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N�RTH CARC]LINA [�EP�4RTNIENT �F NATURAL ANQ �ULTURAL RESC]UR�ES
Pat N1cCrory Bryan Gosse�e Susen Kluttz
Governor Executive �irector Secretary
Clesn 'Water Management Trust Fund
NCNHDE-951
November 12, 2015
Brandon J. Phillips
STV Engineers, Inc.
900 West Trade Street, Suite 715
Charlotte, NC 28202-1144
[e-mail]
RE: Proposed Rocky River Road West Street Improvements; Project No. 4017637
Dear Mr. Phillips:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide information
about natural heritage resources from our database that have been compiled for the project referenced
above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary submitted
with your request for information. These results are presented in the attached `Documented Occurrences'
table and map.
Also attached is a table summarizing rare species and natural communities that have been documented
within a one-mile radius of the project boundary. The proximity of these records suggests that these natural
heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area if suitable habitat exists and is included for
reference. In the event that rare species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that
we may update our records. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed area within a one-mile
radius, if any, are also included in this report.
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 Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written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 NC Natural Heritage Program data may not be redistributed without permission from the NCNHP.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence
if a Dedicated Nature Preserve (DNP), Registered Heritage Area (RHA), or an occurrence of a Federally-
listed species is documented within or near the project area.
Thank you for your inquiry. If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need
additional assistance, please contact John Finnegan at iohn.finnegan a�ncdenr.gov or 919.707.8630.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Proposed Rocky River Road West Street Improvements
Project No. 4017637
November 12, 2015
NCNHDE-951
No Element Occurrences are Documented within the Project Area
There are no documented element occurrences (of inedium to very high accuracy) that intersect with the project area. Please note, however, that although the NCNHP database
does not show records for rare species within the project area, it does not necessarily mean that they are not present; it may simply mean that the area has not been surveyed. The
use of Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys if needed, particularly if the project area contains suitable habitat for rare species. If rare
species are found, the NCNHP would appreciate receiving this information so that we may update our database.
No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area�
Managed Area Name Owner
Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County
Owner Type
Local Government
Local Government
NOTE: 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 https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/hel�. Data query generated on November 12, 2015; source: NCNHP, Q4 October 2015. 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
Proposed Rocky River Road West Street Improvements
Project No. 4017637
November 12, 2015
NCNHDE-951
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element Accuracy
Group
Observation Occurrence
Date
Vascular Plant 13743 Delphinium exaltatum Tall Larkspur 1800S
No Natural Areas are Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner
Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County
NC Department of Transportation Mitigation Site NC Department of Transportation
Status
Historical 5-Very
Low
Federal State Global State
Status Status Rank Rank
Species of Endangered G3 S2
Concern
Owner Type
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
State
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httqs://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/hel�. Data query generated on November 12, 2015; source: NCNHP, Q4 October 2015. 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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