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AUAR area. 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. The Blanding's turtle flyer should be given to all contractors working in the area. If Blanding's turtles are encountered on site, remember 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. 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 any projects include wetland impacts, a Blanding's turtle is encountered, or if further assistance regarding the Blanding's turtle is needed, please contact the DNR Regional Nongame Specialist, Erica Hoaglund (651-259-5772 or Eri ca. Hoaglu nd @state, m n. us). • Trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator), a state -listed species of special concern, has been documented nesting in the area. During the breeding season, trumpeter swans select small ponds and lakes with extensive beds of cattails, bulrush, sedges, and/or horsetail. Ideal habitat includes about 100 on of open water for take -off, stable levels of unpolluted water, emergent vegetation, low levels of human disturbance, and the presence of muskrat (Ondatro zibethicus) houses and American beaver (Costor conadensis) lodges for use as nesting platforms. Construction activities near suitable habitat that occur during the breeding season could disrupt nesting swans, if present. • The Bell's Vireo, (Vireo bellii), a state -listed bird species of special concern, has been documented in the area. In Minnesota, Bell's vireo prefers shrub thickets within or bordering open habitats such as grasslands or wetlands. This bird suspends its nests from forks of low branches of small trees or shrubs. If feasible, avoid tree and shrub removal from May 151h through August 151h to avoid disturbance of nesting Bell's Vireo and other birds. Environmental Review and Permitting • Please include a copy of this letter in any state or local license or permit application. Please note that measures to avoid or minimize disturbance to the above rare features may be included as restrictions or conditions in any required permits or licenses. The Natural Heritage Information System (NHIS), a collection of databases that contains information about Minnesota's rare natural features, is maintained by the Division of Ecological and Water Resources, Department of Natural Resources. The NHIS is continually updated as new information becomes available, and is the most complete source of data on Minnesota's rare or otherwise significant species, native plant communities, and other natural features. However, the NHIS is not an exhaustive inventory and thus does not represent all of the occurrences of rare features within the state. Therefore, ecologically significant features for which we have no records may exist within the project area. If additional information becomes available regarding rare features in the vicinity of the project, further review may be necessary. Page 3 of 4