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Project site was located entirely within the mapped element occurrence of the Black Sandshell. Since no work will be taking place within the banks of Trott Brook and erosion control BMPs will be implanted during construction to prevent indirect impacts to the stream no adverse impacts to Black Sandshell populations are anticipated to result from the Project Identified Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities, Rare Features, and Ecosystems Existing plant communities will be affected by the change in land use. Approximately 148 acres of wooded land will be cleared to allow for construction of the Project. Based on historic aerial photography approximately 62 of those wooded acres used to be cultivated for agricultural production through 2005, after which the land was left uncultivated and naturally developed into its current state. It should be noted that many of the trees onsite are fallen, damaged, or in poor condition. Additionally, an approximate 3.92 acres of unavoidable permanent wetland impacts are anticipated to occur as a result of construction of the Project including the ghost plat areas. This includes the following: . Bata Project- Ghost Plats WC4 Re;ifiated Wetlands 2.71 0.32 Afinhig Peed Incidental ffleiland,s 0.89 000 Since there are no critical habitats located within the Project site this change in land use should not result in any negative effects to any threatened or endangered species. Measures to prevent the spread of invasive species during construction include working in non - infested areas first before moving to infested areas, thoroughly cleaning equipment after working in infested areas and before mobilizing to a different portion of the project site or a different project and revegetating disturbed areas as soon as possible after construction is completed in an area. Mitigation Measures Unavoidable wetland impacts will be minimized to the greatest extent feasible, considering the site constraints of each proposed wetland impact and surrounding area (such as special considerations per MN Rules 8420.0515). It is estimated that the project may result in up to approximately 3.92 acres of permanent wetland impacts that will occur as a result of construction of the Project including the ghost plat areas. Wetland impacts were avoided to the extent possible during the preliminary design phase of the overall site plan (Exhibit A). The final design will attempt to avoid and/or minimize impacts to the extent possible. Should unavoidable impacts remain, the proper permitting processes will be followed in accordance with the WCA and/or Section 404 of the Clean Water Act as applicable. This process would involve applying for a replacement plan potentially requiring compensatory mitigation. The area of wetland impact and jurisdictional status of the wetlands will be determined by the proper governmental agency during the permitting process following conclusion of the EAW process.