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Page 33 expected to be floating docks. The following section outlines mitigation measures to limit potential impacts during the construction phase and site operation. Federally Listed Species The Northern Long-Eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis) was not identified on the USFWS IPaC species list (Appendix L). The project area was also not within bat’s range based on the USFWS Northern Long-Eared Bat Map (34). Given the bat was not identified on the USFWS species list it is assumed the project will have no effect. The IPaC Minnesota-Wisconsin determination key determined the project will have ‘no effect’ on the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) (Appendix L). The IPaC Minnesota-Wisconsin determination key determined the project will have ‘no effect’ on the Whooping Crane (Grus americana) (Appendix L). The Western Regal Fritillary (Argynnis idalia occidentalis) butterflies live in large grassland areas with prairie remnants or lightly grazed pasture lands containing prairie vegetation (38). Regal fritillary butterflies depend on violet (Violet spp.) hostplants for larvae (39). The current extent of violets onsite is unknown, but it is assumed to be primarily limited to the wooded areas (Appendix L). Invasive Species Non-native and invasive species are currently present onsite. There is an opportunity for additional invasive plant species to be introduced either during construction or the life cycle of the development. The majority of the site will be graded and re-vegetated. If areas of invasive species do develop, they would be controlled in accordance with local and state invasive and noxious weed regulation. d) Identify measures that will be taken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate the adverse effects to fish, wildlife, plant communities, ecosystems, and sensitive ecological resources. To minimize potential impacts to the Blanding’s turtle, the list of recommendations from MnDNR’s NHIS letter will be followed (Appendix K). To minimize potential impacts to the Black sandshell, “it is important that effective erosion prevention and sediment control practices be implemented and maintained throughout the duration of the project and incorporated into stormwater management plans” (Appendix K). The forthcoming Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be followed to limit erosion and sedimentation. Any future floating docks will be permitted and reviewed by the MnDNR. To minimize potential impacts to the western regal fritillary butterflies, much of the western wooded bluff/hillslope will be unaffected. The riparian lots along the hillslope are expected to have minimal impervious surface.