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Estimate the acreage of the site with each of the following cover types before and after development. If before and after totals are not equal, explain why. Before After Before After Types 1-8 0 0' Lawn/landscaping 0 0 wetlands Wooded/forest 0 0 Impervious 0 0 surfaces Brush/grassland 26.8 26.8 Other (describe) 0 0 Cropland 0 0 Total ;~6.8 26.8 Because the sewer extension is an underground feature, no land uses are expecte&tO change due to this project. -474- a. Identify fish and wildlife resources and habitats on or near the site and describe how they would be' affected by the project. Describe any measures to be taken to minimize or avoid, impacts. Wildlife that would be expected on this site include Blanding's turtle, deer, coyote, turkey, raccoon, rabbit, squirrel, pheasant, and other birds common in the area. Development that will [bllow construction of the proposed project will likely displace the wildlife population that use the areas for protection, food and cover. The wildlife will likely relocate to other nearby habitat in the area until construction is over. Some species may return after construction and some others may be permanently displaced. The project itself will not permanently displace wildlife; however, urban development enabled by the sanitary sewer line will came a shift in species present. Species tolerant of urban areas Will remain, while others less tolerant will not. The main impact urbanization has on plants'and animals is a loss of habitat. This site has a " considerable mount of wetland habitat area. Loss of suitable habitat can result from physical landscape modification by cleating and grubbing trees. Another way that urbanization affectS wildlife is by fragmenting the habitat areas. This reduces the travel corridors necessary tO some wildlife for 'escape routes and to reach 'food, water, and shelter. Adherence to comprehensive plans and storm water ordinances adopted by the City of Ramsey will mitigate storm water impacts resulting from development. Permit,qapprovals requiring mitigation measures include the NPDES General Permit for discharge of Stormwater during construction activities, the approval of the Grading Plan and Sediment and Erosion Control Plan, and the Certificates of Exemption for temporary wetland impacts to be obtained from Local Governmental Units if applicable. These and other permits listed in Item 8 of this EAW will include specific mitigation measures to be provided for erosion and sediment control, storm water.runoff, and potential wetland impacts. Measures will include erosion control best management practices,such as use of erosion control blankets and prompt re-vegetation of disturbed areas. b. Are any state-listed (endangered, threatened or special Concern) species, rare plant communities or other sensitive ecological resources such as native Prairie habitat, colonial waterbird nesting colonies or regionally rare plant communities on or near the site? If yes, describe the resource and how it Would be affected by the project. Indicate if a site survey of the resources has been conducted and desCribe the results. If the DNR Natural Heritage and Non-game Re~,earch Program has been contacted give (he correspondence reference number. Describe measures to minimize or avoid adverse 'impacts.