20201091 Ver 1_Task 2_ShadyGrove_MY0_Credit Release Request_20230608_20230612

ID#* 20201091 Version* 1
Select Reviewer:
Katie Merritt
Initial Review Completed Date 06/20/2023
Mitigation Project Submittal - 6/12/2023
Is this a Prospectus, Technical Proposal or a New Site?* Yes No
Type of Mitigation Project:*
Stream Wetlands Buffer Nutrient Offset
(Select all that apply)
Project Contact Information
Contact Name: * Email Address:
Emily Ulman [e-mail]
Project Information
ID#: * 20201091 Version:* 1
Existing ID# Existing Version
Project Type: DMS Mitigation Bank
Project Name: Shady Grove
County: Wayne
Document Information
Mitigation Document Type:*
Mitigation As -Built Plans
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Signature
Print Name:* Emily Ulman
Signature: *

3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612
Corporate Headquarters
6575 West Loop South, Suite 300
Bellaire, TX 77401
Main: 713.520.5400
June 8, 2023
CREDIT RELEASE REQUEST FORM
To: NCDEQ-DWR Nutrient Offset Coordinator
From: Jamey McEachran, [e-mail], [phone]
Through: Environmental Banc and Exchange, LLC (EBX)
We formally request a credit release for the Shady Grove Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset
Mitigation Site (DWR Project # 2020-1091v2) for completion of Task #2: "All Riparian Earthwork &
Mitigation Activities, Planting and Installation of Monitoring Devices completed, easement
boundaries adequately marked, all applicable permits obtained, site visit performed by DWR" per
the approved credit release schedule, which is included in the Attachments with this request. The
following documents have been submitted to DWR for Task #2:
1)Vegetation Planting and Monitoring Device Completed, 2) Credit Release Schedule (PDF from
Approved UMBI and Excel), 3) Table 7 (Project Credit Table with Credits derived from As-Built survey
numbers)
Credits requested for release are detailed below:
Credit Type %
Release
Credit Amount
(Include Units)
Notes/Comments
Buffer Restoration 20 5,941.400
Buffer Preservation 20 396.080
Generated Nitrogen Nutrient Offset 20 5,788.570
Signature:
Attachments: 1) Vegetation Planting and Monitoring Device Completed, 2) Credit Release Schedule (PDF
from Approved UMBI and Excel), 3) Table 7 (Project Credit Table with Credits derived from As-Built survey
numbers)
3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612
Corporate Headquarters
6575 West Loop South, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77401
Main: 713.520.5400
res.us
June 8, 2023
Ms. Katie Merritt
NCDEQ – Division of Water Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street, Archdale Building 9th Floor
Raleigh, NC 27620
RE: Shady Grove Mitigation Project (DWR #: 2020-1091 v2): Vegetation Planting and
Monitoring Device Creation Completed– 20 Percent Credit Release
Ms. Merritt,
Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC (“EBX”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Resource
Environmental Solutions (“RES”) is pleased to inform you that riparian vegetation planting
and associated monitoring devices installation have been completed at the Shady Grove
Mitigation Project. Monitoring devices include 11 vegetation plots in the riparian
restoration for buffer and nutrient offset mitigation areas. This letter is being submitted
to request the release of credits associated with Task 2 as described in the RES 2021 Neuse
Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument for riparian buffer and nutrient offset credits.
To support your review and approval of the release of Task 2 credits, the following are
included with this letter:
-Short summary of activities completed as required per the approved BPDP;
-Figures representing all riparian buffer and nutrient offset activities where
applicable;
-A map showing the vegetation plot locations;
-Detailed Planting Plan information;
-Photos of the site, including examples of vegetation plots, easement markings,
invasive species treatment, and culvert work.
Short summary of Activities Completed:
During as-built set-up, completed on May 17, 2023, 11 planted tree species were
recorded, and the plots yielded an average of 751 stems per acre (Tables 1 & 2). There
were no changes to the planting plan of bare root species and the planting area and
density remained the same as proposed. The planted area is 13.81 acres, that consists of
one planting zone. Vegetation plots had very minor shifts in locations from the Mitigation

Plan proposed locations, however, the quantities of plots remained the same as proposed.
The easement is marked with conservation easement signs that include the long-term
steward, restricted activities, and contact information attached to t-posts and trees (where
appropriate) at approximately 100-foot intervals on (photos included). Installation of all
easement signage occurred on May 8, 2023. Within the preservation areas invasive
Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) was treated via basal bark and foliar spraying on May
8-10, 2023 (photos included). Planted areas were ripped and seeded prior to planting in
April 2023. In addition to planting and seeding, one culvert was removed along DJ3 and
relocated to the upstream portion of the ditch, outside of the easement boundaries, on
March 23, 2023, to allow for landowner and agricultural access to the adjacent field. The
old culvert location was stabilized along the banks with coir matting and seeding.

A Baseline Monitoring Report will be submitted in the coming months. No major
modifications from the approved Shady Grove BPDP were made during site construction. If
any deviations are discovered as a result of the as-built work, they will be included in the
baseline report that will be submitted to support the release of credits associated with
Task 3. Should you require further documentation, please let us know. Finally, we
anticipate a site visit to be required for the release of Task 2 credits. We will be in touch
to schedule this with you.

Thank you,
Emily Ulman | Ecologist

Vegetation Plot 3 Vegetation Plot 8
Easement Markers Easement Marker
General Buffer Condition (Nutrient Offset/Preservation) General Site Photo

Upstream Culvert Relocation (DJ3) Downstream Culvert Removal (DJ3)
Basal Bark Treatment of Chinese Privet Patch of Chinese Privet that Underwent Foliar Spray

Table 1. Bare Root Tree Species Planted at Shady Grove Mitigation Site

Table 2. Vegetation Plot Summary for Shady Grove

Common Name Scientific Name Mit Plan % As-Built % Total Stems Planted
River Birch Betula nigra 10 10 1,100
Persimmon Diospyros virginiana 10 10 1,100
Overcup Oak Quercus lyrata 10 10 1,100
American Sycamore Platanus occidentalis 10 10 1,100
Swamp Chestnut Oak Quercus michauxii 10 10 1,100
Water Oak Quercus nigra 10 10 1,100
Willow Oak Quercus phellos 10 10 1,100
Northern Red Oak Quercus rubra 10 10 1,100
Shumard Oak Quercus shumardii 10 10 1,100
Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis 55 600
Green Ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica 55 600
11,100
13.81
804
Total
Planted Area (Ac.)
As-Built Stems/Acre
Plot #Planted 
Stems/Acre
Volunteer 
Stems/Acre
Total 
Stems/Acre
Success 
Criteria 
Met?
Average 
Planted 
Stem Height 
1 809 0 809 Yes 1.3
2 567 0 567 Yes 1.3
3 931 0 931 Yes 1.5
4 1012 0 1012 Yes 1.5
5 971 0 971 Yes 1.4
6 607 0 607 Yes 1.2
7 607 0 607 Yes 1.3
8 850 0 850 Yes 1.2
9 647 0 647 Yes 1.4
10 647 0 647 Yes 1.6
11 607 0 607 Yes 1.3
Project Avg 751 0 751 Yes 1.4
Cartographer: eulman | POC: JRM | Path: R:\Resgis\entgis\Projects\102786_Shady_Grove\PRO\6_MonitoringMaintenance\MY0\ShadyGrove_AB_CCPV.aprx | Layout: Planting and Monitoring Device Complete
www.res.us
Reference: This information is not to be used as final
legal boundaries.
Imagery Source: GoogleMaps,
Spatial Reference:
NAD 1983 StatePlane North Carolina FIPS 3200 Feet
Date Exported: 6/8/2023
­
N
0 200100
Feet
1 in = 200 ft
when printed at 11x17"
Conservation Easement
Stream
Ditch
Vegetation Plot (>260
stems/acre)
Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset
Approach
Buffer Restoration (0-100)
Non-Subject Buffer
Restoration (0-100)
Nutrient Offset (101-200)
Non-Subject Nutrient Offset
(0-100)
Non-Subject Nutrient Offset
(101-200)
Buffer Preservation (0-100)
Buffer Preservation
(101-200)
Non-Subject Buffer
Preservation (0-100)
Non-Subject Buffer
Preservation (101-200)
Non-Diffused Flow
Deduction
?New Culvert Installed
?Old Culvert Removed
Shady Grove
Wayne County, North Carolina
78.1095°W 35.2186°N
Planting and Monitoring Device
Complete
?
?
DJ4
DJ2
DJ
3
DJ1
DJ5
12

VIII. CREDIT RELEASE SCHEDULE
A. Upon submittal of all appropriate documentation by the Sponsor, and subsequent approval
by DWR, it is agreed that the Riparian Buffer Credits and Nutrient Offset Credits
associated with each individual Bank Parcel will become available for sale to a third party
in accordance with Credit Release Schedule in Table 3.0 below.

Table 3.0 - Credit Release Schedule for Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Credits
Task Project Milestone
% Credit
Available for
Sale
1
Instrument and BPDP Approved by DWR, Conservation Easement
Recorded* and Financial Assurance Posted 20
2
All Riparian Earthwork & Mitigation Activities, Planting and Installation
of Monitoring Devices completed, easement boundaries adequately
marked, all applicable permits obtained, site visit performed by DWR 20
3 Monitoring Financial Assurance Posted and Approval of As-Built Report 10
4
Monitoring Report #1: Approved by the DWR** & Financial Assurance
Posted 10
5
Monitoring Report #2: Approved by the DWR** & Financial Assurance
Posted 10
6
Monitoring Report #3: Approved by the DWR** & Financial Assurance
Posted 10
7
Item B (1) of Section X in this Instrument has been completed and
approved by DWR. 5

No remaining credits will be released until the conservation easement has
been assigned to an approved land trust or stewardship
8
Monitoring Report #4: Approved by the DWR** & Financial Assurance
Posted 5
9
Monitoring Report #5: Approved by the DWR** and final site visit by
DWR has been conducted 10
Total 100%
* For specification, please see Section V in this Instrument
** DWR Approval provided upon a determination that the site is meeting success criteria contained within the
approved BPDP

B. DWR may modify credit release schedules based on the information submitted or the order
in which required information is received. DWR will notify the Sponsor of any
modification to the credit release schedule.

Any major deviations to the Bank Parcel that were not authorized in writing by DWR
prior to implementation may affect the amount of riparian buffer credits and nutrient
offset credits that will be generated by the Bank Parcels

Original Mit Plan Credits 28,515.000 950.500 28,225.981
Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Credit Release Schedule TOTAL (As-Built) Credits: 29,707.000 1,980.400 28,942.848
Credit Release # % Restoration* Preservation* Nitrogen*
1 Instrument and BPDP Approved by DWR, Conservation Easement Recorded and
Financial Assurance Posted 20% 5,941.400 396.080 5,788.570
2
All Riparian Earthwork & Mitigation Activities, Planting and Installation
of Monitoring Devices completed, easement boundaries adequately
marked, all applicable permits obtained, site visit performed by DWR
20% 5,941.400 396.080 5,788.570
3 Monitoring Financial Assurance Posted and Approval of As-Built Report 10% 2,970.700 198.040 2,894.285
4 Monitoring Report #1: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance renewed 10% 2,970.700 198.040 2,894.285
5 Monitoring Report #2: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance renewed 10% 2,970.700 198.040 2,894.285
6 Monitoring Report #3: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance renewed 10% 2,970.700 198.040 2,894.285
7 Item B (1) of Section X in this Instrument has been completed and approved by DWR. 5% 1,485.350 99.020 1,447.142
8 Monitoring Report #4: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance renewed 5% 1,485.350 99.020 1,447.142
9 Monitoring Report #5: Approved by the DWR** and final site visit by DWR has been
conducted 10% 2,970.700 198.040 2,894.285
*Numbers are based on As-Built credit amounts.
Table 7. Shady Grove, 2020‐1091v2, Project Credits
Project Area
N Credit Conversion Ratio (ft2/pound)
P Credit Conversion Ratio (ft2/pound)
Credit Type Location
Subject? (enter 
NO if 
ephemeral or 
ditch 1)
Feature Type Mitigation Activity Min‐Max Buffer 
Width (ft)Feature Name Total Area (ft2)
Total (Creditable) 
Area of Buffer 
Mitigation (ft2)
Initial Credit 
Ratio (x:1)% Full Credit  Final Credit 
Ratio (x:1) 
 Convertible to 
Riparian 
Buffer? 
 Riparian Buffer 
Credits 
 Convertible to 
Nutrient Offset? 
 Delivered 
Nutrient Offset: 
N (lbs) 
 Delivered 
Nutrient 
Offset: P (lbs) 
Buffer Rural Yes I / P Restoration 0‐100 DJ1 13,775 13,775 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 13,775.000 Yes 718.798 —
Buffer Rural No I / P Restoration 0‐100 DJ2 15,932 15,932 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 15,932.000 Yes 831.353 —
Nutrient Offset Rural No Ditch Restoration 0‐100 DJ3, DJ5 211,491 1 100% No — Yes 11,035.883 —
Nutrient Offset Rural Yes I / P Restoration 101‐200 DJ1 90,166 1 33% No — Yes 4,704.982 —
Nutrient Offset Rural No I / P Restoration 101‐200 DJ2 29,237 1 33% No — Yes 1,525.626 —
Nutrient Offset Rural No Ditch Restoration 101‐200 DJ3, DJ5 223,765 1 33% No — Yes 11,676.357 —
Nutrient Offset Rural No Ditch Restoration 0‐100 Non‐diffused Flow 
Deductions (DJ3)4,350 1 100% No — No — —
Nutrient Offset Rural No Ditch Restoration 101‐200 Non‐diffused Flow 
Deductions (DJ3)4,350 1 33% No — No — —
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Totals (ft2):593,066 29,707 29,707.000 30,492.999 0.000
Total Buffer (ft2):29,707 29,707
Total Nutrient Offset (ft2):563,359 N/A
Total Ephemeral Area (ft2) for Credit:00
Total Eligible Ephemeral Area (ft2):9,902 0.0%Ephemeral Reaches as % TABM
Enter Preservation Credits Below Total Eligible for Preservation (ft2):9,902 25.0%Preservation as % TABM  
Credit Type Location Subject? Feature Type Mitigation Activity Min‐Max Buffer 
Width (ft)Feature Name  Total Area (sf) 
Total (Creditable) 
Area for Buffer 
Mitigation (ft2)
Initial Credit 
Ratio (x:1)% Full Credit  Final Credit 
Ratio (x:1) 
 Riparian Buffer 
Credits 
Buffer Rural Yes I / P0‐100 DJ1 137,815 0 10 100% —
Buffer Rural No I / P0‐100 DJ2 18,013 9,902 5 100% 5.00000 1,980.400
Buffer Rural Yes I / P 101‐200 DJ1 16,806 0 10 33% —
Rural No I / P 101‐200 DJ2 4,031 0 5 33% —
Preservation Area Subtotals (ft2):176,665 9,902
Square Feet Credits
29,707 29,707.000
0 0.000
9,902 1,980.400
39,609 31,687.400
Square Feet Credits
Nitrogen:28,942.848
Phosphorus:0.000563,359
TOTAL AREA OF BUFFER MITIGATION (TABM)
TOTAL NUTRIENT OFFSET MITIGATION
Mitigation Totals
Nutrient Offset:
Preservation:
Total Riparian Buffer:
Neuse 03020201 ‐ Outside Falls Lake
19.16394
N/A
Restoration:
Enhancement:
Mitigation Totals
1.  The Randleman Lake buffer rules allow some ditches to be classified as subject according to 15A NCAC 02B .0250 (5)(a).
last updated 08/03/2020