20191403 Ver 1_Buffer Plan Comments_20191217

Mitigation Plan Checklist for Riparian Restoration Mitigation Sites -created 7/15/13
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C❑ Verification that the site is not affected by on -site or nearby sources of contamination as provided
by Environmental Data Resources, Inc.
(� ❑ Verification that the site can be constructed on land if it is an archaeological site;
❑ A list of all permits that will be required and obtained prior to constructing the mitigation site for
nutrient offset and/or buffer mitigation (e.g. Sediment and Erosion Control Plan from Division of
Land Resources, NCG010000 Stormwater Permit from NCDWQ, 404 permit from the Army Corps
of Engineers and corresponding 401 Water Quality Certification from NCDWQ).

Bohemian Riparian Buffer Mitigation Plan DWR# 2019-1403
DWR staff (Katie Merritt) Comments submitted 12/17/19:
1. Section 1.0
a. Page 2, 2"d paragraph: what is meant by "agricultural crossing" along MA I? Is this
crossing culverted or is it in place for cattle access? Please clarify
b. Page 3, 2"d paragraph:
• acknowledge that one of the viability letters was for a site known as County
Line, but is now being referenced as Bohemian West.
■ replace "zero" with "top of bank" within the paragraph
2. Section 1.3.4 —
a. It's been a long time since DWR issued a site viability letter for this site. It would be
preferable for there to be a statement in this section referencing the site visit in 2018
and any changes, if any, to the landscape since the issuance of the letter.
3. Table 5—
a. Totals do not match for Total Area & Creditable Area. One total shows 658,765
while the other shows 648,765. This needs to be corrected
b. The total credits on the Ephemeral channels w/in 101-200' shows 223,740. It should
show 223.740. This needs to be corrected.
c. The "Location" for the MA4 ephemeral reach in the Preservation Table says,
"Buffer". This should be corrected to say "Rural".
4. Section 3.1 —
a. Only temporary seeding is proposed for application. However, DWR requests that
permanent riparian seeding also be applied and established where row crops were
present. It is important to maintain a healthy and diverse herbaceous layer within the
riparian areas to reduce the potential of runoff, nutrients and sediments into the
streams.
b. Planting with a seed mix that is abundant in annual and perennial pollinator species is
strictly voluntary but is being encouraged by DWR in other mitigation plans to
promote diversity and enhance the health of the herbaceous layer, which can also
greatly benefit planted stems.
5. Figure 1 —
a. Remove the 14-digit HUC from the service area map. It is misleading as presented.
6. Figure 3 —
a. Replace "Sa" with "Sb" to differentiate between the ephemeral & intermittent reaches
b. Show the riparian widths along each feature. Currently, it is difficult to discern where
0-100' and 101-200' begin and end. Additionally, without the widths shown as
requested, it is difficult to determine which features the widths are being measured
from. For example, is restoration & enhancement being measured off Sa, Sb or SQl?
And, is Restoration & Preservation measured off MA4 or MAI, MA5 or NMI, etc.
7. Overall, if the riparian restoration, enhancement and preservation is done according to the
plan and addresses all comments and corrections provided by DWR, the site should provide a
good buffer mitigation project.
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