Owners Assessor Parcel Numbers Dennis J. Barkley, Michael J. Barkley, 027-110-009-0, 027-110-016-0, 027-140-013-0, F. Joanne Barkley, Geraldine J. McGee, 027-140-025-0 Marianne Turner, as individuals; 027-110-013-0, 027-110-014-0; Dennis J. Barkley, Trustee of the Frances Lorene Masterson Trust, and Dennis J. Barkley, Executor of the Estate of Merle M. Hamm
A. Archaeological Surveys:
Archaeological staff will need access to properties within, or adjacent to, the potential reservoir inundation areas, the water conveyance and road relocation routes. Teams of 3 to 5 cultural resource specialists will conduct a walking ground surface search for historical or archaeological resources using a grid search pattern. Each team member will cover approximately 40 acres per day and only one complete survey per property will occur in a two-year period.
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B. Bird And Wildlife Surveys:
Biological staff will conduct surveys to determine the presence of bird and wildlife species listed as threatened or endangered, or of concern, by the State or Federal governments. Typical survey activities will involve initially walking or driving through the entire area in order to designate representative areas for study. Repeated observations will then be made at the designated representative areas through December, 2004.
C. Plant Species Surveys:
Biologists and Botanists will be conducting aerial photo interpretation of vegetation, wetland delineations and a survey of all tributaries and streams, along with sensitive plant species surveys. Field work is expected to begin March 1, 2001, and continue through December, 2004. Most work will be conducted on foot and any vehicular access will be limited to established roadways.
D. Wet Season Vernal Pool Surveys:
Through aerial surveys, DWR and its consultant have determined that each of the properties described in Exhibits "C" and "D" have vernal pools (and/or ephemeral stock ponds). Wet season (generally December through April) vernal pool sampling will consist of sweeping fine nets through each pond to capture invertebrates. Identification of individual organisms to determine the presence of any State or federally listed species will occur off-site in a laboratory.
Such sampling will be conducted three times during the wet season for each pool. The timing of these samplings will depend upon, and be determined by, climatic conditions. Typically, a sampling will require no more than one day's work.
Sampling equipment will consist of nets, buckets, a camera, notebooks, specimen jars and backpacks. Typically, sampling crews will consist of two or three individuals. However, for some large pools a crew may consist of up to six individuals. We do not anticipate using off-road all-terrain vehicles to access
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remote sites, however, this option may be necessary for access to some remote locations.
E. Dry Season Vernal Pool Surveys:
Dry season sampling will occur in the spring or early summer after the pools have dried up. This will consist of one site visit per pond. Sampling will consist of removing several small soil samples from each pool. Sample size will be an approximately two inch by six inch cylindrical container.
F. Amphibian, Reptile, and Fishery Surveys:
Biological staff will need access to properties to conduct amphibian, reptile and fish surveys. Surveys will commence March 1, 2001, and will continue through December, 2004. The amphibians to be surveyed include, but are not limited to, the following: tiger salamander (adults)-November through March; tiger Salamander (larvae)-March through October; red-legged frogs-May through October; pond turtles and yellow-legged frogs-March through October.
Some of these species require biological staff to conduct nocturnal observations. Surveys of stock ponds for amphibians and fish will require the use of a small two-person boat. The observation locations will be stream channels, rodent holes near ponds, and terrestrial area near ant colonies. Typical survey teams will consist of five individuals. Equipment for these surveys may include flashlights, notebooks, a camera, clipboards, nets, buckets, electroshockers, and a small two-person boat.
G. Geologic Surveys:
Typical activities for geologic surveys include walking the property to identify geologic features visible from the surface, and surveying and mapping the areas of potential structures and vicinity using standard land surveying equipment. Land surveying typically includes: using a total station instrument mounted on a
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tripod; placing survey monuments in a one cubic foot of concrete flush with the ground surface; placing temporary survey stakes which will be removed when the surveying is completed.
A. Archaeological Surveys:There is a need for immediate access due to the types of surveys being performed. It is imperative that access for these studies be granted as soon as possible so that staff are able to document their findings within the aforementioned time frame.
Archaeological staff will need access to properties within, or adjacent to, the potential reservoir inundation areas, the recreation sites, the water conveyance and road relocation routes. Teams of 3 to 5 cultural resource specialists will conduct a walking ground surface search for historical or archaeological resources using a grid search pattern. Each team member will cover approximately 40 acres per day.
Surveys will be conducted on foot by walking grid lines spaced approximately 10 meters apart. The cultural resource specialists will document observations. Grids will be located using GPS equipment as will artifact locations.
B. Bird And Wildlife Surveys:
Biological staff will conduct surveys to determine the presence of bird and wildlife species listed as threatened or endangered, or of concern, by the State or Federal governments. Typical survey activities will involve initially walking or driving through the entire area in order to designate representative areas for study. Repeated observations will
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then be made at the designated representative areas through December 2004.
Survey equipment will consist of binoculars, cameras, small box traps, track plates, and notebooks. No land disturbance will occur with the exception of the use of biodegradable paint and survey flagging for identification and location purposes. These surveys will commence on March 1, 2001, and continue through December, 2004. Observations will generally be conducted every other week. Typically, each survey should take no more than one day to complete. Many of the species to be surveyed are migratory and may use the property at various times throughout the year, thus repeated visits are necessary.
C. Plant Species Surveys:
Biologists and Botanists will be conducting aerial photo interpretation of vegetation, wetland delineations and a survey of all tributaries and streams, along with sensitive plant species surveys. Field work is expected to begin Marchr [sic] 1, 2001, and continue through December, 2004. Most work will be conducted on foot and any vehicular access will be limited to established roadways. Survey equipment will consist of binoculars, cameras and notebooks.
D. Wet Season Vernal Pool Surveys:
Wet season (generally December through April) vernal pool sampling will consist of sweeping fine nets through each pond to capture invertebrates. Identification of individual organisms to determine the presence of any State or federally listed species will occur off-site in a laboratory. Such sampling will be conducted three times during the wet season for each pool. The timing of these samplings will depend upon, and be determined by, climatic conditions. Typically, a sampling will require no more than one day's work.
Sampling equipment will consist of nets, buckets, a camera, notebooks, specimen jars and backpacks. Typically, sampling crews will consist of two or three individuals. However, for some large pools a crew may consist of up to six individuals. Access will be primarily by walking, however, it may be necessary to use all terrain vehicles to access remote locations.
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E. Dry Season Vernal Pool Surveys:
Dry season sampling will occur in the spring or summer after the pools have dried up. This will consist of one site visit per pond. Sampling will consist of removing several small soil samples from each pool. Sample size will be an approximately two inch by six inch cylindrical container. Sampling equipment will consist of backpacks, hand-held sampling auger, a camera, clipboards, and sample containers. Access will be primarily by walking, however, it may be necessary to use all terrain vehicles to access remote locations.
F. Amphibian, Reptile and Fishery Surveys:
Biological staff will need access to properties to conduct amphibian, reptile and fishery surveys. Surveys will commence March 1, 2001, and will continue through December, 2004. The amphibians and reptiles to be surveyed include, but are not limited to, the following: tiger salamander (adults)-November through March; tiger salamander (larvae)-March through October; red-legged frogs-May through October; pond turtles and yellow-legged frogs- March through October. Transects through representative habitats will be established and repeatedly surveyed through winter, spring, and summer to detect common species of amphibians and reptiles.
Some of these species require biological staff to conduct night-time observations. Surveys of stock ponds for amphibians and fish will require the use of a small two-person boat. The observation locations will be stream channels, rodent holes near ponds, and terrestrial area near ant colonies. Typical survey teams will consist of five individuals. Equipment for these surveys may include flashlights, notebooks, a camera, clipboards, nets, buckets, electroshockers, and a small two-person boat.
G. Geologic Surveys:
Typical activities for geologic surveys include walking the property to identify
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geologic features visible from the surface, and surveying and mapping areas of potential structures using standard land surveying equipment. Land surveying typically includes: using a total station instrument mounted on a tripod; placing survey monuments in a one cubic foot of concrete flush with the ground surface; placing temporary survey stakes which will be removed when the surveying is completed.