20160980 Ver 1_Year 1 MR Review - DWR Comments_20200129

Strickland, Bev
From:
Davis, Erin B
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Wednesday, January 29, 2020 12:24 PM
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Dailey, Samantha J CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) ([e-mail])
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Mac Haupt ([e-mail]); Tugwell, Todd J CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
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Subject:
Meadow Spring MY1 Report Review - DWR Comments
Hi Sam,
Comments for IRT
• A general concern is that monitoring was performed in December. The Johnston County NRCS growing season
ends November 6. I'm a little surprised that stem species in the random plots were identifiable with leaf off.
• Also a concern is that the wetland groundwater gauge data collection started in July. This delay is reflected in
the results, as only 2 of 11 gauges met the 12% success criteria and 3 of 4 reestablishment gauges had a 2%
hydroperiod.
• Several cross sections showed dimension changes, with 7 cross sections downcutting in the 6 months since as -
built.
• As Ryan notes in the cover letter, there were 2 VPAs that were replanted and 3 SPAs that were repaired. A bit
troubling at the number of problem areas, but glad they were noted and addressed quickly.
• Based on all of the above bullets, it's difficult to evaluate an initial trend towards project success. MY2 will have
additional scrutiny and DWR will likely request a site visit.
Questions/Comments for RES
During the as -built site walk, privet and multiflora rose were present in some of the enhancement and
preservation areas. Was any invasive management completed during MY1?
General request for future RES monitoring reports — Please include a sentence or two summarizing annual visual
assessments of the site boundary (and crossings) and confirmation of no encroachments.
Please let me know if you want to discuss anything.
Many thanks,
Erin
D, EQ
Erin B. Davis, PWS
Stream & Wetland Mitigation Specialist
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
919.707.3684 (Office)
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