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CLEAR WATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS 4
August 13, 2019
Proposal Number: 16-007878
NCDEQ-Division of Mitigation Services
Attn: Marjorie Barber
217 West Jones Street, Suite 3409-J
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
Dear Ms. Barber:
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, LLC (CMS), a North Carolina Limited Liability Company,
presents the following proposal to provide stream and riparian wetland mitigation credits in
the Yadkin River Basin, (Cataloging Unit 03040103) in response to RFP #16-007878, with a
site known as the Bull Chute Stream and Riparian Wetland Mitigation Site. The team
assembled for this project is led by Clearwater Mitigation Solutions and includes the multi-
disciplinary expertise of Axiom Environmental, Inc. (AXE) and Wes Newell providing
construction management. This proposal includes one signed, original technical
proposal, four photo copies of the technical proposal, and one USB flash drive
containing one redacted copy of the technical proposal and ArcGIS shapefiles of the
proposed project boundaries. The two cost proposal options have been submitted in a
separate sealed envelope.
Two options for the project are proposed for mitigation credit generation:
Option 1 encompasses the entire 48.3 acres easement area and can produce 9,233
SMUs and 6.1 WMUs.
Option 2 is comprised of 32.3 acres of the 48.3 acre easement area, and can yield a
minimum of 7,000 SMUs and 1.0 WMU, representing the requested mitigation
credits in RFP #16-007878. It should be noted that Option 2 can produce up to 7,583
SMUs and 4.1 WMUs within the 32.3 acre easement area.
Figure 5 (Appendix A) depicts the proposed easement areas for Option 1 and Option 2.
Both options provide for restoration and protection of aquatic resources with a
conservation easement and will result in net gains in hydrology, water quality, and
habitat functions at the Site. The following technical proposal describes the entire 48.3
acre easement area, which encompasses Option 1 and Option 2.
Stream Mitigation Units (SMU)
Riparian Wetland Mitigation Units (WMU)
Option 1
9,233 SMUs
6.1 WMUs
Option 2
7,000 SMUs
1.0 WMU
Mitigation credits are to be generated via the restoration and enhancement (level I, level II,
and level III) of Unnamed Tributaries (UTs) to Caraway Creek, in addition to the
reestablishment, rehabilitation, and enhancement of adjacent riparian wetlands.
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
604 Macon PI.
Raleigh, NC 27609
919-624-6901

CLEAR WATER MITIGATION SOL UTIONS
Longhorn Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site
RFP # 16-007703
The proposed project promotes the watershed goals identified in the Lower Yadkin Pee -
Dee River Basin Restoration Plan (RBRP) (NCEEP 2009) and the Upper Uwharrie Local
Watershed Plan (NCEEP 2005) by continuing watershed improvement efforts, improving
management of stormwater runoff, preserving active floodplains, and protecting and
enhancing aquatic habitat.
Our team stands ready to assist with your mitigation needs with the Bull Chute
Mitigation Site. The team has thoroughly read the RFP, and execution pages and fully
understands the language, requirements, and conditions, therein. Upon review of
our submittal, we trust you will find our qualifications and proposed site
commensurate with your requirements. We look forward to addressing any
questions or comments you may have and the opportunity to work with you in the
near future.
Sincerely,
Kevin Yates
Principal
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
604 Macon Pl.
Raleigh, NC 27609
919-624-6901

Bull Chute Stream and Riparian Wetland
Mitigation Site
Randolph County, NC
Full Delivery Proposal to Provide Stream and Riparian
Wetland Mitigation Credits
for Cataloging Unit 03040103 of the
Yadkin River Basin
RFP #16-007878
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
604 Macon Place
Raleigh, North Carolina
Authorized Representative: Mr. Kevin Yates
Phone: [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Request for Proposal #
16-007878
For internal State agency processing, including tabulation of proposals in the Interactive Purchasing
System (IPS), please provide your company's Federal Employer Identification Number or alternate
identification number (e.g. Social Security Number). Pursuant to G.S. 132-1.10(b) this identification number
shall not be released to the public. This page will be removed and shredded, or otherwise kept
confidential, before the procurement file is made available for public inspection.
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Sealed, mailed or hand delivered responses ONLY will be accepted for this
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
Refer ALL Inquiries regarding this RFP to:
Request for Proposal #: 16-007878
Marjorie Barber
Mariorie.barber@.U.cdenr.gov
Proposals will be publicly opened: August 13, 2019
T19) 707.8451
Contract Type: Open Market
Using Agency: Division of Mitigation Services
Commodity No. and ❑escription:962-73
Requisition No.: NIA
Restoration 1 Reclamation Services of Land
and other Properties
EXECUTION
In compliance with this Request for Proposals (RFP), and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned Vendor offers and
agrees to furnish and deliver any or all items upon which prices are bid, at the prices set opposite each item within the time
specified herein. By executing this proposal, the undersigned Vendor certifies that this proposal is submitted competitively and
without collusion (G.S. 143-54), that none of its officers, directors, or owners of an unincorporated business entity has been
convicted of any violations of Chapter 78A of the General Statutes, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (G.S. 143-59.2), and that it is not an ineligible Vendor as set forth in G.S. 143-59A . False certification is a Class 1 felony.
Furthermore, by executing this proposal, the undersigned certifies to the best of Vendor's knowledge and belief, that it and its
principals are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from covered
transactions by any Federal or State department or agency. As required by G.S. 143-48,5, the undersigned Vendor certifies that
it, and each of its sub -Contractors for any Contract awarded as a result of this RFP, complies with the requirements of Article 2 of
Chapter 64 of the NC General Statutes, including the requirement for each employer with more than 25 employees in North
Carolina to verify the work authorization of its employees through the federal E-Verity system. G.S. 133-32 and Executive Order
24 (2009) prohibit the offer to, or acceptance by, any State Employee associated with the preparing plans, specifications, estimates
for public Contract; or awarding or administering public Contracts; or inspecting or supervising delivery of the public Contract of
any gift from anyone with a Contract with the State, or from any person seeking to do business with the State. By execution of this
response to the RFP, the undersigned certifies, for your entire organization and its employees or agents, that you are not aware
that any such gift has been offered, accepted, or promised by any employees of your organization.
Failure to execute/sign proposal prior to submittal shall render proposal invalid and it WILL BE REJECTED.
Late proposals cannot be accepted.
COMPLETE/FORMAL NAME OF VENDOR:
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, LLC
STREET ADDRESS: 604 Macon Place
P.O. BOX:
ZIP:
CITY & STATE & ZIP:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
TOLL FREE TEL. NO:
Raleigh, INC 27609
919-624-6901
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE (SEE INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS ITEM #12):
PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING ON BEHALF OF VENDOR:
FAX NUMBER:
Kevin Yates, Principal
I VENDOR' U HORIZED iGNATURE":
DATE:
EMAIL:
08/13/2019
[e-mail]
Offer valid for at leas 18Q days from date of proposal opening. After this time, any withdrawal of offer shall be made in writing,
effective upon receipt by the agency issuing this RFP.
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL
If any or all parts of this proposal are accepted by the State of North Carolina, an authorized representative of the Department of
Environmental Quality shall affix his/her signature hereto and this document and all provisions of this Request for Proposal
along with the Vendor proposal response and the written results of any negotiations shall then constitute the written agreement
between the parties. A copy of this acceptance will be forwarded to the successful Vendor(s).
FOR STATE USE ONLY: Offer accept and Contract awarded this day of , 2019, as indicated on the
attached certification, by
(Authorized Representative of Department of Environmental Quality)
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Proposal Number: 16-007878 Vendor:
ATTACHMENT D: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR
In accordance with NC General Statute 143-59.4, the Vendor shall detail the location(s) at which performance will occur,
as well as the manner in which it intends to utilize resources or workers outside of the United States in the performance
of this Contract. The State will evaluate the additional risks, costs, and other factors associated with such utilization prior
to making an award. Please complete items a, b, and c below.
a) Will any work under this Contract be performed outside the United States? ❑ YES ❑ NO
If the Vendor answered "YES" above, Vendor must complete items 1 and 2 below:
List the location(s) outside the United States where work under this Contract will be performed by the Vendor,
any sub -Contractors, employees, or other persons performing work under the Contract:
2. Describe the corporate structure and location of corporate employees and activities of the Vendor, its affiliates
or any other sub -Contractors that will perform work outside the U.S.:
b) The Vendor agrees to provide notice, in writing to the State, of the relocation of the
Vendor, employees of the Vendor, sub -Contractors of the Vendor, or other persons ❑ YES ❑ NO
performing services under the Contract outside of the United States
NOTE: All Vendor or sub -Contractor personnel providing call or contact center services to
the State of North Carolina under the Contract shall disclose to inbound callers the
location from which the call or contact center services are being provided.
c) Identify all U.S. locations at which performance will occur:
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Proposal Number: 16-00787$ Vendor: GLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS, LLC
ATTACHMENT E: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
Name of Vendor- GLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS, LLC
The undersigned hereby certifies that: [check all applicable boxes]
® The Vendor is in sound financial condition and, if applicable, has received an unqualified audit opinion for the
latest audit of its financial statements.
05 / 28 / 2019
Date of latest audit:
® The Vendor has no outstanding liabilities, including tax and judgment liens, to the Internal Revenue Service or
any other government entity.
® The Vendor is current in all amounts due for payments of federal and state taxes and required employment -
related contributions and withholdings.
® The Vendor is not the subject of any current litigation or findings of noncompliance under federal or state law.
The Vendor has not been the subject of any past or current litigation, findings in any past litigation, or findings
of noncompliance under federal or state law that may impact in any way its ability to fulfill the requirements of
this Contract.
® He or she is authorized to make the foregoing statements on behalf of the Vendor.
Note: This is a continuing certification and Vendor shall notify the Contract Lead within 15 days of any material
change to any of the representations made herein.
If any one or more of the foregoing boxes is NOT checked, Vendor shall explain the reason in the space below:
- - K usf 3 a!`,
Signature Date
Kevin Yates Principal
Printed Name Title
[This Certification must be signed by an individual authorized to speak for the Vendor]
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Proposal Number: 16-007878 Vendor. -
ATTACHMENT F: SUPPLEMENTAL VENDOR INFORMATION
HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES
Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) consist of minority, women and disabled business firms that are at least
fifty-one percent owned and operated by an individual(s) of the categories. Also included in this category are disabled
business enterprises and non-profit work centers for the blind and severely disabled.
Pursuant to G.S. 143B-1361(a), 143-48 and 143-128.4, the State invites and encourages participation in this
procurement process by businesses owned by minorities, women, disabled, disabled business enterprises and non-
profit work centers for the blind and severely disabled. This includes utilizing subcontractors to perform the required
functions in this RFP. Any questions concerning NC HUB certification, contact the North Carolina Office of Historically
Underutilized Businesses at [phone]. The Vendor shall respond to question #1 and #2 below.
a) Is Vendor a Historically Underutilized Business? ❑ Yes ❑ No
b) Is Vendor Certified with North Carolina as a Historically Underutilized Business? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If so, state HUB classification:
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ATTACHMENT G: VENDOR'S INFORMATION
Vendors Primary Contact (or Project Manager)
Name:
Agency:
Title:
Address:
City:
State/ Zip:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
Vendors Execution Address (Where the contract should be mailed for signature)
Name:
Agency:
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City:
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Vendors Payment (Remit To) Address (Where the checks should be mailed
(This address should agree with the "Remit -To" address associated with the Vendor's Tax ID. This information
must be verified with the Vendor's Corporate Accounting Office)
Name:
Agency:
Title:
Address:
City:
State/ Zip:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
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Table of Contents
SectionD. Executive Summary..................................................................................................................... i
Section E. Corporate Background and Experience.......................................................................................1
El. Project Team.......................................................................................................................................1
E2. Office Locations................................................................................................................................. 2
E3. Key Staff............................................................................................................................................. 2
E4. Similar Project Experience................................................................................................................. 5
E5. DBE/HUB Participation...................................................................................................................10
Section F. Project Organization..................................................................................................................10
Section G. Technical Approach..................................................................................................................12
G1. Project Goals and Objectives...........................................................................................................12
G2. Project Description...........................................................................................................................16
ASite Location...............................................................................................................................16
B Watershed and Water Quality Classification..............................................................................16
C Physiography, Geology, and Soils..............................................................................................16
D Existing Stream Conditions........................................................................................................17
ECultural Resources......................................................................................................................19
F Threatened and Endangered Species........................................................................................... 20
GSite Constraints........................................................................................................................... 20
G3. Project Development........................................................................................................................ 21
AStream Restoration...................................................................................................................... 21
BStream Enhancement (Level 1)...................................................................................................
22
CStream Enhancement (Level I1)..................................................................................................
22
D Stream Enhancement (Level III).................................................................................................22
E Wetland Reestablishment............................................................................................................23
FWetland Enhancement................................................................................................................
23
GWetland Rehabilitation...............................................................................................................
24
FRiparian Restoration................................................................................................................... 24
G Fence / Easement Marking.......................................................................................................... 25
H Nuisance Species Management...................................................................................................25
G4. Proposed Mitigation.........................................................................................................................25
G5. Current Ownership and Long -Term Protection...............................................................................
26
G6. Project Phasing.................................................................................................................................
26
G7. Success Criteria................................................................................................................................26
A Stream Success Criteria..............................................................................................................
27
B Wetland Success Criteria............................................................................................................ 27
C Vegetation Success Criteria........................................................................................................ 27
G8. Quality Control................................................................................................................................28
G9. References........................................................................................................................................30
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Tables
Table1. NC SAM Summary..................................................................................................................
Table2. NC WAM Summary.................................................................................................................
Table 3. Targeted Functions, Goals, Objectives, and Uplift Evaluation ...............................................
Table4. Site Soils..................................................................................................................................
Table 5. Stream Attribute Summary.....................................................................................................
Table 6. Essential Morphology Parameters.........................................................................................
Table 7. BEHI and NBS Modeling Summary.........................................................................................
Table 8. Threatened and Endangered Species for Randolph County ..................................................
Table 9. Individual Reach Descriptions and Functional Uplift..............................................................
Table 10. Mitigation Activities and Credit Potential Summary............................................................
Table11. Current Parcel Ownership.....................................................................................................
Table12. Project Timeline....................................................................................................................
Appendices
Appendix A. Figures
Figure 1. Site Location
Figure 2. Hydrologic Unit Map
Figure 3. Topography and Drainage Area
Figure 4. Existing Conditions & Soils
Figure 5. Proposed Conditions
Figure 6. Historic Aerial Photographs
Appendix B. Stream & Wetland Data
NCSAM Results
NCWAM Results
NCDWR Forms
Cross -sections
Sediment Analysis Data
Soil Boring Log
Appendix C. Site Photographs
Appendix D. Natural Heritage Program Report
Appendix E. Signed Option Agreement & Landowner Agent Authorization Form
Appendix F. Resumes (Project Manager & Key Personnel)
Appendix G. Technical Proposal Score Sheet
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Section D. Executive Summary
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, LLC (CMS), a North Carolina Limited Liability Company, presents
the following proposal to provide stream and riparian wetland mitigation credits in the Yadkin
River Basin, (Cataloging Unit 03040103) in response to RFP #16-007878, with a site known as the
Bull Chute Stream and Riparian Wetland Mitigation Site. The team assembled for this project is
led by Clearwater Mitigation Solutions and includes the multi -disciplinary expertise of Axiom
Environmental, Inc. (AXE) and Wes Newell providing construction management.
CMS has secured a real estate option agreements for the purchase of easement rights on eight
parcels in Randolph County, North Carolina, neartheTown of Sophia. Two options forthe project
are proposed for credit generation:
Option 1 encompasses the entire 48.3 acres easement area and can produce 9,233 SMUs
and 6.1 WMUs.
Option 2 is comprised of 32.3 acres of the 48.3 acre easement area, and can yield a
minimum of 7,000 SMUs and 1.0 WMU, representing the requested mitigation credits in
RFP #16-007878. It should be noted that Option 2 can produce up to 7,583 SMUs and 4.1
WMUs within the 32.3 acre easement area.
Figure 5 (Appendix A) depicts the proposed easement areas for Option 1 and Option 2. The
project area for both options is currently and historically agricultural land used for livestock
grazing and hay production. Both options provide for restoration and protection of aquatic
resources with a conservation easement and will result in net gains in hydrology, water quality,
and habitat functions at the Site.
Stream Mitigation Units (SMU)
Riparian Wetland Mitigation Units (WMU)
Option 1
9,233 SMUs
6.1 WMUs
Option 2
7,000 SMUs
1.0 WMUs
Mitigation credits are to be generated via the restoration and enhancement (level I, level II, and
level III) of Unnamed Tributaries (UTs) to Caraway Creek, in addition to the reestablishment,
rehabilitation, and enhancement of adjacent riparian wetlands.
The proposed project promotes the watershed goals identified in the Lower Yadkin Pee -Dee River
Basin Restoration Plan (RBRP) (NCEEP 2009) and the Upper Uwharrie Local Watershed Plan
(NCEEP 2005) by continuing watershed improvement efforts, improving management of
stormwater runoff, preserving active floodplains, and protecting and enhancing aquatic
habitat. The proposed Site mitigation quantities and credits are outlined in the following table.
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Option 1: Stream and Wetland Mitigation Summary
Stream Mitigation Type
Type
Linear Feet
Mitigation Ratio
SMUs
Restoration
Priority 1
8055
1:1
8055.0
Enhancement
Level 1
871
1.5:1
580.7
Enhancement
Level 11
1426
2.5:1
570.4
Enhancement
Level 111
2024 -1754* = 270
10:1
27.0
Totals
12,376 linear feet
9233 SMUs
Wetland Mitigation Type
Type
Acreage
Mitigation Ratio
Riparian Riverine WMU
Reestablishment
Riparian Riverine
4.1
1:1
4.1
Enhancement
Riparian Riverine
1.2
2:1
0.6
Rehabilitation
Riparian Riverine
2.1
1.5:1
1.4
Totals
7.4 acres
6.1 WMUs
* There are no SMUs requested or proposed for UT 5 (1,754 If).
Option 2: Stream and Wetland Mitigation Summary
Stream Mitigation Type
Type
Linear Feet
Mitigation Ratio
SMUs
Restoration
Priority 1
6833
1:1
6833.0
Enhancement
Level 1
229
1.5:1
152.7
Enhancement
Level II
1426
2.5:1
570.4
Enhancement
Level III
270
10:1
27.0
Totals
8758 linear feet
7583 SMUs
(minimum 7000 SMUs)
Wetland Mitigation Type
Type
Acreage
Mitigation Ratio
Riparian Riverine WMU
Reestablishment
Riparian Riverine
2.4
1:1
2.4
Enhancement
Riparian Riverine
0.8
2:1
0.4
Rehabilitation
Riparian Riverine
1.9
1.5:1
1.3
Totals
5.1 acres
4.1 WMUs
(minimum 1.0 WMUs)
The following technical proposal describes the entire 48.3 acre easement area, which encompasses
Option 1 and Option 2.

Section E. Corporate Background and Experience
E1. Proiect Team
The team assembled for this project is led by Clearwater Mitigation Solutions and includes the multi-
disciplinary expertise of Axiom Environmental, Inc. (AXE) and Wes Newell. The team has been established
to provide the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) successful implementation of this
stream and wetland mitigation project by providing turnkey services including site identification, land
acquisition, planning and assessment, design, permitting, construction management, performance
monitoring, remedial action, and financial planning.
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, LLC (CMS), a North Carolina Limited Liability Company, was founded in
2015, but has over 17 years of experience in water resources consulting, regulatory experience,
environmental site investigations, mitigation plan development, permitting, implementation, and
monitoring, with proven ability to carry out large-scale ecological restoration projects. CMS has worked
on a broad range of projects in the public and private sector over the years, which has provided for a well-
rounded approach to problem solving and a unique ability to manage the complex needs of ecological
restoration projects.
Axiom Environmental, Inc. (AXE) is based in Raleigh, North Carolina and provides environmental
services throughout the eastern US. The AXE team of professionals consists of Licensed Soil Scientists,
Professional Wetland Scientists, a Licensed Wildlife Damage Control Agent, a geologist, botanists,
biologists, and mitigation design specialists. AXE offers services in support of the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Clean Water Act, and
Endangered Species Act. These services cover a wide range of activities including:
- Stream and Wetland Restoration Design
- Environmental Permitting
- Ecological Surveys
- Biological Assessments
- H2O Quality Sampling
- NEPA/SEPA Documentation
- Transportation Environmental Studies
- Protected Species Assessments
- Stream and Wetland Delineations
- Buffer Determinations
- Mitigation Banking
- Mitigation Site Searches
- Feasibility Studies
- Mitigation Monitoring
- Construction Plan Development anc
Oversight
- Construction Implementation
- Benthic Macroinvertebrate Surveys
- Coastal Studies
- Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Surveys
- Forest Service Plant and Animal Surveys
- Comprehensive Plant and Animal
Surveys
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Section E — Corporate Background and Experience

E2. Office Locations
• Clearwater Mitigation Solution's office is located at 604 Macon Place in Raleigh, North
Carolina.
• Axiom Environmental, Inc.'s office is location at 218 Snow Avenue in Raleigh, North
Carolina.
E3. Key Staff
The key staff assigned to the project offer the DMS a qualified and experienced group of professionals
dedicated to providing the highest quality services and technical expertise in the field of stream and
wetland mitigation. Our team's past record of successful work performance is directly attributed to
our ability to work interactively on multi -disciplined projects in concert with clients, agencies, and
stakeholders, and demonstrates our commitment and capabilities to undertake projects involving a
variety of environmental, engineering, and ecological challenges. The team's combined years of
experience will result in internal efficiencies, quality deliverables and an invaluable working
knowledge of the State's mitigation program. Our team is prepared to complete all tasks on the
proposed project in an innovative, cost effective, and timely manner.
Project Manager Qualifications and Experience
CMS recognizes that the Project Manager will serve an important role on a full delivery project. An
individual with a broad range of skills linking together budgetary and personnel management with
all the components of a restoration project (assessment, survey, design, construction, permitting,
monitoring, agency and credit delivery) will be needed to successfully oversee and implement this
project. The individual will also need to be experienced in completing large scale restoration
projects with time -sensitive design and construction deliverables.
CMS's project manager on this project will be Kevin Yates. Mr. Yates has over 17 years of experience
in water resources, stream, wetlands, stormwater, riparian buffer, environmental restoration, and
mitigation. Mr. Yates began working for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District in 2001,
while attending graduate school at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, graduating with
a Masters of Marine Science in 2004. During this period, Mr. Yates worked as an intern in the USACE
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office and full-time in the USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office as a
Regulatory Project Manager through May 2005. Mr. Yates went into private environmental
consulting in 2005, with a large multi -disciplinary engineering/design firm, McAdams Company,
based in Durham, North Carolina. Mr. Yates was awarded the McAdams Company trailblazer award
in 2006 for chartering and leading these new environmental consulting services for the firm, where
he served as the Senior Environmental Consultant and Project Manager through 2018. For the
natural resources group at McAdams, Mr. Yates managed staffing, budgeting, billing, project
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scheduling, environmental field investigations, (including stream, wetland, buffer investigations),
and any required wetland, stream, and riparian buffer permitting (through USACE/DWR/CAMA).
In addition, Mr. Yates prepared and implemented compensatory mitigation plans, prepared
environmental assessment documents under NEPA/SEPA requirements, and was routinely asked
to review and comment on pending federal and state legislation, as well as local ordinances.
Mr. Yates has worked on a broad range of projects during his tenure at McAdams which has helped
to give him a well-rounded approach to problem solving and a unique ability to manage the
complex needs of large-scale restoration projects. Equipped with first-hand knowledge of
assessment techniques, design understanding and construction management and implementation
experience, Mr. Yates has been challenged to manage the design and construction elements of
various environmental mitigation projects completed in both urban and rural settings. More
recently, Mr. Yates formed Clearwater Mitigation Solutions in 2015 and has since developed and
managed a $2.1 million, 71-acre turn -key riparian and non -riparian wetland mitigation site known
as the Lowlands Wetland Mitigation Site, in the Hydrologic Unit 03020201(Neuse 01) service area.
CMS is currently under contract with DMS on two full -delivery riparian buffer mitigation sites,
known as the Wingfoot Site in Pitt County and the Longhorn Site in Randolph County.
Mr. Yates' philosophy on developing successful environmental design and construction projects is
to promote ownership of the project from the ground up. This involves informing and training
contractors, landowners, regulatory staff, project owners and other project stakeholders through
diligent communication and involvement. As an owner/operator, Mr. Yates understands that the
keyto managing large scale projects with aggressivetime requirements isto stay in front of potential
problems, foster active partnering among team members, and to surround yourself with hard
working, skilled individuals who all have a stake in the success of the project. The CMS / AXE Team
has been formed with these factors in mind and will be dedicated to the success of the project.
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Section E — Corporate Background and Experience

Axiom Environmental, Inc. — Kev Personnel
Team Member/
Professional Licenses/Certificates
Professional Training
W. Grant Lewis (Principal -in -Charge)
• NRCS Licensed Soil Scientist (#1233), State of North Carolina
Years' Experience: 25+
• Professional Wetland Scientist Certification, January 2002
• Applied Fluvial Geomorphology (Rosgen Level I, 11, III, and IV)
NRCS Licensed Soil Scientist #1233
• NS/CSX Roadway Worker Protection Training — 2016
• USACE Regulatory Road Show — March 2010
• N.C. Division of Water Quality Intermittent and Perennial Stream Identification
for Riparian Buffer Rules— North Carolina, 2010
• CVS Vegetation Monitoring & Survey Protocol Levels 2 & 3, 2006-2007
• Certified Stormwater BMP Inspection & Maintenance Professional, 2007
• Basic Processes in Hydric Soils, 2009
Kenan Jernigan (Project Scientist)
• NC Stream Assessment Method Certification, 2017
Years' Experience: 9
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Regulatory Workshop, 2016
• NC Surface Water Identification Training and Certification (SWITC), 2014
• ArcGIS 10, 2012
• NC Wetland Assessment Method Certification, 2012
• Natural Community and Rare Plants Identification Workshops, 2012 and 2013
• NS/CSX Roadway Worker Protection Training, 2016
Corri Faquin (Senior Project Manager)
• USACE Permitting Workshop, 2001
Years' Experience: 18
• Rare Plant Identification Workshops, 2001 and 2003
• Delineation of Piedmont and Coastal Plain Jurisdictional Wetlands, 2002
• NCDWQ Express Permit Training, 2004
• Fluvial Geomorphic Principles (Rosgen) Training, Level 1-11, 2004
• Introduction to Taxonomy and Pollution Ecology of Aquatic Insects, 2006
• Certified Stormwater BMP Inspection & Maintenance Professional (#462), 2007
• CVS Vegetation Monitoring & Survey Protocol, 2008
• USACE Regulatory Road Show, 2010
• Stream Id for Regulatory Application, 2004 & 2010
• NS/CSX Roadway Worker Protection Training, 2014
Phillip Perkinson (Project Scientist)
• NC Stream Assessment Method Certification, 2017
Years' Experience: 10
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Regulatory Workshop, 2016
• N.C. Division of Water Quality Intermittent and Perennial Stream Identification
North Carolina Well Contractors Class A
for Riparian Buffer Rules — North Carolina, 2010
License #3526
• USACE Regulatory Road Show, 2010
Licensed Wildlife Damage Control Agent
• NS/CSX Roadway Worker Protection Training, 2016
• Basic Processes in Hydric Soils, 2009
• NC Wetland Assessment Method Certification, 2012
Additional Team Members & Sub -Contractors
Wes Newell • Masters Degree, Landscape Ecosystem Classification and Ecosystem Hydrology
Years' Experience: 30 • N.C. Registry of Certified Professional Soil Scientists (NCRCPS)
• Level 4 Rosgen River Restoration and Natural Channel Design
NRCS Licensed Soil Scientist • Professional Wetland Scientist
Professional Wetland Scientist • Hydrogeomorphic (HGM) Wetland Functional Assessment
• ArcView GIs and Microstation / AutoCadd Proficiency
As former president of Backwater Environmental, Wes Newell brings 30 years of experience in
design, implementation, and construction of stream, wetland, and environmental mitigation
projects. Mr. Newell will provide and assist CMS with technical consulting, oversight, and
management during construction. It is anticipated that K2 Design Group (John Rudolph) will
provide survey data and produce conservation easement plat and Bailey Dixon (Robert Merritt)
will provide legal, title work, and closing documents.
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Section E — Corporate Background and Experience

E4. Similar Proiect Experience
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
The following project summaries highlight recent mitigation projects completed by CMS in North
Carolina:
Lowlands Wetland Mitigation Site (Johnston County, North Carolina)
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions' (CMS) Lowlands
Wetland Mitigation Site is a 71-acre, turn -key
project which will provide wetland mitigation
credits to Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc. (DETI)
as part of DETI's Permittee Responsible Mitigation
Plan (PRM) to compensate for unavoidable impacts
to wetlands associated with the Atlantic Coast
Pipeline Project (ACP), within the Hydrologic Unit
03020201 (Neuse 01) service area. All wetland
mitigation units generated within the Site are to be
utilized by DETI for the ACP within this service area.
The project area is approximately 71.2 acres, of which 65.3 acres will include some form of wetland
re-establishment, enhancement, or preservation with the remaining 5.9-acres of uplands and non-
credit area to be included within the overall conservation easement as an upland buffer. CMS
identified the site, which comprised multiple land owners, negotiated with land owners, conducted
initial groundwater level monitoring, identified and coordinated all survey items, helped develop and
coordinate contracts with DETI's legal team and the CMS legal team, developed a mitigation plan
along with the design team which was approved by the USACE in 2017 as part of DETI's compensatory
mitigation plan for the ACP. Clearwater Holdings I, a subsidiary of CMS, acquired the conservation
easement, with CMS overseeing construction and planting in early 2018.
Construction was completed in February 2018, with the goal to re-establish
23.1-acres of riparian wetlands, enhance 5.1 acres of riparian and 14.3 acres
of non -riparian wetlands, and preserve 22.8-acres of non -riparian wetlands
within the Site producing 24.25 riparian and 9.33 non -riparian wetland
mitigation units (WMUs). The as -built data collection and survey has been
completed and the site has been set-up for seven years of monitoring
through 2024. CMS has met all milestones and submittal requirements on
time and on schedule to DETI through the life of the project thus far. Year 1
monitoring is complete with all hydrology wells and vegetation plots meeting
minimum success criteria.
Client Reference: DE I I - Spencer I richell (8U4) //1-3000
Engineer Reference: Josh Allen, PE [phone]
Contractor Reference: Wes Newell, Backwater Environmental (919)-523-4375
Principal in Charge: Kevin Yates
Project Manager: Kevin Yates
Value: $2.1 Million
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Section E — Corporate Background and Experience

Campus Drive Stream Restoration Site (Duke Universitv Main Campus. Durham, North Carolina
On behalf of Duke University, CMS staff served as
'k' ! '' the lead consultant for environmental site
.J investigations, mitigation plan development,
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`� ' •' permitting, implementation, and monitoring of
the Duke University Campus Drive Stream
Mitigation Project, as part of their compensatory
' mitigation conditions of a 404/401 Individual
Permit. The project area consists of an unnamed
tributary to Sandy Creek, running along Campus
Drive, within Duke University's Main Campus,
9 which ultimately drains to Jordan Lake within the
Cape Fear (HUC 03030002).
The project included restoration and enhancement of approximately 3,249 linear feet of existing
highly degraded and poorly functioning perennial stream channel for a total of 2,941 stream
mitigation units (SMUs), within Duke University's Main Campus. The project also ties into existing
Clean Water Management Trust Fund stream restoration projects downstream of the same
unnamed tributary, which will incorporate a more watershed -based design approach. The
Campus Drive stream restoration project created an approximate 9,500 linear foot corridor of
restored stream and riparian corridor, from Campus Drive to the Duke University golf course,
protected in perpetuity. CMS staff worked with Durham County Soil and Water Conservation
District which agreed to hold the Conservation Easement to provide, third -party, long-term
assurance to the success of the project.
Although this is an urbanized setting, most of the impervious surface within the watershed is
built -out and there would be little to no new impervious surface draining to the proposed project.
The restoration plan also incorporated stormwater management devices, plunge pools, and
stormwater wetlands in locations along the mitigation corridor where stormwater runoff is
currently untreated.
Due to the challenging conditions of
stream restoration in the Triassic
basin, the riparian areas were initially
planted with larger 5 and 10-gallon
trees which promoted channel
stability, flood attenuation and a
vegetated buffer which intercepts
overland stormwater.
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Section E — Corporate Background and Experience

Client Reference: Duke Facilities Management Dept. — Ryan Lavinder (804) 771-
3000 Engineer Reference: Josh Allen, PE [phone]
Project Manager: Kevin Yates
Value: Undisclosed
Jordan Lake Nutrient Banks - Orange County, North Carolina (Cape Fear HUC 03030002)
CMS staff worked with Mid Atlantic Mitigation (later purchased by EBX, then subsequently by
RES) to bring to market the first two official nutrient mitigation banks within the Jordan Lake
watershed. CMS staff was involved in all aspects of development of these banks, including
development of the Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument and approvals of that instrument
through the NC Division of Water Resources (formerly DWQ). CMS was responsible for all site
searches, including development of a priority rating system for each of the sites. CMS staff was
involved on property owner negotiation and
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easement acquisition, and was responsible for
making initial contact with each landowner to
gauge interest in the project. Once a site was
identified, CMS staff assisted in providing all
technical resources to complete design,
permitting, and easement recordation. After
construction, CMS staff assisted in completion
of the as -built requirements, initial monitoring
setup, and monitoring during the required
monitoring period.
Client: Mid -Atlantic Mitigation / EBX
Engineer Reference: Amos Clark, PE (919)
361-5000 Project Manager: Amos Clark /
Kevin Yates
Value: Undisclosed
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Section E — Corporate Background and Experience

Axiom Environmental, Inc.
Axiom Environmental, Inc. (AXE) has extensive experience with mitigation services throughout
North Carolina for over 20 years. The following summarizes AXE contracts with NC DMS and
indicates which tasks were completed for each project including site design, construction
oversight, baseline monitoring, annual monitoring, closeout services, and IRT involvement.
NCDMS Contracts
Detailed Plan/ Site
Design
Construction
Oversight
As -Built Baseline
Monitoring
Annual
Monitoring
Closeout
IRT
Jumping Run Cr
MY5
Howell Woods
MY5-7
2010
x
Smith & Austin
MY4-5
2008
Terrible Creek
2008
x
2008
MY1-5
2013
Camp Lejeune
MY5
Clayhill Farms
2006
MY1-5
2011
x
Grove Cr
2007
MY1-5
2012
x
Sturgeon City
MY2-5
2009
Bold Run
MY2-5
2012
x
Charles Run
MY2-5
2012
x
Goldsboro Housing
MY1-5
2014
Goose Cr
MY1-5
2014
Norwood Gainey
MY3-5
2012
UT to Cane Cr
2008
MY1-3
UT to Haw (Gwynn)
2009
x
2010
MY1-5
2015
UT to Haw (Beckom)
2010
x
2011
MY1-5
2016
UT to Bear (St Anna)
2010
Irwin Cr
2010
MY1-5
McIntyre Cr
2010
MY1-6
Chapel Cr
MY4-5
2014
Greenbrier
MY1-5
2017
Mill Cr
MY1-5
2017
x
Hauser Cr
MY1-5
2017
Briles Cr
MY4-5
2013
Tate Farm
MY1-5
x
McCain Cr
MY4-5
2014
UT to Bald
MY1-5
2017
x
UT to Martins
2014
MY1-5
Martins II
2014
MY1-5
Bear Cr (Phillips)
2014
MY1-5
Helms
MY4-5
2016
Little Lick Cr Buffer
2013
2014
MY1-5
S Hominy Cr
MY3-5
2017
Bobs Creek
2016
MY1-3
Neighbors Br
2016
MY1-3
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Section F —Project Organization

In addition to NC DMS projects, Axiom has completed numerous mitigation site designs
and construction oversight, has extensive experience with agencies, and has completed
monitoring on more than 3S additional sites; some of these projects are summarized
below.
➢ Mitigation Site Design
o Abbey Lamm Stream and Wetland Site, 2014 (Restoration Systems — Full Delivery)
o Aycock Springs Stream and Wetland Site, 2015 (Restoration Systems — Full
Delivery)
o Jarmons Oak Stream and Wetland Site, 2007 (Restoration Systems — Full Delivery)
o Threemile Stream and Wetland Site, 2007 (Restoration Systems— Full Delivery)
o Pancho Stream and Wetland Bank, 2012 (Restoration Systems_ Bank Site)
o Cripple Creek Stream and Wetland Bank, 2007 (Restoration Systems — Bank Site)
o Herman Dairy Stream and Wetland Site, 2011 (Restoration Systems — Full Delivery)
➢ Construction/Planting Oversight
o South Wake Landfill Stream Repairs and Construction Oversight, 2010 (Wake
County — Permit)
o Pancho Stream and Wetland Bank, 2013 (Restoration Systems — Bank Site)
o Herman Dairy Stream and Wetland Site, 2011 (Restoration Systems — Full Delivery)
o Cripple Creek Stream and Wetland Bank, 2010 (Restoration Systems — Bank Site)
o Supplemental Planting 22 NCDMS Sites, 2011-2012 (NCDMS — RFP)
o Wall Riparian Buffer, 2011 (Restoration Systems — Full Delivery)
➢ Experience with USACE, NCDWQ, and IRT Member Agencies
o Lloyd Stream and Wetland Site Closeout, 2012 (Restoration Systems — Full
Delivery)
o Sleepy Creek Wetland Site Closeout, 2009 (Restoration Systems — Bank Site)
o Jarmons Oak Stream and Wetland Site Closeout, 2012 (Restoration Systems — Full
Delivery)
o South Wake Landfill Stream Repairs and Annual Monitoring, 2010-2013 (Wake
County - Permit)
o Pancho Stream and Wetland Bank, 2013 (Restoration Systems — Bank Site)
o Cripple Creek Stream and Wetland Bank, 2010 (Restoration Systems — Bank Site)
o Studer Branch Mitigation Bank, 2012 (Studer Branch Mitigation Company— Bank
Site)
Wes Newell, MS, NCRCPS, PWS
Wes Newell has over 30 years of experience identifying, estimating, contracting, designing,
permitting, and constructing river / lake restoration, dam removal, stormwater, hydrologic
development, wetland, stream, and environmental restoration projects including the
following.
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• Deep River, Carbonton Dam Removal and River Restoration
• Haw River, Swepsonville Dam Removal and River Restoration
• Little River, Lowell Dam Removal, River, and Wetland Restoration
• Lake Ben Johnston Dam Repair and Sediment Removal
• West Fork Eno River Reservoir Water Quality Impoundments
• Milburnie Dam Removal and Neuse River Restoration
• Marks Creek Dam Removal and Stream Restoration
• 12-Mile River Dam Removal (2) and River Restoration
• Umstead Dam Removal and Wetland Restoration
• Oak Ridge Dam Removal and Stream Restoration
• Lake Wheeler / Dutchmans Creek Dam Lowering, Stream Restoration, and Step -Pool Drop -
Down Structure
• Bedford Indiana PCB Environmental Remediation (General Motors / Racer Trust)
• Town Lake Stormwater Wetland Retrofits
• N.C. Global TransPark Stream and Wetland Mitigation Plan
• North River Farms, N.C. Coastal Federation (34 ac tidal marsh, 15,000 ft tidal stream, 4,000 ac
wetlands)
• Randleman Reservoir Wetland Mitigation (40 ac wetland, 10 water quality impoundments)
E5. DBE/HUB Participation
Neither Clearwater Mitigation Solutions nor Axiom Environmental, Inc. are Disadvantaged
or Historically Underutilized Business Enterprises. However, our team is committed to
providing opportunities for such firms.
Section F. Project Organization
The assembled project team consists of highly experienced professionals with diverse
backgrounds that lend to a multi -disciplinary approach to the mitigation effort. The Project
Manager will be Mr. Kevin Yates. Grant Lewis will serve as the lead technical project manager.
Supporting the technical implementation and monitoring of the project will be a staff of
environmental scientists from Axiom Environmental, Inc. that have been project managers or
integral team members for several mitigation projects constructed and monitored in North
Carolina within the last 15 years. AXE staff assigned to this project include: (1) Grant Lewis
(licensed soil scientist, lead designer, construction oversight, GIS/CAD support, and QA/QC
manager); (2) Kenan Jernigan (designer, existing and reference conditions data collection, planting
and construction oversight, lead GIS/CAD, post -construction monitoring, and QA/QC support); (3)
Corri Faquin (document support, GIS/CAD support, QA/QC support); and (4) Phillip Perkinson
(existing and reference conditions data collection, planting and construction oversight, post -
construction monitoring manager). Wes Newell will serve as the lead construction manager and
will support the technical implementation of the project.
Resumes of project manager and key personnel are attached in Appendix F.
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Team Members and Project Role
Team
Member
Kevin Yates
Grant Lewis
Kenan Jernigan
Corri Faquin
Phillip Perkinson
Wes Newell
Axiom
Axiom
Axiom
Axiom
Company
Clearwater
Environmental,
Environmental,
Environmental,
Environmental, Inc.
Consultant
Mitigation Solutions
g
Inc. (AXE)
Inc. (AXE)
Inc. (AXE)
(AXE)
BS (Range
BS (Natural
MS (Landscape
Ecosystem
Education/
MS (Marine
Ecosystem
BA (Environmental
Resources,
BS (Geology)
Classification and
Experience
Biology)
Management)
Studies)
Ecosystem
Assessment)
Ecosystem
Hydrology)
Project Role
Project
Manager
Environmental
Data Collection
Environmental
Screening
J
Report
Conservation
Easement
J
Coordination
Mitigation Plan
Development
404/401/SEC
Permitting
Planting and
Construction
Management
Plot Install and
Baseline
Monitoring
CAD/G I S/
Graphic
Support
QA/QC
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Section G. Technical Approach
G1. Project Goals and Objectives
The goals of the proposed Bull Chute Stream and Riparian Wetland Mitigation Site are to provide high
quality compensatory mitigation for authorized stream and wetland impacts credited through the NC
DMS in -lieu -fee program and occurring within the Yadkin River Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 03040103
and to address the watershed goals identified in the Lower Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin Restoration
Plan (RBRP) (NCEEP 2009). Specific HUC 03040103 watershed goals include:
• Continuation of watershed improvement efforts already ongoing.
• Protection of valuable wildlife resources.
• Improved management of stormwater runoff to these waters and mitigation of
impacts resulting from urbanization in the area.
• Prioritizing restoration of water quality in identified impaired streams.
In addition, the Site is located within the Upper Uwharrie Local Watershed Plan area (NCEEP
2005), which includes the Caraway Creek watershed (HUC 03040103050040). This area includes
streams that are degraded and/or threatened by development and existing uses, including urban
land, agriculture, and silviculture. Goals within the Caraway Creek watershed include:
• Preserve active floodplains.
• Protect and enhance aquatic habitat.
The Site is located within a Targeted Local Watershed (TLW), however, it is not located in a
Regional Watershed Plan (RWP) or Targeted Resource Area (TRA).
Site specific mitigation goals and objectives have been developed through the use of North
Carolina Stream Assessment Method (NC SAM) and North Carolina Wetland Assessment Method
(NC WAM) analyses of existing stream systems at the Site (NC SFAT 2015 and NC WFAT 2010).
Site functional assessment data forms are available upon request; model output is included in
Appendix B and is summarized in the following table. Metrics targeted to meet the Site's goals
and objectives are depicted in bold, within Tables 1 and 2, below.
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Table 1. NC SAM Summary
NC SAM Function Class Rating Summary
(1) HYDROLOGY
UT 1
UT 2
UT 3
UT 4
UT 5
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
(2) Baseflow
MEDIUM
HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
LOW
(2) Flood Flow
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
LOW
MEDIUM
LOW
(4) Floodplain Access
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
MEDIUM
LOW
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
LOW
MEDIUM
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) Microtopography
(3) Stream Stability
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) Channel Stability
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) Sediment Transport
MEDIUM
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) Stream Geomorphology
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(1) WATER QUALITY
LOW
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
LOW
(2) Baseflow
MEDIUM
HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
LOW
(2) Stream -side Area Vegetation
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
(3) Thermoregulation
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
(2) Indicators of Stressors
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
Omitted
(1) HABITAT
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
LOW
(2) In -stream Habitat
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
(3) Baseflow
MEDIUM
HIGH
MEDIUM
HIGH
LOW
(3) Substrate
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3) Stream Stability
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3) In -Stream Habitat
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2) Stream -side Habitat
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
(3) Stream -side Habitat
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
(3) Thermoregulation
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
LOW
HIGH
OVERALL
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
Based on NC SAM output, all three primary stream functional metrics (Hydrology, Water Quality
and Habitat), as well as 19 sub -metrics are under -performing as exhibited by a LOW metric rating
(see Figure 4, Appendix A for NC SAM data reaches). LOW performing metrics are to be targeted
for functional uplift through mitigation activities, goals and objectives, as well as, monitoring and
success criteria.
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Table 2. NC WAM Summary
NC WAM Sub -function Rating Summary
PQ
Wetland Type
Headwater Forest
(1) HYDROLOGY
LOW
(2) Surface Storage & Retention
LOW
(2) Sub -surface Storage & Retention
LOW
(1) WATER QUALITY
HIGH
(2) Pathogen change
HIGH
(2) Particulate Change
HIGH
(2) Soluble change
MEDIUM
(2) Physical Change
HIGH
(1) HABITAT
LOW
(2) Physical Structure
LOW
(2) Landscape Patch Structure
MEDIUM
(2) Vegetative Composition
LOW
OVERALL 01
LOW
Based on NC WAM output, two of the primary wetland functional metrics (Hydrology, Water
Quality, and Habitat), as well as 4 sub -metrics are under -performing as exhibited by a LOW metric
rating. LOW performing metrics are to be targeted for functional uplift through mitigation
activities, goals and objectives, as well as, monitoring and success criteria.
Stream and wetland metrics targeted for functional uplift, tied to defined Site -specific project
goals and objectives are presented in Table 3, below.
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Table 3. Targeted Functions, Goals, Objectives, and Uplift Evaluation
Targeted Functions
(1) HYDROLOGY
(2) Flood Flow
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
(4) Microtopography
Wetland Surface Storage & Retention
Wetland Sub -surface Storage & Retention
(3) Stream Stability
(4) Sediment Transport
(4) Stream Geomorphology
(1) WATER QUALITY
(2) Baseflow
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
(2) Indicators of Stressors
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
(1) HABITAT
(2) In -stream Habitat
(3) Baseflow
(3) Substrate
(3) In -Stream Habitat
(2) Stream -side Habitat
(3) Stream -side Habitat
(3) Thermoregulation
Wetland Physical Structure
Wetland Vegetative Composition
Goals
• Minimize downstream flooding to the maximum extent
possible.
• Increase stream stability within the Site so that channels
are neither aggrading nor degrading.
Objectives
• Construct new channel at historic floodplain elevation to restore overbank
flows
• Plant woody riparian buffer
• Deep rip floodplain soils to reduce compaction and increase soil surface
roughness
• Protect riparian buffers with a perpetual conservation easement
• Construct channels with proper pattern, dimension, and longitudinal profile
• Remove livestock from the property
• Construct stable channels with appropriate substrate
• Upgrade existing piped channel crossings and install piped crossings at
existing forded crossings
• Stabilize stream banks
•
•
• Remove direct nutrient and pollutant inputs from the •
Site and reduce contributions to downstream waters. 1 •
•
Remove agricultural livestock and reduce agricultural land/inputs
Install marsh treatment areas
Plant woody riparian buffer
Restore/enhance jurisdictional wetlands adjacent to Site streams
Provide surface roughness and reduce compaction through deep
ripping/plowing
Restore overbank flooding by constructing channels at historic floodplain
elevation
• Construct stable channels with appropriate substrate
• Plant woody riparian buffer to provide organic matter and shade
• Construct new channel at historic floodplain elevation to restore overbank
flows
• Improve instream and stream -side habitat. • Protect riparian buffers with a perpetual conservation easement
• Restore/enhance jurisdictional wetlands adjacent to Site streams
• Stabilize stream banks
• Install in -stream structures
DMS Functional Uplift Evaluations
Identified Functional Stressor (Uplift Poti
• Peak Flows (restore overbank flooding, surface water and
subsurface water storage, increase frictional resistance to
floodwaters)
• Artificial Barriers (remove 2 small farm pond dams and upgrade
the perched culverts to repair instream flow and function)
• Ditching/Draining (raising stream beds to historic floodplain
elevation, where necessary, in order to restore interactions of
surface water, groundwater, and throughflow)
• Non-functioning Riparian Buffer/Wetland Vegetation (restoring
or enhancing —40 acres of riparian buffer)
• Sediment (removing 123.7 tons per year of sediment from bank
erosion)
• Nutrients (removing 2465.2 Ibs N/year and 204.3 Ibs P/year)
• Fecal Coliform (removing 9.35x1011 colonies of fecal
coliform/day)
• Habitat Fragmentation (remove 2 small farm pond dams and
upgrade the perched culverts to allow for aquatic life passage)
• Limited Bedform Diversity (restoring regular, sustained
sequence of riffles and pools with proper substrate)
• Absence of Large Woody Debris (restoring woody debris on
channel banks and in bed)
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G2. Proiect Description
A Site Location
The project site is located in Randolph County, two miles northwest of Sophia and 4.5 miles
northwest of Randleman. The property is situated just west of NC Highway 311 and south of
Marlboro Church Road (Figure 1, Appendix). The Site is located within Targeted Local Watershed
and Local Watershed Plan Area (Caraway Creek) 14-digit HUC (03040103050040) of the Yadkin
River basin (Figure 2, Appendix A). Stream and wetland mitigation areas are located along
unnamed tributaries (UTs) to Caraway Creek. Darr Field Airport, a private -use airport, located
approximately 8 miles is the closest airport to the Site. Johnson Field located 3 miles west is a
historical private -use airport that is no longer in operation.
B Watershed and Water Quality Classification
Based upon the NC Department of Environmental Quality surface water classification, Caraway Creek
has a surface water classification of C. The class "C" use denotes waters protected for secondary uses
such as secondary recreation, fishing, wildlife, fish consumption, aquatic life including propagation,
survival and maintenance of biological integrity, and agriculture (NCDWR 2013). Caraway Creek is not
listed on the final 2018 303d list (NCDEQ 2019).
C Physiography, Geology, and Soils
The Bull Chute Mitigation Site is located within the Southern Outer Piedmont ecoregion of the
Piedmont Physiographic Province (Griffith et al. 2002). The ecoregion is characterized by dissected
irregular plains, some rounded hills and ridges, and low to moderate gradient streams with cobble,
gravel, and sandy substrates. Onsite elevations range from a high of 790 feet National Geodetic
Vertical Datum (NGVD) at the upper reaches to a low of approximately 690 feet NGVD at the Site
outfall (USGS Glenola, North Carolina 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle) (Figure 3, Appendix A).
Based on Web Soil Survey mapping (USDA 2019), the Site contains the soil series outlined in Table 4,
below. Existing wetlands and drained hydric soils were mapped by a licensed soil scientist (NC LSS #
1233) on July 29, 2019 as soils of the Wehadkee series (Figure 4, Appendix A); soil boring logs are
included in Appendix B.
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Table 4. Site Soils
Map Unit Map Unit Name
Hydric
Description
Symbol
y (Classification)
Status
This series consists of well -drained soils found on hillslopes on
Badin-Tarrus complex
ridges. The parent material is residuum weathered from
BaE
(Typic Hapludults-Typic
Non-hydric metavolcanics and/or argillite. Depth to the seasonal high-
Kanhapludults)
water table and restrictive features is more than 80 inches.
Slopes are 25-45 percent.
This series consists of well -drained soils found on hillslopes on
MaC,
Mecklenburg loam and clay
ridges. The parent material is saprolite derived from diorite
McB2,
loam
Non-hydric
and/or gabbro and/or diabase and/or gneiss. Depth to the
McC2
(Ultic Hapludalfs)
seasonal high-water table is more than 80 inches. Depth to
restrictive features is 40-60 inches to paralithic bedrock.
Slopes are 2-15 percent.
This series consists of well -drained soils found on hillslopes on
WvB2,
Wynott-Enon complex
ridges. The parent material is saprolite derived from diorite
(Typic Hapludalfs-Ultic
Non-hydric
and/or gabbro and/or diabase and/or gneiss. Depth to the
WvC2
Hapludalfs)
seasonal high-water table and restrictive features is more
than 80 inches. Slopes are 2-15 percent.
D Existing Stream Conditions
The property currently consists almost entirely of actively grazed pastureland or areas used for spray
waste application with approximately 50 head of cattle. The majority of existing streams lack a
mature forested buffer, with adjacent pasturelands compacted by cattle, has exacerbated stream
bank erosion during storm events. The Site includes 11,849 linear feet of existing intermittent and
perennial streams, 3.4 acres of degraded wetlands, and 4.1 acres of drained hydric soils that have
been historically altered/impacted via agricultural land uses.
NC DWR Stream Identification Forms were completed on UT1 and UT2 (Appendix B). A summary of
the scores is provided in the table below. Site photos of existing conditions are provided in Appendix
C, and historic aerial photography is provided on Figure 6 (Appendix A).
Table S. Stream Attribute Summary
Stream/Surface
Water Attribute
Surface Water ID
UT1 upstream
UT1 perennial
UT2
Flow
Intermittent
Perennial
Intermittent
Stream ID Score
22.5
31.5
20.5
The following Table 6 summarizes morphology parameters existing at the Site as well as preliminary
estimates of stable stream attributes based upon regional curves for the Piedmont region of North
Carolina (Harmen et al. 1999).
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Table 6. Essential Morr)holoev Parameters
Parameter
Existing
Proposed*
Xs-1
XS-2
XS-3
Xs-1
XS-2
XS-3
Valley Width (ft)
200
50
200
200
50
200
Contributing Drainage Area (sq. mi.)
0.35
0.10
0.17
0.35
0.10
0.17
Discharge (cfs)
42.1
16.3
24.8
42.1
16.3
24.8
Channel/Reach Classification
G
G
G
C/E
C/E
C/E
Bankfull Cross -sectional Area (ft2)
10.6
4.4
6.5
10.6
4.4
6.5
Existing Cross -sectional Area (ft2)
35.1
8.4
35.5
10.6
4.4
6.5
Bankfull Width (ft)
9.5
5.2
7.8
9.10
5.46
6.84
Bankfull Depth (ft)
1.1
0.8
0.8
1.17
0.80
0.95
Maximum Depth (ft)
1.6
1.0
1.0
1.6
1.1
1.3
Low Bank Height (ft)
3.8
1.7
4.0
1.6
1.1
1.3
Flood Prone Area (ft)
13
7.5
9.0
200
50
200
Width/Depth Ratio
8.6
6.1
9.3
7.8
6.8
7.2
Bank Height Ratio
2.4
1.7
4.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
Entrenchment Ratio
1.4
1.4
1.2
22.0
9.2
29.2
Sinuosity
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.15
1.15
1.15
Substrate
Gravel/cobble
Gravel/cobble
*Preliminary estimates of stable stream attributes are based primarily upon regional curves for the Piedmont region of North Carolina
(Harmen et al. 1999).
Sediment Model
Sediment load modeling was performed using methodologies outlined in A Practical Method of
Computing Streambank Erosion Rate (Rosgen 2009) along with Estimating Sediment Loads using
the Bank Assessment of Non -point Sources Consequences of Sediment (Rosgen 2011). These
models provide a quantitative prediction of streambank erosions by calculating Bank Erosion
Hazard Index (BEHI) and Near -Bank Stress (NBS) along each Site reach. The resulting BEHI and NBS
values are then compared to streambank erodibility graphs prepared for North Carolina by the NC
Stream Restoration Institute and NC Sea Grant.
Streambank characteristics involve measurements of bank height, angles, materials, presence of
layers, rooting depth, rooting density, and percent of the bank protected by rocks, logs, roots, or
vegetation. Site reaches have been measured for each BEHI and NBS characteristic and predicted
lateral erosion rate, height, and length to calculate a cubic volume of sediment contributed by the
reach each year. Data forms for the analysis are available upon request and the data output is
presented in Appendix B. Results of the model are presented in Table 7 below.
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Table 7. BEHI and NBS Modeling Summary
Stream Reach
Proposed Mitigation Treatment
Predicted Sediment
Contribution (tons/year)
UT 1
Restoration and Enhancement (Levels I, II, and III)
49.6
UT 2
Enhancement (Level II)
0.4
UT 3
Restoration
7.4
UT 4
Restoration
29.5
UT4A
Restoration
0.6
UT413
Restoration
0
UT4C
Enhancement (Level II)
0.8
UT 5
Enhancement (Level III)
35.3
Total Sediment Contribution (tons/year)
123.7
Nutrient Model
Nutrient modeling was conducted using a method developed by the North Carolina Division of
Mitigation Services (NCDMS) (NCDMS 2016) to determine nutrient and fecal coliform reductions
from exclusion of livestock from the buffer.
The equation for nutrient reduction for this model includes the following:
TN reduction (Ibs/yr) = 51.04 (Ibs/ac/yr) x Area (ac)
TP reduction (Ibs/yr) = 4.23 (Ibs/ac/yr) x Area (ac)
Where:
TN — total nitrogen;
TP —total phosphorus; and
Area — total area of restored riparian buffers inside of livestock exclusion fences.
Equations for fecal coliform reduction for this model include the following.
Fecal coliform reduction (col) = 2.2 x 1011 (col/AU/day) x AU x 0.085
Where:
Col - quantities of Fecal Coliform bacteria
AU - animal unit (1000 Ibs of livestock)
Assuming the entire 48.3 acres of the Site will have livestock removed/spray field applications
ceased and stocking rates include approximately 50 cows residing on the farm, the NC DMS
analysis calculates approximately 2465.2 Ibs/yr of nitrogen, 204.3 Ibs/yr of phosphorus, and 9.35
x 1011 col of fecal coliform/day will be reduced due to exclusion of livestock from the easement
area.
E Cultural Resources
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires federal agencies to take into account
the effects of their undertakings on historic properties. Coordination with State Historic
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Preservation Office will occur prior to construction activities to determine if any significant cultural
resources are present.
F Threatened and Endangered Species
Species with the federal classification of Endangered (E), Threatened (T), or Officially Proposed
(P) for such listing are protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended,
and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The US Fish and Wildlife Service's website was
reviewed to determine federally -protected species that are known to occur in Randolph County
(Table 8).
Furthermore, a search of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP) database was
conducted to identify areas within or around the Site that are already known to support rare
species. According to NHP files, no federally or state -protected species are known to occur within
the Site. One record of a federally -listed plant (Schweinitz's sunflower; listed as Endangered) has
previously been identified within a one -mile radius of the site (Appendix D). Additionally, two NC
DMS Easements are located northeast of the Site and Randolph County open space is located
southeast of the Site.
Table 8. Threatened and Endangered Species for Randolph County
Species
Habitat
Potential
Habitat at Site
Biological
Conclusion
The Cape Fear shiner is known only from the Cape Fear
River watershed. In general, habitat occurs in streams
with clean gravel, cobble, or boulder substrates. It is
Cape Fear shiner
most often observed inhabiting slow pools, riffles, and
(Notropis
slow runs associated with water willow (Justicia
No
No Effect
mekistocholas)
americana) beds, which it uses for cover. Juveniles can
Endangered
be found inhabiting slackwater, among large rock
outcrops and in flooded side channels and pools.
Spawning occurs May through June, when water
temperatures reach 66 degrees Fahrenheit.
This species is found along roadside rights -of -way,
maintained power lines and other utility rights -of -way,
edges of thickets and old pastures, clearings and edges
of upland oak -pine -hickory woods and Piedmont
Schweinitz's
longleaf pine forests, and other sunny or semi -sunny
sunflower
habitats where disturbances (e.g., mowing, clearing,
(Helianthus
grazing, blow downs, storms, frequent fire) help create
Yes
Unresolved
schweopen
or partially open areas for sunlight. It is intolerant
Endangered
Endangered
of full shade and excessive competition from other
vegetation. Schweinitz's sunflower occurs in a variety of
soil series; it is generally found growing on shallow sandy
soils with high gravel content; shallow, poor, clayey
hardpans; or shallow rocky soils, especially those derived
from mafic rocks.
G Site Constraints
The Site is well -suited for achieving the preferences as indicated in the RFP based upon its soil
types, landscape position, hydrology, extent of previous human alteration, lack of physical
constraints, and lacking riparian buffer. There are no known Site constraints that would impede
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or adversely affect the restoration and enhancement of streams and wetlands within the
proposed easement area.
G3. Proiect Development
A Stream Restoration
Stream restoration efforts are designed to restore a stable stream that approximates
hydrodynamics, stream geometry, and local microtopography relative to reference conditions.
Restoration at the Site will be Priority I restoration; therefore, bankfull elevations will be raised to
meet the adjacent valley floodplain elevation.
Stream restoration is expected to entail 1) channel excavation, 2) channel stabilization, 3) channel
diversion, and 4) channel backfill.
In -stream Structures
The use of in -stream structures for grade control and habitat is essential for successful stream
restoration. In -stream structures may be placed in the channel to elevate local water surface
profiles in the channel, potentially flattening the water energy slope or gradient and directing
stream energy into the center of the channel and away from banks. The structures will consist of
log cross -vanes or log j-hook vanes; however, at the discretion of the Engineer, rock cross -vanes
or rock j-hook vanes may be substituted if dictated by field conditions. In addition, the structures
will be placed in relatively straight reaches to provide secondary (perpendicular) flow cells during
bankfull events.
Piped Channel Crossings
Landowner constraints will necessitate the installation of six piped channel crossings within breaks
in the easement to allow access to portions of the property isolated by stream restoration
activities (Figure 5, Appendix A). The crossings will be constructed with suitable sized pipes to
allow for stormwater flows, with adjacent floodplain pipes to allow for overflow discharge onto
the floodplain. Materials will include hydraulically stable rip -rap or suitable rock. The crossings
will be large enough to handle anticipated vehicular traffic. Approach grades to the crossings will
be at an approximate 10:1 slope and constructed of hard, scour -resistant crushed rock or other
permeable material, which is free of fines.
Marsh Treatment Area
Eight shallow wetland marsh treatment areas will be excavated in the floodplain to intercept
surface waters draining through agricultural areas prior to discharging into Site streams. The
marsh treatment areas are intended to improve the mitigation project and are not generating
mitigation credit. The proposed marsh treatment area locations are depicted on Figure 5
(Appendix A) and will consist of shallow depressions that will provide treatment and attenuation
of initial stormwater pulses. The outfalls will be constructed of hydraulically stable rip -rap or other
suitable material that will protect against headcut migration into the constructed depression. It
is expected that the treatment areas will fill with sediment and organic matter over time.
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B Stream Enhancement (Level 1)
Stream enhancement (level 1) will entail restoration of stream dimension, installation of easement
markers, the removal of livestock, and planting riparian buffers with native forest vegetation to
facilitate stream recovery and prevent further degradation of the stream.
C Stream Enhancement (Level II)
Stream enhancement (level II) will entail installation of easement markers, the removal of
livestock, and planting riparian buffers with native forest vegetation to facilitate stream recovery
and prevent further degradation of the stream.
D Stream Enhancement (Level III)
Stream enhancement (level III) will entail installation of easement markers and the removal of
invasive species.
Table 9. Individual Reach Descriptions and Functional Uplift
Individual
Mitigation Activities
Functional Uplift Provided for Identified
Reach
Stressors
UT-1
• Remove existing drain tile upstream and create an ephemeral channel
• Non-functioning riparian buffer/wetland
which will drain into a marsh treatment area.
vegetation
• Begin stepping the channel up in its existing location just after the
• Sediment
confluence with UT 2.
• Nutrients
• Move the channel across the floodplain using Priority 1 stream
• Fecal Coliform
restoration on new location.
• Peak Flows
• Reconnect overbank hydrology to rehydrate drained hydric soils
0 Ditching/Draining
and improve hydrology of existing wetlands.
0 Limited Bedform Diversity
• Construct two piped crossings.
• Absence of Large Woody Debris
• Remove livestock from the property.
• Plant a vegetative buffer within the entire floodplain.
• Tie into existing downstream channel location, and step down to UT
5 bed elevation.
UT-2
• Remove small farm pond dam the upstream extent.
• Sediment
• Conduct minor bank stabilization where necessary.
• Nutrients
• Remove livestock from the property.
• Fecal Coliform
• Treat invasive species.
• Peak Flows
• Plant a vegetative buffer within the entire floodplain.
0 Artificial Barriers
• Habitat Fragmentation
UT-3
• Move the channel across the floodplain using Priority 1 stream
• Non-functioning riparian buffer/wetland
restoration on new location.
vegetation
• Reconnect overbank hydrology to rehydrate drained hydric soils
• Sediment
and improve hydrology of existing wetlands.
• Nutrients
• Remove relict dam on upstream reach.
0 Fecal Coliform
• Preserve stable reach in order to connect restoration reaches.
0 Peak Flows
• Tie the channel to UT 4 in a natural location.
0 Artificial Barriers
• Remove livestock from the property.
• Ditching/Draining
• Treat invasive species.
• Habitat Fragmentation
• Plant a vegetative buffer within the entire floodplain.
• Limited Bedform Diversity
• Absence of Large Woody Debris
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Table 9. Individual Reach Descriptions and Functional Uplift (continued)
UT-4
. Move the channel across the floodplain using Priority 1 stream
• Non-functioning riparian buffer/wetland
restoration on new location.
vegetation
• Reconnect overbank hydrology to rehydrate drained hydric soils and
• Sediment
improve hydrology of existing wetlands.
• Nutrients
• Remove relict dam and perched culvert on upstream reach.
• Fecal Coliform
• Tie the channel to UT 4 in a natural location.
• Peak Flows
• Remove livestock from the property.
• Artificial Barriers
• Treat invasive species
• Ditching/Draining
• Plant a vegetative buffer within the entire floodplain.
• Habitat Fragmentation
• Limited Bedform Diversity
• Absence of Large Woody Debris
UT-4A
• Move the channel across the floodplain using Priority 1 stream
• Non-functioning riparian buffer/wetland
restoration on new location.
vegetation
• Tie the channel to UT 4 in a natural location.
• Sediment
• Remove livestock from the property.
• Nutrients
• Plant a vegetative buffer within the entire floodplain.
• Fecal Coliform
• Limited Bedform Diversity
• Absence of Large Woody Debris
UT-4B
• Move the channel across the floodplain using Priority 1 stream
• Non-functioning riparian buffer/wetland
restoration on new location.
vegetation
• Tie the channel to UT 4 in a natural location.
• Nutrients
• Remove livestock from the property.
• Fecal Coliform
• Plant a vegetative buffer within the entire floodplain.
• Limited Bedform Diversity
• Absence of Large Woody Debris
UT-4C
• Conduct minor bank stabilization where necessary.
• Non-functioning riparian buffer/wetland
• Remove livestock from the property.
vegetation
• Treat invasive species.
• Sediment
• Plant a vegetative buffer within the entire floodplain.
• Nutrients
• Fecal Coliform
UT-5
• Preserve channel.
• Sediment
• Cease spray field operations within easement.
• Nutrients
• Treat invasive species.
• Fecal Coliform
• Plant a vegetative buffer where necessary.
E Wetland Reestablishment
Alternatives for wetland reestablishment are designed to restore a fully functioning wetland
system, which will provide surface water storage, nutrient cycling, removal of imported elements
and compounds, and will create a variety and abundance of wildlife habitat.
Portions of the Site underlain by hydric soils have been impacted by stream degradation, ditching
and dredging, vegetative clearing, livestock trampling, and other land disturbances associated
with land use management. Wetland reestablishment options should focus on the restoration of
vegetative communities, restoration of stream corridors and historic groundwater tables, and the
reestablishment of soil structure and microtopographic variations. In addition, the construction
of (or provisions for) surface water storage depressions (ephemeral pools) will also add an
important component to groundwater restoration activities. These activities will result in the
reestablishment of 4.1 acres of jurisdictional riparian riverine wetlands.
F Wetland Enhancement
Wetland enhancement will focus on the removal of livestock and restoration of vegetative
communities resulting in the enhancement of 1.2 acres of jurisdictional riparian riverine wetlands.
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G Wetland Rehabilitation
Wetland rehabilitation will focus on the removal of livestock, restoration of stream corridors and
historic groundwater tables, and restoration of vegetative communities resulting in the
rehabilitation of 2.1 acres of jurisdictional riparian riverine wetlands.
F Riparian Restoration
Restoration of floodplain forest allows for development and expansion of characteristic species
across the landscape. Ecotonal changes between community types contribute to diversity and
provide secondary benefits, such as enhanced feeding and nesting opportunities for mammals,
birds, amphibians, and other wildlife.
Revegetating floodplains will provide overall system stability, shade, and wildlife habitat. In
addition, viable riparian communities will improve system biogeochemical function by filtering
pollutants from overland and shallow subsurface flows and providing organic materials to
adjacent stream channels.
Variations in vegetative planting will occur based on topography and hydrologic condition of soils.
Vegetative species composition will be based on Reference Forest Ecosystems (RFEs), site -specific
features, and community descriptions from Classification of the Natural Communities of North
Carolina (Schafale and Weakley 1990). Community associations to be utilized include: 1)
Piedmont/Low Mountain Alluvial Forest, 2) Dry-Mesic Oak -Hickory Forest and 3) Streamside
Assemblage.
Bare -root seedlings within the Piedmont Alluvial Forest and Dry-Mesic Oak -Hickory Forest will be
planted at a density of approximately 680 stems per acre on 8-foot centers, and in the stream -
side assemblage at a density of approximately 2720 stems per acre on 4-foot centers. Planting
will be performed between November 15 and March 15 to allow plants to stabilize during the
dormant period and set root during the spring season. Potential species planted within the Site
may include the following.
Piedmont Alluvial Forest
1. Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
2. American elm (Ulmus americans)
3. Hackberry (Celtis laevigata)
4. Green ash (Froxinus pennsylvanica)
5. Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata)
6. Willow oak (Quercus phellos)
7. Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii)
8. River birch (Betula nigra)
9. Silky dogwood (Cornus amomum)
10. Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)
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Dry-Mesic Oak -Hickory Forest
1. White oak (Quercus alba)
2. Northern red oak (Quercus rubra)
3. Pignut hickory (Carya glabra)
4. Mockernut hickory (Carya alba/tomentosa)
5. Black gum (Nyssa sylvatica var. sylvatica)
6. Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida)
7. Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
8. Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)
9. Ironwood (Corpinus caroliniona)
Stream -Side Assemblage
1. Black willow (Salix nigra)
2. Tag alder (Alnus serrulata)
3. Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)
G Fence / Easement Marking
The entire easement area will be fenced and/or appropriately marked to identify the easement
boundaries per United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Interagency Review Team
(IRT) requirements.
H Nuisance Species Management
Beaver, privet, and other potential nuisance species will be monitored over the course of the 7-
year monitoring period. Appropriate actions to ameliorate any negative impacts regarding
vegetation development and/or water management will occur on an as -needed basis.
G4. Proposed Mitigation
Mitigation outlined in this report is designed to provide the following, as calculated in accordance
with the requirements stipulated in RFP #16-007878.
Table 10. Mitigation Activities and Credit Potential Summary (for entire 48-acre easement area)
Stream Mitigation Type
Type
Linear Feet
Mitigation Ratio
SMUs
Restoration
Priority 1
8055
1:1
8055.0
Enhancement
Level 1
871
1.5:1
580.7
Enhancement
Level II
1426
2.5:1
570.4
Enhancement
Level III
2024 -1754* = 270
10:1
27.0
Totals
12,376 linear feet
9233 SMUs
Wetland Mitigation Type
Type
Acreage
Mitigation Ratio
Riparian Riverine WMU
Reestablishment
Riparian Riverine
4.1
1:1
4.1
Enhancement
Riparian Riverine
1.2
2:1
0.6
Rehabilitation
Riparian Riverine
2.1
1.5:1
1.4
Totals
7.4 acres
6.1 WMUs
* There are no SMU's requested or proposed for UT 5 (1,754 If).
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G5. Current Ownership and Long -Term Protection
The project area and proposed conservation easement contains portion of eight parcels. Current
ownership and parcel information is as follows.
Table 11. Current Parcel Ownership
Current Owner
Parcel Number
Christopher A. Redding/Nicole Redding
7735685225
Curtis A. Redding
7735691887,7735698612,7735692334,7735685225
Susan Redding Jones / Bert Jones
7736807108
David Lee Shipton / Beverly Shipton
7735882804
Barry Bruce Spencer/ Regina Spencer
7736611524
CMS has acquired Conservation Easement Option Agreements from the owners on the eight parcels
listed above in table 11, which contain portions of the conservation easement and project area. A
Memorandum of Conservation Easement Option for each parcel has been recorded at the Randolph
County Register of Deeds. Copies of the Option Agreements and landowner agreements are
provided in Appendix E. The mitigation site will be protected in perpetuity via the recordation of a
conservation easement that will be conveyed to the State of North Carolina.
G6. Project Phasing
The following is a projected timeline of tasks to be completed as part of the scope of work for this
project:
Table 12. Project Timeline
Task
Project Milestone
Projected Completion
1
Regulatory Site Visit & Environmental Screening
3 months from Contract award
2
Submit Recorded Conservation Easement on the Site by SPO
6 months from Contract award
3
Mitigation Plan (Final Draft) and Financial Assurances
12 months from Contract award
4
Mitigation Site Earthwork completed
18 months from Contract award
5
Mitigation Site Planting & Installation of Monitoring Devices
24 months from Contract award*
6
Baseline Monitoring Report (including As -built Drawings)
24 months from Contract award*
7
Submit Monitoring Report #1 to DMS
Dec. after implementation
8
Submit Monitoring Report #2 to DMS
Dec. - 2yrs after implementation
9
Submit Monitoring Report #3 to DMS
Dec. - 3yrs after implementation
10
Submit Monitoring Report #4 to DMS
Dec. - 4yrs after implementation
11
Submit Monitoring Report #5 to DMS
Dec. - 5yrs after implementation
12
Submit Monitoring Report #6 to DMS
Dec. - 6yrs after implementation
13
Submit Monitoring Report #7 to DMS & complete project
Close-out process
Dec. - 7yrs after implementation and
Spring after submittal of Report #7
* Time frame is dependent upon seasonal conditions at completion of Site implementation.
G7. Success Criteria
Monitoring requirements and success criteria outlined in this plan follow the October 24, 2016 NC
Interagency Review Team Wilmington District Stream and Wetland Compensatory Mitigation
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Update. Monitoring data collected at the Site should include reference photos, plant survival
analysis, channel stability analysis, and biological data, if specifically required by permit conditions.
A Stream Success Criteria
• All streams must maintain an Ordinary High -Water Mark (OHWM), per RGL 05-
05.
• Bank height ratio (BHR) cannot exceed 1.2 for a majority of measured cross
sections on a given reach over the monitoring period.
• Entrenchment ratio (ER) must be 2.2 or above for a majority of measured riffle
cross -sections on a given reach over the monitoring period.
• BHR and ER should not change by more than 10% in any given year for a majority
of a given reach over the monitoring period.
• Must document occurrence of at least 4 bankfull events in separate years during
the monitoring period.
B Wetland Success Criteria
• Saturation or inundation within the upper 12 inches of the soil surface for, at a
minimum, 12 percent of the growing season, during average climatic conditions
(for a Wehadkee soil per USACE 2016).
C Vegetation Success Criteria
• Within planted portions of the site, a minimum of 320 stems per acre must be
present at year 3; a minimum of 260 stems per acre must be present at year 5;
and a minimum of 210 stems per acre must be present at year 7.
• Trees must average 7 feet in height at year 5, and 10 feet in height at year 7.
• Planted and volunteer stems are counted, provided they are included in the
approved planting list for the site; natural recruits not on the planting list may
be considered by the IRT on a case -by -case basis.
• Any single species can only account for 50% of the required stems within any
vegetation plot.
Monitoring reports will be submitted annually to the DMS (by December 1 of each year). These
reports will include results of monitoring and photographic documentation of site conditions.
Monitoring reports will also identify any contingency measures that may need to be employed to
remedy any site deficiencies. For instance, invasive species management may be needed if exotic
species volunteer into the site. The seveth year monitoring report will include a close-out report
that provides an assessment of the monitoring data collected from the entire monitoring period.
The project managers for Clearwater Mitigation Solutions and Axiom Environmental, Inc. will attend
the close-out meeting(s) and will present the final project to the DWR following all DMS closeout
procedures and templates.
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G8. Quality Control
Our quality approach is based on the Total Quality Management philosophy, which provides guidance
on producing quality deliverables. Quality assurance begins with a clear understanding of the goals
and objectives of the project prior to finalizing project scoping. Project team members are selected
based upon qualifications considered most suitable for accomplishing identified task items. The
Project Manager (PM) is responsible for establishing clear roles for team members, facilitating project
schedules, and ensuring quality. The project team members are involved in the development and
refinement of the final scope of work and project schedule.
Quality control will be ensured for editorial content, technical validity, and overall project
effectiveness. Prior to submittal of any documents, the identified quality assurance reviewer meets
with the PM and reviews the document's technical merits and accuracy. The assignment of a
Technical Reviewer is made by the PM. The Technical Reviewer is a senior level scientist whose
background and experience avoids and minimizes issues that may have been encountered on prior
projects. In addition, a peer reviewer will provide editorial comment to ensure correct spelling,
grammar, formatting, and consistency in text and graphics.
The project team has a strong record in providing deliverables in a timely fashion to our clients and
the regulatory community. Projects are typically executed within the stated budgetary constraints.
The assembled team has demonstrated ability to maintain efficiency while limiting cost overruns
and providing our client with a quality product. AXE has provided deliverables to NCDEQ (NC DMS)
on time and on -budget throughout the course of our work over the past 15 years.
Representative QA/QC measures to be employed are described further below.
1. The Project Manager (Mr. Kevin Yates) will be responsible for ensuring timely submittal
of project deliverables (e.g. mitigation plan, baseline monitoring document,
monitoring report, etc.) and invoicing that accurately reflects contract tasks and
contract percentages.
2. The Technical Reviewer (Mr. Grant Lewis) and the Peer Reviewer (Ms. Corri Faquin)
will be responsible for the technical and editorial content of the project deliverables
and will ensure that the deliverables are consistent with current NC DMS standards
and templates.
3. Task managers will be assigned for each of the major milestones of the project. Task
managers will provide a minimum of monthly progress reports to the Project Manager
and Technical Oversight Manager. The Project Manager will assign deadlines for all
tasks and sub -tasks.
4. The Project Manager and Technical Oversight Manager will work closely to ensure the
procurement of characteristic native hardwood species from a reputable plant nursery
with stock material suitable for the outer Piedmont. CMS, AXE, and Wes Newell will
conduct a pre -construction meeting with the contractor and planting foreman to
review the plans and to discuss specific construction and planting protocols.
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Professional scientists from AXE, CMS, and Wes Newell will be on -site during planting
and construction to ensure implementation consistent with the approved mitigation
plan. Planting and construction will be photo -documented. The planting and
construction manager will work closely with the monitoring task manager for the
installation of permanent vegetation monitoring plots and the baseline monitoring.
5. Monitoring reports will be submitted annually to the NC DMS (by December 1 of each
year). These reports will include results of annual monitoring and photographic
documentation of site conditions. Monitoring reports will also identify any
contingency measures that may need to be employed to remedy any site deficiencies.
The seventh -year monitoring report will include a close-out report that provides an
assessment of the monitoring data collected from the entire monitoring period. The
project managers for Clearwater Mitigation Solutions and Axiom Environmental, Inc.
will attend the close-out meeting(s) and will present the final project to the DWR
following all DMS closeout procedures and templates.
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G9. References
Griffith, G.E., J.M. Omernik, J.A. Comstock, M.P. Schafale, W.H. McNab, D.R. Lenat, T.F. MacPherson, J.B. Glover,
and V.B. Shelbourne. 2002. Ecoregions of North Carolina and South Carolina. U.S. Geological Survey, Reston,
Virginia.
Harman, W.A., G.D. Jennings, J.M. Patterson, D.R. Clinton, L.A. O'Hara, A. Jessup, R. Everhart. 1999. Bankfull
Hydraulic Geometry Relationships for North Carolina Streams. N.C. State University, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Lee, M.T., R.K. Peet, S.D. Roberts, and T.R. Wentworth. 2008. CVS-EEP Protocol for Recording Vegetation.
Version 4.2. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Ecosystem Enhancement
Program. Raleigh, North Carolina.
Leopold, L.B. 1994. A View of the River. Harvard University Press. Cambridge, MA. 298 pp.
North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS). 2016. Quantifying Benefits to Water Quality from
Livestock Exclusion and Riparian Buffer Establishment for Stream Restoration. June 15, 2016. North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality, Raleigh, North Carolina.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). 2019. 2018 NC Category 5 Assessment "303(d)
List" Final (online). Available:
https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/Water%20Quality/Planning/TMDL/303d/2018/2018-NC-303-d--List-Final.pdf (July
29, 2019).
North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR). 2013. River Basin Classification Schedule: Yadkin -Pee
Dee (online). Available:
https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/Water/20Quality/Planning/CSU/Surface%20Water/River%20Basin%20Water%20
Quality%20Classifications%20as%20of%20Dec%209%202013/Yadkin Hydro order.pdf (July 29, 2019).
North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP). 2005. Local Watershed Plan for the Upper Yadkin
River Basin: Upper Uwharrie River Watershed (online). Available: https://ncdenr.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-
public/Mitigation%20 Services/Watershed_Planning/Yadkin _River _Basin/Upper _Uwharrie/Upper_Uwharrie_P
FR aug%2705.pdf (July 30, 2019).
North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP). 2009. Lower Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin
Restoration Priorities (online). Available:
https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/Mitigation%20Services/Watershed_ Planning/Yadkin River Basin/Lower%20Yadki
n Pee Dee RBRP 2009 Fina1092010.ydf (July 30, 2019).
North Carolina Stream Functional Assessment Team. (NC SFAT 2015). N.C. Stream Assessment Method (NC
SAM) User Manual. Version 2.1.
North Carolina Wetland Functional Assessment Team (NC WFAT) 2010. N.C. Wetland Assessment Method (NC
WAM) User Manual. Version 4.1.
Rosgen, D. 1996. Applied River Morphology. Wildland Hydrology (Publisher). Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Rosgen, D. 2009. A Practical Method of Computing Streambank Erosion Rate (online). Available: http://www.u-
s-c.org/htmI/documents/Erosionrates.pdf.
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Rosgen, D. 2011. Estimating Sediment Loads using the Bank Assessment of Non -point source Consequences of
Sediment (BANCS). Watershed Assessment of River Stability and Sediment Supply (WARSSS). Hagerstown,
Maryland.
Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina: Third
Approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Division of Parks and Recreation, North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. Raleigh, North Carolina.
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). 2016. Wilmington District Stream and Wetland Compensatory
Mitigation Update.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 2019. Web Soil Survey (online). Available:
http://websoilsurvey.nres.usda.gov/app/WebSoilSurvey.aspx [July 30, 2019].
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2018. Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Federal
Species of Concern, and Candidate Species, Randolph County, North Carolina (online, updated June 27, 2018).
Available: https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/randolph.html [July 30, 2019].
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Appendix A. Figures
Figure 1. Site Location
Figure 2. Hydrologic Unit Map
Figure 3. Topography and Drainage Area
Figure 4. Existing Conditions and Soils
Figure 5. Proposed Conditions
Figure 6. Historic Aerial Photographs
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EXISTING
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Stream Enhancement (Level 1) = 871 ft Project No.:
Existing stone - Raise bed elevation to reconnect bankfull hydrology 19-008.01
dam will remain - Rehydrate drained hydric soils Stream Enhancement (Level 11) = 1426 ft
- Contour channel banks Stream Enhancement (Level III @ 10:1) = 2024 ft
- Step down to UT-5 bed elevation
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Appendix B. Stream & Wetland Data
NCSAM Results
NCWAM Results
NCDWR Forms
Cross -sections
Sediment Analysis Data
Soil Boring Log
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Draft NC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Draft NC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Draft NC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name Redding UT-1 Perennial Date of Assessment
7/29/2019
Stream Site Name Redding UT-2 Date of Assessment
7/29/19
Stream Site Name Redding-UT3 Date of Assessment
7/29/2019
Stream Category Pal Assessor Name/Organization Jernigans/Radecki - Axiom
Stream Category Pal Assessor Name/Organization
Jernigan/Axiom
Stream Category Pal Assessor Name/Organization Jernigans/Radecki - Axiom
Notes of Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
NO
Notes of Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
NO
Notes of Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
YES
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
NO
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
NO
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
NO
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements included (Y/N)
YES
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements included (Y/N)
NO
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements included (Y/N)
YES
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal Marsh Stream)
Perennial
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal Marsh Stream)
Intermittent
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal Marsh Stream)
Perennial
USACE/ NCDWR
USACE/
NCDWR
USACE/ NCDWR
Function Class Rating Summary
All Streams Intermittent
Function Class Rating Summary
All Streams
Intermittent
Function Class Rating Summary
All Streams Intermittent
(1) Hydrology
LOW
(1) Hydrology
LOW
LOW
(1) Hydrology
MEDIUM
(2) Baseflow
MEDIUM
(2) Baseflow
HIGH
HIGH
(2) Baseflow
MEDIUM
(2) Flood Flow
LOW
(2) Flood Flow
LOW
LOW
(2) Flood Flow
MEDIUM
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
LOW
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
MEDIUM
(4) Floodplain Access
MEDIUM
(4) Floodplain Access
HIGH
HIGH
(4) Floodplain Access
HIGH
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
LOW
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
LOW
LOW
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
LOW
4 Microtopography
LOW
(4) Microtopography
LOW
LOW
(4) Microtopography
LOW
(3) Stream Stability
LOW
(3) Stream Stability
LOW
LOW
(3) Stream Stability
MEDIUM
(4) Channel Stability
MEDIUM
(4) Channel Stability
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) Channel Stability
MEDIUM
(4) Sediment Transport
MEDIUM
(4) Sediment Transport
LOW
LOW
(4) Sediment Transport
MEDIUM
(4) Stream Geomorphology
LOW
(4) Stream Geomorphology
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) Stream Geomorphology
HIGH
(2) Stream/Intertidal Zone Interaction
NA
(2) Stream/Intertidal Zone Interaction
NA
NA
(2) Stream/Intertidal Zone Interaction
NA
(2) Longitudinal Tidal Flow
NA
(2) Longitudinal Tidal Flow
NA
NA
(2) Longitudinal Tidal Flow
NA
(2) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(2) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
NA
(2) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
NA
Tidal arsChannel to i ity
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
(1) Water Quality
LOW
(1) Water Quality
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(1) Water Quality
LOW
(2) Baseflow
MEDIUM
(2) Baseflow
HIGH
HIGH
(2) Baseflow
MEDIUM
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
MEDIUM
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
LOW
LOW
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
LOW
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
MEDIUM
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
LOW
LOW
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
LOW
(3) Thermoregulation
MEDIUM
(3) Thermoregulation
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3) Thermoregulation
MEDIUM
(2) Indicators of Stressors
YES
(2) Indicators of Stressors
YES
YES
(2) Indicators of Stressors
YES
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
LOW
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
HIGH
NA
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
HIGH
(2) Intertidal Zone Filtration
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone Filtration
NA
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone Filtration
NA
(1) Habitat
LOW
(1) Habitat
LOW
LOW
(1) Habitat
HIGH
(2) In -stream Habitat
MEDIUM
(2) In -stream Habitat
LOW
LOW
(2) In -stream Habitat
HIGH
(3) Baseflow
MEDIUM
(3) Baseflow
HIGH
HIGH
(3) Baseflow
MEDIUM
(3) Substrate
MEDIUM
(3) Substrate
LOW
LOW
(3) Substrate
MEDIUM
(3) Stream Stability
MEDIUM
(3) Stream Stability
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3) Stream Stability
MEDIUM
(3) In -stream Habitat
MEDIUM
(3) In -stream Habitat
LOW
LOW
(3) In -stream Habitat
HIGH
(2) Stream -side Habitat
LOW
(2) Stream -side Habitat
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2) Stream -side Habitat
HIGH
(3) Stream -side Habitat
LOW
(3) Stream -side Habitat
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3) Stream -side Habitat
HIGH
(3) Thermoregulation
LOW
(3) Thermoregulation
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3) Thermoregulation
HIGH
(2) Tidal Marsh In -stream Habitat
NA
(2) Tidal Marsh In -stream Habitat
NA
NA
(2) Tidal Marsh In -stream Habitat
NA
(3) Flow Restriction
NA
(3) Flow Restriction
NA
NA
(3) Flow Restriction
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh In -stream Habitat
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh In -stream Habitat
NA
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh In -stream Habitat
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
Overall
LOW
Overall
LOW
LOW
Overall
MEDIUM

Draft NC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name Redding-UT4 Date of Assessment 7/29/2019
Stream Category Pal Assessor Name/Organization Jernigans/Radecki - Axiom
Notes of Field Assessment Form (Y/N) NO
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N) NO
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements included (Y/N) YES
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal Marsh Stream) Perennial
USACE/ NCDWR
Function Class Rating Summary
All Streams Intermittent
(1) Hydrology
LOW
(2) Baseflow
MEDIUM
(2) Flood Flow
LOW
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
LOW
(4) Floodplain Access
MEDIUM
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
LOW
(4) Microtopography
LOW
(3) Stream Stability
MEDIUM
(4) Channel Stability
MEDIUM
(4) Sediment Transport
MEDIUM
(4) Stream Geomorphology
MEDIUM
(2) Stream/Intertidal Zone Interaction
NA
(2) Longitudinal Tidal Flow
NA
(2) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
(1) Water Quality
LOW
(2) Baseflow
MEDIUM
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
HIGH
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
HIGH
(3) Thermoregulation
MEDIUM
(2) Indicators of Stressors
YES
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
LOW
(2) Intertidal Zone Filtration
NA
(1) Habitat
MEDIUM
(2) In -stream Habitat
HIGH
(3) Baseflow
MEDIUM
(3) Substrate
MEDIUM
(3) Stream Stability
MEDIUM
(3) In -stream Habitat
HIGH
(2) Stream -side Habitat
LOW
(3) Stream -side Habitat
LOW
(3) Thermoregulation
LOW
(2) Tidal Marsh In -stream Habitat
NA
(3) Flow Restriction
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh In -stream Habitat
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
Overall
LOW
Draft NC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name Redding-UT5 Date of Assessment 7/29/2019
Stream Category Pa2 Assessor Name/Organization Jernigans/Radecki - Axiom
Notes of Field Assessment Form (Y/N) YES
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N) NO
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements included (Y/N) YES
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal Marsh Stream) Perennial
USACE/ NCDWR
Function Class Rating Summary
All Streams Intermittent
(1) Hydrology
LOW
(2) Baseflow
LOW
(2) Flood Flow
MEDIUM
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
MEDIUM
(4) Floodplain Access
MEDIUM
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
MEDIUM
(4) Microtopography
LOW
(3) Stream Stability
MEDIUM
(4) Channel Stability
MEDIUM
(4) Sediment Transport
MEDIUM
(4) Stream Geomorphology
MEDIUM
(2) Stream/Intertidal Zone Interaction
NA
(2) Longitudinal Tidal Flow
NA
(2) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
(1) Water Quality
LOW
(2) Baseflow
LOW
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
HIGH
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
HIGH
(3) Thermoregulation
HIGH
(2) Indicators of Stressors
YES
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
OMITTED
(2) Intertidal Zone Filtration
NA
(1) Habitat
LOW
(2) In -stream Habitat
LOW
(3) Baseflow
LOW
(3) Substrate
MEDIUM
(3) Stream Stability
MEDIUM
(3) In -stream Habitat
MEDIUM
(2) Stream -side Habitat
HIGH
(3) Stream -side Habitat
HIGH
(3) Thermoregulation
HIGH
(2) Tidal Marsh In -stream Habitat
NA
(3) Flow Restriction
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh In -stream Habitat
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
Overall
LOW
NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 5.0
Wetland Site Name PQ
Wetland Type Headwater Forest
Date of Assessment 7/29/2019
Jernigans/Radecki -
Assessor Name/Organization Axiom
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N) NO
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N) NO
Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N) YES
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N) YES
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N) NO
Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N) NO
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N) NO
Sub -function Ratina Summar
Function Sub -function Metrics Rating
Hydrology Surface Storage and Retention Condition LOW
Sub -surface Storage and
Retention Condition LOW
Water Quality
Pathogen Change
Condition
HIGH
Condition/Opportunity
HIGH
Opportunity Presence (Y/N)
YES
Particulate Change
Condition
HIGH
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence (Y/N)
NA
Soluble Change
Condition
MEDIUM
Condition/Opportunity
HIGH
Opportunity Presence (Y/N)
YES
Physical Change
Condition
HIGH
Condition/Opportunity
HIGH
Opportunity Presence (Y/N)
YES
Pollution Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence (Y/N)
NA
Habitat
Physical Structure
Condition
LOW
Landscape Patch Structure
Condition
MEDIUM
Vegetation Composition
Condition
LOW
Function Rating
Summary
Function
Metrics
Rating
Hydrology
Condition
LOW
Water Quality
Condition
HIGH
Condition/Opportunity
HIGH
Opportunity Presence (Y/N)
YES
Habitat
Condition
LOW
Overall Wetland Rating LOW

NC 111Wn Ctrenm Tdentifient-ion Form Versinn 4.11
r.rw w Ott
Date:
Project/Site: �� VtI
Latitude: ?,5 g SS 0-vr
Evaluator: /
County: 1�t
Longitude: - 71
t✓�
Other
Name:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
Stream Determination (c�rccle one)
Intermittent
if>_ 19 orperennial if a 30' t
Ephemeral M nlall
e.g. Quad
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =)Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1" Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
`z :
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
��
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3 _.
5. Active/relict floodplain
CL
1
2
3-
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
.2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1 _
1i-
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
11. Second or greater order channel
-Tlo = 0
Yes = 3
"artificial ditches are not rated; see diKussi n manual
R Hvrirninriv tSnhfnfnl = ( , C 1
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
Q,1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
o i
0.5
1..
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5-
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes =
(- Rlnlnnv lSi1= (-: 1
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3 f
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
Gjp
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
tP
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Oth r =
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: '� _ zGt - (� Project/Site: -, zy��
Evaluator: �{c��t r- v t �A If t County: oLn,i0
Total Points: Stream Determuiation-(i
Stream is at least intermittent `L- Ephemeral, Intermittent
if >_ 19 or perennial if a 30*
Latitude: S5.ib U76 f
Longitude: - �q b 3
one) Other
nnial e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Wong
1"Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
1_��
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3' In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
-0
3
_
5. Active/relict floodplain
1
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
1�
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
+ 1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
J '-
2
3
9. Grade control
0
<Z�1�
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
y 0.5
1
V.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No =
Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussior� ifs manual
R H�rrirnlnnv tCiih4n4a1 = �. �i 1
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
(�?
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
-1.5- -
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0 , -'
0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
`" No = 0
Yes = 3
r' Rininrnr rC1ih+n+al = W1 1
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
1
0
19. Footed upland plants in streambed
3
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
co1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
_
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.
= 0
"perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

NC DWO Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 UT-2 44P
Date: -Z� - I
Project/Site: to Y
Latitude:
Evaluator: 'S ! i k ct� �� �!<� ti
County: C ��
Longitude:-'�G�d �9
Total Points: /
Stream is at least intermittent j}
�= c
i D Stream De nation'(circle one)
St
Ephemer Inter mi Perennial
Other (-f'�y� !`1
e.g. Quad Name:
if>_ 19 or erennial if 30*
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =
' ' )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1" Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
[;3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple7pool sequence
0
1 ) =
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
`_
L1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
( 0.:
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
70 _.
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0`
1. :
2
3
9. Grade control
0
1
1 5
10. Natural valley
0
.5
1
2.. 1..5 _
11. Second or greater order channel
C No = 0
Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated; see discuss m manual
R_ Hvdrnlnnv [Suhtntal = 5 1
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0�
id
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5 _
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
1 0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high ter table?
No = 0
Yes = 3
C Rinlnnv MihtntA = ±4 1
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
(3p
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0.
1
2
3
22. Fish
• 0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
00
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
110.�
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
(0;
0.5
1 __
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5
Othe = 0
.
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

100
99.5
99
98.5
98
0 97.5
97
w 96.5
96
95.5
95
94.5
Redd ng Slte XS 1 Riffle---
0 5 10 15 20
Width from River Left to Right (ft)
height of instrument (ft): NOW
r
omit distance FS FS FI
notes ot. (ft) (ft) I elevation bankfull ItoD of
25 30
dimensions
10.6
x-section area
1.1
d mean
9.5
width
11.1
wet P
1.6
3.8
d max
bank ht
1.0
8.6
h d radi
w/d ratio
13.0
W flood prone area
1.4
ant ratio
hydraulics
0.0
velocity ft/sec
0.0
discharge rate, Q cfs
0.00
shear stress ((Ibs/ft sq)
0.00
shear velocity ft/sec
0.000
unit stream power Ibs/ft/sec
0.00
Froude number
0.0
friction factor u/u'
&B
threshold grain size mm
check from channel material
0
measured D84 mm
0.0
relative rou hness 0.0 fric. factor
0.000
1 Mannin 's in from channel material
Redding Site XS 2 Riffle
--
100.5
100 41
99.5
99
x 98.5
c 98
m 97.5
w 97
96.5
96
95.5
95
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Width from River Left to Right (ft)
description: -
height of instrument (ft): •r•�
omit distance FS FS FS W fpa channel Mannir
notes ot. (ft) (ft) elevation bankfull too of bank (ft) Slone (% )
dimensions
4.4
x-section area
0.8
1 d mean
5.2
width
6.2
1wet P
1.0
1.7
d max
bank ht
0.7
6.1
Pdr
7.5
Wflood rone area
1.4
hydraulics
0.0
velocity ft/sec
0.0
discharge rate, Q cfs
0.00
shear stress ((Ibs/ft sq)
0.00
shear velocity ft/sec
0.000
unit stream power Ibs/ft/sec
0.00
Froude number
0.0
friction factor u/u`
"
threshold grain size mm
check from channel material
0
measured D84 mm
0.0
relative rou hness 0.0 fric. factor
0.000
1 Mannin 's n from channel material

101
100
99
F 98
o 97
w 96
95
94
93
Redding Site XS 3 Riffle--
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Width from River Left to Right (ft)
description:
height of instrument (ft): •� i
omit distance FS FS F,
notes ot. If) Ift) elevation ban kfull too of
..n„
dimensions
6.5
x-section area
0.8
d mean
7.8
width
8.7
wet P
1.0
4.0
d max
bank ht
0.7
9.3
h d radi
w/d ratio
0.0
W flood prone area
0.0
ent ratio
hydraulics
0.0
velocity ft/sec
0.0
discharge rate, Q cfs
0.00
shear stress ((Ibs/ft sq)
0.00
shear velocity ft/sec
0.000
unit stream power Ibs/ft/sec
0.00
Froude number
0.0
friction factor u/u'
0$
threshold grain size mm
check from channel material
0
measured D84 mm
0.0
relative rou hness 0.0 fic. factor
0.000
Mannin 's n from channel material
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
S 0.6
° 0.5
0.4
w
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
Riffle ---
0 0.2 0.4 Width from Rii to Right (R) 0.8 1 1.2
description:
height of instrument (ft):
omit distance FS FS FS W fpa channel Manning's
notes ot. (ft) (ft) elevation bankfull ton of bank (R) slooe (%)
dimensions
0.0
x-section area
0.0
d mean
0.0
width
0.0
wet P
0.0
0.0
d max
bank ht
0.0
0.0
h d radi
w/d ratio
0.0
W flood prone area
0.0
ent ratio
hydraulics
0.0
velocity ft/sec
0.0
discharge rate, Q cfs
0.00
shear stress ((lbs/ft sq)
0.00
shear velocity ft/sec
0.000
unit stream power Ibs/ft/sec
0.00
Froude number
0.0
friction factor u/u'
"
threshold grain size mm
check from channel material
0
measured D84 mm
0.0
relative rou hness 1 0.0 tic. factor
0.000
1 Mannin 's n from channel material

Site
Bull Chute Mitigation Site
Stream
UT1
Bank Length
9470
Observers
KRJ/AMR
Date
29-Jul-19
Station
Bank
BEHI
NBS
Erosion Rate
Length
Bank Height
Erosion
1
235
right
Low
Low
0
235
2
0.0
2
685
right
Low
Low
0
450
3
0.0
3
755
right
High
Low
0.1
70
4
28.0
4
825
right
Low
Low
0
70
2
0.0
5
1095
right
Mod
Low
0.02
270
4
21.6
6
1725
right
Low
Low
0
630
3
0.0
7
2000
right
Mod
Low
0.02
275
4
22.0
8
2050
right
High
High
0.2
50
5
50.0
9
2160
right
Mod
Low
0.02
110
4
8.8
10
2440
right
Low
Low
0
280
3
0.0
11
3110
right
Mod
Low
0.02
670
4
53.6
12
3170
right
High
Mod
0.15
60
4
36.0
13
3695
right
Mod
Low
0.02
525
4
42.0
14
3995
right
Low
Low
0
300
3
0.0
15
4095
right
Mod
Low
0.02
100
4
8.0
16
4180
right
Mod
Low
0.02
85
3
5.1
17
4420
right
Mod
Low
0.02
240
4
19.2
18
4555
right
High
Low
0.1
135
4
54.0
19
4735
right
High
High
0.2
180
5
180.0
20
21
235
left
Low
Low
0
235
2
0.0
22
685
left
Low
Low
0
450
3
0.0
23
755
left
High
Low
0.1
70
4
28.0
24
825
left
Low
Low
0
70
2
0.0
25
1095
left
Mod
Low
0.02
270
4
21.6
26
1725
left
Low
Low
0
630
3
0.0
27
1925
left
Mod
Low
0.02
200
4
16.0
28
1965
left
High
High
0.2
40
4
32.0
29
2165
left
Mod
Low
0.02
200
4
16.0
30
2445
left
Low
Low
0
280
3
0.0
31
2875
left
Mod
Low
0.02
430
4
34.4
32
2945
left
High
Low
0.1
70
4
28.0
33
3695
left
Mod
Low
0.02
750
4
60.0
34
3995
left
Low
Low
0
300
3
0.0
35
4095
left
Mod
Low
0.02
100
4
8.0
36
4180
left
Mod
Low
0.02
85
3
5.1
37
4420
left
Mod
Low
0.02
240
4
19.2
38
4555
left
High
Low
0.1
135
4
54.0
39
4735
left
High
High
0.2
180
5
180.0
40
Sum erosion sub -totals for each BEHI/NBS
Total Erosion (ft3/yr)
1030.6
Divide total erosion (ft3) by 27
Total Erosion (yd/yr)
38.2
Multiply Total erosion (yard3) by 1.3
Total Erosion (tons/yr)
49.6
Erosion per unit length
Total Erosion (Tons/yr/ft)
0.005
Site
Bull Chute Mitigation Site
Stream
UT 2
Bank Length
1200
Observers
KRJ/AMR
Date
29-Jul-19
Station
Bank
BEHI
NBS
Erosion Rate
Length
Bank Height
Erosion
1
370
right
Low
Low
0
370
1
0.0
2
600
right
Mod
Low
0.02
230
1
4.6
3
4
370
left
Low
Low
0
370
1
0.0
5
600
left
Mod
Low
0.02
230
1
4.6
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Sum erosion sub -totals for each BEHI/NBS
Total Erosion (ft3/yr)
9.2
Divide total erosion (ft3) by 27
Total Erosion (yd/yr)
0.3
Multiply Total erosion (yard3) by 1.3
Total Erosion (tons/yr)
0.4
Erosion per unit length
Total Erosion (Tons/yr/ft)
0.000
Site
Bull Chute Mitigation Site
Stream
UT 3
Bank Length
3660
Observers
KRJ
Date
29-Jul-19
Station
Bank
BEHI
NBS
Erosion Rate
Length
Bank Height
Erosion
1
470
right
Mod
Low
0.02
470
2
18.8
2
605
right
Low
Low
0
135
1
0.0
3
855
right
Low
Low
0
250
2
0.0
4
1830
right
Mod
Low
0.02
975
3
58.5
5
6
7
470
left
Mod
Low
0.02
470
2
18.8
8
605
left
Low
Low
0
135
1
0.0
9
855
left
Low
Low
0
250
2
0.0
10
1830
left
Mod
Low
0.02
975
3
58.5
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Sum erosion sub -totals for each BEHI/NBS
Total Erosion (ft3/yr)
154.6
Divide total erosion (ft3) by 27
Total Erosion (yd/yr)
5.7
Multiply Total erosion (yard3) by 1.3
ITotal Erosion (tons/yr)
7.4
Erosion per unit length
ITotal Erosion (Tons/yr/ft)
0.002

Site
Bull Chute Mitigation Site
Stream
UT 4
Bank Length
4910
Observers
KRJ
Date
29-Jul-19
Station
Bank
BEHI
NBS
Erosion Rate
Length
Bank Height
Erosion
1
390
left
Mod
Low
0.02
390
2
15.6
2
590
left
Mod
Low
0.02
200
3
12.0
3
710
left
Mod
Low
0.02
120
2
4.8
4
1 805
left
Low
Low
0
95
1
0.0
5
1175
left
Mod
Low
0.02
370
3
22.2
6
1415
left
Low
Low
0
240
3
0.0
7
1830
left
Mod
Low
0.02
415
4
33.2
8
2155
left
High
Low
0.1
325
6
195.0
9
2455
left
Mod
Low
0.02
300
4
24.0
10
11
390
right
Mod
Low
0.02
390
2
15.6
12
590
right
Mod
Low
0.02
200
3
12.0
13
710
right
Mod
Low
0.02
120
2
4.8
14
805
right
Low
Low
0
95
1
0.0
15
1175
right
Mod
Low
0.02
370
3
22.2
16
1415
right
Low
Low
0
240
3
0.0
17
1830
right
Mod
Low
0.02
415
4
33.2
18
2155
right
High
Low
0.1
325
6
195.0
19
2455
right
Mod
Low
0.02
300
4
24
20
21
22
23
24
Sum erosion sub -totals for each BEHI/NBS
Total Erosion (ft3/yr)
613.6
Divide total erosion (ft3) by 27
Total Erosion (yd/yr)
22.7
Multiply Total erosion (yard3) by 1.3
Total Erosion (tons/yr)
29.5
Erosion per unit length
Total Erosion (Tons/yr/ft)
0.006
Site
Bull Chute Mitigation Site
Stream
UT 4A
Bank Length
320
Observers
KRJ
Date
29-Jul-19
Station
Bank
BEHI
NBS
Erosion Rate
Length
Bank Height
Erosion
1
160
left
Mod
Low
0.02
160
2
6.4
2
3
160
right
Mod
Low
0.02
160
2
6.4
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Sum erosion sub -totals for each BEHI/NBS
Total Erosion (ft3/yr)
12.8
Divide total erosion (ft3) by 27
Total Erosion (yd/yr)
0.5
Multiply Total erosion (yard3) by 1.3
Total Erosion (tons/yr)
0.6
Erosion per unit length
Total Erosion (Tons/yr/ft)
0.002
Site
Bull Chute Mitigation Site
Stream
UT 413
Bank Length
340
Observers
KRJ
Date
29-Jul-19
Station
Bank
BEHI
NBS
Erosion Rate
Length
Bank Height
Erosion
1
170
left
Low
Low
0
170
2
0.0
2
3
170
right
Low
Low
0
170
2
0.0
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Sum erosion sub -totals for each BEHI/NBS
Total Erosion (ft3/yr)
0.0
Divide total erosion (ft3) by 27
Total Erosion (yd/yr)
0.0
Multiply Total erosion (yard3) by 1.3
ITotal Erosion (tons/yr)
1 0.0
Erosion per unit length
ITotal Erosion (Tons/yr/ft)
1 0.000

Site
Bull Chute Mitigation Site
Stream
UT 4C
Bank Length
270
Observers
KRJ
Date
29-Jul-19
Station
Bank
BEHI
NBS
Erosion Rate
Length
Bank Height
Erosion
1
135
left
Mod
Low
0.02
135
3
8.1
2
3
135
right
Mod
Low
0.02
135
3
8.1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Sum erosion sub -totals for each BEHI/NBS
Total Erosion (ft3/yr)
16.2
Divide total erosion (ft3) by 27
Total Erosion (yd/yr)
0.6
Multiply Total erosion (yard3) by 1.3
Total Erosion (tons/yr)
0.8
Erosion per unit length
Total Erosion (Tons/yr/ft)
0.003
Site
Bull Chute Mitigation Site
Stream
UT 5
Bank Length
3520
Observers
KRJ/AMR
Date
29-Jul-19
Station
Bank
BEHI
NBS
Erosion Rate
Length
Bank Height
Erosion
1
225
left
Mod
Low
0.02
225
4
18.0
2
350
left
Low
Low
0
125
4
0.0
3
475
left
Mod
Low
0.02
125
4
10.0
4
645
left
High
Low
0.1
170
4
68.0
5
695
left
High
Mod
0.15
50
4
30.0
6
835
left
Mod
Low
0.02
140
4
11.2
7
1035
left
Mod
Low
0.02
200
5
20.0
8
1125
right
Mod
Low
0.02
90
5
9.0
9
1175
right
High
Mod
0.15
50
4
30.0
10
1295
right
Mod
Low
0.02
120
4
9.6
11
1365
right
High
Low
0.1
70
4
28.0
12
1495
right
Mod
Low
0.02
130
4
10.4
13
1760
right
High
Low
0.1
265
4
106.0
14
15
225
right
Mod
Low
0.02
225
4
18.0
16
350
right
Low
Low
0
125
4
0.0
17
475
right
Mod
Low
0.02
125
4
10.0
18
695
right
High
Low
0.1
220
4
88.0
19
835
right
Mod
Low
0.02
140
4
11.2
20
1035
right
Mod
Low
0.02
200
5
20.0
21
1075
left
Mod
Low
0.02
40
5
4.0
22
1125
left
High
Mod
0.15
50
4
30.0
23
1295
left
Mod
Low
0.02
170
4
13.6
24
1365
left
High
Low
0.1
70
4
28.0
25
1425
left
High
High
0.2
60
4
48.0
26
1495
left
Mod
Low
0.02
70
4
5.6
27
1760
left
High
Low
0.1
265
4
106.0
28
29
30
Sum erosion sub -totals for each BEHI/NBS
Total Erosion (ft3/yr)
732.6
Divide total erosion (ft3) by 27
Total Erosion (yd/yr)
27.1
Multiply Total erosion (yard3) by 1.3
Total Erosion (tons/yr)
35.3
Erosion per unit length
Total Erosion (Tons/yr/ft)
0.010
BEHI/NBS Summary
Stream Reach
Erosion Rate
(tons/year)
UT 1
49.6
UT 2
0.4
UT 3
7.4
UT 4
29.5
UT 4A
0.6
UT 413
0.0
UT 4C
0.8
UT 5
35.3
Total
123.7

AXIOM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC
218 Snow Avenue
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
919-215-1693
SOIL BORING LOG
Date: 7/29/2019
Project/Site: Redding Property Mitigation Site
County, State: Randolph County, NC
Sampling Point/
Coordinates: Soil Profile A (35.828601,-79.891964)
Investigator: W. Grant Lewis
Soil Series: Wehadkee
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
Notes: Location is shown on
Figure 4.
Depth (inches)
Matrix
Mottling
Texture
Color
%
Color
%
Type
0-3
10 YR 5/3
100
loam
3-7
10 YR 5/3
80
10 YR 4/1
10
c
clay loam
10 YR 5/6
10
c
7+
2.5 Y 6/2
70
2.5 Y 4/1
15
c
loam
2.5 Y 6/8
15
c
c = concentration, d = depletion, rm = reduced matrix
North Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist
Number: 12/3,3
Signature:
Name/Print: W. Grant Lewis
AXIOM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC
218 Snow Avenue
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
919-215-1693
0to] We] ti [cneZ0
Date:
7/29/2019
Project/Site:
Redding Property Mitigation Site
County, State:
Randolph County, NC
Sampling Point/
Coordinates:
Soil Profile B (35.829661,-79.889341)
Investigator:
W. Grant Lewis
Soil Series:
Wehadkee
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
Notes: Location is shown on
Figure 4.
Depth (inches)
Matrix
Mottling
Texture
Color
%
Color
%
Type
0-4
10 YR 4/3
80
10 YR 5/6
20
c
loam
4-10
10 YR 5/2
80
10 YR 4/6
20
c
loam
10-18
10 YR 6/2
90
10 YR 4/6
10
c
silt loam
18+
10 YR 6/2
90
10 YR 4/6
10
c
clay loam
c = concentration, d = depletion, rm = reduced matrix
North Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist
Number: 12/3,3
Signature: w `^
Name/Print: W. Grant Lewis
AXIOM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC
218 Snow Avenue
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
919-215-1693
0to] We] ti [cneZ0
Date:
7/29/2019
Project/Site:
Redding Property Mitigation Site
County, State:
Randolph County, NC
Sampling Point/
Coordinates:
Soil Profile C (35.835018,-79.887593)
Investigator:
W. Grant Lewis
Soil Series:
Wehadkee
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
Notes: Location is shown on
Figure 4.
Depth (inches)
Matrix
Mottling
Texture
Color
%
Color
%
Type
0-2
2.5 Y 4/2
95
2.5 Y 5/6
5
c
loam
2-8
2.5 Y 4/2
85
2.5 Y 3/3
5
c
clay loam
2.5 Y 5/6
10
c
8-14
2.5 Y 6/3
70
2.5 Y 3/1
15
c
sandy loam
2.5 Y 5/6
5
c
2.5 Y 6/1
5
c
2.5 Y 6/4
5
c
2.5 Y 5/4
5
c
14+
gley 6/1
40
10 YR 3/4
10
c
loamy clay
gley 5/1
30
10 YR 7/1
20
d
c = concentration, d = depletion, rm = reduced matrix
North Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist
Number: 12/3,3
Signature:
Name/Print: W. Grant Lewis

AXIOM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC
218 Snow Avenue
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
919-215-1693
SOIL BORING LOG
Date: 7/29/2019
Project/Site: Redding Property Mitigation Site
County, State: Randolph County, NC
Sampling Point/
Coordinates: Soil Profile D (35.835422,-79.889985)
Investigator: W. Grant Lewis
Soil Series: Wehadkee
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
Notes: Location is shown on
Figure 4.
Depth (inches)
Matrix
Mottling
Texture
Color
%
Color
%
Type
0-4
10 YR 5/3
100
silt loam
4-8
10 YR 5/3
95
10 YR 4/6
5
c
silt loam
8-12
10 YR 6/2
95
10 YR 4/6
5
c
silt loam
12-20
10 YR 6/2
90
10 YR 4/6
10
c
loam
20+
10 YR 6/2
80
10 YR 4/6
20
c
loam
c = concentration, d = depletion, rm = reduced matrix
North Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist
Number: 1233
Signature:
Name/Print: W. Grant Lewis

Appendix C. Site Photographs
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Appendix E. Signed Option Agreement & Landowner Agent Authorization Form
Response for Request for Proposal #16-007878 A p p e n d i c e s

'LANDOWNER AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRITION:
Deed Book: 1856 Page: 2359
Parcel 11D Number: 7736807108
Street Address: NIA
Property Owner (please print): Mr. Bert Jones
Property Owner (please print): Mrs. Susan Jones
County: Randol ph
The undersigned, registered property owner(s) of the above property, do hereby authorize
(Contractor/Agent/Project Manager)'
of Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
(Name of Contractor/Agent Firm/Agency)2
to take all actions necessary for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland and/or
riparian buffer mitigation project, including conducting stream and/or wetland determinations and
delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). I
agree to allow regulatory agencies, including the US Army Corps of Engineers, to visit the property
as part of these environmental reviews.
Property Owners(s) Address: Mr. Bert Jones and Mrs. Susan Jones
(if different from above)
1408 Brookwood Drive. Reidsville, NC 27320
Property Owner Telephone Number: _jq -&171
Property Owner Telephone Number:
We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.
(Property Owner Authorised Signature)
(Property Owner Authorized Signature)
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(Date)
(Date)
'Name of full delivery staff member (full -deliveries) or DMS project manager (design -bid -build).
Name of company (full -deliveries) or DMS (design -bid -build).

`LANDOWNER AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRITION:
Deed Book: 2260 Page: 0218
Parcel ID Number: 7736611524
Street Address: NIA
Property Owner (please print: Mr. Barry Spencer
Property Owner (please print): Mrs. Regina Spencer
County: Randolph
The undersigned, registered property owner(s) of the above property, do hereby authorize
(Contractor/Agent/Project Manager)'
of Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
(Name of Contractor/Agent Firm/Agency)'
to take all actions necessary for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland and/or
riparian buffer mitigation project, including conducting stream and/or wetland determinations and
delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). 1
agree to allow regulatory agencies, including the US Army Corps of Engineers, to visit the property
as part of these environmental reviews.
Property Owners(s) Address: 2879 Marlboro Church Road
(if different from above)
Sophia. NC 27350
Property Owner Telephone Number: S? /0 - OIL 7 " 1491 V
Property Owner Telephone Number:
We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.
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(Property Owher Authorized Si ature) (Date)
'7 Icy
(Pr6petYy Owner Authorized Signature) (Date)
'Name of full delivery staff member (full -deliveries) or ❑MS project manager (design -bid -build).
2Name of company (full -deliveries) or UMS (design -bid -build).

'LANDOWNER AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRITION:
Deed Book: 1713 Page: 0504
Parcel ID Number: 7735882804
Street Address: 4234 Stewart Road
Sophia, NC 27350
Property Owner (please print: Mr. David Shipton
Property Owner (please print): Mrs. Beverly Shipton
County: Rangy
The undersigned, registered property owner(s) of the above property, do hereby authorize
(Contractor/Agent/Project Manager)'
of Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
(Name of Contractor/Agent Firm/Agency)'
to take all actions necessary for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland and/or
riparian buffer mitigation project, including conducting stream and/or wetland determinations and
delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). I
agree to allow regulatory agencies, including the US Army Corps of Engineers, to visit the property
as part of these environmental reviews.
Property Owners(s) Address:
(if different from above)
Property Owner Telephone Number: 8190 `" o s "S-o
Property Owner Telephone Number:
We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.
Signature)
(Date)
'Name of full delivery staff member (full -deliveries) or DMS project manager (design -bid -build).
Name of company (full -deliveries) or DMS (design -bid -build).

'LANDOWNER AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRITION:
Deed Book: 2213 Page: 0883
Parcel ID Number: 7735575616
Street Address: NIA
Property Owner (please print: Chris Redding
Property Owner (please print): Nicole Reddinc
County: Randolph
The undersigned, registered property owner(s) of the above property, do hereby authorize
(Contractor/Agent/Project Manager)'
of Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
(Name of Contractor/Agent Firm/Agency)2
to take all actions necessary for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland and/or
riparian buffer mitigation project, including conducting stream and/or wetland determinations and
delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). I
agree to allow regulatory agencies, including the US Army Corps of Engineers, to visit the property
as part of these environmental reviews.
Property Owners(s) Address:
(if different from above)
Sophia. NC 27350
Property Owner Telephone Number: 3 3 G' 9 (o3 " q0 go
Property Owner Telephone Number: M
We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.
(Property Owner`Authorized Signature)
(Property Owner Authorized Signature)
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(Date)
C)
(Date)
'Name of full delivery staff member (full -deliveries) or ❑MS project manager (design -bid -build).
Name of company (full -deliveries) or DMS (design -bid -build).

'LANDOWNER AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRITION:
The below parcels located in Randolph County:
1) Deed Book 001416 Page No. 0154 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN), 7735691887
2) Deed Book 001187 Page No. 2018 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN), 7735692334
3) Deed Book 001447 Page No. 0980 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN), 7735698612
4) Deed Book 001856 Page No. 2361 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN), 7735685225
Street Address: NIA
Property Owner (please print: Curtis Reddin
Property Owner (please print):
The undersigned, registered property owner(s) of the above property, do hereby authorize
(Contractor/Agent/Project Manager)'
of Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
(Name of Contractor/Agent Firm/Agency)'
to take all actions necessary for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland and/or
riparian buffer mitigation project, including conducting stream and/or wetland determinations and
delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). I
agree to allow regulatory agencies, including the US Army Corps of Engineers, to visit the property
as part of these environmental reviews.
Property Owners(s) Address: 4126 Baker Farm Road
(if different from above) Sophia, NC 27350
Property Owner Telephone Number: 3 3 � ` a Ll 03---
Property Owner Telephone Number:
We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.
(Property Owner Authorized Signature
(Property Owner Authorized Signature)
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(Date)
(Date)
'Name of full delivery staff member (full -deliveries) or DMS project manager (design -bid -build).
2Name of company (full -deliveries) or DMS (design -bid -build).

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Prepared by a F&kp etuM.
Robert FI. Merritt, Jr.
Bailey & Dixon, LLC
434 Fayetteville Street, Suite 2500
Raleigh, NC 27601
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This document presented and fried:
07/25/2019 03-57:31 PM
MEMORANDUM
Fee $;?& Do
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20082304
Randolph County North Carolina
ICrista M. Lowe, Register of Deeds
MEMORANDUM OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION
This MEMORANDUM OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION ("Memorandum") is made
and entered into this 25th day of July, 2019 by and between, Christopher A. Redding and
Nicole L. Redding, hereinafter referred to as "Grantor", CLEARWATER MITIGATION
pp SOLUTIONS, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company whose address is 6U ?--. NC 27609 (hereinafter referred to as "Grantee"). 4 Macon Place,
WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee have entered into a certain Conservation Easement
Option Agreement (the "Option") dater! July 25'h 2019 pursuant to which Grantor granted to
Grantee, its successors and assigns, an option to purchase a conservation easement (the "Easement
Area") over certain real property located in Randolph County, North Carolina, which property is more
Particularly described on the attached -Exhibit C .
WHEREAS, The parties enter into this Memorandum for the purpose of setting forth certain terms and
conditions othee Option, as amended, and to provide constructive notice othee Option;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the parties hereby agree as follows.
1- The term of Option commenced on July 25"' 2019 and shall expire on
July 251h 2020 , including extensions.
2• All of the provisions set forth in the Option, as amended, are incorporated in this
Memorandum by reference.
3• The Option, as amended, shall be binding upon and inureto the benefit ofthe parties andtheir
respective heirs, successors and assigns.
[SIGNATURES AND 'NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGES]
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By:Af-
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Print Name J. Kevin Yates
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF it C, k e
I' �, 7-, 'c` , a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid,
do hereby certify that l • ' , personally appeared before me this day
and acknowledge that he/she is the of Member/Manager, of CLEARWATER MITIGATION
SOLUTIONS, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company, GRANTEE, and that by the
authority duly given as an act of the limited liability company, the foregoing instrument was sn
its name by its authorized officer and attested by its authorized ofiiew igned i
1N WIT ES5 WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the 5Z--
i 2019 day of
Notary Public
My commission expires:
Shawn E. Scarboro�tph
NOTARY PUBLIC
WAKE �. N��tm
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Grantor/Senor
By:
Print Name:
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
DOC#20082304
a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, do
hereby certify that C i ,GRANTOR, personall a
before me this day and acknow edged the execution f e foregoing instrument. y pPeared
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the
-/ {.i 1 , 2019. day of
(-7
Notary Public
My commission expires:
Shawn E. Scarborough
NOTARY PUBLIC
� W►� . N.C.
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EXHIBIT C
DQC#20082304
A tract or -parcel of land identified in Deed Book 002213 Page No. 0883
and Paxcerldentification Numbers (PIN), 7735575616, Randolph County
Registry.
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
%111`ac ui t�
1, h . - 'rX I1L, • a
hereby certify that & ,
before me this day and acknowledged the
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Grantor/SeBer
By.
Print Name• ; i 2S
Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, do
GRANTOR, personally appeared
)rI of the foregoing instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the -
�• f t~ , 2019. day of
Notary Public
My commission expires:
FShown E. Scarborough
OTARY PUBLIC
KE COUNTY, N.C.
lan OW11M Oa2.,aMI
CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as (`the
Option"), made and entered into this 25'h day of July, 2019 by and between, Christopher A. Redding
and Nicole L. Redding (the"Grantor"), CLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS, LLC
("CMS"), a North Carolina Limited Liability Company whose primary address is 604 Macon Place, NC
27609 and its successors and assigns (the "Grantee").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of certain real property located in Randolph County, containing
49.08 acres, more or less. The real property is more particularly described as follows: A tract or parcel of
land identified in Deed Book 002213 Page No. 088and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN),
7735575616, Randolph County Registry, (the "Property")";and
WHEREAS, Grantor has agreed to convey to Grantee, an exclusive right and option to acquire
conservation easement rights similar to those described in the Sample Deed of Conservation Easement
attached hereto as Addendum A , containing 12.30 acres, more or less, as more particularly described on the
attached Exhibit A (the "Easement Area"), overthe Property in accordance with the terms of this Option;
and
WHEREAS, Grantee is interested in acquiring the Easement Area in order to develop a stream
restoration project ("Project") over the lands covered by the Easement Area in conjunction with requests for
proposals issued under the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services within the North Carolina Department
of Environmental Quality ("DEQ")
WHEREAS, Lands and the rights to be acquired, within the Easement Area, are described as
follows: Being a perpetual Conservation Easement that will permanently protect the restoration
enhancement or preservation of property containing streams, wetlands, and riparian buffers, located on the
Property, in Randolph County, North Carolina. The Easement Area encompasses acreage shown in
Exhibit A attached.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970, CMS hereby notifies Grantor that: 0) CMS believes the fair market value of the
Easement is the purchase price, pursuant to Paragraph 4(a) together with the value of the environmental
improvements to be made to the Easement by CMS in per the Work on the Easement; and (ii) CMS
does not possess the power of eminent domain;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of
(the "Option Deposit") and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
L OPTION PERIOD. Grantee may exercise the Option by delivering to Grantor notice thereof prior to
5:00 p.m. on July 25rh 2020 (the "Original option Period"). This Option shall be exercised upon posting,
by certified mail, fax or written notice to the Grantor. Exercise shall be deemed timely ifsuch written notice
is mailed on or before the date first set forth in this paragraph. Grantee shall have the right in its sole
discretion, for additional consideration of
which shall be
added to and become part of the total purchase and upon Grantee's delivery of notice to Grantor during the
Original Option Period., to extend the Original Option Period until 5:00 p.m, on July 25"' 2021 the "Extended
Option Period") (the Original Option Period and, if applicable, the Extended Option Period are collectively
referred to herein as the "Option Period"). A Memorandum of Conservation Easement Option in the form
attached as EXHIBIT B shall be executed by both parties simultaneously with this Option and recorded
at Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, LLC sole discretion and expense in the county where the Property is
located to provide record notice of this Option.

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Grantor/Seller
DQC#20082305
By:
Print Name-..-R+r
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
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L-o ILI 4 , a Notate+ Fublic in and for the County and State aforesaid, do
hereby certify that ct cx.- a e C cry" , GRANTOR, personally appeared
before me this day and ac owledged the execution of the foregoing instrument.
1
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the)
a' da of
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Notary Public
My commission expires:
Shawn E. Searbomugh
NOTARY PUBLIC
WAKE COUNTY. N.C4.
Ma;[ --1b: Grantee
Prepared by ern:
Robert H. Merritt, Jr.
Bailey & Dixon, LLC
434 Fayetteville Street, Suite 2500
Raleigh, NC 27601
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This document presented and filed:
47/25/2019 03:57:32 PM
MEMORANDUM
Fee $26,00
20082305
Randolph County North Carolina
Krista M. Lowe, Register of Deeds
MEMORANDUM OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION
This MEMORANDU11+I OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION ("Memorandum") is made
and entered into this 25'' day of July, 20 19 by and between, Barry B. Spencer and
Regina H. Spencer, hereinafter referred to as "Grantor", CLEARWATER MITIGATION
'*­��SOLUTIONS, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company whose address is 604 Macon Place,
NC 27609 (hereinafter referred to as "Grantee").
WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee have entered into a certain Conservation Easement
Option Agreement (the "Option") dated July 25't' 2019 pursuant to which Grantor granted to
G r a n t e e , its successors and assigns, an option to purchase a conservation easement (the "Easement
Area") over certain real property located in Randolph County, North Carolina, which property is more
particularly described on the attached Exbibit
WHEREAS, The patties enter into this Memorandum for the purpose of setting forth certain terms and
conditions ofthe Option, as amended, and to provide constructive notice ofthe Option;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the parties hereby agree as follows.
1 • The term of the Option commenced on July 25t'' 2019 and shall expire on
July 2511 2020 , including extensions.
2. All of the provisions set forth in the Option, as amended, are incorporated in this Memorandum by reference_
The Option, as amended, shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit ofthe parties and their
respective heirs, successors and assigns.
LSIGNATURES AND NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGES]
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
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Grantee/Buyer
DOC#20082305
Print Name J. Kevin Yates
1, � '� :-L ~ . r - • �C� 1 -1, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid,
do hereby certify that u r' ' �- e ' , personally appeared before me this day
and acknowledged that heishe is the of Mernber/Manager, of CLEARWATER MITIGATION
SOLUTIONS, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company, GRANTEE, and that by the
authority duly given as an act of the limited liability company, the foregoing instrument was signed in
its name by its authorized off cer and attested by its authorized officer_
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, l have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the
7 day of
I ��—. 2019.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
Shawn E. Scarborogh
NOTARY PUBLIC
WAKE COUNTY, N.C.
tAy Conwnhobn Et pWo ai•?3-nn
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Grantor/Seller
DQC#20082305
By:
Print Name: it kemr�,,u
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
1, S t• L LL .. -\ -t * ,S[�, '. j, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, do
hereby certify that �,- b t� - , GRANTOR, personally
before the this day and ackno ledged the exeu
cution of the foregoing instrument, instrument,
appeared
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the �fj1 a
j L. t� _- .2019. - day of
Notary Public
My commission expires.
E. Scarborough
NOTARY PUBLIC
[:Shawn
� � a N.C.
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EXHIBIT C
DQC#20082305
A tract or parcel of land identified in Deed Book 002260 Page No.
00218, and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN), 773661 1524
within Randolph County Registry.

CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as ("the
Option"), made and entered into this 25th day of July, 2019 by and between, Barry B. Spencer and
Regina H. Spencer ,(the"Grantor"), CLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS, LLC
("CMS"), a North Carolina Limited Liability Company whose primary address is 604 Macon Place, NC
27609 and its successors and assigns (the "Grantee").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of certain real property located in Randolph County, containing
86.43 acres, more or Iess. The real property is more particularly described as follows: A tract or parcel of
land identified in Deed Book 002260 Page No. 00218 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN),
7736611524, Randolph County Registry, (the "Property"), and
WHEREAS, Grantor has agreed to convey to Grantee, an exclusive right and option to acquire
conservation easement rights similar to those described in the Sample Deed of Conservation Easement
attached hereto as Addendum A , containing 5.0 acres, more or less, as more particularly described onthe
attached Exhibit A (the "Easement Area"), over the Property in accordance with the terms of this option;
and
WHEREAS, Grantee is interested in acquiring the Easement Area in order to develop a stream
restoration project ("Project") over the lands covered by the Easement Area in conjunction with requests for
proposals issued under the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services within the North Carolina Department
of Environmental Quality ("DEQ")
WHEREAS, Lands and the rights to be acquired, within the Easement Area, are described as
follows: Being a perpetual Conservation Easement that will permanently protect the restoration
enhancement or preservation of property containing streams, wetlands, and riparian buffers, located on the
Property, in Randolph County, North Carolina. The Easement Area encompasses acreage shown in
Exhibit A attached,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970, CMS hereby notifies Grantor that: (i) CMS believes the fair market value of the
Easement is the purchase price, pursuant to Paragraph 4(a) together with the value of the environmental
improvements to be made to the Easement by CMS in performing the Work on the Easement; and (ii) CMS
does not possess the power of eminent domain;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum o
(the "Option Deposit") and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. OPTION PERIOD. Grantee may exercise the Option by delivering to Grantor notice thereof prior to
5:00 p.m. on July 251h 2020 (the "Original Option Period"). This Option shall be exercised upon posting,
by certified mail, fax or written notice to the Grantor. Exercise shall be deemed timely if such written notice
is mailed on or before the date first set forth in this paragraph. Grantee shall have the right in its sole
discretion, for additional consideration of
which shall be
added to and become part of the total purchase and upon Grantee's delivery of notice to Grantor during the
Original Option Period, to extend the Original Option Period until 5:00 p.m, on July 25`h 2021 (the
"Extended Option Period") (the Original Option Period and, if applicable, the Extended Option Period are
collectively referred to herein as the "Option Perio ). A Memorandum of Conservation Easement Option
in the form attached as EXHIBIT B shal l be executed by both parties simultaneously with this Option
and recorded at Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, LLC sole discretion and expense in the county where
the Property is located to provide record notice of this Option.
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Print Name -
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NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
V1.. iwk, C.
a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, do
hereby certify that �c: 6t ,GRANTOR,
before me this day and acknawled personally appeared
ged the execution of the foregoing instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the - �
2019. day of
Notary Public
My commission expires:
511
Shawls E. 8 2dxwough
NOTARY PUBLIC
WAKE COUNTY, N.C.
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Gran r/Seller
Print Name
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
i L c- r G , a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, do
hereby certify that e r fC , GRANTOR, personal/ appeared before me this day and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument. y
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the
2019. day of
Notary Public
My commission expires:
Shawn E. 3carbmmugh
NOTARY PUBUc
my WAKE COUNTY. 1 1M Npa.
`�lrna; l -ice'. G nay Le-e
Prepared by art+k-ett .
Robert H. Merritt, Jr.
Bailey & Dixon, LLC
434 Fayetteville Street, Suite 2500
Raleigh, NC 27601
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This document presented and filed:
07/25/2019 03:57:33 PM
MEMORANDUM
11 Fee $26.110
20082306
Randolph County North Carolina
Krista M. Lowe, Register of Deeds
MEMORANDUM OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION
This MEMORANDUM OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION ("Memorandum ") is made
and entered into this 25 h day of July, 2019 by and between, David Lee Shipton and Beverly Shipton,
hereinafter referred to as "Grantor", CLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS, LLC, a North
Carolina Limited Liability Company whose address is 604 Macon Place,,1�I �C 27609 (hereinafter referred
to as "Grantee"). //jj�R
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WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee have entered into a certain C o n s e r v a t i o n E a s e m e n t
Option Agreement (the "Option") dated July 25` 2019 pursuant to which Grantor granted to
'Grantee, its successors and assigns, an option to purchase a conservation easement (the "Easement
Area") over certain real property located in Randolph County, North Carolina, which property is more
particularly described on the attached EXhibit C .
WHEREAS, The parties enter into this Memorandum for the purpose of setting forth certain terms and
conditions ofthe Option, as amended, and to provide constructive notice ofthe Option;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the parties hereby agree as follows.
I • The term of the Option commenced on July 2511' 2019 and shall expire on
July 25'„ 2020 , including extensions.
2. All of the provisions set forth in the Option, as amended, are incorporated in this
Memorandum by reference.
3• The Option, as amended, shall be binding upon and inure tothe benefit ofthe parties and their
respective heirs, successors and assigns,
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Grantee/Buyer
By:
Adthorized OfR
Print Name J. Keyin Vil
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
I,� + ^-•�.. ut ir�-.f �' �� a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid,
do hereby certify that ' ' t- , personally appeared before me this day
and acknowledged that he/she is the of Metnber/Manager, of CLEARWATER MITIGATION
SOLUTIONS, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company, GRANTEE, and that by the
authority duly given as an act of the limited liability company, the foregoing instrument was signed in
its name by its authorized officer and attested by its authorized officer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the�day of
2019.
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- F I L�., - .• �i=! � � tat(-1'�-.._.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
Shawn E. Scarbomugh
NOTARY PUSLIC
WAKE COUNTY, N.C.
NV floe Eq*" 0WU-2=3

CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as ("the
Option"), made and entered into this 25th day of July, 2019 by and between, David Lee Shipton and
Beverly Shipton (the"Grantor"), CLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS, LLC ("CMS"), a
North Carolina Limited Liability Company whose primary address is 604 Macon Place, NC 27609 and
its successors and assigns (the "Grantee").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of certain real property located in Randolph County, containing
40.93 acres, more or less. The real property is more particularly described as follows: A tract or parcel of
Iand identified in Deed Book 001713 Page No. 0504 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN),
7735882804, Randolph County Registry, (the "Property");and
WHEREAS, Grantor has agreed to convey to Grantee, an exclusive right and option to acquire
conservation easement rights similar to those described in the Sample Deed of Conservation Easement
attached hereto as Addendum A , containing 3.70 acres, more or less, as more particularly described on the
attached Exhibit A (the "Easement Area"), over the Property in accordance with the terms of this Option;
and
WHEREAS, Grantee is interested in acquiring the Easement Area in order to develop a stream
restoration project ("Project") over the lands covered by the Easement Area in conjunction with requests for
proposals issued under the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services within the North Carolina Department
of Environmental Quality ("DEQ")
WHEREAS, Lands and the rights to be acquired, within the Easement Area, are described as
follows: Being a perpetual Conservation Easement that will permanently protect the restoration
enhancement or preservation of property containing streams, wetlands, and riparian buffers, located on the
Property, in Randolph County, North Carolina. The Easement Area encompasses acreage shown in
Exhibit A attached.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970, CMS hereby notifies Grantor that: (i) CMS believes the fair market value of the
Easement is the purchase price, pursuant to Paragraph 4(a) together with the value of the environmental
improvements to be made to the Easement by CMS in performing the Work on the Easement; and (ii) CMS
does not possess the power of eminent domain;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of
(the "Option Deposit") and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
I. OPTION PERIOD. Grantee may exercise the Option by delivering to Grantor notice thereof prior to
5:00 p.m. on July 25=h 2020 (the "Original Option Period"). This Option shall be exercised upon posting,
by certified mail, fax or written notice to the Grantor. Exercise shall be deemed timely if such written notice
is mailed on or before the date first set forth in this paragraph. Grantee shall have the right in its sole
discretion, for additional consideration of which shall be
added to and become part of the total purchase and upon Grantee's delivery of notice to Grantor during the
Original Option Period, to extend the Original Option Period until 5:00 p.m. on July 2511 2021 (the
"Extended Option Period") (the Original Option Period and, if applicable, the Extended Option Period are
collectively referred to herein as the "Option Period"), A Memorandum of Conservation Easement Option
in the form attached as EXHIBIT 8 shal I be executed by both parties simultaneously with this Option
and recorded at Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, LLC sole discretion and expense in the county where
the Property is located to provide record notice of this Option,
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Grantor/Seller
DQC#20082307
sy:
Priest Name: —41
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, do
hereby certify that C 'I*-- - j' & ` , GRANTOR,
peTsonally appeared
before me this day and acknowledged the execut on of the foregoing instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the �.5 �
�7 yL I�_�, 2019. day of
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Granb%Muyer
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Print Name J. Kevin Yates
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid,
do hereby certify that, 't!t �y r) , personally appeared before me this day
and acknowledged that he/she is the of Member/Manager, of CLEARWATER MITIGATION
SOLUTIONS, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company, GRANTEE, and that by the
authority duly given as an act ofthe limited liability company, the foregoing instrument was signed in
its name by its authorized officer and attested by its authorized ofyie".
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the
--_. 2p19. day of
Notary Public
My commission expires:
Elftowm E. Scarborough
NOTARY PUBLIC
>m,.� ! t�• Q rcu*ee
Prepared by aa"Ra%km:
Robert H. Merritt, Jr.
Bailey & Dixon, LLC
434 Fayetteville Street, Suite 2500
Raleigh, NC 27601
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This document presented and filed:
07/25/2019 03:57':34 PM
MEMCRAtVt7UM
Fee $2B-00
20082307
Randolph County North Carolina
Krista M. Lowe, Register of Deeds
MEMORANDUM OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION
'Phis MEMORANDUM OF CONSKRVATION EASEMENT OPTION ("Memorandum") is made
and entered into this 0' day of July 25th 2019 by and between, -Curtis A. Reddin hereinafter referred
to as "Grantor", CLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS, LLC, a North Carolina Limited
Liability Company whose address is 604 Macon Place, II(; 27609 (hereinafter referred to as "Grantee"},
WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee have entered into a certain Conservation Easement
O p t i o n A g r e e m e n t (the "Option") dated July 25' 2019 pursuant to which Grantor granted to
G r a n t e e , its successors and assigns, an option to purchase a conservation easement (the "Easement
Area") over certain real property located in Randolph County, North Carolina, which property is more
particularly described on the attached Exhibit C .
WHEREAS, The Mies enter into this Memorandum forthe purpose of sefting forth certain terms and
conditions ofthe Option, as amended, and to provide constructive notice ofthe Option;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration Of the foregoing, the parties hereby agree a$ follows-
1. The term ofthe Option commenced on July 251" 2019 and shall expire on
July 25'h 2020 , including extensions.
All of the provisions set forth in the Option, as amended. are incorporated in this
Memorandum by reference.
3- The Option, as amended, shall be binding upon and inureto the benefit ofthe parties and their
respective heirs, successors and assigns.
[SIGNATURES AND NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGES)
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EXHIBIT C
A tract or parcel of land identified in Deed Book 001416 Pagge No. 0154 and
Parcel Identification Nurnbers (PIN), 7735691887, Randolph County
Registry_
A tract or parcel of land identified in Deed Book 001187 Page No. 2018 and Parcel
Identification Numbers (PIN), 7735692334, Randolph County Registry.
A tract or parcel of land identified in Deed Book 001447 Page No. 0980 and Parcel
Identification Numbers (PIN), 7735698612. Randolph County Registry,
A tract or parcel of land identified in Deed Book 001856 Page No. 2361 and Parcel
Identification Numbers (PIN), 7735695225, Randolph County Registry,

CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as ("the
Option"), made and entered into this 25th day of July , 2019 by and between, Curtis A. Redding
(the"Grantor" ), CLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS, LLC ("CMS"), a North Carolina
Limited Liability Company whose primary address is 604 Macon Place, NC 27609 and its successors
and assigns (the "Grantee").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of certain real property located in Randolph County, containing
60.36 acres, more or less. The real property is more particularly described as follows: A tract or parcel of
land identified in Deed Book 001856 Page No. 2361 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN),
7735685225, Randolph County Registry, (the "Property");and
WHEREAS, Grantor has agreed to convey to Grantee, an exclusive right and option to acquire
conservation easement rights similar to those described in the Sample Deed of Conservation Easement
attached hereto as Addendum A , containing 9.80 acres, more or less, as more particularly described on the
attached Exhibit A (the "Easement Area"), over the Property in accordance with the terms of this Option;
and
WHEREAS, Grantee is interested in acquiring the Easement Area in order to develop a stream
restoration project ("Project") over the lands covered by the Easement Area in conjunction with requests for
proposals issued under the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services within the North Carolina Department
of Environmental Quality ("DEQ")
WHEREAS, Lands and the rights to be acquired, within the Easement Area, are described as
follows. Being a perpetual Conservation Easement that will permanently protect the restoration
enhancement or preservation of property containing streams, wetlands, and riparian buffers, located on the
Property, in Randolph County, North Carolina. The Easement Area encompasses acreage shown in
Exhibit A attached.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970, CMS hereby notifies Grantor that: (i) CMS believes the fair market value of the
Easement is the purchase price, pursuant to Paragraph 4(a) together with the value of the environmental
improvements to be made to the Easement by CMS in performing the Work on the Easement; and (ii) CMS
does not possess the power of eminent domain;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of (the
"Option Deposit") and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
L OPTION PERIOD. Grantee may exercise the Option by delivering to Grantor notice thereof prior to
5:00 p.m. on July 25"' 2020 (the "Original Option Period"). This Option shall be exercised upon posting,
by certified mail, fax or written notice to the Grantor. Exercise shall be deemed timely if such written notice
is mailed on or before the date first set forth in this paragraph. Grantee shall have the right in its sole
discretion, for additional consideration of which shall be
added to and become part of the total purchase and upon Grantee's delivery of notice to Grantor during the
Original Option Period, to extend the Original Option Period until 5:00 p.m. on July 251h 2021 (the
"Extended Option Period") (the Original Option Period and, if applicable, the Extended Option Period are
collectively referred to herein as the "Option Period'). A Memorandum of Conservation Easement Option
in the form attached as EXHIBIT B shall be executed by both parties simultaneously with this Option
and recorded at Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, LLC sole discretion and expense in the county where
the Property is located to provide record notice of this Option.
CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as ("the
Option"), made and entered into this 25th day of July , 2019 by and between, Curtis A. Redding
(the"Grantor"), CLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS, LLC ("CMS"), a North Carolina
Limited Liability Company whose primary address is 604 Macon Place, NC 27609 and its successors
and assigns (the "Grantee").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of certain real property located in Randolph County, containing
8.00 acr s, more or less. The real property is more particularly described as follows: A tract or parcel of
land identified in Deed Book 001187 Page No. 2018 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN),
773569 334, Randolph County Registry, (the "Property");arid
WHEREAS, Grantor has agreed to convey to Grantee, an exclusive right and option to acquire
conse ation easement rights similar to those described in the Sample Deed of Conservation Easement
attached hereto as Addendum A, containing 1.40 acres, more or less, as more particularly described onthe
attached Exhibit A (the "Easement Area"), over the Property in accordance with the terms of this Option;
and
WHEREAS, Grantee is interested in acquiring the Easement Area in order to develop a stream
restoration project ("Project") over the lands covered by the Easement Area in conjunction with requests for
proposals issued under the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services within the North Carolina Department
of Environmental Quality ("DEQ")
WHEREAS, Lands and the rights to be acquired, within the Easement Area, are described as
follows: Being a perpetual Conservation Easement that will permanently protect the restoration
enhancement or preservation of property containing streams, wetlands, and riparian buffers, located on the
Property, in Randolph County, North Carolina. The Easement Area encompasses acreage shown in
Exhibit A attached.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970, CMS hereby notifies Grantor that: (i) CMS believes the fair market value of the
Easement is the purchase price, pursuant to Paragraph 4(a) together with the value of the environmental
improvements to be made to the Easement by CMS in performing the Work on the Easement; and (ii) CMS
does not possess the power of eminent domain;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of (the
"Option Deposit") and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
I. OPTION PERIOD. Grantee may exercise the Option by delivering to Grantor notice thereof prior to
5:00 p.m. on July 25'h 2020 (the "Original Option Period"). This Option shall be exercised upon posting,
by certified mail, fax or written notice to the Grantor. Exercise shall be deemed timely if such written notice
is mailed on or before the date first set forth in this paragraph. Grantee shall have the right in its sole
discretion, for additional consideration of which shall be
added to and become part of the total purchase and upon Grantee's delivery of notice to Grantor during the
Original Option Period, to extend the Original Option Period until 5:00 p.m. on July 251h 2021 {the
"Extended Option Period") (the Original Option Period and, if applicable, the Extended Option Period are
collectively referred to herein as the ``Option Period"). A Memorandum of Conservation Easement Option
in the form attached as EXHIBIT B shall be executed by both parties simultaneously with this Option
and recorded at Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, LLC sole discretion and expense in the county where
the Property is located to provide record notice of this Option.
CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as ('`the
Option"), made and entered into this 25th day of July , 2019 by and between, Curtis A. Redding
(the"Grantor"), CLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS, LLC ("CMS"), a North Carolina
Limited Liability Company whose primary address is 604 Macon Place, NC 27609 and its successors
and assigns (the "Grantee").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Granter is the owner of certain real property located in Randolph County, containing
20.94 acres, more or less. The real property is more particularly described as follows: A tract or parcel of
land identified in Deed Book 004447 Page No. 0980 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN),
7735698612, Randolph County Registry, (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, Grantor has agreed to convey to Grantee, an exclusive right and option to acquire
conservation easement rights similar to those described in the Sample Deed of Conservation Easement
attached hereto as Addendum A , containing 5.40 acres, more or less, as more particularly described on the
attached Exhibit A the "Easement Area"), over the Property in accordance with the terms of this Option;
and
WHEREAS, Grantee is interested in acquiring the Easement Area in order to develop a stream
restoration project ("Project") over the lands covered by the Easement Area in conjunction with requests for
proposals issued under the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services within the North Carolina Department
of Environmental Quality("DEQ")
WHEREAS, bands and the rights to be acquired, within the Easement Area, are described as
follows: Being a perpetual Conservation Easement that will permanently protect the restoration
enhancement or preservation of property containing streams, wetlands, and riparian buffers, located on the
Property, in Randolph County, North Carolina. The Easement Area encompasses acreage shown in
Exhibit A attached.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970, CMS hereby notifies Grantor that: (i) CMS believes the fair market value of the
Easement is the purchase price, pursuant to Paragraph 4(a) together with the value of the environmental
improvements to be made to the Easement by CMS in performing the Work on the Easement; and (h) CMS
does not possess the power of eminent domain;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of (the
"Option Deposit") and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. OPTION PERIOD. Grantee may exercise the Option by delivering to Grantor notice thereof prior to
5:00 p.m. on July 25th 2020 (the "Original Option Period"). This Option shall be exercised upon posting,
by certified mail, fax or written notice to the Grantor. Exercise shall be deemed timely if such written notice
is mailed on or before the date first set forth in this paragraph. Grantee shall have the right in its sole
discretion, for additional consideration of which shall be
added to and become part of the total purchase and upon Grantee's delivery of notice to Grantor during the
Original Option Period, to extend the Original Option Period. until 5:00 p.m, on July 25111 2021 (the
"Extended Option Period") (the Original Option Period and, if applicable, the Extended Option Period are
collectively referred to herein as the "Option Period"). A Memorandum of Conservation Easement Option
in the form attached as EXHIBIT B shall be executed by both parties simultaneously with this Option
and recorded at Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, LLC sole discretion and expense in the county where
the Property is located to provide record notice of this Option.

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EXHIBIT C
DQC#20082518
A tract or parcel of land identified in Deed Book 001856 Page No. 2359
and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN), 7736807109, Randolph County
Registry.
CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as ("the
Option"), made and entered into this 25th day of July , 2019 by and between, Curtis A. Redding
(the"Grantor"), CLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS, LLC ("CMS"), a North Carolina
Limited Liability Company whose primary address is 604 Macon Place, NC 27609 and its successors
and assigns (the "Grantee").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of certain real property located in Randolph County, containing
20.94 acres, more or less. The real property is more particularly described as follows: A tract or parcel of
land identified in Deed Book 001416 Page No. 0154 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN),
7735691887, Randolph County Registry, (the "Property");and
WHEREAS, Grantor has agreed to convey to Grantee, an exclusive right and option to acquire
conservation easement rights similar to those described in the Sample Deed of Conservation Easement
attached hereto as Addendum A , containing 3.40 acres, more or less, as more particularly described on the
attached Exhibit A (the "Easement Area"), over the Property in accordance with the terms of this Option;
and
WHEREAS, Grantee is interested in acquiring the Easement Area in order to develop a stream
restoration project ("Project") over the lands covered by the Easement Area in conjunction with requests for
proposals issued under the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services within the North Carolina Department
of Environmental Quality ("DEQ")
WHEREAS, Lands and the rights to be acquired, within the Easement Area, are described as
follows: Being a perpetual Conservation Easement that will permanently protect the restoration
enhancement or preservation of property containing streams, wetlands, and riparian buffers, located on the
Property, in Randolph County, North Carolina. The Easement Area encompasses acreage shown in
Exhibit A attached.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970, CMS hereby notifies Grantor that: 0) CMS believes the fair market value of the
Easement is the purchase price, pursuant to Paragraph 4(a) together with the value of the environmental
improvements to be made to the Easement by CMS in performing the Work on the Easement; and 00 CMS
does not possess the power of eminent domain;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of
(the "Option Deposit") and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. OPTION PERIOD. Grantee may exercise the Option by delivering to Grantor notice thereof prior to
5:00 p.m. on July 25ri1 2020 (the "Original Option Period"). This Option shall be exercised upon posting,
by certified mail, fax or written notice to the Grantor. Exercise shall be deemed timely if such written notice
is mailed on or before the date first set forth in this paragraph. Grantee shall have the right in its sole
discretion, for additional consideration of which shall be
added to and become part of the total purchase and upon Grantee's delivery of notice to Grantor during the
Original Option Period, to extend the Original Option Period until 5:00 p.m. on July 25th 2021 (the
"Extended Option Period") (the Original Option Period and, if applicable, the Extended Option Period are
collectively referred to herein as the "Option Period'). A Memorandum of Conservation Easement Option
in the farm attached as EXHIBIT B shall be executed by both parties simultaneously with this Option
and recorded at Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, LLC sole discretion and expense in the county where
the Property is located to provide record notice of this Option.
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Grantor/Seller
Print Name
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
DGC#2008259 8
a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, do
hereby certify that �W�VCr GRANTOR, Personallya
before me this day and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument. appeared
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the �4V; day of
20I 9.
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This document presented and filed:
07/30/2019 03:35:00 PM
MEMORANDUM
Fee $25.00
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Randolph County North Carolina
Krista M. Lowe, Register of Deeds
Prepared by.apA Ai tarn:
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434 Fayetteville Street, Suite 2500 R1 P__i9h ` MCA oT7 tm0cl
Raleigh, NC 27601
EXHIBIT
MEMORANDUM OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION
This MEMORANDUM OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION ("Memorandum") is made
and entered into this 301" day of July, 2019 by and between, Susan Diane Redding Jones and
Bert Jones, hereinafter referred to as "Grantor", CLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS,
LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company whose address is 604 Macon Place, Raleigh, NC
27609 (hereinafter referred to as "Grantee").
WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee have entered into a certain C o n s e r v a t i o n E a s e m e n t
O p t i o n A g r e e m e n t (the "Option") dated July 30th 2019 pursuant to which Grantor granted to
G r a n t e e , its successors and assigns, an option to purchase a conservation easement (the "Easement
Area") over certain real property located in Randolph County, North Carolina, which property is more
particularly described on the attached Exhi it
WHEREAS, The parties enter into this Memorandum for the purpose of setting forth certain terms and
conditions ofthe Option, as amended, and to provide constructive notice of the Option;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing., the parties hereby agree as follows.
I . The term of the Option commenced on July 30t' 2019 and shall expire on
July 3o1h 2020 , including extensions.
2. All of the provisions set forth in the Option, as amended, are incorporated in this
Memorandum by reference.
3. The Option, as amended, shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit ofthe parties andtheir
respective heirs, successors and assigns.
(SIGNATURES AND NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT'S APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGES]
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
,a
hereby certify that
before me this day and acknowledged the
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Grantor/Seller
DDC#20082518
Print Name:} �S
r Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, do
GRANTOR, personally appeared
io f the foregoing instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the
::S , 2019_ day of
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Grantee/Buyer
❑aG#2008251 8
By:
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Print Name J. Kevin Yate
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NORTH Ce►ROLINA
CoU1T�Y D1F
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do hereby certify that � �' Public in and for the County and State aforesaid,
and acknowledged that he/she is the of Member/Manager, of CLEARWA ER MInally appeared ITTIGATIONfore me i$ day
SOLUTIONS, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company, GRANTEE, and that by the
authority duly given as an act of the limited liability company, the foregoing instrument was signed in
its name by its authorized Officer and attested by its authorized officer:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the
1 L day of
2019.
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CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as ("the
Option"), made and entered into this 30t' day of July, 2019 by and between, Susan Redding Jones
and Bert Jones (the"Grantor"), CLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS, LLC ("CMS"), a
North Carolina Limited Liability Company whose primary address is 604 Macon Place, Raleigh, NC
27609 and its successors and assigns (the "Grantee").
WITNESSETII
WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of certain real property located in Randolph County, containing
56.77 acres, more or less. The real property is more particularly described as follows: A tract or parcel of
land identified in Deed Book 001856 Page No. 2359 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN),
7736807108, Randolph County registry, (the "Property");and
WHEREAS, Grantor has agreed to convey to Grantee, an exclusive right and option to acquire
conservation easement rights similar to those described in the Sample Deed of Conservation Easement
attached hereto as Addendum A , containing 7.30 acres, more or less, as more particularly described on the
attached Exhibit A (the "Easement Area"), aver the Property in accordance with the terms of this Option;
and
WHEREAS, Grantee is interested in acquiring the Easement Area in order to develop a stream
restoration project ("Project") over the lands covered by the Easement Area in conjunction with requests for
proposals issued under the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services within the North Carolina Department
of Environmental Quality ("DEQ")
WHEREAS, Lands and the rights to be acquired, within the Easement Area, are described as
follows: Being a perpetual Conservation Easement that will permanently protect the restoration
enhancement or preservation of property containing streams, wetlands, and riparian buffers, located on the
Property, in Randolph County, North Carolina. The Easement Area encompasses acreage shown in
Exhibit A attached.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970, CMS hereby notifies Grantor that: (i) CMS believes the fair market value of the
Easement is the purchase price, pursuant to Paragraph 4(a) together with the value of the environmentaI
improvements to be made to the Easement by CMS in performing the Work on the Easement; and (n CMS
does not possess the power of eminent domain;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of
(the "Option Deposit") and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. OPTION PERIOD. Grantee may exercise the Option by delivering to Grantor notice thereof prior to
5:00 p.m. on July 30'h 2020 (the "Original Option Period"). This Option shall be exercised upon posting,
by certified mail, fax or written notice to the Grantor. Exercise shall be deemed timely if such written notice
is mailed on or before the date fist set forth in this paragraph. Grantee shall have the right in its sole
discretion, for additional consideration of i
added to and become part of the Iotal purchase and upon Grantee's delivery of notice to Grantor duringwhich lbe
the
Original Option Period, to extend the Original Option Period until 5A0 p.m. on July 3011 2021 (the
"Extended Option Period") (the Original Option Period and, if applicable, the Extended Option Period are
collectively referred to herein as the "Option Period"), A Memorandum of Conservation Easement option
in the form attached as EXHIBIT B shall be executed by both parties simultaneously with this Option
and recorded at Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, LLC sole discretion and expense in the county where
the Property is located to provide record notice of this Option.

Appendix F. Resumes (Project Manager & Key Personnel)
CLEAR WA TER MITIGA TION SOL UTIONS
Kevin Yates
Member / Manager / Environmental & Mitigation Consultant
Mr. Yates has over 17 years of experience in water resources, stream, wetlands, stormwater, riparian buffer,
environmental restoration, and mitigation. Mr. Yates began working for the US Army Corps of Engineers,
Wilmington District in 2001, while attending graduate school at the University of North Carolina at
Wilmington, graduating with a Masters of Marine Science in 2004. During this period, Mr. Yates worked
as an intern in the USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office and full-time in the USACE Raleigh
Regulatory Field Office as a Regulatory Project Manager through May, 2005. Mr. Yates went into private
environmental consulting in 2005, with a large multi -disciplinary engineering/design firm, McAdams
Company, based in Durham, North Carolina. Mr. Yates was awarded the McAdams Company trailblazer
award in 2006 for chartering and leading these new environmental consulting services for the firm, where
he served as the Senior Environmental Consultant and Project Manager. More recently, Mr. Yates formed
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions in 2015. Mr. Yates' philosophy on developing successful environmental
design and construction projects is to promote ownership of the project from the ground up. This involves
informing and training contractors, landowners, regulatory staff, project owners and other project
stakeholders through diligent communication and involvement. As an owner/operator, Mr. Yates
understands that the key to managing large scale projects with aggressive time requirements is to stay in
front of potential problems, foster active partnering among team members and to surround yourself with
hard working, skilled individuals who all have a stake in the success of the project.
Professional Affiliations & Certifications
City of Raleigh Stormwater Management Advisory Commission (SMAC)
Commission Member 2012-2016 / Vice Chair (2014-2015)
NCSU BMP Inspection and Maintenance Certification # 434
Governor Appointee to NCDENR Policy Advisory Group, 2008
North Carolina Water Resources Association (NCWRA)
PADI Certified Open Water Diver
Training
Advanced Stormwater BMP Design, 2006
NC State Stream Restoration Institute, Construction Training, 2006
USACE Regulatory II — Public Interest Review & Documentation, 2004
NC State Stream Restoration Institute, River Course, 2003
NC State Stream Restoration Institute, Advanced Course, 2003
NCDWQ Macroinvertebrate Identification, 2003
Federal Highways & NEPA Coordination, 2002
Basic Processes in Hydric Soils Dates, 2002
USFW Endangered Species Consultation, 2002
USACE Wetland Delineation, 2002
Education
Master of Marine Science, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 2004
Department of the Army Cooperative Student Program
Research Fellowship — Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 1999
Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources, North Carolina State University, 1999
Research Fellowship — Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Response for Request for Proposal #16-007878 A p p e n d i c e s

W. GRANT LEWIS
President/Senior Project Manager, Axiom Environmental, Inc.
Summary of Qualifications
■ 25-year professional background in the environmental consulting field including experience in
natural systems documentation, permitting, and stream/wetland restoration.
■ Managed over 75 mitigation feasibility studies, 20 detailed mitigation plans, and implemented
greater than 30,000 linear feet of stream restoration and 500 acres of wetland restoration.
■ Senior Project Manager for more than 25 ecological assessments and/or natural system reports
including field delineations, protected species surveys, document preparation, and permitting.
■ Licensed soil scientist with extensive soil mapping experience including mapping of 42,000 acres
in the Coastal Plain of Georgia for timber companies.
■ Familiar with CAD software including MicroStation, Corel Draw, ArcView GIS, and Trimble.
■ Proficient with survey equipment including laser level, total station, transit, laser Atlanta, and GPS.
Technical/Computer Skills
ArcView GIS, MicroStation, Total Station, Laser Level, Global Positioning System, USGS Flood
Frequency Analysis Software, Pathfinder Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Corel
Draw, Adobe Acrobat
Professional Experience
2004-present, Axiom Environmental, Inc., Raleigh, NC, President/Senior Project Manager
1998-2004, EcoScience Corporation, Raleigh, NC, Senior Scientist/Senior Project Manager
1994-1998 Environmental Services, Inc., Raleigh, NC, Technical Scientist/Senior Scientist
1994, CTA Environmental, Atlanta, GA, Technical Scientist
1993, LTER-CPER, Fort Collins, CO, Field biologist
Professional Affiliations
National Association of Environmental Professionals
N.C. Association of Environmental Professionals
Society of Wetland Scientists
Xi Sigma Phi Honors Society
Additional Studies & Certificates
NRCS Licensed Soil Scientist (#1233) for the State of North Carolina
Society of Wetland Scientists, Professional Wetland Scientist Certification, January 2002
Applied Fluvial Geomorphology (Rosgen Level I, II, III, and IV)
Academic Background
B.S. Range Ecosystem Management, Colorado State University, 1993
Outstanding Student Award for Department of Range Ecosystem Sciences, 1993
Specific Project Experience
Abbey Lamm Stream and Wetland Restoration Site (2013-2014), Alamance County
Developed stream and wetland restoration plans to restore 5637 linear feet of stream
channel and 1 acre of riverine wetlands for the N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program.
Poncho Mitigation Bank Stream and Wetland Restoration Site (2010-2014), Wayne County
Developed stream and wetland restoration plans to restore 5322 linear feet of stream
channel and 29 acres of riverine wetlands as well as riparian buffer credits. Once the site
was constructed, stream and wetland monitoring included longitudinal profile surveys,
measurements of permanently monumented cross -sections, substrate pebble counts,
benthic macroinvertebrate surveys, vegetative sampling, and groundwater monitoring.
Generation of Mitigation Plans for an Umbrella Mitigation Bank (2008-2009), Wake County
Generation of draft mitigation plans, Section 404 jurisdictional area delineations, gaining
agency verification of the delineations, and generation of final mitigation plans for sites to
be included in an umbrella mitigation bank for the City of Raleigh.
Smith & Austin Creeks Stream Restoration Site (2006-2009), Wake County
Conducted stream monitoring on approximately 12,000 linear feet of stream located in
northern Wake County. The project included longitudinal profile surveys, measurements
of permanently monumented cross -sections, substrate pebble counts, BEHI evaluations,
and vegetative sampling utilizing the CVS-EEP protocol. This project was measured
through year-5 monitoring and was successfully closed out.
Causey Farm Stream and Wetland Restoration Site (2003-2009), Guilford County
Developed stream and wetland restoration plans to restore 7700 linear feet of stream
channel and 10 acres of riverine wetlands. Once the site was constructed, stream and
wetland monitoring included longitudinal profile surveys, measurements of permanently
monumented cross -sections, substrate pebble counts, benthic macro invertebrate surveys,
vegetative sampling, and groundwater monitoring. This project was measured through
year-5 monitoring and was successfully closed out.
I-85 Widening (2002), Mecklenburg County
Environmental investigations associated with the widening of a 5-mile stretch of I-85.
Project tasks included Section 404 jurisdictional area delineations and agency verification,
protected species surveys, and generation of an environmental document.
Blowing Rock Bypass (2000-2003), Caldwell and Watauga counties
Environmental investigations associated with multiple alternatives for the Blowing Rock
Bypass. Project tasks included Section 404 jurisdictional area delineations and agency
verification, protected species surveys, and generation of an environmental document.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Wes Newell, MS, NCRCPS, PWS
P.O. Box 1654
Pittsboro N.C. 27312
[phone]
[e-mail]
WORK OBJECTIVE
To implement turn -key projects from beginning to end, including marketing, proposal, contract, permitting, design,
and/or construction for one lump sum fee (Waterway Design Build, LLC) or on full-time salary as an employee of your
company. Travel and my on -site presence considered essential. Based on experience, I hope to bring $2+ million per
year in new contracts with an established firm.
WORK OBJECTIVES
Market and acquire new contracts
Perform contracted work from beginning to end, including design
Have a regular on -site presence (travel / relocation considered essential to complete quality work)
Be part of an enthusiastic team
Watch water take new paths and do crazy things!
WORK SUMMARY:
Work includes over 30 years of experience identifying, estimating, contracting, designing, permitting, and constructing
river / lake restoration, dam removal, stormwater, hydrologic development, wetland, stream, and environmental
restoration projects
■ Acquired and constructed Turn -Key Project work on individual projects with funding of over $4,000,000.
■ Acquired and administered over $60 million in contracts for environmental mitigation
■ Prepared and submitted over 5,000 proposals, estimates, reports, and/or contracts
■ Directed / managed 3-26 company employees for the last 23 years
■ Designed over 100 projects
■ Implemented first open-ended environmental mitigation contracts with NCDOT, SCDOT, TDOT, American Rivers, and
■ Supervised 200+ dam repairs and/or stormwater BMP projects
■ Performed 170,000+ linear feet of stream mitigation, 30+ dam removals, and 10,000 acres of wetland and
endangered species habitat restoration
NOTABLE MILESTONES
2001-2019: Solicited, acquired, and performed over 50 dam removals / repairs
2014: Awarded the only open-ended contract for construction work with American Rivers (Southeast Region).
2004: Grandfathered into North Carolina Registry of Certified Professional Soil Scientists
2000: Started Backwater Environmental
1998: Started EcoScience Corporation (with Jerry McCrain and Sandy Smith)
1998: Trained through Level 4 in Fluvial Geomorphology for Stream Restoration
1996: Designed, permitted, and constructed the first NCDOT wetland mitigation sites.
1995: Served as the primary author the N.C. Global TransPark Conservation Plan (for EA / EIS) and Detailed Wetland
Mitigation Plan (50,000 acres)
1994: Awarded first open-ended contract with NCDOT for wetland mitigation (site identification, design, permitting, and
construction assistance)
1992: Became First Senior Scientist at Raleigh Environmental Services, Inc.
1992: Earned a Masters in Landscape Ecosystem Classification (hydrology concentration)
1988: Designed and constructed largest aquaculture program in the Shaba Region of Zaire, Central Africa -- over 300,000
linear feet of stream diversion, functional adaptations, and dams for Tilapia ponds and breeding wetlands
NOTABLE PROJECT LIST
Deep River, Carbonton Dam Removal and River Restoration
Haw River, Swepsonville Dam Removal and River Restoration
Little River, Lowell Dam Removal, River, and Wetland Restoration
Lake Ben Johnston Dam Repair and Sediment Removal
West Fork Eno River Reservoir Water Quality Impoundments
Milburnie Dam Removal and Neuse River Restoration
Marks Creek Dam Removal and Stream Restoration
12-Mile River Dam Removal (2) and River Restoration
Umstead Dam Removal and Wetland Restoration
Oak Ridge Dam Removal and Stream Restoration
Lake Wheeler / Dutchmans Creek Dam Lowering, Stream Restoration, and Step -Pool Drop -Down Structure
Bedford Indiana PCB Environmental Remediation (General Motors / Racer Trust)
Town Lake Stormwater Wetland Retrofits
N.C. Global TransPark Stream and Wetland Mitigation Plan
North River Farms, N.C. Coastal Federation (34 ac tidal marsh, 15,000 ft tidal stream, 4,000 ac wetlands)
Randleman Reservoir Wetland Mitigation (40 ac wetland, 10 water quality impoundments)
NOTABLE CLIENTS
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Natural Resource Conservation Service
Mitigation Banking Firms
N.C. Division of Mitigation Services
N.C. Department of Transportation
S.C. Department of Transportation
Tennessee Department of Transportation
Tennessee Stream Mitigation Program
General Motors (RACER Trust -Indiana)
The Nature Conservancy
Clean Water Management Trust Fund
Newland Communities
Coastal Federation
American Rivers
Federal Highway Administration
Municipalities in 5 States
U.S. Department of Defense
N.C. Global TransPark
Covia Corporation
Schlumberger
Cypress Creek Renewables (Solar Division)
Universities in multiple States
Trout Unlimited
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WORK / EDUCATION HISTORY
2001-2019: President, Backwater Environmental
1998-2001: Vice President, EcoScience Corporation
1998 Fluvial Hydrogeomorphology (Leopold, Rosgen) Level 4
1992-1998: Senior Project Manager, Environmental Services Inc.
1990-1992: Research Associate, Landscape Ecosystem Classification, Dominica, West Indies and Clemson University
1992: Masters Degree: Landscape Ecology and Soils, Dr. Steve Jones, Clemson University
1987-1990: Regional Hydrologist-Aquaculture, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
1987: Bachelors, Clemson University, Chemistry
1984-1987: Research Assistant, Clemson University: Water Chemistry Analyses, 1984-1987
CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Masters Degree, Landscape Ecosystem Classification and Ecosystem Hydrology
N.C. Registry of Certified Professional Soil Scientists (NCRCPS)
Level 4 Rosgen River Restoration and Natural Channel Design
Professional Wetland Scientist
Hydrogeomorphic (HGM) Wetland Functional Assessment
ArcView GIS and Microstation / AutoCadd Proficiency
References available upon request.

Appendix G. Technical Proposal Score Sheet
Response for Request for Proposal #16-007878 A p p e n d i c e s

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Section 1. Minimum Requirements
Technical Proposal Evaluation Criteria
Rating Form
Offeror:
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
Site Name:
Bull Chute Stream and Riparian Wetland Mitigaton Site
River Basin
/ Catalog
Yadkin River Basin CU 03040103050040
Unit:
RFP
16-007878
Number:
Date of Site
Evaluation:
Type/Amt of
Mitigation
9233 SMUs and 6.1 WMUs
Offered:
Proposal
Review
Committee:
Alternate
Attendees:
Yes/No
or N/A
1- For stream mitigation projects, does the Tech nica I Proposal ad equatelyclocument the historica I presence of
stream(s) on the projects ite, provide the drainage areas (acres) and provide a ccu rate, process -b a sed des cripti on s
Yes
ofaII project stream rea ches a nd tributaries?
2- For proposals that i nclude wetl and mitigation, does the technical proposal a d equately document the presence of
hydricsoilindicators(includingsoilboringlogspreparedbyaLicensedSoilScientistandamapshowingsoilboring
Yes
locations and mapped soil series)?
3- For proposals that i nclude wetl and mitigation, does the proposed success hydroperiodfollow the I RTGuidance
for the proj ect s ite a nd soil series? I f the proposed hyd roperiod differs from the I RT gu i dance, j ustif ication must be
Yes
provi ded i n the RFP.
4- Does the proposal adequately document the physical, chemical a nd/or biological i mpairments that currently
Yes
exi ston the projectsite?
5- Does DMS agree with the overa II mitigation a pproach (proposed I evels of i ntervention) presented? [The
Tech ni cal Proposal must demonstrate that the proposed mitigation a ctivities a re a ppropriate for exi sting s ite
Yes
condi tions a nd watershed characteristics (e.g., a djacent I and us e/land cover), andareoptimizedtoyieldmaximum
fu ncti onal ga i ns.]
6- Does DMS agree with the proposed credit structure(s) described in the proposal?
Yes
7- Does the proposed project avoid significant a dverse i mpacts to exi sting wetl ands a nd/or streams?
Yes
8- Does the proposal adequately describe how the project wi II a dvance DMS watershed plan ninggoa Is?
Yes
9- For a ny proposed Priority 2 restoration, i s P2j usti fled a nd/or limited to "ti e-i ns"?
N/A
An a nswer of No i n this section mea ns the Technical Proposal i s rejected. Continue or Reject?
Continue

Section 2. Functional Uplift Evaluation
Functional
Functional
Planning Identified
Category
Functional Stressor
Uplift Potential
Stressor
Check box below if
Compl ete thi s section for identified
stressor i s i dentified
Check boxes below toidentify
functional stressors ONLY. Selecttheoption
through watershed
stressors addressed by proposal.
that bestdescribesthe upliftpotential for
planning
RWP
LWP
X
the majorityof the project a rea.
X Non-functioning riparian
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
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buffer /wetland vegetation
X Sediment
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
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X
Z3
X Nutrients
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
N
X Fecal Coliform
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
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❑ Other
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
X
X Peak Flows
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
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X Artificial Barriers
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
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X
O
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X Ditching/Draining
Low
oderate
High
I�
❑ Other
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
X Habitat Fragmentation
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
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X
ro
X Limited Bedform Diversity
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
2
X Absence of Large Woody
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
Debris
❑ Other
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
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Adjusted Risk Factor
Total
Restoration
Restoration
Enhancement
Total Restoration and Enhancement Feet
Risk Adjusted Score
and
Feet
Feet
Enhancement Feet
(Sum of Function AX Factorc)
Enhancement
Restoration Feet + ( 2 )
Feet
10,623
8055
2568
1.14
59.28 0
Risk Adjusted ScoreD +PlanningB =
Section 3. General
89.28 E I Total Function and Planning
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What percent of the request does the proposed stream
project provide? (if applicable)
point
o
< 50 /0
3 points
0
50-75 /0
6 points
0
76-99 /o
10 points
0
>99 /o
Physical constraints or barriers
>5%
2-5%
<2%
None
Easement Continuity
>12
8-12
0-8
Project Density
I >10
1 8-10
4-8
<4
Total
Section 4. Final Score and Proposal Rating
Total Function and
E
Planning
F
Total General
Final Score
(E+F)
Proposal Rating
(Final Score x 0.01)
F
3 4