Laserfiche WebLink
decades. The site vegetated with upland grasses and weeds, with soils <br /> that appear well draining. <br /> • Drainage patterns apparent on historical topographic maps and aerial <br /> photographs suggest Bieghle Drain is a realigned ephemeral creek. <br /> Bieghle Drain is a potentially jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. due to its <br /> tributary relationship to the San Joaquin River. <br /> • The jurisdictional status of Bieghle Drain is unknown and would only be <br /> relevant if the project will result in impacts to the drain, which seems <br /> unlikely. If it is determined there will be work in Bieghle Drain, a wetland <br /> delineation would need to be submitted to ACOE for verification to <br /> ascertain the jurisdictional status of the drain. <br /> • Avoidance of jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. and wetlands and wetlands <br /> is recommended, to the maximum extent practicable. If complete <br /> avoidance is infeasible, impacts should be minimized to the maximum <br /> extent practicable, and permits from ACOE, CDFW, and the Regional <br /> Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) will be then be needed prior to the <br /> placement of any fill material (e.g., culverts, fill dirt, rock) within <br /> jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. <br /> • Due to a lack of suitable habitat, it is unlikely that special-status plants <br /> occur in the site. <br /> • With the exception of Swainson's hawk, burrowing owl, and white-tailed <br /> kite, no special-status wildlife species are expected to occur in the body of <br /> the site on more than a very occasional or transitory basis. Swainson's <br /> hawk and white-tailed kite could potentially nest in trees in or near the site <br /> and may use the grasslands in the site for foraging. Burrowing owls could <br /> nest in the site if burrow habitat is available. <br /> 2706 Pock Lane: Biology 24 November 23, 2021 <br />