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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN RESORT
EXPANSION, WESTBANK, BC
Addendum Report
Prepared by:
Suite 201 – 2430 King George Highway Surrey, BC V4P 1H8
Phone (604)-536-2947 Fax (604)-536-2948
e-mail: [email protected] web page: www.enkon.com
Prepared for:
Pheidias Development Management Corporation Suite 1660-1188 West Georgia Street
Vancouver,BC V6E 4A2
Project No.: 1031-003
June 2006
Addendum Report Environmental Assessment Crystal Mountain Resort Expansion Westbank, BC
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Table of Contents Table of Contents................................................................................................................. i
1.0 Background................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 June 2001 ............................................................................................................ 1 1.2 August 2003 Approved Master Plan................................................................... 1 1.3 June 2006 Master Plan ........................................................................................ 4
2.0 Results........................................................................................................................... 6 2.1 Fisheries Resources............................................................................................. 6
3.0 Wildlife Resources...................................................................................................... 12
4.0 Environmentally Sensitive Areas................................................................................ 17
5.0 Conclusions................................................................................................................. 20
6.0 References................................................................................................................... 21
List of Tables
Table 1 Comparison of Crystal Mountain Project Plan from 2001, 2003 and 2006...... 4
Table 2 Years 2001 and 2006 Comparison of Streamside Protection and Enhancement Areas (i.e. Setbacks) Associated with Watercourses within or Draining from Crystal Mountain Resort ................................................................................... 7
List of Figures
Figure 1 2001 Crystal Mountain Resort Plan.................................................................. 2
Figure 2 Year 2003 Crystal Mountain Resort Plan ......................................................... 3
Figure 3 Year 2006 Crystal Mountain Resort Plan ......................................................... 5
Figure 4 Streamside Protection and Enhancement Areas ............................................... 9
Figure 5 Environmentally Sensitive Areas.................................................................... 18
List of Photographs
Photograph 1 Red-legged Frog in un-named tributary of Jack Creek......................... 13
Photograph 2 Jack Creek Wetland .............................................................................. 14
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List of Appendices
Appendix A Provincially Listed Plant Species Okanagan Shuswap Forest District IDF and MS Biogeoclimatic Zones, June 2006
Appendix B Provincially Listed Animal Species Okanagan Shuswap Forest District IDF and MS Biogeoclimatic Zones, June 2006
Appendix C Federal Species at Risk, June 2006
Addendum Report Environmental Assessment Crystal Mountain Resort Expansion Westbank, BC
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1.0 BACKGROUND
As part of the regional district rezoning process for the expansion of the existing Crystal Mountain Ski Hill in Westbank, BC, Pheidias Development Management Corporation requested ENKON Environmental Limited update the original Environmental Assessment dated June 2001 based on a revised mountain and resort base plan. The following report compares the changes made from the original mountain/resort Base Plan in 2001 through the final Master Plan approved in 2003 and further minor modifications proposed in the resort base/golf area during the current regional district rezoning process.
1.1 June 2001
ENKON’s June 2001 Environmental Assessment report was based on the following mountain and resort base facilities (Figure 1). The mountain area was to be expanded from the existing 3 lifts and 20+ ski trails to 12 lifts and associated ski trails that would encompass the area to the north beyond Mount Last. The expansion to Mount Last (1500 meters elevation) combined with a new lift on Mount Clements on the west side would provide a vertical drop of approximately 700-750 meters. The vertical drop would not compete with some other ski hills in the Okanagan but the emphasis at Crystal Mountain is on family skiing, not extreme or expert skiing.
The base village area was to be expanded to include new residential areas (single-family chalets and townhome units), golf course, and a resort core area with a small number of hotel units and retail space to support the base area and mountain facilities. The key for the expansion would be to develop the four-season recreation component including winter skiing and snowboarding, golfing, summer events/festivals and a number of other recreation and tourist venues.
The 2001 Environmental Report identified the environmental resources, concerns and issues associated with the proposed expansion of Crystal Mountain Ski Hill. Additionally, it provided conceptual mitigation measures and management plans to reduce or eliminate potential impacts of the proposed expansion on environmental resources. Guiding principles for sustainability were also provided including site design, building design and construction, water management, energy management, and waste management and recycling.
1.2 August 2003 Approved Master Plan
From 2001-2003, the resort base and ski area Master Plan was modified due to public, First Nations and government input. One of the most significant changes was the re-location of the 18-hole golf course to the north and east of the existing Nordic trails (Figure 2). This change also resulted in an overall increase of 94 bed units (Table 1) and a shifting of the majority of the bed units to the north. The total skiable terrain also was reduced by approximately 34 hectares largely as a result of shifting the bed units to the north.
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Table 1 Comparison of Crystal Mountain Project Plan from 2001, 2003 and 2006
ACCOMODATION TYPE NUMBER OF BED UNITS
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Hotels 600 600 600
Bed and Breakfast 40 40 50
Condominiums 480 480 480
Townhouses 580 556 556
Single Family Houses 2,130 2,160 2,190
Employee Housing 30 30 30
Total Bed Unit 3,860 3,954 3,994
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18 hole golf course, daylodge, teahouse, commercial space, conference centre, visitor centre
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Total Skiable Area (hectares) 551 517 518
1.3 June 2006 Master Plan
The June 2006 Master Plan (Figure 3) largely reflects the August 2003 approved master plan with the following minor modifications. The number of bed units increased by 40 units while the skiable terrain remained the same. Changes were made to the streamside protection and enhancement areas (i.e., setbacks) to reflect the current provincial Riparian Areas Regulation. Field inspections were also conducted by ENKON in May 2006 to verify the location and extent of some watercourses and to determine the presence/absence of federally and provincially listed wildlife species and potentially sensitive habitats.
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Addendum Report Environmental Assessment Crystal Mountain Resort Expansion Westbank, BC
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2.0 RESULTS
2.1 Fisheries Resources
Jack, Law and Trepanier Creeks are important habitat for fish and wildlife. Jack and Law Creek drain into a larger stream, Trepanier Creek to the south that eventually flows into Okanagan Lake.
The only fish species documented to be of regional concern to this project were rainbow trout (Onchyrhyncus mykiss) (FISS mapping) and Kokanee salmon (FISS Database and Ministry, pers. comm. D. Tesch). The Ministry of Environment in Pentiction indicated that rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon are present in the watershed along the base of Powers Creek to Highway 97 where a potential culvert barrier may obstruct/prevent upstream migration. Further, there exists a natural waterfall barrier to fish movement approximately 500 meters upstream from this Highway 97 culvert. The lower portion of Powers Creek is a known spawning area for Kokanee salmon, while the lower portion of Trepanier Creek is a known spawning area for both Kokanee salmon and rainbow trout.
A report by Wildstone Resources Ltd. (1996) identified rainbow trout and potentially eastern brook trout as being present in Jack Creek along the mainstem from Trepanier Creek to the headwaters. Kokanee salmon are likely restricted to upstream migration from Trepanier Creek due to a natural barrier (waterfall) about one kilometer upstream of Okanagan Lake. There is no fish presence documented from approximately 1000 meters elevation to the headwaters of the east arm of Jack Creek (D. Tesch). Additionally, there have been no fish identified in two west branches of Jack Creek at elevations 856 m and 960 m elevation. The Ministry of Environment indicated that the headwaters of Law Creek are very dry and likely would not be able to support fish populations.
In 2001, ENKON recommended that the fisheries leavestrip requirements of the provincial “Fish Protection Act - Streamside Protection Regulations” should be utilized (Table 2) to protect fish habitat within the streams flowing through the mountain or base area development lands. Development of ski runs and lift lines should also minimize the number of crossings of Jack Creek mainstem and tributaries. Where possible, ski runs should be developed outside the minimum leavestrip requirements and should run parallel to Jack Creek mainstem and tributaries where possible. Ski run and lift line crossings of streams should minimize clearing and top trees where feasible. Ski lift lines should avoid placing towers within the leavestrip areas.
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Table 2 Years 2001 and 2006 Comparison of Streamside Protection and Enhancement Areas (i.e. Setbacks) Associated with Watercourses within or
Draining from Crystal Mountain Resort
Stream 2001 Leavestrips (meters) 2006 Leavestrips (meters)
Jack Creek mainstem above 1,000 meters elevation
Minimum 30 meters from the high water mark or the top-of-ravine bank for a non-fish-bearing permanent stream
Minimum 10 meters from the high water mark and expanded to >30 meters adjacent to base area developments
Jack Creek mainstem below 1,000 meters elevation
Minimum 30 meters from the high water mark or the top-of-ravine bank for a fish-bearing stream
Minimum 10 meters from the high water mark and expanded to >30 meters adjacent to base area developments
Jack Creek West Branch
Minimum 30 meters from the high water mark or the top-of-ravine bank for a non-fish-bearing permanent stream
Minimum 10 meters from the high water mark adjacent to the driving range and expanded to 72 meters adjacent to the south side of the parking lot
Jack Creek Tributaries Minimum 15 meters from the high water mark or the top-of-ravine bank for a non-fish-bearing non-permanent stream
Minimum 10-15 meters from the high water mark and expanded to 68 meters adjacent to golf hole #17 and 87 meters adjacent to the east side of the parking lot
Jack Creek Wetland Minimum 30 meters from the top of bank
Minimum 30 meters from the high water mark and expanded to 89 meters on the north side of the wetland
Powers Creek Mainstem
Minimum 30 meters from the high water mark or the top-of-ravine bank for a fish-bearing stream or non-fish-bearing permanent stream
Not assessed. Setbacks remain the same.
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Stream 2001 Leavestrips (meters) 2006 Leavestrips (meters)
Powers Creek Tributaries
Minimum 30 meters from the high water mark or the top-of-ravine bank for a fish-bearing stream or non-fish- bearing permanent stream. Minimum 15 meters from the high water mark or the top-of-ravine bank for a non-fish-bearing non-permanent stream
Not assessed. Setbacks remain the same.
Law Creek Mainstem Minimum 30 meters from the high water mark or the top-of-ravine bank for a fish-bearing stream or non-fish-bearing permanent
Not assessed. Setbacks remain the same.
On March 31 2005/2006 the new provincial Riparian Areas Regulation (RAR) replaced the Streamside Protection Regulation (SPR) with an ability to conduct detailed assessments of watercourses to determine setback widths on a case-by-case basis. During May 2006, ENKON conducted detailed assessments on the main watercourses within the resort base lands to re-evaluate setback widths and adjust the development plan where necessary (Table 1).
Overall, the setbacks were initially reduced from the original 15-30 meters to 10-30 meters adjacent to Jack Creek and tributaries. However, after environmental review of the 2006 Base Area Development Plan, setbacks were expanded in a number of locations beyond the requirements of either regulation (SPR or RAR) to provide additional protection for wildlife (Figure 4). For example, while both regulations required a 30 meter setback adjacent to Jack Creek wetland, it was possible to provide a 30-89 meter setback. Similarly, the setbacks applied to the unnamed tributary adjacent to Golf Hole #17 were expanded to a maximum of 68 meters to protect habitat for the provincially blue-listed red-legged frog.
All fish habitat mitigation measures proposed in the June 2001 Environmental Report (Section 3.1.4) prepared by ENKON are still applicable including:
1. Development of ski runs and lift lines should minimize the number of crossings of Jack Creek mainstem and tributaries. Ski runs should be developed outside the minimum leavestrip requirements and should run parallel to Jack Creek mainstem and tributaries where possible. Ski run and lift line stream crossings should be conducted to minimize clearing and top trees where feasible. Ski lift line construction plans should avoid placing towers within the leavestrip areas.
2. All instream work should be done under summer low flow conditions during the “fisheries window.”
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3. Stream crossings should avoid critical fish habitat within the base area lands and should adhere to the following guidelines to protect non-fish-bearing streams:
a) Access roads and utility corridors within the base area lands should be designed for the same locations as existing crossings to eliminate any additional stream crossings;
b) No infilling or stormwater detention/retention should be proposed in Webber Lake and the wetland near the existing base area;
c) Where necessary, stream crossing structures should be considered in the following order of priority:
• Bridges (preferred clear span) • Open bottom culverts • Box culverts • Pipe arch culverts • Stacked culverts • Round culverts
d) Culverts should be designed as per the recommendations of the federal/provincial “Land Development Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Habitat” (1992) with the following criteria:
• Diameters of all culverts will be >0.45 meters • Average water velocities and slopes will not exceed:
• 1.2 meters per second and <1.0% for culverts <24 meters in length (unless baffled)
• 0.9 meters per second and 0.5% for culverts >24 meters in length (unless baffled)
• Depth of water will not be <0.23 meters • Culverts >61 meters will generally not be considered • All culverts will be designed to the 1:100 year flood
• All culvert bottoms will be 0.31 meters below the grade line of the natural stream bed
• All culverts will be designed with outlet pools and tail water controls
e) Stream crossings should be constructed perpendicular to the flow of water in all cases.
f) Stream crossings for ski trails should be avoided, but if necessary they should follow the same requirements for road crossings outlined in the Forest Practices Code.
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4. In order to limit the post-development storm/snowmelt off-site runoff rate to the pre-development runoff rate, and to maintain, as closely as possible, the natural pre-development flow pattern and water quality in the receiving watercourse, the following protection measures should be used:
a) If retention or protection of in-stream habitat or adjacent riparian habitat is not feasible, rehabilitation and bank stabilization of streambanks impacted by the proposed development should be implemented.
b) Clearing of forest for the development of ski runs should be performed to manage forest harvesting so that spatial distribution of cutblocks (i.e., aspect and elevation) and harvesting techniques maintain the existing timing and magnitude of streamflows.
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3.0 WILDLIFE RESOURCES
The Crystal Mountain project falls within the Interior Douglas-fir Very Dry Hot and Montane Spruce Dry Mild Biogeoclimatic Subzones which are characterized by closed-canopy Douglas-fir forests on cooler sites and in riparian areas. Lodgepole pine and Subalpine fir are common at higher elevations. The prominent red stems of red-osier dogwood stand out along streambanks. Dry sites such as upper, south-facing slopes and ridges are where ponderosa pines form open, park-like forests. Wetlands are found in depressions and around open water. Cattails, sedges, and bulrushes surrounded by shrubby willows and birches surround marshes. There are 123 species of plants that are provincially red and blue-listed in these biogeoclimatic zones (Appendix A), however, none have been detected to date in the study site.
The study area is located within the Okanagan Shuswap Forest District which is associated with 14 provincially red- and blue-listed wildlife species including red-legged frog (Rana aurora), peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus anatum), western screech-owl (Megascops kennicottii macfarlanei), Lewis's woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis), wolverine (Gulo gulo luscus), fisher (Martes pennanti), bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) and grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) (Appendix B). Western toads, which may be present in the study site, are a federal species of concern (Appendix C).
Blue-listed red-legged frogs were detected at 5 locations within the un-named tributary on the north side of Jack Creek wetland in May 2006 (Photograph 1). This species requires slow moving creeks or ponds in which to breed but for most of its life-history it inhabits moist forest habitat, often quite far from bodies of water. If the forest floor is dry, red-legged frogs tend to stay within riparian areas and close to the creek edges. The BC Wildlife Act protects red-legged frogs from disturbance or harm. The federal/provincial Identified Wildlife Management Strategy requests a 30 meter non-disturbance buffer on creeks where red-legged frogs have been documented. This strategy along with the provincial Best Management Practices for Development in Urban and Rural Areas provide the following guidelines for protection of amphibian habitat:
• Maintain buffers of undisturbed native vegetation around and adjacent to key amphibian habitats and discourage human and livestock access to these areas;
• Prevent road mortality and mortality due to construction activities during the breeding season (March–August);
• Provide suitable landscape linkages to allow movements of animals between important seasonal habitats; riparian management areas, parks, and greenways;
• Maintain as closely as possible the natural hydrological regime of wetlands;
• Maintain the structural integrity of emergent vegetation to provide egg-laying sites and rearing habitat for developing tadpoles;
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• Maintain forest or vegetation cover adjacent to breeding sites to provide suitable microclimatic conditions for emerging juveniles and foraging adults;
• Maintain important habitat features including natural levels of coarse woody debris, a deciduous component to stands where appropriate, and understory vegetation surrounding wetlands;
• Protect shallow water areas and their vegetation from trampling by livestock and other disturbance; these areas serve as breeding habitat and cover for many amphibians;
• Control the spread of non-native animals and plants; introduced bullfrogs and fish compete with and prey on native amphibians; weedy exotic plants can overtake native vegetation and choke wetlands; and
• Do not use pesticides.
Based on the 2006 Crystal Mountain project plan, minimum setbacks for protection of red-legged frog have been generally achieved.
Photograph 1 Red-legged Frog in un-named tributary of Jack Creek
Jack Creek Wetland is located in the southeast portion of the study area and feeds into Jack Creek. The wetland is well established and contains aquatic plants typical of long-term wetlands (Photograph 2). Abundant bird, amphibian and large mammal sign around and within the wetland showed evidence of a high diversity of use and implied the wetland is an important environmental element in the local landscape. The wetland provides a dynamic system of breeding and foraging sites for a range of taxa from moose, bears, deer, coyotes, toads, frogs and a host of bird and insect species. It is very important to the long-term health of Jack Creek Wetland to restrict the trampling of shoreline, emergent vegetation by cattle using the ski hill as summer grazing stock.
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Photograph 2 Jack Creek Wetland
Both Jack Creek and Jack Creek Wetland have high suitability for several species of amphibians including red-legged frog and western toad. Western toad tadpoles were observed on the west side of Jack Creek Wetland in May 2006. Guidelines for the protection of western toad habitat are similar to those presented above for red-legged frogs. Based on the 2006 Crystal Mountain project plan, minimum setbacks for protection of western toad have been exceeded.
In general, although clearing of forests for development of ski runs/lifts is anticipated to enhance wildlife species diversity by changing the composition to those that utilize early seral habitats, it will also have potential negative consequences for those wildlife species that depend primarily on mature and old-growth forest stands, and/or require forest-interior conditions. However, many species (e.g. black bear, moose, elk, mule deer, rubber boa, and various raptor and songbird species) that use interior forests do forage to some extent in openings and edges adjacent to forest stands. Although it is not possible to analyze both the positive and negative effects of ski trail clearing for each wildlife species, we believe that potential negative impacts are unlikely to outweigh positive ones, if habitat for rare listed species is protected.
In 2001, wildlife management plans were developed for birds, mammals and herptiles to reduce the potential impacts of the proposed development on wildlife populations and their required habitats. The plans were intended to provide guidance for future planning and for mitigating construction and operation activities. These plans are still applicable for the 2006 Crystal Mountain Resort Plan and include the following:
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Permanent Habitat Loss
Full mitigation for permanent alienation of habitat is usually not possible. Nevertheless, some general measures can be taken to mitigate the effects of habitat loss as follows:
• Maximize greenways between buildings and roads for use as connectivity corridors by small wildlife species (this is also desirable for aesthetic reasons);
• Carry out forest clearing outside of the breeding season (March 31 - August 1st ); • Re-vegetate any disturbed sites not occupied by structures, using native plants if
possible; and • Erect bird boxes for cavity-nesting species.
Habitat Alteration
The negative effects of forest clearing on wildlife habitat for new ski runs or for the proposed golf facility can be reduced in the following ways:
• Carry out forest clearing outside of the breeding season (March 31st to August 31st);
• Confine clearing to only the width needed for skiing; • Re-vegetate any sites where clearing or grubbing has resulted in soil disturbance; • Maintain sufficient spacing between ski trails so as to avoid extremely narrow
forest strips which have significantly reduced ecosystem function; • Maintain riparian areas with pre-development seral stage characteristics; and • During the planning stage retain functional connectivity corridors at the habitat,
landscape and regional level. Provide for functional connectivity between important habitats in close proximity to each other to allow for the dispersal needs of plants and animals. Where possible, retain a minimum 15 m natural vegetative cover between and around the fairways to provide wildlife habitat and movement corridors.
Recreational Disturbances
To reduce environmental disturbance to the natural landscape from recreational use and to manage potential human-wildlife conflicts, the following guidelines are recommended to mitigate short and long term impacts:
• Erect and maintain appropriate signage to identify accessible and non-accessible areas, and identify use by motorized and non-motorized access;
• Develop seasonal access restrictions for specific areas in consultation with identified user groups;
• Encourage periodic discussions by local residents and interested parties to redefine strategies to manage and integrate recreational opportunities and uses;
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• Encourage a stewardship role by organized user groups or clubs in the management of recreational activities and facilities; and
• Ensure the trail corridor/network and the associated recreation opportunities are maintained or enhanced for continued public use. Implement residential bylaws requiring control of pets, prevention of weed invasion, noise mitigation, litter control, and solid waste management. Request adherence to trails and thus reduce human impact in sensitive habitat.
Construction-related Disturbances
The following practices are recommended to mitigate for disturbance caused by construction:
• For all construction work, take measures to reduce engine noise as much as possible; and
• In the ridge crest area, construction-related noise, blasting, and helicopter flights should be temporarily suspended when bighorn sheep are within 500 meters of work sites, and should not be resumed until the animals have left the area (this is expected to be an infrequent event).
Traffic Collisions with Wildlife
To mitigate disturbance to wildlife and wildlife mortality and reduce the potential for human injury;
• Post appropriate signage to warn motorists of wildlife crossings, seasonal movements or potential danger areas;
• Monitor and document recurring collision sites, if any, so that problem areas can be identified for specific attention; and
• In years of deep snow, berms created by ploughing should be cleared at regular intervals so that animals can easily escape from roadways.
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4.0 ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Section 4.1.2 of ENKON’s June 2001 Environmental Report identified a number of ephemeral ponds and wetlands as sensitive habitat within the proposed development area. ENKON recommended the following guidelines for protection of amphibian habitat:
• Establish a minimum 15-meter buffer adjacent to the Jack Creek wetland, Jack Creek and Wetlands 8-10, 13,14 (Figure 5);
• Any construction-related runoff waters should be maintained sediment free if discharged into the Jack Creek wetland. Water levels within the wetland should be maintained no higher than the top of emergent vegetation;
• Where possible, maintain Wetlands/Meadows 1-7, 11-14 (Figure 5) to retain microclimatic conditions for foraging adult herptiles;
• Rehabilitate temporary access roads;
• Any selective tree harvesting should be conducted to promote mature secondary or old growth forest characteristics such as the retention of large diameter trees, multilayered canopies, snags and coarse woody debris;
• Minimize the risk of windthrow adjacent to wetlands and meadows;
• Avoid the use of pesticides. Spot treatments with herbicides may be used in exceptional circumstances (e.g., noxious weeds) where it can be demonstrated that the herbicide will not be harmful to the aquatic environment or herptile habitat being managed;
• Riparian areas adjacent to the Jack Creek wetland should be managed according to the recommended "Best Management Practices" from the Riparian Management Area Guidebook;
• Prevent the introduction of fish populations as potential predators to the Jack Creek wetland;
• Restrict livestock access to wetlands;
• If possible, retain ephemeral wetlands, and if possible, provide a minimum 15 m wide naturally vegetated movement corridor between wetlands;
• If wetlands cannot be retained, re-construct permanent wetlands (fed by the golf course irrigation system or stormwater) and associated minimum 15 m buffer within the expanded study area. To provide functional wildlife habitat, the wetland(s) should be a minimum size of approximately 0.6 acres (0.25 ha) and measure at least 50 m at one location perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.
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The 2006 Crystal Mountain Project Plan protects the main wetlands and associated buffers including the Jack Creek Wetland and Wetlands 8-10 (Figure 5). Although single family residential lots north of the golf course impact Wetland/Meadows 6, the remaining seven smaller wetland/meadows are protected. In addition, the expanded buffers around the majority of wetlands and watercourses within the development areas should ensure that amphibian habitat is protected.
During the detailed “Master Plan” phase of the project in 2001, the study area was expanded to the south to include an area of approximately 110 hectares for residential and golf course development. During mid-August 2001, ENKON conducted additional field inventories to assess the potential impacts to environmental resources of the expanded area. ENKON identified two wetlands (#13 and #14 on Figure 5) within the expanded area and although neither wetland provides habitat for listed species, ENKON recommended the following:
1. If possible, retain one or both ephemeral wetlands, and a minimum 15m buffer measured from the high water mark. If possible, provide a minimum 15 m wide naturally vegetated movement corridor to the Jack Creek wetland; or
2. If the wetlands cannot be retained, re-construct permanent wetlands (fed by the golf course irrigation system or stormwater) and associated minimum 15 m buffer within the expanded study area. To provide functional wildlife habitat, the wetland(s) should be a minimum size of approximately 0.6 acres (0.25 ha) and measure at least 50 m at one location perpendicular to its logitudinal axis; and
The 2001 Project Plan provides protection for both wetlands #13 and #14 (Figure 5).
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5.0 CONCLUSIONS
The following conclusions from ENKON’s June 2001 Environmental Report are still applicable based on the revised 2006 Crystal Mountain Resort Plan.
Based on existing baseline resource information on fish and wildlife habitat, forest resources (including old-growth), terrain information and surface/groundwater resources, significant environmental impacts from the siting of mountain and base area facilities have been avoided to a large degree. However, there will still be impacts to forest resources and associated wildlife habitat from the development of ski lifts, ski runs, base area commercial and residential units, and access roads. Impacts to wildlife from forest removal will likely result in a species shift from mature forest dwelling wildlife to wildlife that prefer edge habitat and early seral stage vegetation. Careful siting and management of wastewater treatment facilities will be required to avoid impacts to surface and groundwater users in the base area. It is anticipated that environmental impacts can be managed through the implementation of wildlife management plans, stormwater management plans, erosion and control plans, spill contingency plans, riparian setbacks, and fertilizer and pesticide plans.
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6.0 REFERENCES
B.C. Conservation Data Centre. 2006. BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer. BC Ministry of Environment, Victoria, BC.
Government of British Columbia. Wildlife Act, Section 34. [online, http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/stat/W/96488_01.htm ]
Government of Canada. Species at Risk Act Registry. Species List. [online, http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/species/default_e.cfm ]
BC Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection. 2004. Best Management Practices for Amphibians and Reptiles in Urban and Rural Environments in British Columbia, WLAP BMP Series, Ecosystem Standards and Planning Biodiversity Branch, Victoria, BC.
National Geographic Society. 2002. Field guide to the birds of North America, 4th Ed. Washington DC.
Pojar, J., and A. McKinnon. 1994. Plants of coastal British Columbia. B.C. Ministry of Forests and Lone Pine Publishing, Vancouver, BC.
Poster, D. and J. Cullington. 2004. Environmental Best Management Practices for Urban and Rural Land Development in British Columbia, DRAFT. Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection, Ecosystem Standards and Planning, Biodiversity Branch, Victoria, BC.
Resource and Inventory Standards Committee (RISC). 2001. Inventory Methods for Raptors: Standards for Components of British Columbia's Biodiversity No. 11 (Version 2.0).
Resource and Inventory Standards Committee (RISC). 2000. Inventory Methods for Tailed Frogs and Pacific Giant Salamanders: Standards for Components of British Columbia's Biodiversity No. 39 (Version 2.0).
Resource and Inventory Standards Committee (RISC). 1999. Inventory Methods for Forest and Grassland Songbirds: Standards for Components of British Columbia's Biodiversity No. 15 (Version 2.0).
Resource and Inventory Standards Committee (RISC). 1998b. Inventory Methods for Pond-breeding Amphibians and Painted Turtle: Standards for Components of British Columbia's Biodiversity No. 37 (Version 2.0).
Resource and Inventory Standards Committee (RISC). 1998c. Species Inventory Fundamentals: Standards for Components of British Columbia's Biodiversity No. 1 (Version 2.0).
APPENDIX A
Provincially Listed Plant Species Okanagan Shushwap Forest District IDF and MS Biogeoclimatic Zones
June 2006
Provincially Listed Species - Okanagan Shushwap Forest District - IDF and MS Biogeoclimatic Zones - June 2006
Scientific Name English Name Global Rank Prov Rank BC StatusAcorus americanus American sweet-flag G5 S2S3 BlueCastilleja minor ssp. minor annual paintbrush G5T5 S1 RedCyperus squarrosus awned cyperus G5 S3 BlueEleocharis rostellata beaked spike-rush G5 S2S3 BlueCarex comosa bearded sedge G5 S2 RedCarex amplifolia bigleaf sedge G4 S2S3 BlueRanunculus pedatifidus ssp. affinis birdfoot buttercup G5T5 S2S3 BlueBouteloua gracilis blue grama G5 S1 RedVerbena hastata var. scabra blue vervain G5T5 S2 RedStellaria obtusa blunt-sepaled starwort G5 S2S3 BlueSalix boothii Booth's willow G5 S2S3 BlueLomatium brandegeei Brandegee's lomatium G3? S2S3 BlueMimulus breweri Brewer's monkey-flower G5 S2S3 BlueMyosurus apetalus var. borealis bristly mousetail G5T3T5 S2 RedPotentilla paradoxa bushy cinquefoil G5 S1 RedPolygonum ramosissimum var. ramosissimum bushy knotweed G5T5 S1 RedPolygonum polygaloides ssp. confertiflorum close-flowered knotweed G4G5T3T4 S1 RedJuncus confusus Colorado rush G5 S1 RedPyrrocoma carthamoides var. carthamoides Columbian goldenweed G4G5T4 S2 RedDryopteris cristata crested wood fern G5 S2S3 BlueTrifolium cyathiferum cup clover G4 S1 RedBerula erecta cut-leaved water-parsnip G4G5 S1 RedChenopodium atrovirens dark lamb's-quarters G5 S1 RedPotentilla diversifolia var. perdissecta diverse-leaved cinquefoil G5T4 S2S3 BlueCarex xerantica dry-land sedge G5 S2 RedGayophytum humile dwarf groundsmoke G5 S2S3 BlueValeriana edulis ssp. edulis edible valerian G5T5 S1 RedPolemonium elegans elegant Jacob's-ladder G4 S2S3 BluePolygonum douglasii ssp. engelmannii Engelmann's knotweed G5T3T5 S2S3 BlueFloerkea proserpinacoides false-mermaid G5 S2S3 BlueLindernia dubia var. anagallidea false-pimpernel G5T4 S2S3 BlueCuscuta pentagona field dodder G5 S2S3 BluePotentilla nivea var. pentaphylla five-leaved cinquefoil G5T4 S2S3 BlueOrobanche corymbosa ssp. mutabilis flat-topped broomrape G4T3? S2 RedCarex vulpinoidea fox sedge G5 S2S3 BlueAstragalus lentiginosus freckled milk-vetch G5 S2 RedAllium geyeri var. tenerum Geyer's onion G4G5T3T5 S2S3 BlueEpipactis gigantea giant helleborine G3G4 S2S3 BlueGayophytum ramosissimum hairstem groundsmoke G5 S1 RedMarsilea vestita hairy water-clover G5 S1 RedHeterocodon rariflorum heterocodon G5 S3 BlueArabis holboellii var. pinetorum Holboell's rockcress G5T5? S2S3 BlueCarex scopulorum var. bracteosa Holm's Rocky Mountain sedge G5T3T5 S2S3 BlueIsoetes howellii Howell's quillwort G4G5 S1 RedHutchinsia procumbens hutchinsia G5 S1 RedPolygonum polygaloides ssp. kelloggii Kellogg's knotweed G4G5T3T5 S2S3 BlueBotrychium simplex least moonwort G5 S2S3 BlueErigeron leibergii Leiberg's fleabane G3? S1 RedPotamogeton nodosus long-leaved pondweed G5 S1 RedCalochortus lyallii Lyall's mariposa lily G3 S2 RedCarex sychnocephala many-headed sedge G4 S3 BlueMuhlenbergia glomerata marsh muhly G5 S3 BlueAzolla mexicana Mexican mosquito fern G5 S2 RedDelphinium bicolor ssp. bicolor Montana larkspur G4G5T4T5 S2S3 BlueColeanthus subtilis moss grass G3G5 S1 RedNavarretia divaricata var. divaricata mountain navarretia G5T3T5 S1 RedPoa fendleriana ssp. fendleriana mutton grass G5T5 S1 RedBrickellia oblongifolia ssp. oblongifolia narrow-leaved brickellia G5T5 S2 RedNavarretia intertexta needle-leaved navarretia G5 S2 RedAgastache urticifolia nettle-leaved giant-hyssop G5 S3 BlueLomatium triternatum ssp. platycarpum nine-leaved desert-parsley G5T3T5 S2 RedRibes oxyacanthoides ssp. cognatum northern gooseberry G5T4 S1 Red
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Provincially Listed Species - Okanagan Shushwap Forest District - IDF and MS Biogeoclimatic Zones - June 2006
Scientific Name English Name Global Rank Prov Rank BC StatusLinanthus septentrionalis northern linanthus G5 S2S3 BlueViola septentrionalis northern violet G5 S1S3 RedCryptantha ambigua obscure cryptantha G4 S2 RedTalinum sediforme Okanogan fameflower G3 S2S3 BlueMelica bulbosa var. bulbosa oniongrass G5TNRQ S2 RedImpatiens aurella orange touch-me-not G4? S2S3 BlueEpilobium oregonense Oregon willowherb G5 S2S3 BlueSalix amygdaloides peach-leaf willow G5 S2 RedCrassula aquatica pigmyweed G5 S3 BlueAgoseris lackschewitzii pink agoseris G4 S2S3 BlueCarex hystricina porcupine sedge G5 S2S3 BlueHesperostipa spartea porcupinegrass G5 S2 RedGentiana affinis prairie gentian G5 S2S3 BlueLepidium densiflorum var. pubicarpum prairie pepper-grass G5T4 S1 RedSphenopholis obtusata prairie wedgegrass G5 S1 RedMelica spectabilis purple oniongrass G5 S2S3 BlueEpilobium ciliatum ssp. watsonii purple-leaved willowherb G5T3T5 S2S3 BlueGayophytum racemosum racemed groundsmoke G5 S1 RedLeersia oryzoides rice cutgrass G5 S2S3 BlueDescurainia incana ssp. incisa Richardson's tansy mustard G5T3T5 S3S4 BlueAmsinckia retrorsa rigid fiddleneck G5 S1 RedScolochloa festucacea rivergrass G5 S2 RedSchoenoplectus saximontanus Rocky Mountain clubrush G5 S1 RedSporobolus compositus var. compositus rough dropseed G5T5 S3 BlueEntosthodon rubiginosus rusty cord-moss G1G3 S1 RedOlsynium douglasii var. inflatum satinflower G4G5T3T4 S1 RedIdahoa scapigera scalepod G5 S2 RedGaura coccinea scarlet gaura G5 S1 RedSphaeralcea coccinea scarlet globe-mallow G5? S1 RedCamissonia breviflora short-flowered evening-primrose G5 S1 RedMimulus breviflorus short-flowered monkey-flower G4 S1 RedPhlox speciosa ssp. occidentalis showy phlox G5TNR S1 RedArabis sparsiflora sickle-pod rockcress G5 S1 RedAtriplex argentea ssp. argentea silvery orache G5T5 S1 RedGilia tenerrima slender gilia G5 S1 RedEleocharis elliptica G5 S2S3 BlueSphenopholis intermedia slender wedgegrass G5 S3 BlueIpomopsis minutiflora small-flowered ipomopsis G4 S3S4 BlueMelica smithii Smith's melic G4 S2S3 BlueSolidago gigantea ssp. serotina smooth goldenrod G5TNR S1 RedEpilobium glaberrimum ssp. fastigiatum smooth willowherb G5T4T5 S2S3 BlueDicentra uniflora steer's head G4? S2S3 BlueEriogonum strictum var. proliferum strict buckwheat G5TNR S1 RedThelypodium laciniatum var. laciniatum thick-leaved thelypody G5T5 S2S3 BlueElatine rubella three-flowered waterwort G5 S2S3 BlueChamaesyce serpyllifolia ssp. serpyllifolia thyme-leaved spurge G5T5 S2S3 BlueSalix tweedyi Tweedy's willow G4 S2S3 BlueBotrychium paradoxum two-spiked moonwort G2 S1 RedBotrychium ascendens upswept moonwort G2G3 S2 RedMyriophyllum ussuriense Ussurian water-milfoil G3 S3 BlueCarex vallicola var. vallicola valley sedge G5T5 S1 RedSparganium fluctuans water bur-reed G5 S2S3 BlueMegalodonta beckii var. beckii water marigold G4G5T4 S3 BlueAtriplex truncata wedgescale orache G5 S1 RedApocynum x floribundum western dogbane GNA S2S3 BluePolemonium occidentale ssp. occidentale western Jacob's-ladder G5?T5? S2S3 BlueArtemisia ludoviciana var. incompta western mugwort G5T3T5 S2S3 BluePyrola elliptica white wintergreen G5 S2S3 BlueTrisetum wolfii Wolf's trisetum G4 S2S3 BlueArabis lignifera woody-branched rockcress G5 S2S3 BlueLiparis loeselii yellow widelip orchid G5 S1 Red
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APPENDIX B
Provincially Listed Animal Species Okanagan Shushwap Forest District IDF and MS Biogeoclimatic Zones
June 2006
Provincially Listed Species - Okanagan Shushwap Forest District - IDF and MS Biogeoclimatic Zones - June 2006
Scientific Name English Name Global Rank Prov Rank COSEWIC BC Status SARASalvelinus confluentus Bull Trout G3 S3 BlueCottus hubbsi Columbia Mottled Sculpin G4Q S3 SC (May 2000) Blue 1Spea intermontana Great Basin Spadefoot G5 S3 T (Nov 2001) Blue 1Ambystoma tigrinum Tiger Salamander G5 S2 E (Nov 2001) Red 1Eumeces skiltonianus Western Skink G5 S2S3 SC (May 2002) Blue 1Coluber constrictor Racer G5 S3S4 SC (Nov 2004) BlueHypsiglena torquata Night Snake G5 S1 E (May 2001) Red 1Crotalus oreganus Western Rattlesnake G5 S3 T (May 2004) Blue 1Ardea herodias herodias Great Blue heron, herodias subspecies G5T5 S3B,S4N BlueFalco mexicanus Prairie Falcon G5 S2B NAR (May 1996) RedFalco peregrinus anatum Peregrine Falcon, anatum subspecies G4T3 S2B T (May 2000) Red 1Grus canadensis Sandhill Crane G5 S3S4B NAR (May 1979) BlueNumenius americanus Long-billed Curlew G5 S3B SC (Nov 2002) Blue 1Asio flammeus Short-eared Owl G5 S3B,S2N SC (May 1994) Blue 3Megascops kennicottii macfarlanei Western Screech-Owl, macfarlanei subspecies G5T4 S1 E (May 2002) Red 1Otus flammeolus Flammulated Owl G4 S3S4B SC (Nov 2001) Blue 1Melanerpes lewis Lewis's Woodpecker G4 S2B SC (Nov 2001) Red 1Picoides albolarvatus White-headed Woodpecker G4 S1 E (Nov 2000) Red 1Sphyrapicus thyroideus thyroideus Williamson's Sapsucker, thyroideus subspecies G5TU S2B E (May 2005) RedAmmodramus savannarum Grasshopper Sparrow G5 S2B RedSpizella breweri breweri Brewer's Sparrow, breweri subspecies G5T4 S2B RedEuderma maculatum Spotted Bat G4 S3S4 SC (May 2004) Blue 1Myotis thysanodes Fringed Myotis G4G5 S2S3 DD (May 2004) Blue 3Gulo gulo luscus Wolverine, luscus subspecies G4T4 S3 SC (May 2003) BlueMartes pennanti Fisher G5 S2S3 BlueTaxidea taxus Badger G5 S1 E (May 2000) Red 1Ursus arctos Grizzly Bear G4 S3 SC (May 2002) Blue 1Ovis canadensis Bighorn Sheep G4 S2S3 Blue
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APPENDIX C
Federal Species at Risk
June 2006
Species at Risk Act: Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species (March 2006)
Scientific Name English Name Risk Category ScheduleFishGasterosteus sp. Benthic Paxton Lake stickleback Endangered Schedule 1Gasterosteus sp. Benthic Vananda Creek stickleback Endangered Schedule 1Gasterosteus sp Benthic Enos Lake stickleback Endangered Schedule 1Gasterosteus sp. Charlotte unarmoured sticklebacks Special concern Schedule 3Cottus bairdi hubbsi Columbia mottled Sculpin Special concern Schedule 1Lampetra macrostoma Vancouver lamprey Threatened Schedule 1Cottus sp. Cultus pygmy sculpin Threatened Schedule 1Gasterosteus sp. Giant stickleback Special concern Schedule 3Acipenser medirostris Green sturgeon Special concern Schedule 3Gasterosteus sp. Limnetic Enos Lake stickleback Endangered Schedule 1Gasterosteus sp. Limnetic Paxton Lake stickleback Endangered Schedule 1Gasterosteus sp. Limnetic Vananda Creek stickleback Endangered Schedule 1Lampetra richardsoni Morrison Creek lamprey Endangered Schedule 1Rhinichthys sp. Nooksack dace Endangered Schedule 1Catostomus sp. Salish sucker Endangered Schedule 2Cottus confusus Shorthead sculpin Threatened Schedule 1Rhinichthys umatilla Umatilla dace Special concern Schedule 3Acipenser transmontanus White sturgeon Special concern Schedule 3Oncorhynchus kisutch Coho salmon (interior Fraser population) Endangered Schedule 1HerptilesAmbystoma tigrinum Tiger salamander (southern mountain population) Endangered Schedule 1Ascaphus montanus Rocky mountain tailed frog Endangered Schedule 1Ascaphus truei Coast tailed frog Special concern Schedule 1Dicamptodon tenebrosus Coastal giant salamander Threatened Schedule 1Plethodon idahoensis Coeur d'Alene salamander Special concern Schedule 1Rana aurora Red-legged frog Special concern Schedule 1Rana pipiens Northern leopard frog (southern mountain population) Endangered Schedule 1Rana pretiosa Oregon spotted frog Endangered Schedule 1Spea intermontana Great basin spadefoot Threatened Schedule 1Bufo boreas Western toad Special concern Schedule 1Hypsiglena torquata Night snake Endangered Schedule 1Phrynosoma douglassii douglassii Pygmy short-horned lizard Extirpated Schedule 1Contia tenuis Sharp-tailed snake Endangered Schedule 1Pituophis catenifer deserticola Great basin gophersnake Threatened Schedule 1Crotalus oreganus Western rattlesnake Threatened Schedule 1Charina bottae Rubber boa Special concern Schedule 1Eumeces skiltonianus Western skink Special concern Schedule 1Coluber constrictor mormon Western yellow-bellied racer Special concern Schedule 1
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Species at Risk Act: Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species (March 2006)
Scientific Name English Name Risk Category ScheduleBirdsAccipiter gentilis laingi Northern goshawk Threatened Schedule 1Ardea herodias fannini Great blue heron Special concern Schedule 3Asio flammeus Short-eared owl Special concern Schedule 3Athene cunicularia Burrowing owl Endangered Schedule 1Brachyramphus marmoratus Marbled murrelet Threatened Schedule 1Coturnicops noveboracensis Yellow rail Special concern Schedule 1Falco peregrinus anatum Peregrine falcon Threatened Schedule 1Falco peregrinus pealei Peregrine falcon Special concern Schedule 1Icteria virens auricollis Yellow-breasted chat (BC population) Endangered Schedule 1Melanerpes lewis Lewis's woodpecker Special concern Schedule 1Numenius americanus Long billed curlew Special concern Schedule 3Oreoscoptes montanus Sage thrasher Endangered Schedule 1Otus flammeolus Flammulated owl Special concern Schedule 1Picoides albolarvatus White-headed woodpecker Endangered Schedule 1Strix occidentalis caurina Spotted owl Endangered Schedule 1Synthliboramphus antiquus Ancient murrelet Special concern Schedule 3Tyto alba Barn owl Special concern Schedule 1Eremophila alpestris strigata Horned lark Endangered Schedule 1Megascops kennicottii macfarlanei Western screech-owl Endangered Schedule 1Sphyrapicus thyroideus Williamson's sapsucker Endangered Schedule 1Puffinus creatopus Pink-footed shearwater Threatened Schedule 1Phoebastria albatrus Short-tailed albatross Threatened Schedule 1Megascops kennicottii kennicottii Western screech-owl Special concern Schedule 1MammalsAntrozous pallidus Pallid bat Threatened Schedule 1Aplodontia rufa Mountain beaver Special concern Schedule 1Bison bison athabascae Wood bison Threatened Schedule 1Euderma maculatum Spotted bat Special concern Schedule 3Gulo gulo Wolverine (Western population) Special concern Schedule 3Marmota vancouverensis Vancouver Island marmot Endangered Schedule 1Mustela erminea haidarum Ermine Threatened Schedule 1Rangifer tarandus caribou Woodland caribou (Boreal population) Threatened Schedule 1Rangifer tarandus caribou Woodland caribou (Southern Mountain population) Threatened Schedule 1Rangifer tarandus caribou Woodland caribou (Northern Mountain population) Special concern Schedule 1Reithrodontomys megalotis megalotis Western harvest mouse Special concern Schedule 3Scapanus townsendii Townsend's mole Endangered Schedule 1Sorex bendirii Pacific water shrew Threatened Schedule 1Sylvilagus nuttallii nuttallii Nuttall's cottontail Special concern Schedule 3Taxidea taxus jeffersonii American badger Endangered Schedule 1Ursus arctos Grizzly bear (Northwestern population) Special concern Schedule 3Enhydra lutris Sea otter Threatened Schedule 1Eumetopias jubatus Steller sea lion Special concern Schedule 1
Schedule 1: official list of species either extirpated, endangered, threatened, or a special concern. Schedule 2: assessment must be completed within 30 days after the minister's request.Schedule 3: assessment must be completed within one year after the minister's request
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