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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNPV Ecological Review 8/2018 NELSON, POPE & VOORHIS3, LLC, ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING CONSULTING w w w .nelsonpopevoor his.com ECOLOGICAL REVIEW Vineyard View, Southold Suffolk County,New York August 30, 2018 Prepared By: Nelson, Pope&Voorhis, LLC 572 Walt Whitman Road Melville,New York 11747 Contact: Charles Voorhis, CEP, AICP (631)427-5665 For Submission to: Allen Handelman, Vice President Conifer Realty 1000 University Avenue, Suite 500 Rochester NB+Y 14607 (585)324-0512 1.0 INTRODUCTION Nelson,Pope&Voorhis (NP&V)has been retained by the property owners, Conifer Realty, LLC, to conduct an investigation of habitats, on the Vineyard View property situated on the south side of North Country Road (CR 48) approximately 1,515 feet east of the intersection of Chapel Lane and North Country Road, Town of Southold, Suffolk County,New York. The subject site is more particularly described on the Suffolk County Tax Map(SCTM)as District 1000, Section 40,Block 3. The site consists of 17.2 acres of naturally vegetated lands. Field work to identify habitat on-site was conducted by an environmental scientist on June 29, 2018. A summary of the field work and findings of this investigation is provided herein. 2.0 VEGETATION The property is predominately vegetated, and freshwater wetlands are located within the south, east and west portions of the site. A field inspection was conducted by Nelson, Pope & Voorhis staff on June 29, 2018 to catalog the species on-site and determine what habitat types occur on- site. Special care was taken to identify species that occur within the freshwater wetland buffer area as well as the on-site wetlands located around the south, east and west perimeters of the site. Species noted on -site include: Table 1 Species Identified On-site Scientific Name Common Name Herbaceous Species Jack-in-the-pulpit Arisaema tri h llum Pennsylvania sedge Carex ens lvanica CORPORATE OFFICE HUDSON VALLEY OFFICE 572 WALT WHITMAN ROAD, M ELVILLE, NY 11747-2188 156 Route 59,Suite C6,SUFFERN, NY 10901 PHONE:(631)427-5665 • FAx:(631)427-5620 PHONE:(845)368-1472 • FAx:(845)368-1572 Vineyard View,Southold Ecological Review Canada mayflower Maianthemum canadense sensitive fern Onoclea sensibilis multiflora rose Rosa multiflora skunk cabbage S m locar us oetidus ferns . Trees Norway maple Acer platanoides red maple Acer rubrum hickory species Carya s . American beech Fa us grandifolia black cherry Prunus serotina white oak Quercus alba sassafras Sassa ras albidum A review of historical aerial imagery, included as Enclosure A, show that the entirety of the Project Site was previously cleared prior to 1962. Imagery from 2001 indicates a central portion of the site remained cleared in to 2001 and has since been left to natural succession. Due to previous clearing activities the habitats on site are largely successional and no mature forest is present. 3.0 ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES The New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP)was contacted to determine if any significant ecological communities have been documented on or in the vicinity of the Project Site. Correspondence with NYNHP is included as Enclosure B. While there are no regulatory protections limiting the development of these communities they are considered significant from a statewide perspective.NYNHP reports that Coastal Oak-Hickory Forest and Red Maple- Swamp White Oak Swamp are within the vicinity of the project site. Coastal Oak-Hickory Forest is described by Edinger(2014)1 as "a hardwood forest with oaks (Quercus spp) and hickories (Carya spp.)codominant that occurs in dry, well-drained, loamy sand of knolls, upper slopes, or south facing slopes of glacial moraines of the coastal plain. The forest is usually codominated by two or more species of oaks, usually white oak(Q. alba), black oak(Quercus velutina) and chestnut oak(Q. montana). Scarlet oak(Quercus coccinea) is also a common associate.Mixed with the oaks are one or more of the following hickories:pignut(Carya glabra), mockernut(C. alba), and sweet pignut(C. ovalis). These hickories can range from nearly pure stands to as little as about 25% cover. There is typically a subcanopy stratum of small trees and tall shrubs including flowering dogwood (Cornus florida)and highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). The shrub layer and groundlayer flora may be diverse. Common low shrubs include maple-leaf viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium), lowbush blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium, V.pallidum) and black huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata). Characteristic groundlayer herbs are Swan's sedge (Carex swanii),panic grass (Panicum dichotomum), poverty grass (Danthonia spicata), cow-wheat(Melampyrum lineare), spotted wintergreen (Chimaphila maculata), rattlesnake weed(Hieracium venosum), white wood aster(Eurybia divaricata),false Solomon's seal(Maianthemum racemosum), Pennsylvania sedge (Carex pensylvanica), and silver-rod (Solidago bicolor). Other herbs include Solomon's-seal(Polygonatum biflorum)and Canada mayflower (Maianthemum canadense) (David Kuntsler pens. comm)" 1 Edinger,G.J.,D.J.Evans, S. Gebauer,T.G.Howard,D.M.Hunt,and A.M.Olivero(editors).2014.Ecological Communities of New York State. Second Edition.A revised and expanded edition of Carol Reschke's Ecological Communities of New York State.New York Natural Heritage Program,New York State Department of Environmental Conservation,Albany,NY. Ai34- Page 2 of 11 Vineyard View,Southold Ecological Review A high-quality occurrence of the uncommon community type Coastal Oak-Hickory Forest occurs near the project site. Reports by the NYNHP indicate that the community type may extend onto the southeastern corner of the project site but is not within the proposed construction area. Red Maple-Swamp White Oak Swamp has been documented with 0.3 miles southwest of the project site. This habitat type is described by Edinger(2014 as "a hardwood swamp typically found in small, isolated basins on sandy soils that are underlain by a clay layer. The swamp floods seasonally and draws down in most years exposing a leaf litter substrate. The swamp is codominated by red maple (Acer rubrum)and oaks, such as swamp white oak(Quercus bicolor)and/or pin oak(Q.palustris). Typically, swamp white oak is either dominant or codominant with red maple along with several other canopy trees with lower abundance, such as blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica), green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), swamp cottonwood(Populus heterophylla), and elms (Ulmus americana, U. rubra). Pin oak can be an associate canopy tree or replace swamp white oak as the codominant. Trees from the surrounding uplands can occur in low abundance within the swamp on drier hummocks, such as pignut hickory (Caryaglabra) andAmerican beech (Fagus grandifolia). Characteristic shrubs include winterberry (Ilex verticillata), highbush blueberry(Vaccinium corymbosum), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), and arrowwood(Viburnum dentatum). Associated shrubs with low abundance include sweet pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia)and spicebush (Lindera benzoin). Multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora) is an invasive shrub in some examples. Characteristic vines with low abundance include poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), greenbrier(Smilax rotundifolia), and wild grapes (Vitis spp.). Herb cover is typically sparse. Characteristic herbs include various sedges (Carex spp), such as C. crinita C. grayi C. lupulina, and C. tuckermanii. Other characteristic herbs include ferns, such as cinnamon fern (Osmunda cinnamomea), royal fern (Osmunda regalis), marsh fern (Thelypteris palustris), netted chain fern (Woodwardia areolata).Associated herbs with low abundance include lady fern (Athyrium filix femina), sweet woodreed(Cinna arundinacea), spinulose wood fern (Dryopteris carthusiana), soft rush (Juncus effusus), marsh seedbox (Ludwigia palustris), northern bugleweed(Lycopus un florus), and blunt-leaved sandwort(Moehringia lateriflora). The unvegetated layer is dominated by leaf litter that typically covers about three-quarters of the swamp basin. Swamp white oak dominated or codominated swamps on hilltops, or on steps in slopes, over bedrock rather than sandy soil are classified as perched swamp white oak swamps.The unvegetated layer is dominated by leaf litter that typically covers about three-quarters of the swamp basin." Red Maple-Swamp White Oak was not observed on-site and all wetlands found on site are consistent with a Red Maple-Hardwood Swamp classification. However, as the proposed project will occur in upland portions of the site there are no anticipated impacts to a Red Maple- Swamp White Oak community that may occur on -site. 3.0 STATE LISTED RARE,THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES The NYNHP was contacted to determine if any rare, threatened or endangered species have been found on or in the vicinity of the Project Site. While NYNHP includes all records for species with a conservation status of vulnerable or imperiled, this report addresses only the species that are listed as "Threatened" or"Endangered"within the State of New York. For the Project Site, NYNHP returned the following records from their database: Page 3 of 11 Vineyard View,Southold Ecological Review Table 2 State Listed Species Scientific Name Common Name NY State Listing Plants white-edged sedge Carex debilis var. debilis Threatened swamp smartweed Persicaria setacea Endangered cranefly orchid Tipularia discolor Endangered seaside a alinis A alinis maritima var. maritima Threatened swamp cottonwood Po ulus heterophylla Threatened annual saltmarsh aster S m h otrichum subulatum var. subulatum Threatened sea pink Sabatia stellaris Threatened cat-tail sedge Carex typhina Endangered dwarf glasswort Salicornis bi elovii Threatened smooth tick trefoil Desmodium laevi atum Endangered Animals Northern cricket frog Acris cre itans Endangered A full discussion of each of the listed species and potential association with the site is provided below. White-edged Sedge (Carex debilis var. debilis) NYNHP reports that white-edged sedge has been documented within 25-100 yards south of and 0.35 miles east of the Project Site within red maple hardwood swamps. While no white-edged sedge was identified on site,potential habitat for the species is located on-site. As no development is proposed within the on-site red maple hardwood swamp, the proposed project will have no anticipated impacts on white-edged sedge. Swamp Smartweed(Persicaria setacea) NYNHP reports that swamp smartweed has been documented 220 yards east of the Project Site within an excavated ditch. An obligate wetland species, this plant can be found in a variety of wetlands including pond shores, marshes, ditches and stream corridors in red maple swamps2 While no swamp smartweed was identified on site, potential habitat for the species is located on- site. As no development is proposed within the on-site red maple hardwood swamp, the proposed project will have no anticipated impacts on swamp smartweed. Cranefly Orchid(Tipularia discolor) NYNHP reports that cranefly orchid has been documented 0.25 miles of the Project Site. NYNHP reports that typically, this species is located within rich woods dominated by any combination of maple, beech and oak. One small, 50-100 plant, population persists within the state3. 2 https://www.acris.nynhp.org/guide.php?id=9231&part=2 s https://www.acris.nynhp.org/guide.php?id=9712 A"-- Page 4 of 11 Vineyard View,Southold Ecological Review Potential habitat for the cranefly orchid is present on-site; however,no cranefly orchids were observed on-site during the site visit conducted on June 29, 2018. Seaside A alg iasis (Agalinis maritima var. maritima) Seaside agalinis has been documented within 0.3 miles of the Project Site along the edges of a coastal salt marsh. This species is typically found along the upland edges of high marsh areas or within low or brackish tidal marshes'. The subject property is located more than ±500 feet from the Long Island Sound and approximately 3,500 feet from the Great Peconic Bay. The inland and vegetated nature of the subject property and its location more than 500 feet from the nearest shoreline make this site unsuitable for the species. As such, there are no anticipated impacts to the seaside agalinis. Swamp Cottonwood (Populus heterophylla) NYNHP reports that swamp cottonwood has been documented within a forested wetland approximately 0.35 miles southwest of the Project Site. An obligate wetland species, when present, this species typically occurs in stands within red maple hardwood swamps. No swamp cottonwood was identified during the site visit on June 29, 2018. As no development is proposed within the on-site red maple hardwood swamp, the proposed project will have no anticipated impacts on swamp cottonwood. Annual Saltmarsh Aster (Symphyotrichum subulatum var. subulatum) Annual saltmarsh aster has been documented within 0.5 miles of the Project Site within a high salt marsh. This obligate wetland species is typically found within saltwater and brackish tidal marshes along the coastline. The subject property is located more than±500 feet from the Long Island Sound and approximately 3,500 feet from the Great Peconic Bay. The inland and vegetated nature of the subject property and its location more than 500 feet from the nearest shoreline make this site unsuitable for the species. As such, there are no anticipated impacts to the annual saltmarsh aster. Sea Pink (Sabatia stellaris) Sea pink has been documented within 0.5 miles of the Project Site within a high salt marsh and perimeter of the marsh. This facultative wetland species is typically found within high saltmarshes along coastlines. The subject property is located more than±500 feet from the Long Island Sound and approximately 3,500 feet from the Great Peconic Bay. The inland and vegetated nature of the subject property and its location more than 500 feet from the nearest shoreline make this site unsuitable for the species. As such, there are no anticipated impacts to the sea pink. 4 https://www.acris.nynhp.org/guide.php?id=9352&part=2 5 https://www.acris.nynhp.org/guide.php?id=9097&part=2 A"-- Page 5 of 11 Vineyard View,Southold Ecological Review Cat-tail Sedge (Carex 0yphina) NYNHP reports that cat-tail sedge has been documented 0.50 miles east of the Project Site. This obligate wetland species has been found within hardwood swamps, and moist woods along the edge of dense herbaceous vegetation. While no cat-tail sedge was identified on site,potential habitat for the species is located on-site. As no development is proposed within the on-site red maple hardwood swamp, the proposed project will have no anticipated impacts on cat-tail sedge. Dwarf Glasswort (Salicornia bi l ovii) Dwarf glasswort has been documented within 0.35 miles of the Project Site within a salt marsh. This obligate species is typically found within maritime wetlands. The subject property is located more than±500 feet from the Long Island Sound and approximately 3,500 feet from the Great Peconic Bay. The inland and vegetated nature of the subject property and its location more than 500 feet from the nearest shoreline make this site unsuitable for the species. As such, there are no anticipated impacts to the dwarf glasswort. Smooth tick trefoil (Desmodium laevipatum) NYNHP reports that smooth tick trefoil has been historically documented within Greenport. This species is typically found within dry, sandy woods and clearings. One small, 50-100 plant, population persists within the state'. Potential habitat for the smooth tick trefoil is present on-site; however, no individuals of this species were observed on-site during the site visit conducted on June 29, 2018. Northern Cricket Frog,(Acris cMpitans) NYNHP reports that a historical record for the Northern cricket frog dating back to May 9, 1929 exists. No specific locational information for the record is available and no more recent records for the species within the vicinity of the Project Site have been reported. Per NYNHP, this species is a habitat specialist and inhabits the edges of marshes, ponds, impoundments. The species has been extirpated from Long Island$. As no development is proposed within the on-site wetlands and the species has been previously extirpated from Long Island, the proposed project will have no anticipated impact on the northern cricket frog. 4.0 United States Fish and Wildlife Threatened and Endangered Species A list for potential species on and/or in proximity to the subject site was generated using United States Fish &Wildlife Service's (USFWS) Information for Planning and Consultation online 'https://www.acris.nynhp.org/guide.php?id=9712 Locally extinct s https://www.acris.nynhp.org/guide.php?id=6706 a"-- Page 6 of 11 Vineyard View,Southold Ecological Review project review and is included as Enclosure C. Six (6) species were identified on the USFWS Official Species List as potentially present on the site and/or in the area and are listed in Table 3. Table 3 Species List Scientific Name Common Name Federal Listing Northern long-eared bat M otis se tentionalis Threatened piping plover Charadrius melodus Threatened red knot Calidris canutus ru a Threatened roseate tern Sterna do u alli dou allii Endangered sand lain gerardia A alinis acuta Endangered seabeach amaranth Amaranthus pumilus Threatened Critical habitat is designated in the area for the piping plover; however, the subject property is located outside of this designated area. No critical habitat has been designated for the other five (5) identified species. A full discussion of each of the listed species and potential association with the site is provided below. Northern Long-eared Bat (Myotis septentionalis) The Northern long-eared bat (NLEB) is listed both federally and within the State of New York as a Threatened species. The NLEB is primarily dependent upon forested habitats during the summer months and hibernate through the late fall and early spring. Hibernacula9 primarily consists of abandoned mines and caves. Per the NYSDEC occurrence map, there are no confirmed winter occurrences of this species on Long Island; summer occurrences have been documented in several locations in the Town of Brookhaven which is west of the Town of Southold where the property is located (See Enclosure Q. The USFWS states that potentially suitable roost habitat for NLEB may include live trees and/or snags with a Diameter Breast Height (DBH) greater than or equal to 3 inches. Suitable roost tress will have cavities, crevices, exfoliating bark, and/or cracks, and individual trees are within 1,000 feet (305 m) of forested habitat. Trees that receive sunlight during the day, typically found in the supra-canopy and along the edge of a patch,have a higher potential to provide suitable roost sites than trees located towards the interior of the forest. Potential NLEB habitat is located on site,however, no confirmed occurrences of NLEB occur within the vicinity of the subject property were reported by NYNHP. Furthermore, should it be determined that NLEB utilize the area for summer roosting, clearing may be limited to November lst thru March 31St to prevent any impacts to the species. Piping Plover(Charadrius melodus) The piping plover is listed federally as a Threatened species and within the State of New York as an Endangered species. This small shorebird breeds on dry, sandy beaches often with little 9 The location in which a species/individual seeks refuge during hibernation. 9�14_ Page 7 of 11 Vineyard View,Southold Ecological Review nearby vegetation. A migratory bird, this species typically winters along the coast from North Carolina as far south as the Bahamas. The subject property is located more than±500 feet from the Long Island Sound and approximately 3,500 feet from the Great Peconic Bay. The inland and vegetated nature of the subject property and its location more than 500 feet from the nearest shoreline make this site unsuitable for the species. As such, there are no anticipated impacts to the piping plover. Red Knot (Calidris canutus rufa) The red knot is federally listed as a Threatened species. A medium sized shorebird, this species nests in tundra areas north of the arctic circle in the summer and winters along shorelines from southern Canada to South America. This species migrates and winters in large flocks comprised of hundreds of birds. Primarily a shorebird, this species feeds on marine invertebrates, and during breeding, terrestrial invertebrates. The vegetated, inland nature of the subject property and its location more than 500 from the nearest shoreline (Long Island Sound)make this site unsuitable for the species. As such, there are no anticipated impacts to the red knot. Roseate Tern (Sterna dou�allii dougallii) The roseate tern is federally listed as an Endangered Species. Like similar tern species, the roseate tern is a marine coastal species and is found along the Atlantic coastline. This species often nests in large colonies and can be found mixed in with other tern species such as the Common Tern. Breeding sites are typically located on rocky offshore islands or depressions in sandy or gravelly areas. In New York the breeding population typically arrives to the breeding grounds in late April or early May and departs in late summerlo Per the NYSDEC,New York populations of the roseate tern occur on within a few established colonies, the largest of which is located off the eastern end of Long Island 2. As the subject property is located more than 500 feet from the nearest shoreline (Long Island Sound) and consists of vegetated upland and freshwater wetlands there are no anticipated impacts to the roseate tern. Sandplain Gerardia(Agalinis acuta) Sandplain gerardia is the only federally listed Endangered plant species found within the State of New York. NYNHP reports that there are four known occurrences of this species throughout Long Island". Most notable populations exist with the remnant Hempstead Plains and within remnant grasslands in the Pine Barrens. This species prefers disturbed sites and across its traditional range such conditions were maintained through grazing and fire. The succession of grasslands and fields is a common threat to its persistence. Other threats pushing this species towards extirpation include invasive species and loss of habitat. 'o http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7084.html "https://www.acris.nynhp.org/guide.php?id=9350 A"-- Page 8 of 11 Vineyard View,Southold Ecological Review While a review of historical aerial photos indicates that a portion of the property was previously cleared thus opening up the area to potential grassland species, over the years the area has been left to naturally succeed. As such, the canopy has closed in and the area is consistent with a successional forest cover type. Potential habitat for sandplain gerardia is no longer found on the subject site. Furthermore, no sandplain gerardia was found on the property during a site visit conducted by NP&V staff on June 29, 2018. As discussed in Section 3.0,NYNHP was contacted to determine if any rare, threatened or endangered species are found on or within the vicinity of the subject property. NYNHP has no records of sandplain gerardia, occurring on or within the vicinity of the subject property (See Enclosure B). As the species was not detected there are no anticipated impacts to Sandplain Gerardia. Seabeach Amaranth (Amaranthus pumilus) Seabeach amaranth is listed both federally and by New York State as a Threatened species. This coastal plant typically occurs on barrier islands with limited disturbance. There are nine populations known to occur across Long island and searches of barrier beaches have not located additional populations 12. When found, this plant usually occurs between the seaward most dune and the high-water line. The habitat associated with this species is not found within the subject property as the project is not located on a barrier beach. As the required habitat type for this species is not present on the Project Site there are no anticipated impacts to seabeach amaranth. 5.0 CONCLUSION In reviewing the results of the site investigation, there are no potential impacts to Red Maple- Swamp White Oak community or Coastal Oak-Hickory community that may occur on or in the vicinity of the Project Site. It was also concluded that of the 11 threatened or endangered species reported by the NYNHP, there is no suitable habitat on-site for four (4) of the species. Of the remaining six (6) species, five (5) are freshwater wetland species. Although suitable freshwater wetland habitat occurs on-site, the proposed project includes no development within the wetland. Therefore, there are no anticipated impacts to these species. While potential habitat for the two (2) remaining species identified by NYNHP, may be present neither the crane fly orchid nor the smooth tick trefoil were found on-site during the site visit conducted on June 29, 2018. Based on analysis of the habitat types present within the subject property, the proposed development of this site is not expected to cause impacts to the Northern long-eared bat, piping plover,red knot, roseate tern, sandplain gerardia and seabeach amaranth. Of these species, suitable habitat for the piping plover, red knot, roseate tern and seabeach amaranth does not occur on the Project Site. Potential habitat may occur on site for Northern Long eared Bat and sandplain gerardia, however NYNHP does not have any records of either species on or within the vicinity of the Project Site. 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'r� 0 II 1 �: 1 !' 1 �� •�' ��r ! � C s, � ffi ,�;�,: .. -tits.._ } �•- -JO 0. 7u uiz t t l g• - �� °d 0 o� y' a�i f rZ oQ TR W N� Zw L Vineyard View,Southold Ecological Review Enclosure B NEIN YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Division of Fish and Wildlife,New York Natural Heritage Program 625 Broadway,Fifth Floor,Albany,NY 12233-4757 P:(518)402-8935 1 F:(518)402-8925 www.dec.ny.gov June 27, 2018 Robert Loud Conifer Realty, LLC 1000 University Ave, Suite 500 Rochester, NY 14607 Re: Vineyard View County: Suffolk Town/City: Southold Dear Mr. Loud: In response to your recent request, we have reviewed the New York Natural Heritage Program database with respect to the above project. Enclosed is a report of rare or state-listed animals and plants, and significant natural communities that our database indicates occur in the vicinity of the project site. For most sites, comprehensive field surveys have not been conducted; the enclosed report only includes records from our database. We cannot provide a definitive statement as to the presence or absence of all rare or state-listed species or significant natural communities. Depending on the nature of the project and the conditions at the project site, further information from on-site surveys or other sources may be required to fully assess impacts on biological resources. Our database is continually growing as records are added and updated. If this proposed project is still under development one year from now, we recommend that you contact us again so that we may update this response with the most current information. The presence of the plants and animals identified in the enclosed report may result in this project requiring additional review. For further guidance, and for information regarding other permits that may be required under state law for regulated areas or activities (e.g., regulated wetlands), please contact the NYS DEC Region 1 Office, Division of Environmental Perm its at dep.r1 @dec.ny.gov, 631-444-0365. Sincerely, Heidi Krahling Environmental Review Specialist 653 New York Natural Heritage Program NEW YORK Department of OPPORNNIT'f Environmental Conservation New York Natural Heritage Program Report on Rare Animals, Rare Plants, and 4 Significant Natural Communities The following rare plants, rare animals, and significant natural communities have been documented at the project site, or in its vicinity. We recommend that potential impacts of the proposed project on these species or communities be addressed as part of any environmental assessment or review conducted as part of the planning,permitting and approval process, such as reviews conducted under SEQR. Field surveys of the project site may be necessary to determine the status of a species at the site,particularly for sites that are currently undeveloped and may still contain suitable habitat. Final requirements of the project to avoid, minimize, or mitigate potential impacts are determined by the lead permitting agency or the government body approving the project. The following natural communities are considered significant from a statewide perspective by the NY Natural Heritage Program. Each community is either an example of a community type that is rare in the state, or a high-quality example of a more common community type. By meeting specific, documented criteria,the NY Natural Heritage Program considers these community occurrences to have high ecological and conservation value. COMMONNAME SCIENTIFICNAME NYSTATELISTING HERITA GE CONSER VA TION STA TUS Upland/Terrestrial Communities High Quality Occurrence of Coastal Oak-Hickory Forest Uncommon Community Type Documented near the project site(if it extends onto the very southeastern corner of the project site, it is not within the 13860 construction area). A fairly large, mature, uniquely diverse coastal oak-hickory forest with some evidence of past disturbance but few invasive exotic species. This forest forms the core of a recovering, protected landscape surrounded by development. Wedand/Aquatic Communities Red Maple-Swamp White Oak Swamp Rare Community Type Documented within 0.3 mile southwest of the project site. The community is a mature, mostly intact swamp with less than 8501 1%exotic plants in a post-agricultural, recovering landscape of upland forest, hardwood swamps, freshwater wetlands, and brackish and estuarine communities. The following plants are listed as Endangered or Threatened by New York State,and/or are considered rare by the New York Natural Heritage Program,and so are a vulnerable natural resource of conservation concern. COMMONNAME SCIENTIFICNAME NYSTATELISTING HERITA GE CONSER VA TION STA TUS Vascular Plants White-edge Sedge Carex debilis var. debilis Threatened Imperiled in NYS Documented within 25-100 yards south and 0.35 mile east of the project site. 2012-06-26: The plants are in rich, moist 13116 woods and a red maple hardwood swamp with numerous streams,wet spots, and trails. The area is quite extensive and diverse. Swamp Smartweed Persicaria setacea Endangered Critically Imperiled in NYS Documented within 220 yards east of the project site. 1992-09-25: Wet woods. Shallow water in an excavated ditch. 6182 9� t AS 9 OZ�S COMMONNAME SCIENTIFICNAME NYSTATELISTING HERITA GE CONSER VA TION STA TUS Vascular Plants Cranefly Orchid Tipulariadiscolor Endangered Critically Imperiled in NYS Documented within 0.25 mile of the project site. 713 Seaside Agalinis Agalinis maritima var. Threatened Imperiled in NYS maritima Documented within 0.3 mile south of the project site near Pipes Cove. 2012-09-27: The plants are around the 13277 upland edge of a salt marsh. Swamp Cottonwood Populus heterophylla Threatened Imperiled in NYS Documented within 0.35 mile southwest of the project site. 2012-06-28: The plants are in a forested wetland. 3347 Annual Saltmarsh Aster Symphyotrichum subulatum Threatened Imperiled in NYS var. subulatum Documented within 0.5 mile south of the project site near Pipes Cove. 2004-09-15:The plants are in the high salt marsh. 13273 Sea Pink Sabatia stellaris Threatened Imperiled in NYS Documented within 0.5 mile south of the project site near Pipes Cove. 2004-09-15: The plants are in the high salt marsh 13276 on the edges of the islands and the perimeter of the marsh. Cat-tail Sedge Carex typhina Endangered Imperiled in NYS Documented within 0.5 mile east of the project site. 2012-06-28: This is a rich, moist(mesophytic)woods and hardwood 6813 swamp with numerous streams and wet spots. It is quite extensive and diverse. The plants are on the edge of dense herbaceous vegetation and an open swamp. The following animals,while not listed by New York State as Endangered or Threatened,are of conservation concern to the state,and are considered rare by the New York Natural Heritage Program. COMMONNAME SCIENTIFICNAME NYSTATELISTING HERITA GE CONSER VA TION STA TUS Dragonflies and Damselflies Four-spotted Pennant Brachymesia gravida Unlisted Critically Imperiled in NYS Documented near ponds within 0.25 mile south and 0.5 mile north of the project site. 2012-07-12: Inlet Pond is a pond on a 13855 beach along the northern shore of the North Fork of Long Island. Skipper Horton Pond is a permanent to semi-permanent artificial pond near a busy road. Sill Pond is a deep pond with a wooded and shrubby border containing fish and pickerel weed. Needham's Skimmer Libellula needhami Unlisted Vulnerable in NYS Documented within 0.25 mile south and 0.5 mile north of the project site. 2012-07-13:Artificial ponds off the side of a 13858 busy road. Inlet Pond is a pond on a beach along the northern shore of the North Fork of Long Island. Sill Pond is a deep pond containing fish and pickerel weed with a wooded and shrubby border. Cia Cia Pond pond is shallow with a muddy to mucky substrate, but clear water,with lots of aquatic submerged macrophytes.The pond is bordered by sedges emerging along the shore,then a tall row of Phragmites with some greenbriar. Crabs were observed in the pond, suggesting some brackish content. Seaside Dragonlet Erythrodiplax berenice Unlisted Imperiled in NYS Documented within 0.25 mile south of the project site. 2012-07-13: Stackler Salt Marsh is an open,wet,grassy, brackish 13856 marsh extending to the inlet of the bay near a couple of sandy spits. It appears channelized and is naturally fragmented by upland forest. Cia Cia Pond pond is shallow with a muddy to mucky substrate, but clear water,with lots of aquatic submerged macrophytes. The pond is bordered by sedges emerging along the shore, then a tall row of Phragmites with some greenbriar. Crabs were observed in the pond, suggesting some brackish content. Caroll Salt Marsh: Railroad tracks intersect an open,wet, grassy, brackish marsh extending to the inlet of the bay.The salt marsh is bordered by Phragmites stands and shrubs line the tracks. Skipper Horton Ponds:A small, shallow pond with some emergent vegetation. DwarfGlasswort Salicomiabigelovii Threatened Imperiled in NYS Documented within 0.35 mile south of the project site near Pipes Cove. 2012-09-27: The plants occur in the saltmarsh in 13274 scattered areas that have salt panne. This report only includes records from the NY Natural Heritage database. For most sites, comprehensive field surveys have not been conducted, and we cannot provide a definitive statement as to the presence or absence of all rare or state-listed species. Depending on the nature of the project and the conditions at the project site, further information from on-site surveys or other sources may be required to fully assess impacts on biological resources. If any rare plants or animals are documented during site visits,we request that information on the observations be provided to the New York Natural Heritage Program so that we may update our database. Information about many of the rare animals and plants in New York, including habitat, biology, identification, conservation, and management, are available online in Natural Heritage's Conservation Guides at www.guides.nynhp.org, from NatureServe Explorer at www.natureserve.org/explorer, and from USDA's Plants Database at http://plants.usda.gov/index.html (for plants). Information about many of the natural community types in New York, including identification, dominant and characteristic vegetation, distribution, conservation, and management, is available online in Natural Heritage's Conservation Guides at www.guides.nynhp.org. For descriptions of all community types, go to www.dec.ny.gov/animals/97703.html for Ecological Communities of New York State. New York Natural Heritage ProgramReport on Historical Records of Rare Animals, j4 Rare Plants, and Natural Communities The following rare plants and rare animals have historical records at your project site, or in its vicinity. The following rare plants and animals were documented in the vicinity of the project site at one time, but have not been documented there since 1979 or earlier, and/or there is uncertainty regarding their continued presence. There is no recent information on these plants and animals in the vicinity of the project site and their current status there is unknown. In most cases the precise location of the plant or animal in this vicinity at the time it was last documented is also unknown. If suitable habitat for these plants or animals is present in the vicinity of the project site, it is possible that they may still occur there. We recommend that any field surveys to the site include a search for these species, particularly at sites that are currently undeveloped and may still contain suitable habitat. COMMONNAME SCIENTIFICNAME NYS LISTING HERITAGE CONSER VA TIONSTA TUS Amphibians Northern Cricket Frog Acris crepitans Endangered Critically Imperiled in NYS 1929-05-09: Woods. 6173 Dragonflies and Damselflies Mantled Baskettail Epitheca semiaquea Unlisted Imperiled in NYS 1953 or 1954?: Greenport. The dragonfly was caught in the vicinity of a town. 12606 Southern Sprite Nehalennia integricollis Special Concern Critically Imperiled in NYS 1953 or 1954?: Greenport. The damselfly was captured in the vicinity of a town. 12696 Vascular Plants Smooth Tick Trefoil Desmodium laevigatum Endangered Historical Records Only in NYS 1962-09-09: Greenport. Moist ground. 9499 This report only includes records from the NY Natural Heritage database. For most sites, comprehensive field surveys have not been conducted, and we cannot provide a definitive statement as to the presence or absence of all rare or state-listed species. Depending on the nature of the project and the conditions at the project site, further information from on-site surveys or other sources may be required to fully assess impacts on biological resources. If any rare plants or animals are documented during site visits,we request that information on the observations be provided to the New York Natural Heritage Program so that we may update our database. t A�s s oZ 1 Vineyard View,Southold Ecological Review Enclosure C 8/6/2018 IPaC: Explore Location IPaC U.S. Fish &Wildlife Service IPaC resource list This report is an automatically generated list of species and other resources such as critical habitat (collectively referred to as trustresources) under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) jurisdiction that are known or expected to be on or near the project area referenced below. The list may also include trust resources that occur outside of the project area, but that could potentially be directly or indirectly affected by activities in the project area. However, determining the likelihood and extent of effects a project may have on trust resources typically requires gathering additional site-specific (e.g., vegetation/species surveys) and project-specific (e.g., magnitude and timing of proposed activities) information. _ Below is a summary of the project information you provided and contact information for the USFWS office(s)with jurisdiction in the defined project area. Please read the introduction to each section that follows (Endangered Species, Migratory Birds, USFWS Facilities, and NWI Wetlands) for additional information applicable to the trust resources addressed in that section. Location Suffolk County, New York X'10's C 0 Local office Long Island Ecological Services Field Office t. (631) 286-0485 JEJ (631) 286-4003 340 Smith Road Shirley, NY 11967-2258 https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/EUZA5GLRMNACDBBYELDYYHQCA4/resources 1/13 8/6/2018 IPaC: Explore Location Endangered species This resource list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an analysis of project level impacts. The primary information used to generate this list is the known or expected range of each species. Additional areas of influence (AOI) for species are also considered. An AOI includes areas outside of the species range if the species could be indirectly affected by activities in that area (e.g., placing a dam upstream of a fish population, even if that fish does not occur at the dam site, may indirectly impact the species by reducing or eliminating water flow downstream). Because species can move, and site conditions can change, the species on this list are not guaranteed to be found on or near the project area. To fully determine any potential effects to species, additional site-specific and project-specific information is often required. NA Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act requires Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of such proposed action" for any project that is conducted, permitted, funded, or licensed by any Federal agency. A letter from the local office and a species list which fulfills this requirement can only be obtained by requesting an official species list from either the Regulatory Review section in IPaC (see directions below) or from the local field office directly. For project evaluations that require USFWS concurrence/review, please return to the IPaC website and request an official species list by doing the following: 1. Draw the project location and click CONTINUE. 2. Click DEFINE PROJECT. 3. Log in (if directed to do so). 4. Provide a name and description for your project. 5. Click REQUEST SPECIES LIST. Listed species and their critical habitats are managed by the Ecological Services Program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the fisheries division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA Fisheries-). Species and critical habitats under the sole responsibility of NOAA Fisheries are not shown on this list. Please contact NOAA Fisheries for species under their jurisdiction. 1. Species listed under the Endangered Species Act are threatened or endangered; IPaC also shows species that are candidates, or proposed, for listing. See the listing status page for more information. 2. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce. The following species are potentially affected by activities in this location: Mammals NAME STATUS https://ecos.fvvs.gov/ipac/location/EUZA5GLRMNACDBBYELDYYHQCA4/resources 2/13 8/6/2018 IPaC: Explore Location Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. https.//ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045 Birds NAME STATUS Piping Plover Charadrius melodus Threatened There is final critical habitat for this species.Your location is outside the critical habitat. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6039 Red Knot Calidris canutus rufa Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1864 NNO Roseate Tern Sterna dougallii dougallii Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. W https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2083 Flowering Plants C\ NAM E STATUS Sandplain Gerardia Agalinis acuta 0 Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8128 Seabeach Amaranth Amaranthus pumilus Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8549 it Critical habitats Potential effects to critical habitat(s) in this location must be analyzed along with the endangered species themselves. THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS AT THIS LOCATION. Migratory birds Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act!and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act2. https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/EUZA5GLRMNACDBBYELDYYHQCA4/resources 3/13 8/6/2018 IPaC: Explore Location Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to migratory birds, eagles, and their habitats should follow appropriate regulations and consider implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described below. 1. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918. 2. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940. Additional information can be found using the following links: • Birds of Conservation Concern http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/managed-species/ birds-of-conservation-concern.php • Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/project-assessment-tools-and-guidance/ conservation-measures.php • Nationwide conservation measures for birds http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/pdf/management/nationwidestandardconservationmeasures.pdf The birds listed below are birds of particular concern either because they occur on the USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) list or warrant special attention in your project location. To learn more about the levels of concern for birds on your list and how this list is generated, see the FAQ below. This is not a list of every bird you may find in this location, nor a guarantee that every bird on this list will be found in your project area. To see exact locations of where birders and the general public have sighted birds in and around your project area,visit the r--bird data mapping tool (Tip: enter your location, desired date range and a species on your list). For projects that occur off the Atlantic Coast, additional maps and models detailing the relative occurrence and abundance of bird species on your list are available. Links to additional information about Atlantic Coast birds, and other important information about your migratory bird list, including how to properly interpret and use your migratory bird report, can be found below. For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, click on the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE SUMMARY at the top of your list to see when these birds are most likely to be present and breeding in your project area. NAME BREEDING SEASON (IFA .............................................................................. BREEDING SEASON IS INDICATED ............................................................................................................ FORA BIRD ON YOUR LIST,THE ...................................................................................................... BIRD MAY BREED IN YOUR ..................................................................................... PROJECTAREA SOMETIME WITHIN .............................................................................................................. THE TIMEFRAME SPECIFIED, ......................................................................................... WHICH IS AVERY LIBERAL ................................................................................... ESTIMATE OF THE DATES INSIDE ........................................................................................................ WHICH THE BIRD BREEDS ................................................................................... ACROSS ITS ENTIRE RANGE. ......................................................................................... ''BREEDS ELSEWHERE'' INDICATES ............................................................................................................ THAT THE BIRD DOES NOT LIKELY ............................................................................................................ BREED IN YOUR PROJECT AREA.) ........................................................................................................ https://ecos.fvvs.gov/ipac/location/EUZA5GLRMNACDBBYELDYYHQCA4/resources 4/13 8/6/2018 IPaC: Explore Location American Oystercatcher Haematopus palliatus Breeds Apr 15 to Aug 31 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC)throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska. httpL//ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8935 Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Breeds Oct 15 to Aug 31 This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1626 Black-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus erythropthalmus Breeds May 15 to Oct 10 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC)throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska. 1�4 https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9399 440\0 Bobolink Dolichonyx oryzivorus Breeds May 20 to Jul 31 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC)throughout its range in +* the continental USA and Alaska. Buff-breasted Sandpiper Calidris subruficollis Irk Breeds elsewhere This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC)throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9488 Q) .0^ G Canada Warbler Cardellina canadensis Breeds May 20 to Aug 10 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC)throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska. Dunlin Calidris alpina arcticola Breeds elsewhere This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions(BCRs) in the continental USA Hudsonian Godwit Limosa haemastica Breeds elsewhere This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC)throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska. Kentucky Warbler Oporornis formosus Breeds Apr 20 to Aug 20 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC)throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska. Least Tern Sterna antillarum Breeds Apr 20 to Sep 10 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC)only in particular Bird Conservation Regions(BCRs) in the continental USA https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/EUZA5GLRMNACDBBYELDYYHQCA4/resources 5/13 8/6/2018 IPaC: Explore Location Lesser Yellowlegs Tringa flavipes Breeds elsewhere This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC)throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska. httpL//ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9679 Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor Breeds May 1 to jul 31 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC)throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska. Purple Sandpiper Calidris maritima Breeds elsewhere This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC)throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska. Red-throated Loon Gavia stellata Breeds elsewhere This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC)throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska. 0 Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus Breeds elsewhe e This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC)throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska. Semipalmated Sandpiper Calidris pusilla Breeds elsewhere This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC)throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska. 011� Short-billed Dowitcher Limnodromus griseus Breeds elsewhere This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC)throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9480 Willet Tringa semipalmata Breeds Apr 20 to Aug 5 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC)throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska. Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina Breeds May 10 to Aug 31 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC)throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska. Probability of Presence Summary The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely to be present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your project activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read and understand the FAQ "Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting to interpret this report. Probability of Presence ( ) https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/EUZA5GLRMNACDBBYELDYYHQCA4/resources 6/13 8/6/2018 IPaC: Explore Location Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s)your project overlaps during a particular week of the year. (A year is represented as 12 4-week months.)A taller bar indicates a higher probability of species presence. The survey effort(see below) can be used to establish a level of confidence in the presence score. One can have higher confidence in the presence score if the corresponding survey effort is also high. How is the probability of presence score calculated?The calculation is done in three steps: 1. The probability of presence for each week is calculated as the number of survey events in the week where the species was detected divided by the total number of survey events for that week. For example, if in week 12 there were 20 survey events and the Spotted Towhee was found in 5 of them, the probability of presence of the Spotted Towhee in week 12 is 0.25. 2. To properly present the pattern of presence across the year, the relative probability of presence is calculated. This is the probability of presence divided by the maximum probability of presence across all weeks. For example, imagine the probability of presence in week 20 for the Spotted Towhee is 0.05, and that the probability of presence at week 12 (0.25) is the maximum of any week of the year. The relative probability of presence on week 12 is 0.25/0.25 = 1; at week 20 it is 0.05/0.25 = 0.2. N 3. The relative probability of presence calculated in the previous step undergoes a statistical conversion so that all possible values fall between 0 and 10, inclusive. This is the probability of presence score. To see a bar's probability of presence score, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar. Breeding Season ( ) Yellow bars denote a very liberal estimate of the time-frame inside which the bird breeds across its entire range. If there are no yellow bars shown for a bird, it does not breed in your project area. Survey Effort (1) Vertical black lines superimposed on probability of presence bars indicate the number of surveys performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s)your project area overlaps. The number of surveys is expressed as a range, for example, 33 to 64 surveys. To see a bar's survey effort range, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar. No Data ( ) A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week. Survey Timeframe Surveys from only the last 10 years are used in order to ensure delivery of currently relevant information. The exception to this is areas off the Atlantic coast, where bird returns are based on all years of available data, since data in these areas is currently much more sparse. probability of presence breeding season survey effort no data SPECIES ]ANII II FFBI1 II IMAR II yy APR I l MAY JIUNII II JUL I AUG I SSFP I OCT TTll NOV I I DII EC American 14++ TTTT TTTT TTTT I I I; TTT* -11 *I 4+1 TTTT TTTT TTTT T+T+ Oystercatcher BCC Rangewide ...................................... (CON)(This is a Bird ............................................... of Conservation ....................................... Concern(BCC) ................................... throughout its range .................................................. in the continental ........................................... USA and Alaska.) ......................................... https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/EUZA5GLRMNACDBBYELDYYHQCA4/resources 7/13 8/6/2018 lPaC: Explore Location Bald Eagle 1111 44 1111 111 -1-1-11- tt*+ M11111111 Non-BCC Vulnerable (This is not a Bird of ............................................. _2=atiS2 Concern(BCC)in this .................................. area,T.ut warrants ........................................... attention because of Eagle A c t o r for o r ,, " ,,""",,, potential ...................... susceptibilities in!...................... offshore areas from ............. certain types of ....................... development or ...................................... activities.) Black-billed +++4 111 I I I III 1 111 IM Cuckoo BCC Rangewide-- I- ---- (CON)(This is a Bird ................................................ of Conservation Concern(BCC) .................................. throughout its range ....................................... in the.,continental .USA and.Alaska.) ......................... BobolinkII I BCC Rangewide I I I I I I I -I--. J I I I I I I I I I I (E6,K)"(This', ', is a Bird ................................................ dir of Conservation ■T Concern(BCE). ..................... throughout its range .................................... .i.n the continental ............................ USA and Alaska.) ......................................... Buff-breasted ++++ ++++ TTTT 6 + ++++ Sandpiper BCC Rangewide TE6K)"(This'' ', is a Bird ................................................ of Conservation Concern(BCC) ................. ..... throughout its range .................................... 109 b .in. t h.2.continental ............................ USA and Alaska.) ......................................... Canada Warble . + .......................... r ........... + + BCC Rangewide (CON) .. ... of Conserv._ion. .Concern(BCC) N ........................ o ..........ughout its. ..................................... in the continental USA d Alaska.) ......................... Duplin BCC-BCR(This is a ttt I I I I I I I I I ........................................................................................ B Conservation n Concern(BCC) only n1 ---- ..--..--- particularBird .... ......................... Conservation Regions ;i '7n ....................... (BCR.... .............................. continental USA) .............................. Hudsonian Godwit BCC Rangewide ++++ ++++ ++++ II ++ ++++ ++++ ++++ 4114 ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ (CON)(This is a Bird ................................................ of Conservation ....................................... _Concern(BCC) throughout out its range .................................... .i.n. the. .�2!:�inental USA and Alaska.)' '"' .......................... https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/EUZA5GLRMNACDBBYELDYYHQCA4/resources 8/13 8/6/2018 IPaC: Explore Location Kentucky Warbler BCCR a n g e w i d e +-I-[-[ ++++ 4.11 111 1111 + 111 1111 tttt tttt tftt (CON)(This is a Bird ................................................ a�2!:!=�i.02 Concern(BCC) throughout­'' , its"range ...................................... .i.n. the USA and Alaska.)' '"' .......................... Least Tern BCC-BCR(This is a *++ ........................................................................................ B Conservation n Concern(BCC) only n1 ---- ..--..--- particularBird ..... ......................... Conservation Regions (BCR.. ....................... ............................... continental USA) ......................................... Lesser Yellowlegs BCC Rang---I e-w-1-d-e- t+++ (CON)(This is a Bird ................................................ of Conservation ......................................n c e r n .................................. t.h..r.2�ghout its range ... .................................... .i.n the continental,",,,,,,,, NO\ .USA and.Alaska.) .......................... Prairie Warbler BCC Rangewide ++++ ++++ 11H I I I .............. . . .. C 0 N)(This is a Bird ................................................ of Conservation Concern(BCC) ...................... throughout its range .................................... in the continental .......................................... USA 2.n.dAla.s.ka..). .... ............ SPECIES ]AN FEB NIAR APR MAY JUN UL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Purple Sandpiper BLCEangewicle ....................... (CON)(This is a Bird ................................................ of Conservation ...................................... ...... Concern(BCC) ...................... throughout its range ................................................. .i.n the continental ............................ < Red-throated Loon !BCC Ra.M2yy.j.!. . N I I 11-*+ 0**+ (CON)(This is a Bird f of. Conser'vation Concern(BCC) ...................... .................... throughout its range in the'continental .......................................... .U.SA..�.ncl Alaska.) .......................... Rusty Blackbird BCC R-a-n-g-e-w-i-d-e- 1111114 (CON)(This is a Bird ................................................ a�2!:!=�i.02 Concern(BCC) throughout out its range .................................... .i.n. the. .�2!:�inental USA and Alaska.)' '"' .......................... 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'"' ......................... https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/EUZA5GLRMNACDBBYELDYYHQCA4/resources 9/13 8/6/2018 |Poc: Explore Location Short-billed |ll� ll|1 llJ | | | | | |||| llll l4l| Dnwhcher T | | ' | | T | | | | | | | | | ||| | | | | | | | | | | mp | q" TTT | TTTT | | | | | . | | u (CON)(This is a Bird _____ thro �g out its range «»iU*t | | L| |||l |||| llll l�l| �ccxan /u T | | ' | | T | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | T TTT | TTTT (CON)(This is a Bird _____ Concern{Bcc� t�;o u- ���,i�,an Wood Thrush BCC n" m | ll J� | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | � /L |||| 1-1_4 | | L|| 2�om�v�on .i.n. t h.2.continental 0 .U..S.A.2.n.d A.la.s.ka..). \ Tell me more about conservation measures U can implement to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory binds. Nationwide Conservation Measures describes measures that can help avoid and minimize impacts toall birds at any location year round. Implementation of these measures is particularly important when birds are most likely to occur in the project area.When birds may be breeding in the area, identifying the locations of any active nests and avoiding their destruction isavery helpful impact minimization measure.Tosee when birds are most likely to occur and be breeding in your project area,view the Probability of Presence Summary. Additional measures and/or permits may be advisable depending on the type of activity you are conducting and the type of infrastructure or bird species present onyour project site. What does UPa[ use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified location? The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised ofUSFVVS (BCC)and other species that may warrant special attention inyour project location. The migratory bird list generated for your project is derived from data provided by the Avian Knowledge Networ� ` The AKN data isbased onagrowing collection ofsJ1vey' ban�n�' and is queried and filtered to return a list of those birds reported as occurring in the 1 Okm grid cell(s)which your project intersects, and that have been identified as warranting special attention because they are a BCC species in that area, aneagle (Lagle Act requirements may apply), or a species that has a particular vulnerability to offshore activities ordevelopment. Again' the Migratory Bird Resource list includes only a subset of birds that may occur in your project area. It is not representative of all birds that may occur in your project area.To get a list of all birds potentially present in your project area, please visit the E-lird1Explore . What does |Pa[ use to generate the probability ofpresence graphs for the migratory birds potentially occurring inrnyspecified location? The probability of presence graphs associated with your migratory bird list are based on data provided by the Avian Knowledge Network_(Ab�N).This data is derived from agrowing collection ofsurvey,1baldi]g. and citizen science clatasets . 8/6/2018 IPaC: Explore Location Probability of presence data is continuously being updated as new and better information becomes available.To learn more about how the probability of presence graphs are produced and how to interpret them,go the Probability of Presence Summary and then click on the "Tell me about these graphs" link. How do I know if a bird is breeding, wintering, migrating or present year-round in my project area? To see what part of a particular bird's range your project area falls within (i.e. breeding,wintering, migrating or year-round),you may refer to the following resources:The Cornell Lab of Ornithology All About Birds Bird Guide, or (if you are unsuccessful in locating the bird of interest there), the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Neotropical Birds guide. If a bird on your migratory bird species list has a breeding season associated with it, if that bird does occur in your project area,there may be nests present at some point within the timeframe specified. If"Breeds elsewhere" is indicated,then the bird likely does not breed in your project area. What are the levels of concern for migratory birds? Migratory birds delivered through IPaC fall into the following distinct categories of concern: 1. "BCC Rangewide" birds are Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC)that are of concern throughout their range anywhere within the USA(including Hawaii,the Pacific Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands); 2. "BCC- BCR" birds are BCGs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation Regions(BCRs) in the continental USA; and ,0 1 - 3. "Non-BCC-Vulnerable" birds are not BCC species in your project area, but appear on your list either because of the Eagle Act requirements(for eagles) or(for non-eagles) potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities(e.g. offshore energy development or longline fishing). Although it is important to try to avoid and minimize impacts to all birds, efforts should be made, in particular,to avoid and minimize impacts to the birds on this list, especially eagles and BCC species of rangewide concern. For more information on conservation measures you can implement to help avoid and minimize migratory bird impacts and requirements for eagles, please see the FAQs for these topics. Details about birds that are potentially affected by offshore projects For additional details about the relative occurrence and abundance of both individual bird species and groups of bird species within your project area off the Atlantic Coast, please visit the Northeast Ocean Data Portal.The Portal also offers data and information about other taxa besides birds that may be helpful to you in your project review. Alternately,you may download the bird model results files underlying the portal maps through the NOAA NCCOS Integrative Statistical Modeling and Predictive Mapping of Marine Bird Distributions and Abundance on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf project webpage. Bird tracking data can also provide additional details about occurrence and habitat use throughout the year, including migration. Models relying on survey data may not include this information. For additional information on marine bird tracking data, see the Diving Bird Study and the nanotag studies or contact Caleb Spiegel or Pam Loring. What if I have eagles on my list? If your project has the potential to disturb or kill eagles,you may need to obtain a permit to avoid violating the Eagle Act should such impacts occur. Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report The migratory bird list generated is not a list of all birds in your project area, only a subset of birds of priority concern.To learn more about how your list is generated, and see options for identifying what other birds may be in your project area, please see the FAQ"What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified location". Please be aware this report provides the"probability of presence"of birds within the 10 km grid cell(s)that overlap your project; not your exact project footprint. On the graphs provided, please also look https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/EUZA5GLRMNACDBBYELDYYHQCA4/resources 11/13 8/6/2018 IPaC: Explore Location carefully at the survey effort(indicated by the black vertical bar) and for the existence of the"no data" indicator(a red horizontal bar).A high survey effort is the key component. If the survey effort is high, then the probability of presence score can be viewed as more dependable. In contrast, a low survey effort bar or no data bar means a lack of data and,therefore, a lack of certainty about presence of the species.This list is not perfect; it is simply a starting point for identifying what birds of concern have the potential to be in your project area, when they might be there, and if they might be breeding(which means nests might be present).The list helps you know what to look for to confirm presence, and helps guide you in knowing when to implement conservation measures to avoid or minimize potential impacts from your project activities, should presence be confirmed.To learn more about conservation measures,visit the FAQ"Tell me about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory birds"at the bottom of your migratory bird trust resources page. Facilities National Wildlife Refuge lands , Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Retugt system must undergo a 'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the individual Refuges to discuss any questions or concerns. THERE ARE NO REFUGE LANDS AT THIS LOCATION. 106 Fish hatcheries .0 <XG THERE ARE NO FISH HATCHERIES AT THIS LOCATION. Wetlands in the National Wetlands Inventory Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes. For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District. Please note that the NWI data being shown may be out of date. We are currently working to update our NWI data set. We recommend you verify these results with a site visit to determine the actual extent of wetlands on site. This location overlaps the following wetlands: FRESHWATER FORESTED/SHRUB WETLAND PF01E PF01 C https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/EUZA5GLRMNACDBBYELDYYHQCA4/resources 12/13 8/6/2018 IPaC: Explore Location A full description for each wetland code can be found at the National Wetlands Inventory website Data limitations The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance level information on the location,type and size of these resources.The maps are prepared from the analysis of high altitude imagery.Wetlands are identified based on vegetation,visible hydrology and geography.A margin of error is inherent in the use of imagery,thus, detailed on-the-ground inspection of any particular site may result in revision of the wetland boundaries or classification established through image analysis. The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the image analysts, the amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth verification work conducted. Metadata should be consulted to determine the date of the source imagery used and any mapping problems. Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery or field work.There may be occasional differences in polygon boundaries or classifications between the information depicted on the map and the actual conditions on site. Data exclusions I nl�4 Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerial imagery as the primary data source used to detect wetlands.These habitats include seagrasses or submerged aquatic vegetation that are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of estuaries and nearshore coastal waters. Some deepwater reef communities(coral or tuberficid worm reefs) have also been excluded from the inventory. These habitats, because of their depth,go undetected by aerial imagery. Data precautions Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands may define and describe wetlands in a different manner than that used in this inventory.There is no attempt, in either the design or products of this inventory,to define the limits of proprietaryjurisdiction of any Federal, state, or local government or to establish the geographical scope of the regulatory programs of government agencies. Persons intending to engage in activities involving modifications within or adjacent to wetland areas should seek the advice of appropriate federal, state, or local agencies concerning specified agency regulatory programs and proprietary jurisdictions that may affect such activities. \%�p X https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/EUZA5GLRMNACDBBYELDYYHQCA4/resources 13/13