20100599 Ver 1_Monitoring Plan_20101021

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Hi Bev:
Attached is the monitoring plan for project 10-0599 to go in Laserfische (I never know how to spell that thing!).
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Chuck Cranford - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Surface Water Protection Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
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https://mail.nc.gov/owa/?ae=Item&a=Open&t=IPM.Note&id=RgAAAAAAOgPoLNIPQZ... 9/21/2010
QAPP OCHLAWAHA BOG
Project Name: Ochlawaha Bog Restoration
QAPP Team: Megan Mailloux, Kieran Roe, Grant Ginn, Jon Calabria
Funding Agency: US EPA, Section 319
Date: August 16, 2010
Project Description
The goal of this work will be to conduct monitoring of the Ochlawaha Bog Restoration
project to verify restoration success. Monitoring will consist of the collection and analysis of
stream stability, vegetation survivability, and hydrology data. Supplemental water quality
sample comparison above and below the restoration site along Mud Creek will be
conducted before and after restoration construction.
Project Organization and Responsibility
Project Manager: Megan Mailloux
Field Sample Supervisor: Megan Mailloux
Lab Supervisor for Supplemental Water Samples: Ann Marie Traylor, EQI Project
Coordinator
Laboratory for Water Samples: EQI (Environmental Quality Institute)
Project Schedule
Restoration Observation Site Visits Before and After
Construction
Site Visit reports* Before and After
Construction
Final re ort* End of project
Extend findings to stakeholder groups End of project
Sampling and Observation procedures
Observation of Stream Stability and Wetland Performance
Monitoring will consist of the collection and analysis of stream stability, vegetation survivability,
and hydrology data to support the evaluation of the project in meeting established restoration
objectives. Specifically, project monitoring will include measurements of stream dimension,
profile, pattern, bed materials, photo documentation, vegetation survivability sampling, and
groundwater elevations.
Hydrology
Monitored ground water hydrology will be used to evaluate the success of restored wetlands.
Continuously recording ground water monitoring gauges of static observation wells will be
installed in at least four locations within the wetland area. Monitoring gauges will be set to a
depth of approximately 24 inches below the soil surface. Screened portions of each gauge will be
surrounded by filter fabric, buried in screened well sand, and sealed with a bentonite cap to
prevent siltation and surface flow infiltration during floods. The locations of the gauges will be
established to provide representative coverage of the Site. Hydrological sampling will be
performed during the growing season at intervals necessary to satisfy the hydrology success
criteria.
Stream Channel Stability and Geomorphology
The purpose of monitoring is to evaluate the stability of the restored stream. Following the
procedures established in the USDA Forest Service Manual (Harrelson et al 1994) and the
methodologies utilized in the Rosgen stream assessment and classification system (Rosgen 1994,
1996), data collected will consist of detailed dimension and pattern measurements, a longitudinal
profile(s), and bed materials sampling.
Dimension
Permanent cross-sections will be established and will be used to evaluate stream dimensions.
Three riffle and three pool cross-sections will be located within the reach surveyed as part of the
longitudinal profile. One riffle and one pool cross section will be located on lower Jankowski
Tributary and two riffle and two pool cross sections will be located on Ward Creek. Permanent
monuments, recoverable either through field identification or use of GPS, will be set at the left
and right extents of each cross-section. The cross-section surveys will provide a detailed
measurement of the stream and banks, to include points on the adjacent floodplain, at the top of
bank, bankfull, at all breaks in slope, the edge of water, and thalweg. Subsequently, width-to-
depth ratios, entrenchment ratios, and bank height ratios will be calculated for each cross-section.
Profile
One longitudinal profile, covering a minimum length of 20 bankfull widths, will be established
and surveyed. The surveyed profile will begin on lower Jankowski Tributary and extend into
Ward Creek. The beginning and ending points of the measured profile will be permanently
monumented. Average, pool, and riffle slopes, as well as pool-to-pool spacing will be calculated
using data collected during the monitoring of the longitudinal profile.
Pattern
Evaluations of stream pattern, based on valley/stream type, will be developed based upon
measurements of sinuosity, meander width ratio, and radius of curvature (on newly constructed
meanders). Calculations will be made of sinuosity, meander width ratio, radius of
curvature/bankfull width ratio, and meander length/bankfull width ratio.
Bed Materials
Pebble counts will be conducted at each riffle cross-section, as well as across the overall study
reach (based upon percentage of riffles and pools) for the purpose of classification and
evaluation of sediment transport. Pebble count data will be plotted by size distribution in order
to assess the D50 and D84 size class.
Vegetation Monitoring
The Carolina Vegetation Survey - Ecosystem Enhancement Program (CVS-EEP) 2008 protocol
for recording vegetation (Lee et. al 2008) will be used to determine the planting pattern of woody
stems with respect to species, spacing, and density as well as to forecast survivability and growth
of planted stems in subsequent monitoring years. Four standard (10m x 10m) vegetative
sampling plots will be established within the project area. One plot will be established adjacent
to Ward Creek, two in the Ward Bog wetland area, and one in the upland area.
Plots will be placed within the applicable planting zones to capture the heterogeneity of the
designed vegetative communities. Plot corners will be permanently marked with rebar and
recorded during the baseline survey. All planted stems and plot corners will be marked with
orange flagging tape to facilitate relocation during subsequent monitoring years. A reference
photograph will be taken for each plot at the origin looking diagonally across the plot to the
opposite corner.
Photograph Reference Points
Photograph reference points (PRPs) will be established to assist in characterizing the site and to
allow qualitative evaluation of the site conditions. The location of each photo point will be
permanently marked in the field and the bearing/orientation of the photograph will indicate on
the monitoring plans to allow for consistent repetition. A total of at least twelve (12) PRP's will
be established. Six (6) of these PRP's will be located upstream of the permanent monitoring
cross sections. These photographs will be taken facing downstream looking at the section, and
will show as much of the banks and channel as possible. The survey tape used for cross-
sectional measurements will be centered in each photograph and the water line will be located
near the lower edge. An effort will be made to consistently photograph the same area in each
subsequent monitoring event.
Analytical Procedures
Observation of Stream Stability and Wetland Performance
Morphologic Parameters and Channel Stability
Restored and enhanced streams should demonstrate morphologic stability to be considered
successful. Stability does not equate to an absence of change, but rather to sustainable rates of
change or stable patterns of variation. Restored streams often demonstrate some level of initial
adjustment in the several months that follow construction and some change/variation subsequent
to that is also to be expected. However, the observed change should not be unidirectional such
that it represents a robust trend. If some trend is evident, it should be very modest or indicate
migration to another stable form.
Dimension
Cross-section measurements should indicate little change from the as-built cross-sections. If
changes do occur, they will be evaluated to determine whether the adjustments are associated
with increased stability or whether they indicate movement towards an unstable condition. The
following thresholds will be considered indicators of concern:
Width/depth ratio increases more than 10 percent,
Bank height ratio increases more than 25 percent.
Pattern and Profile
Measurements and calculated values should indicate stability with little deviation from as-built
conditions and established morphological ranges for the restored stream type. Annual
measurements should indicate stable bed-form features with little change from the as-built
survey. The pools should maintain their depth with flatter water surface slopes, while the riffles
should remain shallower and steeper. The following thresholds will be considered indicators of
concern:
Riffle slope increases more than 50 percent,
Profile scarp formation greater than 20 percent of mean depth,
Pool maximum depth decreases more than 20 percent,
• Pool/riffle feature shifts along the profile of more than the equivalent of one bankfull
width.
Substrate
Calculated D50 and D84 values should indicate coarser size class distribution of bed materials in
riffles and finer size class distribution in pools. Generally, it is anticipated that the bed material
will coarsen over time. The following thresholds will be considered indicators of concern:
D50 or D84 value decreases more than 30 percent,
Percent sand increases more than 50 percent.
Sediment Transport
Depositional features should be consistent with a stable stream that is effectively managing its
sediment load. Point bar and inner berm features, if present, should develop without excessive
encroachment of the channel. Lateral and mid-channel bar features should typically not be
present and if so only in isolated instances.
Vegetation
Riparian vegetation monitoring shall be conducted for a minimum of five years to ensure that
success criteria are met per USACE guidelines. Accordingly, success criteria will consist of a
minimum survival of 320 stems per acre by the end of the Year 3 monitoring period and a
minimum of 260 stems per acre at the end of Year 5. If monitoring indicates either that the
specified survival rate is not being met or the development of detrimental conditions (i.e.,
invasive species, diseased vegetation), appropriate corrective actions will be developed and
implemented.
Hydrology
Ground water hydrology success criteria for the monitoring period will include a minimum
regulatory criterion, comprising saturation (free water) within one foot of the soil surface for 5
percent of the growing season.
Quality Control Procedures
Observation of Stream Stability and Wetland Performance
A standard monitoring sheet will be used for each observational field site visit that includes
names of individuals completing monitoring visit, date, time, and a standard list of
questions for observation.
Outside of this QAPP supplemental water quality chemical monitoring will be
conducted at an offsite location above and below the restoration area.
Supplemental Water Quality Chemical Monitoring (VWIN methodology)
Volunteers are provided with instructions about sample collection procedures prior to
their first sample collection day. Instruction is provided through hands-on experience by a
VWIN coordinator, and a training manual is given to each volunteer to read. Henderson
County stream samples are collected on the third Saturday of each month. Collecting
coincident samples from all the sites in the monitoring area greatly reduces meteorological
variability between sites. Therefore, the volunteers are asked to collect samples from the
assigned site as close to noon as possible. Water samples are collected in six 250 mL
polyethylene bottles. In order to assure consistent sampling techniques, each bottle is
labeled with the site number and the parameter for which the water from that particular
bottle will be analyzed. Information recorded by the volunteer (chain-of-custody form) can
be found in Appendix A.
After collection, the volunteer takes the samples and data sheet to a designated drop point
where the samples are refrigerated. It is the job of the volunteer coordinator to pick up the
samples from the drop point and deliver them to the EQI laboratory for analysis Monday
morning. A description of the laboratory analysis methodology is contained in Appendix B.
After analysis, the empty bottles are cleaned in the laboratory and then packed together
with a blank data sheet for use next month.
(from 2009 VWIN Annual Report)
Volunteer chain of custody form (appendix A 2009 Annual report):
Appendix A: Chain of Custody forma
Volunteer Water InformationNetwork
Henderson County
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Water Quality Chemical Analysis
Laboratory Procedures and Parameters (Appendix B and C from 2009 VWIN Annual report):
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Appendix C: Parameters and Ranges for Stream Quality Classifications.
pH -
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lam„ than _l '1 oL s:inlplcs. but Iles ur. xccc,Ld 511 \lT
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slrnhtc:
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Total Suspend: d Solid, -
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simll,lc, - hl"h ILv,l of !lmazli,lmhilntc
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iia& I? mcditnl lu„ than 2O widmx ci l _??>>dcd 1110 uulho, cm in lC,s than 10% of
sample:
uic l'= nn:dmll erCalJrthen 50 umhosicm. i IM wiflio, em nl less than 10% of
caml,le,
1 a.it D- exceeded 1110 umhos/cm in more than 1 C ' is T samples.
l?tal
led A - ii v r cxeecd-d ? itcr quality standard o F7 ay'
Grad B` CSUCCdc?' 7'_Iq T, ire less this 10',) ol-,nnil,le,
GI-a01_'. c?ce?ldcd 7 u,, t. ilt ] U to i1",: ?I ,ann,lc:
Gra& D- L d d i uc L inworc than .'t samples
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Appendix C (continued)
Total Lead
Cra,ie,A=rexceeded,vst rgwilii? fon&ifd0l1Oug/t
G, rI :.odcdIn us I in lc•:; than to".. ot;;nll-les
.._,.ceded10 llL'.I_nl10L,?:llnplos
Grade i 1 o u,-, I ill than 'U".. fSmIlpies
Total Zinc -
:-,radc 1= median less than e u-, ncv er e?:c-aded scalar giiAil? standard of 50 ppb
Uradc I median less than 10 u= I., .:?cccJed ?O pob ir: lc,, than 10% of samples
Grant. C- median less than 10 ua I, excecdcd 50 ppl, iii 10 - _'U°.,01 samples,.
Grad, D- Median greater than l U ugrL or concentration cx " d,;a 0 ppb in more than 20%
of samples
Total Pho•,I iwrou , (1, P)-
(:lace A nla_lian imt zd")vc i).)); nl , T,
Goci& 1; nl Tian ^ ?atcrthan t?.1: nlt, I but less than t1.t17me'L.
t;radc n l;an e1 jt?r (hlrl )x.07 111 L but less than 1).10 rn,-? L
(era sic I) nr::diun _r-cat?s-th cn ii.i?l rn_ ?.

Gradr_.1 m?°dian 1- than emhirnt 1_% el of,).fi5moL
( iiadC I; nlcdi.ml h?;t??.ccr 0.05 ,11 I_ Felt Ic,* than 0.10 mg/L,
Grad,:: n?aliansrcatcrthan0.10m Lbutless than 0.20 mg/L
Crillc D m i ml ai?t awii O.2U wg?L.
Ammonia Nltrc.,,? n -
-
lacc I; I]-y :r??c? thcln?,
,o,. danihicnt4AIdaidlu, tiolltatc,? in 111,-
S11111111,:1 0 1 1 nu' I:
1 11iL L ill inzin 10",? ?a :il k,. ?1t1!L.
?r.l?ic l) r ':'Ld l nl_ I, in more than i )1" , oC rnl l?_ rat lcar,t time samhk
h..l i 1 cone i? lion ?_1 ab-a than iliepropos,.:dambient standardfortrout
u:,tcl?,, in t ll •. rllc? of-, 0 ms 1,.
Nitrate Nitr,):ren -
Grade A7= median does txx -,:,aed n..,, m,? 1:. no sample exceeded 1.0 mg/L
Cnrade B= le- than 1 l' ,,l •;;mn? ,c. ???c ._d? d LO mglL, none exceeded 5 mg/L
Gra& C- no sampl,: \c,r , Ld m ,/L
l 1 idc 1)= :it laut on_ , iinpio c?J,edecl5 mg/L
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