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May 6, 2019
Joshua Kotheimer
STV Incorporated
900 West Trade St, Suite 71S
Charlotte, NC 28202
RE: 17.BPJ0.R120 Bridge192 in Stanly County
Dear Joshua Kotheimer:
Roy Cooper. Governor
Susi Hamilton. Secretary
Walter Clark, Director, Land and Water Stewardship
NCN H D E-8933
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:
httgs://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 Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published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 rod ney.butler�ncdcr.aov or 919-707-8603,
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEpAATM5NT OF NATUPAL AND CutTUraAL RESOU'PCES
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
17.BP.10.R120 Bridge192 in Stanly County
May 6, 2019
NCN H D E-8933
Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific NameN Common Name
Group
Freshwater 8574 Villosa delumbis Eastern Creekshell
Bivalve
Freshwater Fish1512 Etheostoma collis Carolina Darter
LAW
Element
Observation
Occurrence
Date
Rank
2003-09-11
E
2016-04-27
Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
Site Name W Representational Rating W
YAD/Big Bear Creek Aquatic Habitat R2 (Very High)
No Managed Areas Documented within the Project Area
Accuracy
B 3-Medium
Collective Rating
C4 (Moderate)
Federal State
Global
State
Status Status
Rank
Rank
--- Significantly
G4
S4
Rare
--- Special
G3
S3
Concern
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/content/help. Data query generated on May 6, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q2 Apr 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
17.BP.10.R120 Bridge192 in Stanly County
May 6, 2019
NCN H D E-8933
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name °
Common Name Last
Element Accuracy Federal
Group It
Observation
Occurrence Status
Date
Rank
Freshwater 8574 Villosa delumbis
Eastern Creekshell 2003-09-11
E 3-Medium ---
Bivalve
Freshwater Fish1512 Ftheostoma collis
Carolina Darter 2016-04-27
B 3-Medium ---
Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius
of the Project Area
Site Name
Representational Rating
Collective Rating
YAD/Big Bear Creek Aquatic Habitat
R2 (Very High)
C4 (Moderate)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area _
Managed Area Name Owner I Owner Type
NC Agricultural Development and Farmland NC Department of Agriculture State
Preservation Trust Fund Easement
State Global State
Status Rank Rank
Significantly
Rare
Special
Concern
G4 S4
G3 S3
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on May 6, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q2 Apr 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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NCNHDE-8933: 17.BPA O R120 Bridge192 in Stanly County
May 6, 2019
Project Boundary
Buffered Project Boundary
NHP Natural Area (NHNA)
Managed Area (MAREA)
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