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Home My WebLink About01 - Appendix E Part 20 m OProject Boundary t Oil Consolidated Site Project Impacts ® Permanent aTemporary USACE Jurisdiction'"* . Waters of the U.S. . Wetlands *Drainage boundary not to scale. * *Note: USA CE data provided by Glenn Lukos Associates. 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Nolo: CCCdelzplrouldodbygonToI-1a Consu /ting CCC Jurisdictional Impacts 9rJBanningRanch 'E 600 300 0 600 Feet I/ I Drainage C Drainage D f Exhibit 12c %C C o n s u r T I N e G c u17 lmpaels CCC Dpdf Impact Summary: Less Than Significant With Mitigation. Grading and oilfield remediation activities could impact areas under the jurisdiction of the USACE, CDFG, and California Coastal Commission. This impact would be less than significant with implementation of MMs 3 through 5. 4.3.3 Threshold 4 Would the project interfere substantially with the movement of any native or migratory fish or wildlife species; inhibits established native resident or migratory fish or wildlife corridors; or impedes the use of native wildlife nursery sites? The Project site is adjacent or proximate to the Talbert Marsh, the Santa Ana River, the USACE salt marsh restoration site, and Talbert Park, as well as extensive urbanization in the Project vicinity. Wildlife movement opportunities between the Project site and the above - mentioned large areas of open space in the region are already constrained by extensive urbanization in the Project vicinity, security fencing around the Project site, and ongoing use of the Project site as an operating oilfield. As discussed above, the proposed Project would permanently reduce the size of this coastal open space, which is currently an operating oilfield, by approximately 205.83 acres. The impact to native and non - native habitat types and the conversion of the oilfield would reduce the habitat available for a suite of species moving along the Santa Ana River and using the upland portions of the Project site as a migration stopover point. This impact would be considered significant. However, following oilfield remediation activities within the upland and lowland, large contiguous areas would be revegetated and remain contiguous with the USACE salt marsh restoration site, the Santa Ana River, and the Talbert Marsh. The revegetation following oilfield remediation activities would result in a higher - quality habitat resulting from invasive species removal; removal of human activity and disturbance related to oilfield operations; and availability of larger blocks of contiguous native habitat in the open space area. Therefore, with implementation of MMs 1 through 5, this impact would be reduced to a less than significant level. Impact Summary: Less Than Significant With Mitigation. The impact to native and non - native habitat types and the conversion of the oilfield would reduce wildlife movement opportunities. This impact would be reduced to a level considered less than significant with implementation of MMs 1 through 5. 4.3.4 Threshold 5 Would the project conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? Would the project conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Would the project conflict with any applicable plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? The EIR for the Proposed project address the Project's consistency with applicable goals and policies of SCAG, the City's General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan, and the California Coastal Act. The Project site occurs within the Santa Ana River Mouth Existing Use Area of the Central /Coastal Subregion NCCP /HCP. Existing Use Areas are comprised of areas with important populations of Identified Species, but which are geographically removed from the Reserve System. The NCCP /HCP does not authorize Incidental Take within the Existing Use R: \Projects \NewponUDl S\Technical Reports\Blo \Final BtcTech -09021 1.doc 100 Biological Technical Report Areas; such activities must be submitted to the USFWS for review and approval, consistent with existing federal law. The Project would not conflict with the provisions of an adopted NCCP /HCP because it does not impact areas identified as part of the Central /Coastal Subregion Reserve System, nor does it utilize the Take allocations associated with projects in the Subregion that are outside the Existing Use Areas. In addition, the Project would comply with the NCCP /HCP requirement to obtain separate USFWS and CDFG authorization. Impact Summary. No Impact. The Project is considered consistent with the applicable goals and policies identified in the analysis and the Project would not conflict with the Central /Coastal Subregion NCCP /HCP. 4.4 MITIGATION PROGRAM 4.4.1 Mitigation Measures This section focuses on the development of mitigation measures for proposed Project impacts that were found to be significant or potentially significant. Strategies to mitigate each impact to a less than significant level are identified and described in the following section. Table 9 provides a summary of the mitigation areas for the Project. TABLE 9 HABITAT MITIGATION SUMMARY Direct Impacts MM 1 Coastal Sage Scrub Habitat Preservation and Restoration. Permanent impacts on coastal sage scrub vegetation (including disturbed southern coastal bluff scrub) (12.32 acres) shall be mitigated at a 3:1 ratio (36.96 acres) on the Project site or offsite (nearby) through the restoration of southern coastal bluff scrub and California sagebrush scrub. Permanent impacts on disturbed coastal R: \Projects \Newpertl10151Technical Report ksoTinal BicTech -09021 1.doc 101 Biological Technical Report Total Preservation Total Area Not and Preservation/ Existing Impacts Affected Preservatio Restoration Restoration Restoration to Vegetation Type (Acres) (Acres) (Acres) n (Acres) (Acres) (Acres) Impact Ratio' Coastal Sage Scrub and 58.27 23.11 35.16 35.16 47.75 82.91 Approx.3.5:1 Disturbed Coastal Sage Scrub Grassland and 120.40 100.13 20.27 20.27 50.07 70.34 Approx.0.7:1 Ruderal Grassland Depression Features (includes 0.50 0.24 0.26 0.26 3.32 3.58 Approx. 15:1 Features VP1, VP2, AD3, E, G, I, and J) Marsh 31.45 2.45 29.00 7.25 2.65 9.90 Approx.4:1 Riparian and 60.58 12.93 47.65 23.03 15.77 38.80 Approx.3:1 Disturbed Riparian Total 271.20 138.86 132.34 85.97 119.56 205.53 ' The preservation /restoration to impact ratio (last column in table) is not a required mitigation ratio. Rather it identifies the ratio that could be achieved. Source: BonTerra Consulting 2011. Direct Impacts MM 1 Coastal Sage Scrub Habitat Preservation and Restoration. Permanent impacts on coastal sage scrub vegetation (including disturbed southern coastal bluff scrub) (12.32 acres) shall be mitigated at a 3:1 ratio (36.96 acres) on the Project site or offsite (nearby) through the restoration of southern coastal bluff scrub and California sagebrush scrub. Permanent impacts on disturbed coastal R: \Projects \Newpertl10151Technical Report ksoTinal BicTech -09021 1.doc 101 Biological Technical Report sage scrub vegetation (excluding disturbed southern coastal bluff scrub) (8.21 acres) shall be mitigated at a 1:1 ratio (8.21 acres) elsewhere on the Project site or offsite. In addition, temporary impacts (2.58 acres) to coastal sage scrub and disturbed coastal sage scrub vegetation types shall be mitigated by revegetation with locally occurring native coastal sage scrub species following remediation at a 1:1 ratio. The required restoration is summarized in Table 10. In addition to restoration, the Project shall preserve 35.16 acres of coastal sage scrub on site. Coastal sage scrub restoration and preservation on site would total 82.91 acres. TABLE 10 REQUIRED COASTAL SAGE SCRUB RESTORATION The Applicant shall be required to plan, implement, monitor, and maintain a coastal sage scrub revegetation program for the Project consistent with the most current technical standards /knowledge regarding coastal sage scrub restoration. Prior to issuance of the first permit that would allow for site disturbance (e.g., grading permit), a detailed restoration program shall be prepared by a qualified Biologist and approved by the City of Newport Beach (City) and the resource agencies (i.e., the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS] and the California Coastal Commission). The program shall include, at a minimum, the items listed below. 1. Responsibilities and qualifications of the personnel to implement and supervise the plan. The responsibilities of the landowner, specialists, and maintenance personnel that would supervise and implement the plan shall be specified. 2. Site selection. The mitigation site shall be determined in coordination with the City and the resource agencies. The site shall either be located on the Project site in a dedicated open space area or land shall be purchased /obtained immediately off site. Selected sites shall not result in the removal of a biologically valuable resource (i.e., native grassland). 3. Site preparation and planting implementation. Site preparation shall include (a) protection of existing native species; (b) trash and weed removal; R:\ Projects \Newporh10151Technical Reports\Blo \Final BtcTech -09021 1.doc 102 Biological Technical Report Restoration Impact (Acres) Ratio Required Required (Acres) Permanent Impact Coastal Sage Scrub (including disturbed southern coastal bluff 12.32 3:1 36.96 scrub) Disturbed Coastal Sage Scrub (excluding disturbed southern 8.21 1:1 8.21 coastal bluff scrub) Temporary Impact Coastal Sage Scrub(including disturbed southern coastal bluff 1.92 1:1 1.92 scrub) Disturbed Coastal Sage Scrub (excluding disturbed southern 0.66 1:1 0.66 coastal bluff scrub) Total 23.11 47.75 The Applicant shall be required to plan, implement, monitor, and maintain a coastal sage scrub revegetation program for the Project consistent with the most current technical standards /knowledge regarding coastal sage scrub restoration. Prior to issuance of the first permit that would allow for site disturbance (e.g., grading permit), a detailed restoration program shall be prepared by a qualified Biologist and approved by the City of Newport Beach (City) and the resource agencies (i.e., the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS] and the California Coastal Commission). The program shall include, at a minimum, the items listed below. 1. Responsibilities and qualifications of the personnel to implement and supervise the plan. The responsibilities of the landowner, specialists, and maintenance personnel that would supervise and implement the plan shall be specified. 2. Site selection. The mitigation site shall be determined in coordination with the City and the resource agencies. The site shall either be located on the Project site in a dedicated open space area or land shall be purchased /obtained immediately off site. Selected sites shall not result in the removal of a biologically valuable resource (i.e., native grassland). 3. Site preparation and planting implementation. Site preparation shall include (a) protection of existing native species; (b) trash and weed removal; R:\ Projects \Newporh10151Technical Reports\Blo \Final BtcTech -09021 1.doc 102 Biological Technical Report (c) native species salvage and reuse (i.e., duff); (d) soil treatments (i.e., imprinting, decompacting); (e) temporary irrigation installation; (f) erosion - control measures (i.e., rice or willow wattles); (g) seed mix application; and (h) container species planting. Locally occurring native plants and seeds shall be used and shall include species present on site, in adjacent areas, and uncommon species known to occur on site such as California box -thorn and woolly seablite. 4. Schedule. A schedule shall be developed that includes planting to occur in late fall and early winter (i.e., between October 1 and January 30). Maintenance plan /guidelines. The maintenance plan shall include (a) weed control; (b) herbivory control; (c) trash removal; (d) irrigation system maintenance; (e) maintenance training; and (f) replacement planting. The maintenance plan shall also include biological monitoring during maintenance activities if they occur during the gnatcatcher breeding season (February 15 to July 15). 6. Monitoring plan. The coastal sage scrub monitoring plan shall include (a) qualitative monitoring (i.e., photographs and general observations); (b) quantitative monitoring (i.e., randomly placed transects, wildlife monitoring); (c) performance criteria as approved by the resource agencies; (d) monthly reports for the first year and reports every other month thereafter; and (e) annual reports for five years, which shall be submitted to the resource agencies. The site shall be monitored and maintained for five years to ensure successful sage scrub habitat establishment within the restored and created areas. Long -term preservation. Long -term preservation of the site shall also be outlined in the conceptual mitigation plan to ensure the mitigation site is not impacted by future development. The Applicant shall begin coastal sage scrub restoration activities (e.g., soil prep, seeding) no later than one year after issuance of the first permit that allows for ground disturbance (e.g., grading permit). The Applicant shall be fully responsible for implementing the coastal sage scrub revegetation program until the restoration areas have met the success criteria outlined in the program. The City and the resource agencies (i.e., the USFWS and the California Coastal Commission) shall have final authority over mitigation area sign -off). The Natural Communities Conservation Plan /Habitat Conservation Plan (NCCP /HCP) program does not authorize Incidental Take resulting from the conversion of habitat occupied by coastal California gnatcatchers in Existing Use Areas. Therefore, the Applicant has elected to seek a Take Authorization through Section 7 of the FESA. Prior to issuance of the first permit that would allow for site disturbance (e.g., grading permit), the Applicant shall provide, a Biological Opinion issued from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS) to the City that authorizes the removal of coastal sage scrub (i.e., coastal California gnatcatcher habitat). It is anticipated that the USFWS Biological Opinion will contain conservation recommendations to avoid or reduce the Project impact. Although any additional conservation measures identified by the USFWS shall be enforced, at a minimum, the Construction Minimization Measures listed below also shall be followed. R: \Projects \Newportl10151Technical RepaftkBloT1na1 BtcTech -09021 1.doc 103 Biological Technical Report Prior to the commencement of clearing operations or other activities involving significant soil disturbance, all areas of coastal sage scrub habitat to be avoided shall be identified with temporary fencing or other markers that are clearly visible to construction personnel. 2. A USFWS- approved Biological Monitor shall be on site during any clearing of coastal sage scrub. The Applicant shall advise the USFWS at least 7 calendar days —but preferably 14 calendar days —prior to the clearing of coastal sage scrub. The Biological Monitor shall flush avian or other mobile species from habitat areas immediately prior to brush - clearing and earth - moving activities. It shall be the responsibility of the Monitoring Biologist to ensure that identified bird species are not directly impacted by brush - clearing and earth - moving equipment in a manner that also allows for construction activities to continue on a timely basis. 3. Following the completion of initial clearing activities, all areas of coastal sage scrub habitat to be avoided by construction equipment and personnel shall be marked with temporary fencing or other clearly visible, appropriate markers. No construction access, parking, or equipment storage shall be permitted within such marked areas. The combined restoration and preservation of 82.91 acres of coastal sage scrub would result in a net increase in habitat by 24.64 acres. MM 2 Grassland Habitat Preservation and Restoration. Permanent impacts on non - native grassland and ruderal vegetation (100.13 acres) shall be mitigated at a 0.7:1 ratio through onsite or offsite restoration and preservation. These permanent impacts to non - native grassland and ruderal vegetation shall be mitigated by the restoration of 48.63 acres (0.5:1) of grassland and alkali meadow within both the upland and lowland portions of the Project site as summarized in Table 11 and may include native grassland areas within Fuel Modification Zone C. Temporary impacts (2.87 acres) shall be mitigated by native grassland or alkali meadow revegetation following remediation at a 0.5:1 ratio (1.44 acres). An additional 20.27 acres of grassland habitat shall be preserved on site. The grassland restoration and preservation would total 70.34 acres. TABLE 11 REQUIRED GRASSLAND RESTORATION The Applicant shall begin grassland restoration activities (e.g., soil prep, seeding) no later than one year after issuance of the first grading permit. The Applicant shall be required to plan, implement, monitor, and maintain a native grassland preservation /restoration program for the Project. A grassland preservation/ R: \Projects \NewpaOU0151Technical RepaftkBloT1na1 BioTech -09021 1.doc 104 Biological Technical Report Restoration Impact (Acres) Ratio Required Required (Acres) Permanent Impact Non - Native Grassland and 97.26 0.5:1 48.63 Ruderal Temporary Impact Non - Native Grassland and 2.87 0.5:1 1.44 Ruderal Total 100.13 50.07 The Applicant shall begin grassland restoration activities (e.g., soil prep, seeding) no later than one year after issuance of the first grading permit. The Applicant shall be required to plan, implement, monitor, and maintain a native grassland preservation /restoration program for the Project. A grassland preservation/ R: \Projects \NewpaOU0151Technical RepaftkBloT1na1 BioTech -09021 1.doc 104 Biological Technical Report restoration program shall be (1) developed by a qualified Biologist; (2) submitted for review and approval to the City of Newport Beach (City) prior to the first permit that would allow for site disturbance (e.g., grading permit); and (3) shall be implemented by a qualified Biologist. The grassland mitigation plan shall also provide mitigation for the loss of raptor foraging and burrowing owl habitat; therefore, site selection measures shall include considerations that influence the site's suitability for burrowing owl and other raptor species. Restoration shall consist of seeding with appropriate needlegrass species and, if appropriate, incorporating seeds collected from special status plant species (southern tarplant) that may be impacted by the Project. A detailed restoration program shall contain the following items: Responsibilities and qualifications of the personnel to implement and supervise the plan. The responsibilities of the Applicant, specialists, and maintenance personnel that would supervise and implement the plan shall be specified. 2. Site selection. The mitigation site shall be determined in coordination with the City and a qualified Biologist knowledgeable about native grassland restoration, raptors, and the burrowing owl. The site shall either be located on the Project site in a dedicated open space area, or suitable adjacent off -site open space shall be purchased /obtained. The mitigation shall occur entirely in one to two locations to provide the maximum habitat value for the raptors, burrowing owls, and other wildlife species that require contiguous blocks of open habitat types. The site(s) shall consist of level or gently sloping terrain, soil types, and microhabitat conditions suitable for occupation by raptors and burrowing owl, as determined by a qualified Biologist. 3. Site preparation and planting implementation. Site preparation shall include (a) protection of existing native species; (b) trash and weed removal; (c) native species salvage and reuse (i.e., duff); (d) soil treatments (i.e., imprinting, decompacting); (e) temporary irrigation installation; (f) erosion - control measures (i.e., rice or willow wattles); (g) seed mix application; and (h) container species installation. If mammal burrows are limited on the mitigation site(s), the qualified Biologist shall recommend creation of artificial burrows suitable for occupation by the burrowing owl. The burrows shall be constructed using standard specifications established for the owl. Depending on the topography of the site(s) and the availability of natural perches, the qualified Biologist shall make recommendations regarding whether additional perching sites (e.g., large rocks) shall be placed on the mitigation site(s). 4. Schedule. A schedule shall be developed that includes planting to occur in late fall and early winter (i.e., between October 1 and January 30). 5. Maintenance plan /guidelines. The maintenance plan shall include (a) weed control; (b) herbivory control; (c) trash removal; (d) irrigation system maintenance; (e) maintenance training; and (f) replacement planting. The maintenance plan shall also include biological monitoring during maintenance activities if they occur during the burrowing owl /raptor breeding season (February 1 to August 31). 6. Monitoring plan. The monitoring plan shall include (a) qualitative monitoring (i.e., photographs and general observations); (b) quantitative monitoring R: \Projects \Newportl10151Technical RepaftkBloT1na1 BtcTech -09021 1.doc 105 Biological Technical Report MM3 (i.e., randomly placed transects); (c) performance criteria, as approved by the resource agencies; (d) monthly reports for the first year and reports every other month thereafter; and (e) annual reports for five years, which shall be submitted to the resource agencies. The grassland mitigation site shall be monitored and maintained for five years to ensure successful establishment of native grassland habitat within the restored and created areas. The performance criteria shall take into consideration the habitat requirements for burrowing owl, particularly that they occur in grasslands with openings or lower vegetation coverage; thus, the performance criteria shall include a requirement for openings or a lower percent cover for portions of the mitigation site. Long -term preservation. Long -term preservation of the site shall also be outlined in the conceptual grassland mitigation plan to ensure the mitigation site is not impacted by future development. The Project would result in the restoration of 50.07 acres of native grassland and alkali meadow and preservation of 20.27 acres of non- native grassland areas, for a total of 70.34 acres. Because the value of habitat to be replaced (native grassland and alkali meadow) is higher than those habitat values impacted by the Project, a less than 1:1 mitigation ratio is deemed adequate to compensate for the loss of non - native grassland areas. Grassland Depression Feature and Fairy Shrimp Habitat Preservation and Restoration. Grassland Depression Feature Habitat Preservation and Restoration. The proposed Project is designed to protect the two areas previously described as vernal pools that are occupied by San Diego fairy shrimp. The proposed Project would permanently impact 0.07 acre of ephemeral pool and 0.06 acre of vernal pool habitat in order to remediate the soil and remove the pipelines in these areas. Once the remediation and pipeline removal are completed, the vernal pool areas would be restored and protected. Because oilfield pipelines are located on top of the soil surface in the pooled areas, their removal would be conducted with the minimum possible soil disturbance and would occur outside the rainy season to reduce direct impacts to this species. However, pipe removal activities would disrupt the soils within the vernal pools in which the San Diego fairy shrimp has been observed and which potentially contain fairy shrimp cysts. Therefore, these pipe removal activities would be considered a potentially significant temporary impact. This impact would be mitigated through preservation and restoration of a 3.58 -acre conservation area. This includes enlarging and protecting the pools watershed. During Project grading, a small area of the surrounding upland portion of the watershed would be impacted, but the Project proposes to replace this portion of the watershed so that the protected pools and 1.49 acre of contributing watershed would be permanently protected within a 1.85 -acre vernal pool conservation area. Remediation, restoration and permanent protection of the two pools and protection of its watershed would ensure that Project impacts to these two pools are less than significant. In addition, the Project has identified an additional 1.73 acres of upland area, adjacent to the 1.85 -acre area, which would be available for future vernal pool creation, restoration, and /or enhancement. If this additional area is restored, a total vernal pool conservation area of 3.58 acres would be provided by the Project (Table 12). R:\ Projects \Newporh10151Technical Reports\BloT1na1 McTech -09021 1.doc 106 Biological Technical Report TABLE 12 REQUIRED VERNAL POOL PRESERVATION /RESTORATION Expansion of the watershed by 1.73 acres would increase hydrological input by creating hydrological conditions for additional pools, which would promote more and higher quality habitat created as mitigation for Features E, G, I, and J, which support the San Diego fairy shrimp. Restoration of the pool areas, by removing mule fat and non- native species, would restore the pools to characteristic vernal pool habitat, as vernal pools do not typically support woody vegetation such as mule fat. The restoration program would also provide increased wildlife habitat function for migratory birds that use the pools as a migration stopover, and the increased watershed area would be planted with native alkali meadow or native upland grasses favorable for raptor foraging and would be "counted" toward the approximately 50 acres of grassland habitat. Impacts to San Diego fairy shrimp detected in Features E and G, which are to be remediated as part of the oilfield clean up and remediation, shall be mitigated by testing the soils, and if the soils are not contaminated to the degree requiring environmental remediation, they shall be removed and relocated to the vernal pool conservation area at a ratio of 1:1. Soils shall also be removed and relocated within features I and J. 12 All mitigation shall occur within the 1.73 acres that have been set aside along with the 1.85 -acre conservation area to provide a 3.58 -acre vernal pool conservation area. The Applicant shall be required to plan, implement, monitor, and maintain a vernal pool preservation /restoration program for the Project. A vernal pool program shall be developed by a qualified Biologist and shall be submitted for review and approval to the City of Newport Beach (City) and the resource agencies (i.e., the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS] and the California Coastal Commission) prior to the first action and /or permit which would allow for site disturbance (e.g., issuance of a grading permit). The Applicant shall begin 12 The final ratio would be determined in consultation with USFWS and would be based on the character of the features known to be occupied. Features such as E and G, which are oilfield sumps would require a lower mitigation ratio than less disturbed pools I and J. R: \Projects \Newportl10151Technical Repo \Bio \Final BioTech -09021 1.doc 107 Biological Technical Report VP1, VP2, and Upland Area Total Upland Vernal Pool Preservation/ Temp. Perm. Total Watershed Enhancement Enhancement Feature Impact Impact Impact Perservation Area Areas VP1 0.06 0.00 0.06 VP2 0.00 0.00 0.00 Feature AD3 0.00 0.007 0.007 Total for VP1, VP2, and 0.06 0.007 0.067 1.85 AD3 Features E and G 0 0.053 0.053 (oilfield sumps) Features I and J 0 0.12 0.12 (grasslands) Total for E, G, 1, and J 0.173 0.173 1.73 Total San Diego Fairy Shrimp Habitat 0.24 3.58 Impacts Expansion of the watershed by 1.73 acres would increase hydrological input by creating hydrological conditions for additional pools, which would promote more and higher quality habitat created as mitigation for Features E, G, I, and J, which support the San Diego fairy shrimp. Restoration of the pool areas, by removing mule fat and non- native species, would restore the pools to characteristic vernal pool habitat, as vernal pools do not typically support woody vegetation such as mule fat. The restoration program would also provide increased wildlife habitat function for migratory birds that use the pools as a migration stopover, and the increased watershed area would be planted with native alkali meadow or native upland grasses favorable for raptor foraging and would be "counted" toward the approximately 50 acres of grassland habitat. Impacts to San Diego fairy shrimp detected in Features E and G, which are to be remediated as part of the oilfield clean up and remediation, shall be mitigated by testing the soils, and if the soils are not contaminated to the degree requiring environmental remediation, they shall be removed and relocated to the vernal pool conservation area at a ratio of 1:1. Soils shall also be removed and relocated within features I and J. 12 All mitigation shall occur within the 1.73 acres that have been set aside along with the 1.85 -acre conservation area to provide a 3.58 -acre vernal pool conservation area. The Applicant shall be required to plan, implement, monitor, and maintain a vernal pool preservation /restoration program for the Project. A vernal pool program shall be developed by a qualified Biologist and shall be submitted for review and approval to the City of Newport Beach (City) and the resource agencies (i.e., the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS] and the California Coastal Commission) prior to the first action and /or permit which would allow for site disturbance (e.g., issuance of a grading permit). The Applicant shall begin 12 The final ratio would be determined in consultation with USFWS and would be based on the character of the features known to be occupied. Features such as E and G, which are oilfield sumps would require a lower mitigation ratio than less disturbed pools I and J. R: \Projects \Newportl10151Technical Repo \Bio \Final BioTech -09021 1.doc 107 Biological Technical Report the vernal pool restoration activities (e.g., soil preparation) no later than one year after issuance of the first grading permit. Restoration shall consist of seeding /planting with appropriate vernal pool species and, if appropriate, incorporate seeds collected from special status plant species that may be impacted by the Project. A detailed restoration program shall contain the following items: 1. Responsibilities and qualifications of the personnel to implement and supervise the plan. The responsibilities of the landowner, specialists, and maintenance personnel that would supervise and implement the plan shall be specified. 2. Site selection. The mitigation site shall be determined in coordination with the City and the resource agencies. The site shall be located on the Project site in a dedicated open space area. The mitigation areas shall not result in the removal of a biologically valuable resource (e.g., native grassland). 3. Site preparation and planting implementation. Site preparation shall include (a) protection of existing native species; (b) trash and weed removal; (c) native species salvage and reuse (i.e., duff); (d) soil treatments (i.e., imprinting, decompacting); (e) temporary irrigation installation; (f) erosion - control measures (i.e., rice or willow wattles); (g) seed mix application; and (h) container species installation. 4. Schedule. Planting shall occur by a qualified Biologist who is monitoring on site rainfall to minimize impacts to existing fairy shrimp. 5. Maintenance plan /guidelines. The maintenance plan shall include (a) weed control; (b) herbivory control; (c) trash removal; (d) irrigation system maintenance; (e) maintenance training; and (f) replacement planting. 6. Monitoring plan. The monitoring plan shall include (a) qualitative monitoring (i.e., photographs and general observations); (b) quantitative monitoring (i.e., randomly placed transects); (c) performance criteria, as approved by the resource agencies; (d) monthly reports for the first year and reports every other month thereafter; and (e) annual reports for five years, which shall be submitted to the resource agencies. 7. Long -term preservation. Long -term preservation of the site shall also be outlined in the conceptual mitigation plan to ensure the mitigation site is not impacted by future development. The Applicant shall be fully responsible for the implementation of the vernal pool revegetation program until the restoration areas have met the success criteria outlined in the program. The City and the resource agencies (i.e., the USFWS and the California Coastal Commission) shall have final authority over mitigation area sign -off. The site shall be monitored and maintained for five years to ensure successful establishment of vernal pool habitat within the restored and created areas. The preservation of the vernal pool habitat and the expansion of the watershed habitat will result in a net increase in habitat occupied by the San Diego fairy shrimp on the site that would also exhibit higher levels of function for the fairy shrimp. R:\ Projects \Newporh10151Technical Rep M\BloTinal BtcTech -09021 1.doc 108 Biological Technical Report MM 4 Marsh Habitat Preservation and Restoration. The Project would impact 2.45 acres (0.10 permanent/2.35 temporary) of marshes. Permanent impacts to marshes shall be restored at a replacement ratio of 3:1, totaling 0.30 acre (Table 13). Temporary impacts associated with oilfield remediation shall be mitigated at a 1:1 ratio13 (totaling 2.35 acres). In addition, 7.25 acres shall be preserved on site, for a total of 9.90 acres of restoration and preservation. TABLE 13 REQUIRED MARSH /MEADOW /OPEN WATER HABITAT RESTORATION The Applicant shall be required to plan, implement, monitor, and maintain a marsh /meadow preservation /restoration program for the Project. A marsh /meadow preservation /restoration program shall be developed by a qualified Biologist, and submitted for review and approval to the City of Newport Beach (City) and the resource agencies (i.e., the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS], the California Department of Fish and Game [CDFG], and the California Coastal Commission) prior to the first action and /or permit that would allow for site disturbance (e.g., grading permit). The Applicant shall begin marsh habitat restoration activities (e.g., soil prep, seeding) no later than one year after issuance of the first permit allowing ground disturbance (e.g., grading permit). The marsh /meadow preservation /restoration program shall also mitigate for the potential loss of light- footed clapper rail, western snowy plover, and Belding's savannah sparrow habitat; therefore, site selection measures shall include considerations that influence the site's suitability for these species. Restoration shall consist of seeding with appropriate marsh /meadow species and, if appropriate, incorporation of seeds collected from special status plant species that may be impacted by the Project. A detailed restoration program shall contain the items listed below. Responsibilities and qualifications of the personnel to implement and supervise the plan. The responsibilities of the landowner, specialists, and maintenance personnel that would supervise and implement the plan shall be specified. 2. Site selection. The mitigation site shall be determined in coordination with the City and the resource agencies. The site shall either be located on the Project site in a dedicated open space area, or suitable adjacent off -site open space shall be obtained /purchased. Selected sites shall not result in the removal of a biologically valuable resource (e.g., native grassland). 13 It is important to note that all temporary impacts are for purposes of oilfield remediation and habitat restoration and, as such, are an allowable use in wetland areas under Section 30233 of the California Coastal Act, which includes habitat restoration as an allowable activity in wetlands. R: \Projects \Newportl10151Technical Reports\Blo \Final BioTech -09021 1.doc 109 Biological Technical Report Impact (Acres) Ratio Required Restoration Required (Acres) Permanent Impact Marsh /Meadow /Open Water 0.10 3:1 0.30 Temporary Impact Marsh /Meadow /Open Water 235 1:1 2.35 Total 2.45 2.65 The Applicant shall be required to plan, implement, monitor, and maintain a marsh /meadow preservation /restoration program for the Project. A marsh /meadow preservation /restoration program shall be developed by a qualified Biologist, and submitted for review and approval to the City of Newport Beach (City) and the resource agencies (i.e., the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS], the California Department of Fish and Game [CDFG], and the California Coastal Commission) prior to the first action and /or permit that would allow for site disturbance (e.g., grading permit). The Applicant shall begin marsh habitat restoration activities (e.g., soil prep, seeding) no later than one year after issuance of the first permit allowing ground disturbance (e.g., grading permit). The marsh /meadow preservation /restoration program shall also mitigate for the potential loss of light- footed clapper rail, western snowy plover, and Belding's savannah sparrow habitat; therefore, site selection measures shall include considerations that influence the site's suitability for these species. Restoration shall consist of seeding with appropriate marsh /meadow species and, if appropriate, incorporation of seeds collected from special status plant species that may be impacted by the Project. A detailed restoration program shall contain the items listed below. Responsibilities and qualifications of the personnel to implement and supervise the plan. The responsibilities of the landowner, specialists, and maintenance personnel that would supervise and implement the plan shall be specified. 2. Site selection. The mitigation site shall be determined in coordination with the City and the resource agencies. The site shall either be located on the Project site in a dedicated open space area, or suitable adjacent off -site open space shall be obtained /purchased. Selected sites shall not result in the removal of a biologically valuable resource (e.g., native grassland). 13 It is important to note that all temporary impacts are for purposes of oilfield remediation and habitat restoration and, as such, are an allowable use in wetland areas under Section 30233 of the California Coastal Act, which includes habitat restoration as an allowable activity in wetlands. R: \Projects \Newportl10151Technical Reports\Blo \Final BioTech -09021 1.doc 109 Biological Technical Report 3. Site preparation and planting implementation. The site preparation shall include (a) protection of existing native species; (b) trash and weed removal; (c) native species salvage and reuse (i.e., duff); (d) soil treatments (i.e., imprinting, decompacting); (e) temporary irrigation installation; (f) erosion - control measures (i.e., rice or willow wattles); (g) seed mix application; and (h) container species installation. Locally occurring, native plants and seeds shall be used and shall include species present on site and in adjacent areas, and shall also include uncommon species known to occur on site such as southwestern spiny rush. 4. Schedule. A schedule shall be developed that includes planting to occur in late fall and early winter (i.e., between October 1 and January 30). 5. Maintenance plan /guidelines. The maintenance plan shall include (a) weed control; (b) herbivory control; (c) trash removal; (d) irrigation system maintenance; (e) maintenance training; and (f) replacement planting. The maintenance plan shall also include biological monitoring during maintenance activities if they occur during the light- footed clapper rail, western snowy plover, and Belding's savannah sparrow breeding season (March 1 to September 15). 6. Monitoring plan. The monitoring plan shall include (a) qualitative monitoring (i.e., photographs and general observations); (b) quantitative monitoring (i.e., randomly placed transects); (c) performance criteria, as approved by the resource agencies; (d) monthly reports for the first year and reports every other month thereafter; and (e) annual reports for five years, which shall be submitted to the resource agencies. Long -term preservation. Long -term site preservation shall also be outlined in the conceptual mitigation plan to ensure the mitigation site is not impacted by future development. The Applicant shall be fully responsible for the implementation of the marsh and mudfiat restoration program until the restoration areas have met the success criteria outlined in the program. The City and the resource agencies (i.e., the USFWS and the California Coastal Commission) shall have final authority over mitigation area sign -off. The site shall be monitored and maintained for five years to ensure successful restoration of marsh and mudflat habitat within the restored and created areas. The performance criteria shall take into consideration the habitat requirements for light- footed clapper rail, western snowy plover, and Belding's savannah sparrow. For example, the light- footed clapper rail requires areas with tidal influence and prefers using cordgrass to build their nests; the western snowy plover nests on bare ground in areas of little to no vegetation coverage; and the Belding's savannah sparrow uses the upper portions of the marsh dominated by pickleweed. Thus, performance criteria shall be tailored to fit different portions of the mitigation site intended for each species. The limits of grading shall be clearly marked, and temporary fencing or other appropriate markers shall be placed around any sensitive habitat adjacent to work areas prior to the commencement of any ground- disturbing activity or native vegetation removal. No construction access, parking, or storage of equipment or materials shall be permitted within the marked areas. R: \Projects \Newportl10151Technical Reports\BloTInal BtcTech -09021 1.doc 110 Biological Technical Report MM 5 Jurisdictional Resources /Riparian Habitat Preservation and Restoration. The Applicant is in the process of obtaining permits /agreements /certifications from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and the California Coastal Commission that are required for direct or indirect impacts on areas within these agencies' jurisdictions. The Applicant shall be obligated to implement/comply with the mitigation measures required by the resource agencies regarding impacts on their respective jurisdictions. Jurisdictional areas shall be restored on the Project site or immediately off site at a minimum replacement ratio of 3:1 for permanent impacts and 1:1 for temporary impacts to ensure no net loss of habitat. 14 The jurisdictions of the USACE, CDFG, and California Coastal Commission are not additive areas, as many of the riparian areas on the Project site may be within the jurisdiction of several of these agencies. Therefore, the permits and associated jurisdictional replacement requirements would identify which mitigation areas apply to the corresponding jurisdictions. Permanent impacts on willow scrub and willow riparian forest (1.42 acres) shall be mitigated at a 3:1 ratio (4.26 acres) on the Project site through restoration of willow habitat. Permanent impacts on all other riparian vegetation types and all temporary impacts to riparian vegetation types (11.51 acres) shall be mitigated at a 1:1 ratio (11.51 acres) on the Project site. In total, as compensation for permanent and temporary impacts to 12.93 acres of riparian habitat, the Project would create 15.77 acres of riparian habitat. In addition, the Project shall preserve 23.03 acres of riparian habitats, for at total of 38.80 acres of restoration and preservation. Details of the restoration required is summarized below in Table 14. 14 It is important to note that all temporary impacts are for purposes of oilfield remediation and habitat restoration and, as such, are an allowable use in wetland areas under Section 30233 of the California Coastal Act, which includes habitat restoration as an allowable activity in wetlands. R: \Projects \Newportl10151Technical Reports\Blo \Final BioTech -09021 1.doc I l l Biological Technical Report TABLE 14 REQUIRED RIPARIAN RESTORATION Prior to the first permit that would allow for site disturbance, a detailed restoration program shall be prepared for approval by the City of Newport Beach (City) and the resource agencies (i.e., the USACE, the CDFG, the RWQCB, and the California Coastal Commission). The program shall include, at a minimum, the following items: Responsibilities and qualifications of the personnel to implement and supervise the plan. The responsibilities of the landowner, specialists, and maintenance personnel that would supervise and implement the plan shall be specified. 2. Site selection. The mitigation site shall be determined in coordination with the City and the resource agencies (i.e., the USFWS, the CDFG, the RWQCB, and the California Coastal Commission). The site shall either be located on the Project site in a dedicated open space area, or suitable adjacent off -site open space shall be obtained /purchased. Selected sites shall not result in the removal of a biologically valuable resource (e.g., native grassland). 3. Site preparation and planting implementation. Site preparation shall include (a) protection of existing native species; (b) trash and weed removal; (c) native species salvage and reuse (i.e., duff); (d) soil treatments (i.e., imprinting, decompacting); (e) temporary irrigation installation; (f) erosion - control measures (i.e., rice or willow wattles); (g) seed mix application; and (h) container species installation. 4. Schedule. A schedule shall be developed that includes planting to occur in late fall and early winter (i.e., between October 1 and January 30). 5. Maintenance plan /guidelines. The maintenance plan shall include (a) weed control; (b) herbivory control; (c) trash removal; (d) irrigation system R:\ Projects \Newporh10151Technical Reports\BloT1na1 BioTech -09021 1.doc 112 Biological Technical Report Impact (Acres) Ratio Required Restoration Required (Acres) Permanent Impact Willow Scrub/1Nillow Riparian Forest 1.42 3:1 4.26 Disturbed Willow Scrub /Disturbed Willow Riparian Forest 0.03 1:1 0.03 Mule Fat Scrub 0.47 1:1 0.47 Disturbed Mule Fat Scrub' 4.95 1:1 4.95 Temporary Impact Willow Scrub/Willow Riparian Forest 0.59 1:1 0.59 Disturbed Willow Scrub /Disturbed Willow Riparian Forest 0.70 1:1 0.70 Mule at Scrub 0.20 1:1 0.20 Disturbed Mule Fat Scrub' 4.57 1:1 4.57 Total 12.93 15.77 Includes disturbed mule fat scrub, disturbed mule fat scrub /ruderal, and disturbed mule fat scrub /goldenbush scrub. Prior to the first permit that would allow for site disturbance, a detailed restoration program shall be prepared for approval by the City of Newport Beach (City) and the resource agencies (i.e., the USACE, the CDFG, the RWQCB, and the California Coastal Commission). The program shall include, at a minimum, the following items: Responsibilities and qualifications of the personnel to implement and supervise the plan. The responsibilities of the landowner, specialists, and maintenance personnel that would supervise and implement the plan shall be specified. 2. Site selection. The mitigation site shall be determined in coordination with the City and the resource agencies (i.e., the USFWS, the CDFG, the RWQCB, and the California Coastal Commission). The site shall either be located on the Project site in a dedicated open space area, or suitable adjacent off -site open space shall be obtained /purchased. Selected sites shall not result in the removal of a biologically valuable resource (e.g., native grassland). 3. Site preparation and planting implementation. Site preparation shall include (a) protection of existing native species; (b) trash and weed removal; (c) native species salvage and reuse (i.e., duff); (d) soil treatments (i.e., imprinting, decompacting); (e) temporary irrigation installation; (f) erosion - control measures (i.e., rice or willow wattles); (g) seed mix application; and (h) container species installation. 4. Schedule. A schedule shall be developed that includes planting to occur in late fall and early winter (i.e., between October 1 and January 30). 5. Maintenance plan /guidelines. The maintenance plan shall include (a) weed control; (b) herbivory control; (c) trash removal; (d) irrigation system R:\ Projects \Newporh10151Technical Reports\BloT1na1 BioTech -09021 1.doc 112 Biological Technical Report maintenance; (e) maintenance training; and (f) replacement planting. The maintenance plan shall also include biological monitoring during maintenance activities if they occur during the least Bell's vireo breeding season (March 15 to September 15). 6. Monitoring plan. The riparian vegetation /jurisdictional resources monitoring plan shall include (a) qualitative monitoring (i.e., photographs and general observations); (b) quantitative monitoring (i.e., randomly placed transects); (c) performance criteria, as approved by the resource agencies; (d) monthly reports for the first year and reports every other month thereafter; and (e) annual reports for five years, which shall be submitted to the resource agencies. Long -term preservation. Long -term preservation of the site shall also be outlined in the conceptual mitigation plan to ensure the mitigation site is not impacted by future development. The limits of grading shall be clearly marked, and temporary fencing or other appropriate markers shall be placed around any sensitive habitat adjacent to work areas prior to the commencement of any ground- disturbing activity or native vegetation removal. No construction access, parking, or storage of equipment or materials shall be permitted within marked areas. The Applicant shall begin riparian habitat restoration activities (e.g., soil prep, seeding) no later than one year after issuance of the first grading permit. The Applicant shall be fully responsible for the implementation of the riparian revegetation program until the restoration areas have met the success criteria outlined in the program. The City and the resource agencies (i.e., the USFWS and the California Coastal Commission) shall have final authority over mitigation area sign -off. The site shall be monitored and maintained for five years to ensure successful establishment of riparian habitat within the restored and created areas, and the performance criteria shall take least Bell's vireo habitat requirements into consideration. For example, the presence of a shrubby understory is important for this species; thus, performance criteria shall include a requirement for structural complexity. The Applicant is seeking a Take Authorization through Section 7 of the Federal Endangered Species Act for impacts to habitat for the least Bell's vireo. Prior to issuance of the first action and /or permit that would allow for site disturbance (e.g., grading permit), the Applicant shall provide to the City of Newport Beach a Biological Opinion issued from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS) authorizing the removal of jurisdictional resources (i.e., potential least Bell's vireo habitat). It is anticipated that the USFWS Biological Opinion would contain conservation recommendations to avoid or reduce the Project's impact. Although additional conservation measures identified by the USFWS shall be enforced, at a minimum, the Construction Minimization Measures listed below shall be followed. 1. Activities involving the removal of riparian habitat shall be prohibited during the least Bell's vireo breeding season (March 15 to September 15) unless otherwise directed by the USFWS and the CDFG. R: \Projects \Newportl10151Technical RepaftkBloT1na1 BtcTech -09021 1.doc M Biological Technical Report 2. Vegetation - clearing activities shall be monitored by a qualified Biologist. The Biological Monitor shall ensure that only the amount of riparian habitat approved during the consultation process shall be removed. The Biological Monitor shall delineate (by the use of orange snow fencing or lath and ropes /flagging) all areas adjacent to the impact area that contain habitat suitable for least Bell's vireo occupation. 3. The use of any large construction equipment during site grading shall be prohibited within 500 feet of an active least Bell's vireo nest during the breeding season of this species (March 15 to September 15), unless otherwise directed by the USFWS and the CDFG. Construction may be allowed within 500 feet of an active nest if appropriate noise measures are implemented, as approved by the resource agencies. 4. Appropriate noise - abatement measures (e.g., sound walls) shall be implemented to ensure that noise levels are less than 60 A- weighted decibels (dBA) at specified monitoring locations near active nest(s), as determined by the Biological Monitor. This shall be verified by weekly noise monitoring conducted by a qualified Acoustical Engineer during the breeding season (March 15 to September 15) or as otherwise determined by a qualified Biological Monitor based on vireo nesting activity. 5. If construction occurs during the breeding season, a summary of construction monitoring activities and noise monitoring results shall be provided to the USFWS and the CDFG following completion of construction. MM 6 Migratory Bird Treaty Act No vegetation removal shall occur between February 15 and September 15 unless a qualified Biologist, approved by the City of Newport Beach (City), surveys the Project's impact area prior to disturbance to confirm the absence of active nests. If an active nest is discovered, disturbance within a particular buffer shall be prohibited until nesting is complete; the buffer distance shall be determined by the Biologist in consultation with applicable resource agencies and in consideration of species sensitivity and existing nest site conditions. Limits of avoidance shall be demarcated with flagging or fencing. The Biologist shall record the results of the recommended protective measures described above and shall submit a memo summarizing any nest avoidance measures to the City to document compliance with applicable State and federal laws pertaining to the protection of native birds. MM 7 Special Status Plant Species. The Applicant shall be required to plan, implement, monitor, and maintain a southern tarplant restoration program for the Project consistent with the most current technical standards /knowledge regarding southern tarplant restoration. Prior to the first action and /or permit that would allow for site disturbance (e.g., a grading permit), a qualified Biologist shall prepare a detailed southern tarplant restoration program that would focus on (1) avoiding impacts to the southern tarplant to the extent possible through Project planning; (2) minimizing impacts; (3) rectifying impacts through the repair, rehabilitation, or restoration of the impacted environment; (4) reducing or eliminating the impact over time by preservation and maintenance operations during the life of the Project; and (5) compensating for impacts by replacing or providing substitute resources or environments. The program shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Newport Beach (City) prior to site disturbance. R: \Projects \Newportl10151Technical RepaftkBloT1na1 BtcTech -09021 1.doc 114 Biological Technical Report Impacts on southern tarplant shall be mitigated by seed collection and re- establishment. The seeds shall be collected and then placed into a suitable mitigation area in the undeveloped or restored portion of the Project site or at an approved adjacent off -site location. The southern tarplant restoration program shall have the requirements listed below. 1. Seed ripeness shall be monitored every two weeks by a qualified Biologist and /or a qualified Seed Collector at the existing southern tarplant locations to determine when the seeds are ready for collection. A qualified Seed Collector shall collect all the seeds from the plants to be impacted when the seeds are ripe. The seeds shall be cleaned and stored by a qualified nursery or institution with appropriate storage facilities. 2. The mitigation site shall be located in dedicated open space on the Project site or at an adjacent off -site mitigation site. The mitigation site shall be prepared for seeding as described in a conceptual restoration plan. 3. The topsoil shall be collected from areas with limited amounts of weeds from the impacted population and re- spread in the selected location, as approved by the qualified Biologist. Approximately 60 to 80 percent of the collected seeds shall be spread in the fall following soil preparation and seed preparation. The remainder of the seeds shall be kept in storage for subsequent seeding, if necessary. 4. The qualified Biologist shall have the full authority to suspend any operation at the site which is, in the qualified Biologist's opinion, not consistent with the restoration program. Any disputes regarding consistency with the restoration program shall be resolved by the Applicant, the qualified Biologist, and the City. MM 8 Light - footed Clapper Rail, Western Snowy Plover, Belding's Savannah Sparrow. Due to temporary impacts to marsh habitat in the lowland by oilfield remediation activities, a focused survey shall be conducted for light- footed clapper rail, western snowy plover, and Belding's savannah sparrow in the spring prior to the proposed impact to determine if these species nest on or immediately adjacent to the Project site. If any of these species are observed, the Applicant shall obtain approvals from the resource agencies (i.e., the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS], the California Department of Fish and Game [CDFG], and the California Coastal Commission) prior to the initiation of grading or any activity that involves the removal /disturbance of marsh habitat, including clearing, grubbing, mowing, disking, trenching, grading, or any other construction - related activity on the Project site. If any of these species would be impacted, mitigation for impacts on these species shall include replacement of marsh habitat as described in MM 4. In addition, the measures listed below shall be implemented. 1. Marsh vegetation shall be removed after September 15 and before March 1 2. If marsh vegetation is proposed for removal prior to September 15, a series of pre- construction surveys shall be conducted to ensure that no light- footed clapper rail, western snowy plover, or Belding's savannah sparrows are in the area of impact. If any of these species are observed within 100 feet of the impact areas, the resource agencies shall be contacted to determine if additional consultation and /or minimization measures are required. R: \Projects \Newportl10151Technical RepaftkBloT1na1 BtcTech -09021 1.doc 115 Biological Technical Report 3. A Biological Monitor familiar with light- footed clapper rail, western snowy plover, and Belding's savannah sparrow shall be present during all activities involving marsh vegetation removal to ensure that impacts to marsh habitats do not extend beyond the limits of grading and to minimize the likelihood of inadvertent impacts to marsh habitat. In addition, the Biological Monitor shall monitor construction activities in or adjacent to marsh habitat during the light- footed clapper rail, western snowy plover, and Belding's savannah sparrow breeding season (March 1 to September 15). 4. The limits of disturbance during oilfield cleanup shall be clearly marked, and temporary fencing or other appropriate markers shall be placed around any sensitive habitat adjacent to work areas prior to the commencement of any ground- disturbing activity or native vegetation removal. No construction access, parking, or storage of equipment or materials shall be permitted within the marked areas. MM 9 California Gnatcatcher. Prior to initiation of grading or any activity that involves the removal /disturbance of coastal sage scrub habitat, including clearing, grubbing, mowing, disking, trenching, grading or any other construction - related activity on the Project site, the Applicant shall obtain a Biological Opinion from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to authorize incidental take. Mitigation for impacts on the California gnatcatcher shall include restoration and preservation of 82.91 acres of coastal sage scrub habitat and implementation of the Construction Minimization Measures listed in MM 1. MM 10 Coastal Cactus Wren. Impacts on southern cactus scrub, southern cactus scrub /Encelia scrub, disturbed southern cactus scrub, and disturbed southern cactus scrub /Encelia scrub shall be avoided to the maximum extent practicable. If it is determined by the City of Newport Beach (City) during the final grading plan check that impacts on cactus habitat cannot be avoided, the coastal sage scrub mitigation plan shall incorporate cactus into the planting palette at no less than a 1:1 ratio for impacted cactus areas. The Applicant shall submit the coastal sage scrub mitigation plan to the City to verify that an appropriate amount of cactus has been incorporated into the plan. Mitigation for impacts on the coastal cactus wren shall include replacement of coastal sage scrub habitat and implementation of the Construction Minimization Measures described in MM 1. MM 11 Least Bell's Vireo. Prior to initiation of grading or any activity that involves the removal /disturbance of riparian habitat, including clearing, grubbing, mowing, disking, trenching, grading or any other construction - related activity on the Project site, the Applicant shall obtain approvals from the resource agencies (i.e., the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS], the California Department of Fish and Game [CDFG], and the California Coastal Commission). Mitigation for impacts on the least Bell's vireo shall include (1) replacement of riparian and upland scrub and riparian forest habitat and the Construction Minimization Measures described in MM 5; (2) protection of nests and nesting birds as described in MM 6; and (3) any additional provisions imposed by the permitting agencies. MM 12 Burrowing Owl. Impacts on known burrowing owl burrows and surrounding non - native grasslands shall be avoided to the maximum extent practicable, as determined by a qualified Biologist in coordination with the City of Newport Beach (City). If impacts on grassland habitat occupied by burrowing owl cannot be R:\ Projects \Newporh10151Technical RepaftkBloT1na1 BtcTech -09021 1.doc 116 Biological Technical Report avoided, mitigation for impacts on the burrowing owl shall include restoration of native grassland habitat, as described in MM 2. Within 30 days prior to any ground- disturbing activity to suitable burrowing owl habitat, a focused pre- construction survey shall be conducted to determine the presence or absence of the burrowing owl on the Project site. If the species is not observed, no further mitigation shall be necessary. Results of the survey shall be provided to the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). If an active burrow is observed during the non - nesting season, a qualified Biologist shall monitor the nest site; when the owl is away from the nest, the Biologist shall exclude the owl from the burrow and then remove the burrow so the owl cannot return. If an active burrowing owl burrow is observed during the nesting season, the active site shall be protected until nesting activity has ended to ensure compliance with Section 3503.5 of the California Fish and Game Code. Peak nesting activity for burrowing owl normally occurs from April to July. To protect the active burrow, the following restrictions to construction activities shall be required until the burrow is no longer active (as determined by a qualified Biologist): (1) clearing limits shall be established within a 300 -foot buffer around any active burrow, unless otherwise determined by a qualified Biologist and (2) access and surveying shall be prohibited within 200 feet of any active burrow, unless otherwise determined by a qualified Biologist. Any encroachment into the buffer area around the active burrow shall only be allowed if the Biologist determines that the proposed activity shall not disturb the nest occupants. Construction can proceed when the qualified Biologist has determined that fledglings have left the nest burrow. MM 13 Raptor Nesting. To the maximum extent practicable, habitats that provide potential nest sites for raptors shall be removed from July 1 through January 31. If Project construction activities are initiated during the raptor nesting season (February 1 to June 30), a qualified Biologist shall conduct a nesting raptor survey. Seven days prior to the onset of construction activities, a qualified Biologist shall survey within the limits of the Project disturbance area for the presence of any active raptor nests (common or special status). Any nest found during survey efforts shall be mapped on the construction plans. If no active nests are found, no further mitigation would be required, and survey results shall be provided to the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). If nesting activity is present, the active site shall be protected until nesting activity has ended to ensure compliance with Section 3503.5 of the California Fish and Game Code. To protect any nest site, the following restrictions on construction are required between February 1 and June 30 (or until nests are no longer active, as determined by a qualified Biologist): (1) clearing limits shall be established a minimum of 300 feet in any direction from any occupied nest and (2) access and surveying shall be prohibited within 200 feet of any occupied nest. Any encroachment into the 300- and /or 200 -foot buffer area(s) around the known nest shall only be allowed if a qualified Biologist determines that the proposed activity shall not disturb the nest occupants. During the non - nesting season, proposed work activities can occur only if a qualified Biologist has determined that fledglings have left the nest. R: \Projects \Newporh10151Technical RepaftkBloT1na1 McTech -09021 1.doc 117 Biological Technical Report Indirect Impacts Please refer to the EIR Hydrology and Water Quality Section for the discussion of mitigation measures for Water Quality. MM 14 Invasive Exotic Plant Species. A qualified Biologist shall monitor any oilfield remediation activities that involve disturbance of native habitat but that would not include removal of the habitat in its entirety. During vegetation removal for remediation activities, the Biological Monitor shall direct the construction crew to remove invasive plant species, including but not limited to pampas grass and giant reed. The Biologist shall also direct the crew on any additional measures that may be needed to eradicate these species, such as removal of roots, painting cut stems with Round -up or other approved herbicide, or follow -up applications of herbicide. The Applicant shall submit Landscape Plans to the City of Newport Beach (City) for review and approval by a qualified Biologist. The review shall ensure that no invasive, exotic plant species are used in landscaping adjacent to any open space and that suitable substitutes are provided. When the process is complete, the qualified Biologist shall submit a memo approving the Landscape Plans to the City. MM 15 Human Activity. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant shall submit a fencing plan to the City of Newport Beach (City) for review to demonstrate that access to the open space within the lowland shall be limited to designated access points that link to existing trails. To best protect habitat from human activity, fence rails shall be placed along the boardwalk trails. Signs shall be posted along the fence indicating that habitat within the lowland is sensitive because it supports Endangered species. The signage shall also provide information on biological resources within the lowland (e.g., coastal sage scrub, marsh, riparian habitats, and special status species). In addition, signage shall require that dogs be leashed in parks, along trails, and in any areas adjacent to open space. MM 16 Urban Wildlands Interface. To educate residents of the responsibilities associated with living at the wildland interface, the Applicant shall develop a wildland interface brochure. The brochure shall be included as part of the purchase /rental /lease agreements for the Project residents. The brochure shall address relevant issues, including the role of natural predators in the wildlands (e.g., coyotes' predation of pets) and how to minimize impacts of humans and domestic pets on native communities and their inhabitants (e.g., outdoor cats' predation of native birds, lizards, and small mammals). The brochure shall also address invasive species that shall be avoided in landscaping consistent with MM 14. R: \Projects \Newportl10151Technical RepaftkBlo \Final BtcTech -09021 1.doc 118 Biological Technical Report 4.5 LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE AFTER MITIGATION The Project site currently consists of native habitats that are fragmented by roads, heavily invaded by non - native plant species, and coated with dust from traffic on dirt roads. In addition, there is a moderate ongoing level of human activity associated with the oilfield activities. Following oilfield remediation and implementation of the mitigation measures, restored native habitat in the open space of the lowland is expected to be of high quality because habitat would consist of larger patches of contiguous habitat dominated by native plant species and would be without the constant layer of dust from traffic on dirt roads that currently occurs on the Project site. Limiting human activity to trails is also expected to increase the habitat quality of the native habitats in the lowland. 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R: \Projects \Newpertl10151Technical RepaftkBloT1na1 BicTech -09021 1.doc 129 Biological Technical Report This page intentionally left blank R:\ Projects \Newporh10151Technical RepaftkBlo \Final BmTech -09021 1.doc 130 Biological Technical Report BIOLOGICAL TECHNICAL REPORT APPENDIX A PLANT AND WILDLIFE COMPENDIA Ranch PLANT COMPENDIUM Species _ GYMNOSPERMS PINACEAE- PINE FAMILY Pinus sp. pine FLOWERING PLANTS CLASS DICOTYLEDONES (DICOTS) ADOXACEAE- MUSKROOTFAMILY Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea blue elderberry AIZOACEAE- FIG - MARIGOLD FAMILY Carpobrotus edulis* hottentot fig Mesembryanthemum crystallinum* crystalline iceplant Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum* slender - leaved iceplant Sesuvium verrucosum western sea - purslane Tetragonia tetragonioides* New Zealand spinach AMARANTHACEAE - AMARANTH FAMILY Amaranthus albus* tumbleweed ANACARDIACEAE - SUMAC FAMILY Schinus molle* pepper tree Schinus terebinthifolius* Brazilian pepper tree APIACEAE (UMBELLIFERAE) - CARROT FAMILY Apium graveolens* common celery Conium maculatum* poison hemlock Daucus pusillus rattlesnake weed Foeniculum vulgare* sweet fennel APOCYNACEAE - DOGBANEFAMILY Nerium oleander* common oleander TERACEA (COMPOSITAE) - SUNFLOWER FAMILY Amblyopappus pusillus coast weed Ambrosia psilostachya western ragweed Artemisia californica California sagebrush Artemisia douglasiana mugwort RAProjec[s\Newponuol 57echmcal Repons\BmTinai BicTeeh- 090211 .doc A -1 Plant and Wildlife Compendia Ranch PLANT COMPENDIUM (Continued) Species Artemisia dracunculus tarragon Baccharis pilu/aris coyote brush Baccharis salicifolia ssp. salicifolia mule fat Carduus pycnocephalus var. pycnocephalus* Italian thistle Centaurea melitensis* tocalote /Maltese star thistle Centromadia australis ssp. parryi southern tarplant Matdcada discoidea* pineapple weed G/ebionis coronaria* garland daisy Erigeron canadensis common horseweed Cotula coronopifolia* brass - buttons Encelia californica bush sunflower Encelia farinosa brittlebush Ericameria palmed var. pachylepis grassland goldenbush Ericameria pinifolia pine -bush Euthamia occidentalis western goldenrod Logfia gallica* daggerleafcottonrose Gazania linearis* gazania Pseudognaphalium biolettii bicolored everlasting /Bioletti's cudweed Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum* weedycudweed Grindelia camporum white -stem gum -plant Gutierrezia californica California matchweed Hedypnois cretica* Crete weed Helianthus annuus western sunflower Deinandra fascicu/ate fascicled tarweed Heterotheca grandif/ora telegraph weed Heterotheca sessiliflora sessileflower goldenaster RAProjec[s\Newponuol 57echmcal Repons\BmtFlUal Bmreeh- 090211 .doc A -2 Plant and Wildlife Compendia Ranch PLANT COMPENDIUM (Continued) Species Hypochaeris glabra* smooth cat's ear Isocoma menziesii goldenbush Jaumea carnosa fleshy jaumea Lactuca serriola* prickly lettuce Lasthenia califomica California goldfields Corethrogyne filaginifolia California -aster Osmadenia tenella osmadenia Helminthotheca echioides* bristly ox- tongue Pluchea sericea arrowweed. Psilocarphus brevissimus woolly marbles Pulicaria paludosa* Spanish sunflower Silybum marianum* milk thistle Sonchus o /eraceus* common sow thistle Stephanomeria virgata ssp. virgata tall wreath plant Xanthium strumarium cocklebur BATACEAE- SALTWORT FAMILY Batis maritime saltwort BORAGINACEAE- BORAGE FAMILY Amsinckia menziesii rigid fiddleneck Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia common eucrypta Heliotropium curassavicum var. oculatum salt heliotrope /alkali heliotrope BRASSICACEAE (CRUCIFERAE) - MUSTARD FAMILY Brassica nigra* black mustard Hirschfe/dia incana* shortpod mustard Lepidium nitidum peppergrass /shining peppergrass Raphanus sativus* radish Sisymbrium Trio* London rocket RAProjec[s\Newponuol 57echmcal Repons\BmTinai Bmrech- 090211 .doc A -3 Plant and Wildlife Compendia Ranch PLANT COMPENDIUM (Continued) Species CACTACEAE- CACTUS FAMILY Opuntia littora/is coastal prickly pear Cylindropuntia prolifera proliferous prickly pear /coastal cholla CLEOMACEAE- SPIDERFLOWER FAMILY Isomeris arborea bladderpod CARYOPHYLLACEAE- PINK FAMILY Silene gallica* small -flower catchfly Spergularia marina salt -marsh sand spurrey CHENOPODIACEAE - GOOSEFOOT FAMILY Atrip/ex lentiformis big saltbush Atrip/ex semibaccata* Australian saltbush Bassia hyssopifolia five -hook bassia Chenopodium album* Iamb's quarters Salicornia pacifica common woody pickleweed Salsola tragus* Russian thistle Suaeda esteroa estuary seablite Suaeda taxifolia woolly seablite CONVOLVULACEAE- MORNING -GLORY FAMILY Calystegia macrostegia morning -glory Convolvulus simu/ans small - flowered morning -glory Cressa truxillensis alkali weed CRASSULACEAE- STONECROP FAMILY Dud/eya lanceo/ata lance- leaved dudleya / lanceleaf/ coastal dudleya / coastal live- forever Dud/eya pu/vendenta chalk dudleya /chalky live- forever CUCURBITACEAE- GOURD FAMILY Marah macrocarpus chilicothe EUPHORBIACEAE - SPURGE FAMILY Chamaesyce albomarginata rattlesnake weed Croton setigerus doveweed /turkey mullein RAProjec[s\Newponuol 57echmcal Repons\emTinai emrech- 090211 .doc A -4 Plant and Wildlife Compendia Ranch PLANT COMPENDIUM (Continued) Species Ricinus communis* castor bean FABACEAE (LEGUMINOSAE) - LEGUME FAMILY Acacia sp.* acacia Acmispon glaber deerweed Lupinus bicolor miniature lupine Lupinus succulentus arroyo lupine Medicago polymorpha* California burclover Melilotus alba* white sweetclover Melilotus indica* sourclover FRANKENIACEAE- FRANKENIA FAMILY Frankenia salina alkali heath GERANIACEAE - GERANIUM FAMILY Erodium botrys* long- beaked filaree Erodium cicutarium* red - stemmed filaree LAMIACEAE (LABIATAE) - MINT FAMILY Marrubium vulgare* common horehound Salvia mellifera black sage LYTHRACEAE- LOOSESTRIFE FAMILY Lythrum hyssopifolia* grass poly MALVACEAE- MALLOW FAMILY Malvella leprosa alkali mallow SCROPHULARIACEAE- FIGWORT FAMILY Myoporum laetum* myoporum MONTIACEAE- MONTIA FAMILY Calandrinia ciliata red maids MYRSINACEAE- MYRSINE FAMILY Anagallis arvensis* scarlet pimpernel MYRTACEAE- MYRTLE FAMILY Eucalyptus sp. gum RAProjec[s\Newponuol 57echmcal Repons\emTinai amTech- 090211 .doc A -5 Plant and Wildlife Compendia Ranch PLANT COMPENDIUM (Continued) Species NYCTAGINACEAE- FOUR - O'CLOCK FAMILY Bougainvillea sp. Bougainvillea Mirahilis laevis var. cressifolia wishbone bush /California wishbone bush OLEACEAE- OLIVE FAMILY Fraxinus dipetala California ash Oles europaea* olive ONAGRACEAE- EVENING PRIMROSE FAMILY Epilobium ciliatum willow -herb Oenothera elata ssp. hirsutissima great marsh evening primrose OXALIDACEAE- WOOD- SORREL FAMILY Oxalis pes- caprae* Bermuda buttercup /sour grass PLANTAGINACEAE- PLANTAIN FAMILY Plantago erecta dwarf plantain /California plantain Veronica anagallis- aquatica* great water speedwell PLUMBAGINACEAE- LEADWORT FAMILY Plumbago aurica/ata* cape plumbago POLYGONACEAE- BUCKWHEAT FAMILY Eriogonum fasciculatum California buckwheat Lastarriaea coriacea I eatherm -spi n eflower Pterostegia drymadoides woodland threadstem Rumex crispus* curly dock ROSACEAE- ROSE FAMILY Rubus ursinus California blackberry SALICACEAE- WILLOW FAMILY Salix exigua narrow - leaved willow Salix gooddingii Goodding's black willow Salix laevigata red willow Salix lasiolepis arroyo willow RAProjec[s\Newponuol 57echmcal Repons\BmTinai Bmrech- 090211 .doc A -6 Plant and Wildlife Compendia Ranch PLANT COMPENDIUM (Continued) Species SOLANACEAE- NIGHTSHADE FAMILY Lycium californicum California box thorn Nicotiana glauca* tree tobacco Solanum xanti chaparral nightshade TAMARICACEAE - TAMARISK FAMILY Tamarix ramosissima* Mediterranean tamarisk THEMIDACEAE- [x] FAMILY Bloomeria crocea common goldenstar Dichelostemma capitatum blue dicks URTICACEAE- NETTLE FAMILY Urtica dioica ssp. holosericea hoary nettle CLASS MONOCOTYLEDONES (MONOCOTS) ARECACEAE (PALMAE) - PALM FAMILY Washingtonia robusta* Mexican fan palm CYPERACEAE- SEDGE FAMILY Botboschoenus maritimus alkali bulrush Eleocharis macrostachya perennial spike rush Scirpus sp. sedge Schoenoplectus californicus southern bulrush Botboschoenus maritimus alkali bulrush JUNCACEAE- RUSH FAMILY Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii southwestern spiny rush POACEAE [GRAMINEAE] - GRASS FAMILY Arundo donax* giant reed Avena barbata* slender wild oat Avene fatua* wild oat Bromus diandrus* ripgut grass Bromus hordeaceus* soft chess Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens* foxtail chess RAProjec[s\Newponuol 57echmcal Repons\emTinai amTech- 090211 .doc A -7 Plant and Wildlife Compendia Ranch PLANT COMPENDIUM (Continued) Species Cortaderia selloana* pampas grass Cynodon dactylon* bermuda grass Distichlis spicata salt grass Hordeum murinum var. leporinum* hare barley Lamarckia aurea* goldentop Monanthochloe littoralis* shoregrass Stipa Iepida foothill needlegrass Stipa pulchra purple needlegrass Pennisetum setaceum* crimson fountain grass Polypogon monspeliensis* annual beard grass Spartina foliosa California cord grass Festuca myuros* foxtailfescue TYPHACEAE - CATTAIL FAMILY Typha sp. cattail *non- native species RAProjec[s\Newponuol 57echmcal Repons\9mtFlUal amTech- 090211 .doc A -8 Plant and Wildlife Compendia Ranch WILDLIFE COMPENDIUM Species Amphibians Pseudacris hypochondriaca Baja California treefrog Reptiles PHRYNOSOMATIDAE - ZEBRA - TAILED, FRINGE -TOED, SPINY, TREE, SIDE - BLOTCHED, AND HORNED LIZARDS Sceloporus occidentalis western fence lizard Uta stansburiana side - blotched lizard COLUBRIDAE - COLUBRID SNAKES Pituophis catenifer gophersnake Birds ANATIDAE - WATERFOWL Anas platyrhynchos mallard ARDEIDAE - HERONS, BITTERNS, & ALLIES Ardea herodias great blue heron Ardea alba great egret Nycticorax nycticorax black- crowned night -heron CATHARTIDAE - NEW WORLD VULTURES Cathartes aura turkey vulture PANDIONIDAE - OSPREYS Pandion haliaetus osprey ACCIPITRIDAE - HAWKS, KITES, EAGLES, & ALLIES Elanus leucums white - tailed kite Circus cyaneus northern harrier Accipiter striatus sharp- shinned hawk Accipiter cooperii Cooper's hawk Buteo lineatus red - shouldered hawk Buteo jamaicensis red - tailed hawk FALCONIDAE - FALCONS Falco sparvedus American kestrel CHARADRIIDAE- PLOVERS Charadrius vociferus killdeer RAProjec[s\Newponuol 57echmcal Repons\BmTinai Bmrech- 090211 .doc A -9 Plant and Wildlife Compendia Ranch WILDLIFE COMPENDIUM (Continued) Species SCOLOPACIDAE - SANDPIPERS & PHALAROPES Numenius phaeopus whimbrel LARIDAE -GULLS & TERNS Larus occidentalis western gull Larus californicus California gull COLUMBIDAE - PIGEONS & DOVES Columba livia rock pigeon Zenaida macroura mourning dove STRIGIDAE - TRUE OWLS Bubo virginianus great horned owl Athena cunicularia burrowing owl APODIDAE - SWIFTS Aeronautes saxatalis white - throated swift TROCHILIDAE - HUMMINGBIRDS Archilochus alexandri black- chinned hummingbird Calypte anna Anna's hummingbird Selasphorus rufus rufous hummingbird Selasphorus sasin Allen's hummingbird PICIDAE -WOODPECKERS Picoides nuttallii Nuttall's woodpecker Picoides pubescens downy woodpecker TYRANNIDAE -TYRANT FLYCATCHERS Contopus sordidulus western wood -pewee Empidonax difficilis Pacific -slope flycatcher Sayornis nigricans black phoebe Myiarchus cinerascens ash - throated flycatcher Tyrannus verticalis western kingbird VIREONIDAE - VIREOS Vireo be"ii pus"'us least Bell's vireo RAProjec[s\Newponuol 57echmcal Repons\BmTinai Bmrech- 090211 .doc A -10 Plant and Wildlife Compendia Ranch WILDLIFE COMPENDIUM (Continued) Species Vireo cassinii Cassin's vireo Vireo huttoni Hutton's vireo Vireo gilvus warbling vireo CORVIDAE - JAYS & CROWS Aphelocoma californica western scrub -jay Corvus brachyrhynchos American crow Corvus corax common raven HIRUNDINIDAE - SWALLOWS Tachycineta bicolor tree swallow Tachycineta thalassina violet -green swallow Stelgidopteryx serripennis northern rough- winged swallow Petrochelidon pyrrhonota cliff swallow Hirundo rustica barn swallow AEGITHALIDAE - BUSHTITS Psaltriparus minimus bushtit TROGLODYTIDAE - WRENS Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus cactus wren Troglodytes aedon house wren POLIOPTILIDAE — GNATCATCHERS & GNATWRENS Polioptila californica California gnatcatcher REGULIDAE - KINGLETS Regulus calendula ruby- crowned kinglet TURDIDAE - THRUSHES & ROBINS Catharus ustu/atus Swainson's thrush MIMIDAE - THRASHERS Mimus polyglottos northern mockingbird STURNIDAE - STARLINGS Sturnus vulgaris European starling MOTACILLIDAE - PIPITS Anthusrubescens American pipit RAProjec[s\Newponuol 57echmcal Repons\emTinai amTeeh- 090211 .doc A -11 Plant and Wildlife Compendia Ranch WILDLIFE COMPENDIUM (Continued) Species PARULIDAE - WARBLERS Oreothlypis celata orange- crowned warbler Oreothlypis ruficapille Nashville warbler Dendroica petechia yellow warbler Dendroica coronata yellow - rumped warbler Dendroica nigrescens black- throated gray warbler Dendroica townsendi Townsend's warbler Geothlypis trichas common yellowthroat Wilsonia citrinia Hooded warbler Wilsonia pusilla Wilson's warbler Icteria virens yellow- breasted chat Piranga ludoviciana western tanager EMBERIZIDAE - SPARROWS & JUNCOS Pipilo maculatus spotted towhee Melozone crissalis California towhee Passerculus sandwichensis savannah sparrow Melospiza melodia song sparrow Melospiza lincolnii Lincoln's sparrow Zonotrichia leucophiys white - crowned sparrow Zonotrichia atricapilla golden- crowned sparrow CARDINALIDAE - CARDINALS & ALLIES Pheucticus melanocephalus black- headed grosbeak Piranga ludoviciana western tanager Passerina caerulea blue grosbeak Passerina amoena lazuli bunting Passerina cyanea indigo bunting RAProjec[s\Newponuol 57ecnmcal Repons\BmTinai BieTeon- 090211 .doc A -12 Plant and Wildlife Compendia Ranch WILDLIFE COMPENDIUM (Continued) Species ICTERIDAE - BLACKBIRDS Sturnella neglecta western meadowlark Molothrus ater brown - headed cowbird Icterus cucullatus hooded oriole Icterus bullockii Bullock's oriole FRINGILLIDAE - FINCHES Carpodacus mexicanus house finch Spinus psaltria lesser goldfinch Spinus tristis American goldfinch ESTRILDIDAE - MANNIKINS Lonchurs punctulata nutmeg mannikin Mammals DIDELPHIDAE - NEW WORLD OPOSSUMS Didelphis virginiana Virginia opossum LEPORIDAE - HARES & RABBITS Sylvilagus audubonii desert cottontail SCIURIDAE - SQUIRRELS Spermophilus beecheyi California ground squirrel GEOMYIDAE - POCKET GOPHERS Thomomys bottae Botta's pocket gopher MURIDAE - MICE, RATS, AND VOLES Neotoma fuscipes dusky- footed woodrat Rattus rattus black rat * CANIDAE -WOLVES & FOXES Canis latrans coyote PROCYONIDAE- RACCOONS Procyon lotor common raccoon MUSTELIDAE -WEASELS, SKUNKS & OTTERS Mephitis mephitis striped skunk introduced species RAProjec[s\Newponuol 57echmcal Repons\BioT lnal Bmrech- 090211 .doc A -13 Plant and Wildlife Compendia Ranch This page intentionally left blank RAProjec[s\Newponuol 57ecnmcal Repons\9mtFlUal aleTecn- 090211 .doc A -14 Plant and Wildlife Compendia BIOLOGICAL TECHNICAL REPORT APPENDIX B SITE PHOTOGRAPHS Southern cactus scrub /Encelia scrub on the mesa. Non - native grassland with patches of salt grass on the mesa near the southern end of the Project site. Site Photographs Newport Banning Ranch Appendix B C O N S U L T I N G R:/ Pmjeds/ NewporUJ015IGmphics /Bio /E%AppB_spBlo_100109.pdf Y P erJ Overview of lowlands on the Project site. Photograph facing west from the northeastern corner of the Project site. t Disturbed mule fat scrub (foreground) and willow riparian forest (background) near the center of the Project site in the lowlands. Site Photographs Newport Banning Ranch Appendix B C O N S U L T I N G R:/ Projects /NewporVJ015 /Graphic Bio /Ex2AppB_spBio_100109.pdf Disturbed mule fat scrub in Drainage A near the northern enu of the Project site. Alkali marsh vegetation at the northern end of the lowlands. Site Photographs Newport Banning Ranch Appendix B C 0 N S U L T I N G R:/ Projects /NewporVJ015 /Graphic Bio /Ex3AppB_spBio_100109.pdf Vii'. t• , � Disturbed mule fat scrub in Drainage A near the northern enu of the Project site. Alkali marsh vegetation at the northern end of the lowlands. Site Photographs Newport Banning Ranch Appendix B C 0 N S U L T I N G R:/ Projects /NewporVJ015 /Graphic Bio /Ex3AppB_spBio_100109.pdf Disturbed area (foreground) and disturbed southern coastal bluff scrub (background) near the center of the Project site. Site Photographs Newport Banning Ranch Appendix B C O N S U L T I N G R:/ Projects /NewporVJ015 /Graphic Bio /E.5AppB_spBio_100109.pdf BIOLOGICAL TECHNICAL REPORT APPENDIX C SPECIAL STATUS PLANT SPECIES SURVEY REPORT PASADENA COSTA MESA C O N S U L T I N G 7: (714) 444 -9199 E: (714) 444 -9599 151 Kolmus Drive, Suite E -200 www.BonTerraConsulting.com I Costa Mesa, CA 92626 September 23, 2009 Ms. Sharon Wood VIA EMAIL Assistant City Manager swood @city.newport- beach.ca.us City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92663 Subject: Results of Special Status Plant Surveys for the Newport Banning Ranch Project Site, Orange County, California Dear Ms. Wood: This Letter Report presents the results of special status plant surreys at the Newport Banning Ranch Project site (hereafter referred to as the "Project site ") in the City of Newport Beach and the City's Sphere of Influence in Orange County, California (Exhibit 1). The purpose of the surveys was to determine the presence or absence of special status plants on the Project site. Introduction The Project site is located north of West Coast Highway, east of the Santa Ana River, south of 19P Street and Talbert Regional Park, and west of existing residential and commercial uses west of Whittier Avenue. The Project site is located on the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS's) Newport Beach 7.5- minute quadrangle, at Township 6S, Range 10W, Sections 20, 21, and 29 (Exhibit 2). Topography on the Project site varies, with relatively flat areas, bluffs, and drainages; however, the northwestern and western portion of the Project site is lower in elevation than the central portion of the Project site. Elevations on the Project site range from approximately sea level to 100 feet above mean sea level (msl). The Project site has been used as an active oil field for over 60 years, and ongoing oil operations along with remnant oil wells and pipelines occur throughout the Project site. A variety of vegetation types occur on the Project site. Coastal bluff scrub occurs on the south - facing slopes in the southeastern portion of the Project site. Coastal sage scrub occurs along the upper portions of drainages in the eastern portion of the Project site and on the west- facing slopes in the eastern portion of the Project site. Non - native grassland with elements of native grassland (salt grass [Distichlis spicata] and needlegrass [Nassella sp.]) occurs in the eastern portion of the Project site. Willow riparian forest/scrub, mule fat scrub, and alkali marsh occur in the western portion of the Project site. Portions of the vegetation types are considered disturbed because they are heavily invaded by ruderal or invasive exotic species, especially pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana). A network of roads in the lower portion of the Project site divides habitat into patches; often ruderal, ornamental, and invasive exotic species are present along the roads. Ornamental vegetation occurs in patches throughout the Project site, including patches interspersed with native vegetation types. Ruderal vegetation also occurs throughout the site, typically along roads or near developed areas, but also interspersed with native vegetation types. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING I RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Ms. Sharon Wood September 23, 2009 Page 2 Survey Methodology Prior to the field survey, a literature review was conducted to identify special status plants or vegetation types known from the Project site and vicinity. This included a review of the USGS Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Tustin, and Laguna Beach 7.5- minute quadrangles in the California Department of Fish and Game's (CDFG's) California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) (CDFG 2009) and the California Native Plant Society's (CNPS) Electronic Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California (2009). Prior to the 2009 survey, BonTerra Consulting Senior Botanist Sandra Leatherman visited a known population of southern tarplant (Centromadia [Hemizonia] parryi ssp. australis). Ms. Leatherman observed the species blooming at known locations within a week of the survey dates. Reference populations for special status plant species with the highest potential to occur on the site were checked within one week of the surveys by qualified Botanists. Ms. Leatherman led the team of BonTerra Consulting Biologists, which included Botanist Jeff Crain, Botanist Andrea Edwards, and Ecologists Allison Rudalevige and Jennifer Pareti. The team conducted special status plant surveys on March 29 and 31; April 7, 9, 27, and 28; May 21 and 22; June 30; July 9 and 21; and August 4 and 13, 2009, using meandering transacts throughout all suitable habitat on the Project site. All plant species observed were recorded in field notes. Hand -held global positioning system (GPS) units were used to record locations of special status plants observed on the Project site. Plant species were identified in the Feld or collected for subsequent identification. Plants were identified using keys in Hickman (1993), Munz (1974), Abrams (1923, 1944, 1951), and Abrams and Ferris (1960). Taxonomy follows Hickman (1993) and current scientific data (e.g., scientific journals) for scientific and common names. Survey Results Table 1 lists the special status plants known to occur within the vicinity of the Project site. The results column indicates whether there is suitable habitat on the Project site for the species and whether the species was observed during these surveys. Southern tarplant, southwestern spiny rush (Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii), California box -thorn (Lycium californicum), and woolly seablite (Suaeda taxifolia) were observed during the surveys. Exhibit 3 shows the southern tarplant locations. The southwestern spiny rush, California box - thorn, and woolly seablite locations are not shown on the maps because of their status; they are CNPS List 4 species, which are relatively common throughout California. Special status species observed on the Project site are discussed further below. A list of all plants observed during the survey can be found in Appendix A. Ms. Sharon Wood September 23, 2009 Page 3 TABLE 1 SPECIAL STATUS PLANT SPECIES KNOWN TO OCCUR IN THE PROJECT VICINITY Status USFWS CDFG CNPS Species Results Abronia villosa var. aurita 1B.1 Limited sandy soils but no dune habitat; chaparral sand - verbena not observed during focused surveys. Aphanisma blitoides 1 B.2 Limited, disturbed suitable habitat; not aphanisma observed during focused surveys. Astraga /us pycnostachyus var. Suitable coastal marsh habitat; not lanosissimus FE SE 1B.1 observed during focused surveys. Ventura marsh milk -vetch Atriplex coulteri 1 B.2 Suitable habitat; not observed during Coulter's saltbush focused surveys. Atriplex pacifica 1B 2 Suitable habitat; not observed during South Coast saltscale focused surveys. Atriplex parishii 1B.1 Suitable habitat; not observed during Parish's brittlescale focused surveys. Atriplex serenana var. davidsonii 16 2 Suitable habitat; not observed during Davidson's saltscale focused surveys. Calandrinia maritima _ 4'2 Suitable habitat; not observed during seaside calandrinia focused surveys. Calochortus catalinae _ _ 4.2 Suitable habitat; not observed during Catalina mariposa lily focused surveys. Calochortus weedii var. intermedius 1 B.2 Suitable habitat; not observed during intermediate mariposa lily focused surveys. Calystegia sepium ssp. binghamiae _ _ 1A Suitable habitat; not observed during Santa Barbara morning -glory focused surveys. Centromadia [Hemizonia] parryi ssp. australis — — 1B.1 Observed during focused surveys. southern tarplant Chaenactis glabriuscula var. orcuttiana 113.1 No suitable habitat; not observed during Orcutt's pincushion focused surveys. Chorizanthe parryi var. fernandina FC BE 1B.1. No suitable habitat; not observed during San Fernando Valley spineflower focused surveys. Comarostaphylis diversifolia ssp. No suitable habitat; not observed during diversifolia — — 1B.2 focused surveys. summer holly Cordylanthus maritimus ssp. maritimus FE SE 1B.2 Limited suitable habitat; not observed salt marsh bird's -beak during focused surveys. Dichondra occidentalis 4'2 Suitable habitat; not observed during western dichondra focused surveys. Dudleya blochmaniae ssp. blochmaniae 1B.1 Limited suitable habitat; not observed Blochman's dudleya during focused surveys. Dudleya cymosa ssp. ovatifolia FT — 1B.2 No suitable habitat; not observed during Santa Monica dudleya focused surveys. Dudleya multicaulis 1B 2 Suitable habitat; not observed during many- stemmed dudleya focused surveys. Oudleya stolonifera FT ST 18.1 No suitable habitat; not observed during Laguna Beach dudleya focused surveys. Euphorbia misera _ _ 2'2 Suitable habitat; not observed during cliff spurge focused surveys. Ms. Sharon Wood September 23, 2009 Page 4 TABLE 1 (Continued) SPECIAL STATUS PLANT SPECIES KNOWN TO OCCUR IN THE PROJECT VICINITY Status Species USFWS CDFG CNPS Results Harpagonella palmeri _ _ 4.2 Suitable habitat; not observed during Palmer's grapplinghook focused surveys. Helianthus nuttallii ssp. parishif _ _ fA Limited suitable habitat; not observed Los Angeles sunflower during focused surveys. Hordeum intercedens _ 3'2 Suitable habitat is mowed; not observed vernal barley during focused surveys. Horkelia cuneata ssp. puberula _ _ 1113.1 No suitable habitat; not observed during mesa horkelia focused surveys. Isocoma menziesii var. decumbens 1B 2 Suitable habitat; not observed during decumbent goldenbush focused surveys. Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii _ _ 4.2 Observed during focused surveys. southwestern spiny rush Lasthenia glabrata ssp. coulteri 113.1 Suitable habitat; not observed during Coulter's goldfields focused surveys. Lepidium virginicum var. robinsonii 13.2 Suitable habitat; not observed during Robinson's pepper -grass focused surveys. Lycium brevipes var. hassei 1 B.1 Outside known range; not observed Santa Catalina Island desert-thorn during focused surveys. Lycium californicum _ _ 4.2 Observed during focused surveys. California box -thorn Nama stenocarpum _ 2'2 Suitable habitat; not observed during mud nama focused surveys. Nasturtium gambelfi FE ST 1B.1 Limited suitable habitat; not observed Gambel's water cress during focused surveys. Navarretia prostrata 113.1 Suitable habitat; not observed during prostrate vernal pool navarretia focused surveys. Nemacautis denudata var. denudata 1B 2 No suitable habitat; not observed during coast woolly -heads focused surveys. Pentachaeta aurea ssp. allenh 1113.1 Suitable habitat; not observed during Allen's pentachaeta focused surveys. Perideridia gairdneri ssp. gairdned _ _ 4.2 Suitable habitat; not observed during Gairdner's yampah focused surveys. Quercus dumosa 1113.1 Limited suitable habitat; not observed Nuttall's scrub oak during focused surveys. Sagittaria sanfordii 1113.2 No suitable habitat; not observed during Sanford's arrowhead focused surveys. Senecio aphanactis _ _ 2'2 Suitable habitat; not observed during chaparral ragwort focused surveys. Suaeda esteroa 113.2 Suitable habitat; not observed during estuary seablite focused surveys. Suaeda taxifolia _ _ 4.2 Observed during focused surveys. woolly seablite Symphyotrichum defoliatum 1 B.2 Suitable habitat; not observed during San Bernardino aster focused surveys. Verbesina dissita FT ST 113,1 No suitable habitat; not observed during big - leaved crownbeard focused surveys. Ms. Sharon Wood September 23, 2009 Page 5 TABLE 1 (Continued) SPECIAL STATUS PLANT SPECIES KNOWN TO OCCUR IN THE PROJECT VICINITY Status Species I USFWS CDFG CNPS Results LEGEND: Federal (USFWS) State (CDFG) FE Endangered BE Endangered FT Threatened ST Threatened FC Federal Candidate California Native Plant Society (CNPS) List Categories List 1A Plants Presumed Extinct in California List 1 B 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 — A Review List List 4 Plants of Limited Distribution —A Watch List California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Threat Code Extensions None Plants lacking any threat information .1 Seriously Endangered in California (over 80% of occurrences threatened; high degree and immediacy of threat) .2 Fairly Endangered in California (20-80% of occurrences threatened) Southern Tarplant (Centromadia [Hemizonia] parryi ssp. australis) Southern tarplant is a CNPS List 1 B.1 species. It typically blooms between May and November (CNPS 2009). This annual herb occurs in saline, seasonally moist grasslands (Hickman 1993). It historically occurred from Santa Barbara County south to Baja California, Mexico. Many historical occurrences and occurrences in Orange County have been extirpated (CNPS 2009). This species has been previously reported from the Project site (Jepson Flora Project 2009). A total of 24,747 individuals were observed during the 2009 focused surveys: 52 percent vegetative, 46 percent flowering, and 2 percent fruiting (Table 2). Generally, the southern tarplant occurred in alkali marsh or ruderal vegetation types, often along or within roads. Tarplant locations were typically in flat areas or within depressions. Commonly associated species included alkali heath (Frankenia Salina), five -hook bassia ( Bassia hyssopifolia), common woody pickleweed (Salicornia virginica), crystalline iceplant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum), mule fat (Baccharis salicifolia), and goldenbush (Isocoma menziesif). TABLE 2 SOUTHERN TARPLANT OBSERVED ON THE PROJECT SITE Location Number Total Number of Plants Observed Associated Species 1 120 alkali heliotrope, shortpod mustard, mule fat, five -hook bassia, and tocalote 2 157 mule fat, five -hook bassia, Spanish sunflower, and goldenbush 3 72 salt grass, alkali heath, goldenbush, and alkali heliotope 5 18 alkali heath, mule fat, pickleweed, five -hook bassia, and goldenbush 6 48 goldenbush, five -hook bassia, alkali heath, and pickleweed 7 350 goldenbush, alkali heath, pickleweed, and five -hook bassia 8 22 goldenbush 9 470 alkali heath, pickleweed, mule fat, alkali heliotrope, and goldenbush 10 710 goldenbush 11 150 mule fat, goldenbush, and pampas grass Ms. Sharon Wood September 23, 2009 Page 6 TABLE 2 (Continued) SOUTHERN TARPLANT OBSERVED ON THE PROJECT SITE Location Number Total Number of Plants Observed Associated Species 12 9 mule fat, tocalote, five -hook bassia, and goldenbush 13 19 black willow, alkali heliotrope, mule fat, coyote brush, and goldenbush 14 700 mule fat, alkali heliotrope, and five -hook bassia 15 105 alkali heath, mule fat, and five -hook bassia 16 3 alkali heath and five -hook bassia 17 102 mule fat, alkali heath, five -hook bassia, arrowweed, and great marsh evening primrose 18 250 western goldenrod, five -hook bassia, and alkali heath 19 170 alkali heath, westen goldenrod, five -hook bassia, and golden aster 20 1000 mule fat, five -hook bassia, alkali heath, and myoporum 21 26 western goldenrod, myoporum, telegraph weed, and five -hook bassia 22 112 alkali heath and golden aster 23 66 mule fat, alkali heath, five -hook bassia, golden aster, and crystalline iceplant 24 31 alkali heath 25 1300 western goldenrod, alkali heath, mule fat, coyote brush, and black willow 26 35 alkali heath 27 85 Mediterranean schismus, alkali heliotrope, five -hook bassia, and goldenbush 28 5000 alkali heath, mule fat, tree tobacco, pampas grass, and myoporum 29 130 pampas grass, mule fat, and crystalline iceplant 30 125 alkali heath, pickleweed, and mule fat 31 23 pickleweed and pampas grass 32 130 pickleweed, alkali heath, and mule fat 33 14 pickleweed, alkali heath, and mule fat 34 790 mule fat, pampas grass, and alkali heliotrope 35 120 pampas grass, alkali heath, mule fat, and goldenbush 36 90 alkali heath, mule fat, pampas grass, and pickleweed 37 3 mule fat and five -hook bassia 38 1000 mule fat, pickleweed, and alkali heath 39 28 five -hook bassia, mule fat, and pickleweed 40 150 goldenbush, crystalline iceplant, five -hook bassia, and mule fat 41 375 goldenbush, five -hook bassia, crystalline iceplant, and mule fat 42 33 crystalline iceplant, alkali heath, goldenbush, and mule fat 43 4300 mule fat, pickleweed, alkali heath, pampas grass, and coyote brush 44 70 myoporum, goldenbush, and crystalline iceplant 45 160 alkali heath, mule fat, goldenbush, pickleweed, and pampas grass 46 390 mule fat, goldenbush, alkali heath, and five -hook bassia 47 420 alkali heath, five -hook bassia, pickleweed, and mule fat 48 17 tree tobacco, five -hook bassia, mule fat, alkali heath, and everlasting 49 3 salt grass and goldenbush 50 19 goldenbush and pampas grass 51 2800 mule fat 52 8 alkali heliotrope, telegraph weed, and mule fat Ms. Sharon Wood September 23, 2009 Page 7 TABLE 2 (Continued) SOUTHERN TARPLANT OBSERVED ON THE PROJECT SITE Location Total Number of Number Plants Observed Associated Species 53 25 alkali heliotrope, five -hook bassia, and mule fat 54 500 goldenbush, mule fat, and five -hook bassia 55 50 myoporum, bush sunflower, deerweed, goldenbush, and California buckwheat 56 9 pickleweed, salt grass, California buckwheat, deenveed, and myoporum 57 22 myoporum, California buckwheat, and bush sunflower 58 110 pampas grass, goldenbush, pickleweed, and salt grass 59 900 goldenbush, crystalline iceplant, alkali heath, five -hook bassia, and mule fat 60 400 pampas grass, goldenbush, pickleweed, and salt grass 61 225 goldenbush, pickleweed, pampas grass, and crystalline iceplant 62 56 goldenbush and mule fat 63 120 five -hook bassia, mule fat, goldenbush, and crystalline iceplant 64 2 alkai heliotrope and salt grass Total 24,747 Scientific Names for Associates Species Baccharis pilularis - coyote brush Baccharis salicifolia - mule fat Bessie hyssopifolia - five -hook bassia Centaurea melitensis- tocalote Cortaderia selloana - pampas grass Distichlis spicata- salt grass Encelia californica - bush sunflower Edogonum fasciculatum - California buckwheat Euthamia occidentalis- western goldenrod Frankenia salina- alkali heath Gnaphalium sp.- everlasting Heliotropium curassavicum - alkali heliotrope Heterotheca grandiflora- telegraph weed Heterotheca sessiliflom - golden aster Hirschfeldia incana - shortpod mustard Isocoma menziesii - goldenbush Lotus scoparius - deenaeed Mesembryanthemum crystallinum - crystalline iceplant Myoporum laetum - myoporum Nicotiana glauca- tree tobacco Carothers elata ssp. hirsutissima - great marsh evening primrose Ruches sericea - arrowweed Pulicaria paludosa - Spanish sunflower Salicomia virginica - pickleweed Salix gooddingii - black willow Schismus barbatus - Mediterranean schismus Southwestern Spiny Rush (Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldlt) Southwestern spiny rush is a CNPS List 4.2 species. It typically blooms between May and June (CNPS 2009). This perennial occurs in moist saline places like salt marshes and alkaline seeps (Hickman 1993). In California, it occurs along the central and southern coast, in the Sonoran Desert, and on the southern Channel Islands (Hickman 1993). This subspecies also occurs in Arizona; Baja California, Mexico; South America; and South Africa (Hickman 1993). In the vicinity of the Project site, this species has been reported from Upper Newport Bay (Jepson Flora Project 2009). This subspecies was detected in the southeastern portion of the Project site during 2009 focused surveys. Ms. Sharon Wood September 23, 2009 Page 8 California box -thorn (Lycfum califomicum) California box -thorn is a CNPS List 4.2 species. It typically blooms between March and August, though uncommonly from December (CNPS 2009). This perennial shrub occurs on coastal bluffs in coastal sage scrub (Hickman 1993). It is found along the southern coast and on the Channel Islands south to Baja California, Mexico (Hickman 1993). This species is known to occur on the Project site (GLA 2009). This species was detected during 2009 focused surveys of the Project site on the cliffs in coastal bluff scrub and encelia scrub located on the southern and western edge. Woolly Seablite (Suaeda taxifolia) Woolly seablite is a CNPS List 4.2 species. It typically blooms between January and December (CNPS 2009). This evergreen shrub occurs on coastal bluffs and margins of salt marshes (Jepson Flora Project 2009). It is found along the south coast and the Channel Islands from San Louis Obispo County south to Baja California, Mexico (CNPS 2009; Jepson Flora Project 2009). This species was detected in the salt marsh and disturbed salt marsh on the Project site during 2009 focused surveys of the Project site. A California Natural Diversity Database form will be submitted to report the southern tarplant location (Appendix B). A form will not be submitted for the other special status species observed because the CNDDB does not track CNPS List 4 species. BonTerra Consulting appreciates the opportunity to assist with this survey. Please contact Sandy Leatherman at (714) 444 -9199 if you have questions or comments regarding the survey results. Sincerely, BONTERRA CONSULTING a Y Ann M. Johnston ar Principal, Biological rvices Attachments: Exhibits 1, 2, 3, and 4 Appendix A — Plant Compendium Appendix B — CNDDB Forms R:WrojedsWewporN01STechnicW Repons8o\SSPIa Repoft-M309.doc Sandra J. Leatherman Senior Project Manager /Senior Botanist Abrams, L. 1951. Illustrated Flora of the Pacific States. Vol. III: Geraniums to Figworts (Geraniaceae to Scrophuladaceae). Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press. 1944. Illustrated Flora of the Pacific States. Vol. II: Buckwheats to Kramerias (Polygonaceaeto Krameriaceae). Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press. Ms. Sharon Wood September 23, 2009 Page 9 1923. Illustrated Flora of the Pacific States. Vol. I: Ferns to Birthworts (Ophioglossaceae to Aristolochiaceae). Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press. Abrams, L. and R. Ferris. 1960. Illustrated Flora of the Pacific States. Vol. IV: Bignonias to Sunflowers (Bignoniaceae to Compositae). Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press. California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). 2009 (May). California Natural Diversity (RareFind) Database. Records of Occurrence for the USGS Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Tustin, and Laguna Beach 7.5- minute quadrangles. Sacramento, CA: CDFG, Natural Heritage Division. California Native Plant Society (CNPS). 2009 Electronic Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California. Records of Occurrence for the USGS Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Tustin, and Laguna Beach 7.5- minute quadrangles. Sacramento, CA: CNPS. http: / /www.cnps.org /inventory. Glen Lukos Associates (GLA). 2009 (April 21). Biological Technical Report for the Newport Banning Ranch Property Newport Beach, California (prepared for Newport Banning Ranch, LLC). Lake Forest, CA: GLA. Hickman, J.C., Ed. 1993. The Jepson Manual of Higher Plants of California. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press. Jepson Flora Project. 2009. Jepson Online Interchange for California Floristics (Consortium of California Herbaria). Oakland, CA: Regents of the University of California. http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/interchange.htmi. Munz, P.A. 1974. A Flora of Southern California. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press. Regional Location Newport Banning Ranch N w�E 10 5 5 10 9 Miles Exhibit 1 C O Nf/I / fit -i C OProject Boundary r �- / eii Sx _. Sell 1 r lI q0 %:f P- Ia i s9 1 9T_M I�� 11� g•..I �_ a warm -L Ulm �.:1�1 I. 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WAG o9 -21 os) R'1PmecrsWe WdUO1SGraphiasVient Reperr IaPlentpd APPENDIX A PLANT COMPENDIUM Ranch PLANT COMPENDIUM Species GYMNOSPERMS PINACEAE- PINE FAMILY Pious sp. pine FLOWERING PLANTS CLASS DICOTYLEDONES (DICOTS) AIZOACEAE- FIG - MARIGOLD FAMILY Carpobrotus edulis* hottentot fig Mesembryanthemum crystallinum* crystalline iceplant Mesembryanthemum nodiFlorum* slender - leaved iceplant Sesuvium verrucosum western sea - purslane Tetragonia tetragonioides* New Zealand spinach AMARANTHACEAE -AMARANTH FAMILY Amaranthus albus* tumbleweed ANACARDIACEAE- SUMAC FAMILY Schinus molle* Peruvian pepper tree Schinus terebinthifolius* Brazilian pepper tree APIACEAE (UMBELLIFERAE) - CARROT FAMILY Apium graveolens* common celery Conium maculatum* poison hemlock Daucus pusillus rattlesnake weed Foeniculum vulgare* sweet fennel APOCYNACEAE- DOGBANEFAMILY Nerium oleander* oleander ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE) - SUNFLOWER FAMILY Amblyopappus pusillus coast weed Ambrosia psilostachya western ragweed Artemisia californica California sagebrush Artemisia douglasiana mugwort Artemisia dracunculus tarragon Baccharis pilularis coyote brush R: \Projects \NewpcOUD15\Technical Reports\Blo \SSPIant Report- 092309Aoc A -1 Plant Compendium Ranch PLANT COMPENDIUM (Continued) Species Baccharis salicifolia mule fat Carduus pycnocephalus* Italian thistle Centaurea me/itensis* tocalote Centmmadia [Hemizonia] parryi ssp. australis southern tarplant Chamomi /le suaveolens* common pineapple weed Chrysanthemum coronarium* garland daisy Conyza canadensis common horseweed Cotu/a coronopifolia* African brass buttons Encelia californica bush sunflower Encelia farinosa brittlebush Ericameria palmeri var. pachy/epis grassland goldenbush Ericameria pinifolia pine -bush Euthamia occidentalis western goldenrod Filago gallica* narrow - leaved filago Gazania linearis* gazania Gnaphalium bicolor bicolored everlasting /Bioletti's cudweed Gnaphalium luteo- album* weedy cudweed Grindelia camporum var. bracteosum white -stem gum -plant Gutierrezia californica California matchweed Hedypnois cretica* Crete hedypnois Helianthus annuus western sunflower Hemizonia fasciculata fascicled tarweed Hetemtheca grandiflora telegraph weed Heterotheca sessilillora golden aster Hypochaeris glabra* smooth cat's ear R:\ Projects \Newporh101S\Technical Reports\Blo \SSPIant Report- 092309Aoc A -2 Plant Compendium Ranch PLANT COMPENDIUM (Continued) Species Isocoma menziesii goldenbush Jaumea carnosa fleshy jaumea Lactuca serriola* prickly lettuce Lasthenia californica Califomia goldfields Lessingia filaginifolia California aster Osmadenia tenella osmadenia Picris echioides* bristly ox tongue P/uchea sedcea arrowweed Psilocarphus brevissimus woolly marbles Pulicaria paludosa* Spanish sunflower Silybum marianum* milk thistle Sonchus oleraceus* common sow - thistle Stephanomeria virgata ssp. virgata tall wreath plant Xanthium strumarium cocklebur BATACEAE - SALTWORT FAMILY Batis maritima saltwort BORAGINACEAE - BORAGEFAMILY Amsinckia menziesh rancher's fiddleneck Heliotropium curassavtcum salt heliotrope /alkali heliotrope BRASSICACEAE (CRUCIFERAE) - MUSTARD FAMILY Brassica nigra* black mustard Hirschfe/dia incana* shortpod mustard Lepidium nitidum peppergrass /shining peppergrass Raphanus sativus* wild radish Sisymbrium Trio* London rocket CACTACEAE -CACTUS FAMILY Opuntia littoralis coastal prickly pear R: \Projects \NewpcOUDl S1Technical Reporte\Blo \SSPIant Report- 092309Aoc A -3 Plant Compendium Ranch PLANT COMPENDIUM (Continued) Species Opuntia prolifera proliferous prickly pear /coastal cholla CAPPARACEAE -CAPER FAMILY Isomeris arborea bladderpod CARYOPHYLLACEAE- PINK FAMILY Si /ene ga/lica* windmill pink/common catchfly Spergularia marina salt -marsh sand spurrey CHENOPODIACEAE- GOOSEFOOT FAMILY Atriplex lentiformis big saltbush Atriplex semibaccata* Australian saltbush Bassia hyssopifolia five -hook bassia Chenopodium album* Iamb's quarters Salicornia virginica pickleweed Sa /sola tragus* Russian thistle Suaeda esteroa estuary seablite Suaeda taxifolia woolly seablite CONVOLVULACEAE- MORNING -GLORY FAMILY Calystegia macrostegia morning -glory Convolvulus simulans small- flowered morning -glory Cressa truxil/ensis alkali weed CRASSULACEAE - STONECROPFAMILY Dud/eya /anceolata lance- leaved dudleya /coastal live- forever Dudleya pu/veru/enta chalk dudleya /chalky live- forever CUCURBITACEAE- GOURD FAMILY Marah macrocarpus wild cucumber /man -root EUPHORBIACEAE - SPURGE FAMILY Chamaesyce a/bomarginata rattlesnake weed Eremocarpus setigerus doveweed /turkey mullein Ricinus communis* castor bean R: \Projects \NewpcOUDl S\Technical Reports\Blo \SSPIant Report- 092309Aoc A -4 Plant Compendium Ranch PLANT COMPENDIUM (Continued) Species FABACEAE (LEGUMINOSAE) - LEGUME FAMILY Acacia sp.* acacia Lotus scoparius deerweed /California broom Lupinus bicolor miniature lupine Lupinus succu/entus arroyo lupine Medicago po/ymorpha* California burclover Melilotus alba* white sweet - clover Melilotus indica* sourclover FRANKENIACEAE -ALKALI HEATH FAMILY Frankenia saline alkali heath GERANIACEAE - GERANIUM FAMILY Erodium botrys* long- beaked filaree Erodium cicutarium* red - stemmed filaree HYDROPHYLLACEAE- WATERLEAF FAMILY Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia common eucrypta LAMIACEAE (LABIATAE) - MINT FAMILY Marrubium vulgare* common horehound Salvia mellifera black sage LYTHRACEAE- LOOSESTRIFE FAMILY Lythrum hyssopifolium* grass poly MALVACEAE - MALLOW FAMILY Malve/la leprosa alkali mallow MYOPORACEAE- MYOPORUMFAMILY Myoporum laetum* myoporum MYRTACEAE- MYRTLE FAMILY Eucalyptus sp.* gum NYCTAGINACEAE - FOUR- O'CLOCK FAMILY Bougainvillea sp. Bougainvillea Mirabilis californica wishbone bush /California wishbone bush R:\ Projects \NewpcOUDl S\Technical Reporte\Blo \SSPIant Report- 092309Aoc A -$ Plant Compendium Ranch PLANT COMPENDIUM (Continued) Species OLEACEAE- OLIVE FAMILY Fraxinus sp. 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CNDDBFORMS Mail to: California Natural Diversity Database Department of Fish and Game 1807 130 Street, Suite 202 Sacramento, CA 95811 Fax: (916) 324-0475 email. CNDDB@dfg.ca.gov Date ofField Work (mmlddlyyyy): (I' ' 1 '009 For Office Use Only Source Code Quad Code Elm Code Occ. No. ED Index No. Map Index No. Reset California Native Species Field Survey Form Send Form Scientific Name: Cenlromadia parryi ssp. ausiraliy Common Name: Southern Tatplant Species Found? ❑r [] Reporter: Sandy Leatherman Yes No If not why? Address: 151 ICalmus, Suite E -200 Total No. Individuals 14747 Subsequent Visit? Dyes []no Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Is this an existing IN DOB occurrence? [I no v❑ unk seatherman(i,)bonterrconsulting.com Yes, ooc. # E -mail Address: Collection? If yes: 1130 Rancho Santa Ana Phone: (714) 444 -9199 Number Museum / Herbarium Plant Information Animal Information 2 Phenology: –12—% --L—% % # adults # juveniles # larvae # egg masses # unknown vegelaave flowering fruiting ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ breeding vvmtenng burrow site rookery nesting other Location Description (please attach map AND /OR till out your choice of coordinates, below) Please see attached details for the Phenology, LI'1'M coordivates, and associated species. County: Orange Landowner /Mgr.: Private Quad Name: Newport Beach Elevation: 0 -100 feel T_ R_ Sec —, _ X of Y4, Meridian HD M❑ S❑ Source of Coordinates (GPS, topo map & type): GPS T_ R_ Sec _, _ "'A of 1/4, Mandan: H❑ M❑ SO GPS Make & Model Gamhin Vista and eTrex DATUM: NAD27 ❑ NAD83 I] WGS84 ❑ Horizontal Accuracy meters /feet Coordinate System: UTM Zone 10 ❑ UTM Zone 11 I] OR Geographic (Latitude & Longitude) ❑ Coordinates: See attached Table Habitat Description (plant communities, dominants, associates, substrates/soils, aspectalslope): Alkali marsh or ruderal vegetation types, often along or within roads. Tarplant locations were typically in flat areas or within depressions. Please see attached table for associated species. Other rare taxa seen at THIS site on THIS date: Lycium califomicmn, Jtmcus acutus ssp. leopoldii, and Suaeda taxifolia (separate form preferred) Site Information Overall site/occurrence quality/viability (site + population) ❑ Excellent El Good E3 Fair ❑ Poor Immediate AND surrounding land use, nil Geld Visible disturbances: Ongoing oil field activities Threats: Proposed residential development Comments: Determination: (check one or more, and fill in blanks) Photographs: (Check one or morel Slide Print Di8.�.d�al ❑ Keyed (cite reference): Plant ) animal ❑ ❑ L'-I ❑ Compared with specimen housed at: Habitat ❑ ❑ El ❑ Compared with photo / drawing in: Diagnostic feature ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ By another person (name): +❑ Other. May we obtain duplicates at our expense? yes❑v no[] orrrecerrr4a R.. 1w8 BIOLOGICAL TECHNICAL REPORT APPENDIX D GLA FAIRY SHRIMP C C>_ -0 N CD 7 O_ (D 0 cn G) cn cn N 7 N D co v a WE N r m C/ a S � R rr+1 ♦ r . ,ea geie' . �a Z Lidd Is NEW PC �j _ O•p�� aad C -/ BEA = c50_�_ WE N r m C/ a S � R rr+1 ♦ r . .r roMma( :1 , 9y 1 4 cot, NTY AC y,MQVUMENr ArAW 1� r ES7UE mO(IN/AIN. CI&d She / 6 i4FS V. - �,. •�11 ,t- MS P♦ y, Al /�j 5 TIAGO 3 - -- = —4, Low sp i r a Ae % a st u � ° J a , / e n�sx+ Ac(e; r AoiN EOCORPS 1 �11i� -.,ka 5687 °'F—�_ iRABUCO K9 - 1 NATION L E V E L A IV - 1 canyon 1^ > 1 ) ji 4 F AS or• w 1 /..— '- � fT aiyW Cinynn ,e sin o� os aiN�pS RE\ email r - '/ Laketa Villa v�M�'e�°�le�• r,�a � a N A T 10 N A �" 4 y ae Cdr >3 .% f / �. 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EiSINOI V1 o r % wa�Ew O A,R Ee S T ele d V I l�yy� a ♦� Al, }ogu6a I �Ma :.r.. ✓�_ I...�; are, ZL, Jhr n 1 \ rt t ,I f Iwarer _ RIVERSIDE COUNTY \ SA r{ D1 GO CO Aw Q(ai UNTV_„ nULLER L JV \0 1F�oa a m� � ,s s arw 'Nate �v warery Y r tower `I° o f ^— I . T Cbn6�lrarw Beaehl�nl GLLNN LUKOS ASSOCIATLS EXHIBIT 1 D _ - .' . N n '� (p r$,' _ �a • rr Q ? Tager Pork •� pp pp � ,�. CD -AWA jr CD cy\ •� osPO i ••• a ` . i X11';•. �� Q FAR\..., yY + C �• -Iiinl f' %�— M f Il; ,f PROJECT LOCATION LL F N em T M ° as l► — 0 GLENN LUKOS ASSOCIATES ° Vicinity Map I Exhibit 2 1 � KIa A,.- I' +M i Legend "4_ Project Boundary ® Seasonal Pool " I' 6 li Y d ' 'N Exhibit 3 Seasonal Pool Map NEWPORT BANNING RANCH 0 7s 150 300 N F(y��/�A - A GLENN LL1KOS ABSOCIAIES f \J� V V f ` 1��= F�` Feet - May 28, 2009 X:\0363 -THE REST\0472 -0BBANN\ 472- 8. GIS\ DelineatonGIS \REV4\472- BVPCMap.mxd PHOTOGRAPH 1: South - facing view of seasonal pool on December 23, 2008. PHOTOGRAPH 2:South- facing view of seasonal pool on January 2, 2009 after pool had dried down from its maximum extent. Four mature fairy shrimp individuals were collected and identified as versatile fairy shrimp (Branchinecta lindahli). U) w Q U O U) Q O Y J Z Z w J V v X X W ` r PHOTOGRAPH 3: North- facing view of seasonal pool on January 26, 2009 No fairy shrimp were detected on or after this site visit. PHOTOGRAPH 4: South - facing view of seasonal pool on January 26, 2009. U) w Q U O U) Q O Y J Z Z W J V x X W GLENN LUKOS ASSOCIATES Regulatory Services July 26, 2011 Erin McCarthy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 6010 Hidden Valley Road Carlsbad- California 92009 SUBJECT: Report of a Wet - Season Survey for Listed Branchiopods Conducted for Oil Field Features at the 401 -acre Newport Banning Ranch Property, City of Newport Beach and Unincorporated Orange County, Orange County, California Dear Ms. McCarthy: Glenn Lukos Associates, Inc. (GLA) conducted wet - season surveys for listed branchiopods (fairy shrimp) within 24 depressions, including oil field sumps and remediation areas, in which water collected during the rainy season at the Newport Banning Ranch property ( "Project Site'), located in the City of Newport Beach and Unincorporated Orange County, Orange County, California- GLA biologist David Moskovitz (TE- 084606 -1) conducted the surveys. The non - listed versatile fairy shrimp (Branchinecta lindahli) was detected in 11 of the 24 features surveyed during the 2010 /2011 wet season, and listed San Diego fairy shrimp (BTanChineCta sandiegonensis) was detected in five of the features surveyed during the 2010 /2011 wet season. It is important to note that none of the features that support the versatile fairy shrimp are naturally occurring vemal pools or seasonal ponds; rather the features include asphalt parking areas, gravel- covered equipment storage areas, abandoned oil well pads, depressions created by removal of contaminated or remediated soils, and even low points in paved and unpaved roads. The surveys were initiated in October 22, 2010 and continued through April 2011 with the last significant rain event occurring on March 27, 2011 and the final survey conducted on April 15, 2011. The areas being surveyed by GLA included those depressions which had been previously . reported to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) by a member of the public and about which the Service had requested GLA to provide information, with the exception of four depressions w1iiah were no longer subject to survey requirements either due to the presence of previously- documented listed species or where the full two -year protocol surveys had been completed with no listed species detected. GLA's survey work also did not include a feature that is located offsite for which permission to enter and survey has not been obtained from the landowner. 29 Orchard ■ Lake Forest ■ California 92630 -8300 Telephone: (949) 837 -0404 Facsimile: (949) 837 -5834 Erin McCarthy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service July 26, 2011 Page 2 I. SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION The Newport Banning Ranch property covers approximately 401 acres and is located in unincorporated Orange County and the City of Newport Beach. The Site is located north of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), east of the Santa Ana River, south of 19"' Street (extended), and west of existing residential and cominercial/industrial areas. The Site is situated within unsectioned areas of Township 6 South, and Range 10 West of the USGS Newport Beach 7.5' Topographic quadrangle map [Exhibit 1 — Vicinity Map]. Coordinates for the site are as follows: 33.634102 °, - 117.9432830 . The Site has been utilized as an operating oil field for over 50 years and ongoing oil extraction operations along with remnant oil wells and pipelines occur throughout the site. The site includes flat lowlands throughout the western portion of the property; south and west facing slopes located east of the lowlands, a southwest facing bluff overlooking the Newport Shores residential area, a large mesa encompassing the eastern portion of the site, and two arroyos that bisect the mesa All of the depressed areas are located within the operating oil field, and some are themselves oil field facilities, such as sumps, soil remediation areas, and bermed areas located in oil field facilities, such as roads and parking lots. The location of each sampled feature is depicted on Exhibit 2. Exhibit 3 consists of representative photographs of the sampled areas. II. METHODOLOGY GLA initiated surveys on October 22, 2010. Surveys for vernal pool branchiopods were conducted to comply with the USFW S' Interim Sun;ey Guidelines to Pernzittees for Recovery Permits under Section 10(a)(1) (A) of the Endangered Species Act for the Listed i/errr.al Pool Branchiopods.I A GLA biologist familiar vrith the USFWS guidelines and familiar with the requirements for fairy shrimp monitored the site to determine when each feature had sufficient water adequate for sampling. Site visits to monitor for ponding were conducted on October 22, 25, 28, November 5, 11, 22 and 24, December 13, 23, and 27, 2010. Sampling visits were conducted on October 28, 2010, January 6, January 20, February 1, February 17, April 1, and April 15, 2011, all of which occurred on 14 day intervals or within 14 days of the preceding rainfall event. Photographs were taken during many of the sampling visits and representative photographs are included in Exhibit 2. The information was recorded on vernal pool data sheets. Surveys for the presence of aquatic wildlife was performed with the aid of an invertebrate dip net. Representative portions of bottoms, edges, and vertical water columns within each feature were adequately sampled. Samples were collected using the dip net and specimens were stored USFYPS. 1996 bnerins Survey Guidelines to Perminees for Recoven; Permits under Section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act far the Listed Vernal Pool Branchiopods. Erin McCarthy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service July 26, 2011 Page 3 in containers with water collected where the specimen was found. Specimens were placed in an ethyl alcohol solution for preservation within four hours of collection. Specimens were inspected using a dissecting microscope and the key found in Eriksen and Belk (1999).' It is important to note that the 2010/2011 rainfall season resulted in nearly 200- percent of normal rainfall and that December accounted for 9.19 inches of rainfall or 647 - percent of normal. These conditions created unusual flooding across the site and created temporary ponding in many upland areas; including areas subject to active oil field operations. Most of the areas surveyed during the 2010/2011 rainfall season are subject to regular oil field operations or are not associated with areas that are exhibit habitat values for the San Diego fairy shrimp and do not pond water in normal or average rainfall years. The 2001/2011 rainfall season at nearly double than normal resulted in conditions that are not "normal' hydrological conditions and do not reflect `,wetland' conditions in accordance with accepted wetland delineation procedures set forth on page 95 of the Corps' 2008 Arid West Supplement Version 10.3 III. DESCRIPTION OF THE FEATURES SAMPLED DURING 2010/2011 SEASON The accounts below provide a description for each feature sampled as a result of the extreme conditions associated with the 2010/2011 rainfall year as well as the results of the surveys. The nomenclature for the features follows GLA's previous designations as well as new nomenclature for areas that were detected during the 2009/2010 and/or the 2010/2011 Survey Seasons. We have in an appendix also included a chart that cross - references the GLA nomenclature with information provided to the Service by a member of the public so that comparison of the information can be more easily undertaken by the Service. '- Eriksen, C. and D. Belk. 1999. Faire Slu imps of California's Puddles, Pools, and Playas. Mad River Press; Inc. Eureka_ California. ' Direct hydrologic observations. Verify that the plant community occurs in an area subject to prolonged inundation or soil saturation during the growing season. This can be done by visiting the site at 2- to 3-day intervals during the portion of the growing season when surface water is most likely to be present or water tables are normally high. Hydrophytic vegetation is considered to be. present and the site is a wetland if surface water is present and/or the water table is 12 in. (30 cm) or less from the surface for 14 or more consecutive days during the growing season during a period when antecedent precipitation has been normal or drier than normal. If necessary, microtopographic highs and lows should be evaluated separately. The normality of the current year's rainfall must be considered in interpreting field results; as well as the likelihood that wet conditions will occur on the site at least every other year (for more information, see the section on "Wetlands that Periodically Lack Indicators of Wetland Hydrology' in this chapter). Erin McCarthv U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service July 26; 2011 Page 4 Feature A This feature occurs near the bluff edge and was subject to a complete set of protocol surveys in 2008/2009 and 2009 /2010 with only the versatile fairy shrimp present. Feature B (aka Pool 2010 -C) This feature consists of a shallow depression that covers approximately 0.03 -acre. The depression was formed by removal of portions of a temporary stockpile of bio- remediated soils that originated with oilfield excavation activities. The maximum depth of this feature is approximately 20 centimeters. The feature is generally unvegetated. Site photographs are attached as Exhibit 2. The versatile fairy shrimp was detected during surveys in 2009/2010 and 2010 /2011. The San Diego fairy shrimp was not detected during surveys. Exhibit 2, Photograph 1 depicts the feature. Feature C This feature consists of a shallow depression that covers approximately 0.04 -acre. The depression formed immediately adjacent to a temporary stockpile of contaminated oil field concrete and soil and is underlain by oil- contaminated soils. Typically this feature measures less than 10 cm with a small area near the southern end that is approximately 50 cm deep. Site photographs are included in Exhibit 2. The versatile fairy shrimp was detected during the 2010/2011 surveys. The San Diego fairy shrimp was not detected during surveys. Exhibit 2; Photograph 2 depicts the feature showing the high level of disturbance. Feature D (aka Pool 2000 -4) This feature covers approximately 0.02 acre and was created by excavation for oil field maintenance within an area of intensive oil field activities and is underlain by oil - contaminated soils. The versatile fairy shrimp was detected in this depression during protocol surveys conducted in 2000. Fairy shrimp were not detected during the 2010/2011 surveys. Feature E This feature covers approximately 0.05 acre and was created as an oil field sump area with the intent purpose of capturing oil spills from the surrounding wells and pipelines. This feature was previously subject to investigation efforts to determine the extent of contamination as part of standard oil field operations [see Appendix A] and is underlain by oil- contaminated soils. This feature, of which a portion is depicted on Exhibit 2, Photograph 3, is currently vegetated with Erin McCarthy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service July 26, 2011 Pa--e 5 mulefat. The San Diego fairy shrimp was detected in this feature in low numbers during the 2010/2011 survevs. Feature F This feature covers approximately 0.02 acre and occurs in grassland. The feature was created by construction of a berm located to protect an oil field road. No fairy shrimp were detected during the 2010/2011 surveys. Exhibit 2, Photograph 4 depicts the feature. Feature G This feature covers approximately 0.003 acre and was created by excavation within an area of intensive oil field activities. Exhibit 2, Photograph 5 depicts this feature with numerous pipelines. The San Diego fairy shrimp was detected during the 2010/2011 surveys. Feature H This feature covers less than 0.005 and is an artificial oil field depression created by excavation. This feature did not exhibit sufficient ponding to support fairy shrimp during the 2010/2011 surveys, and as such, no fairy shrimp were detected during the 2010/2011 surveys. Exhibit 2; Photograph 6 depicts this highly disturbed feature that supports a predominance of upland non- native vegetation. Feature I This feature covers approximately 0.03 acre and occurs in grassland. The feature was created by construction of a berm located to protect an oil field road and is depicted in Exhibit 2, Photograph 7. The San Diego fairy shrimp was detected during the 2010/2011 surveys. Feature J This feature covers approximately 0.09 acre and occurs in grassland. The feature was created by construction of a berm located to protect an oil field road and is depicted in Exhibit 2, Photograph 8. The San Diego fairy shrimp was detected during the 2010/2011 surveys. Erin McCarthy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service July 26, 2011 Page 6 Feature K This feature covers approximately 0.03 acre and occurs in grassland. The feature was created by excavation for oil operations and is depicted in Exhibit 2, Photograph 9. No fairy shrimp were detected during the 2010/2011 surveys. Feature L This feature covers approximately 0.04 acre and occurs in grassland. The feature was created by excavation in a grassland area as part of oil field operations and is depicted in Exhibit 2; Photograph 10. No fairy shrimp were detected during the 2010/2011 surveys. Feature M This feature covers approximately 0.02 acre and occurs in the oil field pipe and material storage yard, standpipes from oil field infrastructure occur within the area in which the rainwater collected. The versatile fairy shrimp was detected during surveys in 2010 and 2011. The San Diego fairy shrimp Nvas not detected during surveys. Feature N This feature covers approximately 0.06 acre and occurs in the oil field pipe and material storage yard and consists of a gravel- covered area and is depicted in Exhibit 2, Photograph 11. The versatile fairy shrimp was detected during surveys in 2010 and 2011. The San Diego fairy shrimp was not detected during surveys. Feature O This feature occurs in the oil field pipe and material storage yard and consists of a gravel- covered area. This feature did not exhibit sufficient ponding to support fairy shrimp (i.e., more than a few days following storm events) during the 2010/2011 surveys, and as such, no fairy shrimp were detected during the 2010/2011 surveys. Feature P This feature covers approximately 0.009 acre and occurs in the oil field pipe and material storage yard and consists of a gravel- covered area. The versatile fairy shrimp was detected during surveys in 2010 and 2011. The San Diego fairy shrimp was not detected during surveys. Exhibit 2, Photograph 12 depicts the feature. Erin McCarthy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service July 26. 2011 Pace 7 Feature Q This "road" feature is a very shallow roadside depression that collects rainwater and runoff briefly following storm events, which in rum is part of a series of depressions that occupy the paved parking area and paved entrance road as well as adjacent earthen road shoulders near the 17th Street gate entrance to the project site. Because this feature occurs A ithin a roadway it was determined to not exhibit potential for listed fairy shrimp and was not sampled during the 2010/2011 surveys. Exhibit 2, Photograph 15 depicts this feature. Feature R This feature is a very shallow roadside depression that collects rain and runoff briefly following storm events, which in turn is part of a series of depressions that occupy the paved parking area and paved entrance road as well as adjacent earthen road shoulders near the 17th Street gate entrance to the project site. The versatile fairy shrimp was detected in this feature during the 2010/2011 surveys season. Exhibit 2, Photographs 13 and 14 depict this feature following a substantial storm event and then eight days later, showing how quickly it dries out. Feature S This "road" feature is a very shallow roadside depression that collects rain and runoff briefly following storm events, which in turn is part of a series of depressions that occupy the paved parking area and paved entrance road as well as adjacent earthen road shoulders near the 17`x' Street gate entrance to the project site. Because this feature occurs within a roadway it was determined to not exhibit potential for listed fairy shrimp and was not sampled during the 2010/2011 surveys. Exhibit 2, Photograph 16 depicts this feature. Feature T This "road" feature is a very shallow depression within the asphalt- covered parking area and entry road that collects rain and runoff briefly following storm events. This feature is part of a series of depressions that occupy the paved parking area and paved entrance road as well as adjacent earthen road shoulders near the 17`" Street gate entrance to the project site. The versatile fairy shrimp was detected in Feature T during the 2010/2011 survey season. Exhibit 2, Photograph 17 depicts this feature. Erin McCarthy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service July 26; 2011 Page 8 Feature U This "road' feature is a very shallow depression within the asphalt- covered parking area and entry road that collects rain and runoff briefly following storm events. This feature is part of a series of depressions that occupy the pavedlarking area and paved entrance road as well as adjacent earthen road shoulders near the 17 Street gate entrance to the project site. Because this feature occurs within a roadway and active parking area it was determined to not exhibit potential for listed fairy shrimp and was not sampled during the 2010/2011 surveys. Exhibit 2; Photograph 18 depicts this feature. Feature V (aka Pool 2010 -B) This feature consists of a shallow depression located in the northeast portion of the site along the property boundary between 18`h and 19th Streets (extended). It is located on a plateau area created to service existing oil well and the feature has formed because of the oil field activities. The estimated maximum depth of the majority of the depression is approximately 10 centimeters as depicted in Photograph 19 of Exhibit 2. The versatile fairy shrimp were detected during the 2009/2010 surveys and was not detected during the 2010/2011 surveys. Feature W This feature is located in the southeast quadrant of the site within a grassland depression. The feature was created during ,grading in the 1960s. No fairy shrimp were detected during the 2010/2011 surveys. Table 1. Summary of Depression Features Size I Vegetation Type Origin/Function Survey Pool (acres) Information VP 0.30 acre Disturbed Historic oil production and San Diego Fairy Mulefat recreation area; currently crossed by Shrimp numerous pipelines and infrastructure VP2 0.02 acre Disturbed — Shallow depression on active oil San Diego Fairy Developed production well pad shrimp AD3 0.007 acre Non - native. Artificial depression in active San Diego Fairy upland grassland pipeline corridor Shrimp Erin McCarthy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service July 26, 20111 Page 9 Size Vegetation Type OrigiwFunction Survey Pool acres Information A 0.04 acre Non - native, Depression with oil field Versatile Fairy upland grassland infrastructure at edge of pool Shrimp Only B 0.03 acre Disturbed Temporary stockpile of bio- Versatile Fairy remediated soils; depression from Shrimp Only oil field excavation activities C 0.04 acre Disturbed Oil field excavation and stockpile Versatile Fairy area Shrimp Only D 0.02 acre Disturbed Oil field excavation area Versatile Fairy Shrimp Only E 0.05 acre Disturbed Historic oil sump with contaminated San Diego Fairy Mulefat soils — remediation necessary Shrimp F 0.02 acre Non - native. Bermed area to protect oil field road None upland sland G 0.003 Non - native Oil field sump with multiple San Diego Fairy grassland Shrimp H 0.005 acre --pipelines Non - native Shallow depression created by oil None grassland field activities I 0.03 acre Non - native Bermed area to store construction San Diego Fairy grassland debris and protect oil field road Shrim J 0.09 acre Non - native Bermed area to store construction San Diego Fairy grassland debris and protect oil field road Shrimp K 0.03 acre Non - native Shallow artificial oil field None grassland depression L 0.04 acre Non - native Shallow artificial oil field None grassland depression M 0.02 acre Disturbed Oil field pipe and material storage Versatile Fairy yard; standpipes in ponded area Shrimp OnlySurveys ongoing N 0.06 acre Disturbed Oil field storage equipment area Versatile Fairy largely covered with gravel ShrimpOnly 0 NA Disturbed Oil field storage equipment area None largely covered with gravel failed to pond for sufficient duration for fairy shrimp to emerge P 0.009 acre Disturbed Oil field soil remediation area Versatile Fairy Shrimp Only Erin McCarthy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service July 26, 2011 Page 10 Pool Size (acres) Vegetation Type Orig n/Function Survey Information NA Developed Roadside feature None R NA Disturbed Roadside feature Versatile Fairy Shrimp Only S NA Developed Roadside feature None T NA Developed Paved Roadway Versatile Fairy Shrimp Only U NA Developed Paved Roadway None V NA Disturbed Existing Well Pad Versatile Fairy Shrim Only W 0.26 Non - native grassland Relict depression in non - native grassland from Caltrans grading None If you have any questions regarding this report; please call me at (949) 837 -0404. ext. 42. I certify that the information in this survey report and attached exhibits fully and accurately represents our work. GLENN LUKOS ASSOCIATES. INC. �' 1/ --J-if,, o8 `9 (0 oc - I -I/&/,/ David Moskovitz" Permit Date Biologist Cc: Christine Medak (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) S:GLA Final 90 Day Fairy Shrimp Report - 072517.doc U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no x yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: no I yes Date:10 /213/ �b 11Time: TqLO County: Quad: Collector(s): �any'J0 MaSiLoV �Z Permit' #:r b��bno�IO—I Site/Project Name: f b�) o .k .3 GV,A I In Pool #,: N // 3 "s,(�34toz 11"1. `t 43233 Township: G 5. Range: W Section: lat. long. �3 a Temperature: Water: S C Air: C Pool Depth: Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: cm estimated maximum: m x m Habitat Condition:. (circle where appropriate) - undisturbed disturbed: tire tracks garbage discing/plowing SC(�2c1 - ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other light moderate heavy - land use of habitat: (Optional). Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/I Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved NH,: ppt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen: ppm or mg/l pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity :_apt or ppm Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm Notes: 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate # of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) ( 000 s Anostracans: (note reproductive status) Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : C�LIfl� lS� Cladocerans: yes no. Conchostracans:. yes no Copepods: yes no . Ostracods yes no Fish yes no Frogs yes no Salamanders yes no Waterfowl yes no Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Insects: (adult or larvae) Anisoptera: yes no Zygoptera: yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Corixidae: yes no Notonectidae: yes no Belostomatidae:_ yes no Other (specify) Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Catalog # 2 Pool # U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no Y- yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no \'� yes Date: lC) /Z / 10 Time: `p-.05 County:. �� o-- Quad: r�- �cJ' Collector(s): ' Permit Site/Project Name: �(� �� `� ' \G^^� Pool #: 33- l�g�{1cZ lt'l. °iti32�3 Township: (5 Range: �O V� Section'— lat. long. Temperature: Water: 19 °C Air: �-9 °C- Pool Depth: at time of sampling: cm estimated maximum: cm Habitat Condition: (circle where appropriate) - undisturbed disturbed: Surface Area: at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: m x m tire tracks garbage discing/plowing - ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other light moderate heavy - land use of habitat: (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mgA Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved NH,: pt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen: pm or mg/l pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity: ypt or ppm Notes: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate # of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) L 0D s Anostracans: (note reproductive status) . Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : 5on-k - Fe.,v.. f �CVi�J SM�I,� Cell.L�,-A 12 rnw4 3, Cladocerans: yes no. Insects: (adult or larvae) Conchostracans:, yes no Anisoptera: yes no Copepods: yes no Zygoptera: yes no Ostracods yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Fish yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Frogs yes no Corixidae: yes no Salamanders yes no Notonectidae: yes no Waterfowl yes no Belostomatidae: yes no Other (specify) Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Cataloa # 2 Pool # U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 40 -day report: _ no yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no yes Date: \D Time: (0, -SO County: ��b� Quad: Nt)LO p 04 L 146' Collector(s): DN\JVI }OS�py� p Permit #:`TE- 0��(oOO6 -I Site/Project Name: I L40Q '� 34 -vho� Kc--JN Pool #: 1J rr 33, oz 3z33 Township: l!J S Runge: Section: lat. long. Temperature: Water: ..�� °C Air: C- Pool Depth:. Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: cm estimated maximum: in x m Habitat Condition:.(circlewhm propriate) - undisturbed disturbed: tire tracks garbage discing/plowing - ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other light moderate heavy - land use of habitat: b5f� Q' I (Optional). Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/1 Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved NH,:_ppt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen:_ pm or mg/1 pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity :apt or ppm Notes: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate r of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) �OOS Anostracans: (note reproductive status) Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Insects: (adult or larvae) Conchostracans: yes' no Anisoptera: yes no Copepods: yes no . Zygoptera: yes no Ostracods yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Fish yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Frogs yes no Corixidae: yes no Salamanders yes no Notonectidae: yes no Waterfowl yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species 4 Individuals Accession/Cataloa # 2 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no yes Date: 10 42-8 /fit? Time: (�'.20 County:, OT.2 " Quad: �eQ% Collector(s): 20.n,J' Permit 9:Tr6- 08N( -O� -1 Site/Project Name: N JQnY� Zb-oV��U C� Pool #: I� / 33,io3Nlbz ll�,�iu3213 Township: t0 5 Range: `d Section: lat. long. Temperature: Water: °C Air: 27 . °C- Pool Depth: Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: cm Habitat Condition:. (circle where appropriate) - undisturbed disturbed - ungrazed other - land use of habitat: grazed light ro U ci S, lc, (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/1 Dissolved NH4: ppt or ppm estimated maximum: m x m tire tracks garbage discing/plowing cattle horses sheep moderate heavy ci -e�S'S i 6 r Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved Oxygen: pm or mg/1 pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity : ppt or ppm Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm Notes: 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate # of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) 06 -k 1 OOs Anostracans: (note reproductive status) Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Conchostracans: yes no Copepods: yes no Ostracods yes no Fish yes no Frogs yes no Salamanders yes no Waterfowl yes no Other (specify) Voucher Specimens mom. Insects: (adult or larvae) Anisoptera: yes no Zygoptera: yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Corixidae: yes no Notonectidae: yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Catalog # 2 Pool # U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: ____ no k yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no it yes Date: / la; ! ll Time: I0; L'3 County:. OC^� Quad: Tkoc.i, Collector(s): 1JG y oSvrL Permit #: Site/Project Name: 6--v\y Pool #: 0L ln,*43283 Township: Range:lD Section: lat. long. Temperature: Pool Depth: at time of sampling: estimated maximum: Water: °C Kitl cm Habitat Condition:. (circle where appropriate) - undisturbed C\ disturbed) Air: I (P . °C- Surface Area: at time of sampling: ro x m estimated maximum: m x m tire tracks garbage discinglplowing - ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other light moderate heavy - land use of habitat: CftA -'ed 6` CZV)4 �cl (Optional). Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/l Dissolved NH,:_ pt or ppm Conductivity: uMHO' Dissolved Oxygen: opm or mg/t pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity : ppt or ppm Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm Notes: 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate N of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., IO's, I00's, 1000's) 'Coo 5 Anostracans: (note reproductive status) . Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Insects: (adult or larvae) Conchostracans: yes no Anisoptera: yes no Copepods: yes no. Zygoptera: yes qo Ostracods yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Fish yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Frogs yes no Corixidae: yes no Salamanders yes no Notonectidae: yes no Waterfowl yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Catalog # Pool # so-v� All DKL,'C s ( i ►A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no �� yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no yes Date: / // " Time: County:. 00 Quad: l� Collector(s): `JC�^�>j>� ` S(nh�N�`kZ �j Perrrt #: 1 C "0 CC- Site/Project Name: Pool #: pp 3 107- t 1'1.9H3U3 Township: lD S Range: Section: �� lat. long. Temperature: Water: I °C Air: °C- Pool Depth: Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: cm estimated maximum: m x m Habitat Condition:, (circle where appropriate) undisturbed tire tracks garbage discing/plowing ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other' light moderate heavy land use of habitat: fir.G V 1 �YUfri a "J-2- (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/I Dissolved NH,: pt or ppm Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved Oxygen: pm or mg/1 pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity : ppt or ppm Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm Notes: 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate Y of individuals present it terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 10 b's, 1000's) Anostracans: (note reproductive status) Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Conchostracans: yes no Copepods: yes no . Ostracods yes no Fish yes no Frogs yes no Salamanders yes no Waterfowl yes no Other (specify) Voucher Specimens N0nb Insects: (adult or larvae) Anisoptera: yes no Zygoptera: yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Corixidae: yes no Notonectidae: yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Catalog # Pool 9 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _no yes Date: I /gyp A\ Time: 1 u5 County:_ Quad: V v-� Collectors) : Permiti":TG' oByCo� l Site/Project Name: J e Z- °OV F-. b-I V" �°� R0.t^c Pool #: �- pp 33,6341oz ll'�,`t`f3Z0 Township: l9 5 Range: �� W Section: )at. long. Temperature: Water: °C Air: -C- Pool Depth: Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: cm estimated maximum: m x m Habitat Conditiow.(circle where appropriate) - undisturbed disturbed: tire tracks garbage discing/plowing - ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other light moderate heavy land use of habitat: Ckv w bI Cd-v'4'` ,fk�' 6�- � (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/l Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved NH,: pt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen: pm or mg/1 pH: Turbidity: (sacchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity :ppt or ppm Notes: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate n of individuals present iri terms of an order of magnitude (e. g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) OUS Anostracans: (note reproductive status) . Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Conchostracans:. yes no Copepods: yes no Ostracods yes no Fish yes no Frogs yes no Salamanders yes no Waterfowl yes no Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Insects: (adult or larvae) Anisoptera: yes no Zygoptera: yes no Hydrophilidae. yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Corixidae: yes no Notonectidae: yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Cataloa # 2 Pool # U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no x yes . Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _no k yes Date: / �{/ �� Time: 0' 5�� County; [w Quad: N�rvu�c�, Collector(s): 1/ O.V U$ Site/Project Name: 0'M Pool #: 33, 0L ir7.9K Y283 Township: Range: ,O W Section:-� lat. long. Temperature: Water: .12- °C Air: Ito °C Pool Depth: Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: cm Habitat Condition:. (circle where appropriate) - undisturbed disturbed: estimated maximum: m x m tire tracks garbage discing/plowing - ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other light moderate heavy land use of habitat: (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/l Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved NH4: pt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen:_-_ppm or mg/I pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) . cm or: clear to bottom Salinity :ppt or ppm Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm Notes: 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate # of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) Anostracans: n \ (note reproductive status) . I v0� Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Conchostracans:. yes no Copepods: yes no Ostracods yes no Fish yes no Frogs yes no Salamanders yes no Waterfowl yes no Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Insects: (adult or larvae) Anisoptera: yes no Zygoptera: yes no Hydrophilidae. yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Corixidae: yes no Notonectidae: yes no Belostomatidae: yes no Other (specify) Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Catalog # 1) Pool # U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Dafa Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no X yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no f yes Date: + / (O / �� Time: Il • ] O County:. �lr Quad: IVP ( i - JI Collector(s): t/� y d �c�SkRO�`�2 (� Permit": Site/Project Name: Pool B c 33, 3 283 Township: J Range: to W Section: lat. long. Temperature: Water: Pool Depth: at time of sampling: cm estimated maximum: cm 13 -C Air: 1(,o . °C- Surface Area: at time of sampling: m x _ estimated maximum: Habitat Condition:. (circle where appropriate) - undisturbed disturbed: tire tracks garbage Gil in m discing/plowing - ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other light moderate heavy - land use of habitat: ( _ + (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/1 Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved NH,: ppt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen: ppm or mg/l pH: Turbidity: (sacchi disc depth) em or: clear to bottom Salinity: ppt or ppm Notes: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate n of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) lo,00D a Anostracans: (note reproductive status) I Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no Conchostracans:. yes no Copepods: yes no . Ostracods yes no Fish yes no Frogs yes no Salamanders yes no Waterfowl yes no Other (specify) Voucher Specimens V) B, �') ndcz k , Insects: (adult or larvae) Anisoptera: yes no Zygoptera: yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Corixidae: yes no Notonectidae: yes no Belostomatidae: yes no Other (specify) Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Scecies * Individuals Accession/Cataloe # 2 Pool # U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no X yes . Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: no Y yes Date: / 4' // � � Time: W,'2 O County: 0-rr, je Quad: l�/�I � Collector(s): , J(iNnJ �` loSi`ov � pelt g: Site/Proiect Name: N � {� IJ� ti" °I �� Pool 9: L ++ � �— 33, bgu,tu2 t ll, 1H32`<23 Township: L S Range: D Section: lat. long. Temperature: Water: ( °C Air: -C-, Pool Depth: Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: estimated maximum: cm estimated maximum: Habitat Condition:. (circle where appropriate) - undisturbed disturbed: tire tracks garbage mx m mx m discing/plowing - ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other light moderate heavy - land use of habitat: a� 1\f lA SU t p OYR2 (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/l Dissolved NH,: pt or ppm Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved Oxygen:ppm or mg/l pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity : ppt or ppm Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm Notes: 1 I U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate # of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) Anostracans: r1 (note reproductive status) L C Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : C`—A A• Na o Stitrw" Cladocerans: yes no. Insects: (adult or larvae) Conchostracans:. yes no Anisoptera: yes no Copepods: yes no . Zygoptera: yes no Ostracods yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Fish yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Frogs yes no Corixidae: yes no Salamanders yes no Notonectidae: yes no Waterfowl yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Cataloe # 1) Pool 4 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no X yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no ' \ yes Date: l / �o A\ Time: (�' 2� County: Quad: 1 T �Q j, Collector(s): \ G--) ) L Permit 9: G.e)L- 1 Site/Project Name: IV'��p " 1 ^h01 1�^� Pool i,: C � 33, O 02 Township: Range: Section: `` lot. long. Temperature: Water: IL °C Air: Pool Depth: Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: cm estimated maximum m x m Habitat Condition:. (circle where appropriate) - undisturbed disturb tire tracks garbage discing/plowing ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other light moderate heavy - land use of habitat: (-�C� n k h.- - (Optional) Water Chemistry Data �` `� f�^^s c- A�V d^ Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/1 Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved NH,: pt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen: pm or mg/1 pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity : ppt or ppm Notes: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm i U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate n of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) Anostracans: (note reproductive status) I \ 1 e) V\k Notostracans: ` V (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Insects: (adult or larvae) Conchostracans:. yes no Anisoptera: yes no Copepods: yes no Zygoptera: yes no Ostracods yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Fish yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Frogs yes no Corixidae: yes no Salamanders yes no Notonectidae: yes no Waterfowl yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Catalo2 2 Pool # U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: — no I yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no yes Date: Ao / /�� Time: \V. 401 County:, Quad: IVy pyt+ Collector(s): 1)0�J1� �^�1nS {��L Z Permit'9: �6 -Us I (^0\0L, Site/Project Name: LWLW 0(� &L, -Ar\t Pool g: lV // 33. 3HIOL 1l79`73283 Township: Range: W Section: —' lat.—long. Temperature: Water: °C Air: ('0 . -C- Pool Depth: Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: cm Habitat Condition:.(circlew propriate) - undisturbed disturbed: - ungrazed other - land use of habitat: estimated maximum: m x m tire tracks garbage discing/plowing grazed: cattle light moderate (Optional) Water Chemistry Data horses sheep heavy Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/1 Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved NH,: pt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen:__ppm or mg/1 pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom _ Salinity: ppt or ppm Notes: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate # of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) /'OD-,; Anostracans: (note reproductive status) . Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no Conchostracans: yes no Copepods: yes no Ostracods yes no Fish yes no Frogs yes no Salamanders yes no Waterfowl yes no Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Insects: (adult or larvae) Anisoptera: yes no Zygoptera: yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Corixidae: yes no Notonectidae: yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Catalog 9 2 Pool # U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: — no X yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no yes Date: ) / Co /fit Time: t�' -W1 County:. D p' Quad: t �` v" v � Collector(s): Permit i : --f6' 0$` (06(�' 1 Site/Project Name: i�2 ��vs r .�� Pool #: M 1.01432.83 Township: �? `� Range: W Section: —` lat. long. Temperature: Pool Depth: at time of sampling: estimated maximum: Water: °C Air: �� -C- Surface Area: _cm at time of sampling: m x _ cm Habitat Condition:. (circle w a propriate) - undisturbed disturbed - ungrazed other land use of habitat grazed light 411 estimated maximum: m x m tire tracks garbage discing/plowing cattle horses sheep moderate heavy (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/1 C� � (�&k4-p_n w( Conductivity: 1I If Dissolved NH,: pt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen:_ _ppm or mg/1 pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom. Salinity : ppt or ppm Notes: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate # of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) (U s 3-0 , `OUs Anostracans: (note reproductive status) C'))Iw-- Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Insects: (adult or larvae) Conchostracans:. yes no Anisoptera: yes no Copepods: yes no . Zygoptera: yes no Ostracods yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Fish yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Frogs yes no Corixidae: yes no Salamanders yes no Notonectidae: yes no Waterfowl yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Catalog # 2 Pool # US. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no %, yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no yes n Date: / G M Time: l County:. Quad: I � Collect0r(s): Site/Project Name: �J- P -w2)"V\� ^� �L c � Pool ii: ' P / _ Township: l0 S . Range: l4 W Section: `G lat. long. Temperature: Water: .� °C Air. 1 I °C- Pool Depth: at time of sampling: cm estimated maximum: cm Habitat Conditiom. (circle wh opriate) - undisturbed distu ed: tire tracks garbage discing/plowing - raze un razed d: cattle horses sheep g g P other light moderate heavy - land use of habitat: 0%1 Surface Area: at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: m x m (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppin or mg/1 Dissolved NH,: pt or ppm Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved Oxygen:_ pm or mg/I pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity : ppt or ppm Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm Notes: 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate # of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) ON Anostracans: (note reproductive status) VN Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Insects: (adult or larvae) Conchostracans:, yes no Anisoptera: yes no Copepods: yes no. Zygoptera: yes no Ostracods yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Fish yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Frogs yes no Corixidae: yes no Salamanders yes no Notonectidae: yes no Waterfowl yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Cataloe # FA Pool # U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit, This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no )( yes . Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no � yes Date: / �0 Time: D County:_ 01( Quad: t\"' +} t P Collector(s): ` kkJ\8 Permit "9: -T'E "OOFLf�OL- Site/Project Name: 1�1�U U' �� ` Pool #: 12 JJ 33 63`'lio L l i7- `1ti3283 Township: l0 5 Range: Sectiorr. . lat. long. Temperature: Water: 3 °C Air: Pool Depth: Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: m x in estimated maximum: cm Habitat Condition:. (circle where appropriate) - undisturbed distur ed: estimated maximum: m x m tire tracks garbage discing/plowing - ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other light moderate heavy - land use of habitat: f 0 U S'(6 (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/1 Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved NH,: ppt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen: ppm or mg/l pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity : ppt or ppm Notes: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate # of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) [0 s Anostracans: (note reproductive status) Notostracans: � � ' 11 � � � C � 1 -4 (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no Insects: (adult or larvae) Conchostracans:. yes no Anisoptera: yes no Copepods: yes no . Zygoptera: yes no Ostracods yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Fish yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Frogs yes no Corixidae: yes no Salamanders yes no Notonectidae: yes no Waterfowl yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. S_ pecies # Individuals Accession/Catalog 4 2 Pool 9 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no ii yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no yes Date: t / /U TimO ' County:, Quad: • , Collector(s): , /0 �iC�S�oaV �L ,Permit 9: (� 0L I Site/ProjectName: Pool M: V pp 3T63c(mo� 11%.953.2$3 Township: `p S Range: iO W Section: lat. long. Temperature: Water: .1 °C Air: °C Pool Depth: Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: cm estimated maximum: m x m Habitat Condition:. (circle where a ropriate) - undisturbed disturbed: tire tracks garbage discing/plowing - ungrazed grazed: cattle other light moderate - land use of habitat: 'ex &) nS (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/l Lkm 0 r' J Conductivity: horses sheep heavy uMHO Dissolved NH,: ppt or ppm Dissolved Oxygem pm or mg/1 pH: Turbidity: (sacchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity: ppt or ppm Notes: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate T of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) Anostracans: (note reproductive status) . Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Conchostracans:, yes no Copepods: yes no Ostracods yes no Fish yes no Frogs yes no Salamanders yes no Waterfowl yes no Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Ntlm- Insects: (adult or larvae) Anisoptera. yes no Zygoptera: yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Corixidae: yes no Notonectidae: yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species 4 Individuals Accession/Cataloe # 2 Pool # U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no yes . Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no yes Date: I / 24)/ Time: 3o 9� County:, Quad: .NLWPO+ roPAJ,\ Collector(s): DM NIOS.Kk -NI ?2 n Permit �J' 088 GQ)6 me I'� Site/Project Na e'�Ck, Pool 4: � to S j0 W Section: 33. (�� {� lat. l l�lon . °U3 Township: Range: g. Temperature: Water: 23 °C Air: 22 °C- Pool Depth: Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: cm estimated maximum: m x m Habitat Condition:. (circle where appropriate) - undisturbed disturbe tire tracks garbage discing/plowing - ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other light moderate heavy land use ofhabitat:011 �1'�(� �( ��,Qf1L� sfwr -e �(C (Optional) Water Chemistry Data J Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/1 Dissolved NH4: Pt or ppm Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved Oxygen: _wpm or mg/1 pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity : ppt or ppm Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm Notes: 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate 4 of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) Anostracans: (note reproductive status) Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) Cladocerans: yes no. Insects: (adult or larvae) Conchostracans:. yes' no Anisoptera: yes no Copepods: yes no . Zygoptera: yes no Ostracods yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Fish yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Frogs yes no Corixidae: yes no Salamanders yes no Notonectidae: yes no Waterfowl yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Catalog # 2 Pool # U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no 'K� yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: Date: / Zo/ Time: ( 5 j r County:. Collector(s): DO Q�� MOS)Q,`A +Z- Permit 4: Site/Project Name: // 33•x; Township: to S Range: 10 W Section: —no ` \ yes Quad: =- — �U�J, TE - o3.y(�0b -I Pool 4: K 13283 —lat.—long. Temperature: Water: 7-3 °C Air: 22- . °C- Pool Depth: Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: cm estimated maximum: m x m Habitat Condition:. (circle where appropriate) - undisturbed :di turbed tire tracks garbage discing/plowing - ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other light moderate heavy - land use of habitat: (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or me Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved NH,: Pt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen: ppm or mg/1 pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom _ Salinity : opt or ppm Notes: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate fr of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) Anostracans: (note reproductive status) Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Conchostracans:. yes no Copepods: yes no Ostracods yes no Fish yes no Frogs yes no Salamanders yes no Waterfowl yes no Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Insects: (adult or larvae) Anisoptera: yes no Zygoptera: yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Corixidae: yes no Notonectidae: yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Cataloa 9 2 Pool # U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: — no yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no yes Date: ` /V /Ll Time: 2' I v-. County:. Quad: otY U rA� Collector(s): �p{�e Permit #:'� - ONGd6- Site/Project Name: l��u(' [�j"Yn �oN j, Pool #: // 33A0LI10 VT 993283 Township: (P S Range: V,) Section: lat. long. Temperature: Pool Depth: at time of sampling: 3 estimated maximum: Water: �3 °C cm cm Habitat Conditiow.(circlewher appropriate) - undisturbed disturbe . - ungrazed grazed: other light 2 Air: . °C -.:.- Surface Area: at time of sampling: estimated maximum: tire tracks garbage uIW�881 m m discing/plowing cattle horses sheep moderate heavy land use of habitat: (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/l Dissolved NH,: pt or ppm Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved Oxygen: pro or mg/1 pH: Turbidity: (sacchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity: ppt or ppm Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm Notes: 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate 4 of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) Anostracans: (note reproductive status) Notostracans: V (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Insects: (adult or larvae) Conchostracans:. yes no Anisoptera: yes no Copepods: yes no . Zygoptera: yes no Ostracods yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Fish yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Frogs yes no Corixidae: yes no Salamanders yes no Notonectidae: yes no Waterfowl yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Other (specify) Voucher Specimens / Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Access ion/Cataloe 4 Pool T U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _no )< yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no yes r /�� Date: ` /� /� Time: Z'3S County:, VY � Quad: Collectors : Ctv�� e�S. — oY ( "D6 () � n l ^ `� �((J��- Permit � `�`�Y 6 -1 Site/Project Name: Pool #: .t 11 33 to314 1oZ I1�, Township: b S Range: ,Q��, I Sectiorf lat. long. Temperature: Water: °C Air: `L 3 °C- Pool Depth: Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: m x estimated maximum: cm estimated maximum: Habitat Condition:. (circle where appropriate) - undisturbed disturbed tire tracks garbage r-0i m m discing/plowing - ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other light moderate heavy - land use of habitat: d� � 8 \ J � Q)YQ vJ 0.� p,,, 1 J ]off � Oyu, (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/l Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved NH,: ppt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen: ppm or mg/I' pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity: ppt or ppm Notes: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate # of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) ( wo r rv1A 1.� Anostracans: (note reproductive status) Notostracans: �I�Q& '0 (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Insects: (adult or larvae) Conchostracans:. yes no Anisoptera: yes no Copepods: yes no . Zygoptera: yes no Ostracods yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Fish yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Frogs yes no Corixidae: yes no Salamanders yes no Notonectidae: yes no Waterfowl yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Catalog # 2 Pool # U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no yes Date: Z / /�� Time: 10.55 County:. �Fra �,G Quad: b� U Collector(s): �Gv1 \� �` 1 oS%� LT t Permit 4--t - O Ll Go(�-{ Site/ProjectName: 91N vt'( Pool 9: ff J 3 �, io3�l t oz 11'7. y 328 J Township: b 5 Range: i0 V1 Section: p lat, long. Temperature: Water: : i °C Air: S °C- Pool Depth: at time of sampling: cm estimated maximum: cm Habitat Condition: (circle where appropriate) - undisturbed disturbe : Surface Area: at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: m x m tire tracks garbage discing/plowing - ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other light moderate heavy - land use of habitat: (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/1 Conductivity: uNMO Dissolved NH,:_ppt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen: pm or mg/I pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity : ppt or ppm Notes: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate # of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) Anostracans: (note reproductive status) . Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Conchostracans:, yes no Copepods: yes no. Ostracods yes no Fish yes no Frogs yes no Salamanders yes no Waterfowl yes no Other (specify) Voucher Specimens N O Ne Insects: (adult or larvae) Anisoptera: yes no Zygoptera: yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Corixidae: yes no Notonectidae: yes no Belostomatidae: yes no Other (specify) Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. SDeCieS 9 Individuals Accession/Catalog # Pool # U.S, Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no >�- yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no � yes Date: 1 l 1 i1 Time: t t• County:. Quad: Uq6 au Collector(s): � NV d ��S'�c1v`�L Permit:. —M- 08 { I Site/Project Name: I (� ^'� " � Pool 9: r 33. W4 of u'1. 1Lf32.83 Township: Range: Section: �� lat. long. Temperature: Water: °C Air. °C- Pool Depth: at time of sampling: Z e7 cm estimated maximum: cm Habitat Condition:. (circle where appropriate) Surface Area: at time of sampling: —Mx m estimated maximum: m x m - undisturbed disturbed:. tire tracks garbage discing/plowing - ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other light moderate heavy - land use of habitat: C) (c( d1 yC.a0&+{ O � r_ _J fhf 6 Gct'gta (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/l Dissolved NH4:_ pt or ppm Conductivity: uMHO' Dissolved Oxygen: ppm or mg/1 pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity: ppt or ppm Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm Notes: 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate 4 of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) Anostracans: (note reproductive status) N Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Insects: (adult or larvae) Conchostracans: yes' no Anisoptera: yes no Copepods: yes no . Zygoptera: yes no Ostracods yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Fish yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Frogs yes no Corixidae: yes no Salamanders yes no Notonectidae: yes no Waterfowl yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Cataloe # 2 Pool # U.S, Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no �( yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no Y yes Date: TimeN''�� County:, �%1 DJ �_ Quad: Collector(s): �D.� c� rl\,bZ i , L Permit'4:. y O I�Oo6' I Site/Project Name: COA 9 `' Pool #: y f Township: Range: (d lA Section' � lat. long. Temperature: Water: l (P °C Aic °C Pool Depth: Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: cm estimated maximum: m x m Habitat Condition:.(circle ropriate) - undisturbed disturbed: tire tracks garbage discing/plowing - ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other' light moderate heavy - land use of habitat: 5�A(" �tlyjri d--, 0�^ r,0\ve a ( (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/1 Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved NH,: ppt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen:_ _ppm or mg/1 pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom. Salinity : ppt or ppm Notes: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm. 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate n of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) Anostracans: (note reproductive status) . Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Conchostracans:. yes no Copepods: yes no Ostracods yes no Fish yes no Frogs yes no Salamanders yes no Waterfowl yes no Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Insects: (adult or larvae) Anisoptera: yes no Zygoptera: yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Corixidae: yes no Notonectidae: yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species Individuals Accession/Catalo2 # Pool # gi 2 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no X/ yes Date: ` / t /� Time: County:. V Quad: y J Collector(s): 1 Jew `d ��s�� Permit #: Site/ProjectName: •�^ �U.��c�r\ ^� � Pool I': 0 Township: �OS Range: l Section: lat. long. Temperature: Water: °C Air: °C- Pool Depth: Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: cm estimated maximum: m x m Habitat Condition:. (circle whe ropriate) - undisturbed disturbed: tire tracks garbage discing/plowing - ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other light moderate heavy - land use of habitat: f N V� d c"� (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/1 Conductivity uMHO Dissolved NH4 pt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen: pm or mg/1 pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity : pPt or ppm Notes: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): opm 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate n of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) ID0 r Anostracans: (note reproductive status) Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Insects: (adult or larvae) Conchostracans:. yes no Anisoptera: yes no Copepods: yes no . Zygoptera: yes no Ostracods yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Fish yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Frogs yes no Corixidae: yes no Salamanders yes no Notonectidae: yes no Waterfowl yes no Belostomatidae: yes no Other (specify) Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Cataloa # 2 Pool # U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no ),�_ yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: —no yes Date: / / Time: County:_ Vie Quad: Collector(s): G.w�� Permit Site/Project Name: l�yuf -4r �U �` Pool 4: Townshi p: Ran e: W Section: lat. long. Temperature: Water: Pool Depth: at time of sampling: —2—cm estimated maximum: cm Habitat Condition:. (circle where appropriate) - undisturbed disturbed: °C Air. °C- Surface Area: at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: m x m tire tracks garbage discing/plowing - ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other light moderate heavy - land use of habitat: Off` +,t, (,_� Cy,�J c Q� (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/l Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved NH,:____ppt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen: ppm or MO pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom Salinity : opt or ppm Notes: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm 1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate 4 of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) Anostracans: (note reproductive status) . Notostracans: l V ovu- (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Insects: (adult or larvae) Conchostracans:. yes no Anisoptera: yes no Copepods: yes no . Zygoptera: yes no Ostracods yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Fish yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Frogs yes no Corixidae: yes no Salamanders yes no Notonectidae: yes no Waterfowl yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. SSRecies # Individuals Accession/Cataloe # 2 Pool,". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no X� yes . Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no yes Date: �--2 � / 1 L Time: 1 '• S '� County: � Quad: _ Collector(s):UN�� 51 TZ— Permit'#: -C) Site/Project Name: \��t�,��U �4 Pool P: 1 Township: S Range: lO l ^� Section: lat. long. Temperature: Water: . \7) °C Air: _ °C Pool Depth: Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: m x m estimated maximum: cm Habitat Condition: (circle ere appropriate) - undisturbed disturbe . - ungrazed grazed: other estimated maximum: tire tracks garbage M m discing/plowing cattle horses sheep light moderate / - land use of habitat: (�� e1x y � zs d s4vZA-T (0 (Optional) Water Chemistry Data heavy "Ii!- Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/l Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved NH4: pPt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen: ppm or mg/I pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth)_ cm or: clear to bottom. Salinity :ppt or ppm Notes: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm 1 liE U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate n of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) `60S . Anostracans: (note reproductive status) n 11 LI Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) Cladocerans: yes no. Conchostracans:. yes no Copepods: yes no Ostracods yes no Fish yes no Frogs yes no Salamanders yes no Waterfowl yes no Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Insects: (adult or larvae) Anisoptera: yes no Zygoptera: yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Corixidae: yes no Notonectidae: yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species # Individuals Accession/Cataloe 9 2 Pool # U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site visit. This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90 -day report: _ no � yes Required color slides and /or photographs for the project site are included: _ no \-� yes Date: Time: ��113� County:, Quad: u(-}- �C� Collector(s): Permit r?: Site/Project Name: Y\ M �� r�^cQ� Pool 9: Township: (DS Range: to VJ Section: lat. long. Temperature: Water: . Z ( °C Air: "C- - Pool Depth: Surface Area: at time of sampling: cm at time of sampling: __m x m estimated maximum: cm Habitat Condition:. (circle where a ropriate) - undisturbed isturbed - ungrazed grazed: other light estimated maximum: m x m tire tracks garbage discing/plowing cattle horses sheep moderate heavy land use of habitat: 6a N t� Q,p " V,,,4 tw( 5+0�r v0,r (Optional) Water Chemistry Data Alkalinity (total): ppm or mg/1 Conductivity: uMHO Dissolved NH,:� pt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen:_ pm or mg/l pH: Turbidity: (secchi disc depth) cm or: clear to bottom - Salinity: ppt or ppm Notes: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ppm i U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet Wet Season Survey Note: Please 611 out the required information completely for each site visit. Species Observations: state none or estimate t of individuals present in terms of an order of magnitude (e.g., 10's, 100's, 1000's) `(_) S Arnostracans: (note reproductive status) Notostracans: (note reproductive status) Species Observations (Optional) : Cladocerans: yes no. Conchostracans:. yes no Copepods: yes no Ostracods yes no Fish yes no Frogs yes no Salamanders yes no Waterfowl yes no Other (specify) Voucher Specimens Insects: (adult or larvae) Anisoptera: yes no Zygoptera: yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no Dytiscidae: yes no Corixidae: yes no Notonectidae: yes no Belostomatidae:. yes no Other (specify) Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the institution in which they will be accessioned. Species 4' Individuals Accession/Catalog # 2 Pool 4 a a a ■� is a a a a as I� a� Ir a s i1 a. Legend � r v - Project Boundary • _ Oil Operations + • • ;,,— Oil Pipeline • Well Locations Fewl A ; n O � • � � I1 1511 3tN1 fi00 �� • • NEWPORT 5 2010/2011 Fairy Shnmp Surreys • r . • ' • GLENN LUKOS ASSOCIATES Exhibit 1 ob • ' I • • • 1 r • ar • • `� • u • �+ R • R • • • Q • k • • • • 0 M • • • • '" ♦ • • c ++ r s • o • s • • • • • • • k L • L i • • � • w . X W161I111'_ RES1q+112A8pMINNtafl G1SN¢rnatt'aMGIS 21111 V.nnn rxln9MrarRa +MW lI nfairvSnnmrlOiP :Ol trtmn � l tz- � NAM Jot PHOTOGRAPH 1: View of Feature B looking south. This feature is a soil remediation area and versatile fairy shrimp were detected in 2009/2010 & 2010/2011 surveys. PHOTOGRAPH 2: View of Feature C looking northeast. This feature is a low point in soil and concrete stockpile area. The versatile fairy shrimp was detected during the 2010/2011 surveys. U) LU Q 0 ,U) v U) O Y Z Z W 6M u W. L X W a c� m PHOTOGRAPH 3: Feature E is a partially remediated oil sump with low density of San Diego fairy shrimp. PHOTOGRAPH 4: Feature F looking southwest. Shallow depression created by berm to protect oil field road. No fairy shrimp were detected in 2011. C/) w Q U O Q U) O z z w J V u Co F r x W p . 't We PHOTOGRAPH 5: View of Feature G looking southeast. Feature G exhibits a low density of San Diego fairy shrimp. U) w Q U O U) U) U) O D Z Lu J AIJ w t X w PHOTOGRAPH 6: View of Feature H looking northeast. Feature H is a shallow, recently disturbed area with a predominance of non - native upland vegetation. No fairy shrimp were detected in 2011. Art,- .i; .. ' , 5 pY d� r` •rdrr• F,r . 1 PHOTOGRAPH 7: View of Feature i looking west. Feature I exhibits a low density of San Diego fairy shrimp. x e � PHOTOGRAPH 8: Feature J supports San Diego fairy shrimp. Shallow depression created by oil field berms constructed to protect roads. LU Q U ,O V ' // C / O Y z LU J 1 , L X W w •�. µ,ms (�'y� t � :. i PHOTOGRAPH 9: View of Feature K looking north. No fairy shrimp were detected in the feature in 2011. f _ i 8� MEM .- :Lr' &, b.ir li�6�_•u.�!. \= ilJeLiie'n ai. l`iw,Y%' -: PHOTOGRAPH 10: View of Feature L looking north. No fairy shrimp were detected in the feature in 2011. �1 U) LU Q U O U) U) ) O J LU .j 1 u V. L x W ># PHOTOGRAPH 11: View of Feature N looking north. Feature N is a shallow depression within an oil field storage yard. This feature supports the versatile fairy shrimp. PHOTOGRAPH 12: View of Feature P looking north. This area is immediately adjacent to a soil remediation area (see stockpile in background). The versatile fairy shrimp was detected during 2010/2011 surveys. LU Q U O U) U) Q rf) O J z z W J WE M C x LU t� M 4 0 C- `IN PHOTOGRAPH 13: Feature R looking south on October 22, 2010 showing shallow roadside feature. The versatile fairy shrimp was detected during 2010/2011 surveys. r_ M PHOTOGRAPH 14: Feature R looking south on November 1, 2010 showing how rapidly the feature dries during normal conditions. N w _Q U O U) Q (f) O J z Z W J WE W, xx W Q- 0 0 si ML PHOTOGRAPH 15: View of Feature Q looking north showing shallow ponding within roadside depression. PHOTOGRAPH 16: View of Feature S looking north showing shallow ponding with roadside depression. w Q U O Q O Y D J W J MEu �P PHOTOGRAPH 17: View of Feature T looking north showing shallow ponding in asphalt covered road area. The versatile fairy shrimp was detected in the feature in 2011. PHOTOGRAPH 18: View of Feature U looking north showing shallow ponding in asphalt parking area. cn Lu Q U O Q O Y J Z w '�1 u L x W PHOTOGRAPH 19: View of Feature V looking south. Feature V occurs on Ian oil well pad and supports the versatile fairy shrimp. I I I I I 1 II II cn LU F- Q U O U) U) Q U) O Y J z Z W J IN u M L X w