HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190104 Ver 1_B-4916 NRTR_20190201NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT
Replacement of Bridge No. 57 over Quioccoson Swamp on US 13
Bertie County, North Carolina
TIP B-4916
Federal Aid Project No. BRNHS-0013(27)
WBS Element No. 40089.1.1
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Natural Environment Unit
May 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................1
2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS ................................................1
3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES .................................................................................1
3.1 Soils ................................................................................................................................................1
3.2 Water Resources ........................................................................................................................... 2
4.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES ....................................................................................... 3
4.1 Terrestrial Communities ............................................................................................................. 3
4.1.1 Maintained/Disturbed ............................................................................................................. 3
4.1.2 Mixed Hardwood Forest ......................................................................................................... 3
4.1.3 Bottomland Hardwood Forest ................................................................................................. 3
4.1.4 Riverine Swamp Forest ........................................................................................................... 3
4.1.5 Terrestrial Community Impacts .............................................................................................. 4
4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife ....................................................................................................................... 4
4.3 Aquatic Communities ................................................................................................................... 4
4.4 Invasive Species ............................................................................................................................ 4
5.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES .............................................................................. 5
5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S . ........................................................................................... 5
5.2 Clean Water Act Permits ............................................................................................................. 5
5.3 Coastal Area Management Act Areas of Environmental Concern .......................................... 6
5.4 Construction Moratoria ............................................................................................................... 6
5.5 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules ..................................................................................................... 6
5.6 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters .............................................................. 6
5.7 Wetland and Stream Mitigation .................................................................................................. 6
5.7.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts ................................................................................ 6
5.7.2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts ..................................................................................... 6
5.8 Endangered Species Act Protected Species ................................................................................ 7
5.9 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act ....................................................................................... 8
5.10 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species ............................................................................... 8
5.11 Essential Fish Habitat .................................................................................................................. 8
6.0 REFERENCES ..............................................................,
Appendix A: Figures
Figure 1. Vicinity Map
Figure 2. Study Area Map
Figure 3. Jurisdictional Features Map
Figure 4. Natural Communities Map
Appendix B: Scientific Names of Species Identified in Report
Appendix C: Wetland Forms
Appendix D: Qualifications of Contributors
LIST OF TABLES
C
Table1. Soils in the study area . ...................................................................................... 2
Table2. Water resources in the study area ................................................................... 2
Table 3. Physical characteristics of water resources in the study area ....................... 2
Table 4. Coverage of terrestrial communities in the study area .................................. 4
Table 5. Jurisdictional characteristics of water resources in the study area . ............ 5
Table 6. Jurisdictional characteristics of wetlands in the study area . ........................ 5
Table 7. Federally protected species listed for Bertie County . .................................... 7
Natural Resources Technical Report
1.0 INTRODUCTION
TIP B-4916, Bertie County, N. C.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace Bridge
No. 57 over Quioccoson Swamp on US 13 (TIP B-4916) in Bertie County (Figure 1).
The following Natural Resources Technical Report (NRTR) has been prepared to assist in
the preparation of a Categorical Exclusion (CE) for the proposed project.
2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS
All work was conducted in accordance with the NCDOT Natural Environment Unit
standard operating procedures and June 2009 NRTR template. Field work was conducted
on October 13 and November 10, 2009 and March 9, 2010. A request for a Jurisdictional
Determination will be sent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The
principal investigator contributing to this document was:
Investigator:
Education:
Experience
Veronica A. Barnes
MS Zoology, North Carolina State University, 2006
BS Biology, North Carolina State University, 2003
Environmental Specialist, NCDOT, July 2006-Present.
Teaching Assistant, North Carolina State University, Dept. of Zoology,
August 2003-May 2006
Research Technician, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, May-
August 2004/2005
Responsibilities: Wetland delineation, Community assessment, Mapping, and document
preparation.
Additional personnel who contributed to portions of the field work andlor documentation
for this project were Amy James, Tyler Stanton, and Chris Underwood. Appendix D lists
the qualifications of these contributors.
3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES
The study area lies in the Northern Outer Coastal Plain physiographic region of North
Carolina (Figure 2). Topography in the project vicinity is flat. Elevations in the study
area range from 10 to 12 ft. above sea level. Land use in the project vicinity consists
primarily of agriculture, interspersed with forestland along stream corridors and low-
density residential areas.
3.1 Soils
The Bertie County Soil Survey identifies five soil types within the study area (Table 1).
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Table 1. Soils in the study area.
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Soil Series Ma in Unit Draina e Class H dric Status
Bibb and Johnston loam BB Poorly drained Hydric
Craven fine sandy loam CrC Moderately well drained Hydric*
Exum ver fine sand loam ExA Moderately well drained Non-hydric
Grantham silt loam Gt Poorly drained Hydric
Leaf loam LF Poorl drained H dric
*- Soils which are primarily nonhydric, but which contain hydric inclusions
3.2 Water Resources
Water resources in the study area are part of the Chowan River basin (U.S. Geological
Survey [USGS] Hydrologic Unit 03010203). One stream was identified in the study area
(Table 2). The location of this water resource is shown in Figure 3. The physical
characteristics of the stream are provided in Table 3.
Table 2. Water resources in the study area.
Stream Name Map ID DWQ Index Number Best Usage
Classification
Quioccoson Swamp SA 25-14-1-6-2 C; NSW
Table 3. Physical characteristics of water resources in the study area.
Map ID Bank Bankful Water Channel Velocity Clarity
Hei ht (ft) Width (ft) De th (in) Substrate
SA 0-2 40-45 24-36 Silt/sand No Flow Low
No waters classified as High Quality Waters (HQV�, Water Supplies (WS-I: undeveloped
watersheds or WS-II: predominately undeveloped watersheds), or Outstanding Resource
Waters (ORV� occur within 1.0 mile of the study area. Quioccoson Swamp is not listed on
the Draft 2010 303(d) list of impaired waters due to sedimentation or turbidity, nor does it
drain into any Section 303(d) waters within 1.0 mile of the study area , that are listed for
sedimentation or turbidity.
No waters in the study area are designated as a North Carolina Natural or Scenic River, or
as a National Wild and Scenic River. There are no designated anadromous fish waters or
Primary Nursery Areas present in the study area.
There are no benthic monitoring stations within 1.0 mile of the study area.
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4.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES
4.1 Terrestrial Communities
TIP 8-4916, Bertie County, N. C.
Four terrestrial communities were identified in the study area: maintainedldisturbed,
mixed hardwood forest, riverine swamp forest, and young pine forest. Figure 4 shows
the location and extent of these terrestrial communities in the study area. A brief
description of each community type follows. Scientific names of all species identified
are included in Appendix B.
4.1.1 Maintained/Disturbed
Maintained/disturbed include places where the vegetation is periodically mowed, such as
roadside shoulders, residential lawns, utility rights-of-way, and agricultural fields. The
vegetation in the upland portions of this community is comprised of low growing grasses
and herbs, including fescue, wild onion, and broomsedge, aster, giant cane, greenbrier,
and small saplings of loblolly pine and sweetgum. A large part of this community is
comprised of a power line right-of-way over a wetland. The vegetation in this area
includes mostly herbaceous species such as giant cane, foxtail bristlegrass, netted chain
fern, joe pye weed, tear-thumb, and swamp smartweed, as well as some elderberry
shrubs.
4.1.2 Mixed Hardwood Forest
This community is located in the forested upland of the study area. The plant community of
this area consists mostly of hardwood tree species, including American beech, tulip poplar,
sweetgum, ironwood, red maple, white oak, and mockernut hickory. The understory of this
community is sparse and consists of mainly vine species such as greenbrier and Japanese
honeysuckle, with small areas of dense giant cane.
4.1.3 Riverine Swamp Forest
This community occurs in the forested wetlands of the study area. Red maple is the
dominant tree species with swamp chestnut oak and black willow also in the canopy. The
area is so flooded that very little understory vegetation can grow and the only herbaceous
species observed were hop sedge, cypress swamp sedge, giant cane and resurrection fern.
4.1.4 Young Pine Forest
This community occurs in the northeastern quadrant of the study area. This area appears
to have been cleared 5-10 years ago and allowed to regenerate naturally. There are no
canopy trees in this community and the sub canopy is dominated by loblolly pine with a
few young American beech, water oak, sweetgum, and eastern red cedar trees
interspersed. Shrub species include wax myrtle, sweet pepper bush, and Devil's walking
stick. Herbaceous and vine species include giant cane, greenbrier, and blackberry.
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4.1.5 Terrestrial Community Impacts
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Terrestrial communities in the study area may be impacted by project construction as a
result of grading and paving of portions of the study area. At this time, decisions
regarding the final location and design of the proposed bridge replacement have not been
made. Therefore, community data are presented in the context of total coverage of each
type within the study area (Table 4). Once a final alignment and preliminary design have
been determined, probable impacts to each community type will be calculated.
Table 4. Coverage of terrestrial communities in the study area.
Communit Covera e (ac.)
Maintained/Disturbed 2.91
Mixed Harwood Forest 0.53
Riverine Swamp Forest 0.83
Young Pine Forest 0.52
Total 4.79
4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife
Terrestrial communities in the study area are comprised of both natural and disturbed
habitats that may support a diversity of wildlife species (those species actually observed
are indicated with *). Mammal species that commonly exploit forested habitats and
stream corridors found within the study area include species such as eastern cottontail,
raccoon*, gray squirrel, Virginia opossum, muskrat*, beaver*, and white-tailed deer*.
Birds that can be found using the study area include American crow*, red-shouldered
hawk, blue jay*, Carolina chickadee, northern cardinal, fox sparrow*, mockingbird*,
mourning dove*, American robin*, pileated woodpecker*, grackle*, white-throated
sparrow*, yellow-rumped warbler*, and turkey vulture*. Reptile and amphibian species
that may use terrestrial communities located in the study area include the black rat snake,
eastern box turtle, five-lined skink, little grass frog*, spring peeper*, southeastern chorus
frog*, and Cope's gray treefrog.
4.3 Aquatic Communities
Aquatic communities in the study area consist of a perennial stream and the associated
wetlands. Fish species that may be found in the waters of the study area are redfin
pickerel, Eastern mudminnow, Eastern mosquitofish*, pirate perch, golden shiner, and
ironcolor shiner. These habitats may also support reptile and amphibian species such as
southern leopard frog*, Brimley's chorus frog*, green frog, bullfrog, river cooter*,
painted turtle*, and yellowbelly slider.
4.4 Invasive Species
Four species from the NCDOT Invasive Exotic Plant List for North Carolina were found
to occur in the study area. The species identified were Chinese privet, Japanese
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knotweed, Chinese silvergrass (Threat level 1) and Japanese honeysuckle (Threat level
2). NCDOT will manage invasive plant species as appropriate.
5.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S.
One jurisdictional stream was identified in the study area (Table 5). The location of this
stream is shown on Figure 3. The physical characteristics and water quality designations
of the jurisdictional stream are detailed in Section 3.2. The jurisdictional stream in the
study area has been designated as a warm water stream for the purposes of stream
mitigation.
Table 5. Jurisdictional characteristics of water resources in the study area.
Map ID Length (ft.) Classification Compensatory River Basin
Miti ation Re uired Buffer
SA 200 Perennial Yes N/A
Three jurisdictional wetlands were identified within the study area (Figure 3). Wetland
classification and quality rating data are presented in Table 6. All wetlands in the study
area are within the Chowan River basin (USGS Hydrologic Unit 03010203). USACE
wetland delineation forms and NCDWQ wetland rating forms for each site are included
in Appendix C. Descriptions of the natural communities at each wetland site are
presented in Section 4.1. Wetland sites WA and WC are located within the riverine
swamp forest community. Wetland site WB is located in the maintained/disturbed
community.
Table 6. Jurisdictional characteristics of wetlands in the study area.
Map ID NCWAM Hydrologic DWQ Wetland Area
Classification Classification Ratin ac.
WA Riverine Swamp Forest Riparian 84 0.74
WB Freshwater Marsh Ri arian 79 1.11
WC Riverine Swamp Forest Riparian 84 0.02
5.2 Clean Water Act Permits
The proposed project has been designated as a CE for the purposes of NEPA
documentation. As a result, a Nationwide Permit (NWP) 23 will likely be applicable.
Other permits that may apply include a NWP 33 for temporary construction activities
such as stream dewatering, work bridges, or temporary causeways that are often used
during bridge construction or rehabilitation. The USACE holds the final discretion as
to what permit will be required to authorize project construction.
In addition to the 404 permit, other required authorizations include the corresponding
Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) from the NCDWQ. A NCDWQ Section
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401 Water Quality General certification for a Categorical Exclusion (GC 3701) may be
required prior to the issuance of a Section 404 Permit. Other required 401 certifications
may include a GC 3688 for temporary construction access and dewatering.
5.3 Coastal Area Management Act Areas of Environmental Concern
One CAMA Area of Environmental Concern was identified in the study area.
Quiccosion Swamp is a designated Public Trust Water. A CAMA permit from the N.C.
Division of Coastal Management (NCDCM) will be required for all impacts to designated
AECs within the study area. A CAMA Major Development permit will likely be
required if impacts to any AECs occur.
5.4 Construction Moratoria
There is no recommended moratorium for this project as per a letter from the NC
Wildlife Resources Commission dated September 1, 2009.
5.5 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules
The project is not in a river basin subject to Riparian Buffer Rules.
5.6 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters
Quioccoson Swamp within the study area has not been designated by the USACE as a
Navigable Water under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act.
5.7 Wetland and Stream Mitigation
5.7.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts
The NCDOT will attempt to avoid and minimize impacts to streams and wetlands to the
greatest extent practicable in choosing a preferred alternative and during project design.
At this time, no fmal decisions have been made with regard to the location or design of
the preferred alternative.
5.7.2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts
The NCDOT will investigate potential on-site stream and wetland mitigation
opportunities once a final decision has been rendered on the location of the preferred
alternative. If on-site mitigation is not feasible, mitigation will be provided by North
Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (EEP). In accordance with the "Memorandum of Agreement Among the North
Carolina Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Wilmington District" (MOA), July 22, 2003, the EEP, will be requested to provide off-
site mitigation to satisfy the federal Clean Water Act compensatory mitigation
requirements for this project.
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5.8 Endangered Species Act Protected Species
TIP 8-4916, Bertie County, N. C.
As of January 31, 2008 the USFWS lists two federally protected species for Bertie
County (Table 7). A brief description of each species' habitat requirements follows,
along with the Biological Conclusion rendered based on survey results in the study area.
Habitat requirements for each species are based on the current best available information
as per referenced literature and USFWS correspondence.
Table 7. Federally protected species listed for Bertie County.
Common Name Scientific Name Federal Habitat Biological
Status Present Conclusion
icoides borealis Red-cockaded woodpecker E No No Effect
cipenser brevirostrum Shortnose sturgeon E No No Effect
Red-cockaded woodpecker
USFWS optimal survey window: year round; November-early March (optimal)
Habitat Description: The red-cockaded woodpecker (RCV� typically occupies open,
mature stands of southern pines, particularly longleaf pine, for foraging and
nesting/roosting habitat. The RCW excavates cavities for nesting and roosting in
living pine trees, aged 60 years or older, and which are contiguous with pine
stands at least 30 years of age to provide foraging habitat. The foraging range of
the RCW is normally no more than 0.5 mile.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Suitable habitat for the RCW does not exist in the study area. Mature forests in
the study area are comprised of a closed hardwood canopy and sub-canopy.
Where pine trees occur they are not of sufficient age to provide suitable nesting or
foraging habitat. A review of NCNHP records, updated February 2010, indicates
no known RCW occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area.
Shortnose sturgeon
USFWS optimal survey window: surveys not required; assume presence in appropriate
waters
Habitat Description: Shortnose sturgeon occur in most major river systems along the
eastern seaboard of the United States. The species prefers the nearshore marine,
estuarine, and riverine habitat of large river systems. It is an anadromous species
that migrates to faster-moving freshwater areas to spawn in the spring, but spends
most of its life within close proximity of the river's mouth. Large freshwater
rivers that are unobstructed by dams or pollutants are imperative to successful
reproduction. Distribution information by river/waterbody is lacking for the rivers
of North Carolina; however, records are known from most coastal counties.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Habitat for shortnose sturgeon does not exist in the study area. Waters in the study
area too small and slow-moving to support this species. A review of NCNHP
records, updated February 2010, indicates no known shortnose sturgeon
occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area.
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5.9 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
TIP B-4916, Bertie County, N. C.
Habitat for the bald eagle primarily consists of mature forest in proximity to large bodies
of open water for foraging. Large, dominant trees are utilized for nesting sites, typically
within 1.0 mile of open water. Suitable nesting or foraging habitat for bald eagle does
not exist in the study area or within 660 feet of the study area on all sides.
5.10 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species
As of January 31, 2008 the USFWS lists no Candidate species for Bertie County.
5.11 Essential Fish Habitat
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has not identified Quioccoson Swamp as
an Essential Fish Habitat.
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Appendix B
Scientific Names of Species Identified in Report
Plants
Common Name
American beech
Aster
Blackberry
Black willow
Broomsedge
Chinese privet
Chinese silvergrass
Cypress swamp sedge
Devil's walking stick
Eastern red cedar
Elderberry
Fescue
Foxtail bristlegrass
Giant cane
Greenbrier
Hop sedge
Ironwood
Japanese honeysuckle
Joe pye weed
Loblolly pine
Longleaf pine
Mockernut hickory
Netted chain fern
Red maple
Resurrection fern
Swamp chestnut oak
Swamp smartweed
Sweetgum
Sweet pepperbush
Tear-thumb
Tulip poplar
Water oak
Wax myrtle
White oak
Wild onion
Scientific Name
Fagus grandifolia
Aster sp.
Rubus sp.
Salix nigra
Andropogon virginicus
Ligustrum sinense
Miscanthis sinensis
Carex joorii
Aurelia spinosa
Juniperus virginiana
Sambucus nigra canadensis
Festuca sp.
Setaria italica
Arundinaria gigantea
Smilax rotundifolia
Carex lupulina
Carpinus caroliniana
Lonicera japonica
Eupatorium purpureum
Pinus taeda
Pinus palustris
Carya tomentosa
Woodwardia areolata
Acer rubrum
Pleopeltis polypodioides
Quercus michauxii
Polygonom hydropiperoides
Liquidambar styracifZua
Clethera alnifolia
Polygonom sagitatum
Liriodendron tulipifera
Quercus nigra
Myerica cerifera
Quercus alba
Allium sp.
Animals
Common Name
American crow
American robin
Bald eagle
Beaver
Black rat snake
Blue jay
Brimley's chorus frog
Bullfrog
Carolina chickadee
Cope's gray treefrog
Eastern box turtle
Eastern cottontail
Eastern mosquitofish
Eastern mudminnow
Five-lined skink
Fox sparrow
Golden shiner
Grackle
Gray squirrel
Green frog
Ironcolor shiner
Little grass frog
Mockingbird
Mourning dove
Muskrat
Northern cardinal
Painted turtle
Pirate perch
Pileated woodpecker
Pirate perch
Raccoon
Redfm pickerel
Red-shouldered hawk
River cooter
Southeastern chorus frog
Southern leopard frog
Spring peeper
Turkey vulture
Virginia opossum
White-tailed deer
White-throated sparrow
Yellow belly slider
Yellow-rumped warbler
Scientific Name
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Turdis migratorius
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Castor canadensis
Elaphe obsoleta
Cyanocitta cristata
Pseudacris brimleyi
Rana catesbiana
Poecile carolinensis
Hyla chrysoscelis
Terrapene carolina
Sylvilagus floridanus
Gambusia holbrooki
Umbra pygmaea
Eumeces anthracinus
Passerella iliaca
Notemigonus crysoleucas
Quiscalus quiscula
Sciurus carolinensis
Rana clamitans
Notropis chalybaeus
Pseudacris ocularis
Mimus polyglottos
Zenaidura macroura
Ondatra zibethica
Cardinalis cardinalis
Chrysemys picta
Aphredoderus sayanus
Dryocopus pileatus
Aphredoderus sayanus
Procyon lotor
Esox americanus
Buteo lineatus
Pseudemys concinna
Pseudacris feriarum
Rana sphenocephala
Pseudacris crucifer
Cathartes aura
Didelphis virginiana
Odocoileus virginianus
Zonotrichia albicollis
Trachemys scripta
Dendroica coronata
Appendix C
Wetland and Stream Forms
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Pfain Region
ProjecUSite: �5 ' �'�11
City/County: _� "� "�`. Sampling Date: �0�
ApplicanUOwner. State: �t= Sampiing Point: _�,(',1� }11/G ; ��;,,�-
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Landform (hilisiope, terrace, etc.): Local relief (concave, convex, none): Slope (%):
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): Lat: Long: Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: NWI classification:
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No �(if no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes � No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, ex�lain anv answers in RP�„a�� i
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS�— Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophy6c Vegetation Present?
Hydric Soil Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
HYDROLOGY
Yes No I Is the Sampled Area
Yes �o within a Wetland? Yes �_ No
Yes � _. No
Wetiand Hydrology Indiptors: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two reauiredl
Primary Indicators fminimum of one is reauired• check all that a�olv) _ Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
_ Surface Water (A1) _ Water-Stained Leaves (69) _ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surtace (68)
High Water Table (A2) _ Aquatic Fauna (B13) Drainage Pattems (610)
�Saturetion (A3) _ Marl Deposits (615) (LRR U) Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Water Marks (B1) _ Hydrogen Suifide Odor (C1) _ Dry-Season Water Table (C2}
_ Sediment Deposits (62) �, Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3} _ Cra�sh Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (B3) _ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust (64) _ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) _ Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Iron Deposits (B5) _ Thin Muck Surtace (C7) _ Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-NeuVal Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No `�_ Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No �_ Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes � No Depth (inches): � 1�'�_ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes � No
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Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aeriai photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
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1. d'1 � A. � �� � �
2. ` e± a.f�. � ���-y �
3. ��r�t�iYltt� �.�'���Ch�r;�..f.3-f�'k. --t-L,�- � -�.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Sampling Point: �V L���`'C'�'
oominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: �_ (q�
Totai Number of Dominant / �,
Species Across Ali Strata: �C1 �g�
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: �� �,q�g�
_ Total % Cover of: Multiolv bv:
OBL species x � _
FACW species x 2 =
FAC species x 3 =
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: (q) �g�
Prevalence Index = B/A =
�= Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation indicators:
5hrub 5tratum (Plot size: ��� ) ,� Dominance Test is >50%
� • k'�'�-`� ��-- � �-� -� `k-.��t - Prevalence Index is 53.0'
2� _ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
3.
4• 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
5. be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
s' Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
7.
� �� �, �>� , � = Total Cover
Herb/�S_tratum Plot size:
1. 1�r�,�f t.l �' �u..t3ta�e ril3�� � � Q� �,..-
2. C_ li.��( �r7n!'r e �` O6L
3.
4.
5._
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
'11.
12.
Woodv Vine Stratum (Plot size: �(} X.�� )
1.
2.
3. "�o
4.
5.
Tree - Woody piants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 20 ft(6 m) or more in height and 3 in.
(7.6 cm} or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH}.
Sapfing - Woody plants, exciuding woody vines,
approximately 20 ft(6 m) or more in height and less
than 3 in. (7.6 cm) DBH.
(Shrub - Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 3 to 20 ft(1 to 6 m) in height.
Herb - Ail herbaceous (non-woody) plants, induding
herbaceous vines, regardless of size. Includes woody
piants, except woody vines, less than approximately
3 ft(1 m) in height.
Woody vine - Ali woody vines, regardless of height.
_� = Total Cover
Hydrophytic
Vegetati on
= Total Cover Present? Yes � No
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Interim Version
SOIL Sampling Point: W�� ���--
Pr�le Description: (Describe to the depth needed to dxument the fndicator or conflrm the absence of indicators.)
D`epth Matrix Redox Features
finches) Color mois °/a Color (moist) % Tvoe Loc Texture Remarks
� �d�`'i tC. �- �1�i� 1f7Ges.t�
i t3 4+4`� �i� � � � "��i �t� � C�' �_ �c�a�.�r
`��,a b �t � � ` �' tv � G �
-� ��° �c�. ��ev Q 3% t� c�- ��,— �-� M
'T e: C=Concentration, D=De letion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Linin , M=Matrbc.
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Probiematic Hydric Soils':
_ Histosol (A1 } _ Po4yvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR S, T, Uj _ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
_ Histic Epipedon (,0.2) _ Thin Dark Surtace (S9) (LRR S, T, U) _ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
_ Black Histic (A3) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O) _ Reduced Vertic (F18) (outside MLRA 150A,B)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, S, 'f)
_ Strat�ed Layers (A5) � Depleted Matrix (F3} Anomatous Bright Loamy Soils (F20)
,_ Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U) _ Redox Dark SurFace (F6) (MLRA 1536)
_ 5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U) _ Depleted Dark 5urtace (F7) _ Red Parent Material (TF2)
_ Muck Presence (AS) (LRR U) _ Redox Depressions (FS) _ Very Shallow Dark SurFace (TF12) (LRR T, U)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, � _ Marl (F10) (LRR U) _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surtace (A11) _ Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151}
_ Thick Dark Surface (Al2) _ Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T) 3lndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A) _ Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U) wetiand hydrology must be present,
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR O, S) _ Delta Ochric (F17j (MLRA 151) unless disturbed or problematic.
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) _ Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A,150B}
_ Sandy Redox (S5) _ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
_ Stripped Matrix (S6) _ Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) (MlRA.148A, 153C, 153D)
Dark Surtace (S7} (LRR P, S, T, U)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes,� No
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Interim Version
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Pfain Region
ProjecUSite: �- �� � 1
City/County: ���- Sampling Date: 1 IE� �
ApplicanUOwner: �l"T� �� State: Sampling Point: i��Qvt
Investigator(s): : c]..�t' t"�.'�s -�- ��.'f� �7,?If"w Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hiilslope, terrace, etc.): Local relief (concave, convex, none): Slope (%):
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): Lat: Long: Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: NWI classification:
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No _� (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes � No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.}
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS�— Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Hydric Soii Present? Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Is the Sampled Area
within a WeUand? Yes No �
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two reouiredl
Primary Indicators tminimum of one is reoufred• check all that a��lvl _ Surtace Soil Cracks (B6)
_ Surface Water (A1) _ Water-Stained Leaves (69) _ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surtace (68)
_ High Water Table (A2) _ Aquatic Fauna (B13) _ Drainage Pattems (B10)
_ Saturation (A3) _ Marl Deposits (B15) (LRR U) Moss Trim Lines (B16)
_ Water Marks (B1) _ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) _ Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
_ Sediment Deposits (62) _ Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) _ Cra�sh Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (B3) _ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) _ Saturation Visibte on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust (B4) _ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) _ Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Iron Deposits (65) _ Thin Muck Surtace (C7) _ Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Inundation �sible on Aerial Imagery {B7) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No �` Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No if Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No %� Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No �
includes ca iila frin e
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring weli, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
`� ,�,� � � ���` �� � �.r� � �-� �! �.. � � �`�� �;��
�
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Interim Version
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants.
n�su�u�e uominant moicator
Tree Stratum. (Plot size: O �) % Cover S�ecies� Status
1. r � �� kC"l�;._ � � �
2. _ k__G t�C�d'L��Lr�t1 �f.s7..^��,.
3. _���c �
,rMbdiei �..s�.�v '"' �d'd#"AC°t-��'a,:•,4�.., � --�
4.
6.
7.
� = Total Cover
Saolina Stratum (Plot size: x�{.) )
1. e!, t" � s ��. - s� � 1:LL�--SA
2. �$ a,w r"bi 4't � �'`� a�°b� ti' � €� � �� � � �`�-G
3. � ii � �
4.
5.
6.
7.
Sampling Point:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: /, (q�
Totai Number ot Dominant ! j
Species Across All Strata: y �g?
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: ��,q�g�
Totai % Cover of: Multi�lv bv:
OBL species x � _
FACW species x 2 =
FAC species x 3 =
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: (q� �g�
Prevalence Index = B/A =
= Tota� Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation indicators;
Shrub Stratum (Piot size: �� X'�� ) _ Dominance Test is >50%
1• b� '� ,�� ��' ,_ _�� _ Prevalence Index is 53.0'
2• _ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
3.
4� ' indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
5, be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
6' Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
7.
Herb Stratum (Plot size: _�� '� �;`� )
1.
2.
3.
.�( = Total Cover
Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 20 ft(6 m) or more in height and 3 in.
(7.6 cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH).
Sapling - Woody plants, exciuding woody vines,
approximately 20 ft(6 m) or more in height and less
than 3 in. (7.6 cm) DBH.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10
'11
12
Shrub - Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 3 to 20 ft(1 to 6 m) in height.
Herb - All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, including
herbaceous vines, regardless of size. Includes woody
plants, except woody vines, less than approximately
3 ft(1 m} in height.
Woody vine - All woody vines, regardless of height.
= Total Cover
Woodv Vine Stratum (Plot size/:� ��.� � �� )
1. ���'l.�.`.X iF7�,t_+rc�t� F"f3�\C3-- � � �
2.
3,
4.
5.
� = Total Cover
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No �
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Interim Version
SOIL Samolina Point:
Pr�le Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.j
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inchesi Color moist % Color (moist) % Tvoe �oc Texture Remarks
" ��{��� �a ��
- t t� ��'��-�-s� � ��w��!
'T : C=Concentration, D=De letion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. ZLocation: PL=Pore Linin , IN=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_ Histosol (A1) _ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR S, T, U) _ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2) _ Thin Dark Surtace (S9} (LRR S, T, U} _ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
_ Black Histic (A3) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O) _ Reduced Vertic (F18) (outside MLRA 150A,B)
_ Hydrogen 5ulfide (A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) _ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, S, 'f)
_ Stratified Layers (A5) _ Depleted Matrix (F3) _ Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils {F20)
_ Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U) _ Redox Dark Surface (F6) (MLRA 153B)
_ 5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U) _ Depleted Dark Surtace (F7} _ Red Parent Material (TF2)
_ Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U) _ Redox Depressions (F8) _ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) (LRR T, U)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, � _ Marl (F10) (LRR U) _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surtace (A11) _ Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151)
_ Thick Dark Surtace (Al2) _ Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T} 3lndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A) _ Umbric Surtace (F13) (LRR P, T, U) wedand hydrology must be present,
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR O, S) _ Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151) unless disturbed or problematic.
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) _ Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 750B)
_ Sandy Redox (S5) _ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
_ SVipped Matrix (56) _ Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) (MLRA.149A, 153C, 153D)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
Restrictive Layer (if o6served):
Type:
Depth (inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No l�
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Interim Version
� WETLAND RATING WORKSHEET Fourth Version ��
Project Name _� -�(� �� t� �.�- C,, Nearest Road �,�� t�
County Q.,,r,r- �-:, � Wetland area �(�acres Wetland width >�3�� feet
Name of evaluator _ �� ��, Date �( � "�- � ,� �, � n
Wetland location
on pond or lake
� on perennial stream
_ on internuttent stream
_ within interstream divide
other:
Adjacent land use
(within '/z mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
� forested/natural vegetation �.-U o/a
�( agriculture, urban/suburban „��' %
� impervious surface ,5 %
Soil series: �,',�,,j t �hr�S�r � ,rn
_ predominantly organic - humus, muck, or
peat
�( predominantly mineral - non-sandy
_ predominantly sandy
Hydraulic factors
_ steep topography
ditched or channelized
�( total wetland width > 100 feet
Wetland type (select one)"
_ Bottomland hardwood forest
Headwater forest
,iG Swamp forest
Wet flat
Pocosin
_ Bog forest
Dominant vegetation
(1) ��� rt� bv-��w,
�2) �I'a�c�'ftt.ls ttarl �t�fi�`_u,e-�
�3 '
) a.r�tv�sx�, C� �rn�v�a rrn
Flooding and wetness
� semipermanently to permanently flooded or
inundated
seasonally flooded or inundated
_ intermittently flooded or temporary surface water
_ no evidence of flooding or surface water
Pine savanna
Freshwater marsh
_ Bog/fen
_ Ephemeral wetland
_ Carolina bay
Other:
� The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
-----------------------•---------------------- --------------•--------------------.__.
--
Water storage ---��-----��---��-�-----...--�----...
S x4.00= �p
A Bank/Shoreline stabilization Wetland
- .�x4.00= E�
T Pollutant removal �' #* x 5.00 = a,s rating
I Wildlife habitat _____t�.___ x Z.00 =�
N Aquatic life value x 4A0 = ��
� ��J
G Recreation/Education � x 1.00 = ��
** Add l point if in sensitive watershed and >] 0% nonpoint source disturbance within %2 mile upstream, upslope, or radius
WETLAND RATING WORKSHEET Fourth Version
Project Name (� - �� � � �p �� Nearest Road _��,�'u j �
County �.,-� �, Wetland area .�� acres Wetland width -}.3�feet
Name of evaluator���, narP t/��f n�: � r,
��� �.�.r��
Wetland location
_ on pond or lake
� on perennial stream
_ on internuttent stream
_ within interstream divide
other:
Adjacent land use
(within'/Z mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
�C forested/natural vegetation ���/a
�c agriculture, urban/suburban ��%
� impervious surface _�%
Soil series: _(�,; �b ,� �n�,��, ,� ��,,�
_ predominantly organic - humus, muck, or
peat
� predominantly mineral - non-sandy
_ predominantly sandy
Hydraulic factors
_ steep topography
ditched or channelized
� total wetland width > 100 feet
Dominant vegetation
(1) �ts,t-rtiiirutv�� tt_ Q;t.�G1Y1��'�
C)
(2) �v1u o,�u.m `��_� _.rt�� cr aat�
�3) �c�i u a.' �►w°i '�sC�Q�� °��—
Flooding and wetness
�j( semipermanently to permanently flooded or
inundated
seasonally flooded or inundated
_ internuttently flooded or temporary surface water
_ no evidence of flooding or surface water
Wetland type (select one)"
_ Bottomland hardwood forest
_ Headwater forest
_ Swamp forest
_ Wet flat
Pocosin
_ Bog forest
Pine savanna
�C Freshwater marsh
_ Bog/fen
_ Ephemeral wetland
_ Carolina bay
Other:
% The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
-------------------------------------------•-----•-------- - -
R - -- -------�,-i-�;�---�------- -�---� ............................ . .
Water storage � x 4.00 =
lb I
A Bank/Shoreline stabilization Wetland �
�x4.00= � '
�' Pollutant removal ** rating ;
� x5.00= � i
I Wildlife habitat �,2 x 2.00 =� , �
N Aquatic life value �� I
`� x4.00= �
G RecreationlEducation 2. x 1.00 = C� �
** Add l point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint source disturbance within %z mile upstream, upslope, or radius ?
Appendix D
Qualifications of Contributors
Investigator: Amy James
Education: Bachelor of Science, State University of New York at Binghamton
Master of Environmental Management, Duke University
Experience: Environmental Specialist, NCDOT, Raleigh, NC, March 2006-Present.
Land Protection Specialist, NCDENR, Raleigh, NC, August 2004-March
2006.
Wildlife Biologist, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Asheville, NC,
June 2002-August 2004.
Investigator: Tyler Stanton
Education: BS Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Minor in Forest Management
North Carolina State University, 1998.
Experience: Environmental Biologist, NCDOT, September 2003-Present.
Ecologist, Virginia Tech University, Conservation Management Institute,
Apri11999-August 2003.
Investigator: Chris Underwood
Education: BS Wildlife and Fisheries Science, University of Tennessee at Knoxville,
1989.
Experience: Environmental Biologist, NCDOT, May 2003-Present.
Fisheries Biologist, Tennessee Valley Authority, 1991-2003.