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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has reviewed your request for information onfederally listed or proposed endangered or threatened species and designated critical habitat forthe above referenced project. The following comments are provided under provisions of theEndangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 (87 Stat. 884, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

We believe that the proposed action will not adversely affect federally listed species orfederally designated critical habitat because no federally listed species are known to occur in theproject area. Should project plans change or if additional information on listed and proposedspecies becomes available, this determination may be reconsidered.

We recommend that you contact both of the following State agencies for site specificinformation on listed species in Virginia. Each agency maintains a different database and hasdiffering expertise and/or regulatory responsibility:

Virginia Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries Virginia Dept. of Conservation and RecreationEnvironmental Services Section Division of Natural HeritageP.O. Box 11104 217 Governor Street, 2nd FloorRichmond, VA 23230 Richmond, VA 23219(804) 367-1000 (804) 786-7951

If either agency indicates a federally listed species is present, please resubmit your projectdescription with letters from both agencies attached.

-•If appropriate habitat may be present, we recommend surveys within appropriatehabitat by a qualified surveyor. Enclosed are county lists with fact sheets that containinformation the species' habitat requirements and lists of qualified surveyors. If this projectinvolves a Federal agency (Federal permit, funding, or land), we encourage the Federal agency tocontact this office if appropriate habitat is present and if they determine their proposed action islikely to affect federally listed species or critical habitat.

Enclosed is information about communication towers and measures to minimize andavoid impacts to migratory birds, including a list of types of work that do not require furthercoordination with the Service.

Determinations of the presence of waters of the United States, including wetlands, andthe need for permits are made by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. They may be contacted at:Regulatory Branch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, 803 Front Street, Norfolk,Virginia 23510, telephone (757) 441-7652.

Our website http://virginiafieldoffice.fws.gov contains many resources that may assist withproject reviews. Point of contact is Erec. Lavfs at (804) 693-6694, ext. JOY.

Sincerely,

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LE - federally listed endangered.

LT - federally listed threatened.

PE - federally proposed endangered.

PT - federally proposed threatened.

EX - believed to be extirpated in Virginia.

LE(S/A) - federally listed endangered due to similarity of appearance to a federally listed species.

LT(S/A) - federally listed threatened due to similarity of appearance to a federally listed species.

C - candidate species; the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has enough information to list the species asthreatened or endangered, but this action is precluded by other listing activities.

SOC - species of concern; those species that have been identified as potentially imperiled or vulnerablethroughout their range or a portion of their range. These species are not protected under theEndangered Species Act.

G - global rank; the species rarity throughout its total range.

GI - extremely rare and critically imperiled with 5 or fewer occurrences or very few remainingindividuals; or because of some factor(s) making it especially vulnerable to extinction.

G2 - very rare and imperiled with 6 to 20 occurrences or few remaining individuals; or because ofsome factor(s) making it vulnerable to extinction.

'G3 - either very rare and local throughout its range or found locally (abundantly at some of its locations)in a restricted range; or.vulnerable to extinction because of other factors. Usually fewer than 100occurrences are documented.

G_T_ - signifies the rank of a subspecies or variety. For example, a G3Tl would apply to asubspecies of a species that is very rare and local throughout its range or found locally in a restrictedrange (G3) but the subspecies warrants a rank of TI, critically imperiled.

GQ - The taxon has a questionable taxonomic assignment.

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9URRY COUNTY, VIRGINIAFederally Listed, Proposed, and Candidate Species

SCIENTIFIC NAME

BIRDSHaliaeetus leucocephalus'

PLANTSAeschynomene virginica

COMMON NAME

Bald eagle

Sensitive joint-vetch

STATUS

LT

LT

Species of Concern (No official Federal status)

INVERTEBRATESSpeyeria dianaStygobromus araeus

Diana fritillary G3Tidewater interstitial amphipoG2

VASCULAR PLANTSCarex decomposita Epiphytic sdegeChamaecrista fasciculata var. macrosperma Marsh sennaDesmodium ochroleucum Crearnflower tick-trefoilRudbeckia heliopsidis2 Sun-facing coneflower G2Trillium pusillum var. virginianum Virginia least trillium

G3G5T2G2G3

G3T2

'Nesting occurs in this county; concentrated shoreline use has been documented on the JamesRiver.2Surveys needed within 5-miles of Prince George County species location.

March 22, 1999Prepared by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Virginia Field Office

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LOUISA COUNTY, VIRGINIAFederally Listed, Proposed, and Candidate Species

SCIENTIFIC NAME

INVERTEBRATESAlasmidonta heterodon

COMMON NAME

Dwarf wedgemussel

STATUS

LE


INVERTEBRATESElliptio lanceolataLasmigona subviridis

Yellow lanceGreen floater

G3G3

February 8, 2001Prepared by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Virginia Field Office

HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIAFederally Listed, Proposed, and Candidate Species

SCIENTIFIC NAME

BIRDSHaliaeetus leucocephalus


VASCULAR PLANTSAeschynomene virginica'Helonias bullata2

Isotria medeoloides2

COMMON NAME

Bald eagle

Dwarf wedgemussel

Sensitive joint-vetchSwamp pinkSmall whorled pogonia

STATUS

LT

LE

LTLTLT


INVERTEBRATESElliptio lanceolata:Lasmigona subviridisSigara depressa

Yellow lanceGreen floaterVirginia Piedmont water boatmen

G3G3G1G3

VASCULAR PLANTSChamaecrista fasciculata var. macrospermal Marsh senna G5T2

'This species has been documented in an adjacent county and may occur in this county.2This species has been documented in an adjacent county & may occur in this county east of 1-95.

November 12, 2002Prepared by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Virginia Field Office

CAROLINE COUNTY, VIRGINIAFederally Listed, Proposed, and Candidate Species

SCIENTIFIC NAME

BIRDSHaliaeetus leucocephalus'

VASCULAR PLANTSAeschynomene virginica2

Helonias bullataIsotria medeoloides

COMMON NAME

Bald eagle

Sensitive joint-vetchSwamp pinkSmall whorled pogonia

STATUS

LT

LTLT

LT


BIRDSAimophila aestivalis

INVERTEBRATESSigara depressaStygobromus indentatus

Bachman's sparrow

Virginia piedmont water boatmanTidewater amphipod

G3

G1G3G2G3

G5T2G2G3G3G2G3

VASCULAR PLANTSChamaecrista fasciculata var. macrosperma2 Marsh sennaDesmodium ochroleucum Creamflower tick-trefoilEriocaulan parkeri Parker's pipewortJuncus caesariensis New Jersey rushSabatia kennedyana Plymouth gentian

'Nesting occurs in this county; concentrated shoreline use has been documented on theRappahannock River.2This species has been documented in an adjacent county and may occur in this county.

May 29, 2001Prepared by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Virginia Field Office

ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIAFederally Listed, Proposed, and Candidate Species

SCIENTIFIC NAME

INVERTEBRATESAlasmidonta heterodon'

COMMON NAME

Dwarf wedgemussel

STATUS

LE


INVERTEBRATESElliptio lanceolataLasmigona subviridisSpeyeria idalia

Yellow lanceGreen Floater

Regal fritillary

G3G3

G3

'This species has been documented in an adjacent county and may occur in this county.

September 19, 2002Prepared by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Virginia Field Office

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIRGINIAFederadly Listed, Proposed, and Candidate Species

SCIENTIFIC NAME


VASCULAR PLANTSHelonias bullata'Isotria medeoloides

COMMON NAME

Dwarf wedge mussel

Swamp pinkSmall whorled pogonia

STATUS

LE

LTLT


INVERTEBRATESElliptio lanceolataLasmigona subviridisSigara depressaSpeyeria idalia

NON-VASCULAR PLANTSSphagnum carolinianum

Yellow lanceGreen floaterVirginia Piedmont water boatmen

Regal fritillary G3

Carolina peatmoss

G3G3G1G3

G3

'This species has been documented in an adjacent county & may occur in this county east of I-95.

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Bald EagleHaliaeetus leucocephalusDescription - The bald eagle occursthroughout the United States. It is alarge bird-of-prey with dark brownplumage, a white head and tail, and ayellow bill, feet, and eyes. Juvenileeagles generally have a dark brownbody, sometimes with white patcheson the tail, belly, and underwings.The head and tail become completelywhite when full adult plumage isreached at four to five years of age.

Life History - The majority ofVirginia's eagle population is foundon the coastal plain. The bald eaglebreeding season begins in mid-November when large nests are built(or the previous year's nest isrepaired) usually in loblolly pine treesthat are in close proximity to water.Eagles lay one to three eggs betweenmid-January and late March. InMarch, most eggs hatch and by Juneor July most young have fledged.However, the young will continue touse the nest for several weeks. InVirginia, during the summer andwinter months, juvenile andnonbreeding adult eagles congregatealong large rivers in areas withabundant food and little human

disturbance. During the day, theseeagles feed and perch along the rivershoreline. In late afternoon, theymove inland to roost either singly orcommunally. Roosts are typicallylocated away from humandisturbance and near water and afood source. Bald eagles feedprimarily on fish, but will also eatcarrion, waterfowl, small mammals,snakes, and turtles.

Conservation - The bald eagle wasfederally listed as an endangeredspecies in the Chesapeake BayRegion on March 11, 1967. On July12, 1995, the bald eagle wasreclassified to threatened throughoutthe 48 lower states because thepopulation had increased due to thebanning persistent pesticides, habitatprotection, and other recoveryactivities. On July 6, 1999, the baldeagle was proposed for removal fromthe list of endangered and threatenedwildlife in the lower 48 states. Thisaction was proposed because theavailable data indicated that thisspecies has recovered. The recoveryis due in part to habitat protectionand management actions initiatedunder the Endangered Species Act.It is also due to reduction in levels ofpersistent pesticides occurring in theenvironment. If and when the eagleis no longer protected by theEndangered Species Act, it will stillbe protected by the Bald and GoldenEagle Protection Act, Migratory BirdTreaty Act, and state laws. Until theeagle is officially delisted, it willcontinue to receive protectionpursuant to the Endangered SpeciesAct. Bald eagles in the ChesapeakeBay are increasing. However, habitatdestruction through urban and

residential development and humandisturbance in nesting, roosting, and

foraging habitats continue to be athreat.

What You Can Do To Help - If youknow of a bald eagle nest on or nearproperty proposed for clearing,development, or logging pleasecontact one of the followingagencies for assistance:

Virginia Department of Game andInland Fisheries

P.O. Box 11104Richmond, Virginia 23230(804) 367-1000

U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service6669 Short LaneGloucester, Virginia 23061(804) 693-6694

References

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1990.Chesapeake Bay Region bald eaglerecovery plan: first revision.Newton Comer, Massachusetts.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1999.Proposed rule to remove the baldeagle in the lower 48 states from thelist of endangered and threatenedwildlife. Federal Register 64(128):36453-36464.

Watts, B.D., K.W. Cline, and M.A.Byrd. 1994. The bald eagle inVirginia: An information booklet forland planners. The Center forConservation Biology, College ofWilliam and Mary, Williamsburg,Virginia.

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Sensitive Joint-VetchAeschynomene virgin ica

© M. Rollins

Description - The sensitive joint-vetch is an annual legume native tothe eastern United States.Populations currently exist inMaryland, New Jersey, NorthCarolina, and Virginia. The historicalrange for the species extended toDelaware and Pennsylvania. InVirginia, populations are found alongthe Potomac, Mattaponi, Pamunkey,Rappahannock, Chickahominy, andJames Rivers and their tributaries.This plant usually attains a height ofthree to six feet in a single growingseason, but may grow as tall as eightfeet. The flowers are yellow,streaked with red and the fruit is apod, turning dark brown when ripe.

Life History - Thejoint-vetch occursin fresh to slightly brackish tidal riversystems, within the intertidal zonewhere populations are flooded twicedaily. It typically occurs at the outerfringe of marshes or shores; itspresence in marsh interiors may be aresult of nutrient deficiencies, icescouring, or muskrat

herbivory. The sensitivejoint-vetchis found in localities where plantdiversity is high and annual speciesare prevalent. Bare to sparselyvegetated substrates appear to be ahabitat feature of critical importancefor establishment and growth of thisspecies. Plants flower from Julythrough September and into Octoberin some years. Fruits are producedfrom July through late October,concurrent with flowering.

Conservation - The sensitive joint-vetch lvas federally listed as athreatened species on June 19, 1992.Threats to the species includesedimentation, competition from non-native plant species, dams, dredging,filling, recreational activities,shoreline stabilization, shorelinestructures, road and bridgeconstruction, commercial andresidential development, waterwithdrawal projects, water qualitydegradation, agricultural practices,introduced pest species, mining,timber harvest, over-visitation,declines in muskratpopulations, rise in sea level (thismay also be a result of naturalcycles), and collection. Naturalthreats are often identified withdisturbances, such as wave and iceaction associated with severe stormevents, competition, herbivory,channel migration, sea level rise andnatural sedimentation processes.Adequate habitat conservation forthis species will only be achievedthrough on-site protection ofmarshes supporting plantpopulations when coupled withprotection of the naturalecological processes responsible forcreating and maintaining habitat for

the sensitive joint-vetch.

WVlat You Can Do To Help - Avoidthe use of herbicides in or nearwaterways. If you are planningconstruction or stabilizationactivities along the shoreline in oneof the counties indicated on theattached map, please contact theU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

References

Davison, S.E. and L.P. Bruderle.1984. Element stewardship abstractfor Aeschynomene virginica -sensitive joint vetch. The NatureConservancy. Arlington, Virginia.

Hershner, C. and J.E. Perry. 1987.Population status of potentiallythreatened vascular plants fromcoastal plain tidal rivers in Virginia.College of William and Mary,Virginia Institute of Marine Science,Gloucester Point, Virginia.

Rouse, G.D. 1994. Sensitivejoint-vetch life history and habitat study,1993 Field Season, Mattaponi andRappahannock River systems,Virginia. Schnabel EnvironmentalServices. Richmond, Virginia.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1995.Sensitive joint-vetch (Aeschynomenevirginica) recovery plan. Hadley,Massachusetts.

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Dwarf Wedge MusselAlasmidonta heterodon

B. Windsor

Description - The dwarf wedgemussel has a spotty distribution inAtlantic coast drainage rivers andtheir tributaries from Canada to NorthCarolina. It is a small mussel whoseshell rarely exceeds 1.5 inches inlength. The shell outline is ovate ortrapezoidal. The female shell isshorter, trapezoidal, and inflated inthe back whereas the male shell iselongate, compressed, and ovate.The outer shell layer is brown toyellowish-brown, with greenish raysin young or pale-colored specimens.This mussel is unique in that it hastwo lateral teeth on its right valveand only one tooth on its left valve(opposite of all other North Americanmussel species).

Life History - The dwarf wedgemussel lives in shallow to deep riversand creeks of various sizes where thecurrent is slow to moderate. Thismussel lives on muddy sand, sandy,and gravel stream bottoms that arenearly silt free. Like other freshwatermussels,this species is a filter feeder. It feedson plankton collected from water

that is passed over its gills.Reproduction occurs sexually.Females carry eggs in their gills.During spawning, the male releasessperm into the water column and thesperm is taken into the femalethrough the gills. The resultinglarvae (known as glochidia) arereleased from the female into thewater column and must attach to afish host to survive. While attachedto the fish host, development of theglochidia continues. Oncemetamorphosis is complete, thejuvenile mussel drops off the fishhost and continues to develop on thestream bottom. Fish hosts for thisspecies include the mottled sculpin(Coitus baird), slimy sculpin (Coituscognatus), tessellated darter(Etheostoma olmstedi), and johnnydarter (Etheostoma nigrum).

Conservation - The dwarf wedgemussel was federally listed as anendangered species on March 14,1990. The decline of this species isdue to human degradation of habitatand wvater quality which haveresulted in the continuing decline andsubsequent loss of this species frompreviously occupied habitat. Threatsto the species include agricultural,domestic, organic, and industrialpollution; impoundments thatdestroy habitat and cause siltdeposits, low oxygen levels, andfluctuations in water levels andtemperatures of the flooded area; anderosion and siltation from landclearing and construction of bridgesor roads.

reside on property that borders astream or other waterway, avoidusing chemicals or fertilizers. Tohelp control erosion and reducerunoff, maintain a buffer of natural

vegetation along streambanks.Install fencing to prevent livestockfrom entering streams to reducetrampling of mussels, siltation, andinput of waste products. Protectingwater quality is the most effectiveway to conserve mussels.

To find out more about the dwarfwedge mussel contact:

Virginia Department of Game andInland Fisheries

P.O. Box 11104Richmond, Virginia 23230(804) 367-1000

References

Michaelson, D.L. and R.J. Neves.1995. Life history and habitat of theendangered dwarf wedgemusselAlasmidonta heterodon(Bivalvia:Unionidae). Joumal of theNorth American BenthologicalSociety 14(2):324-340.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1993.Dwarf wedge mussel (Alasmidontaheterodon) recovery plan. Hadley,Massachusetts.

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------9Swamp Pink

Helonias bullata

9Description - The swamp pink is aperennial evergreen herb found inscattered populations from NewJersey south to Georgia. Historically,this plant was found from StatenIsland, New York to the southernAppalachians. In Virginia, this lilyhas been documented in fourcounties. Its bright green, lance-shaped leaves form a basal rosette.A hollow flower stalk rises one totwo feet from the center of therosette and produces a pink orlavender flower head that consists of30 to 50 small fragrant flowers. Fewof the plants in a population produceflowers.

seedlings to get established andthey are particularly vulnerable tohuman foot traffic. Flowering occursfrom March to May. The basalleaves turn reddish-brown in thewinter and lie flat on the ground orare slightly raised. These winterleaves are often hidden by fallen leaflitter. Reproduction is primarilyasexual and seed dispersal is limited.

Life History - Swamp pink occurs ina variety of wetland habitats thatinclude bogs, spring seeps, streamedges, wet meadows, and headwaterwetlands. Sites are saturated year-round, but are rarely flooded andsoils are generally neutral to acidic.Wetland habitat is easily alteredthrough both direct and secondarydisturbance. It is difficult for

Conservation - The swamp pink wasfederally listed as a threatenedspecies on September 9, 1988 due topopulation decline and threats to itswetland habitats. Historically,wetland drainage and/or fillingassociated with urban andagricultural development have beenthe primary threat to this species.However, with the enactment of thefederal Clean Water Act and statewetland legislation, direct habitatloss has been slowed. Secondaryeffects from activities such as timberclearing, land development, siltationfrom run-off associated withadjacent development, andagriculture have become the majorthreat. These activities affect thehydrologic regime and increase therelease of sediments and pollution.Plant collection and soil compactionfrom trampling are also threats tothis species.

What You Can Do To Help - If youfind a plant that appears to be theswamp pink, take note of thelocation and photograph the plant, ifpossible. Please do not remove theplant!

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Contact one of the followingagencies for assistance:

Virginia Department of Agricultureand Consumer Services

Office of Plant ProtectionP.O. Box 1163Richmond, Virginia 23209(804) 786-3515

Virginia Department ofConservation and RecreationDivision of Natural Heritage217 Governor Street, 3rd FloorRichmond, Virginia 23219(804) 786-7951

U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceVirginia Field Office6669 Short LaneGloucester, Virginia 23061(804) 693-6694

References

Stevens, E.C. 1991. Swamp pink.Pages 88-89 in K. Terwilliger, ed.Virginia's Endangered Species,Proceedings of a Symposium.McDonald and WoodwardPublishing Company, Blacksburg,Virginia.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1991.Swamp pink (Helonias bullata)recovery plan. Newton Corner,Massachusetts.

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Small Whorled PogoniaIsotria medeoloides

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Description - The small whorledpogonia is a herbaceous perennialorchid. It has a widely scattereddistribution in the eastern UnitedStates along the Atlantic coast fromMaine to Georgia with outlyingoccurrences in the midwest andCanada. This species has pale green,elliptical leaves, usually five or six,that grow in a single whorl at the topof a hairless, grayish-green stem.The one or two flowers per plant areyellowish-green, unscented, andform in the center of the whorl.

Life History - In Virginia, the smallwhorled pogonia is found in ordinarylooking third-growth upland forestswith an open understory and aclosed canopy where the topographyis typically moderately sloping oralmost level. The plants are usuallyassociated with decaying vegetativematter such as fallen trunks andlimbs, leaf litter, bark, and tree roots.The pogonia is found in soils thatare acidic sandy loams with lownutrient

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remove the plant!content. The flowers appear in lateApril to mid-May. The small whorledpogonia reproduces primarilythrough self-pollination andoccasionally vegetatively. It is oftenconfused with the Indian cucumber-root (Medeola virginiana) and thelarge whorled pogonia (Isotriaverticillata). The Indian cucumber-root has deep green leaves with astem that is thin, hairy, and wiry. Thelarge whorled pogonia has a reddish-purple stem and dark green leaves; itsflower is reddish-purple.

Conservation - The small whorledpogonia was federally listed as anendangered species on September 10,1982. It was reclassified asthreatened on November 7, 1994.This was possible because at the timeof reclassification 61 % of the viablepopulations had been protected.The small whorled pogonia and itshabitat continue to be threatened,directly and indirectly, by residentialand commercial development. Theupland habitat where it is found isseldom protected by federal or statelaws unless it occurs on federally-owned property. Without voluntarylandowner protection many pogoniapopulations have been and will bedestroyed. Other threats to thisspecies are collection by plantenthusiasts and browsing by white-tailed deer and invertebrates.

What You Can Do To Help - If youfind a plant that appears to be thesmall whorled pogonia, take note ofthe location and photograph theplant, if possible. Please do not

Contact one of the followingagencies for assistance:

Virginia Department of Agricultureand Consumer Services

Office of Plant ProtectionP.O. Box 1163Richmond, Virginia 23209(804) 786-3515

Virginia Department ofConservation and Recreation

Division of Natural Heritage217 Governor Street, 3rd FloorRichmond, Virginia 23219(804) 786-7951

U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceVirginia Field Office6669 Short LaneGloucester, Virginia 23061(804) 693-6694

References

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1992.Small whorled pogonia (Isotriamedeoloides) recovery plan, firstrevision. Newton Corner,Massachusetts.

Ware, D.M.E. 1991. Small whorledpogonia. Pages 95-97 in K.Terwilliger, ed. Virginia'sEndangered Species, Proceedings ofa Symposium. McDonald andWoodward Publishing Company,Blacksburg, Virginia.

SENSITIVE JOINT-VETCH(Aeschynomene virginica)

SURVEY CONTACTS IN VIRGINIA

This list contains individuals who we have already determined are qualified to conduct surveysfor the species listed above. This list does not include all individuals qualified or authorized tosurvey for this species. If you select someone not on this pre-approved surveyor list, pleaseprovide the proposed surveyor's qualifications to this office 30 days prior to the start of thesurvey. Please send copies of all survey results to this office. If the survey determines that anyrare species are present, please contact this office to allow us the opportunity to work with you toensure that a project avoids or minimizes adverse effects to rare species and their habitats.Inclusion of names on this list does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Fish and WildlifeService or any other U.S. Government agency. Listed alphabetically. September 8, 2004

John Brooks, IIIResource International, Ltd.9560 Kings Charter DriveAshland, Virginia 23005-6160(804) 550-9200ibrooks()resourceintl.com

Lenwood Smith7325 Goodwill Church RoadGreensboro, NC 27284(336) 644-6864Ismith botanist(hotmail.com

Douglas DeBerryWilliamsburg Environmental Group3000 Easter CircleWilliamsburg, VA 23188(757):220-6869ddeberrv(iwegnet.com

Chris LudwigVirginia Division of Natural Heritage217 Governor Street, 3rd FloorRichmond, VA 23219(804) 371-6206icludwi Q(zdcr.state.va.us

Matt SmithEnvironmental Services, Inc.524 S. New Hope RoadRaleigh, NC 27610(919) 212-1760msmith(esinc.cc

Mark StrongDept. of Botany, P.O. Box 37012Natl Museum of Natural History, MRC-166Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DC 20013-7012(202) 633-2563strong.mark(a)rnmnh(i)si.edu

Garrie RouseRouse Environmental Services, Inc.P.O. Box 146Aylett,VA 23009(804) 769-0846res.gdr(iatt.net

ATLANTIC SLOPE FRESHWATER MUSSELSSURVEY CONTACTS IN VIRGINIA


John Alderman244 Red Gate RoadPittsboro, NC 27312(919) 542-5331aidermanim()mindspring.com

Tim SavidgeThe Catena Group410-B Millstone DriveHillsborough, NC 27278(919) 732-1300tsavidge()thecatenagroun.com

Braven Beaty334 Whites Mill RoadAbingdon,VA 24210(276) 676-2209bbeaty0,tnc.org

Richard NevesDepartment of Fish and WildlifeVirginia TechBlacksburg, VA 24061-0321(540) 231-5927mussel ()vt.edu

Steve RobleVirginia DCR, Division of Natural Heritage217 Governor Street, 3rd FloorRichmond, VA 23219(804) 786-7951sroblea)dcr.state.va.us

Philip StevensonCreek Laboratory, LLCP.O. Box 953Fredericksburg, VA 22404(877) 433-8962phileicreeklab.com

Brian WatsonVa. Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries1132 Thomas Jefferson RoadForest, VA 24551-9223(434) 525-7522bwatsone~dgif.state.va.us

SWAMP PINK(Helonias bullata)

SURVEY CONTACTS


Dave Davis3208 West Grace StreetRichmond, VA 23221(804) 358-3873wes2(,erols.com

Douglas DeBerryWilliamsburg Environmental Group3000 Easter CircleWilliamsburg, VA 23188(757) 220-6869ddeberrv(awegnet.com

Mark StrongDept. of Botany, P.O. Box 37012Natl Museum of Natural History, MRC-166Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DC 20013-7012(202) 633-2563stron..markenmnh(a.si .edu

Catharine Tucker302 Danray DriveRichmond, VA 23227(804) 264-6941cath.tucker(c-balumni.duke.edu

Chris LudwigVirginia Division of Natural Heritage217 Governor Street, 3rd FloorRichmond, VA 23219(804) 371-6206icludwigeRdcr.state.va.us

Garrie RouseRouse Environmental Services, Inc.P.O. Box 146Aylett, VA 23009(804) 769-0846res.gdr(Ratt.net

Donna WareDepartment of BiologyThe College of William and MaryWilliamsburg, VA 23187(757)-221-2213dmeware(a).mns.com

SMALL WHORLED POGONIA(Isotria medeoloides)

SURVEY CONTACTS IN VIRGINIA

This list contains individuals who we have already determined are qualified to conduct surveys for the specieslisted above. This list does not include all individuals qualified or authorized to survey for this species. Ifyou select someone not on this pre-approved surveyor list, please provide the proposed surveyor'squalifications to this office 30 days prior to the start of the survey. Please send copies of all survey results tothis office. If the survey determines that any rare species are present, please contact this office to allow us theopportunity to work with you to ensure that a project avoids or minimizes adverse effects to rare species andtheir habitats. Inclusion of names on this list does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Fish and WildlifeService or any other U.S. Government agency. Listed alphabetically. September 8, 2004

Phil AbellGreenhome and O'Mara, Inc.11211 Waples Mill RoadFairfax, Virginia 22030(703) 385-9800

Dave Davis3208 West Grace StreetRichmond, VA 23221(804) 358-3873wes2(i)erols.com

Douglas DeBerryWilliamsburg Environmental Grp3000 Easter CircleWilliamsburg, VA 23188(757) 220-6869ddeberrvynawegnet.com

Laura GieseWetland Studies and Solutions14088-M Sullyfield CircleChantilly, VA 20151(703) 631-5800hviese(ilwetlandstudies.com

Elaine Haug14814 Dillon AvenueDale City, VA 22193(202) 633-0907haug.e1aine(@nmnh.si.edu

John LowenthalLandmark Design Group5544 Greenwich Rd, Suite 200Virginia Beach, VA 23462(757) 473-2000iIowentlia1(aiandmarkdg.com

Stephen RottenbornWetland Studies and Solutions14088-M Sullyfield CircleChantilly, VA 20151(703) 631-5800

Garrie RouseRouse Environmental ServicesP.O. Box 146Aylett, VA 23009(804) 769-0846

William SippleSipple Wetland & Env.Consulting512 Red Bluff CourtMillersville, MD 21108(410) 987-4083bsip333P(aol.com

Bob SmileyResource International, Ltd.9560 Kings Charter DriveAshland, VA 23005-6160(804) 550-9214bsmilevyresourceintl.com

Chris LudwigDivision of Natural Heritage217 Governor St., 3rd FloorRichmond, VA 23219(804) 371-6206icludwig(adcr.state.va.us

Edward MilhousP.O. Box 1025Haymarket, VA 20168(703) 927-2048ed(treesrlease.com

Keith GoodwinWilliamsburg Environmental Grp3000 Easter CircleWilliamsburg, VA 23188(757) 220-6869kgoodwinemegnet.com

Paul PiteraAngler Environmental12801 Randolph RidgeSuite 102Manassas, VA 20109(703) 393-4844ppiterara)an glerenvironmental.com

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Catharine Tucker302 Danray DriveRichmond, VA 23227-1923(804) 264-6941cath.tucker(ala1umni.duke.edu

Craig TurnerWetland Studies and Solutions14088-M Sullyfield CircleChantilly, VA 20151(703) 631-5800cturner(mwetlandstud ies.com

Meegan WallaceGeo-Marine11846 Rock Landing Dr.Suite CNewport News, VA 23606(757) 873-3702mwallace(fxeo-marine.com

Donna WareDepartment of BiologyCollege of William and MaryWilliamsburg, VA 23187(757) 221-2799dmeware(mns.com

Carrie WilliamsWetland Studies and Solutions14088-M Sullyfield CircleChantilly, VA 20151(703) 631-5800cwilliamseiwetlandstudies.com

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