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maintenance staff who have attended the Smart Salting training — both from cities and counties and from private companies — have used their knowledge to reduce salt use and save money for their organizations. 5. Page 22, Section 13.a. Tree trimming and removal is strongly discouraged from April 1 through July 15 unless all cuts and wounds on oaks (Quercus spp.) are painted within 10 minutes with a water soluble paint or shellac. The outer three growth rings and bark should be totally covered with paint. Information about oak wilt prevention can be found at the DNR's website. 6. Page 22, Section 13.a. Consider incorporating native, pollinator -friendly landscaping into open park space and stormwater features. 7. Page 24, Section 13.c. As the EAW states, Blanding's turtles (Emydoidea blandingii), a state - listed threatened species, have been documented in the vicinity of the proposed project. This project has the potential to impact this rare turtle through direct fatalities and habitat disturbance/destruction due to excavation, fill, and other construction activities associated with the project. Minnesota's Endangered Species Statute (Minnesota Statutes, section 84.0895) and associated Rules (Minnesota Rules, part 6212.1800 to 6212.2300 and 6134) prohibit the take of threatened or endangered species without a permit. As such, the following avoidance measures are required: o The Blanding's turtle flyer must be given to all contractors working in the area. o The use of erosion control blanket shall be limited to 'bio-netting' or 'naturalnetting' types, and specifically not products containing plastic mesh netting or other plastic components. • Also, be aware that hydro -mulch products may contain small synthetic (plastic) fibers to aid in its matrix strength. These loose fibers could potentially re -suspend and make their way into Public Waters. As such, please review mulch products and not allow any materials with synthetic (plastic) fiber additives in areas that drain to Public Waters. o Monitor for turtles during construction and report any sightings to the DNR Nongame Specialist, Erica Hoaglund (Erica.Hoaglund@state.mn.us). o If turtles are in imminent danger they must be moved by hand out of harm's way, otherwise they are to be left undisturbed. If the above avoidance measures are not possible, please contact Lisa Joyal (lisa.joyal@state.mn.us) as further action may be needed. For additional information, see the Blanding's turtle fact sheet, which describes the habitat use and life history of this species. The fact sheet also provides two lists of recommendations for avoiding and minimizing impacts to this rare turtle. Please refer to both lists of recommendations for your project. For further assistance regarding the Blanding's turtle, please contact the DNR Regional Nongame Specialist, Erica Hoaglund. For specific recommendations pertaining to roads, refer to Curb Design and Small Animals, Preventing Entanglement, & Reducing Wildlife Vehicle Collisions in Chapter One of the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Best Practices Manual.