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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources ` • •
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary p E H N R
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
October 30, 1997
Mr. Chuck Wilson
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
Dear Mr. Wilson:
RE: Wetland mitigation plan
City of Clinton WWTP improvements
DWQ # 92431
Sampson County
DWQ staff have reviewed the final compensatory mitigation plan submitted by
the US Army Corps of Engineers on behalf of the City of Clinton. We still have concerns
about the use of the "Murphy Family Farms Mitigation Bank" since that project is in the
very preliminary stages. However the mitigation plan as outlined to utilize a specific
portion of the Murphy Family Farms site as well as the adjacent
enhancement/preservation site are acceptable to the Division in order to meet the terms
of Water Quality Certification Number 2899 issued on 26 July 1994.
DWQ should be copied on all annual reports describing the mitigation effort for
the full five years of the monitoring cycle. Please call me at 919-733-1786 if you have
any questions.
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Ken Averitte, Fayetteville DWQ Regional Office
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TO: Env. Sciences Branch (WQ Lab) Reg./ Prg. Mgmt Coordination Branch
O Trish MacPherson (end. sps) O Farrell Keough (Archdale 9th)
O Kathy Herring (forest/ORW/HQW) O Brent McDonald (Archdale 12th)
O Larry Ausley (ecosystems)
O Matt Mathews (toxicology) * Regional Water Quality Supervisors
O Jay Sauber (intensive survey) O Asheville ' O Mooresville O Washington
O Fayetteville O Raleigh O Wilmington
Non-Discharge Branch (Archdale 9th) O Winston -Salem
O Kim Colson (Permitting)
* Wetlands (WQ Lab) Eem ?alp?4h Planning Branch (Archdale 6th)
O John Dorney (Corps, 401) O Alan Clark (basinwide planning)
O Cyndi Bell (DOT) O Boyd DeVane (classifications & standards)
O Eric Galamb O Beth McGee (management planning)
O Ruth Swanek (modeling) (Archdale 9th)
Point Source Branch (Archdale 9th)
O Dave Goodrich (NPDES) O
O Bradley Bennett (Stormwater) O
O Tom Poe (Pretreatment) (Archdale 7th) O
FROM: Michelle Suverkrubbe, Regional / Program Management Coordination Branch
RE:
Attached is a copy of the above document. Subject to the requirements of the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act, you are being asked to revie,: 'ocument for potential significant impacts
I6 the e.nvironment_ esnecially pertinent to vour iurisdic -)trtise or permit authority. Please
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Mr- W. Coleman Long
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
Attn: Mr. Chuck Wilson - Environmental Resources Branch
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Subject: Wetland Mitigation Plan! City of Clinton Wastewater
Treatment "Plant Flood Control Project, Bladen County,
NC
Dear Mr. Long:
Pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Air Act, EPA, Region 4
has reviewed the subject mi.tigat•on plan. Specifically, the
purchase of 3.6 acres at the... rp Farm Mitigation Bank site to
serve as compensation for th 1.8 crePs of wetlands lost to the
Clinton levee system. More or, 6 more parce.1 of valuable
wetland habitat on Williams Mill Branch will be acquired and
held in preservation by the City. After reflection we find that
these measures address our previous concerns regarding the
proposed flood control.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. If we can be of
further assistance, Dr. Gerald Miller (404--562-9626) will serve
as initial point of contact.
QUinderely -yours,
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Office of Environmental Aseenoment
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UNITED STATE'S DEPARTMENT OF COMME14CE
National Clonamic and Atmospheria Adminiatration
#00' NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
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9721 Executive Center Drive N
St. Petersburg, Florida 33702
September S, 1997
Colonel Terry R. Youngbluth
District Engineer, Wilmngton District
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
P. 0. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402.4890
Attention Chuck Wilson
Deal' Colonel Youngbluth:
Please reference your August 20, 1997, letter requesting comments on the Final Wetland Mitigation
Plan for the Flood Damage Reduction project at thy, Clinton Wastewater Trcatment Plant in Clinton,
North Carolina. We have reviewed the subject plan and have determined that it is acceptable to the
National Marine Fisheries Service. If we can be of further assistance, please advise.
Sincerely,
Andrus Mager, Jr.
Assistant Regional Director
Habitat Conservation Division
cc: FWS, Af'LA, GA
FWS, Raleigh, NC
EPA, ATLA, GA
NCDEFRgk, Raleigh, NC
NCDEINR, Morehead City, NC
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A FISH AND WILDLIFE SEP VICE
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September 10, 1997
Colonel, Terry R. Youngbluth
District Engineer, Wilmington District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Past Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Attention; Chuck, Wilson
Dear Colonel Youngbluth:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has reviewed the Final Wetland
Mitigation Plan for the Flood Damage Reduction project at the
Clinton wastewater Treatment plant. Flood damage reductions are
to be accomplished, by constructing a dike around the existing
plant, which is located, in the floodplain where Williams old Mill
Branch and Great Coharie creek join, one and eight tenths acres
of jurisdictional wetlands will be filled by the proposed dike.
Mitigation includes protection of naturally rehydrated Prior
Converted fields adjacent to the plant (about 6 acres), and the
purchase of 3.6 acres of restored wetlands in the proposed Murphy
Family Farms Mitigation Bank (Cypress Creek Bay near Ammons'
crossroads).
We concur with the plan, and are satisfied with the selected
restoration tract. bur concurrences does not imply endorsement of
the Murphy Family Farms Mitigation Bank, which is being discussed
in a separate venue,
we reiterate our longstanding concerns: (1) while the dike may be
the most practicable solution to the flooding problem, we
continue to believe that relocating the facility is a more
prudent long term solution, (2) the hydrologic success criteria
for any re Cored wetland site should be based on reference site
data rather than on jurisdictional criteria used to delineate any
wetland, and, (3) reference sites should be protected along with
the restoration site so-that follow-up studies are possible at
any time during they perpetual, protection of the site. To this
list we add our concern over the lack of water rights for fish
and wildlife resources at the two mitigation sites.
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We urge the District Engineer to consider adding language to
future mitigation plan documants which protects the hydrologic
and ecological integrity of wetland mitigation sites should any
form of water rights be legislatively established in the state.
We appreciate the opportunity to participate in the flood damage
protection project. If you have anx comments or questions,
please call Kevin Moody of my staff at [phone] extension
19.
Sincerely
Jahn M. ferner
Field Supervisor
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Reef C. Ivey, Rose Hill, NC
DWQ, Raleigh, NC (Steve Kroeger)
WRC, Raleigh, NC (Frank McBride)
WRC, Kinston, NC (Bennett Wynne)
COE, Wilmington (Ernie Jahnke)
EPA, Wetlands Regulatory Branch, Atlanta, GA (Thomas Welborn)
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® North. Carolina Wilc i£e Resources ConumY. ion
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733.3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: 13.S. Army Carps of Engineers Wilmington District
Attn:, Chuck Wilson (CESAW-EP-Pp
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 29402-1890
FROM: Keith W. Ashley, District 4 Fisheries Biologist 09
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
DATE: September 4, 1997
SUBJECT: Request for additional comments concerning the proposed Final Wetland
Mitigation Flan for the flood damage reduction project at the Clinton Wastewater
Treatment Plant, Clinton, North Carolina.
Time North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has reviewed the subject
mitigation plan for the proposed flood damage reduction project at the Clinton Wastewater
Treatment Plant. These comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the National
Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c)) and the Fish and. Wildlife Coordination Act
(48 Stat. 401, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
All of our concerns regarding the proposed project, as outlined in our memo of December
5, 1996, have been adequately addressed and we no longer have any objections to construction of
the project as currbnd proposed. 'Mank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this
proposed mitigation plan. If we can provide-Further assistance, picasc contact District 4 Fisheries
Biologist Keith W. Ashley at 910-8+66-4250.
cc: Mr. Frank McBride, Habitat Conservation Program Manager
Mr. Bennett Wynne, Fishery Managemaat Coordinator
Ms. Melba. McGee, Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental affairs
USACE WILMINGTON
CITY OF CLINTON
P.O. BOX 199
CLINTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28328-0199
September 2, 1997
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Chuck Wilson
U. S. Army Corps
P6. Box 1890
Wilmington, North
Dear Chuck:
of Engineers
Carolina 28402-1890
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COUNCIL MEMBERS
District I - Lawrenaa J. Colson
District It - Albert J. Kaleei
District iii - James L. Newkirk
District 1V - Thomas E. Turtington
DIStriot V - EdWerd Faison, Jr.
This response is to the August 20th letter written by W. Coleman
Long, Chief, Planning and Environmental Branch, as it pertains to
the Final 'W'etland Mitigation Plan for the Flood Damage Reduction
project at the Clinton Wastewater Treatment Plant. we have
thoroughly read the instrument and have discussed it in great
lengthy with olan Pike and his associates of The Wooten Company.
It is Clinton's unequivocal'statemerit we find nothing wrong with
the information included in the final plan.
Please accept our sincere appreciation to you and the Corps of
Engineers for all Of the timely work and complete dedication to
seeing this project completed. I speak for all City employees
involved with this lengthy procedure by saying that when it is
finally over, we will be forever grateful to you and the Corps of
Engineers.
Yours truly,
Joe Best
Director of Administration
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WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION
CLINTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
CITY OF CLINTON, NORTH CAROLINA
1.00 PROPOSED PROJECT
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, proposes to construct a
flood damage reduction project at the Clinton Wastewater Treatment Plant, Clinton,
North Carolina. This project described in the Detailed Pro'ect Re ort and
Treatment Plant Clty of Clinton. North Carolina, dated September 1993 included
construction of a dike around the plant perimeter and minor stream channel relocation
for dike placement. The project also included the restoration of 4.8 acres of prior
converted farm field (PC) on Williams Old Mill Branch or Great Coharie Creak to offset
2.4 acres of wetland impacts.
The final dike alignment has been modified to avoid wetland impacts to the
degree practicable. A survey of delineated wetlands within the final alignment 'shows a
reduced wetland impact area of only 1.8 acres, and that stream channel relocation is
not required.
In addition, the city of Clinton has recently acquired a 6-acre tract of land that is
primarily wetlands on Williams Old Mill Branch. A description and location of the tract is
included in the attached warranty deed (see Appendix A, Conservation Lands). Our
analysis indicates that long-term conservation of this tract and reduced flooding from
the wastewater treatment plant will improve water quality and aquatic habitat
conditions. The 6-acre area located on Williams Old Mill Branch would be surveyed
and mapped by the city and the land deed amended by restrictive conservation
covenants assuring perpetual protection of the site by the city of Clinton.
2.00 SITE SELECTION
The site proposed for restoration in the Environmental Assessment (EA), a small
PC located on Williams Old Mill Branch, has naturally reverted from PC to wetland and
is no longer suitable for restoration. Therefore, the identification of a new mitigation
area was required. Maps of U.S. Soil Conservation Service prior converted wetlands
located in the Great Coharie Creek 100-year flood plain were compiled by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers during feasibility level studies in 1993. These maps were
reviewed by agents of the city of Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina, and the
Wooten Company in August 1995. Sixteen flood prone properties, with at least 5 acres
currently or recently under cultivation, were identified for further consideration. The
aforementioned agents further narrowed the list to five sites that were expected to be

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available for purchase, have a high potential for restoration, and direct construction
access. These five sites were inspected by the Corps in October 1995. Of the sites
visited, only one tract was found to have high potential for development as a mitigation
site; however, the owner of that site did not want to sell his property. Further
investigation by the city of Clinton, the Wooten Company, and Robert J. Goldstein and
Associates, in January 1996, identified the proposed Murphy Farms site as a potential
mitigation site for this project.
3.00 INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
By letters dated August 9, 1996, September 19, 1996, and November 22, 1996,
known interested parties were provided an opportunity to comment on the Murphy
Farms site and participate in the development of tnls plan. An Interagency field
inspection of the proposed project area and the Murphy Farms site was made on
September 20, 1996. Agency comments regarding the November 22, 1996, letter are
included in Appendix S. '
All comments were considered in the development of this plan. Resource
agencies who provided comments on the Draft Mitigation Plan indicated general
concurrence with the plan, subject to minor modification which have been incorporated
below. Acceptance of this plan does not constitute an endorsement of mitigation
banking in the area or the suitability of Murphy Farms site as a mitigation bank by the
Corps or any resource agency.
4.00 PROPOSED MITIGATION
Mitigation needs were recalculated consistent with procedures outlined in
Appendix A, Wetland Impacts and Mitigation Evaluation, Williams Old Mill Branch, to
the previously referenced EA assuming the following conditions: (1) a reduced impact
area of 1.8 acres and (2) prior establishment of the 6-acre conservation easement as
described above.
The mitigation plan includes the purchase and long-term management of at least
3.6 acres of the proposed Murphy Farms mitigation site described in the draft Murphy
Family Farms Inc. Mitigation Bank Comprehensive Wetlands Mitigation Plan (see
Appendix C). Our evaluation indicates that this action would provide suitable mitigation
for project impacts resulting from the filling of about 1.8 acres of wetlands associated
with the proposed construction of the Flood Damage Reduction Project, Clinton
Wastewater Treatment Plant, City of Clinton, North Carolina.
A. Site Doscription. A description of the selected mitigation site, including a
map is included in Appendix D. The proposed mitigation tract includes lots 31-34 of the
Murphy Farms site and covers an area of 4 acres, The Murphy Farms site is a 44-acre
wetland restoration site formerly known as Cypress Creek Say that was developed as a
private commercial venture on Murphy Family Farms Tract 2233 (Field 71). It is located
adjacent to NC Highway 242, near Ammons' Crossroads, northeastern Sladen County,
North Carolina. The mitigation site and project impact area are located within the Black

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River subbasin, and site development is generally consistent with mitigation criteria
described in the Detailed Project Report and Environmental Assessment on Flood
Carolina, dated September 1993. The site, which is designated prior converted
wetlands (U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service letter dated March 20, 19961,
was planted with wetland tree species in 1995 and has had hydrologic restoration in
1986. The vendor will provide long-term monitoring of the site and guarantee success
of vegetation and hydrologic criteria over the monitoring period as described in the
purchase agreement.
B. Site Development and Monitoring. The general site development and
monitoring will be conducted as described in the draft Murphy Family Farms, Inc.,.,
Mitigation Bank Comprehensive Wetlands Mitigation Plan, as amended by the addition
of the following terms and conditions.
C. Terms and Conditions. Verification of compliance with terms and conditions
described below is included as Appendix D.
(1) A 3.6-acre portion of the Murphy Farms site located near the site's
original drainage would be delineated, surveyed, and mapped In relation to the 44-acre
site by the vendor, The selected site will be coordinated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, and North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission for concurrence prior to initiation of project construction.
(2) The site's hydrology will be confirmed to be saturated within 12 inches of
the ground surface, ponded, or flooded at least 12.5 percent df the growing season
under reasonably average climatic conditions. A hydrologic comparison to the
mitigation site referenced wetland will be made. '
(3) vegetation will be monitored to assure a minimum of 320 trees per acre
including at least 6 hardwood species with no more than 20 percent of any 1 species.
All target trees will be water tolerant (facultative or wetter) native to the area.
(4) Remedistion, Including site modifications and new plantings, will be
made as needed to most hydrologic and vegetative goals. Periodic monitoring will be
conducted as described in the Murphy Family Farms Inc., Mitioation Bank
Comprehensive Wetlands Mitigation Plan with the following modifications. Hydrology
will be monitored monthly until the hydrology criteria is met and twice each year
thereafter tnrougnout the remainder of the monitoring period. Monitoring will continue
for at least 5 years after any remediation is complete.
(5) The site is to be purchased by the city of Clinton, The purchase
agreement will require the site to be managed and protected in perpetuity and provide
for a perpetual access easement from a state maintained road to the site. All
commitments will be binding regardless of future land ownership.
(6) Forestry activities are to be limited to that required for the management
of old growth hardwoods with no commercial harvest allowed.
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(7) The previously described site documentation and annual monitoring
reports will be provided to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, North Carolina Division of
Water Quality, and North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
6.00 SUCCESS CRITERIA
This plan will be considered to be successful if at the end of a years the 3.5-acre
site is occupied by wetlands. as defined by 404 jurisdiction. with a minimum of 320
target trees per acre including at least 6 hardwood species and no more than 20
percent of any 1 species.
7.00 COORDINATION
This plan has been coordinated with the following agencies and individuals.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources, Division of Water Quality
Habitat Conservation Division, National Marine Fisheries Service
The Wooten Company
Murphy Family Farms
Mitchell and Associates, Inc
Mr. Joe Best
Mr. Wayne Hollowell
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APPENDIX A
CONSERVATION LANDS
It is proposed that the attached deed would be amended in perpetuity by the
inclusion of the restrictive conservation covenants descdOed below. The city of Clinton
would assure compliance with these covenants which shall be binding on the
landowner, successors, or assigns.
tVo dwellings, barns, outbuildings, or other structure shall be built within the
deeded area, The vegetation or hydrology of the described area will not be altered in
any way or by any means or activity on the property conveyed by this deed, or property
owned by or under the control of the landowner including (1) cutting or mowing;
(2) cultivating; (3) grazing; (4) harvesting of wood products; (5) burning; (6) placing of
refuse, waste, sewage, or other debris; (7) draining, dredging, channeling, filling,
discing, pumping, diking, impounding, and related activities; or (8) diverting or affecting
the natural flow of surface or underground waters into, within, or out of the easement
area, with the exception of the lawful discharge of treated wastewater in to the run of
Mill Branch as permitted to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
No. NCO020117 and future modifications of the same,
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SAMPSON COUNTY.
_ .... ? -THZg~ DEED OF- CONVEYANCE, Made this the 15th day of March,
1994, by and between J. McKYNNO'N' MOORS (WIDOWER), of Sampson Countyr
North Carolina, party of the first parts to the CITY OF CLIFTON, a
municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
State of North Carolina, party of-the second part=
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That the said party of the first part, for and in con-
sideration of the sum of Ten Dollars and other valuable considerations
to him in hand 'paid by the"-.,said party of the second part, the receipt
of which is hereby acknowledged, has bargained and sold, and by these
presents does bargain, sell and convey unto the party of the second
part, its successors and assigns, that certain tract or -parcel of land
Nori?h
lying and being in NORTH CLINTON TOWN' SSYP, Sampson County,
Carolina, and more particularly described as follows, to-wit:
. BEGINNING at a stake on Beaver Dam where the old Williams
line crosses said run, and now called Faison's corner, and runs down
said run South 77, degrees 50 minutes West 96 feet to a stake; thence
down said run South 50 degrees 20 minutes west 446 Beet to a stake;
thence down said run South 86 degrees West 196 feet to a stake; thence
down said run South 75 degrees 30 minutes West 94 feet to a stakes
thence down said run South 83 degrees 25 minutes West 254 feet to the
mouth of the Marsh Branch; thence North 142 feet to a stake, Marable's
corner, draughon's old lines thence with the Draughon line North 55
degrees East 363 feet to a gums thence the same line North 80 degrees
East 363 feet to a pine: thence the same line North 66 degrees East
479 feet to a holly in Williams lines thence South 02 degrees 30 minu-
tes West 66 feet to a water oak: thence south 22 degrees West 447 feet
to the beginning, containing 6 acres, more or less, and being the same
lands described in deed from Mildred Amnions and'others, to Jessie
Bethea and wife, Sarah Estelle Bethea, elated Mazah 3, 1956f and
Registry.
recorded in Book 677, at,page 1.00r of the Sampson County Reg
This also being the same land described in deed dated August 26, 1970,
from Jesse Bethea ?ndMowife Sarah ore. recordecitinlBookt$2$, at pagec467no inMthee
and wife, Mildred
Sampson County Registry.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above described lands, together
with all privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the
said party of the second part, its successors and assigns, to its only
szse ar??dbehoof forever4 w8ii i4 sd8oo AL4du sn WdSt,:to z6. e2 ioo
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the said party of the second part, its successors and assignsr that he
is .,seized.of-said premises An fee, and has a right to convey the same
in fee simple; that the same is free and clear from all encumbrances,
and that he does hereby warrant and will forever defend the title to
the same against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. '
IN TESTIMONY WHSREOFr said party of the first part has
hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.

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24 June 1997
Mr. Joe Hest
Director of Administration
City of Clinton
P.O. Box 199
clintonp 14orth Carolina 28329.0199
Dear Mr. ,Best:
This letter is in referencc to your correspondence dated 27 March 1997 concerning
Murphy Family,Fatms Mitigation Bank. Below are the status of those terms and
conditions outlined in your letter.
(1) STATUS: Compliance, The site includes lots 31-34 and covers an area of4 acres.
At this time the survey being used does not Indicate the location of Cypress Creek,
however they are located approximately 1000 #t, north Of Cypress Creek. A
lnonltoring well was installed in lot 32 on 22 Feb
along adjacent property lines on each aide of the row 1997. Ditch plug's are located
survey at this time. More ditch plugs are anticipated with the Possibility of ntirelysi#e
filling irx the ditch which encloses the mitigation barilc. Sample plots for vegetative
and soil analysis were placed at four locations Mti in the mitigation bank. Two of
these plots are approximately 1500 ft. and 500 A, north of lot 31. One plot is located
within lots 33 and 34 while the final plot is located approximately 700 It, southeast of
lot 34. The location of the reference wetland at this time is approximately 700 it. south
of lot 34. During the last on site meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers and
commenting agencies, it was decided to move the o reference site to the nom side of
lots .31-34. Once the anal mitigation plan for the City of Clinton has been -approvecl it
will be provided to the listed agencies.
(2) STATUS: Compliance expected. The Monitoring Well located within lot 32 has
recorded water within 12 Inches of the ground surface consistentl sinc cy
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installation. y However, coniixtued monitoring is necessary to ensure that it will remain
at the expected levels fox at least 12.5 percent of the growing season.
(3) STATUS: Compliance. Tree densities recorded during August of 1996 indicate
that approximately 399 trees per acre exist within lots 31-34. Additional planting in
February of 1997 have increased this density some what. Future vegetative sampling
of the site will yield exactly what the post-planting density is. Tree species within lots
31-34 meet the requirement of 6 hardwood species with no more titan 20 percent of
any one species. All trees planted are at least facultative tree species.
(4) STATUS: Compliance. Remediation, including site modifications and new
plantings, will be made as needed to meet hydx.ologic and vegetative goals, periodic
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1.0 W'ITRODUC'TTON

lWitigation banking, the process by which land is restored, enhanced, or preserved
in perpetuity and then utilized to off=set impacts elsewhere is becoming a common
practice. This process is aooepted by regulatory agencies as a feasible method to
compensate for unavoidable wetland loss as addressed in MOA (Bl?A, ACOE) 404 B i
guidelines.
Murphy Farms, Inc. has began the process of restoration of prior converted (pq
farmland to wetland status on a 44 acre tract in NE Bladen County to establish a
mitigation bank. The triot.lies within the South River watershed which discharges to the
Black River. These watersheds are subunits of the Cape Fear River. Mitchell and
Associates, Inc. has been retained by Murphy Family Farms to prepare a comprehensive
mitigation plan and continue with the necessary site modifications to re-establish
characteristic wetland vegetation, soils, and hydrology to satisfy the three mandatory
criteria for wetland status.

2.0 SITE DESCRE'TION
The mitigation site is located near the community of Ammon, Bladen County,
North Carolina (Figure 1,), Aoooss to this site is via NC 242, approximately 3 tulles south
of the intersection of NC 242 and NC 210. From NC 242 an unpaved private road leads `-hD
the site. This tract of land lies in a previously drained Carolina Ray locally known as
Cypress Creek Bay. Prior to the initiation of 6e mitigation project the land was used for
agricultural purposes. Row crops, primarily feed corn and soy beans have been planted on
the site within recent years. The USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service (MRCS)
has designated the site as "PC" (see attached letter).
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3.0 SITZ ffiSTORY
Prior to any human impacts this lend probably would have fit the description of a
Bay Forest. Day Forest is a forest ecosystem designation described in the North Carolina
Natural Heritage Program's Publication. Classification of the Natural Communities of
North Carolina, These forested wetlands are described as wet, nutrient poor, peatlands
dominated by the bay species, Persea borbania (redbay), Gordorl'a lasia?tthus (loblolly-
bay), and Magnolia virginiana (sweetbay)..Other canopy species include: Pi'nus.seroana
(pond pine), Nyssa biflora (swamp tupelo), Acrer rr brunt (red maple), Pinus taeda
(loblolly pine), and Chamae'Waris thoides (Atlantic white-cedar). Shrub species include:
Lyoniu ludda (fetterbttsh); Cyrilla'COM Ora (tid), 4vnia lieustrim (male-berry), Ilex
cdriacea (low gatibeiry), and Ilex emsirre (henderson-woad).
Although $ precise site history is unavailable, this tract, like most forests of the
region, was probably an extractive forest resource (turpentine and selective logging) from
the mid nineteenth century until conversion to farm fold within the last two decades.
Since conversion to agriculture, the site has been drained by ditghing and all woody
vegetation and woody debris has been removed from the site. Agricultural practices at the
site consisted of conventional row cropp#rtg with corn soy bean, and possibly small grain.
The Bladen County soil sWVey (1990) indicates the presenoe of Pamego (Umbrie
Paleaquuts) and Croatan (Ten'c MedisVrists), These soils are shallow histosols or
ollgotrohpic mineral soils with organic surface layers charaoterized by poor drainage and
highly decomposed organic material. Typically theso soils are found within CaroU4 Days,
depressions, and along flood plains. AVioultumi practices such as annual cultivWorr? coop
removal, and drainage has altered the upper soil horizons. Most certainly, organic content
has decreed and upper soil horizons have been mixed.
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In order to restore this tract to wetland status, -tree and shrub speies which are
commonly found in wetlands ofthis region were planted in March of 1995, prior to
involvomcnt byMitchell and Associates, Inc, Seedlings were planted in parallel rows
were planted in 6 foot intervals along each row with the exception ofAtlantio white coder
which was planted in 5 foot intervals. Atlantic White-cedar was planted in closer intervals
to facilitate dense canopy development commonly found under natural conditions. pre-
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emergent herbicide was applied to the site immediately fbilowing planting to reduce
noxious weed competition. Treatment consisted of banding the herbicide within the tree
rows to allow, suppress competing weeds, volunteer resavitment by wetland, Sad
minimize herbicide usago. Tree species and quantity planted within the mitigation site is
presented in Table 1.
Table 1. List of tree species planted, quantity, and percent of total each species makes up.
Quemus phellos Willow Oak 1,000 3.7
Quemus n i gxa - Water Oak 1,000 3.7
Quercusfalawa var-, odifolia Chenybark Oak 2,000 7A
Quercus lyrata Overoup Oak 2,000 7.4
Nyssa sylva ica Swamp Blank Cium 8,500 31.8
Fraxinus pemmylvm1ca Green Ash 17000 3.7
Nyssa sylvoadca var. 81'flora Tupelo G= 3,000 11.4
raxodirim drrstlchum Bald Cypress 3,400 12.3
Myricu cerifera Wax Myrtle 2,000 7.4
Abw& gluunasa Black Alder 2,000 7.4
Cephalanthus occtdentalis Button Bush LM 3.
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Atlantic White-cedar .21,000
The oriVIW hydrology within the trans, as well as Cypress Creek Bay has been
altered by ditching. Ditches were allowed to remain open for the f rst year after planting
to facilitate drainage and root development. In August 1996 a series of earthen plugs
were used to stop water flow and create saturated soil conditions. Additionally, the main
in flowing ditch was diverted into the tract to facilitate soil saturation without affecting the
drainage in adjacent farm fields (Figure 3.). A flashboard riser was established at the
southwestern end of the tract to allow further hydrological manipul$tion of the tract, but
has been abandon and replaced with a permanent earthen plug.
4.3 Soils

Sail characteristics have beery altered by the agricultural practices. With the
removal of the natural hydrologic regimt tillage, compactor, and crop removal the
organic content of the sorts most likely decreased. presently, the site is void of coarse
woody debris and woody roots. In the two years since the cessation of cultivation, a
surface organic layer has developed, from aenosced herbaceous plants. An accumulation of
leaf litter and woody debris should: develops as the stand ages.
4.4 "Free Dc ashty / Survlvorshlp
On 28 June 1995 a site visit was conducted to estimate vegetation survivorship.
A qualitative spot check of sampling status indicated an appro;dmately 70 - 80%,
survivorship for broadleaf and shrub species. Improper plantinS resulting in root exposurc
is the likely cause of most tree mortality. Additionally, late (March) planting and
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excessive spring drought tray have increased plant stress and mortality. Conversely the
conifer species, .Taaaotm distiahum (bald cypress) and ChamaeFypWs &.w1des (Atlantic
White-cedar) "hired high survivorship (40°Yo).
Herbicide appUcstioa had been sUC403041 in suppression of weed growth wU!n
the planting Alps. Outside planting strips, weed grojA was occurring but did not merit
COntrol measures at this time. Eupatorium rppillrfolium (dog fennel) was the primary
wood observed at the site.
On 03 November 1995 a second site visit was conducted and a -more extensive and
quantitative survey was completed. The tract was divided into four blocks based on an
apparent planting pattern and field design (Figure 2.); Block I was planted with broadleaf
species only, Block 2 was planted with broadleaf species and Tawdium d%gichum (bald
cypress), Block 3 was planted with broadleaf species only, and Block 4 was planted with
ChamuecyParts rhyoldes (Atlantic White-cedar) only Tree and shrub survivorship in each
of the four blocks was 450%, 63%. 52%, and 7Sa/o respeotively. Among all species
Tax00fim distrcfiuum (bald cypress), Ch aecypwls thyoldes (Atlantic White-cedar) and
FrOd"Us pet nsyhmica (greets as attained the highest survival rates. Weed status was
determined based on a qualitative, visual assessment in.each block. Andmpogon
virginicrts (broomsedge), Paniourn spp., Eupatorium capill folhow (dog fennel), and
Podyg+orrum spp. *a tweed) were-the most prvblOmadc weed species in Blocks 1 and 2,
Eupararfum Mpillfollum and Panicum spp. were the most problematic species in Blocks
3 and 4. Soil! organic content Dow bulk density) was greatest in Block 1, 0.47 g(car,
Block 4 had the greatest mineral content; bulk density of 1. i s g/car. Hydrology within
the site remained unchanged.
On 20 August 1996 a site visit was conducted to determine 4ctual tree densities in
each block. A 1/1 0th acre radius permanent plot was established within each block.
Surviving sapling density in each plot was recorded, as well as qualitative observations of
weed species. Tree densityin each block is presented in Table 2.
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Table 2. Density of all tree species present in 1/10th acre plots located in each of the four
blocks. See Figure 2 for location ofplots,
Block I Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
Chamaecyparis lh)Wdes 0 0 0
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Atlantic White-cedar
Tmodhim dislichum 220. 110 0 0
Bald cypress
Ah:us/Cephalanthus s0 30 222 0
Black Alder / Button Bush'
I*'Mr ",,,S pe,21rsyIwi#ca 70 30 40 0
Careen Ash
Myrica cerifera 30 20 70 0
wax myrtle
Quercus phellos .20 30 f 50 0
Willow Oak
Quercus • it i Qra 0 0. 30 0
Water Oak
Quercus falcala /lyrata 0 30 70 0
Chonybark / Over(up oak
Nyssa sylvadca 0 20 50 0
Swamp Black Gum
Mean tree density within the mitigation bank is 399 trees per acre, Trees appear
healthy with new growth evident. Weed suppression was stall somLeWIM apparent along
planting rows, however, some weeds had overtopped saplings. Dominant weed species
present consist of Eupatorium capillifolitrm (dog fennel) and panic= spp.
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5.0 SITE MONTropiNc
To insure the successful restoration aid ahwftnent of this site long t=
monitoring wM be req . Ift key, to attain a desired restored and Oft aced wetland
system will be to insure that every measure is taken to provide the conditions fur wetland
soils and hydrology to develop and establish the desired vegetation. In order to be
successful with restoration and enhancement, long term monitoring of the site will be
required. Vegetative counts, sop chamotorWoa, and hydrologic regime will be monitored
for a period of 5 years. Site visits will be conducted every 6 months during this time
period. Reports of the mitigation bank status as well as any needed remedial measured
required will be filed with`the Mitigation Bank Review Team (AM
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Vegetation planted within the. mitigation site, as well avnaturally occurring
wetland species and weed status wilt be monitored by I/10 Sore pea Went plot methods,
during each site visit. Canopy densities will be assessed annually with the use of a
densitometer. To remediate initial s$pling losses, additional plantings ofT=odim
distickim (bald cypress) -wil1 be initiated in spring 1997,
9.2 Hydrology
Hpdrologic monitoring within the mitigation site will consist of determining the
water level at various locations across the site. Monitoring wells will be placed in three
locations with n the mitigatiOn site after fOmedlal planting and will be utilized to mordtor
hydrology within the site. Monitoring of the wells will take place during eaoh site visit.
Wells will consist of 3" diameter lined well pipe, each well will be installed to a depth of at
least 1 M.
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Soil characteristics will be monitored by visually examining organic watmulation
and horizon development. Bulls density will be measured to deterrnine soil organic ..
content. Hydric soil aharactetistics are expected to be enhanced as a result of hydrology
manipulations.
6.0 Restoration Of Ecological Functions
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As a result of this restoration effort, several ecological functions should be re-
established. Initially, an increase in carbon storage, water storage, and the removal of
potenti$I pollutants from, agricultural runoff is expected. The site will undoubtedly serve as
wildlife habitat for many game and nor-game species. f1
The site is already being utilised by a numbeNnanunalian, herpatologi* and bird
species. These include Odocofleus vlrginlanus (white-tailed deer), (quail), and
4ld81rodon =for&= (southern copperhead), Elaphe obsoleta ohsoleta (black rat
snake),Crotalus horridus (timber rattlesnake), and others. As the tree stand ages and
developes a canopy the site will be utilized by other wildlife which forage and shelter in
adult tree stands such as: Ursus arnet- m mus (black bear), Yulpes vtrlpes (red (x),
IIrocy10n cinercocrrpgfflous (gray fox), Piocyvn tutor (raccoon), Didelphls virglnlaw
(opossum), Sciww wolimnds (gray squirrel), and smaller rodents.
Bird species include: various species of predatory hawks and owls, as well as
smaller bird species such as Turdus migrarorius (american robin), Cya wdj& crislata
(blue jay), Mimus polyglotios (mocking bird), Cantopus virens (eastern wood pewee),
PaM carolinensis (Carolina chickadee), Th yolhorus ludovicianus (Carolina wren),
Part's bicolor (tufted titmouse), among others. It should be noted that this habitat
provides excellent migratory and resident song bird habitat and nesting areas.
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Herpetological species found in the region include: Agki'strodon piscivoru s
(eastern cottonmouth), Aghisovdon cot710rM Cotttortrlx (southern copperhead), Cratat:is
adamanieuss (eastern diamondback rattlesnake),,Vem&a erythrogasier erythrogmier
(redbelly water snake), O'pheodrys aesftzy (rough green snake), among others. Turtle
species itr the region include: Terrapette cay'alina butn'i (eastern box), Cleinmys gutktta
(spotted turtle), Chelydra serpetrtiw (common snapping turtle), and Kinwer ron
srrbrubnim 47ibrubram (eastern mud turtle). Many toad species from both the Scaphiopus
(spadefoot) and Bufo (true toads) families, as well as frogs from the Hyla (tree frogs) and
Rana (true frogs) families. Various species ofsalan=ders from the Arabystoma (mole
salamanders), Notophthatmus (newts), and Plethodon (woodland salamanders) families.
Aeolis oarolineru&
(green -anole) is also found in the region, and open water system will
be left in the center to facilitate amphibian habitat-
7.0 Preservation and Protection
Ultimately, the Went of this mitigation package is to put this land in a natural state
in perpetuity. This will be achieved through conservation easements created with deed
restrictions. Furthermore, this will establish the head water wetland to a historic channel
Cypress Creek which will add to the needed buffer to the major river, stream, and
tributary corridors of the greater Cape Fear WWI. Recent depletion of our wetland
stocks increase the neod fOr preserving wetland functions in a natural state. In addition,
continued availability of Nationwide permits to property owners in urban areas increase
the need for the creation of successful mitigation bank locations which will preserve and
protect large contiguous wetland areas and establish valuable wildlife com'dors. In this
particular region of North Carolina, drained Carolina Bays are common. Future
restoration of adjacent bay areas is proposed which will serve to put more of our
watersheds with wetland buffer in a natural state for the future preservation for the health
and well being of our natural ecosystem
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Appendix Z.-Sibliography
1. Brinson, ACNI. (1993). "A hydrogeomorphic classification for wetlands," technical
Report WR.p-im-4, us. Army?gin='Waterways Experiment Station, Mcksburg, MS.
I Lewis. W. Rand National Rmach Council (U.S.). (1995). Comaiittec on
Characterization of Wetlands, 'Wetlands: characteristics and boundaries". pp. 307.
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Gary A. Mitchell, President
Mitchell and Associates, Inc.
128 A Harding St.
Greenville, NC 27858
Dear Mr. Mitchell,
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4E::4 abfotil town, NC 28337
X10.862.6936 (FI910.862.6138
March 20, 1996
13er your request, this is to confirm that Murphy -Family ):arms tract 2233 field 70 and 71
have a wetlands designation of`•"PC" (Prior. Conveved 1A't viands), '
'111, only comment or question I have with regards to your restoration plan is will you necd
tu re-route the main canal along (Ile access on the soutl?k?:,; sick of the field i]I order to
stilly restore hydrology?
Nleaser call the if I can be of farther assistance.
Sincerely,
Samuel G. warren`
District Conservationist

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REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
Environmental Resources Section
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Mr. S ven Kroeger
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-6445
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Dear Mr. Kroeger:
Enclosed for your concurrence is the Final Wetland Mitigation Plan for the Flood Damage
Reduction project at the Clinton Wastewater Treatment Plant. Your acceptance of the selected
mitigation tract is also requested.
Concerns raised during final coordination included a request for the perpetual access to
the Murphy Farms Site, need for more frequent hydrology monitoring, length of monitoring
period, and use of only native tree species. These concerns and requested editorial changes
have been discussed with commenting agencies and are addressed in the final plan.
We request your written comments be provided by September 5, 1997, to the following
address: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, Attention: Mr. Chuck Wilson
(CESAW-EP-PE), Post Office Box 1890, Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890.
Sincerely,
W. Coleman Long
Chief, Planning and Environmental Branch
Enclosure
Clinton Wastewater Treatment Plant
SAME LETTER SENT TO:
Mr. Wayne Hollowell
City of Clinton
Post Office Box 199
Clinton, North Carolina
Mr. Joe Best
City of Clinton
Post Office Box 199
Clinton, North Carolina
August 20, 1997
Mr. Larry Hardy, Area Supervisor
28329-0199 Habitat Conservation Division
Beaufort Marine Fisheries Center
National Marine Fisheries Service
101 Pivers Island Road
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516-9722
28329-0199
Dr. Gerald Miller
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IV
345 Courtland Street, NE.
Atlanta, Georgia 30365-2401
Mr. Keith Ashley
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
102 Hillcrest Drive
Elizabethtown, North Carolina 28337-9782
Mr. Frank McBride
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Post Office Box 118
Northside, North Carolina 27564-0118
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-6445
Mr. Steven Kroeger
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-6445
Mr. Olen Pike
The Wooten Company
120 North Boylan Avenue
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-1451
Mr. Reef Ivy
Murphy Family Farms
Post Office Box 759
Rose Hill, North Carolina 28458-0759
Mr. Gary Mitchell
Mitchell and Associates, Inc
128 North Harding Street
Greenville, North Carolina 27858-1324

FINAL
WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION
CLINTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
CITY OF CLINTON, NORTH CAROLINA
1.00 PROPOSED PROJECT
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, proposes to construct a
flood damage reduction project at the Clinton Wastewater Treatment Plant, Clinton,
North Carolina. This project described in the Detailed Project Report and
Environmental Assessment on Flood Damage Reduction, Clinton Wastewater- -
Treatment Plant, City of Clinton, North Carolina, dated September 1993 included
construction of a dike around the plant perimeter and minor stream channel relocation
for dike placement. The project also included the restoration of 4.8 acres of prior
converted farm field (PC) on Williams Old Mill Branch or Great Coharie Creek to offset
2.4 acres of wetland impacts.
The final dike alignment has been modified to avoid wetland impacts to the
degree practicable. A survey of delineated wetlands within the final alignment shows a
reduced wetland impact area of only 1.8 acres and that stream channel relocation is
not required.
In addition, the city of Clinton has recently acquired a 6-acre tract of land that is
primarily wetlands on Williams Old Mill Branch. A description and location of the tract is
included in the attached warranty deed (see Appendix A, Conservation Lands). Our
analysis indicates that long-term conservation of this tract and reduced flooding from
the wastewater treatment plant will improve water quality and aquatic habitat
conditions. The 6-acre area located on Williams Old Mill Branch would be surveyed
and mapped by the city and the land deed amended by restrictive conservation
covenants assuring perpetual protection of the site by the city of Clinton.
2.00 SITE SELECTION
The site proposed for restoration in the Environmental Assessment (EA), a small
PC located on Williams Old Mill Branch, has naturally reverted from PC to wetland and
is no longer suitable for restoration. Therefore, the identification of a new mitigation
area was required. Maps of U.S. Soil Conservation Service prior converted wetlands
located in the Great Coharie Creek 100-year flood plain were compiled by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers during feasibility level studies in 1993. These maps were
reviewed by agents of the city of Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina, and the
Wooten Company in August 1995. Sixteen flood prone properties, with at least 5 acres
currently or recently under cultivation, were identified for further consideration. The
aforementioned agents further narrowed the list to five sites that were expected to be
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available for purchase, have a high potential for restoration, and direct construction
access. These five sites were inspected by the Corps in October 1995. Of the sites
visited, only one tract was found to have high potential for development as a mitigation
site; however, the owner of that site did not want to sell his property. Further
investigation by the city of Clinton, the Wooten Company, and Robert J. Goldstein and
Associates, in January 1996, identified the proposed Murphy Farms site as a potential
mitigation site for this project.
3.00 INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
By letters dated August 9, 1996, September 19, 1996, and November 22, 1996,
known interested parties were provided an opportunity to comment on the Murphy
Farms site and participate in the development of this plan. An interagency field
inspection of the proposed project area and the Murphy Farms site was made on
September 20, 1996. Agency comments regarding the November 22, 1996,-letter are
included in Appendix B.
All comments were considered in the development of this plan. Resource
agencies who provided comments on the Draft Mitigation Plan indicated general
concurrence with the plan, subject to minor modification which have been incorporated
below. Acceptance of this plan does not constitute an endorsement of mitigation
banking in the area or the suitability of Murphy Farms site as a mitigation bank by the
Corps or any resource agency.
4.00 PROPOSED MITIGATION
Mitigation needs were recalculated consistent with procedures outlined in
Appendix A, Wetland Impacts and Mitigation Evaluation, Williams Old Mill Branch, to
the previously referenced EA assuming the following conditions: (1) a reduced impact
area of 1.8 acres and (2) prior establishment of the 6-acre conservation easement as
described above.
The mitigation plan includes the purchase and long-term management of at least
3.6 acres of the proposed Murphy Farms mitigation site described in the draft Murphy
Family Farms, Inc., Mitigation Bank Comprehensive Wetlands Mitigation Plan (see
Appendix C). Our evaluation indicates that this action would provide suitable mitigation
for project impacts resulting from the filling of about 1.8 acres of wetlands associated
with the proposed construction of the Flood Damage Reduction Project, Clinton
Wastewater Treatment Plant, City of Clinton, North Carolina.
A. Site Description. A description of the selected mitigation site, including a
map is included in Appendix D. The proposed mitigation tract includes lots 31-34 of the
Murphy Farms site and covers an area of 4 acres. The Murphy Farms site is a 44-acre
wetland restoration site formerly known as Cypress Creek Bay that was developed as a
private commercial venture on Murphy Family Farms Tract 2233 (Field 71). It is located
adjacent to NC Highway 242, near Ammons' Crossroads, northeastern Bladen County,
North Carolina. The mitigation site and project impact area are located within the Black
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River subbasin, and site development is generally consistent with mitigation criteria
described in the Detailed Protect Report and Environmental Assessment on Flood
Damage Reduction, Clinton Wastewater Treatment Plant, City of Clinton, North
Carolina, dated September 1993. The site, which is designated prior converted
wetlands (U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service letter dated March 20, 1996),
was planted with wetland tree species in 1995 and has had hydrologic restoration in
1996. The vendor will provide long-term monitoring of the site and guarantee success
of vegetation and hydrologic criteria over the monitoring period as described in the
purchase agreement.
B. Site Development and Monitoring. The general site development and
monitoring will be conducted as described in the draft Murphy Family Farms, Inc.,
Mitigation Bank Comprehensive Wetlands Mitigation Plan, as amended by the addition
of the following terms and conditions.
C. Terms and Conditions. Verification of compliance with terms and conditions
described below is included as Appendix D.
(1) A 3.6-acre portion of the Murphy Farms site located near the site's
original drainage would be delineated, surveyed, and mapped in relation to the 44-acre
site by the vendor. The selected site will be coordinated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, and North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission for concurrence prior to initiation of project construction.
(2) The site's hydrology will be confirmed to be saturated within 12 inches of
the ground surface, ponded, or flooded at least 12.5 percent of the growing season
under reasonably average climatic conditions. A hydrologic comparison to the
mitigation site referenced wetland will be made.
(3) Vegetation will be monitored to assure a minimum of 320 trees per acre
including at least 6 hardwood species with no more than 20 percent of any 1 species.
All target trees will be water tolerant (facultative or wetter) native to the area.
(4) Remediation, including site modifications and new plantings, will be
made as needed to meet hydrologic and vegetative goals. Periodic monitoring will be
conducted as described in the Murphy Family Farms, Inc., Mitigation Bank
Comprehensive Wetlands Mitigation Plan with the following modifications. Hydrology
will be monitored monthly until the hydrology criteria is met and twice each year
thereafter throughout the remainder of the monitoring period. Monitoring will continue
for at least 5 years after any remediation is complete.
(5) The site is to be purchased by the city of Clinton. The purchase
agreement will require the site to be managed and protected in perpetuity and provide
for a perpetual access easement from a state maintained road to the site. All
commitments will be binding regardless of future land ownership.
(6) Forestry activities are to be limited to that required for the management
of old growth hardwoods with no commercial harvest allowed.
(7) The previously described site documentation and annual monitoring
reports will be provided to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, North Carolina Division of
Water Quality, and North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
6.00 SUCCESS CRITERIA
This plan will be considered to be successful if at the end of 5 years the 3.6-acre
site is occupied by wetlands, as defined by 404 jurisdiction, with a minimum of 320
target trees per acre including at least 6 hardwood species and no more than 20
percent of any 1 species.
7.00 COORDINATION
This plan has been coordinated with the following agencies and individuals.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources, Division of Water Quality
Habitat Conservation Division, National Marine Fisheries Service
The Wooten Company
Murphy Family Farms
Mitchell and Associates, Inc
Mr. Joe Best
Mr. Wayne Hollowell
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APPENDIX A
CONSERVATION LANDS
It is proposed that the attached deed would be amended in perpetuity by the
inclusion of the restrictive conservation covenants described below. The city of Clinton
would assure compliance with these covenants which shall be binding on the
landowner, successors, or assigns
No dwellings, barns, outbuildings, or other structure shall be built within the
deeded area. The vegetation or hydrology of the described area will not be altered in
any way or by any means or activity on the property conveyed by this deed, orproperty
owned by or under the control of the landowner including (1) cutting or mowing;
(2) cultivating; (3) grazing; (4) harvesting of wood products; (5) burning; (6) placing of
refuse, waste, sewage, or other debris; (7) draining, dredging, channeling, filling,
discing, pumping, diking, impounding, and related activities; or (8) diverting or affecting
the natural flow of surface or underground waters into, within, or out of the easement
area, with the exception of the lawful discharge of treated wastewater in to the run of
Mill Branch as permitted to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
No. NC0020117 and future modifications of the same.
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SAMPSON COUNTY.
WARRANTY DL: J
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- - -- THIS DEED OF CONVEYANCE, Made this the 15th day of March,
1994, by and between J. McKINNON MOORE (WIDOWER), of Sampson County,
North Carolina, party of the first part; to the CITY OF CLINTON, a
municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
State of North Carolina, party of-the second part;
W I T N E S S E T H:
That the said party of the first part, for and in con-
sideration of the sum of Ten Dollars and other valuable considerations
to him in hand paid by the.said party of the second part, the receipt
of which is hereby acknowledged, has bargained and sold, and by these
presents does bargain, sell and convey unto the party of the second
part, its successors and assigns, that certain tract or-parcel of land
lying and being in NORTH CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Sampson County, North
Carolina, and more particularly desQribed.as follows, to-wit:
BEGINNING at a stake on Beaver Dam where the old Williams
line crosses said run, and now called Faison's corner, and runs down
said run South 77.degrees 50 minutes West 96 feet to a stake; thence
down said run South 50 degrees 20 minutes West 446 feet to a stake;
thence down said run South 86 degrees West 196 feet to a stake; thence
down said run South 75 degrees 30 minutes West 94 feet to a stake;
thence down said run South 83 degrees 25 minutes West 254 feet to the
mouth of the Marsh Branch; thence North 142 feet to a stake, Marable's
corner, draughon's old line; thence with the Draughon line North 55
degrees East 363 feet to a gum; thence the same line North 80 degrees
East 363 feet to a pine; thence the same line North 66 degrees East
479 feet to a holly in Williams line; thence South 02 degrees 30 minu-
tes West 66 feet to a water oak; thence South 22 degrees West 447 feet
to the beginning, containing 6 acres, more or less, and being the same
lands described in deed from Mildred Amnions and others, to Jessie
Bethea and wife, Sarah Estelle Bethea, dated March 3, 1958, and
recorded in Book 677, at.page 100, of the Sampson County Registry.
This also being the same land described in deed dated August 26, 1970,
from Jesse Bethea and wife, Sarah Estelle Bethea, to J. McKinnon Moore
and wife, Mildred J. Moore, recorded in Book 828, at page 467, in the
Sampson County Registry.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above described lands, together
with all privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the
said party of the second part, its successors and assigns, to its only
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„qP ana behoof forever.
And the S" party of the first part i renants to and with
the said party of the second part, its successors and assigns, that he
is.seized -of-- said premises in fee and has a right to convey the same
in fee simple; that the same is free and clear from all encumbrances,
and that he does hereby warrant and will forever defend the title to
the same against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, said party of the first part has
hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
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J. McKINNON MOO
NORTH CAROLINA,
SAMPSON COUNTY.
a Notary PUblic in
and for the coun and tate aforesaid, do hereby certify that J.
McKINNON MOORE (WIDOWER), personally appeared before me this day and
acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument for the
purposes therein expressed.
Rid Witness my hand and notarial seal, this the //day of
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N ARY PUBLIC
Myomiiaiss?oti expires:
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NOR'1?'1 C?b?,L'YNA,
SAMPSON;?:'COUNTY .
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to be cor ect. This instrument was presented for registration this
day and hour and duly recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds
of Samnpson County, North Carolina, in Book 11" , at page ?-
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UNITED STA1 ie5 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Southeast Regional Office
9721 Executive Center Drive N
St. Petersburg, Florida 33702
December 3, 1996
.. RECEIVED
DE 6 1996
Lt. Colonel Terry R. Youngbluth
District Engineer, Wilmington District :?ct;iltA?tlT? R?Ii!'
Department of the Army,.Corps of Engineers
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Dear Lt. Colonel Youngbluth:
This responds to your November 22, 1996, letter requesting our
comments on the Wetland Mitigation Plan for the Flood Control
Reduction project at the Clinton Wastewater Treatment Plant in
Clinton, North Carolina.
We have reviewed the subject plan and have determined that fishery
resources for which we are responsible will be minimally impacted
by the proposed project and the associated. mitigation plan.
Therefore, we have no objection to construction of the project as
currently proposed.
If we can be of further assistance, please advise.
Sinc ely,
G?ICLC'? jl')IX61?
Andreas Mager, Jr.
Assistant Regional Director
Habitat Conservation Division
cc: FWS, ATLA, GA
FWS, Raleigh, NC
EPA, ATLA, GA
NCDEHNR, Raleigh, NC
NCDEHNR, Morehead City, NC
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s UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
% REGION 4
ATLANTA FEDERAL CENTER
100 ALABAMA STREET, S.W.
tir'+<rao? ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-3104
DEC 4 m996
Mr. W. Coleman Long
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1894
Attn: Mr. Chuck Wilson - Environmental Resources Branch
Subject: Wetland Mitigation Plan: City of Clinton Wastewater
Treatment`-Plant Flood Control Project, Bladen County,
NC
Dear Mr. Long:
Pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Air Act, EPA, Region 4
has reviewed the subject mitigation plan. Specifically, the
purchase of 3.6 acres at the Murphy Farm Mitigation Bank site to
serve as compensation for the 1.8 acres of wetlands lost to the
Clinton levee system. Moreover, a 6 acre parcel of valuable
wetland habitat on Williams Old Mill Branch will be acquired and
held in preservation by the City. After reflection we find that
these measures address our previous concerns regarding the
proposed flood control.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. If we can be of
further assistance, Dr. Gerald Miller (404-562-9626) will serve
as initial point of contact.
Since-reiy ,yours.
Ly-&&-Lu
Heinz J. Mueller, Chief
Office of Environmental Assessment
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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: U. S. Army C?oz?s of En?ggiun?eers-Wilmington District
Attn: Chuck Wilson (CESAW-EP-PE)
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
FROM: Keith W. Ashley, District 4 Fisheries Biologist
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
DATE: December 5, 1996
SUBJECT: Request for comments concerning the proposed Wetland Mitigation Plan for the
flood damage reduction project at the Clinton Wastewater Treatment Plant,
Clinton, North Carolina.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has reviewed the subject
mitigation plan for the proposed flood damage reduction project at the Clinton Wastewater
Treatment Plant. These comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the National
Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c)) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48
Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The Corps of Engineers is requesting comments and approval of a wetlands mitigation
plan for the proposed flood damage reduction project at the Clinton Wastewater Treatment Plant,
located in Clinton, North Carolina. The proposed mitigation site is a 44-acre wetland restoration
site known as the Bladen Farm Mitigation site. This site, located adjacent to NC HWY 242 near
Ammons Crossroads in northeastern Bladen County, is being developed as a private commercial
venture by Murphy Family Farms to serve as a "wetland restoration site" for debiting impacts to
wetlands associated with development projects in southeastern North Carolina. It is currently
designated a Prior Converted Wetland by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. It was
planted with wetland tree species in 1995 and underwent hydrologic restoration this year.
Much of the additional information we requested regarding the proposed Bladen County
mitigation site was provided at a September 20, 1996 on site meeting. Efforts to reduce the
impact area and attempts to locate an onsite or nearby mitigation site appear to have been
extensive. This, combined with the threat to water quality of area streams when flood events
inundate the wastewater treatment plant, persuades us to accept the proposed mitigation plan
provided the following modifications are implemented:
MEMO TO: W. Coleman Long 2 December 5, 1996
1. Under the Terms and Conditions section of the proposed mitigation plan add the
following: "Use of a 3.6-ac portion of the Murphy Farms Bladen County
mitigation site does not constitute an endorsement by the NCWRC of the use of
mitigation banking in the area."
2. Change the wording of the first condition under the Terms and Conditions
section to: "A 3.6-ac portion of the Murphy Farms site located near the site's
original drainage will be delineated, surveyed, and mapped in relation to the 44-ac
site and agreed to by all review agencies as being a feasible site prior to
initiation of any construction activity at the waste water treatment plant."
3. Change the wording of the fourth condition under the Terms and Conditions
section to: "......Periodic monitoring will be conducted as described in the Murphy
Family Farms, Inc., Mitigation Bank Comprehensive Wetlands Mitigation Plan but
will continue for at least 5 years after any remediation.
4. Change the wording of the fifth condition under the Terms and Conditions
section to: "......All commitments will be binding regardless of future land
ownership."
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this proposed mitigation plan.
If we can provide further assistance, please contact District 4 Fisheries Biologist Keith W. Ashley
at 910-866-4250.
cc: Mr. Bennett Wynne, Fishery Management Coordinator
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Mitchell and Associates, Inc.
Environmental Consultants - - ---- - T -
Harting Street 128 North 0 Greenville, North Carolina 27858 • [phone] 0 Fa>c [phone]
8 December 1996
Mr. Coleman Long
Acting Chief
Environmental Resources Section
US Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regulatory Office
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
Dear Mr. Long:
This letter is in response to your letter dated 22 November 1996 regarding the
proposed Wetland Mitigation Plan for the Flood Damage Reduction project at
the Clinton Wastewater Treatment Plant.
At this time we feel the draft proposal requires no comments from Mitchell
and Associates, Inc. However; should monitoring for longer than a five year
period be requested, we would like to discuss the issue further.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office. We look
forward to hearing from you soon.
cerely,
G X1hell
esident
cc: Mr. Reef Ivey, Murphy Farms, Inc.

State of Norte Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
JamesB. Hunt, Jr., Govemor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
?EHNF1
December 19, 1996
Mr. Chuck Wilson (CESAW-EP-PE)
Corps of Engineers
PO Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Thank you for submitting a revised compensatory mitigation plan for the wetland
impacts (1.8 acres) associated with the proposed construction of the flood damage
reduction project at the Clinton wastewater treatment plant. Proposed mitigation consists of
1) the purchase and restoration of 3.6 acres of a portion of a site (Murphy Family Farms) in
Bladen Co., and 2) providing a conservation easement on 6 acres of wetland adjacent to
Williams Old Mill Branch. Although the. Division of Water Quality is inclined to accept the
revised plan, we have some comments on the use of the Murphy Family Farms, Inc.
Mitigation Bank. -
The environmental consultants, Mitchell and Associates, Inc., have indicated that a
portion of a Carolina bay in northeast Bladen Co., owned by Murphy Farms, Inc. may be
developed into a wetland compensatory mitigation bank. Currently, however, this site has
not been approved as a compensatory wetland mitigation bank. The use of a portion of this
site to offset the impacts with the Clinton WWTP project does not constitute our (DWQ)
endorsement of the site as a mitigation bank- References to the site as a mitigation bank
should be discontinued until the site has an approved Mitigation Banking Instrument.
The Comprehensive Wetlands Mitigation Plan developed by Mitchell and
Associates, Inc. is incomplete. For example, the source(s) of plant material listed in
Table 1 is not identified. It is strongly encouraged to use individuals with a genotype
(ecotype) adapted to local environmental conditions. Interestingly, Table 1 lists Quercus
arkansana, a nonwetland species that is not found in North Carolina. This may be the
result of obtaining plant material from out-of-state.
Monitoring will be very important. Information on monitoring well construction
and well installation should be provided and discussed before wells are installed. The
proposal to monitor wells every six months cannot be accepted. Monitoring at this
frequency cannot provide sufficient information to conclude that wetland hydrology has
been established. Other issues concern the identification and monitoring of a reference site,
access to the site, and final disposition of the property.
Environmental Sciences Branch • 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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Overall your proposal is good, but more detailed information pertaining to the
Murphy Family Farm restoration site is needed before we can approve the use of this site to
mitigate for the Clinton WWTP impacts. Please call me if you have any questions. My
telephone number is (919 733-1786.
Sincerely,
Steven Kroeger v
cc: John Dorney, DWQ-Raleigh
Gary Mitchell, Mitchell and Associates
Kevin Moody, USFWS
APPENDIX C
Murphy Family Farms, Inc., Mitigation Bank Comprehensive Wetlands
Mitigation Plan

Mitchell and Associates, Inc.
Environmental Consultants.
128 N. Harding Street • Greenville, North Carofire 27858. 919 - 752 - 4077 Fan 919 - 752- 7380
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MURPHY FAMILY FARMS, INC.
MITIGATION BANK
COMPREHENSIVE WETLANDS MITIGATION
PLAN
Requested by
Murphy Farms, Inc.
Post Office Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Prepared by
Mitchell and Associates, Inc.
128 North Harding Street
Greenville, NC 27858

September 11, 1996

1.0 INTRODUCTION
Mitigation banking, the process by which land is restored, enhanced, or preserved
in perpetuity and then utilized to off-set impacts elsewhere is becoming a common
practice. This process is accepted by regulatory agencies as a feasible method to
compensate for unavoidable wetland loss as addressed in MOA (EPA, ACOE) 404 B 1
guidelines.
Murphy Farms, Inc. has began the process of restoration of prior converted (PC)
farmland to wetland status on a 44 acre tract in NE Bladen County to establish a
mitigation bank. The tra.4 lies within the South River watershed which discharges to the
Black River. These watersheds are subunits of the Cape Fear River. Mitchell and
Associates, Inc. has been retained by Murphy Family Farms to prepare a comprehensive
mitigation plan and continue with the necessary site modifications to re-establish
characteristic wetland vegetation, soils, and hydrology to satisfy the three mandatory
criteria for wetland status.
2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
The mitigation site is located near the community of Ammon, Bladen County,
North Carolina (Figure 1.). Access to this site is via NC 242, approximately 3 miles south
of the intersection of NC 242 and NC 210. From NC 242 an unpaved private road leads
the site. This tract of land lies in a previously drained Carolina Bay locally known as
Cypress Creek Bay. Prior to the initiation of the mitigation project the land was used for
agricultural purposes. Row crops, primarily feed corn and soy beans have been planted on
the site within recent years. The USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
has designated the site as `TC" (see attached letter).

3.0 SITE HISTORY
Prior to any human impacts this land probably would have fit the description of a
Bay Forest. Bay Forest is a forest ecosystem designation described in the North Carolina
Natural Heritage Program's publication, Classification of the Natural Communities of
North Carolina. These forested wetlands are described as wet, nutrient poor, peatlands
dominated by the bay species, Persea borborua (redbay), Gordonia la.sianthus (loblolly-
bay), and Magnolia virginiana (sweetbay). Other canopy species include: Pinus serotina
(pond pine), Nyssa biflora (swamp tupelo), Acer rubmm (red maple), Pinus iaeda
(loblolly pine), and Chamaecyparis thoides (Atlantic white-cedar). Shrub species-include:
Lyonia lucida (fetterbush); Cyrilla racemiflora (titi), Lyonia ligustrina (male-berry), Ilex
coriacea (low gallberry), and Ilex cassine (henderson-wood).
Although a precise site history is unavailable, this tract, like most forests of the
region, was probably an extractive forest resource (turpentine and selective logging) from
the mid nineteenth century until conversion to farm field within the last two decades.
Since conversion to agriculture, the site has been drained by ditching and all woody
vegetation and woody debris has been removed from the site. Agricultural practices at the
site consisted of conventional row cropping with corn, soy bean, and possibly small grain.
The Bladen County soil survey (1990) indicates the presence of Pantego (Umbric
Paleaquuts) and Croatan (TenicMedisaprists). These soils are shallow histosols or
oligotrohpic mineral soils with organic surface layers characterized by poor drainage and
highly decomposed organic material. Typically these soils are found within Carolina Bays,
depressions, and along flood plains. Agricultural practices such as annual cultivation, crop
removal, and drainage has altered the upper soil horizons. Most certainly, organic content
has decreased and upper soil horizons have been mixed.

4.0 RESTORATION
4.1 Vegetation
In order to restore this tract to wetland status, tree and shrub species which are
commonly found in wetlands of this region were planted in March of 1995, prior to
involvement by Mitchell and Associates, Inc. Seedlings were planted in parallel rows
were planted in 6 foot intervals along each row with the exception of Atlantic white cedar
which was planted in 5 foot intervals. Atlantic White-cedar was planted in closer intervals
to facilitate dense canopy development commonly found under natural conditions. Pre-
emergent herbicide was applied to the site immediately following planting to reduce
noxious weed competition. Treatment consisted of banding the herbicide within the tree
rows to allow, suppress competing weeds, volunteer recruitment by wetland, and
minimize herbicide usage. Tree species and quantity planted within the mitigation site is
presented in Table 1.
Table 1. List of tree species planted, quantity, and percent of total each species makes up.
SPECIES
Quercus phellos
Quercus n i gr a -
Quercus falcata var. pagodifolia
Quercus lyrata
Nyssa sylvadca
Froxinus pennsylvanica
Nyssa sylvatica var. biflora
Taxodium distichum
Myrica cerifera
Aburs glutinosa
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Willow Oak
Water Oak
Cherrybark Oak
Overcup Oak
Swamp Black Gum
Green Ash
Tupelo Gum
Bald Cypress
Wax Myrtle
Black Alder
Button Bush
QUANTITY
1,000
1,000
2,000
2,000
8,500
1,000
3,000
3,400
2,000
2,000
1 000
PERCENT
3.7
3.7
7.4
7.4
31.8
3.7
11.4
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Chamaecyparis thyoides Atlantic White-cedar . 2,000
4.Z Hydrology
The original hydrology within the tract, as well as Cypress Creek Bay has been
altered by ditching. Ditches were allowed to remain open for the first year after planting
to facilitate drainage and root development. In August 1996 a series of earthen plugs
were used to stop water flow and create saturated soil conditions. Additionally,-the main
in flowing ditch was diverted into the tract to facilitate soil saturation without affecting the
drainage in adjacent farm fields (Figure 3.). A flashboard riser was established at the
southwestern end of the tract to allow further hydrological manipulation of the tract, but
has been abandon and replaced with a permanent earthen plug.
4.3 Soils

Soil characteristics have been altered by the agricultural practices. With the
removal of the natural hydrologic regime, tillage, compactor, and crop removal the
organic content of the soils most likely decreased. Presently, the site is void of coarse
woody debris and woody roots. In the two years since the cessation of cultivation, a
surface organic layer has developed from senesced herbaceous plants. An accumulation of
leaf litter and woody debris should develop as the stand ages.
4.4 Tree Density / Survivorship
On 28 June 1995 a site visit was conducted to estimate vegetation survivorship.
A qualitative spot check of sampling status indicated an approximately 70 - 80%
survivorship for broadleaf and shrub species. Improper planting resulting in root exposure
is the likely cause of most tree mortality. Additionally, late (March) planting and

excessive spring drought may have increased plant stress and mortality. Conversely the
conifer species, Taxodium disdchum (bald cypress) and Chamaecyparis thyoides (Atlantic
White-cedar) exhibited high survivorship (>90%).
Herbicide application had been successful in suppression of weed growth within
the planting strips. Outside planting strips, weed growth was occurring but did not merit
control measures at this time. Eupatorium capillifolium (dog fennel) was the primary
weed observed at the site.
On 03 November 1995 a second site visit was conducted and a more extensive and
quantitative survey was completed. The tract was divided into four blocks based on an
apparent planting pattern and field design (Figure 2.): Block 1 was planted with broadleaf
species only, Block 2 was planted with broadleaf species and Taxodium distichum (bald
cypress), Block 3 was planted with broadleaf species only, and Block 4 was planted with
Chamaecyparis thyoides (Atlantic White-cedar) only Tree and shrub survivorship in each
of the four blocks was 45%, 63%, 52%, and 78% respectively. Among all species
Taxodium distichum (bald cypress), Chamaecyparis thyoides (Atlantic White-cedar) and
Fraxinus pennsylvanica (green ash) attained the highest survival rates. Weed status was
determined based on a qualitative, visual assessment in•each block. Andropogon
virginicus (broomsedge), Panicum spp., Eupatorium capillifolium (dog fennel), and
Polygonum spp. (smartweed) were-the most problematic weed species in Blocks 1 and 2.
Eupatorium capillifolium and Panicum spp. were the most problematic species in Blocks
3 and 4. Soil organic content (low bulk density) was greatest in Block 1, 0.47 g/cmw.
Block 4 had the greatest mineral content; bulk density of 1.18 glcmw. Hydrology within
the site remained unchanged.
On 20 August 1996 a site visit was conducted to determine actual tree densities in
each block. A 1/10th acre radius permanent plot was established within each block.
Surviving sapling density in each plot was recorded, as well as qualitative observations of
weed species. Tree density in each block is presented in Table 2.

Table 2. Density of all tree species present in 1/10th acre plots located in each of the four
blocks. See Figure 2 for location of plots.
Species Density (# per acrel __
Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
Chamaecyparis thyoides 0 0 0 290
Atlantic White-cedar
Taxodium distichum 220 110 0 0
Bald cypress
Ahnis 1 Cephalanthus 80 30 222 -' 0
Black Alder / Button Bush'
Eraxinus pennsylvanica 70 30 40 0
Green Ash
Myrica cerifera 30 20 70 0
Wax Myrtle
Quercus phellos .20 30 50 0
Willow Oak
Quercus _ n i g r a 0 0• 30 0
Water Oak
Quercus falcata / lyrata 0 30 70 0
Cherrybark / Overcup Oak
Nyssa sylvatica 0 20 50 0
Swamp Black Gum
Mean tree density within the mitigation bank is 399 trees per acre. Trees appear
healthy with new growth evident. Weed suppression was still somewhat apparent along
planting rows, however, some weeds had overtopped saplings. Dominant weed species
present consist ofEupatorium capillifolium (dog fennel) and Panicum spp.

5.0 SITE MONITORING
To insure the successful restoration and enhancement of this site long term
monitoring will be required. The key to attain a desired restored and enhanced wetland
system will be to insure that every measure is taken to provide the conditions for wetland
soils and hydrology to develop and establish the desired vegetation. In order to be
successful with restoration and enhancement, long term monitoring of the site will be
required. Vegetative counts, soil characteristics, and hydrologic regime will be monitored
for a period of 5 years. Site visits will be conducted every 6 months during this time h3 Awl
period. Reports of the mitigation bank status as well as any needed remedial measured
required will be filed with "the Mitigation Bank Review Team (MBRT) after each site visit.
5.1 Vegetation
Vegetation planted within the-mitigation site, as well as naturally occurring
wetland species and weed status will be monitored by 1/10 acre permanent plot methods
during each site visit. Canopy densities will be assessed annually with the use of a
densitometer. To remediate initial sapling losses, additional plantings of Taw&um
distichum (bald cypress) will be initiated in spring 1997.
5.2 Hydrology
Hydrologic monitoring within the mitigation site will consist of determining the
water level at various locations across the site. Monitoring wells will be placed in three
locations within the mitigation site after remedial planting and will be utilized to monitor
hydrology within the site. Monitoring of the wells will take place during each site visit.
Wells will consist of 3" diameter lined well pipe, each well will be installed to a depth of at
least 1 m.

5.3 Soil
Soil characteristics will be monitored by visually examining organic accumulation
and horizon development. Bulk density will be measured to determine soil organic ..
content. Hydric soil characteristics are expected to be enhanced as a result of hydrology
manipulations.
6.0 Restoration of Ecological Functions
As a result of this restoration effort, several ecological functions should be re-
established. Initially, an increase in carbon storage, water storage, and the removal of
potential pollutants from agricultural runoff is expected. The site will undoubtedly serve as
wildlife habitat for many game and non-game species.
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The site is already being utilized by a numbertifnammalian, herpetological, and bird
species. These include Odocoileus virginianus (white-tailed deer), (quail), and
Agkistrodon contortrix (southern copperhead), Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta (black rat
snake),Crotalus horridus (timber rattlesnake), and others. As the tree stand ages and
developes a canopy the site will be utilized by other wildlife which forage and shelter in
adult tree stands such as: Ursus americanus (black bear), Vulpes vulpes (red fox),
Urocyon cinereoargenteus (gray fox), Procyon lotor (raccoon), Didelphis virginiana
(opossum), Sciurus carolinensis (gray squirrel), and smaller rodents.
Bird species include: various species of predatory hawks and owls, as well as
smaller bird species such as Turdus migratorius (american robin), Cyanocitta cristata
(blue jay), Mimus polyglottos (mocking bird), Cantopus vixens (eastern wood pewee),
Parus carolinensis (Carolina chickadee), Thryothorus ludovicicmus (Carolina wren),
Parus bicolor (tufted titmouse), among others. It should be noted that this habitat
provides excellent migratory and resident song bird habitat and nesting areas.
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Herpetological species found in the region include: Agkistrodon piscivorus
(eastern cottonmouth), Agkistrodon contoririx contortrix (southern copperhead), Crotalus
adamanteus (eastern diamondback rattlesnake), Nero&a erythrogaster erythrogaster
(redbelly water snake), Opheodrys aestiwis (rough green snake), among others. Turtle
species in the region include: Terrapene carolbw bauri (eastern box), Clemmys guttata
(spotted turtle), Chelydra serpentina (common snapping turtle), and Kinosternon
subrubrum subrubrum (eastern mud turtle). Many toad species from both the Scaphiopus
(spadefoot) and Bufo (true toads) families, as well as frogs from the Hyla (tree frogs) and
Rana (true frogs) families. Various species of salamanders from the Ambystoma (mole
salamanders), Notophthalmus (newts), and Plethodon (woodland salamanders) families.
Anolis carolinensis (green*anole) is also found in the region, and open water system will
be left in the center to facilitate amphibian habitat.
7.0 Preservation and Protection
Ultimately, the intent of this mitigation package is to put this land in a natural state
in perpetuity. This will be achieved through conservation easements created with deed
restrictions. Furthermore, this will establish the head water wetland to a historic channel
Cypress Creek which will add to the needed buffer to the major river, stream, and
tributary corridors of the greater Cape Fear basin. Recent depletion of our wetland
stocks increase the need for preserving wetland functions in a natural state. In addition,
continued availability of Nationwide Permits to property owners in urban areas increase
the need for the creation of successful mitigation bank locations which will preserve and
protect large contiguous wetland areas and establish valuable wildlife corridors. In this
par ticular region of North Carolina, drained Carolina Bays are common. Future
restoration of adjacent bay areas is proposed which will serve to put more of our
watersheds with wetland buffer in a natural state for the future preservation for the health
and well being of our natural ecosystem.

Appendix 1. Bibliography
1. Brinson, M. M. (1993). "A hydrogeomorphic classification for wetlands," Technical
Report WRP-DE-4, U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS.
2. Lewis, W. M. and National Reaserch Council (U.S.). (1995). Committee on
Characterization of Wetlands. "Wetlands: characteristics and boundaries". pp. 307.

?4. United States
Department of
Agriculture
Natural :t_' Agriculture Service Center
Resources .... ;1h Circlt;
Conservation ::::c;,betittowrt, NC 28337
Service ::,,g10-862-6936 (F)910-862-6138
March 20, 1996'
Gary A. Mitchell, President
Mitchell and Associates, Inc.
128 N. Harding St.
Greenville, NC 27858
Dear Mr. Mitchell,
Per your request, this is to confirm that Murphy Family Farms tract 2233, field 70 and 71
have a wetlands designation oP"PC" (Prior Converted V+rc sands).
)'lie only comment or question I have with regards to you. restoration plan is will you need
to re-route the main canal along the access on the soutli%-> : side of the field in order to
fully restore hydrology?
Please call me if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Samuel G. Warren
District Conservationist
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This letter is in reference to your correspondence dated 27 March 199W'z concerning
Murphy Family Farms Mitigation Bank. Below are the status of those terms and
conditions outlined in your letter.
(1) STATUS: Compliance. The site includes lots 31-34 and covers an area of 4 acres.
At this time the survey being used does not indicate the location of Cypress Creek,
however they are located approximately 1000 ft. north of Cypress Creek. A
monitoring well was installed in lot 32 on 22 February 1997. Ditch plugs are located
along adjacent property lines on each side of the property but are not shown on the site
survey at this time. More ditch plugs are anticipated with the possibility of entirely
filling in the ditch which encloses the mitigation bank. Sample plots for vegetative
and soil analysis were placed at four locations within the mitigation bank. Two of
these plots are approximately 1500 ft. and 500 ft. north of lot 31. One plot is located
within lots 33 and 34 while the final plot is located approximately 700 ft. southeast of
lot 34. The location of the reference wetland at this time is approximately 700 ft. south
of lot 34. During the last on site meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers and
commenting agencies, it was decided to move the reference site to the north side of
lots 31-34. Once the final mitigation plan for the City of Clinton has been approved it
will be provided to the listed agencies.
(2) STATUS: Compliance expected. The monitoring well located within lot 32 has
recorded water within 12 inches of the ground surface consistently since its
installation. However, continued monitoring is necessary to ensure that it will remain
at the expected levels for at least 12.5 percent of the growing season.
(3) STATUS: Compliance. Tree densities recorded during August of 1996 indicate
that approximately 399 trees per acre exist within lots 31-34. Additional planting in
February of 1997 have increased this density some what. Future vegetative sampling
of the site will yield exactly what the post-planting density is. Tree species within lots
31-34 meet the requirement of 6 hardwood species with no more than 20 percent of
any one species. All trees planted are at least facultative tree species.
(4) STATUS: Compliance. Remediation, including site modifications and new
plantings, will be made as needed to meet hydrologic and vegetative goals. Periodic
Mitchell and Associates, Inc.
Environmental Consultants
128 North Harding Street • Greenville, North Carolina 27858 • [phone] • Fax: [phone]
monitoring will be conducted as described in the Murphy Family Farms, Inc.
Mitigation Bank Comprehensive Wetlands Mitigation Plan with the following
modifications. Hydrology will be monitored monthly until the hydrology criteria is
met and twice each year thereafter throughout the remainder of the monitoring period.
Monitoring will continue for at least 5 years after any remediation is complete.
(5) STATUS: Compliance expected. The site is to be purchased by the City of
Clinton. The purchase agreement include the requirements that the land be managed
and protected in perpetuity. Perpetual access easement from NC 242 along the
existing farm road to the site will be stated. All commitments will be binding
regardless of future land ownership.
(6) STATUS: Compliance. Forestry activities are to be limited to that required for the
management of old growth hardwoods with no commercial harvest allowed. All
forestry activity will be at the discretion of the City of Clinton.
(7) STATUS: Compliance expected. Requirements of the proposed monitoring and
remediation plan ensure that the listed agencies receive documentation of the plan and
copies of the monitoring reports. Due to the nature of the plan no variation is
expected.
BOUNDARY MAP REVISIONS: See attached map-
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feel free to contact me.
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CERTIFY THAT THIS MAP WAS DRAWN FROM AN ACTUAL FlELD SURVEY PERFORMED UNDER MY DIRECTION AND
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1 PARCEL OR PARCELS OF LAND.
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2~ Lo«„o~, o~ ~ ELIZABETH M. JOHNSON YP~-si CZC~ )I-/N S6J4 , / SON o~
31 Mua~>'a4„~, wEl BK.359, PG.60 ~51 ~i~'u^1luG~ 1 se0~z e
41 r /~o Act 1~.0 a~~ss A~ Ec,QESS ErsF - rS
NOTES: ~~~r IPS AXLE
1 ALL AREAS COMPUTED BY COORDINATES
2. DISTANCES SHOwN ARE HDRIZONTAL SURFACE ~ I ~ •E 0 ~ ~
1o Act ~ILor w ~ '~hh a
° Q. ~bo C RT F A h E I IC TE OF REGISTRY:
LEGEND; ~ 'D~~.u ~Lu~ STATE Of NORTH CAROLINA BLAOEN COUNTY
THE FOREGOING OR ANNEXED CERTIFlCAIE OF
D PK - PK NAIL o PP -POWER POLE EIR NOTARY PUBLIC IS CERTIFlED TO BE CORRECT, THIS INSTRUMENT DULY RECORDED AND VERIFIED, THIS
0 TEL PED -TELEPHONE PEDESTAL. THE _DAY OF 1996, AT O'CLOCK _M,
0 EIP -EXISTING IRON PIPE 0 EIR -EXISTING IRON ROD IN MAP BOOK, PAGE AvA H. EDWARDS, REGISTER OF DEEDS
~ AXLE -EXISTING AXLE
~ ECM -EXISTING CONCRETE MONUMENT 0 IRS -IRON ROD SET D, J. SMI H BY
• IPS -IRON PIPE SET BK. 110, P~;,177
- PROPERTY LINES OF THIS SURVEY ---TIE LINES, OLD PROPERTY LINES, R/w LINES, ETC.
APPROXIMATE DRAINAGE DIRECTION
WALL & ASSQCIArES INC. DATE: AUGUST 20, 1996 _ TC)WNSHIP CYPRESS CREEK ~S CREEK BOUNDARY SURVEY FOR:
STEPHEN G. WALL RL.S 300 0 3oa soo
111 WOLFE RUN GOAD COUNTY - BLADEN J '
BURGA W NC 28425 SCALE: 1 INCH - F S FATE - NORTH CAROLINA gROLINA WETLAND MITIGATION SITE
(9i0) 259-0075 - 300 T.

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RECORDED REFERENCES:
SBS'25'2e'E 2 f--.._ - IPS , ~ 4. f BK.227, PG.557
14792.05' 4 EIR \ 5 TOTAL \ \
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0
TIE UNE 10 EXISTING IRON ROD ii R RA Y: CERIIFCATE OF SU VEY do ACCU C
IN THE C~L INTERSECTION OF \ \ 12 N.C. HIGHWAY 242 • STATE OF NOR1M CAROLNA FENDER COUNTY
ANO S.R. ~ 1002 \ 5 ~r~~' 13 ~ 14 I, •STEPHEN G. WALL, A REOISIERED LAND SURVEYgI, CERTIFY 1NAT THIS MAP WAS DRAWN FRpA AN ACTUAL
1S HELD SURVEY PERFORMED UNDER MY DMtEC11pi AND SUPERY190N USING THE RECORDED REFERENCES ABOVE:
le 17 THAT THE BOUNDARIES NOT SURVEYED ARE aEARIY INDICATED AS DRAWN; THAT THE RATIO OF PRECISION IS
le 1:10,000+ AND THAT iM5 MAP CONFORMS TO GS 17-JO
i 10 JOHN H, WILLIAMS & WIFE AS AMENDED. THAT THE SURVEY IS DF AN ExISnNO PARCEL OR PARCELS OF LAND.
20 MARGARET' S, WILLIAIvIS VATNESS MY omGINAL SIGNATURE ANO SEAL
BK.250, PG.174
zs Rls I-a~a:
BLADEN FARM PROPERTIES INC. J, :J Z~
~ ~~s, Jo. z4 BK.22 , PG. 557 , , ~ to
~ 2s 25 ~ ~ s~ o CERTIFICATE OF NOTARY:
STATE of NORTH CAROLINA ouPlA1 COUNtt
I 2T 27 I, A N01ARY PUBLIC OF DUPUN COUNTY, NC, DO H[REBr
CERTIFY THAT STEPHEN G. WALL, REgSiERED LAND SURVEYOR, PERSONALLr APPEARED BEFORE ME THIS DAY
28 AND ACKNOWLEDGED n+E DUE ExECUTION OF THE fOREQOINC CERTIFICATE, WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFIClAI SERI, 1HIS
THE _DAY OF , 1916.
29 Mr COMMISSION EKPIRES
~ \ SR
\ ~ NOTARY PUBLIC
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TIE ~ ~ '-I e311'J3'E ~i ses~ „ m ~
II( NAk RI iME ~ 14so - cn NITERSECTR7N a 4.05' 11514. ; r l' 05 ~
S. R. ~ I002 ANO ~ ' S. R. 1505 - \ \ ~3'D'~
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I'VASH J HN 0 SON, ll & WIFE ll & WIFE
1:L11ABE1'H M. JOHNSON ~J~ 1 b' HNSON 3,.
,~K.359, PG.60 ~a f 0
IFS
NOTES: '
1. ALL AREAS COMPUTED eY COORDINATES M ~
2. DISTANCES SMONN ARE HORItONTAI SURFACE, J. ALL LOTS ARE 1 ACREt EKCEPT LOT 45 • O.Y9 AC. t w 1s rya ? ~
a ,o.99AC:~~ CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY: . ~
LEGEND: ~ STATE Of NOIITH CAROLINA BIADEN COUNTY
THE FOREGOING OR ANNExEO CERTIFICATE OF
~ PK - PK NAIL EIR NOTARY PUBLIC IS CER TO C Ci, THIS INSTRUMENT DULY RECORDED AND VERIFIED, THIS
o PP -POWER POLE Y Y LAT THE _DAr OF , ,996, AT o~aocx . M,
0 TEL PED -TELEPHONE PEDESTAL 0 EIP -EXISTING IRON PIPE IN MAP 800K PACE nON~ AVA H. EOWARDS, REgSTER OF DEEDS
0 EIR -EXISTING IRON ROD .
? AXLE -EXISTING AXLE 0 ECM -EXISTING CONCRETE MONUMENT IANCEB, OR SALES M 6r: D J S 11'H
0 IRS -IRON ROD SET BK. l 10, PG,177 '
~ IPS -IRON PIPE SET - PROPERTY LINES OF 1HIS SURVEY
---11E LINES, OlD PROPERTY LINES, R/W LINES, ETC.
APPROXIMATE DRAINAGE DIRECTION
WALL & ASSOCIA TES INC. DATE: AUGUST 20 1996 - TOWNSHIP CYPRESS CREEK • R: ~S CREEK BOUNDARY SURVEY FO
STEPHEN G. WALL RLS ~ D ~ ~
COUNTY - BLADEN N GOAD 111 WOLFE RU J
BURGA W NC 28425 _ STATE NORTH CAROLINA AROLINA ~ WETLAND MITIGATION SITE
sCALE: 1 INCH = 300 FT. 910 259-0075 .