REVISION R0
ENVIRONMENTAL DESKTOP OVERVIEW ASSESSMENT
HIGHWAY 14 / OTTER POINT ROAD TO WOODHAVEN ROAD April 2019 | McElhanney File 2121-00389-01
Attention: Rob Bedard, Eng.L Highways / Planning & Traffic
McElhanney Ltd.
200 - 858 Beatty Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1C1
Contact: Patty Burt, B.Sc.H, RP Bio., P Biol Division Manager Environmental Services
604-424-4838 | [email protected]
REVISION RECORD
VERSION DESCRIPTION DATE (YYYY-MM-DD) ISSUED BY
DRAFT R0 Environmental Desktop Overview Assessment Highway 14 / Otter Point, Shirley BC
2019-04-22 PAB
FINAL R0 Environmental Desktop Overview Assessment Highway 14 / Otter Point, Shirley BC
2019-05-31 PAB
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
McElhanney Ltd. (McElhanney) was retained by the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure (MoTI) to conduct
an initial high-level desktop review to identify environmentally sensitive features for the conceptual design phase of
Highway 14 between Otter Point Road and Woodhaven Road, near Shirley, British Columbia (the Site). Most of the
proposed work will take place within the existing Highway 14 corridor, physical impacts to wildlife habitat is expected
to occur adjacent to the current roadway. Sensitive ecosystems affiliated with the Coastal Western Hemlock (CWH)
zone and the species that rely on them may be impacted by the project. The following potential environmentally
sensitive resources have been identified during this assessment:
• Multiple fish and non-fish bearing watercourses occur within and adjacent to the Site. Bridge structures should
remain unaltered. Erosion and sediment control measures should be implemented in areas near
watercourses. Culvert installation, maintenance or removal will require a notification under an authorized
change for works in and about a stream if they meet the criteria listed in Part 3 Section 39(1)(a) of the Water
Sustainability Regulation. A notification under authorize changes requires a 45-day review period by the
Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. Culvert installation,
maintenance or removal that does not satisfy the criteria within Section 39(1)(a) an Approval will be required,
which involves a 140-day review period;
• The project has the potential impacts mapped wetlands located on the north and south side of Highway 14
Capital Regional District mapped wetland between Otter Point Road and Razzo Road. Any impacts to these
wetlands (i.e. infilling) would require an Approval through the Water Sustainability Act. This process carries a
140-day review period. At this stage in the design options are being considered to minimize and reduce the
impact to these sensitive environmental areas.
• Potential warty jumping-slug (Hemphillia glandulosa) habitat within the Site should be identified by an
Appropriate Qualified Professional (AQP). Warty jumping-slug salvage should be conducted prior to the
removal of natural forested habitat that contains coarse woody debris and leaf litter;
• Critical habitat for Killer Whales (Orcinus orca pop. 5), Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) occur
adjacent to the Site. Field investigations should be conducted to determine the impacts to these mapped
critical habitats;
• Municipal mapping for areas of significant environmental value are located within the proposed road
widening. Project design should aim to reduce encroachment into sensitive habitat using innovative design
strategies. Where sensitive areas cannot be avoided, mitigation measure and compensation for like habitat
should be addressed;
• A Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalu) nest was recorded on the Wildlife Tree Stewardship Atlas
(Community Mapping Network) and located along Muir Creek, north of Highway 14. The Wildlife Tree
Stewardship Atlas is a province wide registry program which aims to the support the protection of nests
covered under Section 34 of the Provincial Wildlife Act. At this time, it is unknown whether the nest is active,
however; under Section 34 of the Provincial Wildlife Act, Bald Eagle nests are protected year-round
regardless of occupancy. The Bald Eagle breeding window generally occurs within April to August of a given
year and construction should be carefully planned to avoid significant disturbances. There is potential for
Bald Eagle nests to be located throughout the Site, a raptor nest survey should be conducted prior to
commencement of works,
• The British Columbia Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP) application was reviewed for the presence of
invasive plant species in and around the Site. Based on this resource, occurrences of invasive plants (many
provincially and regionally noxious) are distributed along the Highway 14 corridor. Given the severity and
widespread nature of the occurrences, the likelihood of encountering and potentially spreading invasive plant
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species is high. As a matter of due diligence, field investigations are recommended during the growing season
to confirm the presence and extent of invasive plant species where soil disturbance is likely.
Field investigations are recommended during the growing and bird breeding season to further characterize the
environmentally sensitive resources that have been identified as potentially present on the Site. Once confirmation
of environmental sensitivities is completed, the design of the project should be assessed for potential environmental
impacts. An Environmental Assessment is recommended which includes appropriately scheduled field work to
assess environmental impacts of the proposed project and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies to reduce
negative impacts to the environment.
Potential impacts and mitigations should be outlined in a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
based on MoTI’s Special Provisions 165 for Protection to the Environment, to be included in tender documents. The
CEMP’s purpose is to define the overall requirements for environmental protection required during the completion
of the Project. The CEMP will provide a framework for the Contractor to develop specific Work Procedures to
facilitate compliance to the applicable legislation. A project specific CEMP is recommended to plan construction
mitigation strategies prior to the onset of the works. The Contractor will employ the services of an AQP to develop
the Work Procedures. A full time Environmental Monitor during sensitive construction phases is recommended to
address any species at risk or other concerns should they arise.
CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................ I 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 1 2. SCOPE OF WORK ......................................................................................................................... 1 3. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................. 2
3.1. Climate ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 3.2. Soils and Surficial Geology ............................................................................................................................. 2 3.3. Water Resources ............................................................................................................................................ 2 3.4. Fisheries Resources ....................................................................................................................................... 2 3.5. Vegetation Resources .................................................................................................................................... 3 3.6. Terrestrial Wildlife Resources ......................................................................................................................... 3 3.7. Species at Risk ............................................................................................................................................... 3 3.8. Local Government .......................................................................................................................................... 4
4. RESULTS ....................................................................................................................................... 4 4.1. Climate ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 4.2. Soils & Surface Geology ................................................................................................................................. 5 4.3. Water Resources ............................................................................................................................................ 5 4.4. Fisheries Resources ....................................................................................................................................... 6 4.5. Vegetation Resources .................................................................................................................................... 8 4.6. Terrestrial Wildlife Resources ......................................................................................................................... 9 4.7. Species at Risk ............................................................................................................................................. 10 4.8. Local Government ........................................................................................................................................ 14
5. REGULATORY AND POLICY SETTING...................................................................................... 15 6. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................................... 16 7. CLOSURE AND PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT ........................................................................ 19 8. REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................. 26
TABLES
Table 1. Summary of watercourses within or near the Site. ............................................................................................... 6 Table 2. Historical fish presence for watercourse on or adjacent to the Site. ..................................................................... 7 Table 3. Occurrences of invasive plants observed on or adjacent to the Site. ................................................................... 9 Table 4. Provincially Listed Vascular Plant Species mapped within 3 km of the Study Area ........................................... 11 Table 5. Provincially Listed Wildlife Species mapped within 5 km of the Study Area ....................................................... 11 Table 6. Species at Risk found or potentially found within 2 km of the Site. ..................................................................... 13 Table 7. Legislation potentially applicable to the Project. ................................................................................................. 16
FIGURES
Figure 1. The Site (red line) between Otter Point Road and Woodhaven Road along Highway 14, near Shirley, BC. ...... 1 Figure 2. The Site (red star) is located within the Coastal Western Hemlock Very Dry Maritime Variant 2 biogeoclimatic
zone. ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Figure 3 Local soil map taken from the Soils of South Vancouver Island (Soil Survey Report No. 44, Sheet 1). .............. 5 Figure 4. BC Water Resource Atlas 500 m radius search results for the Site (dashed blue line). ...................................... 6 Figure 5. Habitat Wizard historical fish observations within or adjacent to the Site (red line). ............................................ 8 Figure 6. BC IAPP web application outlining recorded occurrences of invasive plant species at the Site (red line). ......... 9 Figure 7. Wildlife Tree Stewardship Atlas illustrating known Bald Eagle nests near the Site (red line). ........................... 10 Figure 8. Critical habitat for federally-listed Marbled Murrelet near the project alignment (red line). ................................ 13 Figure 9. Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Aquatic Species at Risk Map (2019) identified 12 aquatic species at risk near
the Site. ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
APPENDICES
A Site Photographs
B Provincially Listed Species at Risk
C Overview Map
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1. INTRODUCTION
McElhanney Ltd. (McElhanney) was retained by the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure (MoTI) to conduct
an initial project review to identify environmentally sensitive features for Highway 14 conceptual design phase
between Otter Point Road and Woodhaven Road, near Shirley, British Columbia (the Site, Figure 1).
A comprehensive high-level desktop study review of available database records was completed by an Appropriately
Qualified Professional (AQP) for the Site and surrounding area to identify potential environmental sensitivities.
Figure 1. The Site (red line) between Otter Point Road and Woodhaven Road along Highway 14, near Shirley, BC.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
The purpose of this desktop environmental overview assessment was to identify environmentally sensitive features
and areas of important ecological function that may be present at / or impacted by the proposed project. Detailed
field assessments were not conducted as a part of this assignment. All information reviewed was obtained through
a high-level desktop study of available literature and databases. The scope of work for this assessment is as follows:
• Review of provincial and government environmental databases dealing with fisheries, wildlife and
vegetation, as well as climate normal and historical soil conditions;
• Identify potential government permitting requirements; and
• Preparation of a report outlining the environmental features in the area which will be suitable for submission
to the MoTI.
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3. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The assessment included a desktop data search of available municipal, regional, provincial and federal web
databases to identify any known environmentally sensitive elements in the area. Web based sources of information
reviewed included:
• iMapBC 2.0 fish and wildlife habitat records within 500m of the center of the Site (iMapBC 2019),
• Ministry Environment’s Habitat Wizard,
• Ministry of Forests Biogeoclimatic Zones (BEC),
• BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer (CDC 2019),
• Ministry of Environment’s BC Conservation Data Centre database (CDC 2019),
• BC Ministry of Environment web-based documents and interactive mapping,
• Invasive Alien Plant Program website (2019).
3.1. CLIMATE
Climatic conditions at the Site were inferred based on data provided by Environment Canada, Canadian Climate
Normals 1981-2010. In addition, the biogeoclimatic zone was identified through the University of British Columbia’s
Centre for Forest Conservation Genetics Coastal Western Hemlock Subzone Map (UBC). A literature review of
relevant documents regarding the biogeoclimatic zone included the following:
• A Field Guide for Site Identification and Interpretation for the Vancouver Forest Region (Green & Klinka,
1994); and
• Ecosystems of British Columbia - Chapter 6: Coastal Western Hemlock Zone. [BC Ministry of Forests (Pojar
et al. 1991)].
3.2. SOILS AND SURFICIAL GEOLOGY
The Government of Canada’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada publishes available soil survey reports for BC
which were reviewed to determine surficial geology and soil types at the Site. The Soils of South Vancouver Island
(Sheet No. 1, Soil Survey Report No. 44) was reviewed.
3.3. WATER RESOURCES
The BC Water Resource Atlas (MOE 2019) and the BC MOE Habitat Wizard (MOE 2016) were referred to for the
identification of any watercourses or waterbodies and potential aquatic habitat that may be found on the Site or in
the surrounding area.
The BC Water Resource Atlas (MOE 2019) was used to create a map depicting local topography, known water well
locations, and surface water within a 500 m radius of the Site.
3.4. FISHERIES RESOURCES
Fisheries resources were assessed by reviewing known observations and recorded occurrences of species at risk
through an analysis of available provincial and federal web-based databases including the following:
• Ministry of Environment’s Habitat Wizard;
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• iMapBC 2.0 fish and wildlife habitat records within 500 m of the Site (iMapBC 2019), and
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Aquatic Species at Risk Map tool.
3.5. VEGETATION RESOURCES
Vegetation resources were assessed through a review of available literature and provincial web-based databases
including the following:
• A Field Guide for Site Identification and Interpretation for the Vancouver Forest Region (Green & Klinka,
1994);
• Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification Program (BC 2019);
• Ecosystems of British Columbia - Chapter 6: Coastal Western Hemlock Zone (Pojar et al. 1991), and
• E-Flora BC: Electronic Atlas of the Flora of British Columbia (Klinkenberg 2017).
3.6. TERRESTRIAL WILDLIFE RESOURCES
A desktop literature review was completed to describe wildlife typical of the Coastal Western Hemlock very dry
maritime variant 2 (CWHxm2) zone. Aerial photographs available through Google Earth in combination with Google
Earth street view images were reviewed to determine potential habitat conditions and characteristics on the Site.
EFauna BC was consulted to describe habitat preferences of the potential species within the CWHxm2 zone to
develop inference regarding the anticipated wildlife use of the Site (Klinkenberg 2017).
3.7. SPECIES AT RISK
Both the federal and provincial governments provide lists of species that are designated ‘at risk’. The federal
government identifies species that are extirpated, endangered, threatened, or of special concern in Canada
(COSEWIC 2011). Listed species and their critical habitat are protected under SARA (MOE 2014). The BC
Conservation Data Centre (CDC) maintains a database of provincial species at risk that include blue-listed species
and ecological communities (i.e., these are not immediately threatened but their decreasing population size is of
concern) and red-listed species and ecological communities (these may be in danger of being extirpated,
endangered, or threatened) (MOE 2014).
The Site was evaluated for potential habitat for federally and provincially listed species at risk.
• Federally and provincially listed plant species for the area presented in the BC Conservation Data Centre [BC
CDC]) database and the federal Species at Risk Act [SARA] and the Committee on the Status of Endangered
Wildlife in Canada [COSEWIC];
• Provincially-listed ecological communities at-risk (as defined by the BC CDC) was assessed through the BC
Species and Ecosystems Explorer database), for the CWHxm2 biogeoclimatic zone within the Capital Regional
District (CRD) of the South Island Forest District (CDC 2017a); and
• Provincially-listed vertebrate, invertebrate, vascular and non-vascular species was for the CWHxm2
biogeoclimatic zone within the CRD of the South Island Forest District (CDC 2017a).
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3.8. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The CRD online webmap was used to identify watercourses, habitat features and areas of environmental
significance. A cursory review of municipal bylaws was conducted to identify any sensitive features that may be
impacted by the proposed project.
4. RESULTS
4.1. CLIMATE
The Site lies within CWHxm2 (Figure 2). The CWH zone extends from the west coasts of Washington, the entirety
of British Columbia, and into Alaska. It covers the majority of Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii (formally known
as the Queen Charlotte Islands) and lower to middle elevations west of the coast mountains (Pojar et al. 1990).
Figure 2. The Site (red star) is located within the Coastal Western Hemlock Very Dry Maritime Variant 2 biogeoclimatic zone.
The CWH is considered to have the wettest climate in Canada as warm winds from the Pacific Ocean drop moisture
as they collide with the coastal mountains (Pojar et al. 1991). The climate is generally wet and humid with cool
summers and mild winters. Climatic conditions at the Site were inferred based on data provided by Environment
Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981-2010. Recorded precipitation data for the “Metchosin” weather station
was considered representative of the Site based on the proximity to that station. Annual precipitation was
1008.2 mm which is consistent with the mean annual precipitation for the CWH zone which ranges between 1000
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to 4400 mm (Pojar et al. 1991). Station data indicated that monthly average lows of 16.5 mm occurred in July while
highs of 207.8 mm occurred in November.
4.2. SOILS & SURFACE GEOLOGY
The Soil of South Vancouver Island (Soil Survey Report No. 44, Sheet No.1) was reviewed to determine the soils
series present at the Site (Figure 3). Based on the available map, the majority of the soils located in the Site are
fluvial and moraine with a minor component of marine and colluvium soils.
According to Pojar et al. (1991) soils of the CWH zone are mainly Podzolic soils derived from coarse textured
morainal, colluvial, glaciofluvial and marine parent materials.
Figure 3 Local soil map taken from the Soils of South Vancouver Island (Soil Survey Report No. 44, Sheet 1).
4.3. WATER RESOURCES
The BC Water Resource Atlas, which is maintained by the MOE (2019), was used to create Figure 4 depicting local
topography, known water well locations, surface water within a 500 m radius of the Site. Over 150 water wells are
located within 500 m of the Site.
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Figure 4. BC Water Resource Atlas 500 m radius search results for the Site (dashed blue line).
4.4. FISHERIES RESOURCES
The Site crosses five mapped watercourses and is adjacent to two watercourses (Table 1). No construction is
planned for the bridges along this corridor.
Table 1. Summary of watercourses within or near the Site.
Habitat Wizard (2019) was utilized to initially determine historical fish presence within a 500 m boundary of the Site.
A summary of the known fish presence for each watercourse is in Table 2. All the watercourses within or adjacent
to the Site have the potential to provide fisheries values. A map of the fisheries values is found in Figure 5.
Watercourse Crossing Structure Works at Crossing
Orveas Creek Culvert (900mm) Potential culvert replacement / installation
Skookum Creek Culvert (unknown diameter) Potential culvert replacement / installation
Tugwell Creek Bridge None
Muir Creek Bridge None
Kirby Creek Bridge None
Goudie Creek Proximity (no crossing) -
Frenchome Creek Proximity (outside the Site) -
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Table 2. Historical fish presence for watercourse on or adjacent to the Site.
Stream Name
Watershed Code
Waterbody Identifier
Known Fish Species SARA COSEWIC
Common Name Latin Name
Orveas Creek
- - No Data - - -
Skookum Creek
- - No Data - - -
Tugwell Creek
930-029800 00000SANJ
Chinook Salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha - -
Chum Salmon O. keta - -
Coho Salmon O. kisutch - -
Steelhead O. mykiss - -
Cutthroat Trout O. clarkii - -
Muir Creek 930-030300 00000SANJ
Chinook Salmon O. tshawytscha - -
Chum Salmon O. keta - -
Coho Salmon O. kisutch - -
Steelhead O. mykiss - -
Cutthroat Trout O. clarkii - -
Kirby Creek 930-031100 00000SANJ
Chinook Salmon O. tshawytscha - -
Chum Salmon O. keta - -
Coho Salmon O. kisutch - -
Steelhead O. mykiss - -
Cutthroat Trout O. clarkii - -
Rainbow Trout O. mykiss - -
Sculpin Cottus sp. - -
Threespine Stickleback Gasterosteus aculeatus - -
Goudie Creek
930-033000 0000SANJ Cutthroat Trout O. clarkii - -
Frenchome Creek
930-033100 00000SANJ No Data - - -
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Figure 5. Habitat Wizard historical fish observations within or adjacent to the Site (red line).
4.5. VEGETATION RESOURCES
4.5.1. Coastal Western Hemlock Forest
The CWH forest is characterized by its cool mesothermal climate, mild winters, and on average is the rainiest
biogeoclimatic zone in the province (Pojar et al., 1991). Forests in this zone are characteristic of dominant western
hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) with a sparse herb layer and predominance of moss species. Other tree species
which are common in the wetter subzones include amabilis fir (Abies amabilis), Western red cedar (Thuja plicata),
sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis), and yellow cedar (Cupressus nootkatensis). Based on imagery from Google Earth
and Street View it appears that the surrounding forest is second growth. It is common for forests in the CWH Zone
to be young seral and managed second growth rather than old growth due to historic and contemporary logging
practices. The presence of remnant old growth trees is possible along this corridor, it is strongly recommended that
an AQP survey the area and map any old growth and/or other sensitive environmental features.
Follow up field investigations are strongly recommended during the growing season to further characterize the
vegetation resources at the Site. Ground truthing is required to adequately assess, and inventory plant species
present where any ground disturbance is necessitated for Highway construction.
4.5.2. Invasive Plants
The British Columbia Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP) application was reviewed for the presence of known
invasive plant species in and around the Site. Based on this resource, occurrences of invasive plants (many
provincially and regionally noxious, summarized in Table 3) are extensive along the Highway 14 corridor (Figure 6).
Given the widespread nature of the occurrences along the Highway corridor, the likelihood of encountering and
potentially spreading invasive plant species is high. As a matter of due diligence, field investigations are
recommended during the growing season to confirm the presence and extent of invasive plant species where soil
disturbance is likely.
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Table 3. Occurrences of invasive plants observed on or adjacent to the Site.
Code English Name Scientific Name Classification
CT Canada thistle Cirsium arvense Provincially Noxious
EI English ivy Hedera helix Invasive
HI Himalayan blackberry Rubus armeniacus Invasive
SB Scotch broom Cytisus scoparius Invasive
FP Flat pea / flat peavine Lathyrus sylvestis Invasive
JK Japanese knotweed Fallopia japonica Provincially Noxious
TC Common tansy Tanacetum vulgare Regionally Noxious
TR Tansy ragwort Tanacetum vulgare Provincially Noxious
YA Yellow archangel Lamiastrum galeobdolon Invasive
Figure 6. BC IAPP web application outlining recorded occurrences of invasive plant species at the Site (red line).
4.6. TERRESTRIAL WILDLIFE RESOURCES
The CWH zone provides important habitat for a variety of wildlife. The dense canopy provides shelter from the snow
and provides a winter forage of litterfall for Black-tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionug columbianus). Representative
wildlife species of second growth forests within the CWH zone include but are not limited to Black Bear (Ursus
americanus), Cougar (Puma concolor), Gray Wolf (Canis lupus), Marten (Martes americana), Great Horned Owl
(Bubo virginianus), Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus), Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus), Western Toad
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(Anaxyrus boreas), Pacific Tree Frog (Pseudacris regilla), and Northwester Salamander (Ambystoma gracile) (Pojar
et al, 1991).
There are diverse habitats present within the Site, ranging from oceanfront to upland habitats that include riparian
and wetland habitats as well as mature forests. Select representative images are provided in Appendix A.
Old growth forests in the CWH zone are critical to a diverse range of bird species who utilize various niches within
the ecosystem. A characteristic of diverse forests includes snags which are standing dead trees which provide
ample habitat for cavity nesters and preferable perches for raptors.
The Wildlife Tree Stewardship Atlas (Figure 7) was reviewed for the presence of documented Bald Eagle
(Haliaeetus leucocephalu) nests in the vicinity of the Site along Highway 14. One known nest was recorded within
500 m of the Site. It was located along Muir Creek, approximately 70m from the edge of Highway 14. A field
assessment will be required to identify the location and determine the appropriate mitigation measures.
The British Columbia Great Blue Heron Atlas was also queried for the presence of colonies within the general
vicinity of the Site. No Great Blue Heron colonies have been recorded within a 1.5km radius of the Site.
Figure 7. Wildlife Tree Stewardship Atlas illustrating known Bald Eagle nests near the Site (red line).
4.7. SPECIES AT RISK
Regional listings of provincially designated threatened or endangered vertebrates, invertebrates, vascular plants,
and ecosystems that were expected to be found within the CWHxm2 zone in the South Island Forest District, based
on potentially relevant Site habitat conditions, are provided in Appendix B.
4.7.1. Rare Vascular Plants
Provincial database search results indicated that there were 62 potential rare vascular plants found within the CWH
zone within the CRD of the South Island Forest District based on inferred habitat conditions. Using the iMap BC
(iMapBC 2019) Species and Ecosystems at Risk layer, a search radius of 2km from the center of study area was
conducted. Two rare plant species were mapped within the study area or a 2km radius (Table 4).
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Table 4. Provincially Listed Vascular Plant Species mapped within 3 km of the Study Area
English Name
Scientific Name
BC List
COSEWIC Status
Occurrence Likelihood
or Presence
Sandmat Cardionema
ramosissimum Red Not Listed
Last observed in 2006 on a gravelly cleared area that was likely introduced.
Potential
Slimleaf onion Allium
amplectens Blue Not Listed Last observed in 1961 on grassy sea cliffs. Unlikely
Sandmat:
Approximately 100 plants were observed in 2006 along a road from Highway 14 to the beach at the mouth of Muir
Creek. Given the proximity to the Site there is potential to encounter sandmat during construction.
Slimleaf Onion:
Slimleaf onion were last observed in 1961, given the historical occurrence of slimleaf onion near the Site it is unlikely
that this plant will be encountered.
4.7.2. Sensitive Ecosystems
Provincial database search results indicated that there were 25 sensitive ecosystems with the potential to occur in
the study area. Using the iMap BC (iMapBC 2019) Species and Ecosystems at Risk layer, a search radius of 5 km
from the center of study area was conducted. Of these 25 sensitive ecosystems, none were identified within a 5 km
radius from the study area.
4.7.3. Wildlife
Database queries for the presence of wildlife species at risk known to have habitat within the CWH zone were
conducted within the CDC and Species Explorer databases (CDC 2017a, b). The data obtained also indicated
SARA listed species that may have been locally observed. Provincially listed wildlife species that may potentially
utilize the study area, based on the presence of preferred habitat characteristics, are presented in Appendix B.
Provincially listed terrestrial wildlife species that were mapped within 5km of the study area are listed in Table 5 (E-
Fauna 2015, iMapBC 2019).
Table 5. Provincially Listed Wildlife Species mapped within 5 km of the Study Area
English Name
Scientific Name
BC List
COSEWIC Status
Habitat Information* Likelihood
or Presence
Ermine Mustela erminea anguinae
Blue - Ermine frequently inhabit riparian areas, shrubby grasslands and forest habitat.
Unlikely
Warty Jumping-
slug
Hemphillia glandulosa
Red SC
(Apr 2013)
Warty Jumping-slug is an inhabitant of moist coniferous and mixed wood forests ranging in elevation from near sea level to about 1060 m on Vancouver Island. Most of the low-elevation locations are on the wet, west coast of the island. Forest age ranges from old growth (> 200 years) to naturally regenerated second-growth stands. The species has been found in remnant patches of old growth on the west coast and on mountaintops in the
Likely
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English Name
Scientific Name
BC List
COSEWIC Status
Habitat Information* Likelihood
or Presence
interior of the island. The species is often associated with riparian areas.
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta pop. 1
Red T
(Nov 2016)
The Painted Turtle is an easy-to-recognize turtle that is often seen basking on logs in groups in quiet waters / wetlands (ponds, lakes, stream edges, marshes, sloughs).
Unlikely
*Habitat information from E-Fauna BC (Klinkenberg 2017).
1) Ermine
Ermine skull and skin were found by an unknown collector in 1968. No further sightings have been recorded near
the Site. Ermine are unlikely to occur near the Site given their historic absence from the area surrounding the
project.
2) Warty Jumping-slug
Warty jumping-slugs were located near the Site. In 2004 more than 20 warty jumping slugs were found near the
mouth of Muir River and in 2001, more than 22 (including 1 pair in copulation) were found at sites approximately
500m north of the mouth of Muir Creek (BC CDC, 2017b). Warty jumping-slugs were found in mixed-wood forests
with coarse woody debris. It is likely that Warty Jumping-slugs are present in leaf litter and decaying logs along the
Highway 14.
3) Painted Turtle
One individual from the Pacific Coast Population of Painted Turtle was observed at Kemp Lake in 2010. Given the
proximity to the Site (over 3.5km) it is unlikely that painted turtle will be observed in the Site (BC CDC 2017b).
Critical Habitat:
Extensive areas in the South Coast of Vancouver Island have been identified as “Critical Habitat for Federally-Listed
Species at Risk” for the Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) (Figure 8). This small sea bird utilizes
coastal old-growth trees for nesting. The proposed road widening occurs adjacent to existing disturbance and
involves limited tree removal and is unlikely to have adverse effects on potential Marbled Murrelet habitat. The
polygons identified on iMapBC are located near the Site and it is strongly recommended that an AQP assess the
area for suitable habitat.
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Figure 8. Critical habitat for federally-listed Marbled Murrelet near the project alignment (red line).
4.7.4. Aquatic Species
Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Aquatic Species at Risk Map provides an overview of the distribution of aquatic
species at risk and the presence of their critical habitat within Canadian waters. This interactive web-based mapping
tool was utilized to identify any aquatic SARA listed species known to occur near the Site (Figure 9).
The project has the potential impacts mapped wetlands located on the north and south side of Highway 14 Capital
Regional District mapped wetland between Otter Point Road and Razzo Road. Any impacts to these wetlands (i.e.
infilling) would require an Approval through the Water Sustainability Act. This process carries a 140-day review
period. At this stage in the design options are being considered to minimize and reduce the impact to these sensitive
environmental areas.
Twelve aquatic species at risk or critical habitat for aquatic species at risk were identified in and around the Site
(Table 6).
Table 6. Species at Risk found or potentially found within 2 km of the Site.
English Name Scientific Name BC List COSEWIC Status Likelihood or
Presence
Killer Whale Orcinus orca pop. 5 Red E (NOV 2008) Unlikely
Killer Whale Orcinus orca pop. 2 Red T (NOV 2008) Unlikely
Leatherback Sea Turtle Dermochelys coriacea Red E (MAY 2012) Unlikely
Harbour Porpoise Phocoena vomerina Blue SC (APRIL 2016) Unlikely
Green Sturgeon Acipenser medirostris Red SC (NOV 2013) Unlikely
Soupfin Shark / Tope Galeorhinus galeus - SC (ARPIL 2007) Unlikely
Yelloweye Rockfish Sebastes ruberrimus - SC (NOV 2008) Unlikely
Basking Shark Cetorhinus maximus - E (APRIL 2018) Unlikely
Bluntnose Sixgill Shark Hexanchus griseus - SC (APRIL 2007) Unlikely
Northern Abalone Haliotis kamtschatkana Red E (APRIL 2009) Unlikely
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English Name Scientific Name BC List COSEWIC Status Likelihood or
Presence
Steller Sea Lion Eumetopias jubatus Blue SC (NOV 2013) Unlikely
Humpback Whale Megaptera novaeangliae Blue SC (MAY 2011) Unlikely
Critical Habitat:
Killer Whale (Northeast Pacific southern resident population) (Orcinus orca pop. 5) critical habitat was identified
adjacent to the project location. Killer Whales can tolerate wide ranges of salinity, temperature and turbidity and are
found in nearshore and pelagic habitats. Their overall distribution appears to be determined mainly by their prey
species (Klinkenberg 2017). The Site crosses multiple salmon bearing watercourses, given the Killer Whale’s
dependence on the presence of salmon as a key habitat requirement, any impacts to watercourses within or
adjacent to the Site has the potential to impact Killer Whales.
Figure 9. Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Aquatic Species at Risk Map (2019) identified 12 aquatic species at risk near the Site.
4.8. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The subject area occurs within the CRD. The CRD online web-map shows areas of significance, sensitive habitat,
terrestrial species, fish presence and watercourses. An overview map is in Appendix C which highlights the CRD
environmental features along with other environmental concerns. The Site is located within multiple areas of
significance for riparian, wetland and mature forest habitats.
The project has the potential impacts mapped wetlands located on the north and south side of Highway 14 Capital
Regional District mapped wetland between Otter Point Road and Razzo Road. Any impacts to these wetlands (i.e.
infilling) would require an Approval through the Water Sustainability Act. This process carries a 140-day review
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period. At this stage in the design options are being considered to minimize and reduce the impact to these sensitive
environmental areas.
Municipal bylaws are usually not applicable within the MoTI right-of-way, however, municipality’s interests were
reviewed. The proposed project may require construction activities outside the existing MoTI right-of-way, including
potential for land acquisition to facilitate the road widening. Any construction outside the MoTI right-of-way will
comply with all applicable municipal bylaws.
5. REGULATORY AND POLICY SETTING
Provincial and federal legislation and Best Management Practices (BMPs) that may be applicable to the project
were reviewed. Fish bearing creeks and listed wildlife and species at risk are subject to federal and provincial
protections. Applicable permits, licenses, approvals and authorizations required for the construction of the project
were determined. Environmental legislation relevant to the project is outlined in Table 7.
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Table 7. Legislation potentially applicable to the Project.
6. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
McElhanney was retained by the MoTI to conduct an initial high-level desktop review during the conceptual design
phase to identify environmentally sensitive features along Highway 14 between Otter Point Road and Woodhaven
Road, near Shirley, BC. Most of the proposed work will take place within the existing Highway 14 corridor, physical
impacts to wildlife habitat is expected to occur adjacent to the current roadway. Sensitive ecosystems affiliated with
Legislation Agency Area of Regulation Possible Permits / Authorizations / Actions
Federal
Fisheries Act (Canada 1985)
DFO Protects fish and fish habitat, working in and around a waterbody.
Potential instream works. Works can avoid causing serious harm to fish, based on design and mitigation that can be applied.
Species at Risk Act (Canada 2002)
Environment Canada
Protects wildlife and wildlife habitat listed as threatened or endangered.
There is the potential for at risk species to occur within the Site. Further assessment is required to mitigate risks.
Migratory Birds Convention Act (Canada 1994)
Environment Canada
Prohibits injury, molestation and destruction of migratory birds and their nests.
If any vegetation (includes grasses and shrubs) is to be removed during the bird nesting season, then nest surveys are required.
Provincial
Water Sustainability Act (BC 2016)
FLNRORD Regulated activities in and around water and water use.
Potential instream works. The implementation of BMPs can adequately mitigate risks to the wetlands and salmon bearing watercourses within the Site. Notification and/or Approval requirements for instream works are conditional on a 45 and 140 day review period, respectively.
Wildlife Act (BC 1996a)
FLNRORD
Regulates works around the protected nests of Bald Eagle, Great Blue Heron, Golden Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Gyrfalcon, Osprey and Burrowing Owl.
A bald eagle nest is recorded near the Site near Muir Creek. At this time, it is unknown whether the nest is active, however; under Section 34 of the Provincial Wildlife Act, bald eagle nests are protected year-round regardless of occupancy. The bald eagle breeding window generally occurs within April to August of a given year and construction should be carefully planned to avoid significant disturbances.
Regulates works that impact breeding birds.
Protects birds and their nests during the bird breeding season as well as the nests, nest trees and eggs of certain species of birds all year.
Wildlife Act Designation & Exemption Regulation (BC 2014)
FLNRORD Exempts from permitting required under the Wildlife Act for nuisance wildlife.
Certain nuisance birds such as house sparrows, starlings, cowbirds and crows are not protected under the Wildlife Act.
Weed Control Act Ministry of Environment (MOE)
Regulates control of designated noxious plants.
Act imposes a duty on all landowners to control designated noxious plants. Noxious plants have been identified in and around the Site.
Environmental Management Act
MOE Regulates the disposal and storage of hazardous materials and hazardous materials spill reporting.
Permit may be required for the transportation, storage or disposal of listed waste materials.
Heritage Conservation Act
FLNRORD Protection of archaeological and heritage sites.
Permits and assessments required related to archaeological and heritage impact management.
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the CWH zone and the species that rely on them may be impacted by the project. The following potential
environmentally sensitive resources have been identified during this assessment:
• Multiple fish and non-fish bearing watercourses occur within and adjacent to the Site. Bridge structures should
remain unaltered. Erosion and sediment control measures should be implemented in areas near
watercourses. Culvert installation, maintenance or removal will require a notification under an authorized
change for works in and about a stream if they meet the criteria listed in Part 3 Section 39(1)(a) of the Water
Sustainability Regulation. A notification under authorize changes requires a 45-day review period by the
Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. Culvert installation,
maintenance or removal that does not satisfy the criteria within Section 39(1)(a) an Approval will be required,
which involves a 140-day review period;
• The project has the potential to impact mapped wetlands located on the north and south side of Highway 14.
The Capital Regional District mapping identifies the wetland between Otter Point Road and Razzo Road. Any
impacts to these wetlands (i.e. infilling) would require an Approval through the Water Sustainability Act. This
process carries a 140-day review period. At this stage in the design options are being considered to minimize
and reduce the impact to these sensitive environmental areas.
• Potential warty jumping-slug habitat within the Site should be identified by an AQP. Warty jumping-slug
salvage should be conducted prior to the removal of natural forested habitat that contains coarse woody
debris and leaf litter;
• Critical habitat for Killer Whales and Marbled Murrelet occurs adjacent to the Site. Field investigations should
be conducted to determine the impacts to these mapped critical habitats;
• Municipal mapping for areas of significant environmental value are located within the proposed road
widening. Project design should aim to reduce encroachment into sensitive habitat using innovative design
strategies. Where sensitive areas cannot be avoided, mitigation measure and compensation for like habitat
should be addressed;
• A Bald Eagle nest was recorded on the Wildlife Tree Stewardship Atlas (Community Mapping Network) and
located along Muir Creek, north of Highway 14. The Wildlife Tree Stewardship Atlas is a province wide registry
program which aims to the support the protection of nests covered under Section 34 of the Provincial Wildlife
Act. At this time, it is unknown whether the nest is active, however; under Section 34 of the Provincial Wildlife
Act, Bald Eagle nests are protected year-round regardless of occupancy. The Bald Eagle breeding window
generally occurs within April to August of a given year and construction should be carefully planned to avoid
significant disturbances. There is potential for Bald Eagle nests to be located throughout the Site, a raptor
nest survey should be conducted prior to commencement of works, and
• The British Columbia IAPP application was reviewed for the presence of invasive plant species in and around
the Site. Based on this resource, occurrences of invasive plants (many provincially and regionally noxious)
are distributed along the Highway 14 corridor. Given the severity and widespread nature of the occurrences,
the likelihood of encountering and potentially spreading invasive plant species is high. As a matter of due
diligence, field investigations are recommended during the growing season to confirm the presence and
extent of invasive plant species where soil disturbance is likely.
Field investigations are recommended during the growing and bird breeding season to further characterize the
environmentally sensitive resources that have been identified as potentially present on the Site. Once confirmation
of environmental sensitivities is completed, the design of the project should be assessed for potential environmental
impacts. An Environmental Assessment is recommended which includes appropriately scheduled field work to
assess environmental impacts of the proposed project and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies to reduce
negative impacts to the environment.
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Potential impacts and mitigations should be outlined in a CEMP based on MoTI’s Special Provisions 165 for
Protection to the Environment, to be included in tender documents. The CEMP’s purpose is to define the overall
requirements for environmental protection required during the completion of the Project. The CEMP will provide a
framework for the Contractor to develop specific Work Procedures to facilitate compliance to the applicable
legislation. A project specific CEMP is recommended to plan construction mitigation strategies prior to the onset of
the works. The Contractor will employ the services of an AQP to develop the Work Procedures. A full time EM
during sensitive construction phases is recommended to address any species at risk or other concerns should they
arise.
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7. CLOSURE AND PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT
The information presented in this report is for use by MoTI and their representatives as part of their proposed
Highway 14 Road Upgrades Project. This Environmental Desktop Overview Assessment is solely based on the
review of readily available government web data bases. This high-level review has identified the potential
environmentally sensitive features to be future investigated thought field assessments as the project leads into
design phases. Conclusions and recommendations presented here may change with additional information. We
trust that the information provided is sufficient to meet your needs at this time.
Should there be any questions regarding the information within, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Yours truly,
McELHANNEY LTD.
Prepared by: Reviewed by:
Mark Trousdell, R.B.Tech. Biologist [email protected]
Patty Burt, B.Sc.H, R.P. Bio., P.Biol. Division Manager Environmental Services [email protected]
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Green R.N. and Klinka K. 1994. A Field Guide for Site Identification and Interpretation for the Vancouver Forest
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SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
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Photo 1: Mixed-wood habitat adjacent to the Site.
Photo 2: Representative photograph of vegetated areas adjacent to the Site.
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Photo 3: Representative view of the mature forest habitat type at the Site.
Photo 4: Mature trees adjacent to the Site.
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Photo 5: Private property adjacent to the right-of-way and a wetland habitat to the right of the photo.
Photo 6: Steep slopes and mixed wood forest habitat.
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Photo 7: Mature trees adjacent to the Site.
Photo 8: Mixed-wood and shrub habitat types at the Site.
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PROVINCIALLY LISTED
SPECIES AT RISK
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Scientific Name English NameBiogeoclimaticUnits
StatusProvincial
FRPALand UseObjectivesProvincial BC List Global COSEWIC SARA
Abronia latifolia yellow sand-verbena
CDFmm CWHvm CWHxm
S3 (2018) Blue G5(1988)
Accipiter gentilis laingi Northern Goshawk,laingi subspecies
CDF CWH
S2 (2010) Red G5T2(2016)
T (2013) 1-T(2003)
Y
Adiantum aleuticumvar. subpumilum
dwarf maiden-hairfern
CWHvm S2S3 (2017) Blue G5?T1T2(2017)
Allium amplectens slimleaf onion CDFmm CWHxm
S3 (2015) Blue G4(1988)
Alsia californica CDF CWH
S3 (2015) Blue G4(1992)
Anarta edwardsii Edwards' BeachMoth
CDF CWH
S1 (2009) Red GNR E (2009) 1-E(2011)
Anaxyrus boreas Western Toad BG BWBS
CDF CWH ESSF ICH
IDF PP
SBS SWB
S4 (2016) Yellow G4(2008)
SC (2012) 1-SC(2018)
Aneides vagrans WanderingSalamander
CDF CWH
S3 (2016) Blue G4(2005)
SC (2014) 1-SC(2018)
Ardea herodias fannini Great Blue Heron,fannini subspecies
CDF CWH
S2S3B,S4N(2018)
Blue G5T4(2016)
SC (2008) 1-SC(2010)
Y
Asio flammeus Short-eared Owl BG BWBS
CDF CWH ICH
IDF MS PP SBPS
SBS SWB
S3B,S2N(2015)
Blue G5(2016)
SC (2008) 1-SC(2012)
Y
Balsamorhiza deltoidea deltoid balsamroot CDFmm CWHxm
S1 (2015) Red G5(1988)
E (2009) 1-E(2003)
Bartramia stricta rigid apple moss CDF CWH
S2 (2015) Red GU(2006)
E (2009) 1-E(2003)
Bidens amplissima Vancouver Islandbeggarticks
CDFmm CWHdm CWHms CWHxm
S3 (2015) Blue G3(2016)
SC (2001) 1-SC(2003)
Botaurus lentiginosus American Bittern BG BWBS
CDF CWH ICH
IDF MS PP SBPS
SBS
S3B, SNRN(2015)
Blue G5(2016)
Brachyramphusmarmoratus
Marbled Murrelet CDF CWH MH
S3B,S3N(2015)
Blue G3(2016)
T (2012) 1-T(2003)
Y
Brachytheciumholzingeri
CDF CMA CWH ESSF ICH
IDF IMA MH
MS SBS
S2S3 (2011) Blue GU(2000)
Bryum gemmiparum CWH ESSF
S3 (2015) Blue G3G5(1991)
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IDF
Butorides virescens Green Heron BG CDF CWH ICH
IDF PP
SBS
S3S4B (2015) Blue G5(2016)
Callitriche heterophyllavar. heterophylla
two-edged water-starwort
BAFAunp CDFmm
CWHvm CWHwh CWHxm
S2S3 (2000) Blue G5T5(2016)
Callophrys eryphonsheltonensis
Western Pine Elfin,sheltonensissubspecies
CDF CWH
S3 (2013) Blue G5TNR
Callophrys johnsoni Johnson'sHairstreak
CDF CMA CWH
S1S2 (2013) Red G3G4(2017)
Y
Callophrys mossiimossii
Moss' Elfin, mossiisubspecies
CDF CWH
S2S3 (2013) Blue G4T4(2001)
Calystegia soldanella beach bindweed CWHvh CWHwh CWHxm
S3 (2018) Blue G5(1988)
Cardamine angulata angled bittercress CWHdm CWHvh
CWHwh
S1S2 (2015) Red G5(1988)
Cardionemaramosissimum
sandmat CWHxm S1 (2015) Red G5?(1991)
Carychium occidentale Western Thorn CDF CWH
S3 (2015) Blue G3G4(2002)
Castilleja ambigua ssp.ambigua
estuarinepaintbrush
CWHvh CWHvm CWHxm
S3 (2015) Blue G4T3T4(2015)
Cephalantheraaustiniae
phantom orchid CDFmm CWHdm CWHxm
S2 (2015) Red G4(1990)
E (2014) 1-T(2003)
Cercyonis pegalaincana
Common Wood-nymph, incanasubspecies
CDF CWH
S2 (2013) Red G5T4T5(2003)
Cervus elaphusroosevelti
Roosevelt Elk CWH MH
S3S4 (2017) Blue G5T4(2016)
Chordeiles minor Common Nighthawk BG BWBS
CDF CWH ESSF ICH
IDF MH MS PP SBPS
SBS SWB
S4B (2015) Yellow G5(2016)
SC (2018) 1-T(2010)
Chrysemys picta Painted Turtle BG CDF CWH ICH
IDF MH PP
SBS
S3 (2018) No Status G5(2016)
E/SC (2006) 1-E/SC(2007)
Chrysemys picta pop.1
Painted Turtle -Pacific CoastPopulation
CDF CWH MH
S1S2 (2018) Red G5T2(2007)
T (2016) 1-E(2007)
Clarkia purpurea ssp.quadrivulnera
wine-cup clarkia CDFmm CWHxm
S2 (2015) Red G5T5(2016)
Coccothraustesvespertinus
Evening Grosbeak BG BWBS
CDF CWH ESSF ICH
IDF MH MS
S5 (2015) Yellow G5(2016)
SC (2016)
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PP SBPS
SBS SWB
Coenonympha tulliainsulana
Common Ringlet,insulana subspecies
CDF CWH
S1 (2013) Red G5T3T4(1998)
Collema fecundum seaside tarpaper CDFmm CWHvh CWHwh
S3 (2010) Blue GNR
Contia tenuis Sharp-tailed Snake CDF CWH
S1S2 (2018) Red G5(2016)
E (2009) 1-E(2003)
Contopus cooperi Olive-sidedFlycatcher
BWBS CDF
CWH ESSF ICH
IDF MH MS PP SBPS
SBS SWB
S3S4B (2015) Blue G4(2016)
SC (2018) 1-T(2010)
Corynorhinustownsendii
Townsend's Big-eared Bat
BG CDF CWH ICH
IDF PP
S3S4 (2015) Blue G4(2016)
Crumia latifolia CDF CWHwh
S3 (2015) Blue G3(1999)
Cryptomastix devia Puget Oregonian CDF CWH
SX (2015) Red G3(2017)
XT (2013) 1-XX(2005)
Cypseloides niger Black Swift BAFA BG
CDF CMA CWH ESSF ICH
IDF IMA MH
MS PP SBPS
SBS SWB
S2S3B (2015) Blue G4(2016)
E (2015)
Danaus plexippus Monarch BG CDF CWH ESSF ICH
IDF MS PP
S3B (2013) Blue G4(2015)
E (2016) 1-SC(2003)
Ditrichum schimperi CWH S2S3 (2015) Blue G3G5(2000)
Entosthodonfascicularis
banded cord-moss CDF CWH ICHdm
ICHdw
S2S3 (2015) Blue G4G5(2001)
SC (2015) 1-SC(2006)
Epargyreus clarus Silver-spottedSkipper
CDF CWH ESSF ICH
IDF MH MS PP
S3 (2013) Blue G5(2016)
Epargyreus claruscalifornicus
Silver-spottedSkipper, californicussubspecies
CDF CWH
S1 (2016) Red G5TNR
Erynnis propertius PropertiusDuskywing
CDF CMA CWH MH
S2 (2013) Red G5(2009)
Erythemis collocata Western Pondhawk BG CDF CWH
S3S4 (2015) Blue G5(2016)
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ESSF PP
Erythranthe dentata tooth-leavedmonkey-flower
CWHvh CWHvm
S2S3 (2013) Blue G5(1990)
Erythroniummontanum
white glacier lily CMA CWHds
CWHvh CWHvm MHmm
S3 (2015) Blue G4(1988)
Euchloe ausonidesinsulanus
Large Marble,insulanussubspecies
CDF CWH
SX (2013) Red G5T1(2010)
XT (2010) 1-XX(2003)
Eumetopias jubatus Steller Sea Lion CDF CWH MH
S3B,S4N(2013)
Blue G3(2016)
SC (2013) 1-SC(2005)
Euphydryas edithataylori
Edith's Checkerspot,taylori subspecies
CDF CWH
S1 (2013) Red G5T1(2008)
E (2011) 1-E(2003)
Euphyes vestris Dun Skipper CDF CMA CWH ESSF IDF
IMA MH
PP
S2 (2013) Red G5(2016)
T (2013) 1-T(2003)
Eurybia radulina rough-leaved aster CDFmm CWHxm
S2 (2015) Red G4G5(1988)
Falco peregrinus Peregrine Falcon BG BWBS
CDF CWH ESSF ICH
IDF MS PP SBS
SWB
S3 (2015) No Status G4(2016)
SC (2007) 1-SC
Falco peregrinusanatum
Peregrine Falcon,anatum subspecies
BG BWBS
CDF CWH IDF
MS PP SBS
S2? (2011) Red G4T4(2016)
NAR (2017) 1-SC(2012)
Festuca rubra ssp.mediana
dwarf red fescue CDFmm CWHvh CWHvm CWHxm
S3 (2016) Blue G5TNR
Fissidens ventricosus CDF CWH ESSF
S2S3 (2015) Blue GU(2000)
Fratercula cirrhata Tufted Puffin CDF CWH
S2S3B,S4N(2015)
Blue G5(2016)
Fraxinus latifolia Oregon ash CDFmm CWHxm
S1S2 (2013) Red G5(1990)
Funaria muhlenbergii BAFA BG
CDF CWH IDF
MS
S3? (2011) Blue G4(1995)
Fuscopannarialeucostictoides
frosted crackers CDFmm CMAunp CWHds
CWHms CWHvh CWHvm CWHwh CWHws
S3 (2010) Blue G4G5(2001)
Galba bulimoides Prairie Fossaria CDF CMA CWH ESSF ICH
IDF IMA MH
S3? (2015) Blue G5(1999)
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MS PP
Githopsisspecularioides
common bluecup CDFmm CWHmm CWHxm
MHmm
S2 (2015) Red G5(1994)
Glaucidium gnomaswarthi
Northern Pygmy-owl, swarthisubspecies
CDF CWH MH
S3S4 (2018) Blue G4G5T3Q(2016)
Y
Glehnia littoralis ssp.leiocarpa
American glehnia CDFmm CWHvh CWHwh CWHxm
S3 (2018) Blue G5T5(1991)
Glyceria leptostachya slender-spikedmannagrass
CDFmm CWHdm CWHwh CWHxm
S3 (2015) Blue G3(1991)
Haliotis kamtschatkana Northern Abalone CDF CWH
S2 (2002) Red G3G4(2010)
E (2009) 1-E
Hemphilliadromedarius
DromedaryJumping-slug
CDF CWH
S2 (2015) Red G3G4(2005)
T (2014) 1-T(2005)
Hemphillia glandulosa Warty Jumping-slug CDF CWH
S2? (2015) Red G3G4(2005)
SC (2013) 1-SC(2005)
Hesperia coloradooregonia
Western BrandedSkipper, oregoniasubspecies
CDF CWH MH
S1 (2013) Red G5T2(2016)
E (2013)
Heterocodon rariflorus heterocodon CDFmm CWHds
CWHxm ICHdw
IDFdm IDFxh
PPdh
S3 (2015) Blue G5(1988)
Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow BAFA BG
BWBS CDF
CWH ESSF ICH
IDF IMA MH
MS PP SBPS
SBS SWB
S3S4B (2015) Blue G5(2016)
T (2011) 1-T(2017)
Hydroprogne caspia Caspian Tern BG BWBS
CDF CWH ICH
IDF PP
SBS
S3B (2015) Blue G5(2016)
NAR (1999)
Hypogymniaheterophylla
seaside bone CWHxm ESSFwc
S2 (2011) Red G3(2017)
T (2008) 1-T(2010)
Isoetes nuttallii Nuttall's quillwort CDFmm CWHxm
S3 (2015) Blue G4?(2011)
Lasthenia glaberrima rayless goldfields CWHmm SX (2015) Red G5(1990)
E (2008) 1-E(2010)
Lathyrus littoralis silky beach pea CDFmm CWHvh CWHwh CWHxm
S2 (2015) Red G3G4(2013)
T (2013)
Leptogiumcalifornicum
midlife vinyl CDFmm CWHdm CWHds
CWHms CWHvh CWHwh CWHws CWHxm IDFun
S2S3 (2010) Blue GNR
Leptogium polycarpum peacock vinyl CDFmm CWHdm CWHds
S4 (2018) Yellow GNR(2000)
SC (2011) 1-SC
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Limnanthes macounii Macoun's meadow-foam
CDFmm CWHxm
S2 (2007) Red G2(2015)
T (2004) 1-T(2006)
Lomatium grayi var.grayi
Gray's desert-parsley
CDFmm CWHxm
S1 (2015) Red G5T5(2004)
T (2008) 1-T(2011)
Lupinus lepidus prairie lupine CDFmm CWHmm CWHxm
S1 (2015) Red G5(1989)
E (2009) 1-E(2003)
Lupinus rivularis streambank lupine CDFmm CWHdm CWHxm
S1 (2009) Red G2G4(2016)
E (2002) 1-E(2005)
Meconella oregana white meconella CDFmm CWHxm
S1 (2015) Red G2G3(2016)
E (2005) 1-E(2006)
Megascops kennicottii Western Screech-Owl
BG CDF CWH ICH
IDF PP
S4 (2015) No Status G4G5(2016)
T (2012) 1-T
Megascops kennicottiikennicottii
Western Screech-Owl, kennicottiisubspecies
CDF CWH MH
S2S3 (2017) Blue G5T4(2016)
T (2012) 1-T
Musculiumpartumeium
SwampFingernailclam
CDF CWH ESSF ICH
S2S4 (2015) Blue G5(2015)
Mustela ermineaanguinae
Ermine, anguinaesubspecies
CDF CWH MH
S3 (2010) Blue G5T3(2016)
Myotis keenii Keen's Myotis BWBS CDF
CWH MH
S3? (2015) Blue G3(2016)
DD (2003) 3(2005)
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Myotis lucifugus Little Brown Myotis BG BWBS
CDF CWH ESSF ICH
IDF MH MS PP SBPS
SBS SWB
S4 (2015) Yellow G3(2016)
E (2013) 1-E(2014)
Navarretia intertexta needle-leavednavarretia
CDFmm CWHxm ICHmk
IDFxh
S2 (2015) Red G5TNR
Nearctula sp. 1 Threaded Vertigo CDF CWH
S3 (2015) Blue G3G5(2006)
SC (2010) 1-SC(2012)
Nuttallanthus texanus Texas toadflax CDFmm CWHxm
S2 (2016) Red G4G5(2016)
Omus audouini Audouin's Night-stalking Tiger Beetle
CDF CWH
S1 (2017) Red G5(2008)
T (2013) 1-T(2018)
Oncorhynchus clarkiiclarkii
Cutthroat Trout,clarkii subspecies
BWBS CDF
CWH ICH
SBS
S3S4 (2004) Blue G4T4(1997)
Ophioglossum pusillum northern adder's-tongue
CDFmm CWHvm CWHxm ICHmw IDFxh
S3? (2015) Blue G5(2011)
Ophiogomphusoccidentis
Sinuous Snaketail BAFA BG
CDF CMA CWH ESSF ICH
IDF IMA MH
S3 (2015) Blue G5(2015)
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Pachydiplaxlongipennis
Blue Dasher CWH S3S4 (2015) Blue G5(2015)
Packera macounii Macoun's groundsel CDFmm CWHmm CWHxm
S3 (2015) Blue G5(1993)
Parnassius clodiusclaudianus
Clodius Parnassian,claudianussubspecies
CDF CMA CWH MH
S3S4 (2013) Blue G5TNR
Patagioenas fasciata Band-tailed Pigeon CDF CWH ICH
IDF MS SBS
S3S4 (2015) Blue G4(2016)
SC (2008) 1-SC(2011)
Phalacrocorax auritus Double-crestedCormorant
BWBS CDF
CWH ICH
IDF PP
SBPS SBS
S3S4 (2015) Blue G5(2016)
NAR (1978)
Phalacrocoraxpenicillatus
Brandt's Cormorant CDF CMA CWH MH
S1B,S4N(2015)
Red G5(2016)
Philonotis yezoana CMA CWH ESSF ICH
S2S3 (2015) Blue G3(2015)
Physella propinqua Rocky MountainPhysa
BAFA CDF
CMA CWH ESSF IDF
IMA MH
MS SBPS
SBS
S3S4 (2015) Blue G5Q(2015)
Physella virginea Sunset Physa BAFA BG
CDF CMA CWH ESSF ICH
IDF IMA MH
MS SBPS
SBS
S3S5 (2015) Blue G5Q(2015)
Pituophis catenifer Gopher Snake BG CDF CWH IDF
PP
S3 (2018) No Status G5(2015)
1-XX/T(2005)
Pituophis catenifercatenifer
Gopher Snake,catenifer subspecies
CDF CWH
SX (2018) Red G5T5(2016)
XT (2012) 1-XX(2005)
Planorbula campestris Meadow Rams-horn BAFA BWBS CDF
CMA CWH ESSF ICH
IMA MH
SBS
S3S4 (2015) Blue G4G5(2015)
Platantheraephemerantha
white-lip rein orchid CDFmm CWHvh
S2 (2015) Red G3?(2012)
Platyhypnidiumriparioides
CDF CWH ESSF
S3? (2011) Blue G4(2004)
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Plebejus icarioidesblackmorei
Boisduval's Blue,blackmoreisubspecies
CDF CWH MH
S3 (2013) Blue G5T3(2006)
Plebejus saepiolusinsulanus
Greenish Blue,insulanussubspecies
CDF CWH
SH (2013) Red G5TH(2018)
E (2012) 1-E(2003)
Polygonum paronychia black knotweed CWHvh CWHwh CWHxm
S3 (2005) Blue G5(1990)
Pristiloma johnsoni Broadwhorl Tightcoil CDF CWH MH
S3 (2015) Blue G3(2013)
Progne subis Purple Martin BWBS CDF
CWH ICH
S3B (2015) Blue G5(2016)
Prophysaon coeruleum Blue-greyTaildropper
CDF CWH
S2S3 (2015) Blue G3G4(2010)
T (2016) 1-E(2007)
Prosartes smithii Smith's fairybells CWHmm CWHvh
CWHvm CWHxm
S2S3 (2015) Blue G5(1990)
Psilocarphus elatior tall woolly-heads CDFmm CWHvh
S2 (2015) Red G4Q(2001)
E (2018) 1-E(2003)
Racomitrium pacificum CDF CWH
S3 (2015) Blue G3(1999)
Rana aurora Northern Red-legged Frog
CDF CWH MH
S3 (2016) Blue G4(2015)
SC (2015) 1-SC(2005)
Y
Rosulabryumerythroloma
CDF CWH
S2S3 (2011) Blue G4?(1999)
Rupertia physodes California-tea CDFmm CWHmm CWHxm
MHmm
S3 (2015) Blue G4(1985)
Sanicula bipinnatifida purple sanicle CDFmm CWHxm
S2 (2015) Red G5(1990)
T (2001) 1-T(2003)
Sericocarpus rigidus white-top aster CDFmm CWHxm
S2S3 (2018) Blue G3(2007)
SC (2009) 1-SC(2003)
Sidalcea hendersonii Henderson'schecker-mallow
CDFmm CWHxm
S3 (2015) Blue G3(2016)
Sorex navigatorbrooksi
Western WaterShrew, brooksisubspecies
CDF CWH
S2S3 (2018) Blue G5T2T3(2019)
Y
Speyeria zerenebremnerii
Zerene Fritillary,bremneriisubspecies
CDF CWH
S2 (2013) Red G5T3T4(1998)
Sphaerophorusglobosus
arctic coral CDFmm CMAunp CWHvh
CWHvm CWHwh CWHxm
S2S3 (2010) Blue G5(2017)
Stereocaulonglareosum
alpine soil foam CDFmm CMAunp CWHvm
S2S3 (2010) Blue G5(2017)
Sympetrum vicinum AutumnMeadowhawk
CDF CWH
S3S4 (2015) Blue G5(2015)
Thelypteris nevadensis Nevada marsh fern CWHxm S1 (2015) Red G4(2011)
Tortula bolanderi CWH S2 (2015) Red G3G5(2000)
Trifolium cyathiferum cup clover BGxh CDFmm
CWHmm CWHxm
ICHdw ICHmw IDFdm
S3 (2017) Blue G4(1990)
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Trifoliumdepauperatum var.depauperatum
poverty clover CDFmm CWHxm
S3 (2002) Blue G5T5?(2000)
Trifolium dichotomum Macrae's clover CDFmm CWHxm
S2 (2016) Red G4?(2002)
Tyto alba Barn Owl BG BWBS
CDF CWH ICH
IDF PP
S2? (2015) Red G5(2016)
T (2010) 1-T(2018)
Uria aalge Common Murre CDF CWH
S2B,S3S4N(2015)
Red G5(2016)
Viola howellii Howell's violet CDFmm CWHmm CWHxm
MHmm
S2 (2015) Red G4(1988)
Viola praemorsa var.praemorsa
yellow montaneviolet
CDFmm CWHxm
S2 (2005) Red G5T3T5(2000)
E (2007) 1-E(2003)
Woodwardia fimbriata giant chain fern CDFmm CWHxm
S3 (2015) Blue G5(1994)
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