Biological Survey for Reconstruction of Northshore Road, Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Southern Nevada Environmental, Inc.. 2003. Biological Survey for Reconstruction of Northshore Road, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. National Park Service. Boulder City, Nevada
At the request of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, a complete sensitive biological survey was conducted under the direction of Michael Boyles of the National Park Service in July and August 2003. A zone of impact wildlife survey was conducted for threatened, endangered, and sensitive species for a 17.7 mile section of the Northshore Road located in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Currently, Northshore Road is in the process of being rehabilitated. Activities described in rehabilitation include replacing pavement, improving drainage facilities, and realigning specific segments to increase safety. Before the commencement of construction activities, biological surveys utilizing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Bureau of Land Management approved protocols were conducted for the 17.7 mile stretch of Northshore Road beginning at Mile 30.3 and ending at Mile 48, Echo Bay access road (5 miles), Overton Beach access road (3 miles), and Valley of Fire access road (1 mile). SNEI Senior Biologist Anthony Giannantonio lead a crew of three biologists which conducted the sensitive species survey from July 23, 2003 to August 8, 2003. The primary objective of this biological survey was to identify sensitive fauna and flora species (i.e. desert tortoise ( Gopherus agassizil) and Las Vegas bearpoppy (Arctomecon califomica) that are known to occur within the proposed zone of impact for the Northshore Road and adjacent access roads.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Southern Nevada Environmental, Inc.
- Date of Issue
- 2003-08-28
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- LAKE
- Keywords
- Gopherus agassizii (Desert Tortoise), Observations, Presence (Biodiversity), Reptilia (Reptiles), Testudines, Testudinidae (Tortoises)