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State -Listed Species Kimley-Horn conducted a review of the DNR Natural Heritage Information System (NHIS) per license agreement LA-1074. According to the NHIS mapped data, no records within the study area itself. Within one mile of the study area, 15 species were identified, as listed below. Additionally, Kimley-Horn initiated consultation with the Minnesota DNR for the study area. A Natural Herriage Review letter was provided by the DNR and is included in Appendix B. A Bristle Berry: A bristle berry (Rubus stipulates) is a Midwestern plant with a very limited distribution in Minnesota and adjacent states. They are most often found in shallow wetlands on the Anoka Sandplain. They prefer open and sunny habitats with soils that consist of a thin layer of peat over a saturated layer of sand. Potential suitable habitat for a bristle berry may be located within the study area due to the presence of mapped NWI wetlands, NHD waterbodies, and Public Water Wetlands within the study area along with the presence of mapped sandy soils within the study area. Autumn Fimbry: The autumn fimbry (Fimbristylis autumnalis) is a plant most commonly found in wet meadows and along the margins of shallow lakes or ponds on the Anoka sand plain. In many cases these plants occur on level areas with minimal depth to water table. Potential suitable habitat for the autumn fimbry may be located within the study area due to the presence of mapped NWI wetlands, NHD waterbodies, and Public Water Wetlands within the study area along with the presence of mapped sandy soils within the study area. Black Huckleberry: The black huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata) is an understory shrub most often found in well drained and sandy soils within fire dependent forests. These species are often associated with fire dependent trees such as the pin oak, jack pine, and red pines. Potential suitable habitat for the black huckleberry may be located within the study area due to the forested portions located throughout the study area. Blanding's Turtle: Blanding's turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) is a small reptile, roughly 5-10 inches and is most commonly found in wetland complexes with adjacent sandy uplands. Suitable wetlands for Blanding's turtle habitat require calm shallow waters with rich aquatic vegetation. Potential suitable habitat for the Blanding's turtle may be located within the study area due to the presence of mapped NWI wetlands, NHD waterbodies, and Public Water Wetlands within the study area along with the presence of mapped sandy soils within the study area. Blunt -lobed Grapefern: The blunt -lobed grapefern (Sceptridium oneidense) occurs in the understory of hardwood forests of maple, birch, ash, and oak trees. Within these forested areas, the blunt -lobed grapefern is located in moist to wet areas such as swamp edges and depressions that hold temporary surface water during rain periods. Sightings of this species generally note that it occurs in scattered clumps among more common fern species. Clinton's Bulrush: Clinton's bulrush (Trichophorum clintonii) is a plant that occurs in a variety of habitats, with few obvious features in common. Conditions are usually sunny or partially shaded and range from dry to moist. Soils are often sandy or sandy-loams, though sometimes heavy clay-loams. In Minnesota, these species have been observed to inhabit open prairies and edges of fire dependent forests. Potential suitable habitat for the Clinton's bulrush may be located within the study area due to the forested portions and unmanicured areas located throughout the study area. Lino Lakes Main Street - AUAR 58 July 2025 Page 66 of 617