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3 <br /> <br /> Blanding’s turtles (Emydoidea blandingii), a state-listed threatened species, have been <br />documented in the vicinity of the proposed project. As such, the following avoidance <br />measures are required: <br />o Avoid wetland impacts during hibernation season, between October 15th and April <br />15th, unless the area is unsuitable for hibernation. <br />o The use of erosion control blanket shall be limited to ‘bio-netting’ or ‘natural- <br />netting’ types, and specifically not products containing plastic mesh netting or other <br />plastic components. <br /> Also, be aware that hydro-mulch products may contain small synthetic <br />(plastic) fibers to aid in their matrix strength. These loose fibers could <br />potentially re-suspend and make their way into Public Waters. As such, <br />please review mulch products and not allow any materials with synthetic <br />(plastic) fiber additives in areas that drain to Public Waters. <br />o Areas where there will be construction should be checked for turtles before the use <br />of heavy equipment or any ground disturbance. <br />o The Blanding’s turtle flyer must be given to all contractors working in the area. <br />o Monitor for turtles during construction and report any sightings to the DNR <br />Nongame Specialist, Erica Hoaglund (Erica.Hoaglund@state.mn.us). <br />o If turtles are in imminent danger they must be moved by hand out of harm’s way, <br />otherwise, they are to be left undisturbed. <br /> If the above avoidance measures are not possible, please contact Samantha Bump <br />(Samantha.Bump@state.mn.us) as further action may be needed. <br /> For additional information, see the Blanding’s turtle fact sheet, which describes the habitat <br />use and life history of this species. The fact sheet also provides two lists of <br />recommendations for avoiding and minimizing impacts to this rare turtle. Please refer to <br />both lists of recommendations and apply those that are relevant to your project. For <br />further assistance regarding the Blanding’s turtle, please contact the DNR Regional <br />Nongame Specialist, Erica Hoaglund. <br />For additional information, see the Blanding’s turtle fact sheet, which describes the habitat use <br />and life history of this species. The fact sheet also provides two lists of recommendations for <br />avoiding and minimizing impacts to this rare turtle. Please refer to both lists of <br />recommendations for your project. <br />7. Page 25, Dust and Odors. If water for dust control is taken from a lake, river, or stream in <br />volumes that exceed 10,000 gallons per day, or one million gallons per year, then a DNR Water <br />Appropriations Permit will be required. <br />Thank you again for the opportunity to review this document. Please let me know if you have any <br />questions. <br /> <br />Sincerely,