HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230023 23 Richard Final Subdivision DEC NHO Response LetterStephen P. George
North Country Ecological Services, Inc.
25 West Fulton Street
Gloversville, NY 12078
23 Richard AveRe:
County: Saratoga Town/City: Saratoga Springs
Stephen P. George:Dear
1147
February 2, 2023
In response to your recent request, we have reviewed the New York Natural Heritage
Program database with respect to the above project.
Enclosed is a report of rare or state-listed animals and plants, and significant natural
communities that our database indicates occur in the vicinity of the project site.
For most sites, comprehensive field surveys have not been conducted; the enclosed
report only includes records from our database. We cannot provide a definitive statement as
to the presence or absence of all rare or state-listed species or significant natural
communities. Depending on the nature of the project and the conditions at the project site,
further information from on-site surveys or other sources may be required to fully assess
impacts on biological resources.
The presence of the plants and animals identified in the enclosed report may result in
this project requiring additional review or permit conditions. For further guidance, and for
information regarding other permits that may be required under state law for regulated areas
or activities (e.g., regulated wetlands), please contact the NYS DEC Region 5 Office, Division
of Environmental Permits, at dep.r5@dec.ny.gov.
Heidi Krahling
Environmental Review Specialist
New York Natural Heritage Program
Sincerely,
New York Natural Heritage Program
The following state-listed animals have been documented
in the vicinity of the project site.
Report on State-listed Animals
The following list includes animals that are listed by NYS as Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern;
and/or that are federally listed.
For information about any permit considerations for your project, please contact the Permits staff at
the NYSDEC Region 5 Office at dep.r5@dec.ny.gov, (518) 623-1286.
The following species have been documented within 1/4 mile of the project site.
SCIENTIFIC NAME FEDERAL LISTINGNY STATE LISTINGCOMMON NAME
Butterflies
Callophrys irus ThreatenedFrosted Elfin 892
Plebejus melissa samuelis Endangered EndangeredKarner Blue 15282
This report only includes records from the NY Natural Heritage database.
Information about many of the listed animals in New York, including habitat, biology, identification,
conservation, and management, are available online in Natural Heritage’s Conservation Guides at
www.guides.nynhp.org, and from NYSDEC at www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7494.html.
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