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Reeds Creek Wetland Restoration Project
Contract #:
County:
Cataloging Unit:
Monitoring Firm POC:
Prepared For:
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Iredell
Catawba 03050101
Mid-Atlantic Mitigation, LLC
Rich Mogensen [phone]
Environmental Services, Inc.
Paul Petitgout [phone]
EEP Project Manager, Guy Pearce
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PROJECT ABSTRACT
2.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND
2.1 LOCATION AND SETTING
2.2 STRUCTURE AND OBJECTIVES
3.0 PROJECT CONDITON AND MONITORING RESULTS
3.1 VEGETATION ASSESSMENT
3.1.1 Soil Data
3.1.2 Vegetative Problem Areas
3.1.3 Stem Counts
3.1.4 Vegetation Assessment Summary
3.2 WETLAND ASSESSMENT
3.2.1 Wetland Criteria Attainment
• 3.2.2 Photo Reference Points
4.0 SITE SUCCESS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
Figure 1: Project Location and Drainage Map
Figure 2: Monitoring Plan View
TABLES
Table I. Project Mitigation Structure and Objectives
Table II. Project Activity and Reporting History
Table III. Project Contacts
Table IV. Project Background
Table V. Preliminary Soil Data
Table VI. Stems Counts
Table VII. Wetland Attainment Criteria
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A. Vegetation Raw Data
APPENDIX B. Photo Log
APPENDIX C. Ground and Surface Water Data
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• 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY/PROJECT ABSTRACT
On behalf of the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP), Mid-
Atlantic Mitigation, LLC (MAM) with technical assistance from Environmental Services,
Inc. (ESI) restored 4.2 acres of riverine wetlands, enhanced 2.2 acres (there are additional
enhancement areas onsite not included in WMU calculation), and preserved
approximately 3 acres of wetlands on site not included in the WMU calculation. Grading
of the Reeds Creek Site was completed December 2006. Planting and seeding of the site
were completed in January 2007. Overall, the project will restore, enhance, and/or
preserve approximately 14.66 acres of forested and emergent wetlands and upland buffer,
of which 5.3 will be provided as riverine wetland mitigation units (WMUs) to the North
Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP).
The goals and objectives of the Reeds Creek Wetland Restoration Project (Reeds Project)
are to restore the hydrologic functions, the native vegetation of the degraded and drained
wetlands, flood retention and water quality functions within the Reeds Creek watershed
of the Catawba River Basin (HUC 03050101).
Existing berms and spoil piles adjacent to Reeds Creek were graded down to a more
natural elevation and the other existing fill areas were removed. Native woody vegetation
has been established in this area. Jurisdictional wetlands were preserved in the semi-
permanently impounded area associated with Lake Norman. Jurisdictional wetlands were
enhanced and/or restored in the area south of Reeds Creek.
2.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND
2.1 LOCATION AND SETTING
The Reeds Project is a 14.66-acre tract located southwest of Mooresville, Iredell County,
North Carolina off of U.S. Highway 21, approximately 1.3 miles northeast of the U.S.
Highway 21 and Interstate 77 intersection (see Figure 1). The project site is located in
the Catawba River Watershed (USGS 8-digit Hydrologic Unit 03050101, and NCDWQ
River Basin 03-08-32). NCDWQ has assigned Reeds Creek within the project site the
Stream Index Number (SIN) of 11-104(2). The site is immediately adjacent to Lake
Norman and is characterized by a variable floodplain associated with Reeds Creek. The
site is currently owned by Mid-Atlantic Mitigation, LLC with the Conservation Easement
being held by the State of North Carolina.
2.2 STRUCTURE AND OBJECTIVES
The goals and objectives of the Reeds Creek Wetland Restoration Project are to restore
the hydrologic functions, the native vegetation of the degraded and drained wetlands,
flood retention and water quality functions within the Reeds Creek watershed of the
• Catawba River Basin (HUC 03050101). A Project Location Map is provided in Figure 1.
Reeds Creek Wetland Restoration Project I Monitoring Year Iof 5
• Existing berms and spoil piles adjacent to Reeds Creek were graded down to a more
natural elevation and the other existing fill areas were removed. The material was graded
to the surrounding landscape to provide microtopographic complexity and woody
planting zones. These areas where the topography was enhanced will create diverse
habitats instead of the monotypical, flat lake fringe area that previously existed. Surface
hydrology will be reintroduced to the restoration areas via more frequent overbank
flooding from Reeds Creek. Native woody vegetation has been established in this area.
Jurisdictional wetlands were preserved in the semi-permanently impounded area
associated with Lake Norman. Jurisdictional wetlands were enhanced and/or restored in
the area south of Reeds Creek. Minor grading, adjacent to the wettest areas, was done to
expand the wetland hydrology and create microtopography within the contiguous
floodplain and wetland area.
The riparian wetland and buffer vegetation community will transition as the system seeks
its hydrologic and vegetative equilibrium. Sediments on site were initially unconsolidated
and mucky with saturation due to Lake Norman water level fluctuations. While water
level fluctuations are still anticipated, the areas and duration of inundation can only be
determined through post-construction observation and monitoring. It is anticipated that
settling and subsidence would occur throughout the initial growing season, first through
evaporation and then through transpiration as the herbaceous cover (seeded and natural
propagation) established. Areas that are not saturated/ponded (i.e. fringe areas and/or
• microtopographic mounds) were planted with bare root seedlings to establish a
bottomland hardwood riparian wetland community. Additional plantings may be
necessary, as the site continues to consolidate and settle and inundation patterns are
determined.
In order to stabilize the newly constructed wetlands and flood plain areas, both temporary
and permanent grass seed were applied to all restored areas. A silt fence will remain
along the Reeds Creek channel until the site has obtained 90% herbaceous cover. The
types of seeds used were: Leersia oryzoides (Rice Cut grass); Panicum clandestinum
(Deertongue grass); Panicum virgatum (Switchgrass); Trisacum dactyloides (Gama
grass), Juncus effusus (soft rush) and Secale cereale (Annual rye). Three hardwood
planting zones were established as follows: Zone 1-Swamp Forest Zone, Zone 2-
Bottomland Forest Zone, and Zone 3-Levee Forest Zone. The location of each Zone is
identified on the As-built plan located in Attachment A. Approximately 400 stems per
acre were planted throughout the project. Livestakes were installed in some of the wetter
areas but further livestaking along Reeds Creek may be necessary as the new
streambank/floodplain area stabilizes with its associated wetlands, particularly after
removal of the silt fence.
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Table I. Project Mitigation Structure and Objectives Table

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Footage
Project Mitigation or
Segment Type Acera a WMUs Comment
Restoration areas are
located along Reeds
Creek and front, center
of site near access
Wetland R 4.2 4.2 road(s)
Enhancement areas
are located between
the restored areas and
the existing wetlands
Wetland E1 2.2 1.1 reservation area
Wetland P and E1 8.26 - Not included in WMU's
Table II. Project Activity and Reporting History
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Activity or Report Calendar Year of Completion or
Planned Completion Actual
Completion
Date
Restoration Plan October 2005 March 2006
Site Work Completed February 2006 December 2006
Site Planting and installation of
monitoring devices March 2006 January 2007
Mitigation Plan Aril 2006 Aril 2007
Year 1 Monitoring December 2006 November 2007
Year 2 Monitoring December 2007 December 2008
Year 3 Monitoring December 2008 December 2009
Year 4 Monitoring December 2009 December 2010
Year 5 Monitoring December 2010 December 2011
Project was delayed 9 months due to issues with the Duke Power 760 Contour Lake
Easement for Lake Norman. These issues had been addressed prior to proposal
submittal, however Duke Power's merger with Cinergy created changes in
personnel and policy which required Mid-Atlantic to re-apply for these approvals.
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Table III. Proiect Contacts
Project Manager
Mid-Atlantic Mitigation, LLC 1960 Derita Road
Concord, NC 28027
Rich Mogensen [phone]
Designer
Environmental Services Inc. 9401-C Southern Pine Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Paul Petit out [phone]
Construction Contractor
Environmental Services Inc. 9401-C Southern Pine Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Paul Petitgout [phone]
Planting & Seeding Contractor 271 Windrush Trail
Southeastern Tree Walhalla, SC 29691
And Bill Knowles [phone]
Mid-Atlantic Mitigation, LLC 1960 Derita Road
Concord, NC 28027
Kristy Rodri ue [phone]
Monitoring Performers
Mid-Atlantic Mitigation, LLC 1960 Derita Road
Concord, NC 28027
Christine Cook [phone]
Table IV. Proiect Background
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Project Background Table
Project County Iredell
Drainage Area 4.9 square miles
Drainage Cover Estimate (%) 10%
Physiographic Region Piedmont
Ecoregion Southern Outer Piedmont 45b
Wetland Type Palustrine, Forested, Broad-leaved
Deciduous
Cowardin Classification PFO1Fh
Dominant soil types Chewacla with inclusions of Wehadkee
Reference site ID Reeds Creek
USGS HUC for Project and Reference 03050101
NCDWQ Sub-basin for Project and Reference 03-08-32; SIN 11-104(2)
% of project easement fenced 0 - Urban site surrounded by private
residence
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0 3.0 PROJECT CONDITION AND MONITORING RESULTS
3.1 VEGETATION ASSESSMENT
3.1.1 Soil Data
Table V. Preliminarv Soil Data
Series Max Depth
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Surface K T OM
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Chewacla 60 10 - 27 .28 5 1-4
Wehadkee 62 6-20 .24-.28 3 <1
3.1.2 Veizetative Problem Areas
At this time, no vegetative problem areas have been noted or invasive species problems.
The site has been stabilized and vegetated with native woody and herbaceous species
3.1.3 Stem Counts
The prevalent vegetation should consist of macrophytes that typically are adapted for life
in saturated soil conditions. These species should have the ability to grow, compete,
reproduce, and persist in anaerobic soil conditions. A maximum of 15% nuisance
• vegetation in wetland areas with planted and volunteer vegetation will successfully
indicate establishment of native wetland vegetation. Study plots showing that the
composition and density of vegetation in the restoration areas compares closely to the
reference areas will indicate restoration success for vegetation. The initial success of
riparian and wetland vegetation will be evaluated based on herbaceous ground cover as
the site is stabilized in the initial growing season, as well as planted woody vegetation.
Stem counts of over 320 trees per acre after 3 years, and 260 trees per acre after 5 years
will be considered successful. Photos taken at established photo points should indicate
maturation of riparian vegetation community. Photographs will help to illustrate the
health of the planted vegetation and the severity of the invasive or exotic species that are
found within the site. Permanent vegetation sampling plots have been established at 2
random locations and sample each planting zone. The success of vegetation plantings
will be measured through stems counts. These plots will be used to sample both the
riparian buffer and restored wetlands. Each plot will cover 100 square meters for tree
counts. Within each plot, a 1 meter plot will be sampled to measure herbaceous
coverage. During the counts, the health of the vegetation will be noted. In addition to
stem counts, the samples will inventory species diversity to allow for comparison
between the reference and restoration wetlands and track the percent cover of nuisance
species. The vegetation survey will occur during the growing season. On October 4th,
2007, the first year-vegetative monitoring was performed on the established vegetation
sampling plots.
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Exhibit Table VI: Stem Counts for Each Specie s Arranged b Plot
Plots Initial Year 1 Survival
Species A B Totals Totals %
Shrubs
Ce halanthus occidentalis 7 6 13 13 100%
Cornus amomum 11 8 19 19 100%
Totals 18 14 32 32 100%
Trees
Betula ni ra: 2 3 10 5 50%
Fraxinus ennsylvanica: 2 4 11 6 55%
briodendron tuli i era: 1 1 1 100%
uercus lyrata 3 4 3 75%
uercus michauxii: 1 4 6 5 83%
uercus a oda olia 6 1 7 7 100%
uercus hellos: 3 3 3 100%
Salix ni ra 3 3 3 100%
Totals 12 21 45 33 73%
Woody Stems Total: 30 35 77 65 85%
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3.1.4 Vegetation Assessment Summary
Vegetation success will be defined as tree survival to meet 320 stems per acre after 3
years and 260 stems per acre after 5 years inside the permanent vegetation sampling plots
and herbaceous cover evaluated with photos showing 75% coverage, after 5 years.
In general, the site was over planted to allow for mortality. The site as a whole shows an
average of 1315 stems per acre and demonstrates 85 percent survival. Plot A shows
approximately 607 stems per acre and 81 percent survival, and Plot B shows
approximately 708 stems per acre and 87.5 percent survival.The community is diverse
and rich with healthy volunteers. Large numbers of Cephalanthus occidentalis and Salix nigra
volunteers are present on site. It is expected that desirable species such as these will
continue to colonize the site and that planted species will continue to have a low
mortality rate, therefore stem counts should maintain or continue to rise slightly over the
next few years as the site progresses.
In Appendix A, the vegetative survey data tables show the actual counts of each species
found per plot, severely stressed but not dead plants were noted. The herbaceous cover
plant community was monitored in a 1 m by 1 m square at one corner of each plot. Each
herbaceous quadrant showed at least 75% cover and was actually at or close to 100%.
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3.2 WETLAND ASSESSMENT
3.2.1 Wetland Criteria Attainment
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There are three water level monitoring gages located on the Reeds Project. Gages
1 and 2 are located in the restoration area and Gage 3 is located in the enhancement area
in the same location as the pre-construction gage. There are both mature forested and
emergent areas of preservation which were not included in the WMU calculations
adjacent to the small unnamed tributary entering the site from the southeast corner and
flowing into the cove for the Huntington neighborhood. There is a 4`" gage located in the
preservation/fringe area of the site to be used as an on site reference. The data will be
downloaded once a month throughout the monitoring period. A USGS rain gage located
on Lake Norman (Gage #35301408052495 CRN-42 Norman Shores) will be used to
monitor the amount of rainfall. This will be correlated with the ground water data. Lake
Norman lake levels will also be monitored if the site becomes inundated from high lake
levels. Jurisdictional Hydrology is defined as continuous saturation within the first 12
inches of the soil surface for 5 percent of the growing season in a dry year, 10 percent in
a normal year, and 12 percent in a wet year. The Iredell County Soil survey uses a
growing season of 195 days, therefore jurisdictional hydrology for this monitoring year
2007, a dry year, will be defined as 10 continuous days.
Gage 1 is located farthest from the lake-edge and achieved jurisdictional
hydrology in March and April. Gage 2 maintained a brief period of jurisdictional
hydrology in May. This gage is closest to the lake edge and has a very different pattern of
drainage and inundation then the other gages on site and is most affected by lake levels
which have steadily lowered due to drought. Gage 3, which is located in the enhancement
area maintained jurisdictional hydrology in March and April. The reference gage
performed similarly to the enhancement gage, showing jurisdictional hydrology for the
first 56 days of the growing season up until it began to show symptoms of drought in
early May. Graphs showing water levels and corresponding rainfall data are located in
Appendix C.
Well
Hydrology Vegetation
Threshold Vegetation Plot Survival
Well ID Met? Mean ID Threshold Met? Mean
Reeds 1 Y" Plot A Y
Reeds 2 Y 100 100
Reeds 3 Y Plot B Y
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0 3.2.2 Photo Reference Points
There are seven permanent photo reference points located throughout the Reeds
Project and will be included in each monitoring report. Two of the photo reference points
are located in the southwest corner of each vegetation plot and it will include two
photographs taken from each point; one showing the health of the vegetation plot and one
showing the 1 meter plot within the vegetation plot. All the Photographs will help to
illustrate the health of the planted vegetation, the surface water hydrology (e.g. standing
water). The Photo Log is located in Appendix B.
4.0 SITE SUCCESS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
Overall, the stream channel has developed and stabilized well after the berm was
lowered. The herbaceous vegetative cover has also developed a healthy and diverse
community. The planted trees and shrubs have also done very well and are supplemented
by a robust existing buffer community which provides seed source for volunteers well
suited to the current site conditions. Ground water gages demonstrate favorable trends
and developing jurisdictional wetland hydrology despite recent drought conditions.
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APPENDIX A. Vegetation Raw Data
Vegetation Raw Data
Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos
Exhibit Table VI: Stem Counts for Each Species Arranged by Plot
Plots Initial Year 1 Survival
Species A B Totals Totals %
Shrubs
Cephalanthus occidentalis 7 6 13 13 100%
Cornus amomum 11 8 19 19 100%
Totals 18 14 32 32 100%
Trees
Betula nigra: 2 3 10 5 50%
Fraxinus pennsylvanica: 2 4 11 6 55%
Liriodendron tulipifera: 1 1 1 100%
Quercus lyrata 3 4 3 75%
Quercus michauxh: 1 4 6 5 83%
Quercus pagodafolia 6 1 7 7 100%
Quercus phellos: 3 3 3 100%
Salix nigra 3 3 3 1000/0
Total 12 21 45 3 73%
Woody Stems Total: 30 35 77 65 85%
Plot A 100 mZ
Plot B 100 m2
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Stems in plots = Stems per acre
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1315.2295 stems per acre
Veg Plot A
Species
hrubs
Cep alanthus occidentalis 7
Corpus amomum 11
Totals
Trees
Betula nigra: 2
Fraxinus pennsylvanica: 2
Driodendron tulipifera: 1
Quercus lyrata
Quercus michauxii: 1
Quercus pagodafolia 6
Quercus phellos:
Salix nigra
Totals 30
Swamp Rose Mallow Vol
Nested Herbaceuos Plot:
dog fennel
daisy fleabane
golden rod
deertounge grass
pennsylvania smartweed
water smartweed
beggar tick
soft rush
blue-joint grass
Eupatorium capillifolium
Erigeron strigosus
Solidago sp.
Panicum clandestinum
polygonum pennsylvanicum
polygonum hydropiperoides
Bidens laevis
Juncus effusus
Calamagrostis canadensis
Invasives:
chinese lespedeza Lespedeza cuneata
from seed mix
Veg Plot B
Species
Shrubs
Cephalant us occidentalis 6
Cornus amomum 8
Totals
Trees
Betula nigra: 3
Fraxinus pennsylvanica: 4
Liriodendron tulipifera:
Quercus lyrata 3
Quercus michauxii: 4
Quercus pagodafolia 1
Quercus phellos: 3
Salix nigra 3
Totals 35
Nested Herbaceuos Plot:
dog fennel
daisy fleabane
agrimony
golden rod
deertounge grass
pennsylvania smartweed
water smartweed
beggar tick
blue-joint grass
1 noted as stressed
Eupatorium capillifolium
Erigeron strigosus
Eupatorium sp.
Solidago sp.
Panicum clandestinum
polygonum pennsylvanicum
polygonum hydropiperoides
Bidens laevis
Calamagrostis canadensis
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Veg Plot A - facing W
Nested Herbaceous plot in Veg Plot A
Veg Plot B - facing N, slightly E
Nested Herbaceous plot in Veg Plot B
APPENDIX B: Photo Log
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APPENDIX C: Water Level and Rainfall Data
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3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02 0.61 0 0 0 0
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.15 0.02 0 0 0 0
5 0 0 0 0.46 0 0 0 0.09 0 0 0 0 0
6 0.07 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.05 0 0
7 0 0.75 0 0.95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 0.14 0.25 0 0.46 0 0 0 0 0.63 0 0 0 0
9 0.07 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.01 0.32 0 0 0.02
10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.59 0 0 0
11 0.8 0.6 0 0 0 0 0.73 0 0.03 0.26 0 0 0
12 0.01 0.01 0 0 0 0 0.19 0.02 0 0 0 0 0
13 0 0 0 0 1.12 0 0 0 0.1 0 0 0 0
14 0 0 0 0 0.02 0 0.88 0 0.05 0 0 0.55 0
15 0 0.97 0.01 0 0 0 0.66 0 0.02 0.01 0 0 0
16 0 0.84 0 0 0 1.16 0 0.04 0 0 0 0 0
17 2.02 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.25 0 0 0
18 0 0 0 0.09 0 0 0 0 0 0.17 0 0 0
19 0.12 0 0 0 0 0 0.38 0 0 0 0 0 0.39
20 0.19 0 0 0 0 0 0.01 0 0.04 0.07 0 0 0
21 0 0.89 0.04 0.61 0.12 0 0 0 0 0 0.26 0 0
22 0.06 0.79 0.7 0.01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.01 0 0
23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.47 0.42 0 0 0.87
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27 0.75 0 0 0 0 0 0.42 0 0.19 0.01 0 0 0
28 0.02 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 0 0 0 0
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30 0 0.01 0 0 --- 0 0 0 0.39 0.22 0.16 0 0
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