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KCI Yadkin 01 Umbrella Mitigation Bank

FINAL MITIGATION PLAN

JANUARY 23, 2020

Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank
Surry County, North Carolina
Action ID # SAW-2018-00712

Yadkin River Basin
Cataloging Unit 03040101

Prepared for:

USACE, Wilmington District
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Asheville Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006

Prepared by:

KCI Associates of North Carolina, PC
4505 Falls of Neuse Rd, Suite 400
Raleigh, NC 27609
[phone]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

1.0  PROJECT INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ 1 
2.0  WATERSHED APPROACH AND SITE SELECTION .......................................................................... 3 
3.0  BASELINE AND EXISTING CONDITIONS ....................................................................................... 6 
3.1   Watershed Processes and Resource Conditions ........................................................................ 6 
3.1.1 Landscape Characteristics ..................................................................................................... 6 
3.1.2 Land Use/Land Cover and Chronology of Impacts ................................................................ 8 
3.1.3 Watershed Disturbance and Response ............................................................................... 12 
3.1.4 Site Photographs ................................................................................................................. 17 
4.0  FUNCTIONAL UPLIFT POTENTIAL .............................................................................................. 20 
5.0  MITIGATION PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ....................................................................... 21 
6.0  DESIGN APPROACH AND MITIGATION WORK PLAN................................................................. 22 
6.1   Cooks Creek .............................................................................................................................. 22 
6.2   T1‐1 and T1 ............................................................................................................................... 22 
6.3   T2‐1 and T2‐2 ............................................................................................................................ 23 
6.4   T2 .............................................................................................................................................. 23 
6.5   Ancillary Riparian Wetland Uplift ............................................................................................. 23 
6.6   Crossings ................................................................................................................................... 24 
6.7   Design Discharge Determination .............................................................................................. 25 
6.8  Sediment ................................................................................................................................... 26 
6.9  Planting ..................................................................................................................................... 28 
6.10  Project Assets ........................................................................................................................... 28 
7.0  PERFORMANCE STANDARDS .................................................................................................... 32 
8.0  MONITORING PLAN .................................................................................................................. 32 
9.0  ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN ............................................................................................... 36 
10.0  LONG‐TERM MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................................................... 36 
11.0  FINANCIAL ASSURANCES .......................................................................................................... 36 
12.0  REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................. 37 
13.0  APPENDICES .............................................................................................................................. 39 
13.1  Plan Sheets 
13.2  Data Analysis/Supplemental Information and Maps 
13.3  Site Protection Instrument 
13.4  Credit Release Schedule 
13.5  Financial Assurance 
13.6  DWR Stream Identification Forms and USACE Wetland Data Sheets 
13.7  Approved Jurisdictional Determination 
13.8  Invasive Species 
13.9  NEPA Documentation 
13.10  Agency Correspondence 

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FIGURES 

Figure 1. Project Site Vicinity Map ................................................................................................................ 2 
Figure 2. USGS Topographic Map ................................................................................................................. 4 
Figure 3. Project Site / Watershed Map ....................................................................................................... 5 
Figure 4. Soil Survey Map .............................................................................................................................. 7 
Figure 5. Land Use/Land Cover Map ............................................................................................................. 9 
Figure 6A. Historic Aerials ........................................................................................................................... 10 
Figure 6B. Historic Aerials ........................................................................................................................... 11 
Figure 7. Current Conditions Plan View Map .............................................................................................. 16 
Figure 8. Local Regional Curve Comparison ................................................................................................ 25 
Figure 9. Project Asset Map ........................................................................................................................ 31 
Figure 10. Proposed Monitoring Plan ......................................................................................................... 35 

TABLES 

Table 1. Credit Summary ............................................................................................................................... 1 
Table 2. Existing Stream Bank Height and Entrenchment Ratios ............................................................... 12 
Table 3. Project Attribute Table .................................................................................................................. 14 
Table 4. Project Goals, Objectives, and Functional Outcomes ................................................................... 21 
Table 5. Local Regional Curve Data ............................................................................................................. 25 
Table 6. Local XS Flow Compared to USGS Regression for North Carolina................................................. 26 
Table 7. Sediment Summary for Project Reaches ....................................................................................... 27 
Table 8. Project Asset Table ........................................................................................................................ 29 
Table 9. Length and Summations by Mitigation Category .......................................................................... 30 
Table 10. Overall Assets Summary .............................................................................................................. 30 

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1.0 PROJECT INTRODUCTION 

The Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank (HSSMB) is a stream mitigation project being developed as part 
of the KCI Yadkin 01 Umbrella Mitigation Bank in the Yadkin River Basin (03040101 8‐digit cataloging unit) 
in Surry County, North Carolina. The site’s natural hydrologic regime has been substantially modified 
through the relocation and straightening of the existing stream channels, an inline impoundment that has 
been breached, livestock impacts, and clearing of riparian buffer. This site offers the chance to restore 
impacted pasture and agricultural lands to a stable stream ecosystem with a functional riparian buffer 
and floodplain access. Existing riparian wetlands, while not included as part of the mitigation credits, will 
be rehabilitated as part of the project. A North Carolina Interagency Review Team (NCIRT) field visit took 
place on May 29, 2018, and a final prospectus for the site was submitted in August 2018.  

The HSSMB is situated in north‐central Surry County. The site is located approximately 4.5 miles west of 
Mount Airy, North Carolina. Specifically, the site is located off Haystack Road (SR 1480) with the project 
parcels split by I‐74. The center of the site is at approximately 36.4782, ‐80.7039 in the Dobson USGS 
Quadrangle. The site location is shown in Figure 1. 

The HSSMB will restore a stable stream ecosystem along Cooks Creek and five of its tributaries (T1, T1‐1, 
T2‐1, T2‐2, and T2) using a combination of stream restoration and enhancement techniques. Except in 
transition areas, the design will dictate a Priority 1 approach to reconnect the streams with a relic 
floodplain. Once site grading is complete, the riparian buffer will be planted with native tree species and 
livestock will be excluded permanently. The site will be monitored for seven years or until the success 
criteria  are  met.  Table  1  indicates  the  proposed  credit  yield  for  the  site  assuming  successful 
implementation of the design, maintenance, and monitoring components of the project.  
Table 1. Credit Summary 
Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank, Surry County 
Mitigation Credits 
 Stream Riparian 
Wetland 
Non‐
riparian 
Wetland 
Buffer 
Nitrogen 
Nutrient 
Offset 
Phosphorous 
Nutrient 
Offset 
Type  R  RE  R  RE  R  RE  R  RE   
Linear 
Feet/Acres 2,250 lf  1,840 lf       
Credits  2,250  989       
TOTAL CREDITS  3,539*      
R=Restoration  RE=Restoration Equivalent      *includes an additional 300 credits from stream buffer width analysis.   

Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan,Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand),NGCC, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
FIGURE 1. PROJECT SITE VICINITY MAP HAIR SHEEP STREAM MITIGATION BANK SURRY COUNTY, NC ±0 0.50.25
Miles
Proposed Easement (12.4 ac)
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Project Location:Surry County, NC
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2.0 WATERSHED APPROACH AND SITE SELECTION 
The HSSMB is located within the Upper Yadkin River Basin (03040101), which contains the Yadkin River 
and its tributaries. The primary stressors noted in the watershed for causing degradation include naturally 
erodible soils; sediment and erosion from road construction and other land‐disturbing activities; and 
excessive stormwater flow off impervious surfaces in urban and suburban areas. Turbidity and fecal 
coliform violations have been documented at sites across the basin. Nonexistent or degraded riparian 
buffers along stream channels are a significant contributing factor to the habitat degradation and water 
quality impairment (NCEEP 2009). 
The bank will provide mitigation credits to offset unavoidable impacts to wetland and stream resources 
within the Yadkin 01 River Basin where increasing development pressure has produced a significant need 
for restoration projects.  
Restoration priorities identified for the Upper Yadkin River Basin include restoring or protecting wetland 
and stream functions, including water quality, hydrologic regime, and fish and wildlife habitat (NCEEP, 
2009). The project will support the following basin priorities: 
‐Restoration of water quality and aquatic habitat in impaired stream segments. 
‐Implementation of agricultural BMPs in order to limit inputs of sediment, nutrients and fecal 
coliform to streams from active farming operations. 
The project watershed for the HSSMB is comprised of 0.22 square mile (139 acres). The project aims to 
uphold the goals consistent with several CU‐wide watershed improvement objectives by relocating a 
channelized  stream  to  its  historic  landscape  position;  installing  cross‐sections  sized  to  the  bankfull 
discharge; creating bedform diversity with pools, riffles, and habitat structures; and fencing out livestock 
to reduce sediment impacts from active grazing areas as well as from adjacent grazing and farming 
practices. Cooks Creek (12‐63‐11‐1) has been rated by Division of Water Resources (DWR) as Class C, and 
is not on the 2018 303(d) list. The project watershed is shown in Figure 2 and another map illustrating the 
project’s  watershed  location  in  relation  to  the  Middle  Fisher  River  (03040101090030)  watershed  is 
included in Figure 3. 
There are no conservation or protected areas located adjacent to the project site, but the project will 
increase the amount of forested buffer along these headwater streams. There are no Natural Heritage 
Areas located near the site. 
Source: USGS National Map,Dobson Quadrangle
FIGURE 2. USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP HAIR SHEEP STREAM MITIGATION BANK SURRY COUNTY, NC ±0 1,000500Feet
Project Easement (12.4 ac)
Project Watershed (139 ac / 0.22 sqmi)
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03040101100010
03040101090020
03040101090030
03040101090010
03040101110020
03040101100020
NC OneMap, NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, NC 911Board
Source: NC Statewide Orthoimagery, 2014.
FIGURE 3. WATERSHED MAPHAIR SHEEP STREAM MITIGATION BANK SURRY COUNTY, NC ±0 10.5 Miles
Project Easement (12.4 ac)
Project Watershed (139 ac / 0.22 sqmi)
Middle Fisher River Watershed
14 Digit HUC Boundary
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3.0 BASELINE AND EXISTING CONDITIONS 

3.1   Watershed Processes and Resource Conditions 

3.1.1 Landscape Characteristics 
The site lies within the Northern Inner Piedmont (Level IV 45e) ecoregion of the Piedmont physiographic 
province. The Northern Inner Piedmont has higher elevations and more rugged topography than other 
areas of the Piedmont and mostly consists of a mosaic of cropland, pasture, and forest. The natural 
vegetation typically contains Virginia pine, chestnut oak, and many mountain disjunct  plant species 
(Griffith and Omernik 2002). 

The site is located within the Alligator Back Formation and the geology of the site is mapped as having 
gneiss (Zabg), a metamorphic rock, as the major constituent. The rocks are described in this setting as 
being finely laminated to thin layered, and locally containing massive gneiss and micaceous granule 
conglomerate, including minor portions of schist, phyllite, and amphibolite (USGS 2018). The project 
streams contain a mixture of medium to very coarse gravel with inclusions of small cobble. Bedrock is 
present in isolated sections on the lower end of T2. Layers of gravel and cobble are evident within the cut 
banks along the lower portions of T1, T2, and Cooks Creek. The valley types are confined in the upper 
reaches until they become partly confined along the lower reaches of Cooks Creek and T2.  

The project streams are all mapped as the Fairview sandy clay loam soil series (Fe) (USDA 2018). This series 
is described as well‐drained and occurring at an interfluve or head slope interfluvial position transitioning 
into floodplain soils. Just downstream of the end of T2 at the bottom of the project, the soils are mapped 
as Arkaqua loam soils (ArA) along Cooks Creek. This frequently flooded soil series, which is typically found 
on drainageways and floodplains, is more representative of the soils along the lower reaches of the 
project. Arkaqua soils develop from loamy alluvial sediments washed from soils formed in residuum from 
gneiss, schist, phyllite, and other similar rocks (USDA 2018).  

FeD2
FfD
FnC2FfD
FnC2
W
FnC2
FnB2
FeB2 FeD2
FnC2FfD
FeB2
W
FnC2
FnB2
FeB2
FeD2
FeC2
ArA
FnC2
FeC2
FnC2
FfD
FfD
FnB2
FeC2
W
W
FnC2
FnB2
Source: NRCS Soil Survey, Surry County;NC Statewide
FIGURE 4. NRCS SOIL SURVEYHAIR SHEEP STREAM MITIGATION BANKSURRY COUNTY, NC ±0 400200Feet
Proposed Easement (12.4 ac)
ArA - Arkaqua loamFeB2, FeC2, FeD2 - Fairview sandy clay loamFfD - Fairview cobbly fine sandy loamFnB2, FnC2 - Fairview cobbly sandy clay loamW - Water
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3.1.2 Land Use/Land Cover and Chronology of Impacts 
The project watershed for the site is comprised of 0.22 square mile (139 acres). Current land use in the 
project watershed was derived from the 2014 orthoimagery and consists of pasture/farmland (60% / 84 
ac), scrub/shrub vegetation (17% / 24 ac), low‐density development (16% / 23 ac), forest (3% / 4 ac), and 
highway/roads (4% / 5 ac). The drainage areas for the northern and southern portions of the project are 
split by Interstate 74. The current adjacent land use has a negative impact on water quality of the project 
streams. This is evidenced by direct runoff from agricultural open space along parts of the stream where 
there is no riparian buffer and that livestock have direct access to all of the project reaches. KCI’s 
measurement of the total impervious area for the watershed is approximately 5%, which is based on the 
land use delineated from the 2014 orthoimagery and based on published average impervious values for 
land use categories (Center for Watershed Protection 2003). 

The HSSMB has undergone significant modifications that have altered the site hydrology and vegetation. 
Historic aerials were examined for any information about how the site has changed over recent history. 
The reviewed aerials are included in Figures 6A and 6B. Historic aerials were obtained from the USGS 
EarthExplorer and NCOneMap for 1950, 1966, 1976, 1993, 1998, 2005, 2010, and 2014. 

The site has been systematically impacted by land clearing, grazing, and road development over the past 
67 years. In the earliest aerial photo from 1950, the portions of the buffer along the northern and southern 
streams have been cleared, with about half of the buffer remaining. It appears that most of the land that 
has been cleared has not become utilized for agriculture yet, and there is no road along the current 
interstate route.  

By 1966 more complete clearing has occurred to convert the site to agriculture. Also, a pond has been 
constructed at the downstream limits of the southern project streams. A farm path or road is evident 
upslope and south of T1 and Cooks Creek along the ridgeline on the northern part of the project.  

By 1976 there has been more clearing in the project area, but generally the site looks similar to the 
previous aerial. Two ponds, one large and then one small, have been constructed upslope of the lower 
end of T2 to capture incoming hillside flow. Seventeen years later, in 1993, the vegetation around portions 
of the northern tributaries has grown back and the upslope drainage paths are visible. The farm road is 
more prominent along the ridgeline. Also, in the southern portion of the project, there appear to be 
multiple flowpaths in portions of lower T2 floodplain, potentially indicating wetlands, which there is 
evidence of today. The pond below the downstream end of T2 has been drained.  

By 1998, Interstate 74 or its precursor has been built, modifying the drainage areas for both portions of 
the project, but particularly for T2. The middle portion of the original watershed now drains the interstate 
and flows further to the east outside of the project. All riparian areas in the easement have been cleared 
except for the upper reaches of T2‐1 and T2‐2. Also visible is the former ponded section on T2, which 
resulted in highly sinuous channel. The pond is not seen in earlier aerial photographs, but evidence of the 
pond has been found on‐site and the aerial indicates it must have breached at some point prior to 1998. 

Between 1998 and 2014, portions of the proposed project easement have been allowed to grow up to 
early successional vegetative communities, while other areas have been kept clear for livestock grazing. 
Over the 67 years of available record, both physical and functional impacts to the project streams have 
been documented. These impacts included: channel modification and dam construction, land use and 
drainage impacts from adjacent timber harvesting and road construction, unrestricted livestock access, 
and general riparian vegetation removal.  
Image Source: NC Statewide Orthoimagery, 2014.Land Cover from Imagery.
FIGURE 5. PROJECT WATERSHED LAND USE HAIR SHEEP STREAM MITIGATION BANK SURRY COUNTY, NC ±0 500250Feet
Project Easement (12.4 ac)Project Watershed (139 ac / 0.22 sqmi)Pasture/Farmland (84 ac)Scrub Shrub Vegetation (24 ac)
Low Density Development (23 ac)Highway/Road (5 ac)Forest (4 ac)
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NC OneMap
1950
1976 1993
1966
±FIGURE 6A. HISTORIC AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS HAIR SHEEP STREAM MITIGATION BANK SURRY COUNTY, NC
Image Source: USGS Earth Explorer,NC OneMap0600300Feet
Project Easement
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1998 2005
2010 2014
±FIGURE 6B. HISTORIC AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS HAIR SHEEP STREAM MITIGATION BANK SURRY COUNTY, NC Image Source: NC OneMap0600300Feet
Project Easement
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3.1.3 Watershed Disturbance and Response  
The project has experienced landscape and vegetative modifications to allow for agriculture and livestock 
management along the six project streams as seen in Figure 7. T here are two primary drainages associated 
with this project. The first, in the northern portion of the site, includes the named stream, Cooks Creek, 
and two unnamed tributaries, T1 and T1‐1. The second, in the southern portion of the site, includes three 
additional unnamed tributaries: T2, T2‐1, and T2‐2. The confluence of Cooks Creek and T2 is approximately 
330 linear feet (lf) downstream of the southern project boundary. All of the streams have small drainage 
areas in relation to their flow, but the base hydrologic source  is primarily groundwater‐driven from springs 
and hillside seepage flow with minor additions from surface water. However, surface runoff from storm 
events shaped the channels and induced the active channel evolution evident today. 

As a result of the historical modifications to the watershed as documented in the previous section, the 
project streams have been subject to a changing storm hydrograph, vegetation removal, and hoof shear 
that have all impacted the existing conditions. Approximately 36% of the project streams have bank height 
ratios greater than 1.5. Livestock have historically had an impact on the site and they still have full access 
to all of the project streams. 

Table 2. Existing Stream Bank Height and Entrenchment Ratios 
Stream  Existing Bank Height Ratio Existing Entrenchment Ratio 
Cooks Creek  1.0‐5.0 1.3‐2.5
T1  1.6‐2.2 1.4‐3.1
T2‐1  8.0 1.1
T2‐2  6.1 1.3
T2  1.3‐2.1 1.4‐3.1

Cooks Creek comes onto the project at the northeastern easement boundary, where the stream flows 
along  the  wooded  backyards  of  residential  parcels.  Once  onto  the  project,  the  stream  flows  for 
approximately 725 lf, and varies between being confined to partly confined. Along the left bank, there is 
a floodprone area of varying width with several incoming seeps; the bank condition varies dependent on 
the amount of vegetation. The right bank is against a steeper, cleared slope accessible to livestock, and 
there is severe erosion with shear bank heights of 5‐6 feet along the outer right meander bends and in 
other confined sections. The upper half of Cooks Creek is incised with bank height ratios over 1.5; the 
lower portion of Cooks Creek is less confined as it nears the confluence with T1, but there are still areas 
of bank erosion and livestock impacts. The bed of Cooks Creek is comprised of medium to very coarse 
gravel intermixed with small cobble, but it lacks well‐developed pool morphology. The riparian buffer of 
Cooks Creek has early successional vegetation along the eastern side of the stream, primarily in the form 
of tag alder (Alnus serrulata), and the western side alternates between no vegetation and a narrow mix 
of brush. 

T1 and T1‐1 both begin on a hillslope below Interstate 74 and are spring‐fed channels that flow southeast 
toward Cooks Creek. They have been channelized and flow parallel to each other, with spoil between 
them. The drainage area and routing of T1 was likely affected by the interstate construction. Each tributary 
has its own separate hydrologic source. T1‐1 begins at a headcut below a spring at the end of a series of 
headcuts, where agricultural runoff flows down the valley. The headcuts have been filled with trash and 
debris in an attempt to stabilize the bed. This channel is deeper than the neighboring T1 and is littered 
with tires and other trash. T1‐1 has isolated areas of bank erosion and most of the channelized stream is 
narrow and confined with minimal access to a floodprone bench. The bed does have coarse material that 
protects it from further incision, but there is minimal variation in the bed features themselves. 

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T1 begins at a spring/seep on a hillside. The spring was stabilized with rock at some point in its history, so 
there is no significant erosion at the spring, but the channel has poorly‐defined bed and bank features 
because of livestock impacts. The first 100 lf flow through an existing riparian wetland. As T1 continues 
downstream, some bed variability has formed, but the channel has low functional value due to the 
degraded riparian buffer and damage from livestock. As T1 and T1‐1 come together, the condition of T1 
is mixed, with tires and other trash still present in the channel and the banks varying between areas of 
low and moderate bank erosion and incision. The flow of T1 becomes perennial approximately 150 lf after 
the T1 and T1‐1 confluence. There is a headcut on T1 as it gets closer to Cooks Creek, after which the 
stream continues to flow southeast until the confluence. The vegetation along T1‐1 and T1 is mostly in an 
early successional state. 

The southern portion of the site has three project streams; T2‐1 and T2‐2 make up the headwaters of T2, 
which begins after the confluence of the two upper streams. T2‐1 is an intermittent stream that starts at 
a headcut and flows about 300 lf south where it transitions to a perennial stream at a headcut. T2‐1 
continues to flow for another 80 lf where it joins T2‐2. T2‐2 is a perennial stream that begins at a headcut 
and flows approximately 290 lf to its confluence with T2‐1. T2 starts at a fence line at the confluence of 
T2‐1 and T2‐2 and flows generally southeast. At the start of T2, the landscape transitions to a wide valley 
bottom  that  used  to function as an integrated stream/wetland  bottomland.  There are still wetland 
pockets and seeps on the southwestern side of the stream. Based on the historic aerials that show multiple 
flow paths in this part of the valley, it is likely that the stream was channelized to drain the wetland area 
and encourage flow to T2. 

The majority of T2 has banks that are vertical and eroding. Livestock have damaged much of the channel. 
The stream has headcuts, and the upper section has a highly sinuous, unstable planform. Approximately 
350 lf downstream of the start of T2, the stream flows through an existing dilapidated culvert, and then a 
headcut occurs 275 lf after that.  

Following that, there is a breached pond berm about halfway down the project reach. The pond is not 
evident in any of the historic aerials, but it likely caused the unstable planform in that part of the channel. 
The abandoned pond riser can be seen adjacent to the channel below the old pond berm. The valley 
bottom is generally flat with a low gradient towards the bottom of the project reach, but then the slope 
increases and the channel straightens as it flows off the project parcel. The northern side of the channel 
has been generally kept clear of vegetation, but the southern side of the channel has been allowed to fill 
with scrubby, early successional vegetation, including invasive species such as multiflora rose, Callery 
pear, tree of heaven, Japanese honeysuckle, and Chinese privet. 

The descriptions above detail how the modifications to this landscape from livestock and vegetation 
removal have resulted in the present day condition of the project streams. These streams represent a 
variety of drainage sizes, hydrologic sources, and functional impairments. For more information on the 
stream conditions, see the stream forms in Section 13.6.  

A jurisdictional determination was submitted to the US Army Corps of Engineers on June 11, 2018 and a 
USACE field visit was conducted on June 25, 2018. The JD was received on November 20, 2018 and is 
included in the appendix.  

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Table 3. Project Attribute Table 
Project Name   Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank  
County   Surry County 
Project Area (acres)   12.4 
Project Coordinates (lat. and 
long.)   36.4782 N,  80.7039 W 
Planted Acreage (Acres of 
Woody Stems Planted) 12.0 
Project Watershed Summary Information 
Physiographic Province   Piedmont 
River Basin   Yadkin 
USGS Hydrologic Unit 8‐digit   03040101 USGS Hydrologic Unit 14‐digit 03040101090030 
DWR Sub‐basin   03‐07‐02 
Project Drainage Area (acres)   139 acres 
Project Drainage Area 
Percentage of Impervious Area   5% 
CGIA Land Use Classification Pasture/Farmland (60% / 84 ac), Scrub/Shrub vegetation (17% / 24 ac), Low‐Density 
Development (16% / 23 ac), Forest (3% / 4 ac), and Highway/Roads (4% / 5 ac) 
Existing Reach Summary Information 
Parameters   Cooks Creek  T1 and T1‐1  T2‐1 and T2‐2 T2 
Length of reach (linear feet)  725  986  658  2,025 
Valley  Confinement  Confined  Confined  Confined  Confined 
Drainage area (acres)  58 acres  24 acres  21 acres  75 acres 
Perennial, Intermittent, 
Ephemeral Perennial Intermittent/ 
Perennial 
Intermittent/ 
Perennial Perennial 
NCDWQ Water Quality 
Classification C  C  C  C 
Rosgen Classification 
(Existing/Proposed) G4/C4b  G4/E4b  G4/F4b  F4/G4 
Evolutionary trend (Simon)  Stage III   Stage III  Stage III  Stage III 
FEMA classification  None  None  None  None 
Existing Wetland Summary Information 
Parameters      
Size of Wetland (acres)    0.34 (WA)  0.34 (WB and WC) 0.03 (WD) 
Wetland Type   Headwater Forest  Headwater Forest  Headwater Forest 
Mapped Soil Series    Fairview sandy clay loam  Fairview sandy clay loam  Fairview sandy clay loam 
Drainage class    Well Drained  Well Drained  Well Drained 
Soil Hydric Status    Non‐Hydric  Non‐Hydric  Non‐Hydric 
Source of Hydrology    Floodplain/Groundwater  Floodplain/Groundwater  Floodplain/Groundwater 
Restoration or Enhancement 
Method N/A  N/A  N/A 
**Items addressed in the Categorical Exclusion in Appendix. 

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Table 3, continued 
Regulatory Considerations 
Regulation   Applicable? Resolved? Supporting 
Documentation 
Waters of the United States – 
Section 404 Yes Applying for 
NWP 27 
JD has been received and will submit for 
permit.  
Waters of the United States – 
Section 401 Yes Applying for 
NWP 27 
JD has been received and will submit for 
permit. 
Endangered Species Act**  Yes  Yes  USFWS 
Historic Preservation Act**  No  Yes  NCSHPO 
Coastal Zone Management Act ** 
(CZMA)/ Coastal Area 
Management Act (CAMA) 
No  N/A  N/A 
FEMA Floodplain Compliance  No  Yes  N/A 
Essential Fisheries Habitat**  No  N/A  N/A 
**Items addressed in the Categorical Exclusion in Appendix. 

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WB
WC
WD
WA
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FIGURE 7. CURRENT CONDITION PLAN VIEWHAIR SHEEP STREAM MITIGATION BANKSURRY COUNTY, NC ±
Project Easement (12.4 ac)
Intermittent Streams
Perennial Streams
Headcuts
Cattle Wallows
Ditch
Breached Crossing Pipe
Former Dam
Existing Wetlands
Off-Site Streams
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3.1.4  Site Photographs 

Photo 1: Looking downstream at debris above the start of T1‐
1.  
Photo  2:  Looking  downstream  at  the  confluence  of  T1‐1 
(lower half of photo) and T1 (upper half).  
Photo 3: Looking upstream at the start of T1 from a seep and 
the adjacent riparian wetland.  
Photo 4: Looking downstream from the top of T1 as it flows 
through the riparian wetland before confluence with T1‐1.
Photo  5:  Downstream  view  of  T1  approximately  halfway 
down the reach. 
Photo 6: Looking upstream as Cooks Creek comes onto the 
project easement.  

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Photo 7: Right bank erosion along Cooks Creek along the edge 
of the slope.  
Photo 8: Cooks Creek as it approaches the confluence with T1 
in the upper right corner of the photo.  
Photo 9: Downstream look at headcut at the start of T2‐1. Photo 10: Looking downstream at incised section of T2‐1. 
Photo 11: Looking downstream from the start of T2‐2. Photo 12: A downstream view of confluence of T2‐1 from 
lower right and T2‐2 from upper left.  

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Photo  13: Downstream view near the top of T2 and its 
adjacent riparian wetlands (WA).   
Photo  14:  Upstream  end  of  blown‐out  culverted  crossing 
(flow is going around the pipe) on T2.  
Photo  15: Downstream look at T2 as it approaches a 
breached earthen dam at the far end of the photo.  
Photo  16:  T2  flows  from  upstream  (left)  to  downstream 
(right) around a breached earthen dam.  
Photo 17: Right bank erosion downstream of former dam.  Photo 18: Looking downstream at project end of T2.  

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4.0 FUNCTIONAL UPLIFT POTENTIAL 
Based on the current stream and watershed conditions at the HSSMB, there is a high potential for 
functional improvements at this site. A suite of stream functions have been compromised across this 
system. Hydraulic functions have been affected by the direct modifications  to  the  channel  such  as 
relocation and livestock and by watershed processes from anthropogenic disturbances and land use 
changes that have caused incision, bank erosion, and disconnection from the floodplain. These alterations 
have compromised the geomorphologic functions of the channel. This condition is exacerbated by the 
poor riparian buffer and other sources of direct agricultural runoff. All of the stream channels have low 
functional values. This project offers a chance to restore these degraded streams and bring functional 
uplift to this entire system. 

The primary uplift for the HSSMB will be achieved at the hydraulic and geomorphological functional levels. 
Reestablishing floodplain connectivity with a Priority 1 Restoration will allow stream flows to access the 
floodplain  area  more  frequently,  providing  uplift  of  hydraulic functions  within  this  system  that  will 
distribute flood flows through a wider area instead of within a confined channel. Geomorphological 
functional uplift will be achieved by sizing channels to the bankfull flow, by creating a planform and profile 
design that emphasizes bedform variation, and by establishing a native riparian corridor through the 
removal  of  invasive  species.  As  a result,  bank  migration  and  lateral  stability  will  be  restored  to  a 
sustainable level and the banks and bed will accommodate design flows in a stable manner. Sediment 
inputs will decrease due to reduced bank erosion and sediment transport can return to a stable level that 
will  accommodate  watershed  inputs.  Riparian  plantings  will  further  support  geomorphological 
functionality by increasing bank stability. 

Consideration of future impacts to the area that could limit functional uplift opportunities is important 
when assessing project potential. Aside from the development of the Interstate 74 corridor in between 
the two halves of the project site, there has been little change in the land use over the past fifty years and 
future development pressures are considered to be low. All of the project streams except Cooks Creek 
have their origins on the site, and these reaches present an opportunity to protect and improve valuable 
headwater systems. The existing 0.71 acre of riparian wetlands is also being protected as part of the 
project easement and will be integrated into the restored stream systems. The table below summarizes 
the project goals and objectives that will lead to functional improvements and the monitoring tools that 
will be used to track these changes to the site. 

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5.0 MITIGATION PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 

Table 4. Project Goals, Objectives, and Functional Outcomes 
Goals  Objective  Functional Level 
Function‐Based 
Parameter Effects Monitoring Measurement  
Restore 
channelized and 
livestock‐
impacted 
streams to 
stable C4 and  
C4b type 
channels 
Relocate or stabilize 
channelized and/or 
incised streams to 
connect to a floodplain 
or floodprone area 
Hydraulics Floodplain 
Connectivity 
Flood Frequency 
Bank Height Ratio and 
Entrenchment Ratio 
Install a cross‐section 
sized to the bankfull 
discharge 
Geomorphology 
Bank 
Migration/Lateral 
Stability 
Cross‐Sectional Survey 
Visual Inspection of Bank Stability 
Create bedform 
diversity with pools, 
riffles, and habitat 
structures 
Geomorphology  Bed Form Diversity 
Percent Riffle and Pool, Facet 
Slopes, Visual Inspection 
Visual Inspection of Feature 
Maintenance 
Restore a 
forested riparian 
buffer to provide 
bank stability, 
filtration, and 
shading 
Fence out livestock to 
reduce sediment 
impacts from adjacent 
grazing and farming 
practices to the project 
tributaries. 
Geomorphology Bed Material 
Characterization Pebble Count 
Plant the site with 
native trees and shrubs 
and an herbaceous 
seed mix. 
Geomorphology/ 
Species 
Composition 
Vegetation 
Density 
Species Composition/Diversity 

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6.0  DESIGN APPROACH AND MITIGATION WORK PLAN 

The project streams were designed using a modified reference reach approach using a local regional curve 
developed from stable reference cross‐sections. In addition to the data from the on‐site references, 
common reference values from Harmon et al. 2011 were also used to aid the development of the design 
criteria. The proposed channel design values have been adjusted as necessary to fit the existing site 
conditions based on these sources.  

6.1   Cooks Creek 
This is the primary drainage on the northern portion of the site and involves improving the upper 460 lf 
(Stations 10+00 to 14+60) with Enhancement I and the remaining 258 lf (Stations 14+60 to 17+18) with 
Enhancement  II  techniques,  generating  410  SMCs  for  this  stream.  The  design  challenges  for  the 
Enhancement I reach include severe bank erosion on outer right bends, bank instability on the left banks, 
and a lack of established riffle‐pool bed morphology. In‐stream work will focus on bank stabilization, 
benching, and bedform stabilization. This reach does have intact gravel/cobble riffles; profile work will 
preserve these areas while enhancing or adding pool features. The lower Enhancement II reach of Cooks 
Creek moves away from the steep slopes to the west and has a broader floodprone area. The stream is 
beginning to adjust to prior impacts, and the mitigation work will complement the existing stable features 
with bank stabilization and benching in areas as needed. Although Cooks Creek was previously cleared of 
riparian vegetation in the past, alders have established themselves along the banks. These existing shrubs 
will be preserved and protected wherever possible, and transplanting will be attempted if removal is 
needed. In addition to the channel work, livestock exclusion fencing will be installed to keep all livestock 
out of the channel and the easement will be treated for invasive species.  

6.2   T1‐1 and T1 
These two channels are in close proximity to each other and will share a mitigation approach. T1‐1 
(Stations 30+00 to 31+41) will be improved with Enhancement I for approximately 141 lf; T1 will have 
three different reaches: Enhancement II for 176 lf (Stations 20+00 to 21+76), Enhancement I for 349 lf 
(STA 21+76 to 25+25), and 320 lf of Enhancement II (STA 25+25 to 28+45) before reaching the confluence 
with Cooks Creek. Together these four enhancement reaches will generate 525 SMCs. Work on T1‐1 will 
begin first by repairing active gullies and sediment sources upstream of the start of the channel. Direct 
livestock impacts and upstream agricultural runoff have caused a severe headcut upstream of the start of 
intermittent flow. This area will be stabilized with an approximately 15’ x 30’ BMP, which will arrest the 
headcut with a boulder step and then maintain pool storage below to allow settling. The surrounding 
hillside erosion will be graded, matted, and planted. Downstream of this repair, T1‐1 will be enhanced by 
raising  the  channel  in  the  locations  where  it  has  incised.  Benching  and  a  cascade  structure,  with 
alternating riffle and pool bed morphology, will be used for the intermittent portion of T1‐1. Existing trash 
will be removed from the stream as well.  

The upper Enhancement II reach of T1 will largely maintain the existing form through the riparian wetland 
for the first 100 lf of the stream; exclusion of livestock and removal of invasive vegetation will allow this 
area to improve through more passive means. As T1 nears the con fluence with T1‐1, the channel becomes 
more incised, and bank grading will be used to remove a large spoil berm and develop a connected 
floodprone  feature  between  the  two  streams.  Following  the  confluence,  T1  will  be  improved  with 
Enhancement I, which will develop a new cross‐section with a bankfull bench. Profile work will focus on 
arresting headcuts and defining bed features with rock and wood structures in the channel. The lower 
Enhancement II reach of T1 begins as the banks become consisten tly lower and headcuts are less frequent 

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approximately 300 lf upstream of the confluence with Cooks Creek. The in‐channel work for this reach will 
focus on stabilizing isolated eroding banks and one large headcut. Excluding livestock, treating invasive 
vegetation, and removing a substantial amount of trash, tires, and debris from the stream will also 
improve T1.  

6.3   T2‐1 and T2‐2 
The southern portion of the site contains T2‐1 and T2‐2, which then join to form T2. T2‐1 will be improved 
with Enhancement II at the top of the stream (Stations 200+00 to 201+36) and then restored for the 
remainder (Stations 201+36 to 203+50) for a total of 268 SMCs. T2‐1 starts as it forms from upslope 
drainage paths joining together at the base of the slope. A 2‐foot headcut just upstream of the start of 
the channel will be stabilized with Class A/B stone, and the incoming swale will be graded and matted to 
create a stable entry point further downstream into T2‐1 to reduce a source of slope and bank erosion. A 
1‐foot headcut will be arrested using a riffle grade control structure. The restoration reach of T2‐1 will 
focus on repairing two 3‐foot headcuts currently impacting the stream; these areas will be restored using 
cascade  structures  that  will  allow  for  a  gradual  drop  in  elevation  with  alternating  riffle‐pool  bed 
morphology over a longer section of stream. The cascade structures will also allow for more existing bank 
features (most importantly mature trees) to be maintained within the reach. The mitigation along T2‐1 
will also include riparian vegetation plantings and livestock exclusion.  

T2‐2 also forms from a convergence of hillside drainage swales and will be restored for 287 SMCs (Stations 
250+00 to 252+87). Upslope of the start of the project channel, the incoming swales will be stabilized 
through grading to reroute flow into T2‐2, which will reduce the sediment entering the stream and bank 
erosion in that location. A cascade structure will be installed at the existing headcut at the start, and then 
the channel will be realigned to the north of the existing alignment. Additional cascade and step pool 
structures will be installed along the rest of the reach. T2‐2 will come back along the existing planform as 
it nears the confluence with T2‐1. Livestock exclusion will also benefit this stream.  

6.4   T2 
T2 begins after the confluence of T2‐1 and T2‐2 and will produce 1,749 SMCs from restoration (Stations 
203+50 to 220+99). The valley type changes at the start of T2 to a partly confined to unconfined system 
in a broader stream valley. Pocket wetlands (WA, WB, and WC) are found along the upper and middle 
sections of T2. Three wetland gauges will be installed in these wetlands (Figure 9).  The proposed stream 
has been realigned throughout the valley using Priority 1 approach, which will increase the hydroperiod 
of the existing wetlands. Three separate design cross‐sectional dimensions are proposed for this reach to 
accommodate changes in drainage area as the stream progresses down the valley (cross‐sections A, B, 
and C as shown in Section 13.1). Cascade and step pool structures will be used throughout T2 to manage 
grade changes and to create habitat variability that is currently missing from the current system. The 
breached crossing will be eliminated, and the old pond berm that runs across the channel approximately 
halfway down T2 will be removed, so that the floodplain will be connected across the entire valley. In 
addition, incoming swale drainage will be connected to T2 with stabilized rock outlets to effectively 
manage upslope runoff. Invasive trees and shrubs will be treated, and the riparian zone will be replanted 
with native species.  

6.5   Ancillary Riparian Wetland Uplift 
There are existing riparian wetlands (0.71 ac) within the project easement. While no mitigation credit is 
being sought for the wetlands, they will still be an integral part of the site restoration. For the three 
wetlands on the southern portion of the site (Wetlands A, B, and C, totaling 0.68 ac), they will benefit 

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from an increased groundwater hydroperiod and replanted vegetative community. T2 will be the main 
hydrologic source to the riparian components of the wetland system, augmented by hillside seepage from 
the adjacent uplands. The remaining wetland on the northern side of the project (Wetland D, 0.03 ac), 
will also benefit from replanting and exclusion of livestock.  

6.6   Crossings 
There are no crossings or easements exceptions within this project.  

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6.7   Design Discharge Determination 
KCI developed the design discharge values for the proposed streams by using three stable reference cross‐
sections located on‐site (Cooks Creek Reference XS A, T2 Reference XS A and XS B) (see Section 13.2 for 
locations and cross‐sectional data). In comparison to other impaired portions of the site, these three 
reference  cross‐sections  had  stable  bankfull  features  that  allowed  for  the  cross‐sectional  area  and 
discharge to be linked to the drainage area. Based on these values, we developed a local regional curve 
using these cross‐sections. The rural Mountain regional curves and equations were used as a comparison 
for the on‐site relationships (Harman et al 2000) (although the site is in the Piedmont, the Mountain curve 
was deemed more suitable based on the site’s characteristics). The local curve showed a linear power 
relationship similar to that for the Mountain curve, but for smaller drainage area sizes.  

Figure 8. Local Regional Curve Comparison 

Table 5. Local Regional Curve Data 
Cross‐Section Location
Drainage 
Area (Sq. 
Miles)
Reference 
XS Area 
(sf)
XS Area Estimate (sf) 
from Mountain Rural  
Regional Curve 
Q (cfs) 
from Ref XS 
Q (cfs) from 
Mountain Rural 
Regional Curve 
Cooks Creek Reference XS A  0.051  2.90  2.86  12.8  10.5 
T2 Reference XS A  0.034  2.00  2.18  7.7  7.8 
T2 Reference XS B  0.070  2.90  3.54  13.3  13.3 

Regional Curve
y = 100.64x0.76
KCI Curve
y = 118.32x0.793
R² = 0.8559
1
10
100
1000
0.01 0.10 1.00 10.00 100.00Discharge (cfs)Drainage Area (Square Miles)

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To further evaluate the field measurements taken within the project, we compared the flow results for 
the three reference cross‐sections to two different hydrologic methods. First, we compared our results to 
the 2‐year recurrence interval flow calculations using the USGS Rural Peak‐Flow Regression Equations for 
North Carolina in the USGS National Streamflow Statistics Program. Bankfull values in the North Carolina 
Rural Mountain area have a mean recurrence interval of 1.3 years (Harman et al. 2000), and as such should 
be lower than the 2‐year recurrence interval USGS values. Our f ield results are lower than the USGS values 
as expected. The effective discharge equation for a 1.5‐year recurrence interval for the Blue Ridge 
Ecoregion (Simon et al. 2004) was also used as a comparison tool. This comparison shows that our field 
calculations are within the range of other established discharge estimates. In addition to the field‐acquired 
reference data, we also used common reference values from Harman et al. 2011 as mentioned previously. 

Table 6. Local XS Flow Compared to USGS Regression for North Carolina 
Cross‐Section Location 
Drainage 
Area (Sq. 
Miles) 
Field Q 
(cfs)1 
USGS 
Regression 2‐
year Q (cfs)2 
1.5 Recurrence 
Interval Q (cfs)3 
Cooks Creek Reference 
XS A 0.051  12.8  23.1  15.9 
T2 Reference XS A  0.034  7.7  17.4  12.0 
T2 Reference XS B  0.070  13.3  28.8  19.9 
1. Calculated using field bankfull dimensions and Manning’s formula. 
2. Calculated using USGS NSS, North Carolina Region 1 Equations assuming impervious percentage of 5%; recommended minimum range 
for equation is 0.1 square mile – results shown for approximate range only. 
3. Simon et al. 2004 equation for Blue Ridge (Ecoregion 66) for 1.5 Recurrence Interval.  

6.8  Sediment 
The on‐site streams are predominantly gravel with inclusions of small cobble. Gravel and cobble layers 
are evident in exposed banks and are one route that material is entering the system. Silt and sand are 
present in areas where livestock impacts and bank erosion are occurring more frequently. The sediment 
quantity contributed from the small project drainage areas is estimated to be supply‐limited, except in 
areas of active slope erosion.  Once the site is restored, the upper reaches of T1, T1‐1, T2‐1, and T2‐2 are 
expected to function as threshold channels whereas T2 is anticipated to be an active gravel bed fluvial 
system. Cooks Creek will have an active bed, but with a lower supply than T2. Native sediment harvested 
from the site will be replaced in the restored streams as much as possible.  
In order to analyze the existing sediment conditions within the project streams, two pavement samples 
and thirteen pebble counts were performed for trend analysis. These data are provided in Section 13.2. 
Based on the existing conditions data, the median sediment size (D50) found in the project streams ranges 
from medium to very coarse gravel. T2‐2 and one cross‐section along T2 did have D50 values in the sand 
range due to localized bank erosion. Eight of the thirteen pebble counts had D84 values in the small cobble 
range or larger.  
Based on the collected sediment and cross‐section data, shear stress values were calculated using both 
average channel boundary shear stress and a modified critical shear stress (USDA, Forest Service 2008). 
The modified shear stress was calculated using the D84 values from field samples and compared to the 
average channel boundary shear stress based on the existing and proposed channel dimensions and 
slopes. The results are shown in the table below.   

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Table 7. Sediment Summary for Project Reaches 
Type  XS Reach Avg Shear 
Stress (lb/sf) 
D50 
(mm) 
D84 
(mm) 
Sample 
Type 
Modif. 
Critical 
Shear 
Stress 
(lb/sf) 
Predicted Grain 
Size Movement 
(mm) 
Existing Cooks Creek 
Ref XSA 
Cooks 
Creek 0.92  40  130  PC  0.96  
Existing Cooks Creek 
XSA 
Cooks 
Creek 0.63  27  94  PC  0.62  
Existing Cooks Creek 
XSB 
Cooks 
Creek 0.77  22  72  PC  0.50  
Existing Cooks Creek 
(Pavement) 
Cooks 
Creek 0.77  8.4  23.6  Pavement  0.17  
Existing  T1 XSA  T1   1.03  8.6  28  PC  0.18  
Existing  T1 XSB  T1  1.31  25  80  PC  0.56  
Existing  T2‐1 XSA  T2‐1  1.02  59  130  PC  1.26  
Existing  T2‐2 XSA  T2‐2  0.88  0.2  0.5  PC  0.0004  
Existing  T2 Ref XSA  T2  0.77  8.4  25  PC  0.17  
Existing  T2 XSA  T2  0.88  20  93  PC  0.50  
Existing  T2 Ref XSB  T2  0.96  12  57  PC  0.28  
Existing  T2 XSB  T2  0.79  0.6  9.3  PC  0.02  
Existing  T2 XSC  T2  1.04  21  120  PC  0.56  
Existing T2 
(Pavement) T2  1.04  17  45  Pavement  0.35  
Existing  T2 XSD  T2  0.96  27  77  PC  0.58  

Proposed 
Cooks Creek 
Start to Confl 
T1 
Cooks 
Creek 0.81  40  130  PC  0.96  63 
Proposed Cooks Creek 
Confl T1 to End 
Cooks 
Creek 0.87  22  72  PC  0.50  67 
Proposed  T1  T1 0.97  8.6  28  PC  0.18  75 
Proposed  T1‐1  T1‐1 1.19  N/A  N/A  N/A  N/A  94 
Proposed  T2‐1  T2‐1 0.96  59  130  PC  1.26  75 
Proposed  T2‐2  T2‐2 0.66  0.21  0.54  PC  0.004  50 
Proposed  T2 Upper  T2 0.65  8.4  25  PC  0.17  49 
Proposed  T2 Middle  T2 0.83  12  57  PC  0.28  65 
Proposed  T2 Lower  T2 1.15  27  77  PC  0.59  90 

The calculations shows that Cooks Creek and T2 will both have adequate stream power to transport the 
existing D84 material as shown by the critical shear stress values. T1 and T1‐1 will experience a higher 
average shear stress than the existing material in place. Stone reinforcement will be used to protect the 
newly constructed riffles in T1 and T1‐1 from excessive scour. Proposed riffle and cascade structures have 
been designed with a mix of Class A, B, and natural stone; Class A (the smallest among Classes A and B) 
has a modified critical shear stress that is large enough to withstand all of the predicted average channel 
boundary stresses. The last column in the table above provides a predicted grain size that will move at the 
calculated modified critical shear stress for the proposed channel. Given the mix of the constructed riffle, 
106 mm equates to the midrange of the Class A Stone (approximately 4 in.). It can be expected that 
approximately 85% of the constructed riffle stone will be greater than this diameter. Additionally, our 
experience has revealed minimal movement of constructed riffle material when it is well mixed and placed 
in the stream bed in similar design conditions.  

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6.9  Planting 
All unforested portions of the project easement will be planted to establish a forested riparian buffer. An 
estimated 12.0 acres will be reforested, but additional plantin gs may take place beyond this area to ensure 
an adequate density across the site. The planting plan is shown in the attached project plan sheets (Section 
13.1). Trees and shrubs will be planted at a density of 968 stems per acre (9 feet x 5 feet spacing) to 
achieve a mature survivability of 210 stems per acre after seven years. Woody vegetation planting will be 
conducted during dormancy. Species to be planted may consist of the following and any substitutions 
from the planting plan will be taken from this list: 

Zone 1 
Common Name  Scientific Name 
Wetland Status (Eastern 
Mts & Piedmont) 
Tag Alder Alnus serrulata OBL 
River Birch Betula nigra FACW 
Black Gum Nyssa sylvatica FAC 
American Sycamore Platanus occidentalis FACW 
Swamp Chestnut Oak Quercus michauxii FACW 
Willow Oak Quercus phellos FAC 

Zone 2 
Common Name  Scientific Name 
Wetland Status (Eastern 
Mts & Piedmont) 
Sugarberry Celtis laevigata FACW 
American Persimmon Diospyros virginiana FAC 
American Sycamore Platanus occidentalis FACW 
White Oak Quercus alba FACU 
Pin Oak Quercus palustris FACW 
Willow Oak Quercus phellos FAC 

On the restored stream banks, live stakes will be used to provide natural stabilization. Species identified 
for live staking include:  

Common Name  Scientific Name 
Silky Dogwood  Cornus amomum 
Black Willow Salix nigra 
Silky Willow Salix sericea 

A custom herbaceous seed mix composed of native species will also be developed and used to further 
stabilize the easement area as needed. 

6.10  Project Assets 
The tables below outline the anticipated project assets that will be produced from the HSSMB project and 
the stream mitigation types are shown in Figure 9. The final Stream Mitigation Credit (SMC) total includes 
additional credits generated from USACE Wilmington District’s Stream Buffer Credit Calculator (January 
2018), an addition of 300 SMCs. The detailed results from the buffer analysis are included in Section 13.2.
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Table 9. Length and Summations by Mitigation Category 
Restoration Level Stream  
(linear feet) 
Riparian Wetland 
(acres) 
Non‐riparian 
Wetland 
(acres) 
Buffer (square feet) 
    Riverine Non‐
Riverine    
Restoration  2,250     
Enhancement       
Enhancement I   950     
Enhancement II  890     
Creation       
Preservation       
High Quality Preservation       

Table 10. Overall Assets Summary 
Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank 
Overall Assets Summary 
Asset Category  Overall Credits 
Stream  3,539  
(includes additional 300 SMCs from Stream Buffer Credit 
Calculator) 
RP Wetland   
NR Wetland  
Buffer  

T
1
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1
T
2
T2T
2
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1
T2-2T1
T1
Cooks C
reek
NC OneMap, NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, NC 911Board
Extent of Project Parcels
Proposed Easement (12.4 ac)
Off-Site Streams
Proposed Mitigation - 3,539 SMC*
Restoration (2,250lf / 2,250 SMC)
Enhancement 1 (950 lf / 633 SMC)
Enhancement 2 (890 lf / 356 SMC)
Source: NC StatewideOrthoimagery, 2014.
FIGURE 9. PROJECT ASSET MAPHAIR SHEEP STREAM MITIGATION BANKSURRY COUNTY, NC ±0 300150Feet
*Includes an additional 300 SMCsbased on buffer analysis tool
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7.0 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 
Monitoring of the site shall occur for a minimum of seven years following construction. The following 
performance standards for stream mitigation will follow the Wilmington District Stream and Wetland 
Compensatory Mitigation Update (NCIRT 2016) and will be used to judge site success.  
Vegetation Performance 
The site must achieve a woody stem density of 260 stems/acre after five years and 210 stems/acre after 
seven years to be considered successful. Trees in each plot must average 6 feet in height at Year 5 and 8 
feet at Year 7. A single species may not account for more than 50% of the required number of stems within 
any plot. Volunteers must be present for a minimum of two growing seasons before being included in 
performance standards in Year 5 and Year 7. If monitoring indicates that any of these standards are not 
being met, corrective actions will take place. 
Stream Hydrologic Performance 
During the monitoring period, a minimum of four bankfull events must be recorded. These bankfull events 
must occur in separate monitoring years. Bankfull events will be  verified  using  a  minimum  of  one 
automatic stream monitoring gauge on Tributary 2 to record daily stream depth readings. The project’s 
intermittent streams must also show a minimum of 30 continuous flow days within a calendar year 
(assuming normal precipitation). A “normal” year will be based on NRCS climatological data for Surry 
County with the 30th to 70th percentile thresholds as the range of normal, as documented in the USACE 
Technical Report “Accessing and Using Meteorological Data to Evaluate Wetland Hydrology, April 2000.” 
Stream Geomorphology Performance 
The site’s geomorphology for all reaches will be monitored per the NCIRT 2016 monitoring guidelines. The 
bank height ratio (BHR) should not exceed 1.2 and the entrenchment ratio (ER) must not fall below 2.2 for 
C and E channels. BHR and ER at any measured riffle cross‐section should not change by more than 10% 
from the baseline condition during any given monitoring interval (e.g., no more than 10% between years 
1 and 2, 2 and 3, 3 and 5, or 5 and 7). There will be an overall assessment for each reach to distinguish 
localized  versus  systemic  concerns  for  that  stream.  Adjustment and  lateral  movement  following 
construction and as the channel settles over the monitoring period are to be expected. Geomorphological 
measurements of cross‐sections will be used to determine if any adjustments that occur are out of the 
range typically expected for this type of stream.  
8.0 MONITORING PLAN 
Monitoring of the HSSMB shall consist of the collection and analysis of stream hydrology, stability, and 
vegetation survivability data to support the evaluation of the project in meeting established performance 
standards described above. The Proposed Monitoring Plan in Figure 10 shows the proposed locations of 
monitoring features described below.  
Vegetation Monitoring 
Vegetation monitoring will take place between July 1st and leaf drop. The success of the riparian buffer 
plantings will be evaluated using thirteen 0.02‐acre square or rectangular plots within the planted stream 
buffer. Seven plots will be permanently installed, while the remainder will be randomly placed at the time 
of each monitoring visit. Vegetation must be planted and plots established at least 180 days prior to the 
start of the first year of monitoring. 

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In the permanent plots, the plant’s height, species, location, and origin (planted versus volunteer) will be 
noted. In the random plots, species and height will be recorded. In all plots, invasive stems will also be 
recorded to determine the percentage of invasive stems present. Additionally, a photograph will be taken 
of each plot. Beginning at the end of the first growing season, the site’s vegetation will be monitored in 
years 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7. 

Stream Hydrologic Monitoring 
Bankfull events on‐site will be verified using one automatic stream monitoring gauge on T2. Additional 
gauges and/or recording devices such as cameras (set to record a photo or video a minimum of once per 
day) will be installed on the intermittent reaches of T1, T1‐1, and T2‐1 to document the presence of flow. 

Stream Geomorphology Monitoring 
For stream monitoring, the purpose of monitoring is to evaluate the stability of the restored stream. 
Following the procedures established in the USDA Forest Service Manual, Stream Channel Reference Sites 
(Harrelson et al. 1994) and the methodologies utilized in the Rosgen stream assessment and classification 
system (1994 and 1996), data collected will consist of detailed dimension measurements, longitudinal 
profiles, and bed materials sampling. 

Dimension 
Ten permanent cross‐sections will be established at the HSSMB, one set of a riffle and pool each on Cooks 
Creek and T1, and three sets on T2, the longest of the project reaches. The extents of each cross‐section 
will be recorded by either conventional survey or GPS. The cross‐sectional surveys shall provide a detailed 
measurement of the stream and banks and will include points on the adjacent floodplain or valley, at the 
top of bank, bankfull, at all breaks in slope, the edge of water, and thalweg. Width/depth, bank height 
and entrenchment ratios, as well as bankfull cross‐sectional area, width, max depth and mean depth will 
be calculated for each riffle cross‐section based on the survey data. The BHR will be measured by using a 
constant bankfull area over the monitoring period and adjusting the bankfull elevation each monitoring 
event based on how this area fits in the cross‐sectional data. The revised bankfull elevation will then be 
used to calculate BHR along with the current low bank height. Width/depth ratios, bankfull cross‐sectional 
area, width, max depth and mean depth will be calculated for each pool cross‐section. Cross‐section 
measurements will take place in Years 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7. 

Profile 
A detailed longitudinal profile will be conducted along the Restoration and Enhancement I portions of the 
project streams during the as‐built survey. Measurements will include slopes (average, pool, and riffle) as 
well as calculations of pool‐to‐pool spacing. No additional profile measurements will be taken during the 
monitoring period unless deemed necessary due to concerns about bed elevation adjustments. 

Visual Assessment 
An annual site walk will be conducted at the end of each monitoring period to document any problem 
areas. Specific problem areas that could arise include excessive  bank  erosion,  bed  deposition  or 
aggradation, problems with the installed structures, or sparse vegetative cover. The findings of the visual 
assessment as well as any recommended corrective actions for problem areas will be summarized in the 
monitoring reports by way of a Current Conditions Plan View (CCPV) figure.  

Photograph reference points (PRPs) will be established to assist in characterizing the site and to allow 
qualitative evaluation of the site conditions. The location of each photo point will be marked in the 

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monitoring plan and the bearing/orientation of the photograph will be documented to allow for repeated 
use. 

Wetland Hydrologic Monitoring 
As supplementary information to track the wetland hydrology of the existing riparian wetlands, daily 
groundwater data will be collected from 3 automatic wells in wetlands WA, WB, and WC, respectively, 
over the 7‐year monitoring period following implementation. 

Reporting 
The monitoring report shall provide a project data chronology that will facilitate an understanding of 
project status and trends and assist in decision making regarding project close‐out. The report will 
document the monitored components and include all collected data, analyses, and photographs. The first 
scheduled monitoring will be conducted during the first full growing season following project completion. 
The site will be monitored for performance standards for seven years as needed after completion of 
construction. Full monitoring reports will be completed in Years 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7. Limited monitoring 
reports will be submitted in Years 4 and 6 (CCPV, photos, stream gauge data, and site narrative). 

Table 11. Monitoring Requirements 

Hair Sheep Stream Restoration Site 
Required  Parameter  Quantity  Frequency  Notes 
Yes Pattern and 
Profile 
Restoration and 
Enhancement I reaches 
Once, during as‐
built survey 
Additional measurements in later years 
may be taken as necessary. 
Yes Stream 
Dimension 
10 cross‐sections 
(5 riffles, 5 pools) 
Monitoring Years 
1, 2, 3, 5, and 7  
Yes Stream 
Hydrology 
1 pressure transducer gauge 
on T2, plus 3 other gauges 
or cameras on T1, T1‐1, and 
T2‐1.  
Annual   
Yes Wetland 
Hydrology
3 pressure transducer 
gauges
Annual – 
throughout year One each in wetlands WA, WB, and WC.  
Yes  Vegetation 
7 permanent and 6 random 
vegetation monitoring plots 
Monitoring Years 
1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 Minimum size of 0.02 acre 
Yes Visual 
Assessment   Annual   
Yes 
Exotic and 
nuisance 
vegetation 
  Annual 
Locations of exotic and nuisance 
vegetation will be mapped 
Yes Project 
boundary   Semi‐annual 
Locations of vegetation damage, boundary 
encroachments, etc. will be mapped 

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9.0 ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN 

In the event the mitigation site or a specific component of the mitigation site fails to achieve the necessary 
performance standards as specified in the mitigation plan, KCI shall notify the members of the IRT and 
work with the IRT to develop contingency plans and remedial actions. 

10.0 LONG‐TERM MANAGEMENT PLAN 

KCI will institute a long‐term management plan to assess the on‐going condition and implement any 
maintenance provisions to maintain performance of the site. The conservation easements will ensure that 
only IRT‐allowable activities take place.  

To monitor the project’s continued success, the long‐term management  plan  will  be  implemented 
following the completed monitoring period. All components of the mitigation bank will be inspected 
annually or less frequently as needed to ensure that the terms of the easement are met in perpetuity. All 
reporting will be documented and kept on file for future reference. 

This easement will be held by the Atlantic Coast Conservancy (ACC). The ACC shall be responsible for 
periodic inspection of the site to ensure that restrictions required in the conservation easement are 
upheld. Appropriate endowment funds required to uphold easement terms will be determined prior to 
easement execution.  Additional information on the Long Term Management Fund can be found in 
Appendix 13.5.   

11.0 FINANCIAL ASSURANCES 

KCI has significant experience procuring and managing Financial Assurances for mitigation projects. This 
project will involve securing a series of casualty insurance policies that will serve as the financial 
assurances for the various phases of this project, including construction, monitoring, and adaptive 
management. This insurance will be secured at two‐year increments. USACE shall receive written 
notification at least 120 days in advance of any termination or revocation of insurance secured for 
financial assurance during the Construction Stage or the Monitoring and Adaptive Management Stage. 

The Bank Sponsor is responsible for providing Financial Assurances for the performance and completion 
of Bank construction, management, monitoring, and Remedial Action in accordance with this MBI, as 
set forth in  this  Section. KCI shall provide written  confirmation from the agency or Conservation 
Easement Holder, as applicable, that the requirement was completed to each member of the IRT in 
accordance with this Section upon furnishing each of the following Financial Assurances. 

See Section 13.5 in the appendices for detailed information on the financial assurances. 

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Environmental Laboratory. 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual, Technical Report  
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Griffith, G., J. Omernik, and J. Comstock. 2002. Ecoregions of North Carolina, Regional Descriptions. US  
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Harman, W. and R. Starr. 2011. Natural Channel Design Review Checklist. US Fish and Wildlife Service,  
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Shields, Ing. A., W. P. Ott, and J. C. Van Uchelen. 1936. Application of Similarity Principles and Turbulence 
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USDA, Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program. 2008. Stream Simulation: An  
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10+00 to 14+60                 460  Enhancement I 1.5 to 1 460 30714+60 to 17+18                 265  Enhancement II 2.5 to 1 258 103T1‐1 30+00 to 31+41                 141  Enhancement I 1.5 to 1 141 9420+00 to 21+76                 176  Enhancement II 2.5 to 1 176 7021+76 to 25+25                 349  Enhancement I 1.5 to 1 349 23325+25 to 28+45                 320  Enhancement II 2.5 to 1 320 128200+00 to 201+36                 136  Enhancement II 2.5 to 1 136 54201+36 to 203+50                 214  Restoration 1 to 1 214 214T2‐2 250+00 to 252+87                 308  Restoration 1 to 1 287 287T2 203+50 to 220+99              2,025  Restoration 1 to 1 1,749 1,749TOTAL STREAM CREDITS 3,239 300 3,539PROJECT COMPONENTSReach IDProposed        StationingExisting Footage or Square FeetApproachCCT1T2‐1Updated Credits Based on Stream Buffer Credit Calculator300Mitigation RatioRestoration Footage or AreaMitigation  CreditsIncrease/Decrease Due to Stream Buffer Credit Calculator
Temporary Stabilization Permanent Stabilization  Temporary grass seed covered with straw or other mulches and tackifiers  Hydroseeding  Rolled erosion control products with or without temporary grass seed   Appropriately applied straw or other mulch  Plastic sheeting  Permanent grass seed covered with straw or other mulches and tackifiers  Geotextile fabrics such as permanent soil reinforcement matting  Hydroseeding   Shrubs or other permanent plantings covered with mulch  Uniform and evenly distributed ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion  Structural methods such as concrete, asphalt or retaining walls  Rolled erosion control products with grass seed  
Occurrence Reporting Timeframes (After Discovery) and Other Requirements(a) Visible sediment deposition in a stream or wetland    Within 24 hours, an oral or electronic notification.  Within 7 calendar days, a report that contains a description of the sediment and actions taken to address the cause of the deposition. Division staff may waive the requirement for a written report on a case‐by‐case basis.  If the stream is named on the NC 303(d) list as impaired for sediment‐related causes, the permittee may be required to perform additional monitoring, inspections or apply more stringent practices if staff determine that additional requirements are needed to assure compliance with the federal or state impaired‐waters conditions.   (b) Oil spills and release of hazardous substances per Item 1(b)‐(c) above  Within 24 hours, an oral or electronic notification.  The notification shall include information about the date, time, nature, volume and location of the spill or release. (c) Anticipated bypasses [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]  A report at least ten days before the date of the bypass, if possible.  The report shall include an evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass. (d) Unanticipated bypasses [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]  Within 24 hours, an oral or electronic notification.    Within 7 calendar days, a report that includes an evaluation of the quality and effect of the bypass. (e) Noncompliance with the conditions of this permit that may endanger health or the environment[40 CFR 122.41(l)(7)]  Within 24 hours, an oral or electronic notification.  Within 7 calendar days, a report that contains a description of the noncompliance, and its causes; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time noncompliance is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6).    Division staff may waive the requirement for a written report on a case‐by‐case basis.  Item to Document  Documentation Requirements (a)  Each E&SC measure has been installed and does not significantly deviate from the locations, dimensions and relative elevations shown on the approved E&SC plan.  Initial and date each E&SC measure on a copy of the approved E&SC plan or complete, date and sign an inspection report that lists each E&SC measure shown on the approved E&SC plan.  This documentation is required upon the initial installation of the E&SC measures or if the E&SC measures are modified after initial installation.    (b)  A phase of grading has been completed. Initial and date a copy of the approved E&SC plan or complete, date and sign an inspection report to indicate completion of the construction phase.    (c)  Ground cover is located and installed in accordance with the approved E&SC plan. Initial and date a copy of the approved E&SC plan or complete, date and sign an inspection report to indicate compliance with approved ground cover specifications.    (d)   The maintenance and repair requirements for all E&SC measures have been performed. Complete, date and sign an inspection report. (e)   Corrective actions have been taken to E&SC measures. Initial and date a copy of the approved E&SC plan or complete, date and sign an inspection report to indicate the completion of the corrective action.      Inspect  Frequency (during normal business hours)  Inspection records must include: (1) Rain gauge maintained in good working order  Daily   Daily rainfall amounts.  If no daily rain gauge observations are made during weekend or holiday  periods,  and  no  individual‐day  rainfall  information  is available, record the cumulative rain measurement for those un‐attended days (and this will determine if a site inspection is needed).  Days on which no rainfall occurred shall be recorded as “zero.”  The permittee may use another rain‐monitoring device approved by the Division.  (2)  E&SC Measures At least once per 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of a rain event > 1.0 inch in 24 hours 1. Identification of the measures inspected,  2. Date and time of the inspection,  3. Name of the person performing the inspection,  4. Indication of whether the measures were operating properly, 5. Description of maintenance needs for the measure,  6. Description, evidence, and date of corrective actions taken.   (3) Stormwater discharge outfalls (SDOs) At least once per 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of a rain event > 1.0 inch in 24 hours  1. Identification of the discharge outfalls inspected,  2. Date and time of the inspection,  3. Name of the person performing the inspection,  4. Evidence of indicators of stormwater pollution such as oil sheen, floating or suspended solids or discoloration,  5. Indication of visible sediment leaving the site,  6. Description, evidence, and date of corrective actions taken.  (4) Perimeter of site At least once per 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of a rain event > 1.0 inch in 24 hours If visible sedimentation is found outside site limits, then a record of the following shall be made: 1. Actions taken to clean up or stabilize the sediment that has left the site limits, 2. Description, evidence, and date of corrective actions taken, and 3. An explanation as to the actions taken to control future releases. (5) Streams or wetlands onsite or offsite (where accessible) At least once per 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of a rain event > 1.0 inch in 24 hours If the stream or wetland has increased visible sedimentation or a stream has visible increased turbidity from the construction activity, then a record of the following shall be made:   1. Description, evidence and date of corrective actions taken, and 2. Records of the required reports to the appropriate Division Regional Office per Part III, Section C, Item (2)(a) of this permit. (6) Ground stabilization measures After each phase of grading    1. The phase of grading (installation of perimeter E&SC measures, clearing and grubbing, installation of storm drainage facilities, completion of all land‐disturbing activity, construction or redevelopment, permanent ground cover). 2. Documentation that the required ground stabilization measures have been provided within the required timeframe or an assurance that they will be provided as soon as possible. 

Mitigation Plan – 1/23/2020                                  Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank 

13.2 Data Analysis/Supplemental Information and Maps 
Existing Conditions Cross‐Sections and Map 
Sediment Sampling (Pebble Counts and Pavement Samples) 
Stream Morphological Tables 
Buffer Analysis Maps and Table 

Mitigation Plan – 1/23/2020                                  Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank 

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EXISTING CONDITIONS CROSS-SECTIONS HAIR SHEEP STREAM MITIGATION BANK SURRY COUNTY, NC ±
Project Easement (12.4 ac)
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Cross-Section PlotsStation Elevation0.00 97.0194.113.56 96.652.96.33 96.054.77.43 95.5894.88.30 95.0612.29.72 94.610.710.28 94.230.610.60 93.527.410.90 93.432.611.44 93.401.012.48 93.4014.11 93.4714.67 93.5415.03 94.1415.60 94.2115.82 94.3217.24 94.4418.82 94.3719.91 94.5421.59 94.9123.98 95.6625.85 95.7031.30 95.51Bankfull Width:Flood Prone Area Elevation:Flood Prone Width:Max Depth at Bankfull:Mean Depth at Bankfull:W / D Ratio:Entrenchment Ratio:Bank Height Ratio:SUMMARY DATACurrent Bankfull Elevation:Bankfull Cross-Sectional Area:Date:6/25/2018Field Crew:A. French, T. Seelinger, A. RossoDrainage Area (sq mi):0.05River Basin:YadkinSite:Hair SheepXS IDCC Reference XSA9394959697980 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40Elevation (feet)Station (feet)Hair Sheep, CC Reference XSABankfullSite Assessment
Cross-Section PlotsStation Elevation0.00 96.6194.433.36 96.362.05.77 96.193.77.73 95.9895.38.73 95.7111.09.84 95.210.811.25 94.610.611.76 94.156.612.51 93.673.013.26 93.641.014.05 93.6114.88 94.3615.71 94.6117.23 95.0520.49 95.1723.23 95.9725.99 96.82Bankfull Width:Flood Prone Area Elevation:Flood Prone Width:Max Depth at Bankfull:Mean Depth at Bankfull:W / D Ratio:Entrenchment Ratio:Bank Height Ratio:SUMMARY DATACurrent Bankfull Elevation:Bankfull Cross-Sectional Area:Date:6/25/2018Field Crew:A. French, T. Seelinger, A. RossoDrainage Area (sq mi):0.02River Basin:YadkinSite:Hair SheepXS IDT2 Reference XSA93949596970 5 10 15 20 25 30Elevation (feet)Station (feet)Hair Sheep, T2 Reference XSABankfullSite Assessment
Cross-Section PlotsStation Elevation2.41 99.6798.225.46 99.562.96.15 99.235.57.83 98.4399.38.83 98.2019.110.93 98.251.111.58 98.180.512.18 98.3710.313.07 97.603.513.65 97.291.014.52 97.1615.02 97.2015.62 97.3116.13 98.0917.56 98.7818.91 99.2120.80 99.2522.79 98.9824.52 99.0326.45 99.7927.98 99.74Bankfull Width:Flood Prone Area Elevation:Flood Prone Width:Max Depth at Bankfull:Mean Depth at Bankfull:W / D Ratio:Entrenchment Ratio:Bank Height Ratio:SUMMARY DATACurrent Bankfull Elevation:Bankfull Cross-Sectional Area:Date:6/25/2018Field Crew:A. French, T. Seelinger, A. RossoDrainage Area (sq mi):0.06River Basin:YadkinSite:Hair SheepXS IDT2 Reference XSB9798991000 5 10 15 20 25 30Elevation (feet)Station (feet)Hair Sheep, T2 Reference XSBBankfullSite Assessment
Cross-Section PlotsStation Elevation0.00 99.8996.258.15 99.942.511.74 99.836.313.41 99.5996.915.43 98.698.516.88 97.320.618.42 96.300.420.10 96.1216.320.81 95.781.322.37 95.635.023.51 95.6524.87 95.9727.23 97.7329.08 99.4031.10 101.4631.70 102.1034.21 102.8037.29 103.09Bankfull Width:Flood Prone Area Elevation:Flood Prone Width:Max Depth at Bankfull:Mean Depth at Bankfull:W / D Ratio:Entrenchment Ratio:Bank Height Ratio:SUMMARY DATACurrent Bankfull Elevation:Bankfull Cross-Sectional Area:Date:6/25/2018Field Crew:A. French, T. Seelinger, A. RossoDrainage Area (sq mi):0.05River Basin:YadkinSite:Hair SheepXS IDCC XSA9597991011031050 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40Elevation (feet)Station (feet)Hair Sheep, CC XSABankfullSite Assessment
Cross-Section PlotsStation Elevation0.00 93.2190.193.13 92.344.14.53 91.707.95.87 90.6491.29.65 90.2019.513.02 90.321.016.77 90.130.518.07 90.0615.218.87 89.762.520.06 89.420.920.79 89.4021.31 89.2322.23 89.3422.88 89.2423.43 89.1923.59 91.1024.41 91.1426.98 91.5131.56 91.74Bankfull Width:Flood Prone Area Elevation:Flood Prone Width:Max Depth at Bankfull:Mean Depth at Bankfull:W / D Ratio:Entrenchment Ratio:Bank Height Ratio:SUMMARY DATACurrent Bankfull Elevation:Bankfull Cross-Sectional Area:Date:6/25/2018Field Crew:A. French, T. Seelinger, A. RossoDrainage Area (sq mi):0.09River Basin:YadkinSite:Hair SheepXS IDCC XSB8990919293940 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40Elevation (feet)Station (feet)Hair Sheep, CC XSBBankfullSite Assessment
Cross-Section PlotsStation Elevation0.00 100.9997.849.28 100.372.314.21 99.414.619.54 99.1898.822.04 99.066.323.66 99.191.025.92 99.230.528.53 99.139.229.92 98.971.430.28 98.882.230.93 98.2731.59 97.8732.15 97.5432.64 97.3833.19 97.0833.74 97.0134.09 96.8834.33 96.8634.56 97.1834.77 97.4235.72 97.4835.90 97.8036.18 97.6536.95 99.5337.53 99.8038.43 100.0439.52 100.1441.52 100.1545.52 99.9249.83 99.8455.58 99.63River Basin:YadkinSite:Hair SheepXS IDT1 XSADrainage Area (sq mi):0.04Date:6/25/2018Field Crew:A. French, T. Seelinger, A. RossoSUMMARY DATACurrent Bankfull Elevation:Bankfull Cross-Sectional Area:Bankfull Width:Flood Prone Area Elevation:Flood Prone Width:Max Depth at Bankfull:Mean Depth at Bankfull:W / D Ratio:Entrenchment Ratio:Bank Height Ratio:969798991001011020 102030405060Elevation (feet)Station (feet)Hair Sheep, T1 XSABankfullSite Assessment
Cross-Section PlotsStation Elevation0.00 101.6499.435.10 101.362.37.79 101.093.412.03 101.00100.417.04 100.9610.419.38 100.831.019.97 100.780.721.46 100.495.021.97 100.233.122.42 100.291.622.82 99.5323.43 99.2623.56 98.8324.04 98.6024.67 98.4425.61 98.5825.86 98.7926.21 99.0926.70 99.9927.47 100.1128.27 100.2329.87 100.3232.16 100.4335.15 100.7936.75 100.8938.10 101.2841.26 101.7044.15 101.69River Basin:YadkinSite:Hair SheepXS IDT1 XSBDrainage Area (sq mi):0.04Date:6/25/2018Field Crew:A. French, T. Seelinger, A. RossoSUMMARY DATACurrent Bankfull Elevation:Bankfull Cross-Sectional Area:Bankfull Width:Flood Prone Area Elevation:Flood Prone Width:Max Depth at Bankfull:Mean Depth at Bankfull:W / D Ratio:Entrenchment Ratio:Bank Height Ratio:98991001011020 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50Elevation (feet)Station (feet)Hair Sheep, T1 XSBBankfullSite Assessment
Cross-Section PlotsStation Elevation0.00 98.4295.593.74 98.243.07.74 98.074.89.47 98.0596.510.47 95.1015.011.41 94.940.912.29 94.700.613.22 94.747.814.18 95.063.114.92 95.521.516.20 96.0218.08 96.1919.89 96.4422.55 96.1324.24 96.1526.47 97.1330.03 97.59Bankfull Width:Flood Prone Area Elevation:Flood Prone Width:Max Depth at Bankfull:Mean Depth at Bankfull:W / D Ratio:Entrenchment Ratio:Bank Height Ratio:SUMMARY DATACurrent Bankfull Elevation:Bankfull Cross-Sectional Area:Date:6/25/2018Field Crew:A. French, T. Seelinger, A. RossoDrainage Area (sq mi):0.06River Basin:YadkinSite:Hair SheepXS IDT2 XSA9495969798991000 5 10 15 20 25 30 35Elevation (feet)Station (feet)Hair Sheep, T2 XSABankfullSite Assessment
Cross-Section PlotsStation Elevation0.00 99.1595.354.61 98.704.07.96 98.507.19.69 98.4696.210.52 96.1619.611.91 95.940.813.01 95.830.613.75 97.0112.314.93 96.972.815.75 97.071.516.45 97.6018.11 96.4819.86 95.7920.82 94.9521.17 94.5522.75 94.5123.84 94.6024.64 94.8325.48 95.5226.50 95.4627.15 95.5227.48 94.7728.96 94.9429.82 95.8131.82 96.0334.52 96.0638.43 96.5141.36 96.54Bankfull Width:Flood Prone Area Elevation:Flood Prone Width:Max Depth at Bankfull:Mean Depth at Bankfull:W / D Ratio:Entrenchment Ratio:Bank Height Ratio:SUMMARY DATACurrent Bankfull Elevation:Bankfull Cross-Sectional Area:Date:6/25/2018Field Crew:A. French, T. Seelinger, A. RossoDrainage Area (sq mi):0.11River Basin:YadkinSite:Hair SheepXS IDT2 XSB9495969798991000 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50Elevation (feet)Station (feet)Hair Sheep, T2 XSBBankfullSite Assessment
Cross-Section PlotsStation Elevation0.00 99.9293.701.59 99.593.93.73 99.505.25.73 99.0194.87.26 98.607.48.90 97.861.110.31 97.410.812.45 95.746.913.55 94.481.414.69 93.032.115.27 92.9715.97 92.8816.74 92.6417.87 92.8018.64 92.8919.48 93.8320.85 94.8822.30 95.4422.83 95.4923.97 95.5926.44 95.7129.70 95.92Bankfull Width:Flood Prone Area Elevation:Flood Prone Width:Max Depth at Bankfull:Mean Depth at Bankfull:W / D Ratio:Entrenchment Ratio:Bank Height Ratio:SUMMARY DATACurrent Bankfull Elevation:Bankfull Cross-Sectional Area:Date:6/25/2018Field Crew:A. French, T. Seelinger, A. RossoDrainage Area (sq mi):0.11River Basin:YadkinSite:Hair SheepXS IDT2 XSC929496981001020 5 10 15 20 25 30Elevation (feet)Station (feet)Hair Sheep, T2 XSCBankfullSite Assessment
Cross-Section PlotsStation Elevation0.00 97.6890.684.04 97.634.16.42 97.126.210.06 95.8391.614.55 94.509.516.15 94.130.916.85 92.380.717.87 91.509.519.19 91.061.520.73 90.931.321.16 90.4521.54 90.1323.02 89.7824.15 89.8824.93 89.8026.14 90.1227.15 90.5427.40 92.5729.38 92.9032.25 94.2234.30 95.1337.17 96.1442.31 96.4648.51 97.84Bankfull Width:Flood Prone Area Elevation:Flood Prone Width:Max Depth at Bankfull:Mean Depth at Bankfull:W / D Ratio:Entrenchment Ratio:Bank Height Ratio:SUMMARY DATACurrent Bankfull Elevation:Bankfull Cross-Sectional Area:Date:6/25/2018Field Crew:A. French, T. Seelinger, A. RossoDrainage Area (sq mi):0.13River Basin:YadkinSite:Hair SheepXS IDT2 XSD8991939597990 1020304050Elevation (feet)Station (feet)Hair Sheep, T2 XSDBankfullSite Assessment
Cross-Section PlotsStation Elevation0.00 100.8297.642.83 100.711.35.57 100.413.96.58 98.8998.06.85 98.364.47.04 97.240.48.71 97.250.310.50 97.3311.312.05 98.631.112.87 100.618.014.87 100.9917.18 101.5120.60 102.56River Basin:YadkinSite:Hair SheepXS IDT2-1 XSADrainage Area (sq mi):0.01Date:6/25/2018Field Crew:A. French, T. Seelinger, A. RossoW / D Ratio:SUMMARY DATACurrent Bankfull Elevation:Bankfull Cross-Sectional Area:Bankfull Width:Flood Prone Area Elevation:Flood Prone Width:Max Depth at Bankfull:Mean Depth at Bankfull:Entrenchment Ratio:Bank Height Ratio:9798991001011021030 5 10 15 20 25Elevation (feet)Station (feet)Hair Sheep, T2-1 XSABankfullSite Assessment
Cross-Section PlotsStation Elevation0.00 101.3398.773.49 101.291.56.85 101.295.08.30 99.4599.29.55 98.606.310.59 98.520.511.66 98.290.313.03 98.4617.414.09 98.561.315.80 99.986.117.69 101.2221.46 101.4024.52 101.0127.58 100.75Bankfull Width:Flood Prone Area Elevation:Flood Prone Width:Max Depth at Bankfull:Mean Depth at Bankfull:W / D Ratio:Entrenchment Ratio:Bank Height Ratio:SUMMARY DATACurrent Bankfull Elevation:Bankfull Cross-Sectional Area:Date:6/25/2018Field Crew:A. French, T. Seelinger, A. RossoDrainage Area (sq mi):0.02River Basin:YadkinSite:Hair SheepXS IDT2-2 XSA98991001011020 5 10 15 20 25 30Elevation (feet)Station (feet)Hair Sheep, T2-2 XSABankfullSite Assessment
Particle MillimeterCountSilt/Clay < 0.062 S/CVery Fine .062 - .125S3Fine .125 - .25A5Medium .25 - .50N3Coarse .50 - 1D4Very Coarse 1 - 2S1Very Fine 2 - 41Fine 4 - 5.7 G 1Fine 5.7 - 8 R 1Medium 8 - 11.3 A 6Medium 11.3 - 16 V 2Coarse 16 - 22.6 E 12Coarse 22.6 - 32 L 5Very Coarse 32 - 45 S 8Very Coarse 45 - 6410Small 64 - 90 C 9Small 90 - 128 O 13Large 128 - 180 B 7Large 180 - 256 L 3Small 256 - 362 B 2Small 362 - 512 LD161.8mean 15.3silt/clay 0%Medium 512 - 1024 D 3D3520dispersion 12.7sand 16%Lrg- Very Lrg 1024 - 2048 RD5040skewness -0.31gravel 46%Bedrock >2048 BDRKD6570cobble 32%Total99D84130boulder 5%D95260bedrock 0%hardpan0%wood/det0%artificial0%Cook's Creek Reference Cross-section ASize (mm) Size Distribution TypeNote:0%20%40%60%80%100%0.010.11101001000 10000% Finer Than (Cumulative)Particle Size - MillimetersParticle Size DistributionHairsheepCook's Creek Reference XSASiteAssessment
Particle MillimeterCountSilt/Clay < 0.062 S/C 7Very Fine .062 - .125S1Fine .125 - .25A7Medium .25 - .50N14Coarse .50 - 1D5Very Coarse 1 - 2S4Very Fine 2 - 46Fine 4 - 5.7 G 1Fine 5.7 - 8 R 4Medium 8 - 11.3 A 6Medium 11.3 - 16 V 8Coarse 16 - 22.6 E 19Coarse 22.6 - 32 L 6Very Coarse 32 - 45 S 6Very Coarse 45 - 642Small 64 - 90 CSmall 90 - 128 O 3Large 128 - 180 B 1Large 180 - 256 LSmall 256 - 362 BSmall 362 - 512 LD160.26mean 2.5silt/clay 7%Medium 512 - 1024 DD351.2dispersion 17.6sand 31%Lrg- Very Lrg 1024 - 2048 RD508.4skewness -0.37gravel 58%Bedrock >2048 BDRKD6517cobble 4%Total100D8425boulder 0%D9554bedrock 0%hardpan0%wood/det0%artificial0%T2 Reference Cross-section ASize (mm) Size Distribution TypeNote:0%20%40%60%80%100%0.010.11101001000 10000% Finer Than (Cumulative)Particle Size - MillimetersParticle Size DistributionHairsheepT2 Reference XSASiteAssessment
Particle MillimeterCountSilt/Clay < 0.062 S/C 5Very Fine .062 - .125S1Fine .125 - .25A3Medium .25 - .50N11Coarse .50 - 1D13Very Coarse 1 - 2S2Very Fine 2 - 48Fine 4 - 5.7 GFine 5.7 - 8 R 2Medium 8 - 11.3 A 3Medium 11.3 - 16 V 11Coarse 16 - 22.6 E 10Coarse 22.6 - 32 L 8Very Coarse 32 - 45 S 6Very Coarse 45 - 644Small 64 - 90 C 5Small 90 - 128 O 3Large 128 - 180 B 5Large 180 - 256 L 2Small 256 - 362 BSmall 362 - 512 LD160.4mean 4.8silt/clay 5%Medium 512 - 1024 DD352.1dispersion 17.4sand 29%Lrg- Very Lrg 1024 - 2048 RD5012skewness -0.27gravel 51%Bedrock >2048 BDRKD6520cobble 15%Total102D8457boulder 0%D95150bedrock 0%hardpan0%wood/det0%artificial0%T2 Reference Cross-section BSize (mm) Size Distribution TypeNote:0%20%40%60%80%100%0.010.11101001000 10000% Finer Than (Cumulative)Particle Size - MillimetersParticle Size DistributionHairsheepT2 Reference XSBSiteAssessment
Particle MillimeterCountSilt/Clay < 0.062 S/C 1Very Fine .062 - .125SFine .125 - .25A5Medium .25 - .50N7Coarse .50 - 1DVery Coarse 1 - 2S1Very Fine 2 - 4Fine 4 - 5.7 G 2Fine 5.7 - 8 R 3Medium 8 - 11.3 A 5Medium 11.3 - 16 V 5Coarse 16 - 22.6 E 12Coarse 22.6 - 32 L 17Very Coarse 32 - 45 S 7Very Coarse 45 - 6412Small 64 - 90 C 5Small 90 - 128 O 10Large 128 - 180 B 2Large 180 - 256 L 5Small 256 - 362 BSmall 362 - 512 LD165.8mean 23.3silt/clay 1%Medium 512 - 1024 DD3519dispersion 4.1 sand 13%Lrg- Very Lrg 1024 - 2048 RD5027skewness -0.06 gravel 64%Bedrock >2048 BDRKD6544cobble 22%Total99D8494boulder 0%D95180bedrock 0%hardpan0%wood/det0%artificial0%Cook's Creek Cross-section ASize (mm) Size Distribution TypeNote:0%20%40%60%80%100%0.010.11101001000 10000% Finer Than (Cumulative)Particle Size - MillimetersParticle Size DistributionHairsheepCook's Creek XSASiteAssessment
Particle MillimeterCountSilt/Clay < 0.062 S/CVery Fine .062 - .125S1Fine .125 - .25A5Medium .25 - .50N1Coarse .50 - 1D7Very Coarse 1 - 2S4Very Fine 2 - 44Fine 4 - 5.7 GFine 5.7 - 8 R 4Medium 8 - 11.3 A 9Medium 11.3 - 16 V 8Coarse 16 - 22.6 E 7Coarse 22.6 - 32 L 5Very Coarse 32 - 45 S 10Very Coarse 45 - 6415Small 64 - 90 C 11Small 90 - 128 O 5Large 128 - 180 B 2Large 180 - 256 LSmall 256 - 362 BSmall 362 - 512 L 2D161.4mean 10.0silt/clay 0%Medium 512 - 1024 DD3511dispersion 9.5sand 18%Lrg- Very Lrg 1024 - 2048 RD5022skewness -0.26gravel 62%Bedrock >2048 BDRKD6545cobble 18%Total100D8472boulder 2%D95120bedrock 0%hardpan0%wood/det0%artificial0%Cook's Creek Cross-section BSize (mm) Size Distribution TypeNote:0%20%40%60%80%100%0.010.11101001000 10000% Finer Than (Cumulative)Particle Size - MillimetersParticle Size DistributionHairsheepCook's Creek XSBSiteAssessment
Particle MillimeterCountSilt/Clay < 0.062 S/CVery Fine .062 - .125SFine .125 - .25AMedium .25 - .50N4Coarse .50 - 1D16Very Coarse 1 - 2S14Very Fine 2 - 46Fine 4 - 5.7 G 2Fine 5.7 - 8 R 7Medium 8 - 11.3 A 15Medium 11.3 - 16 V 8Coarse 16 - 22.6 E 9Coarse 22.6 - 32 L 12Very Coarse 32 - 45 S 7Very Coarse 45 - 642Small 64 - 90 C 2Small 90 - 128 OLarge 128 - 180 B 1Large 180 - 256 LSmall 256 - 362 BSmall 362 - 512 LD160.87mean 4.9silt/clay 0%Medium 512 - 1024 DD352.7dispersion 6.6sand 32%Lrg- Very Lrg 1024 - 2048 RD508.6skewness -0.20gravel 65%Bedrock >2048 BDRKD6513cobble 3%Total105D8428boulder 0%D9544bedrock 0%hardpan0%wood/det0%artificial0%Size DistributionT1 Cross-section ASize (mm) TypeNote:0%20%40%60%80%100%0.010.11101001000 10000% Finer Than (Cumulative)Particle Size - MillimetersParticle Size DistributionHairsheepT1 XSASiteAssessment
Particle MillimeterCountSilt/Clay < 0.062 S/C 1Very Fine .062 - .125S1Fine .125 - .25A2Medium .25 - .50N3Coarse .50 - 1D7Very Coarse 1 - 2S9Very Fine 2 - 42Fine 4 - 5.7 G 1Fine 5.7 - 8 R 2Medium 8 - 11.3 A 5Medium 11.3 - 16 V 6Coarse 16 - 22.6 E 8Coarse 22.6 - 32 L 9Very Coarse 32 - 45 S 11Very Coarse 45 - 6410Small 64 - 90 C 11Small 90 - 128 O 4Large 128 - 180 B 5Large 180 - 256 L 3Small 256 - 362 BSmall 362 - 512 LD161.2mean 9.8silt/clay 1%Medium 512 - 1024 DD3512dispersion 12.0sand 22%Lrg- Very Lrg 1024 - 2048 RD5025skewness -0.30gravel 54%Bedrock >2048 BDRKD6542cobble 23%Total100D8480boulder 0%D95160bedrock 0%hardpan0%wood/det0%artificial0%T1 Cross-section BSize (mm) Size Distribution TypeNote:0%20%40%60%80%100%0.010.11101001000 10000% Finer Than (Cumulative)Particle Size - MillimetersParticle Size DistributionHairsheepT1 XSBSiteAssessment
Particle MillimeterCountSilt/Clay < 0.062 S/C 13Very Fine .062 - .125S2Fine .125 - .25A6Medium .25 - .50N2Coarse .50 - 1D3Very Coarse 1 - 2S7Very Fine 2 - 45Fine 4 - 5.7 G 1Fine 5.7 - 8 R 2Medium 8 - 11.3 A 3Medium 11.3 - 16 V 2Coarse 16 - 22.6 E 6Coarse 22.6 - 32 L 6Very Coarse 32 - 45 S 4Very Coarse 45 - 649Small 64 - 90 C 12Small 90 - 128 O 11Large 128 - 180 B 6Large 180 - 256 LSmall 256 - 362 BSmall 362 - 512 LD160.14mean 3.6silt/clay 13%Medium 512 - 1024 DD352.6dispersion 73.8sand 20%Lrg- Very Lrg 1024 - 2048 RD5020skewness -0.44gravel 38%Bedrock >2048 BDRKD6551cobble 29%Total100D8493boulder 0%D95140bedrock 0%hardpan0%wood/det0%artificial0%T2 Cross-section ASize (mm) Size Distribution TypeNote:0%20%40%60%80%100%0.010.11101001000 10000% Finer Than (Cumulative)Particle Size - MillimetersParticle Size DistributionHairsheepT2 XSASiteAssessment
Particle MillimeterCountSilt/Clay < 0.062 S/C 23Very Fine .062 - .125SFine .125 - .25A6Medium .25 - .50N17Coarse .50 - 1D18Very Coarse 1 - 2S5Very Fine 2 - 412Fine 4 - 5.7 GFine 5.7 - 8 R 1Medium 8 - 11.3 A 6Medium 11.3 - 16 V 1Coarse 16 - 22.6 E 5Coarse 22.6 - 32 L 1Very Coarse 32 - 45 S 1Very Coarse 45 - 644Small 64 - 90 CSmall 90 - 128 OLarge 128 - 180 BLarge 180 - 256 LSmall 256 - 362 B 1Small 362 - 512 LD160.062mean 0.8silt/clay 23%Medium 512 - 1024 DD350.32dispersion 12.6sand 46%Lrg- Very Lrg 1024 - 2048 RD500.59skewness 0.07gravel 31%Bedrock >2048 BDRKD651.3cobble 0%Total101D849.3boulder 1%D9544bedrock 0%hardpan0%wood/det0%artificial0%T2 Cross-section BSize (mm)Size DistributionTypeNote:0%20%40%60%80%100%0.010.11101001000 10000% Finer Than (Cumulative)Particle Size - MillimetersParticle Size DistributionHairsheepT2 XSBSiteAssessment
Particle MillimeterCountSilt/Clay < 0.062 S/C 2Very Fine .062 - .125SFine .125 - .25A6Medium .25 - .50N7Coarse .50 - 1D12Very Coarse 1 - 2S8Very Fine 2 - 41Fine 4 - 5.7 GFine 5.7 - 8 R 2Medium 8 - 11.3 A 11Medium 11.3 - 16 V 8Coarse 16 - 22.6 E 12Coarse 22.6 - 32 L 11Very Coarse 32 - 45 S 6Very Coarse 45 - 6414Small 64 - 90 C 6Small 90 - 128 O 8Large 128 - 180 B 12Large 180 - 256 L 6Small 256 - 362 B 1Small 362 - 512 LD160.72mean 9.3silt/clay 2%Medium 512 - 1024 DD3510dispersion 17.4sand 25%Lrg- Very Lrg 1024 - 2048 RD5021skewness -0.24gravel 49%Bedrock >2048 BDRKD6546cobble 24%Total133D84120boulder 1%D95180bedrock 0%hardpan0%wood/det0%artificial0%T2 Cross-section CSize (mm)Size DistributionTypeNote:0%20%40%60%80%100%0.010.11101001000 10000% Finer Than (Cumulative)Particle Size - MillimetersParticle Size DistributionHairsheepT2 XSCSiteAssessment
Particle MillimeterCountSilt/Clay < 0.062 S/CVery Fine .062 - .125S6Fine .125 - .25AMedium .25 - .50N3Coarse .50 - 1D1Very Coarse 1 - 2S4Very Fine 2 - 49Fine 4 - 5.7 GFine 5.7 - 8 R 3Medium 8 - 11.3 A 6Medium 11.3 - 16 V 4Coarse 16 - 22.6 E 10Coarse 22.6 - 32 L 12Very Coarse 32 - 45 S 17Very Coarse 45 - 648Small 64 - 90 C 11Small 90 - 128 O 5Large 128 - 180 B 4Large 180 - 256 L 2Small 256 - 362 B 1Small 362 - 512 LD162.5mean 13.9silt/clay 0%Medium 512 - 1024 DD3517dispersion 6.8sand 13%Lrg- Very Lrg 1024 - 2048 RD5027skewness -0.24gravel 65%Bedrock >2048 BDRKD6540cobble 21%Total106D8477boulder 1%D95150bedrock 0%hardpan0%wood/det0%artificial0%T2 Cross-section DSize (mm) Size Distribution TypeNote:0%20%40%60%80%100%0.010.11101001000 10000% Finer Than (Cumulative)Particle Size - MillimetersParticle Size DistributionHairsheepT2 XSDSiteAssessment
Particle MillimeterCountSilt/Clay < 0.062 S/C 9Very Fine .062 - .125SFine .125 - .25AMedium .25 - .50N3Coarse .50 - 1D2Very Coarse 1 - 2SVery Fine 2 - 42Fine 4 - 5.7 GFine 5.7 - 8 R 2Medium 8 - 11.3 A 1Medium 11.3 - 16 V 1Coarse 16 - 22.6 E 5Coarse 22.6 - 32 L 7Very Coarse 32 - 45 S 7Very Coarse 45 - 6414Small 64 - 90 C 14Small 90 - 128 O 18Large 128 - 180 B 11Large 180 - 256 L 2Small 256 - 362 B 2Small 362 - 512 LD166mean 27.9silt/clay 9%Medium 512 - 1024 DD3537dispersion 6.0sand 5%Lrg- Very Lrg 1024 - 2048 RD5059skewness -0.28gravel 39%Bedrock >2048 BDRKD6586cobble 45%Total100D84130boulder 2%D95170bedrock 0%hardpan0%wood/det0%artificial0%T2-1 Cross-section ASize (mm) Size Distribution TypeNote:0%20%40%60%80%100%0.010.11101001000 10000% Finer Than (Cumulative)Particle Size - MillimetersParticle Size DistributionHairsheepT2-1 XSASiteAssessment
Particle MillimeterCountSilt/Clay < 0.062 S/C 4Very Fine .062 - .125S20Fine .125 - .25A40Medium .25 - .50N24Coarse .50 - 1D9Very Coarse 1 - 2SVery Fine 2 - 44Fine 4 - 5.7 GFine 5.7 - 8 RMedium 8 - 11.3 A 1Medium 11.3 - 16 VCoarse 16 - 22.6 ECoarse 22.6 - 32 LVery Coarse 32 - 45 SVery Coarse 45 - 64Small 64 - 90 C 1Small 90 - 128 O 2Large 128 - 180 B 1Large 180 - 256 LSmall 256 - 362 BSmall 362 - 512 LD160.098mean 0.2silt/clay 4%Medium 512 - 1024 DD350.16dispersion 2.4sand 88%Lrg- Very Lrg 1024 - 2048 RD500.21skewness 0.05gravel 5%Bedrock >2048 BDRKD650.29cobble 4%Total106D840.54boulder 0%D953.8bedrock 0%hardpan0%wood/det0%artificial0%T2-2 Cross-section ASize (mm)Size DistributionTypeNote:0%20%40%60%80%100%0.010.11101001000 10000% Finer Than (Cumulative)Particle Size - MillimetersParticle Size DistributionHairsheepT2-2 XSASiteAssessment
Bar Sample Sieve AnalysisStream:Watershed:<1 0.65 5.7% 5.7% Location:1.0 1.8 15.9% 21.6% Note:2.0 0.7 6.0% 27.6%4.0 0.9 7.6% 35.2%8.0 1.5 13.4% 48.7%16.0 2.3 19.9% 68.6%31.5 3.1 26.9% 95.5%63.0 0.5 4.5% 100.0%2 64 256 2048 0.000012 64 256 2048 100Total:11.4 100%Size percent less than (mm) Percent by substrate typeD16 D35 D50 D84 D95silt/clay sand gravel cobble boulder bedrock3.9 3.9 8.4 23.6 31.1 0% 28% 72% 0% --- ---Pavement Sample # 1 (0-6 inches)Smallest Sieve Passed (mm)Weight (oz) % ItemPercent Finer ThanHairsheep Stream Restoration Site0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000Percent Finer ThanParticle Size (mm)Bar Sample Sieve AnalysisCumulative PercentPercent ItemSandsGravelsCobblesBouldersBedrock
Bar Sample Sieve AnalysisStream:Watershed:<1 0.65 5.3% 5.3% Location:1.0 1.4 11.4% 16.7% Note:2.0 0.5 4.4% 21.1%4.0 0.7 5.6% 26.7%8.0 1.1 9.1% 35.8%16.0 1.6 13.3% 49.1%31.5 2.2 18.1% 67.2%63.0 4.0 32.8% 100.0%2 64 256 2048 0.000012 64 256 2048 100Total:12.2 100%Size percent less than (mm) Percent by substrate typeD16 D35 D50 D84 D95silt/clay sand gravel cobble boulder bedrock7.5 7.5 16.5 44.9 56.7 0% 21% 79% 0% --- ---Pavement Sample # 2 (0-6 inches)Hairsheep Stream Restoration SiteSmallest Sieve Passed (mm)Weight (oz) % ItemPercent Finer Than0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000Percent Finer ThanParticle Size (mm)Bar Sample Sieve AnalysisCumulative PercentPercent ItemSandsGravelsCobblesBouldersBedrock
Morphological CriteriaG4, C4b G4, E4bG3F5b E4b, C5, G4, B4B4B4cC4C4bC4bC4bC4bC4bC4bC4bC4bC40.090.040.020.020.03 -- 0.13~~~0.050.090.020.040.020.020.030.070.136.3, 7.9 4.6, 3.43.954.8, 7.1, 5.2, 6.2~~~6.26.84.05.44.04.45.46.67.60.4, 0.5 0.5, 0.70.30.30.6, 0.6, 0.8, 0.7~~~0.50.50.30.40.30.30.40.50.62.5, 4.1 2.3, 2.31.31.53.0, 4.0, 3.9, 4.1~~~3.13.61.22.11.21.42.23.34.416.3, 15.2 9.2, 5.011.317.4 7.8, 12.3, 6.9, 9.5 12 -- 18 12 -- 18 10 -- 1512.312.713.313.813.313.713.113.413.20.6, 1.0 1.0, 1.00.40.50.9, 0.8, 1.1, 0.9~~~0.80.80.50.60.50.50.60.80.98.5, 19.5 6.3, 10.44.46.3 15.0, 19.6, 7.4, 9.5~~~15 -- 20 16 -- 2512.518 -- 32 37 -- 40 39 -- 58 39 -- 521.3, 2.5 1.4, 3.11.11.33.1, 2.8, 1.4, 1.5 1.4 -- 2.2>2.2>2.23.8 -- 5.0 3.0 -- 4.63.14.1 -- 7.3 6.9 -- 7.4 5.9 -- 8.8 5.1 -- 6.81.181.071.121.141.311.1 -- 1.2 1.1 -- 1.3 1.2 -- 1.4n/a1.071.121.121.141.171.12Pool Mean Depth (ft)**** *~~~0.91.00.60.80.60.60.80.91.1Riffle Mean Depth (ft) (Dbkf)0.4, 0.5 0.5, 0.70.30.30.6, 0.6, 0.8, 0.7~~~0.50.50.30.40.30.30.40.50.6Pool Width (ft)**** *~~~8.69.55.67.55.66.17.59.210.6Riffle Width (ft)6.3, 7.9 4.6, 3.43.954.8, 7.1, 5.2, 6.2~~~6.26.84.05.44.04.45.46.67.6Pool XS Area (sf)**** *~~~7.99.23.35.83.33.75.88.611.4Riffle XS Area (sf)2.5, 4.1 2.3, 2.31.31.53.0, 4.0, 3.9, 4.1~~~3.13.61.22.11.21.42.23.34.4Pool Width / Riffle Width**** *1.1 -- 1.5 1.1 -- 1.5 1.2 -- 1.71.41.41.41.41.41.41.41.41.4Pool Max Depth / Dbkf**** *2.0 -- 3.5 2.0 -- 3.5 1.5 -- 3.53.23.23.33.33.32.03.33.23.0Bank Height Ratio5.0, 1.02.2, 1.68.06.11.5, 1.5, 2.1, 1.3 1.0 -- 1.1 1.0 -- 1.1 1.0 -- 1.11.01.01.01.01.01.01.01.01.0Mean Bankfull Velocity (V) (fps)4.0, 4.0 3.5, 3.73.43.14.3, 4.8, 5.2, 5.2 4.0 -- 6.0 4.0 -- 6.0 3.5 -- 5.04.14.64.64.14.23.33.64.25.0Bankfull Discharge (Q) (cfs)9.7, 16.1 8.1, 8.34.64.6 12.8, 19.2, 20.4, 21.1 ~~~12.816.7** 5.58.55.04.68.013.822.4Radius of Curvature (Rc) (ft)**** *~~~n/an/an/an/an/a9 -- 2011--1613--1915--23Belt Width (Wblt) (ft)**** *~~~n/an/an/an/an/a14 -- 19 23 -- 28 27 -- 45 27 -- 41Meander Length (Lm) (ft)**** *~~~n/an/an/an/an/a58-- 64 71 -- 75 81 -- 127 98 -- 117Radius of Curvature / Bankfull Width**** *n/an/a2 -- 3n/an/an/an/an/a2.0 -- 4.5 2.0--3.0 2.0--2.9 2.0--3.0Meander Width Ratio (Wblt / Wbkf)**** *n/an/a3.5 -- 8n/an/an/an/an/a3.2 -- 4.3 4.3 -- 5.2 4.1 -- 6.8 3.6 -- 5.4Meander Length / Bankfull Width**** *n/an/a7 -- 14n/an/an/an/an/a13.2 -- 14.5 13.1 -- 14.0 12.3 -- 17.1 12.8 -- 15.3Valley slope0.0320.0420.0720.0390.029 -- 0.037 0.020 -- 0.030 0.005 -- 0.015 0.005 -- 0.015n/a0.0420.0720.0390.0290.0330.037Average water surface slope0.0270.0390.0530.050.023 -- 0.028~~~0.0660.0390.0530.0340.0260.0280.033Riffle slope0.034, 0.021 0.023, 0.018 0.0330.0310.021 -- 0.079~~~0.066 0.053 -- 0.07 0.055 -- 0.069 0.017 -- 0.061 0.020 -- 0.044 0.025 -- 0.043 0.037 -- 0.055Pool slope**** *~~~0000000Pool to pool spacing**** *~~~n/an/an/a31 -- 40 40 -- 43 49 -- 56 56 -- 64Pool length**** *~~~n/a888 -- 1510 -- 23 11-- 32 13 -- 27Riffle Slope / Avg. Water Surface Slope1.3, 0.8 0.6, 0.50.60.61.0 -- 3.41.1 -- 1.8 1.1 -- 1.8 1.2 -- 1.51.01.4 -- 1.8 1.0 -- 1.3 0.5 -- 1.8 0.8 -- 1.7 0.9 -- 1.5 1.1 -- 1.7Pool Slope / Avg. Water Surface Slope**** *0 -- 0.40 -- 0.40 -- 0.2n/a000000Pool to Pool Spacing / Bankfull Width**** *0.5 -- 5.0 1.5 -- 6.0 3.5 -- 7n/an/an/a7 -- 97 -- 87 -- 87.-- 8* : no data shown for pools, radius of curvature or meanders in existing stream do to nature of channel** : channel sized slightly larger for constructabilityT2-xsBT2-2Existing ChannelT2-1T1-1CC-xsA Restored Reaches T2-xsCMaximum Depth (dmbkf) (ft)T1T2-1 T2-2Bankfull Cross-Sectional Area (Abkf) (ft2)Drainage Area (mi2)Width / Depth Ratio (Wbkf / Dbkf)Bankfull Width (Wbkf) (ft)Bankfull Mean Depth (Dbkf) (ft)ProfilePatternDimensionEntrenchment Ratio (ER)Sinuosity (stream length/valley length) (K)Width of Flood Prone Area (Wfpa) (ft)Stream Type (Rosgen)T1CC-xsBStable Design RatiosCCT2-xsAStable Design RatiosStable Design RatiosT21.1818 -- 212.9 -- 3.40.0320.0270.022 -- 0.0540n/a180.8 -- 2.00n/a
Site Name:USACE Action ID:NCDWR Project Number:Sponsor:County:SurryMinimum Required Buffer Width1:30Mitigation TypeMitigation Ratio Multiplier2Creditable Stream Length3Baseline Stream CreditRestoration (1:1)122502250.00Enhancement I (1.5:1)1.5950633.33Enhancement II (2.5:1)2.5890356.00Preservation (5:1)5Other (7.5:1)7.5Other (10:1)10Custom Ratio 1Custom Ratio 2Custom Ratio 3Custom Ratio 4Custom Ratio 5Totals 4090.00 3239.33Buffer Zones less than 15 feet >15 to 20 feet >20 to 25 feet >25 to 30 feet >30 to 50 feet >50 to 75 feet >75 to 100 feet >100 to 125 feet >125 to 150 feetMax Possible Buffer (square feet)4122700409004090040900163600204500204500204500204500Ideal Buffer (square feet)5122823.4240445.7240138.0540118.55160788.04201598.31206080.67209840.17213868.22Actual Buffer (square feet)6121168.5501 39308.37297 38576.8195338104.488 131922.2513 82658.9605135069.3404 18986.04553 6547.045775Zone Multiplier50%20%15%15%9%7%6%5%3%Buffer Credit Equivalent1619.67647.87485.90485.90291.54226.75194.36161.9797.18Percent of Ideal Buffer99%97%96%95%82%41%17%9%3%Credit Adjustment‐21.82‐18.22‐18.90‐24.39239.2092.9733.0714.652.97Total Baseline CreditCredit Loss in Required BufferCredit Gain for Additional BufferNet Change inCredit from BuffersTotal Credit3239.33‐83.33382.88299.543538.88KCI4This amount is the maximum buffer area possible based on the linear footage of stream length if channel were perfectly straight with full buffer width.  This number is not used in calculations, but is provided as a reference. Buffer Width Zone (feet from Ordinary High Water Mark)6Square feet in each buffer zone, as measured by GIS, excluding non‐forested areas, all other credit type (e.g., wetland, nutrient offset, buffer), easement exceptions, open water, areas failing to meet the vegetation performance standard, etc. Additional credit is given to 150 feet in buffer width, so areas within the easement that are more than 150 feet from creditable streams should not be included in this measurement.  Non‐creditable stream reaches within the easement should be removed prior to calculating this area wtih GIS.5Maximum potential size (in square feet) of each buffer zone measured around all creditable stream reaches, calculated using GIS, including areas outside of the easement.  The inner zone (0‐15') should be measured from the top of the OHWM or the edge of the average stream width if OHWM is not known.  Non‐creditable stream reaches within the easement should be removed prior to calculating this area wtih GIS.2Use the Custom Ratio fields to enter non‐standard ratios, which are equal to the number of feet in the feet‐to‐credit mitigation ratio (e.g., for a perservation ratio of 8 feet to 1 credit, the multiplier would be 8).1Minimum standard buffer width measured from the top of bank (50 feet in piedmont and coastal plain counties or 30 feet in mountain counties)3Equal to the number of feet of stream in each Mitigation Type.  If stream reaches are not creditable, they should be excluded from this measurement, even if they fall within the easement.Wilmington District Stream Buffer Credit CalculatorHair Sheep Creek SAW‐2018‐00712N/A
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Project Easement
Sheet Boundaries
Buffer Distance From TOB
0-15'
15-20'
20-25'
25-30'
30-50'
50-75'
75-100'
100-125'
125-150'
Proposed Mitigation - 3,539 SMC*
Restoration (2,250 lf / 2,250 SMC)
Enhancement 1 (950 lf / 633 SMC)
Enhancement 2 (890 lf / 356 SMC)
Source: NC StatewideOrthoimagery, 2014.
EASEMENT WIDTH EXHIBITHAIR SHEEP STREAM MITIGATION BANK SURRY COUNTY, NC±0 10050
Feet
*Includes an additional 300Credit for additional Buffer Widths
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Project Easement
Sheet Boundaries
Buffer Distance From TOB
0-15'
15-20'
20-25'
25-30'
30-50'
50-75'
75-100'
100-125'
125-150'
Proposed Mitigation - 3,539 SMC*
Restoration (2,250 lf / 2,250 SMC)
Enhancement 1 (950 lf / 633 SMC)
Enhancement 2 (890 lf / 356 SMC)
Source: NC StatewideOrthoimagery, 2014.
EASEMENT WIDTH EXHIBITHAIR SHEEP STREAM MITIGATION BANK SURRY COUNTY, NC±0 10050
Feet
*- Includes an additional 300Credit for additional Buffer Widths
SHEET 2 of 3
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NC OneMap, NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, NC 911 Board
Project Easement
Sheet Boundaries
Buffer Distance From TOB
0-15'
15-20'
20-25'
25-30'
30-50'
50-75'
75-100'
100-125'
125-150'
Proposed Mitigation - 3,539 SMC*
Restoration (2,250 lf / 2,250 SMC)
Enhancement 1 (950 lf / 633 SMC)
Enhancement 2 (890 lf / 356 SMC)
Source: NC StatewideOrthoimagery, 2014.
EASEMENT WIDTH EXHIBITHAIR SHEEP STREAM MITIGATION BANK SURRY COUNTY, NC±0 10050
Feet
*Includes an additional 300Credit for additional Buffer Widths
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Mitigation Plan – 1/23/2020                                  Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank 

13.3 Site Protection Instrument 

Mitigation Plan – 1/23/2020                                  Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank 

RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE

PERMANENT CONSERVATION EASEMENT

THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT (“Conservation Easement”) made this day of
_________ , 201_ by and between J. Glenn Nichols and wife, Glenda Nichols, (“Grantor”) and
Atlantic Coast Conservancy (“Grantee”).

The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their
heirs, successors and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter
as required by context.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Grantor owns in fee simple certain real property situated, lying and being in
Surry County, North Carolina, more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein (the “Property”);

WHEREAS, Grantee is a charitable, not-for-profit or educational corporation,
association, or trust qualified under § 501 (c)(3) and § 170 (h) of the Internal Revenue Code,
the purposes or powers of which include one or more of the purposes (a) – (d) listed below;

(a) retaining or protecting natural, scenic, or open-space aspects of
real property;
(b) ensuring the availability of real property for recreational, educational, or
open-space use;
(c) protecting natural resources;
(d) maintaining or enhancing air or water quality.

WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee recognize the conservation, scenic, natural, or
aesthetic value of the property in its natural state, which includes the following natural
communities: wetlands, streams and riparian buffers. The purpose of this Conservation
Easement is to maintain streams, wetlands and riparian resources and other natural values of
approximately 12.42 acres, more or less, and being more particularly described in Exhibit B
attached hereto and incorporated fully herein by reference (the “Conservation Easement
Area”), and prevent the use or development of the Conservation Easement Area for any
purpose or in any manner that would conflict with the maintenance of its natural condition.

WHEREAS, the restoration, enhancement and preservation of the Conservation
Easement Area is a condition of the approval of the Mitigation Banking Instrument (MBI) and
Mitigation Plan for the Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank, Department of the Army (DA)
Action ID Number SAW-2018-00712, entitled “Agreement to Establish the KCI Yadkin 01
Umbrella Mitigation Bank in the Yadkin River Basin within the State of North Carolina”,
entered into by and between KCI Technologies, Inc. acting as the Bank Sponsor and the
Wilmington District Corps of Engineers (Corps), in consultation with the North Carolina
Interagency Review Team (IRT). The Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Site has been approved
by the Corps for use as a mitigation bank to compensate for unavoidable stream and wetland
impacts authorized by DA permits.

WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee agree that third-party rights of enforcement shall be
held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District (“Third-Party,” to include any
successor agencies), and may be exercised through the appropriate enforcement agencies of
the United States, and that these rights are in addition to, and do not limit, the rights of
enforcement under the Department of the Army instrument number SAW- (“Mitigation
Banking Instrument”), or any permit or certification issued by the Third-Party.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and representations
contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Grantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably
grants and conveys unto Grantee, its heirs, successors and assigns, forever and in perpetuity
a Conservation Easement of the nature and character and to the extent hereinafter set forth,
over the Conservation Easement Area described on Exhibit B, together with the right to
preserve and protect the conservation values thereof, as follows:

ARTICLE I.
DURATIONOF EASEMENT

This Conservation Easement shall be perpetual. This Conservation Easement is an easement in
gross, runs with the land and is enforceable by Grantee against Grantor, Grantor’s personal
representatives, heirs, successors and assigns, lessees, agents and licensees.

ARTICLE II.
PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES

Any activity on, or use of, the Conservation Easement Area inconsistent with the
purpose of this Conservation Easement is prohibited. The Conservation Easement Area shall be
preserved in its natural condition and restricted from any development that would impair or
interfere with the conservation values of the Conservation Easement Area.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following activities and uses are
expressly prohibited, restricted or reserved as indicated hereunder:

A. Disturbance of Natural Features. Any change disturbance, alteration or
impairment of the natural features of the Conservation Easement Area or any introduction of
non-native plants and/or animal species is prohibited.

B. Construction. There shall be no constructing or placing of any building, mobile
home, asphalt or concrete pavement, billboard or other advertising display, antenna, utility
pole, tower, conduit, line, pier, landing, dock or any other temporary or permanent structure
or facility on or above the Conservation Easement Area.

C. Industrial, Commercial and Residential Use. Industrial, residential and/or
commercial activities, including any rights of passage for such purposes are prohibited.

D. Agricultural, Grazing and Horticultural Use. Agricultural, grazing, animal
husbandry, and horticultural use of the Conservation Easement Area are prohibited.

E. Vegetation. There shall be no removal, burning, destruction, harming, cutting or
mowing of trees, shrubs, or other vegetation in the Conservation Easement Area except as
provided in the Mitigation Plan. Mowing of invasive and herbaceous vegetation for purposes
of enhancing planted or volunteer trees and shrubs approved in the Mitigation Plan is allowable
once a year for no more than five consecutive years from the date on page 1 of this
Conservation Easement, except where mowing will negatively impact vegetation or disturb
soils. Mowing activities shall only be performed by KCI Technologies Inc. and shall not violate
any part of Item L of Article II.

F. Roads and Trails. There shall be no construction of roads, trails or walkways on the
Conservation Easement Area; nor enlargement or modification to existing roads, trails or
walkways.

G. Signage. No signs shall be permitted on or over the Conservation Easement Area,
except the posting of no trespassing signs, signs identifying the conservation values of the
Conservation Easement Area, signs giving directions or proscribing rules and regulations for the
use of the Conservation Easement Area and/or signs identifying the Grantor as owner of the
Conservation Easement Area.

H. Dumping or Storage. Dumping or storage of soil, trash, ashes, garbage, waste,
abandoned vehicles, appliances, machinery or hazardous substances, or toxic or hazardous
waste, or any placement of underground or aboveground storage tanks or other materials on
the Conservation Easement Area is prohibited.

I. Excavation, Dredging or Mineral Use. There shall be no grading, filling, excavation,
dredging, mining or drilling; no removal of topsoil, sand, gravel, rock, peat, minerals or other
materials, and no change in the topography of the land in any manner on the Conservation
Easement Area, except to restore natural topography or drainage patterns. For purposes of
restoring and enhancing streams and wetlands within the Conservation Easement Area, KCI
Technologies, Inc. is allowed to perform grading, filling, and excavation associated with stream
and wetland restoration and enhancement activities as described in the Mitigation Plan and
authorized by Department of the Army Nationwide Permit 27.

J. Water Quality and Drainage Pattern. There shall be no diking, draining, dredging,
channeling, filling, leveling, pumping, impounding or related activities, or altering or tampering
with water control structures or devices, or disruption or alteration of the restored, enhanced,
or created drainage patterns. In addition, diverting or causing or permitting the diversion of
surface or underground water into, within or out of the easement area by any means, removal
of wetlands, polluting or discharging into waters, springs, seeps, or wetlands, or use of pesticide
or biocides is prohibited.

K. Development Rights. No development rights that have been encumbered or
extinguished by this Conservation Easement shall be transferred pursuant to a transferable
development rights scheme or cluster development arrangement or otherwise.

L. Vehicles. The operation of mechanized vehicles, including, but not limited to,
motorcycles, dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, cars and trucks is prohibited other than for
temporary or occasional access by KCI Technologies Inc., the Grantee, its employees and
agents, successors, assigns, and the Corps for purposes of constructing, maintaining and
monitoring the restoration, enhancement and preservation of streams, wetlands and
riparian areas within the Conservation Easement Area.

M. Other Prohibitions. Any other use of, or activity on, the Conservation Easement
Area which is or may become inconsistent with the purposes of this grant, the preservation of
the Conservation Easement Area substantially in its natural condition, or the protection of its
environmental systems, is prohibited.

ARTICLE III
GRANTOR’S RESEVERED RIGHTS

The Grantor expressly reserves for himself, his personal representatives, heirs,
successors or assigns, the right to continue the use of the Conservation Easement Area for all
purposes not inconsistent with this Conservation Easement, including, but not limited to, the
right to quiet enjoyment of the Conservation Easement Area, the rights of ingress and egress,
the right to hunt, fish, and hike on the Conservation Easement Area, the right to sell, transfer,
gift or otherwise convey the Conservation Easement Area, in whole or in part, provided such
sale, transfer or gift conveyance is subject to the terms of, and shall specifically reference, this
Conservation Easement.

Notwithstanding the foregoing Restrictions, Grantor reserves for Grantor, its
successors and assigns, including KCI Technologies, Inc. acting as the Bank Sponsor, the right
to construct and perform activities related to the restoration, enhancement, and preservation
of streams, wetlands and riparian areas within the Conservation Easement Area in accordance
with the approved Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Plan, and the Mitigation Banking Instrument
described in the Recitals of this Conservation
Easement.

ARTICLE IV.
GRANTEE’S RIGHTS

The Grantee or its authorized representatives, successors and assigns, and the Corps,
shall have the right to enter the Property and Conservation Easement Area at all reasonable
times for the purpose of inspecting the Conservation Easement Area to determine if the
Grantor, or his personal representatives, heirs, successors, or assigns, is complying with the
terms, conditions, restrictions, and purposes of this Conservation Easement. The Grantee, KCI
Technologies Inc., and its authorized representatives, successors and assigns, and the Corps
shall also have the right to enter and go upon the Conservation Easement Area for purposes
of making scientific or educational observations and studies, and taking samples. The
easement rights granted herein do not include public access rights.

ARTICLE V
ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES

A. To accomplish the purposes of this Easement, Grantee, and the Corps are allowed
to prevent any activity on or use of the Conservation Easement Area that is inconsistent with
the purposes of this Easement and to require the restoration of such areas or features of the
Conservation Easement Area that may be damaged by such activity or use. Upon any breach
of the terms of this Conservation Easement by Grantor that comes to the attention of the
Grantee, the Grantee shall notify the Grantor in writing of such breach. The Grantor shall have
30 days after receipt of such notice to correct the conditions constituting such breach. If the
breach remains uncured after 30 days, the Grantee may enforce this Conservation Easement
by appropriate legal proceedings including damages, injunctive and other relief.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Grantee reserves the immediate right, without notice, to
obtain a temporary restraining order, injunctive or other appropriate relief if the breach of
the terms of this Conservation Easement is or would irreversibly or otherwise materially
impair the benefits to be derived from this Conservation Easement. The Grantor and Grantee
acknowledge that under such circumstances damage to the Grantee would be irreparable and
remedies at law will be inadequate. The rights and remedies of the Grantee provided
hereunder shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other rights and remedies available to
Grantee in connection with this Conservation Easement. The costs of a breach, correction or
restoration, including the Grantee’s expenses, court costs, and attorneys’ fees, shall be paid
by Grantor, provided Grantor is determined to be responsible for the breach. The Corps shall
have the same rights and privileges as the said Grantee to enforce the terms and conditions
of this Conservation easement.

B. No failure on the part of the Grantee to enforce any covenant or provision hereof
shall discharge or invalidate such covenant or any other covenant, condition, or provision
hereof or affect the right to Grantee to enforce the same in the event of a subsequent breach
or default.

C. Nothing contained in this Conservation Easement shall be construed to entitle
Grantee to bring any action against Grantor for any injury or change in the Conservation
Easement Area resulting from causes beyond the Grantor’s control, including, without
limitation, fire, flood, storm, war, acts of God or third parties, except Grantor’s lessees or
invitees; or from any prudent action taken in good faith by Grantor under emergency
conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate significant injury to life, damage to property or harm
to the Conservation Easement Area resulting from such causes.

ARTICLE VI
MISCELLANEOUS

A. Warranty. Grantor warrants, covenants and represents that it owns the Property
in fee simple, and that Grantor either owns all interests in the Property which may be impaired
by the granting of this Conservation Easement or that there are no outstanding mortgages,
tax liens, encumbrances, or other interests in the Property which have not been expressly
subordinated to this Conservation Easement. Grantor further warrants that Grantee shall
have the use of and enjoy all the benefits derived from and arising out of this Conservation
Easement, and that Grantor will warrant and defend title to the Property against the claims of
all persons.

B. Subsequent Transfers. The Grantor agrees to incorporate the terms of this
Conservation Easement in any deed or other legal instrument that transfers any interest in all
or a portion of the Conservation Easement Area. The Grantor agrees to provide written notice
of such transfer at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of the transfer. The Grantor and
Grantee agree that the terms of this Conservation Easement shall survive any merger of the
fee and easement interests in the Conservation Easement Area or any portion thereof and
shall not be amended, modified or terminated without the prior written consent and approval
of the Corps.

C. Assignment. The parties recognize and agree that the benefits of this Conservation
Easement are in gross and assignable provided, however that the Grantee hereby covenants
and agrees, that in the event it transfers or assigns this Conservation Easement, the
organization receiving the interest will be a qualified holder pursuant to 33 CFR 332.7 (a)(1),
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121-34 et seq. and § 501 (c)(3) and § 170 (h) of the Internal Revenue Code,
and the Grantee further covenants and agrees that the terms of the transfer or assignment
will be such that the transferee or assignee will be required to continue in perpetuity the
conservation purposes described in this document.

D. Entire Agreement and Severability. The Mitigation Banking Instrument: MBI with
corresponding Mitigation Plan, and this Conservation Easement sets forth the entire
agreement of the parties with respect to the Conservation Easement and supersedes all prior
discussions, negotiations, understandings or agreements relating to the Conservation
Easement. If any provision is found to be void or unenforceable by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.

E. Obligations of Ownership. Grantor is responsible for any real estate taxes,
assessments, fees, or charges levied upon the Property. Grantor shall keep the Property free
of any liens or other encumbrances for obligations incurred by Grantor, except those incurred
after the date hereof, which are expressly subject and subordinate to the Conservation
Easement. Grantee shall not be responsible for any costs or liability of any kind related to the
ownership, operation, insurance, upkeep, or maintenance of the Property, except as
expressly provided herein. Nothing herein shall relieve the Grantor of the obligation to
comply with federal, state or local laws, regulations and permits that may apply to the
exercise of the Reserved Rights.

F. Long-Term Management. If livestock operations will be maintained on the
property, Grantor is responsible for all long-term management activities associated with
fencing to ensure livestock do not have access to the Protected Property. These activities
include the maintenance and/or replacement of fence structures, as deemed necessary by the
Grantee, to ensure the aquatic resource functions within the boundaries of the Protected
Property are sustained.

G. Extinguishment. In the event that changed conditions render impossible the
continued use of the Conservation Easement Area for the conservation purposes, this
Conservation Easement may only be extinguished, in whole or in part, by judicial proceeding.

H. Eminent Domain. Whenever all or part of the Conservation Easement Area is taken
in the exercise of eminent domain so as to substantially abrogate the Restrictions imposed by
this Conservation Easement, Grantor and Grantee shall join in appropriate actions at the time
of such taking to recover the full value of the taking, and all incidental and direct damages
due to the taking.

I. Proceeds. This Conservation Easement constitutes a real property interest
immediately vested in Grantee. In the event that all or a portion of the Conservation Easement
Area is sold, exchanged, or involuntarily converted following an extinguishment or the exercise
of eminent domain, Grantee shall be entitled to the fair market value of this Conservation
Easement as determined at the time of the extinguishment or condemnation.

J. Notification. Any notice, request for approval, or other communication required
under this Conservation Easement shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage
prepaid, to the following addresses (or such address as may be hereafter specified by notice
pursuant to this paragraph):

To Grantor:
J. Glenn Nichols
Glenda Nichols
807 Cadle Ford Road
Mount Airy NC 27030
336-320-2430 (mobile)

To Grantee:
Atlantic Coast Conservancy
72 South Main Street
Jasper, Georgia 30143
Attn: Robert Keller, Ph.D,
706-273-9173

To Sponsor:
KCI Technologies, Inc.
4505 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 400
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Attn: Gary M. Mryncza, PE
919-783-9214

To the Corps:
US Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District Regulatory Division
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403

K. Failure of Grantee. If at any time Grantee is unable or fails to enforce this
Conservation Easement, or if Grantee ceases to be a qualified grantee, and if within a
reasonable period of time after the occurrence of one of these events Grantee fails to make
an assignment pursuant to this Conservation Easement, then the Grantee’s interest shall
become vested in another qualified grantee in accordance with an appropriate proceeding in
a court of competent jurisdiction.

L. Amendment. This Conservation Easement may be amended, but only in a writing
signed by all parties hereto, and provided such amendment does not affect the qualification
of this Conservation Easement or the status of the Grantee under any applicable laws, and is
consistent with the conservation purposes of this grant.

M. Present Condition of the Conservation Easement Area. The wetlands, scenic,
resource, environmental, and other natural characteristics of the Conservation Easement
Area, and its current use and state of improvement, are described in Section 3.0 of the
Mitigation Plan, prepared by Grantor and acknowledged by the Grantor and Grantee to be
complete and accurate as of the date hereof. Both Grantor and Grantee have copies of this
report. It will be used by the parties to assure that any future changes in the use of the
Conservation Easement Area will be consistent with the terms of this Conservation Easement.
However, this report is not intended to preclude the use of other evidence to establish the
present condition of the Conservation Easement Area if there is a controversy over its use.

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said rights and easements perpetually unto Grantee for the
aforesaid purposes.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Grantor has hereunto set his hand and seal, the day and
year first above written.

___________________________________
J. Glenn Nichols

__________________________________
Glenda Nichols

NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF _________________

I, _____________________________, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid,
do hereby certify that _________________________, Grantor, personally appeared before me
this day and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the __________ day
of ___________________, 20__.

________________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires:
______________________________

RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE

PERMANENT CONSERVATION EASEMENT

THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT (“Conservation Easement”) made this day of
_________ , 201_ by and between Robert Edgar Smith, Jr. and Treva Nichols Smith,
(“Grantor”) and Atlantic Coast Conservancy (“Grantee”).

The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their
heirs, successors and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter
as required by context.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Grantor owns in fee simple certain real property situated, lying and being in
Surry County, North Carolina, more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein (the “Property”);

WHEREAS, Grantee is a charitable, not-for-profit or educational corporation,
association, or trust qualified under § 501 (c)(3) and § 170 (h) of the Internal Revenue Code,
the purposes or powers of which include one or more of the purposes (a) – (d) listed below;

(a) retaining or protecting natural, scenic, or open-space aspects of
real property;
(b) ensuring the availability of real property for recreational, educational, or
open-space use;
(c) protecting natural resources;
(d) maintaining or enhancing air or water quality.

WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee recognize the conservation, scenic, natural, or
aesthetic value of the property in its natural state, which includes the following natural
communities: wetlands, streams and riparian buffers. The purpose of this Conservation
Easement is to maintain streams, wetlands and riparian resources and other natural values of
approximately 12.42 acres, more or less, and being more particularly described in Exhibit B
attached hereto and incorporated fully herein by reference (the “Conservation Easement
Area”), and prevent the use or development of the Conservation Easement Area for any
purpose or in any manner that would conflict with the maintenance of its natural condition.

WHEREAS, the restoration, enhancement and preservation of the Conservation
Easement Area is a condition of the approval of the Mitigation Banking Instrument (MBI) and
Mitigation Plan for the Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank, Department of the Army (DA)
Action ID Number SAW-2018-00712, entitled “Agreement to Establish the KCI Yadkin 01
Umbrella Mitigation Bank in the Yadkin River Basin within the State of North Carolina”,
entered into by and between KCI Technologies, Inc. acting as the Bank Sponsor and the
Wilmington District Corps of Engineers (Corps), in consultation with the North Carolina
Interagency Review Team (IRT). The Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Site has been approved
by the Corps for use as a mitigation bank to compensate for unavoidable stream and wetland
impacts authorized by DA permits.

WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee agree that third-party rights of enforcement shall be
held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District (“Third-Party,” to include any
successor agencies), and may be exercised through the appropriate enforcement agencies of
the United States, and that these rights are in addition to, and do not limit, the rights of
enforcement under the Department of the Army instrument number SAW- (“Mitigation
Banking Instrument”), or any permit or certification issued by the Third-Party.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and representations
contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Grantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably
grants and conveys unto Grantee, its heirs, successors and assigns, forever and in perpetuity
a Conservation Easement of the nature and character and to the extent hereinafter set forth,
over the Conservation Easement Area described on Exhibit B, together with the right to
preserve and protect the conservation values thereof, as follows:

ARTICLE I.
DURATIONOF EASEMENT

This Conservation Easement shall be perpetual. This Conservation Easement is an easement in
gross, runs with the land and is enforceable by Grantee against Grantor, Grantor’s personal
representatives, heirs, successors and assigns, lessees, agents and licensees.

ARTICLE II.
PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES

Any activity on, or use of, the Conservation Easement Area inconsistent with the
purpose of this Conservation Easement is prohibited. The Conservation Easement Area shall be
preserved in its natural condition and restricted from any development that would impair or
interfere with the conservation values of the Conservation Easement Area.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following activities and uses are
expressly prohibited, restricted or reserved as indicated hereunder:

A. Disturbance of Natural Features. Any change disturbance, alteration or
impairment of the natural features of the Conservation Easement Area or any introduction of
non-native plants and/or animal species is prohibited.

B. Construction. There shall be no constructing or placing of any building, mobile
home, asphalt or concrete pavement, billboard or other advertising display, antenna, utility
pole, tower, conduit, line, pier, landing, dock or any other temporary or permanent structure
or facility on or above the Conservation Easement Area.

C. Industrial, Commercial and Residential Use. Industrial, residential and/or
commercial activities, including any rights of passage for such purposes are prohibited.

D. Agricultural, Grazing and Horticultural Use. Agricultural, grazing, animal
husbandry, and horticultural use of the Conservation Easement Area are prohibited.

E. Vegetation. There shall be no removal, burning, destruction, harming, cutting or
mowing of trees, shrubs, or other vegetation in the Conservation Easement Area except as
provided in the Mitigation Plan. Mowing of invasive and herbaceous vegetation for purposes
of enhancing planted or volunteer trees and shrubs approved in the Mitigation Plan is allowable
once a year for no more than five consecutive years from the date on page 1 of this
Conservation Easement, except where mowing will negatively impact vegetation or disturb
soils. Mowing activities shall only be performed by KCI Technologies Inc. and shall not violate
any part of Item L of Article II.

F. Roads and Trails. There shall be no construction of roads, trails or walkways on the
Conservation Easement Area; nor enlargement or modification to existing roads, trails or
walkways.

G. Signage. No signs shall be permitted on or over the Conservation Easement Area,
except the posting of no trespassing signs, signs identifying the conservation values of the
Conservation Easement Area, signs giving directions or proscribing rules and regulations for the
use of the Conservation Easement Area and/or signs identifying the Grantor as owner of the
Conservation Easement Area.

H. Dumping or Storage. Dumping or storage of soil, trash, ashes, garbage, waste,
abandoned vehicles, appliances, machinery or hazardous substances, or toxic or hazardous
waste, or any placement of underground or aboveground storage tanks or other materials on
the Conservation Easement Area is prohibited.

I. Excavation, Dredging or Mineral Use. There shall be no grading, filling, excavation,
dredging, mining or drilling; no removal of topsoil, sand, gravel, rock, peat, minerals or other
materials, and no change in the topography of the land in any manner on the Conservation
Easement Area, except to restore natural topography or drainage patterns. For purposes of
restoring and enhancing streams and wetlands within the Conservation Easement Area, KCI
Technologies, Inc. is allowed to perform grading, filling, and excavation associated with stream
and wetland restoration and enhancement activities as described in the Mitigation Plan and
authorized by Department of the Army Nationwide Permit 27.

J. Water Quality and Drainage Pattern. There shall be no diking, draining, dredging,
channeling, filling, leveling, pumping, impounding or related activities, or altering or tampering
with water control structures or devices, or disruption or alteration of the restored, enhanced,
or created drainage patterns. In addition, diverting or causing or permitting the diversion of
surface or underground water into, within or out of the easement area by any means, removal
of wetlands, polluting or discharging into waters, springs, seeps, or wetlands, or use of pesticide
or biocides is prohibited.

K. Development Rights. No development rights that have been encumbered or
extinguished by this Conservation Easement shall be transferred pursuant to a transferable
development rights scheme or cluster development arrangement or otherwise.

L. Vehicles. The operation of mechanized vehicles, including, but not limited to,
motorcycles, dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, cars and trucks is prohibited other than for
temporary or occasional access by KCI Technologies Inc., the Grantee, its employees and
agents, successors, assigns, and the Corps for purposes of constructing, maintaining and
monitoring the restoration, enhancement and preservation of streams, wetlands and
riparian areas within the Conservation Easement Area.

M. Other Prohibitions. Any other use of, or activity on, the Conservation Easement
Area which is or may become inconsistent with the purposes of this grant, the preservation of
the Conservation Easement Area substantially in its natural condition, or the protection of its
environmental systems, is prohibited.

ARTICLE III
GRANTOR’S RESEVERED RIGHTS

The Grantor expressly reserves for himself, his personal representatives, heirs,
successors or assigns, the right to continue the use of the Conservation Easement Area for all
purposes not inconsistent with this Conservation Easement, including, but not limited to, the
right to quiet enjoyment of the Conservation Easement Area, the rights of ingress and egress,
the right to hunt, fish, and hike on the Conservation Easement Area, the right to sell, transfer,
gift or otherwise convey the Conservation Easement Area, in whole or in part, provided such
sale, transfer or gift conveyance is subject to the terms of, and shall specifically reference, this
Conservation Easement.

Notwithstanding the foregoing Restrictions, Grantor reserves for Grantor, its
successors and assigns, including KCI Technologies, Inc. acting as the Bank Sponsor, the right
to construct and perform activities related to the restoration, enhancement, and preservation
of streams, wetlands and riparian areas within the Conservation Easement Area in accordance
with the approved Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Plan, and the Mitigation Banking Instrument
described in the Recitals of this Conservation
Easement.

ARTICLE IV.
GRANTEE’S RIGHTS

The Grantee or its authorized representatives, successors and assigns, and the Corps,
shall have the right to enter the Property and Conservation Easement Area at all reasonable
times for the purpose of inspecting the Conservation Easement Area to determine if the
Grantor, or his personal representatives, heirs, successors, or assigns, is complying with the
terms, conditions, restrictions, and purposes of this Conservation Easement. The Grantee, KCI
Technologies Inc., and its authorized representatives, successors and assigns, and the Corps
shall also have the right to enter and go upon the Conservation Easement Area for purposes
of making scientific or educational observations and studies, and taking samples. The
easement rights granted herein do not include public access rights.

ARTICLE V
ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES

A. To accomplish the purposes of this Easement, Grantee, and the Corps are allowed
to prevent any activity on or use of the Conservation Easement Area that is inconsistent with
the purposes of this Easement and to require the restoration of such areas or features of the
Conservation Easement Area that may be damaged by such activity or use. Upon any breach
of the terms of this Conservation Easement by Grantor that comes to the attention of the
Grantee, the Grantee shall notify the Grantor in writing of such breach. The Grantor shall have
30 days after receipt of such notice to correct the conditions constituting such breach. If the
breach remains uncured after 30 days, the Grantee may enforce this Conservation Easement
by appropriate legal proceedings including damages, injunctive and other relief.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Grantee reserves the immediate right, without notice, to
obtain a temporary restraining order, injunctive or other appropriate relief if the breach of
the terms of this Conservation Easement is or would irreversibly or otherwise materially
impair the benefits to be derived from this Conservation Easement. The Grantor and Grantee
acknowledge that under such circumstances damage to the Grantee would be irreparable and
remedies at law will be inadequate. The rights and remedies of the Grantee provided
hereunder shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other rights and remedies available to
Grantee in connection with this Conservation Easement. The costs of a breach, correction or
restoration, including the Grantee’s expenses, court costs, and attorneys’ fees, shall be paid
by Grantor, provided Grantor is determined to be responsible for the breach. The Corps shall
have the same rights and privileges as the said Grantee to enforce the terms and conditions
of this Conservation easement.

B. No failure on the part of the Grantee to enforce any covenant or provision hereof
shall discharge or invalidate such covenant or any other covenant, condition, or provision
hereof or affect the right to Grantee to enforce the same in the event of a subsequent breach
or default.

C. Nothing contained in this Conservation Easement shall be construed to entitle
Grantee to bring any action against Grantor for any injury or change in the Conservation
Easement Area resulting from causes beyond the Grantor’s control, including, without
limitation, fire, flood, storm, war, acts of God or third parties, except Grantor’s lessees or
invitees; or from any prudent action taken in good faith by Grantor under emergency
conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate significant injury to life, damage to property or harm
to the Conservation Easement Area resulting from such causes.

ARTICLE VI
MISCELLANEOUS

A. Warranty. Grantor warrants, covenants and represents that it owns the Property
in fee simple, and that Grantor either owns all interests in the Property which may be impaired
by the granting of this Conservation Easement or that there are no outstanding mortgages,
tax liens, encumbrances, or other interests in the Property which have not been expressly
subordinated to this Conservation Easement. Grantor further warrants that Grantee shall
have the use of and enjoy all the benefits derived from and arising out of this Conservation
Easement, and that Grantor will warrant and defend title to the Property against the claims of
all persons.

B. Subsequent Transfers. The Grantor agrees to incorporate the terms of this
Conservation Easement in any deed or other legal instrument that transfers any interest in all
or a portion of the Conservation Easement Area. The Grantor agrees to provide written notice
of such transfer at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of the transfer. The Grantor and
Grantee agree that the terms of this Conservation Easement shall survive any merger of the
fee and easement interests in the Conservation Easement Area or any portion thereof and
shall not be amended, modified or terminated without the prior written consent and approval
of the Corps.

C. Assignment. The parties recognize and agree that the benefits of this Conservation
Easement are in gross and assignable provided, however that the Grantee hereby covenants
and agrees, that in the event it transfers or assigns this Conservation Easement, the
organization receiving the interest will be a qualified holder pursuant to 33 CFR 332.7 (a)(1),
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121-34 et seq. and § 501 (c)(3) and § 170 (h) of the Internal Revenue Code,
and the Grantee further covenants and agrees that the terms of the transfer or assignment
will be such that the transferee or assignee will be required to continue in perpetuity the
conservation purposes described in this document.

D. Entire Agreement and Severability. The Mitigation Banking Instrument: MBI with
corresponding Mitigation Plan, and this Conservation Easement sets forth the entire
agreement of the parties with respect to the Conservation Easement and supersedes all prior
discussions, negotiations, understandings or agreements relating to the Conservation
Easement. If any provision is found to be void or unenforceable by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.

E. Obligations of Ownership. Grantor is responsible for any real estate taxes,
assessments, fees, or charges levied upon the Property. Grantor shall keep the Property free
of any liens or other encumbrances for obligations incurred by Grantor, except those incurred
after the date hereof, which are expressly subject and subordinate to the Conservation
Easement. Grantee shall not be responsible for any costs or liability of any kind related to the
ownership, operation, insurance, upkeep, or maintenance of the Property, except as
expressly provided herein. Nothing herein shall relieve the Grantor of the obligation to
comply with federal, state or local laws, regulations and permits that may apply to the
exercise of the Reserved Rights.

F. Long-Term Management. If livestock operations will be maintained on the
property, Grantor is responsible for all long-term management activities associated with
fencing to ensure livestock do not have access to the Protected Property. These activities
include the maintenance and/or replacement of fence structures, as deemed necessary by the
Grantee, to ensure the aquatic resource functions within the boundaries of the Protected
Property are sustained.

G. Extinguishment. In the event that changed conditions render impossible the
continued use of the Conservation Easement Area for the conservation purposes, this
Conservation Easement may only be extinguished, in whole or in part, by judicial proceeding.

H. Eminent Domain. Whenever all or part of the Conservation Easement Area is taken
in the exercise of eminent domain so as to substantially abrogate the Restrictions imposed by
this Conservation Easement, Grantor and Grantee shall join in appropriate actions at the time
of such taking to recover the full value of the taking, and all incidental and direct damages
due to the taking.

I. Proceeds. This Conservation Easement constitutes a real property interest
immediately vested in Grantee. In the event that all or a portion of the Conservation Easement
Area is sold, exchanged, or involuntarily converted following an extinguishment or the exercise
of eminent domain, Grantee shall be entitled to the fair market value of this Conservation
Easement as determined at the time of the extinguishment or condemnation.

J. Notification. Any notice, request for approval, or other communication required
under this Conservation Easement shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage
prepaid, to the following addresses (or such address as may be hereafter specified by notice
pursuant to this paragraph):

To Grantor:
Robert Edgar Smith. Jr.
Treva Nichols Smith
2240 Maple Grove Church Road
Lowgap, North Carolina 27024
336-401-1149 (mobile)

To Grantee:
Atlantic Coast Conservancy
72 South Main Street
Jasper, Georgia 30143
Attn: Robert Keller, Ph.D,
706-273-9173

To Sponsor:
KCI Technologies, Inc.
4505 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 400
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Attn: Gary M. Mryncza, PE
919-783-9214

To the Corps:
US Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District Regulatory Division
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403

K. Failure of Grantee. If at any time Grantee is unable or fails to enforce this
Conservation Easement, or if Grantee ceases to be a qualified grantee, and if within a
reasonable period of time after the occurrence of one of these events Grantee fails to make
an assignment pursuant to this Conservation Easement, then the Grantee’s interest shall
become vested in another qualified grantee in accordance with an appropriate proceeding in
a court of competent jurisdiction.

L. Amendment. This Conservation Easement may be amended, but only in a writing
signed by all parties hereto, and provided such amendment does not affect the qualification
of this Conservation Easement or the status of the Grantee under any applicable laws, and is
consistent with the conservation purposes of this grant.

M. Present Condition of the Conservation Easement Area. The wetlands, scenic,
resource, environmental, and other natural characteristics of the Conservation Easement
Area, and its current use and state of improvement, are described in Section 3.0 of the
Mitigation Plan, prepared by Grantor and acknowledged by the Grantor and Grantee to be
complete and accurate as of the date hereof. Both Grantor and Grantee have copies of this
report. It will be used by the parties to assure that any future changes in the use of the
Conservation Easement Area will be consistent with the terms of this Conservation Easement.
However, this report is not intended to preclude the use of other evidence to establish the
present condition of the Conservation Easement Area if there is a controversy over its use.

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said rights and easements perpetually unto Grantee for the
aforesaid purposes.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Grantor has hereunto set his hand and seal, the day and
year first above written.

___________________________________
Robert Edgar Smith, Jr.

__________________________________
Treva Nichols Smith

NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF _________________

I, _____________________________, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid,
do hereby certify that _________________________, Grantor, personally appeared before me
this day and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the __________ day
of ___________________, 20__.

________________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires:
______________________________

Mitigation Plan – 1/23/2020                                  Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank 

13.4 Credit Release Schedule 

Mitigation Plan – 1/23/2020                                  Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank 

Mitigation Plan – 1/23/2020                                  Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank 

All credit releases will be based on the total credit generated as reported in the final design plans unless 
otherwise documented and provided to the Interagency Review Team following construction. Under no 
circumstances shall any mitigation project be debited until the necessary DA authorization has been 
received for its construction or the District Engineer (DE) has otherwise provided written approval for the 
project in the case where no DA authorization is required for construction of the mitigation project. The 
DE, in consultation with the Interagency Review Team (IRT), will determine if performance standards have 
been satisfied sufficiently to meet the requirements of the release schedules below. In cases where some 
performance standards have not been met, credits may still be released depending on the specifics of the 
case. Monitoring may be required to restart or be extended, depending on the extent to which the site 
fails to meet the specified performance standard. The release of project credits will be subject to the 
criteria described as follows: 

Stream Credit Release Schedule 
Credit 
Milestone 
Monitoring 
Year Credit Release Activity Interim 
Release 
Total 
Released 
1  0  Site Establishment  15%  15% 
2  0  Completion of all improvements per mitigation plan  15%  30% 
3  1  First year monitoring report demonstrates performance 
standards are being met 
10%  40% 
4  2  Second year monitoring report demonstrates performance 
standards are being met 
10%  50% 
5  3  Third year monitoring report demonstrates performance 
standards are being met 
10%  60% 
6  4  Fourth year monitoring report demonstrates performance 
standards are being met 
5%  65% (75%*) 
7  5  Fifth year monitoring report demonstrates performance 
standards are being met 
10%  75% (85%*) 
8  6  Sixth year monitoring report demonstrates performance 
standards are being met 
5%  80% (90%*) 
9  7  Seventh year monitoring report demonstrates performance 
standards are being met, and project has received close‐out 
approval from IRT 
10%  90% (100%*) 

*See Subsequent Credit Releases description below 

Initial Allocation of Released Credits 
The initial allocation of released credits, as specified in the mitigation plan, can be released without prior 
written approval of the DE upon satisfactory completion of the following activities: 
a. Approval of the final Mitigation Plan 
b. Recordation of the preservation mechanism, as well as a title opinion acceptable to the USACE 
covering the property 
c. Completion  of  project  construction  (the  initial  physical  and  biological  improvements  to  the 
mitigation site) pursuant to the mitigation plan; construction means that a mitigation site has 
been constructed in its entirety, to include planting, and an as‐built report has been produced. 
As‐built reports must be sealed by an engineer prior to project closeout, if appropriate but not 
prior to the initial allocation of released credits. 
d. Receipt of necessary DA permit authorization or written DA appr oval for projects where DA permit 
issuance is not required. 

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Subsequent Credit Releases 
All subsequent credit releases must be approved by the DE, in consultation with the IRT, based on a 
determination that required performance standards have been achieved. For stream project with a 7‐year 
monitoring period, a reserve of 10% of a site’s total stream credits shall be released after four bankfull 
events  have  occurred,  in  separate  years,  provided  the  channel  is  stable  and  all  other  performance 
standards are met. In the event that less than four bankfull events occur during the monitoring period, 
release of these reserve credits shall be at the discretion of the IRT. As projects approach milestones 
associated  with  credit  release,  KCI  will  submit  a  request  for  credit  release  to  the  DE  along  with 
documentation substantiating achievement of criteria required for release to occur. This documentation 
will be included with the annual monitoring report.  

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13.5 Financial Assurance 

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Construction Financial Assurances 
Prior  to  the  first  Credit  Release,  the  Bank  Sponsor  shall  furnish  to  USACE  a  Construction  Financial 
Assurance (CFA) in the amount of 100% of the reasonable estimate to establish, restore, or enhance 
Waters of the U.S. and/or Waters of the State in accordance with the Mitigation Plan. The Construction 
Financial  Assurance  shall  be  in  the  form  of  casualty  insurance.  The  Bank  Sponsor  shall  ensure  the 
Construction Financial Assurance shall remain in effect in the full amount required by this MBI throughout 
the performance of construction and planting to establish, restore, or enhance Waters of the U.S. and/or 
Waters of the State on the Bank Property in accordance with the  Mitigation Plan. The fully funded amount 
will be $491,000.  This value is based on the detailed construction budget breakdown derived for the 
project.    
a.   Construction Financial Assurance Contingency Plan 

1.   Should the USACE determine that a claim on the Construction Financial Assurance has 
become necessary, the insurance carrier shall allocate funds to a standby trust fund 
for distribution to a qualified contractor.  
2.   In the event of a claim, it would be the responsibility of the entity receiving the funds 
to develop a proposal for accomplishing  the  mitigation  project goals.  USACE  in 
coordination with the IRT will have the ability to review and approve the plan prior to 
implementation.  
3.   The  Construction  Financial  Assurance  shall  be  phased  out  by USACE, after 
coordination with the IRT, only after the Bank Sponsor completes the construction 
and planting activities in accordance with the Mitigation Plan, as demonstrated by: 
• Bank Sponsor’s submission of As‐Built drawings in accordance with Section 
II.E.iii. and Section II.I; 
• an on‐site inspection by the IRT; and  
• written approval from the IRT. 

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Monitoring & Adaptive Management Financial Assurances

Before the first Credit Release in the Monitoring and Adaptive Management Period, the Bank Sponsor
shall furnish to USACE Monitoring & Adaptive Management Financial Assurances (AMFA) in the amount
of $871,000. This will cover construction and the first two years of the monitoring period.

The Monitoring & Adaptive Management Financial Assurances shall be in the form of casualty insurance.
The Bank Sponsor shall ensure the Monitoring & Adaptive Management Financial Assurances shall remain
available in the full amount required by this MBI until the end of the Adaptive Management Period. The
fully funded amount will be $181,000 based upon information furnished in Table 1 below. This will include
Year 3 through Year 7 of the Monitoring and Adaptive Management timeline.
a. Adaptive Management Financial Assurance Contingency Plan
1. Should USACE determine a claim on the AMFA is necessary, the insurance carrier shall
allocate funds to a standby trust fund for distribution to a qualified contractor. It
would be the responsibility of the entity receiving the funds to develop a proposal for
accomplishing the mitigation project goals. USACE in coordination with the IRT would
have the ability to review and approve the plan prior to implementation.
2. If any portion of the AMFA is drawn upon pursuant to this Section then the Bank
Sponsor shall replenish the AMFA to the amount specified in Table 1 within 90
calendar days after written notice from USACE.
3. The insurance that constitutes the AMFA will be renewed every two years over the
course of the monitoring period. At each renewal the amount covered by this
insurance will reflect the remaining budget left for monitoring and adaptive
management as specified in Table 1. The final AMFA shall be released after all
Performance Standards have been met and all adaptive management, if any, has been
completed, as evidenced by:
• timely submission of all required annual reports:
• the third anniversary of the completion of all Remedial Action, if any, in
accordance with the Adaptive Management Plan(s);
• an on-site inspection by the IRT; and
• written approval from the IRT.

Long-Term Management Fund
The Bank Sponsor will fully fund the Long-Term Management Fund at the time of closing of the
Conservation Easement. The Long-Term Management Fund amount has been determined by the
Conservation Easement Holder to be $30,375 and has been contractually agreed upon by the Bank
Sponsor. This budget will fully provide for the tasks and responsibilities of long-term stewardship for the
site as described in the Mitigation Plan.

Office
72 South Main Street
Jasper, Georgia 30143
Stafl
Robert D. Keller, Ph.D
Chie{ Executive Officer
Miranda W. Cantrell
Diiector of Operations
Cheyenne S. Steptoe
Conservation Techllician
David W. white
Conservation Tecluicran
Montavious A- Bridges
Conservation Techlician
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January 2,2019
KCI Associates of Nofth Carolina. P.A.
c/o Mr. Tim Morris
4505 Falls of Neuse Road
Suite 400
Raleigh, NC 27609
Re: Conservation Easement Project Proposal for Hair Sheep Creek
Mitigation Bank Project
Dear Tim:
This letter serves as the Atlantic Coast Conservancy's proposal for
preparing and holding an easement on the L2.5 +/- acre property located
off Haystack Road in Mt. Airy, Norlh Carolina 27 030 partially
constituting tar parcels #499902865621 and #499900887042 in Surry
County, Norlh Carolina.
Per your email correspondence of27DEC18, I presume that the easement
would encompass the entire 12.5 +l- acres, and would allow for the
construction of a mitigation bank located on the unnamed headwaters of
Cooks Creek.
To fulfill our due diligence requirements, we (the Conservancy) would
document your property's natural resources and critical habitat with
geographic information systems (GIS) maps and narrative descriptions
that would serve as a Baseline Documentation Report. We would also
prepare a cofseivation easement agreement that would be designed to
fermanently protect your property's most sensitive resources. For your
perusal, we have enclosed a copy ofour "General Guidelines lor
Conservation Easement Projects." This document should provide you
with information regarding conservation easements, the role of the
Conservancy in preparing and monitoring them, and other costs that you
' may incur during the process. We encourage you to read the General
Guidelines thoroughly.
Saaing the usorld.....one stnall piece at a tirne!
72 South Main Str:eet Jas1rer:, Georgia 30143 [phone]
info@atlar:rticcoastconserwancy.org r-r -r v.atlanticcoastconserwa11cy.org
We have estimated the costs associated with preparing your baseline documentation report to be
approximately $14,692.00. For your pemsal, we have enclosed a copy of the itemized Project
Cost Estimate. Preparation costs are often positively correlated with easement complexity, and
could be greatly reduced if you are willing to share the title infonnation previously secured
when you procured your propefiy.
Ifyou desire for your conservation easement to be considered as a tax-deductible charitable gift,
it will be necessary for you to obtain an independent appraisal (for easements valued > $5,000).
As recipient ofyour conservation easement donation, the Conservancy is prohibited from
representing its value and maiirtains a neutral position regarding tl.re hiring ol appraisers. it is
ultimately the donor's responsibility to contacl a qualified conservation easement appraiser.
However, we can provide to you a l'ist olappraisers who are experienced in that parlicular field.
Please be aware that a qualified appraisal is highly variable in price, depending on 1)
complexity ofeasement,2) size ofproperty, and 3) fee schedule ofappraiser. The ultimate cost
ofan appraisal that assesses the value o1'a conservation easement may be substanlial.
In addition, to perpetually administer, monitor, and delend the easement, we recommend
stewardship fees in the amount of$30,375. The stewardship fees are treated as a charitable
contribution and will be payable upon recording of the easement, and can be made by various
rnethods (donation olpublicly traded securities, land, cash, etc.) and may be made over a pre-
agreed time frame.
Also, ifyour properly is subject to a mortgage, your lender must subordinate their loan to the
terms o1'the Conservation Easement in order for the easement to qualify for federal and/or state
tax benellts.
By signing this original Conservation Easement Project Proposal in the space provided below,
you will authorize the Conservancy to begin work on this project. For your personal records, an
additional copy of this correspondence is enclosed. Please call ne al706-273-9173 ilyou have
any additional questions.
I thank you in advance for this consideration and look forward to your reply. It is going to be a
pleasure to work with you to conserve your beautiful propefiy.
Warmest Regards,
.//2
Robert b. KellerJPh.D
Chief Executive Officer
Hair Sheep Creek Mitigation Bank Project (M201901A)
I approve and accept this Conservation Easement Project Proposal and authorize the
Atlantic Coast Conservancy, Inc. to begin work.
Signature
Date

Calculation of Stewardship Fees – Hair Sheep Creek Mitigation Bank (M201901A)

Landowner Name: Hair Sheep Creek Mitigation Bank
Acreage: 12.5
Existing Structures: 0
Permitted New Structures: 0
Other Factors: The Hair Sheep Creek Mitigation Bank consists of 12.5 acres of
agricultural land off Haystack Road in Mt. Airy, North Carolina 27030 partially
constituting tax parcels #499902865621 and #499900887042 in Surry County, North
Carolina. The property is composed of two subparcels of ‘hay/pasture” field
adjacent to unnamed headwaters of Cooks Creek. The owners wish to reserve the
right to construct an in lieu mitigation project. The property may not be subdivided
for the purpose of residential development or be sold as multiple undeveloped
parcels, but shall be held by the same owner(s) as a single undivided tract.
2
Calculation of Stewardship Fees – Hair Sheep Creek Mitigation Bank (M201901A)

Billing Total
Rate Hours Cost ($)
INSPECTION:

Travel (round trip) $50 x 11 = 550

Site Walk $100 x 1 = 100

Historic Review $100 x 1 = 100

Post Preparation $100 x 1 = 100

Inspection Subtotal $850

ADMINISTRATION:

Secretarial $55 x 1 = 55

Misc./Info Inquiry $55 x 1 = 55

Inspection Follow-up $55 x 1 = 55

Reserved Structures $100 x 0 = 0

Administration Subtotal $165

INSPECTION & ADMINISTRATION SUBTOTAL $1,015

STEWARDSHIP SUBTOTAL (SUBTOTAL ÷ .04) $25,375

CONSERVATION DEFENSE FUND DEDUCTIBLE: $5,000

TOTAL REQUESTED STEWARDSHIP FEES $30,375

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Table 1.  Cost Summary for Hair Sheep Stream Restoration Site 
A. Land Component Cost Financial Assurance 
Easement Cost $186,000 NA
Settlement Costs $3,000 NA
Land Survey $10,000 NA
Legal Costs $12,500 NA
Sub Total Land  $211,500 

B. Assessment Component Cost  
Restoration Assessment $19,000 NA
Reference Characterization $3000 NA
Prospectus $10,000 NA
NEPA Clearance $7,500 NA
Archeology $5,000 NA
Sub Total Assessment  $44,500   

C. Design Component Cost  
Topo Survey – Base Mapping $9,000 NA
Design Criteria – Mitigation Plan $26,000 NA
Final Design Plans $29,000 NA
MBI $30,000 NA
Supplemental Design  $9,000 NA
Permitting $12,000 NA
Sub Total Design  $115,000   

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D. Construction Cost  
Land Improvements (fence, wells, etc.) 107,000 CFA –100%
Grading 342,000 CFA –100%
Sediment and Erosion Control 22,000 CFA –100%
Planting 10,000 CFA –100%
Construction Survey and As‐Built Plans 10,000 CFA –100%
Sub Total Construction $491,000 
E. Monitoring Cost* 
Baseline/As‐Built Report $24,000 Year 1‐2 AMFA ($134,000)
Year 1 Report $13,000
Year 2 Report $14,500
Year 3 Report $14,500 Year 3‐4 AMFA ($82,500)
Year 4 Report $8,500
Year 5 Report $16,000 Year 5‐6 AMFA ($59,500)
Year 6 Report $10,500
Year 7 Report $19,000 Year 7‐8 AMFA ($33,000)
Closeout Report $14,000
Subtotal Monitoring $134,000 
F. Maintenance* 
Year 1 $15,000 Year 1‐2 AMFA ($56,000)
Year 2 $10,000
Year 3 $10,000 Year 3‐4 AMFA ($31,000)
Year 4 $5,000
Year 5 $5,000 Year 5‐6 AMFA ($16,000)
Year 6 $5,000
Year 7 $3,000 Year 7‐8 AMFA ($6,000)
Closeout $3,000
Subtotal Maintenance  $56,000 
Total Project $1,052,000 
*Monitoring and Maintenance Tasks combined create the total AMFA value.
Draft Insurance Binder is included below
Cover Letter to Draft Binder
Compensatory Mitigation
Insurance Policy
Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank
Wilmington District of the Army
Corps of Engineers
Presented by:
Chris Baker,
Insurance United dba Conservation United
P.O. Box 759
Higley, AZ 85236
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
24-Hour Service: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Insurance United License: #1000428224
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REQUEST for APPROVAL
December 12, 2019
Mr. Steven Kichefski
Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, Asheville Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Suite 208
Asheville, NC 28801
828-271-7980 Ext. 4234
Dear Mr. Kichefski,
Thank you for reviewing the casualty insurance policy satisfying financial assurance requirements for the Construction Period and Monitoring Years 1 and 2 on the Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank under the KCI Yadkin 01 Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument. The draft binder materially represents the policy jacket as it will appearupon binding and includes the declaration pages, policy body, and all endorsements.
Please note that the attached Draft Binder reflects revisions incorporating changes recommended by Corps Counsel that were previously addressed in a "Wilmington District Amendatory Endorsement". The Draft Binder attached hereto replaces the Draft Binder submitted for the same bank on January 16, 2018.
The Policy will be bound for three years, and can be extended through modification.The specific policy period dates will be adjusted to reflect the date of final approval and binding, at which point signatures and a policy number will also be added and the watermarks designating “specimen” or “draft” will be removed.
Please do not hesitate to call me at [phone] with any questions.
Best regards,
Chris Baker
Principal, Insurance United, Inc., dba Conservation United
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Sponsor Name: KCI Technologies, Inc
Sponsor Address: 936 Ridgebrook Rd.
City, State, Zip: Sparta, NC 21152
Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank, in Surry County, NC
KCI Yadkin 01 UMBI
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$190,000
$190,000
$871,000
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$190,000
$190,000
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Assurances.
SECTION II - DEFINITIONS
1.Adaptive Management Plan means the development of a management strategy that results in a written plan as
defined in 33 CFR 332.4(c)(12) or Applicable State Regulation scheduled in the Declarations to the policy, that
anticipates likely challenges associated with Compensatory Mitigation Projects and provides for the implementation
of actions to address those challenges, as well as unforeseen changes to those projects.
2.Authorizing Agency means the Department of the Army, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the District Engineer, or
other person, entity or agency designated by the Department of the Army, that retains the sole and final authority
under 33 CFR 332 or any state agency that retains sole and final authority under Applicable State Regulations
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scheduled in the Declarations to the policy, to negotiate, determine, approve and enforce the terms of the Mitigation
Instrument, and any other documents established thereunder.
3.Claim means a written demand received by the Named Insured from the Authorizing Agency, or from the
Authorizing Agency on the Named Insured’s behalf seeking payment of Financial Assurances as a result of a
Default under the Mitigation Instrument.
4.Compensatory Mitigation as defined in 33 CFR 332.2 or Applicable State Regulation scheduled in the Declarations
to the policy, means the restoration (re-establishment or rehabilitation), establishment (creation), enhancement,
and/or in certain circumstances preservation of aquatic resources for the purposes of offsetting unavoidable adverse
impacts which remain after all appropriate and practicable avoidance and minimization has been achieved.
5.Compensatory Mitigation Project means the site or sites scheduled in the Declarations to the policy at which the
Named Insured is implementing a Mitigation Plan approved by the Authorizing Agency under 33 CFR 332 or
Applicable State Regulation scheduled in the Declarations to the policy.
6.Default means a written and final determination made by the Authorizing Agency that the Named Insured has
failed to successfully complete construction activities and/or has failed to achieve the Performance Standards, as
applicable, in accordance with the Mitigation Plan, at a Compensatory Mitigation Project site scheduled in the
Declarations to the policy, but only if such determination is made following:
(1) a period of time as determined by the Authorizing Agency in accordance with applicable Compensatory
Mitigation regulations after the Authorizing Agency has issued a Deficiency Notice for that Mitigation Plan or
Compensatory Mitigation Project site, and
(2) the Named Insured’s best efforts to mitigate any deficiencies identified by the Authorizing Agency in any prior
Deficiency Notice for that Mitigation Plan or Compensatory Mitigation Project site for the purpose of
preventing the Default.
Default shall not include any determination by the Authorizing Agency that the Named Insured has failed to comply
with, or breached, any other term or condition of the Mitigation Instrument or other document thereunder, other than
the construction activities and/or Performance Standards, as applicable, in a Mitigation Plan for a Compensatory
Mitigation Project site scheduled in the Declarations to the policy, or any resultant suspension or termination of the
Mitigation Instrument as a result of such non-compliance or breach.
7.Deficiency Notice means a written notice issued by the Authorizing Agency to the Named Insured:
(1) advising that it is not progressing towards, or on track to, successfully complete construction and/or meeting the
Performance Standards in accordance with the Mitigation Plan for a Compensatory Mitigation Project site;
and
(2) requesting that the Named Insured implement measures to correct the deficiencies, including but not limited to
implementation of an Adaptive Management Plan, or modifications to the existing Mitigation Plan, and/or
(3) modifying, decreasing or suspending credit sales of the Mitigation Site until the Named Insured successfully
completes measures to correct deficiencies in the implementation of a Mitigation Plan for a Compensatory
Mitigation Project site.
8.Effective Coverage Period means the term set forth in the Declarations to the policy.
9.Financial Assurances means the amount of reasonable and necessary costs to remedy a Default determination and
Claim made by the Authorizing Agency, which amount shall be determined by the lesser of the following:
(1) Mitigation Expenses required to successfully complete the Compensatory Mitigation at the Compensatory
Mitigation Project site from which the Default has been determined; or
(2) Mitigation Expenses required to provide replacement Compensatory Mitigation at another site; or
(3) the actual costs to purchase replacement mitigation credits from another mitigation site and any legal fees
associated with the purchase.
All subject to the Limit of Liability shown on the Declarations to the policy, associated with the Effective Coverage
Period in effect at the time of the issuance of a Deficiency Notice which, despite the Named Insured’s best efforts,
ultimately results in a Default determination and Claim made by the Authorizing Agency.
Mitigation Expenses under (1) and (2) above means the direct costs of engineers, contractors and subcontractors, to
design, plan, engineer, construct, and implement the Compensatory Mitigation work at the site, exclusive of profit or
markup of any kind by, or in favor of, the Named Insured. Direct costs may include reasonable administrative and
management costs incurred by such engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, but only to the extent such costs are
directly and exclusively allocable to the actual Compensatory Mitigation work being performed at the site,
Mitigation Expenses under (2) above includes the cost to acquire a replacement property and includes legal fees
associated with the acquisition.
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Mitigation Expenses under (1) and (2) above shall not include: (i) any costs for insurance or bonds, including those
costs attendant to securing and reporting in connection with such insurance and bonds; (ii) legal fees of any kind,
except those noted in (2) and (3) above; (iii) costs related to reporting and other obligations under this policy, and (iv)
any costs, charges or expenses (including salaries, benefits, or fringes) of the Named Insured, unless such costs are
directly attributable to the implementation of the tasks and activities for the Compensatory Mitigation and the
Company has approved and consented to the work and costs prior to them being incurred.
10.Insured means:
(1) The Named Insured but only with respect to liability incurred from the Default of a Mitigation Instrument to
which this insurance applies;
(2) The Named Insured’s current or former members and partners, and their spouses, but only with respect to
liability incurred from the Named Insured’s Default of a Mitigation Instrument, to which this insurance applies;
(3) The Named Insured’s current or former directors, executive officers, and stockholders, and their spouses, but
only with respect to liability incurred from the Named Insured’s Default of a Mitigation Instrument, to which this
insurance applies.
11.Mitigation Site means the site, or suite of sites, where aquatic resources are being restored, reestablished,
established, created, enhanced, and/or preserved as part of the Compensatory Mitigation Project governed by the
Mitigation Instrument, as scheduled in the Declarations to the policy.
12.Mitigation Instrument means the legal document scheduled in the Declarations to the policy, provided that such
document is prepared, approved, filed, and documented in compliance with applicable law.
13.Mitigation Plan means the plan prepared by the Named Insured per 33 CFR 332.4 c(2) through c(14), or Applicable
State Regulation scheduled in the Declarations to the policy, and approved by the Authorizing Agency, for
Compensatory Mitigation to be performed at each Compensatory Mitigation Project site as scheduled in the
Declarations to the policy.
14.Named Insured means the entity listed in the Declarations to the policy that has executed the approved Mitigation
Instrument.
15.Policy Period means the period set forth in the Declarations to the policy, or any shorter period arising as a result of
cancellation or termination of the policy.
16.Performance Standards as defined in 33 CFR 332.2 or Applicable State Regulation scheduled in the Declarations to
the policy, means observable or measurable physical (including hydrological), chemical and/or biological attributes
that are used to determine if a Compensatory Mitigation Project meets its objectives. Performance Standards also
mean the completion of initial construction and planting in accordance with the Mitigation Plan.
SECTION III – EXCLUSIONS
This insurance does not apply to Claims, Defaults, or Financial Assurances based upon, arising out of, or relating to:
1.Force Majeure, or any natural catastrophe or disaster, as defined in the Mitigation Instrument;
2.Liability assumed by the Named Insured under any contract or agreement, including but not limited to liability for
payment of attorney’s fees, termination fees, consequential or liquidated damages, or liabilities of another pursuant to
any indemnification agreement, except for liability to pay Financial Assurances as a result of a Default under a
Mitigation Instrument.
3.Any legal fees, costs, or expenses (including expert or consultant fees) incurred in the defense of any liability or
obligation of the Named Insured for any reason.
4.Fluctuation in, short fall of, or devaluation of, the monetary value of, or marketability of, mitigation credits (or other
equivalent credits), or of any real property, including a site at which Compensatory Mitigation is being performed, or
is planned to be performed, under the Mitigation Instrument.
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SECTION IV – LIMITS OF INSURANCE
1.The “Policy Aggregate” Limit of Insurance shown in the Declarations and the rules below fix the most we will pay on
behalf of the Named Insured for the Compensatory Mitigation Site shown in the Declarations and described by the
Mitigation Plan regardless of the number of Defaults, Claims, Financial Assurances, Mitigation Plans, or
Compensatory Mitigation Project sites.
2.The “Total All Claims” Limit set forth in the Declarations for each Effective Coverage Period is the most we will pay
on behalf of the Named Insured for Financial Assurances as a result of all Claims first made against the Named
Insured during the Policy Period, where a Deficiency Notice that results in the Default and Claim, is first issued by
the Authorizing Agency during the scheduled Effective Coverage Period, and is first reported in writing to us,
during that same scheduled Effective Coverage Period.
3.Subject to item 2 above, the “Per Claim” Limit set forth in the Declarations is the most we will pay on behalf of the
Named Insured for Financial Assurances as a result of any one Claim first made against the Named Insured
during the Policy Period, where a Deficiency Notice that results in the Default and Claim, is first issued by the
Authorizing Agency during the scheduled Effective Coverage Period, and is first reported in writing to us, during
that same scheduled Effective Coverage Period.
4.Subject to items 2 and 3 above, the maximum Limits of Insurance we will pay for any Claim made during the Policy
Period shall be the limits corresponding to the scheduled Effective Coverage Period stated in the Declarations, in
which the Deficiency Notice that results in the Default and Claim is first made against the Named Insured and
reported to us in writing during that same scheduled Effective Coverage Period.
At the end of each Effective Coverage Period, the Limit of Insurance shall expire and will no longer be available for
payment of any new or additional Claim resulting from a Deficiency Notice not already issued by the Authorizing
Agency against the Named Insured and reported to us in writing before expiration of the Effective Coverage
Period. If the Named Insured resolves the Deficiency Notice issued during the Effective Coverage Period to the
satisfaction of the Authorizing Agency in writing, and the Effective Coverage Period has expired, the limit of
insurance for that Effective Coverage Period shall no longer be available for future Claims.
At the end of each Effective Coverage Period, the limit of available insurance shall also be replaced by the “Per
Claim” Limit and “Total All Claims” Limit scheduled in the subsequent Effective Coverage Period.
5.One or more Claims made against the Named Insured, and reported in writing to the Company, that arise out of the
same, interrelated, repeated, or associated Defaults in a single Mitigation Plan, or at a single Compensatory
Mitigation Project site, shall be considered a single Claim, and the Company’s total liability for Financial Assurance
from that Claim shall be subject to the Limits of Insurance corresponding to the “Per Claim” Limit for the Effective
Coverage Period set forth in the Declarations (or any reduced or modified Limit established by endorsement to this
policy) and effective at the time the initial Deficiency Notice that results in the Claim was first issued by the
Authorizing Agency against the Named Insured and first reported in writing to the Company during that same
Effective Coverage Period.
SECTION V – REPORTING, ADJUSTMENT & SETTLEMENT
1.NOTICE OF A DEFICIENCY
The Named Insured shall provide written notice to the Company as soon as possible of any Deficiency Notice
received by the Named Insured from the Authorizing Agency. The Named Insured shall forward to the Company
a copy of the Deficiency Notice and any other communication or information related thereto, including the following:
(1) Details of the Compensatory Mitigation Project site and Mitigation Plan for which the Deficiency Notice was
received;
(2) The Named Insured’s plan to remedy the deficiencies noted by the Authorizing Agency, including any planned
modifications to the Mitigation Plan and/or its Adaptive Management Plan in order to prevent a Default under
the Mitigation Instrument;
(3) Any other information necessary for the Company to understand the circumstances surrounding the Deficiency
Notice and/or the Named Insured’s plan to meet the applicable Performance Standards and prevent a Default
under the Mitigation Instrument.
The Named Insured shall have the duty to use its best efforts to mitigate a Deficiency Notice in order to prevent a
Default under the Mitigation Instrument. The Company shall have the right to investigate any Deficiency Notice.
The Named Insured shall cooperate with the Company’s investigation, and make available upon the Company’s
request, documents for review and personnel for interview, all without charge to the Company. A Deficiency Notice
is not a Claim and shall not trigger coverage under the policy.
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2.NOTICE OF A DEFAULT or CLAIM
The Named Insured shall provide immediate written notice to the Company of any Claim made against the Named
Insured, or of any determination by the Authorizing Agency that the Named Insured is in Default of the Mitigation
Instrument. The Named Insured shall immediately forward to the Company every demand, notice, or other
communication related to the Claim or the determination of Default as well as the following information:
(1) Details of the Compensatory Mitigation Project site and Mitigation Plan determined to be in Default and for
which the Claim is being made;
(2) An explanation of the events and circumstances leading to the Default, including the specific basis and reasons
upon which the Default has been determined;
(3) A description of the mitigation efforts undertaken to prevent or cure the Default (and the deficiencies leading
thereto), including a detailed description of the amount of funds expended and the type of activity conducted;
(4) An estimate of the costs necessary to cure the Default;
(5) Any other information necessary for the Company to understand the circumstances surrounding the Default or
Claim.
The Company shall have the right to investigate any Default or Claim noticed under the policy. The Named Insured
shall cooperate with the Company’s investigation and , upon the Company’s request, shall assist in the investigation
and settlement of the Claim, and make available to the Company, documents for review and personnel for interview,
all without charge to the Company. Notice of a Default is not a Claim and shall not trigger coverage under the policy.
In the event that the Authorizing Agency first provides notice of a Claim to the Company, the Company may
investigate and pay or adjust such claim as provided herein in its sole discretion without any duty to make inquiry of
the Insured with respect to the Claim, and such payment or adjustment shall reduce the Limits of Liability remaining
under the policy. The Insured shall not be released from any of its obligations to the Company under this policy by
virtue of any such payment or adjustment, including its duties to indemnify the Company pursuant to the
Indemnification Endorsement attached to this policy.
3.CLAIM ADJUSTMENT AND SETTLEMENT
The Insured(s) agree that the Company shall have the right to adjust, pay or settle any Claim, to which this insurance
applies, at its sole discretion, without the Insured(s) consent, subject to the available and remaining Limits of
Insurance for the applicable Effective Coverage Period, and that such adjustment, payment, or settlement may
include, but not be limited to, the following actions:
(1) Payment of reasonable and necessary Financial Assurances to a designee or standby trust, as approved by the
Authorizing Agency, for distribution by such designee or trustee to complete the Compensatory Mitigation in
accordance with the Insured’s legal responsibility under the Mitigation Instrument, pursuant to the Authorizing
Agency’s authority under the Mitigation Instrument and/or 33 CFR 332 or Applicable State Regulation
scheduled in the Declarations to the policy; or
(2) Payment of reasonable and necessary Financial Assurances to a replacement contractor, as approved by the
Authorizing Agency or its designee, and subject to the Company’s written consent and approval, to either
perform replacement Compensatory Mitigation at another site or to complete the Compensatory Mitigation at
the Compensatory Mitigation Project site from which the Default has been determined, whichever is less.
The Company may make such inquiries and investigations of the Claim as it deems expedient, including inquiries to
the Named Insured or the Au thorizing Agency regarding the Claim, and payment of Financial Assurances. The
Insured(s) agree that no Claim or Financial Assurances will be paid without the prior written consent and approval
of the Authorizing Agency, and that the Company shall incur no liability to the Insured(s) resulting from such
inquiries and/or resulting from the non-payment of any Claim or Financial Assurances for which the Authorizing
Agency has not consented and/or approved. The Insured(s) shall not admit liability or settle any Claim without the
Company's consent. The Insured(s) shall not be released from any of their duties or obligations to the Company
under this policy by virtue of any payment or adjustment of a Claim by the Company, including the Insured(s) duties
to indemnify the Company, according to the Indemnification Endorsement attached to this policy.
SECTION VI – CONDITIONS
1.LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE COMPANY
No action shall lie against the Company unless, as a condition precedent thereto, there shall have been full
compliance with all of terms of this policy, nor until the amount of the Named Insured’s obligation to pay shall have
been finally determined either by judgment against the Named Insured after actual trial or by written agreement of the
Named Insured, the Authorizing Agency and the Company. No person or organization shall have any right under
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this policy to join the Company as a party to any action against any Insured to determine the Insured’s liability, nor
shall the Company be impleaded by any Insured or its legal representative.
2.TRANSFER OF POLICY
Your rights and duties under this policy may not be assigned or transferred without our written consent.
3.BANKRUPTCY
Bankruptcy or insolvency of the Named Insured will not relieve the Company of its obligations under this policy, nor
shall it relieve the Insured(s) of their indemnification obligations to the Company.
4.RENEWAL, CANCELLATION AND TERMINATION
(1) The Company may renew this policy at its sole discretion, pursuant to the Company’s rates, rules, underwriting
guidelines and underwriting decisions in effect as of the expiration date of the Policy Period. Renewal of this
policy will not be in effect unless the Company issues a written quote and binder outlining the terms of coverage
and the Named Insured accepts such terms in writing.
(2) The Company may cancel the policy by mailing to the Named Insured at the last known address, and the
Authorizing Agency, written notice of not less than One Hundred and Twenty days (120) before such
cancellation shall be effective. The notice shall include the reason for cancellation which may include:
a.The policy is no longer needed;
b.Non-payment of premium;
c.Fraud, material misrepresentation or intentional concealment of information which increases the risk originally
insured; or
d.The Insured’s failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this policy including the failure to pay any
premium when due.
(3) Upon release by the Authorizing Agency pursuant to applicable law, the Insured may cancel the policy by
mailing or delivering written notice to us stating when the cancellation shall be effective.
(4) Termination by other than cancellation:
The policy may terminate without the approval of the Authorizing Agency at the earlier of:
a.The expiration date of the policy as shown in the Declarations to the policy;
b.A written acknowledgement, certification or other legally equivalent determination by the Authorizing Agency
that the Mitigation Site has closed after having met the Performance Standards set forth in the Mitigation
Instrument.
(5) The minimum earned premiums due for this policy shall be calculated in accordance with the following:
a.The minimum earned premium due for this policy is the percentage shown on the Declarations to the policy.
b.In the event of cancellation of this policy by the Company for reasons other than nonpayment of premium, the
earned premium for this policy shall be computed on a pro-rata basis.
c.Premiums applicable to any subsequent endorsements will be in addition to the minimum premium shown in
the Declarations to the policy.
Cancellation or termination of the policy shall be subject to release of the Company by the Authorizing Agency.
Upon the effective date of such release, all obligations on the part of the Company hereunder shall automatically
cease and neither the Authorizing Agency nor the Insured shall have further recourse against the Company with
respect to unpaid Financial Assurances, including existing or future liabilities or obligations arising from Claim(s)
previously reported or pending under the policy.
5.CHANGES
Notice to any agent or knowledge possessed by any agent or by any other person shall not effect a waiver or change
in any part of this policy or estop the Company from asserting any right under the terms of this policy; nor shall the
terms of this policy be waived or changed, except by endorsement issued by the Company to form a part of this policy
with the prior approval of the Authorizing Agency.
6.COOPERATION
The Named Insured shall cooperate with the Company, and offer all reasonable assistance in the Company’s
investigations. The Company may require that the Named Insured submit to examination under oath, and attend
hearings, depositions and trials. In the course of investigation, the Company may require written statements or the
Named Insured’s attendance at meetings with the Company. The Insured must assist the Company in effecting
settlement, securing and providing evidence and obtaining the attendance of witnesses.
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7.COVERAGE TERRITORY
The coverage provided under this policy shall only apply to Mitigation Sites located within the United States of
America.
8.AUDIT AND INSPECTION
(1) We may examine and audit your books and records as they relate to this policy at any time during the policy
period and up to three (3) years after the end of the policy period;
(2) We may be permitted but not obligated to, interview persons employed by you; or
(3) We shall be permitted but not obligated to inspect, sample and monitor the Named Insured’s Mitigation Site
during the Policy Period or any time thereafter. Neither our right to make inspections, sample and monitor nor
the actual undertaking thereof nor any report thereon shall constitute an undertaking, on behalf of the Named
Insured or others, to determine or warrant that the Mitigation Site or operations are safe, healthful, or conform to
acceptable engineering practice or are in compliance with any law, rule or regulation. The Named Insured
agrees to provide appropriate personnel to assist our representatives during any inspection.
9.OTHER INSURANCE
(1) This insurance is primary, except when (2) below applies.
(2) This insurance is excess:
a.When stated in the Declarations to apply in excess of, or contingent upon the absence of, other appropriate
instruments; or
b.Over any other bonds, reserves, escrows, trust funds, credits, or valid and collectible insurance available to
the Named Insured to cover Claims for Financial Assurances under the Mitigation Instrument; or
c.Over any other appropriate instruments applicable to cover Claims for Financial Assurances under the
Mitigation Instrument.
When this insurance is excess over other valid and collectible appropriate instruments, the Company shall be
obligated to pay only its share of the applicable amount and shall not contribute with such instruments.
The Insured shall promptly, upon the request of the Company, provide the Company with copies of all such
instruments or documentation.
10.MATERIAL CHANGE IN RISK
In consideration of the Company's acceptance of this insurance, the Named Insured hereby agrees the Named
Insured must notify the Company, in writing, of any changes in the Mitigation Instrument, including changes in the
credits release schedule, or any other information that materially changes the risk from that originally assumed by the
Company at policy inception.
11.SOLE AGENT
The Named Insured shown in the Declarations shall act on behalf of, and serve as the sole agent for, all Insureds
with respect to the return or payment of any premiums, the issuance by the Company of the policy, the receipt or
acceptance of any endorsements issued to form a part of the policy, or the receiving of any notices from the Company
required by this policy.
12.SUBROGATION
In the event of any payment under this policy by the Company, the Company shall be subrogated to all of the rights of
recovery that the Insured(s) may have against any person or organization and the Insured(s) shall execute and
deliver instruments and papers and do whatever else is necessary to secure such rights. The Insured(s) shall do
nothing to prejudice such rights.
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ENDORSEMENT
This endorsement forms a part of the policy to which it is attached. Please read it carefully.
SERVICE OF SUIT
Pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which makes provision therefore, we hereby
designate the Superintendent, Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the
Statute, or his successor or successors in office, as our true and lawful attorney upon whom may be served any lawful
process in any action, "suit" or proceeding instituted by or on behalf of you or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this
contract of insurance, and hereby designate the above named as the person to whom the said officer is authorized to mail
such process or a true copy thereof.
It is further agreed that service of process in such "suit" may be made upon Michael Kilgas, or his nominee of the
Company at 7233 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 and that in any "suit" instituted against any one of them
upon this policy, we will abide by the final decision of such Court or of any Appellate Court in the event of an appeal.
It is agreed that in any state requiring a standard form of policy, insurance hereunder on values or properties in such state
shall attach and cover in accordance with the terms and conditions of such standard form.
INTERLINE
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THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
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OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSET CONTROL (OFAC)
EXCLUSION ENDORSEMENT
No insurer shall be deemed to provide cover and no insurer shall be liable to pay any claim or provide any benefit
hereunder to the extent that the provision of such cover, payment of such claim or provision of such benefit would
expose that insurer to any sanction, prohibition or restriction under United Nations resolutions or the trade or
economic sanctions laws or regulations of the European Union, United Kingdom or the United States.
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ENDORSEMENT
This endorsement forms a part of the policy to which it is attached. Please read it carefully.
EXCLUSION OF CERTIFIED ACTS OF TERRORISM
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:
ENVIRONMENTAL COMBINED POLICY
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
CONTRACTORS POLLUTION LIABILITY
CONTRACTORS AND CONSULTANTS POLICY
SITE SPECIFIC POLLUTION LIABILITY
PRODUCTS/COMPLETED OPERATIONS LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
OWNERS AND CONTRACTORS PROTECTIVE LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
FOLLOW FORM EXCESS LIABILITY
CONTRACTORS POLLUTION AND PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY POLICY
A. The following exclusion is added:
This insurance does not apply to:
TERRORISM
Any injury or damage arising, directly or indirectly, out of a certified act of terrorism.
B. The following definitions are added:
1.For the purposes of this endorsement, any injury or damage means any injury or damage covered under any
Coverage Part to which this endorsement is applicable, and includes but is not limited to bodily injury, property
damage, personal and advertising injury, injury or cleanup costs as may be defined in any applicable Coverage
Part.
2.Certified act of terrorism means an act that is certified by the Secretary of the Treasury, in accordance with the
provisions of the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, to be an act of terrorism pursuant to such Act. The criteria
contained in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act for a certified act of terrorism include the following:
a.The act resulted in insured losses in excess of $5 million in the aggregate, attributable to all types of
insurance subject to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act; and
b.The act is a violent act or an act that is dangerous to human life, property or infrastructure and is committed
by an individual or individuals as part of an effort to coerce the civilian population of the United States or to
influence the policy or affect the conduct of the United States Government by coercion.
C. The terms and limitations of any terrorism exclusion, or the inapplicability or omission of a terrorism exclusion, do not
serve to create coverage for injury or damage that is otherwise excluded under this Coverage Part.
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY APPLY AND REMAIN UNCHANGED.
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ENDORSEMENT
This endorsement forms a part of the policy to which it is attached. Please read it carefully.
COVERED LOCATION ENDORSEMENT
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION INSURANCE
In consideration of the premium charged, and notwithstanding anything contained in this Policy to the contrary, it is hereby
understood and agreed that the following is a Covered Location:
COVERED LOCATION
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY SHALL APPLY AND REMAIN UNCHANGED.
The Compensatory Mitigation Bank Project scheduled on the Declarations page as the Hair Sheep Stream
Mitigation Bank, in Surry County, NC, as better described in the Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Plan,
Section I Introduction, and as better shown in Figure 1 of the Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Plan.
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ENDORSEMENT
This endorsement forms a part of the policy to which it is attached. Please read it carefully.
INDEMNIFICATION ENDORSEMENT
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION INSURANCE
In consideration of the premium charged, and notwithstanding anything contained in this Policy to the contrary, it is hereby understood and agreed that SECTION VI – CONDITIONS is modified by the addition of the following:
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
The undersigned Indemnitors, and their successors and assigns, jointly and severally, hereby agree to indemnify, release and hold the Company, Nautilus Insurance Company, harmless for any payments the Company makes under Nautilus Insurance Company Policy Number TBD, the policy, and for the costs, fees, and expenses the Company incurs related tothe administration of, or disputes over, any such payments. The indemnified amounts shall include:
1.Financial Assurances paid by the Company; and/or
2.Deductible amounts, if any, advanced by the Company; and/or
3.The costs of obligations that the Company may incur by reason of having issued the policy; and/or
4.Costs, fees and expenses (including fees of experts, or consultants) resulting from the investigation arising out of or relatedto payments demanded or made under the policy, or out of any dispute between the Insured(s) and the Authorizing
Agency regarding any payment demanded or made, or out of any legal action by the Company to secure or attempt tosecure any Claim or policy release resulting therefrom; and/or
5.Claim handling expenses, which in the event of a Claim shall be calculated at a minimum of 12% of the sum of paymentsfor Financial Assurances made pursuant to the policy; and/or
6.Any legal fees to effectuate this Indemnification Agreement.
In the event a Deficiency Notice is issued to the insured by the Authorizing Agency on a Compensatory Mitigation
Project covered under this insurance policy, the Indemnitor’s agree to post collateral in the form of an evergreen letter of credit immediately upon demand by Nautilus Insurance Company in an amount equaling the aggregate limit of the Nautilus Insurance Company policy.
In the event a claim is made under this insurance policy, the Indemnitors agree to deposit cash collateral immediately upon demand by Nautilus Insurance Company an amount equaling all of the following: (a) the face amount of any claim or demand that is asserted against Nautilus Insurance Company under this insurance policy plus the Company’s estimate of the costs and expenses Company may sustain and incur while paying, compromising, resisting, or appealing the claim or demand at Company’s sole discretion; (b) sums posted by Company as a reserve for the payment of potential claims and/or expenses; (c) all costs and expenses incurred in connection with investigating, paying or managing any claim, and/or enforcing this Agreement, including but not limited to legal fees and expenses, professional and consulting fees, technical and expert witness fees and expenses; (d) all accrued and unpaid premiums owing to Company for the issuance, continuation or renewal of any insurance policy for the Indemnitors; (e) funds loaned or advanced by Company at the Company’s sole discretion to the indemnitor; and (f) all other amounts payable to Company according to the terms and conditions of this Agreement or any other agreement between Company and Indemnitors. Company may, in its sole discretion, either retain or use any part or all of the collateral in settlement or payment of any claim made under any insurance policy, as collateral or reimbursement for any actual Liability and Loss already incur red, as reserve to cover the amount of any potential Liability and Loss, or for any other purpose related to any Liability and Loss for which the Indemnit ors would be required to collateralize, exonerate, or indemnify Company under the terms of this Agreem ent. The Indemnitors shall be obligated to deposit the amount of collateral demanded by the Company regardless of whether they dispute their liability for any Deficiency Notice or claim or assert any defenses to the validity or enforcement of this Agreemen t. In the event that the Company demands collateral from more than one Indemnitor, the Company shall be entitled, in its sole discretion, to apportion the amount of collateral required to be deposited by each Indemnitor. If the Company permits the
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Indemnitors to deposit less than the full amount of either (a) through (f) herein, the Company may, from time to time, require the Indemnitors to increase the amount of the collateral by any amount the Company deems appropriate, in its sole discretion, up to an am ount equal to (a) through (f) herein. In the event that the Indemnitors fail to deposit the amount of cash collateral required under this provision, the Company may, in its sole discretion, direct the Indemnitors to deposit alternate forms of collateral security acceptable to the Company. Indemnitors acknowledge that their duty to deposit collateral under this Paragraph is specifically enforceable because the Company lacks an adequate remedy at law and their failure to deposit collateral with the Company as required by this Paragraph will cause irreparable harm to as to justify injunctive relief compelling the deposit of collateral. The Company agrees to refund any unused portion of the deposit, without any interest or other damages for loss of use of such funds, upon the termination of all liability of the Company on all insurance policies and the full performance of all of the Indemnitors of all obligations under this Agreement.
When the Indemnitor’s obligation to pay for indemnified amounts pursuant to the policy become due, the Company shall make a demand in the form of a written invoice for the indemnification amount to the Indemnitor’s address as stated below or will draw the funds from the collateral amount posted above. If the Indemnitor agrees to pay the invoice rather than have the Company draw upon the collateral posted above, the Indemnitor agrees to pay the full amount of the invoice within thirty (30) days of its issuance. If the Company has not received full payment from the Indemnitor within thirty (30) days of issuance of the Company's written invoice, the Company will draw the funds from the collateral posted above. If the indemnitor fails to post the required collateral and fails to pay the full amount of the invoice when due, interest shall accrue at the annual rate equal to the current prevailing prime interest rate as published in the Wall Street Journal plus 200 basis points until full payment is received by the Company. If partial payment is received by the Company the aforementioned interest rate shall apply to that portion which remains outstanding until the full payment is received by the Company.
In the event of a claim, the Company, at its sole discretion, may request that the insured assign, transfer and set over to the Company, all of their rights under all wetlands mitigation contract(s) insured by this policy. In the event that the Company receives any monies in excess of the total amount of its Liability and Loss or potential Loss on any individual insurance policy, Company shall be entitled to apply any such excess amounts toward the Company’s Liability and Loss or potential Liability and Loss for claims on any other insurance policy issued by the Company to the same insured on other wetlands mitigation projects until the Company has been fully reimbursed and/or collateralized as provided by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of a claim, Indemnitors further hereby agree to appoint and designate the Company and its authorized representatives as their respective Attorneys-in-Fact with power to (i) endorse and sign in the name of Indemnitor, as payee or otherwise, all documents and all checks, drafts, warrants or other instruments made or issued in connection with the insurance policy(s); and (ii) execute any and all documents in connection with the insurance policy(s) consistent with the Company’s rights as assignee per the terms of this paragraph.
Each Principal and Indemnitor, who signs below, agrees not to change or convert its respective individual, corporate or partnership status to the extent such change has the effect of limiting, reducing or shielding the liability of either the en tity or its partners and/or officers hereunder, without the prior, express, written consent of Company. Should any Indemnitor so change its respective corporate or partnership status without the prior, express, written consent of the Company, Indemnitor agrees that such change in its status shall not limit, reduc e or otherwise shield its obligations, its partners’ and/or officers’ obligations, to the Company which arise from this Agreement. The Indemnitors hereby expressly waive as against Company any and all defenses which may arise from such a conversion to an L LC, LLP or similar status. Indemnitors acknowledge that the Company relies upon the assets reflected in their financial statements in the issuance of insurance policies, and agree not to dispose of or transfer said assets, except in the ordinary course of business, without the prior, express, written consent of the Company.
Each Indemnitor who is an individual agrees to give the Company written notice of any change in his/her principal residence within 30 days of the change of address. Each Indemnitor, that is not an individual, agrees not to change its principal place of business or the state of jurisdiction in which it is incorporated or otherwise organized without also giving the Company thirty (30) days prior written notice of the proposed change. If the Company has previously filed a Uniform Commercial Code Financing Statement with respect to such Indemnitor, Indemnitor agrees that the Company may file a Financing Statement in the new state or jurisdiction.
Indemnitors agree that, at any time, the Company may release any Indemnitor or Indemnitors from this Agreement, without affecting, reducing or otherwise limiting the obligations of any remaining Indemnitor, and Indemnitors hereby expressly waive both (a) notice from the Company of any such release, and (b) any defense that may be created in favor of any remaining Indemnitor as a result of the Company’s release of another Indemnitor.
This endorsement shall not increase the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations, nor shall the indemnification reinstate any limit of insurance.
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Indemnitors acknowledge and agree that each has a material and beneficial interest in all insurance issued hereunder by the Company and that each is authorized and empowered by their respective bylaws, charters, membership agreements, or other organizational documents to execute, deliver and perform their obligations under this Agreement with respect to all such insurance policies. Indemnitors further represent and warrant that they have obtained all internal corporate and/or organizational approvals, consents and authorizations necessary to facilitate the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, any amendments hereto, and any other agreement executed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Indemnitors, intending to be legally bound hereby, represent that th ey have read and understood the foregoing provisions, that they freely and voluntarily enter into this Agreement, and they have below set thei r hands and affixed their seals, as appropriate, this day of , 20 .
By signing below each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of a business, and each business entity
executing this Agreement on behalf of another business entity , represents and warrants that he, she or it is duly
authorized by Indemnitor to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement .
WITNESS / NOTARY PUBLIC (Seal)
____________________________________________ Print Name: (Signature) My commissions expires:
Indemnitor: KCI Technologies, Inc.
Address: 936 Ridgebrook Rd., Sparks, NC 21152
Tax ID No:_______________________
Authorized Representative: _____________
Title: ________________________________
Email: _______________________________
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Corporate Acknowledgment
STATE OF COUNTY OF
On this day of , 20 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said State, personally appeared (Print Name of Authorized Representative), known by me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person who is identified in and who executed the foregoing Indemnification Agreement, and who being by me duly sworn, deposes and says that (s)he is the (Insert Title), of (Indemnitor), and that (s)he is duly authorized to execute said Indemnification Agreement as the act and deed of said Corporation, and acknowledged to me that such Corporation executed the within instrument pursuant to its by-laws or a resolution of its board of directors.
NOTARY PUBLIC (Seal)
Print Name: My commissions expires:
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY SHALL APPLY AND REMAIN UNCHANGED.
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ENDORSEMENT
This endorsement forms a part of the policy to which it is attached. Please read it carefully.
INDEMNIFICATION ENDORSEMENT
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION INSURANCE
In consideration of the premium charged, and notwithstanding anything contained in this Policy to the contrary, it is hereby understood and agreed that SECTION VI – CONDITIONS is modified by the addition of the following:
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
The undersigned Indemnitors, and their successors and assigns, jointly and severally, hereby agree to indemnify, release and hold the Company, Nautilus Insurance Company, harmless for any payments the Company makes under Nautilus Insurance Company Policy Number To be Assigned, the policy, and for the costs, fees, and expenses the Company incurs related to the administration of, or disputes over, any such payments. The indemnified amounts sha ll include:
1.Financial Assurances paid by the Company; and/or
2.Deductible amounts, if any, advanced by the Company; and/or
3.The costs of obligations that the Company may incur by reason of having issued the policy; and/or
4.Costs, fees and expenses (including fees of experts, or consultants) resulting from the investigation arising out of or relatedto payments demanded or made under the policy, or out of any dispute between the Insured(s) and the Authorizing
Agency regarding any payment demanded or made, or out of any legal action by the Company to secure or attempt tosecure any Claim or policy release resulting therefrom; and/or
5.Claim handling expenses, which in the event of a Claim shall be calculated at a minimum of 12% of the sum of paymentsfor Financial Assurances made pursuant to the policy; and/or
6.Any legal fees to effectuate this Indemnification Agreement.
In the event a Deficiency Notice is issued to the insured by the Authorizing Agency on a Compensatory Mitigation
Project covered under this insurance policy, the Indemnitor’s agree to post collateral in the form of an evergreen letter of credit immediately upon demand by Nautilus Insurance Company in an amount equaling the aggregate limit of the Nautilus Insurance Company policy.
In the event a claim is made under this insurance policy, the Indemnitors agree to deposit cash collateral immediately upon demand by Nautilus Insurance Company an amount equaling all of the following: (a) the face amount of any claim or demand that is asserted against Nautilus Insurance Company under this insurance policy plus the Company’s estimate of the costs and expenses Company may sustain and incur while paying, compromising, resisting, or appealing the claim or demand at Company’s sole discretion; (b) sums posted by Company as a reserve for the payment of potential claims and/or expenses; (c) all costs and expenses incurred in connection with investigating, paying or managing any claim, and/or enforcing this Agreement, including but not limited to legal fees and expenses, professional and consulting fees, technical and expert witness fees and expenses; (d) all accrued and unpaid premiums owing to Company for the issuance, continuation or renewal of any insurance policy for the Indemnitors; (e) funds loaned or advanced by Company at the Company’s sole discretion to the indemnitor; and (f) all other amounts payable to Company according to the terms and conditions of this Agreement or any other agreement between Company and Indemnitors. Company may, in its sole discretion, either retain or use any part or all of the collateral in settlement or payment of any claim made under any insurance policy, as collateral or reimbursement for any actual Liability and Loss already incur red, as reserve to cover the amount of any potential Liability and Loss, or for any other purpose related to any Liability and Loss for which the Indemnit ors would be required to collateralize, exonerate, or indemnify Company under the terms of this Agreem ent. The Indemnitors shall be obligated to deposit the amount of collateral demanded by the Company regardless of whether they dispute their liability for any Deficiency Notice or claim or assert any defenses to the validity or enforcement of this Agreemen t. In the event that the Company demands collateral from more than one Indemnitor, the Company shall be entitled, in its sole discretion, to apportion the amount of collateral required to be deposited by each Indemnitor. If the Company permits the
CMI 6602 02 19 Page 2 of 4

Indemnitors to deposit less than the full amount of either (a) through (f) herein, the Company may, from time to time, require the Indemnitors to increase the amount of the collateral by any amount the Company deems appropriate, in its sole discretion, up to an am ount equal to (a) through (f) herein. In the event that the Indemnitors fail to deposit the amount of cash collateral required under this provision, the Company may, in its sole discretion, direct the Indemnitors to deposit alternate forms of collateral security acceptable to the Company. Indemnitors acknowledge that their duty to deposit collateral under this Paragraph is specifically enforceable because the Company lacks an adequate remedy at law and their failure to deposit collateral with the Company as required by this Paragraph will cause irreparable harm to as to justify injunctive relief compelling the deposit of collateral. The Company agrees to refund any unused portion of the deposit, without any interest or other damages for loss of use of such funds, upon the termination of all liability of the Company on all insurance policies and the full performance of all of the Indemnitors of all obligations under this Agreement.
When the Indemnitor’s obligation to pay for indemnified amounts pursuant to the policy become due, the Company shall make a demand in the form of a written invoice for the indemnification amount to the Indemnitor’s address as stated below or will draw the funds from the collateral amount posted above. If the Indemnitor agrees to pay the invoice rather than have the Company draw upon the collateral posted above, the Indemnitor agrees to pay the full amount of the invoice within thirty (30) days of its issuance. If the Company has not received full payment from the Indemnitor within thirty (30) days of issuance of the Company's written invoice, the Company will draw the funds from the collateral posted above. If the indemnitor fails to post the required collateral and fails to pay the full amount of the invoice when due, interest shall accrue at the annual rate equal to the current prevailing prime interest rate as published in the Wall Street Journal plus 200 basis points until full payment is received by the Company. If partial payment is received by the Company the aforementioned interest rate shall apply to that portion which remains outstanding until the full payment is received by the Company.
In the event of a claim, the Company, at its sole discretion, may request that the insured assign, transfer and set over to the Company, all of their rights under all wetlands mitigation contract(s) insured by this policy. In the event that the Company receives any monies in excess of the total amount of its Liability and Loss or potential Loss on any individual insurance policy, Company shall be entitled to apply any such excess amounts toward the Company’s Liability and Loss or potential Liability and Loss for claims on any other insurance policy issued by the Company to the same insured on other wetlands mitigation projects until the Company has been fully reimbursed and/or collateralized as provided by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of a claim, Indemnitors further hereby agree to appoint and designate the Company and its authorized representatives as their respective Attorneys-in-Fact with power to (i) endorse and sign in the name of Indemnitor, as payee or otherwise, all documents and all checks, drafts, warrants or other instruments made or issued in connection with the insurance policy(s); and (ii) execute any and all documents in connection with the insurance policy(s) consistent with the Company’s rights as assignee per the terms of this paragraph.
Each Principal and Indemnitor, who signs below, agrees not to change or convert its respective individual, corporate or partnership status to the extent such change has the effect of limiting, reducing or shielding the liability of either the en tity or its partners and/or officers hereunder, without the prior, express, written consent of Company. Should any Indemnitor so change its respective corporate or partnership status without the prior, express, written consent of the Company, Indemnitor agrees that such change in its status shall not limit, reduc e or otherwise shield its obligations, its partners’ and/or officers’ obligations, to the Company which arise from this Agreement. The Indemnitors hereby expressly waive as against Company any and all defenses which may arise from such a conversion to an L LC, LLP or similar status. Indemnitors acknowledge that the Company relies upon the assets reflected in their financial statements in the issuance of insurance policies, and agree not to dispose of or transfer said assets, except in the ordinary course of business, without the prior, express, written consent of the Company. Each Indemnitor who is an individual agrees to give the Company written notice of any change in his/her principal residence within 30 days of the change of address. Each Indemnitor, that is not an individual, agrees not to change its principal place of business or the state of jurisdiction in which it is incorporated or otherwise organized without also giving the Company thirty (30) days prior written notice of the proposed change. If the Company has previously filed a Uniform Commercial Code Financing Statement with respect to such Indemnitor, Indemnitor agrees that the Company may file a Financing Statement in the new state or jurisdiction. Indemnitors agree that, at any time, the Company may release any Indemnitor or Indemnitors from this Agreement, without affecting, reducing or otherwise limiting the obligations of any remaining Indemnitor, and Indemnitors hereby expressly waive both (a) notice from the Company of any such release, and (b) any defense that may be created in favor of any remaining Indemnitor as a result of the Company’s release of another Indemnitor.
This endorsement shall not increase the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations, nor shall the indemnification reinstate any limit of insurance.
CMI 6602 02 19 Page 3 of 4

Indemnitors acknowledge and agree that each has a material and beneficial interest in all insurance issued hereunder by the Company and that each is authorized and empowered by their respective bylaws, charters, membership agreements, or other organizational documents to execute, deliver and perform their obligations under this Agreement with respect to all such insurance policies. Indemnitors further represent and warrant that they have obtained all internal corporate and/or organizational approvals, consents and authorizations necessary to facilitate the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, any amendments hereto, and any other agreement executed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Indemnitors, intending to be legally bound hereby, represent that th ey have read and understood the foregoing provisions, that they freely and voluntarily enter into this Agreement, and they have below set thei r hands and affixed their seals, as appropriate, this day of , 20 .

By signing below each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of a business, and each business entity
executing this Agreement on behalf of another business entity , represents and warrants that he, she or it is duly
authorized by Indemnitor to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement . Indemnitor: KCI Holdings, Inc WITNESS / NOTARY PUBLIC Address: 936 Ridgebrook Rd., Sparks, MD 21152 (Seal) SSN/Tax ID No: Authorized Representative: Title: e-mail: __________________________________________ (Signature) ____________________________________________ Print Name: (Signature) My commissions expires:

CMI 6602 02 19 Page 4 of 4

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Corporate Acknowledgment
STATE OF COUNTY OF
On this day of , 20 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said State, personally appeared __________________________(Name ), known by me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person who is identified in and who executed the foregoing Indemnification Agreement, and who being by me duly sworn, deposes and says that (s)he is the ___________(Title), of (KCI Holdings, Inc), and that (s)he is duly authorized to execute said Indemnification Agreement as the act and deed of said Corporation, and acknowledged to me that such Corporation executed the within instrument pursuant to its by-laws or a resolution of its board of directors.
NOTARY PUBLIC (Seal) _____________________________________ (Signature) Print Name: My commissions expires:

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY SHALL APPLY AND REMAIN UNCHANGED.

Mitigation Plan – 1/23/2020                                  Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank 

13.6 DWR Stream Identification Forms and USACE Wetland Data Sheets 

Mitigation Plan – 1/23/2020                                  Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank 

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: Project/Site:Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
if • 19 or perennial if • 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =_________)Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1a.Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 32. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 33. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool,ripple-pool sequence 01 2 3
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 35. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 36. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 37. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 38. Headcuts 0 1 2 39. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3aartificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manualB. Hydrology (Subtotal = _________)
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 314. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 015. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3C. Biology (Subtotal = _________) 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 019. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 020. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)012321. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 322. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.Notes:
Sketch:
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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: Project/Site:Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
if • 19 or perennial if • 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =_________)Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1a.Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 32. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 33. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool,ripple-pool sequence 01 2 3
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 35. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 36. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 37. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 38. Headcuts 0 1 2 39. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3aartificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manualB. Hydrology (Subtotal = _________)
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 314. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 015. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3C. Biology (Subtotal = _________) 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 019. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 020. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)012321. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 322. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.Notes:
Sketch:
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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: Project/Site:Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
if • 19 or perennial if • 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =_________)Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1a.Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 32. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 33. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool,ripple-pool sequence 01 2 3
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 35. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 36. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 37. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 38. Headcuts 0 1 2 39. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3aartificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manualB. Hydrology (Subtotal = _________)
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 314. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 015. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3C. Biology (Subtotal = _________) 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 019. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 020. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)012321. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 322. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.Notes:
Sketch:
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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =_________) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3 3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool,ripple-pool sequence 0 1 2 3
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3 a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = _________)
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3 C. Biology (Subtotal = _________) 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 020. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)0 1 2 321. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3 22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.Notes:
Sketch:
11/16/18
Alex French
Hair Sheep Creek
Surry
36.4775
-80.7077
Flowing but recent heavy rain. Previous visits had water but less flow. Many leaves in channel
11
7.5
6
24.5
T2-1 Top
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =_________) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3 3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool,ripple-pool sequence 0 1 2 3
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3 a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = _________)
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3 C. Biology (Subtotal = _________) 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 020. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)0 1 2 321. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3 22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.Notes:
Sketch:
6/6/2018 Hair Sheep Creek
J. Sullivan Surry
No Biology
T2-1 Middle
8.5
6.5
6
21
36.4774
-80.7076
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: Project/Site:Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
if • 19 or perennial if • 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =_________)Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1a.Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 32. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 33. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool,ripple-pool sequence 01 2 3
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 35. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 36. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 37. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 38. Headcuts 0 1 2 39. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3aartificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manualB. Hydrology (Subtotal = _________)
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 314. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 015. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3C. Biology (Subtotal = _________) 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 019. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 020. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)012321. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 322. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.Notes:
Sketch:
6/6/2018 Hair Sheep Creek 36.4766
T2-1
-80.7077SurryJ. Sullivan
31
No Biology
6
10.5
14.5
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: Project/Site:Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
if • 19 or perennial if • 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =_________)Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1a.Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 32. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 33. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool,ripple-pool sequence 01 2 3
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 35. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 36. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 37. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 38. Headcuts 0 1 2 39. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3aartificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manualB. Hydrology (Subtotal = _________)
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 314. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 015. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3C. Biology (Subtotal = _________) 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 019. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 020. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)012321. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 322. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.Notes:
Sketch:
6/6/2018 Hair Sheep Creek 36.4770
T2-2
-80.7074SurryJ. Sullivan
27.5
No Biology
6
8
13.5
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: Project/Site:Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
if • 19 or perennial if • 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =_________)Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1a.Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 32. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 33. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool,ripple-pool sequence 01 2 3
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 35. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 36. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 37. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 38. Headcuts 0 1 2 39. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3aartificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manualB. Hydrology (Subtotal = _________)
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 314. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 015. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3C. Biology (Subtotal = _________) 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 019. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 020. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)012321. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 322. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.Notes:
Sketch:
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US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
Project/Site: City/County: Sampling Date:
Applicant/Owner: State: Sampling Point:
Investigator(s): Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Local relief (concave, convex, none): Slope (%):
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): Lat: Long: Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: NWI classification:
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? Yes No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Surface Water (A1) True Aquatic Plants (B14) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) High Water Table (A2) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Saturation (A3) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Water Marks (B1) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (B2) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Drift Deposits (B3) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Other (Explain in Remarks) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Iron Deposits (B5) Geomorphic Position (D2) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Microtopographic Relief (D4) Aquatic Fauna (B13) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No Depth (inches): (includes capillary fringe) Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
WB wet
Hair Sheep Creek Surry 6/6/18
WB wetKCI
J. Sullivan
NC
1%
NAD83
PEM
Floodplain concave
P-136 36.4754 -80.7059
Fairview sandy clay loam
X
X X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
-
-X
X
X
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
VEGETATION (Four Strata) – Use scientific names of plants.Sampling Point:____________
Absolute Dominant Indicator Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) % Cover Species? Status
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
= Total Cover 50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
= Total Cover 50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Herb Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
= Total Cover 50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
= Total Cover 50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: (B)
Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
FAC species x 3 =
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: (A) (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ”3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants, excluding vines, less than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
30'
15'
5'
30'
WB wet
none
Rosa multiflora 5 X FACU
Juncus effusus
Carex sp.
Polygonum saggittatum
Cicula maculata
50
30
15
5
X
X
OBL
FACW
FACW
OBL
FACX5Lonicera japonica
5
2.5 1
100
50 20
52.5 1
X
3
4
75%
X
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point:
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1) Dark Surface (S7) 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147) Histic Epipedon (A2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148) (MLRA 147, 148) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Stratified Layers (A5) Depleted Matrix (F3) (MLRA 136, 147) 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Other (Explain in Remarks) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N, Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Sandy Redox (S5) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148) wetland hydrology must be present, Stripped Matrix (S6) Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147) unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No
Remarks:
WB wet
0-2
2-6
6-12
12-18+
100
90
80
70
30
7.5YR 4/6
7.5YR 4/6
10YR 4/2
10YR 5/2
10YR 5/2
10YR 4/1
10YR 5/4
gravel
gravel
mica
mica
L
SCL
SCL
SCL
10
20
PL
PLC
C
X
X
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
Project/Site: City/County: Sampling Date:
Applicant/Owner: State: Sampling Point:
Investigator(s): Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Local relief (concave, convex, none): Slope (%):
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): Lat: Long: Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: NWI classification:
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? Yes No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Surface Water (A1) True Aquatic Plants (B14) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) High Water Table (A2) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10) Saturation (A3) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Water Marks (B1) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (B2) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Drift Deposits (B3) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Other (Explain in Remarks) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Iron Deposits (B5) Geomorphic Position (D2) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Microtopographic Relief (D4) Aquatic Fauna (B13) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No Depth (inches): (includes capillary fringe) Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Hair Sheep Creek
WB up
6/6/18Surry
KCI
J. Sullivan
NC WB up
hillslope none 5%
P-136 36.4757 -80.7058 NAD 83
-Fairview sandy clay loam
X
X X
X
X
X X
X
X
X
X
-
-
-
Cattle Pasture
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
VEGETATION (Four Strata) – Use scientific names of plants.Sampling Point:____________
Absolute Dominant Indicator Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) % Cover Species? Status
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
= Total Cover 50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
= Total Cover 50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Herb Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
= Total Cover 50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
= Total Cover 50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A)
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: (B)
Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
FAC species x 3 =
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: (A) (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is ”3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants, excluding vines, less than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
30'
15'
5'
30'
none
none
none
Schedonorous arindinaceus
Trifolium sp.
FACU
FACU
X95
5
100
50 20
WB up
0
1
0%
X
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point:
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1) Dark Surface (S7) 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147) Histic Epipedon (A2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148) (MLRA 147, 148) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Stratified Layers (A5) Depleted Matrix (F3) (MLRA 136, 147) 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Other (Explain in Remarks) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N, Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Sandy Redox (S5) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148) wetland hydrology must be present, Stripped Matrix (S6) Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147) unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No
Remarks:
WB up
SL
SL
SCL
100
100
100
10YR 4/3
10YR 5/3
7.5YR 5/8
0-2
2-5
5-18+
X

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13.7 Approved Jurisdictional Determination 

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Hair Sheep Creek Restoration Site Stream and Wetland Tables July 2018
Table 1.
Bankfull Bankfull Length DWQ
Height
(Feet)
Width
(Feet)(Feet) Score Lat Long
Cook's Creek Perennial 4 8 680 - 36.4789 -80.7034
T1 Intermittent 0.5 3 357 21.25 36.4792 -80.7052
T1 Perennial 2 4 477 31.5 36.4782 -80.7037
T1-1 Intermittent 0.5 3 172 22.5 36.4791 -80.7050
T2 Perennial 3 6 1,966 36 36.4762 -80.7067
T2-1 Intermittent 2 3 254 - 36.4774 -80.7076
T2-1 Perennial 3 4 84 31 36.4766 -80.7077
T2-2 Perennial 4 5 284 27.5 36.4770 -80.7074
Table 2.
Isolated Size
Hydrologic Cowardin Yes/No (Acres) WET UP
WA Headwater Forest Riparian PEM* No 0.34 WB WB 36.4767 -80.7071
WB Headwater Forest Riparian PEM* No 0.16 X X 36.4754 -80.7059
WC Headwater Forest Riparian PEM* No 0.18 WB WB 36.4752 -80.7057
WD Headwater Forest Riparian PEM* No 0.03 WB WB 36.4791 -80.7052
LongUSACE FormsClassWetland ID
Stream Name Stream Status
NCWAM Lat
PEM = Palustrine Emergent
* = Vegetatiion is disturbed by cattle grazing
X = Data form completed
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13.8 Invasive Species 

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Existing Invasive Populations and Proposed Treatment 
In the revegetated portions of the site, invasive species are p resent in varying densities. The riparian zones 
of T1, T1‐1, and Cooks Creek have scattered individuals of Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana), Chinese privet 
(Ligustrum sinense), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), and multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora). T2 
has all of the above species along with tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima).  

During construction, mechanical removal (including grubbing) will be the preferred treatment method 
since equipment will be mobilized on‐site. KCI equipment operators and contractors are experienced in 
identifying common invasive species and understand the methodology for mechanical removal of these 
as  plants  as  they  implement  the  designed  stream  improvements.  The  staff  is  also  experienced  in 
minimizing damage to desirable canopy trees and will avoid critical root zones when possible to minimize 
damage to trees that will remain.  

In addition, topical chemical treatment using a tank mix of active ingredients triclopyr and glyphosate will 
be used as needed on larger‐stemmed woody species throughout targeted areas identified above using 
backpack sprayers. Stumps will also be treated using a 40% active ingredient glyphosate solution. Invasive 
shrubs  and  vines  such  as  Japanese  honeysuckle  and  multiflora  rose  will  be  treated  topically  with 
glyphosate.  

Monitoring Phase 
Following construction, the site will be monitored for the presence of invasive species during both the 
visual assessments and vegetation plot monitoring events and will follow the guidance in the Wilmington 
District Stream and Wetland Compensatory Mitigation Update (NCIRT 2016) regarding invasive species. A 
list of non‐native invasive species for North Carolina is found in the NC SAM User Manual Appendix I. 

Per the NCIRT 2016 guidance, invasive species management should occur when the functional integrity of 
the vegetative community is impacted. One or more invasive species may present a threat to the site, but 
the desirable species may have the ability to survive or outcompete despite the competition. Once an 
invasive species is identified as impairing the site, physical and/or chemical removal and treatment should 
occur.  Any  control  measures  will  be  noted  in  the  annual  monitoring  reports.  It  is  anticipated  that 
additional post‐construction treatments will be required to control the growth and re‐propagation of the 
invasive populations at the HSSMB. Chemical treatment is expected to be the standard process for post‐
construction services. 

North Carolina Interagency Review Team. 2016. Wilmington District Stream and Wetland Compensatory 
Mitigation Update. Last accessed at:   http://saw‐reg.usace.army.mil/PN/2016/Wilmington‐District‐
Mitigation‐Update.pdf 

N.C. Stream Functional Assessment Team. 2016. N.C. Stream Assessment Method (NC SAM) User Manual.  
(https://ribits.usace.army.mil/ribits_apex/f?p=107:150:16800695257725::NO::P150_DOCUMEN
T_ID:36298 ) 

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13.9 NEPA Documentation 

Mitigation Plan – 1/23/2020                                  Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank 

United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street Suite #B
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
November 19, 2018

Mr. Timothy J. Morris
KCI Technologies
4505 Falls of Neuse Road, Ste. 400
Raleigh, NC 23113

Dear Mr. Morris:

Subject: Hair Sheep Creek Restoration Site, Haystack Road, Mount Airy, Surry County, North
Carolina (KCI Job #161706170)

We received your letter of October 25, 2018 (received via email on October 30, 2018),
requesting our comments on the subject project. The following comments are provided in
accordance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.§4321 et
seq.) and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543)
(Act).

According to our records and a review of the information you provided, no federally listed
species or their habitats occur in the project area. Therefore, we believe the requirements under
section 7 of the Endangered Species Act are fulfilled. However, obligations under section 7 of
the Endangered Species Act must be reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts of
this identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously
considered, (2) this action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this
review, or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat is determined that may be affected by the
identified action.

We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments and request that you continue to keep
us informed as to the progress of this proposed project. If we can be of assistance or if you have
any questions, please contact Mr. Allen Ratzlaff of our staff at 828/258-3939, Ext. 229. In any
future correspondence concerning this project, please reference our Log Number 4-2-19-044.

E-Copy:
Olivia Munzer, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, [e-mail]

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper Office of Archives and History
Secretary Susi H. Hamilton Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6599

October 8, 2018

Steve Kichefski
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006

Re: KCI Yadkin 01 Umbrella Mitigation Bank, Haystack Road, Mount Airy, SAW 2018-00712,
Surry County, ER 18-2277

Dear Mr. Kechefski:
We have received a public notice concerning the above project.
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
[e-mail]. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above
referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,

Ramona M. Bartos

Mitigation Plan – 1/23/2020                                  Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank 

13.10 Agency Correspondence   

Mitigation Plan – 1/23/2020                                  Hair Sheep Stream Mitigation Bank 

LANDMARK CENTER II, SUITE 220  4601 SIX FORKS ROAD  RALEIGH, NC 27609  919-783-9214  (FAX) 919-783-9266
ENGINEERS  SURVEYORS  SCIENTISTS  CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS
Memoranda

TO: Mr. Steve Kichefski, ACOE
Ms. Kimberly Browning, ACOE
FROM: Tim Morris, KCI
DATE: May 30,2018
SUBJECT: KCI Yadkin Umbrella Bank Prospectus – Hair Sheep Site Visit
IRT On-Site Prospectus Review Meeting
KCI Project Number: 161706170

Attendees:

Kimberly Browning, ACOE
Steve Kichefski, ACOE
Mac Haupt, DWR
Andrea Leslie, NC WRC
Tim Morris, KCI
Adam Spiller, KCI

An IRT field review was conducted for the above referenced project on May 29, 2018 starting at
approximately 10:30 am. Weather was overcast with brief periods of rain. Approximately 1.6”
of rainfall had fallen during the previous week leading up to the site visit. All project streams
(Cooks Creek and Tributaries 1, 1-1, 2 and 2-1) were flowing at the time of the site visit. Tim
Morris and Adam Spiller from KCI presented the project to the attendees. The following issues
and concerns were documented at the meeting and will be addressed in the Final Prospectus and
future development of the site.

1. The IRT questioned the status of the stream/wetland calls at the top of T2-1 and T1,
indicating that the Corps reviewer (likely William Elliot) may call these wetlands rather
than streams which could impact crediting. Although partially vegetated, the areas
maintain perennial flow and could probably be considered headwater streams or wetlands.
The group agreed that the crediting would hinge on the JD calls and the final mitigation
plan would reflect the final decision in these areas.

Response: KCI indicated that if these areas were not considered streams, KCI would
likely attempt to offset the stream credit losses with wetland rehabilitation or re-
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establishment credits along T2 where existing and restorable wetland functions will be
replaced as a result of the project. KCI intends to do a formal delineation the week of 6-
4-18. The Final Prospectus will reflect this delineation as well as the JD if it occurs
prior to the completion of the Final Prospectus. If KCI restructures the prospectus to
request wetland credits for the project, pressure transducer gauges will be installed
ASAP to document the baseline hydrology of the existing and restorable wetlands. These
gauges will also be used to document whether the restored stream will have any impact
on existing emergent and scrub-shrub wetland features.

2. A general comment was made that the IRT did not like the fact that the project was
bisected by I-74 and that the project was generally small when compared to most
mitigation banks. The IRT also expressed concern that cattle had access upstream of the
T2.

Response: KCI will attempt to re-initiate contact with the upstream landowner to see if
the headwaters of T2 can be protected with a conservation easement. Since these areas
were not fully walked during the site visit, it is possible that an additional site visit would
be required to determine the credit status of these tributaries. The IRT indicated that
since these areas were small that it may be possible to make a determination based on
video or photo documentation.

3. The IRT expressed concern regarding the heavy infestation of invasive species
(honeysuckle, tree of heaven, multiflora rose, etc.) along Tributary 2.

Response: KCI will include an invasive species management plan in the mitigation plan
that identifies the control strategies for each invasive species identified during
assessment.

4. The IRT indicated that the expanded buffers that are proposed for the project should be
run through the new buffer guidance on a reach by reach basis to determine if extra
crediting is feasible.

5. The IRT mentioned that the proposed RSC structure proposed at the top of T1 could take
on a variety of different forms, depending on the goals of the feature. The IRT stressed
that the feature should not require future maintenance if it was to be sited within the
Conservation Easement.

Response: KCI will stabilize the eroded ephemeral drainage feature and also provide
storage and retention capabilities for the downstream resource. While the feature may
be similar in character to an RSC, it may be modified to utilize on-site materials if
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drainage characteristics are determined to be appropriate.

6. DWR questioned the need for the crossing on T-1.

Response: KCI called the landowner and as a result of the conversation we will
eliminate the crossing on T-1. We will need to improve a farm road above the headwater
seep (outside the easement) in order to allow access to his property along I-74.