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14 27 May 201.5 While Cross Road Solar F'aciiity DENR Prgjec.t.No. 15-0596 We.offer the following general recommendations to minimize impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources. 1. Wetlands and streams within the site boundaries should he identified through orh-site survey's prior to any land disturbing activities, If wetlands and/or streams will be impacted by construction activities, then the project:should be coordinated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the N.C, Division Of Water Resources. 2. Maintain or establish a minimuin 100-1700t undisturbed, native,forested buffer along each side of perennial strearns and 50-foot undisturbed, native forested buffer aiong each side of intermittent streahhhs and wetlands. Forested riparian buffets provide habitat areas for aquatic and terrestrial wildlife species and travel corridors for terrestrial wildlife. In addition, forested riparian buffers protect water quality by stabilizing streanh banks and filtering;storn1water runoff. 3. Avoid or'mininhize impacts to wetlands during constr trctian. in addition to providing wildlife habitat, wetland areas perform important functions of f food control and water gUalityT protection. Temporarily disturbed wetland areas should be returned to original soils and contours, and reseeded witch annual. small grains appropriate for the season (e.o, oats, millet, rye, or wheat) and should be allowed to revert to natural wetland vegetation. 4. if additional overhead transmission lines will be installed,then measures to minimize impacts to birds should be implemented, These can include increasing line visibility, insulating; wires to cover exposed connections, and increasing the distance between wires so no contact with ground or other energized wire can be made. For more information See httP ew fws.>ovlbirclsklocun to.nt_/no vo lines,,jid I:m 5, Consider-establishing vegetative cover on the site that is beneficial to to kvildhfe such as native warm season -grasses, We refer the rhpplieant to Jason Alien,'District Wildlife Biologist,at(330)524-9801 € rlc LrfL,.,t�Fi for information on developing a site-specific vegetation plan. or c1.5or 3 ch ilrr(.d rh(�3 6, If pesticides or chenhicals will be Lised for site maintenance, then stormwater runoff frorn the site should be directed to bio-retention areas prior to discharge to streams or wetlands to provide additional protection for eater quality and aquatic and terrestrial wildlife/habitats, 7. Sediment and erosion control measures should be installed prior to any land cimiring or construction. The use of biodegradable and wildlife-friendly sediment and erosion control devices is strongly recommended. Silt fencing, fiber rolls and/or oiler products should have loose-weave netting that is Whack of natural fiber materials with.movable joints between the vertical and horizontal twines. Silt Fencing that has been reinforced with plastic or metal mesh should be avoided as it impedes the movement of terrestrial wildlife species. These measures should be routinely inspected and properly. maintained. Excessive silt and sedirnent loads can have nunherous detrimental effects on.aquatic resources including destruction of spawning habitat,suffocation of eggs, and clogging of gills of aquatic species. '['hank you for the opportunity to comment on this prgiect. If we can be of further assistance, please contact our office at(336)449-7625 or sh iii_hr 4ta.�li tr roc a ildlit'c:.o , cc: Kathy Matthews, USF WS Jason Allen, NCWRC