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3940 Palmer Road Massanutten, Virginia 22840 (540) 289-6735 [email protected]

www.millcreekec.com

Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern

(ETS) Species Survey

Short Form Environmental Assessment (EA)

Chesterfield County Airport, FCI

Completed for:

Delta Airport Consultants, Inc.

17 December 2012

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Introduction ................................................................................................1

Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern (ETS)

Species Information ...................................................................................1-2

Overview of the Survey Area ....................................................................2-3

Survey Findings ..........................................................................................3

Analysis of Findings ...................................................................................3

References ...................................................................................................4

Enclosures

1. Project Survey Area Vicinity Maps

2. US Fish and Wildlife Official Species List and Online Project Review

Certification

3. VDGIF, VaFWIS Search Report

4. DCR Project Review Confirmation Letter

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Introduction

Mill Creek Environmental Consultants, Ltd. recently completed an analysis of multiple

areas of land, which are part of the Chesterfield County Airport (FCI) and adjacent

properties. The purpose of the survey was to determine the presence of endangered,

threatened, or special concern (ETS) species of flora and fauna on the property. A

vicinity map of the project survey area can be seen at Enclosure 1.

Endangered, Threatened and Special Concerns (ETS) Species Information

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (VDCR), Virginia Department

of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Virginia Department of Game and

Inland Fisheries (VDGIF), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) work

cooperatively to insure the continued survival of Virginia's diverse flora, fauna, and other

elements of natural diversity. The Virginia Natural Heritage Program (VNHP: a Division

within VDCR) also works closely with other state and federal agencies, local

governments, conservation organizations, and individuals to seek adequate protection of

the State's natural heritage resources.

To achieve this protection, VNHP maintains lists of the most significant elements of

Virginia's natural diversity. These lists focus the Program's Inventory on the Natural

Heritage Resources most likely to be lost without conservation action in the near future.

Most importantly, these lists are not only useful for VNHP, but can be used by other

agencies, organizations, and individuals to guide protection and development decision

making. In formulating these lists, the program uses information from previous studies,

museum records, the observations and opinions of experts, DCR-DNH staff scientists,

and field inventories.

All plants and animals that are officially protected by Federal or State endangered species

acts are included on these lists. The Office of Plant Protection within the Virginia

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has regulatory

responsibility of the listing and protection of Virginia's endangered and threatened plants

and insects, under the Virginia Endangered Plant and Insect Act (Section: 3.1-1020

through 1030, Code of Virginia). The Act provides for the official listing and recovery of

endangered and threatened plant and insect species in Virginia. The Act also establishes a

permit system for collection of listed species. As of April 2009, there were 15 state-listed

plant species and 61 candidates for listing. A memorandum of agreement between DCR-

DNH and VDACS facilitates data transfer between agencies and allows DCR-DNH to

nominate candidate species for listing by VDACS,

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The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has regulatory responsibility for listing

and protecting Virginia's endangered and threatened animals under Virginia's Endangered

Species Act (Code of Virginia, Section 19.1-564-568). The Act prohibits the taking,

transportation, sale, etc of endangered and threatened species, except as permitted, and

provides for official listing and recovery of these species. As of June 2010, there were

126 animal species listed by the state as endangered or threatened. Additionally there are

8 species of special concern being observed statewide.

Federally listed species are protected by the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as

amended. The U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

administers the Act, listing and protecting federally endangered and threatened species.

As of April 2009, there were 16 plant species federally listed as endangered or threatened

which occur or formerly occurred in Virginia. There are no plant species which are

candidates for listing. No additional Virginia plant species are formally proposed for

federal listing at this time. As of June 2010, there were 47 animal species which are

federally listed as endangered or threatened. Additionally, 6 animal species are proposed

as candidates for federal listing.

Overview of the Survey Area

The Chesterfield County Airport (FCI) is located in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

Located within the Piedmont physiographic province of Virginia, the county’s physical

characteristics resemble those typical of the region. The county is comprised of

approximately 437 sq. miles, 426 of which is land, and the other 11 being waters from

lakes, reservoirs, creeks, rivers and streams that will eventually drain to the southeast

(SE) towards the Chesapeake Bay. As of 2010, the population was over 316K

inhabitants. Land use throughout the county is generally mixed with light industrial to

suburban surrounding the US360, 60, and 150 (Chippenham Parkway) corridors, while

the western part of the county is more rural with commercial farming present. The terrain

ranges from flat to rolling hills. Chesterfield is bordered by Powhatan and Amelia

counties to the west (W), Henrico and Goochland to the north (N), and Dinwiddie and

Prince George counties to the south (S) and southeast (SE) respectively.

The project survey area consists of two distinct survey areas in the vicinity of the airport.

One survey area comprises approximately 49+ acres to the northwest (NW) of the airport

runway, while the second survey area consists of approximately 39 + acres to the

southeast (SE) of the airport runway. A map depicting these project survey areas can be

seen in Enclosure 1. The northwest (NW) survey area consists of multiple forested

parcels with a number of small creeks draining away from the airport towards Licking

Creek. The area consists of mature forested vegetation including species such as White

Oak (Quercus alba L.), hickories (Carya spp.), pines (pinus spp.), and other species of

small shrubs and groundcover. The southeast (SE) survey area is much more open and

mature and contains a predominance of emergent vegetation such as grasses, sedges and

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other herbs. Where vegetation is present, the species are generally younger and shorter in

height than those in the survey area to the northwest (NW). All precipitation falling in the

southeast (SE) survey area eventually leads to Reedy Creek, then Falling Creek, and into

the James River.

Summary of Findings

A physical inspection of the survey area did not reveal any of Virginia’s listed Natural

Heritage Resources. Additionally, none of the listed species identified as federally

endangered (LE) or threatened (LT) were discovered during the physical survey.

Findings Reviewed

In addition to the physical inspection of the survey area, input for Endangered and

Threatened species information was solicited from the US Fish and Wildlife Service

(USFWS), the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF), and the

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (VDCR). The USFWS confirmed

that there are no federally listed species associated with the project area. This

confirmation and documentation can be seen in Enclosure 2.

The search report generated through VaFWIS, an online system containing the most

current information on Virginia’s wildlife, revealed only one species, the Barking

Treefrog (Hyla gratiosa), with a state status of threatened, that is confirmed to occur

within 4 miles of the project survey area. The confirmed occurrence of the Barking

Treefrog is located approximately 4 miles to the southwest (SW) of the project survey

area in Pocohontas State Park. This location and the VDGIF report can be seen in

Enclosure 3.

In addition to soliciting input from USFWS and the VDGIF, a project review was also

submitted to VDCR to determine if there were any potential impacts to natural heritage

resources within the survey area. Following a project review, DCR confirmed that the

project does not appear to impact any natural heritage resources or plant and insect

species of concern. This confirmation can be seen in Enclosure 4.

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REFERENCES

Cooperrider, A.Y., R.J. Boyd, and H.R. Stuart, eds. 1986. Inventory and Monitoring of

Wildlife Habitat. U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management,

Service Center, Denver, CO XVIII, 858 pp.

Braun, Clait E., Editor, 2005. Techniques for Wildlife Investigations and Management,

The Wildlife Society, Bethesda, MD, 974 pp.

Fernald, M.L., 1950. Gray's Manual of Botany, Eighth Edition. American Book

Company, New York, NY, 1632 pp.

Lowe, David W., John R. Matthews and Charles J. Mosley, Eds. 1991. The Official

World Wildlife Fund Guide to Endangered Species of North America. vols. I-III.,

Beacham Publishing, Inc., Washington, D.C., 1647 pp.

Mitchell, Joseph C., 1994. The Reptiles of Virginia, Smithsonian Institution Press,

Washington, D.C., 352 pp.

Terwilliger, Karen, Coordinator, 1991. Virginia's Endangered Species: Proceedings of a

Symposium, Virginia Department of Game and Inland fisheries, Commonwealth

of Virginia, the McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company, Blacksburg, VA,

672 pp.

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Enclosure 1.

Vicinity Maps:

Chesterfield County Airport Project Survey Areas

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Enclosure 2.

US Fish and Wildlife Service Official Species List and Online Project

Review Certification

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United States Department of the Interior

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Ecological Services

6669 Short Lane

Gloucester, Virginia 23061

Date:

Online Project Review Certification Letter

Project Name:

Dear Applicant:

Thank you for using the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Virginia Field Office online

project review process. By printing this letter in conjunction with your project review package,

you are certifying that you have completed the online project review process for the referenced

project in accordance with all instructions provided, using the best available information to reach

your conclusions. This letter, and the enclosed project review package, completes the review of

your project in accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1544, 87

Stat. 884), as amended (ESA), and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668-

668c, 54 Stat. 250), as amended (Eagle Act). This letter also provides information for your

project review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190, 42 U.S.C.

4321-4347, 83 Stat. 852), as amended. A copy of this letter and the project review package must

be submitted to this office for this certification to be valid. This letter and the project review

package will be maintained in our records.

The species conclusions table in the enclosed project review package summarizes your ESA and

Eagle Act conclusions. These conclusions resulted in “no effect” and/or “not likely to adversely

affect” determinations for listed species and critical habitat and/or “no Eagle Act permit

required” determinations for eagles regarding potential effects of your proposed project. We

certify that the use of the online project review process in strict accordance with the instructions

provided as documented in the enclosed project review package results in reaching the

appropriate determinations. Therefore, we concur with the “no effect” and “not likely to

adversely affect” determinations for listed species and critical habitat and “no Eagle Act permit

required” determinations for eagles. Additional coordination with this office is not needed.

Candidate species are not legally protected pursuant to the ESA. However, the Service

encourages consideration of these species by avoiding adverse impacts to them. Please contact

this office for additional coordination if your project action area contains candidate species.

Should project plans change or if additional information on the distribution of listed species,

critical habitat, or bald eagles becomes available, this determination may be reconsidered. This

certification letter is valid for one year.

Applicant Page 2

27 November 2012

Chesterfield County Regional Aiport (FCI) ETS Report

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Information about the online project review process including instructions and use, species

information, and other information regarding project reviews within Virginia is available at our

website http://www.fws.gov/northeast/virginiafield/endspecies/project_reviews.html. If you

have any questions, please contact Kimberly Smith of this office at (804) 693-6694, extension

124.

Sincerely,

/s/ Cynthia A. Schulz

Cindy Schulz

Supervisor

Virginia Field Office

Enclosures - project review package

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Species Conclusions Table

Project Name: FCI ETS

Date: 16 November 2012

Species / Resource Name Conclusion ESA Section 7 / Eagle Act Determination Notes / Documentation ESA listed species Species not present No effect

Critical Habitat No critical habitat present No effect

Bald Eagle Unlikely to disturb nesting Bald Eagles

No Eagle Act permit required No nests within 660’ of the project area and not within an eagle concentration area

Bald Eagle Does not intersect with an eagle concentration area

No Eagle Act permit required

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United States Department of the Interior

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEVIRGINIA ECOLOGICAL SERVICES FIELD OFFICE

6669 SHORT LANEGLOUCESTER, VA 23061

PHONE: (804)693-6694 FAX: (804)693-9032URL: www.fws.gov/northeast/virginiafield/

Consultation Tracking Number: 05E2VA00-2013-SLI-0282 November 16, 2012Project Name: FCI ETS Report

Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed projectlocation, and/or may be affected by your proposed project.

To Whom It May Concern:

The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, and proposed species, designatedcritical habitat, and candidate species that may occur within the boundary of your proposedproject and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills therequirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of theEndangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 ).et seq.

New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution ofspecies, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free tocontact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts tofederally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed criticalhabitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 ofthe Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification canbe completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification becompleted by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning andimplementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requestedthrough the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosedlist.

The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species andthe ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2)of the Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 ), Federal agencies are requiredet seq.to utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened andendangered species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangeredspecies and/or designated critical habitat.

A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having

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similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of thehuman environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a biologicalevaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project mayaffect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommendedcontents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12.

If a Federal agency determines, based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation,that listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project, theagency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402. In addition, the Servicerecommends that candidate species, proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressedwithin the consultation. More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7consultation, including the role of permit or license applicants, can be found in the "EndangeredSpecies Consultation Handbook" at:

http://www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF

Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden EagleProtection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 ), and projects affecting these species may requireet seq.development of an eagle conservation plan(http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projectsshould follow the wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizingimpacts to migratory birds and bats.

Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communicationstowers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at:http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm;http://www.towerkill.com; andhttp://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/comtow.html.

We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encouragesFederal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their projectplanning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number inthe header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your projectthat you submit to our office.

Attachment

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http://ecos.fws.gov/ipac, 11/16/2012 12:27 PM Page 1

Official Species List

Provided by: VIRGINIA ECOLOGICAL SERVICES FIELD OFFICE

6669 SHORT LANE

GLOUCESTER, VA 23061

(804) 693-6694

http://www.fws.gov/northeast/virginiafield/ Consultation Tracking Number: 05E2VA00-2013-SLI-0282Project Type: Federal Grant / Loan RelatedProject Description: FCI ETS Report

United States Department of InteriorFish and Wildlife Service

Project name: FCI ETS Report

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Project Location Map:

Project Coordinates: MULTIPOLYGON (((-77.5393946 37.4232391, -77.5260093 37.4168314, -77.5065257 37.3967186, -77.5136497 37.3913316, -77.5173404 37.3918089, -77.547720237.4181267, -77.5393946 37.4232391))) Project Counties: Chesterfield, VA

United States Department of InteriorFish and Wildlife Service

Project name: FCI ETS Report

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Endangered Species Act Species List

Species lists are not entirely based upon the current range of a species but may also take into consideration actions that

affect a species that exists in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a

project could affect downstream species. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions.

There are no listed species identified for the vicinity of your project.

United States Department of InteriorFish and Wildlife Service

Project name: FCI ETS Report

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Enclosure 3.

VDGIF, VaFWIS Search Report and Species Occurrence Map

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Help

Known or likely to occur within a 4 mile radius around point 37,24,12.5 -77,31,47.2 in 041 Chesterfield County, VA

View Map of

Site Location

VaFWIS Search Report Compiled on 12/17/2012, 8:13:37 AM

418 Known or Likely Species ordered by Status Concern for Conservation

(displaying first 20) (17 species with Status* or Tier I** or Tier II** )

BOVA

CodeStatus* Tier** Common Name Scientific Name Confirmed Database(s)

010032 FE II Sturgeon, Atlantic Acipenseroxyrinchus

BOVA

040129 ST I Sandpiper, upland Bartramia longicauda BOVA

040293 ST I Shrike, loggerhead Lanius ludovicianus BOVA

020002 ST II Treefrog, barking Hyla gratiosa Yes BOVA,HU6,SppObs

040093 FSST II Eagle, bald Haliaeetusleucocephalus

BOVA,HU6

040292 ST Shrike, migrant

loggerhead

Lanius ludovicianus

migransBOVA

060029 FS III Lance, yellow Elliptio lanceolata HU6

100001 FS IV fritillary, Diana Speyeria diana BOVA

030063 CC III Turtle, spotted Clemmys guttata BOVA,HU6

010077 I Shiner, bridle Notropis bifrenatus BOVA

040225 I Sapsucker, yellow-

bellied Sphyrapicus varius BOVA

040319 I Warbler, black-throated green

Dendroica virens BOVA

040052 II Duck, American

black Anas rubripes Potential BOVA,BBA,HU6

040029 II Heron, little blue Egretta caerulea

caeruleaBOVA

040105 II Rail, king Rallus elegans BOVA,HU6

040320 II Warbler, cerulean Dendroica cerulea BOVA,HU6

040266 II Wren, winter Troglodytes

troglodytesBOVA

Terrapene carolina

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View Map of All Query Results from All ObservationTables

Anadromous Fish Use Streams

Impediments to Fish Passage ( 6 records ) View Map of AllFish Impediments

Colonial Water Bird Survey

Threatened and Endangered Waters

030068 III Turtle, eastern box carolina Yes BOVA,HU6,SppObs

040094 III Harrier, northern Circus cyaneus BOVA,HU6

040036 III Night-heron, yellow-

crowned

Nyctanassa violacea

violaceaBOVA

To view All 418 species View 418

* FE=Federal Endangered; FT=Federal Threatened; SE=State Endangered; ST=State Threatened; FP=Federal Proposed; FC=Federal Candidate; FS=Federal Species of Concern; CC=Collection Concern

** I=VA Wildlife Action Plan - Tier I - Critical Conservation Need; II=VA Wildlife Action Plan - Tier II - Very High Conservation Need; III=VA Wildlife Action Plan - Tier III - High Conservation Need; IV=VA Wildlife Action Plan - Tier IV - Moderate Conservation Need

Bat Colonies or Hibernacula: Not Known

N/A

ID Name River View Map

1004 BEAVER DAM THIRD BRANCH Yes

1006 COSBY DAM KINGSLAND CREEK Yes

1015 LICKING CREEK FISHING CLUB DAM LICKING CREEK Yes

1029 SALEM WOODS DAM TR-PROCTORS CREEK Yes

1005 SWIFT CREEK DAM SWIFT CREEK Yes

1026 WOODLAND POND LICKING CREEK Yes

N/A

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Managed Trout Streams

Bald Eagle Nests

Species Observations ( 106 records - displaying first 20 , 1Observation with Threatened orEndangered species )

View Map of All Query ResultsSpecies Observations

N/A

N/A

Bald Eagle Concentration Areas and Roosts

N/A

N/A

obsID classDate

ObservedObserver

N SpeciesView

MapDifferentSpecies

Highest

TE*Highest

Tier**

3522 SppObs Apr 12

1975 Div. Natural Heritage 1 ST II Yes

363960 SppObs Dec 30

1899 1 III Yes

364118 SppObs Dec 301899

1 III Yes

364183 SppObs Dec 301899

1 III Yes

426884 SppObs Jun 21

2005 VCU - INSTAR 15 IV Yes

426888 SppObs Jun 212005

VCU - INSTAR 4 IV Yes

307589 SppObs Nov 15

2004 STEVE MCININCH 11 IV Yes

426583 SppObs Nov 15

2004 VCU - INSTAR 11 IV Yes

Oct 29

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Habitat Predicted for Aquatic WAP Tier I & II Species

Habitat Predicted for Terrestrial WAP Tier I & II Species

Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas Blocks ( 8 records )

View Map of All Query ResultsVirginia Breeding Bird Atlas Blocks

307580 SppObs 2004 STEVE MCININCH 4 IV Yes

307581 SppObs Oct 29

2004 STEVE MCININCH 6 IV Yes

426582 SppObs Oct 29

2004 VCU - INSTAR 4 IV Yes

426581 SppObs Oct 29

2004 VCU - INSTAR 6 IV Yes

301779 SppObs May 11

2003

RUSS BENEDICT

(PRINCIPLE PERMITTEE) 8 IV Yes

339797 SppObs Jun 2

2000 Greenlee/dbt 11 IV Yes

63600 SppObs May 16

2000 rsg/dbt 6 IV Yes

339815 SppObs May 16

2000 Greenlee/dbt 6 IV Yes

339855 SppObs Apr 282000

Greenlee/dbt 12 IV Yes

53505 SppObs Dec 11

1996 DR. GREG GARMAN, VCU 11 IV Yes

11338 SppObs Apr 3

1986 NORMAN 12 IV Yes

29177 SppObs Dec 30

1899 Mitchell, J. C. 1 IV Yes

Displayed 20 Species Observations

Selected 106 Observations View all 106 Species Observations

N/A

N/A

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Public Holdings: ( 1 names )

BBA

ID

Atlas Quadrangle Block

Name

Breeding Bird Atlas Species

View MapDifferentSpecies

Highest

TE* Highest Tier**

50072 Beach, NE 39 II Yes

50071 Beach, NW 1 Yes

51071 Chester, NW 61 IV Yes

50084 Chesterfield, CE 16 Yes

50083 Chesterfield, CW 1 Yes

50086 Chesterfield, SE 78 IV Yes

51083 Drewrys Bluff, CW 43 IV Yes

51085 Drewrys Bluff, SW 8 IV Yes

Name Agency Level

Pocahontas State Forest VA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation State

Summary of BOVA Species Associated with Cities and Counties of the Commonwealth of Virginia:

FIPS Code City and County Name Different Species Highest TE Highest Tier

041 Chesterfield 397 FEST I

USGS 7.5' Quadrangles:

Beach

ChesterfieldChester

Drewrys Bluff

USGS NRCS Watersheds in Virginia:

N/A

USGS National 6th Order Watersheds Summary of Wildlife Action Plan Tier I, II, III, and IV

Species:

HU6 Code USGS 6th Order Hydrologic Unit Different Species Highest TE Highest Tier

JA42 Swift Creek-Third Branch 57 FSST II

JA43 Licking Creek-Second Branch 52 FSST II

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12/17/12 VAFWIS Seach Report

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JL02 Falling Creek 55 FSST II

JL03 James River-Proctors Creek 63 FSST II

Compiled on 12/17/2012, 8:13:37 AM I439778.0 report=all searchType= R dist= 6437.376 poi= 37,24,12.5 -77,31,47.2

PixelSize=64; Anadromous=0.048103; BBA=0.106583; BECAR=0.035129; Bats=0.031839; Buffer=0.709077; County=0.089795; HU6=1.027451; Impediments=0.035947; Init=0.744688;PublicLands=0.076999; Quad=0.125525; SppObs=0.879042; TEWaters=0.048893; TierReaches=0.062943; TierTerrestrial=0.142466; Total=3.629874; Trout=0.050729; huva=0.120196

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Enclosure 4.

DCR Project Review Confirmation Letter

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