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mm"""""""-NR <br />Indiana Department of Natural Resources <br />Diversity and Habitat Protection Unit <br />Division of Fish and Wildlife <br />402 W. Washington Street, Rm. W-273 <br />Indianapolis, IN 46204 <br />June 9, 2000 <br />Mr. Neal A. Gehring, Chief <br />Engineering & Construction Division <br />Detroit District <br />U.S. Army Corps of Engineers <br />P.O. Box 1027 <br />Frank O'Bannon, Governor <br />Larry D. Macklin, Director <br />Detroit, MI 48231-1027 <br />RE: DNR #7952 - Proposed shoreline protection: Leeper Part, Joseph River, St. Joseph County <br />Dear Mr. Gehring: <br />The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has reviewed the above referenced proposal. <br />Our agency offers these comments for your information and in accordance with the Fish and Wildlife <br />Coordination Act of 1956. <br />This project will require the formal approval of our agency for construction in a floodway <br />pursuant to the Flood Control Act (IC 14-28-1). Please include a copy of this letter with the permit <br />application materials. Staff may have additional comments or recommendations upon review of the <br />permit application. <br />The Natural Heritage Program's data have been checked and, to date, no plant or animal <br />species listed as state or federally threatened, endangered, or rare have been reported to occur in the <br />project vicinity. <br />The Division of Fish and Wildlife recommends incorporation of the following measures into the <br />project design to minimize impacts to fish, other aquatic resources, and the natural character of the <br />stream corridor. Utilize bioengineering techniques .and native glacial stone or logs for bank stabiliza- <br />tion. Install Junkers or other structures to enhance aquatic habitat. Do not use heavy equipment in the <br />channel. In addition, the division requests that an area or areas be included to allow shoreline fishing. <br />Our agency appreciates this opportunity to be of service and apologizes for not being able to <br />respond sooner in this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (317) 232-4080 if we can be of <br />further assistance. <br />Sincerely, <br />Stephen H. Jose <br />Environmental Coordinator <br />a <br />NC/f �(/1 c��v�e �('r✓f a�c�i ��� #-b <br />B — 11 <br />