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Wetland and Natural Resource
Consultants, Inc.
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1 Ms. Karen Higgins S E P 1 5 2011
NC Division of Water Quality DENR-WATER QUALITY
1650 Mail service Center WETLANDS ANDSTORMWATERBRAKH
1 Raleigh, NC 27699
RE: Anderson Creek South Development, Harnett County, North Carolina
1 NC DWQ Project #0 4-2019
Dear Ms. Higgins:
1 We are in receipt of the August 18, 2011 Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification for the Anderson
Creek Club. The purposes of this correspondence are to provide information relating to deed notifications
and the lake and stream monitoring and to seek clarification on mitigation condition.
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Condition 6. Deed Notifications:
1 The applicant has consented to placing retained wetlands within conservation areas. Either the NC
Division of Water Quality's suggested Deed Notification or US Army Corps of Engineers accepted
Restrictive Covenants language that will protect retained wetlands within the site.
1 Attached is a figure of the wetland and stream areas that will be preserved as a portion of the mitigation
for the site (Attachment 1: Preliminary Wetland Preservation Map). The protection of these areas falls
under two levels of restriction. The most protective restrictions are those approved by the US Army
1 Corps of Engineers (generally east of the spine road) and the lesser level of protection is a deed
notification approved by the NC Division of Water Quality (generally west of the spine road). The
applicant reserves the different levels of protection in the event that economic conditions mandate the sale
1 of timber to generate revenue; this applies to only those areas falling under the DWQ Deed Notification.
This proposal is included in a letter to the US Army Corps dated September 9, 2011 on which you are
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Condition 7. Mitigation:
The applicant requests that the mitigation condition be modified in order to reduce some of the upfront
costs associated with the project. The applicant proposes that the mitigation language in the issued
certification be changed to read as follows: we propose to add the text that is underlined and strike the
1 text that is stricken. We would like to have an opportunity to sit down and discuss this proposal with you
if you do not find it acceptable.
Compensatory Mitigation Using the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP)
Mitigation must be provided for the proposed impacts as specified in the table below. You are
required to make a payment to the Wetland Restoration Fund administered by the NC Ecosystem
WNR
PO Box 1492
Sparta, NC 28675

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Enhancement program (EEP) to meet this mitigation requirement since a private bank is not
' available and you have not elected to pursue development of a separate mitigation plan; if you
choose to pursue development of a separate mitigation plan then no impacts specified in this
Authorization Certificate shall occur until the mitigation plan has been approved by this office.
' Until the EEP receives and clears your check (made payable to DENR-Ecosystem Enhancement
Program Office), no impacts specified in this Authorization Certificate shall occur. The EEP
should be contacted at [phone] if you have any questions concerning payment into a
restoration fund. You have 60 days fFefn the da4e of this approval until 30 days prior to
' construction or August 1, 2013 to make this payment.
t Condition 9. Lake and Stream Monitorin Plan: lan:
We have attached a copy of the lake and stream monitoring and management plan for approval
(Attachment 2: Anderson Creek Club Lake and Stream Monitoring and Management Plan). Please let me
' know if there is any additional information that is necessary to make this the final plan.
In closing, please let me know if there is any additional information that I might be able to provide to
' expedite your review of these items. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to call me at
336 / 406-0906.
' Best regards,
Chris Huysman
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' Ms. Crystal Amschler
USACE Wilmington Regulatory Office
69 Darlington Ave
' Wilmington, NC 28403-1343
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Attachment l:
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Attachment 2:
Anderson Creek Club
Lake and Stream Monitoring
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' Anderson Creek Club
Lake and Stream
Monitoring and Management Plan
September 6, 2011
Objectives are to provide for an attractive, aesthetically pleasing, recreational lake for the general
use of the residents of Anderson Creek and the public with an efficient and organized
maintenance plan. This comprehensive plan will include lake and stream monitoring and certain
routine maintenance activities identified below. Our goal is to make certain the lake is
proactively-maintained as a safe and attractive recreational focal point for the property.
Duration:
' The lake and streams will be regularly monitored by Anderson Creek and its consultants for a
period of five years. Technical management of the lake will be conducted by Foster's Lake
Management or other qualified lake management professionals. Proposed sample locations are
depicted on the attached map entitled Anderson Creek Club Lake and Stream Sampling
Locations.
Quantifiable parameters will be analyzed in State Certified laboratories. Observational
parameters will be conducted by trained staff familiar with the protocol in this document. An
annual report will be filed with the agencies at the end of each monitoring year.
' Sample Locations:
Four jurisdictional stream locations are proposed to be monitored and are as described below:
• Stream 1: Downstream of the dam on the unnamed tributary (UT) to the South Prong
Anderson Creek
• Stream 2: At the confluence of the lake's UT and the South Prong Anderson Creek
' • Stream 3: Proximate to Road Crossing 1 along the boundary of ACC North and ACC
South on a UT of the South Prong Anderson Creek
' Three in lake locations are proposed to be monitored and they are described as below:
• Lake 1: Proximate to the outlet structure
• Lake 2: Proximate to the middle of the lake
• Lake 3: Proximate to the head of the lake
Two sample locations will be defined in wetland areas as no streams enter the lake
' • Wetland 1: Largest in acreage drainage into the lake
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' Potential Management Strateeies:
Deviations from water quality standards within the lake will be addressed on a case by case basis
under the direction of qualified lake management specialists. Anticipated corrective actions
include but are not limited to the following: aerators will be used to influence issues with
dissolved oxygen and to a lesser degree temperature, liming will be used to influence issues
relating to pH and to a lesser degree hardness, plankton eating fish and approved dyes will be
used to influence issues relating to chlorophyll.
Deviations from water quality standards within receiving waters located at stream sample point 1
' will be addressed on a case by case basis. Anticipated corrective actions include but are not
limited to the following: low flow orifice alterations will be used to increase flows, splash-pad
modifications will be used to increase dissolved oxygen, depth of low flow orifice will be
' manipulated to decrease / increase temperature.
Proposed Activities for Year-Round Management
? Consistent Monitoring
o Schedule quarterly visits to the lake and stream observation points during the year
with more frequent observation occurring during the months of May through

' September.
o Monitor the following during each visit to the lake and stream sampling points.
Observations will be included on each visit report. Adverse observations will
' result in contacting Foster's Lake Management if developing conditions need
additional attention.
¦ general appearance including lake and stream water level, flows, presence
of surface film, and weather conditions
¦ water color and clarity
¦ aquatic vegetation present and healthy
' ¦ presence of aquatic life at each sampling point
¦ nuisance animal activity
¦ water quality (hardness, alkalinity, light penetration, pH, fecal coliform)
¦ fish population conditions
¦ presence of trash and/or debris
¦ drainage structure and emergency spillway condition
¦ condition of sediment collection forebays
berms
swales and riprap rock
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channels
¦ condition of storm water inlets
outlets
pipes
conduits and conveyances
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¦ condition of dam slopes, embankments, conduits and cover vegetation
' ¦ presence of aquatic life diversity at each stream sampling point
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? Aquatic Vegetation Management
o Use an Integrated Pest Management approach to control nuisance aquatic
' vegetation. Treatment strategies will be determined by existing conditions at the
time of the visit.
o if the need occurs, re-plant native, non-invasive aquatic plants to stabilize the
shoreline, provide cover for the fish and reduce excess nutrients. Plants can be
added to shoreline areas
' ? Lake Appearance Enhancement
o Pick up and remove trash (not including sticks, logs, leaves, pine straw, mulch
' and natural debris) along the shoreline and on the lake surface; leaving organic
matter because it rarely causes problems, is a natural part of the lake ecosystem,
stabilizes the shoreline, provides habitat for aquatic organisms and may help
' clarify the water.
o If circumstances arise resulting in the requirement of aeration and circulation
systems the lake management contractor shall advise recommended equipment
and applications that reduce the film (dust, pollen, tree litter, algae, etc.) or other
water quality issues of the lake if it becomes an issue.
? Fishing Enhancement
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o Sample the fish population or make direct observations each visit. Sample with
cast nets, quadrant seines, hook and line and electro fishing. Make restocking
' recommendations when necessary to achieve the lake objectives. Add fish of a
certain size and species that will gradually lead to meeting the approved balance
in the fish population.
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o Stock the lake with sterile grass carp 10 - 12 inches long during the first service
year to help provide the least expensive long-term control of nuisance vegetation.
Stock an additional sterile grass carp each subsequent service year to account for
natural mortality.
o Stock tilapia each service year in the spring. Tilapia are tropical fish and will not
survive through the winter. The fish help control planktonic and filamentous algae
and are excellent forage fish for bass and other predator fish.
' o Carefully monitor the forage, predator fish relationship and make
recommendations about adding structure, cover and habitat to the lake.

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o Maintain a healthy minnow population in the lake that will help control insects
' such as mosquitoes.
' ? Structures Monitoring and Enhancement
o Make recommendations as necessary to improve storm water flow and correct
erosion issues.
' o Maintain floating docks, fish feeders, piers and fountains
o Maintain low flow orifice.
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After each site visit, provide a detailed report explaining observations, activities and
recommendations.
? Additional Lake Management issues to be addressed on an as-needed basis.
o Make recommendations and suggestions for correcting conditions that could
develop into problems.
o Discuss lake management and answer questions at any time during the service
year.
o Provide guidance for the control of nuisance animals. Contract a licensed Animal
Damage Control Agent for the State of North Carolina as required addressing
these situations.

Anderson Creek Club
Lake and Stream Monitoring Dataform
Version 2011.1
Observer: Date:
Drought Index: Recent Weather Conditions:
Observational Parameters
' General appearance of lake water level, presence or absence of surface film, clarity, water color:
General appearance of stream water levels, flows, color, clarity and sheen
' Presence of aquatic vegetation and health
Presence of aquatic life at each sampling point
Nuisance animal activity / Presence of trash and/or debris
Fish populations and aquatic life conditions
Structure and emergency spillway condition
Condition of sediment collection forebays, berms, swales and riprap rock channels
Condition of storm water inlets, outlets, pipes, conduits and conveyances

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Condition of dam slopes, embankments, conduits and cover vegetation
Quantifiable Parameters:
Sample Point Coliform Temp. DO Ph Hardness
Stream 1
Stream 2
Stream 3
Lake 1
Lake 2
Lake 3
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