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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBiological Evaluation - PLN General - 5/6/2008 Sewall Wetland Consulting_, Inc. ECEIVED JUL 15 2008 MCCD - PLANNING BIOLOGICAL EVALUATION BELFAIR WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 BELFAIR WATER P.R.V. STATION AND TANK CONNECTION CITY OF BELFAIR,WASHINGTON Prepared For: Belfair Water District#1 PO Box 563 -- Belfair,Washington 98528 Attn:Dave Tipton May 6,2008 Job#A8-139 Sewall Wetland Consulting,Inc. Phone: 253-859-0515 1103 W.Meeker Street,Suite C Fax: 253-852-4732 Kent WA 98032 r . Sewall Wetland Consulting, Inc. it BIOLOGICAL EVALUATION I BELFAIR WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 BELFAIR WATER P.R.V. STATION AND TANK CONNECTION I CITY OF BELFAIR,WASHINGTON Prepared For: f Belfair Water District#1 I PO Box 563 Belfair,Washington 98528 Attn:Dave Tipton I 1 1 I May 6,2008 Job#A8-139 Sewall Wetland Consulting,Inc. Phone: 253-859-0515 1103 W.Meeker Street,Suite C Fax 253-852-4732 Kent WA 98032 Sewall Wedand Consulting, Inc. 1103 W.Meeker St Suite 101 Phone:253-85.4Q515 Kent,WA 98032s751 Fax 253-852-4732 1 BIOLOGICAL EVALUATION I BELFAIR WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 BELFAIR WATER P.R.V. STATION AND TANK CONNECTION CITY OF BELFAIR,WASHINGTON I Purpose and need for the project,Federal Nexus This Biological Evaluation was conducted cted to address the effects the proposed Belfair Water District No. 1 P.R.V. Station and Tank Connection project located in the City of Belfair in Mason County, Washington, The purpose of this study was to determine what impact, if any,the site may have on federally listed Endangered and Threatened Species. This has been requested as a result of federal funding from USDA will be used to partially fund the project. IRQ �a <d4P 1 az I F% I e'F'a I I /Belfa3 / S1TE j I a�00, Ny�a'S vai IN I Site and Proposed Actions Specifically,the project consists of construction of approximately 3,500' of 12"ductile iron water line pipe,valves,hydrants as well as construction of a P.R.V. (pressure reducing valve)station from an existing reservoir site connecting to existing Water Formerly known as B-12 Wetland Consulting, Inc Belfair/Job#A8-139 Sewall Wetkmd Consulting,Inc. May 8, 2008 Page 2 of 14 District lines. The project will connect the 1.2 million gallon reservoir that currently serves Zone 2 to Zone 1,thereby increasing the water system reliability and dramatically increasing fire flow throught the entire system. The site is located in a portion of Section 23, Township 23 North,Range 1 West of the W.M., in Mason County, Washington. Methods and Materials This Biologic Evaluation focused on assessing whether the species identified by the US Fish and Wildlife Service(see attached list downloaded from USFWS website on May 8, 2008-and includes bull trout, Chinook Salmon, Steelhead, marbled murrelets, and the northern spotted owl)would be affected by the proposed project. The tasks we completed to determine the presence of these species or any other listed species on or near the site include; -Review proposed project plans -Review available information on listed species use in the vicinity of the proposed project. This information includes data searches of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Priority Habitat and Species Data,as well as the Washington Department of Natural Resources Natural Heritage Program data on rare plants. -Conduct site visit to observe any listed species on or in the vicinity of the proposed - project. -Present results of literature review,interviews, site observations, and provide assessment of species use of the proposed project area. -Make effect determinations for species on or near the site. Description of the Project Area The site is located along the eastern boundary of Highway 3,to the north of Cokelet Lane,to the south of NE Log yard Road,and to the west of the Puget Sound and Pacific Railroad. The surrounding area is comprised of a shopping center to the south and - industrial area to the north. Beyond to the Puget Sound and Pacific Railroad to the east is undeveloped forest. The Union River is located approximately 1 mile to the west of the site. Two small tributaries to the Union River are located approximately'/4 mile north of the site and '/4 mile southeast of the site. The site is a mix of undeveloped with areas of third growth forest as well as areas that have been recently planted with Douglas fir(Pseudotsuga menziesii). The recently planted fir trees are approximately 20-feet tall and are densely planted. Other vegetation located on the site includes western red cedar(Thuja plicata),pacific madrone(Arbutus menriesii),beaked hazelnut(Corylus cornuta), evergreen huckleberry(Vaccinium rBelfair/Job#A8-139 Sewall Wetland Consulting,Inc. May 8, 2008 Page 3 of 14 ovatum),Himalayan Blackberry(Rubes armeniacus), Sword Fern(Polystichwn munitum),Bracken fem(Pteridium aquilinum), Salal(Gaultheria shallon),and Oregon grape(Mahonia aquifolium). The interior of the site is generally flat, with downward slopes along the western and southern property boundary that descends to Union River valley, which drains into Hood Canal. The southern sloping property boundary appears to have been historically excavated and is generally comprised of exposed soils and rock material with significant amounts of impervious surfaces. Several non-maintained roads exist within and adjacent to the property. These roads appear to be utilized as lightly to moderately used dirt bike tracks. In addition,to the noise from the occasional off-road vehicle on the site the site is adjacent to Highway 3; which produces a large volume of ambient noise heard on the site. The site is comprised predominantly of three main habitat areas. These areas are identified as a mature evergreen forested area, immature Douglas fir area,and a disturbed low quality habitat area. Mature Evergreen Forested Area To the east of the Puget Sound and Pacific Railroad and the slopes along the western property boundary is an area of mature evergreen forest. This area appears to be third growth forest typically with a low lying shrub under story. This area is dominated by Douglas fir, western red cedar,and western hemlock. The under story of this area is dominantly evergreen and includes evergreen huckleberry, sword fern,bracken fern, salal, and Oregon grape. Deciduous shrubs and herbaceous species are located within the under story; however,these species are more sparse than the evergreen species. Species within this sub stratum typically included beaked hazelnut,red elderberry(Sambucus racemosa),Indian plum(Oemleria cerasiformis),Hairy Willow-herb(Epilobium ciliatum),Bleeding heart(Dicentra formosa), and Trailing Blackberry(Rubes ursinus). The mature evergreen area contained few snags but contained an abundance of downed large woody debris. No nests or significant habitat features were observed during our field investigation. Immature Douglas fir Area The immature Douglas fir Area is comprised of densely planted homogenous Douglas fir trees. This area has been logged and replanted with Douglas fir trees as a result of logging activity. This area has some shrub and herbaceous species but due to the dense overstory of sapling stage Douglas fir,groundcover is minimal. M Bel Wr/Job#A8-139 Sewall Wetland Consulting,Inc. May 8, 2008 Page 4 of 14 Mature V , Evergreen Forest k � Disturbed-Low 4}: quality habitat j 4 ' Immature Douglas firs U" Disturbed area This area has substantial amounts of plant removal, grading and exposed soils. No habitat exists within this area. Biological Resources As previously described,a review of data on file with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife(WDFW)and Washington Department of Natural Resources(WDNR) was conducted for the site and area of the site. The following is the results of that research; Washington Department of Natural Resources Natural Heritage Program Search A data search for threatened and endangered plant and animal species has been conducted for the site. A search of the data on file with Washington State Department of Natural Resources Natural Heritage Program revealed no records for rare plants or high quality ecosystems in the vicinity of the site. Belfair/Job#A8-139 Sewall Wetland Consulting,Inc. May 8, 2008 Page 5 of 14 ' Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Priority Habitats Data Search A search of the data on file with the State of Washington Department of Wildlife (WDFW)Non-game Data Systems revealed no priority species using the site. Please note, although we can describe these features in our report, WDFW does not allow us to release the detailed maps or other specific information of these areas. The closest mapped listed species use is in Tributary 1228323474557,a tributary of the Union River. This Tributary, located approximately 2,000' north of the northern end of the project, has been studied by WDFW and is known to contain winter steelhead, as well as chum and coho salmon and resident cutthroat trout. The Union River, located approximately 1 mile west of the site is known to contain Chinook, chum, coho,and pink salmon as well as winter steelhead. Additionally, a bald eagle nest is mapped slightly over 1 mile southwest of the site. No other Federally listed species are noted within 1 mile of the site. Fish use The project site contains no water bodies nor does it border any waterbodies. Therefore, fish use of the site is not an issue. The closest waterbody to the site is Tributary #1228323474557,a tributary of the Union River located approximately 2,000' north of the site. This stream is known to contain winter steelhead. Puget Sound Steelhead Steelhead trout(Oncorhynchus mykiss)belong to the family Salmonidae which includes all salmon,trout,and chars. Steelhead are similar to some Pacific salmon in their life cycle and ecological requirements. They are bom in fresh water streams,where they spend their first 1-3 years of life. They then emigrate to the ocean where most of their growth occurs. After spending between one to four growing seasons in the ocean, steelhead return to their native fresh water stream to spawn. Unlike Pacific salmon, steelhead do not necessarily die after spawning and are able to spawn more than once. Steelhead are currently listed as Endangered. As previously mentioned,the closest habitat for steelhead are Tributary #1228323474557, a tributary of the Union River located approximately 2,000' north of the site. Chinook Salmon NWFS has identified the Chinook salmon(Onchorhynchus tshawytscha)as a threatened species. NMSF has listed Puget Sound Chinook as threatened since March of 1999. The IBelfair/Job#A8-139 Sewall Wetland Consulting,Inc. I May 8,2008 Page 6 of 14 I identified ESU includes all naturally spawning populations of Chinook from rivers and streams flowing into Puget Sound. Critical habitat includes all marine areas accessible to Chinook salmon in Puget Sound,this includes the site. IChinook salmon are the largest pacific salmon averaging 36"in length and 18-22 pounds. Chinook salmon spawn in main stem rivers and large streams. Ocean type chino salmon leave the river environment entering the estuarine and marine environments in their first year of life. These fish typically spend most of their adult life in coastal waters and return to their natal rivers in the fall to spawn. Ocean type Chinook depend heavily on estuaries for juvenile rearing. Estuaries are important transitional zones for juvenile fish. I The closest habitat for Chinook Salmon are the Union River located approximately 1 mile west of the site. Bull trout I There is little information about the abundance and life history of bull trout in Puget Sound. Washington Department of Wildlife does not list any anadromous fish habitat in and around the site. This includes Bull trout. Bull trout are presumed present in numerous coastal rivers and streams east of the site in in Puget Sound. The Puget Sound coastal bull trout(Salvelinus confluentus)was listed as threatened in October of 1999. This listing includes all drainages north of the Columbia River, including tributaries of Puget Sound. Four life stage history strategies are used by Bull trout, although only the anadromous form would occur in Puget Sound. Anadromous bull trout spawn in freshwater and then migrate to salt water for an unknown period of time. Bull trout are known to opportunistically feed on juvenile salmon during downstream migration and will migrate to near shore habitats in salt water and estuaries to prey on juvenile salmon in the spring. Presence of bull trout along Puget Sound correlates well with the spawning areas used by surf smelt and sand lance. No known or populations of bull trout are present in the area of the site. It is possible however,they use the Union River located 1 mile west of the site,or possibly portions of Tributary#1228323474557, located approximately 2,000' north of the site Birds Bald Eagles Bald eagles(Haliaeetus leucocephalus)are no longer listed as federally threatened. However, since there is a bold eagle nest approximately 1 mile west of the site, information is provided in this BE for this species. Belfair/Job#A8-139 Sewall Wetland Consulting,Inc. May 8, 2008 Page 7 of 14 Bald eagles use predominantly coniferous, even aged stands with old growth components for breeding,typically these areas are near water bodies. Disturbance from construction r activities in the context of bald eagle nests is considered to be work that generates noise l above ambient levels and us within 800 meters as within sight, or within 400 meters and out of the line of site of a nest. In Washington, courtship and nest building activities 1 begin in January and February,egg laying occurs in March and early April, eaglet hatching occurs from mid April-early May, and eaglet fledgling in Mid July. Bald eagles diet is directly related to local food sources and is quite varied to include carrion,small Imammals, gulls, waterfowl, and fish. Salmon carcasses are an important food source for eagles in the fall. According to WDFW,there is a bald eagle nest 1 mile west of the site. I - Marbled Murrelets Marbled murrelets(Brachyramphus marmoratus)occur in and around Puget Sound in portions Mason County. Marbled murrelets are a federally listed endangered species. The marbled murrelet feeds on ocean waters within 1.2 miles of shore(WADFW). - Primary prey are small fish and crustaceans which are captured below the waters surface. Marbles murrelets are thought to nest in old growth(150yrs+)conifers in large forest stands. Only three known nest are in Washington and mean size of nesting stands in 478 acres. The site or surrounding area does not contain any known nests,nor does it present a good nesting or habitat opportunity due to the fragmented and immature character of the forest. We did not observe any marbled murreletts or any appropriate habitat for marbled murrelets on or near the site. According to our data search of WDFW files,there are no known marbled murrelet observations on or within the 2 miles radius we reviewed of the - site. Northern Spotted Owl According to the US Fish and Wildlife service,the Northern spotted owl (Stria occidentalis caurina) was first observed in1858 in the western portion of the Tehachapi Mountains in southern California and it was first documented in the Pacific Northwest in 1892. Though observed only occasionally prior to the 1970's,the northern spotted owl since that time has been found to be more common in certain types of forested habitat throughout its range. Identifying Characteristics: The spotted owl, consisting of three subspecies(Northern, California,and Mexican),is a medium-sized owl with dark eyes,dark-to-chestnut brown Belfair IJob#A8-139 Sewall Wetland Consulting,Inc. May 8, 2008 Page 8 of 14 coloring,with whitish spots on the head and neck and white mottling on the abdomen and breast. The adult female is typically larger than the male. Present Status: The spotted owl has been a focal point of the Pacific Northwest forest debate since it was Federally listed as a threatened species in July of 1990 due to extensive loss of habitat in old-growth and late-successional forest. The survival of the owl in the Pacific Northwest and northern California depends on maintaining adequate, well-distributed nesting,roosting,and foraging(NRF)habitat throughout the species' range. Because of the owl's dependency on old-growth and late-successional forests in much of its range, loss of these forest habitats due to timber harvest activities threaten the future of the northern spotted owl. General Habitat: Northern spotted owls generally have large home ranges and use large tracts of land containing significant acreage of older forest to meet their biological needs. Northern spotted owl habitat consists of four components: (1)Nesting,(2)roosting,(3) foraging, and(4)dispersal. The attributes of superior nesting and roosting habitat typically include a moderate to high canopy closure(60 to 80 percent closure); a multi- layered,multi-species canopy with large overstory trees; a high incidence of large trees I with various deformities(e.g., large cavities,broken tops, mistletoe infections, and debris accumulations); large accumulations of fallen trees and other debris; and sufficient open space below the canopy for owls to fly(Thomas,et al. 1990). Spotted owls use a wider array of forest types for more Pe foraging, includingopen and fragmented habitat. Habitat that meets the spotted owl's need for nesting and roosting also provides foraging habitat. However, some habitat that supports foraging may be inadequate for nesting and roosting. In much of the species'northern range, large, dense forests are also chosen as foraging habitat,probably because they provide relatively high Idensities of favored prey,the northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus),as well as cover from predators. Because much of the flying squirrel's diet is fungal material, old decadent forests provide superior foraging habitat for owls. In southern, lower-elevation portions of the owl's range,the species often forages along the edges of dense forests and in more open forests, preying on the dusky-footed woodrat(Neotoma fuscipes). IAlthough habitat that allows spotted owls to disperse may be unsuitable for nesting, roosting, or foraging, it provides an important linkage among blocks of nesting habitat both locally and over the range of the northern spotted owl. This linkage is essential to the conservation of the spotted owl. Dispersal habitat, at a minimum, consists of forest stands with adequate tree size and canopy closure to provide some degree of protection to Ispotted owls from avian predators and to allow the owls to forage at least occasionally. There is no mapping of, or designation of any spotted owl nest,observations or habitat I within the 2 mile research radius of the site. We did not observe any spotted owls on or near the site. I Belfair/Job#A8-139 Sewall Wetland Consulting,Inc. May 8,2008 Page 9 of 14 j Mammals I Lynx According to the WDFW website;the lynx(Lynx canadensis)is the rarest of three cat species native to Washington probably numbering fewer than 100 individuals in the state. Lynx have large feet and long legs that give them a competitive advantage in deep snow over other carnivores that might otherwise compete for habitat and prey. Lynx are largely dependent upon a single prey species,the snowshoe hare,but they also eat red squirrels, small mammals,birds, and carrion. Lynx are primarily associated with subalpine and boreal forest types in the mountains of north-central and northeastern Washington,and formerly occurred in the southern Cascades. Topographic relief gives these forests a patchy distribution which in turn affects their potential to support lynx. Across most of their range in northern boreal forests,lynx undergo cyclic changes in abundance that lag 1 year behind snowshoe hare population cycles. This 10-year cycle in snowshoe hare abundance may occur in Washington with a reduced amplitude,but it has not yet been clearly demonstrated. The lynx's response to the hare cycle produces pulses of dispersing individuals that may travel long distances in search of suitable habitat. At these times, some lynx may immigrate to Washington from larger populations in British Columbia and Alberta. Immigration from northern populations,and dispersal between subpopulations in Washington may be essential to the long-term viability of Washington's lynx population. Prior to 1947, lynx in Washington were classified a"predatory animal"with a bounty of $5. Lynx were trapped or hunted until 1991 when a decline was readily apparent. It now seems clear that the lynx population in Washington could not sustain perennial exploitation due to the fragmented nature of subalpine-boreal habitats,low density of snowshoe hares, and variable quality of habitat through time. The lynx was listed as a state threatened species in 1993,and became a Threatened species under the federal Endangered Species Act(ESA)in April 2000. The major factors affecting habitat and the lynx population include forest management, fire and fire suppression,insect epidemics, and management of lynx harvest and habitats in southern British Columbia. Lynx are relatively tolerant of human activity,but recreational developments and roads with high traffic volumes may affect lynx movements. Anecdotal observations have fueled speculation that snow compaction on forest roads and trails may affect the degree to which lynx must compete with coyotes and other carnivores,but few data exist from which to draw conclusions about the affect on lynx. Most of the lynx habitat in 6 Lynx Management Zones is on federal lands(-92%), and almost 40%is in wilderness,parks and other reserves. Petitions to list the lynx under the -_ Belfair/Job#A8-139 Sewall Wetland Consulting,Inc. May 8, 2008 Page 10 of 14 ESA, and the subsequent listing increased attention on lynx. The large proportion of habitat in national forests provides the opportunity for the U. S. Forest Service to manage for lynx at the ecosystem scale. The understanding of lynx harvest management has improved in recent years,providing British Columbia and Alberta the ability to prevent overharvests that could reduce the frequency of immigration to Washington. These factors may improve the prospects for the recovery of lynx populations in Washington. Meaningful population based recovery objectives are not possible to formulate at this time due to the rudimentary knowledge of lynx population dynamics in southern boreal forests. Interim objectives to down-list the lynx to Sensitive involve consistent occupancy -_ of most of the habitat(>75%of lynx analysis units)capable of supporting reproductive populations. Recovery objectives and maps will be revised as new information becomes available about the habitat and populations of lynx and hare in Washington. There are no known observations of lynx in this portion of Mason County. WDFW has no observations within the 2 mile mapping unit we had reviewed for the project. We observed no lynx or evidence of there use of the site or the area around the site as habitat. Gray wolves Gray wolves(Canis lupus)were extirpated in Washington prior to the 1930's and are now recolonizing from Canada. A small gray wolf population may live in the North Cascades. A proposal to reintroduce wolves to the Olympic National Park has been studied for feasibility. WDFW has been a participant in an interagency steering committee addressing the proposal. _ Gray wolves prey primarily on ungulates,but seasonally take small mammals. Wolves have a complex social structure, with packs of 2 to 12 members governed by a dominant male and female. The Alpha pair is usually the only pair to breed. The average litter is 6 pups, which are raised 8 to 10 weeks in a den. After denning,packs travel through the summer, using a series of home sites(rendezvous sites),where pups are left during pack hunting forays. Pack territories range from 30 to 1000 square miles and average about 200 square miles. Gray wolves use forested and open habitats with sufficient year-round prey, suitable and somewhat secluded areas for raising pups,and sufficient space with minimal exposure to humans. Rendezvous sites are usually near water and are characterized by systems of trails,beds,and play areas. They often border meadows. There are no known observations of gray wolves in this portion of Mason County. WDFW has no observations anywhere within Mason County. We observed no gray wolves or evidence of there use of the site or the area around the site as habitat. Belfair/Job#A8-139 Sewall Welland Consulting,Inc. May 8, 2008 Page 11 of 14 Grizzly bear In 1999 and 2000, up to seven grizzly bears were observed foraging in Canada less than 3 miles north of the Washington-Canada border. The bear observations were approximately 30 miles away from the Washington portion of the Selkirk Grizzly Bear Recovery Zone. However, no grizzly bears have been observed in King County. There are no known observations of grizzly bear in Mason County. WDFW has no observations anywhere within Mason County. We observed no grizzly bear or evidence of there use of the site or the area around the site as habitat. Other species No other endangered or listed species are known to use the area in or around the site based upon review of NWFS,USFWS and WDFW records and maps. Essential Fish Habitat Assessment The Essential Fish Habitat(EFH)consultation program is to determine whether or not a proposed project may adversely effect designated EHF for relevant species and to recommend mitigation to offset these impacts. Essential Fish Habitat refers to those waters or substrates necessary for fish to span,breed,feed or grow to maturity. The designated EFH for ground fish and coastal pelagic species encompasses all waters from the mean high water line and the upriver extent of saltwater intrusion along the coast of Washington. The site contains no waterbodies,and is not located within areas designated as essential fish habitat. The closest EFH would be Tributary #1228323474557, located approximately 2,000' north of the site. POTENTIAL EFFECTS Effect Determination Take Potential The potential for take or"incidental take"of any of the listed species is negligible as there are no known Federally or state listed species on or within 1 mile of the project site. No harm harassment of individual animals or significant habitat modification or degradation would occur through the proposed actions. The actions would not significantly disrupt normal behavioral patters for the listed species. Belfair/Job#A8-139 Sewall Wetland Consulting,Inc. May 8,2008 Page 12 of 14 Bull trout Given the fact there are no waterbodies on the site,and lack of evidence of any bull trout I in the closest waterbody(2,000' north of the site),the potential for a take to occur as defined by the ESA,through the proposed activities is negligible. No work is proposed within any waterbodies that could or are used by bull trout Therefore, no effect on bull Itrout is anticipated I Marbled murrelets i Given the available information,the potential for a take to occur as defined by ESA is negligible. There are no known observations of marbled murrelets in or around the area Iof the site. There is no appropriate habitat for this species on or near the site. Therefore, no effect on marbled murreletts is anticipated. I Spotted Owl Given the available information,the potential for a take to occur as defined by ESA is Inegligible. There are no known observations of spotted owls on or within at least 2 miles mile of the site. There is also no appropriate habitat for this species on or near the site. Therefore, no effect on spotted owls is anticipated. Chinook Salmon The closest waterbody to the site containing Chinook salmon is the Union River located 1.25 miles to the west of the site. Given the fact there are no waterbodies on the site,the potential for a take to occur as defined by the ESA,through the proposed activities is negligible. No work is proposed within any waterbodies that could or are used by Chinook salmon Therefore, no effect on Chinook salmon is anticipated Steelhead trout Given the fact there are no waterbodies on the site,and lack of evidence of any steelhead trout in the closest waterbody(1/4 mile north of the site),the potential for a take to occur as defined by the ESA,through the proposed activities is negligible. No work is proposed within any waterbodies that could or are used by bull trout Therefore, no I effect on steelhead is anticipated Grizzly bear Given the available information,the potential for a take to occur as defined by ESA is negligible. There are no known observations of grizzly bear in or around the area of the site. There is no appropriate habitat for this species on or near the site. Therefore, no effect on grizzly bear is anticipated. Be0Wr/Job#A8-139 Sewall Wetland Consul ing,Inc. May 8,2008 Page 13 of 14 iGray wolves Given the available information,the potential for a take to occur as defined by ESA is negligible. There are no known observations of gray wolves in or around the area of the site. There is no appropriate habitat for this species on or near the site. Therefore,no effect on gray wolf is anticipated. Lynx Given the available information,the potential for a take to occur as defined by ESA is negligible. There are no known observations of lynx in or around the area of the site. Therefore, no effect on lynx is anticipated. Other Species A review of the site found none of the species listed in the attached US Fish and Wildlife threatened and endangered list. If you have any questions or require any additional information please feel free to contact me at(253) 859-0515 or at esewallna,sewallwc.com . Sincerely, Sewall Wetland Consulting„ Inc. Ed Sewall Senior Biologist Re:Ed/A8139BE.doc i Belfair/Job#A8-139 Sewall Wetland Consulting,Inc. May 8,2008 Page 14 of 14 Sources of Information Rodrick E. and R. Mimer. 1991. Management recommendation for Washington's priority habitats and species. Washington Department of Fisheries, Olympia,Washington. USFWS. 1999a. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Threatened WDFW Priority Species Habitat Maps and Data,Jan 15'h and March 27", 2008 WDNR Natural Heritage Information system Data bank Search and Maps, US Fish and Wildlife Threatened and Endangered Species Website Rodrick E. and R. Mimer. 1991. Management recommendation for Washington's priority habitats and species. Washington Department of Fisheries, Olympia, Washington. USFWS. 1999a. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants;Determination of Threatened Status for Bull Trout in the Coterminous United States; Final Rule. Federal Register 64: 58910- USFWS. 2001. USFWS Website Washington Dep artment partment of Natural Resources Website i i nreatenea& tnciangerect Species System Pagel of 2 °.5.r U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service rss/t a uncn�s saavtcs ,. Threatened& Endangered Species System �1,F 10 Washington Notes: ti • This report shows the species listed in this state according to the Federal Register listing description. • This list does not include experimental populations and similarity of appearance listings. • This list includes species or populations under the sole jurisdiction of the National Marine Fisheries Service. • Click on the highlighted scientific names below to view a Species Profile for each listing. Y Listed species(based on published population data)—44 listings Animals--35 Status Species/Listing Name E Albatross, short-tailed (Phoebastria =Diomedea a/batrus) T Bear, grizzly lower 48 States,except where listed as an experimental population or delisted(Ursus arctos horribilis) T Butterfly, Oregon silverspot(Speyeria zen=ne hippolYa) E Caribou,woodland Selkirk Mountain population (Rangifertarandus caribou) E Curlew, Eskimo(Numenius borealis) E Deer, Columbian white-tailed Columbia River DPS(Odocoileus virginianus/eucurus) i T Lynx, Canada lower 48 States DPS (Lynx canadensis) a T Murrelet, marbled CA, OR, WA(Brachvramphus marmoratus) T Otter, southern sea except where EXPN (Enhydra lutris nereis) T Owl, northern spotted(Strix occidentalis caurina) �t E Pelican, brown except U.S.Atlantic coast, FL,AL(Pe/ecanus occidentalis) T Plover,western snowy Pacific coastal pop. (Charadrius a/exandrinus nivosus) 5 E Rabbit, pygmy Columbia Basin DPS(Brachylagus idahoensis) T Salmon, chinook Puget Sound (Oncorhynchus(=Sa/mo)_tshaw scha) T Salmon, chinook fall Snake R. (Oncorhynchus tSalmo)tshawytscha) T Salmon, chinook lower Columbia R. (Oncorhynchus(=Salmo)tshawvtscha) d E Salmon, chinook spring upper Columbia R. (Oncorhynchus(=Salmo)tshawytscha) T Salmon, chinook spring/summer Snake R. (Oncorhynchus(=Sa/mo)tshawytscha) T Salmon, chum Columbia R. (Oncorhynchus(=Salmo)keta) T Salmon, chum summer-run Hood Canal (Oncorhyn keta) T Salmon, coho Lower Columbia River(Oncorhynchus(=Sa/mo)kisutch) T Salmon, sockeye U.S.A. (Ozette Lake, WA) (Oncorhynchus(=Sa/moJ nerka) i i nreateneci & tnaangered Species System Page 2 of 2 T Sea turtle, green except where endangered(Che/on/a mydas) E Sea turtle, leatherback(Dermochelys coriacea) ' T Sea-lion, Steller eastern pop. (Eumeto ias 'ubatus) E Sea-lion, Steller western pop. (Eumetopias jubatus) T Steelhead Puget Sound DPS (Oncorhynchus�--Salmo)mykiss) T Steelhead Snake R. Basin (Oncorhynchus(=Salmo)mykiss) T Steelhead lower Columbia R. (Oncorhynchus(=Sa/mo m kiss) T Steelhead middle Columbia R. (Oncorhynchus(=Sa/mom kiss) T Steelhead upper Columbia R. Basin(Oncorhynchus =Salmo)mykiss) T Trout, bull U.S.A., conterminous, lower 48 states(Sa/velinus confluentus) I` E Whale, humpback(Megaptera novaeangliae) E Whale, killer Southern Resident DPS (Orcinus orca) E Wolf, gray Lower 48 States, except where delisted and where EXPN. Mexico. (Canis lupus) Plants--9 _Status Species/Listing Name T Catchfly, Spalding's(Si/ene spa/dinn ii) ' T Checker-mallow, Nelson's(Sidalcea nelsoniana) E Checkermallow, Wenatchee Mountains(Sidalcea ore ana var. ca/va) E Desert-parsley, Bradshaw's(Lomatium bradshawii) T Howellia,water(Howellia aguatilis) T Ladies'-tresses, Ute (S ranthes diluvialis) T Lupine, Kincaid's(minus sulphureus =oreganus)ssp. kincaidii(=var. kincaidii) T Paintbrush, golden (Castilleia/evisecta) JE Stickseed, showy(Hackelia venusta) FWS Endangered Species Home I ECOS Home I Contact ECOS I Privacy Disclaimer b Lp://ccos.fws.gov/tcss public/;pub/stateListing.jsp?state=WA&status=listed 5/3/2003