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Ryan Schroeder <br /> May 23, 1994 <br /> Page 2 <br /> We appreciate recognition in Item 11b that the Blanding's Turtle,Emydoidea blandingii, a state-listed <br /> threatened species, is known to frequent the general project area. It does not appear that the DNR <br /> Natural Heritage Program was contacted to accurately answer this question. This is an important contact <br /> and assists with planning efforts. A search of the Heritage database within a one-mile radius of the <br /> proposed project produced 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 area, 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 contact Jan Shaw Wolff of the Heritage Program at (612) 296-8279 for further <br /> information in this regard. <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 transportation network designed to meet the current and future needs of its citizenry. <br /> n <br /> However, enviromental costs, specifically those involving wetlands, require incorporation into the <br /> planning process as well. This issue in particular will be examined further as a component of any <br /> required DNR permit associated with this development. <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 /> Sincerely, <br /> Thomas W. Balcom, Supervisor <br /> Natural Resources Environmental Review Section <br /> Office of Planning <br /> :attachment <br /> c: Kathleen Wallace <br /> Steve Colvin <br /> Pete Otterson <br /> Jan Shaw Wolff <br /> Lynn M. Lewis, USFWS <br /> Gregg Downing, EQB <br /> #940170-01 <br /> ERUSUNWOOD.DOC <br />