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The project is generally located in an area transitioning in land use from primarily agricultural and rural residential to primarily urban land. It is compatible with existing and proposed land uses in the area. A contingency plan to address unanticipated soil contamination will be in place. The contingency plan will address the appropriate procedures the contractor should follow (i.e., discontinue work, make proper notifications - Project engineer, State Duty Officer/MPCA, etc.) in the event that contamination is encountered. [stimate the acreage of tho site with each of the follOwin~ cover types before and a~er development. If before and a~er totals are not equal, explain why. Before After Before' After Types 1-8 0 0 Lawn/landscaping 0 0 wetlands Wended/forest 0 0 Impervious 0 0 surfaces Brnsl#grassland 0 0 Other (describe) 0 (3- Cropland 0 0 Total The sewer extension is an underground feature, therefore, land use will not change as a result of the proposed project. Land use changes will be a result of enabled development. 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. Wildlit~ 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 follow 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 cause 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 amount of wetland habitat area. Loss of suitable habitat can result fi.om 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 fi.om development. Permits/approvals 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 ti'om 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, suqh as use of erosion control blankets and prompf're-gegetatikm of disturbed areas. b. Are any state-listed (endangered, threatened or special concern) species, rare plant communities or other sensitive ecolegical resources such as native prairie habitat, colonial waterbird nesting colonies or regionally rare plant communities on or near the. s ite?