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3. Will the project increase nutrient loading or have the potential to increase nutrient loading or <br /> contaminants (fertilizers, other waste discharges, or runoff)to the waterbody? Yes n No Fl <br /> 4. Will turbidity be increased because of construction of the project or during operation of the <br /> project? Yes n No ►1 <br /> In-water or near water work will often increase turbidity. <br /> 5. Will your project require long term maintenance, i.e. bridge cleaning, highway salting, chemical <br /> sprays for vegetation management, clearing of parking lots? <br /> Yes ® No ❑ If yes, please describe <br /> Landscaping will be maintained in accordance with the District's vegetation management <br /> policy. Under the current policy, the District will not use chemicals unless practical alternatives <br /> are not available. No chemicals will be applied within 50 feet of any water body, and caution <br /> will be taken to avoid and minimize runoff. <br /> VEGETATION: The following questions are designed to determine if the project will affect <br /> riparian vegetation,thereby, adversely impacting salmon. <br /> 1. Will the project involve the removal of any vegetation from the stream banks? Yes No Fl <br /> If yes, please describe the existing conditions, and the amount and type of vegetation to be <br /> removed. <br /> 2. If any vegetation is removed, do you plan to re-plant? <br /> Yes n No 11 If yes, what types of plants will you use? <br /> Only plants shown on the landscape plan will be planted within the area immediately outside the <br /> switchyard security fence. <br /> RESOURCES <br /> Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Website <br /> www.wdfw.wa.gov <br /> This site has useful information on fish habitat. <br /> Washington Department of Ecology Website <br /> www.ecy.wa.gov <br /> " Click on the Water Quality button on the left side of this page. <br /> National Marine Fisheries Services Website <br /> Evolutionarily Significant Unit(ESU) maps can be found at <br /> www.nwr.noaa.gov <br /> Click on the Endangered Species Act(ESA)links to view the ESU maps and other information. <br /> NOTE: Most applicants should have the information necessary to answer most of the questions <br /> in this checklist. Additional information will need to be obtained by local and state agencies if <br /> it appears that the project is likely to affect ESA listed species. <br /> September 1999 4 <br />