19950686 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19950707

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E„ Director
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Appalachian State University
Administration Building
3rd Floor
Boone, N.C. 28608
Dear Sirs:
ID FE F=1
July 7, 1995
Watauga County
DEM Project # 95686
FILE COPY
You have our approval to place fill material in 0.08 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose
of constructing a retaining wall along the steam plant and modifications to the Boone Creek profile on
the ASU main campus, as you described in your application dated 26 June 1995. After reviewing your
application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number
2671. This certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 26 when it is issued by the
Corps of Engineers.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If
you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application.
For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. In
addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your
project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing,
send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the
Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and
its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Environmental Management under Section 401
of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely?,?
PP rest n Howard, Jr. P.E.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Winston-Salem DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Domey
Central Files
Dr. Clyde Robbins; Associate Vice Chancellor for Physical Operations ASU
Jane O'Connor; Omni Professional Environmental Associates
95686.1tr
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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OMNI PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services
June 26, 1995
RECEIVED
Mr. Steve Chapin JUN 2 91995
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ENVIRONMFNTAL SCIENCES
151 Patton Avenue
Room 143
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
SUBJECT: Appalachian State University
New Steam Plant - Phase I Stream Modifications
Section 404 Nationwide Permit 26 Application
Dear Mr. Chapin:
The final design of the new steam plant at Appalachian State University has been approved by the State
Construction Office and construction is scheduled to begin approximately in August of this year. As you
know, the project was divided into two phases; the first phase will include the construction of a retaining
wall along the steam plant and modifications to the Boone Creek profile. The project will include
excavating and filling in the vicinity of the retaining wall.
This application is a request for a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 26 for this project as described in the
Environmental Assessment, prepared earlier this year. It is my understanding the public notice is not
required for Nationwide 26 permits and that written concurrence of 401 Water Quality Certification from
the NC DEHNR is not required where less than one third of an acre of waters (or wetlands) is impacted.
However, seven copies of the application are being sent to the NC DEHNR. One copy of the application is
also being mailed to Mr. Joe Mickey of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this application. Alternately, you may contact Mr.
Byron Hamrick with Mechanical Engineers regarding the project scope of work at [phone]. I will
be on vacation from June 27 through July 6. Thank you for your assistance with the review of this
application.
Sincerely,
4oEn' Y? O C??
nnor
O'Connor
mental l Compliance Specialist
CC: John Dorney, DEM Byron Hamrick, MEI
Joe Mickey, WRC Phillip Hobbs, Derek Church Williams
Dr. Clyde Robbins, ASU Joe Hatem, Wash Hatem Nelson
Post Office Box 13404 ¦ Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: [phone] ¦ Fax: [phone]
DEM ID: ACTION ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #):
26
JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
Telephone [phone]
WATER QUALITY PLANNING
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MA 0I4MIINT'1'
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAMALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
2. Owners Address: ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 3RD FLOOR, BOONE, NC 28608
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): NA (Work): [phone]
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number:
DR. CLYDE ROBBINS, ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR PHYSICAL OPERATIONS
ASU, PHYSICAL PLANT, STATE FARM ROAD, BOONE, NC 28608
[phone]
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: WATAUGA
Nearest Town or City: BOONE
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): ON THE ASU MAIN CAMPUS,
BETWEEN RIVERS AND APPALACHIAN STREETS, WEST OF THE
TENNIS COURTS
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: BOONE CREEK (TRIBUTARY OF WINKLER CREEK)
7. River Basin: NEW RIVER BASIN
* See
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS H? YES [ ] NO [ ]
Below
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ ] NO [X]
If yes, explain.
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site: PHASE I =
544 FT. (Length of Retaining Wall) x 6FT. (Mean Stream Width)=3264 SQ. FT.
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project: *Not classified
Filled: APPROX. 1630 SQ. FT. as Trout waters
Drained: NA by the NCWRC.
Flooded: NA Classified as
Excavated: APPROX. 1630 9Q. FT. C-Trout by the
Total Impacted: 3264 SO, FT, = 0.08 ACRES NCDEM.
12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only):
CROSS SECTION OF
EXISTING CHANNEL WILL BE PRESERVED BY EXCAVATING ON THE BANK
OPPOSITE A PROPOSED RETAINING WALL FOR THE ASU NEW STEAM PLANT.
13. Purpose of proposed work: MAINTAIN CURRENT FEMA BASE FLOOD ELEVATIONS
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts. THERE ARE NO WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THIS PROJECT,
OTHER THAN THE STREAM ITSELF.
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed or proposed for listing endangered or threatened species or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES [X ] NO[ ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES [X ] NO [ ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What is land use of surrounding property? UNIVERSITY
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? NA
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Owner' Signatur Date
NOTE: An Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant
Impact (SCH File # 95-E-6080-0525) was submitted to the
State Clearinghouse for interagency review regarding this
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ATTACHMENT
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE RESPONSE
OW Professional Environmental Associates, P.A.
Post Office Box 13404 ¦ Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: [phone] ¦ Fax: [phone]
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REVISED MAY 18, 1993
Watauga County
Carolina northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus
coloratus) - E
Blue Ridge goldenrod (Solidasto spithamaea) - T
Heller's blazing star (Liatris helleri) - T
Spreading avens (Geum radiatum) - E
Roan mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) - E
Virginia big-eared bat (Plecotus townsendii virginianus) - E
There are species which, although not now listed or officially proposed for
listing as endangered or threatened, are under status review by the Service.
These "Candidate"(C1 and C2) species are not legally protected under the
Act, and are not subject to any of its provisions, including Section 7,
until they are formally proposed or listed as threatened or endangered. We
are providing the below list of candidate species which may occur within the
project area for the purpose of giving you advance notification. These
species may be listed in the future, at which time they will be protected
under the Act. In the meantime, we would appreciate anything you might do
for them. '
Cerulean warbler (Dendroica cerulea) - C2
New England cottontail rabbit (Sylvilarus transitionalis) - C2
Hellbender (Cryptobranchus allexaniensts) - C2
Bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenberzi) - C2
Diana fritillary butterfly (Speyeria diana) - C2
Kanawha minnow (Phenacobius teretulus) - C2
Tennessee heelsplitter (Lasmi¢ona holstanta)- C2
Green floater (Lasmis;ona subviridis) - C2
Bent avens (Geum geniculatum) - C2
Gray's saxifrage (Saxifraga caroliniana) - C2
a liverwort (Bazzania nudicaulis) - C2*
Mountain bittercress (Cardamine clematitis) - C2*
Tall larkspur (Delphinium exaltatum) - C2
Butternut O ustlans cinerea) - C2
Gray's Illy (Lilium grayi) - C2
Bog bluegrass (Poa paludi¢ena) - C2*
*Indicates no speciven in at least 21 years fros ibis county.
ATTACHMENT 3
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER RESPONSE
ON II Professional Environmental Associates, P.A.
Post Office Box 13404 ¦ Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: [phone] ¦ Fax: [phone]

North CaroH na Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
May 11, 1994
Linda Flynn
Omni Professional Environmental Associates
P.O. Box 13404
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Re: Boiler plant replacement, Appalachian State
University, Boone, Watauga County, 94-E-6080-
0544, GS 94-0070
Dear Mr. Flynn:
Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
Thank you for your letter of April 18, 1994, concerning the above project.
Given the previous disturbance indicated in the utility survey, we have
reconsidered our original recommendation. It is not necessary to conduct an
archaeological survey for the construction of the new lake in the existing ball field.
However, we still need to review the plans for the new location of the proposed
baseball field. Once a location has been selected, please forward the plans to this
office and we shall complete our review as quickly as possible.
These comments are made in accord with G.S. 121-12(a) and Executive Order
XVI. If you have any questions regarding them, please contact Renee Gledhill-
Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
5i rely,
David Brook
Deputy State Historic
DB:slw

Preservation Officer
cc: State Clearinghouse
109 But Jones Street - Raleii1k North Carolina 27601-2807
OMNI PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
April 18, 1994
Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services
Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley
Environmental Review Coordinator
NC Department of Cultural Resources
109 East Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-2807
SUBJECT: Boiler Plant Replacement - Appalachian State University
Boone, NC Watauga County - 94-E-6080-0544
REFERENCE: NCDCR Correspondence dated 2/17/94
Ms. Gledhill-Earley:
In response to the referenced correspondence (see Attachment), OMNI contacted Mr. David Moore, staff
archaeologist in the Western Office, to discuss the recommended archaeological survey. OMNI indicated to Mr.
Moore that the area of the existing baseball field had been disturbed in the past to install utility lines and to route
Boone Creek underground. At that time, Mr. Moore requested a utility plan for the area and information
concerning the construction of the existing baseball field.
Please find enclosed a utility survey for the area of the existing baseball field. As you can see from the enclosed
survey, the area has been excavated extensively in the past. Information concerning the actual construction of the
existing baseball field could not be located, and therefore, no such information has been included in this
transmittal. The referenced correspondence also refers to the "locations proposed for development of ... the new
baseball field." However, the letter proceeds to discuss the location of the existing baseball field, and it is unclear
whether the proposed site for the new baseball field is also under consideration by the Department of Cultural
Resources. Since the proposed location for the new baseball field currently is under consideration by Appalachian
State University, and another location may be selected, no further information has been included in this transmittal
regarding the proposed location for the new baseball field.
Mr. Moore indicated that, following the review of these materials, the Department of Cultural Resources would
determine if a survey still would be recommended. At this time, we encourage your careful review of the enclosed
utility survey, and we will await your response before proceeding further. Should you have any questions or
require additional information, please contact us at your convenience.
i
Sincere _
Linda S. Flynn
Environmental Specialist
Martin E. Rock, P.E., D.E. ., J.D.
Senior Environmental Engineering Consultant
cc w/o attachment: Dr. Clyde Robbins, ASU Mr. Byron Hamrick, P.E., MEI
Dr. Al Rapp, ASU Mr. Joe Hatem, Wash-Hatem-Nelson
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Post Office Box 13404 ¦ Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: [phone] ¦ Fax: [phone]
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Huai. Jr., Governor
Scary Ray IvtoCWn. Scaeaary
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February 17, 1994
Linda S. Flynn
OMNI Professional Environmental Associates
P.O. Box 13404
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Re: Boiler plant replacement, Appalachian State
University, Boone, Watauga County, 94-E-6080-
0544
Dear Ms. Flynn:
Divlsioo of ArcWves and History
WW! m S. Price, Jr., Director
We have received information concerning the above project from the State
Clearinghouse.
The locations proposed for development of the new pond and the new baseball
field are known to contain archaeological resources. However, these resources
have never been evaluated for eligibility for listing in the National Register of
Historic Places. Recent discovery of Paleoindian remains within on-half mile of the
Appalachian State University campus by Dr. Thomas Whyte, Department of
Anthropology, suggests the existing baseball field may overlay particularly unique
resources associated with the earliest human occupation in the southern
mountains.
We recommend that a comprehensive survey be conducted by an experienced
archaeologist to identify the presence and significance of archaeological remains
that may be damaged or destroyed by the proposed project. Potential effects on
unknown resources should be assessed prior to the initiation of construction
activities. Please contact David Moore, staff archaeologist in our Western Office
(704/274-6789), for assistance in developing a scope-of-work for the
archaeological survey.
We have conducted a search of our files and are aware of no structures of
historical or architectural importance located within the planning area.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
109 list Joan Strut • RaWih, North Ca atiu 276012807
Linda S. Flynn .
February 17, 1994, Page 2
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have. questions
e Gledhill-Earley,
concerning theeabove comment, vew coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
environmental r
SincerAly, .)?Wo Y
David Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
DB:slw
cc: State Clearinghouse
David Bullock, State Construction Office
University
Dr. Clyde Robbins, Appalachian State
ATTACHMENT 4
FISH AND WILDLIFE ASSOCIATES, INC. REPORT
OMNI Professional Environmental Associates, P.A.
Post Office Box 13404 ¦ Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: [phone] ¦ Fax: [phone]
Survey of Endangered, Threatened, and Rare Species
at the Proposed Replacement Boiler Plant Project,
Appalachian State University, Watauga County, North Carolina
Prepared for
OMNI Professional Environmental Associates, P.A.
P.O. Box 13404
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Prepared by
Fish and Wildlife Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 241
Whittier, NC 28789
January 1995
Introduction
Appalachian State University proposes to replace its existing boiler plant with a new plant to be
constructed on campus at the site of the existing Service Annex Building. In conjunction with the
new plant construction, the baseball field will be relocated, the entrance to the college rerouted,
and a bicycle path and pond will be constructed at the site of the present ball field.
Prior to construction, an environmental analysis of the proposed project will be undertaken. This
report addresses the fish and wildlife habitat, vegetative communities, stream and wetland habitat
in the proposed project. A listing of the endangered and threatened species known to occur in
Watauga County as well as species of concern is contained in Appendix I.
Aquatic Resources
Boone Creek runs through the proposed site and joins with another tributary at the tennis courts
adjacent to Highway 321. For approximately 250 yards, Boone Creek is presently routed through
a culvert under the parking lot /tennis courts between Appalachian and River Streets and beneath
the baseball field. During periods of high flow, flooding is common along River Street at the
proposed site due to the culvert restricting passage of a larger volume of water in the creek..
Boone Creek has been channelized in the open area that runs past the existing boiler plant. The
mean stream width was six feet and the average depth at normal flow would be 8 inches. Some
siltation was observed, but flows apparently sweep the area, as the bottom was firm and the rocks
were not embedded. The creek habitat was all riffle/runs with no pools present. The substrate
was mostly cobble.
The aquatic community contained one species of fish, two species of salamanders, and six orders
of macroinvertebrates. A complete listing of the organisms collected is given in Appendix II. No
endangered, threatened, or rare species were found during our sampling.
Wetlands
No wetland habitat presently exists in the proposed project site.
Terrestrial Resources
Wildlife
Wildlife habitat within the project area is typical of urban developed areas. The trees and shrubs
would attract non-game birds that feed upon the seeds and fruits. Some nesting habitat was
provided by the shrubs growing around the present ballfield. Animal species tolerant of human
activity would be expected such as squirrel, field mice, rats, and several bird species, such as
pigeons, cardinals, starlings, and sparrows. No endangered, threatened, or rare species were
observed and are not likely to occur in the project area.
Vegetation
The project site has been extensively altered by past construction of campus facilities and is
presently landscaped and maintained by the ASU grounds department. Plantings include both
native and non-native species of trees, small ornamental shrubs, and common annuals. Open
areas which are not mowed have populations of opportunistic plants common to old field and
roadside sites. A listing of the vegetation observed is included in Appendix II.
No endangered, threatened or rare species of plants were observed. This survey was conducted
on January 19, 1995 which greatly limits the observation of herbaceous plants present in the area.
However, it is unlikely that any species of concern exist within the project site as appropriate
habitat is not available.
Habitat Impacts
Overall, the impacts on existing wildlife and aquatic habitat will be temporary. The disruption to
Boone Creek with the removal of the culvert will be more than offset by the creation of the ponds
in the area between the existing tennis courts. Recolonization of the newly exposed creek by
macroinvertebrate fauna should be rapid. The landscaping of this area will create additional
habitat for wildlife. Although there will be some loss of wooded area to relocate the ballfield
with this loss being offset by the increased habitat in the remainder of the project.
Several optional measures could be undertaken to reduce the impacts of this project and to
enhance the available fish and wildlife habitat. Plants attractive to birds and other wildlife
species could be used in the plantings along the bicycle path and around the newly created ponds.
If desired, a wetland area could be created adjacent to the pond with appropriate vegetation. It
should be borne in mind that, once a wetland is created, it cannot be destroyed. Stocking the
pond with trout would provide recreational fishing opportunities for employees, students, and
local residents of Boone. It is possible that this could be done under the Urban Fisheries
Program of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Table 1. State and federal threatened, endangered, and rare species within Watauga County, North Carolina.
Scientific Name
Accipiter cooperii
Accipiter striatus
Aegolius acadicus
Clemmys muhlenbergii
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Corvus corax
Cryptobranchus alleganiensis
Dendroica cerulea
Dendroica magnolia
Empidonax alnorum
Etheostoma kanawhae
Eurycea longicauda longicauda
Exoglossum laurae
Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus
Neotoma magister
Percina aurantiaca
Phenacobius teretulus
Plethodon welleri
Sphyrapicus varius
Sylvilagus obscurus
Vireo gilvus
Brachoria eutypa
Enodia anthedon
Euphydryas phaeton
Lasmigona subviridis
Leptoxis dilatata
Maronetus unistriatus
Polygonia faunus
Satyrium caryaevorum
Common Name
Cooper's hawk
Sharp-shinned hawk
Northern saw-whet owl
Bog turtle
Black-billed cuckoo
Common raven
Hellbender
Cerulean warbler
Magnolia warbler
Alder flycatcher
Kanawha darter
State Federal Preferred
Status Status Habitat
SC
SR
SC
T C2
SR
SR
SC C2
SR C2
SR
SR
SR
Longtail salamander SC
Tonguetied minnow SR
Carolina northern flying squirrel E LE
Allegheny woodrat
Tangerine darter
Kanawha minnow
Weller's Salamander
Yellow-bellied sapsucker
Appalachian cottontail
Warbling Vireo
a millipede
Northern pearly eye
Baltimore
SC
SR
SC C2
SC
SR
SR C2
SE
SR
SR
SR
Green floater
Seep mudulia
a ground beetle
Green comma
Hickory hairstreak
Satyrium edwardsii Edwards' hairstreak
E C2
T
SR
SR
SR
SR
Woods
Woods
High elevation boreal forest
Bogs and marshes
Mountains, hardwood forests
High elevation mountains
Clear, fast flowing streams with large
flat rocks
Deciduous forest and river valleys
Evergreen woods
Alder and willow thickets at edges of
streams and swamps
Riffles with clear gravel to rocky
substrates
Rocky streams, bottomlands, damp caves
Clear gravel pools and runs
Coniferous and mixed forests, old
woodlands with woodpecker holes
Rocky outcrops and crevices
Swifly flowing runs and rapids near
boulders
Riffles and runs of gravel, rubble, and
boulders
Tallus slopes and rocky substrates
Hardwood forests
Old fields, meadows, brush
Hardwood forests
Moist forests
Deciduous forest glades and margins
Wet meadows in woodlands, sphagnum
bogs
Gravel substrates, moderate current
Springs and seeps
Damp woods and ravines; feeds on snails
Clearings, watercourses, moist open
woods
Caterpillar feeds on hickories, deciduous
forests
Caterpillar feeds on oaks, oak thickets in
rocky habitats
Table 1. continued
State Federal Preferred
Scientific Name Common Name Status Status Habitat
Speyeria diana Diana SR C2 Deciduous and pine wood lands near
streams
Vascular Plants
Aconitum reclinatum Trailing wolfsbane SR Rich woods
Arabis glabra Tower mustard C Woodland borders with neutral soils
Arisaema triphyllum ssp Bog jack-in-the-pulpit SR Bogs and wet meadows
slewardsonii
Calamagrostis canadensis Canada reedgrass SR Balds at high elevations
Caltha palustris Marsh marigold SR Marshes
Cardamine clematitis Mountain bittercress C C2 In and along rocky streams
Cardamine rotundifolia Mountain watercress C Stream banks and low woods
Carex buxboumii Brown bog sedge C Open swamps in limestone areas
Carex misera Wretched sedge SR 3C Mountain summits and acidic soils
Carex oligosperma Few-seeded sedge C Sphagnum bogs, rarely in shallow water
Carex trisperma Three-seeded sedge SR Bogs
Carex woodii Wood's sedge SR Dry rocky woods, rich woods
Cladium mariscoides Twig-rush SR Bogs
Delphinium exaltatum Tall larkspur E-SC C2 Rich woods
Dicentra eximia Bleeding heart SR Wooded slopes, coves and gorges
Dodecatheon meadia var meadia Eastern shooting star SR Bogs
Epilobium ciliatum Purpleleaf willowhere SR Bogs
Euphorbia purpurea Glade spurge C C2 Low woodlands
Filipendula rubra Queen-of-the-prairie E Bogs and wet meadows
GentianaJlavida Yellow gentian C Woods, moist banks
Gentianopsis crinita Fringed gentian E-SC Seepage slopes and damp meadows
Geum geniculatum Bent avens T C2 Wooded coves and balds
Geum radiatum Spreading avens E-SC LE Balds at high elevations
Hierochloe odorata Holy grass C Moist grounds
Houstonia montana Mountain bluet E Deciduous forests, slopes, clearings and
roadsides
Huperzia appalachiana Appalachian fir-clubmoss C Moist grounds
Hydrastis canadensis Goldenseal E-SC 3C Rich woods
Ilex collina Long-stalked holly T 3C Wet woods and seeps
Liatris helleri Heller's blazing star T-SC LT High elevation rocky outcroppings and
ledges in full sun
Lilium canadense ssp Yellow Canada lily C Wet meadows and woods
canadense
Lilium canadense ssp Red Canada lily C Wet meadows and woods
editorum
Lilium grayi Gray's lily T-SC C2 Meadows and balds
Lilium philadelphicum Wood lily C Meadows and balds
Liaaris loeselii Fen orchid C Cool ravines and moist seepage slopes
Lonicera canadensis American fly-honeysuckle SR Woods at high elevations
Lycopodiella inundata Bog clubmoss C Sandy meadows, ditches and pinelands
Meehania cordata Meehania SR Rich wooded slopes and coves
Table 1. continued

Scientific Name
Common Name State
Status Federal Preferred
Status Habitat
Menyanthes trifoliata Buckbean T Bogs
Panax trifolius Dwarf ginseng SR Rich woods
Platanthera peramoena Purple fringeless orchid C 3C Moist woods, meadows and stream
banks
Poa paludigena Bog bluegrass E C2 Bogs
Rhododendron vaseyi Pink-shell azalea SR 3C Bogs and spruce forest at high elevations
Rhynchospora alba Northern white beaksedge C Bogs
Sanguisorba candensis Canada burnet SR Bogs and wet meadows
Saxifraga caroliniana Carolina saxifrage C C2 Rocky woods
Saxifraga pensylvanica Swamp saxifrage C Bogs
Scutellaria saxatilis Rock skullcap C 3C Low woodlands
Sedum rosea Roseroot E Rocky cliffs above 5,000 feet
Senecio schweinitzianus Schweinitz's ragwort E High balds
Solidago uliginosa Bog goldenrod SR Bogs
Spiranthes ochroleuca Yellow ladies'-tresses SR Moist open slopes at higher elevations
Taxus canddensis Canada yew SR Moist woods and stream banks
Utricularia minor Small bladderwort C Ponds and pools
Vaccinium macrocarpon Cranberry C Bogs
Veronica americana American speedwell SR Swamps and streambanks
Barbilophozia hatcheri a liverwort C Rocks in high elevations
Bazzania nudicaulis a liverwort C C2 Spruce-fir forests on bark and rock
outcroppings
Plagiochila austinii a liverwort SR Shaded rock outcrops in mountains
Porella wataugensis a liverwort C Vertical rock faces in shaded gorges
Rhytidium rugosum Golden tundra-moss SR Rocky cliffs and slopes, high elevations
Sphagnum anguslifolium Narrowleaf peatmoss SR Boggy depressions
Spagnum flexuosum Flexuous peatmoss SR Bogs, shrubby pond margins
Sphagnum warnstorfii
Explanation of State and Federal Fen peatmoss C
Status Codes Swamps and bogs
State Codes Federal Codes
E Endangered E Endangered
T Threatened T Threatened
SC Special Concern P_ Proposed
C Candidate L_ Listed
P_ Proposed (E, T, or C) C l Candidate under consideration, sufficient information to list
SR Significantly Rare C2 Candidate under consideration, insufficient information to list
3C Formerly under consideration, but proven to be more abundant and not
subject to any identifiable threat

Table 1. Fauna collected from Boone Creek, Watauga Co., NC, January 19, 1995.
Scientific Name Common Name
Annelida Segmented worms
Isopoda Snails
Decapoda Crayfish
Ephemeroptera Mayflies
Heptageniidae
Epeorus sp.
Coleoptera Beetles
Dytiscidae Diving beetles
Diptera Flies
Tipulidae Crane flies
Anlocha sp.
Tipula sp.
Chironomidae Midges
Tabanidae Horse flies
Tabanus sp.
Cypriniformes Fishes
Cyprinidae
Semotilus atromaculatus Creek chub
Caudata Salamanders
Plethodontidae
Eurycea bislineata Two lined salamander
Leurognathus marmoratus Shovelnose salamander

Table 2. Flora observed at the proposed site for the Boiler Plant Replacement,
Appalachian State University, Watauga County, NC, January 19, 1995.
Common Name
Scientific Name
Moss
Rush
Chickweed
Buttercup
Cardimine
Five fingers
Queen Anne's lace
Henbit
Dandelion
Common burdock
Aster
Goldenrod
Japanese honeysuckle
Privet
Multiflora rose
Rhododendron
Dogwood
Osage orange
Cherry
Ash
White pine
Hemlock
Stellaria media
Ranunculus sp.
Cardimine sp.
Potentilla sp.
Daucus carota
Lamium amplexicaule
Taraxacum officinale
Arctium minus
Solidago sp.
Lonicera japonica
Ligustrum sp.
Rosa multiflora
ornamental
Cornus florida
Maclura pomifera
Prunus sp.
Fraxinus sp.
Pinus strobus
Tsuga canadensis