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Home My WebLink About20190089 Ver 1_NHP project_report_bridge_83_watauga_20190116� �� Roy Covper. G❑vernQr •o '� NC DEPARTMEiVT �F �� iltan. Secrekary �� NA7URAL AND CULiURAL RESC7URCES �� Walter Clark. Director, Land and LNater 5tewardsfiip NCNHDE-7915 January 11, 2019 Heath Slaughter NCDOT 801 Statesville Road North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 RE: Bridge #83, Watauga, 17BP.11.R.118 Dear Heath Slaughter: 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, and/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. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one-mile radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report. If a Federally-listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one-mile radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here: https://www.fws.aov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37. 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 Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications.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, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water Management Trust Fund 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 rodnev.butlerC�ncdcr.cov or 919-707-8603. Sincerely, NC Natural Heritage Program . _.y„�?I`•�F'!' : �I .. 'U�-::\I ,i'�;I � . i' I ;.. ,.I-';r'��.i�-.{.�' 9 I . i .I i . ,. ,I � i•:i , , • �� .I w' �. �_I{ ii�. ,. L.�l I l.H. , . . S„ - . � . i-i,.;. • Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area Brldge #83, Watauga Project No. 17BP.11.R.118 January 11, 2019 NCNHDE-7915 No Element Occurrences are Documented within the Project Area There are no documented element occurrences (of inedium to very high accuracy) that mtersect wlth the project area. Please note, however, that although the NCNHP database does not show records for rare specles 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 contalns suitable habitat for rare species. If rare species are found, the NCNHP would appreclate 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 Owner Type Elk Knob State Park NC DNCR, Division of Parks and Recreation State NOTE: If the proposed project intersects with a conservation/managed area, please contact the landowner directly for addltional informatlon. 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.ora/content/hel�. Data query generated on January 1L 2019; source: NCNHP, Q4 Oct 2018. Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database. Page 2 of 5 Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area Bridge #83, Watauga Project No. 17BP.11.R.118 January 11, 2019 NCNHDE-7915 Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last �""� Element �� Accuracy' Federal� State "� Global State I Group ' '�` Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank � Date ` Rank _ ' Amphibian 20346 Desmognathus organi Northern Pygmy 2004-04-28 B? 3-Medium --- Significantly G3 S2S3 Salamander Rare Bird 96 Pooecetes gramineus Vesper Sparrow 1998-05-06 E 3-Medium --- Special G5 S2B,S2 Concern N Bird 16983 Thryomanes bewickii Bewick's Wren 1973-07-26 X 4-Low --- Endangered G5 SXB Bird 15083 Vermivora chrysoptera Golden-winged 2017-06-21 E 3-Medium -- Special G4 S2S3B Warbler Concern Butterfly 28790 Polygonia progne Gray Comma 2008-09-13 E 5-Very --- Significantly G5 S1 Low Rare Mammal 36101 Myotis lucifugus Little Brown Bat 2004-06-29 E 2-High --- Significantly G3 S2 Rare Mammal 36283 Perimyotis subflavus Tricolored Bat 2004-06-29 E 2-High --- Significantly G2G3 S3 Rare Natural 7954 High Elevation Birch --- 2003-06-17 C 3-Medium --- --- G3 S2 Community Boulderfield Forest Natural 8832 High Elevation Red --- 2015-05-27 B 3-Medium --- --- G2 S3 Community Oak Forest (Rich Subtype) Natural 30193 Northern Hardwood --- 2016-06-09 AB 4-Low --- --- G3 S3 Community Forest (Rich Subtype) Natural 4959 Northern Hardwood --- 2017-05-05 A 4-Low --- --- G3G4 S3 Community Forest (Typic Subtype) Natural 12868 Rich Cove Forest --- 2010 A 3-Medium --- --- G3 S2 Community (Boulderfield Subtype) Natural 2692 Rich Montane Seep --- 2015-05-27 A 3-Medium --- --- G3 S3 Community Natural 29752 Rich Montane Seep --- 2010-08-24 AB 2-High --- --- G3 S3 Community Vascular Plant 2864 Aconitum reclinatum Trailing Wolfsbane 2015-05-27 A 3-Medium --- Significantly G3G4 S3 Rare Throughout Page 3 of 5 Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last '� Element Accuracy Federal � State s Global State Group ' ' Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank T � � Date _ Rank �~',�` J� � Vascular Plant 2939 Calamagrostis Canada Reed Grass 1969-09-27 H i 4-Low --- Significantly G5T5 S1 canadensis var. Rare canadensis Peripheral Vascular Plant 28518 Carex arctata Black Sedge 2006-02 E 5-Very --- Significantly G5 S1 Low Rare Peripheral Vascular Plant 13384 Meehania cordata Meehania 2003-06-19 A 3-Medium --- Signiflcantly G5 S2 Rare Peripheral Vascular Plant 29753 Meehania cordata Meehania 2010-08-24 A? 3-Medium --- Significantly G5 S2 Rare Peripheral Vascular Plant 13765 Packera schweinitzianaSchweinitz's Ragwort 1987-07-08 E 4-Low --- Threatened G5? S2 Vascular Plant 20092 Platanthera grandiflora Large Purple-fringed 1991 BC 4-Low --- Threatened G5 S2 Orchid Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area Site Name Representational Ratin ollective Ratin� Snake Mountain Rl (Exceptional) C2 (Very High) Long Hope Valley/Elk Knob/The Peak Rl (Exceptional) Cl (Exceptional) Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area Managed Area Name Owner Owner T Conservation Trust for North Carolina Easement Conservation Trust for North Carolina Private Blue Ridge Conservancy Easement Blue Ridge Conservancy Private Elk Knob State Park NC DNCR, Division of Parks and Recreation State Elk Knob State Park Dedicated Nature Preserve NC DNCR, Division of Parks and Recreation State Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhdenatureserve.ora/content/help. Data query generated on January 11, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q4 Oct 2018. Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database. Page 4 of 5 NCNHaE-7915: Bridge #83, Watauga � Buffered Project 6oundary fl o.2�5 0.55 1.1 km � Natural Heritage Element Qccurr�:n�e {NHEO} s�u��Ps Esri_ HERE. Garmn, iniermap. incemenl P Corp. GEBCQ, USGS. FA6, HPS, NRCAdJ, Geu6aso, IGN. Katlash� f3L, drdnanre Suney, Esn Japan, METI, Esn Chna (Hong ICongf. sa+ssmpo. &� �penSlreelMap eamriEutors, and the GIS llscr CormwnAy � NHP Natural Area [NHhIA} Page 5 of 5 January 11, 20i9 121,q25 - - ❑ 0.175 0.35 07 mi � Project Boundary : , Managed Area [MAREA} ,_ . i—r--�—� � �. ,+—�