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December 19, 2001
Mr. Chet JanowskiRemedial Project Manager1 Congress StreetSuite 1100 (HBO)Boston, Massachusetts 02114-2023
Subject: Contract No. 68-W6-0042Work Assignment No. 108-TATA-01X3Hatheway & Patterson: Draft Habitat Evaluation Survey
Dear Mr. Janowski:
Enclosed please find two (2) copies of the Draft Habitat Evaluation Survey. This report presents theresults of the wetland and habitat survey, conducted by Metcalf & Eddy on September 19 and 20,2001.
Please do not hesitate to call me at (781) 224-6377 or Tony Rodolakis at (781) 224-6624 if you haveany questions.
Very truly yours,
METCALF & EDDY, INC.
Cinthia L. McLaneProject Manager
cc: D. King (letter only)C. Hagger (letter only)A. RodolakisWA#108-TATA-01X3
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EPA Contract No. 68-W6-0042 EPA Work Assignment No. 108-TATA-01X3
DRAFT HABITAT EVALUATION SURVEY TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM
Hatheway & Patterson Superfund Site Mansfield, Massachusetts
DECEMBER 2001
Metcalf&Eddy 30 Harvard Mill Square
Wakefield,MA01880
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Site Description 1 1.2 Ecological Investigation 4
2.0 EXISTING INFORMATION 5 2.1 Rare, Threatened, or Endangered Species 5 2.2 Groundwater 5 2.3 Surface Water 6 2.4 Fish 6 2.5 Birds 7 2.6 Soils 7
3.0 ON-SITE INVESTIGATION 10 3.1 Forested Habitat 10 3.2 Successional Field 14 3.3 Riverine and Open Water Habitats 15
4.0 SUMMARY 18
5.0 REFERENCES 20
ATTACHMENT A: HABITAT EVALUATION FORMS AND SITE PHOTOS
ATTACHMENT B: AGENCY CORRESPONDENCES
ATTACHMENT C: CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT DATA
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Site Description and History
The Rumford River originates in Sharon, MA at Wolomolopoag Pond. As it flows south, the river
passes through Gavins Pond, Vandy Pond, and Glue Factory Pond in Foxboro, and Fulton Pond,
Kingman Pond, and Cabot Pond in Mansfield. One and a half miles downstream of Cabot Pond, the
river has been impounded to form Norton Reservoir in Norton. Downstream of Norton Reservoir the
Rumford River flows southeast and becomes the Threemile River, which eventually merges with the
Taunton River at the Taunton-Dighton border. The Taunton River discharges to the Atlantic Ocean at
Mount Hope Bay in Fall River (ATSDR, 2001).
Between Glue Factory Pond in Foxboro and Fulton Pond in Mansfield, the Rumford River flows
through the abandoned Hatheway & Patterson Company property (Figure 1). A wood preserving
facility operated on this property from 1953 until 1993. The 40 acre property is bisected by a freight
railroad. A portion of the property was used to apply chemicals to raw lumber. Treated lumber was
laid out to dry over much of the rest of the property.
Wood treatment was accomplished by a variety of methods that changed over time. From 1953
through 1958, a solution of pentachlorophenol (PCP) in fuel oil, or creosote, was used for dipping
lumber (M&E, 2001). After dipping, chemicals were allowed to drip off of the treated wood onto the
ground surface. From 1958 through 1974, solutions of PCP in fuel oil and fluoro-chrome-arsenate
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phenol (FCAP) salts in water were both used in a pressure treatment process. From 1960 through
1984, PCP in mineral spirits was also used to pressure-treat lumber. From 1974 to 1984, operations
incorporated PCP in fuel oil and chromated copper-arsenate (CCA) salts in water. From 1984 until
operations ceased in 1993, solutions of CCA salts in water and PCP in water were utilized at the
property. Wood was also infused with fire retardants including Dricon™ (boric acid and anhydrous
sodium tetraborate). The various wood-treating chemicals were stored in aboveground storage tanks
(ASTs), underground storage tanks (USTs), and sumps located inside and outside of the former
process buildings.
Free product consisting of oil and other chemicals used in production were ponded on top of the water
table beneath the site. In the early 1970's, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
(MA DEP) required Hatheway & Patterson to install groundwater extraction wells to stop discharges
of free product to the river. After the company declared bankruptcy in 1993, EPA removed thousands
of gallons of chemicals from tanks on the property and covered heavily contaminated soils with asphalt
or gravel (ATSDR, 1999; M&E 2001). Subsequent investigations conducted by EPA and MA DEP
identified dioxin and metals in sediments, soils, river water, and groundwater. As a result of these
findings, MA DEP requested additional assistance from EPA for removal actions. Historical releases
from the property are believed to have been responsible for "oily water" and dead fowl in Fulton Pond
(M&E, 2001).
1.2 Ecological Investigation
M&E biologists under contract to EPA undertook a reconnaissance level habitat evaluation to help
build the foundation of a future ecological risk assessment. The first stage included review of existing
terrestrial or aquatic studies that have been conducted at the Hatheway & Patterson site or within the
watershed. EPA provided M&E with aerial site photos for review. M&E also contacted the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered
Species Program (MANHESP) to determine whether any federal or state threatened, endangered, or
special concern species or critical habitats are known to exist in the vicinity of the project site. The
MANHESP atlas (MANHESP, 1999) was also reviewed to determine the presence of any estimated
habitat, priority habitat, or certified vernal pools in the vicinity of the project site. The literature review
also included a review of United States Geological Survey (USGS) maps and Natural Resources
Conservation Services (NRCS) Soil Survey for the site.
On September 19 and 20, 2001, M&E biologists visited the site to conduct a reconnaissance level
ecological survey. The field survey included a qualitative review of the site to identify upland and
wetland habitats. Wetland and upland habitats were qualitatively characterized in terms of their
dominant plant species, vegetative strata, presence of invasive species, and presence of human
disturbance/alteration. Wetland areas were identified employing a three parameter method
(hydrophytic vegetation, hydrology, and hydric soils) as described in the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineering 1987 manual. During the field visits, mammals, birds, herpetiles and benthic organisms
observed by sight or sign were recorded. Benthic organisms were collected during dip-net sweeps in
the river and identified in the field to the lowest possible taxon (usually order or family). Benthic
substrate type and water depth were also noted. Survey information was recorded on field data forms
which are included in Attachment A; note that wetlands and uplands were not formally delineated, and
vegetation dominance values are only rough estimates.
2.0 EXISTING INFORMATION
2.1 Rare, Threatened or Endangered Species
According to the MANHESP, the site is near priority or estimated habitat for the blue-spotted
salamander (Ambystoma laterale) and spotted turtle (Clemmys guttatd), both species of special
concern (MANHESP, 2001). The site is also near priority habitat which has been delineated for the
southern hairstreak (Fixsenia favonius Ontario), also a species of special concern. With the exception
of occasional transient bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus}, no federally listed or proposed,
threatened, or endangered species are known to occur in the project area (USFWS, 2001). No
certified vernal pools are registered near the area (MANHESP, 1999). Copies of these
correspondences are presented in Attachment B.
2.2 Groundwater
During Phase II drilling activities conducted by Keystone Environmental Resources, the saturated
interval was encountered at approximately 6 ft below grade throughout the site. The saturated interval
was elevated, occurring approximately 3 feet below grade where bedrock was encountered at shallow
depths (Keystone, 1989). Groundwater contour maps indicate that groundwater flows south from
County Road drawing toward the river (Keystone, 1989).
2.3 Surface Water
The Rumford River divides the site into eastern and western portions. The river flows generally from
north to south within the main facility area. The channel has been altered several times in recent history
by human activity. Prior to 1850 the channel is believed to have gone west to east through the present
treating area before cutting toward the south. The original channel bed was changed to permit
construction of the railroad. The flow system was again altered around 1945 to allow for preparation
of a major highway underpass. The bridged area through which the present channel flows is lined with
granite blocks to confine flow and control natural changes in the stream bed. Low lying marsh lies
south of the facility (Keystone, 1989).
None of the surface water bodies surrounding the Hatheway & Patterson site, including Fulton Pond or
the Rumford River, are listed in the basin classifications presented in Section 4.06 of the Massachusetts
Surface Water Quality Standards (314 CMR 4.06). All unlisted water bodies are designated as Inland
Water Class B, High Quality Waters. Class B waters are designated as habitat for fish, other aquatic
life, and wildlife, and for primary and secondary contact recreation.
2.4 Fish
The United States Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry (ATSDR) issued two Health Consultation publications for Glue Factory Pond,
Fulton Pond and the Rumford River (ATSDR, 1999; ATSDR, 2001). These studies have focused on
the risk to humans from consuming fish contaminated with dioxins. Fish species present in Glue Factory
Pond or Fulton Pond include white sucker (Catostomus commersoni), white perch (Morone
americand), yellow perch (Perca flavescens), chain pickerel (Esox niger), and largemouth bass
(Micropterus salmoides) (ATSDR, 1999, 2001). The testing concluded that fish collected in the
vicinity of the Hatheway Patterson property have high levels of dioxin. The studies also suggest that fish
movements in this stretch of the river are restricted between the dam at Glue Factory Pond and the
Norton Reservoir.
2.5 Birds
The Massachusetts Audubon Society provided the results of the Christmas Bird Count for the Millis,
MA area from 1972 (Count 73) to 1999 (Count 100). The Millis data set was selected because Millis
is the closest area to Foxboro which the Audubon Society monitors, and represents those species most
likely to occur on or in the vicinity of the Hatheway & Patterson site. Christmas Bird Count Data are
presented in Attachment C.
2.6 Soils
Based on the NRCS Soil Survey of Bristol County and Soil Survey of Norfolk and Suffolk Counties,
seven soil series occur on and immediately surrounding the Hatheway Patterson site. The following soil
descriptions were summarized from the Soil Surveys.
CuC - Charlton-Rock Outcrop-Paxton complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes - This map unit consists of
gently sloping, well drained soils and rock outcrop on glacial hills and ridges. This soil consists of
approximately 35 percent Charlton soil, 25 percent rock outcrop, and 20 percent Paxton soil.
Outcrops of bedrock are 5 to 50 feet apart and stones are scattered over the surface. Permeability is
moderate to moderately rapid throughout the Charlton soil; it is moderately slow to slow in the subsoil
of the Paxton soil. Available water capacity is moderate. Reaction ranges from very strongly acid to
slightly acid. A seasonal high water table is perched above the substratum for brief periods in winter in
spring in the Paxton soil.
Fm - Freetown muck - This is a very deep, nearly level, very poorly drained, organic soil in
depressions and along streams and rivers. Typically, the surface layer is black muck about 13 inches
thick. The subsurface layer is dark brown and black muck about 16 inches thick. The bottom layer is
black muck to a depth of 60 inches or more. Permeability tends to be moderate or moderately rapid,
with a very high water capacity. Soil reaction is extremely acid. Depth to seasonal high water table is
approximately 0 to 1 foot below the surface. Most areas of this soil are woodland or wetland shrubs
and grasses.
HfB - Hinckley sand loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes - This soil is deep, gently sloping and undulating,
excessively drained, and located on glacial outwash deposits. Slopes are 100 to 500 feet long.
Typically, the surface layer is a very friable, very dark brown sandy loam about 1 inch thick.
Permeability is rapid in the subsoil and very rapid in the substratum. Available water capacity is very
low. Reaction ranges from extremely acid to medium acid. The root zone extends into the loose
substratum. Root growth is restricted by lack of moisture. Trees grow slowly in this soil. Dominant
tree species are eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) and red oak (Quercus rubra).
MC - Medisaorists, deep - These soils are nearly level and very poorly drained. They consist of
deposits of organic material in depressions. The soil extends to a depth of 60 inches. The depth of
mineral material ranges from 30 inches to more than 10 feet. Permeability is moderate to rapid, and
available water capacity is high. The root zone is restricted by a high water table that is at or near the
surface more than 9 months of the year. Soil reaction ranges from extremely acid to strongly acid.
PbB - Paxton very stony fine sand loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes - This soil is deep, nearly level and
gently sloping, and well drained. It is generally on the tops and upper side slopes or drumloids. Slopes
are smooth and slightly convex. Stones are scattered over the surface 20 to 50 feet apart. Typically,
the surface layer is a very friable, dark brown fine sandy loam about 3 inches thick. The subsoil is very
friable and is 27 inches thick. The upper 12 inches is a yellowish brown fine sandy loam and the lower
15 inches is light olive brown sandy loam. The substratum to a depth of 57 inches is brittle and is olive
gray. It is firm, gravelly sandy loam in the upper 10 inches and is very firm, very gravelly sandy loam
below this. Permeability is moderate or moderately rapid in the subsoil and moderately slow or slow in
the substratum. The available water capacity is moderate. The root zone extends to a depth of about
30 inches. Root growth is restricted by the very firm substratum. Reaction is very strongly acid to
slightly acid. A seasonal high water table is perched above the substratum for brief periods in winter
and spring.
StA - Sudbury fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes - This soil is deep, nearly level, moderately well
drained, and located on outwash plains. Slopes are commonly smooth and are 100 to 500 feet long.
Typically, the surface layer is a friable, dark brown fine sandy loam about 6 inches thick. The very
friable subsoil is 16 inches thick. Permeability is moderately rapid in the subsoil and rapid in the
substratum. Available water capacity is moderate. Reaction ranges from extremely acid to medium
acid. Root growth is restricted by a seasonal high water table which is in the lower part of the subsoil in
winter and spring. Important trees are eastern white pine and red oak.
UD - Urthodent, smoothed - Consists of areas from which soil material has been excavated and
nearby areas in which this material has been deposited. The original soil material is generally
excessively drained to moderately well drained, and ranges from level to very steep. Texture generally
ranges from sand and gravel to fine sandy loam. Permeability ranges from slow to very rapid, and
available water capacity ranges from high to very low. Gravel and cobblestones are abundant in the
area and are associated with glacial outwash soils; stones and boulders are abundant in areas that are
associated with glacial till soils.
3.0 ON-SITE INVESTIGATION
3.1 Forested Habitat
Palustrine Forest
Three areas of palustrine forested wetlands were identified on site (Figure 2).
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Area A. Area A is a palustrine forested wetland bordering the Rumford River in the northwest comer
of the site. The herbaceous layer includes tussock sedge (Carex strictd), arrow arum (Peltandra
virginica) and sensitive fem (Onoclea sensibilis), with silky dogwood (Cornus amomum) dominating
the shrub layer, and red maple (Acer rubruni) providing the tree canopy. Topography of Area A
ranges from steep to gentle slope, draining toward the river channel. An approximately 1/2-inch layer
of leaf litter covers the ground surface, as well as rotting logs and pieces of lumber. Low branches from
trees and shrubs provide stream overhangs.
Area B. Area B is located in the southwest portion of the site. Area B borders the Rumford River to
the east; however it extends for several hundred feet to the west past the property line. The tree canopy
is dominated by red maples ranging in diameter at breast height (dbh) from 5 to 15 inches. The
dominant shrub was sweet pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia). Tall meadow rue (Thalictrum pubescens)
was the most notable herbaceous plant. Logs and branches were noted on the ground. A 1-inch thick
layer of leaf litter covered the soil, which at the surface consisted of a layer of organic soil at least 6
inches thick. The ground surface sloped slightly to the east toward the river channel. Small depressions
and channels on the ground surface could serve as vernal pools during wet periods. Deer (Odocoileus
virginianus) tracks were observed in this area, as well as deer and rabbit (Sylvilagus sp.) scat. Gray
squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis), eastern chipmunk (Timias stratus), wood frogs (Rana sylvatica),
blue jays (Cyanocitta cristata), and common crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos) were directly
observed in Area B.
Area C. Area C is located east of the Rumford River, and extends south from the Area F successional
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field to beyond the backwash channel, which is also the southern property line. The canopy layer is
dominated by red maple. Sweet pepperbush, lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium), and
winterberry (Ilex verticillatd) are notable species in the shrub layer. Herbaceous vegetation includes
royal fem (Osmunda regalis), sweet pepperbush, and lowbush blueberry. Hummocks are common
near the backwash channel, though some areas close to the backwash channel are lacking an
herbaceous layer entirely. A 1-inch thick layer of surface litter covers the ground surface, as well as
numerous decomposed logs and brush piles. The slope in this area was generally flat; small pits and
depressions suggest possible vernal pool habitat or ephemeral streams during the wet season. Much of
Area C appears to be in the flood plain of the backwash channel, though no innundation was observed
during this survey. Chickadees (Parus atricapillus), blue jays, and common crows were observed
during the survey.
Mixed Upland Forest
A small region of mixed upland forest (Area D) is located in the northwest comer of the site.
Topography in this habitat type was generally flat. White pine (Pinus strobus) and red maple dominate
the dense tree canopy. Dbh of these tree range from 2 to 12 inches. The shrub layer is dominated by
white oak (Quercus alba) and lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium). Surface litter,
consisting of decaying leaves and pine needles was approximately one inch thick. Soil appeared sandy
below the litter. Logs, boulders, stumps, snags, and blowdown were common in Area D. Tunnels and
burrows visible on the ground varied in diameter from 1.5 to 4 inches. Small depressions could serve
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as vernal pools during wet periods. Blue jays and common crow were seen in this area. Scat, possibly
from a coyote (Canis latrans), was also noted.
Area D does not appear to have been altered by recent human activity, though a stone fence does
suggest historical use as a farm or pastureland. The leaves on the lowbush blueberry plants in this area
were mottled with gold spots approximately 3 mm in diameter, suggesting possible stress.
3.2 Successional Field
This habitat type predominates in what site maps identify as former wood storage facilities. Area E is
located in the northwest corner of the site between the Rumford River and the railroad, and Area F is
located in the southeast comer south of the railroad but north of the palustrine forest and backwash
channel. These regions of heavily contaminated soils were covered by gravel by EPA in 1993. This
area has therefore been heavily impacted by human activity. Since 1993, the gravel has been colonized
by plants typically capable of growing in disturbed or poor soil conditions. Plant species observed in
this habitat type included Queen Anne's lace (Daucus carota), New York aster (Aster novi-belgf),
evening primrose (Oenothera laciniatd), butter and eggs (Linaria vulgaris); species diversity
appeared to be largely confined to these species, though various upland grasses were also noted. This
habitat type is also free of any non-herbaceous vegetation. Small shrubs, such as gray birch (Betula
populifolia) or wild cherry (Prunus serotind) grow along the edge shared with the forest. Some of the
gray birch leaves were speckled with 1 mm diameter black spots suggesting stress. No wildlife was
observed either directly or through sign except for common crows. The gravel substrate is entirely
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without surface leaf litter though wood debris, lumber, boulders, and rocks outcrops are scattered
throughout the area. Some patches lack vegetation entirely. Stains appears to be visible on the gravel
in several places, and some gravel patches have a light green hue. The origin of an intermittently
occurring sickly chocolate odor noted throughout Area E and F, could not be identified.
3.3 Riverine and Open Water Habitats
Riverine
The Rumford River is a perennial watercourse that flows from north to south through the site. At its
northern-most point on the site, the river widens and velocity drops creating a ponded area as
discussed below. The river passes through the railroad yard and under two sets of railroad tracks
along a granite-lined channel. Once beyond the railroad yard, the river continues through the forest.
An approximately 25-foot long concrete retaining wall on the east bank is the only manmade structure
along the river channel as it enters the forest. Approximately 75 feet downstream of the retaining wall a
backwash channel runs east-west. During the site survey, the backwash channel was not inundated but
the mucky (organic) sediments were saturated at the surface.
Qualitative dip-net surveys were performed at two locations along the river. One was located at a riffle
just upstream of the concrete retaining wall (Stream Location 1), the other was located in a glide close
to the down river property line (Stream Location 2). At Stream Location 1, the Rumford river
measured 57 inches wide and a maximum 3.5 inches deep. Substrate was estimated as 20 percent
sand, 75 percent gravel, and 5 percent cobble. Flow was turbulent and riffled. No aquatic vegetation
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was observed growing from inundated substrate, though red maples growing along the banks provided
90 percent cover above the stream bed. Banks were gently to moderately sloped. Logs and branches
deposited in the stream and branches extending from bank vegetation provided stream overhangs. The
substrate in this location had an orange tint (oxidized iron). Dip-netting revealed seven invertebrate
orders or major taxonomic groups (Table 1). A blue jay and a mourning dove (Zenaida macroura)
were seen near Stream Location 1.
Table 1. Results of Qualitative Dip-Net Survey at Stream Location 1 Order or Major Family Number Common Name Notes Taxonomic Group Decapoda Astacidae 4 Crayfish Coleoptera Dytiscidae 15 Diving beetle Larvae Amphipoda N/A 12 Amphipods
Ephemeroptera Heptageniidae 18 Mayfly Nymph
Trichoptera Glossomatidae 7 Caddisfly Nymph
Hemiptera Gerridae 6 Water strider Nymph Oligochaeta N/A 2 Aquatic worm
At Steam Location 2, the Rumford river measured 24 feet wide and up to 9 inches deep. Substrate
was estimated as 20 percent silt and 80 percent sand, and at least 1.5 feet thick. Flow was slow and
laminar. No aquatic vegetation was observed growing from the substrate, though red maples growing
on the banks provided approximately 85 percent cover above the river. Banks are almost vertical.
Logs and railroad ties deposited in the stream and branches extending from the bank provide stream
overhangs and basking sites. Dip-netting revealed three taxa of macroinvertebrates, as shown in Table
2. A bob-o-link (Dolichonyx oryzivorus), blue jay, and common crows were heard near Stream
Location 2.
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Table 2. Results of Qualitative Dip-Net Survey at Stream Location 2 Order or Major Family Number Common Name Notes Taxonomic Group Decapoda Astacidae 4 Crayfish Coleoptera Dytiscidae 3 Diving beetle Larvae Diptera Chironomidae 1 Midge Larvae
Palustrine Open Water
As the Rumford River flows into the site from the culvert below County Road, velocity drops and water
becomes a palustrine open-water system referred to in this document as the pond. Emergent
vegetation was dominated by Bebbs willow (Salix bebbiana) and sweet gale (Myrica gale).
Coverage of emergent vegetation was estimated at greater than thirty percent. The remainder of the
pond was open water. Maximum water depth was 2.5 feet. Substrate consisted of 70 percent detritus
and 30 percent silt, and was at least three feet thick. An oily sheen could be seen covering the entire
water surface. The sheen did not appear brittle when probed suggesting that the sheen was not created
as a result of anaerobic processes in the pond; possible sources of oil cold be runoff from the railroad
yard or County Road. Dip-netting was conducted in two locations. The first was in open water and
the second was along the littoral zone near emergent vegetation.
Seven orders or major taxonomic groups were identified in the open water zone (Table 3) and three in
the littoral zone (Table 4). In addition to macroinvertebrates, three adult green frogs (Rana clamitans)
were observed basking in the water. A turtle nest, probably snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentind),
with desiccated egg cases approximately 1.0 to 1.5 inches in diameter were located on shore
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approximately 40 feet from the pond at the edge of the paved access road. No birds were seen or
heard near the pond.
Table 3. Results of Qualitative Dip-Net Survey in Pelagic Zone of Pond Order or Major Family Number Common Name Notes Taxonomic Group Oligochaeta N/A 34 Aquatic worm Megaloptera N/A 12 Hemiptera Gerridae 2 Water strider Nymph
Corixidae 2 Water boatman Nymph
Table 4. Results of Qualitative Dip-Net Survey in Littoral Zone of Pond Order or Major Family Number Common Notes Taxonomic Group Name Coleoptera Dytiscidae 7 Diving beetle Larvae
Gyrinidae 3 Whirligig beetle Nymph Diptera Chironomidae 8 Midge Larvae Hemiptera Corixidae 6 Water boatman Nymph Ephemeroptera Heptageniidae 18 Mayfly Nymph Plecoptera N/A 2 Stonefly Nymph Trichoptera N/A 1 Caddisfly Nymph
Limnephilidae 4 Only caddisfly (Platycentropus) case observed Phryganeidae 1 Only caddisfly (Oligostomis) case observed
Gastropoda N/A 1 Snail Empty snail shell
4.0 SUMMARY
This qualitative habitat survey suggests three main habitat types occur on the Hatheway & Patterson
property: forest (palustrine and mixed upland), successional field, and aquatic (riverine and open
water). Habitat beyond the property boundaries was not assessed. Forest is the largest of these areas,
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followed by successional field. Aquatic habitat represents the smallest habitat unit located on site. The
successional field and aquatic habitats appeared to be the most visibly disturbed or contaminated.
Strains on gravel substrate and occurrences of plant stress suggest a stressed environment^terrestrial
environment. Sheens on surface water also suggest a stressed aquatic environment, though apparent
abundance and diversity of pollution sensitive macroinvertebrates (ex. Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera) in
the Rumford River seems to indicate otherwise. Further investigation of ecological resources, including
chemical sampling and off-site habitat surveys, are required to quantitatively estimate ecological risk.
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5.0 REFERENCES
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) (2001) Health Consultation Glue Factory Pond/Rumford River, Foxborough, Bristol County, Massachusetts June 25, 2001
ATSDR (1999) Health Consultation Rumford River Site, Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts June 16, 1999
Keystone Environmental Resources, Inc (1989) Phase II Site Investigation and Preliminary Health and Environmental Assessment Prepared for Hatheway& Patterson Company December 1989
Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (MANHESP) (2001) Letter from C Vaccaro (MANHESP) to A Rodolakis (M&E) September 7, 2001
MANHESP (1999) Massachusetts Natural Heritage Atlas, 2000-2001 Edition October 1, 1999
Metcalf & Eddy (2001) Final Base Period Workplanfor Technical Assistance, Hatheway & Patterson Superfund Site, Mansfield, Massachusetts Prepared for EPA, August 2001
National Audubon Society (2001) Species Count for Milhs, Massachusetts (MAMf)for Counts 73101, Count Day and Count Week Records Obtained from http //birdsource tc Cornell edu/cbcdata/
United Stated Department of Agriculture (1978) Soil Survey of Bristol Count, Massachusetts, Northern Part
United States Department of Agriculture (1989) Soil Survey of Norfolk and Suffolk Counties, Massachusetts
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (2001) Letter from P Momson (USFWS) to A Rodolakis (M&E) September 28, 2001
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ATTACHMENT A
HABITAT EVALUATION FORMS AND SITE PHOTOS
HABITAT EVALUATION FORM Project/Location: Hatheway-Patterson Superfund Site
Date/Time: 9/19/01 / 08:15 Weather: Sunny, lower 60's
Investigator(s): Rodolakis, Hoffman Photos: Add. Survey Data
Habitat Type/Location: Palustnne Forest (Area A)
Vegetation (List dominant species on back) Wildlife Species/Sign
Stratum Height Density or Cover Diameter (range/X) None observed. Herbaceous: 10%
Shrub: 20%
Tree- Lower:
Upper: 90%
Snags
Topo/ Texture/Drainage Drainage toward Rumford River
Soil Surface Litter V"
Logs/Boulders Logs
Slope/Aspect Steep to gentle Habitat Features
Vernal pools X Cavities Sand Banks Dens_ Rock/Tauls
X Logs/brush piles Hummocks X Stream Overhang Seeps
Basking sites Nests Other Describe: Logs and lumber visible on ground surface.
Hydrology: Inundated Saturated
Width Depth Substrates Bank % Riffle/Run/Pool Flow Stream: N/A Pond: N/A Habitat/Water Quality Notes:
Ecological Stress/Contamination/Invasives/Erosion/Sedimentation
Habitat Notes/Patchiness/Size/Connectivity
Vegetation List
Trees Shrubs
Acer rubrum 100 . . Cornus amomum 50 Onoclea sensibilis 20 Peltandra virginica 5 Carex stricta 5
Macroinvertebrates Order Family Number Notes
Birds
HABITAT EVALUATION FORM Project/Location: Hatheway-Patterson Superfund Site
Date/Time: 9/19/01 / 09:05 Weather: Sunny, mid-70's
Investigator(s): Rodolakis, Hoffman Photos: Add- Survey Data_
Habitat Type/Location: Palustrine Forest (Area B)
Vegetation (List dominant species on back) Wildlife Species/Sign
Stratum Height Density or Cover Diameter (range/X) Tracks: Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Herbaceous:
Shrub: 6-10' 25% Scat: Rabbit (Sylvilagus sp.) Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
Tree- Lower: N/A
Upper: 80% Direct observation: Gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
Snags: Some Eastern chipmunk (Timias stratus)
Topo/ Texture/Drainage: Organic soil 6+" Wood frogs (Rana slyvaticd) 2 adults
Soil Surface Litter: 1" Others listed on reverse side.
Logs/Boulders: Logs and branches
Slope/Aspect: Slight slope to the east towards drainage channel Habitat Features
X Vernal pools X Cavities Sand Banks Dens Rock/Tauls
X Logs/brush piles Hummocks Stream Overhang Seeps
Basking sites Nests X Other: runnels Describe: Tunnels located on ground approx. 2.5" diameter. Cavities located in snags.
Hydrology: Inundated Saturated
WidthStream:_ Pond:
Depth Substrates Bank % Riffle/Run/Pool Flow
Habitat/Water Quality Notes: 2- to 3- foot wide channel meanders along the forest floor. Currently dry.
Ecological Stress/Contamination/Invasives/Erosion/Sedimentation Invasives: Rosa multiflora
Habitat Notes/Patchiness/Size/Connectivity Buttressed trees
Vegetation List
Trees % Shrubs % Herbs
Acer rubrum 100 ... Clethra alnifolia Thalictrum pubescensVaccinium corymbosum . . . 15.. FernViburnum recognitum 10 Carya sp 5 Prunus serotina 5 Rubus sp. (Raspberry) 5 Parthenocissus quinquefolia 10 Rosa multiflora 5
30 30
Macroinvertebrates Order Family Number Notes
Birds Cyanocitta cristata (Blue jay) Corvus brachyrhynchos (Common crow).
HABITAT EVALUATION FORM Project/Location: Hatheway-Patterson Superfund Site
Date/Time: 9/19/01 10:05 Weather: Sunny. Low-70's
Investigator(s): Rodolakis. Hoffman Photos: Add. Survey Data
Habitat Type/Location: Palustrine Forest (Area C, 1 of 2)
Vegetation (List dominant species on back) Wildlife Species/Sign
Stratum Height Density or Cover Diameter (range/X) Listed on reverse side. Herbaceous: 2' 20 %
Shrub: 6-12' 80% 1"
Tree- Lower: 90%
Upper:
Snags: Mostly dead birch and cottonwood
Topo/ Texture/Drainage: Numerous pits and depressions
Soil Surface Litter: 1" deep
Logs/Boulders: Logs
Slope/Aspect Flat Habitat Features
X Vernal pools X Cavities Sand Banks Dens Rock/Tauls
X Logs/brush piles Hummocks Stream Overhang Seeps
Basking sites Nests X Other: tunnels Describe: Tunnels located on ground 1.5" — 3" diameter
Hydrology: Inundated^ Saturated
Width Depth Substrates Bank % Riffle/Run/Pool Flow Stream: 2-3' dry Ephemeral None Pond: N/A Habitat/Water Quality Notes:
Ecological Stress/Contamination/Invasives/Erosion/Sedimentation
Habitat Notes/Patchiness/Size/Connectivity Possible vernal pool habitat. Ephemeral stream
Vegetation List
Trees % Shrubs % Herbs %
Acer rubrum 95... . Clethra alnifolia 25. . Clethra alnifolia 30 Betula populifolia 5 . . . . Jlex verticillata 25 . Osmunda regalis 30
Vaccinium sp 10. . Vaccinium sp 10
Macroinvertebrates Order Family Number Notes
Birds Pants atricapillus. (Chickadee) Cyanocitta cristata. (Blue jay) Corvus brachyrhynchos (Common crow).
HABITAT EVALUATION FORM Project/Location: Hatheway-Patterson Superfund Site
Date/Time 9/19/01 / 11 10 Weather: Sunny, mid-70's
Investigator(s): Rodolakis. Hoffman Photos: Add. Survey Data_
Habitat Type/Location: Palustnne Forest (Area C, 2 of 2)
Vegetation (List dominant species on back) Wildlife Species/Sign
StratumHerbaceous
Height 1 5'
Density or Cover 10% (hummoc
Diameter (range/X) ks, ferns)
None observed
Shrub N/A
Tree- Lower N/A
Upper 100% 9" (5"-12")
Snags
Topo/ Texture/Drainage Adjacent to river backwash channel
Soil Surface Litter 1" deep
Logs/Boulders Logs, brush
Slope/AspectHabitat Features
Flat
X Vernal pools X Cavities Sand Banks Dens Rock/Tauls
X Logs/brush piles X Hummocks Stream Overhang Seeps
Basking sites Nests Other Describe Hummocks occur near river backwash channelpotential salamander habitat
Logs are largely rotted,
Hydrology: Inundated Saturated
StreamPond
Width N/A
N/A
Depth Substrates Bank % Riffle/Run/Pool Flow
Habitat/Water Quality Notes Area appears to be in flood plain of backwash channel though no inundation observed during this survey
Ecological Stress/Contamination/Invasives/Erosion/Sedimentation
Habitat Notes/Patchiness/Size/Connectivity No seedlings/saplings/shrubs observed, only a mature tree canopy of red maples (Acer rubrum) Ground cover is entirely branches and brush piles, except for a few small hummocks ranging in diameter from 5 to 8 inches
Vegetation List
Trees Shrubs % Herbs
Acer rubrum 100 FernsWetland grasses
60 40
Macroinvertebrates Order Family Number Notes
Birds
Site Photos: Palustrine Forest
Area B
Area C
Originals in color.
Area B
Originals in color.
HABITAT EVALUATION FORM Project/Location: Hatheway-Patterson Superfund Site
Date/Time: 9/19/01 / 12:10 Weather: Sunny, mid-70's
Investigator(s): Rodolakis, Hoffman Photos: Add. Survey Data
Habitat Type/Location: Mixed Upland Forest (Area D)
Vegetation (List dominant species on back) Wildlife Species/Sign
Stratum Height Density or Cover Diameter (range/X) Scat: Possible Cams latrans (Eastern Herbaceous 12" 40% coyote)
Shrub: 7' 70% Others listed on reverse side.
Tree- Lower: 100% 2"-12'
Upper:
Snags: Some Topo/ Texture/Drainage: Soil appears sandy below surface litter.
Soil Surface Litter: 1" deep, leaves and needles
Logs/Boulders: Logs, boulders, stumps, blowdowns
Slope/Aspect: Flat Habitat Features
_X Vernal pools X Cavities Sand Banks Dens Rock/Tauls
X Logs/brush piles Hummocks Stream Overhang Seeps
Basking sites Nests X Other: tunnels Describe: Tunnels located on ground approx. 1.5" to 4" diameter
Hydrology: Inundated Saturated
Width Depth Substrates Bank % Riffle/Run/Pool Flow Stream: N/A Pond: N/A Habitat/Water Quality Notes:
Ecological Stress/Contamination/Invasives/Erosion/Sedimentation Lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) leaves mottled with gold spots, appx. 3 mm diameter.
Habitat Notes/Patchiness/Size/Connectivity
Vegetation List
Trees % Shrubs % Herbs %
Acer rubrum 60 . Vaccinium angustifolium. . .75 Pinus strobus 30 . .Quercus rubra 15.
Macroinvertebrates Order Family Number Notes
Birds Cyanocitta cristata (Blue jay) Corvus brachyrhynchos (Common crow).
Mixed Hardwood Forest
Area D
Originals in color.
HABITAT EVALUATION FORM Project/Location: Hatheway-Patterson Superfund Site
Date/Time: 9/19/01 / 13 15 Weather: Sunny, mid-70's
Investigator(s): Rodolakis. Hoffman Photos: Add. Survey Data
Habitat Type/Location: Successional Field (Area E)
Vegetation (List dominant species on back) Wildlife Species/Sign
Stratum Height Density or Cover Diameter (range/X) Listed on reverse side. Herbaceous' 2 5' 100 %
Shrub: N/A
Tree- Lower: N/A
Upper: N/A
Snags
Topo/ Texture/Drainage: Gravel surface
Soil Surface Litter' None observed
Logs/Boulders. Scattered wood debns/lumber and rocks
Slope/Aspect Slight slope to pond/river Habitat Features
Vernal pools Cavities Sand Banks Dens Rock/Tauls
X Logs/brush piles Hummocks Stream Overhang Seeps
Basking sites Nests Other Describe: Brush piles and treated lumber
Hydrology: Inundated Saturated
Width Depth Substrates Bank % Riffle/Run/Pool Flow Stream: N/A Pond: N/A Habitat/Water Quality Notes' No surface water observed.
Ecological Stress/Contamination/Invasives/Erosion/Sedimentation Former lumber staging area. Some gravel patches lack vegetation
— Habitat Notes/Patchiness/Size/Connectivity
Vegetation List
Trees % Shrubs % Herbs %
Linaria vulgaris 20 Aster novi-belgi 30 Oenothera laciniata 20 Verbascum sp 20
Macroinvertebrates Order Family Number Notes
Birds Corvus brachyrhynchos (Common crow).
HABITAT EVALUATION FORM Project/Location: Hatheway-Patterson Superfund Site
Date/Time 9/19/01 / 14:55 Weather: Sunny, mid-70's
Investigator(s): Rodolakis, Hoffman Photos: Add. Survey Data
Habitat Type/Location: Successional Field (Area F)
Vegetation (List dominant species on back) Wildlife Species/Sign
Stratum Height Density or Cover Diameter (range/X) None observed Herbaceous: 12" 100%
Shrub: 8' Bordering on meadow edge 1-2"
Tree- Lower: N/A
Upper: N/A
Snags
Topo/ Texture/Drainage: Gravel substrate
Soil Surface Litter- None observed
Logs/Boulders: Scattered wood debns/lumber and rocks
Slope/Aspect Graded flat Habitat Features
Vernal pools Cavities Sand Banks Dens Rock/Tauls
X Logs/brush piles Hummocks Stream Overhang Seeps
Basking sites Nests Other Describe: Brush piles and treated lumber.
Hydrology: Inundated Saturated
Width Depth Substrates Bank % Riffle/Run/Pool Flow Stream: N/A Pond: N/A
"~ Habitat/Water Quality Notes: No surface water observed.
Ecological Stress/Contamination/Invasives/Erosion/Sedimentation Site map indicates that this area contained former wood storage buildings and facilities. Oily spots are located on ground in some areas. Grey birch leaves are speckled with 1 mm black dots. Low species diversity.
Habitat Notes/Patchiness/Size/Connectivity Meadow edge populated with cottonwood (Populus deltoides), gray birch (Betula populifolia), Vitis sp , sumac (Rhus typhmd), and Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum).
Vegetation List
Trees % Shrubs % Herbs
. Betula populifolia
. Prunus serotina 30. . Aster novi-belgi
30 . .Daucus carotaOenothera laciniataUpland grasses
30 15
15 30
Macroinvertebrates Order Family Number Notes
Birds
Site Photos: Successional Field
Area F
Area F
Originals in color.
HABITAT EVALUATION FORM Project/Location: Hatheway-Patterson Superfund Site
Date/Time: 9/20/01 / 07:45 Weather: Sunny. Upper 60's
Investigator(s): Rodolakis, Bouque Photos Add. Survey Data_
Habitat Type/Location: Stream Location 1: Riffle
Vegetation (List dominant species on back) Wildlife Species/Sign
Stratum Height Density or Cover Diameter (range/X) Listed on reverse side. Herbaceous: N/A
Shrub: N/A
Tree- Lower:
Upper: 90%
Snags
Topo/ Texture/Drainage: N/A
Soil Surface Litter: N/A
Logs/Boulders: N/A
Slope/Aspect: N/A Habitat Features
Vernal pools Cavities Sand Banks Dens Rock/Tauls
X Logs/brush piles Hummocks X Stream Overhang Seeps
Basking sites Nests Other Describe: Logs deposited m stream. Branches extending from bank provide overhang.
Hydrology: Inundated X Saturated
Width Depth Substrates Bank % Riffle/Run/Pool Flow Stream: 57" 3.5" (max) 20% Sand. 75% Gravel. 5% Cobble 100% Riffle Turbulent Pond: N/A Habitat/Water Quality Notes.
Ecological Stress/Contamination/Invasives/Erosion/Sedimentation Substrate has an orange tint (reduced iron).
Habitat Notes/Patchiness/Size/Connectivity No aquatic vegetation m streams. Mature red maples growing on banks provide 90% cover above stream bed. Macroinvertebrates observed during qualitative dip-net survey listed on reverse side.
Vegetation List
Trees % Shrubs % Herbs %
Acer rubrum 100
Macroinvertebrates Order Family Number Notes
Decapoda Astacidae 4 Crayfish Coleoptera Dytiscidae 15 Diving beetle larvae . Amphipoda 12 Ephemeroptera Heptageniidae 18 Mayfly nymph Trichoptera Glossomatidae 7 Caddisfly nymph. . . . Hemiptera Gerridae 6 Water strider nymph. Oligochete 2
Birds Cyanocitta cristata (Blue jay) Zenaida macroura (Mourning dove)
HABITAT EVALUATION FORM Project/Location: Hatheway-Patterson Superfimd Site
Date/Time: 9/20/01 / 09:30 Weather: Cloudy. Upper 60's
Investigator(s): Rodolakis. Bourque Photos: Add. Survey Data_
Habitat Type/Location: Stream Location 2: Glide
Vegetation (List dominant species on back) Wildlife Species/Sign
StratumHerbaceous.
Height Density or Cover Diamet (range/X) er Listed on reverse side.
Shrub
Tree- Lower. 85%
Upper
Snags
Topo/ Texture/Drainage: N/A
Soil Surface Litter. N/A
Logs/Boulders. Some logs.
Slope/Aspect Habitat Features
Vernal pools Cavities Sand Banks Dens Rock/Tauls
X Logs/brush piles Hummocks X Stream Overhang Seeps
X Basking sites Nests Other Descnbe: Logs and railroad ties deposited in stream or bank provide overhang and basking sites.
extending from
Hydrology: Inundated Saturated_
Width Depth Stream 24' 9" (max)Pond: N/A Habitat/Water Quality Notes:
Substrates Bank 20% Silt. 80% Sand
% Riffle/Run/Po100% run
ol Flow Slow, laminar
Ecological Stress/Contamination/Invasives/Erosion/Sedimentation
Habitat Notes/Patchiness/Size/Connectivity No aquatic vegetation in stream Mature red maples growing on banks provide 85% cover above stream bed. Stream banks are almost vertical.
Vegetation List
Trees % Shrubs % Herbs %
Acer rubrum 95
Macroinvertebrates Order Family Number Notes
Decapoda Astacidae 4 Crayfish Coleoptera Dytiscidae 3 Diving beetle larvae Diptera Chironomidae 1 Midge larvae
Birds Dolichonyx oryzivorus (Bob-o-link) Cyanocitta cristata (Blue jay) Corvus brachyrhynchos (Common crow).
HABITAT EVALUATION FORM Project/Location: Hatheway-Patterson Superfund Site
Date/Time: 9/20/01 / 14:30 Weather: Sunny, mid-70's
Investigator(s): Rodolakis. Bourque Photos: Add. Survey Data_
Habitat Type/Location: Open Water
Vegetation (List dominant species on back) Wildlife Species/Sign
Stratum Height Density or Cover Diameter (range/X) Rana clamitans (3 adults)
Herbaceous: N/A
Shrub: N/A
Tree- Lower: N/A
Upper:
Snags
Topo/ Texture/Drainage: N/A
Soil Surface Litter: N/A
Logs/Boulders: N/A
Slope/Aspect N/A Habitat Features
Vernal pools Cavities Sand Banks Dens Rock/Tauls
Logs/brush piles Hummocks Stream Overhang Seeps
Basking sites Nests Other Describe: Open water, no overhangs or floating debris, overhangs, or basking sites.
Hydrology: Inundated X Saturated
Width Depth Substrates Bank % Riffle/Run/Pool Flow Stream: Pond: 2.5' (max) 70% Detritus. 30% Silt Habitat/Water Quality Notes:
Substrate is organic detritus at least 3 feet thick.
Ecological Stress/Contamination/Invasives/Erosion/Sedimentation Oily seen on water surface. Perhaps runoff from railyard or County Road.
Habitat Notes/Patchiness/Size/Connectivity No emergent or floating vegetation. Macromverts observed during nonquantitative dip-net survey listed on back.
Vegetation List
Trees % Shrubs % Herbs
Macroinvertebrates Order Family Number Notes
OligochaetaMegalopteraHemiptera Gerridae
Corixidae
34 12
2 2
,
Birds
HABITAT EVALUATION FORM Project/Location: Hatheway-Patterson Superfund Site
Date/Time 9/20/01 / 1200 Weather: Cloudy. Upper 60's
Investigator(s): Rodolakis, Bourque Photos: Add. Survey Data
Habitat Type/Location: Open Water: Littoral Zone
Vegetation (List dominant species on back) Wildlife Species/Sign
Stratum Height Density or Cover Diameter (range/X) Turtle nest and egg cases appx 1 " to 1 .5" diameter located on shore,
Herbaceous: N/A approximately 40 feet from the Pond at the edge of the paved road.
Shrub: Along water's edge Probably snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina).
Tree- Lower: N/A 3 adult wood frogs (Rana sylvatica)
Upper: Other species listed on reverse site.
Snags:
Topo/ Texture/Drainage:
Soil Surface Litter
Logs/Boulders:
Slope/Aspect Habitat Features
Vernal pools Cavities Sand Banks Dens Rock/Tauls
Logs/brush piles Hummocks Stream Overhang Seeps
Basking sites X Nests X Other: Emergent vegetation Describe: Emergent species growing along the edge of the pond and in clumps in the middle of the pond.
Hydrology: Inundated X Saturated
Width Depth Substrates Bank % Riffle/Run/Pool Flow Stream. Pond: 2.0 ft deep (max) 30% Silt, 70% Detritus
Habitat/Water Quality Notes: Thick orgamc/detntal substrate at least 2.5 feet deep.
Ecological Stress/Contamination/Invasives/Erosion/Sedimentation Sheen- oily substance observed on water surface. Perhaps runoff from railyard or County Street
Habitat Notes/Patchiness/Size/Connectivity
Vegetation List
Trees % Shrubs % Herbs
. Myrica galeSalix bebbiana
50 50.
Macroinvertebrates Order Family Number Notes
Coleoptera Dytiscidae 7 . . Diving beetle larvae Coleoptera Gyrinidae 3 . .Whirligig beetles, prob. nymph. Diptera Chironomidae 8. . Hemiptera Corixidae 6.. .Water boatman, prob. nymph . Ephemeroptera Heptageniidae 18. . Mayfly nymph Plecoptera 2 . .Adult nymph Trichoptera 1 . .Caddisfly nymph
Platycentropus 4 . .Only caddisfly case observed.. Oligostomis 1. . Only caddisfly case observed..
Class: Gastropoda 1. . Empty snail shell
Birds
Site Photos: Rumford River
Stream Location 1 Riffle
Stream Location 2 Glide
Originals in color.
ATTACHMENT B
AGENCY CORRESPONDENCES
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Division off Fifheiiei&Wiklliffe Wayne F. MacCallum, Director
September?, 2001
Antony M. Rodolakis Metcalf & Eddy 30 Harvard Mil l Square P.O. Box 4071 Wakefield, MA 01880-5371
Re: Ecological Risk Assessment along the Rumford River Mansfield, Foxborough, MA NHESP File: 01-9345
Dear Mr. Rodolakis,
Thank you for contacting the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program for information regarding state-protected rare species in the vicinity of the above referenced site. I have reviewed the site and would like to offer the following comments.
Our database indicates that the site is near Priority/Estimated Habitat PH 1216/WH 6067, which has been delineated for the Blue-spotted Salamander (Ambystoma laterals), a species of special concern in Massachusetts, and the Sported Turtle (Clemmys guttata), also a species of special concern. The site is also near Priority Habitat PH 1203, which has been delineated for the Southern Hairstreak (Fixsenia favonius Ontario), a species of special concern. These species are protected under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (M.G.L. c. 131 A) and its implementing regulations (321 CMR 10.00) as well as the state's Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, s. 40) and its implementing regulations (310 CMR 10.00). Fact sheets for these species can be found on our website at www.state.ma.us/dfwele/dfw.
This evaluation is based on the most recent information available in the Natural Heritage database, which is constantly being expanded and updated through ongoing research and inventory. Should your site plans change, or new rare species information become available, this evaluation may be reconsidered.
Please do not hesitate to call me at (508)792-7270 x!54 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Christine Vaccaro Environmental Review Assistant
Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program Route 135, Westborough, MA 01581 Tel: (508) 792-7270 x 200 Fax: (508) 792-7275 An Agency of Ihe Department of Fisheries. Wildlife & Environmental L;iw Enforcement http://www.state.ma.us/dfwele/dfw
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Field Office
70 Commercial Street, Suite 300 Concord, New Hampshire 03301-5087
RE: Job #101715.0057.0001 September 28, 2001 Mansfield and Foxborough, Massachusetts
Antony M. Rodolakis Metcalf & Eddy 30 Harvard Mill Square P O. Box 4071 Wakefield, MA 01880-5371
Dear Mr. Rodolakis:
This responds to your August 20, 2001 letter requesting information on the presence of federally-listed and proposed, endangered or threatened species in relation to the proposed ecological risk assessment to be conducted at a site along the Rumford River in Mansfield and Foxborough, Massachusetts. Our comments are provided in accordance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
Based on information currently available to us, no federally-listed or proposed, threatened or endangered species under the jurisdiction ofthe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project areas, with the exception of occasional transient bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required. Should project plans change, or additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available, this determination may be reconsidered.
Thank you for your cooperation. Please contact me at 603-223-2541 if we can be of further assistance. Please make note of our new address, as shown above.
Sincerely yours,
Michael Amaral Endangered Species Specialist New England Field Office
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