C6 Draft Delineation of Waters of the United States on the Newell Ranch Property
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Thymelaeaceae)
Origin and diversification of the Australasian genera Pimelea and Thecanthes (Thymelaeaceae) by MOLEBOHENG CYNTHIA MOTS! Thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR in BOTANY in the FACULTY OF SCIENCE at the UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG Supervisor: Dr Michelle van der Bank Co-supervisors: Dr Barbara L. Rye Dr Vincent Savolainen JUNE 2009 AFFIDAVIT: MASTER'S AND DOCTORAL STUDENTS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN This serves to confirm that I Moleboheng_Cynthia Motsi Full Name(s) and Surname ID Number 7808020422084 Student number 920108362 enrolled for the Qualification PhD Faculty _Science Herewith declare that my academic work is in line with the Plagiarism Policy of the University of Johannesburg which I am familiar. I further declare that the work presented in the thesis (minor dissertation/dissertation/thesis) is authentic and original unless clearly indicated otherwise and in such instances full reference to the source is acknowledged and I do not pretend to receive any credit for such acknowledged quotations, and that there is no copyright infringement in my work. I declare that no unethical research practices were used or material gained through dishonesty. I understand that plagiarism is a serious offence and that should I contravene the Plagiarism Policy notwithstanding signing this affidavit, I may be found guilty of a serious criminal offence (perjury) that would amongst other consequences compel the UJ to inform all other tertiary institutions of the offence and to issue a corresponding certificate of reprehensible academic conduct to whomever request such a certificate from the institution. Signed at _Johannesburg on this 31 of _July 2009 Signature Print name Moleboheng_Cynthia Motsi STAMP COMMISSIONER OF OATHS Affidavit certified by a Commissioner of Oaths This affidavit cordons with the requirements of the JUSTICES OF THE PEACE AND COMMISSIONERS OF OATHS ACT 16 OF 1963 and the applicable Regulations published in the GG GNR 1258 of 21 July 1972; GN 903 of 10 July 1998; GN 109 of 2 February 2001 as amended. -
Frugivory in Dirca (Thymelaeaceae) As a Method of Short-Distance Dispersal
Floden, A. 2011. Frugivory in Dirca (Thymelaeaceae) as a method of short-distance dispersal. Phytoneuron 2011-8: 1–3. FRUGIVORY IN DIRCA (THYMELAEACEAE) AS A METHOD OF SHORT-DISTANCE DISPERSAL AARON FLODEN Herbarium TENN Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN 37996 [email protected] ABSTRACT Dispersal in Dirca remains relatively understudied, with only minimal data on hydrochory and no data supporting a hypothesis of bird dispersal. Observations are presented that suggest frugivory, as evidenced by rodent seed caches, as a mechanism for short-distance dispersal in Dirca . KEYWORDS : Dirca , rodent, frugivory, endochory, dispersal Given the close association of Dirca L. species with riparian systems, it has been assumed that a major mechanism for their dispersal is hydrochory (Nevling 1962; Ward & Horn 1998; Williams and Moriarity 1998; Floden 2009; Williams 2009). Recently, hydrochory was tested as a method of seed distribution for D. palustris L. and it was determined that the buoyancy time for the species does not support hydrochory as the predominant method for dispersal (Williams 2009). Seemingly in contrast to this observation, the distribution of D. palustris in the southernmost part of its range is largely confined to riparian systems (Floden et al. 2009; Schrader & Graves 2004; Ward & Horn 1998). Phylogeographic analyses of Dirca palustris might support hydrochory as the primary mode of long-distance dispersal, based on the genetic structure of the populations. Gravity as a method for dispersal, however, is indicated by the number of randomly scattered seedlings under individuals in cultivation and in situ. Nevling (1962) suggested bird distribution as a mechanism for dispersal, but the fruits do not ripen red to signal maturity, nor is there any evidence yet that supports this (Floden et al. -
Natural Communities of Michigan: Classification and Description
Natural Communities of Michigan: Classification and Description Prepared by: Michael A. Kost, Dennis A. Albert, Joshua G. Cohen, Bradford S. Slaughter, Rebecca K. Schillo, Christopher R. Weber, and Kim A. Chapman Michigan Natural Features Inventory P.O. Box 13036 Lansing, MI 48901-3036 For: Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division and Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Division September 30, 2007 Report Number 2007-21 Version 1.2 Last Updated: July 9, 2010 Suggested Citation: Kost, M.A., D.A. Albert, J.G. Cohen, B.S. Slaughter, R.K. Schillo, C.R. Weber, and K.A. Chapman. 2007. Natural Communities of Michigan: Classification and Description. Michigan Natural Features Inventory, Report Number 2007-21, Lansing, MI. 314 pp. Copyright 2007 Michigan State University Board of Trustees. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status or family status. Cover photos: Top left, Dry Sand Prairie at Indian Lake, Newaygo County (M. Kost); top right, Limestone Bedrock Lakeshore, Summer Island, Delta County (J. Cohen); lower left, Muskeg, Luce County (J. Cohen); and lower right, Mesic Northern Forest as a matrix natural community, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Ontonagon County (M. Kost). Acknowledgements We thank the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division and Forest, Mineral, and Fire Management Division for funding this effort to classify and describe the natural communities of Michigan. This work relied heavily on data collected by many present and former Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) field scientists and collaborators, including members of the Michigan Natural Areas Council. -
Conceptual Design Documentation
Appendix A: Conceptual Design Documentation APPENDIX A Conceptual Design Documentation June 2019 A-1 APPENDIX A: CONCEPTUAL DESIGN DOCUMENTATION The environmental analyses in the NEPA and CEQA documents for the proposed improvements at Oceano County Airport (the Airport) are based on conceptual designs prepared to provide a realistic basis for assessing their environmental consequences. 1. Widen runway from 50 to 60 feet 2. Widen Taxiways A, A-1, A-2, A-3, and A-4 from 20 to 25 feet 3. Relocate segmented circle and wind cone 4. Installation of taxiway edge lighting 5. Installation of hold position signage 6. Installation of a new electrical vault and connections 7. Installation of a pollution control facility (wash rack) CIVIL ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS The purpose of this conceptual design effort is to identify the amount of impervious surface, grading (cut and fill) and drainage implications of the projects identified above. The conceptual design calculations detailed in the following figures indicate that Projects 1 and 2, widening the runways and taxiways would increase the total amount of impervious surface on the Airport by 32,016 square feet, or 0.73 acres; a 6.6 percent increase in the Airport’s impervious surface area. Drainage patterns would remain the same as both the runway and taxiways would continue to sheet flow from their centerlines to the edge of pavement and then into open, grassed areas. The existing drainage system is able to accommodate the modest increase in stormwater runoff that would occur, particularly as soil conditions on the Airport are conducive to infiltration. Figure A-1 shows the locations of the seven projects incorporated in the Proposed Action. -
Literature Cited
Literature Cited Robert W. Kiger, Editor This is a consolidated list of all works cited in volumes 19, 20, and 21, whether as selected references, in text, or in nomenclatural contexts. In citations of articles, both here and in the taxonomic treatments, and also in nomenclatural citations, the titles of serials are rendered in the forms recommended in G. D. R. Bridson and E. R. Smith (1991). When those forms are abbre- viated, as most are, cross references to the corresponding full serial titles are interpolated here alphabetically by abbreviated form. In nomenclatural citations (only), book titles are rendered in the abbreviated forms recommended in F. A. Stafleu and R. S. Cowan (1976–1988) and F. A. Stafleu and E. A. Mennega (1992+). Here, those abbreviated forms are indicated parenthetically following the full citations of the corresponding works, and cross references to the full citations are interpolated in the list alphabetically by abbreviated form. Two or more works published in the same year by the same author or group of coauthors will be distinguished uniquely and consistently throughout all volumes of Flora of North America by lower-case letters (b, c, d, ...) suffixed to the date for the second and subsequent works in the set. The suffixes are assigned in order of editorial encounter and do not reflect chronological sequence of publication. The first work by any particular author or group from any given year carries the implicit date suffix “a”; thus, the sequence of explicit suffixes begins with “b”. Works missing from any suffixed sequence here are ones cited elsewhere in the Flora that are not pertinent in these volumes. -
Fort Ord Natural Reserve Plant List
UCSC Fort Ord Natural Reserve Plants Below is the most recently updated plant list for UCSC Fort Ord Natural Reserve. * non-native taxon ? presence in question Listed Species Information: CNPS Listed - as designated by the California Rare Plant Ranks (formerly known as CNPS Lists). More information at http://www.cnps.org/cnps/rareplants/ranking.php Cal IPC Listed - an inventory that categorizes exotic and invasive plants as High, Moderate, or Limited, reflecting the level of each species' negative ecological impact in California. More information at http://www.cal-ipc.org More information about Federal and State threatened and endangered species listings can be found at https://www.fws.gov/endangered/ (US) and http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/nongame/ t_e_spp/ (CA). FAMILY NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME LISTED Ferns AZOLLACEAE - Mosquito Fern American water fern, mosquito fern, Family Azolla filiculoides ? Mosquito fern, Pacific mosquitofern DENNSTAEDTIACEAE - Bracken Hairy brackenfern, Western bracken Family Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens fern DRYOPTERIDACEAE - Shield or California wood fern, Coastal wood wood fern family Dryopteris arguta fern, Shield fern Common horsetail rush, Common horsetail, field horsetail, Field EQUISETACEAE - Horsetail Family Equisetum arvense horsetail Equisetum telmateia ssp. braunii Giant horse tail, Giant horsetail Pentagramma triangularis ssp. PTERIDACEAE - Brake Family triangularis Gold back fern Gymnosperms CUPRESSACEAE - Cypress Family Hesperocyparis macrocarpa Monterey cypress CNPS - 1B.2, Cal IPC -
Brewer's Dwarf Flax (Hesperolinon Breweri)
Plants Brewer’s Dwarf Flax (Hesperolinon breweri) Brewer’s Dwarf Flax (Hesperolinon breweri) Status Federal: None State: None CNPS: List 1B Population Trend Global: Unknown State: Unknown Within Inventory Area: Unknown Data Characterization The location database for Brewer’s dwarf flax (Hesperolinon breweri) includes 25 data records dated from 1885 to 1997 (California Natural Diversity Database 2001). Only 3 occurrences were documented in the last 10 years, but all occurrences are believed to be extant (California Natural Diversity Database 2001). Fourteen of the occurrences are of high precision and may be accurately located, including 8 occurrences within the inventory area. Very little ecological information is available for Brewer’s dwarf flax. The literature on the species pertains primarily to its taxonomy. The main sources of general information on this species are the Jepson Manual (Hickman 1993) and the California Native Plant Society (2001). Specific observations on habitat and plant associates, threats, and other factors are summarized in the California Natural Diversity Database (2001). Range Brewer’s dwarf flax is endemic to California, where it is restricted to the Mount Diablo and adjacent foothills in the east San Francisco Bay Area and to the Vaca Mountains of the southern interior North Coast Ranges (Hickman 1993, California Natural Diversity Database 2001). It occurs below 2,900 feet above sea level. Occurrences within the ECCC HCP/NCCP Inventory Area Thirteen occurrences of Brewer’s dwarf flax occur within the inventory area. Two of the occurrences are in Mount Diablo State Park, 3 in East Bay Regional Park District lands, and 7 within the Los Vaqueros Watershed. -
Appendix D Species Accounts Appendix D Species Accounts
Appendix D Species Accounts Appendix D Species Accounts Table of Contents San Joaquin Spearscale (Atriplex joaquiniana) ...................................................... 1 Recurved Larkspur (Delphinium recurvatum) ........................................................ 4 Big Tarplant (Blepharizonia plumosa) .................................................................... 6 Congdon’s Tarplant (Centromadia parryi ssp. congdonii) ..................................... 8 Palmate-bracted bird’s-beak (Cordylanthus palmatus) ....................................... 10 Livermore tarplant (Deinandra bacigalupii) ........................................................ 11 Longhorn Fairy Shrimp ......................................................................................... 12 Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp ..................................................................................... 15 Callippe Silverspot Butterfly ................................................................................ 18 California Tiger Salamander ................................................................................. 21 California Red-Legged Frog .................................................................................. 25 Foothill yellow-legged frog .................................................................................. 28 Alameda Whipsnake ............................................................................................ 31 Central California Coast Steelhead ..................................................................... -
Botanical Priority Guidebook
Botanical Priority Protection Areas Alameda and Contra Costa Counties the East Bay Regional Park District. However, certain BPPAs include Hills have been from residential development. public parcels or properties with other conservation status. These are cases where land has been conserved since the creation of these boundaries or where potential management decisions have the poten- Following this initial mapping effort, the East Bay Chap- \ ntroduction tial to negatively affect an area’s botanical resources. Additionally, ter’s Conservation Committee began to utilize the con- each acre within these BPPAs represents a potential area of high pri- cept in draft form in key local planning efforts. Lech ority. Both urban and natural settings are included within these Naumovich, the chapter’s Conservation Analyst staff The lands that comprise the East Bay Chapter are located at the convergence boundaries, therefore, they are intended to be considered as areas person, showcased the map set in forums such as the of the San Francisco Bay, the North and South Coast Ranges, the Sacra- warranting further scrutiny due to the abundance of nearby sensitive BAOSC’s Upland Habitat Goals Project and the Green mento-San Joaquin Delta, and the San Joaquin Valley. The East Bay Chapter botanical resources supported by high quality habitat within each E A S T B A Y Vision Group (in association with Greenbelt Alliance); area supports a unique congregation of ecological conditions and native BPPA. Although a parcel, available for preservation through fee title C N P S East Bay Regional Park District’s Master Plan Process; plants. Based on historic botanical collections, the pressures from growth- purchase or conservation easement, may be located within the and local municipalities. -
Biological Resources Assessment
Ambient Communities LLC Orcutt Area Specific Plan Project Jones and Imel Properties, San Luis Obispo County, California Biological Resources Assessment August 2014 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT ORCUTT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT JONES AND IMEL PROPERTIES, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Prepared for: Ambient Communities LLC 979 Osos Street, Suite E San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Prepared by: Rincon Consultants, Inc. 1530 Monterey Street, Suite D San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 August 2014 This report was produced on 50% recycled paper with 50% post-consumer content. Orcutt Area Specific Plan Project: Jones and Imel Properties Biological Resources Assessment Table of Contents Page Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................... 1 Section 1 – Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 2 1.1 Project Location .......................................................................................................................... 2 1.2 Project Description ..................................................................................................................... 2 Section 2 – Methodology ........................................................................................................................... 6 2.1 Regulatory Overview ............................................................................................................... -
Site Locations and Description
April 29, 2019 11719 Amy Newby Director, Parks & Recreation City of San Carlos 600 Elm Street San Carlos, California 94070 Subject: Biological Resources Constraints Assessment for the City of San Carlos Fuel Management Project, San Carlos, San Mateo County, California Dear Ms. Newby: At the request of the City of San Carlos, Dudek conducted a biological constraints assessment for the proposed Fuel Management Project (project) that includes four distinct public parks in the City of San Carlos, San Mateo County, California: Big Canyon Park, Crestview Park, Eaton Park, and Highlands Park (Figures 1 and 2). The currently proposed project would entail a series of vegetation management activities that will abate hazardous vegetation in the four city parks. These parks are largely undeveloped with walking trails that intersect the landscape. Specific goals of the vegetation management project include the following: (1) conduct targeted fuel reduction treatments using hand crews, masticators, track chippers, herbicides, and herbivory to reduce highly combustible underbrush and chaparral within the defensible space zone of adjacent private ownerships, (2) create strategic fuel breaks using hand crews, masticators, track chippers, and herbivory to reduce highly combustible underbrush and chaparral along access roads and ridgelines, and (3) remove dead/diseased and non-native trees as part of a comprehensive fuel reduction effort. As part of the assessment, a reconnaissance-level field survey was conducted to identify and characterize existing biological conditions within the project site including the nature and extent of both common and sensitive natural vegetation communities, wetlands and other aquatic features potentially under the jurisdiction of state and federal resource agencies, and the potential for special-status plant and animal species to occur. -
Boraginaceae), with an Emphasis on the Popcornflowers (Plagiobothrys)
Diversification, biogeography, and classification of Amsinckiinae (Boraginaceae), with an emphasis on the popcornflowers (Plagiobothrys) By Christopher Matthew Guilliams A dissertation submitted in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Integrative Biology in the Graduate Division of the University of California, Berkeley Committee in charge: Professor Bruce G. Baldwin, Chair Professor David Ackerly Professor Brent Mishler Professor Patrick O'Grady Summer 2015 Abstract Diversification, biogeography, and classification of Amsinckiinae (Boraginaceae), with an emphasis on the popcornflowers (Plagiobothrys) by Christopher Matthew Guilliams Doctor of Philosophy in Integrative Biology University of California, Berkeley Professor Bruce G. Baldwin, Chair Amsinckiinae is a diverse and ecologically important subtribe of annual herbaceous or perennial suffrutescent taxa with centers of distribution in western North America and southern South America. Taxa in the subtribe occur in all major ecosystems in California and more broadly in western North America, from the deserts of Baja California in the south where Johnstonella and Pectocarya are common, north to the ephemeral wetland ecosystems of the California Floristic Province where a majority of Plagiobothrys sect. Allocarya taxa occur, and east to the Basin and Range Province of western North America, where Cryptantha sensu stricto (s.s.) and Oreocarya are well represented. The subtribe minimally includes 9 genera: Amsinckia, Cryptantha s.s., Eremocarya, Greeneocharis, Harpagonella, Johnstonella, Oreocarya, Pectocarya, and Plagiobothrys; overall minimum-rank taxonomic diversity in the subtribe is ca. 330-342 taxa, with ca. 245--257 taxa occurring in North America, 86 in South America, and 4 in Australia. Despite their prevalence on the landscape and a history of active botanical research for well over a century, considerable research needs remain in Amsinckiinae, especially in one of the two largest genera, Plagiobothrys.