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Letter of Transmittal
To: NC DWQ, WBSCP Unit
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
Attn. Sue Homewood
We are forwarding the following: 1✓" Attached
20140657
�,�E P R
Ecosystem Planning and Restoration
104 Fountain Brook Circle
Suite A
Cary, North Carolina 27511
(919) 388 -0787
Potato Creek Site
Project: RD00019 Western NC Streams
Date: 06/24/2014
Doc.
Number
r Under Separate Cover
NO.
COPIES
TITLE OR DESCRIPTION
COMMENTS
2
Full size plans
2204
3
Half -size plans
11x17
5
PCN applications
8.5x11. Including figures, agency response
letters and agent authorization forms.
1
Check
$570 permiting fee
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below:
C` As Requested
1✓ For Review and Approval
1— For Your Information
I— No Exception Taken
I- For Comment
r Proceed subject to
corrections noted
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Find attached permtitting information for the project. If you
have any questions contact me at 919- 999 -0262.
r Revisions Requested
For Permitting
i
Ecosystem Planning and Restoration (EPR)
By: Kevin Tweedy
Title: Project Engineer
Page 1 of 1
20140657
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o� pG Office Use Only:
$ PAID Corps action ID no.
o T DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Page 1 of 11
PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A.
Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1 a.
Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit
1b.
Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 27 or General Permit (GP) number:
1 c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes
® No
1d.
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
71401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e.
Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
❑ Yes ® No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes ®No
1f.
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
fee program.
❑ Yes
® No
1 g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
❑ Yes
® No
1 h.
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes
® No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Potato Creek Site
2b.
County:
Alleghany
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Sparta
2d.
Subdivision name:
NA
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
NA
0
3.
Owner Information
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3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Holder, Martha M.
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
240, 1208
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
( Branch
3d.
Street address:
1733 Piney Post Office Road
3e.
City, state, zip:
Piney Creek, NC
3f.
Telephone no.:
828 - 773 -6242
3g.
Fax no.:
3h.
Email address:
Page 1 of 11
PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
4.
Applicant Information (if,different from owner)
4a
Applicant is
® Agent ❑ Other, specify
4b, Name
Charles Anderson
do
Business name
(if applicable)
The Resource Institute, Inc
4d
Street address
2714 Henrnng'Drive
4e
City, state, zip
Winston Salem NC 27106
4f
Telephone no
336 - 750 -0522
4g
Fax no
336- 750 -01,77
4h
Email address
canderson @resourceinstituteinc org
'S.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a
Name
Kevin Tweedy
5b
Business name
(if applicable)
Ecosystem Planning and Restoration
�5c
Street address
104 -A Fountain Brook Circle
5d
City, state, zip
Cary, NC 27511
56
Telephone no
919- 388 -0787
5f
Fax no
919 - 388 -0789
5g
Email address
ktweedy @eprusa net
Page 2 of 1'1
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1.
Property Identification
1a,
Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID)
3033204800
1b
Site coordinates (in decimal degrees)
Latitude 36 5603 Longitude - 81 270392
(DD DDDDDD) ( -DD DDDDDD)
1c
Property size
22 22 acres
2.
Surface Waters
2a-
Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc ) to
Brush Creek — Potato Creek
proposed project
2b
Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water
Class C — DWQ Trout Waters
2c
River,basin map is available at
New River - 05050001
'http / /h2o enr,state nc us /adman /maps/
3.
Project Description
3a
Describe the existing conditions on thersite and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application
Approximately 1,236 ft,of Potato Creek are proposed for stream restoration practices In its existing condition, the stream
is experiencing significant streambank erosion and lateral migration, The prima y1causes of the�observed stream
instability are past removal of riparian vegetation, past'livestock impacts, and beaver activity The, land surrounding,the
project area is used primarily for cattle and livestock pasture, but has been fallow for a few years
3b,
List;the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands,on the property -
NA
3c
List the total estimated linear feet of,all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property
1236'
3d
Explain the purpose�of'the-proposed project
The purpose of this project is to provide channel stabilization and habitat improvement through stream °restoration
practices
3e
Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of,equipment,t_o be used
This project is being conducted as a NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives,Program Project (EQIP) NRCS and state
grant funding are being used'to improve stream stability and instream habitat This project is not being used,for,mitigation
purposes
The proposed work will involve stream restoration practices that include channel relocation, bank sloping, benching,
replanting, and the use of'constructed riffles and vanes to promotestabdity and improve mstream habitat All work will be
conducted in the wet (see attached pump- around diversion exemption) Tracked excavators, dump trucks, and loaders
will be the,,pnmary pieces of equipment that are expected to, be used for construction
Page 3 of 11
PCN Form— Version 1 3 December, 1;0, 2008, Version
4.
Jurisdictional Determinations
4a
Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments
El Yes ®No El Unknown
4b
If the, Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
4c
If,yes,'who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known)
Agency /Consultant Company
Other
4d
If'yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictionalideterminations .or State determinations and attach documentation
5.
Project History
5a
Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
5b
If yes, explain in detail according to "help,file" instructions
6.
Future Project Plans
6a
Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b
If yes, explain
Page 4 of 11
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a Which sections were completed below for your projecV(check all that apply)
❑ Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond'Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this,question for each wetland area impacted
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
2f
Wetland impact
Type of jurisdiction
number–
Type,of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
(Corps - 404, 10
Area of impact
Permanent (P) or
(if known)
DWQ – non -404, other)
(acres)
—Temporary T
W1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W2 P E:1 T
El Yes
El Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P ❑ T
'❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
'W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
[:],Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
2g: Total wetland impacts
2h Comments
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed orrthe site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted
3a
315
3c
3d
3e
3f
3g
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial
Type of jurisdiction
Average
Impact
number -
(PER) or
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
DWQ– non -404,
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S1 ® P ❑ T
Stream
Restoration
Potato Creek
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
❑ DWQ
28'
1236'
S2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑, INT
❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
3h- Total stream andiributary impacts
1236'
31 Comments: Impacts will result from proposed stream restoration practices
Page 5 of 11
4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U S then indiv ually list all open water impacts below
4a
4b
4c
4d
4e
Open water
Name of waterbody
impact number—
(if applicable)
Type of impact
Waterbody type
Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
01 ❑P' ❑T
02 ❑P' ❑T
03 ❑ P, ❑ T
04 ❑P ❑T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g Comments
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below
5a
5b
5c
5d
5e
Wetland Impacts (acres)
Stream Impacts (feet)
Upland
Pond ID
Proposed use or purpose
(acres)
number
of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g Comments
5h Is a dam, high hazard permit required
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no
51 Expected pond surface area (acres)
5j Size of pond watershed (acres)
5k Method of construction
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will, impact a- protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill, out Section D of this form
6a
❑ Neuse El Tar-Pamlico F-1 Other
Project'is in which protected basin?
❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b
6c
6d
6e
6f
6g
Buffer impact
number—
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or
for
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Tem-ora T
impact
required?
131 ❑P ❑T
❑Yes
❑ No
62 [I P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑1No
B3 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑ No
6h Total'buffer impacts
61 Comments
Page 6 of 11
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a Specifically describe measures,taken to avoid or minimize the, proposed impacts in designing project '
This work,is being proposed as a stream restoration project, with the overall mtent,of improving streamstabdity and,
function
b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques
Construction equipment access to the stream itself will be]imited to the extent practical, and erosion control practices will
be used to minimize any potential impacts from sediment run off during construction For additional information, see the
construction plans and specifications
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State?
❑ Yes ® No
2b If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply)
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c, If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
❑Payment to in-lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a Name,of Mitigation Bank
3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
Quantity
3c Comments
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached
❑ Yes
4b Stream mitigation requested
linear feet
4c, If using stream mitigation, stream temperature
❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold
4d- Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ,only)
square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested
acres
4f Non - riparian wetiand.mitigation requested
acres
4g Coastal,( tidal) wetland mitigation requested
acres
4h Comments
Page 7 of 11
PCN Form —Version 1.3 December,10, 2008 Version
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide,a description of the proposed mitigation plan
'6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian,Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation? If ves, you will have to fill out this entire form — please
contact the State for�more information
❑ Yes ❑ No
6b If yes, then identify the square °feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the
amount of mitigation required
Zone
6c
Reason for impact
6d
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2,for ^Catawba)
Zone 2
1 5
6f Total buffer mitigation required:
6g If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is,proposed,(e g , payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment,mto an approved in -lieu fee fund)
6h Comments
Page 8 of 11
E. Stormwater Management and'Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a Does the project Include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules
1 b If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
<5 %
2b Does this project require ,a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ® No
2c If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why Impervious area is less than 24%
2d If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan
❑ Certified Local Government
2e Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
NA
❑ Phase II
3b- Which of`the following locally - implemented stormwater`management programs
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply)
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other
3c Has4he approved Stormwater Management Plan with, proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal, counties
❑ 'HQW
4a Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ ORW
(check all that apply)
❑ Session Law 2006 -246
❑ Other
4b Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No
S. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Page 9 of 11
PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10, 2008 Version
F. Supplementary Information
1.
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state /local) funds or the
® Yes ❑ No
use of public (federal /state) land?
lb
If you answered "yes" to the above, does the protect require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
❑ Yes ® No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter )
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments
2.
Violations (OMRequirement)
2a
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑ Yes ® No
or'Ripanan Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)?
2b
Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes ® No
2c
If you answered "yes " °to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s)
3.
Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a
Will this,project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
❑ Yes ® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b
If you answered 'yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most,recent DWQ policy If you answered "no," provide,aishort narrative description
4.,
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non - discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility
NA
Page 10 of 11
PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10, 2008 Version
S. ;Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
❑ Yes ® No
habitat?
5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
® Yes ❑ No
impacts?
❑ Raleigh
5c If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted
® Asheville
5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Natural Heritage website and USFWS
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps' Requirement)
6a_ Will this project,occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ® No
6b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
It is not near the coast
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps, Requirement)
7a Will this'project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic orcultural preservation
❑ Yes ® No
status (e g , National Historic Trust designation &-properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
Slte:has been reviewed by the NRCS State Archeologist to determine potential effects, per,NRCS guidelines and policies,
and has been found to result'in no impacts to historic.and archeological resources
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
18a Will this project occur in a FEMA - designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑ Yes ® No
8b If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements
86 What source(s) did you use to make'the floodplain determination? NC Floodmaps Website
A ant/Q Igna ure
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Date
(Agent' gnature is vale - n authorization letter from the applicant
,is- provided
Page 11 of 11
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PREPARED BY:
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DATE:
JUNE 2014
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United States Department ®f the Interi ®r
Mr. Erin Bennett
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 7_,illicoa Sheet
Asheville North Carolina 23801
May 5, 2014
Ecosystem Planning and Restoration, LLC
104 `Fountain Brook Circle, Suite A
Cary, North Carolina 27511
Dear Mr. Bennett:
Subject: Federally Listed Species Assessment for the Proposed Potato Creek Stream Restoration
and Stream Bank Sfabilization Project (Holder Site), located in Alleghany County,
North Carolina
On April 14, 2014„ we received a copy of your letter for the proposed project. In that letter you
requested our review and comments on the proposed project. We have'reviewed the information
presented and are providing the following comments in accordance with the provisions of the
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as,amended (16 U.S.C. 661- 667e), the National
Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. §4321 et seq.); and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
of 1973, as amended (,16 U.S.C. 1531 -1543) (Act).
Project Description — According,to the information that you provided, the,proposed project will
address channel incision and stream bank instability along about 1,0501inear feet (If) of Potato
Creek. The stream at this site has become degraded from cattle access,, ditching activities, and
loss of stream batik vegetation. The project will consist of channel restoration and realignment,
installation of in- stream structures, cattle exclusion, and planting stream banks.
Endangered Species — According to our records and a review of the information presented, we
concur with your determination that the project-will have "no effect" on federally listed species
or designated critical habitat. Therefore, we believe the requirements under section 7 of the Act
are fulfilled. However, obligations under section 7 of`the Act °must be reconsidered if: (1) new
information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical
habitat in a manner not previously considered, (2) this action is subsequently modified in a
manner that was not considered in this review, or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat is
determined that may be affected by the identified action.
`Project Recommendations. We have no objection to the proposed actions and support any
efforts to restore and protect the water quality in the project area. Because stream conditions are
least affected where stream banks are stabilized by deep- rooted woody vegetation, stream
restoration efforts should incorporate the use of native vegetation adapted to site conditions.
Biodegradable erosion - control materials should'be incorporated into bank restoration design in
order to stabilize soils as vegetation becomes established. Live, dormant stakes (such as black
willow) may be used to reestablish root structure in riparian areas. In areas where banks are
severely undercut, high, and steep, whole tree revetments or rock may be used as a stabilization
treatment (small rock, gravel, sand, and dirt are not recommended due to their erosive nature).
However, it should not extend above the bank -full elevation (the elevation of the channel where
the natural floodplain begins), and deep- rooting woody vegetation should be established along
banks where any channel work is accomplished. Tree and shrub plantings should be spaced at
intervals no greater than IO feet along banks. Vegetated riparian zone widths should be as wide
as practical but should extend at least 20 feet from the stream channel.
Erosion Control and Wetland /Stream Protection. Measures to control sediment and erosion
should be installed before any ground disturbing activities occur. Grading and backfilling should
be minimized, and existing vegetation should be retained (if possible) to maintain shoreline
cover for fish and wildlife. Disturbed areas should be re- vegetated with native grass and tree
species as soon as the project is completed.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments. If we can be of assistance or if you
have any questions, please do not,hesitate to contact Mr: Bryan Tompkins of our staff at
828/258 -3939, Ext. 240. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference
our Log Number 4 -2 -14 -187.
Sincerely,
- - original signed - -
Janet Mizzi
Field Supervisor
E -Copy- Ms. Tasha McCormick, US Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Regulatory Field
Office
2
Erin Bennett
From: Hodges, Kinnon B <kin hodges@ncwildlife org>
Sent: Monday, May 5, 2014 6 32 PM
To: Erin Bennett
Subject: RE Permitting - Surry and Alleghany Counties - NCWRC
Hi Erin We did receive your applications and have dust received input,from everyone we needed to run them by They
look like good projects and we'll hopefully be getting our comments to you out in the mail soon Thanks
Km Hodges
District 7 Fisheries Biologist
N C Wildlife Resources Commission
Mt Airy, NC 27030
336- 443 -9436
From: Erin Bennett [mailto:ebennett @eprusa.net]
Sent:, Monday, May 05, 2014 5:03 PM
To: Cox, David R.; Besler, Doug A.
Cc: Hodges, Kinnon B
Subject: Permitting - Surry and Alleghany Counties - NCWRC
Mr Besler or whom it may concern.
We sent,some letters to NCWRC for review on some current stream restoration projects we have in Surry and Alleghany
Counties We are almost readytto submit these for permitting and'we °haven't received a review from you Did you all
receive the letters? I can also send them by email.
Thank you for all your time and help,
Erin, Bennett, El
Ecosystem Planning and'Restoration
104 -A Fountain Brook Circle
Cary, NC`27511
(0) 919- 388 -0787
(F). 919 - 388 -0789
(M) • ,828 -735 -1083
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Erin Bennett
From: Besler, Doug A <doug besler,@ncwildlife org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 6, 2014 5 36 AM
To: Erin Bennett
Cc: Cox, David R, Hodges, Kinnon B
Subject: RE Permitting - Sury and Alleghany Counties - NCWRC
Ms Bennett,
I had requested that our biological staff review the projects you submitted to us We don't have any trout records at any
of the locations We will not request the trout spawning moratorium or request any special conditions to the permit
application for any of the sites
Please let.me know if you need any additional information,
Thanks,
Doug
Doug Besler
Mountain Region Fisheries Supervisor
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
645 Fish Hatchery Rd
Marion, NC, 28752
828 - 659 -8684 Ext 221 (Office)
919- 818 -7886 (Mobile)
dour besler(a)ncwlldlife org
From: Erin Bennett,[mailto:ebennett @eprusa.net]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2014 5.03 PM
To: Cox, David R.; Besler, Doug A
Cc: Hodges, Kinnon B
Subject: Permitting - Surry and Alleghany Counties - ,NCWRC
Mr Besler or whom it may concern.
We sent some letters to NCWRC for review on some current stream restoration projects we have in Surry and Alleghany
Counties We are almost ready to submit these for permitting and we haven't received a review from you Did you all
receive the letters? I can also send them by email
Thank you for all your°time and help,
Erin Berinett, El
Ecosystem Planning and Restoration
104 -A Fountain Brook Circle
Cary, NC 27511
Mutual Agreement
for
Stream Rest6 ration Project
Resource Institute (RI) is,a non-profit organization that assists organizations and individuals in
carrying -out projects to protect natural and ltumatt resources whilo promoting economic development.
RI can assist° with projects in a variety of ways, includurg, but not limited to, fund••taising,
administering project funds, and contracting for�smvices deeded to complete a project. RUM recently
adopted a project referred to as the Westeni North Carolina Stream Initiative to help farmers wid.
landowner& address,eroding stream banksMiat,are negatively affeoting them through loss of property,
hazards for livestock, sediment transliort into a stream and degraded aquatic habitat. The
farmer /landowner has either initiated an application for assistance through USDA/NRCS's EQIP
program or has already signed an agreerncht /eonlract for assistance with USDA/NRCS's EQIP
program. RI's role is to help , attain the finding, ,for the design, construction oversight and unmet
construction needs of the work for sites with current EQIP program agreements/contracts through
USDA/NRCS,
RI will assist the farmer /landowner by helping to address issues related to managing and
contraetiug,for the required design, plarming, permitting and construction work for sheam enhancement
practices owthe site, as well as necessary structure work, and bank stabilization, RI's objective is to
helpaaddress current water duality degradation,issues; however, work cannot be guaranteed for acts of
nature related to flood events. RI is working with NRCS, Conservation Districts and the
farmer /landowner to help reduce those linpacts.a&much as possiblo.
In providing services to the fanner/landowner on this tract of land for streain
.restoration/stabilization activities to be performed we thereby mutually agree to the following items.
1. The fariner /landowner will allow ingress�and egress for all activities,related to the stream
restoration/stabilization such as: surveys, engineering, construction; .monitoring, etc. for RI -and
its,agents.
2, partner /landowner will follow the contractual guidance in the EQIP program with USDA,
NRCS,
3. Fanner /landowner will provide RI wlth•a copy of 'the NRCS EQIP contract, for the purpose of
allowing RI toishare with RI's other flnders�in an effort to help•obtain matoliing dollars.
d. RI will serve as the financial manager for ail funds related to the stream restoration /stabilization
aetivities•received for the project.
S. RI will provide projpot managernent services such as, obtaining the technical resources, bidding
and Contracting; of project elements,,and,pioject construction oversight,
RI will work with farmers /landowners to resolve differences between canstruotiort costs and
payment "schedule rates.
,nature Sheet:
Stream Restoration JProjeet Agreement Letter
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AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
FOR WNCSI STREAM PROJECTS
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOT,NO. NZA PLAN NO. N/A PARCEL ID: 3633204800
STREET ADDRESS: Piney Post Office Road Piney Creek, NQ 28663
Please print: -
Property Owner: Holder, Martha M
Property Owner:
The, property owners above have, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Resource
Institute, Inc. that authorizes the activities proposed on the subject property (see attached for
reference). As an authorized representative of Resource Institute, I do hereby authorize
Kevin Tweedy , of Ecosystem Plannina and Restoration
(Contractor / Agent) (Name of consulting firm)
to act on behalf of Resource Institute and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance
and acceptance of this permit or certification,and any and all standard, and special conditions
attached.
Resource Institute's, Address:
2714'Henning Drive, Winston - Salem, NC 27106
Telephoner 1336)- 750 -0522
We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true.and accurate to the
best of our knowledge.
Authorized Signature Authorized Signature
Date: L I " �, -)- — t t-1 Date: