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page 16 d. Project related generation/storage of hazardous wastes - Describe hazardous wastes generated/stored during construction and/or operation of the project. Indicate method of disposal. Discuss potential environmental effects from hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal. Identify measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects from the generation/storage of hazardous waste including source reduction and recycling. No hazardous wastes are anticipated to be generated by the operation of the residential project. 13. Fish, wildlife, plant communities, and sensitive ecological resources (rare features): a. Describe fish and wildlife resources as well as habitats and vegetation on or in near the site. The project area is currently a manufactured home community made up of manufactured homes and paved roadways. The project area has some larger trees and lawns. There are no natural habitats present in the project area. Any wildlife present in the project area would be species typical of a disturbed urban area, such as raccoons, rabbits, squirrels, and some birds (e.g., crows). b. Describe rare features such as state-listed (endangered, threatened or special concern) species, native plant communities, Minnesota County Biological Survey Sites of Biodiversity Significance, and other sensitive ecological resources on or within close proximity to the site. Provide the license agreement number (LA-____) and/or correspondence number (ERDB 20170131) from which the data were obtained and attach the Natural Heritage letter from the DNR. Indicate if any additional habitat or species survey work has been conducted within the site and describe the results. A NHIS review request was submitted to the DNR. The NHIS review found no known occurrences of rare features within 1 mile of the project area. Correspondence is attached in Appendix B. c. Discuss how the identified fish, wildlife, plant communities, rare features and ecosystems may be affected by the project. Include a discussion on introduction and spread of invasive species from the project construction and operation. Separately discuss effects to known threatened and endangered species. The project area is currently a manufactured home community and does not contain wildlife habitat. Any wildlife currently utilizing the project area would be typical of a disturbed urban area, such as raccoons, rabbits, squirrels, and some birds (e.g., crows). The project area is surrounded by other disturbed urban areas and any wildlife present could move to the surrounding areas. It is unlikely that wildlife will be affected by the project. d. Identify measures that will be taken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to fish, wildlife, plant communities, and sensitive ecological resources. Because of the current land use at the project area (urban developed), adverse impacts to wildlife are not anticipated with this project. Erosion control measures (e.g., silt fence, erosion control blanket) will be installed during construction to minimize impacts to downstream water resources. Following construction, landscaped areas may provide habitat for wildlife typical of urban areas. 51