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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit File BLD-2020-0253 1701 R Avenue City of Anacortes Invoice/Permit ##: BLD-2020-0253 : � ..... _ .. ,°,_• 904 6th Street Applied date: 05/06/2020 P.O.Box 547 Issue date: 05/06/2020 Anacortes, WA 98221 -0547 -:: 1891 Expire date: 05/01/2021 Job Address: 1701 R AVE Permit Type: Commercial Demolition Permit ANACORTES WA 98221 Project: APN: Remarks: DEMOLITION OF 2 OLD LIGHT TOWERS ON PARCELS P32941 & P32915. BIRD NESTS IN TOWERS WILL BE REMOVED/RELOCATED IN CONJUNCTION WITH WA DFW. IT IS REQUESTED THAT MAN-MADE NESTING OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED AS PART OF REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY. ***CONTRACTOR WILL NEED TO OBTAIN A CITY OF ANACORTES BUSINESS LICENSE PRIOR TO DEMO*** Owner: MJB PROPERTIES LLC Contractor: GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO Address: 9125 10TH AVE S Address: 9125 10TH AVE S SEATTLE WA 98108-4612 SEATTLE WA 98108-4612 Phone: (206) 762-9125 Phone: (206) 762-9125 License #: General lraforrnation: Fees: Dwelling Units 0 State Building Code Fee Comm 25.00 Demolition permit 60.00 Total Calculated: 85.00 Deposits/Receipts: 0.00 Total Due: 85.00 ,i(vel D fdtti cmcd( 5/thou) /VD 55 de5 kf-r) t_nrie4n The issuance or granting of this permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or approval of, any violation of this Code or any other ordinance or order of the City, of any state or federal law, or of any order, proclamation, guidance advice or decision of the Governor of this State. To the extent the issuance or granting of this permit is interpreted to allow construction activity during any period of time when such construction is prohibited or restricted by any state or federal law, or order, proclamation, guidance advice or decision of the Governor of this State, this permit shall not authorize such work and shall not be valid. The building official is authorized to prevent occupancy or use of a structure where in violation of this Code, any other City ordinances of this jurisdiction or any other ordinance or executive order of the City, or of any state or federal law, or of any order, proclamation, guidance advice or decision of the Governor. The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke this permit if it is determined to be issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any City ordinance, regulation or order, state or federal law, or any order, proclamation, guidance or decision of the Governor. This permit becomes null and void if work or construction authorized is not commenced within 180 days or if construction work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days at any time after work is commenced. I have read and ex mined this application and know the same to be true and correct. SIGNATURE OF OWNER OR AUTHORIZED AGENT ISSUED- BY Moit)\' s't *014meopiir. / V7Al\ligirwiimpicot \,:"VNIIIMAIP',7<s4Y 0 it." Finance Department 020171-0042 Erin W. 05/06/2020 02:59PM PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO BLO-2020-0253 Commercial Demolition Permit DEMOLITION OF 2 OLD LIGHT TOWERS ON PARC issued 2020 Item: BLD-2020-0253 State Building Code Fee Comm 25,00 Demolition permit 60.00 Payment Id: 281443 85.00 Subtotal 85.00 Fee FEE 1 ,28 Total 86.28 03FINANCE CREDIT CARD 86.28 Visa ************2216 Ref.,41987345938 Auth.015334 2216 Change due 0.00 Paid by: Jim Blais & GARY MERLINO CONST CO 111M111111111N11111111111111M1111111 Signature: Thank you for your payment COPY DUPLICATE RECEIPT Sent:Tuesday,September 17, 2019 10:23 AM To:Yarborough, Fenner F (DFW)<Richard.Yarborough@dfw.wa.gov>;Waddell, Robert B (DFW) <Robert.Waddell Pdfw.wa.gov> Subject: RE: Osprey Nests Thank you for your help and information regarding Osprey Nests. DON MEASAMER Director of the Planning, Community & Economic Development Department City of Anacortes 904 6th Street&Q Avenue I Anacortes,WA 98221 '- � p:360-299-1942 y donacityofanacortes.ore I Vti«v.anacorteswa.gov From:Yarborough, Fenner F (DFW) <Richard.YarboroughPdfw.wa.gov> Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 11:43 AM To:Waddell, Robert B (DFW) <Robert.WaddellPdfw.wa.gov> Cc: Measamer, Don<donPcityofanacortes.org> Subject: RE: Osprey Nests I authorize the removal of inactive nest outside the nesting period. Fenner Yarborough 'Wildlife Regional Program Manager I North Puget Sound Region Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 116018 Mill Creek Blvd, Mill Creek WA 98012 Office (425) 775-1311 ext 110 I fenner.yarborough(@dfw.wa.gov From:Waddell, Robert B (DFW)<Robert.WaddellPdfw.wa.gov> Sent:Thursday,September 12, 2019 2:51 PM To:Yarborough, Fenner F (DFW)<Richard.Yarborough(tdfw.wa.gov> Cc: Measamer, Don<don@cityofanacortes.org> From: Measamer,Don To: Jim Blais Subject: RN:Osprey Nests Date: Thursday,November 7,2019 7:24:26 AM Hello Jimmy, The following email is in regards to the Osprey nests at 17th and Q. I have heard that there may be eagles using the nests as well, you would want to confirm that. My suggestion is to work with WDFW on any nest removal. Thanks DON MEASAMER Director of the Planning, Community& - Economic Development Department City of Anacortes 904 6th Street&Q Avenue I Anacortes,WA 98221 p:360-299-1942 don@cityofanacortes.ore 1 «.AryA.anacortes\�a.gov 44"011" 7y o From:Waddell, Robert B (DFW)<Robert.Waddell@dfw.wa.gov> Sent:Tuesday,September 17, 2019 10:36 AM To: Measamer, Don<don@cityofanacortes.org> Cc:Yarborough, Fenner F (DFW)<Richard.Yarborough@dfw.wa.gov> Subject: RE: Osprey Nests Glad to help, Don.Thank you for reaching out for more info. Have a great week, Robert Waddell District Wildlife Biologist Skagit&Whatcom Counties Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (360)466-4345 ext. 280 I Phone (360)466-0515 I FAX From: Measamer, Don <donPcityofanacortes.org> Y 0 CO;JAMLiV1ITY, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Mailing Address: P. O. Box 547, Anacortes, WA 98221 14 1110, Office Location: 904 6th Street, Anacortes WA 98821 4' Phone: (360) 293-1901 4. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Name: Phone: /975:0 I. .Z`:3 5/173 Address(Street, Citi, State, Zip): Email Address: SOSO /0 544' Ve; VO...:119,,,-100.SZCZY=CP 5. CONTRACTOR INFORMATION Name Phone: -r4=e2e, :•:-204C"-- 9413 Contractors Business Licenses State License#: City of Anacortes *All Contractors &Subcontractors must have a valid City 6-4A.Av 114/ Erdorsement? of Anacortes business license prior to doing work in the Expirafion Date: i Li YES City. 0 NO Address (Street, City, State, Zip): Email Address: 6. FINANCING INFORMATION (Required if project valuation exceeds$5,000,per RCW 19.27.095) Lender administering the construction financing or firm issuance a payment bond (if any) on behalf of the prime contractor for the protection of the owner, if the bond is for an amount not less than 50% of the total amount of the construction project (if owner is self-financing, please indicate). * Completion of this information may be deferred until permit issuance. Name: r7 Phone: ; •:; Address (Street, City, State, Zip): 7. CONTACT PERSON Select one person the city will contact for anything ri Lei related to this project: Property Owner El Contractor D Other (list below) Name: YTries4, Z-Vitt.T Phone: .2 c1,7-...:45.5 Address (Street, City, State, Zip : Email Address: frr 574F71:, / Jir,Clafiice Cote 8. SIGNATURE I hereby declare that I am either the owner of the property listed on this application or the owner of this property has authorized me to be their representative to act for them. I also declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that all of the statements and answers contained herein, and the information submitted with this application form is in all respects, true, correct, and complete to the best of knowledge-4M belief. /-- „ - *nature Date Deconstruction Demolition Permit Application Submittal Checklist Updated October 9, 2019 Page 4 of 4 T r PLANNING,COMMUNITY,&ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Mailing Address:P.Q. Box 547,Anacortes, WA 98221 Office Location:904 6th Street,Anacortes WA 98821 MY isu , ' Phone:(360)293-1901 k ' !TY OF ANACOIRTES DECONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION 1. PROPERTY INFORMATION Project Address(Street,Suite#): Assessor Parcel Number: ,ydit 4i P3 I P 2 2I 2. TYPE OF STRUCTURE ❑ Single Family ❑ Multifamily,#of Dwelling Units tCommercial/Industrial El Duplex ❑ Other Use Type: ❑ Underground Fuel Tank 3. STRUCTURE INFORMATION FOR BUILDINGS: Description of Work: Size of structure: ^,-.-'C't sq.ft. } Method of Disposal: Date of original construction of structure: Historic Resources Information: Is the structure listed on the City of Anacortes Local, If identified prior to demolition, are you willing State,or National register of h'storic places? to salvage from the structure historically ❑ YES* NO significant architectural features? Designation: *If yes,SEPA review is required prior to issuing a demolition permit, ❑ YES NO Note:Check with the City of Anacortes Museum and/or the WA State Dept. of Archaeological and Historic Preservation's WISSARD system to answer this question. Utility&services disconnection/interruption information Identify which City services you would like to disconnect/stop: Water I 0 Disconnect 0 Retain I Storm 0 Disconnect 0 Retain Sewer I ❑ Disconnect ❑ Retain I Garbage ❑ Discontinue 0 Retain For private utilities(gas, electricity,cable,etc.),you will need to contact the applicable companies if their services are to be interrupted or disconnected. FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS: Decommissioning type: ` ' ❑ Abandonment in place (Fire Dept.Approval required) ❑ Removal Date of pump&rinse: Disposal Location: Type of inert fill: Approximate age of tank: ICC Certification#: Deconstruction/Demolition Permit Application Submittal Checklist Updated October 9,2019 Page 3 of 4 From: Measamer, Don <donPcityofanacortes.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 12:45 PM To: Reaves, Marcus A (DFW) <Marcus.Reaves@dfw.wa.gov> Cc: Grage, Libby<LibbyBPcityofanacortes.org>; Cricchio, Kevin <kevincPcityofanacortes.org> Subject: Osprey Nests Hello Marcus, As a follow-up to our conversation today, we have an undeveloped site at approximately 17th and Q, waterfront, about 25 acres, that has two towers remaining on site, not really any buildings, we call it the MJB site. Each of the towers have occupied Osprey nests one with chicks. The owner will be looking at developing the site in the near future and we would like to get them headed in the right direction in how to deal with the nests. Perhaps relocating on site with a new tower or removing the nests. Any information you can provide would be helpful. Best regards, DON MEASAMER A \ 0 Director of the Planning, Community & Economic Development Department City of Anacortes 904 6th Street&Q Avenue Anacortes,WA 98221 p:360-299-1942 laCID} don(ifcit\ofanacortes.org I «Wtic.anacortest�-a.Qov etki o Subject: FW: Osprey Nests Hi Fenner, Don Measamer with the city of Anacortes (email attached) let us know that a developer will begin development of a piece of property next year that contains two active osprey nests at this time (one has young). I referenced the WDFW SOP for Bird Nest Removal and Management in Washington and let him know that the developer may remove the nests once they are unoccupied and they have received permission from you. The SOP states for nests placed on human-made structures (as in this case): "Removal of such nests outside of the nesting period can be authorized by a simple written or verbal statement from Regional Wildlife Program Managers." Don also suggested that he will request that the developer build a mitigation structure for ospreys to use in the future. Let me know if you need any additional info from me or would like to discuss the matter prior to granting approval. Thanks, Robert Waddell District Wildlife Biologist Skagit&Whatcom Counties Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (360)466-4345 ext. 280 I Phone (360)466-0515 I FAX From: Reaves, Marcus A(DFW)<Marcus.Reaves(Wdfw.wa.gov> Sent:Wednesday,September 11, 2019 1:11 PM To: Measamer, Don<donPcityofanacortes.org> Cc: Waddell, Robert B (DFW)<Robert.WaddellPdfw.wa.gov> Subject: RE: Osprey Nests Hi Don, Thanks for reaching out. I've cc'd our Wildlife Biologist, Robert Waddell, to assist with this. Thanks. 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NEST STRUCTURE REPLACEMENT •-2"-3"(top surface)x 18"length � When the removal of an inactive nest results in the Perch is Living with 1 /Ti1c11ijLe OREGON 24" 3'-4'frame I nest platform destruction of the nesting site or is expected to make the high-36" (precise type optional) • nest site unusable (e.g.,effective deterrents are employed), fil% nestsite �� slats of base of ODFW recommends that a replacement be `/� original hardwood pallet `Fish&Wildlife. provided. ODFW recommends that an osprey nest that `%<� ��`� "x 6"or z x 8 x 4" is removed be replaced with a replacement nest structure 4"x 4"x 5'-6" ��\�`\ of comparable or better quality. The reasons for this are 2"x 8"or 2'x10"x a' J ) --. two-fold. First, it helps ensure that osprey populations will111719119 upport braces (rough cedar or fir) �j hall/frills)i'LlS) not decline as a result of nest removal activities. Second, L+ ospreys are strongly attached to nest sites and will often 1 wooden pole,15'-30"above ground Jim_ �y s (preferably with guy wires) -..- a ` rebuild a nest in the undesirable location unless a superior p t 09 9, site is provided nearby. - '�. 4"metal predator guard Facts about Oregon's Osprey J �, •�� Nest Structure Replacement Construction Design Factors Affecting Osprey Populations _,—d, ; ~ ,*- and Site Selection Guidelines and Disturbance \ - pole to be rock mounted Figure 5• Osprey \ 1. It is as tall as or taller than the original nest site and is or in ground>5" Osprey as Biological Indicators ',� as tall as or taller than other surrounding structures, Pallet platform mounted offset on a single pole. Species Status .1 *�•A; including nearby power lines. Osprey Protection Guidelines '"` 1; -„ Z"'' 2.The alternative nest structure should be no less than 15 feet above covering the original nest site with material that will prevent ospreys Osprey and Forestry Operations 4. ,; the ground. from perching. Flexible rubber highway detour cones work well on Osprey and Power Poles 3.A predator guard is installed at the base of the nest structure. open struaares (such as power pole crossarms) if they are placed close Osprey and Communication Towers Figure 1. _ together and cover all the potential nesting surface. Osprey and Baling Twine and Fishing Line ` Nests and 4.It is located as close as possible to the original nest site (no further than 300 feet, and preferably less than 150 feet). e. Include an elevated perch in the platform design to attract the Perching and Nesting Deterrents Nest Site Selection osprey pair to a new nest site. The elevated perch should be Nest Removal • ospreys construct a large 5. It is placed in an exposed location (e.g., not under or within the canopy • approximately 3-foot vertical height of perch above the nest platform Nest Structure Replacement stick nest in live or dead of a tree). to accommodate future increase in nest height as new nest material is g ..,e ,. +� trees with flat broken tops. 6. It is placed no closer than 600 feet from any known osprey, bald eagle, added during successive breeding seasons and to discourage access to , 4. • ..�►.•••-- Figure 1. peregrine falcon or other raptor nest. the perch by advanced aged nestlings prior to fledging. -iy ----.. _.� "~'"`= 4 -. " = • Osprey have adapted to 7. Is placed about 600 feet from human activity and away from intensively f. Inspect the new nest platform every year during late winter or early _ _ t" `.. = •• ., _, • use power poles, cellular used recreation areas. spring before return of nesting birds. If nest material is more than 1.5 FACTS ABOUT OREGON'S OSPREY � - F .. �"t'•+� '..- : communication towers, 8. It consists of a suitable platform mounted securely on an adequate feet deep, remove a layer of sticks. �-' "'�°= ?' - - `� channel markers and similar Osprey(Pandion haliaetus), often mistakenly called the fish hawk or fish structures for nestingsites because suitable natural sites (trees) are support structure. See Figure 5 for construction guidelines. INFORMATION eagle, are found throughout Oregon primarily in forested habitat along a.Theplatform andlakes, rivers and coastal areas. This bird of preyhas dark brown feathers often scarce. Figure 6. Source: USGS Publication on Osprey in Oregon and the Pacific • Nest sites are typically as tall as or taller than surrounding structures. structure should be USGS 2005 above and white feathers below with a white head and a prominent dark Sites that offer accessory perches within view of the nest are preferred. —� _ Northwest, 1 capable of supporting a htt a/fresc.usgs.gov! roductslfslfs-153-02. df eye stripe. In flight, crooked wings are a distinctive characteristic. The • . r` .��. ' P b b P Posprey's • Oprey exhibit strongnest site fidelity. Breedingpairs usuallyreturn to f - *\ nest that may weigh 100 call is a series of loud, sharp whistles. Like most raptors, female p •-`�, � �`- e " , w--. '`'�'.• to 200 pounds. USFWS Migratory Bird Permit Office at (503) 872-2715 osprey are usually larger than males.The maximum life span of osprey in the same nest territory year after year to breed. '' - ., •A--.7 s--.. S , DTI' -,;�- r �=�'-•- _; ° ',- "' i`) '.-'- b.The platform may Effective Osprey Nest Management Practices, Kaiser,2010 the wild is estimated at 25 years. • New nest material is added to the nest in successive years. - -=� _`�'':= "-` t be either circular or http://www nwppa.org/web/presentations/2010_Avian_Workshopl006_ An osprey has a distinctive odor: The characteristic smell is not from • Osprey tend to collect things and return to the nest with items such Ar`` `` rectangular. Rectangular Kaiser Pres_Da T2. dfas Styrofoam, bailingtwine, rope, monofilament fishingline and g } p its fishy diet but from the heavy oil it secretes to keep its plumage in �' platforms should have side dimensions of no less than 2 feet on any side, extraordinary,water-resistant condition. Ospreys must be virtually plastic containers. with a minimal 3-foot diagonal. Circular platforms should have a diameter the OREGON waterproof because they're the only bird of prey that regularly dives Reproduction of at least 3 feet. CONSERVATION into water. • Osprey become sexually mature at about three years of age. c.Whenever possible, the old nest should be relocated intact onto the II A Food and Feeding Habits • Courtship activities, breeding, egg laying and incubation occurs March new platform. When this is not feasible, arrange sticks and about three armfuls of nest material in the shape of a nest on the platform to • About 98 percent of an osprey's diet is comprised of fish although through May. attract the osprey pair to the new nest site. Figure 6. other prey items maybe taken such as small birds. • Osprey raise one brood per year,with 1 to 4 eggs (mean = 3) laid. Eggs OREGON Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife • Osprey dive feet first for fish, reaching down to about 18 inches from hatch in about 38 days. d.Pole-top mounted nest platforms are preferred replacements for 3406 Cherry Ave NE powerpoles, lightpoles, pp fijSalem, OR 97303 the surface. • The male osprey brings food to the female throughout the incubation nests on transmission etc. If the support p y g g structure for the original nest is to be left intact, it should be modified www.dfw.state.or.us • A reversible front talon and foot pads with tiny impaling spines and nestling periods and also shares a small portion of the incubation to discourage ospreys from rebuilding. This is best accomplished by Fish&Wildlife (503) 947-6000 (spicules) allow osprey to grasp fish. duties. The female osprey remains in nearly constant contact with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife chicks until they are about 35 to 40 days old. She then leaves the nest more OSPREY AS BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS trees, Oregon Department of Forestry rule states that forest operations OSPREY AND BALING TWINE AND FISHING LINE often to perch nearby, and occasionally share hunting duties with the male shall not bepermitted within 600 feet of the active nest tree orperch tree , Osprey are considered biological indicators for the following reasons: Ospreys typically line their stick nests with soft materials such as moss, until the chicks are able to fly. from March 1 through September 15. See OAR 629-665-0101 for more grass and lichen, but they are known to have a propensity topick • Theyare long-lived and toppredators of aquatic food webs. y P' P ty up •Young osprey fly at about 52 days after hatching, typically making their first g q information on key components,protection requirements and exceptions. discarded baling twine and fishing line to bind and adorn their nests. This Rights in late July and early August. They return to the nest site for food for •About 99 percent of their diet is comprised of fish captured near the nest site. creates a problem as the osprey's talons easily become entangled in these several weeks and to rest between test flights. This process of young osprey OSPREY AND man-made materials. Each year baling twine and fishing line are the cause leaving the nest is called fledging. During this time the young are similar in • Each pair mates for life and returns to the same nest site annually. POWER POLES t =` �-F`± of death for many adult osprey and their chicks. It has been estimated that appearance and size to theirparents. • Single nests are often distributed at regular intervals alongrivers and "' `''~ '� ti;'PP g Power poles can provide , "� '' baling twine alone kills about 10 percent of osprey chicks in some areas. ''� "" `' ` To prevent entanglement and these unnatural sources of mortality the •An osprey pair raising two nestlings consumes about 375 pounds of fish sometimes in colonies near estuaries with abundant fish populations. suitable nesting places for ` " �j ' ' ` .... the breedingseason. • actions are recommended: during Often build large,visible nests on accessible structures. osprey. The large stick nests r' following Mi tion •Typically tolerate short-term disturbance at nest site. are typically built on top of • If you are an angler or someone who comes across fishing line while you double-crossarm power poles are in the outdoors, take a few minutes to collect it. • Osprey migrate south to wintering grounds beginning in late August. Many SPECIES STATUS located in agricultural fields • • Pick upall used balingtwine in fields and on fence posts. winter in coastal areas of Mexico such as Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. and near rivers. Osprey nests Osprey have been tracked from Oregon grounds as far south Osprey are protected under both federal and state wildlife laws. P y • ' ' .+ — • Dispose of old balingtwine and fishingline safelyout of reach p Y g wintering can cause power outages a P as Honduras. Federal Protection I ' �� ., of osprey. when sticks interfere with ! � P y • Members of adult osprey pairs migrate separately and winter at different The osprey is a migratory bird protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act electrical equipment.Also, locations, reuniting in late February to late March of each spring at the (MBTA) 16 U.S.C. Sections 703-712 of 1918 (as amended). The U.S. Fish the electrocution potential ` '� - ' ,`' and Wildlife Service is the federal regulatory agencyauthorized to enforce nest site. ry is very high for osprey // 7\-1 PERCHING AND NESTING DETERRENTS the provisions of this Act. All active nests (incubating adult, eggs, or young when buildingnew nests or / • Biologists note an increasing number of osprey wintering in Oregon. present) of migratorybirds species are alsoprotected bythe MBTA. For /7 When prevention of osprey from perching or nesting at certain locations is P perching on power poles. // Figure 2. deemed necessary, deterrents can be used. Avoid ineffective methods such more information, visit the USFWS website. This is because the osprey's FACTORS AFFECTING OSPREY POPULATIONS as two-dimensional triangular"perch guards", plastic State Protection nearly 5-foot wingspan can complete the circuit between , I owl effigies, and metal bird spikes. More effective At a continental scale, five main factors affect osprey numbers and Osprey are protected by both state statute and ODFW administrative rule. either closely spaced energized equipment or between one 1 methods include three-dimensional cones,pinwheels productivity: Oregon Revised Statute (ORS 498) protects osprey from take, disturbance energized wire and one neutral ground wire. Figure 2. 1 that spin in the wind and PVC piping. For example • the abundance of suitable nest sites near water, and harassment. Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 635-044 0130 I toprevent an osprey from placingsticks on the Utility companies use several remedial actions to P y top osprey as Nongame Protected Wildlife. It is unlawful fora : of a power pole, a horizontal PVC pipe placed above • food supply; categorizesP Y gresolve power outages and electrocution problems while ,I' person to hunt, trap, pursue, kill, take, catch, or have in possession, either 1 i the crossarm and positioned between the double • human disturbances; accommodating nesting osprey.Actions include building *c i dead or alive,whole or in part, any Nongame Protected Wildlife. an alternate nestingplatform above thepowerpoles wires ' r' 1 , crossarm span in combination with the vertical • man-made hazards; and p I '. �•.1� segments of PVC has been shown to be effective. or installinga taller, non-energizedpole with a nesting ,• • chemical contaminants. (Polybrominated Biphenyl ether (PBDE) flame OSPREY PROTECTION GUIDELINES g p 'a'-`"t. 4I111 Deterrents are most effective when an alternative platform nearby. Sometimes the nest is left undisturbed ���,� , l retardants and endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) are of concern.) ODFW has developed the following guidelines to protect osprey: and insulated jumper wires are added to isolate the nest .i. i. 0 1 : 1 nest site is provided. Figure 4. Regionally, osprey were once numerous, nesting in forested areas near water. • Comply with the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act to protect osprey from energized wires and equipment. It is important to p.} :�,;m amitrx— �- , They drastically declined in abundance during the 1970s as the result of and their active nests. cover all energized equipment at, or near the nest, to �:., i""'1(.�i pesticide use, but have recovered and become a common nesting species •Avoid disturbance of an active osprey nest:All potentially disturbing prevent electrocution and outages. These practices are —I NEST REMOVAL along the lower Columbia and Willamette Rivers and in the high lakes of activities should occur outside the nesting period and when a nest is best implemented outside the osprey breeding season to central Oregon. The number of pairs nesting along the Willamette River determined to be inactive. Nesting status should be determined by a avoid disturbing nesting osprey and have resulted in a ~ t Removal of osprey nests is generally not between Eugene and Portland increased from 13 in 1976 to 78 in 1993. In local ODFW wildlife biologist or the USFWS. sharp decline of osprey mortality at unsafe power pole ._ recommended since osprey will just rebuild, usually 2001, there were to 234 pairs. In the Klamath Basin, osprey numbers appear • The nest tree, along with two or three potential nest trees, should sites during the past decade. 1 , Figure 3 in the same location. If removal of an osprey nest to be stable to slightly increasing. Osprey populations across North America __ .,, is deemed necessary, onlyinactive osprey nests may g Y g P Y P P be protected. Windthrow is often a problem, therefore, additional The USFWS and U,S. Geological Survey have --� 1 Y arc following the same trend. potential nest trees should he left where the risk is high (i.e., coastal collaborated with local utility companies and the Avian Power Line be removed (i.e., destroyed) to In the Pacific Northwest, there is concern that natural nest sites continue to areas and Central Oregon lakes). Interaction Committee to develop guidelines aimed at comply with federal and state wildlife laws. Inactive nests are be lost due to logging, development, and removal of dead and dying trees. • Roads and structures should not be constructed within 300 feet of a reducing electrical utility caused avian electrocution and collision mortality. determined by the absence of known osprey nest tree. More information on avian protection planning can be found at in the any egg or young in the nest. Bird Hazard section of USFWS Migratory Birds website. •OSPREY AND DISTURBANCE OSPREY AND FORESTRY OPERATIONS ' Nest destruction may not result Although ospreys are relatively tolerant of human activities compared toNOTE: Known or suspected electrocution of any protected avian species in the take of migratory birds, other birds of prey, individual osprey vary in their ability to tolerate human The Oregon Department of Forestry's administrative rule 629-665-0110 should be reported to your local Oregon State Police office or a USFWS their eggs or their young. Nest regulates commercial forest operations to protect osprey nest trees, perching Law Enforcement Office and/or your local ODFW office. status should be determined disturbance.Tolerance generally depends upon the timing and frequency and fledging trees and replacement trees. ODF defines an active osprey nest - by your local ODFW wildlife of activity and the degree of habituation that individual pairs develop to tree is one that has been used by osprey within the past five nesting seasons. I i_,:,,., , biologist or other professional human activity. Ospreys that initiate nesting in or near areas frequented Accordingto ODF rule, an active osprey nest tree and anyperch tree OSPREY AND COMMUNICATION TOWERS by humans maybe more tolerant of subsequent human activities than P Y �' � wildlife biologist. No permit is identified as a key component shall be protected from disturbance during Communication towers can also provide suitable nesting places for osprey. required by ODFW to destroy those unaccustomed to humans. Human activities that are initiated during the critical period of use. In addition, the resource site shall be retained and Conflict typically arises when a communication company desiring to an inactive nest. An inactive osprey nest may not he retained for scientific incubation and early nesting are probably most disturbing to ospreys. protected from damage during forest operations and the operation shall be upgrade equipment or conduct routine maintenance activities at a specific or educational purposes unless scientific collecting permits are first secured Disturbance can cause adults to leave the nest, frequently or for extended designed to protect these trees from windthrow. Unless the State Forester tower discovers osprey activity on the tower, Federal and state protections from ODFW and the USFWS. periods of time,which can be fatal to embryos and nestlings. determines that forest operations will not cause the birds to flush from these apply as do ODFW's osprey protection guidelines. Figure 3.