org, 828-659-3324) if protected mussel species are found during surveys.
We also request stringent erosion control and sedimentation measures. Please let me or Thomas Russ know if you have
questions. Thank you
Olivia Munzer
Western Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Rogers Depot
1718 NC Hwy 56 W
Creedmoor, NC 27522
Office: 919-707-4056 (note new number)
Cell: 336-269-0074
[e-mail]
www.ncwildlife.or>;
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