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Heath Slaughter
NCDOT
801 Statesville Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
RE: Ashe Bridge #23; 17BP.11.R.
Dear Heath Slaughter:
May 8, 2017
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, 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 and is
included for reference. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed area within a one-mile radius of the
project area, 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Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the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 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 (DNP), Registered Heritage Area (RHA), Clean Water Management Trust Fund
(CWMTF) 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 rodney.butlerCa�ncdcr.gov or 919.707.8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Ashe Bridge #23
Project No. 17BP.11.R.
May 8, 2017
NCNHDE-3460
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
Amphibian 27570 Cryptobranchus Eastern Hellbender 2015-08-05 E 3-Medium Species of Special G3G4T S3
alleganiensis
alleganiensis
Freshwater Fish 7355 Etheostoma kanawhae Kanawha Darter
Freshwater Fish 4112 Exoglossum laurae Tonguetied Minnow
Freshwater Fish 28414 Notropis sp. 1 Kanawha Rosyface
Shiner
Freshwater Fish 12719 Phenacobius teretulus Kanawha Minnow
Freshwater or 72 Leptoxis dilatata Seep Mudalia
Terrestrial
Gastropod
Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
2013-10-09
2009-07-11
2008-06-12
2008-10-15
2008-10-16
Site Name Representational Rating
NEW/North Fork New River Aquatic Habitat n/a (Not Applicable)
No Managed Areas Documented within the Project Area
Concern Concern 3T4
E 3-Medium --- Significantly G4 S3
Rare
E 3-Medium --- Significantly G4 S2
Rare
E 3-Medium --- Significantly GNR S2
Rare
E 3-Medium --- Special G3G4 S3
Concern
E 3-Medium Species of Threatened G3 S3
Concern
Collective Rating
C3 (High)
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/contenUhel�. Data query generated on May 8, 2017; source: NCNHP, Q1 January 2017. 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
Ashe Bridge #23
Project No. 17BP.11.R.
May 8, 2017
NCNHDE-3460
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
Amphibian 27570 Cryptobranchus Eastern Hellbender 2015-08-05 E
alleganiensis
alleganiensis
Dragonfly or 33713 Somatochlora elongata Ski-tipped Emerald
Damselfly
Dragonfly or 33782 Stylurus scudderi Zebra Clubtail
Damselfly
Freshwater 31406 Elliptio dilatata Spike
Bivalve
Freshwater Fish 7355 Etheostoma kanawhae Kanawha Darter
Freshwater Fish 4112 Exoglossum laurae Tonguetied Minnow
Freshwater Fish 28414 Notropis sp. 1 Kanawha Rosyface
Shiner
Freshwater Fish 12719 Phenacobius teretulus Kanawha Minnow
Freshwater or 72 Leptoxis dilatata Seep Mudalia
Terrestrial
Gastropod
Moss 23334 Pohlia lescuriana Spherical Bulb Nodding
Moss
2006-07-09
2004-Pre
2008-10-15
2013-10-09
2009-07-11
2008-06-12
2008-10-15
2008-10-16
E
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E
E
E
E
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1984-08-30
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating
NEW/North Fork New River Aquatic Habitat n/a (Not Applicable)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner
Ashe County Open Space Ashe County: multiple local government
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Accuracy Federal State Global State
Status Status Rank Rank
3-Medium Species of Special G3G4T S3
Concern Concern 3T4
5-Very --- Significantly G5 S2S3
Low Rare
5-Very --- Significantly G4G5 S2?
Low Rare
3-Medium Species of Special G5 S2
Concern Concern
3-Medium --- Significantly G4 S3
Rare
3-Medium --- Significantly G4 S2
Rare
3-Medium --- Significantly GNR S2
Rare
3-Medium --- Special G3G4 S3
Concern
3-Medium Species of Threatened G3 S3
Concern
5-Very --- Significantly G4? S1?
Low Rare
Throughout
Collective Rating
C3 (High)
Owner Type
Local Government
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Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httos://ncnhde.natureserve.org/contenUhel�. Data query generated on May 8, 2017; source: NCNHP, Q1 January 2017. 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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