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Ryan Schroeder <br />May 23, 1994 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />We appreciate recognition in Item llb that the Blanding's Turtle, Emydoidea bIandingii, a state-listed <br />threatened species, ~s lOaown to frequent the general project area. It does not appear that the DNR <br />Natural. Herita. ge Pro~am.~ was contacted to accurately .... answer this question. This is an important contact <br />and assists w~th planm~ng efforts. A search of the Heritage database w~thm a one-rmle radms of the <br />proposed project prodlaced a 1989 record for one Blanding's Turtle next to a small pond bordering <br />Sunfish Lake (see attachment). The EAW does not indicate if suitable habitat for the Blanding's Turtle <br />exists in the project ar~a, and if it does, what efforts to avoid impacts to this species are offered. It is <br />possible that such a determination could be made as a component of the needed wetland delineation yet <br />to be done. Please comact Jan Shaw Wolff of the Heritage Program at (612) 296-8279 for further <br />information in this regard. <br /> <br />As previously mentioned, efforts to incorporate DNR staff input into the project design process is <br />appreciated. We request that this consultation continue. The DNR recognizes the City of Ramsey's <br />desire to provide a tra~portation network designed to meet the current and future needs of its citizenu,. <br />However, environment_alcosts, specifically those involving wetlands, require incorporation into the <br />planning process as w~ll. This issue in particular will be examined further as a component of any <br />required DNR permit mssociated with this development. <br /> <br />Thank you for the opportunity to review this document. We look forward to receiving your record of <br />decision and responses to comments. Minnesota Rules part 4410.1700, subparts 4 & 5, requires you to <br />send us your Record of Decision within five days of deciding this action. Please contact Don Buckhout of <br />my staff, at (612) 296-8212, if you have questions regarding this letter. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Thomas W. Balcom, S ~Upervisor <br />Natural Resources Environmental Review Section <br />Office of Planning <br /> <br />:attachment <br /> <br />Kathieen Wallace <br />Steve Colvi.n <br />Pete Otterson <br />Jan Shaw Wolff <br />Lynn M. Lewis, ~USFWS <br />Gregg Downing~ EOB <br /> <br />#940170-01 <br />ER13.SUNWOOD.DOC <br /> <br /> <br />