20151089 Ver 1_NOV Response_20171208

PO Box 128, Kernersville, NC 27285
www.pilotenviro.com
December 8, 2017
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Attn: Mr. David Bailey
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
Wilmington District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Attn: Ms. Sue Homewood
Winston-Salem Regional Office -401 Wetlands Unit
450 West Hanes Mill Road
Winston Salem, North Carolina 27105
Reference:Request for Closure
SAW-2015-02200
Linville Ridge Road Crossing
Oak Ridge, Guilford County, North Carolina
Pilot Project 1745.2
Dear Mr. Bailey and Ms. Homewood:
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the proposed restoration work by Linville Oakridge,
LLC has been completed. The following work has been completed by Thomas Stanley grading
with oversight conducted by Pilot Environmental, Inc.:
Upstream of Crossing #2 -All rip-rap has been removed from within the stream channel and three
rock cross vanes were installed to stabilize the stream and prevent head-cutting due to the
abrupt change in elevation.All disturbed areas have been covered with jute matting and
reseeded with a wetland mix seed to restore and stabilize the site.Black willow live stakes have
been installed as recommended. Photographs are attached.
Downstream of Crossing #2 -Rip-rap has been removed beyond 32 feet downstream from the
culvert and the streambanks have been restored.A bankfull bench has been installed adjacent
to the stream channel.All disturbed areas have been covered with jute matting and reseeded
with a wetland seed mix to restore and stabilize the site.Black willow live stakes have been
installed as recommended.
Pilot Project 1745.2
November 8, 2017
Pilot is requesting your review of the remediation efforts and written notice that violations have
been corrected and the incident closed.We appreciate your assistance. Please contact us at
336.708.4997 if you have any questions during your review.
Respectfully submitted,
Pilot Environmental, Inc.
David S. Brame, PWS Michael T. Brame, PWS
Project Manager Principal
Attachments:Photographs
Photo 1 –Installation of rock cross-vanes.
Photo 2 –Completed installation of rock cross-vanes.
Photo 3 –Upstream view of completed rock cross-vanes.
Photo 4 –Downstream view of restored stream and bankful bench.