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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 Research Program has been contacted give the correspondence reference number. Describe measures to minimize or avoid adverse impacts. [] DNR Natural Heritage and Non-game Research Program CorresPOndence Reference No. ERDB 20050802 Fourteen occurrences are listed within a 1 mile radius of this site: 13 occurrences of Blanding's turtle (Emydoidea blandingii), a state-listed threatened species, and 1 occurrence of American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus). The project area is not in an area known to be of state-wide importance to Blanding's turtles or an area where greater protection go,' turtles is desired. A flyer on Blanding's turtles provided by the DNR will be distributed to ali project contractors. Turtles in imminent danger will be moved, by hand, out of harm's way. Otherwise, Blanding's turtles and their nests will be left undisturbed. Silt fencing will be put up around the construction site to keep turtles out, and silt fence will be removed after the area has been revegetate& Care will be taken to fill any trenches dug to place utilities, as trenches can trap turtles. Fertilizer and pesticides will be minimized and sediment will'be prevented from entehng nearby streams and wetlands. Vegetation management in infi'equently mowed areas - such as ditches, along utility access roads, and under power lines - should be done mechanically (chemicals should not be used). Work should occur fall through spring (after October 1~t and before June Will the project involve the physical or hydrologic alteration, such as dredging, filling, stream diversion, oufall structure, diking, and impoundment, of any suRace waters such as a lake, pond, wetland, stream or drainage ditch? If yes, identify water resource affected and give the DNR Protected Waters Inventow number(s) if the water resources affected are on the PWI. Describe alternatives considered and proposed mitigation measures to minimize impacts. m Yes DNR Protected Waters Nvento~ Number(s). none Public watem are identified on Fig~e 3 ~d wetl~ on Figure 6. ~though construction of the proposed project will cross existing wetlands, no physical or hydrolo~c alterations ~11 be m~e. Will the project involve installation or abandonment of any water wells, connection to or changes in any public water supply or appropriation of any ground or surface water (including dewatering)? If yes, as applicable, give location and purpose of any. gew wells; public supply affected,. changes to be made, and wate[.quantities to be used;'the source, duration., quantity and purpose of any apprOpri'~ti0ns; and unique well.numbers aad DNR aPPropriation permit numbers, if known. Identify any existing and new wells on the site map. If there are no wells known on site, explain methodology used to determine.