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NCNHDE-8251
February 14, 2019
Addie Lasitter
Kimley-Horn
200 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
RE: Walker Branch Greenway; 015236045
Dear Addie Lasitter:
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 Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published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
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Walker Branch Greenway
Project No. 015236045
February 14, 2019
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Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name
Group
Freshwater 29447 Villosa constricta Notched Rainbow
Bivalve
Freshwater 29549 Villosa delumbis Eastern Creekshell
Bivalve
Freshwater Fish29434 Etheostoma collis Carolina Darter
Last Element Accuracy Federal
Observation Occurrence Status
Date Rank
2007-03-08 E 3-Medium ---
2007-03-08 E 3-Medium
2016-06-08 E 3-Medium
State
Status
Threatened
Significantly G4 S4
Rare
Special G3 S3
Concern
Global State
Rank Rank
G3 S3
No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County 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.ora/content/hel�. Data query generated on February 14, 2019; source: NCNHP, Ql Jan 2019.
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
Walker Branch Greenway
Project No. 015236045
February 14, 2019
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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
Group Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank
Date Rank
Freshwater 29447 Villosa constricta Notched Rainbow 2007-03-08 E 3-Medium --- Threatened G3 S3
Bivalve
Freshwater 29549 Villosa delumbis Eastern Creekshell 2007-03-08 E 3-Medium --- Significantly G4 S4
Bivalve Rare
Freshwater Fish29434 Etheostoma collis Carolina Darter 2016-06-08 E 3-Medium --- Special G3 S3
Concern
Natural 582 Upland Depression --- 2006 D 2-High --- --- G2G3 S2S3
Community Swamp Forest
Vascular Plant 13743 Delphinium exaltatum Tall Larkspur 1800s Hi? 5-Very --- Endangered G3 S2
Low
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 Owner Type
Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County Local Government
Deflnitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httas://ncnhde natureserve.org/content/hel�. Data query generated on February 14, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q1 Jan 2019.
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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