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fostering better understanding and protection of these rare features. <br />The information in the database is drawn from many parts of Minnesota, and is constantly <br />being updated, but it is not based on a comprehensive survey of the state. Therefore, there are <br />currently many significant natural features present in the state which are not represented by the <br />database. We are in the process of addressing this via the Minnesota County Biological Survey, a <br />county-by-county inventory of rare natural features, which is now underway. Because survey work has <br />been completed for Hennepin County, our information about natural communities judged to be <br />significant by our program is quite good for that county. The MCBS survey for rare and endangered <br />animals and plants is less comprehensive; it is therefore possible that occurrences of these features exist <br />in the county and in the project area for which we have no records. In addition, because there has not <br />been an on-site survey of the biological resources of the project area, it is possible that ecologically <br />significant features exist for which we have no record. <br />Thank you for consulting us on this matter, and for your interest in minimizing impacts on <br />Minnesota ’s rare resources. Please be aware that review by the Natural Heritage and Nongame <br />Research Program focuses only on rare natural features. It does not constitute review or approval by <br />the Department of Natural Resources as a whole. An invoice for the work completed is enclosed. You <br />are being billed for map and computer search and staff scientist review. An added charge for a rush job <br />has also been attached. <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />Sincerely, <br />a ■ <br />Mary C. Miller <br />Endangered Species Environmental Review Coordinator <br />Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program <br />612/296-8319, FAX 612/296-1811 <br />nhp #970234