20240358 Ver 1_WRC Comments_20240416

Baker, Caroline D
From: Munzer, Olivia
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 4:08 PM
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Cc: Stygar, KRYSTYNKA B CIV USARMY CESAW (USA); Pitner, Andrew
Subject: NCWRC Comments - Stanly County Oakboro Wastewater Expansion - DWR no..
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Attachments: NC Native Plant Alternatives_October2018.pdf
Good afternoon,
We have records of the state endangered Carolina creekshell (Villosa vaughaniana) and state
significantly rare eastern creekshell (V. delumbis) in Stony Run. We are requesting surveys for mussels at
locations where the project will cross Stony Creek and its unnamed tributary. 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 Brena Jones, the Central Aquatic Wildlife Diversity Research
Coordinator, at 919-707-0369 or [e-mail] if protected mussel species are found
during surveys.
Also, the state endangered and federal proposed tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus) is known to occur
in Stanly County. We recommend any tree clearing activities should occur outside the "active season"
(April 1—November 14) for the tricolored bat. Conducting tree clearing activities during the winter avoids
impacting bats roosting in trees, particularly during the maternity season (June —July). Tricolored bats are
known to roost in culverts and in bridges, including in the winter in the Piedmont of North Carolina.
Therefore, any existing culverts greater than 3 feet wide or bridges adjacent to or within the project area
should be surveyed for bats within 15 days of construction. Surveys should be conducted in accordance
with the National White -nose Syndrome Decontamination Protocol and the NCWRC Culvert Survey
Protocol.
Please use native plants for seeding disturbed areas. Avoid using invasive and/or non-native species
such as Bermudagrass, redtop, tall fescue, and lespedeza. A list of alternatives to non-native species
has been attached. Alternatively, use a grain, such as oats, wheat, or rye for temporary cover and native
seed mixes for permeant seeding. We recommend planting native, wildflower seed mixes that will create
pollinator habitat within the project boundary.
Lastly, erosion control matting made of plastic mesh or twine should not be used within the project area
because it can injure or kill wildlife.
Please let me know if you have questions. Thankyou,
Olivia

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.org
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