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ENVIRONMENTAL DESKTOP OVERVIEW ASSESSMENT

HIGHWAY 14 / OTTER POINT ROAD TO WOODHAVEN ROAD April 2019 | McElhanney File 2121-00389-01

Attention: Rob Bedard, Eng.L Highways / Planning & Traffic

McElhanney Ltd.

200 - 858 Beatty Street

Vancouver, BC V6B 1C1

Contact: Patty Burt, B.Sc.H, RP Bio., P Biol Division Manager Environmental Services

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2019-05-31 PAB

Environmental Overview Assessment | 2121-00389-01 Prepared for The Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

McElhanney Ltd. (McElhanney) was retained by the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure (MoTI) to conduct

an initial high-level desktop review to identify environmentally sensitive features for the conceptual design phase of

Highway 14 between Otter Point Road and Woodhaven Road, near Shirley, British Columbia (the Site). Most of the

proposed work will take place within the existing Highway 14 corridor, physical impacts to wildlife habitat is expected

to occur adjacent to the current roadway. Sensitive ecosystems affiliated with the Coastal Western Hemlock (CWH)

zone and the species that rely on them may be impacted by the project. The following potential environmentally

sensitive resources have been identified during this assessment:

• Multiple fish and non-fish bearing watercourses occur within and adjacent to the Site. Bridge structures should

remain unaltered. Erosion and sediment control measures should be implemented in areas near

watercourses. Culvert installation, maintenance or removal will require a notification under an authorized

change for works in and about a stream if they meet the criteria listed in Part 3 Section 39(1)(a) of the Water

Sustainability Regulation. A notification under authorize changes requires a 45-day review period by the

Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. Culvert installation,

maintenance or removal that does not satisfy the criteria within Section 39(1)(a) an Approval will be required,

which involves a 140-day review period;

• The project has the potential impacts mapped wetlands located on the north and south side of Highway 14

Capital Regional District mapped wetland between Otter Point Road and Razzo Road. Any impacts to these

wetlands (i.e. infilling) would require an Approval through the Water Sustainability Act. This process carries a

140-day review period. At this stage in the design options are being considered to minimize and reduce the

impact to these sensitive environmental areas.

• Potential warty jumping-slug (Hemphillia glandulosa) habitat within the Site should be identified by an

Appropriate Qualified Professional (AQP). Warty jumping-slug salvage should be conducted prior to the

removal of natural forested habitat that contains coarse woody debris and leaf litter;

• Critical habitat for Killer Whales (Orcinus orca pop. 5), Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) occur

adjacent to the Site. Field investigations should be conducted to determine the impacts to these mapped

critical habitats;

• Municipal mapping for areas of significant environmental value are located within the proposed road

widening. Project design should aim to reduce encroachment into sensitive habitat using innovative design

strategies. Where sensitive areas cannot be avoided, mitigation measure and compensation for like habitat

should be addressed;

• A Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalu) nest was recorded on the Wildlife Tree Stewardship Atlas

(Community Mapping Network) and located along Muir Creek, north of Highway 14. The Wildlife Tree

Stewardship Atlas is a province wide registry program which aims to the support the protection of nests

covered under Section 34 of the Provincial Wildlife Act. At this time, it is unknown whether the nest is active,

however; under Section 34 of the Provincial Wildlife Act, Bald Eagle nests are protected year-round

regardless of occupancy. The Bald Eagle breeding window generally occurs within April to August of a given

year and construction should be carefully planned to avoid significant disturbances. There is potential for

Bald Eagle nests to be located throughout the Site, a raptor nest survey should be conducted prior to

commencement of works,

• The British Columbia Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP) application was reviewed for the presence of

invasive plant species in and around the Site. Based on this resource, occurrences of invasive plants (many

provincially and regionally noxious) are distributed along the Highway 14 corridor. Given the severity and

widespread nature of the occurrences, the likelihood of encountering and potentially spreading invasive plant


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species is high. As a matter of due diligence, field investigations are recommended during the growing season

to confirm the presence and extent of invasive plant species where soil disturbance is likely.

Field investigations are recommended during the growing and bird breeding season to further characterize the

environmentally sensitive resources that have been identified as potentially present on the Site. Once confirmation

of environmental sensitivities is completed, the design of the project should be assessed for potential environmental

impacts. An Environmental Assessment is recommended which includes appropriately scheduled field work to

assess environmental impacts of the proposed project and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies to reduce

negative impacts to the environment.

Potential impacts and mitigations should be outlined in a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)

based on MoTI’s Special Provisions 165 for Protection to the Environment, to be included in tender documents. The

CEMP’s purpose is to define the overall requirements for environmental protection required during the completion

of the Project. The CEMP will provide a framework for the Contractor to develop specific Work Procedures to

facilitate compliance to the applicable legislation. A project specific CEMP is recommended to plan construction

mitigation strategies prior to the onset of the works. The Contractor will employ the services of an AQP to develop

the Work Procedures. A full time Environmental Monitor during sensitive construction phases is recommended to

address any species at risk or other concerns should they arise.

CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................ I 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 1 2. SCOPE OF WORK ......................................................................................................................... 1 3. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................. 2

3.1. Climate ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 3.2. Soils and Surficial Geology ............................................................................................................................. 2 3.3. Water Resources ............................................................................................................................................ 2 3.4. Fisheries Resources ....................................................................................................................................... 2 3.5. Vegetation Resources .................................................................................................................................... 3 3.6. Terrestrial Wildlife Resources ......................................................................................................................... 3 3.7. Species at Risk ............................................................................................................................................... 3 3.8. Local Government .......................................................................................................................................... 4

4. RESULTS ....................................................................................................................................... 4 4.1. Climate ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 4.2. Soils & Surface Geology ................................................................................................................................. 5 4.3. Water Resources ............................................................................................................................................ 5 4.4. Fisheries Resources ....................................................................................................................................... 6 4.5. Vegetation Resources .................................................................................................................................... 8 4.6. Terrestrial Wildlife Resources ......................................................................................................................... 9 4.7. Species at Risk ............................................................................................................................................. 10 4.8. Local Government ........................................................................................................................................ 14

5. REGULATORY AND POLICY SETTING...................................................................................... 15 6. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................................... 16 7. CLOSURE AND PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT ........................................................................ 19 8. REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................. 26

TABLES

Table 1. Summary of watercourses within or near the Site. ............................................................................................... 6 Table 2. Historical fish presence for watercourse on or adjacent to the Site. ..................................................................... 7 Table 3. Occurrences of invasive plants observed on or adjacent to the Site. ................................................................... 9 Table 4. Provincially Listed Vascular Plant Species mapped within 3 km of the Study Area ........................................... 11 Table 5. Provincially Listed Wildlife Species mapped within 5 km of the Study Area ....................................................... 11 Table 6. Species at Risk found or potentially found within 2 km of the Site. ..................................................................... 13 Table 7. Legislation potentially applicable to the Project. ................................................................................................. 16

FIGURES

Figure 1. The Site (red line) between Otter Point Road and Woodhaven Road along Highway 14, near Shirley, BC. ...... 1 Figure 2. The Site (red star) is located within the Coastal Western Hemlock Very Dry Maritime Variant 2 biogeoclimatic

zone. ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Figure 3 Local soil map taken from the Soils of South Vancouver Island (Soil Survey Report No. 44, Sheet 1). .............. 5 Figure 4. BC Water Resource Atlas 500 m radius search results for the Site (dashed blue line). ...................................... 6 Figure 5. Habitat Wizard historical fish observations within or adjacent to the Site (red line). ............................................ 8 Figure 6. BC IAPP web application outlining recorded occurrences of invasive plant species at the Site (red line). ......... 9 Figure 7. Wildlife Tree Stewardship Atlas illustrating known Bald Eagle nests near the Site (red line). ........................... 10 Figure 8. Critical habitat for federally-listed Marbled Murrelet near the project alignment (red line). ................................ 13 Figure 9. Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Aquatic Species at Risk Map (2019) identified 12 aquatic species at risk near

the Site. ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

APPENDICES

A Site Photographs

B Provincially Listed Species at Risk

C Overview Map


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1. INTRODUCTION

McElhanney Ltd. (McElhanney) was retained by the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure (MoTI) to conduct

an initial project review to identify environmentally sensitive features for Highway 14 conceptual design phase

between Otter Point Road and Woodhaven Road, near Shirley, British Columbia (the Site, Figure 1).

A comprehensive high-level desktop study review of available database records was completed by an Appropriately

Qualified Professional (AQP) for the Site and surrounding area to identify potential environmental sensitivities.

Figure 1. The Site (red line) between Otter Point Road and Woodhaven Road along Highway 14, near Shirley, BC.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

The purpose of this desktop environmental overview assessment was to identify environmentally sensitive features

and areas of important ecological function that may be present at / or impacted by the proposed project. Detailed

field assessments were not conducted as a part of this assignment. All information reviewed was obtained through

a high-level desktop study of available literature and databases. The scope of work for this assessment is as follows:

• Review of provincial and government environmental databases dealing with fisheries, wildlife and

vegetation, as well as climate normal and historical soil conditions;

• Identify potential government permitting requirements; and

• Preparation of a report outlining the environmental features in the area which will be suitable for submission

to the MoTI.


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3. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

The assessment included a desktop data search of available municipal, regional, provincial and federal web

databases to identify any known environmentally sensitive elements in the area. Web based sources of information

reviewed included:

• iMapBC 2.0 fish and wildlife habitat records within 500m of the center of the Site (iMapBC 2019),

• Ministry Environment’s Habitat Wizard,

• Ministry of Forests Biogeoclimatic Zones (BEC),

• BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer (CDC 2019),

• Ministry of Environment’s BC Conservation Data Centre database (CDC 2019),

• BC Ministry of Environment web-based documents and interactive mapping,

• Invasive Alien Plant Program website (2019).

3.1. CLIMATE

Climatic conditions at the Site were inferred based on data provided by Environment Canada, Canadian Climate

Normals 1981-2010. In addition, the biogeoclimatic zone was identified through the University of British Columbia’s

Centre for Forest Conservation Genetics Coastal Western Hemlock Subzone Map (UBC). A literature review of

relevant documents regarding the biogeoclimatic zone included the following:

• A Field Guide for Site Identification and Interpretation for the Vancouver Forest Region (Green & Klinka,

1994); and

• Ecosystems of British Columbia - Chapter 6: Coastal Western Hemlock Zone. [BC Ministry of Forests (Pojar

et al. 1991)].

3.2. SOILS AND SURFICIAL GEOLOGY

The Government of Canada’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada publishes available soil survey reports for BC

which were reviewed to determine surficial geology and soil types at the Site. The Soils of South Vancouver Island

(Sheet No. 1, Soil Survey Report No. 44) was reviewed.

3.3. WATER RESOURCES

The BC Water Resource Atlas (MOE 2019) and the BC MOE Habitat Wizard (MOE 2016) were referred to for the

identification of any watercourses or waterbodies and potential aquatic habitat that may be found on the Site or in

the surrounding area.

The BC Water Resource Atlas (MOE 2019) was used to create a map depicting local topography, known water well

locations, and surface water within a 500 m radius of the Site.

3.4. FISHERIES RESOURCES

Fisheries resources were assessed by reviewing known observations and recorded occurrences of species at risk

through an analysis of available provincial and federal web-based databases including the following:

• Ministry of Environment’s Habitat Wizard;


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• iMapBC 2.0 fish and wildlife habitat records within 500 m of the Site (iMapBC 2019), and

• Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Aquatic Species at Risk Map tool.

3.5. VEGETATION RESOURCES

Vegetation resources were assessed through a review of available literature and provincial web-based databases

including the following:

• A Field Guide for Site Identification and Interpretation for the Vancouver Forest Region (Green & Klinka,

1994);

• Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification Program (BC 2019);

• Ecosystems of British Columbia - Chapter 6: Coastal Western Hemlock Zone (Pojar et al. 1991), and

• E-Flora BC: Electronic Atlas of the Flora of British Columbia (Klinkenberg 2017).

3.6. TERRESTRIAL WILDLIFE RESOURCES

A desktop literature review was completed to describe wildlife typical of the Coastal Western Hemlock very dry

maritime variant 2 (CWHxm2) zone. Aerial photographs available through Google Earth in combination with Google

Earth street view images were reviewed to determine potential habitat conditions and characteristics on the Site.

EFauna BC was consulted to describe habitat preferences of the potential species within the CWHxm2 zone to

develop inference regarding the anticipated wildlife use of the Site (Klinkenberg 2017).

3.7. SPECIES AT RISK

Both the federal and provincial governments provide lists of species that are designated ‘at risk’. The federal

government identifies species that are extirpated, endangered, threatened, or of special concern in Canada

(COSEWIC 2011). Listed species and their critical habitat are protected under SARA (MOE 2014). The BC

Conservation Data Centre (CDC) maintains a database of provincial species at risk that include blue-listed species

and ecological communities (i.e., these are not immediately threatened but their decreasing population size is of

concern) and red-listed species and ecological communities (these may be in danger of being extirpated,

endangered, or threatened) (MOE 2014).

The Site was evaluated for potential habitat for federally and provincially listed species at risk.

• Federally and provincially listed plant species for the area presented in the BC Conservation Data Centre [BC

CDC]) database and the federal Species at Risk Act [SARA] and the Committee on the Status of Endangered

Wildlife in Canada [COSEWIC];

• Provincially-listed ecological communities at-risk (as defined by the BC CDC) was assessed through the BC

Species and Ecosystems Explorer database), for the CWHxm2 biogeoclimatic zone within the Capital Regional

District (CRD) of the South Island Forest District (CDC 2017a); and

• Provincially-listed vertebrate, invertebrate, vascular and non-vascular species was for the CWHxm2

biogeoclimatic zone within the CRD of the South Island Forest District (CDC 2017a).


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3.8. LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The CRD online webmap was used to identify watercourses, habitat features and areas of environmental

significance. A cursory review of municipal bylaws was conducted to identify any sensitive features that may be

impacted by the proposed project.

4. RESULTS

4.1. CLIMATE

The Site lies within CWHxm2 (Figure 2). The CWH zone extends from the west coasts of Washington, the entirety

of British Columbia, and into Alaska. It covers the majority of Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii (formally known

as the Queen Charlotte Islands) and lower to middle elevations west of the coast mountains (Pojar et al. 1990).

Figure 2. The Site (red star) is located within the Coastal Western Hemlock Very Dry Maritime Variant 2 biogeoclimatic zone.

The CWH is considered to have the wettest climate in Canada as warm winds from the Pacific Ocean drop moisture

as they collide with the coastal mountains (Pojar et al. 1991). The climate is generally wet and humid with cool

summers and mild winters. Climatic conditions at the Site were inferred based on data provided by Environment

Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981-2010. Recorded precipitation data for the “Metchosin” weather station

was considered representative of the Site based on the proximity to that station. Annual precipitation was

1008.2 mm which is consistent with the mean annual precipitation for the CWH zone which ranges between 1000


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to 4400 mm (Pojar et al. 1991). Station data indicated that monthly average lows of 16.5 mm occurred in July while

highs of 207.8 mm occurred in November.

4.2. SOILS & SURFACE GEOLOGY

The Soil of South Vancouver Island (Soil Survey Report No. 44, Sheet No.1) was reviewed to determine the soils

series present at the Site (Figure 3). Based on the available map, the majority of the soils located in the Site are

fluvial and moraine with a minor component of marine and colluvium soils.

According to Pojar et al. (1991) soils of the CWH zone are mainly Podzolic soils derived from coarse textured

morainal, colluvial, glaciofluvial and marine parent materials.

Figure 3 Local soil map taken from the Soils of South Vancouver Island (Soil Survey Report No. 44, Sheet 1).

4.3. WATER RESOURCES

The BC Water Resource Atlas, which is maintained by the MOE (2019), was used to create Figure 4 depicting local

topography, known water well locations, surface water within a 500 m radius of the Site. Over 150 water wells are

located within 500 m of the Site.


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Figure 4. BC Water Resource Atlas 500 m radius search results for the Site (dashed blue line).

4.4. FISHERIES RESOURCES

The Site crosses five mapped watercourses and is adjacent to two watercourses (Table 1). No construction is

planned for the bridges along this corridor.

Table 1. Summary of watercourses within or near the Site.

Habitat Wizard (2019) was utilized to initially determine historical fish presence within a 500 m boundary of the Site.

A summary of the known fish presence for each watercourse is in Table 2. All the watercourses within or adjacent

to the Site have the potential to provide fisheries values. A map of the fisheries values is found in Figure 5.

Watercourse Crossing Structure Works at Crossing

Orveas Creek Culvert (900mm) Potential culvert replacement / installation

Skookum Creek Culvert (unknown diameter) Potential culvert replacement / installation

Tugwell Creek Bridge None

Muir Creek Bridge None

Kirby Creek Bridge None

Goudie Creek Proximity (no crossing) -

Frenchome Creek Proximity (outside the Site) -


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Table 2. Historical fish presence for watercourse on or adjacent to the Site.

Stream Name

Watershed Code

Waterbody Identifier

Known Fish Species SARA COSEWIC

Common Name Latin Name

Orveas Creek

- - No Data - - -

Skookum Creek

- - No Data - - -

Tugwell Creek

930-029800 00000SANJ

Chinook Salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha - -

Chum Salmon O. keta - -

Coho Salmon O. kisutch - -

Steelhead O. mykiss - -

Cutthroat Trout O. clarkii - -

Muir Creek 930-030300 00000SANJ

Chinook Salmon O. tshawytscha - -





Kirby Creek 930-031100 00000SANJ

Chinook Salmon O. tshawytscha - -





Rainbow Trout O. mykiss - -

Sculpin Cottus sp. - -

Threespine Stickleback Gasterosteus aculeatus - -

Goudie Creek

930-033000 0000SANJ Cutthroat Trout O. clarkii - -

Frenchome Creek

930-033100 00000SANJ No Data - - -


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Figure 5. Habitat Wizard historical fish observations within or adjacent to the Site (red line).

4.5. VEGETATION RESOURCES

4.5.1. Coastal Western Hemlock Forest

The CWH forest is characterized by its cool mesothermal climate, mild winters, and on average is the rainiest

biogeoclimatic zone in the province (Pojar et al., 1991). Forests in this zone are characteristic of dominant western

hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) with a sparse herb layer and predominance of moss species. Other tree species

which are common in the wetter subzones include amabilis fir (Abies amabilis), Western red cedar (Thuja plicata),

sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis), and yellow cedar (Cupressus nootkatensis). Based on imagery from Google Earth

and Street View it appears that the surrounding forest is second growth. It is common for forests in the CWH Zone

to be young seral and managed second growth rather than old growth due to historic and contemporary logging

practices. The presence of remnant old growth trees is possible along this corridor, it is strongly recommended that

an AQP survey the area and map any old growth and/or other sensitive environmental features.

Follow up field investigations are strongly recommended during the growing season to further characterize the

vegetation resources at the Site. Ground truthing is required to adequately assess, and inventory plant species

present where any ground disturbance is necessitated for Highway construction.

4.5.2. Invasive Plants

The British Columbia Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP) application was reviewed for the presence of known

invasive plant species in and around the Site. Based on this resource, occurrences of invasive plants (many

provincially and regionally noxious, summarized in Table 3) are extensive along the Highway 14 corridor (Figure 6).

Given the widespread nature of the occurrences along the Highway corridor, the likelihood of encountering and

potentially spreading invasive plant species is high. As a matter of due diligence, field investigations are

recommended during the growing season to confirm the presence and extent of invasive plant species where soil

disturbance is likely.


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Table 3. Occurrences of invasive plants observed on or adjacent to the Site.

Code English Name Scientific Name Classification

CT Canada thistle Cirsium arvense Provincially Noxious

EI English ivy Hedera helix Invasive

HI Himalayan blackberry Rubus armeniacus Invasive

SB Scotch broom Cytisus scoparius Invasive

FP Flat pea / flat peavine Lathyrus sylvestis Invasive

JK Japanese knotweed Fallopia japonica Provincially Noxious

TC Common tansy Tanacetum vulgare Regionally Noxious

TR Tansy ragwort Tanacetum vulgare Provincially Noxious

YA Yellow archangel Lamiastrum galeobdolon Invasive

Figure 6. BC IAPP web application outlining recorded occurrences of invasive plant species at the Site (red line).

4.6. TERRESTRIAL WILDLIFE RESOURCES

The CWH zone provides important habitat for a variety of wildlife. The dense canopy provides shelter from the snow

and provides a winter forage of litterfall for Black-tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionug columbianus). Representative

wildlife species of second growth forests within the CWH zone include but are not limited to Black Bear (Ursus

americanus), Cougar (Puma concolor), Gray Wolf (Canis lupus), Marten (Martes americana), Great Horned Owl

(Bubo virginianus), Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus), Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus), Western Toad


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(Anaxyrus boreas), Pacific Tree Frog (Pseudacris regilla), and Northwester Salamander (Ambystoma gracile) (Pojar

et al, 1991).

There are diverse habitats present within the Site, ranging from oceanfront to upland habitats that include riparian

and wetland habitats as well as mature forests. Select representative images are provided in Appendix A.

Old growth forests in the CWH zone are critical to a diverse range of bird species who utilize various niches within

the ecosystem. A characteristic of diverse forests includes snags which are standing dead trees which provide

ample habitat for cavity nesters and preferable perches for raptors.

The Wildlife Tree Stewardship Atlas (Figure 7) was reviewed for the presence of documented Bald Eagle

(Haliaeetus leucocephalu) nests in the vicinity of the Site along Highway 14. One known nest was recorded within

500 m of the Site. It was located along Muir Creek, approximately 70m from the edge of Highway 14. A field

assessment will be required to identify the location and determine the appropriate mitigation measures.

The British Columbia Great Blue Heron Atlas was also queried for the presence of colonies within the general

vicinity of the Site. No Great Blue Heron colonies have been recorded within a 1.5km radius of the Site.

Figure 7. Wildlife Tree Stewardship Atlas illustrating known Bald Eagle nests near the Site (red line).

4.7. SPECIES AT RISK

Regional listings of provincially designated threatened or endangered vertebrates, invertebrates, vascular plants,

and ecosystems that were expected to be found within the CWHxm2 zone in the South Island Forest District, based

on potentially relevant Site habitat conditions, are provided in Appendix B.

4.7.1. Rare Vascular Plants

Provincial database search results indicated that there were 62 potential rare vascular plants found within the CWH

zone within the CRD of the South Island Forest District based on inferred habitat conditions. Using the iMap BC

(iMapBC 2019) Species and Ecosystems at Risk layer, a search radius of 2km from the center of study area was

conducted. Two rare plant species were mapped within the study area or a 2km radius (Table 4).


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Table 4. Provincially Listed Vascular Plant Species mapped within 3 km of the Study Area

English Name

Scientific Name

BC List

COSEWIC Status

Occurrence Likelihood

or Presence

Sandmat Cardionema

ramosissimum Red Not Listed

Last observed in 2006 on a gravelly cleared area that was likely introduced.

Potential

Slimleaf onion Allium

amplectens Blue Not Listed Last observed in 1961 on grassy sea cliffs. Unlikely

Sandmat:

Approximately 100 plants were observed in 2006 along a road from Highway 14 to the beach at the mouth of Muir

Creek. Given the proximity to the Site there is potential to encounter sandmat during construction.

Slimleaf Onion:

Slimleaf onion were last observed in 1961, given the historical occurrence of slimleaf onion near the Site it is unlikely

that this plant will be encountered.

4.7.2. Sensitive Ecosystems

Provincial database search results indicated that there were 25 sensitive ecosystems with the potential to occur in

the study area. Using the iMap BC (iMapBC 2019) Species and Ecosystems at Risk layer, a search radius of 5 km

from the center of study area was conducted. Of these 25 sensitive ecosystems, none were identified within a 5 km

radius from the study area.

4.7.3. Wildlife

Database queries for the presence of wildlife species at risk known to have habitat within the CWH zone were

conducted within the CDC and Species Explorer databases (CDC 2017a, b). The data obtained also indicated

SARA listed species that may have been locally observed. Provincially listed wildlife species that may potentially

utilize the study area, based on the presence of preferred habitat characteristics, are presented in Appendix B.

Provincially listed terrestrial wildlife species that were mapped within 5km of the study area are listed in Table 5 (E-

Fauna 2015, iMapBC 2019).

Table 5. Provincially Listed Wildlife Species mapped within 5 km of the Study Area

English Name

Scientific Name

BC List

COSEWIC Status

Habitat Information* Likelihood

or Presence

Ermine Mustela erminea anguinae

Blue - Ermine frequently inhabit riparian areas, shrubby grasslands and forest habitat.

Unlikely

Warty Jumping-

slug

Hemphillia glandulosa

Red SC

(Apr 2013)

Warty Jumping-slug is an inhabitant of moist coniferous and mixed wood forests ranging in elevation from near sea level to about 1060 m on Vancouver Island. Most of the low-elevation locations are on the wet, west coast of the island. Forest age ranges from old growth (> 200 years) to naturally regenerated second-growth stands. The species has been found in remnant patches of old growth on the west coast and on mountaintops in the

Likely


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English Name

Scientific Name

BC List

COSEWIC Status

Habitat Information* Likelihood

or Presence

interior of the island. The species is often associated with riparian areas.

Painted Turtle

Chrysemys picta pop. 1

Red T

(Nov 2016)

The Painted Turtle is an easy-to-recognize turtle that is often seen basking on logs in groups in quiet waters / wetlands (ponds, lakes, stream edges, marshes, sloughs).

Unlikely

*Habitat information from E-Fauna BC (Klinkenberg 2017).

1) Ermine

Ermine skull and skin were found by an unknown collector in 1968. No further sightings have been recorded near

the Site. Ermine are unlikely to occur near the Site given their historic absence from the area surrounding the

project.

2) Warty Jumping-slug

Warty jumping-slugs were located near the Site. In 2004 more than 20 warty jumping slugs were found near the

mouth of Muir River and in 2001, more than 22 (including 1 pair in copulation) were found at sites approximately

500m north of the mouth of Muir Creek (BC CDC, 2017b). Warty jumping-slugs were found in mixed-wood forests

with coarse woody debris. It is likely that Warty Jumping-slugs are present in leaf litter and decaying logs along the

Highway 14.

3) Painted Turtle

One individual from the Pacific Coast Population of Painted Turtle was observed at Kemp Lake in 2010. Given the

proximity to the Site (over 3.5km) it is unlikely that painted turtle will be observed in the Site (BC CDC 2017b).

Critical Habitat:

Extensive areas in the South Coast of Vancouver Island have been identified as “Critical Habitat for Federally-Listed

Species at Risk” for the Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) (Figure 8). This small sea bird utilizes

coastal old-growth trees for nesting. The proposed road widening occurs adjacent to existing disturbance and

involves limited tree removal and is unlikely to have adverse effects on potential Marbled Murrelet habitat. The

polygons identified on iMapBC are located near the Site and it is strongly recommended that an AQP assess the

area for suitable habitat.


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Figure 8. Critical habitat for federally-listed Marbled Murrelet near the project alignment (red line).

4.7.4. Aquatic Species

Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Aquatic Species at Risk Map provides an overview of the distribution of aquatic

species at risk and the presence of their critical habitat within Canadian waters. This interactive web-based mapping

tool was utilized to identify any aquatic SARA listed species known to occur near the Site (Figure 9).

The project has the potential impacts mapped wetlands located on the north and south side of Highway 14 Capital

Regional District mapped wetland between Otter Point Road and Razzo Road. Any impacts to these wetlands (i.e.

infilling) would require an Approval through the Water Sustainability Act. This process carries a 140-day review

period. At this stage in the design options are being considered to minimize and reduce the impact to these sensitive

environmental areas.

Twelve aquatic species at risk or critical habitat for aquatic species at risk were identified in and around the Site

(Table 6).

Table 6. Species at Risk found or potentially found within 2 km of the Site.

English Name Scientific Name BC List COSEWIC Status Likelihood or

Presence

Killer Whale Orcinus orca pop. 5 Red E (NOV 2008) Unlikely

Killer Whale Orcinus orca pop. 2 Red T (NOV 2008) Unlikely

Leatherback Sea Turtle Dermochelys coriacea Red E (MAY 2012) Unlikely

Harbour Porpoise Phocoena vomerina Blue SC (APRIL 2016) Unlikely

Green Sturgeon Acipenser medirostris Red SC (NOV 2013) Unlikely

Soupfin Shark / Tope Galeorhinus galeus - SC (ARPIL 2007) Unlikely

Yelloweye Rockfish Sebastes ruberrimus - SC (NOV 2008) Unlikely

Basking Shark Cetorhinus maximus - E (APRIL 2018) Unlikely

Bluntnose Sixgill Shark Hexanchus griseus - SC (APRIL 2007) Unlikely

Northern Abalone Haliotis kamtschatkana Red E (APRIL 2009) Unlikely


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English Name Scientific Name BC List COSEWIC Status Likelihood or

Presence

Steller Sea Lion Eumetopias jubatus Blue SC (NOV 2013) Unlikely

Humpback Whale Megaptera novaeangliae Blue SC (MAY 2011) Unlikely

Critical Habitat:

Killer Whale (Northeast Pacific southern resident population) (Orcinus orca pop. 5) critical habitat was identified

adjacent to the project location. Killer Whales can tolerate wide ranges of salinity, temperature and turbidity and are

found in nearshore and pelagic habitats. Their overall distribution appears to be determined mainly by their prey

species (Klinkenberg 2017). The Site crosses multiple salmon bearing watercourses, given the Killer Whale’s

dependence on the presence of salmon as a key habitat requirement, any impacts to watercourses within or

adjacent to the Site has the potential to impact Killer Whales.

Figure 9. Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Aquatic Species at Risk Map (2019) identified 12 aquatic species at risk near the Site.

4.8. LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The subject area occurs within the CRD. The CRD online web-map shows areas of significance, sensitive habitat,

terrestrial species, fish presence and watercourses. An overview map is in Appendix C which highlights the CRD

environmental features along with other environmental concerns. The Site is located within multiple areas of

significance for riparian, wetland and mature forest habitats.

The project has the potential impacts mapped wetlands located on the north and south side of Highway 14 Capital

Regional District mapped wetland between Otter Point Road and Razzo Road. Any impacts to these wetlands (i.e.

infilling) would require an Approval through the Water Sustainability Act. This process carries a 140-day review


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period. At this stage in the design options are being considered to minimize and reduce the impact to these sensitive

environmental areas.

Municipal bylaws are usually not applicable within the MoTI right-of-way, however, municipality’s interests were

reviewed. The proposed project may require construction activities outside the existing MoTI right-of-way, including

potential for land acquisition to facilitate the road widening. Any construction outside the MoTI right-of-way will

comply with all applicable municipal bylaws.

5. REGULATORY AND POLICY SETTING

Provincial and federal legislation and Best Management Practices (BMPs) that may be applicable to the project

were reviewed. Fish bearing creeks and listed wildlife and species at risk are subject to federal and provincial

protections. Applicable permits, licenses, approvals and authorizations required for the construction of the project

were determined. Environmental legislation relevant to the project is outlined in Table 7.


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Table 7. Legislation potentially applicable to the Project.

6. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

McElhanney was retained by the MoTI to conduct an initial high-level desktop review during the conceptual design

phase to identify environmentally sensitive features along Highway 14 between Otter Point Road and Woodhaven

Road, near Shirley, BC. Most of the proposed work will take place within the existing Highway 14 corridor, physical

impacts to wildlife habitat is expected to occur adjacent to the current roadway. Sensitive ecosystems affiliated with

Legislation Agency Area of Regulation Possible Permits / Authorizations / Actions

Federal

Fisheries Act (Canada 1985)

DFO Protects fish and fish habitat, working in and around a waterbody.

Potential instream works. Works can avoid causing serious harm to fish, based on design and mitigation that can be applied.

Species at Risk Act (Canada 2002)

Environment Canada

Protects wildlife and wildlife habitat listed as threatened or endangered.

There is the potential for at risk species to occur within the Site. Further assessment is required to mitigate risks.

Migratory Birds Convention Act (Canada 1994)

Environment Canada

Prohibits injury, molestation and destruction of migratory birds and their nests.

If any vegetation (includes grasses and shrubs) is to be removed during the bird nesting season, then nest surveys are required.

Provincial

Water Sustainability Act (BC 2016)

FLNRORD Regulated activities in and around water and water use.

Potential instream works. The implementation of BMPs can adequately mitigate risks to the wetlands and salmon bearing watercourses within the Site. Notification and/or Approval requirements for instream works are conditional on a 45 and 140 day review period, respectively.

Wildlife Act (BC 1996a)

FLNRORD

Regulates works around the protected nests of Bald Eagle, Great Blue Heron, Golden Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Gyrfalcon, Osprey and Burrowing Owl.

A bald eagle nest is recorded near the Site near Muir Creek. At this time, it is unknown whether the nest is active, however; under Section 34 of the Provincial Wildlife Act, bald eagle nests are protected year-round regardless of occupancy. The bald eagle breeding window generally occurs within April to August of a given year and construction should be carefully planned to avoid significant disturbances.

Regulates works that impact breeding birds.

Protects birds and their nests during the bird breeding season as well as the nests, nest trees and eggs of certain species of birds all year.

Wildlife Act Designation & Exemption Regulation (BC 2014)

FLNRORD Exempts from permitting required under the Wildlife Act for nuisance wildlife.

Certain nuisance birds such as house sparrows, starlings, cowbirds and crows are not protected under the Wildlife Act.

Weed Control Act Ministry of Environment (MOE)

Regulates control of designated noxious plants.

Act imposes a duty on all landowners to control designated noxious plants. Noxious plants have been identified in and around the Site.

Environmental Management Act

MOE Regulates the disposal and storage of hazardous materials and hazardous materials spill reporting.

Permit may be required for the transportation, storage or disposal of listed waste materials.

Heritage Conservation Act

FLNRORD Protection of archaeological and heritage sites.

Permits and assessments required related to archaeological and heritage impact management.


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the CWH zone and the species that rely on them may be impacted by the project. The following potential

environmentally sensitive resources have been identified during this assessment:

• Multiple fish and non-fish bearing watercourses occur within and adjacent to the Site. Bridge structures should

remain unaltered. Erosion and sediment control measures should be implemented in areas near

watercourses. Culvert installation, maintenance or removal will require a notification under an authorized

change for works in and about a stream if they meet the criteria listed in Part 3 Section 39(1)(a) of the Water

Sustainability Regulation. A notification under authorize changes requires a 45-day review period by the

Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. Culvert installation,

maintenance or removal that does not satisfy the criteria within Section 39(1)(a) an Approval will be required,

which involves a 140-day review period;

• The project has the potential to impact mapped wetlands located on the north and south side of Highway 14.

The Capital Regional District mapping identifies the wetland between Otter Point Road and Razzo Road. Any

impacts to these wetlands (i.e. infilling) would require an Approval through the Water Sustainability Act. This

process carries a 140-day review period. At this stage in the design options are being considered to minimize

and reduce the impact to these sensitive environmental areas.

• Potential warty jumping-slug habitat within the Site should be identified by an AQP. Warty jumping-slug

salvage should be conducted prior to the removal of natural forested habitat that contains coarse woody

debris and leaf litter;

• Critical habitat for Killer Whales and Marbled Murrelet occurs adjacent to the Site. Field investigations should

be conducted to determine the impacts to these mapped critical habitats;

• Municipal mapping for areas of significant environmental value are located within the proposed road

widening. Project design should aim to reduce encroachment into sensitive habitat using innovative design

strategies. Where sensitive areas cannot be avoided, mitigation measure and compensation for like habitat

should be addressed;

• A Bald Eagle nest was recorded on the Wildlife Tree Stewardship Atlas (Community Mapping Network) and

located along Muir Creek, north of Highway 14. The Wildlife Tree Stewardship Atlas is a province wide registry

program which aims to the support the protection of nests covered under Section 34 of the Provincial Wildlife

Act. At this time, it is unknown whether the nest is active, however; under Section 34 of the Provincial Wildlife

Act, Bald Eagle nests are protected year-round regardless of occupancy. The Bald Eagle breeding window

generally occurs within April to August of a given year and construction should be carefully planned to avoid

significant disturbances. There is potential for Bald Eagle nests to be located throughout the Site, a raptor

nest survey should be conducted prior to commencement of works, and

• The British Columbia IAPP application was reviewed for the presence of invasive plant species in and around

the Site. Based on this resource, occurrences of invasive plants (many provincially and regionally noxious)

are distributed along the Highway 14 corridor. Given the severity and widespread nature of the occurrences,

the likelihood of encountering and potentially spreading invasive plant species is high. As a matter of due

diligence, field investigations are recommended during the growing season to confirm the presence and

extent of invasive plant species where soil disturbance is likely.

Field investigations are recommended during the growing and bird breeding season to further characterize the

environmentally sensitive resources that have been identified as potentially present on the Site. Once confirmation

of environmental sensitivities is completed, the design of the project should be assessed for potential environmental

impacts. An Environmental Assessment is recommended which includes appropriately scheduled field work to

assess environmental impacts of the proposed project and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies to reduce

negative impacts to the environment.


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Potential impacts and mitigations should be outlined in a CEMP based on MoTI’s Special Provisions 165 for

Protection to the Environment, to be included in tender documents. The CEMP’s purpose is to define the overall

requirements for environmental protection required during the completion of the Project. The CEMP will provide a

framework for the Contractor to develop specific Work Procedures to facilitate compliance to the applicable

legislation. A project specific CEMP is recommended to plan construction mitigation strategies prior to the onset of

the works. The Contractor will employ the services of an AQP to develop the Work Procedures. A full time EM

during sensitive construction phases is recommended to address any species at risk or other concerns should they

arise.


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7. CLOSURE AND PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT

The information presented in this report is for use by MoTI and their representatives as part of their proposed

Highway 14 Road Upgrades Project. This Environmental Desktop Overview Assessment is solely based on the

review of readily available government web data bases. This high-level review has identified the potential

environmentally sensitive features to be future investigated thought field assessments as the project leads into

design phases. Conclusions and recommendations presented here may change with additional information. We

trust that the information provided is sufficient to meet your needs at this time.

Should there be any questions regarding the information within, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

Yours truly,

McELHANNEY LTD.

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

Mark Trousdell, R.B.Tech. Biologist [email protected]

Patty Burt, B.Sc.H, R.P. Bio., P.Biol. Division Manager Environmental Services [email protected]


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APPENDIX A

SITE PHOTOGRAPHS


Photo 1: Mixed-wood habitat adjacent to the Site.

Photo 2: Representative photograph of vegetated areas adjacent to the Site.


Photo 3: Representative view of the mature forest habitat type at the Site.

Photo 4: Mature trees adjacent to the Site.


Photo 5: Private property adjacent to the right-of-way and a wetland habitat to the right of the photo.

Photo 6: Steep slopes and mixed wood forest habitat.


Photo 7: Mature trees adjacent to the Site.

Photo 8: Mixed-wood and shrub habitat types at the Site.


APPENDIX B

PROVINCIALLY LISTED

SPECIES AT RISK

4/15/2019 BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer Search Results (Printer-friendly)

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BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer Search Results

Scientific Name English NameBiogeoclimaticUnits

StatusProvincial

FRPALand UseObjectivesProvincial BC List Global COSEWIC SARA

Abronia latifolia yellow sand-verbena

CDFmm CWHvm CWHxm

S3 (2018) Blue G5(1988)

Accipiter gentilis laingi Northern Goshawk,laingi subspecies

CDF CWH

S2 (2010) Red G5T2(2016)

T (2013) 1-T(2003)

Y

Adiantum aleuticumvar. subpumilum

dwarf maiden-hairfern

CWHvm S2S3 (2017) Blue G5?T1T2(2017)

Allium amplectens slimleaf onion CDFmm CWHxm

S3 (2015) Blue G4(1988)

Alsia californica CDF CWH

S3 (2015) Blue G4(1992)

Anarta edwardsii Edwards' BeachMoth

CDF CWH

S1 (2009) Red GNR E (2009) 1-E(2011)

Anaxyrus boreas Western Toad BG BWBS

CDF CWH ESSF ICH

IDF PP

SBS SWB

S4 (2016) Yellow G4(2008)

SC (2012) 1-SC(2018)

Aneides vagrans WanderingSalamander

CDF CWH

S3 (2016) Blue G4(2005)

SC (2014) 1-SC(2018)

Ardea herodias fannini Great Blue Heron,fannini subspecies

CDF CWH

S2S3B,S4N(2018)

Blue G5T4(2016)

SC (2008) 1-SC(2010)

Y

Asio flammeus Short-eared Owl BG BWBS

CDF CWH ICH

IDF MS PP SBPS

SBS SWB

S3B,S2N(2015)

Blue G5(2016)

SC (2008) 1-SC(2012)

Y

Balsamorhiza deltoidea deltoid balsamroot CDFmm CWHxm

S1 (2015) Red G5(1988)

E (2009) 1-E(2003)

Bartramia stricta rigid apple moss CDF CWH

S2 (2015) Red GU(2006)

E (2009) 1-E(2003)

Bidens amplissima Vancouver Islandbeggarticks

CDFmm CWHdm CWHms CWHxm

S3 (2015) Blue G3(2016)

SC (2001) 1-SC(2003)

Botaurus lentiginosus American Bittern BG BWBS

CDF CWH ICH

IDF MS PP SBPS

SBS

S3B, SNRN(2015)

Blue G5(2016)

Brachyramphusmarmoratus

Marbled Murrelet CDF CWH MH

S3B,S3N(2015)

Blue G3(2016)

T (2012) 1-T(2003)

Y

Brachytheciumholzingeri

CDF CMA CWH ESSF ICH

IDF IMA MH

MS SBS

S2S3 (2011) Blue GU(2000)

Bryum gemmiparum CWH ESSF

S3 (2015) Blue G3G5(1991)



IDF

Butorides virescens Green Heron BG CDF CWH ICH

IDF PP

SBS

S3S4B (2015) Blue G5(2016)

Callitriche heterophyllavar. heterophylla

two-edged water-starwort

BAFAunp CDFmm

CWHvm CWHwh CWHxm

S2S3 (2000) Blue G5T5(2016)

Callophrys eryphonsheltonensis

Western Pine Elfin,sheltonensissubspecies

CDF CWH

S3 (2013) Blue G5TNR

Callophrys johnsoni Johnson'sHairstreak

CDF CMA CWH

S1S2 (2013) Red G3G4(2017)

Y

Callophrys mossiimossii

Moss' Elfin, mossiisubspecies

CDF CWH

S2S3 (2013) Blue G4T4(2001)

Calystegia soldanella beach bindweed CWHvh CWHwh CWHxm

S3 (2018) Blue G5(1988)

Cardamine angulata angled bittercress CWHdm CWHvh

CWHwh

S1S2 (2015) Red G5(1988)

Cardionemaramosissimum

sandmat CWHxm S1 (2015) Red G5?(1991)

Carychium occidentale Western Thorn CDF CWH

S3 (2015) Blue G3G4(2002)

Castilleja ambigua ssp.ambigua

estuarinepaintbrush

CWHvh CWHvm CWHxm

S3 (2015) Blue G4T3T4(2015)

Cephalantheraaustiniae

phantom orchid CDFmm CWHdm CWHxm

S2 (2015) Red G4(1990)

E (2014) 1-T(2003)

Cercyonis pegalaincana

Common Wood-nymph, incanasubspecies

CDF CWH

S2 (2013) Red G5T4T5(2003)

Cervus elaphusroosevelti

Roosevelt Elk CWH MH

S3S4 (2017) Blue G5T4(2016)

Chordeiles minor Common Nighthawk BG BWBS

CDF CWH ESSF ICH

IDF MH MS PP SBPS

SBS SWB

S4B (2015) Yellow G5(2016)

SC (2018) 1-T(2010)

Chrysemys picta Painted Turtle BG CDF CWH ICH

IDF MH PP

SBS

S3 (2018) No Status G5(2016)

E/SC (2006) 1-E/SC(2007)

Chrysemys picta pop.1

Painted Turtle -Pacific CoastPopulation

CDF CWH MH

S1S2 (2018) Red G5T2(2007)

T (2016) 1-E(2007)

Clarkia purpurea ssp.quadrivulnera

wine-cup clarkia CDFmm CWHxm

S2 (2015) Red G5T5(2016)

Coccothraustesvespertinus

Evening Grosbeak BG BWBS

CDF CWH ESSF ICH

IDF MH MS

S5 (2015) Yellow G5(2016)

SC (2016)



PP SBPS

SBS SWB

Coenonympha tulliainsulana

Common Ringlet,insulana subspecies

CDF CWH

S1 (2013) Red G5T3T4(1998)

Collema fecundum seaside tarpaper CDFmm CWHvh CWHwh

S3 (2010) Blue GNR

Contia tenuis Sharp-tailed Snake CDF CWH

S1S2 (2018) Red G5(2016)

E (2009) 1-E(2003)

Contopus cooperi Olive-sidedFlycatcher

BWBS CDF

CWH ESSF ICH

IDF MH MS PP SBPS

SBS SWB

S3S4B (2015) Blue G4(2016)

SC (2018) 1-T(2010)

Corynorhinustownsendii

Townsend's Big-eared Bat

BG CDF CWH ICH

IDF PP

S3S4 (2015) Blue G4(2016)

Crumia latifolia CDF CWHwh

S3 (2015) Blue G3(1999)

Cryptomastix devia Puget Oregonian CDF CWH

SX (2015) Red G3(2017)

XT (2013) 1-XX(2005)

Cypseloides niger Black Swift BAFA BG


IDF IMA MH

MS PP SBPS

SBS SWB

S2S3B (2015) Blue G4(2016)

E (2015)

Danaus plexippus Monarch BG CDF CWH ESSF ICH

IDF MS PP

S3B (2013) Blue G4(2015)

E (2016) 1-SC(2003)

Ditrichum schimperi CWH S2S3 (2015) Blue G3G5(2000)

Entosthodonfascicularis

banded cord-moss CDF CWH ICHdm

ICHdw

S2S3 (2015) Blue G4G5(2001)

SC (2015) 1-SC(2006)

Epargyreus clarus Silver-spottedSkipper

CDF CWH ESSF ICH

IDF MH MS PP

S3 (2013) Blue G5(2016)

Epargyreus claruscalifornicus

Silver-spottedSkipper, californicussubspecies

CDF CWH

S1 (2016) Red G5TNR

Erynnis propertius PropertiusDuskywing

CDF CMA CWH MH

S2 (2013) Red G5(2009)

Erythemis collocata Western Pondhawk BG CDF CWH

S3S4 (2015) Blue G5(2016)



ESSF PP

Erythranthe dentata tooth-leavedmonkey-flower

CWHvh CWHvm

S2S3 (2013) Blue G5(1990)

Erythroniummontanum

white glacier lily CMA CWHds

CWHvh CWHvm MHmm

S3 (2015) Blue G4(1988)

Euchloe ausonidesinsulanus

Large Marble,insulanussubspecies

CDF CWH

SX (2013) Red G5T1(2010)

XT (2010) 1-XX(2003)

Eumetopias jubatus Steller Sea Lion CDF CWH MH

S3B,S4N(2013)

Blue G3(2016)

SC (2013) 1-SC(2005)

Euphydryas edithataylori

Edith's Checkerspot,taylori subspecies

CDF CWH

S1 (2013) Red G5T1(2008)

E (2011) 1-E(2003)

Euphyes vestris Dun Skipper CDF CMA CWH ESSF IDF

IMA MH

PP

S2 (2013) Red G5(2016)

T (2013) 1-T(2003)

Eurybia radulina rough-leaved aster CDFmm CWHxm

S2 (2015) Red G4G5(1988)

Falco peregrinus Peregrine Falcon BG BWBS

CDF CWH ESSF ICH

IDF MS PP SBS

SWB

S3 (2015) No Status G4(2016)

SC (2007) 1-SC

Falco peregrinusanatum

Peregrine Falcon,anatum subspecies

BG BWBS

CDF CWH IDF

MS PP SBS

S2? (2011) Red G4T4(2016)

NAR (2017) 1-SC(2012)

Festuca rubra ssp.mediana

dwarf red fescue CDFmm CWHvh CWHvm CWHxm

S3 (2016) Blue G5TNR

Fissidens ventricosus CDF CWH ESSF

S2S3 (2015) Blue GU(2000)

Fratercula cirrhata Tufted Puffin CDF CWH

S2S3B,S4N(2015)

Blue G5(2016)

Fraxinus latifolia Oregon ash CDFmm CWHxm

S1S2 (2013) Red G5(1990)

Funaria muhlenbergii BAFA BG

CDF CWH IDF

MS

S3? (2011) Blue G4(1995)

Fuscopannarialeucostictoides

frosted crackers CDFmm CMAunp CWHds

CWHms CWHvh CWHvm CWHwh CWHws

S3 (2010) Blue G4G5(2001)

Galba bulimoides Prairie Fossaria CDF CMA CWH ESSF ICH

IDF IMA MH

S3? (2015) Blue G5(1999)



MS PP

Githopsisspecularioides

common bluecup CDFmm CWHmm CWHxm

MHmm

S2 (2015) Red G5(1994)

Glaucidium gnomaswarthi

Northern Pygmy-owl, swarthisubspecies

CDF CWH MH

S3S4 (2018) Blue G4G5T3Q(2016)

Y

Glehnia littoralis ssp.leiocarpa

American glehnia CDFmm CWHvh CWHwh CWHxm

S3 (2018) Blue G5T5(1991)

Glyceria leptostachya slender-spikedmannagrass

CDFmm CWHdm CWHwh CWHxm

S3 (2015) Blue G3(1991)

Haliotis kamtschatkana Northern Abalone CDF CWH

S2 (2002) Red G3G4(2010)

E (2009) 1-E

Hemphilliadromedarius

DromedaryJumping-slug

CDF CWH

S2 (2015) Red G3G4(2005)

T (2014) 1-T(2005)

Hemphillia glandulosa Warty Jumping-slug CDF CWH

S2? (2015) Red G3G4(2005)

SC (2013) 1-SC(2005)

Hesperia coloradooregonia

Western BrandedSkipper, oregoniasubspecies

CDF CWH MH

S1 (2013) Red G5T2(2016)

E (2013)

Heterocodon rariflorus heterocodon CDFmm CWHds

CWHxm ICHdw

IDFdm IDFxh

PPdh

S3 (2015) Blue G5(1988)

Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow BAFA BG

BWBS CDF

CWH ESSF ICH

IDF IMA MH

MS PP SBPS

SBS SWB

S3S4B (2015) Blue G5(2016)

T (2011) 1-T(2017)

Hydroprogne caspia Caspian Tern BG BWBS

CDF CWH ICH

IDF PP

SBS

S3B (2015) Blue G5(2016)

NAR (1999)

Hypogymniaheterophylla

seaside bone CWHxm ESSFwc

S2 (2011) Red G3(2017)

T (2008) 1-T(2010)

Isoetes nuttallii Nuttall's quillwort CDFmm CWHxm

S3 (2015) Blue G4?(2011)

Lasthenia glaberrima rayless goldfields CWHmm SX (2015) Red G5(1990)

E (2008) 1-E(2010)

Lathyrus littoralis silky beach pea CDFmm CWHvh CWHwh CWHxm

S2 (2015) Red G3G4(2013)

T (2013)

Leptogiumcalifornicum

midlife vinyl CDFmm CWHdm CWHds

CWHms CWHvh CWHwh CWHws CWHxm IDFun

S2S3 (2010) Blue GNR

Leptogium polycarpum peacock vinyl CDFmm CWHdm CWHds

S4 (2018) Yellow GNR(2000)

SC (2011) 1-SC



CWHwh CWHxm

Limnanthes macounii Macoun's meadow-foam

CDFmm CWHxm

S2 (2007) Red G2(2015)

T (2004) 1-T(2006)

Lomatium grayi var.grayi

Gray's desert-parsley

CDFmm CWHxm

S1 (2015) Red G5T5(2004)

T (2008) 1-T(2011)

Lupinus lepidus prairie lupine CDFmm CWHmm CWHxm

S1 (2015) Red G5(1989)

E (2009) 1-E(2003)

Lupinus rivularis streambank lupine CDFmm CWHdm CWHxm

S1 (2009) Red G2G4(2016)

E (2002) 1-E(2005)

Meconella oregana white meconella CDFmm CWHxm

S1 (2015) Red G2G3(2016)

E (2005) 1-E(2006)

Megascops kennicottii Western Screech-Owl

BG CDF CWH ICH

IDF PP

S4 (2015) No Status G4G5(2016)

T (2012) 1-T

Megascops kennicottiikennicottii

Western Screech-Owl, kennicottiisubspecies

CDF CWH MH

S2S3 (2017) Blue G5T4(2016)

T (2012) 1-T

Musculiumpartumeium

SwampFingernailclam

CDF CWH ESSF ICH

S2S4 (2015) Blue G5(2015)

Mustela ermineaanguinae

Ermine, anguinaesubspecies

CDF CWH MH

S3 (2010) Blue G5T3(2016)

Myotis keenii Keen's Myotis BWBS CDF

CWH MH

S3? (2015) Blue G3(2016)

DD (2003) 3(2005)

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Myotis lucifugus Little Brown Myotis BG BWBS

CDF CWH ESSF ICH

IDF MH MS PP SBPS

SBS SWB

S4 (2015) Yellow G3(2016)

E (2013) 1-E(2014)

Navarretia intertexta needle-leavednavarretia

CDFmm CWHxm ICHmk

IDFxh

S2 (2015) Red G5TNR

Nearctula sp. 1 Threaded Vertigo CDF CWH

S3 (2015) Blue G3G5(2006)

SC (2010) 1-SC(2012)

Nuttallanthus texanus Texas toadflax CDFmm CWHxm

S2 (2016) Red G4G5(2016)

Omus audouini Audouin's Night-stalking Tiger Beetle

CDF CWH

S1 (2017) Red G5(2008)

T (2013) 1-T(2018)

Oncorhynchus clarkiiclarkii

Cutthroat Trout,clarkii subspecies

BWBS CDF

CWH ICH

SBS

S3S4 (2004) Blue G4T4(1997)

Ophioglossum pusillum northern adder's-tongue

CDFmm CWHvm CWHxm ICHmw IDFxh

S3? (2015) Blue G5(2011)

Ophiogomphusoccidentis

Sinuous Snaketail BAFA BG


IDF IMA MH

S3 (2015) Blue G5(2015)



MS PP SBPS

Pachydiplaxlongipennis

Blue Dasher CWH S3S4 (2015) Blue G5(2015)

Packera macounii Macoun's groundsel CDFmm CWHmm CWHxm

S3 (2015) Blue G5(1993)

Parnassius clodiusclaudianus

Clodius Parnassian,claudianussubspecies

CDF CMA CWH MH

S3S4 (2013) Blue G5TNR

Patagioenas fasciata Band-tailed Pigeon CDF CWH ICH

IDF MS SBS

S3S4 (2015) Blue G4(2016)

SC (2008) 1-SC(2011)

Phalacrocorax auritus Double-crestedCormorant

BWBS CDF

CWH ICH

IDF PP

SBPS SBS

S3S4 (2015) Blue G5(2016)

NAR (1978)

Phalacrocoraxpenicillatus

Brandt's Cormorant CDF CMA CWH MH

S1B,S4N(2015)

Red G5(2016)

Philonotis yezoana CMA CWH ESSF ICH

S2S3 (2015) Blue G3(2015)

Physella propinqua Rocky MountainPhysa

BAFA CDF

CMA CWH ESSF IDF

IMA MH

MS SBPS

SBS

S3S4 (2015) Blue G5Q(2015)

Physella virginea Sunset Physa BAFA BG


IDF IMA MH

MS SBPS

SBS

S3S5 (2015) Blue G5Q(2015)

Pituophis catenifer Gopher Snake BG CDF CWH IDF

PP

S3 (2018) No Status G5(2015)

1-XX/T(2005)

Pituophis catenifercatenifer

Gopher Snake,catenifer subspecies

CDF CWH

SX (2018) Red G5T5(2016)

XT (2012) 1-XX(2005)

Planorbula campestris Meadow Rams-horn BAFA BWBS CDF

CMA CWH ESSF ICH

IMA MH

SBS

S3S4 (2015) Blue G4G5(2015)

Platantheraephemerantha

white-lip rein orchid CDFmm CWHvh

S2 (2015) Red G3?(2012)

Platyhypnidiumriparioides

CDF CWH ESSF

S3? (2011) Blue G4(2004)



ICH MH

Plebejus icarioidesblackmorei

Boisduval's Blue,blackmoreisubspecies

CDF CWH MH

S3 (2013) Blue G5T3(2006)

Plebejus saepiolusinsulanus

Greenish Blue,insulanussubspecies

CDF CWH

SH (2013) Red G5TH(2018)

E (2012) 1-E(2003)

Polygonum paronychia black knotweed CWHvh CWHwh CWHxm

S3 (2005) Blue G5(1990)

Pristiloma johnsoni Broadwhorl Tightcoil CDF CWH MH

S3 (2015) Blue G3(2013)

Progne subis Purple Martin BWBS CDF

CWH ICH

S3B (2015) Blue G5(2016)

Prophysaon coeruleum Blue-greyTaildropper

CDF CWH

S2S3 (2015) Blue G3G4(2010)

T (2016) 1-E(2007)

Prosartes smithii Smith's fairybells CWHmm CWHvh

CWHvm CWHxm

S2S3 (2015) Blue G5(1990)

Psilocarphus elatior tall woolly-heads CDFmm CWHvh

S2 (2015) Red G4Q(2001)

E (2018) 1-E(2003)

Racomitrium pacificum CDF CWH

S3 (2015) Blue G3(1999)

Rana aurora Northern Red-legged Frog

CDF CWH MH

S3 (2016) Blue G4(2015)

SC (2015) 1-SC(2005)

Y

Rosulabryumerythroloma

CDF CWH

S2S3 (2011) Blue G4?(1999)

Rupertia physodes California-tea CDFmm CWHmm CWHxm

MHmm

S3 (2015) Blue G4(1985)

Sanicula bipinnatifida purple sanicle CDFmm CWHxm

S2 (2015) Red G5(1990)

T (2001) 1-T(2003)

Sericocarpus rigidus white-top aster CDFmm CWHxm

S2S3 (2018) Blue G3(2007)

SC (2009) 1-SC(2003)

Sidalcea hendersonii Henderson'schecker-mallow

CDFmm CWHxm

S3 (2015) Blue G3(2016)

Sorex navigatorbrooksi

Western WaterShrew, brooksisubspecies

CDF CWH

S2S3 (2018) Blue G5T2T3(2019)

Y

Speyeria zerenebremnerii

Zerene Fritillary,bremneriisubspecies

CDF CWH

S2 (2013) Red G5T3T4(1998)

Sphaerophorusglobosus

arctic coral CDFmm CMAunp CWHvh

CWHvm CWHwh CWHxm

S2S3 (2010) Blue G5(2017)

Stereocaulonglareosum

alpine soil foam CDFmm CMAunp CWHvm

S2S3 (2010) Blue G5(2017)

Sympetrum vicinum AutumnMeadowhawk

CDF CWH

S3S4 (2015) Blue G5(2015)

Thelypteris nevadensis Nevada marsh fern CWHxm S1 (2015) Red G4(2011)

Tortula bolanderi CWH S2 (2015) Red G3G5(2000)

Trifolium cyathiferum cup clover BGxh CDFmm

CWHmm CWHxm

ICHdw ICHmw IDFdm

S3 (2017) Blue G4(1990)



IDFxh PPdh

Trifoliumdepauperatum var.depauperatum

poverty clover CDFmm CWHxm

S3 (2002) Blue G5T5?(2000)

Trifolium dichotomum Macrae's clover CDFmm CWHxm

S2 (2016) Red G4?(2002)

Tyto alba Barn Owl BG BWBS

CDF CWH ICH

IDF PP

S2? (2015) Red G5(2016)

T (2010) 1-T(2018)

Uria aalge Common Murre CDF CWH

S2B,S3S4N(2015)

Red G5(2016)

Viola howellii Howell's violet CDFmm CWHmm CWHxm

MHmm

S2 (2015) Red G4(1988)

Viola praemorsa var.praemorsa

yellow montaneviolet

CDFmm CWHxm

S2 (2005) Red G5T3T5(2000)

E (2007) 1-E(2003)

Woodwardia fimbriata giant chain fern CDFmm CWHxm

S3 (2015) Blue G5(1994)

Search SummaryTimePerformed

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Results 145 records.

Search Criteria Fungi (Lichens and Macrofungi) OR Plants OR Animals AND Forest Districts:South Island Forest District (DSI) ( Restricted to Red, Blue, and Legally designated species )

AND Regional Districts: Capital (CRD) AND BGC Zone:

Sort Order:Scientific Name Ascending

Notes 1. Citation: B.C. Conservation Data Centre. 2019. BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer. B.C. Minist. of Environ. Victoria, B.C. Available:http://a100.gov.bc.ca/pub/eswp/ (accessed Apr 15, 2019).

2. Forest District, MoE Region, Regional District and habitat lists are restricted to species that breed in the Forest District, MoE Region, RegionalDistrict or habitat (i.e., species will not be placed on lists where they occur only as migrants).

3. The data contained in the Results Export in BCSEE are provided under the Open Government License - BC.

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