Monitoring Report Form Level 1: Lupine Presence/Absence

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1 2014 Enter year of survey Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Monitoring Report Form Level 1: Lupine Presence/Absence Purpose Wild lupine is the obligate host plant for the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly. The purpose of the Level 1 survey is to determine if sufficient lupine is present on the site to support Karners, and if present, to map its location. Level 1 surveys are also used to document nectar plant abundance. General Instructions Report on this form results of lupine presence/absence surveys and restoration assessment following construction projects conducted by HCP Partners and their agents. The Department strongly encourages using GPS to collect the field data. HCP partners and their agents have noted the benefits of having GPS data points in the event their project requires avoidance, mitigation, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects or development of a Habitat Replacement Plan. Collecting complete and accurate data will minimize potential project delays. Return a copy of all completed forms with your annual report by March 1 st or earlier each year to: Jenny Bardeen Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Milwaukee, WI Questions? Contact Diane Brusoe ( , Diane.Brusoe@Wisconsin.gov ) or Jenny Bardeen ( , Jennifer.Bardeen@Wisconsin.gov). For surveying specifics, refer to the HCP User s Guide for current monitoring protocols Remember to keep a copy of this completed form for your records! Partner & Surveyor Information Date of survey: Are you using this form for (check one): Partner/landowner name ATC Pre-management First and Last name(s) of surveyor(s)_brady Stodola and Post-management On-going management Post-construction assessment Have you completed monitoring training from the Site assessment WDNR? (check one): Yes No Other If yes, what is the most recent year you attended training: (certification is valid for 5 years) If no, who were you trained by: Complete all site identification information that applies: Site Location & Description County: Wood Partner site code: Management strategy type (check one): Site/Project name (or other descriptive name): X-42 Shifting mosaic (forestry / short term habitat) Barrens, prairie, or savanna (long term habitat) Legal description: Township Range Section Right-of-way (long term habitat) Quarter of Quarter (e.g. NW of SE) Site size (acres): Post-construction restoration assessment Date of last management activity (on this site): Date of last survey (on this site): 2009 Lupine Observations 1. Lupine survey method (check one): transects covering entire site transects covering portion of site random walk 2. Is lupine present on the site? (circle one): Yes No (If No, stop here!) Page 1 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

2 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey 3. Are there at least 25 plants or clumps of lupine, at a density of 50 lupine plants/acre, or 25 lupine plants/200 meters for linear (e.g. right-of-way) sites? (circle one): Yes No (If No, stop here!) 4. Estimate approximate sizes (in acres) of the following: Habitat area: 1_ Lupine area: 0.5_ Nectar plant area:_ Distribution pattern of lupine (circle one): (scattered patches) (uniform throughout) 6. Number of plants or clumps of lupine (circle one): 10 s 100 s 1,000 s 10, Relative abundance of lupine (check one): Dominant, abundant Locally abundant, frequently encountered Infrequent, occasional Rare, very few plants seen Habitat Observations 8. Negative factors: Mildew on lupine Barren soil or little vegetative response Other disturbances (e.g. ATVs) Encroaching trees or shrubs Browsing Agricultural sprays or other chemicals Competing with (e.g. bracken, sedges, shrubs, etc) Exotic/Invasive plants (indicate species and severity) Nectar Plant Abundance This is required for mitigation projects, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects, and any project requiring a Habitat Replacement Plan. These projects need nectar plant abundance for BOTH 1 st and 2 nd flight periods. This section is recommended for others. Please assess the general availability of nectar plants during each Karner blue butterfly flight period, and then indicate which individual nectar plant species are present on the site during each flight period. Some nectar plants may not be present or flowering during both flight periods (early flowering species are generally listed before later flowering species in the table). Note: nectar plant abundance can be documented in a Level 2 form too. 9. General availability of nectar plants during 1 st flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (First flight periods are generally late May- June.) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 10. General availability of nectar plants during 2 nd flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (Second flight periods are generally mid-july-mid-august.) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 11. If nectar is SCARCE (<25% coverage in lupine patch) in either 1 st or 2 nd flight, map and calculate nectar area in acres within 200 meters of occupied lupine. Nectar Area outside of Karner blue Occupied Lupine: Page 2 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

3 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey Nectar continued. Nectar plants Rock Cress Wild strawberry Violets Dewberry Blackberry Downy phlox Daisy fleabane Flowering spurge Leafy spurge Hawkweed Yarrow Cinquefoil Puccoon Clover Note: Attach additional list if needed. 1 st flight period 2 nd flight period Nectar plants Common milkweed Butterfly milkweed Bergamot Asters Goldenrod Horsemint Leadplant Coreopsis Fleabane Black-eyed susan New Jersey tea Blazing star Other: Other: 1 st flight period 2 nd flight period Post-Construction or Restoration Projects 12. For restoration following construction, reference your approved Habitat Replacement Plan (in site location section) or ATTACH A COPY OF THE SEED MIX USED. In order to be considered successful, sites should not have large gaps in vegetation, and when applicable, contain abundant first and second flight nectar species. For measures of success, refer to Construction Guidelines and associated protocols or your approved restoration plan. For a complete list of 1 st and 2 nd flight nectar species, refer to HCP webpage or contact the HCP Program. Date of seeding: Percentage of mitigation area vegetated: Is wild lupine established? Density of established wild lupine: Are there large gaps in vegetation? Are native grasses established? Additional Comments and Concerns (attach additional pages if necessary) 13. Continue to Site Map on the next page. Page 3 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

4 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey Site Map 14. Attach or draw in the space below or on the following page a site map with lupine patches and nectar plant patches clearly indicated. Supply enough information for future surveyors to be able to relocate and survey the habitat within the site by including landmarks, waterways, distances, cardinal directions, transect locations, etc. Page 4 of 3 Level 1 Monitoring form

5 2014 Enter year of survey Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Monitoring Report Form Level 1: Lupine Presence/Absence Purpose Wild lupine is the obligate host plant for the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly. The purpose of the Level 1 survey is to determine if sufficient lupine is present on the site to support Karners, and if present, to map its location. Level 1 surveys are also used to document nectar plant abundance. General Instructions Report on this form results of lupine presence/absence surveys and restoration assessment following construction projects conducted by HCP Partners and their agents. The Department strongly encourages using GPS to collect the field data. HCP partners and their agents have noted the benefits of having GPS data points in the event their project requires avoidance, mitigation, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects or development of a Habitat Replacement Plan. Collecting complete and accurate data will minimize potential project delays. Return a copy of all completed forms with your annual report by March 1 st or earlier each year to: Jenny Bardeen Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Milwaukee, WI Questions? Contact Diane Brusoe ( , Diane.Brusoe@Wisconsin.gov ) or Jenny Bardeen ( , Jennifer.Bardeen@Wisconsin.gov). For surveying specifics, refer to the HCP User s Guide for current monitoring protocols Remember to keep a copy of this completed form for your records! Partner & Surveyor Information Date of survey: Are you using this form for (check one): Partner/landowner name ATC Pre-management First and Last name(s) of surveyor(s)_brady Stodola and Post-management On-going management Post-construction assessment Have you completed monitoring training from the Site assessment WDNR? (check one): Yes No Other If yes, what is the most recent year you attended training: (certification is valid for 5 years) If no, who were you trained by: Complete all site identification information that applies: Site Location & Description County: Wood Partner site code: Management strategy type (check one): Site/Project name (or other descriptive name): X-42 Shifting mosaic (forestry / short term habitat) Barrens, prairie, or savanna (long term habitat) Legal description: Township Range Section Right-of-way (long term habitat) Quarter of Quarter (e.g. NW of SE) Site size (acres): Post-construction restoration assessment Date of last management activity (on this site): Date of last survey (on this site): 2009 Lupine Observations 1. Lupine survey method (check one): transects covering entire site transects covering portion of site random walk 2. Is lupine present on the site? (circle one): Yes No (If No, stop here!) Page 1 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

6 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey 3. Are there at least 25 plants or clumps of lupine, at a density of 50 lupine plants/acre, or 25 lupine plants/200 meters for linear (e.g. right-of-way) sites? (circle one): Yes No (If No, stop here!) 4. Estimate approximate sizes (in acres) of the following: Habitat area: 3_ Lupine area: 0.5_ Nectar plant area:_1 5. Distribution pattern of lupine (circle one): (scattered patches) (uniform throughout) 6. Number of plants or clumps of lupine (circle one): 10 s 100 s 1,000 s 10, Relative abundance of lupine (check one): Dominant, abundant Locally abundant, frequently encountered Infrequent, occasional Rare, very few plants seen Habitat Observations 8. Negative factors: Mildew on lupine Barren soil or little vegetative response Other disturbances (e.g. ATVs) Encroaching trees or shrubs Browsing Agricultural sprays or other chemicals Competing with (e.g. bracken, sedges, shrubs, etc) Exotic/Invasive plants (indicate species and severity) Nectar Plant Abundance This is required for mitigation projects, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects, and any project requiring a Habitat Replacement Plan. These projects need nectar plant abundance for BOTH 1 st and 2 nd flight periods. This section is recommended for others. Please assess the general availability of nectar plants during each Karner blue butterfly flight period, and then indicate which individual nectar plant species are present on the site during each flight period. Some nectar plants may not be present or flowering during both flight periods (early flowering species are generally listed before later flowering species in the table). Note: nectar plant abundance can be documented in a Level 2 form too. 9. General availability of nectar plants during 1 st flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (First flight periods are generally late May- June.) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 10. General availability of nectar plants during 2 nd flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (Second flight periods are generally mid-july-mid-august.) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 11. If nectar is SCARCE (<25% coverage in lupine patch) in either 1 st or 2 nd flight, map and calculate nectar area in acres within 200 meters of occupied lupine. Nectar Area outside of Karner blue Occupied Lupine: Page 2 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

7 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey Nectar continued. Nectar plants Rock Cress Wild strawberry Violets Dewberry Blackberry Downy phlox Daisy fleabane Flowering spurge Leafy spurge Hawkweed Yarrow Cinquefoil Puccoon Clover Note: Attach additional list if needed. 1 st flight period 2 nd flight period Nectar plants Common milkweed Butterfly milkweed Bergamot Asters Goldenrod Horsemint Leadplant Coreopsis Fleabane Black-eyed susan New Jersey tea Blazing star Other: Other: 1 st flight period 2 nd flight period Post-Construction or Restoration Projects 12. For restoration following construction, reference your approved Habitat Replacement Plan (in site location section) or ATTACH A COPY OF THE SEED MIX USED. In order to be considered successful, sites should not have large gaps in vegetation, and when applicable, contain abundant first and second flight nectar species. For measures of success, refer to Construction Guidelines and associated protocols or your approved restoration plan. For a complete list of 1 st and 2 nd flight nectar species, refer to HCP webpage or contact the HCP Program. Date of seeding: Percentage of mitigation area vegetated: Is wild lupine established? Density of established wild lupine: Are there large gaps in vegetation? Are native grasses established? Additional Comments and Concerns (attach additional pages if necessary) 13. Continue to Site Map on the next page. Page 3 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

8 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey Site Map 14. Attach or draw in the space below or on the following page a site map with lupine patches and nectar plant patches clearly indicated. Supply enough information for future surveyors to be able to relocate and survey the habitat within the site by including landmarks, waterways, distances, cardinal directions, transect locations, etc. Page 4 of 3 Level 1 Monitoring form

9 2014 Enter year of survey Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Monitoring Report Form Level 1: Lupine Presence/Absence Purpose Wild lupine is the obligate host plant for the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly. The purpose of the Level 1 survey is to determine if sufficient lupine is present on the site to support Karners, and if present, to map its location. Level 1 surveys are also used to document nectar plant abundance. General Instructions Report on this form results of lupine presence/absence surveys and restoration assessment following construction projects conducted by HCP Partners and their agents. The Department strongly encourages using GPS to collect the field data. HCP partners and their agents have noted the benefits of having GPS data points in the event their project requires avoidance, mitigation, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects or development of a Habitat Replacement Plan. Collecting complete and accurate data will minimize potential project delays. Return a copy of all completed forms with your annual report by March 1 st or earlier each year to: Jenny Bardeen Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Milwaukee, WI Questions? Contact Diane Brusoe ( , Diane.Brusoe@Wisconsin.gov ) or Jenny Bardeen ( , Jennifer.Bardeen@Wisconsin.gov). For surveying specifics, refer to the HCP User s Guide for current monitoring protocols Remember to keep a copy of this completed form for your records! Partner & Surveyor Information Date of survey: Are you using this form for (check one): Partner/landowner name ATC Pre-management First and Last name(s) of surveyor(s)_brady Stodola and Post-management On-going management Post-construction assessment Have you completed monitoring training from the Site assessment WDNR? (check one): Yes No Other If yes, what is the most recent year you attended training: (certification is valid for 5 years) If no, who were you trained by: Complete all site identification information that applies: Site Location & Description County: Wood Partner site code: Management strategy type (check one): Site/Project name (or other descriptive name): X-42 Shifting mosaic (forestry / short term habitat) Barrens, prairie, or savanna (long term habitat) Legal description: Township Range Section Right-of-way (long term habitat) Quarter of Quarter (e.g. NW of SE) Site size (acres): Post-construction restoration assessment Date of last management activity (on this site): Date of last survey (on this site): 2009 Lupine Observations 1. Lupine survey method (check one): transects covering entire site transects covering portion of site random walk 2. Is lupine present on the site? (circle one): Yes No (If No, stop here!) Page 1 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

10 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey 3. Are there at least 25 plants or clumps of lupine, at a density of 50 lupine plants/acre, or 25 lupine plants/200 meters for linear (e.g. right-of-way) sites? (circle one): Yes No (If No, stop here!) 4. Estimate approximate sizes (in acres) of the following: Habitat area: Lupine area: Nectar plant area: 5. Distribution pattern of lupine (circle one): (scattered patches) (uniform throughout) 6. Number of plants or clumps of lupine (circle one): 10 s 100 s 1,000 s 10, Relative abundance of lupine (check one): Dominant, abundant Locally abundant, frequently encountered Infrequent, occasional Rare, very few plants seen Habitat Observations 8. Negative factors: Mildew on lupine Barren soil or little vegetative response Other disturbances (e.g. ATVs) Encroaching trees or shrubs Browsing Agricultural sprays or other chemicals Competing with (e.g. bracken, sedges, shrubs, etc) Exotic/Invasive plants (indicate species and severity) Nectar Plant Abundance This is required for mitigation projects, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects, and any project requiring a Habitat Replacement Plan. These projects need nectar plant abundance for BOTH 1 st and 2 nd flight periods. This section is recommended for others. Please assess the general availability of nectar plants during each Karner blue butterfly flight period, and then indicate which individual nectar plant species are present on the site during each flight period. Some nectar plants may not be present or flowering during both flight periods (early flowering species are generally listed before later flowering species in the table). Note: nectar plant abundance can be documented in a Level 2 form too. 9. General availability of nectar plants during 1 st flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (First flight periods are generally late May- June.) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 10. General availability of nectar plants during 2 nd flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (Second flight periods are generally mid-july-mid-august.) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 11. If nectar is SCARCE (<25% coverage in lupine patch) in either 1 st or 2 nd flight, map and calculate nectar area in acres within 200 meters of occupied lupine. Nectar Area outside of Karner blue Occupied Lupine: Page 2 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

11 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey Nectar continued. Nectar plants Rock Cress Wild strawberry Violets Dewberry Blackberry Downy phlox Daisy fleabane Flowering spurge Leafy spurge Hawkweed Yarrow Cinquefoil Puccoon Clover Note: Attach additional list if needed. 1 st flight period 2 nd flight period Nectar plants Common milkweed Butterfly milkweed Bergamot Asters Goldenrod Horsemint Leadplant Coreopsis Fleabane Black-eyed susan New Jersey tea Blazing star Other: Other: 1 st flight period 2 nd flight period Post-Construction or Restoration Projects 12. For restoration following construction, reference your approved Habitat Replacement Plan (in site location section) or ATTACH A COPY OF THE SEED MIX USED. In order to be considered successful, sites should not have large gaps in vegetation, and when applicable, contain abundant first and second flight nectar species. For measures of success, refer to Construction Guidelines and associated protocols or your approved restoration plan. For a complete list of 1 st and 2 nd flight nectar species, refer to HCP webpage or contact the HCP Program. Date of seeding: Percentage of mitigation area vegetated: Is wild lupine established? Density of established wild lupine: Are there large gaps in vegetation? Are native grasses established? Additional Comments and Concerns (attach additional pages if necessary) 13. Continue to Site Map on the next page. Page 3 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

12 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey Site Map 14. Attach or draw in the space below or on the following page a site map with lupine patches and nectar plant patches clearly indicated. Supply enough information for future surveyors to be able to relocate and survey the habitat within the site by including landmarks, waterways, distances, cardinal directions, transect locations, etc. Page 4 of 3 Level 1 Monitoring form

13 2014 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Monitoring Report Form Enter year of survey Level 2: Karner Blue Butterfly Presence/Absence Purpose Report on this form results of Karner blue butterfly presence/absence surveys conducted by HCP Partners and their agents. General Instructions The Department strongly encourages using GPS to collect the field data. HCP partners and their agents have noted the benefits of having GPS data points in the event their project requires avoidance, mitigation, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects or development of a Habitat Replacement Plan. Collecting complete and accurate data will minimize potential project delays. Return a copy of all completed forms with your annual report by March 1 st or earlier each year to: Jenny Bardeen Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Milwaukee, WI Questions? Contact Diane Brusoe ( , Diane.Brusoe@Wisconsin.gov ) or Jenny Bardeen ( , Jennifer.Bardeen@Wisconsin.gov). For surveying specifics, refer to the HCP User s Guide for current monitoring protocols Remember to keep a copy of this completed form for your records! Partner & Surveyor Information Date of survey: 6/23/2014 Are you using this form for (check one): Partner/landowner name: ATC Pre-management First and Last name(s) of surveyor(s): Brady Stodola and Post-management On-going management Post-construction assessment Have you completed monitoring training from the Site assessment WDNR? (check one): Yes No Other: If yes, what is the most recent year you attended training: _2014 (certification is valid for 5 years) If no, who were you trained by: Complete all site identification information that applies: Site Location & Description County: Partner site code: Management strategy type (check one): Site/Project name (or other descriptive name): X-42 Shifting mosaic (forestry / short term habitat) Barrens, prairie, or savanna (long term habitat) Legal description: Township Range Section Right-of-way (long term habitat) Quarter of Quarter (e.g. NW of SE) Site size (acres): Post-construction restoration assessment Date of last management activity (on this site): Date of last survey (on this site): 2009 Site Validation 1. Estimate approximate sizes (in acres) of the following: Habitat area: 1_ Lupine area: _0.5_ Nectar plant area: Are there at least 25 plants or clumps of lupine, at a density of 50 lupine plants/acre, or 25 lupine plants/200 meters for linear (e.g. right-of-way) sites? (select one): Yes No (If NO, stop here! This is not a valid site for Level 2 Surveys.) Page 1 of 6 Level 2 monitoring form

14 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 2 Survey General Survey Information Complete all information in the table on the reverse side for each survey conducted for Karner blue butterflies. Dates of surveys: The first survey may be done during the first Karner blue butterfly flight period. Both second and third surveys must be done during the second Karner blue butterfly flight period, with a 3-7 day interval between surveys. Wind speed: Use a Kestrel wind speed monitor OR the following indicators to help you estimate wind speed: Mph Indication <1 Smoke rises vertically 1-3 Wind direction shown by smoke drift 4-7 Wind felt on face, leaves rustle 8-12 Leaves and small twigs in constant motion; small branches sway Wind raises dust and loose paper; small branches sway Karner Blue Butterfly Survey- Information Survey method: The two acceptable survey methods are (A): walk entire habitat area, and (B) transect method. Please remember that three surveys are required to prove Karner absence. The second and third surveys must be done during the second flight period, with a 3-7 day interval between surveys. 3. Fill in or circle the appropriate responses for each survey conducted: First survey Second survey (if needed) Third survey (if needed) Date (mm/dd/yyyy) /23/2014 7/28/2014 Start time for survey 1:27 am or pm 2:15 am or pm 10:30 am or pm End time for survey 1:42 am or pm 2:30 am or pm 10:40 am or pm Minutes spent on survey Temperature (ºF) Cloud cover (%) Wind speed (mph) Survey method (circle one) A B A B A B Surveyor(s) Name(s) Brady Stodola Brady Stodola Brady Stodola Karner Blue Butterfly Survey- Observations 4. Circle the appropriate response for each survey conducted. Larvae feeding signs present? First survey Second survey Third survey (if needed) Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Ants present? Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Ants tending Karner larvae present? Karner adults present? Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Optional: number of adults: Yes No Not sure Optional: number of adults: Yes No Not sure Optional: number of adults: Page 2 of 6 Level 2 monitoring form

15 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 2 Survey Other observations: Mowing operations occuring (7/23/2014 and 7/28/2014) Page 3 of 6 Level 2 monitoring form

16 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 2 Survey Nectar Plant Abundance This is required for mitigation projects, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects, and any project requiring a Habitat Replacement Plan. These projects need nectar plant abundance for BOTH 1 st and 2 nd flight periods. This section is recommended for others. Please assess the general availability of nectar plants during each Karner blue butterfly flight period, and then indicate which individual nectar plant species are present on the site during each flight period. Some nectar plants may not be present or flowering during both flight periods (early flowering species are generally listed before later flowering species in the table). Note: nectar plant abundance can be documented in a Level 1 form too. 5. General availability of nectar plants during 1 st flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (First flight periods are generally late May- June) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 6. General availability of nectar plants during 2 nd flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (Second flight periods are generally mid-july-mid-august) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 7. If nectar is SCARCE (<25% coverage in lupine patch) in either 1 st or 2 nd flight, map and calculate nectar area in Page 4 of 6 Level 2 monitoring form

17 acres within 200 meters of occupied lupine. Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 2 Survey Nectar Area outside of Karner blue Occupied Lupine: Nectar plants Rock Cress Wild strawberry Violets Dewberry Blackberry Downy phlox Daisy fleabane Flowering spurge Leafy spurge Hawkweed Yarrow Cinquefoil Puccoon Clover 1 st flight period (abundant, common or scarce) 2 nd flight period (abundant, common or scarce) Nectar plants Common milkweed Butterfly milkweed Bergamot Asters Goldenrod Horsemint Leadplant Coreopsis Fleabane Black-eyed susan New Jersey tea Blazing star Other: Other: 1 st flight period (abundant, common or scarce) 2 nd flight period (abundant, common or scarce) Continue to Site Map on the next page. Site Map 8. Attach or draw in the space below a site map with Karner observations and Karner habitat clearly indicated. Karner habitat is defined as those areas likely to support Karner blue butterflies and consisting of areas of lupine and associated patches of nectar plants. Supply enough information for future surveyors to be able to relocate and survey the habitat within the site by including landmarks, waterways, distances, cardinal directions, transect locations, etc. Page 5 of 6 Level 2 monitoring form

18 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 2 Survey Please note that we generally submit new or updated Karner blue butterfly occurrences to the Natural Heritage Inventory (NHI) at the end of each monitoring season. NHI data are exempt from the Wisconsin Open Records Law because rare species are very vulnerable to collection as well as destruction. NHI does not publish exact locations of rare species. However, the Bureau of Endangered Resources can and does share NHI data to facilitate management, protection, planning, and avoiding impacts to rare resources. Examples of groups we have shared data with are WDNR employees, local units of government, federal agencies, land trusts, and environmental consultants. If you have any questions or concerns about sharing information about Karner occurrences on your properties with NHI, please contact the HCP Program. Page 6 of 6 Level 2 monitoring form

19 2014 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Monitoring Report Form Enter year of survey Level 2: Karner Blue Butterfly Presence/Absence Purpose Report on this form results of Karner blue butterfly presence/absence surveys conducted by HCP Partners and their agents. General Instructions The Department strongly encourages using GPS to collect the field data. HCP partners and their agents have noted the benefits of having GPS data points in the event their project requires avoidance, mitigation, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects or development of a Habitat Replacement Plan. Collecting complete and accurate data will minimize potential project delays. Return a copy of all completed forms with your annual report by March 1 st or earlier each year to: Jenny Bardeen Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Milwaukee, WI Questions? Contact Diane Brusoe ( , Diane.Brusoe@Wisconsin.gov ) or Jenny Bardeen ( , Jennifer.Bardeen@Wisconsin.gov). For surveying specifics, refer to the HCP User s Guide for current monitoring protocols Remember to keep a copy of this completed form for your records! Partner & Surveyor Information Date of survey: 6/23/2014 Are you using this form for (check one): Partner/landowner name: ATC Pre-management First and Last name(s) of surveyor(s): Brady Stodola and Post-management On-going management Post-construction assessment Have you completed monitoring training from the Site assessment WDNR? (check one): Yes No Other: If yes, what is the most recent year you attended training: _2014_ (certification is valid for 5 years) If no, who were you trained by: Complete all site identification information that applies: Site Location & Description County: Partner site code: Management strategy type (check one): Site/Project name (or other descriptive name): X-42 Shifting mosaic (forestry / short term habitat) Barrens, prairie, or savanna (long term habitat) Legal description: Township Range Section Right-of-way (long term habitat) Quarter of Quarter (e.g. NW of SE) Site size (acres): Post-construction restoration assessment Date of last management activity (on this site): Date of last survey (on this site): _2009 Site Validation 1. Estimate approximate sizes (in acres) of the following: Habitat area: 3.00 Lupine area: 0.50 Nectar plant area: Are there at least 25 plants or clumps of lupine, at a density of 50 lupine plants/acre, or 25 lupine plants/200 meters for linear (e.g. right-of-way) sites? (select one): Yes No (If NO, stop here! This is not a valid site for Level 2 Surveys.) Page 1 of 4 Level 2 monitoring form

20 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 2 Survey General Survey Information Complete all information in the table on the reverse side for each survey conducted for Karner blue butterflies. Dates of surveys: The first survey may be done during the first Karner blue butterfly flight period. Both second and third surveys must be done during the second Karner blue butterfly flight period, with a 3-7 day interval between surveys. Wind speed: Use a Kestrel wind speed monitor OR the following indicators to help you estimate wind speed: Mph Indication <1 Smoke rises vertically 1-3 Wind direction shown by smoke drift 4-7 Wind felt on face, leaves rustle 8-12 Leaves and small twigs in constant motion; small branches sway Wind raises dust and loose paper; small branches sway Karner Blue Butterfly Survey- Information Survey method: The two acceptable survey methods are (A): walk entire habitat area, and (B) transect method. Please remember that three surveys are required to prove Karner absence. The second and third surveys must be done during the second flight period, with a 3-7 day interval between surveys. 3. Fill in or circle the appropriate responses for each survey conducted: First survey Second survey (if needed) Third survey (if needed) Date (mm/dd/yyyy) /23/2014 7/28/2014 Start time for survey 1:10 am or pm 2:30 am or pm 10:45 am or pm End time for survey 1:27 am or pm 2:40 am or pm 11:00 am or pm Minutes spent on survey Temperature (ºF) Cloud cover (%) Wind speed (mph) Survey method (circle one) A B A B A B Surveyor(s) Name(s) Brady Stodola Brady Stodola Brady Stodola Karner Blue Butterfly Survey- Observations 4. Circle the appropriate response for each survey conducted. Larvae feeding signs present? First survey Second survey Third survey (if needed) Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Ants present? Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Ants tending Karner larvae present? Karner adults present? Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Optional: number of adults: Yes No Not sure Optional: number of adults: Yes No Not sure Optional: number of adults: Other observations: Page 2 of 4 Level 2 monitoring form

21 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 2 Survey Nectar Plant Abundance This is required for mitigation projects, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects, and any project requiring a Habitat Replacement Plan. These projects need nectar plant abundance for BOTH 1 st and 2 nd flight periods. This section is recommended for others. Please assess the general availability of nectar plants during each Karner blue butterfly flight period, and then indicate which individual nectar plant species are present on the site during each flight period. Some nectar plants may not be present or flowering during both flight periods (early flowering species are generally listed before later flowering species in the table). Note: nectar plant abundance can be documented in a Level 1 form too. 5. General availability of nectar plants during 1 st flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (First flight periods are generally late May- June) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 6. General availability of nectar plants during 2 nd flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (Second flight periods are generally mid-july-mid-august) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 7. If nectar is SCARCE (<25% coverage in lupine patch) in either 1 st or 2 nd flight, map and calculate nectar area in acres within 200 meters of occupied lupine. Nectar Area outside of Karner blue Occupied Lupine: Nectar plants Rock Cress Wild strawberry Violets Dewberry Blackberry Downy phlox Daisy fleabane Flowering spurge Leafy spurge Hawkweed Yarrow Cinquefoil Puccoon Clover 1 st flight period (abundant, common or scarce) 2 nd flight period (abundant, common or scarce) Nectar plants Common milkweed Butterfly milkweed Bergamot Asters Goldenrod Horsemint Leadplant Coreopsis Fleabane Black-eyed susan New Jersey tea Blazing star Other: Other: 1 st flight period (abundant, common or scarce) 2 nd flight period (abundant, common or scarce) Continue to Site Map on the next page. Page 3 of 4 Level 2 monitoring form

22 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 2 Survey Site Map 8. Attach or draw in the space below a site map with Karner observations and Karner habitat clearly indicated. Karner habitat is defined as those areas likely to support Karner blue butterflies and consisting of areas of lupine and associated patches of nectar plants. Supply enough information for future surveyors to be able to relocate and survey the habitat within the site by including landmarks, waterways, distances, cardinal directions, transect locations, etc. Please note that we generally submit new or updated Karner blue butterfly occurrences to the Natural Heritage Inventory (NHI) at the end of each monitoring season. NHI data are exempt from the Wisconsin Open Records Law because rare species are very vulnerable to collection as well as destruction. NHI does not publish exact locations of rare species. However, the Bureau of Endangered Resources can and does share NHI data to facilitate management, protection, planning, and avoiding impacts to rare resources. Examples of groups we have shared data with are WDNR employees, local units of government, federal agencies, land trusts, and environmental consultants. If you have any questions or concerns about sharing information about Karner occurrences on your properties with NHI, please contact the HCP Program. Page 4 of 4 Level 2 monitoring form

23 2014 Enter year of survey Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Monitoring Report Form Level 1: Lupine Presence/Absence Purpose Wild lupine is the obligate host plant for the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly. The purpose of the Level 1 survey is to determine if sufficient lupine is present on the site to support Karners, and if present, to map its location. Level 1 surveys are also used to document nectar plant abundance. General Instructions Report on this form results of lupine presence/absence surveys and restoration assessment following construction projects conducted by HCP Partners and their agents. The Department strongly encourages using GPS to collect the field data. HCP partners and their agents have noted the benefits of having GPS data points in the event their project requires avoidance, mitigation, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects or development of a Habitat Replacement Plan. Collecting complete and accurate data will minimize potential project delays. Return a copy of all completed forms with your annual report by March 1 st or earlier each year to: Jenny Bardeen Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Milwaukee, WI Questions? Contact Diane Brusoe ( , Diane.Brusoe@Wisconsin.gov ) or Jenny Bardeen ( , Jennifer.Bardeen@Wisconsin.gov). For surveying specifics, refer to the HCP User s Guide for current monitoring protocols Remember to keep a copy of this completed form for your records! Partner & Surveyor Information Date of survey: Are you using this form for (check one): Partner/landowner name ATC Pre-management First and Last name(s) of surveyor(s)_brady Stodola and Post-management On-going management Post-construction assessment Have you completed monitoring training from the Site assessment WDNR? (check one): Yes No Other If yes, what is the most recent year you attended training: (certification is valid for 5 years) If no, who were you trained by: Complete all site identification information that applies: Site Location & Description County: Wood Partner site code: Management strategy type (check one): Site/Project name (or other descriptive name): WERWL 41 Shifting mosaic (forestry / short term habitat) Barrens, prairie, or savanna (long term habitat) Legal description: Township Range Section Right-of-way (long term habitat) Quarter of Quarter (e.g. NW of SE) Site size (acres): Post-construction restoration assessment Date of last management activity (on this site): Date of last survey (on this site): 2009 Lupine Observations 1. Lupine survey method (check one): transects covering entire site transects covering portion of site random walk 2. Is lupine present on the site? (circle one): Yes No (If No, stop here!) Page 1 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

24 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey 3. Are there at least 25 plants or clumps of lupine, at a density of 50 lupine plants/acre, or 25 lupine plants/200 meters for linear (e.g. right-of-way) sites? (circle one): Yes No (If No, stop here!) 4. Estimate approximate sizes (in acres) of the following: Habitat area: _0.50_ Lupine area: 0.10 Nectar plant area:_ Distribution pattern of lupine (circle one): (scattered patches) (uniform throughout) 6. Number of plants or clumps of lupine (circle one): 10 s 100 s 1,000 s 10, Relative abundance of lupine (check one): Dominant, abundant Locally abundant, frequently encountered Infrequent, occasional Rare, very few plants seen Habitat Observations 8. Negative factors: Mildew on lupine Barren soil or little vegetative response Other disturbances (e.g. ATVs) Encroaching trees or shrubs Browsing Agricultural sprays or other chemicals Competing with (e.g. bracken, sedges, shrubs, etc) Exotic/Invasive plants (indicate species and severity) Nectar Plant Abundance This is required for mitigation projects, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects, and any project requiring a Habitat Replacement Plan. These projects need nectar plant abundance for BOTH 1 st and 2 nd flight periods. This section is recommended for others. Please assess the general availability of nectar plants during each Karner blue butterfly flight period, and then indicate which individual nectar plant species are present on the site during each flight period. Some nectar plants may not be present or flowering during both flight periods (early flowering species are generally listed before later flowering species in the table). Note: nectar plant abundance can be documented in a Level 2 form too. 9. General availability of nectar plants during 1 st flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (First flight periods are generally late May- June.) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 10. General availability of nectar plants during 2 nd flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (Second flight periods are generally mid-july-mid-august.) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 11. If nectar is SCARCE (<25% coverage in lupine patch) in either 1 st or 2 nd flight, map and calculate nectar area in acres within 200 meters of occupied lupine. Nectar Area outside of Karner blue Occupied Lupine: Page 2 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

25 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey Nectar continued. Nectar plants Rock Cress Wild strawberry Violets Dewberry Blackberry Downy phlox Daisy fleabane Flowering spurge Leafy spurge Hawkweed Yarrow Cinquefoil Puccoon Clover Note: Attach additional list if needed. 1 st flight period 2 nd flight period Nectar plants Common milkweed Butterfly milkweed Bergamot Asters Goldenrod Horsemint Leadplant Coreopsis Fleabane Black-eyed susan New Jersey tea Blazing star Other: Other: 1 st flight period 2 nd flight period Post-Construction or Restoration Projects 12. For restoration following construction, reference your approved Habitat Replacement Plan (in site location section) or ATTACH A COPY OF THE SEED MIX USED. In order to be considered successful, sites should not have large gaps in vegetation, and when applicable, contain abundant first and second flight nectar species. For measures of success, refer to Construction Guidelines and associated protocols or your approved restoration plan. For a complete list of 1 st and 2 nd flight nectar species, refer to HCP webpage or contact the HCP Program. Date of seeding: Percentage of mitigation area vegetated: Is wild lupine established? Density of established wild lupine: Are there large gaps in vegetation? Are native grasses established? Additional Comments and Concerns (attach additional pages if necessary) 13. Continue to Site Map on the next page. Page 3 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

26 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey Site Map 14. Attach or draw in the space below or on the following page a site map with lupine patches and nectar plant patches clearly indicated. Supply enough information for future surveyors to be able to relocate and survey the habitat within the site by including landmarks, waterways, distances, cardinal directions, transect locations, etc. Page 4 of 3 Level 1 Monitoring form

27 2014 Enter year of survey Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Monitoring Report Form Level 1: Lupine Presence/Absence Purpose Wild lupine is the obligate host plant for the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly. The purpose of the Level 1 survey is to determine if sufficient lupine is present on the site to support Karners, and if present, to map its location. Level 1 surveys are also used to document nectar plant abundance. General Instructions Report on this form results of lupine presence/absence surveys and restoration assessment following construction projects conducted by HCP Partners and their agents. The Department strongly encourages using GPS to collect the field data. HCP partners and their agents have noted the benefits of having GPS data points in the event their project requires avoidance, mitigation, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects or development of a Habitat Replacement Plan. Collecting complete and accurate data will minimize potential project delays. Return a copy of all completed forms with your annual report by March 1 st or earlier each year to: Jenny Bardeen Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Milwaukee, WI Questions? Contact Diane Brusoe ( , Diane.Brusoe@Wisconsin.gov ) or Jenny Bardeen ( , Jennifer.Bardeen@Wisconsin.gov). For surveying specifics, refer to the HCP User s Guide for current monitoring protocols Remember to keep a copy of this completed form for your records! Partner & Surveyor Information Date of survey: Are you using this form for (check one): Partner/landowner name ATC Pre-management First and Last name(s) of surveyor(s)_brady Stodola and Post-management On-going management Post-construction assessment Have you completed monitoring training from the Site assessment WDNR? (check one): Yes No Other If yes, what is the most recent year you attended training: (certification is valid for 5 years) If no, who were you trained by: Complete all site identification information that applies: Site Location & Description County: Wood Partner site code: Management strategy type (check one): Site/Project name (or other descriptive name): WERWL 41 Shifting mosaic (forestry / short term habitat) Barrens, prairie, or savanna (long term habitat) Legal description: Township Range Section Right-of-way (long term habitat) Quarter of Quarter (e.g. NW of SE) Site size (acres): Post-construction restoration assessment Date of last management activity (on this site): Date of last survey (on this site): 2009 Lupine Observations 1. Lupine survey method (check one): transects covering entire site transects covering portion of site random walk 2. Is lupine present on the site? (circle one): Yes No (If No, stop here!) Page 1 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

28 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey 3. Are there at least 25 plants or clumps of lupine, at a density of 50 lupine plants/acre, or 25 lupine plants/200 meters for linear (e.g. right-of-way) sites? (circle one): Yes No (If No, stop here!) 4. Estimate approximate sizes (in acres) of the following: Habitat area: _0.50_ Lupine area: 0.10 Nectar plant area:_ Distribution pattern of lupine (circle one): (scattered patches) (uniform throughout) 6. Number of plants or clumps of lupine (circle one): 10 s 100 s 1,000 s 10, Relative abundance of lupine (check one): Dominant, abundant Locally abundant, frequently encountered Infrequent, occasional Rare, very few plants seen Habitat Observations 8. Negative factors: Mildew on lupine Barren soil or little vegetative response Other disturbances (e.g. ATVs) Encroaching trees or shrubs Browsing Agricultural sprays or other chemicals Competing with (e.g. bracken, sedges, shrubs, etc) Exotic/Invasive plants (indicate species and severity) Nectar Plant Abundance This is required for mitigation projects, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects, and any project requiring a Habitat Replacement Plan. These projects need nectar plant abundance for BOTH 1 st and 2 nd flight periods. This section is recommended for others. Please assess the general availability of nectar plants during each Karner blue butterfly flight period, and then indicate which individual nectar plant species are present on the site during each flight period. Some nectar plants may not be present or flowering during both flight periods (early flowering species are generally listed before later flowering species in the table). Note: nectar plant abundance can be documented in a Level 2 form too. 9. General availability of nectar plants during 1 st flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (First flight periods are generally late May- June.) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 10. General availability of nectar plants during 2 nd flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (Second flight periods are generally mid-july-mid-august.) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 11. If nectar is SCARCE (<25% coverage in lupine patch) in either 1 st or 2 nd flight, map and calculate nectar area in acres within 200 meters of occupied lupine. Nectar Area outside of Karner blue Occupied Lupine: Page 2 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

29 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey Nectar continued. Nectar plants Rock Cress Wild strawberry Violets Dewberry Blackberry Downy phlox Daisy fleabane Flowering spurge Leafy spurge Hawkweed Yarrow Cinquefoil Puccoon Clover Note: Attach additional list if needed. 1 st flight period 2 nd flight period Nectar plants Common milkweed Butterfly milkweed Bergamot Asters Goldenrod Horsemint Leadplant Coreopsis Fleabane Black-eyed susan New Jersey tea Blazing star Other: Other: 1 st flight period 2 nd flight period Post-Construction or Restoration Projects 12. For restoration following construction, reference your approved Habitat Replacement Plan (in site location section) or ATTACH A COPY OF THE SEED MIX USED. In order to be considered successful, sites should not have large gaps in vegetation, and when applicable, contain abundant first and second flight nectar species. For measures of success, refer to Construction Guidelines and associated protocols or your approved restoration plan. For a complete list of 1 st and 2 nd flight nectar species, refer to HCP webpage or contact the HCP Program. Date of seeding: Percentage of mitigation area vegetated: Is wild lupine established? Density of established wild lupine: Are there large gaps in vegetation? Are native grasses established? Additional Comments and Concerns (attach additional pages if necessary) 13. Continue to Site Map on the next page. Page 3 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

30 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey Site Map 14. Attach or draw in the space below or on the following page a site map with lupine patches and nectar plant patches clearly indicated. Supply enough information for future surveyors to be able to relocate and survey the habitat within the site by including landmarks, waterways, distances, cardinal directions, transect locations, etc. Page 4 of 3 Level 1 Monitoring form

31 2014 Enter year of survey Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Monitoring Report Form Level 1: Lupine Presence/Absence Purpose Wild lupine is the obligate host plant for the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly. The purpose of the Level 1 survey is to determine if sufficient lupine is present on the site to support Karners, and if present, to map its location. Level 1 surveys are also used to document nectar plant abundance. General Instructions Report on this form results of lupine presence/absence surveys and restoration assessment following construction projects conducted by HCP Partners and their agents. The Department strongly encourages using GPS to collect the field data. HCP partners and their agents have noted the benefits of having GPS data points in the event their project requires avoidance, mitigation, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects or development of a Habitat Replacement Plan. Collecting complete and accurate data will minimize potential project delays. Return a copy of all completed forms with your annual report by March 1 st or earlier each year to: Jenny Bardeen Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Milwaukee, WI Questions? Contact Diane Brusoe ( , Diane.Brusoe@Wisconsin.gov ) or Jenny Bardeen ( , Jennifer.Bardeen@Wisconsin.gov). For surveying specifics, refer to the HCP User s Guide for current monitoring protocols Remember to keep a copy of this completed form for your records! Partner & Surveyor Information Date of survey: Are you using this form for (check one): Partner/landowner name ATC Pre-management First and Last name(s) of surveyor(s)_brady Stodola and Post-management On-going management Post-construction assessment Have you completed monitoring training from the Site assessment WDNR? (check one): Yes No Other If yes, what is the most recent year you attended training: (certification is valid for 5 years) If no, who were you trained by: Complete all site identification information that applies: Site Location & Description County: Wood Partner site code: Management strategy type (check one): Site/Project name (or other descriptive name): WERWL 41 Shifting mosaic (forestry / short term habitat) Barrens, prairie, or savanna (long term habitat) Legal description: Township Range Section Right-of-way (long term habitat) Quarter of Quarter (e.g. NW of SE) Site size (acres): Post-construction restoration assessment Date of last management activity (on this site): Date of last survey (on this site): 2009 Lupine Observations 1. Lupine survey method (check one): transects covering entire site transects covering portion of site random walk 2. Is lupine present on the site? (circle one): Yes No (If No, stop here!) Page 1 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

32 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey 3. Are there at least 25 plants or clumps of lupine, at a density of 50 lupine plants/acre, or 25 lupine plants/200 meters for linear (e.g. right-of-way) sites? (circle one): Yes No (If No, stop here!) 4. Estimate approximate sizes (in acres) of the following: Habitat area: _1.00_ Lupine area: 0.10 Nectar plant area:_ Distribution pattern of lupine (circle one): (scattered patches) (uniform throughout) 6. Number of plants or clumps of lupine (circle one): 10 s 100 s 1,000 s 10, Relative abundance of lupine (check one): Dominant, abundant Locally abundant, frequently encountered Infrequent, occasional Rare, very few plants seen Habitat Observations 8. Negative factors: Mildew on lupine Barren soil or little vegetative response Other disturbances (e.g. ATVs) Encroaching trees or shrubs Browsing Agricultural sprays or other chemicals Competing with (e.g. bracken, sedges, shrubs, etc) Exotic/Invasive plants (indicate species and severity) Nectar Plant Abundance This is required for mitigation projects, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects, and any project requiring a Habitat Replacement Plan. These projects need nectar plant abundance for BOTH 1 st and 2 nd flight periods. This section is recommended for others. Please assess the general availability of nectar plants during each Karner blue butterfly flight period, and then indicate which individual nectar plant species are present on the site during each flight period. Some nectar plants may not be present or flowering during both flight periods (early flowering species are generally listed before later flowering species in the table). Note: nectar plant abundance can be documented in a Level 2 form too. 9. General availability of nectar plants during 1 st flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (First flight periods are generally late May- June.) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 10. General availability of nectar plants during 2 nd flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (Second flight periods are generally mid-july-mid-august.) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 11. If nectar is SCARCE (<25% coverage in lupine patch) in either 1 st or 2 nd flight, map and calculate nectar area in acres within 200 meters of occupied lupine. Nectar Area outside of Karner blue Occupied Lupine: Page 2 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

33 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey Nectar continued. Nectar plants Rock Cress Wild strawberry Violets Dewberry Blackberry Downy phlox Daisy fleabane Flowering spurge Leafy spurge Hawkweed Yarrow Cinquefoil Puccoon Clover Note: Attach additional list if needed. 1 st flight period 2 nd flight period Nectar plants Common milkweed Butterfly milkweed Bergamot Asters Goldenrod Horsemint Leadplant Coreopsis Fleabane Black-eyed susan New Jersey tea Blazing star Other: Other: 1 st flight period 2 nd flight period Post-Construction or Restoration Projects 12. For restoration following construction, reference your approved Habitat Replacement Plan (in site location section) or ATTACH A COPY OF THE SEED MIX USED. In order to be considered successful, sites should not have large gaps in vegetation, and when applicable, contain abundant first and second flight nectar species. For measures of success, refer to Construction Guidelines and associated protocols or your approved restoration plan. For a complete list of 1 st and 2 nd flight nectar species, refer to HCP webpage or contact the HCP Program. Date of seeding: Percentage of mitigation area vegetated: Is wild lupine established? Density of established wild lupine: Are there large gaps in vegetation? Are native grasses established? Additional Comments and Concerns (attach additional pages if necessary) 13. Continue to Site Map on the next page. Page 3 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

34 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey Site Map 14. Attach or draw in the space below or on the following page a site map with lupine patches and nectar plant patches clearly indicated. Supply enough information for future surveyors to be able to relocate and survey the habitat within the site by including landmarks, waterways, distances, cardinal directions, transect locations, etc. Page 4 of 3 Level 1 Monitoring form

35 2014 Enter year of survey Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Monitoring Report Form Level 1: Lupine Presence/Absence Purpose Wild lupine is the obligate host plant for the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly. The purpose of the Level 1 survey is to determine if sufficient lupine is present on the site to support Karners, and if present, to map its location. Level 1 surveys are also used to document nectar plant abundance. General Instructions Report on this form results of lupine presence/absence surveys and restoration assessment following construction projects conducted by HCP Partners and their agents. The Department strongly encourages using GPS to collect the field data. HCP partners and their agents have noted the benefits of having GPS data points in the event their project requires avoidance, mitigation, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects or development of a Habitat Replacement Plan. Collecting complete and accurate data will minimize potential project delays. Return a copy of all completed forms with your annual report by March 1 st or earlier each year to: Jenny Bardeen Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Milwaukee, WI Questions? Contact Diane Brusoe ( , Diane.Brusoe@Wisconsin.gov ) or Jenny Bardeen ( , Jennifer.Bardeen@Wisconsin.gov). For surveying specifics, refer to the HCP User s Guide for current monitoring protocols Remember to keep a copy of this completed form for your records! Partner & Surveyor Information Date of survey: Are you using this form for (check one): Partner/landowner name ATC Pre-management First and Last name(s) of surveyor(s)_brady Stodola and Post-management On-going management Post-construction assessment Have you completed monitoring training from the Site assessment WDNR? (check one): Yes No Other If yes, what is the most recent year you attended training: (certification is valid for 5 years) If no, who were you trained by: Complete all site identification information that applies: Site Location & Description County: Wood Partner site code: Management strategy type (check one): Site/Project name (or other descriptive name): WERWL 41 Shifting mosaic (forestry / short term habitat) Barrens, prairie, or savanna (long term habitat) Legal description: Township Range Section Right-of-way (long term habitat) Quarter of Quarter (e.g. NW of SE) Site size (acres): Post-construction restoration assessment Date of last management activity (on this site): Date of last survey (on this site): 2009 Lupine Observations 1. Lupine survey method (check one): transects covering entire site transects covering portion of site random walk 2. Is lupine present on the site? (circle one): Yes No (If No, stop here!) Page 1 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

36 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey 3. Are there at least 25 plants or clumps of lupine, at a density of 50 lupine plants/acre, or 25 lupine plants/200 meters for linear (e.g. right-of-way) sites? (circle one): Yes No (If No, stop here!) 4. Estimate approximate sizes (in acres) of the following: Habitat area: _0.50_ Lupine area: 0.10 Nectar plant area:_ Distribution pattern of lupine (circle one): (scattered patches) (uniform throughout) 6. Number of plants or clumps of lupine (circle one): 10 s 100 s 1,000 s 10, Relative abundance of lupine (check one): Dominant, abundant Locally abundant, frequently encountered Infrequent, occasional Rare, very few plants seen Habitat Observations 8. Negative factors: Mildew on lupine Barren soil or little vegetative response Other disturbances (e.g. ATVs) Encroaching trees or shrubs Browsing Agricultural sprays or other chemicals Competing with (e.g. bracken, sedges, shrubs, etc) Exotic/Invasive plants (indicate species and severity) Nectar Plant Abundance This is required for mitigation projects, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects, and any project requiring a Habitat Replacement Plan. These projects need nectar plant abundance for BOTH 1 st and 2 nd flight periods. This section is recommended for others. Please assess the general availability of nectar plants during each Karner blue butterfly flight period, and then indicate which individual nectar plant species are present on the site during each flight period. Some nectar plants may not be present or flowering during both flight periods (early flowering species are generally listed before later flowering species in the table). Note: nectar plant abundance can be documented in a Level 2 form too. 9. General availability of nectar plants during 1 st flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (First flight periods are generally late May- June.) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 10. General availability of nectar plants during 2 nd flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (Second flight periods are generally mid-july-mid-august.) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 11. If nectar is SCARCE (<25% coverage in lupine patch) in either 1 st or 2 nd flight, map and calculate nectar area in acres within 200 meters of occupied lupine. Nectar Area outside of Karner blue Occupied Lupine: Page 2 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

37 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey Nectar continued. Nectar plants Rock Cress Wild strawberry Violets Dewberry Blackberry Downy phlox Daisy fleabane Flowering spurge Leafy spurge Hawkweed Yarrow Cinquefoil Puccoon Clover Note: Attach additional list if needed. 1 st flight period 2 nd flight period Nectar plants Common milkweed Butterfly milkweed Bergamot Asters Goldenrod Horsemint Leadplant Coreopsis Fleabane Black-eyed susan New Jersey tea Blazing star Other: Other: 1 st flight period 2 nd flight period Post-Construction or Restoration Projects 12. For restoration following construction, reference your approved Habitat Replacement Plan (in site location section) or ATTACH A COPY OF THE SEED MIX USED. In order to be considered successful, sites should not have large gaps in vegetation, and when applicable, contain abundant first and second flight nectar species. For measures of success, refer to Construction Guidelines and associated protocols or your approved restoration plan. For a complete list of 1 st and 2 nd flight nectar species, refer to HCP webpage or contact the HCP Program. Date of seeding: Percentage of mitigation area vegetated: Is wild lupine established? Density of established wild lupine: Are there large gaps in vegetation? Are native grasses established? Additional Comments and Concerns (attach additional pages if necessary) 13. Continue to Site Map on the next page. Page 3 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

38 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey Site Map 14. Attach or draw in the space below or on the following page a site map with lupine patches and nectar plant patches clearly indicated. Supply enough information for future surveyors to be able to relocate and survey the habitat within the site by including landmarks, waterways, distances, cardinal directions, transect locations, etc. Page 4 of 3 Level 1 Monitoring form

39 2014 Enter year of survey Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Monitoring Report Form Level 1: Lupine Presence/Absence Purpose Wild lupine is the obligate host plant for the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly. The purpose of the Level 1 survey is to determine if sufficient lupine is present on the site to support Karners, and if present, to map its location. Level 1 surveys are also used to document nectar plant abundance. General Instructions Report on this form results of lupine presence/absence surveys and restoration assessment following construction projects conducted by HCP Partners and their agents. The Department strongly encourages using GPS to collect the field data. HCP partners and their agents have noted the benefits of having GPS data points in the event their project requires avoidance, mitigation, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects or development of a Habitat Replacement Plan. Collecting complete and accurate data will minimize potential project delays. Return a copy of all completed forms with your annual report by March 1 st or earlier each year to: Jenny Bardeen Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Milwaukee, WI Questions? Contact Diane Brusoe ( , Diane.Brusoe@Wisconsin.gov ) or Jenny Bardeen ( , Jennifer.Bardeen@Wisconsin.gov). For surveying specifics, refer to the HCP User s Guide for current monitoring protocols Remember to keep a copy of this completed form for your records! Partner & Surveyor Information Date of survey: Are you using this form for (check one): Partner/landowner name ATC Pre-management First and Last name(s) of surveyor(s)_brady Stodola and Post-management On-going management Post-construction assessment Have you completed monitoring training from the Site assessment WDNR? (check one): Yes No Other If yes, what is the most recent year you attended training: (certification is valid for 5 years) If no, who were you trained by: Complete all site identification information that applies: Site Location & Description County: Wood Partner site code: Management strategy type (check one): Site/Project name (or other descriptive name): WERWL 41 Shifting mosaic (forestry / short term habitat) Barrens, prairie, or savanna (long term habitat) Legal description: Township Range Section Right-of-way (long term habitat) Quarter of Quarter (e.g. NW of SE) Site size (acres): Post-construction restoration assessment Date of last management activity (on this site): Date of last survey (on this site): 2009 Lupine Observations 1. Lupine survey method (check one): transects covering entire site transects covering portion of site random walk 2. Is lupine present on the site? (circle one): Yes No (If No, stop here!) Page 1 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

40 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey 3. Are there at least 25 plants or clumps of lupine, at a density of 50 lupine plants/acre, or 25 lupine plants/200 meters for linear (e.g. right-of-way) sites? (circle one): Yes No (If No, stop here!) 4. Estimate approximate sizes (in acres) of the following: Habitat area: _2.00_ Lupine area: 1.00 Nectar plant area:_ Distribution pattern of lupine (circle one): (scattered patches) (uniform throughout) 6. Number of plants or clumps of lupine (circle one): 10 s 100 s 1,000 s 10, Relative abundance of lupine (check one): Dominant, abundant Locally abundant, frequently encountered Infrequent, occasional Rare, very few plants seen Habitat Observations 8. Negative factors: Mildew on lupine Barren soil or little vegetative response Other disturbances (e.g. ATVs) Encroaching trees or shrubs Browsing Agricultural sprays or other chemicals Competing with (e.g. bracken, sedges, shrubs, etc) Exotic/Invasive plants (indicate species and severity) Mowing Operations Nectar Plant Abundance This is required for mitigation projects, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects, and any project requiring a Habitat Replacement Plan. These projects need nectar plant abundance for BOTH 1 st and 2 nd flight periods. This section is recommended for others. Please assess the general availability of nectar plants during each Karner blue butterfly flight period, and then indicate which individual nectar plant species are present on the site during each flight period. Some nectar plants may not be present or flowering during both flight periods (early flowering species are generally listed before later flowering species in the table). Note: nectar plant abundance can be documented in a Level 2 form too. 9. General availability of nectar plants during 1 st flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (First flight periods are generally late May- June.) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 10. General availability of nectar plants during 2 nd flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (Second flight periods are generally mid-july-mid-august.) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 11. If nectar is SCARCE (<25% coverage in lupine patch) in either 1 st or 2 nd flight, map and calculate nectar area in acres within 200 meters of occupied lupine. Nectar Area outside of Karner blue Occupied Lupine: Page 2 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

41 Nectar continued. Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey Nectar plants Rock Cress Wild strawberry Violets Dewberry Blackberry Downy phlox Daisy fleabane Flowering spurge Leafy spurge Hawkweed Yarrow Cinquefoil Puccoon Clover Note: Attach additional list if needed. 1 st flight period 2 nd flight period Nectar plants Common milkweed Butterfly milkweed Bergamot Asters Goldenrod Horsemint Leadplant Coreopsis Fleabane Black-eyed susan New Jersey tea Blazing star Other: Other: 1 st flight period 2 nd flight period Post-Construction or Restoration Projects 12. For restoration following construction, reference your approved Habitat Replacement Plan (in site location section) or ATTACH A COPY OF THE SEED MIX USED. In order to be considered successful, sites should not have large gaps in vegetation, and when applicable, contain abundant first and second flight nectar species. For measures of success, refer to Construction Guidelines and associated protocols or your approved restoration plan. For a complete list of 1 st and 2 nd flight nectar species, refer to HCP webpage or contact the HCP Program. Date of seeding: Percentage of mitigation area vegetated: Is wild lupine established? Density of established wild lupine: Are there large gaps in vegetation? Are native grasses established? Additional Comments and Concerns (attach additional pages if necessary) 13. Continue to Site Map on the next page. Site Map Page 3 of 4 Level 1 monitoring form

42 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 1 Survey 14. Attach or draw in the space below or on the following page a site map with lupine patches and nectar plant patches clearly indicated. Supply enough information for future surveyors to be able to relocate and survey the habitat within the site by including landmarks, waterways, distances, cardinal directions, transect locations, etc.

43 2014 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Monitoring Report Form Enter year of survey Level 2: Karner Blue Butterfly Presence/Absence Purpose Report on this form results of Karner blue butterfly presence/absence surveys conducted by HCP Partners and their agents. General Instructions The Department strongly encourages using GPS to collect the field data. HCP partners and their agents have noted the benefits of having GPS data points in the event their project requires avoidance, mitigation, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects or development of a Habitat Replacement Plan. Collecting complete and accurate data will minimize potential project delays. Return a copy of all completed forms with your annual report by March 1 st or earlier each year to: Jenny Bardeen Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Milwaukee, WI Questions? Contact Diane Brusoe ( , Diane.Brusoe@Wisconsin.gov ) or Jenny Bardeen ( , Jennifer.Bardeen@Wisconsin.gov). For surveying specifics, refer to the HCP User s Guide for current monitoring protocols Remember to keep a copy of this completed form for your records! Partner & Surveyor Information Date of survey: 7/7/2014 Are you using this form for (check one): Partner/landowner name: _ATC Pre-management First and Last name(s) of surveyor(s): Brady Stodola and Post-management On-going management Post-construction assessment Have you completed monitoring training from the Site assessment WDNR? (check one): Yes No Other: If yes, what is the most recent year you attended training: _2014_ (certification is valid for 5 years) If no, who were you trained by: Complete all site identification information that applies: Site Location & Description County: Partner site code: Management strategy type (check one): Site/Project name (or other descriptive name): _WERWL 41 Shifting mosaic (forestry / short term habitat) Barrens, prairie, or savanna (long term habitat) Legal description: Township Range Section Right-of-way (long term habitat) Quarter of Quarter (e.g. NW of SE) Site size (acres): Post-construction restoration assessment Date of last management activity (on this site): Date of last survey (on this site): 2009 Site Validation 1. Estimate approximate sizes (in acres) of the following: Habitat area: _0.5_ Lupine area: _0.1_ Nectar plant area:_ Are there at least 25 plants or clumps of lupine, at a density of 50 lupine plants/acre, or 25 lupine plants/200 meters for linear (e.g. right-of-way) sites? (select one): Yes No (If NO, stop here! This is not a valid site for Level 2 Surveys.) Page 1 of 4 Level 2 monitoring form

44 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 2 Survey General Survey Information Complete all information in the table on the reverse side for each survey conducted for Karner blue butterflies. Dates of surveys: The first survey may be done during the first Karner blue butterfly flight period. Both second and third surveys must be done during the second Karner blue butterfly flight period, with a 3-7 day interval between surveys. Wind speed: Use a Kestrel wind speed monitor OR the following indicators to help you estimate wind speed: Mph Indication <1 Smoke rises vertically 1-3 Wind direction shown by smoke drift 4-7 Wind felt on face, leaves rustle 8-12 Leaves and small twigs in constant motion; small branches sway Wind raises dust and loose paper; small branches sway Karner Blue Butterfly Survey- Information Survey method: The two acceptable survey methods are (A): walk entire habitat area, and (B) transect method. Please remember that three surveys are required to prove Karner absence. The second and third surveys must be done during the second flight period, with a 3-7 day interval between surveys. 3. Fill in or circle the appropriate responses for each survey conducted: First survey Second survey (if needed) Third survey (if needed) Date (mm/dd/yyyy) /28/2014 7/31/2014 Start time for survey 10:30 am or pm 12:25 am or pm 9:30 am or pm End time for survey 10:45 am or pm 12:35 am or pm 9:40 am or pm Minutes spent on survey Temperature (ºF) Cloud cover (%) Wind speed (mph) Survey method (circle one) A B A B A B Surveyor(s) Name(s) Brady Stodola Brady Stodola Brady Stodola Karner Blue Butterfly Survey- Observations 4. Circle the appropriate response for each survey conducted. Larvae feeding signs present? First survey Second survey Third survey (if needed) Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Ants present? Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Ants tending Karner larvae present? Karner adults present? Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Optional: number of adults: Yes No Not sure Optional: number of adults: Yes No Not sure Optional: number of adults: Other observations: Page 2 of 4 Level 2 monitoring form

45 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 2 Survey Nectar Plant Abundance This is required for mitigation projects, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects, and any project requiring a Habitat Replacement Plan. These projects need nectar plant abundance for BOTH 1 st and 2 nd flight periods. This section is recommended for others. Please assess the general availability of nectar plants during each Karner blue butterfly flight period, and then indicate which individual nectar plant species are present on the site during each flight period. Some nectar plants may not be present or flowering during both flight periods (early flowering species are generally listed before later flowering species in the table). Note: nectar plant abundance can be documented in a Level 1 form too. 5. General availability of nectar plants during 1 st flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (First flight periods are generally late May- June) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 6. General availability of nectar plants during 2 nd flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (Second flight periods are generally mid-july-mid-august) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 7. If nectar is SCARCE (<25% coverage in lupine patch) in either 1 st or 2 nd flight, map and calculate nectar area in acres within 200 meters of occupied lupine. Nectar Area outside of Karner blue Occupied Lupine: Nectar plants Rock Cress Wild strawberry Violets Dewberry Blackberry Downy phlox Daisy fleabane Flowering spurge Leafy spurge Hawkweed Yarrow Cinquefoil Puccoon Clover 1 st flight period (abundant, common or scarce) 2 nd flight period (abundant, common or scarce) Nectar plants Common milkweed Butterfly milkweed Bergamot Asters Goldenrod Horsemint Leadplant Coreopsis Fleabane Black-eyed susan New Jersey tea Blazing star Other: Other: 1 st flight period (abundant, common or scarce) 2 nd flight period (abundant, common or scarce) Continue to Site Map on the next page. Page 3 of 4 Level 2 monitoring form

46 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 2 Survey Site Map 8. Attach or draw in the space below a site map with Karner observations and Karner habitat clearly indicated. Karner habitat is defined as those areas likely to support Karner blue butterflies and consisting of areas of lupine and associated patches of nectar plants. Supply enough information for future surveyors to be able to relocate and survey the habitat within the site by including landmarks, waterways, distances, cardinal directions, transect locations, etc. Please note that we generally submit new or updated Karner blue butterfly occurrences to the Natural Heritage Inventory (NHI) at the end of each monitoring season. NHI data are exempt from the Wisconsin Open Records Law because rare species are very vulnerable to collection as well as destruction. NHI does not publish exact locations of rare species. However, the Bureau of Endangered Resources can and does share NHI data to facilitate management, protection, planning, and avoiding impacts to rare resources. Examples of groups we have shared data with are WDNR employees, local units of government, federal agencies, land trusts, and environmental consultants. If you have any questions or concerns about sharing information about Karner occurrences on your properties with NHI, please contact the HCP Program. Page 4 of 4 Level 2 monitoring form

47 2014 7/7/2014Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Monitoring Report Form Enter year of survey Level 2: Karner Blue Butterfly Presence/Absence Purpose Report on this form results of Karner blue butterfly presence/absence surveys conducted by HCP Partners and their agents. General Instructions The Department strongly encourages using GPS to collect the field data. HCP partners and their agents have noted the benefits of having GPS data points in the event their project requires avoidance, mitigation, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects or development of a Habitat Replacement Plan. Collecting complete and accurate data will minimize potential project delays. Return a copy of all completed forms with your annual report by March 1 st or earlier each year to: Jenny Bardeen Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Milwaukee, WI Questions? Contact Diane Brusoe ( , Diane.Brusoe@Wisconsin.gov ) or Jenny Bardeen ( , Jennifer.Bardeen@Wisconsin.gov). For surveying specifics, refer to the HCP User s Guide for current monitoring protocols Remember to keep a copy of this completed form for your records! Partner & Surveyor Information Date of survey: 7/7/2014 Are you using this form for (check one): Partner/landowner name: _ATC Pre-management First and Last name(s) of surveyor(s): Brady Stodola and Post-management On-going management Post-construction assessment Have you completed monitoring training from the Site assessment WDNR? (check one): Yes No Other: If yes, what is the most recent year you attended training: _2014 (certification is valid for 5 years) If no, who were you trained by: Complete all site identification information that applies: Site Location & Description County: Partner site code: Management strategy type (check one): Site/Project name (or other descriptive name): _ WERWL 41 Shifting mosaic (forestry / short term habitat) Barrens, prairie, or savanna (long term habitat) Legal description: Township Range Section Right-of-way (long term habitat) Quarter of Quarter (e.g. NW of SE) Site size (acres): Post-construction restoration assessment Date of last management activity (on this site): Date of last survey (on this site): 2009 Site Validation 1. Estimate approximate sizes (in acres) of the following: Habitat area: 1.00_ Lupine area: 0.10_ Nectar plant area: Are there at least 25 plants or clumps of lupine, at a density of 50 lupine plants/acre, or 25 lupine plants/200 meters for linear (e.g. right-of-way) sites? (select one): Yes No (If NO, stop here! This is not a valid site for Level 2 Surveys.) Page 1 of 4 Level 2 monitoring form

48 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 2 Survey General Survey Information Complete all information in the table on the reverse side for each survey conducted for Karner blue butterflies. Dates of surveys: The first survey may be done during the first Karner blue butterfly flight period. Both second and third surveys must be done during the second Karner blue butterfly flight period, with a 3-7 day interval between surveys. Wind speed: Use a Kestrel wind speed monitor OR the following indicators to help you estimate wind speed: Mph Indication <1 Smoke rises vertically 1-3 Wind direction shown by smoke drift 4-7 Wind felt on face, leaves rustle 8-12 Leaves and small twigs in constant motion; small branches sway Wind raises dust and loose paper; small branches sway Karner Blue Butterfly Survey- Information Survey method: The two acceptable survey methods are (A): walk entire habitat area, and (B) transect method. Please remember that three surveys are required to prove Karner absence. The second and third surveys must be done during the second flight period, with a 3-7 day interval between surveys. 3. Fill in or circle the appropriate responses for each survey conducted: First survey Second survey (if needed) Third survey (if needed) Date (mm/dd/yyyy) /28/2014 7/31/2014 Start time for survey 9:15 am or pm 12:45 am or pm 9:45 am or pm End time for survey 9:30 am or pm 12:55 am or pm 9:55 am or pm Minutes spent on survey Temperature (ºF) Cloud cover (%) Wind speed (mph) Survey method (circle one) A B A B A B Surveyor(s) Name(s) Brady Stodola Brady Stodola Brady Stodola Karner Blue Butterfly Survey- Observations 4. Circle the appropriate response for each survey conducted. Larvae feeding signs present? First survey Second survey Third survey (if needed) Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Ants present? Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Ants tending Karner larvae present? Karner adults present? Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Optional: number of adults: Yes No Not sure Optional: number of adults: Yes No Not sure Optional: number of adults: Other observations: Page 2 of 4 Level 2 monitoring form

49 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 2 Survey Nectar Plant Abundance This is required for mitigation projects, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects, and any project requiring a Habitat Replacement Plan. These projects need nectar plant abundance for BOTH 1 st and 2 nd flight periods. This section is recommended for others. Please assess the general availability of nectar plants during each Karner blue butterfly flight period, and then indicate which individual nectar plant species are present on the site during each flight period. Some nectar plants may not be present or flowering during both flight periods (early flowering species are generally listed before later flowering species in the table). Note: nectar plant abundance can be documented in a Level 1 form too. 5. General availability of nectar plants during 1 st flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (First flight periods are generally late May- June) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 6. General availability of nectar plants during 2 nd flight period: Abundant - (50% or more coverage of nectar area) (Second flight periods are generally mid-july-mid-august) Common - (25-50% coverage) Scarce - (<25% coverage) 7. If nectar is SCARCE (<25% coverage in lupine patch) in either 1 st or 2 nd flight, map and calculate nectar area in acres within 200 meters of occupied lupine. Nectar Area outside of Karner blue Occupied Lupine: Nectar plants Rock Cress Wild strawberry Violets Dewberry Blackberry Downy phlox Daisy fleabane Flowering spurge Leafy spurge Hawkweed Yarrow Cinquefoil Puccoon Clover 1 st flight period (abundant, common or scarce) 2 nd flight period (abundant, common or scarce) Nectar plants Common milkweed Butterfly milkweed Bergamot Asters Goldenrod Horsemint Leadplant Coreopsis Fleabane Black-eyed susan New Jersey tea Blazing star Other: Other: 1 st flight period (abundant, common or scarce) 2 nd flight period (abundant, common or scarce) Continue to Site Map on the next page. Page 3 of 4 Level 2 monitoring form

50 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 2 Survey Site Map 8. Attach or draw in the space below a site map with Karner observations and Karner habitat clearly indicated. Karner habitat is defined as those areas likely to support Karner blue butterflies and consisting of areas of lupine and associated patches of nectar plants. Supply enough information for future surveyors to be able to relocate and survey the habitat within the site by including landmarks, waterways, distances, cardinal directions, transect locations, etc. Please note that we generally submit new or updated Karner blue butterfly occurrences to the Natural Heritage Inventory (NHI) at the end of each monitoring season. NHI data are exempt from the Wisconsin Open Records Law because rare species are very vulnerable to collection as well as destruction. NHI does not publish exact locations of rare species. However, the Bureau of Endangered Resources can and does share NHI data to facilitate management, protection, planning, and avoiding impacts to rare resources. Examples of groups we have shared data with are WDNR employees, local units of government, federal agencies, land trusts, and environmental consultants. If you have any questions or concerns about sharing information about Karner occurrences on your properties with NHI, please contact the HCP Program. Page 4 of 4 Level 2 monitoring form

51 2014 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Monitoring Report Form Enter year of survey Level 2: Karner Blue Butterfly Presence/Absence Purpose Report on this form results of Karner blue butterfly presence/absence surveys conducted by HCP Partners and their agents. General Instructions The Department strongly encourages using GPS to collect the field data. HCP partners and their agents have noted the benefits of having GPS data points in the event their project requires avoidance, mitigation, short-term habitat replacement for major construction projects or development of a Habitat Replacement Plan. Collecting complete and accurate data will minimize potential project delays. Return a copy of all completed forms with your annual report by March 1 st or earlier each year to: Jenny Bardeen Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Milwaukee, WI Questions? Contact Diane Brusoe ( , Diane.Brusoe@Wisconsin.gov ) or Jenny Bardeen ( , Jennifer.Bardeen@Wisconsin.gov). For surveying specifics, refer to the HCP User s Guide for current monitoring protocols Remember to keep a copy of this completed form for your records! Partner & Surveyor Information Date of survey: 7/9/2014 Are you using this form for (check one): Partner/landowner name: ATC Pre-management First and Last name(s) of surveyor(s): Brady Stodola and Post-management On-going management Post-construction assessment Have you completed monitoring training from the Site assessment WDNR? (check one): Yes No Other: If yes, what is the most recent year you attended training: _2014 (certification is valid for 5 years) If no, who were you trained by: Complete all site identification information that applies: Site Location & Description County: Partner site code: Management strategy type (check one): Site/Project name (or other descriptive name): Shifting mosaic (forestry / short term habitat) Barrens, prairie, or savanna (long term habitat) Legal description: Township Range Section Right-of-way (long term habitat) Quarter of Quarter (e.g. NW of SE) Site size (acres): Post-construction restoration assessment Date of last management activity (on this site): Date of last survey (on this site): 2009 Site Validation 1. Estimate approximate sizes (in acres) of the following: Habitat area: 2.00_ Lupine area: 1.00_ Nectar plant area: Are there at least 25 plants or clumps of lupine, at a density of 50 lupine plants/acre, or 25 lupine plants/200 meters for linear (e.g. right-of-way) sites? (select one): Yes No (If NO, stop here! This is not a valid site for Level 2 Surveys.) Page 1 of 5 Level 2 monitoring form

52 Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 2 Survey General Survey Information Complete all information in the table on the reverse side for each survey conducted for Karner blue butterflies. Dates of surveys: The first survey may be done during the first Karner blue butterfly flight period. Both second and third surveys must be done during the second Karner blue butterfly flight period, with a 3-7 day interval between surveys. Wind speed: Use a Kestrel wind speed monitor OR the following indicators to help you estimate wind speed: Mph Indication <1 Smoke rises vertically 1-3 Wind direction shown by smoke drift 4-7 Wind felt on face, leaves rustle 8-12 Leaves and small twigs in constant motion; small branches sway Wind raises dust and loose paper; small branches sway Karner Blue Butterfly Survey- Information Survey method: The two acceptable survey methods are (A): walk entire habitat area, and (B) transect method. Please remember that three surveys are required to prove Karner absence. The second and third surveys must be done during the second flight period, with a 3-7 day interval between surveys. 3. Fill in or circle the appropriate responses for each survey conducted: First survey Second survey (if needed) Third survey (if needed) Date (mm/dd/yyyy) /28/2014 Start time for survey 9:45 am or pm 1:21 am or pm am or pm End time for survey 10:00 am or pm 1:25 am or pm am or pm Minutes spent on survey 15 4 Temperature (ºF) Cloud cover (%) Wind speed (mph) Survey method (circle one) A B A B A B Surveyor(s) Name(s) Brady Stodola Brady Stodola Karner Blue Butterfly Survey- Observations 4. Circle the appropriate response for each survey conducted. Larvae feeding signs present? First survey Second survey Third survey (if needed) Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Ants present? Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Ants tending Karner larvae present? Karner adults present? Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Yes No Not sure Optional: number of adults: Yes No Not sure Optional: number of adults: Yes No Not sure Optional: number of adults: Page 2 of 5 Level 2 monitoring form

53 Other observations: mowing operations Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan Level 2 Survey Page 3 of 5 Level 2 monitoring form