20171158 Ver 1_MY4 IRT Site Visit - Notes_2023-06-29_

Restoration Systems, LLC
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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Paul Wiesner
Western Regional Supervisor
NC Department of Environmental Quality - Division of Mitigation Services
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Subject: Warren Wilson College, MY4 (2023) IRT Site Visit Notes
DMS project # 100019
USACE Action ID No. SAW-2017-01557 / NCDWR No. 20171158

On June 23, 2023, Restoration Systems (RS) held an on-site meeting with regulatory agencies to review and discuss
the Warren Wilson College (WWC) Mitigation Site (Site) and the need/possibility of a supplemental/diversity
planting effort to be conducted during the dormant season of 2023/2024. Below is a list of attendees and site visit
notes, accompanied by a proposed planting effort.

Attendees:
USACE:
- Steve Kichefski
- Erin Davis

NC DWR:
- Maria Polizzi
- Mac Haupt
NC WRC
- Andrea Leslie

NC DMS:
- Paul Wiesner
- Kelly Phillips
Restoration Systems:
- Raymond Holz
- Josh Merritt
- Gus Lehrman

Axiom Environmental:
- Grant Lewis
- Phillip Perkinson
Anchor QEA of NC
- Robert Cork
Site Visit Notes:
UT 1:
• No issues with stream bank stability or formation through the former pond.
• IRT was supportive of the current vegetation condition but requested herbaceous vegetation monitoring
plots during MY4 (2023)
• RS will perform two (2) 2-meter x 5-meter herbaceous vegetation surveys as shown in the attached figure
set.

UT1 - Lower (Permanent Vegetation Monitoring Plot # 1):
• There were no issues with vegetation in and around the permanent vegetation monitoring plot (PVMP)
#1, as both planted and natural recruits are performing well.
• Along the left easement edge under the existing tree canopy, just below PVMP #1, RS was suggested to
conduct a random vegetation transect to determine how plant stems are doing. RS will do so this
monitoring year, and upon review of the data, it may be appropriate to plant live-stake shrubs to improve
species diversity.

UT 8 - (Permanent Vegetation Monitoring Plot # 25):
• It was agreed by all attendees that a diversity planting with 3-gallon containers was appropriate for the
area. RS will pre-determine where containerized pots will go and treat the herbaceous vegetation before
planting to reduce the possibility of overtopping and herbaceous competition.
• RS has developed a proposed planting list (page 3), which consists of some species not approved in the
Mitigation Plan but included to aid in the Site’s species diversity. Upon Agency review of the planting list,
RS will secure the planting material.

Lower UT 8:
• The area has herbaceous coverage; however, the species diversity is noticeably different from the area
around PVMP #25. The IRT requested RS perform soil samples, which RS will do.
• Based on the soil samples, RS may apply fertilization and/or lime to the area during the dormant season
of 2023/2024.
Warren Wilson College, MY4 (2023) IRT Site Visit Notes Page 2
DMS project # 100019
USACE Action ID No. SAW-2017-01557 / NCDWR No. 20171158

• It was agreed by all attendees that a diversity planting with 3-gallon containers was appropriate for the
area. RS will pre-determine where containerized pots will go and treat the herbaceous vegetation before
planting to reduce the possibility of overtopping and herbaceous competition.
• RS has developed a proposed planting list (page 3), which consists of some species not approved in the
Mitigation Plan but included to aid in the Site’s species diversity. Upon Agency review of the planting list,
RS will secure the planting material.

UT 3 (Little Berea)
• The IRT observed the development of riparian wetlands along UT 3, near PVMP 9, 10, and 11.
• The IRT agreed that the current scrub-shrub habitat is fine in these wet areas; however, a live-stake shrub
diversity planting was recommended.
• RS has developed a proposed planting list (page 3), which lists proposed species for planting during the
2023/2024 dormant season. Upon Agency review of the planting list, RS will secure the planting material.
• RS will also perform three (3) 2-meter x 5-meter herbaceous vegetation surveys, as shown in the attached
figure set, to supplement the vegetation monitoring effort in these areas. This data will be included in the
MY4 (2023) Monitoring Report and will be conducted again during the MY6 (2025) monitoring period.
• Before the IRT Site visit, RS walked Upper UT 3 to evaluate the current extent of Parrot-Feather
(Myriophyllum aquaticum) within the channel. Great progress has been made to control the extent of
Parrot-Feather via herbicide treatments during MY1-3. RS observed and took the IRT to a small patch
between UT 3 cross sections 9 and 10. Treatment of the species will continue throughout the reach as
needed. However, channel shading and previous treatments have drastically reduced the extent of Parrot-
Feather within the channel.

UT 3 (Stokes)
• UT 3, Stokes Field, was not visited by the IRT during the site visit. However, based on conversations with
the IRT on Lower UT 8, RS’ 2023 observations, and the MY3 (2022) vegetation data, RS plans to complete
a supplemental 3-gallon container planting effort in and around PVMP #5.
• RS has developed a proposed planting list (page 3), which consists of some species not approved in the
Mitigation Plan but included to aid in the Site’s species diversity. Upon Agency review of the planting list,
RS will secure the planting material.
• RS will also conduct a random vegetation transect around PVMP #5.

Rivercane:
• Areas of River cane transplant were observed by the IRT around UT6B.
• The IRT had no issues with the amount of Rivercane nor its current potential to outcompete planted
vegetation.
• RS will add a narrative to the MY4 (2023) monitoring report (and all future monitoring reports) to discuss
the Rivercane transplant effort, the current condition of the Rivercane, and lessons learned, i.e., what
worked best, what we would change, etc. In addition, RS will map the extent of Rivercane on the MY4
(2023) CCPV Figure. During future monitoring years, RS will survey the Rivercane to document its growth
and update each monitoring year’s CCPV accordingly.

General Notes:
• Beaver Activity
- Beavers were trapped during the spring and early summer of 2023 at the outfall of UT8 and UT7.
The IRT reviewed these areas and noted minimal damage to planted vegetation along the stream
corridors. Trapping stopped in May 2023, and RS will remove the dams in June. RS will continue to
monitor beaver activity.
• Conservation Easement Boundary
- No encroachments into the easement were observed during the site visit. RS acknowledges DMS’
current effort to provide additional easement marking on all mitigation sites. RS will complete a
total easement review and marking effort during the summer of 2023 and will notify DMS once
completed. This effort will be focused on additional signage along fencing and within forested areas.
Painting of trees along the conservation easement will also occur within forested areas.
Warren Wilson College, MY4 (2023) IRT Site Visit Notes Page 3
DMS project # 100019
USACE Action ID No. SAW-2017-01557 / NCDWR No. 20171158

A proposed 2023/2024 planting list and historical Site vegetation tables (approved Mitigation Plan and As Built) are
provided on the following pages.

WWC – MY4 (2023/2024) Proposed Planting List
Vegetation Association Montane Alluvial
Forest (3 Gallon)
Live-stake Shrub
Planting Total
Acres 1.21 0.33 1.54
Species Wetland
Indicator
#
planted
% of
total
#
planted
% of
total # planted
Northern red oak (Quercus rubra) FACU 100 25.00% 100
Persimmon (Diospyros virgininia) FAC 75 18.75% 75
Tag alder (Alnus serrulata) FACU 75 18.75% 75
Water oak (Quercus nigra) FACW 50 12.50% 50
White oak (Quercus Alba) FACU 50 12.50% 50
Yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis)** FACU 50 12.50% 50
Black Willow (Salix nigra)* OBL 75 18.75% 75
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)* OBL 75 18.75% 75
Elderberry (Sambucus spp.)* FACW 75 18.75% 75
Ninebark (Physocarpus opulfolius)* FAC 75 18.75% 75
Silky dogwood (Cornus amomum)* FACW 100 25.00% 100
Total: 400 100% 400 100 800
*Live stake material
**Possible supply shortage. If unavailable, we will supplement this species with one from the list above or the
approved Mitigation Plan planting list.
WWC – Mitigation Plan Planting List
Warren Wilson College, MY4 (2023) IRT Site Visit Notes Page 4
DMS project # 100019
USACE Action ID No. SAW-2017-01557 / NCDWR No. 20171158

WWC – As-Built Planting List

Attachments:
- CCPV figure set with MY3(2022) monitoring efforts and 2024 supplemental vegetation survey efforts and
replanting areas.

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