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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Director
February 21, 2014
To: Tim Baumgartner
NCEEP
From: Eric Kulz
NCDWR
Re: Year 2 Monitoring Report Review Comments
Snowbird Creek Tributaries
Graham County
EEP #92764
DWR #10 -0010
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
The Division of Water Resources received the Year 2 Monitoring Report for the above - referenced site,
dated December 2013.
Based on review of the monitoring report, the streams appear to generally be stable, and no problem areas
were noted.
Vegetation monitoring includes only one vegetation plot. While the plot met performance standards, one
plot is not sufficient to provide representative data on the planted parts of the easement. DWR
recommends the addition of three more vegetation plots, for a total of two plots within the UT2
enhancement reach easement and two plots within the UT3 restoration reach easement.
The report describes some encroachment along UT3 Reach 2. The report describes corrective measures
that the FD Provider is taking to correct this situation.
Please feel free to contact me at (919) 807 -6476 if you have any questions regarding this project or our
comments.
Cc via email: Tyler Crumbley — USACE
File Copy (Eric Kulz)
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