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HAl • OWEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. <br />It is strongly recommended that the delineated wetlands and streams be verified by the <br />US Army Corps of Engineers. We would be happy to initiate aCorps-approved Jurisdictional <br />Determination by preparing and submitting a package containing a map of the delineated <br />wetlands and steams, processed copies of the wetland and stream data forms that were previously <br />collected at the site, and ~ other supporting documents and maps. A site visit by a Corps <br />representative will likely be required to review the delineation work. <br />A wetland reconnaissance investigation was conducted for the remaining portion of the <br />site. ~ The property boundaries were walked and several traverses were conducted across the <br />interior of the subject site. Areas that appear to meet the criteria for jurisdictional wetlands or <br />streams were observed and are approximately located on the attached map. <br />It is encouraged that you use care and good judgment when working in or around wetland <br />areas. Current environmental regulations require a permit for any activity that impacts wetlands, <br />which include filling, draining, and mechanized land clearing of the wetland area. A permit <br />application prior to construction typically must be submitted to both the Corps of Engineers and <br />the Division of Water Quality if it is anticipated that wetland impacts will occur. The applicant <br />is required to show that all measures have been taken to minimize and avoid wetland impacts. <br />Unavoidable wetland impacts require mitigation and may include the creation of new wetlands, <br />preservation of .existing wetlands, payment iota a wetland fund, or some 'combination. <br />Additional. information about regulatory requirements and permitting can be provided at your ~~ <br />request. <br />Endangered Species Iamvestigation <br />...... _ • ..... • •• Plant and animal species with federal or state classifications of endangered or threatened <br />status and occurring in the vicinity ofthe subject site were identified. As of 31 January 2008, the <br />United States Fish and Wildlife Service listed four endangered species in Orange County, NC <br />{see attached). However, none ofthese species is shown as occurring within the White Cross <br />• Quadrangle by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Pragrarn (NC NHP). As of 9 January 2009, <br />• the NC i+tHP• does list three species with state classifications of endangered or threatened status <br />as occurring in Orange County and the White Cross Quadrangle. These species are the Brook <br />Floater (Alasmfdonfa varicose)(federal species of concern, state endangered species), the Yellow <br />L,ampmussel (Lampsilis cariosa)(federal species of.concern, state endangered species), and the <br />Creeper Mussel (Strophitus undulatus)(no federal status, state threatened species). <br />These three animals aze lotic species, (stream dwellers) and require specific stream <br />characteristics for their survival. Based on our investigation, it appears that the streams at this <br />site have potential to support only the Creeper Mussel. The Creeper Mussel distribution range <br />includes the Cane Creek subbasin in Orange County; and its habitat preference ranges from <br />headwater streams to large rivers and lakes, and substrates ranging from silt to gravel (see <br />attached description). <br />C <br />.....---...... Sail Science Investigations + Wetland Delineations, Pernutting, and Consulting <br />