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' FISH AND Wii..DLTR SERVICE
_ Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office
2800 Cottage Way, Room W2605
Sacramento, California 95825
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1-1-03-SP-2lll
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Carolyn Chainey-Davis
Garcia and Associates
` 450 Commercial Street
Nevada City, California 95959
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Subject: Species List for Truckee Public Utility District Facility improvements
Projects,Nevada and Placer Counties, California
Dear Ms. Chainey-Davis:
We are sending the enclosed list in response to your June 2, 2003, request for information about
endangered and threatened species(Enclosure A). The list covers the following U.S. Geological
Survey 7'!2 minute quad or quads: Truckee and Norden.
r Please read Important hifoimation About Your Species List(enclosed). It explains how we made the
` list and describes your responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Please contact Gary Burton,
Branch Chief,or Tammy Duke, Offioe Assistant, at(916)414-6600, if you have any questions about
the attached list or your responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. For the fastest response to
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species list requests, address them to the attention of Species Lists at this address. You may fax
requests to 414-6712 or 414-6713.
Sincerely,
Michael B. Pris
Division Chief, Endangered Species Program
.Enclosures
Endangered and Threatened Species that May Occur in
€' or be Affected by Projects In the Selected Quads Listed Below
Reference File No.03-SP-2111
_ Truckee Public Utility District Facility improvements Projects Nevada &
Placer Counties California
June 3,2003
"- QUAD: 554C TRUCKEE
Listed Species
Birds
bald eagle, Naliaeetus leucocephalus (T)
Fish
Lahontan cutthroat trout, Oncorhynchus(=Salmc)clark1 henshawf (1)
Plants
t: Truckee barberry(proposed for detisting), Barberis sonnet (E)
Candidate Species
Amphibians
s: mountain yellow-legged frog, Rana muscosa (C)
Plants
(.= Tahoe yellow-cress, Rorippa subumbeffats (C)
Species of Concern
Mammals
pale Townsend's big-eared bat, Cotynbrhlnus(=Piecotus) townsendiipstlescens (SC)
spotted bat, Euderma maculatum (SC)
fr California wolverine, Culo Pule,luteus (CA)
n:= Sierra Nevada snowshoe hare, Lepus americanus tahoensis (SC)
,.. American (=pine) marten, Matfes americans (SC)
fisher, Marfes pennanti (SC)
small-footed myotis bat, Myoils ciliolabrum (SC)
long-eared myotis bat. Myods evotis (SC)
fringed myotis bat,Myotis thysanode.c (SC)
long-legged myotts bat, Myotis volens (SC)
Yuma myotis bat, Myods yumanensis (SC)
Sierra Nevada red fox, Vu/pas vulpes nacator (CA)
Birds.
northem goshawk,Accipffer gentr7is (SC)
oak titmouse, Baeolophus lnomstus (SLC)
American dipper, Ctnclus mexicanus (SLC)
Reference File No.03-SP-2111 Page 2
black swift,
s , Cypsefo/des nigar (SC)
prairie falcon, Falco mexicanus (SC)
American peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus anstum (D)
�j Lewis'woodpecker, Malanerpes lawls (SC)
flammulated owl, Otus tiammeolus (SC)
white-headed woodpecker, Picoides efttervatus (SC)
rufous hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus (SC)
California spotted owl, Strixoccidentalis occidentalis (SC)
r; Plants
Plumes ivesia, lvesio sericoleuca (SC)
QUAD: 566D NORDEN
Listed Species
Birds
bald eagle, Haliaeetus.leucocaphatus (T)
f' Fish
delta smelt, Hypomesus transpaclrcus M
Lahontan cutthroat trout, Oncorhynchus(=Selmo) clerk!hanshawi (T)
€ Central Valley steelhead, Oncorhynchus mykiss (T) NMFS
-- Sacramento spiittall, Pogonichthys macmlepidottrs (T)
Candidate Species
Amphibians
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mountain yellow-legged frog,Rana muscoss (C)
Fish
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green sturgeon,Actpenser medirostris (C)
Species of Concern
Mammals
pale Townsend's big-eared bat, Corynorhinus(=Plecotus) townsendi7 pallescens ($C)
spotted bat. Euderma meculatum {SC)
California wolverine, Gtulo gulo lWevs (CA)
--- Sierra Nevada snowshoe hare, Lepus ameficanus tahcensis (SC}
American (=pine)marten, Mertes americans (SC)
fisher, Manes pennanti (SC)
small-footed myotis bat, Myotis cillolabrum (SC)
long-eared myotis bat, Myotis evotls (SC)
fringed myotis bat, Myotis thysanodes (SC)'
Reference File No. 63-SP-21.11 Page 3
long-legged myotls bat, MyoSs volans (SC)
'- Yuma m offs bat, M tis y yo yumanans/s ($C)
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Sierra Nevada red fox, Vulpas vulpes necator (CA)
a: Birds
northern goshawk,Acclpitergenipis ($C)
oak titmouse, Baeolophus inomatus (SLC)
American dipper, Ctncius mexlcanus (SLC)
black swift, Cypseloldes rilger (SC)
prairie falcon, Falco mexlcanus ($C)
American peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus anatum (D)
Lewis'woodpecker, Melanerpes lewls (SC)
flammulated owl, Otus Bammeolus (SC)
's white-headed woodpecker,Picoldes albolervatus (SC)
rufous hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus (SC)
' California spotted owl, Strix occidentalisoccidentalls (SC)
Amphibians
Mount Lyeil salamander, Hydromantes platycephalus (SC)
Fish
longfin smelt, Splrinchus thaleichthys (SC)
Plants
Donner Pass buckwheat, Erlogonum umhellafurn var. torroyanum (SC)
r long-petaled lewisia, Lewisia longfpetela (SC)
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KEY:
f" (E) Endangered Listed (in the Federal Register)as being in danger of extinction.
_ M Threatened Listed as likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future.
(P) Proposed Officially proposed(in the Federal Register)for listing as endangered or threatened.
t (PX) Proposed Proposed as an area essential to the conservation of the species.
Critical Habitat
(C) Candidate Candidate to become a proposed species.
f` (SC) Species of May be endangered or threatened.Not enough biological information has been
Concern gathered to support listing at this time,
(SLC) Species of Species of local or regional concern or conservation significance.
Vi' Local Concern
(MB) MigratoryBird Migratory'bird
NMFS NMFS species Under the jurisdiction of the National Marine Fisheries Service, Contact them directly.
R Delisted Delisted.Status to be monitored for 5 years.
(CA) State-Listed Listed as threatened or endangered by the State of California.
(' ) Extirpated Possibly extirpated from this quad.
r Extinct Possibly e)dlnct.
Critical Habitat Area essential to the conservation of a species,
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APPENDIX C
TARGET LIST OF SPECIAL-STATUS WILDLIFE
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Appendix C. Tar et List Of S ecial Status Wildlife Potential) Occurrin In The Pro'ect Area
COMMON AND - FED/STATE - -
SCIENTIFIC NAME LEGAL CALIFORNIA DLSTRTBUTION HABITATS COMMENTS
STATUS
'ngs Canyon Cryptochian (FSC) - Fresno County;Nevada Coun -
disfly Cryptochia excefla )
ty(Sagehen Small,cold spring(first-order)streams - Potential) occurring at 2 site locations.
Creek. (temperature 3-6 °C} Type locality: Kings Mitigation measures include avoidance
Canyon National Park,elevation 1,951 in through alternative pipeline routes
(6,400 It.). circumventing potential habitat areas. Known
to Sagehen Creek basin,approx 7 mi.north,
and in Onion Creek,7 mi.southwest of
Amphibious Cadd' - project locations.
3 (FSC) Nevada County,Placer County, sa County,
. Small first order streams in open wet Potentially occurring at 2 site locations.
mona bethala County,Madera County,Mariposa County, meadow areas. Occasional) found in beaver Mitt
Mono County,and S Y ugh on measures include avoidance,
Sequoia National Park. ponds on second order streams. Type through alternative pipeline routes
locality:Sierra County,Snag Lake 7 mi.north circumventing potential habitat areas. Known
of Sierra City. to Sagehen Creels basin,approx.7 mi.north,
and in Onion Creek 7 mi.southwest of
agehen Creek Goetacean - project locations.
Cad (FSC) Nevada County,Sierra County. Springs at temperannea around 94 I°C. Potentially
disfly - Type ally occurring at 2 site locations.
locality:Oregon,Jackson County,French Mitigation measures include avoidance
ceracea oregarw Gulch Road. through alternative pipeline routes
circumventing potential habitat areas. Known
to Sagehen Creek basin approx.7 mi.to the
Id Spring Caddis north of ro'ect.loca ions.
P g flY (FSC) Nevada County,Sagehen Creek basin. Habitat description derived Snm ooe type .Potentially occurring at 2 site locations.
pidrtoma Ermanea - - locality: one very cold 3.4° spring source Mitigation
( C)sp � g measures include avoidance
on a north-facing slope in a permanently through alternative pipeline routes -
shaded area,2,042 in(6,700 R) circumventing potential habitat areas.Known
to Sagehen Creek basin approx.7 nuh to the
north of project locations.
e Tahoe Benthic Stonefly (FSC) Occurs only in Lake Tahoe, Endemic to Lake Tahoe.Associated with No occurrence potential.Entire life cycle
Capnia lacastra California/Nevada. deepwater plant communities of algae, occurs at depths of 200—90p ft.(Murphy at
mosses,and liverworts. al,L Tahoe Watershed Assessment 2000.
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout FT Native to lakes and suearns of the Lahoatan Historically in all accessible cold waters of No occurrence potential or suitable habitat
ncorhynchucc darks herrsham system in the eastern Sierra Nevada the Lahortan Basin in a wide varie
ty of water Currently only T small stream populations
temps and conditions. Cannot tolerate totaling approx.8 mi.of occupied habitat
presence of other sahnonids. Requires gravel support self-sustaining populations in the
riffles in streams for spawning. Truckee River basin. This includes Upper
Truckee River,Pole Creek East Fork Maros
Creek W.Fork Gray Creek(Nevada),and
Independence Creek(Recovery Plan,Coffin
&Cowan 1995
Appendix C. Tar et List Of S ecial Status Wildlife PotentiaPy Occurrin In The Project Area
COMMON AND FED/STATE
SCIENTIFIC NAME LEGAL CALIFORNIA DISTRIBUTION HABITATS COMMENTS
STATUS - - -
ountain Vellow-legged Frog FE Found in the Sierra Nevada from 4,500 feet Strums,takes,and ponds in montane No occurrence potential. No suitable
Rana mascara DFG:CSC and above;isolated populations in Butte riparian,lodgepole pine,and ponderosa pine; breeding or over-wintering habitat on any
County and near Mono Lake,Mono County; wet meadows and other montane habitats. project sites.Historic occurrences in
additional isolated population in San Gabriel, Always encountered within a few feet 01f tributaries of Truckee River,Gmy Creek,
San Jacinto,and San Bernardino Mtn.ranges, water. Tadpoles may require up to 2 years to Sagehen Creek,and Independence Creek
and in Pauma Creek in northern San Diego, complete their aquatic development (Sierra County)(CNDDB2003).Recent
San Bernardino,and Riverside counties. occurrences in 3 locations in Soda Springs
quadrangle;.I location in Webber Peak
quadrangle CNDDB 2003 .
American White Pelican DFG:CSC Historically,nested at large lakes throughout Colonial nester on large interior lakes which Occurrence potential but no adverse effects
eleeamcr eryrhrorhynchos California;only breeding colonies in the state provide safe roosting and breeding places in expected.Small flocks land occasionally at
occur at lower Klamath National Wildlife . the form of well-sequestered islets, reservoirs in the area(generally in spring and
Refuge,Siskiyou County,and at.Clear Lake, tall),including Donner Lake,Martis Creek,
Modoc County;winters along the California Prosser Creek and Boca reservoirs. Does not
coast from southern Sonoma County south to - - - breed in Nevada or Placer counties.No
San Diego County;inland,occurs at the important breeding,roosting,or resting
Salton sea,inland from the San Francisco Bay - habitat is found along the northern shore of
through the Delta region,and in areas in Donner Lake where cue of the proposed
Kings,Kenn,Riverside,and Imperial counties and the Sacramento Valley. pipeline routes is located.
ncko DFG:CSC Nests along the north coast from Marin Ocean shore,bays,fresh-water lakes,and At least marginally suitable breeding habitat
andng haliaeras County to Del Norte County,east through the larger streams. Large nests built in treetops tr found along the Cedar Point to Denton Ave.
nesting). Klamath and Cascade Ranges,and the upper within Is miles of good fish-producing body pipeline route. Pre-construction surveys are
Sacramento Valley,important inland breeding of water. required during the breeding season.
populations at Shasta Lakq Eagle Lake,and
Lake Almanor,and small numbers elsewhere Documented nesting near Lake Van Boca and Prosser Creek reservoirs in the the
south through the Sierra Nevada;winters greater Truckee area(NCNRR).
along the coast from San Mateo County to
San Diego County. -
Bald Eagle FPD Nests in Siskiyou,Modoc,Trinity,Shasta, Ocean shorelines,lake margins,and river Occurrence potential extremely unlikely.
olioeents kitcocephalus FT Lassen,Plumes,Butte,Tehama,Lake,and courses for both nesting and wintering. Most Project sites too near residential areas and
nesting&wintering) DFG:CSC Mendocino counties and in the Lake Tahoe nests within one mile of water. Nests in large, busy roads.CNDDB records for Milton and
DFG:Fully basin;reintroduced into central coast;winter old-growth;or dominant live tree with open -Boca reservoirs. Suspected nesting near Lake
Protected range includes the rest of California,except- branches,especially ponderosa pine. Roosts. Van Norden(NCNRR).
the southeastern deserts,very high attitudes in communally in winter. . .
the Sierra,and east of the Siena Nevada south - - -
of Mono Coun ,ran e- andin
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Appendix C. Tar et List Of.Special Status Wildlife Potentiall Occurrin In The Pro'ect Area
COMMON AND FEDISTATE
SCIENTIFIC NAME LEGAL CALIFORNIA DISTRIBUTION HABITATS COMMENTS
STATUS
Golden Eagle DFG:CSC -Foothills and mountains throughout Cliffs and escarpments or tail hoes for No occurrence potential and no suitable
Aquila chry"im DFG:Fully California;uncommon nonbreoding visitor to nesting;annual grasslands,chaparral,and oak breeding substrates for nesting sites. 1
nesting&wintering) protected lowlands such as the Central Valley. woodlands with plentiful modium and large occurrence in the Truckee River canyon
sized mammals for prey (NCNRR 2002).
American Peregrine Falcon (FSC):Delisted Permanent resident on the north and south Breeds near wetlands,lakes,rivers,or other No occurrence potential.No important or
alto peregruw anatum SE Coast Ranges;may summer on the Cascade water on high cliffs,banks,dunes,mounds; suitable breeding habitat on any project site.
nesting) DFG:Fully and Klamath Ranges south through the Sierra also human-made structures. Nest consists of Requires cliff habitats for nesting inaccessible
protected Nevada to Madera County;winters in the a scrape on a depression or ledge in an open to predators:
Central Valley south through the Transverse site.
and Peninsular Ranges and the plains cast of
the Cascade Range.
Sharp-shinned Hawk - DFG:CSC Fairly common migrant and winter resident Breeds in ponderosa pine,black oak,riparian Occurrence potential at 3-4 project locations.
ecipirer striates throughout California,except in areas with. deciduous,mined conifer,and Jeffrey pine No breeding records for Nevada County but
(nesting) deep stow. Breeding distribution poorly habitats. North-facing slopes,with plucking confirmed as a nesting species throughout the
documented. Probably breeds south in the porches,are critical requirements. Nests state. A fairly common species during
Coast Ranges and scattered locations in the usually within 275'of water. winter/fall.
Transverse and Peninsular ranges. May no longer breed in the southern Sierra Nevada
Cooper's Hawk DFG:CSC Breeding resident throughout most of the Woodland,chiefly of open;interrupted,or Occurrence potential at 4 project locations.
telpher coWern wooded portions of the state. Breeds in marginal type.-Nest sites mainly in riparian Only I CNDDB record near Lake Van
(nesting) southern Sierra Nevada foothills,New York growths of deciduous trees,as in canyon Norden(Nordcn quadrangle).
Mts,Owens Valley,and other local areas in bottoms on river flood plains;also,live oaks.
southern California -
Northern Goshawk (FSC) Permanent resident on the Klamath and In summer,within and in vicimty of No adverse impacts expectal.May only
ccoiter genrilis DFG:CSC Cascade Ranges,on the north Coast Ranges coniferous forest. Uses old nests and forage in project locations.No important or
(nesting) from Del Norte County to Mendocino County, maintains alternate sites. Usually nests on suitable breeding habitat on any project site.
and in the Sierra Nevada south to Kern north slopes near water. Red fir,lodgepole Suitable habitat and 2 occurrences found on
County;winters in Modoc,Lassen,Mono,and pine,Jeffrey pine,and aspens arc typical nest She slopes and south shore of Donner Lake
northern Inyo counties;rare in southern trees, and Coldstream Valley(CNDDB 2003). 2
California _ occurrences in Norden quadmngle,2 in Martis
Ptak quadrangle,and 3 in Hobart Mills
quadrangle(Sagehen Creek basin(CNDDB
2003
Greater Sandhitl Crane _ ST Breeds on the plains east of the Cascade Nests in wetland habitats in northeastern No occurrence potential.No large meadows,
rus canademis tabida DFG:Fully Range and south to Sierra County;winters in California;winters in the Central Valley. wetlands,or marsh habitats found in
nesting&wintering) Protected the Central Valley,southern Imperial County, Prefers grain fields within 4 mi.of a shallow association.whth protect locations.
Lake Havasu National Wildlife Refuge,and body of water used as a communal roost site;
the Colorado River Indian Reserve. irri used as loaf sites.
Appendix C. Target List Of Special Status Wildlife Potenti Occurring In The Project Area
COMMON AND FED/STATE
SCIENTIFIC NAME LEGAL CALIFORNIA DISTRIBUTION HABITATS COMMENTS
STATUS
California Spotted Owl (FSC) Sierra Nevada from Lassen County south to Mixed oonifar forest,often with an understory No occurrence potential or suitable habitat
trix occidentalis occidentatis DFG:CSC northern Kan County,occurs in localized of black oaks and other deciduous hardwoods. No CNDDB records Previously believed to
areas of the Transverse and Peninsular Ranges Canopy closure.>4W% Most often found in be quite rare on the east slope of the Siesta is
of southern California deep-shaded canyons,on north-facing slopes, now currently being found in larger numbers,
and within 300 meters of water, perhaps due to greater survey efforts.Since
1997,an average of 3.7 pairs/year have been
detected from surveys in the Lake Tahoe
basin(Murphy,et al.,Lake Tahoe Watershed
. Assessment 2000).
Black Swift (FSC) Breeds locally in the Sierra Nevada and Breeds in small colonies on cliffs behind or No occurrence potential.No suitable breeding
ypselaides niger DFG:CSC Cescadeftang4 the San Gabriel,San adjacent to waterfalls in deep canyons and sea substrates for nest sites,Non-breeding
(nesting) Bernardino,and San Jacinto Mms.;and in bluffs above so&forages widely. individuals observed at Lake Van Norden
coastal bluffs from San Mateo County south (CNDDB 2003).
to near San Luis Obispo County.
aux's Swift (FSC) Coastal belt from Del Norte County south to Nests in hollow,bumed-out ttactrunks in No occurrence potential or writable habitat
haeturo vauxi DFG:CSC Santa Cruz County;also nests rarely in mid- large conifers;most other activities are Observed at Donner Summit,Lake Van.
nesting) elevation forests of the Sierra Nevada. conducted in the air. Norden,Boca Reservoir,Truckee River,
Sagehen Creek.No confirmed nesting in "
Nevada County CNRR 2002
Little Willow Flycatcher (FSC) Summer range includes a narrow strip along Inhabits extensive thickets of low,dense - No occurrence potential or suitable habitat.
idonax trailii brewstert SE the eastem Sierra Nevada from Shasta County willows on edge of wet meadows,ponds,or Nesting pairs observed at Lake Van Nordin
(nesting) to Kan County,another strip along the backwaters;2000-8000'elev.Requires dense 1987(NC.NRR 2002),Sagehm Creek 1984,
western Sierra Nevada from El Domdo willow thickets for nesting/roosting.Low, Prosser Creek,along the Truckee&Little
County to Madera County,widespread in exposed branches are used for singing Truckee rivers(CNDDB 20031 and Donner
migration, posts/hunting es Camp Picnic Area 2002.
California Homed Lark DFG:CSC Coastal regions,chiefly from Sonoma Co.to Short-grass prairie,unvegetated clearings, Occurrence potential at test well site
emophifa aipestris actia San Diego Co.Main part of San Joaquin mountain meadows,open coastal plains, locations.No occurrences found in any
Valley and cast to foothills. fallow grain fields,alkali flats. records searches. However,they are regularly
observed at Mattis Creek Reservoir
throu rmt breeding season.
Yellow Warbler DFG:CSC Uncommon nester over most of California, Nests in riparian habitats dominated by Found breeding at the Greenpoint Springs
ndroica petechia brewsteri except the Central Valley,the Mojave Desert, willows,cottonwoods,sycamores,or alders or site. Regularly found during migration in
(nesting) and high elevations of the Sierra Nevada; in mature chaparral;may also use oaks, Nevada"Co. I CNDDB record for Dormer
winters along the lower Colorado River and in conifers,and urban centers near stream State Park at the east end of Donner Lake.
parts of Imperial and Riverside counties;two courses in migration Commonly found in several of the willow
small resident populations in San Diego and flycatcher study sites in the greater Truckee
Santa Barbara Counties. - region;including Carpenter Valley,5 miles
north of reject sitar.
Appendix C. Target List Of Special Status Wildlife Potentially Occurrin In The Project Area
COMMON AND FEDWATE ,
SCIENTIFIC NAME LEGAL CALIFORNIA DISTRIBUTION 14ABITATS COMMENTS
STATUS
Pallid Bat - DFG:CSC Low to mid elevations throughout California Rocky outcrops,cliffs,and crevices for No adverse impacts expected.No snags,
ntrmovs pallidas roosting;access to open habitats required for structures,rock-outcroppings,or other media
foraging. Deserts,grasslands,shrublands, suitable for maternal molts or hbetnacula
woodlands,and forests. Most common in were found Documented on the Tahoe
open,dry habitats with rocky areas for National Forest(CDFG 2000,CWHR).
roosting. Roosts must protect bats from high
temperatures. Very sensitive to disturbance of
roostin sites.
Pale Townsend's Big-.eared Bat (FSC) Klamath Mountains,Cascades,Sierra Nevada, Mesic habitats;gleans insects from brush or No adverse impacts=peeled.No snags,
orynorhinus towarendi DFG:CSC Central Valley,Transverse and Peninsular trees and feeds along habitat edges,roosting structures,rock-outcroppings,or other media
allercenr Ranges,Great Basin,and the Mojave and and maternity sites in caves,mines,tunnels, suitable for maternal roosts or hibemacula
Sonora Deserts. and buildings. Needs appropriate roosting, were found. Documented on the Tahoe
maternity and hibemadula sites free from National Forest(CDFG 2000,CWHR)..
human disturbance.
Sported Bat (FSC) Occurs throughout eastern and souther - Occupies a wide variety of habitats from acid No adverse impacts expected.No snags, .
uderma maculanim DFG:CSC California,the central Sierra Nevada,and the deserts and grasslands through mixed conifer structures,rock-outcroppings,-or other media
Sierra Nevada foothills bordering the San forests. Feeds over water and along washes suitable for maternal mostsorhibernacula
Joaquin Valley;probably occurs in other Needs rock crevices in cliffs or caves for . were found. Documented on the Tahoe
portions of the state where habitat is suitable. roosting Only known maternity roosts are in National Forest(CDFG 2000,CWHR).
Cliffs.
Small-footed Myotis (FSC) Sierra Nevada;south Coast,Transverse,and Open.stands in forests and woodlands,as well No adverse impacts expected.No
Myotis,ciliolabrum Peninsular ranges;and the Great Basin. as shrublands;uses caves, p_ es,crevices,and sWctures,rock-outcroppings,or other
media
abandoned buildings. suitable for maternal roosts or hibemacula
were found. Documented on the Tahoe
National Forest(CDFG 2000,CWHR). Very
limited roosting habitat exists on site. No
breeding habitat. May use some of the project
sites for foraginiz areas.
Long-eared Myotis (FSC) Sierra Nevada,Klamath Mountains;Coast Found in all brush,woodland,and forest No adverse impacts expected.No snags�
myods even$ ranges,and Transverse and Peninsular ranges. habitats from sea level to about 9,000 ft structures,rock-outcroppings,or other edia
Prefers coniferous woodlands and forests. suitable for maternal roosts or hibctnacula
Nursery colonies in buildings,crevices, were found. Specimen records for
spaces under bark,and snags. Caves used Independence Lake,Sagehen Creek,Lake
primarily asnightroosts. - Tahoe Z2003 .
ringed Myotis (FSC) Siena Nevada,Klamath Mountains,Coast Wide variety of habitats.Optimal habitats are No adverse impacts expected.No snags
yobs thysanoder Ranges,and Transverse and Peninsular pinyon juniper,valleyfoothill hardwood,and structures,
cttrres,rock-outcroppings,or other media
ranges- -hardwood-conifer. .Uses caves,mines, suitable for maternal roosts or hberaacula
buildings,or crevices for maternity colonies were found. Documented on the Tahoe
and roosts. - National Forest(CDFG 2000,CWBR).Tahoe
aty quadmg!c LWZ 2003).
Appendixx C. Target List Of Special Status Wildlife Potentially Occurring In The Project Area
COMMON AND FEt/STATE - -
SCIENTIFIC NAME LEGAL CALIFORNIA DISTRIBUTION HABITATS COMMENTS
STATUS
rig-legged Myotis (FSC)- Mountains throughout California;absent from Most common in woodland and forest habitats No adverse.impacts expected.No snags,
otts volanr Central Valley and desert areas. above 4,000 R Trees are important day structures,rock-outcroppings,or other media
roosts;caves and mines arc night roosts. suitable for maternal roosts or hibemacula
Nursery colonies usually under bark or in were found.Specimen records from near
hollow trees,but occasionally in crevices or Independence Lake and Sagehen Creek(MVZ
buildings. 2003
Yuma Myotis (FSC) Considered common and widespread in Roosts colonially in a variety of natural and No adverse impacts expected.No snags,
otis yumdnensir northern California in a variety of habitats .human-made sites,including caves,mines, structures,rock-outcroppings,or other media
from sea level up to about 8,000 feet in the buildings,bridges,and trees;in northern suitable for maternal roosts or hibemacula
Sierra,and uncommonly up to 11,000. California,maternity colonies are usually in were found. Spocimten records near Hobart
fire-scarred redwoods,pines,or oaks. Mills;many collections at Lake Tahoe(MVZ
Optimal habitat is open woodlands also 2003).
closely tied to bodies of water,which this "
species uses as foraging sites.
Western Mastiff Bat (FSC) Southern coastal ranges and Sierra Nevada Many open,semi-arid to and habitats, No adverse impacts expected.No snags,
Emnops permis_ealifornicus. DFG:CSC foothills,north at least to El Dorado County, including conifer and deciduous woodlands, structures,rock-outcroppings,or other media-
" - - coastal scrub,grasslands,chaparral,etc, suitable for maternal roosts or hr'bemacula
Roosts in crevices in cliff faces,high were found. Documented on the Tahoe
buildings,trees,and tunnels. National Forest CDFG 2000,CWHR.
terra Nevada Snowshoe Hare (FSC) Occurs in the Sierra Nevada from Mt.Lassen Found in dense thickets of conifers,riparian Suitable habitat can be found in wetland and
pus americ,m tahmmis DFG:CSC south to Mono and Tulare counties,generally vegetation,or chaparral in boreal life zones. riparian communiticc found on many of
staying between 4,800 and 8,000 feet project locations.MVZ specimen collections:
Sagehen Creek,4 mi.NW Hobart Mine,,10
mi,w.of Truckee;Truckee;Cisco;Donner,
new so. shore Donner Lake(6,000');Donner
Summit;Lake Tahoe.
White-tailed Hare - DFG:CSC Crest and eastern slope of the Sierra from the Found in sagebrush,juniper,montane Potential for occurrence in the eastside scrub
epos townsendh - Oregon border to Tulare and Inyo counties. meadows,and early successional stages of communities at test well locations.One MVZ
conifer forests. collection from Tahoe City uadran "e.
Terra Nevada Mountain Beaver (FSC) Cascades and Sierra Nevada from Siskiyou Dense growth of small deciduous trees and Suitable habitat found on several project sites.
plodontia rufa caltforaica DFG:CSC county south to Tulare and Inyo counties. shrubs,wet soil,and abundance of fores in the Signs of occupation are conspicuous,but no
Sierra Nevada and East Slope. Needs dense evidence found.CNDDB records for.
understory for food and cover. Burrows into Robinson's Flat east of Duncan's Peak;
soft soil.Needs abundant supply of water. Silver,Brush,Emigrant Canyon,Pole,and
Cabin creeks(Placer Co.);Cold Creek(Placer
Co. 1.5 mi.so.of Red Mtn.pm'ect location.
m
Appendix C. Tar et List Of Special Status Wildlife Potenttiaq Occurrin In The Project Area
COMMON AND FED/STATE
SCIENTIFIC NAME LEGAL CAI"ORNIA DISTRIBUTION HABITATS COMMENTS
STATUS
Terra Nevada Red Fox ST Cascade Range oast to the Sierra Nevada,then Found in a variety of habitats from wet Potential for occurrence due to wide-ranging
Vulpes vulpes necator (FSC) south to Tulare County. meadows to forested areas. Uses dense capabilities.Prefers more remote,higher-
vegetation and rocky areas for cover and den elevation habitats.Extremely unlikely to
sites. Prefers forests interspersed with breed in project areas in an urbanized setting.
meadows or alpine fell-fields. One CNDDB record for 1994 in Truckee
! can M SC North Coast re ons and Sierra - Mixed evergreen USGS quadrangle.
(F ) 6nNevada, ergreen forests with more than 40a/a No important foraging or sdttable breeding
des amencona Klamath,and Cascade Mountains crown closure. Needs variety of different- habitat on any project site.Only one CNDDB
aged stands,particularly old-growth conifers record for Kings Beach quadrangle,although.
and snags which provide cavities for maternal found throughout the region and regularly on
dens. - Tahoe NF during carnivore surveys.
Pacific Fisher (FSC) Coastal mountains from Del Norte County to Intermediate to large-tree stages of coniferous No important foraging or suitable breeding
artes pennanti pacifica DFG:CSC Sonoma County,through Cascades to Lassen forests and deciduous-riparian areas with high habitat on any project site,2 historic CNDDB
County,south in Sierra Nevada to Kern percent canopy closure..Uses cavities,snags, occurrences on the Soda Springs quadrangle
County. logs,and rocky areas for cover and denning, in both Placer and Nevada counties(1969&
Needs large areas of mature,dense forest. 1973,respectively).California Wolverine _ ST Klamath and Cascade Ranges south through Found in a wide variety of high elevation No important foraging or suitable breeding
Gulo gulo luteus (FSC) the Sierra Nevada to Tulare County. habitats, Needs water source. Uses caves, habitat on any project sites Many historic
DFG:Fully logs,burrows for cover and den area: Hunts CNDDB records for Beater Tnrekee region,
Protected in more open areas. Can travel long - including Soda Springs,English Mtn.,Cisco
distances. Grove,Hoban Mills,Webber Pk.,Tahoe City,
Royal Gorge. I comparatively recent CNDDB
record for Ind donee Lake 199in).
Appendix C. Target List Of Special Status Wildlife Potentially Occurring In The Project Area
STATE AND FEDERAL ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT LISTING CODES:
California Endangered Species Act(CESA): SE=State-listed as Endangered
ST=State-listed as Threatened
SCE=State candidate for listing as Endangered
SCT=State candidate for listing as Threatened
Endangered Species Act(ESA): FE=Federally-listed as Endangered -
FT=Federally-listed as Threatened
FPE=Federally-proposed for listing as Endangered
FPT=Federally-proposed for listing as Threatened
FPD=Federaily-proposed for de-listing
FC=Federal candidate species -
(FSC)=Federal Special Concern species
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF DFG:CSC=California Special Concern species.
FISH AND GAME: DFG:Fully-protected=Species that may not be taken or possessed without a permit from the Fish&Game Commission and/or the Department of -
Fish&Game.
Footnotes:
'Federal listing proposal refers to populations in the San Gabriel,San Jacinto,and San Bemardno Mountains only. Sierra Nevada populations added to candidate species list January 10,2003.
APPENDIX D
.< TARGET LIST OF SPECIAL-STATUS PLANTS
POTENTIALLY OCCURRING IN THE PROJECT
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Appendix B. Special Status Plants Known to Occur, or Potentially Occurring, in the Donner Lake Project Area
Common and Scientific Name Status' Habitat Preferences Comments
Fed/State
CNPS List
Androsace occidentahs var.simpler General habitat:Upper montane conifer forest, 1,675- Not found. Documented historic collection at Emigrant
simple androsace CNPS 2 1,700m. Gap,not yet re-located(CalFlora 2003). Suitable habitat
Micro-babitat: generally mesic habitats present inniolstockjaLeas
Arahis rigidissinia var.doinota SC/- General habitat: Broadleavad uplaarj forest, upper Not found.Documented occurrences near Martis Peak in
Carson Range rock cress CNPS 1B montane conifer forest,2,345-3,600"n. Placer County(CNDDB 2003). Elevations in project much
Micro-habitat:rocky forest openings
Astragalus whitneyi var. lenop; 11us lower than known range.
General habitat:Alpine boulder and rock field,subalpine Not found-Documented occurrence at Sand Ridge near
Woolly-leaved milk-vetch CNPS 4 conifer forest,2,135-3,050m. Grouse Ridge,and Castle Peak(True 1973).No subalpine
Micro-habitat: open,rocky areas on ridgetops habitats or elevations in project area.
Botrychium lunaria General habitat: Meadows and seeps,subalpine conifer Not found.Documented occurrence of B- lunaria at
Common moonwort CNPS 2 forest,upper montane conifer forest,2,280-3,400m. Sagehen(True 1973),field work needed.Suitable habitat
Micro-habitat: fields and meadows present at Greenpoint Springs,Olympic to Denton Avenue,
West Reed to Pioneer,Red Mountain,and Richards Drive
Botrychium minganense proje sites.
General habitat:Lower montane conifer forest,-1,500- Not found.Does this plant occur in Nev.Co.?Documented
(syn, B. lunaria var,minganetue) CNPS 2 1,830m. occurrence of B.lunaria at Sagehen(True 1973).Suitable
Mingan moonwort Micro-habitat:B.minganense described as occurring in habitat present at Greenpoint Springs,Olympic to Denton
conifer forest along streams.Includes all of B. lunaria var. Avenue,West Reed to Pioneer,Red Mountain,and
Bruchia bolanderi mingownse Richards Drive project sites-
General habitat:Lower montane conifer forest,meadows, Not found,Reported occurrence in Norden quadrangle
Bolander's bruchia(moss) CNPS 2 upper montane conifer forest 1,700-2,800m. (CNPS 2003).Suitable habitat present at Cedar Point to
Micro-habitat: damp soil,including road cuts Denton Avenue pipeline,Greenpoint Springs,Olympic to
In vegetative state,similar to common moss Leptobryum Denton Avenue,West Reed to Pioneer,Red Mountain,and
Pyriforme Richards Drive project sites.
Bulbostylis capillaris General habitat:Lower montane conifer forest meadows, Not found.Documented occurrence at Eagle Lakes(syn.
Thread-leaved beakseed CNPS 4 upper montane conifer forest,395-2,075 in. Fimbristylis capillaris)(True 1973).Suitable habitat
Micro-habitat:meadows and grassy clearings present at Cedar Point to Denton Avenue pipeline,
Greenpoint Springs,Olympic to Denton Avenue,West
Reed to Pioneer,Red Mountain,and Richards Drive sites.
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Carex dmyi General habitat Subalpine conifer forest,upper montane Not found. Documented occurrences sagehen d on
Davy's sedge CNPS 4 conifer forest, 1,500-3,200m. at an
ridge between French Lake and Catfish Lake(True, 1973),
Micro--habitat.moist meadows.Similar to C.petasara, Suitable habitat present Greempoint Springs,Olympic to
may be overlooked. Denton Avenue,West Reed to Pioneer,Red Mountain,and
Claytonia megarhiza Richards Drive project sites,
General habitat:Alpine boulder and rock field,subalpine Not Found.Unlikely to occur;no subalpine or alpine
Fell-fields claytonia CNPS 2 conifer forest,2,600-3,300m. elevations within project area.Known in Nevada County
Micro-habitat:rocky or gravelly areas,talus,crevices only from historic Occurrence on Mt.Lola(syn,C.
_bellidifolia)(True 1973),not yet re-located.
Cryptantha gloraeriflora General habitat:Great Basin scrub,meadows,subalpine Not Found. Suitable habitat at all project sites.Known in
Cluster-flower cryptintha CNPS 4 conifer forest,upper montane conifer forest, 1,900-3,750m. Nevada County from single documented historic collection
Micro-habitat:sandy granitic or volcanic areas in Truckee environs(True 1973), ,
��rosera anglica
General habitat: wet meadows, 1,300- Not found. Suitable habitat present at Richards Drive fen.
—
English sundew CNPS 2 2'000m Bogs and fens like area. In Nevada County,known from single
Micro-habitat:mossy portions of wet meadows or fens; documented collection in Sagehen area(True 1973).
areas with low meadow vegetation
Inter des with Dxotu�di olio
'geron miser General habitat:Upper montane conifer forest, 1,840- Not found. Only marginally suitable habitat found;most
Starved daisy CNPS IB 2,620m. rock outcrops volcanic not granitic)except at Donner lake
Micro-habitat:rocky,generally granitic,e.g,,granitic sand Road tank site.Many documented occurrences between
in often small fractures of granite outcrops Warren Lake and Royal Gorge(CNDDB 2003,USFS
—irlogonum�umbellatum var. 2002).
torreyanum General habitat:Dry meadows,upper montane conifer Not found marginally suitable habitat found at most
CNPS IB forest, 1,855-2,620m. project sites.Several documented occurrences between
Donner Pass buckwheat Micro-habitat:Dry gravelly or stony sites,exposed ridges Squaw Valley and Meadow Lake areas(CNDDB 2003,
or steep slopes,often parse cover,often volcanic USFS 2000).
Glycerior grandis General habitat:Bogs-and fens,marshes and swamps, No found-Documented Occurrence just outside Nev.Co.on
American manna grass CNPS 2 meadows and seeps, 15-1,980m. Squaw Creek Placer County(CalFlora 2003).Suitable
Micro-habitat:riparian areas,streambanks,lake margins, habitat present at Greenpoint Springs,Olympic to Denton
bogs/fens,and edge habitats, Avenue,West Reed to Pioneer,Red Mountain,and
Richards Drive project sites.
Ivesia serico"ca General habitat:Great Basin scrub,lower montane Not found.No suitable habitat found.Many—documented
Plumas ivesia CNPS IB conifer forest,meadows,vernal pools, 1,465-2,200m. occurrences in area between Truckee and Hobart Mills to
Micro-habitat:vernally mesic areas,usually volcanic Presser Reservoir(CNDDB 2003).
fCLAPS 2003),alkaline flats and meadows 9USFS 2000 .
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Juncus hemiendyna var.abject,, --7/- GeneralMeadows,subalpine conifer forest, Not found.Suitable habitat present on ephemeral seeps
Center Basin rush CNPS 4 1,400-3,400m, along Cedar Point tank to Denton Avenue pipeline
Micro-babitat:damp open areas,generally vernally mesic alignment.Documented occurrences at Sagehen and
Donner Pass(Calplura 2003),
Lewisia kdIoggii ssp. hutchisond -I- General habitat,Upper montane montane coniferous forest, 1,800. Not found-Only marginal suitable habitat present at Cedar
Kellogg's lewisia CNPS 3 2135m. Point Reported occurrence just outside County in Palisades
Micro-habitat:Openings,slate,granite.placer County area.
Occurrence on coarse sandy,granitic flat
Leivisia long7petala General habitat:Alpine boulder and rock field,subalpine Not found.Unlikely to occur;no subalpine or alpine
Long-petaled lewisia CNPS IB conifer forest,2,500-2,925m. habitats within project area- In Nevada County,known
Micro-habitat:damp gravel and fractures in granite slabs, from only two documented occurrences on Castle Peak and
— moitl above tree line,moist from snowineit Basin Peak(True 1973).
Measia triquehra General habitat:Bogs and fens,meadows and seeps, Not found.Known in Nevada County from single
(moss) CNPS 2 upper montane conifer forest(mesic) documented population at Sagehen(USFS 2000).
Micro-habitat: moist soil substrate,sometimes near Marginally suitable habitat present at Greenpoint springs,
fallen,rotting logs Olympic to Denton Avenue, West Reed to Pioneer,Red
Mountain,and Richards Drive project sites.
�ee"'mligin�Osa General habitat:Bogs and fens,meadows and seeps, Not found.Known in Nevada County from single
(moss) CNPS 2 Upper montane conifer forest(mesic) documented population at Sageh (USFS2000).
Micro-babitat:moist soil substrate,sometimes near fallen, Marginally suitable habitat present at(ireenpoint Springs,
rotting logs Olympic to Denton Avenue, West Reed to Pioneer,Red
Muhlenbergiajoneril. Mountain,and Richards Drive project sites.
General habitat:Lower montane conifer forest,upper Not found.Documented occurrence on Eagle Lakes Rd.
Jones' muhly CNPS 4 montane conifer forest, 1,1 30-2,130m. (True 1973)-Suitable habitat present at Cedar point and
Micro-habitat: open sj2p.�s Donner lake Road,and& line to Denton Avenue.
Phacelia stebbinsii SG- General habitat:Cismontane woodland,lower—conifer
Stebbins'phacelia Not found-Unlikely to occur;no metamorphic substrates
CNPS IB forest,meadows,610-2,0 1 Om. within project area.Documented occurrences east of Lake
Micro-habitat:rocky soils of metamorphic origin,mostly Spaulding,east Of Washington near Canyon Creek,and
north exDosures north of weaver Lake(USFS 2
Polainogetonfil;fornits General habitat:Marshes �0-0)-..
and swamps,300-2,150m. Not found.No suitable habitat in project area Known from
Slender-leaved pondweed CNPS 2 Micro-habitat:shallow lakes and other shallow aquatic historic collections outside of Nevada County at Lake
habitats Tahoe and Packer Lake,Sierra county,suitable habitat
Potamogelon robbinsii 5-3,3�. presemm' Nev.Co.
Robbins'pondweed . —F
General habitat:Marshes and swamps, 1,58 in Not found-No suitable habitat in project area,CNPS
found.
CNPS 2 Micro-habitat:deep water Not
f 0
lakes (2003)lists occurrence in independence Lake quadrangle.
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Rorippa subtimbellam C/E General habitat:Lower montane conifer forest,meadows, Not found.No suitable habitat in project area.Known in
Tahoe yellow cress CNPS IB 1,895-1,9oom. Nev-Co.from a single historic collection at"Truckee"
Micro-habitat:decomposed granitic beaches (Donner Lake?).Truckee area searched but occurrence not
re-located; resumed extirpated.
Scutellaria galericulaia General habitat:Lower montane conifer forest,meadows, Not found.Historic(1885) collection at"Truckee".
Marsh skullcap CNPS 2 marshes and swamps,0-2,1 00m. Suitable habitat present at Greenponst springs,Olympic to
Micro-habitat:mesic;sites.In Plumas Co.,occurs in edge Denton Avenue,West Reed to Pioneer,Red Mountain,and
habitats around fen and wet meadow(GANDA) Richards Drive project sites.
Sphaeralcea munroana General habitat:Great Basin scrub,2000m. Not found.No documented occurrences in Nev.Co., 1922
Monroe's desert mallow CNPS 2 Micro-habitat:dry,open places collection at"Squaw Creek, Placer Co," Suitable habitat in
eastside scrubs near test well sites.
Trifoliurn lemmonii General habitat:Great Basin scrub, lower montane Not found.Suitable habitat in eastside scrubs near test well
Lemmon's clover CNPS 4 conifer forest, 1,500-1,830m. sites.Documented occurrence north of Boca Reservoir
Micro-habitat: dry,rocky,claypan soils in forest or (True 1973),many reported occurrences in Sierra and
sMebrush openings Plumas Counties.
Utricularia minor General habitat:Bogs and fens,marshes and swamps, Not found.Documented occurrences near Kyburz Flat
Lesser bladderwort CNPS 4 800-2,900m. (USFS 2000)and Eagle Lakes(True 1973).Marginally
Micro-habitat:various shallow,freshwater wetlands, suitable habitat present Richards Drive project site,
p221s or ponds often with emergent vegetation
Veronica cuszclai General habitat:Alpine boulder and rock field,meadows Not found.Unlikely to occur-,elevations in project area
Cusick's speedwell CNPS 4 and seeps,subalpine conifer forest,upper montane conifer much lower than known range.Occurs;outside Nev.Co.in
forest,2,135-3,000m. Placer County,Granite Chief quadrangle.
Micro-habitat:gravelly soil in wet,high elevation
meadows and forest openings,moist soil of rocky slopes
I I and ledges
Status definitions:
Federal E= listed as Endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act.
T= listed as Threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act
C=Candidate for listing as either Threatened or Endangered under the Federal Endangered Species Act
PE--proposed for federal listing as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act.
PT=proposed for federal listing as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act.
SC=species of concern;species for which existing information indicates it may warrant listing but for which substantial biological information to support a proposed
rule is lacking.
—=no listing.
State E= listed as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act
T= listed as threatened under the California Endangered Species Act.
SSC=species of special concern in California.
no listing.
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CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
List IB = Plants rare,threatened,or endangered in California and elsewhere.
List 2 - = Plants rare,threatened or endangered in California but more common elsewhere.
List 3 = Plants about which we need more information.
List 4 = Plants of limited distribution:A watch list
`Sources:
Published References.
California Native Plant Society. 2000. CNPS Inventory-Oh Edition. California Native Plant Society. Sacramento,CA.August 2001.
California Native Plant Society. 2003. Electronic Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California. Database search for Nevada,Sierra,Placer,
and Yuba Counties.
True,G. 1973- Fems and Seed Plants of Nevada County,California. California Academy of Sciences.San Francisco,California.
U.S,D-A.Forest Service.2000.Tahoe National Forest Sensitive Plant Program,Standards and Guidelines.U.S.Department of Agriculture,Forest Service,Tahoe
National Forest
Museums and Data Bases:
(CLAPS) Electronic database of the California Native Plant Society,Sacramento,CA(2002)
(CNDDB) Records search of the California Department of Fish and Game's Natural Diversity Data Base for Nevada County,CA, and surrounding counties.(2003)
(CalFlom)Electronic database of California plant collections and observations from 18 herbaria and dambses,including UC Berkeley Herbarium,Jepson
Herbarium at UC Berkeley,California Academy of Sciences,Harvard University Herbaria,Dean W.Taylor Herbarium,San Jose State University Herbarium,
California Native Plant Society,California Department of Fish&Game,and USDA Forest Service.
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APPENDIX E
CULTURAL RESOURCES RECORD SEARCH AND
CORRESPONDENCES
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NORTH CENTRAL INFORMATION CENTER
CSU-SACRAMENTO-6000 J STREET,ADAMS BLDG.,#103,SACRAMENTO,CA 95819-6100
i . 916-278-6217 FAX 916-278-5162
Summary of Results for Rapid Records Search
saY:
., March 8, 2005 NCIC File No: NEV-05-11
NCIC File No:PLA-05-31
Daniel Hart
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From: Sally Torpy, Researcher
Re: Truckee Donner Public utilities District Project
t" Sites Within Project Area:
P-29-2165-11
KEC-314-2
KEC-314-3
5` KEC-314-4
Copy of site record segment enclosed.
• NCIC Studies Within Proiect Area;
#554 (Susan LindstrSm 2000)
#2653 ਫ਼ (CALTRANS 2000)
#2935 (Jones & Stokes 2000)
#3392 (Jensen&Associates 1995)
#3603 (Susan Lindstr8m 2001)
"Archaeological Inventory Survey Hilltop Residential and Commercial Development Project c. 84
acres in South Truckee at Hilltop" (Peter Jensen 2003)
"An Archaeological Inventory of the Silverwood Development: 8 Acres at the Hilltop"(Dr.Robert
Kautz 2003)
"Archaeological Survey, c. 32-acre Gregory Parcel Split,Town of Truckee" (Peter M. Jensen 2003)
• National Register of Historic Places/Califomia Register of Historic Places: Nothing Found
• OHP Historic Property Directory(HPD): List of properties for Truckee and vicinity enclosed.
a • NCIC Historic Resources Map: 1955 Norden quad shows a pre-1955 road in Section 13 and 14 as well
as two pre-1955 houses in the southeast corner of Section 14.
• NCIC Historic Resources Map: 1955 Truckee quad shows a pre-1955 house in Section 14,
• California Inventory of Historic Resources(1976): Nothing Found
• California Dept of Transportation Bridge Inventory:Nothing Found
• California State Historic Landmarks(1996): Nothing Found
• Points of Historical Interest(1992): Nothing Found
,., California Place Name (Gudde 1969):
• California Gold Camps(Gudde 1975):
• Historic Spots in California(Hoover,et al 1990):
• GLO Plat Map: 1865 GLO plat: T17N/R16E shows a road in the vicinity of the project area.
• GLO Plat Mal): 1867 GLO plat: T17N/R15E shows "Pollards Barn," "Pollards Hotel," "Lake Road,"
and another road in the vicinity of the project area.
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1±: Ms. Debbie Picas-Tredway
California Native American Heritage Commission
915 Capitol Mall, Room 364
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Cultural Resources Record Search
Dear Ms. Picas-Tredway:
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Inland Ecosystems is providing cultural resources consulting services to the Truckee
Donner Public Utility District. The project entails installing a water tank, access road, and
380 lineal feet of pipeline approximately 1,400 feet southeast of the intersection of
n Donner Lake Road and Interstate 80. The project site falls within the Norden 7.5 minute
USGS quadrangle in Nevada County (see attached map). The Township/Range/Section
information is as follows:
Donner Lake Road water tank, access road, and pipleine: T17N(R15E/Sec24
If it does not appear that any Sacred Lands are present, please provide us with a list of
local contacts who may have further information about the project area. If you have any
questions, le ( } ( )q , please contact me at 510 847-5913. Please fax results to 775 786-3229.
Thank you for your time and effort.
- Sincerely,
Daniel Hart, M.A., RPA
Archeologist
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Daniel Hart
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RE: Proposed Truckee Donner Public Ulflities District,Nevada County
Dear Mr.Hart.
A record search of the sacred land file has failed to indicate the presence of Natives American cur jral
5?; resources in the immediate project area The absence of speak ske information In the sacred lands file
does not Indicate the absence of cultural resources in any project arcs. Other souroes of cultural
resources should also be contacted for Informationn regarding known and recorded sites.
Enclosed is a list of Native Americans individualstorganizations who may have knowlodge of cultural
resources in the project area The Commission makes no recommarKIWOn or prefarenoe of a single
Individual,or group over anothar.This Est should provide a starting place in Waling areas of potential
;y adverse impact within the proposed project area I suggest you cattact all of those indicated,if they
cannot supply information,they might recommend otters with vacitic knowledge. By contacting all those
listed,your organization will be better able to respond to claims of fai'hme to co suh with the appropriate
tribe or group. If a response has not been received within two weeks of notification,the Commission
requests that you fallow-up with a telephone call to ensure that the project information has been received.
If you receive notification of change of addresses and phone numbers from any of these individuals or
groups.please rwtffy me. With your assistance we are able 10 assure that cur Rate contain current
Ifftmation. If you have any questions or need additional information,please contact me at(916)659-
4038.
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APPENDIX F
PRELIMINARY BMPs FOR PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION
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xz. The District's BMP Plan includes the following measures:
• Retain soil and sediment on the construction site:
The District will implement an effective combination of erosion and sediment control on
all disturbed areas at this project site. Construction will involve p j grading a level pad for
the tank and access around the tank, placement of engineered fill, grading, and trenching.
All stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces will be directed to an infiltration basin,
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designed to contain a 20-year, 1-hour storm event. There will be no adverse hydrologic
changes to existing drainage conveyances. Wherever possible the trench line will be
opened and filled as quickly as possible to minimize spoil piles. Trenching spoil materials
will either be trucked away and the trench backfilled with standard construction material
or some of the spoil may be screened and used as backfrll. All excavated material not
used for baekfill will be disposed of in landfills. Temporary spoil piles not immediately
backfrlled will be covered with plastic sheeting each night to avoid either wind blown or
runoff of sediment. The District will ensure that all spoil piles are stabilized and covered
with heavy-duty plastic sheeting during any precipitation event and/or overnight.
Construction will be temporarily suspended prior to and during storm events. For the
purpose of this project, a "storm" is defined as any precipitation event that could or would
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cause runoff, and sedimentation from surfaces exposed by construction. Construction
activities also have the potential to release fugitive dust associated with excavation
activities and grading. In order to reduce this potential impact fugitive dust emissions
shall be minimized at all times utilizing control measures including aggressive sweeping
program and regularly applied water when deemed necessary. When transporting
material during site preparation or construction, measures shall be used to prevent
material from spilling or blowing onto roadways.
The District will follow the guidelines established for erosion control methods consistent
with the requirements of the LRWQCB Lahontan Region Guidelines for Erosion Control.
These erosion control practices will be implemented to include, but not limited to, silt
fencing placed downslope of the project site to minimize sediment transport into roadway
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Where soil disturbance has occurred in undisturbed areas, the District will implement
measures such as covering with mulch, fiber rolls or blankets, silt fencing, hay bales,
and/or reseeding to protect soil particles from transport by rainfall or wind. Staging areas
E will be delineated with construction and silt fencing. There will be no physical changes to
k` roadways as a result of the project. Where the trench is adjacent to drop inlets, straw
bales and/or straw wattles will serve as the primary sediment collector. Sediment
absorbing fabric will also be placed in drop inlets as the second defense to minimize
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• Non-Storm Water Management i
Water that will be used to flush and pressure test the 380 if of pipeline will be discharged
into the infiltration basin and/or sprayed onto a designated upland area where erosion
control measures will be in place. No water will be discharged to any perennial or
ephemeral surface waters. The proposed project will not impact groundwater quality or
quantity. Non-storm water discharges such as the use of water to keep dust down during
excavation shall not cause or contribute to a violation of water quality standards.
-- • Spill Prevention and Control
Specific BMP's for spill prevention include the contractor having on-site, at all times, a
Spill Containment Kit. All equipment will be properly cleaned and inspected for leaks
prior to and during trenching operations. All equipment will be checked regularly, at a
minimum of once in the morning and once in the afternoon, for leaks before and during
operation.
Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair
Both the contractor as well as the District will ensure that all BMPs implemented for this
project are effectively maintained. The District will conduct inspections of the
construction site on a daily basis and more frequently prior to anticipated storm events
and after actual storm events. Equipment, materials, and workers will be available for
rapid response to failures and emergencies.
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