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➢ Avoid Type 2 & 3 wetlands, ➢ To avoid any incidental takings, avoid filling or dewatering wetlands during the winter, ➢ Implement stringent sediment and erosion control methods, ➢ Protect wetlands from chemical (e.g., fertilizers, pesticides) run-off, ➢ Maintain buffer between disturbed areas and wetlands, ➢ Use wildlife -friendly erosion control methods (see enclosed fact sheet), ➢ Monitor for turtles during construction and report any sightings to the DNR, ➢ Please refer to the first list of recommendations in the enclosed Blanding's Turtle Fact Sheet. If greater protection for turtles is desired, the second list of recommendations can be implemented as well. The fact sheet contains specific recommendations regarding roads, wetlands, and vegetation management that will pertain to this project. ➢ For further assistance regarding the Blanding's turtle, please contact the DNR Regional Nongame Specialist, Erica Hoaglund, at 651-259-5772 or Erica.Hoaglund@state.mn.us . The attached flyer should be given to all contractors working in the area. If Blanding's turtles are encountered on site, please remember that state law and rules prohibit the destruction of threatened or endangered species, except under certain prescribed conditions. If turtles are in imminent danger they should be moved by hand out of harm's way, otherwise they should be left undisturbed. Environmental Review and Permitting • The Environmental Assessment Worksheet should address whether the proposed project has the potential to adversely affect the above rare features and, if so, it should identify specific measures that will be taken to avoid or minimize disturbance. Sufficient information should be provided so the DNR can determine whether a takings permit will be needed for any of the above protected species. • Please include a copy of this letter in any state or local license or permit application. Please note that measures to avoid or minimize disturbance to the above rare features may be included as restrictions or conditions in any required permits or licenses. The Minnesota Natural Heritage Information System has been queried to determine if any rare species or other significant natural features are known to occur within an approximate one -mile radius of the proposed project. For the results of this query, please refer to the enclosed database reports (please visit the Rare Species Guide at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/rsg/index.html for more information on the biology, habitat use, and conservation measures of these rare species). As requested per the data request form, I am providing the database reports only and have not evaluated the potential for the proposed project to adversely affect these rare features. Please note that the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) should address whether the proposed project has the potential to adversely affect these rare features and, if so, the EAW should describe any measures that will be taken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts. The Natural Heritage Information System (NHIS), a collection of databases that contains information about Minnesota's rare natural features, is maintained by the Division of Ecological and Water Resources, Department of Natural Resources. The NHIS is continually updated as new information becomes available, and is the most complete source of data on Minnesota's rare or otherwise significant species, native plant communities, and other natural features. However, the NHIS is not an exhaustive inventory and thus does not represent all of the occurrences of rare features within the state. Therefore, Page 2 of 3