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<br />(Appendix A). One area overlaps with the portion of the site that is north of <br />overlaps with the eastern edge of the site near the existing sub. RSEA designations are based on the <br />size and shape of the ecological area, land cover within the ecol <br />connectivity to other ecological areas. These two areas are desibeing part of <br />a large expanse of vacant land within an urban area and their co <br />respectively. The purpose of the RSEA designation is to inform <br />especially as it relates to balancing development and natural re <br />The AUAR study area is also located within the AHATS Rice Creek Important Bird Area (IBA). IBAs are <br />identified by Audubon Minnesota in partnership with the DNR, are <br />aimed at conserving critical bird habitats. IBAs are voluntary a <br />demonstrate the biological value of this area. This particular I <br />grasslands, and provides important habitat for waterfowl, raptor <br />landscape. A minimum of 166 bird species have been observed with <br />encompasses the original 2,400 acre TCAAP parcel. <br />In 2013, four of five osprey nests/nesting platforms were removed from th <br />County under a DNR permit. Platforms were relocated to adjacent <br />platform remains on the powerpole at the pumphouse near the east <br />pumphouse and pole will remain within the site. There is a repor <br />of Round Lake, which is approximately 0.5 miles from the southwe <br />bird species nest near lakes. <br />c.D,,, <br />ISCUSS HOW THE IDENTIFIED FISH WILDLIFE PLANT COMMUNITIES RARE FEATURES AND ECOSYSTEMS MAY BE <br />.I <br />AFFECTED BY THE PROJECT NCLUDE A DISCUSSION ON INTRODUCTION AND SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECI <br />.S <br />THE PROJECT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION EPARATELY DISCUSS EFFECTS TO KNOWN THREATENED AND <br />. <br />ENDANGERED SPECIES <br />Habitat for the three listed species within the AUAR study area is poor compared to the habitat present <br />within the adjacent AHATS site. No direct or indirect effects ar <br />impleme <br />It is anticipated that creation of a green corridor through the <br />for turtles, birds and other wildlife. This corridor will provi <br /> <br />The development of the AUAR study area will not impact existing <br />prevent nesting activity. <br />d.I,,, <br />DENTIFY MEASURES THAT WILL BE TAKEN TO AVOID MINIMIZE OR MITIGATE ADVERSE EFFECTS TO FISH <br />,,. <br />WILDLIFE PLANT COMMUNITIES AND SENSITIVE ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES <br /> <br />approvals. Specific measures are outlined in the draft mitigatio <br />14.HP <br />ISTORIC ROPERTIES <br />D,,/ <br />ESCRIBE ANY HISTORIC STRUCTURES ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES ANDOR TRADITIONAL CULTURAL PROPERTIES ON <br />.I:1),2),3) <br />OR IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE SITE NCLUDE HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS KNOWN ARTIFACT AREAS AND <br />.ASHPO <br />ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES TTACH LETTER RECEIVED FROM THE TATE ISTORIC RESERVATION FFICE <br />(SHPO).D <br /> ISCUSS ANY ANTICIPATED EFFECTS TO HISTORIC PROPERTIES DURING PRO <br /> <br /> <br />April 2014 Draft 19 <br />