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Biological Assessment Chinook salmon, Chum salmon, Coho salmon, Bull trout, Steller sea lions, and Bald eagles Grandy Residence Cable Tram Installation U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Reference Number 2001-1-00607 Prepared for: Richard and Phyllis Grandy 280 Foxglove Lane Quilcene, WA AUG - 8 2002 June 19, 2001 ,~,~, ANCHOR ENVIRONMENTAL, L.L.C. LOG ~TEM Table of Contents Summary ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 Project Location ............................................................................................................................................ 1 Purpose and Need for The Project; Federal Nexus ................................................................................... 2 Proposed Actions .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Methods and Materials ................................................................................................................................ 3 Description of Project Area ......................................................................................................................... 4 Existing Conditions: Environmental Baseline ............................................................................................ 4 Biological Resources .................................................................................................................................. 4 Fish Use ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Birds ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 Marine Mammals ................................................................................................................................... 7 Potential Effects & Conservation Measures ............................................................................................... 7 Potential Effects: ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Conservation Measures: ............................................................................................................................. 8 Effect Determination .................................................................................................................................... 9 Bull Trout, Chinook Sabnon, Chum Salmon, and Coho Salmon ...............................................................9 Bald Eagles ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Steller Sea Lions ......................................................................................................................................... 9 References ................................................................................................................................................... 10 Appendix A: Resource Agency Correspondence Appendix B: WDFW Priority Species and Habitat Information Appendix C: Forage Fish Spawning Areas Appendix D: Figures 1-10. Biological Assessment for Cable Lift Aerial Tram b~stallation, Quilcene, Washington USACE Project Reference Number 2001-1-00607 SUMMARY This biological assessment has been prepared for the proposed installation of a cable lift aerial tram system at a residence near Quilcene, Washington. The tram will provide beach access for the homeowner situated on a steep bluff along the Puget Sound shoreline. The tram is designed to minimize impacts to the bluff and beach. The National Marine Fisheries Service has identified the threatened chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), chum salmon (O. keta), and steller sea lion (Eumetopiasjubatus) as potentially occurring in the project vicinity (NMFS 2000a; NMFS 2000b; Donnelly 2000). In addition, the candidate coho salmon may also occur in the project area. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is responsible for two threatened species that potentially occur in the vicinity of the project area: bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) and bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). This biological assessment was made to determine whether chinook salmon, chum salmon, coho salmon, steller sea lions, bull trout, or bald eagles would be affected by the proposed project. It is based on a literature review, review of the construction plan description provided by Accumar Corporation (Poulsbo, WA), the makers of the tram system, a site visit, existing permits, and interviews with state and federal agency biologists. Based on the available information, completion of the proposed tram system construction may affect, but is unlikely to adversely affect chinook salmon, chum salmon, and bull trout. The project would have no effect on steller sea lions, or bald eagles. The proposed project would also have no negative impacts on the candidate species, coho salmon. Table 1 summarizes these findings. Table 1. Summary of Findings for listed, proposed, and candidate species. Common name Scientific Name ESU ESA Federal Determination Status Agency Jurisdiction Oncorhynchus Puget Sotmd threatened NMFS may affect, but is unlikely chinook salmon tshawytscha to adversely affect Oncorhynchus Hood Canal threatened NMFS may affect, but is unlikely chum salmon keta summer rrm to adversely affect steller sea lionsEumetopias threatened NMFS no effect jubatus coho salmon Oncorhynchus Puget Sound/ candidate NMFS no negative impacts kisutch Strait of Georgia Salvelinus threatened USFWS may affect, but is unlikely bull trout confluentus to adversely affect Haliaeetus threatened USFWS no effect bald eagles leucocephalus PROJECT LOCAT/ON AND ACT/ON AREA The proposed project is at the home of Richard and Phyllis Grandy, located at 280 Foxglove Lane near Quilcene, Washington (Figure 1), Township 26 North, Range 1 West, Section 32. The project site is along the eastern shoreline of Dabob Bay on the Toandos Peninsula just south of Zelatched Point. The project area includes the top landing, tram corridor down the bluff, and lower landing on the beach. The land use in the surrounding area is residential. The action area, the area affected ~ directly or indirectly, includes the project area and the beach to either side of the tram corridork~i5~ Biological Assess,nent for Cable Lift Aerial Tram Installation, Quilcene, Washington .. USA CE Project Reference Number 2001-1-00607 '~ :' :q ~i': where increased activity may result due to the improved beach access provided by the project. At the top landing and along the slope, the action area will not extend beyond the project area because of the construction design and limited vegetation removal necessary for the proposed project. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROJECT; FEDERAL NEXUS The proposed cable tram installation is intended to provide the homeowner access to the beach situated down a steep slope from the home. The tram system moves on aerial cables supported above and below the bluff and by four support struts situated on the bluff. The tram will move along the cables to carry passengers from the house to the beach. The system is designed to be a low impact alternative to stairs or a winding trail down the bluff. The proposed in-water work requires a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Section 404 permit. As a result of the federal permit nexus, the project requires compliance with the Endangered Species Act and preparation of a biological assessment. PROPOSED ACTIONS The proposed project is the installation of a cable lift aerial tram system that runs on a two-cable system over steep slope areas. The tram system is designed to minimize impacts to the slope by travelling over the slope. The cables are anchored above and below the slope at the house and in the high intertidal zone, respectively. Design drawings providing an overview of the installation are presented in Figure 2. An electric-powered 4-foot x 4-foot gondola moves along the cables to carry passengers from the house to the beach. The proposed tram will provide a 230-foot elevation drop from the house to the beach at an angle of approximately 30°. Photos of the project site are shown in Figures 3 and 4. Vegetation will be trimmed along the tram corridor. Vegetation removal will be necessary on the slope at the proposed location of four support struts. Each strut will require removal of two square yards of vegetation. The proposed corridor down the slope has been selected so that only one tree will need to be removed. At the beach end, the two cables are secured to two Titan micro pile components, which are essentially 20-foot long and 6-inch diameter straight anchors driven into the beach substrate. The micro piles are patented by the German company, Ischebeck, and will be installed by a Burien, WA company called Terra Firma, who specializes in micro pile installation. The micro pile anchors will be positioned in the middle to high intertidal zone of the beach. When installed, the micro piles are below the beach surface and only chain link fasteners extend from the beach substrate to the support cables. A photograph of a completed system is presented in Figure 5. The beach micro piles will be installed during Iow tide and require no work while the area is inundated by the tide. Installation requires no heavy equipment and the site will be accessed by boat. Two hoses, one for air and one for grout, will be extended down the slope from a truck in the driveway at the top of the slope. Materials used in the micro pile construction, including the cables, chain, and shackles, are galvanized steel. The micro piles are installed using a hand- operated drill powered by a portable hydraulic power pack that will remain on the boat. The drill is positioned at the proper angle on a special jig. An air hose, coming from a truck in the driveway at the top of the slope, is attached to the drill. The air helps drill the hole, and removes some of the drilled material from the hole. Much of the material remains in the hole. The hole is drilled using 5-foot long, hollow, threaded shanks. Additional 5-foot lengths are coupled onto the shank as required until the hole meets the engineered depth specifications. The total volume of material displaced by drilling is less than ¼ cubic yard. Once drilled, the drill shank becomes the permanent reinforcing rod at the core of the micro pile. High-strength grout is pumped through a hose from a truck in the driveway at the top of the slope. The grout is pumped down through the hollow drill shank and fills the hole from the bottom up to .. ~r,~ ;'"~"~'i Biological Assessme,,t for Cable Lift Aerial Tram h, stallalio,,, Quilcene, Washington .'Yi71-; ._cJJ~P'~xg~'~'-J : USACE Project Refere~ce Number 2001-1-00607 ~ '- approximately 18 inches below the beach surface. Less than ¼ cubic yard of grout is needed for each of the two anchors. The grout has a "quick set" time of 90 minutes and will be set well before the tide comes in. Displaced beach material is back-filled into the hole to bring it back to beach level. The excess beach material will be redistributed by wave action. When the beach construction is completed, them are two cable attachments about 4.5 feet apart on the beach (Figure 5). The only alteration to the beach surface is the two cable attachments extending from underneath. About one week after construction and before the tram can be used, a tension test is conducted to pull on the anchors and ensure they are properly installed. The descending tram is stopped automatically before touching the beach by stopper mechanisms positioned on the cable. At the top of the slope, a cantilevered deck is constructed, setting back its main supports fi:om the slope. A completed cantilever deck installation is shown in Figure 6. The wooden deck with steel supports has spaces between the wooden planks to allow water passage. The deck is supported above the ground by four micro piles. Two micro piles at least 15 feet long are driven vertically into the ground for compression, and two micro piles at least 20 feet long are driven in at an angle to maintain cable tension. The two micro piles driven at an angle are installed using the same procedures as those for the beach anchor system. The vertically driven micro piles are drilled in using the same procedures as the others, but are capped with a compression cap and set in concrete. The tram is powered by electricity from the house. A concrete pad under the wooden deck at the top landing is constructed to house the motor for the tram. A completed concrete pad with the motor installed is shown in Figure 7. To construct the deck and concrete pad, approximately 2 cubic yards of soil will be excavated and piled up nearby. The soil will be covered with a tarp to prevent mn-off from the project site. Upon project completion the soil is used for backfilling, landscaping elsewhere on the property, or removed from the site. METHODS AND MATERIALS In order to determine whether chinook salmon, chum salmon, coho salmon, steller sea lions, bull trout, or bald eagles would be affected by th.e proposed project, this biological assessment consisted of the following tasks: Review proposed project plans · Review available information on fish use of Puget Sound in the vicinity of the proposed project · Review available information on steller sea lion use of Puget Sound in the vicinity of the proposed project · Review available information on bald eagle activity in the vicinity of the proposed project · Present results of the literature review, interviews, and site reconnaissance; and provide an assessment of chinook salmon, chum salmon, coho salmon, steller sea lions, bull trout, and bald eagles use of the proposed project area · Describe direct and indirect effects associated with construction and habitat alterations resulting from the proposed action · Propose conservation measures, including best management practices (BMPs), and provide recommendations to avoid, minimize, rectify, or compensate for any potential effects associated with the proposed construction activities · Make effect determinations for chinook salmon, chum salmon, coho salmon, steller sea lions, bull trout, and bald eagles. Biological Assessment for Cable Lift Aerial Tram Installation, Quilcene, Washington ~, ~[ ~ Page 3 USACE Project Reference Number 2001-1-00607 '~:-'- I~'~; '~ ~, DESCRZPTZON OF PRO3ECT AREA Existing Conditions: Environmental Baseline The Dabob Bay shoreline in the vicinity of the proposed project site is bounded by a steep bluff. Houses have been constructed atop the bluff, but the steeply sloped riparian zone is vegetated by deciduous trees (e.g., maple, madrone, birch, and alder), coniferous trees (e.g., douglas fir), blackberries, and grasses. The trees in the riparian zone overhang the high intertidal zone along much of the shoreline in and near the project area (Figure 8). The proposed tram corridor down the slope is situated to avoid trees and will require removal of one tree. Vegetation removal will be necessary at the location of two support struts to be built on the slope. Construction activities at the top of the slope will occur in the homeowner's yard, which is currently a clearing with minimal low-lying vegetation and grass (Figure 9). The lower landing of the cable tram is on a cobble beach. The substrate is larger than the mixed sand and gravel typically used by sand lance and surf smelt for spawning. No aquatic vegetation grows in the project area, although some seaweed (Ulva spp.) washes up in the area. Some large woody debris occurs in the dry beach area between the proposed micro pile installation site and the toe of the slope. There is also woody debris in the intertidal areas along the shoreline adjacent to the project site. This woody debris provides habitat structure for fish during high tide and dissipates wave energy along the high intertidal zone. No woody debris will be removed or repositioned for the proposed project. Biological Resources Fish Use The project site, located in Dabob Bay along the Toandos Peninsula in the North portion of Hood Canal (Figure 1), is utilized by many fish species. The Big Quilcene and Little Quilcene Rivers are the closest major tributaries and have spawning populations of chinook, chum, coho, and pink salmon, as well as steelhead, and cutthroat trout (WDF 1975; WDFW 2000a). In the Hood Canal, bull trout stocks are typically found in the Skokomish River in the southern portion of the canal. The project site is situated along the migration route for outmigrating juvenile salmonids from tributaries located in Dabob Bay and they are expected to use the area throughout the late winter and early summer. Three important forage fish species, Pacific sand lance (Ammodytes hexapterus), surf smelt (Hypomesuspretiosus), and Pacific herring (Clupeapallasi) spawn along areas of the shoreline in Dabob Bay. However, the stretch of shoreline between Tskutsko Point and Zelatched Point in which the project site occurs has no documented spawning. The spawning locations from WDFW are included in Appendix C. Sand lance spawning grounds are located about three miles north of the proposed site, just above Camp Harmony. Sand lance and surf smelt spawning grounds are located above Whitney Bay, which is northwest of the site, across the bay. In the same vicinity, herring spawning grounds are found between Palati Point and Whitney Point (WDFW 2000b). Sand lance and surf smelt spawn in the high intertidal areas of mixed sand and gravel substrates. Surf smelt spawn nearly year round, whereas sand lance spawning occurs from November through February. Herring spawn on vegetation or on other substrate in shallow water during specific times of the year mainly between January and March (WDFW 2000b). Biological Assessment for Cable Lift Aerial Tram htstatlation, Quilcene, Washington USA CE Project Reference Number 2001-1-00607 · Chinook Salmon In the Big Quilcene River, the closest major tributary to the project site, a fall mn of chinook salmon occurs. A few chinook have also been seen spawning in the Little Quilcene River, especially after wet summers (WDF 1975). NMFS has identified chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), a threatened species, as occurring in the project vicinity (Appendix A). NMFS listed the Puget Sound chinook asa threatened species on March 24, 1999. The identified evolutionarily significant unit (ESU) includes all naturally spawned populations of chinook salmon from rivers and streams flowing into Puget Sound including Hood Canal and its tributaries. Critical habitat, including all marine, estuarine, and river reaches accessible to chinook salmon in Puget Sound and Hood Canal, are also protected (NMFS 2000c). Chinook salmon are the largest of the Pacific salmon, averaging 36 inches in length and 18 to 22 pounds in weight. Chinook salmon typically spawn in mainstem rivers and large streams. Their mn name is based on the timing of adult entry into the freshwater system. Both runs exhibit an "ocean-type" life history strategy and migrate to the estuary during their first year. Ocean-type chinook salmon leave the river environment and enter the estuary and marine environment in their first year of life, typically within three to four months after emergence (Healey 1991). Ocean-type chinook salmon generally spend most of their marine migrations in coastal waters and return to their natal river in the fall, a few days or weeks before spawning. Some chinook in south Puget Sound undertake a "stream-type" life history in which they spend one or more years in freshwater before migrating to sea and undertake extensive offshore migrations. Stream-type chinook return to their natal river in the spring or summer, often several months prior to spawning. Ocear~type chinook is the predominant behavioral form found south of 56°N latitude (i.e., in the continental United States; Healey 1991). Ocean-type chinook tend to depend heavily on estuaries for juvenile rearing, more so than stream- type chinook and the other species of salmon. In addition to providing important opportunities for juvenile salmon to achieve a larger size before moving offshore, estuaries are important transitional zones for the juvenile fishes' physiological transition to the marine environment (Simenstad et al. 1982; Aitkin 1998). Adult salmonids use estuaries primarily for migration en route to their natal streams for spawning. Chum Salmon The Big and Little Quilcene Rivers flowing into Dabob Bay contain summer runs of chum salmon, and all small independent streams in the Bay contain fall-mn chum. The runs of summer chum in the streams of the Hood Canal region are the earliest returning chum stocks in the region. They typically return from the ocean from mid-August to October to spawn mid-September through the end of October (WDFW 2001 a). Chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta), a threatened species, has been. identified by NMFS as occurring in the project vicinity (NMFS 2001). NMFS listed the Hood Canal summer-mn chum as a threatened species on March 25, 1999. The identified ESU includes all naturally spawned populations of summer-run chum salmon in Hood Canal and its tributaries. These summer-run chum are genetically distinct from the fall and winter timed runs in Hood Canal (WDFW 2001 a). Critical habitat is designated to include all river reaches (including estuarine areas and tributaries) draining into Hood Canal (NOAA 1999). Chum salmon are the second largest species of Pacific salmon, averaging 8 to 13 pounds in weight. Chum spawn in the lower reaches of rivers and streams, typically within 200 miles of the ocean. The fry migrate to estuaries almost immediately after hatching, and depend heavily on estuarine and marine conditions for survival and growth, unlike other Pacific salmonids that spend more time rearing in fresh water (NOAA 1999). The fry inhabit nearshore areas of the estuary until they reach Biological Assessment for Cable Lift Aerial Tram Installation, Quilcene, Washington Page 5 USACE Project Reference Number 2001-1-00607 a size of 45 to 50 mm, at ~vhich time they move to deeper off-shore areas. Most juvenile chum salmon migrate to the open ocean waters during the spnng and summer of their first year, however, in Puget Sound, an unknown percentage remain in the sound through the summer of their second year (WDFW 200 la). Coho Salmon Coho have been documented spawning in the Big Quilcene River up to the diversion dam barrier at RM 9.4, and in the mainstem of Little Quilcene River up to the City of Pt. Townsend diversion dam at RM 7.1. Juvenile coho rear throughout all accessible stretches of the Quilcene basin streams, and in estuaries, bays, and harbors along the coastline (WDF 1975). Puget Sound/Strait of Georgia coho salmon, Oncorhynchus kisutch, is a candidate for federal listing under the Endangered Species Act. As a candidate species, it is not afforded protection under the Endangered Species Act. However, this species is likely to be listed as threatened, and its presence in the project area is addressed here. The ESU includes all naturally spawned populations of coho salmon from rivers and streams flowing into Puget Sound. Coho spawn in small tributary streams. Juveniles migrate to the ocean, and return to their natal streams to spawn. Bull Trout There is little information on the abundance, distribution, or life history of bull trout populations in the Hood Canal basin, and even less on their use of Hood Canal (WDFW 1998). The WDFW 1998 Bull Trout/Dolly Varden stock inventory identified three stocks located in the Skokomish River basin. Although a few bull trout/Dolly Varden have been sited in the Big Quilcene River (WDFW 1998), no distinct stock has been identified because none have been trapped at the Quilcene National Fish Hatchery, nor have any been observed in WDFW and USFS snorkel surveys (WDFW, 1998). There is no survey protocol currently endorsed by USFWS for establishing the absence of bull trout, so its presence is assumed where there is suitable habitat (USFWS 1999b). The Puget Sound/coastal segment of bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) was listed as threatened on October 28, 1999 (USFWS 1999a). This segment includes all drainages north of the Columbia River, including tributaries to Puget Sound and Hood Canal. USFWS has identified the coastal population of bull trout as potentially occurring in the vicinity of the project area CLISFWS 2001). Bull trout and Dolly Varden (S. malma) are the only char in the family Salmonidae that are native to Washington. Bull trout were originally classified with Dolly Varden under one scientific name. In 1991, the American Fisheries Society supported the decision to split them into two distinct species. Information on the distribution and life history of each species is not yet distinct because the species are biologically similar and methods to separate them are new and not widely applied (Bonar 1997). Four life history strategies are used by bull trout, although only the anadromous form would potentially occur in Puget Sound. Anadromous bull trout spawn in freshwater, then grow and develop in saltwater/estuary for an unknown period of time. Bull trout are opportunistic, apex predators that likely follow the downstream migration of juvenile salmon. In general, anadromous bull trout juveniles migrate to estuarine and nearshore marine habitats during the spring (April through early June) and return to the lower portion of rivers and tributaries during the late summer/early fall and overwinter in freshwater. Presence of bull trout in Puget Sound correlates well to the shorelines used by spawning surf smelt and sand lance (Kraemer 2000). Birds Bald Eagles The closest bald eagle nest is located in the vicinity of the project in Township 25 North Range 01 West Section 05 (USFWS 2001; WDFW 200lb). Nesting activities occur from January 1 through Biological Assessment for Cable Lift Aerial Tram h~stallation, Quilcene, Washi~ton~ Page6 USACE P,'oject Reference Number 2001-1-O0607 August 15. Wintering bald eagles may also occur in the vicinity of the project. Wintering activities occur from October 31 through March 31 (USFWS 2001). Bald eagles, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, are federally listed as threatened. Bald eagles use "predominantly coniferous, uneven-aged stands with old-growth components" for breeding (Anthony et al. 1982), typically near waterbodies. Disturbance from construction activities in the context of bald eagle nests is considered to be work that generates noise above ambient levels and is within 800 meters and within sight or within 400 meters and out of the line of sight of a nest; for activities such as pile driving, the distance is up to a mile (USFWS 1999b). In Washington, courtship and nest-building activities begin in January and February, egg-Iaying in March and early April, eaglet hatching from mid-April to early May, and eaglet fledging in mid-July (Rodrick and Milner 1991). Bald eagles' diet is varied and adaptable. Prey items include carrion, small mammals, gulls, waterfowl, and fish. Salmon carcasses are important for eagle feeding in the fall. Marine Mammals NMFS has identified the threatened steller sea lion (Eumetopiasjubatus) as federally protected species that may occur in Puget Sound (NMFS 2000b; Donnelly 2000). This species is occasionally sighted in Puget Sound and they tend to avoid urban areas (Norberg 2001). Steller Sea Lions Steller sea lions are rarely found south of Admiralty Inlet, which is north of Dabob Bay (Yates 1988). No breeding occurs in Puget Sound (Everitt et al. 1979), and no haulout areas are located in Dabob Bay. Steller sea lions have been seen throughout the inland waters of Puget Sound, but since no breeding occurs in this area, they are assumed to be feeding. The closest regular haul out spot for steller sea lion is the Race Rocks on the Strait of Juan de Fuca (Norberg 2001). There are no breeding colonies in Washington State (NMFS 1992; Everitt et al 1979). Steller sea lions are highly mobile, opportunistic predators that consume a variety of marine fish and invertebrates including numerous species of demersal fish, squid, and octopus (Jones 1981). POTENTZAL EFFECTS & CONSERVATZON MEASURES Potential Effects: The project is intended to provide low impact access to the beach with reduced impact to the shoreline created by steps or a winding trail. The following potential effects of the cable tram installation process are identified: Temporary, localized noise disturbance from construction equipment and activities. Temporary, localized disturbance of fish by shoreline activity during construction. · Potential destruction of undocumented forage fish spawning areas. · Risk of accidental spills from cons[ruction equipment. · Risk of accidental sediment run off from the top of the slope. Impacts to critical habitat for listed species resulting from the project actions would not be significant. The project area includes critical habitat for chinook salmon and chum salmon, although no change in the habitat structure is proposed. The micro piles extend from the beach substrate at two points and the cable tram is designed to automatically stop before touching the beach (Figure 5). The micro piles installed on the beach will not restrict the longshore drift of substrate or the movement of large woody debris. Figure 10 shows the absence of alterations to beach substrate at a similarly installed cable tram site. The long-term, interrelated, and interdependent effects of the actions are increased use of the beach by the homeowner. The installation of the cable tram will provide easier access to the beach and therefore increased use can be expected. Fortunately, in the vicinity of the project site the intertidal Biological Assessment for Cable Lift Aerial Tram b~stallation, Quilcene, Washington t~, Page 7 USA CE Project Reference Number 2001-1-00607 '~; ~ zone exposed during low tide does not have documented forage fish spawning activity (WDFW 200Ob). Human activity such as walking or kayak launching along the shoreline may temporarily move juvenile salmonids from the area, but have no extended impact. These activities may affect the habitat used by the cpibenthic and infaunal invertebrate species by crushing the small beach substrate material. Conservation Measures: The following conservation measures will be implemented during project activities: No construction work below the mean higher high water line will occur during the timing windows for anadromous bull trout (USFWS) and juvenile chinook (NMFS/WDFW). That is, no beach installation work will occur between February 15 and August 15. · No construction work will occur during the nesting activities of bald eagle from January 1 through August 15 (USFWS). · The proposed cable tram corridor will be situated to minimize the removal of riparian vegetation along the slope. · The cable tram is designed to stop automatically before touching the beach. · All construction work below the mean higher high water line will be conducted during low tide. Installation of the beach micro piles are expected to be completed in one low tide cycle; however, if more time is needed, all construction materials will be removed from the site prior to inundation by the incoming tide. · No heavy equipment will be used. All equipment will be hand carried on the beach. · No petroleum products or other deleterious materials shall enter surface waters. · Project activities will be conducted to minimize siltation of the beach area and bed. · The deck at the top of the slope is cantilevered in order to increase the distance of the deck supports from the steep slope. · Micro pile drilling will be aided by an air hose attached to a truck in the driveway at the top of the bluff. During installation of the cable tram, the following best management practices (BMPs) will be implemented: · All waste and debris generated by the project would be collected and removed to a legally permitted waste disposal site. · Grout used for installing the micro piles will be mixed in the driveway at the top of the bluff and be pumped down through a hose. · Grout will be applied early in the tidal cycle to ensure the "quick set" time of 90 minutes is achieved before the site is inundated during the incoming tide. · Grout will be applied to the micro piles below the substrate surface during low tide and will not be applied within 18 inches of the beach surface. · A silt fence will be installed between the deck installation area and top of the slope to prevent soil run off down the slope. The silt fence will be maintained until installation is complete. · Soil removed for installation of the concrete pad and micro piles at the top of the slope will be piled up and covered by a tarp to prevent run off during rain events. · After installation of the concrete pad and deck at the top of the slope, soil will be backfilled around the areas as possible. Any remaining soil will be placed for landscaping for the homeowner or removed from the site and disposed of according to all applicable regulations. Backfilled or landscaped areas at the top of the slope will be seeded with grass seed and covered with straw. Substrate removed during installation of the beach micro piles will be backfilled into the holes as possible after installation is complete. Biological Assessment for Cable Lift Aerial Tram btstallation, Quilcene, Washington:j? ~ Page 8 USACE Project Reference Number 200 I-l-O0607 i : , i , ? , ~ t~- ,, :~ ~_~ EFFECT DETERF,11'NA'i'ZON Take Analysis The potential for take or "incidental take" of any of the listed species is negligible. No harm or harassment of individual animals or significant habitat modification or degradation would occur through the proposed actions. The actions would not significantly disrupt normal behavioral patterns for the listed species. Chinook Salmon, Chum Salmon, Coho Salmon and Bull Trout Given available information, the potential for a take to occur, as de£med by the ESA, through the proposed activities is negligible. Potential effects during installation would be temporary and occur during a time of year when the juvenile salmonids will not be in the area. The anticipated increased activity on the beach is not expected to affect benthic prey resources for juvenile salmonids or forage fish resources for larger salmonids. Forage fish do not spawn in the vicinity of the project site (WDFW 2000b). Completion of the proposed project may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect chinook salmon, chum salmon, or bull trout. No adverse modification or destruction of chinook critical habitat would result from the work. The influence of the proposed work would be insignificant and would have no negative impact on coho salmon should they be listed as threatened or endangered. Bald Eagles Given available information, the potential for a take to occur, as defined by the ESA, is negligible. The proposed project would have no effect on bald eagles. The project is approximately 1 mile from the closest bald eagle nest. Construction activities will not occur during the bald eagle nesting period of January I through August 15. Bald eagles might avoid foraging in the vicinity during the construction, but bald eagles have wide foraging territories so no unusual avoidance would be expected. No long-term alterations in bald eagle use of the area is anticipated. For these reasons no incidental take is anticipated. Steller Sea Lions No steller sea lion haulout areas are located in south Puget Sound and they rarely occur in south of Admiralty Inlet (Yates 1988). The proposed project will not affect potential steller prey resources. Given available information, the proposed project will have no effect on steller sea lions. Biological Assesstnent for Cable Lift Aerial Tram histallation, Quilcene, Washington USACE Project Reference Number 2001-1-00607 ~ . Page 9 REFERENCES Aitkin, J.K. 1998. The importance of estuarine habitats to anadromous salmonids of the Pacific Northwest: A literature review. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Olympia, Washington. Anthony, R. G., R. L. Knight, G. T. Allen, B. R. McClelland, and J. 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University of British Columbia Press. Vancouver, British Columbia. 564 pp. Jones, R.E. 1981. Food habits of smaller marine mammals from Northern California. Proceedings of the California Academy of Science 42: 409-433. Kraemer, C. 2000. Personal communication, August 17, 2000. Discussion between Margaret McCauley of Anchor Environmental and Curt Kraemer, Fisheries Biologist, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, at the Salvelinus confluentus Curiosity Society Meeting. NMFS. 1992. Report to Congress on Washington State Marine Mammals. National Marine Fisheries Service, Silver Springs, Maryland. NMFS. 2000a. Habitat Conservation Division, Northwest Region Species List. http://www.nwr.noaa.gov/lhabcon/habweb/listnwr.htm, referenced November 1, 2000. National Marine Fisheries Service, Seattle, Washington. NMFS. 2000b. Habitat Conservation Division, Northwest Region Species List, http://www.nwr.noaa.gov/1 seals/marmamlist.html, referenced November 1, 2000. National Marine Fisheries Service, Seattle, Washington. NMFS. 2000c. Final Rule: Designated Critical Habitat: Critical Habitat for 19 Evolutionarily Significant Units of Salmon and Steelhead in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. Federal Register 65(32): 7764-7787. February 16, 2000. NMFS. 2001. List of threatened and endangered species and candidate species which may occur within the vicinity of the proposed shoreline aerial tram system for beach access for private landowner in Jefferson County, Washington. Seattle, Washington Office. May 16, 2001. Included in Appendix A NOAA. 1999. Listing of Hood Canal Summer Run Chum as Threatened under the ESA. Office of Protected Resources, NOAA Fisheries, NMFS. http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/prot res/species/fish/chum salmon.html; accessed May 2, 2001. Norberg, B. 2001. Personal communication, May 4, 2001. Discussion between Elizabeth Appy of Anchor Environmental and Brent Norberg, Marine Mammal Biologist, National Marine Fisheries Service. Biological Assessment for Cable Lift Aerial Tram btstallation, Quilcene, Washington USA CE Project Reference Number 2001-1-00607 Rodrick E. and R. Milner. 1991. Management recommendation for Washington's priority habitats and species. Washington Department of Fisheries, Olympia, Washington. Simenstad, C. A., K. L. Fresh, and E. O. Salo. ' 1982. The role of Puget Sound and Washington coastal estuaries in the life history of Pacific Salmon: An unappreciated function. In: V. S. Kennedy [ed.]. Estuarine Comparisons. Academic Press, New York, NY. Pages 343-364. USFWS. 1999a. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Threatened Status for Bull Trout in the Coterminous United States; Final Rule. Federal Register 64: 58910- 58933. United States Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR 17. USFWS. 1999b. Biological Assessment Preparation and Review: A workshop sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Western Washington Office, Lacey, Washington. Revised October 20, 1999. USFWS. 2001. Listed and proposed endangered and threatened species, candidate species and species of concem which may occur within the vicinity of the proposed shoreline aerial tram system for beach access for private landowner in Jefferson County, Washington. United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Western Washington Office, Lacey, Washington. May 25, 2001. Included in Appendix A. WDF et al. 1993. 1992 Washington State Salmon and Steelhead Stock Inventory, Appendix One Puget Sound Stocks. Prepared by Washington Department of Fisheries, Washington Department of Wildlife, and Westem Washington Treaty Indian Tribes, Olympia, Washington. WDFW. 1998. 1998 Washington Salmonid Stock Inventory, Appendix Bull Trout and Dolly Varden. Prepared by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Olympia, Washington. 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Biological Assessment for Cable Lift Aerial Tram Installation, Quilcene, Washington USA CE Project Reference Number 2001-1-00607 .................... Page 11 APPENDIX A: RESOURCE AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLt~E SERVICE Western Washington Office $10 Desmond Drive SE, Suite 102 Lacey, Washington 98503 Phone: (360) 753-9440 Fax: (360) 534-9331 Dear Species List Requester: You have requested a list 0flisted and proposed threatened and endangered species, candidate species and species of concern (Attachment A) that may be present within We area of your proposed project.. This response fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We have also enclosed a copy of the requirements for Federal agency compliance under the Act (Attachment B). Should the Federal agency determine that alisted species is likely to be affected (adversely or beneficially) by the project, you should request section 7 consultation, through this office. If the Federal agency determines that the proposed action is"not likely to adversely affect" a listed species, you should request Service concurrence with that determination through the informal consultation process. Even if there is a "no effect" situation, we would appreciate receiving a copy for our information. Species of concern are those species whose conservation standing is of concern to the Service, but for which further status information is still needed. Conservation measures for species of concern are voluntary, but recommended. Protection provided to these species now maypreclude possible listing in the future. There may be other federally listed species that may occur in the vicinity of your project which are under the jurisdiction of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Please contactNMFS at (360) 753- 9530 to request a species list. In addition, please be advised that federal and state regulations may require permits in areas where wetlands are identified. You should contact the Seattle District ofthe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Federal permit requirements and the Washington State Department of Ecology for State permit requirements. Your interest in endangered spccies is appreciated. I£you have additional questions regarding your responsibilities under the Act, please contact Yvonne Dettlaff (360) 753-9582. Sincerely, Ken S. Berg, Manager Western Washington Office Enclosure(s) cc: COE WDFW R6 ATTACHMENT A Mai' '22, 2001 LISTED AND PROPOSED ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES, CANDIDATE SPECIES AND SPECIES OF CONCERN WHICH MAY OCCUR WITHIN THE VICINITY OF THE PROPOSED SHORELINE AERIAL TRAM SYSTEM PROJECT IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON (T26N R01W S32) FWS REF: 1-3-01-SP-1491 LISTED There is one bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) nesting territory located inthe vicinity of the project at T25N R01W S05. Nesting activities occur from January 1 through August 15. Wintering bald eagles may occur in the vicinity of the project. Wintering activities occur from Oz:ober 31 through March 31. Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) occur in ocean waters adjacent to the project. Foraging marbled murrelets (Brachyramphus marmoratus) may occur in the ocean waters adjacent to your project. Maj or concerns that should be addressed in your biological assessment of the project impacts to listed species are: 1. Level of use of the project area by listed species. Effect of the project on listed species' primary food stocks, prey species, and foraging areas in all areas influenced by the project. Impacts from project construction (i.e., habitat loss, increased noise levels, increased human activity) which may result in disturbance to listed species and/or their avoidance of the project area. PROPOSED None. CANDIDATE None. SPECIES OF CONCERN The following species of concern may occur in the vicinity of the project: Long-eared myotis (Myotis evotis) Long-legged myotis (Myotis volans) Olive-sided flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) Pacific lamprey (Lam.petra tride'ntata) Pbregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) River lamprey (Lampetra ayresi) Western toad (Bufo boreas) Paul Schlenger From: Sent: To: Subject: John Winton [John.Winton@noaa.gov] Wednesday, May 16, 2001 9:05 AM Paul Schlenger; Bob Donnelly Re: NMFS Species List Concurrence for BA Dear Dr. Schlenger: This e-mail answers your request for an updated species list for (project). The following list only includes those anadromous species under NMFS' jursidiction. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service should be consulted regarding the presence of species falling under their jurisdiction. We agree with your list. The present status of species in Puget Sound, including Hood Canal, under our jurisdiction is: Threatened - chinook salmon, Puget Sound ESU; Threatened - chum salmon, Hood Canal summer run ESU; Threatened - Stellar sea lion Candidate - coho salmon, Puget Sound/Strait Of Georgia ESU. Please be aware that;' as a candidate species, coho salmon are not afforded protection under the ESA. However, it may be prudent to address them in a BA if there is a possiblitiy that the project you describe may be on-going for some period of time during which the candidate species could be reclassified as threatened. Sincerely; John Winton Paul Schlenger wrote: > Dear Mr. Donnelly, > I am writing to request a confirmation of the species to be addressed in a > BA. > The proposed project is located along the eastern shoreline of Dabob Bay in > Hood Canal. The residence location is on the Toandos Peninsula, just south > of Zelatched Point (Township 26 North, Range 1 West, Section 32). The > proposed project is the construction of an aerial cable tram from a > residence on a high bluff to the beach. > Based on the information on the NMFS website, I have identified the > following species and ESU's to address in the BA: > Chinook salmon, Puget Sound ESU - threatened > Chum salmon, Hood Canal summer run - threatened > Coho salmon, Puget Sound/Strait of Georgia - candidate > Steller sea lion - threatened > Please let me know if you concur with this species list. Thank you very > much for your time and assistance. > Sincerely, > > Paul Schlenger > Anchor Environmental, L.L.C. > 1411 4th Avenue, Suite 1210 > Seattle, WA 98101 > phone (206) 287-9130 > fax (206) 287-9131 > http://www.anchorenv.com APPENDIX B: WDFW PRIORITY SPECIES AND HABITAT INFORMATION Biological Assessment for Cable Lift Aerial Tram b~stallation, Quilcene, Washington USA CE Project Reference Number 2001-1- 00607 WASHINGTON D~?ARTMENT OF FISH AND HABITATS AND SPECIES MAP IN IH[ VICINITY OF T26R01W SECTION 32 ~p §cde - 1:24000 Coordinote System z Slate Plane Soulh Zone 5§26 Produclion Date - ~o~ I0, 2001 Cc~tography by WDF~ Hobi(6t Progre'n GIS PL[AS£ NOT[ OlSCLAlUER © o A o o~ ~[s Zefat~ WASHINUTON DEPA~T~[{',Fi' O~ [ISH AND WILD£IF[ OYSTERS, CLAMS, G~ODUC{{S, AND A]ALONE INFORI',iATION IH THE VICINITY OY I2~R01W SIC?ION 32 ~Jep Stole - 1: 240~ Coordinate 5¥stem - Store ?lone Soulh lone 5[26 {N^0271 ?roducfion gore - IJoV 10, 2001 Cortogrophy hy WDFW Habi[ot Pro§rom ~P LEGEND ~ RESOi.R(Z DATA Rozo~ Ch~n H~ds~ ~J~ CUD Pod{~c O~._R SY{,I~LO6Y rom~ L ;~.:s ~tlon Llq~ M~'s (nd S~eons et AREA LOOATIOH 0 0.5 I I I DUNG[NESS CRAB, ~ANDALID SHRIMP, AND SEA URCHIN INFORMATION IN THE VICINITY OF I26R01W SECTION Coordinote System - Store Plme ~uth lo~ 512~ {~27} Predation Date - l~ov lO. 2001 C~to~r~hy by W~W H~i[el Pr~rom GS N~ F~S(KJI~E DATA S~a P~ S~ OT'rER S~O~Y AFEA LO~AT~ o 03 ~ ~lES WASHINGTON DEPA. R'I'MENT OF FISH A~4D WILDLIFE - HABITATS AND SPECIES REPORT IN THE VICINITY OF T26R01W SECTION 32 Report Date: May 10, 2001 This map contains the following species and/or habitat locations that are deemed sensitive by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Sensitive Fish and wildlife Policy. PHS CODE/ SPPCODE COMMON NAME gSE CODE USE DESCRIPTION ARHE GREAT BLUE ~J~'.~ ~ B BREEDING OCCURRENCE HALE BALD E~..GL~ ~'-- B BREEDING OCCURRENCE PHS POLYGON FORM LIST - CROSS REFERENCE REPORT IN THE VICINITY OF T26R01W SECTION 32 FORM NUMBER/ PHSPOLY~ PHS CODE*USE CODE 2 900000 ,_ 3 912401 HALE*B- 4 900000 ,_ 5 900000 ,_ 6 904451 WET*- 7 904762 LAGOON*- 8 912404 HALE*B- 9 904754 ESTUR*- 10 904252 HALE*B- 11 904252-904754 HALE*B-ESTUR*- PHS POLYGON - SPECIES ~ HABITAT LIST PHS FORM# PRIORITY PHS CODE COMMON NAME USE CODE USE DESCRIPTION 900,000 904 252 YES HALE BALD EAGLE B BREEDING OCCURRENCE 904 451 YES WET WETLANDS 904 754 YES ESTUR ESTURINE ZONE 904 762 YES LAGOON LAGOONS 912 401 YES HALE BALD EAGLE B BREEDING OCCURRENCE 912 404 YES HALE BALD EAGLE B BREEDING OCCURRENCE Form number 900000 indicates presence of PHS is unknown or the area was not mapped. Form numbers 909998, 909997, or 909996 indicate compilation errors. YES under the "PRIORITY" column indicates that the species or habitat is considered a priority and is on the Priority Habitats and Species List and/or the Species of Concern List. WILDLIFE HERITAGE POINT - SPECIES LIST AND REPORT IN THE VICINITY OF T26R01W SECTION 32 QUADPT PRIORITY SPPCODE COMMON NAME USE CODE USE DESCRIPTION 4712267018 YES ARHE GREAT BLUE HERON B BREEDING OCCURRENCE 4712267023 NO PAHA OSPREY B BREEDING OCCURRENCE 4712267023 YES ARHE GREAT BLUE HERON B BREEDING OCCURRENCE 4712267047 YES HALE BALD EAGLE B BREEDING OCCURRENCE 4712267051 YES HALE BALD EAGLE B BREEDING OCCURRENCE 4712267053 YES HALE BALD EAGLE B BREEDING OCCURRENCE YES under the "PRIORITY" column indicates that the species or habitat is considered a priority and is on the Priority Habitats and Species List and/or the Species of Concern List. quadpt: 4712267018 sppcode: ARHE use: B name: GREAT BLUE HERON year: 1989 class: SA accuracy: C state status: SM fed status: township - range - section: T26N R01W S2_~8 SWOFSW occurS: 206 seqno: 1 general description: GREAT BLUE HERON COLONY. S EDGE OF WETLAND ON SW SIDE TO TOAAIDOS PENINSULA. 1989: 6 NESTS. quadpt: i712267023 sppcode: PAHA use: B name: OSPREY year: 1994 class: SA accuracy: C state status: SM fed status: tow~ship - range - section: T26N R01W S29 SEOFSE occur#: 783 seqno~ general description: ~ OSPREY NEST ON LiVE FREE WITH BKANCHY DEAD TOP, NEST ON TOP~ 1999: ACTI%~, SEE ARHE 1999 SURVEY P 54. quadpt: ~712267023 sppcode: ARHE use: B name: GREAT BLUE HERON year: 1999 class: SA accuracy: C state status: SM fed status: township - range - section: T26N R01W S29 SWOFNE occurS: 206 seqno: 2 general description: GREAT BLUE HERON COLONY NEAR END ZELATCHED PT RD ON W SIDE ON TOP OF KNOLL IN MIXED WOODS. 1999: 17-18 INACT. NESTS IN ALDER, MADRONE, MAPLE, FIR. quadpt: ~712267047 sppcode: HALE use: B name: BALD EAGLE year: 1999 class: SA accuracy: C state status: ST fed status: FT township - range - section: T25N R01W S05 SEOFNE occurS: 131 seqno: 3 general description: ~ BALD EAGLE NEST. NEST TREE IS INLAND APPROX. 75FT FROM EXPOSED BLUFF FACE. NEST IS NEAR THE TOP OF LARGE BOLED BROKEN-TOPPED FIR TREE. A RADIO TOWER IS LOCATED N OF NEST TREE. quadpt: i712267051 sppcode: HALE use: B name: BALD EAGLE year: 1999 class: SA accuracy: C state status: ST fed status: FT township - range - section: T26N R01W S28 NWOFNE occurS: 1220 secfno: 1 general description: ~ i BALD EAGLE NEST IN DOUG-FIR ON S SIDE OF CREEK DRAW. NEST IS ON TOP OF BROKEN BOLE 10 FT BELOW LIVE BRANCHES. quadpt: i712267053 sppcode: HALE use: B name: BALD EAGLE year: 2000 class: SA accuracy: C state status: ST fed status: FT township - range -. section: T26N R01W S2_2_~8,8 NWOFNE occurS: 1220 seqno: 2 general description: BALD EAGLE NEST IN FLAT-TOPPED D-FIR ON S SIDE OF DRAW, -800 FT W OF NEST TREE ~1. NEST DOWN 5 FT FROM TOP. UNDER CONSTRUCTION JUNE 2000. Note: If knov~ occurences of spotted owls and marbled murrelets exist they will be displayed on the accompanying map, however, detailed infor~nation for them are not included in this report. WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH Ak[D WILDLIFE - PHS POLYGON REPORT Report Date: 05/10/2001 form: 904,252 species/habitat: HALE sitename: general description: EAGLE TERRITORY species use: B season: SU accuracy: source: HOFMANN, LYNDA WDW date: code: synopsis: BREEDING SURVEYS-GROUND SURVEYS-MANAGEMENT PLAN. form: 904,451 species/habitat: WET species use: sitename: REGION 6 SALTWATER WETLANDS general description: COASTAL SALT MARSHES SALT MEADOWS AND BRACKISH MARSHES season: accuracy: source: WASHINGTON STATE COASTAL ZONE ATLAS D.O.E., 1979 date: 04 78 code: CZA synopsis: D.O.E. SPONSORED HAPPING OF COASTAL FEATURES form: 904,754 species/habitat: ESTUR species use: season: accuracy: sitename: general description: BAY/ESTUARY-COASTAL ZONE ATLAS CODE 54-MODERATELY PROTECTED MARINE EMBAYMENTS WI TH FREE CONNECTIONS WITH THE OPEN SEA. BLUFFS, REACH SUBSTRATES HARSHES, EELGRAS S BEDS, AND OTHER INTERTIDAL HABITATS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH IT. source: COASTAL ZONE ATLAS OF WASHINGTON. STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPT OF ECOLOGY. date: 78 code: CZA synopsis: source: SCHIRATO, MARGIE WI)FW AREA HABITAT BIOLOGIST date: 051500 code: PROF synopsis: FIELD VISIT TO NORTH BAY. source: MOLENAAR, DAVE WDFW AREA HABITAT MARINE BIOLOGIST date: 05 00 code: PROF synopsis: SITE VISITS TO WOLLOCHET BAY, ORO BAY, HENDERSON INLET, HAYO COVE, ROCKY BAY, VON GELDERN COVE, VAUGHN BAY, AND OTHERS. WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE PHS POLYGON REPORT Report Date: 05/10/2001 form: 904,762 species/habitat: LAGOON species use: season~ accuracy: sitename: general description: OPEN LAGOON. COASTAL ZONE ATLAS CODE 562-PARTIALLY ENCLOSED LAGOON ARE COMMON, B EING FORMED WHEN FRESHWATER INFLOW HAS MAINTAINED A STREAM CHANNEL THROUGH BARS FORMED BY ALONGSHORE DEPOSITION. source: COASTAL ZONE ATLAS OF WASHINGTONi STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPT OF ECOLOGY. date: code: CZA synopsis: form: 912,401 species/habitat: HALE species use: B sitename: TABOOK POINT SOUTH general description: BALD EAGLE NESTING HABITAT FOR NEST 1220-1 (HRTG). season: SU accuracy: source: AMENT, SHELLY WDFW date: 071498 code: SURV synopsis: EAGLE NEST WAS LOCATED DURING AERIAL SURVEY USING FIXED WING AIRCRAFT. THE HABITAT POLYGON WAS DELINEATED BY REVIEW OF MOST RECENT AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS. form: 912,404 species/habitat: HALE species use: B season: SU sitename: TSKUTSKO POINT BALD EAGLE TERRITORY general description: BALD EAGLE NESTING HABITAT FOR NESTS 131-1, 131-2, AND 131-3 (HRTG). accuracy: source: AMENT, SHELLY WDFW date: 071498 code: SURV synopsis: EAGLE NEST WAS LOCATED DURING AERIAL SURVEY USING FIXED WING AIRCRAFT. THE HABITAT POLYGON WAS DELINEATED BY REVIEW OF MOST RECENT AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS. 0 C~ H H 0 H 0 t~O0 0 0 H H r~ © H 0 o o 0 .ID 0 t~ 1~o,1 APPENDIX C: FORAGE FISH SPAWNING AREAS Biological Assessment for Cable Lift Aerial Tram Installation, Quilcene, Washington USA CE Project Reference Nutnber 2001-1-00607 Page 14 / J i , / T~kut~ko Talc / ! WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE SURF SMELT, SANDLANCE, ROCKSOLE AND HERRING INFORMATION FOR T2fiR01W ~DNE RESOLARCE DATA '"'"" Surf Smelt Spawning Area ...... Sandance Spawning Area ~ Rocksole Spawning Area ~ Herring Spawning Area Herring Hd6ng Area PLEASE NOT[ O1TER SY~OLOGY "'-- Township Lines ..... Section Lines ~ Rivers and Streams The spawning intermation let surf smelt and rocksele ore oflset fram the shoreline far display pur~eees only. The typical depths lot herring epswnlng ore +3 feel to -20 feel (~LLW). Area Locdion ~ap Scale - 1:63560 Date: February 22, 2000 Coordinate System - Slate Plane South Zone 5626 (NAD27) Cartography by WDFW Habitat Program GIS DISCLAIUER This map only Includes Information that Washington Oepartmenf e[ Fish end Wlldllie (WDFW) maintains in o central computer database, /his Informallon only documents the location of fish and wildlife resources ta the best of our knowledge If is not a emplefe inventory and it is Importoni la note thai ~ish and wildlife resources may occur in areas nat currently known Ia WOFW blologisls, or ie areas far which comprehensive surveys have nat been conducled. Site specitic surveys ore trequenfly necessary ~o rule pul the presence of resources. ~uch ef this information is based an field surveys by WOEW biologists, however some ti Irom other organizations or Individuals. ~s on .... e informeilee has been genero{Ized for the release ia Ihe general public. To insure appropriate use er far more specific information, users are encouraged ~o consult with WDFW biologists. UAI~ OATA SOURCES ~arlea Reseurce gala: WOE~!$~ ~t,%m~ ~orJne ~esources · . ...~ I:~aO,DO0 quodrangle ~moge: Survey· APPENDIX D: FIGURES 1 - 10 Biological Assessment for Cable Lift Aerial Tram Installation, Quilcene, Washingto.~ ~ Page 15 USACE Project ReferenceNumber 2001-1-00607 [~:~'~_~.~i~, ~ ~(. ill. ~. ~_.~ I ~2001 Iv~pQuest.com, Inc.; ~2001 GDT, Inc. ':-'-,',:_.' IFigure 1. Vicinity maps of proposed project area (red star indicates Grandy residence) Figure 3. Project Site- Proposed Cable Tram Corridor from House to Beach (shown by white lines). Figure 4. Project Site- Proposed Cable Tram Corridor from Beach to House (shown by white lines). I Figure 5. A Completed Tram Installation with Micro Pile Anchors at the Bottom of a I Bluff. I Figure 6. A Completed Cantilevered Deck and Top of Slope Support Structure with I Micro Pile Anchors. I Figure 7 A~ Installation atTop of Slope. IFigure 8. Location of Proposed Beach Micro Pile Installation. Gentleman is standing I in approximate location of micro pile installation. I Figure 1 9. Location of Deck and Micro Pile Installation at Top of Slope. I Figure 10. Micro Pile Connection to Cable Extending from Beach Substrate. the lack of substrate alteration or scour compared to adjacent areas. Note