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1. Erosion control mesh will be limited to wildlife-friendly materials to avoid entanglement of a variety of reptiles and birds. Wildlife friendly materials include biodegradable rectangular (not square) netting made from flexible natural fibers or biodegradable polyester. Photodegradable products or non-biodegradable plastic erosion control mesh will not be used on site. 2. The MN DNR list of recommendations for areas inhabited by Blanding's Turtles will be followed to the extent practical. These recommendations include such actions as distributing a flyer with an illustration of a Blanding's Turtle to all of the employees that work at the Site. The flyer will also be kept on-site.Turtles that are in imminent danger will be moved out of harm's way by hand.Those that are not in imminent danger will be left undisturbed. If a Blanding's Turtle is observed nesting at the Site, the nest will be marked and left undisturbed. Any silt fencing used as part of stormwater management will be removed as soon as it is no longer needed. Reclamation will include revegetation of the Site with grasses and forbs. 3. Reclamation will be monitored and managed to ensure successful revegetation and wildlife habitat development. 14. Historic properties: Describe any historic structures, archeological sites, and/or traditional cultural properties on or in close proximity to the site. Include: 1) historic designations, 2) known artifact areas, and 3) architectural features. Attach letter received from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Discuss any anticipated effects to historic properties during project construction and operation. Identify measures that will be taken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to historic properties. A search of the cultural resource database was completed by the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). No archeological sites were identified in a search of the Minnesota Archaeological Inventory and Historic Structures Inventory for the search area.The letter from SHPO regarding the search results is included as Attachment 3. 15. Visual: Describe any scenic views or vistas on or near the project site. Describe any project related visual effects such as vapor plumes or glare from intense lights. Discuss the potential visual effects from the project. Identify any measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate visual effects. Visual impacts will be minimized by the construction of perimeter berms and maintenance of wooded setback areas as mining through progresses through the Site. Operating equipment is typically located on the floor of the mine recessed below surrounding grade. Periodically stripping operations will only occur for a limited amount of time at grade. Site operations may be conducted during nighttime hours when lighting on the processing equipment may be needed. This lighting will be downcast and in recessed portions of the Site to minimize any impacts associated with it. Environmental Assessment Worksheet Page 22 Elk River Sand and Gravel Mines:Tiller Corporation and Max Steininger, Inc.