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Falling Creek Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Bank Parcel
Neuse River Basin
February 2017
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WILDLANDS
E N G I N E E R I N G
PREPARED BY:
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: (704) 332-7754
Fax: (704) 332-3306
Bank Parcel Development Package
Falling Creek Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Bank Parcel
Neuse River Basin
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
Project Location and Description......................................................................................................1
1.1
Introduction..................................................................................................................................1
1.2
Parcel Location..............................................................................................................................2
2.0
Project Area - Existing Conditions.....................................................................................................2
2.1
Parcel Features..............................................................................................................................2
2.2
Parcel Soils....................................................................................................................................3
2.3
Existing Vegetative Communities.................................................................................................4
2.4
Threatened and Endangered Species...........................................................................................5
2.5
Cultural Resources........................................................................................................................5
3.0
Proposed Riparian Restoration & Enhancement Plan......................................................................5
3.1
Parcel Preparation........................................................................................................................6
3.2
Riparian Planting...........................................................................................................................6
4.0
Monitoring and Maintenance Plan...................................................................................................8
4.1
Monitoring Protocol......................................................................................................................8
4.2
Parcel Maintenance......................................................................................................................9
4.3
Easement Boundaries and Fencing...............................................................................................9
5.0
Financial Assurance...........................................................................................................................9
6.0
Mitigation Potential........................................................................................................................10
7.0
References......................................................................................................................................13
FIGURES
Figure 1 Service Area Map (revise to exclude the Falls WS)
Figure 2 Vicinity Map
Figure 3 Site Map
Figure 4 Soils Map
Figure 5 Buffer Mitigation Credit Determination Map (w/ wetland restoration, enhancement and
preservation mitigation)
Figure 6 Buffer Mitigation Credit Determination Map (w wetland preservation mitigation only)
Figure 7 Riparian Zone Map
APPENDIX
Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation and Nutrient Offset Letter — May 26, 2016
Determination of Streams Subject to the Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules — April 14, 2015
Historical Aerial Photographs
Parcel Photo Log
United States Fish and Wildlife Service Letter (USFWS)—April 17, 2015
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) — April 17, 2015
Figures 4.0-4.3 from Stream & Wetland Mitigation Plan
Bank Parcel Development Package
Falling Creek Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Bank Parcel
Neuse River Basin
The Falling Creek Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Bank Parcel ("Parcel") is proposed under the
terms and conditions of the Wildlands Falling Creek Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Banking
Instrument (MBI), made and entered into by Wildlands Holdings III, LLC, acting as Bank Sponsor
(Sponsor), and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Division of Water
Resources (DWR). The Parcel shall be planned and designed according to the MBI, 15A NCAC 0213 .0240,
and the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule 15A NCAC 0213.0295 which became effective on November
1, 2015. The BPDP has also been designed in concurrence with the Falling Creek Stream and Wetland
Mitigation Bank (SAW# 2015-00940). The mitigation plan for the Falling Creek Stream and Wetland
Mitigation Bank has been submitted and approved by the Interagency Review Team.
The project encompasses land along unnamed tributaries to Falling Creek in Wayne County, NC. The
primary purpose of the Bank is to provide riparian buffer mitigation credits to compensate for
unavoidable buffer impacts in the 03020201 Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) of the Neuse River Basin,
excluding the Falls Lake Watershed. The Bank may also provide nutrient offset credits for stormwater
requirements with new and existing development requiring nutrient offsets within the 03020201 HUC,
excluding the Falls Lake Watershed. Bank service areas are depicted in Figure 1.
1.0 Project Location and Description
1.1 Introduction
This Parcel is being proposed to provide stream and wetland mitigation through the creation of a Stream
and Wetland Mitigation Bank as well as nutrient offset and buffer mitigation through the creation of a
Buffer & Nutrient Offset Bank. Riparian restoration activities deemed suitable for nutrient offsets on
this Parcel, will generate 2,273.02 lbs -Nitrogen per acre.
For purposes of the Falling Creek Buffer and Nutrient Offset Bank, the Parcel involves restoring riparian
buffers and other riparian areas adjacent to mitigated streams onsite in order to help reduce non -point
source contaminant discharges to downstream waters in the Neuse River Basin. Approximately 371.3
acres will be protected with a permanent conservation easement. Out of the 371.3 acres, 25.7 acres will
be restored for either Neuse riparian buffer credit or nutrient offset credit, 33.4 acres will be enhanced
by the removal of cattle from the streams and riparian areas for Neuse riparian buffer credit, and 4.5
acres will be preserved for Neuse riparian buffer credit (Figure 5). In general, riparian buffer restoration
area widths on streams range from 50 feet to 200 feet from the top of bank for Neuse buffer credits and
nutrient offset credit. Buffer enhancement by excluding cattle from the streams and riparian areas is
allowed pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(6). While the 25.7 acres of buffer restoration are viable for
nutrient offset credit, the buffer enhancement and buffer preservation areas cannot be used to
generated nutrient offset credit.
Approximately 23.9 acres of riparian areas that were deemed viable for restoring, enhancing, or
preserving to generate buffer mitigation credits by DWR, will instead be used to provide 23.9 acres of
riparian wetland mitigation credits as shown in Figure 6. The Sponsor may elect to use these riparian
areas for either buffer mitigation credit or wetland mitigation credit, but not both. The Sponsor must
submit a written request and receive written approval from DWR prior to any credit conversions and
transfers to the buffer credit ledger. As part of that request, the Sponsor must provide DWR with a
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written acceptance letter from the USACE, accompanied by supporting documents, for any wetlands
that they want removed from the wetland mitigation bank. Only riparian areas that fail to qualify to
generate wetland credit may be viable for generating riparian buffer credit. Figure 6 depicts riparian
areas that could potentially generate riparian buffer credit if they don't qualify to generate wetland
mitigation credits. Any areas proposed for buffer mitigation credit must meet the performance
standards detailed in 15A NCAC 0213 .0295.
The NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) performed an onsite Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation and
Nutrient Offset on May 10, 2016. The correspondence related to the site visit is attached in the
Appendix and dated May 26, 2016.
1.2 Parcel Location
The Parcel is located in southern Wayne County, approximately 9.5 miles northeast of the Newton
Grove and 8.5 miles northwest of Mt. Olive (35° 15'43.31" N and 78° 11' 20.83" W) in a rural watershed
within the Neuse River Basin (HUC 03020201) and within DWR sub -basin 03-04-12. To get to the Parcel
from Raleigh, take 1-40 east approximately 42 miles to NC 50/55 at Exit 341. Turn left on NC 50/55
towards Newton Grove and continue for approximately one mile. At the traffic circle, take the fourth
exit onto US 13 North and continue for approximately four miles. Turn right on Dobbersville Road and
continue for approximately one mile. Turn left on Raynor Mill Road and continue for approximately one
mile. Turn left on Corbett Hill Road and the Parcel will be on the left in approximately one mile. (Figure
2).
2.0 Project Area - Existing Conditions
2.1 Parcel Features
The project includes restoring riparian areas along 16 unnamed tributaries to Falling Creek, as shown on
Figure 3 and listed in Table 1. All Parcel Features are classified as Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) by
DWR and flow into Falling Creek, which flows into the Neuse River.
Table 1. Project Features Descriptions — Falling Creek BPDP
Feature Name`
Feature ID from
DWR Assessments
Stream Type
Buffer Credit
Viable
Nutrient Offset
Viable
Grady Branch
A
Intermittent
Yes
Yes
Pine Branch
B
Intermittent
Yes
Yes*
Redditt Creek
C
Intermittent
Yes
Yes*
Snook Branch
F
Intermittent
Yes
No
Finch Creek
I
Intermittent
Yes
Yes*
Adams Branch
L
Perennial
Yes
Yes*
Coriander Creek
M
Perennial
Yes
Yes*
Gurley Branch
N
Intermittent
Yes
Yes
Thornton Creek
0
Intermittent
Yes
Yes*
Mourning Dove Branch
Q
Intermittent
Yes
Yes*
Sadler's Branch
S
Perennial
Yes
partially
Chicory Creek
T
Intermittent
Yes
No
Anise Branch
V
Intermittent
Yes
No
Comet Creek
W
Perennial
Yes
No
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Feature Name`
Feature ID from
Stream Type
Buffer Credit
Nutrient Offset
Johnston Loam soils are found in floodplains. They are very
DWR Assessments
Features M, Q, and Falling
Viable
Viable
Whitetail Creek
X
Perennial
Yes
No
Tarragon Creek
Y
Intermittent
Yes
Yes*
* Nutrient Offset is viable in non forested pasture areas only
** Unnamed tributaries to Falling Creek have been assigned names by Wildlands for identification and communication
throughout the life of this project.
DWR performed a stream determination on the site which is documented in the Stream Determination
Letter dated August 14, 2015 (Appendix). All Features in the table above were determined to be subject
to the Neuse Buffer Protection Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0233. Several ditches are documented in the letter
as well, but neither buffer nor nutrient offset credit are being requested on the ditches.
The results documented in the Site Viability Letter from DWR dated May 26, 2016 (Appendix) indicated
that all 16 Features listed in Table 1 are viable for riparian restoration and suitable for buffer mitigation.
Several Features, identified in Table 1, are also viable for nutrient offset credits in non -forested pasture
areas. These areas are currently being restored for nutrient offset credit, but may be converted to
riparian buffer credit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0295 and the MBI. Written approval must be granted
by DWR prior to any conversion and transfer of credits.
Photos showing historic site conditions and current site conditions (as of January, 2016) of the Parcel are
provided in the appendix.
2.2 Parcel Soils
The glauconitic, quartz sand and clay common to the Tar Heel Formation are reflected in the floodplain
soils located on the Parcel. They are deep sandy loam soils (depth to bedrock > 80 inches) that
frequently pond and hold water at the surface. Moving up gradient in the landscape, the soils are
comprised of marine deposits that flood less frequently but maintain a loamy texture. The predominant
floodplain soils on site are described in Table 2, below, depicted in Figure 4, and are based on the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey for Wayne
County (USDA, 1974 and 2015).
Table 2. Project Soil Types and Descriptions — Falling Creek BPDP
Soil Name
Location
Description
Johnston
Mapped along the floodplain of
Johnston Loam soils are found in floodplains. They are very
Features M, Q, and Falling
poorly drained alluvial soils and are frequently ponded
Loam - Js
Creek.
with the water table at the soil surface.
Bibb Sandy
Mapped along Features M, Q, 1,
Bibb Sandy Loams are located in alluvial floodplains. They
Loam - Bb
W, 0, and V.
are deep (>80"), very poorly drained, and subject to
frequent flooding.
Lynchburg
Mapped along Features O, Q, S,
Lynchburg Sandy Loams are found on summits of flats on
Sandy Loam -
and T.
marine terraces or broad interstream divides. They are
Ly
somewhat poorly drained but rarely ponded.
Wagram Loamy Sands are found on marine terraces in
Wagram
Loamy Sand -
Mapped along Features A, 0,
broad interstream divides. The are well drained, loam
y y
WaB
Q, S, and Y.
marine deposits that are not frequently flooded or
ponded.
Source: Wayne County Soil Survey, USDA-NRCS, http://efotg.nres.usda.gov, 1974 and 2015
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2.3 Existing Vegetative Communities
Pasture Areas
Falling Creek West riparian areas are predominantly livestock pasture with the exception of portions of
Features A, C, I, and L, the upstream ends of Features M and O, and the majority of Features N and Q
(Figure 3). The upstream portion of Features S and Y on Falling Creek East are in livestock pasture.
Bermuda grasses (Cynodon spp.) and broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus) dominate the livestock
pastures on the Parcel. Winter annuals (e.g., rye grain, winter wheat) are planted in most pastures using
no -till best management practices. Wetter areas in low-lying fields and along creek and ditch banks are
generally dominated by common rush (luncus effuses) and hydric sedges (Carex spp.).
The non -forested pasture areas are predominately being proposed as buffer restoration per 15A NCAC
02B .0295 to generate either buffer credit or nutrient offset credit.
Forested Areas impacted by Livestock
The riparian areas on Falling Creek West vary between cleared and forested pasture with the presence
of cattle and cattle -induced impacts. Vegetation in the forested areas along Features F, I, L, M, O, and Q
are a mix of pine and hardwood species including loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), water oak (Quercus nigra),
willow oak (Quercus phellos), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), sweetgum (Liquidambarstyraciflua),
red maple (Acer rubrum), American holly (Ilex opaca), and southern red oak (Quercus falcata). The
forested riparian area along Feature A is generally wetter than the other forested areas and does not
contain loblolly pine but does contain a similar mix of hardwood species, including water oak, willow
oak, swamp chestnut oak (Quercus michauxii), tulip poplar, sweetgum, red maple, and sweetbay
magnolia (Magnolia virginiana). Mid and understory strata are absent due to livestock impacts.
With the exception of the upstream end of Features S and Y, Falling Creek East, riparian areas are
predominantly forested with direct livestock access (Features T, V, W, and X). Canopy vegetation along
Feature S and its tributaries is relatively mature and the riparian area is generally very wet. Tree
composition is similar to that in Feature A including water oak, willow oak, swamp chestnut oak, tulip
poplar, sweetgum, red maple, wax myrtle, and sweetbay magnolia. Invasive species include Chinese
privet (Ligustrum sinense) and multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora). Mid and understory strata are absent
due to livestock impacts. The Feature T floodplain vegetation is younger than Feature S and is
dominated by tulip poplar with loblolly pine along the field margins.
These forested areas are being proposed as buffer enhancement per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (0)(6).
Forested Areas Not Impacted by Livestock
Livestock are excluded in the most downstream sections of Features M and Q in Falling Creek West and
a small middle portion of Feature S in Falling Creek East. Livestock are excluded in these areas through
a combination of electric and barbed wire fence. While portions of the Falling Creek floodplain were
logged as recently as 1993, these areas have regenerated with native hardwood vegetation and include
multiple strata (canopy, understory, and herbaceous). Canopy vegetation consists of water oak, willow
oak, swamp chestnut oak, tulip poplar, sweetgum, red maple, and sweetbay magnolia. Understory
species include black willow (Salix nigra) and tag alder (Alnus serrulata) with American holly on
hummocks. Herbaceous layer species include river cane (Arundinaria gigantea), common rush, and
hydric sedges.
These forested areas not impacted by livestock are proposed as buffer preservation per 15A NCAC 02B
.0295 (0)(5) and will be protected in perpetuity in a conservation easement.
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Invasive Species
One of the characteristics of the Parcel that contributed to its selection as a mitigation bank was the
minimal density and quantity of invasive species on the site. This may be due to the absence of mid
strata species from livestock access to the majority of the site. As previously mentioned there are small
sections of multiflora rose and Chinese privet. The one portion of the site with a notable presence of
invasive species is the forested section of Features Q and O. Here there are dense, mature stands of
Chinese privet within the riparian community. While the invasive species only compromise
approximately five percent of the riparian zone within these areas, these stands will require intervention
to prevent on-site seed sources and the potential for spread within the Parcel.
2.4 Threatened and Endangered Species
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) databases were
searched for federally listed threatened and endangered plant and animal species in Wayne County, NC.
One animal species identified as threatened or endangered is currently listed in Wayne County (Table 3).
Table 3. Listed Threatened and Endangered Species in Wayne County, NC - Falling Creek BPDP
Species
Federal Status
Habitat
Common Name
Scientific Name
Large open stands of pines with mature trees of 60+
Red -Cockaded
Picoides
Endangered
years in age. May forage in stands of longleaf and
Woodpecker
borealis
southern pine, 30+ years in age.
A pedestrian survey of the site was performed on August 17, 2015. No individual species or their habitat
was found to exist on the site. Wildlands requested review and comment from the USFWS on March 16,
2015. The USFWS responded on April 17, 2015, and stated that "the proposed action is not likely to
adversely affect any federally -listed endangered or threatened species, their formally designated critical
habitat, or species currently proposed for listing under the Act at these sites." A copy of the letter from
USFWS is included in the Appendix.
2.5 Cultural Resources
Review and comment from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) with respect to any
archeological and architectural resources related to the Parcel was requested on March 13, 2015. SHPO
responded on April 17, 2015, and stated they "are aware of no historic resources which would be
affected by the project". All correspondence is included in the Appendix.
3.0 Proposed Riparian Restoration & Enhancement Plan
Developing the Parcel for mitigation will require converting existing agriculture land use practices
adjacent to streams into riparian forest. The riparian areas, which includes the 50 foot wide Neuse
buffers, will involve replanting appropriate native tree species along the project corridors. Vegetation
management and herbicide applications may be needed during the first year of tree establishment in
the restoration areas to prevent establishment of invasive species that could out compete the planted
native species. More detailed descriptions of the proposed restoration activity follow in Sections 3.1 and
3.2.
All riparian restoration activities will commence in concurrence with the stream mitigation activities and
not before. Therefore, the mitigation area where riparian restoration is being performed may be altered
slightly depending on the implementation of the Stream & Wetland Mitigation Plan for the Stream &
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Wetland Mitigation Bank. The riparian restoration areas will be surveyed and information provided in
the As -Built report.
3.1 Parcel Preparation
The current land uses adjacent to the streams purposed for buffer restoration and enhancement are
primarily composed of forested and non -forested pasture which are actively grazed by livestock. Areas
slated for buffer restoration or enhancement will require site preparation that will include select
herbicide treatments or limited mechanical clearing to remove undesirable underbrush or invasive
species. All ditches currently present on the Parcel, where buffer or nutrient offset is being requested,
will be plugged as part of the stream and wetland mitigation plan. Diffused flow will be maintained
throughout the mitigated riparian areas. Any erosional gullies currently present within the restoration
and enhancement areas will also be modified to allow for diffuse flow throughout the buffers.
The restoration areas will be planted using hand labor with dibble bars or other acceptable forestry
practices. Where cattle currently have access to the streams and riparian areas, a combination of
electric and barbed wire fencing will be installed. Any existing culverts that are not located in "internal
crossings" will be removed as part of the stream and wetland mitigation project, including a collapsed
culvert on Finch Creek as identified in the May 26, 2016 DWR viability letter. While planting isn't
anticipated to be needed in the buffer enhancement areas, except where required in the stream and
wetland mitigation plan, a seed mix will be applied where cattle have caused bare soils and removed all
vegetation. There will be no parcel preparation work done in the buffer preservation areas.
Site preparation and planting is planned to begin in January 2018.
3.2 Riparian Planting
The revegetation plan for the entire buffer restoration area will include permanent seeding, planting
bare root trees, live stakes, and herbaceous plugs and controlling invasive species growth. Bare root
trees selected for the Parcel will be native bottomland hardwood species typical for Brownwater
Bottomland Hardwood and Coastal Plain Small Stream Swamp communities as defined by Schafale and
Weakley (1990). Trees will be planted at a density sufficient to meet the performance standards
outlined in the Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295 of 260 trees per acre at the end of five years. No one tree
species will be greater than 50% of the established stems. Tree species specified for planting on the
Parcel are detailed in Table 4. Planting details for the wetland and stream mitigation areas are included
in the Appendix. The planting list for the wetland mitigation areas is also provided below in Table 4. An
appropriate seed mix will also be applied to provide temporary ground cover for soil stabilization and
reduction of sediment loss during rain events in areas disturbed by stream and wetland construction, as
necessary. This will be followed by an appropriate permanent seed mixture. Planting is scheduled for
January 2018.
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Table 4. Selected Tree Species Appropriate for Riparian Restoration - Falling Creek BPDP
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Common
Max
Min.
Indiv.
Species
Stratum
/ of Stems
Name
Spacing
Caliper Size
Spacing
Buffer Planting Zone
Quercus
Cherrybark
12 ft.
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
6-12 ft.
10%
pagoda
Oak
Quercus phellos
Willow Oak
12 ft.
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
6-12 ft.
15%
Plantus
Sycamore
12 ft.
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
6-12 ft.
20%
occidentalis
Betula nigra
River Birch
12 ft.
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
6-12 ft.
10%
Liriodendron
Tulip Poplar
12 ft.
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
6-12 ft.
10%
tulipifera
Quercus
Swamp
12 ft.
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
6-12 ft.
15%
michauxii
Chestnut Oak
Fraxinus
Green Ash
12 ft.
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
6-12 ft.
20%
pennsylvanica
Wetland Planting Zone
Taxodium
Bald Cypress
12 ft.
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
6-12 ft.
25
12 ft.
Quercus phellos
Willow Oak
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
6-12 ft.
10
Plantus
ft
12 .
Sycamore
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
6-12 ft.
10
occidentalis
12 ft.
Betula nigra
River Birch
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
6-12 ft.
10
12 ft.
Salix nigra
Black Willow
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
6-12 ft.
5
Swamp
12 ft.
Nyssa biflora
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
6-12 ft.
15
Tupelo
Quercus
Swamp
12 ft.
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
6-12 ft.
10
michauxii
Chestnut Oak
Fraxinus
12 ft.
Green Ash
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
6-12 ft.
15
i
pennsylvanca
"Character Trees" are defined as planted or volunteer species identified from a survey of local
vegetation on less degraded sections of the specified stream and from reference literature that details
native species. A list of Character Tree species other than the species specified for planting is listed in
Table 5.
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Table 5. Character/Existing Tree Species — Falling Creek BPDP
(Brownwater Bottomland Hardwood and Coastal Plain Small Stream Swamp *)
Scientific Name
Common Name
Quercus nigra
Water Oak
Salix nigra
Black Willow
Alnus serrulate
Tag Alder
Acer rubrum
Red Maple
Liquidambar styraciflua
Sweetgum
Quercus falcate
Southern Red Oak
Magnolia virginiana
Sweetbay Magnolia
Acer negundo
Boxelder maple
Ulmus Americana
American Elm
Celtis laevigata
Southern hackberry
*Source: Schafale and Weakley (1990)
4.0 Monitoring and Maintenance Plan
4.1 Monitoring Protocol
Permanent vegetation monitoring plots will be installed and evaluated within the buffer restoration
and/or nutrient offset areas to measure the survival of the planted trees. There may be additional plots
within the riparian buffer that are measuring the success of the riparian and wetland areas as part of the
stream and wetland mitigation bank, but only the plots measuring the success of the riparian buffer
credit will be provided in the monitoring reports. The plots will be randomly placed throughout the
planted riparian areas and will be representative of the entire top of bank back two -hundred feet, more
or less. There are no plots planned for the buffer enhancement areas, since cattle exclusion and limited
seeding are being done in those areas, not additional planting.
A total of 21 plots will be established within the buffer restoration credit generation area. The number
of monitoring quadrants required is based on the USACE Wilmington District monitoring guidance
documents. The size of individual quadrants will be 100 square meters for woody tree species.
Vegetation assessments will be conducted following the Carolina Vegetation Survey (CVS) Level 2
Protocol for Recording Vegetation (2008). A reference photo will be taken from the southwestern corner
of each of the 21 plots. Photos will be taken from all photo points each monitoring year and provided in
the annual reports. All planted stems will be marked with flagging tape and recorded.
Planting is scheduled for January 2018. The first annual monitoring activities will commence at the end
of the first growing season, at least five months after planting has been completed and no earlier than
the fall season. Species composition, height, and survival rates will be evaluated on an annual basis by
plot. The total number of volunteer woody stems will also be documented and reported. The measures
of vegetative success for the Parcel will be the survival of at least 4 native hardwood tree species, where
no one species is greater than 50% of the established stems, established at a density of at least 260
planted trees per acre at the end of Year S. Native volunteer species may be included to meet the
performance standards.
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A visual assessment of the cattle exclusion and preservation areas within the conservation easement will
also be performed each year to confirm:
• Fencing is in good condition throughout the site;
• no cattle access within the conservation easement area;
• no encroachment has occurred;
• diffuse flow is being maintained in the conservations easement area; and
• there has not been any cutting, clearing, filling, grading, or similar activities that would
negatively affect the functioning of the buffer.
Any issues identified during the visual assessment of the cattle exclusion and preservation areas will be
photographed and mapped as part of the annual monitoring report with remedial efforts proposed or
documented. The Sponsor shall submit the annual monitoring report to DWR by December 31ST of each
year for five consecutive years and will follow the terms and conditions of the MBI.
4.2 Parcel Maintenance
Adaptive measures will be developed or appropriate remedial actions will be implemented in the event
that the Parcel or a specific component of the Parcel fails to achieve the success criteria outlined in
Section 4.1. Site maintenance will be performed to correct any identified problems on the Parcel that
have a high likelihood of affecting project success. Such items include, but are not limited to, excess tree
mortality caused by fire, flooding, drought, or insects. Any actions implemented will be designed to
achieve the success criteria and will include a work schedule and updated monitoring criteria. Any parcel
maintenance performed will be included in the monitoring report for that year. A rigorous herbicide
schedule will need to be implemented in the first few years of tree establishment in the restoration
areas to prevent establishment of invasive species that may attempt to out -compete the planted native
vegetation. The only herbicides used on the Parcel will be aquatic approved herbicides that will be
applied in accordance with North Carolina Department of Agriculture rules and regulations. The
easement boundary will be checked annually as part of monitoring activities and the conditions as well
as any maintenance performed will be reported in the annual monitoring reports to NC DWR.
If mowing is deemed necessary by the Sponsor during the monitoring period, the Sponsor must receive
approval by the DWR prior to any mowing activities within Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the Neuse buffers to
ensure that no buffer violations have been performed.
4.3 Easement Boundaries and Fencing
Easement boundaries will be identified in the field to ensure clear distinction between the Parcel and
adjacent properties. Boundaries may be identified by cattle fence, marker, bollard, post, tree -blazing, or
other means as allowed by site conditions and/or conservation easement. Boundary markers disturbed,
damaged, or destroyed will be repaired and/or replaced on an as needed basis.
5.0 Financial Assurance
Following approval of the Falling Creek BPDP, the Sponsor shall provide a Performance Bond from a
surety that is rated no less than an "A-" as rated by A.M. Best. The Performance Bond amount shall be
100% of the estimated cost for implementation of the project as described in the BPDP, but not less
than $150,000.00. In lieu of posting the performance bond, the Sponsor may elect to construct the
project prior to the first credit release. In that case no performance bond will be necessary.
Falling Creek Mitigation Site
HUC 03020201— BPDP
After completion of the restoration/construction, a separate Performance/Maintenance Bond will be
secured for 100% of the estimated cost to implement the monitoring and maintenance plan but not less
than $100,000.00. The Performance/Maintenance Bond shall apply at the inception of the monitoring
period for a term of one year, to be extended annually for a minimum of five years. Upon DWR
approval, this may be lowered each year based on the adjusted cost to complete the monitoring.
Performance bonds for monitoring shall be renewed to cover the next years monitoring period, with
confirmation of renewal provided to DWR with each annual monitoring report when applicable. DWR
reserves the right to alter the credit release schedule if monitoring reports are submitted without proof
of bond renewals when applicable.
Financial assurances provided in this section must be separate from the financial assurances provided as
part of the Stream and Wetland Mitigation Bank.
6.0 Mitigation Potential
Approximately 373.1 acres will be protected with a permanent conservation easement. Out of the 373.1
acres, a total of 63.6 acres of riparian areas will be mitigated to generate Neuse riparian buffer credit or
nutrient offset credit and does not include any of the acreage being mitigated to generate wetland
mitigation credit. Out of those 63.6 acres, 25.7 acres will be restored, 33.4 acres will be enhanced by
permanently excluding livestock and stabilizing soils, and 4.5 acres will be preserved (Figure 6). Of the
25.7 acres that are restored, all 25.7 acres were deemed suitable for either buffer credit or nutrient
offset credit by DWR (Figure 6). These areas may be used for either Neuse buffer credits or nutrient
offset credits, but not both. Out of the 25.7 acres that are restored, the Sponsor is requesting all 25.7
acres (58,416.61 lbs. -Nitrogen) to be used to generate credit releases for Nitrogen nutrient offset
credits.
Neither riparian buffer nor nutrient offset credit will be generated on the remaining 309.5 acres, as they
are part of the Wildlands Holdings III, LLC Falling Creek Stream and Wetland Mitigation Bank (USACE ID
2015-00940).
The Sponsor will maintain 3 credit ledgers. One to account for buffer preservation credits, one to
account for buffer restoration credits, and one to account for Nitrogen nutrient offset credits. Overall
credit generation by drainage Feature is detailed in Table 6. The total credit generation is summarized in
Table 7. The Sponsor must request and receive approval from DWR prior to any credit conversions and
transfers to the credit ledgers. With each conversion and transfer request submitted to the DWR, the
Sponsor will provide all updated credit ledgers showing all transactions that have occurred up to the
date of the request. Buffer preservation and enhancement credits from this Bank cannot be converted
into Nutrient offset credits.
Mitigation activities per drainage Feature are outlined in Table 6. These acreages were calculated prior
to applying the reduction in riparian buffer credits for areas between 101 feet and 200 feet from top of
bank, per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(n). After applying the reduction in credits, the Falling Creek Parcel
includes 13.63 creditable acres, including enhancement and preservation, that will generate a total of
593,722.80ft2 of Neuse buffer credits and 25.75 acres (58,530.26 lbs -Nitrogen) will be used to generate
Nitrogen nutrient offset credits which is summarized in Table 7.
Falling Creek Mitigation Site
HUC 03020201— BPDP 10
Table 6. Mitigation Activities by Drainage Feature - Falling Creek BPDP
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HUC 03020201- BPDP 11
Table 7. Credit Generation Summary — Falling Creek BPDP
*33% of full credit for buffers between 101'-200', per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(n)
** Riparian Buffer Zones shown in Figure 6
Falling Creek Mitigation Site
HUC 03020201— BPDP 12
Credit PerMitigation
Mitigation
Credit
Total
Credit
Credited
Buffer Zone**
Acre or Pound
Type
Type
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Ratio
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477,853.20 ftZ
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10.97
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444,312.00 ftZ
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10.20
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65,775.60 ftZ
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10,410.43 lbs.
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987,940.80 ftZ
Nitrogen Nutrient Offset Subtotal
58,530.26 lbs.
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262,666.80 ftZ
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1,581,663.60
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Total Buffer Credits (with Nutrient Offset Proposed)
593,722.80 ftZ
Total Nitrogen Offset
58,530.26 lbs.
*33% of full credit for buffers between 101'-200', per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(n)
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Falling Creek Mitigation Site
HUC 03020201— BPDP 12
7.0 References
Schafale, M.P. and Weakley, 1990. A Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina, Third
Approximation.
USDA, Soil Conservation Service, 1974. Soil Survey of Wayne County.
USDA, Soil Conservation Service, 2015. Soil Survey of Wayne County.
Falling Creek Mitigation Site
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Water Resources
E NWRONM EN T AL QUALITY
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER V'AART
secretary
S. JAY ZIMIvMERMAN
Qir'erlor
May 26, 2016
John Hutton
Wildlands Holdings Il, LLC
312 West Millbrook Rd, Suite 225
Raleigh, NC 27609
(via electronic mail)
Re: Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation & Nutrient Offset — Falling Creek Mitigation Site
Off 465 Corbett Hill Rd in Four Oaks, NC
Johnston County
Dear Mr. Hutton,
On April 28, 2016, Katie Merritt, with the Division of Water Resources (DWR), received a request
from Wildlands Engineering, Inc. (WEI), for a site visit near the above -referenced site in the Neuse
River Basin to determine the potential for nutrient offset and Neuse riparian buffer mitigation. On
May 10, 2016, Ms. Merritt performed a site assessment of the subject site, which is more accurately
shown in the attached aerial initialed by Ms. Merritt on May 26, 2016. If approved, mitigating this
site could provide riparian buffer credits and/or nutrient offset credits within the 8 -digit Hydrologic
Unit Code 03020201 of the Neuse River Basin.
This site is also being proposed as a Stream and Wetland Mitigation Bank to the Interagency Review
Team (IRT), Per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (1)(6), "buffer° mitigation credit shall not be generated
within wetlands that provide wetland mitigation credit required by ISA NCAC 02H.0506 and
"buffer mitigation credit may, be generated on stream mitigation sites as long as the width of'rhe
restored or enhanced riparian buffer meets the requirements of Subparagraph (n)(1) cif the Rule.
Ms. Merritt's evaluation of the features from Top of Bank (TOB) out to 200' for butler and nutrient
offset mitigation pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (effective November 1, 2015) and Rule 15A
NCAC 02B .0240 is provided in the table below:
465 Corbett Hill Rd/Falling Creek
Feature
Classification
lsubiect
Land uses
Buffer
"Nutrient
!Mitigation Type
to Buffer
Offset Viable
Credit
Rule
at 2273
Viable
_
lbs acre
UTB
Stream
Yes
alien pasture actively
Yes
Yes
Restoration (minimum of 317' far
grazed by cattle
buffer credit and minimum of 50' for
nutrient offset credit)
State of Norild Cara luta I EnviranmentaI Quality! Water Resources
1617 Mail service Center , Raleigh. Non Carulins 17691;-[61 i
9198076300
465 Corbett Hill Rd/Falling Creek
May 2b, 2+16
Feature
Classification
1Subiect
Land uses
Buffer
"Nutrient
MINtation Type
to Buffer
Credit
Offset Viable
Rule
Viable
at 2,273
Ibs acre
Pine Branch
Stream
Yes
Open pasture actively
Yes
Yes
Restoration (minimum of 30' for
(A) to
grazed by cattle
buffer credit and minimum of 50' for
crossing/
nutrient offset credit)
woodline
Pine Branch
Stream
Yes
Mostly closed canopy
Yes
Yes (non-
Forested Areas = Enhancement ,per
(A) below
of native hardwoods
forested
15A NCAC 028.0295 (0)(6)
crossing to
w/ cattle grazing;.
pasture areas
Open Pasture = Restoration
confluence
Some areas of open
only)
W/ (M)
pasture
Gurley
Stream
Yes
Open pasture actively
Yes
Yes
Restoration
Branch (N)
grazed by cattle
to crossing
Redditt Crk
Stream
Yes
Left Bank= Open
Yes
Yes (non-
Left Bank = Restoration
(C)
pasture; Right Bank -
forested
Right Bank = Enhancement per 15A
closed canopy of
pasture areas
NCAC 02B.0295 (0))6)
native hardwoods w/
only)
cattle grazing
Snook
Stream
Yes
closed canopy of
Yes
No
Enhancement per 15A NCAC 02B
Branch (F)
native hardwoods w/
.0295 (0)(5)
cattle grazing
Coriander
Stream
Yes
Left Bank= closed
Yes
Yes (non-
Left Bank= Enhancement per 15A
Crk (M)
canopy of native
forested
NCAC 02B .0295 (0)(6);
(starts at
hardwoods w/ tattle
pasture areas
Open Pasture = Restoration
project
grazing; Right Bank -
only)
boundary to
Open pasture
arrow "M")
Coriander
Stream
Yes
Left & Right Banks =
Yes
No
Enhancement per 15A NCAC 02B
Crk (starts at
closed canopy of
.0295 (0)(6);
"M" arrow
native hardwoods w/
to'Imb"
tattle grazing
a rrow)
Coriander
Stream
Yes
Left Bank= closed
Yes
Yes {non-
Left Bank = Enhancement per 15A
Crk (starts at
canopy of native
forested
NCAC 02B.0295 (o)(6);
"Mb" arrow
hardwoods w/ cattle
pasture areas
Open Pasture = Restoration
to
grazing; Right Bank-
only))
confluence
Open pasture
w/ Adams
Branch (L)
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465 Corbett Hill Rd/Falling Creek
May 26, 2016
Feature
Classification
'Sub ect
Land uM
Buffer
**Nutrient
Mitigation Tyne
to Buffer
Credit
Offset Viable
Rule
at 2.273
Viable
Ibs acre
Starting
Stream
Yes
Open pasture actively
Yes
Yes
Restoration
below
grazed by cattle
confluence
w/ "M" and
"L" to
woodline
Adams
Stream
Yes
Left & Right Banks =
Yes
Yes (non-
Within Forested Areas= Enhancement
Branch (L)
closed canopy of
forested
per 15A NCAC d2S .0295 (0)(6)
native hardwoods w/
pasture areas
cattle grazing; areas of
only)
Open Pasture = Restoration
open pasture outside
of native hardwoods
Finch Crk (l)
Stream
Yes
Left Bank = closed
Yes
Yes (non-
Within narrow fringe & forested areas
canopy of native
forested
= Enhancement per 15A NCAC 02B
hardwoods w/ cattle
pasture areas
.0295 (0)(6)
grazing; Right Bank=
only)
Open pasture actively
Open Pasture = Restoration
grazed by cattle w/
*Has a collapsed culvert that must be
narrow forest fringe
replaced or removed to be creditable
Morning
Stream
Yes
Mostly closed canopy
Yes
Yes (non-
Forested Areas = Enhancement per
[love Branch
of native hardwoods
forested
15A NCAC 02B .1295 (o)(6)
(R)
w/ cattle grazing
pasture areas
downstream; open
only)
Open Pasture = Restoration
pasture upstream of
woodline
Thornton
Stream
Yes
Mostly closed canopy
Yes
Yes (non-
Forested Areas= Enhancement per
Crk (0)
of native hardwoods
forested
15A NCAC 02B .02.95 (0)(6)
w/ cattle grazing;
pasture areas
Areas of open pasture
only)
Open Pasture = Restoration
downstream
Chicory Crk
Stream
Yes
Closed canopy of
Yes
No
Forested Areas= Enhancement per
(T)
native hardwoods w/
15A NCAC 02B .0295 (0)(6)
cattle grazing; Portion
Non -cattle access areas =
of forested areas not
Preservation per 15A NCAC 02B .0295
grazed by cattle
(0)(5)
Sadler's
Stream
Yes
Open pasture
Yes
Yes
Restoration
Branch (S) at
start point
'erosional gullies need to be filled to
to woodline
eliminate diffused flaw
315
465 Corbett Hili Rd/Falling Creek
May 26, 2016
Feature
Classification
'Subject
Land uses
Buffer
"nutrient
MitieationType
to Buffer
Credit
Offset Viable
Rule
at 2,273
Viable
Ibs acre
Sadler's
Stream
Yes
closed canopy of
Yes
No
Preservation per 15A NCAC 02B .0295
Branch (5)
native hardwoods wl
(o)(5)
from
no Cattle access
woodline to
-crossing
Sadler's
Stream
Yes
Closed canopy of
Yes
No
Enhancement per 15A NCAC 02B
Branch (S)
native hardwoods wl
.0295 (o)(6)
from
Cattle grazing
crossing to
downstream
crossing at
Whitetail
Creek
Anise
Stream
Yes
Closed Canopy of
Yes
No
Enhancement per 15A NCAC 02B
Branch (V)
native hardwoods wl
.0295 (o)(6)
cattle grazing
Comet Crk
Stream
Yes
Closed canopy of
Yes
No
Enhancement per 15A NCAC 02B
(W)
native hardwoods w,i
.0295 (o)(6)
cattle grazing
Whitetail
Stream
Yes
Closed canopy of
Yes
No
Enhancement per 15A NCAC 02B
Crk (X)
native hardwoods w/
.0295 (o)(6)
cattle grazing
Terragon Crk
Stream
Yes
Closed canopy of
Yes
Yes (non-
Forested Areas = Enhancement per
(Y)
native hardwoods wl
forested
15A NCAC 028 .0295 (o)(6)
cattle grazing; small
pasture areas
areas on left bank wl
only)
Left bank non forested area =
open pasture
Restoration
'Subjectivity calls were determined by DVTR an April 14, 2015, using the 1:24,000 scale quadrangle topographic map
prepared by USES and the most recent printed version of the soil survey map prepared by the MRCS
A map showing the project site and the features is provided and signed by Ms. Merritt on September
9, 2015. For any areas depicted as not being viable for nutrient offset credit above, one could propose
a different measure, along with supporting calculations and sufficient detail to support estimates of
load reduction for review by the DWR, to determine viability for nutrient offset according to 15A
NCAC 02B .0240.
415
465 Corbett Hill Rd//Falling Creek
May 26, 2016
Please contact Katie Merritt at (919)-807-6371 if you have any questions regarding this
correspondence..
Sincerely,
al U1. upervisor
401 and Buffer Permitting Branch
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Attachments. Site Aerial
cc: File Copy (Katie Merritt)
Andrea Eckardt — Wildlands Engineering
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Or Alpril 7, 20:19, 111 mque:!t your aon:lr!Ilan1 Mr. John Hr!tion o' %ildli nds gngineeiing, Inc., Plnihony
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onlheivia subject properties (knomir a: Wesi 1allinjCreekN iiisa'lion Banl Fragertyaml gait Nailing Cneel
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3079. Tie subjecl gnagerties are lowed neap 444 Conteh Hill Raad end 368 CoAelt Hill goad real tie
Tcimin oil Mouni Cllive, Wayne Counly, ne! peatiuely.
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The Division of N at er Rest ( Hees 101W0) I as t la l ermined 11hal a pa rl ion of f1e; (ones Ig beled a s 1115-0190 AI,
19-0390 8, 15-0190 C, 99-0190 1,15-02901,112 -0390 i, 35-0190 M,'1 "190 A, 15,0190 C, 15-0:190 CR, 19-
0910 S, 15-0190 T, 19-0990 V, 15-0190 %, 15-0390 X,_ and 19-(190 IY' ar • l e avast ed man (a), ant
hi®t lighted in blue are: ut ject io i he Neuse Buffo n Rulas. 1 t e portion o'1 i t e lleatdiies h t elect a s "15-0190
47 and 15-0190 lara nc1 t ighligt ted in red and cinaled on • l e a9taahetl ni a n(i), is not subjec' to 1 he pause
Vufien ILq las. The porm n of the features lab( led a,s "99-0190 D, 95-0190 E, 131-0190G, '1!-0390H, V -
0990.1,15-0110 l ,15-01'1( 1-,19-095 G R, aa(I 95-019010" an tie ai:iache(I n ap(s), anal t ighlil I te(I in red is
tial :ubjectto lige Nauss Buff(r Rtilas. 11 a ilealune,r and the asiocii led buflers should I a ider tifiac on arnl
1itum pians far lhis;lroperty. Va. auiner ((n lutura aGuners) slould notify the DWF (and iti er nelevani
agenaies) oli this decision in arill 8utuue corrEspondence. (onae,ining itis pnopcity. Tfis on-:ito
de'errnii;:ation -f aff e)ipire Mae (5), furs bra the cNie ai thii leitcr.
Lai, .dm neiis (r° afleaied parties 11hal dlspule a deierrninalion ni€de b+I the DWR (r Delegated local
Atit1 a nity that a saidaie Ovate r exiala and Ihal 0 is 'ILII jest to the f uffen nufe ma`I noquest a delerminailon b)
this Dlnec an. A re yue!' ft r a del errr enation b)I t1 a Dinec on Shall I e mferrei to t he Dii ester in writing a,jo
N_ailen Higf ini, DM R 407 f✓ Bufler PermilIing Ur it, 1617 Mail Serviae dente r, Raleigh, P C 27699-1610.
individual! ital dislltit c a del enminitioa by the DIARoiiWegatod Loa atWhoniiyylhal "exarnp-'s" a suriaca
walerr batt tiho biifler iiule mi }l a! I for ari E djudieaiarll heal ing, Yc ii musl East Witt in 60 d, -IIs coil -111 c ale
11 all you receive 1 his leller. ARplieE nts ane I e ra 111 notified 1 hal the 60-da}l sta tuloiiy r pr ®al iiria dow; not
start until tte affected party (WOudinl dowmaearn and adja(eni lvaida�nrneirs) is noiif~red of d deaisinn:
DVS4Rreaommends1hallheagpliaanlCollclucithisrofiiicatialnin oider 1abe aeatain1hatMild Iart+IaRreals
are made in a tirnel)l manner. To as1 tori a hearinil, !enol a written pelilion, wl iah conilannv to Chapler
1501 oil tt a Not# C; rofina Ganeral Slaluie:i io 1:1 a Cflicc of /Idminhirative Hewing!, 0714 Mail Serviae
Center, Faleil1, N.C. 27691-41314. This determination h iimI and binclin@ Unless you a.le far a I earirg.
witl in 60 da y,..
Edison R. Gliiady, .lot n and Hdgi r 1honni on
trues rn De to rminatia r
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This leiier only i rldnessesthe a ppliaability to the i ufflet rules and_do(s not approve any i ativit)1 witl in tie
buffers. Nolidoisihl: lei leuappnoveany aciivittilwitlir Waters oilIheUniledfltilesan%atensalihe9taie.
11 you t ave any i ddit longi I que! i ions a n meq uire add Him I inionrnat ion please call Anlhony Sci ni raugh Jr 1F e
UV as ingion Rei ional Offi1 a at (257) 948-3924.
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WILDLANDS
ENGINEERING
March 16, 2015
Dale Sulter
US Fish and Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636
Subject: Falling Creek Mitigation Bank in Wayne County, NC
Dear Mr. Suiter,
The Falling Creek Mitigation Bank is being developed to provide in-kind mitigation for unavoidable stream channel,
wetland, and buffer impacts. Several sections of channel and riparian wetlands have been identified as significantly
degraded. The project will include preservation of stream channels and wetlands, stream enhancement, stream
restoration, wetland rehabilitation, wetland restoration, and restoration of riparian buffers. The site has
historically been disturbed due to agricultural use, primarily livestock production.
We have already obtained an updated species list for Wayne County from your website
(http://www.fws.gov/raleiph/species/cntylist/wayne.html ). The red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) is
listed as the only endangered species within the county. We are requesting that you provide any known
information on this species within the county. The USFWS will be contacted if suitable habitat for any listed species
is found or if we can determine that the project may affect one or more federally listed species or designated
critical habitat.
Please provide comments on any possible issues that might emerge with respect to endangered species, migratory
birds or other trust resources from the construction of a stream, wetland, and riparian buffer project on the
subject property. A USGS map showing the approximate property lines and area of potential ground
distrubance/stream restoration area is enclosed.
If we have not heard from you in 30 days we will assume that you do not have any comments regarding associated
laws and that you do not have any information relavent to this project at the current time.
We thank you in advance for your timely response and cooperation. Please feel free to contact us with any
questions that you may have concerning the extent of site disturbance associated with this project.
Sincerely,
,Angela N. Allen, Assistant Project Manager
aallen@wildlandseng.com
929-851-9986 x 106
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. (P) 919.851.9986 • 312 west Millbrook Road, Suite 225 • Raleigh, NC 27609
United Stales Uapa rtmaril of the Intelrior
FISH. ANII W ILLILIFIA SHAVICE
Ala h i� lj BS Hie ld CHfic(
Post Clffca Box 1 ] 126
1213163 h, I orth Carolina 1763d -317t
April 17, 2019
Pa ngola Mlen
VLllildland; Hr ginoering
112 Wast Millbrook Road, Suite 225
Raleigh, NCI 27f10 9
Re: Fallirg Creek Milig, iia n l9anl -Wayne (!'aunty, NC
Tle a N s. Allen:
]]his letter i9 to inform you that a list c 11 all foclerally-proiecled endangered and 1hreatoned species
wish known c c currences in N( vlh Carolina is now availat to an the U.S. Fh h and Wildlife
Sermiae's ISenvice; web page all http:,6lwww.f\v,.gov/raleigh. Therefore, if you have I rojecta that
(aaur within the Raleiph Pield Office's area of responsibility IJsee attaahad as uniy list:, )tau no
longer need 1 o a onta o 1 the Ra lciph Afield Office for a list a 11 fo dera lly-prol ecl ed 31 a a ies.
Our web pege contains a complete,ard frequently updt ted list c 11 all endangered and threatened
spo cies pro I c el ed by the provi, ions oaf tha Hndangered Spa a ie s Act of 1973, a3.. a ma n do d (1.16
U.S.C. 1531 e1 seq.; (Act;, and a list. of 11edenal speoio9 of aonoQrnI I1 at 'a *o knowr to oocu.i in
a a ch county in North C12 rolhi a.
Seel ion 7 of the Act re quires that all federa l a gencies (Jor their designated non-feders l
repro sent al ive: , in consult a1 ion with the Servia e, insuro tli a t a n;1 a c tie n federa lly auth ori a ed,
funded, or carrie d out by such ago naic s is nol lil e131 to jeopardiae the continued exiat(lnac o any
fedenall)l-lisled endangeved or threatened 3pooics. A biological assessmeni a evaluation iiiay t o
pepano d 1 a ft If ill t ha 1 require nue n I. a nc I in dei enmiining wh el her additional consull a1 ion vi ith 1 he
Serivic a is niece°,ary. In addilion to the fezJeraIly-p..oto(10 c.peciea lint, infontnation an the
sI acies' lice histomas and habitats and in farmalic n c n completing a biological assessment or
evaluation and can be fo and on our web p, go at lhttp:,IJvvww.fws.gov/raleigh. Please check the
web : ita ofleri fa r updated information or changes.
t The to nm "fed( r,1 spaeias of.00noel•n" 1elh is to t114 so speries whirl the 9 enviac i alieries migt t ba in tic acl oil
mon(ientnate( eoils arnatian action;. acdaralspachscfcanccrn reaevic na letlal11ratooticnandthe ii•doiigr.iti( ndoea
not nocasaarily impl;l thatthe spaeias rill awntually ba prolloud lar listing as a Itdarally mdangarec o('thr(ctanec
apeeies. Ho�re,icr. v e raeoi anent the tall flmitiuit le nleasurei N taken to amicior minimise advarsa ijuparts to
aeccnalsllcoiaa ofcanaarn.
If your piia jaat aantains suitabla habitat for an,I a IF the fadurally-listed specie: known to be
gnesant within iho county where your project occuiis, the p:iapo: ed aclion hay iho patantial I
a dvo n el; I a fllect t hose : po cies. A: � uch, we i is command that sur-vieys be a a nducl ed 1 o dell eiirn ine
the species' p: ie sena a n abse no o within the pra j a at a nea . Me use of North Carolina N a i ural
Illorilage program data ; hould not 10 subsliilulad for actual field surveys.
If you determine Thal the proposed action may affeat {ji.e., 4haly to adversely affeol ax not likely
to advarsely aflfecl: a fedaially-potecled spa aias, you should notify this afflaa with youii
do larminaliaii, the result, of your : uivey:, aunva;l methodologias, and an analysis of the efIleata
of the action on listod apecies, including consideiialion ail direat, indirocl, and aumulalive effoais,
1 o fore conducl ing a n; I a a 1 ivil ies t hal might affect 1 h e spec ie s. If you do 1 o rmiri e I ha 1 the 11 ropose d
aclian will have no effla(it {Ii.e., no bonefiaial or adveiiae, diraa Ian indireat oifeclIon fedeliall;l
listed species, than you ai ie ri o1 required 1 a a onta a 1 a ur office for a a na uni a na e , junless an
Environm enil al Impao t Statement iq pro pared'. However, ; la u : li ould maintain a comp la to record
A the assessmor t, including steps leading to your detenm ina lion of effect, the qualified personnel
conducting the assessmen I, habilal conditiat a, site phoIugraphs, and any ocher related articles.
Al ith regard to the above-ro fa nen ce d 11 roj ecl, we offlen the fallowing remiarks. Our o a mmient s are
submitted pursuant l o, and in as a ordana a with, provisions of the Hnd a ng a red Species f l a t.
Based an the infanmialion provided and othan information available, it appears Ilial the proposod
act ion is nut likely 1 o a dva rsely Oleo any federa fly -listed endangered or tL ra a l ened spec is s, th o it
form is lly desig na to d a ril icaI habil at, or sll a a is s cut ra ntly pra llo sed for lief ing under 111Q Ac I a:l
l ha se sites. Ville beliove Iha l the require rno r is of se cl is n 7(ld (2, of the Act have been salisfiad ibr
your pra, j o o 1. Plea: e re member that a 1 ligations ur der section 7 con sultal a n must be
re o onsidera d ill: (-I' new ineorma i ion reveals impact: al t i is iden l ifled act for i ha t may allfe ct
list o d species a r crit is al l a bitat in a ir. ar ner no t previously considered; (12' this a c Iia n is
subso qua nt ly r i odified in a maiu o r th a1 was no t co n sida red in 11 is ra via vi; or, (I,' a new sll a a is s
is listed or aaitical habitat dotorrnined Iha l may be affected by ills identified aclian.
However, the Set viae is conceimed about tli o potential inipa cl s the pra polo d aclian miigh 1 have
ori aqua Iia species. Aquatic resources are highly susceptible to sadimenlalion. `Ilherefore, we
raaommend Thal all practical le measures be Taken lo avoid advarsa impacts to aquatic : pocies,
inahiding iniplamenting direational boring methods and stringent sediniient an d erosion conlral
nuaasures. An erosion and sedirrenlation aantrol plan should be submilled lo ar d approved by
Iha North Carolina Division of Land Raaouraas, band Qua lily Section prior to conslruclian.
Erosion and sedimiertatian aantrols should be installed and maintained belween the construction
side and any neat by do wn-gradie nt surface wate rs. In addition, we recomma nd miainl aining
na1unal, vegetated buffers on all streams and areeks adjacent la the pnoiecl side.
The Norl h Clara lina Wildlife Ro sornra es Cla im. ission has da ve lope cl a au idanca N emorandnn,i i ja
copy can be found on our wet silo al &1lp:,Il1www.fws.gov,lralaigh,' to address and mitigale
seaandaiy and curuh Iivo impacts to aquatic and lciiraalrial wildlife resources and water qualil;l,
We racorimend that you considers this doauirneiii in the developmant of your paia,joala and in
completing an iriIiation package flor aonsulta lion (iA neaassary .
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Wla liapa yon find our web page usaflhl and inlorin,1iva acid that following the piocess de9agibed
a 1 a va will ra c i a a tha time iiequira d, and f limina to tha na ed, for genies a 1 a orrespondenca i or
species' lists. if you have any questions or conn ants, plaase aantaat ]ahn fillij all this office at
(1919) 856.4'110 f xt. 26.
Sincei ely,
ete Flans amin
Bield Suparvia or
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WTLDLANDS
ENGIN E ER INC'
March 13, 2015
Renee Gledhill -Earley
State Historic Preservation Office
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4617
Subject: Falling Creek Mitigation Bank in Wayne County, NC
Dear Ms. Gledhill -Earley,
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. requests review and comment on any possible issues that might emerge with respect
to archaeological or cultural resources. Associated with a potential stream restoration project on the Falling Creek
Mitigation Site (USGS site map and aerial map with approximate areas of potential ground disturbance are
enclosed).
The Falling Creek Mitigation Bank is being developed to provide in-kind mitigation for unavoidable stream channel,
wetland, and buffer impacts. Several sections of channel and riparian wetlands have been identified as significantly
degraded. The project will include preservation of stream channels and wetlands, stream enhancement, stream
restoration, wetland rehabilitation, wetland restoration, and restoration of riparian buffers. The site has
historically been disturbed due to agricultural use, primarily livestock production. No architectural structures or
achaeological artifacts have been observed or noted during preliminary surveys of the site for restoration
purposes.
We ask that you review the site based on the attached information to determine the presence of any historic
properties.
We thank you in advance for your timely response and cooperation. Please feel free to contact us with any
questions that you may have concerning the extent of site disturbance associated with this project.
Sincerely,
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Angela N. Allen, Assistant Project Manager
aallen@wildiandsene.com
919-851-9985 x 106
Q Wildlands Engineering, Inc, ('P) 919,851.9986 • 312 West Millbrook Road, Suite 225 • Raleigh, NC 27609
btu. STATE ai
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Pat McCrory
Secretary Susan Kluttz
April 17, 2015
Angela Allen
Wildlands Engineering
312 West Millbrook Road, Suite 225
Raleigh, NC 27609
Re: Falling Creek Mitigation Bank, Wayne County, ER 15-0656
Dear Ms. Allen:
Thank you for your letter of March 13, 2015, concerning the above project.
Office of Archives and History
Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by
the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6579 or
environmental.reviewkncdcr.gov. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above
referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
Ramona M. Bartos
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: (919) 807-6570/807-6599
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