19980623 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19980719

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NC ENR
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
September 22, 1998
Mr. Brian North
Martin Marietta Inc.
PO Box 240635
Charlotte, NC 28224
Dear Mr. North:
Re: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Proposed Clark Creek - Hickory Quarry Expansion
WQC Project # 980623 COE # 199830954
Catawba County
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 3202 issued to the Martin Marietta Associates
dated September 22, 1998.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Rrree Ho'Dd, Jr.
Attachments
980623.wgc
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Mr. John Parker, Division of Coastal Management
Central Files
Roger Bryan; Fish and Wildlife Associates
Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
Enviro. Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401
Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division
of Water Quality (DWQ) Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500. It is issued to Martin
Marietta resulting in 1,600 linear feet of stream impact in Catawba County pursuant to an
application filed on the 26° day of August 1998 to expand the Hickory quarry on Clark Creek.
The application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the
waters of Clark Creek in conjunction with the proposed development will not result in a violation
of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines. Therefore, the State of North
Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate the applicable portions of Sections 301, 302,
303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the application and
conditions hereinafter set forth.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you submitted in your
application, as described in the Public Notice. If you change your project, you must notify us
and send us a new application for a new certification. If the property is sold, the new owner must
be given a copy of the Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying
with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future exceed one acre,
compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7).
For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed below. In addition, you
should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project
including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-discharge
and Water Supply watershed regulations.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed those
outlined in the most recent version of two manuals. Either the "North Carolina
Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual" or the "North Carolina
Surface Mining Manual" (available from the Division of Land Resources in the
DEHNR Regional or Central Offices). The control practices shall be utilized to prevent
exceedances of the appropriate turbidity water quality standard (50 NTUs in all fresh
water streams and rivers not designated as trout waters; 25 NTUs in all lakes and
reservoirs, and all saltwater classes; and 10 NTUs in trout waters);
2. All sediment and erosion control measures placed in wetlands or waters shall be
removed and the natural grade restored after the Division of Land Resources has
released the project;
3. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with
waters of the state until the concrete has hardened;
4. Should waste or borrow sites be located in wetlands or other waters, compensatory
mitigation will be required since it is a direct impact from road construction activities;

5. Mitigation shall be done as described in the Public Notice. Macrobenthos Monitoring
shall be done for three additional years after channel relocation. DWQ shall be copied
on the annual reports for this monitoring period. An as-built plan shall be sent to DWQ
upon completion.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification
and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void
unless the above conditions are made conditions of the Federal 404 and/or coastal Area
Management Act Permit. This Certification shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA
permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within sixty (60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must
be in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C.
276 1 1-7447. If modifications are made to an original Certification, you have the right to an
adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written request within sixty (60) days following
receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made, this Certification shall be final and
binding.
This the 22nd day of September 1998
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
e on Howar Jr. P. .
WQC # 3202
MEMORANDUM
TO:
SUBJECT:
John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
Regional Contact:
WO Supervisor:
Date:
WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Martin Marietta Hickory Quarry
Project Number 98 0623
Recvd From APP
Received Date 7/19/98
Recvd By Region 7/28/98
County Catawba
County2
Region Mooresville
Project Type quarry
Certificates Stream
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
Ind. Stream O Y @)N 11x1-129-5-( F _cF- 030835 rF- 1,600.00
F- lo Y _7
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet

Is Mitigation required? O Y ON
Did you request more info? O Y ON
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? O Y ON
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? OQ Y O N
Comments:
Recommendation: OQ Issue O Issue/COnd O Deny
Martin Marietta (MM) has initiated the relocation of Clark Creek on their q It arc/ sate In Catawba Co.
The relocation is necessary due to a need for expansion of the existing quarry, The current stream
length is approx 1600 feet and the relocated stream leng th will be approx 3600 feet, Clark Creek, in
has been found to have a vary poo
and above the quarry r fish and macroinverlebrate diversity.
,
Fish and Wildlife Associat
According to MM's consultant es, this lack of diversity appears to be the
,
result of 6rban run-off from the City of Hickory The existi ng channel of Clark Creek is dominated by
bedrock covered by sand and fin s dgrnents The new ( .locate ) channel is being blasted out of
solid rock and offers minimal opportunity to establish °'tv..
p ical" Stream channel features such as deep
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sandy bottoms and earthen hanks The new channel Will also have depths from the top of bank to
which will limit the positiv
channel bottom of up to 35 feet e effects of stream bank tree Plantings.
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MM has however- attempted to recreate stream features that should eventually offer a Iimited
amount of aquatic life habitat
cc: Regional Office Page Number 1
Central Office
Facility Name Martin Marietta Hickory Quarry County Catawba
Project Number 98 0623 Regional Contact: Michael L. Parker
Date: 8/25/98
Comments (continued from page 1):
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 2
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO August 20, 1998
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. 199830934
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Water Quality
NC Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Dear Mr. Dorney:
1? 1
Enclosed is the application of Martin Marietta Aggregates, Incorporated for Department of
the Army authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to relocate approximately 1,600
linear feet of Clark Creek into a newly constructed, bioengineered 3600 linear foot channel at
Martin Marietta's Hickory Quarry, in G'atawba County, North Carolina. Your receipt of this
letter verifies your acceptance of a valid request for certification in accordance with Section
325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality certification is required under the
provisions of Section 401 of the same law. A Department of the Army permit will not be granted
until the certification has been obtained or waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, in most cases, 60 days after receipt of a
request for certification is a reasonable time for State action. Therefore, if you have not acted on
the request, or asked for an extension of time, by October 16, 1998, the District Engineer will
deem that waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Steve Chapin, Asheville Regulatory Field
Office, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
FVX Robert W. Johnson
Office Manager
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Enclosure/as
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Z 6
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890 WATFR(UriIALLITY SEECTIO_N
Action ID No. 199830934 August 20, 1998
PUBLIC NOTICE
MARTIN MARIETTA AGGREGATES, INCORPORATED, POST OFFICE BOX
240635, CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28224 has applied for a Department of the
Army (DA) permit TO RELOCATE APPROXIMATELY 1,600 LINEAR FEET OF
CLARK CREEK INTO A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED, BIOENGINEERED, 3,600 FOOT
CHANNEL AT MARTIN MARIETTA=S HICKORY QUARRY, IN CATAWBA
COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the applicant and
from observations made during a site visit by a representative of the Corps of Engineers. Plans
submitted with the application show that it is Martin Marietta's intention to relocate
approximately 1,600 linear feet of'Clark Creek that is currently within an area that is proposed as
a new mine pit. In order to compensate for the unavoidable impacts to the 1,600 linear feet of
stream channel, Martin Marietta plans to relocate this section of Clark Creek into a newly
constructed 3,600 linear foot channel which will circumvent the proposed pit in the area around
the northeast portion of the property. The new channel will be constructed by excavation of
natural rock along the entire length. All work during construction of the channel will be
conducted "in the dry", beginning from the furthest point downstream and progressing upstream.
Various cross sections are proposed to incorporate natural attributes within the channel. These
include riffle/pool areas, establishing meanders, placing boulders, establishing woody vegetation
on the top of the banks, and establishing streamside vegetation. Upon completion of the channel
and stabilization of exposed areas, Clark Creek will be diverted into the new channel. Plans
showing the work are included with this public notice.
The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to decide the need for the
applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No Department of the Army (DA) permit
will be issued until the coordinated State viewpoint on the proposal has been received and
reviewed by this agency, nor will a DA permit be issued until the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality (NCDWQ) has decided the applicability of a Water Quality Certificate as required
by PL 92-500.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within the comment period specified in the
notice, that a public hearing be held to consider this application. Requests for public hearing
shall state, with particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
2
The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of
Hi$toric Places for the presence or absence of registered properties, or properties listed as being
eligible for inclusion therein, and this site is not registered property or property listed as being
eligible for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register is the extent of
cultural resource investigations by the District Engineer, and lie is otherwise unaware of the
presence of such resources. Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or
historical data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
The District Engineer, based on available information, is not aware that the proposed
activity will affect species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision, whether to issue a permit, will be based on an evaluation of the probable
impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity and its intended use on the
public interest. Evaluation of the probable impacts that the proposed activity may have on the
public interest requires a careful weighing of all those factors that become relevant in each
particular case. The benefits that may be expected to accrue from the proposal must be balanced
against its foreseeable detriments. The decision whether to authorize a proposal, and if so the
conditions under which it will be allowed to occur, are therefore decided by the outcome of the
general balancing process. That decision should reflect the national concern for both protection
and use of important resources. All factors that may be relevant to the proposal must be
considered including the cumulative effects of it. Among those are conservation, economics,
aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values,
flood hazards and flood plain values (according to Executive Order 1198 8), land use, navigation,
shore erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy
needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of property ownership,
and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving the placement of
dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States, a permit will be denied if the discharge
that would be authorized would not comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's
404(b)(1) guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any other applicable guidelines or
criteria, a permit will be granted unless the District Engineer decides that it would be contrary to
the public interest.
The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, State and local
agencies and officials; Indian Tribes and other interested parties to consider and evaluate the
impacts of this proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps of
Engineers to decide whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a permit for this proposal. To
make this decision, comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic
properties, water quality, general environmental effects and the other public interest factors listed
above. Comments are used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) and/or an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA). Comments are also used to decide the need for a public hearing and to decide the
public interest of the proposed activity.
A?u ..4
Generally, the decision whether to issue this Department of the Army (DA) permit will not
be made until the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) issues, denies, or waives
State certification required by Section 401 ofthe Clean Water Act. The NCDWQ considers
whether the proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 306, and 307 of' the Clean
Water Act. The application and this public notice for the Department of the Army (DA) permit
serves as application to the NCDWQ for certification.
Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be reviewed at the
offices of the Environmental Operations Section, North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ), Salisbury Street, Archdale Building, Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies of'such
materials will be furnished to any person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
All persons wanting to make comments regarding the application for Clean Water Act
certification should do so in writing delivered to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ), Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687, on or before
September 14, 1998, Attention: Mr. John Dorncy.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined abovc, will be received in
this office, Attention: Mr. Steve Chapin, until 4:15 p.m., September 18, 1998, or telephone
[phone].
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THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
August 25, 1998

JAMES B. HUNTJR
'.,,.GOVERNOR
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ORANDUM
TO: Mr. A. Preston Howard, P. E.
Director
Division of Water Quality
ROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
Inland "404" Coordinator
UBJECT: "40411 Project Review
h 'mss ?; he attached U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Notice for Action No. 199830954 dated
ugust 20, 1998 describing a proposed project by Martin Marietta Aggregates, Inc. is being
irculated to interested state agencies for comments on applicable Section 404 and/or Section 10
`+< permits.
please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
`. Morm by 9/16/98. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact me at
} ;433-2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
1 ?.:' ter,
1? ` `_2EPLY This office supports the project proposal.
No comment.
Comments on this project are attached.
This office objects to the project as proposed.
gned
Date
P.O. BOX 27687, RALEIGH, NC 2761 1-7687 / 2728 CAPITAL BLVD., RALEIGH, INC 27604
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Action ID No. 199830934 August 20, 1998
PUBLIC NOTICE
MARTIN MARIETTA AGGREGATES, INCORPORATED, POST OFFICE BOX
240635, CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28224 has applied for a Department of the
Army (DA) permit TO RELOCATE APPROXIMATELY 1,600 LINEAR FEET OF
CLARK CREEK INTO A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED, BIOENGINEERED, 3,600 FOOT
CHANNEL AT MARTIN MARIETTA=S HICKORY QUARRY, IN CATAWBA
COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the applicant and
from observations made during a site visit by a representative of the Corps of Engineers. Plans
submitted with the application show that it is Martin Marietta's intention to relocate
approximately 1,600 linear feet of Clark Creek that is currently within an area that is proposed as
a new mine pit. In order to compensate for the unavoidable impacts to the 1,600 linear feet of
stream channel, Martin Marietta plans to relocate this section of Clark Creek into a newly
constructed 3,600 linear foot channel which will circumvent the proposed pit in the area around
the northeast portion of the property. The new channel will be constructed by excavation of
natural rock along the entire length. All work during construction of the channel will be
conducted "in the dry", beginning from the furthest point downstream and progressing upstream.
Various cross sections are proposed to incorporate natural attributes within the channel. "These
include riffle/pool areas, establishing meanders, placing boulders, establishing woody vegetation
on the top of the banks, and establishing streamside vegetation. Upon completion of the channel
and stabilization of exposed areas, Clark Creek will be diverted into the new channel. Plans
showing the work are included with this public notice.
The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to decide the need for the
applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No Department of the Army (DA) permit
will be issued until the coordinated State viewpoint on the proposal has been received and
reviewed by this agency, nor will a DA permit be issued until the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality (NCDWQ) has decided the applicability of a Water Quality Certificate as required
by PL 92-500.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within the comment period specified in the
notice, that a public hearing be held to consider this application. Requests for public hearing
shall state, with particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
I
2
The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of
Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered properties, or properties listed as being
eligible for inclusion therein, and this site is not registered property or property listed as being
eligible for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register is the extent of
cultural resource investigations by the District Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of the
presence of such resources. Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or
historical data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
The District Engineer, based on available information, is not aware that the proposed
activity will affect species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision, whether to issue a permit, will be based on an evaluation of the probable
impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity and its intended use on the
public interest. Evaluation of the probable impacts that the proposed activity may have on the
public interest requires a careful weighing of all those factors that become relevant in each
particular case. The benefits that may be expected to accrue from the proposal must be balanced
against its foreseeable detriments. The decision whether to authorize a proposal, and if so the
conditions under which it will be allowed to occur, are therefore decided by the outcome of the
general balancing process. That decision should reflect the national concern for both protection
and use of important resources. All factors that may be relevant to the proposal must be
considered including the cumulative effects of it. Among those are conservation, economics,
aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values,
flood hazards and flood plain values (according to Executive Order 11988), land use, navigation,
shore erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy
needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of property ownership,
and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving the placement of
dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States, a permit will be denied if the discharge
that would be authorized would not comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's
404(b)(1) guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any other applicable guidelines or
criteria, a permit will be granted unless the District Engineer decides that it would be contrary to
the public interest.
The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, State and local
agencies and officials; Indian Tribes and other interested parties to consider and evaluate the
impacts of this proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps of
Engineers to decide whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a permit for this proposal. To
make this decision, comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic
properties, water quality, general environmental effects and the other public interest factors listed
above. Comments are used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) and/or an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA). Comments are also used to decide the need for a public hearing and to decide the
public interest of the proposed activity.

Generally, the decision whether to issue this Department of the Army (DA) permit will not
be made until the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) issues, denies, or waives
State certification required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The NCDWQ considers
whether the proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 306, and 307 of the Clean
Water Act. The application and this public notice for the Department of the Army (DA) permit
serves as application to the NCDWQ for certification.
Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be reviewed at the
offices of the Environmental Operations Section, North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ), Salisbury Street, Archdale Building, Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies of such
materials will be furnished to any person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
All persons wanting to make comments regarding the application for Clean Water Act
certification should do so in writing delivered to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ), Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687, on or before
September 14, 1998, Attention: Mr. John Dorney.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will be received in
this office, Attention: Mr. Steve Chapin, until 4:15 p.m., September 18, 1998, or telephone
[phone].
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Fish and Wildlife Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 241
Whittier, N.C. 28789
[phone] 198 ,
June 15, 1998
John R. Dorney
Water Quality Certification Program
4401 Reedy Creek Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Re: Martin Marietta Aggregates, Hickory Quarry
Dear Mr. Dorney:
i I JUN 19 In?'8
Two copies of the Baseline Environmental Assessment of Clark Creek, Catawba County,
North Carolina are enclosed for your review. The document will be a topic for discussion
during the June 22, 1998 meeting with Martin Marietta. If you have any questions,
please give us a call at [phone].
Sincerely, ?p
TD. BrYan
Project Biologist
enclosure
• Quality service at a reasonahle price •
Martin Marietta Aggregates
Charlotte District Office -Carolina Divigion
Box 240635
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Charlotte, North Carolina 28224-0635
Telephone: [phone] ?QQQ
Fax: [phone]

July 7, 1998 GROr" ?.
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Mr. Steve Chapin
United States Corp of Engineers
151 Patton Ave., Room 143
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Re: 404 Application for Relocation of Clark's Creek
Martin Marietta's Hickory Quarry
Dear Mr. Chapin:
Based on our two previous meetings with Mr. John Dorney, NCDENR, I am officially
submitting two (2) copies a 404 application for approval to relocate Clark's Creek within the
property boundary of Martin Marietta's Hickory Quarry. A baseline environmental assessment
of Clark's Creek was conducted on April 21, 1998. This study, which was submitted to you in
May of this year, indicates that the impact of aquatic wildlife is due to upstream urban runoff,
resulting in a low fish and macro invertebrate community. Martin Marietta plans to relocate
approximately 1600' of stream channel around our proposed pit. The new length of channel
will be approximately 3600'. The attached plans outline the proposed layout and mitigation
requested by your Department. By copy of this letter, Mr. Dorney is officially notified for
Section 401 Certfication. As you remember, Mr. Mike Parker, NCDENR in Mooresville,
inspected our facility with you on March 3, 1998. This information should meet with your
approval. If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone] or e-mail me at
Brian [e-mail].
Sincerely,
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.
Brian . North, PE
Environmental Engineer
cc: John Dorney, NCDENR
Dean Hardy, MMA
616\404applicationm
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-003
a ' ' s (33CFR 325) EXPIRES OCTOBER 1996
Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 5 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding
this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden. To Department of Defense,
Washington Headquarters Service Directorate of Information/Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA, 22202-4302,
and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-003), Washington, DC 20503. Please DO NOT RETURN your form
to either of those addresses Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authority: 33 USC 401, Section 10; 1413, Section 404, Principle Purpose; These laws require permits authorizing activities in, or affecting navigable waters
of the United States, the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, and the transportation of dredged material for the purpose of
dumping it into ocean waters. Routine Uses: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Disclosure:
Disclosure of requested information is voluntary. If information is not provided, however, the permit application cannot be processed nor can the permit be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see
sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An application not
completed in full will be returned.
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO.
2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 13. DATE RECEIVED
DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)_
5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Phillip J. Si lin , Exec. VP of Martin Marietta Materials
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
P.O. Box 240635, Charlotte, NC 28224
7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE 10. AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business [phone] b. Business
11 STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize, to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to
furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this application.
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions)
Relocation of Clark's Creek at Martin Marietta's Hickory Quarry
13 NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable)
Clark's Creek
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Catawba
MINTY
North Carolina
STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, (see instructions)
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
1989 11th Ave., SE, Hickory, NC 28602
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
From 1-40 East, take exit 125 (Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd.) Turn left and cross back over 1-40. Take right at first red light.
Hickory Quarry is located at the end of this paved road.
18. NATURE OF ACTIVITY (description of project, include all features)
Relocation of Clark's Creek within the property boundary of Martin Marietta's Hickory Quarry. The existing length of
of Clark's Creek is approximately 1600'. The new length of channel will be 3600'. Based on a meeting with Mr.
John Dorney on June 22, 1998, the attached cross-section and proposed mitigation plan was modified
to meet the requirements discussed.
19. PROJECT PURPOSE (describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions)
Mloch6n of Clark's Creek is required for future pit expansion and mining of native granite at the site.
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. REASONS FOR DISCHARGE
NA
21. TYPE(S) OF MATERIAL BEING DISCHARGED AND THE AMOUNT OF EACH TYPE IN CUBIC YARDS
NA
22. SURFACE AREA IN ACRES OF WETLANDS OR OTHER WATERS FILLED (see instructions)
NA
23. IS ANY PORTION OF THE WORK ALREADY COMPLETED? YES X NO IF YES DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
Approximately 1200' of channel has been constructed. Clark's Creek has not been impacted as of this time
24. ADDRESSES OF ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS, LESSEES, ETC., WHOSE PROPERTY ADJOINS THE WATERBODY (if more than can be
entered here, please attach a supplemental list).
All proposed improvements to Clark's Creek will be conducted on Martin Marietta property.
25. LIST OF CERTIFICATES OR APPROVALS/DENIALS RECEIVED FROM OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL AGENCIES FOR WORK DESCRIBED
IN THIS APPLICATION
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE ISSUED
NC DENR Mining Permit 18-01 1/31/92 12/30/93 12/30/93
'WOULD INCLUDE BUT IS NOT RESTRICTED TO ZONING, BUILDING AND FLOOD PLAIN PERMITS
26. Application is hereby made for a permit to authorize work described in this application. I certify that the information in this application is
complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake wok described herein am acting as the duly authorized agent
of the appli
j
7/1/98
SIGNATURE OF PPLICANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may ne signed by a duly authorized
agent if the statement in Block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly
and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements
or represents or makes or uses any false writing or documentation knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry,
shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
616\individua1404permit
I .?? ' APPLICATION FORE 1RTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT
(33CFR 325)
OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-003
EXPIRES OCTOBER 1996
Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 5 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
selrchingfsting data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding
this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden. To Department of Defense,
Washington Headquarters Service Directorate of Information/Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA, 22202-4302,
and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-003), Washington, DC 20503 Please DO NOT RETURN your form
to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authority: 33 USC 401, Section 10; 1413, Section 404, Principle Purpose; These laws require permits authorizing activities in, or affecting navigable waters
of the United States, the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, and the transportation of dredged material for the purpose of
dumping it into ocean waters. Routine Uses: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Disclosure:
Disclosure of requested information is voluntary . If information is not provided, however, the permit application cannot be processed nor can the permit be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see
sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An application not
completed in full will be returned.
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO. 12. FIELD OFFICE CODE 13. DATE RECEIVED
DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)
5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Phillip J. Si lin , Exec, VP of Martin Marietta Materials
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
P.O. Box 240635, Charlotte, NC 28224
7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE 10 . AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business 704 525-7740 b. Business
11. STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize, to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to
furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this application.
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions)
Relocation of Clark's Creek at Martin Marietta's Hickory Quarry
13 NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable) 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
Clark's Creek 11989 11th Ave., SE, Hickory, INC 28602
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Catawba
COUNTY
North Carolina
STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, (see instructions)
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
From 1-40 East, take exit 125 (Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd.) Turn left and cross back over 1-40. Take right at first red light.
Hickory Quarry is located at the end of this paved road.
18. NATURE OF ACTIVITY (description of project, include all features)
Relocation of Clark's Creek within the property boundary of Martin Marietta's Hickory Quarry. The existing length of
of Clark's Creek is approximately 1600'. The new length of channel will be 3600'. Based on a meeting with Mr.
John Dorney on June 22, 1998, the attached cross-section and proposed mitigation plan was modified
to meet the requirements discussed.
fig. RRO:F-CT PURPOSE (describe the reason I" pose of the project, see instructions) r
Relocation of Clark's Creek is requireu for future pit expansion and mining of nativ, granite at the site.
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. REASONS FOR DISCHARGE
NA
21. TYPE(S) OF MATERIAL BEING DISCHARGED AND THE AMOUNT OF EACH TYPE IN CUBIC YARDS
NA
22. SURFACE AREA IN ACRES OF WETLANDS OR OTHER WATERS FILLED (see instructions)
NA
23. IS ANY PORTION OF THE WORK ALREADY COMPLETED? YES X NO IF YES DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
Approximately 1200' of channel has been constructed. Clark's Creek has not been impacted as of this time
24. ADDRESSES OF ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS, LESSEES, ETC., WHOSE PROPERTY ADJOINS THE WATERBODY (if more than can be
entered here, please attach a supplemental list).
All proposed improvements to Clark's Creek will be conducted on Martin Marietta property.
25. LIST OF CERTIFICATES OR APPROVALS/DENIALS RECEIVED FROM OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL AGENCIES FOR WORK DESCRIBED
IN THIS APPLICATION
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE ISSUED
NC DENR Mining Permit 18-01 1/31/92 12/30/93 12/30/93
'WOULD INCLUDE BUT IS NOT RESTRICTED TO ZONING, BUILDING AND FLOOD PLAIN PERMITS
26. Application is hereby made for a permit to authorize work described in this application. I certify that the information in this application is
complete and acc rate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake wok described herein am acting as the duly authorized agent
of the appli
7/1/98
IGNATURE OF PPLI NT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may ne signed by a duly authorized
agent if the statement in Block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly
and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements
or represents or makes or uses any false writing or documentation knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry,
shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
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BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
CLARK CREEK, HICKORY QUARRY
CATAWBA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Prepared for:
Martin Marietta Aggregates
P.O. Box 240635
Charlotte, NC 28224-0635
Prepared by:
Fish and Wildlife Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 241
Whittier, NC 28789
May 1998
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BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
CLARK CREEK, HICKORY QUARRY
CATAWBA COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA
Prepared for:
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Martin Marietta Aggregates
P.O. Box 240635
Charlotte, NC 28224-0635
Prepared by:
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P.O. Box 241
Whittier, NC 28789
May 1998
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Table of Contents
List of Figures ............................................................... ii
List of Tables ................................................................iii
0 Introduction ..................................................................1
Methodology .................................................................1
Results ......................................................................3
Conclusions ..................................................................7
Appendix ....................................................................8
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Environmental assessment sites on Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry ................... 2
Martin Marietta Aggregates, Catawba County, North Carolina
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List of Tables
Table
1. Water quality characteristics of Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry ...................... 4
April 21, 1998.
2. Fishes collected from Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry . ............................ 5
April 21, 1998.
3. Macroinvertebrate characteristics of Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry .................. 6
April 21, 1998.
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Baseline Environmental Assessment
Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry
Martin Marietta Aggegrates
Introduction
if Martin Marietta Aggregates plans to expand its quarry pit at the Hickory, North Carolina
location. As a part of the expansion, a 1600 foot section of Clark Creek will be relocated
into a new channel approximately 3600 feet in length. In order to relocate the stream, a
404/401 permit is required from the Army Corps of Engineers and NC Division of Water
Quality, respectively. These resource agencies, during informal consultation, suggested a
baseline survey of the existing aquatic resources within Clark Creek to evaluate current
conditions. The results of the baseline survey will be used to evaluate the success of the
stream relocation project.
Fish and Wildlife Associates, Inc. (FWA) was retained by Martin Marietta to conduct the
baseline survey of Clark Creek. FWA developed a study plan in consultation with
personnel from the NC Division of Water Quality (Bryn Tracy) and the NC Wildlife
Resources Commission (Joe Mickey). These agencies expressed interest in evaluating
species composition and biotic integrity of the stream section during the study. The
following report details the study methodology and results from the baseline surveys on
Clark Creek, Hickory, North Carolina.
Methodology
The study was conducted on Clark Creek within the boundary of the Hickory Quarry
operated by Martin Marietta Aggregrates. Fish and macroinvertebrate communities as
well as basic water quality were evaluated at two locations within the quarry property
(Figure 1). One site was located within the section proposed for relocation and a second
site was located upstream of the affected area (control site). The control site was
included for future reference and to evaluate changes in aquatic communities that are the
result of upstream activities.
Water quality parameters measured included water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH,
M conductivity, and turbidity. Quantitative and qualitative assessments of fish and
macroinvertebrates communities were conducted at each site. The biological surveys
provide species composition, abundance, and diversity. An index of biotic integrity and
EPT Index based on NC Division of Water Quality biological procedures were also
calculated for Clark Creek.
A three-pass depletion survey was conducted with backpack electrofisher for evaluation
of fish populations at each site. A three man crew surveyed representative stream section
approximately 100 meters in length at each site. Each study site included all habitat types

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Figure 1. Environmental assessment sites on Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry, Martin
Marietta Aggregates, Catawba County, North Carolina (Hickory
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present within the stream (riffle, runs, pools, etc.). All fish collected were identified to
species, measured to the nearest millimeter, and weighed to the nearest gram. Following
the survey, all fish were released back into the stream. Species composition, abundance,
and diversity were evaluated for each site.
Quantitative and qualitative surveys for aquatic macroinvertebrates were performed at
each site. The quantitative samples were taken using a Surber sampler with 270 micron
mesh net. Three Surber samples were taken at each site in suitable habitats along stream
margin and mid-channel in Clark Creek. Qualitative collections were performed within
all habitat types present with a D-frame kick net. Aquatic macroinvertebrates samples
were transferred into plastic containers and preserved in 10% formalin for laboratory
identification.
In the laboratory, all benthic samples were washed in a 270 micron mesh screen. Large,
particulate matter (rocks, sticks, leaves) was visually inspected for macroinvertebrates
and then discarded. Organisms removed from each sample were preserved in 70% ethyl
alcohol, identified, and enumerated. Using available keys and taxonomic reference
10 material, identification was made with a stereomicroscope (7X to 60X) to the lowest
practical taxonomic level, usually species. Data analysis emphasized community
measures, such as species richness, diversity, abundance, EPT (Ephemeroptera,
Plecoptera, and Trichoptera), and NC Biotic Index.
Results
The aquatic community within Clark Creek was characterized by few fish and
macroinvertebrate species and a low abundance of organisms. Water temperature,
dissolved oxygen, and pH were well within the suitable ranges for aquatic organisms
(Table 1). Conductivity and turbidity were low during sampling. The stream is subject to
rapid changes in stream flow following storm events with significant elevations in
turbidity and suspended sediments. Stream substrates were dominated by bedrock
covered with sand and fine sediments within pool habitats. Riffles contained
unconsolidated gravel and cobble substrates.
A total of three fish species were collected from Clark Creek (Table 2). The fish
community was characterized by low abundance and diversity. Redbreast sunfish,
bluehead chubs, and creek chubs were present in low numbers. Twelve fish were
collected from the quarry site and eleven fish were captured at the upstream control site.
Only creek chubs were collected from the upstream control site. At least two age groups
of each fish species were found at each site. The North Carolina Index of Biotic Integrity
score for the site was 24 which classifies the site as very poor-poor. No shiner or darter
species were present at the sites.
The aquatic macroinvertebrate community was dominated by worms (Oligochaeta),
midge larvae (Chironomidae), and cranefly larvae (Tipulidae). Caddisflies from the
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Table 1. Water quality characteristics of Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry, Martin
Marietta Aggregates, Hickory, North Carolina, April 21, 1998.
Parameter Quarry Site _ Control Site
Temperature (C) 12.7 15.0

Dissolved oxygen (mg/1) 8.9 9.0
pH 6.9 6.8
Turbidity (NTU) 10.3 10.2
Conductivity (umhos/cm) 52 76
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Table 2. Fishes collected from Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry, Martin Marietta
Aggregates, Hickory, North Carolina, April 21, 1998.
Species Quarry Site
Bluehead chub
Nocomis leptocephalus 5
Creek chub
Semotilis atromaculatus 2
Redbreast sunfish
Lepomis auritus 5
Control Site
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Total No. of Fish 12 11
No. of Species 3 1
Sample area (sq. meters) 648 539
Length-frequency
Redbreast Bluehead Creek
Group (mm) sunfish chub _ chub

60-69 -- 3 1
70-79 1 -- --
80-89 -- -- 1
90-99 1 1 --
100-109 1 1 4
110-119 1 -- 4
120-129 -- -- 3
130-139 1 -- --
Total 5 5 13
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Table 3. Macroinvertebrate characteristics of Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry, Martin
Marietta Aggregates, Hickory, North Carolina, April,21, 1998.
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No. of Taxa 24 21.0
Mean abundance (#/sq.ft.) 43 27.0
Mean No. of Taxa/Sample 8 8
North Carolina Biotic Index 6.34 5.87
EPT Index 6 7
Shannon Diversity Index 3.496 3.391
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Hydropsychidae family were also common at each of the two sites. Laboratory
identification data including taxa, tolerance values, and functional feeding group are
included in Appendix 1. Quantitative estimates of macroinvertebrate abundance were 27
and 43 organisms/sq. ft. for the quarry and control sites, respectively. Mean taxa per
surber sample was 8 for both sites. There were no significant differences in the number
of organisms or taxa between the quarry and control sites.
The North Carolina Biotic Index ranged from 5.87 to 6.34 for the sites (Table 3). With a
correction for non-summer data, the two sites rate Fair. The EPT Index of 6 and 7 are
indicative of a Poor community. The stream is currently heavily impacted by urban
runoff from Hickory.
Conclusions
The environmental assessment of Clark Creek suggests that the stream is heavily
impacted by urban runoff from upstream of the quarry site. Fish and macroinvertebrate
abundances were low at both the quarry and control sites. Water quality parameters
measured were well within accepted guidelines for aquatic communities. Therefore,
sedimentation and pollutants (non-point and point sources) from upstream areas are
severely impacting the aquatic communities.
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APPENDIX 1
Benthic macroinvertebrates collected from Clark Creek
Catawba County, North Carolina
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BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, CATAWBA COUNTY,
NC, 4-21-98.
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SPECIES T.v ** F.F.G -
Sur 1 QUARRY
Sur 2 Sur 3 QUAL
TOTAL
MOLLUSCA
Gastropoda
Basommatophora
Ancylidae
Ferrissia rivularis 6.55
ANNELIDA 4 4
Oligochaeta
Haplotaxida
Lumbricidae CG 22 11 2 2 37
Nadidae
Nais communis 8.81 CG 2 1 3
Lumbriculida
Lumbriculidae
Tubificidae w.o.h.c. 2 2
ARTHROPODA
Crustacea
Decapoda
Cambaridae
Cambarus sp. 7.62 CG 1 1
Insecta
Ephemeroptera
Ephemerellidae
Eurylophella sp. 4.34 CG
Heptageniidae
Stenonema sp. **4 SC
Odonata
Calopterygidae
Calopteryx sp. 7.78 P 2 2
Coenagrionidae
Gomphidae
Stylogomphus albistylus 4.72 P 1 1
Trichoptera
Hydropsychidae 4 4
Cheumatopsyche sp. 6.22 FC 3 3
Diplectrona modesta 2.21 FC
Hydropsyche sp. 7.78 FC 2 2
Hydropsyche betteni gp. 7.78 FC 1 1
Coleoptera
Elmidae
Stenelmis sp. 5.1 SC 1 1 2
Diptera
Chironomidae 1 2 3
Cardiocladius obscurus 5.87 P 1 1
Chaetocladius sp. **6 CG 1 1
Cricotopus sp. **7 CG 1 1
Cryptochironomus fulvus 6.38 P 1 1
Diamesa sp. 8.12 CG 1 1
Orthociadius sp. **4 CG 1 3 4
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BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, CATAWBA COUNTY,
NC, 421-98.
SPECIES T.v ~ F.F.G.- QUARRY
Sur 1 Sur 2 Sur 3 QUAL TOTAL
Orthocladius (Euorthocladius) sp. 9.11 CG 5 b
Polypedilum cf. tuberculatum "*6 SH 1 1
Saetheria tylus 7.07 CG
Empididae
Tipulidae
Antocha sp. 4.25 CG 10 2 1 2 15
Limonia sp. 9.64 S H 1 1
Tipula sp. 7.33 SH 5 4 1 1 11

TOTAL NO. OR ORGANISMS 49 26 6 26 107
TOTAL NO. OF TAXA 10 8 5 14 32
'North Carolina Tolerance Values range from 0 for organisms very intol ganic wastes.
"Hilsenhoff Tolerance Values used when North Carolina Tolerance Val
•** F.F.G.- Functional Feeding Group: SH=Shredder, CG=Collector/Gat I=Piercer
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BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FR OM CLARK CREEK, CATAWBA COUNTY,
NC, 4-21-98.
SPECIES T.v" F.F.G.- CONTROL
Sur 1 Sur 2 Sur 3 QUAL TOTAL

MOLLUSCA
Gastropoda
Basommatophora
Ancylidae
Femssia nvularis 6.55 1 1
ANNELIDA
Oligochaeta
Haplotaxida
Lumbdcidae CG 1 36 37
Nadidae 1 1
Naffs communis 8.81 CG 4 7 11
Lumbriculida
Lumbriculidae 1 1
Tubificidae w.o.h.c. 1 1
ARTHROPODA
Crustacea
Decapoda
Cambaridae
Cambarus sp. 7.62 CG 1 1
Insecta
Ephemeroptera
Ephemereliidae
Eurylophella sp. 4.34 CG 2 2
Heptageniidae
Stenonema sp. **4 SC 1 1
Odonata
Calopterygidae
Calopteryx sp. 7.78 P 3 3
Coenagrionidae
Gomphidae
Stylogomphus albistylus 4.72 P
Trichoptera
Hydropsychidae
Cheumatopsyche sp. 6.22 FC 3 3
Diplectrona modesta 2.21 FC 1 1 2
Hydropsyche sp. 7.78 FC 5 1 6
Hydropsyche betteni gp. 7.78 FC 1 8 3 2 14
Coleoptera
Elmidae
Stenelmis sp. 5.1 SC
Diptera
Chironomidae 5 5
Cardiocladius obscurus 5.87 P
Chaetocladius sp. **6 CG
Cricotopus sp. **7 CG
Cryptochironomus fulvus 6.38 P
Diamesa sp. 8.12 CG 2 2
Orthocladius sp. **4 CG 1 14 9 24
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NC, 4-21-98.
SPECIES T.V.- F.F.G - CONTROL
Sur 1 Sur 2 Sur 3 QUAL TOTAL

Orthocladius (Euorthocladius) sp. 9.11 CG
Polypedilum cf. tuberculatum **6 SH
Saetheria tylus 7.07 CG 1 1
Empididae 2 2
T'ipulidae
Antocha sp. 4.25 CG 17 4 21
Limonia sp. 9.64 SH
Tlpula sp. 7.33 SH 1 1 2 4

TOTAL NO. OR ORGANISMS 4 92 34 13 143
TOTAL NO. OF TAXA 4 11 10 8 35
*North Carolina Tolerance Values range from 0 for organisms very intolerant of organic wastes to 10 for organisms very tolerant of o
**Hilsenhoff Tolerance Values used when North Carolina Tolerance Values not available.
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Martin Marietta aggregates
Charlotte District Office - Carolina, Division
P.O. Box 240635
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224-0Q35 098
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]TfRT??GS?Up
July 7, 1998 T/oy
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Mr. Steve Chapin
United States Corp of Engineers
151 Patton Ave., Room 143
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Re: 404 Application for Relocation of Clark's Creek
Martin Marietta's Hickory Quarry
Dear Mr. Chapin:
Based on our two previous meetings with Mr. John Dorney, NCDENR, I am officially
submitting two (2) copies a 404 application for approval to relocate Clark's Creek within the
property boundary of Martin Marietta's Hickory Quarry. A baseline environmental assessment
of Clark's Creek was conducted on April 21, 1998. This study, which was submitted to you in
May of this year, indicates that the impact of aquatic wildlife is due to upstream urban runoff,
resulting in a low fish and macro invertebrate community. Martin Marietta plans to relocate
approximately 1600' of stream channel around our proposed pit. The new length of channel
will be approximately 3600'. The attached plans outline the proposed layout and mitigation
requested by your Department. By copy of this letter, Mr. Dorney is officially notified for
Section 401 Certfication. As you remember, Mr. Mike Parker, NCDENR in Mooresville,
inspected our facility with you on March 3, 1998. This information should meet with your
approval. If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone] or e-mail me at
Brian north amartinmarietta.com.
Sincerely,
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.
Brian . North, PE
Environmental Engineer
cc: John Dorney, NCDENR
Dean Hardy, MMA
616W04applicationm
• APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-003
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and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-003), Washington, DC 20503. Please DO NOT RETURN your form
to either of those addresses Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authority: 33 USC 401, Section 10; 1413, Section 404, Principle Purpose; These laws require permits authorizing activities in, or affecting navigable waters
of the United States, the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, and the transportation of dredged material for the purpose of
dumping it into ocean waters. Routine Uses: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Disclosure:
Disclosure of requested information is voluntary. If information is not provided, however, the permit application cannot be processed nor can the permit be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see
sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An application not
completed in full will be returned.
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO. 12. FIELD OFFICE CODE I3. DATE RECEIVED
DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)
5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Phillip J. Si lin , Exec. VP of Martin Marietta Materials
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
P.O. Box 240635, Charlotte, NC 28224
7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE 10 . AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business [phone] b. Business
11 STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize, to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to
furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this application.
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions)
Relocation of Clark's Creek at Martin Marietta's Hickory Quarry
13 NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable)
Clark's Creek
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Catawba
COUNTY
North Carolina
STATE
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
1989 11th Ave., SE, Hickory, NC 28602
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, (see instructions)
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
From 1-40 East, take exit 125 (Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd.) Turn left and cross back over 1-40. Take right at first red light.
Hickory Quarry is located at the end of this paved road.
18. NATURE OF ACTIVITY (description of project, include all features)
Relocation of Clark's Creek within the property boundary of Martin Marietta's Hickory Quarry. The existing length of
of Clark's Creek is approximately 1600'. The new length of channel will be 3600'. Based on a meeting with Mr.
John Dorney on June 22, 1998, the attached cross-section and proposed mitigation plan was modified
to meet the requirements discussed.
1g. o?ROJEC;; PURPOSE (describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions)
Relocation of Clark's Creek is required for future pit expansion and mining of native granite at the site.
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. REASONS FOR DISCHARGE
NA
21. TYPE(S) OF MATERIAL BEING DISCHARGED AND THE AMOUNT OF EACH TYPE IN CUBIC YARDS
NA
22. SURFACE AREA IN ACRES OF WETLANDS OR OTHER WATERS FILLED (see instructions)
NA
23. IS ANY PORTION OF THE WORK ALREADY COMPLETED? YES X NO IF YES DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
Approximately 1200' of channel has been constructed. Clark's Creek has not been impacted as of this time
24. ADDRESSES OF ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS, LESSEES, ETC., WHOSE PROPERTY ADJOINS THE WATERBODY (if more than can be
entered here, please attach a supplemental list).
All proposed improvements to Clark's Creek will be conducted on Martin Marietta property.
25. LIST OF CERTIFICATES OR APPROVALS/DENIALS RECEIVED FROM OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL AGENCIES FOR WORK DESCRIBED
IN THIS APPLICATION
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE ISSUED
NC DENR Mining Permit 18-01 1/31/92 12/30/93 12/30/93
'WOULD INCLUDE BUT IS NOT RESTRICTED TO ZONING, BUILDING AND FLOOD PLAIN PERMITS
26. Application is hereby made for a permit to authorize work described in this application. I certify that the information in this application is
complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake wok described herein am acting as the duly authorized agent
of the appli ?
7/1/98
SIGNATURE OF/PPLIC/ANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may ne signed by a duly authorized
agent if the statement in Block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly
and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements
or represents or makes or uses any false writing or documentation knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry,
shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
616\individua1404permit
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Martin Marietta Aggregates
Charlotte District
P.O. Box 240635
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224-0635
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
August 5, 1998
Mr. Steve Chapin
United States Corp of Engineers
151 Patton Ave., Room 143
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
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Re: 404 Application for Relocation of Clark's Creek - Addendum
Martin Marietta's Hickory Quarry
Dear Mr. Chapin:

Based on our recent phone conversation, I have provided the requested information to
supplement my submittal dated July 7, 1998. This includes the channel relocation and cross-
section plans shown on 8 '/2" x 11" paper and an narrative to describe the proposed work. This
information should meet with your approval. If you have any questions, please contact me at
[phone] or e-mail me at brian north amartinmarietta.com.
Sincerely,
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.
Brian IC. North PE
Environmental Engineer
cc: John Dorney, NCDENR
Dean Hardy, MMA
616\404addendum
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MARTIN MARIETTA MATREIALS, INC.
RELOCATIONOF CLARK'S CREEK
HICKORY QUARRY
NARRATIVE
Martin Marietta proposes to relocate Clark's Creek within the boundaries of Hickory Quarry.
The creek flows in the Northwest to Southeast direction through the center part of the property.
The existing pit borders the creek for approximately 1600'. Plans are to relocate the channel to
a length of 3600', around the Northeast portion of the property. The channel will be
constructed by excavation of natural rock along the entire length. This natural substrate
reduces the possibility for sedimentation damage and siltation of the channel. Construction of
the channel is currently underway, following the cross-sections shown on the attached maps.
All work during construction of the channel will be conducted in the "dry", beginning from the
furthest most downstream end and progressing upstream. Various cross-sections are proposed
to incorporate different attributes within the channel. These include rippled pools, meandering,
boulder placement, etc. These measures will aid in the dissipation of high velocities.
Vegetation plantings along the top of the channel are as shown on the attached maps.
Stereambank vegetation will consist of various species to aid in temperature control and
wildlife enhancement. These plantings will include species such as. Tag Adler, Pawpaw, Balck
Willow. etc. All plantings will be coordinated with the North Carolina Forest Resources for
planting specifications and recommendations. Upon completion of the channel and stabilization
of the exposed areas, Clark's Creek will be introduced into the new channel. The Corp of
Engineers and the North Carolina Water Quality Section will be requested to inspect the project
during and after construction is completed.
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Fish and Wildlife Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 241
25 Water Tower Lane
Whittier, NC 28789
[phone]
July 25, 2001
Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
Director Cn
NC DENR
Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Branch \ ?•1"
4401 Reedy Creek Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
Re: Hickory Quarry Expansion
WQC Project # 980623 COE # 199830954
WQC #3202 issued September 22, 1998
Dear Dave:
In accordance with conditions of the above referenced permit, please find enclosed the results of
the 1 st year monitoring of Martin Marietta Aggregates' Hickory Quarry Expansion Project. If
you have any questions, please call me.
Sincerely,
v /
John L. Boaze,
Senior Biologist
cc: Brian North, Martin Marietta Aggregate, Charlotte, NC
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BIOLOGICAL MONITORING (YEAR 1)
CLARK CREEK, HICKORY QUARRY
CATAWBA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Prepared for:
Martin Marietta Aggregates
P.O. Box 240635
Charlotte, NC 28224-0635
Prepared by:
Fish and Wildlife Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 241
Whittier, NC 28789
July 2001
Baseline Environmental Assessment
' Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry
Martin Marietta Aggegrates
' Introduction
Martin Marietta Aggregates expanded its quarry pit at the Hickory, North Carolina
' location in August 1999. As a part of the expansion, a 1600 foot section of Clark Creek
was relocated into a new channel approximately 3600 feet in length. In order to relocate
the stream, a 404/401 permit was required from the Army Corps of Engineers and NC
' Division of Water Quality (DWQ), respectively. These resource agencies, during informal
consultation, suggested a baseline survey of the existing aquatic resources within Clark
Creek to evaluate current conditions. In addition, one of the conditions of the 404/401
' permits required three (3) years of macrobenthos monitoring be done. Following
consultation with DWQ Biologist David Penrose, it was decided by both parties to wait at
' least one (1) year before starting the monitoring. This was to allow for the recolonization
of the relocated stream. This document covers the first year of this monitoring
requirement.

Methodoloev

The study was conducted on both the control and relocated sections of Clark Creek within
the boundary of the Hickory Quarry. Followin " the DWQ"samphng guidelines, samples
were collected by a certified biologist (Steve Brown) and processed by a certified
laboratory (Pennington and Associates, Inc.).
Results
Table 1 presents the results of the water quality sampling and the substrate embeddedness
scores. The variation in water temperature between the control and the relocated sections
was probably due to the dense campy control section verses the open channel in the
relocated area. As the vegetation along the stream increases in the relocated section,
water temperature should decrease.
The embeddedness score for the relocated section was higher than the control section
mainly because of the fact that this section of stream in still undergoing the stabilization
process. Over time the embeddedness rating in these sections should approximate each
other.
' Table 2 presents the results of the macroinvertebrate sampling. While the relocated
section yielded more organisms and more total taxa, neither the control area nor the
relocated section scored very high with regard to the EPT Richness or the Biotic Index

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values. The EPT Richness score of 4 for each section rated it in the poor category. The
Biotic Index of 5.94 (control) and 5.50 (relocated) scored the study areas as either "good-
fair" (control) to "good" in the relocated section.
As noted in the 1998 baseline sampling (Appendix I), Clark Creek is highly impacted by
runoff from the surrounding urban area.
Pebble count
Results of the pebble count are presented in Figure 1. Both study areas had a large
amount of sand in the sample sites.
Conclusions
The environmental assessment of Clark Creek suggests that the stream is heavily impacted
by urban runoff from upstream of the quarry site. Macroinvertebrate sampling scores
were low at both the quarry and control sites. Water quality parameters measured were
well within accepted guidelines for aquatic communities.
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' TABLE 1. WATER QUALITY DATA AND EMBEDDEDNESS RATING FOR THE
CONTROL AND RELOCATED SECTIONS OF CLARK CREEK, CATAWBA COUNTY,
' NC. MARTIN MARIETTA AGGREGRATES' HICKORY QUARRY EXPANSION PROJECT
MAY 30, 2001
' WATER DISSOLVED EMBEDDEDNESS
TEMPERATURE OXYGEN pH CONDUCTIVITY RATING
' SECTION °C mg/1 S U Umhos/cm2 (%)_
Control 24.25 8.6 8.1 89 60
Relocated 18.61 9.6 7.1 79 80

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TABLE 2. BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATE DATA FOR THE CONTROL AND
RELOCATED SECTIONS OF CLARK CREEK, CATAWBA COUNTY, NC. MARTIN
MARIETTA AGGREGATES' HICKORY QUARRY EXPANSION PROJECT
MAY 30, 2001
PARAMETER CONTROL SECTION RELOCATED SECTION
Total No. of Organisms 641 938
Total Taxa Richness 18 22
EPT Richness 4 4
EPT Abundance 544 822
Biotic Index 5.94 5.50
Biotic Index(Relative abundance) ' 2.20 2.36

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I Benthic macroinvertebrates results from the 1 st year study. Clark Creek
Catawba County, North Carolina. May 30, 2001

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APPENDIX II
I Benthic macroinvertebrates results from the Baseline study. Clark Creek
Catawba County, North Carolina. April 21, 1998

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SUMMARY OF RBPIII METRICS
NO. OF TAXA
North Carolina Biotic Index
EPT Index
EPT/ Chironomidae
Scraper to Filtering/Collector Ratio
Percent Contribution
Shannon Diversity
Pielou Evenness
CLARK CREEK
Control Station Quarry Station
21 24
5.87 6.34
7 6
1.72 0.406
0.04 0.333
25.80% 34.60%
3.391 3.496
0.772 0.762
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BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES COLLEC'
NC, 4-21.98.
SPECIES T.V - F.F.o.""
MOLLUSCA
Gastropoda
Basommatophora
Ancylidae
Ferrissia rivularis 6.55
ANNELIDA
Oligochaeta
Haplotaxida
Lumbricidae CG
Nadidae
Nais communis 8.81 CG
Lumbriculida
Lumbriculidae
Tubificidae w.o.h.c.
ARTHROPODA
Crustacea
Decapoda
Cambaridae
Cambarus sp. 7.62 CG
Insecta
Ephemeroptera
Ephemerellidae
Eurylophella sp. 4.34 CG
Heptageniidae
Stenonema sp. **4 SC
Odonata
Calopterygidae
Calopteryx sp. 7.78 P
Coenagrionidae
Gomphidae
Stylogomphus albistylus 4.72 P
Trichoptera
Hydropsychidae
Cheumatopsyche sp. 6.22 FC
Diplectrona modesta 2.21 FC
Hydropsyche sp. 7.78 FC
Hydropsyche betteni gp. 7.78 FC
Coleoptera
Elmidae
Stenelmis sp. 5.1 SC
Diptera
Chironomidae
Cardiocladius obscurus 5.87 P
Chaetocladius sp. **6 CG
Cricotopus sp. **7 CG
Cryptochironomus fulvus 6.38 P
Diamesa sp. 8.12 CG
Orthocladius sp. **4 CG
rED FROM CLARK CREEK, GA-f-AW A. COUNTY,
QUARRY
Sur 1 Sur 2 Sur 3 QUAL TOTAL
4 4
22 11 2 2 37
2 1 3
2 2
1 1
2 2
1 1
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
1 1 2
1 2 3
1 1
1 1
1 1
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NC, 4-21-95.
SPECIES T.v ** F.F.G - QUARRY
Sur 1 Sur 2 Sur 3 QUAL TOTAL
Orthocladius (Euorthocladius) sp. 9.11 CG 5 5
Polypedilum cf tuberculatum **6 SH 1 1
Saetheria tylus 7.07 CG
Empididae
Tipulidae
Antocha sp. 4.25 CG 10 2 1 2 15.
Limonia sp. 9.64 SH 1 1
Tipula sp. 7.33 SH 5 4 1 1 11
TOTAL NO. OR ORGANISMS 49 26 6 26 107
TOTAL NO. OF TAXA 10 8 5 14 32

*North Carolina Tolerance Values range from 0 for organisms very intol ganic wastes.
"Hilsenhoff Tolerance Values used when North Carolina Tolerance Val
***F.F.G.- Functional Feeding Group: SI]=Shredder, CG=Collector/Gat I=Piercer
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BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, CAA COUNTY,
NC, 4-21-98.
SPECIES T.v" F.F. - CONTROL
Sur 1 Sur 2 Sur 3 QUAL TOTAL
MOLLUSCA
Gastropoda
Basommatophora
Ancylidae
Ferrissia rivularis 6.55 1 1
ANNELIDA
Oligochaeta
Haplotaxida
Lumbricidae CG 1 36 37
Nadidae 1 1
Nais communis 8.81 CG 4 7 11
Lumbriculida
Lumbriculidae 1 1
Tubificidae w.o.h.c. 1 1
ARTHROPODA
Crustacea
Decapoda
Cambaridae
Cambarus sp. 7.62 CG 1 1
Insecta
Ephemeroptera
Ephemerellidae
Eurylophella sp. 4.34 CG 2 2
Heptageniidae
Stenonema sp. **4 SC 1 1
Odonata
Calopterygidae
Calopteryx sp. 7.78 P 3 3
Coenagrionidae
Gomphidae
Stylogomphus albistylus 4.72 P
Trichoptera
Hydropsychidae
Cheumatopsyche sp. 6.22 FC 3 3
Diplectrona modesta 2.21 FC 1 1 2
Hydropsyche sp. 7.78 FC 5 1 6
Hydropsyche betteni gp. 7.78 FC 1 8 3 2 14
Coleoptera
Elmidae
Stenelmis sp. 5.1 SC
Diptera
Chironomidae 5 5
Cardiocladius obscurus 5.87 P
Chaetocladius sp. **6 CG
Cricotopus sp. **7 CG
Cryptochironomus fulvus 6.38 P
Diamesa sp. 8.12 CG 2 2
Orthocladius sp. **4 CG 1 14 9 24
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BENTHIC MACRO INVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, CAA COUNTY,
NC, 4-21-98.
SPECIES T.v" F.F.G."' CONTROL
Sur 1 Sur 2 Sur 3 QUAL TOTAL
Orthocladius (Euorthocladius) sp. 9.11 CG
Polypedilum cf tuberculatum **6 SH
Saetheria tylus 7.07 CG 1 1
Empididae 2 2
Tipulidae
Antocha sp. 4.25 CG 17 4 21
Limonia sp. 9.64 SH
Tipula sp. 7.33 SH 1 1 2 4
TOTAL NO. OR ORGANISMS
TOTAL NO. OF TAXA
4 92 34 13 143
4 11 10 8 3'
'North Carolina Tolerance Values range from 0 for organisms very intolerant of organic wastes to 10 for organisms very tolerant oM
* ilsenhoff Tolerance Values used when North Carolina Tolerance Values not available.
••'F.F.G.- Functional Feeding Group: SII=Shredder, CG=Collector/Gatherer, FC=Filtering Collector, SC=Scrapper, P=Predator and
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Marietta Aggregates
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Charlotte District
P.O. Box 240635
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224-0635
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
September 12, 2003
Mr. John Dorney
401 Wetlands Unit - DWQ
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650

Re: 3rd Year Monitoring Report for the Relocation of Clark's Creek
Martin Marietta's Hickory Quarry
COE Action I13#199830934
WQC Project #980623, Certification # 3202
Dear Mr. Dorney:
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Please find enclosed the 3`d year biological monitoring results for the relocation of Clark's Creek
at Martin Marietta's Hickory Quarry. Though these results have met the baseline characteristics
requirements for the stream relocation, the actual results from years previous have been impacted
due to excessive rainfall and subsequent sedimentation of Clarks Creek. NCDOT has also
contributed to the sediment impacts observed in the study due to the construction of a new
roadway adjacent to the quarry and the associated removal of fill material from our Hickory
operation.
I am also providing a copy of the two previous years monitoring results for your use. Over the
past three years, the stream has received substantial establishment of vegetative species, which
have increased the "natural" esthetics desired. It is my expectations that over a period of time,
this vegetative cover will continue to increase, resulting in the biological values observed in the
first two years of monitoring. Martin Marietta is requesting that written conformation be
provided indicating that the relocation of Clarks Creek has officially met the monitoring
requirements outlined in the permit approvals. Feel free to contact me at [phone] or via
e-mail.
Sincerely,
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.
Brian K. North, PE
Sr. Environmental Engineer
[e-mail]
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Memorandum
NC Division of Water Quality
Wetlands/401 Unit
October 3, 2003
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To: John Dorne
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From: Dave Penrose
Subject: 3rd Year Monitoring Report for the Relocation of Clark's Creek at the
Martin Marietta Quarry in Hickory.
This report summarizes the water quality and benthic macroinvertebrate data prior to and following
restoration of Clark Creek at this quarry, and was submitted to our group as conditioned for Certification number
983202. The data collection and summary was conducted by Fish and Wildlife Associates and submitted to
Martin Marietta Aggregates in August 2003. We received this report 17 September 2003.
To allow for this quarry expansion approximately 1600 linear
feet of Clark Creek was relocated into a new 3600-foot channel. Water
quality and benthic macroinvertebrates were collected from two
locations; an upstream reference reach, and from a site within the
restored reach. Data were collected prior to construction in 1998 and
post construction in 2001, 2002 and 2003. 1 have not had the
opportunity to carefully inspect the construction site, although Larry and I
did get a chance to overview the site on Thursday this week. The
attached photo is from our visit. A DOT employee guided us to the
stream, but a haul road paralleling the stream was too busy to allow safe
access.
The water quality and biological data from this project are interesting. Changes in water
temperature were significantly higher in the restored reach following construction that at the upstream control.
We would expect that changes in water temperature would take some time due to the growth of the riparian
vegetation. The fact that the new channel was carved into the rock hillside (see photo) also may have
something to do with these elevated water temperatures. Interestingly specific conductivity concentrations
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become progressively higher during each investigation at the control site (maximum value of 101 umhos/cm),
but declined during the 2003 investigation at the reference reach. These data may be related to the elevated
turbidity values recorded at both locations during the 2003 investigation.
It's very interesting to see the recolonization of the benthos in this new channel. Taxa richness and
abundance values mimic upstream reference conditions immediately following construction and continue to do
until the 2003 survey. It's apparent that a significant watershed perturbation occurred prior to the 2003
investigation. Taxa richness and abundance (96% reduction at the control station) were substantially reduced
at both locations. All EPT taxa were completely eliminated at the upstream control, while only 2 EPT taxa were
collected from the restored site.
The authors of this summary note that the constructed of a DOT haul road introduced massive
amounts of sediment into the stream accounting for the reduction/elimination of aquatic taxa. Larry and I were
not able to inspect this area during our overview. In my opinion DWQ needs to determine if there were best
management practices implemented during the construction of the haul road and if these BMPs failed. Also,
sediment should be removed from the stream to allow for reintroduction of aquatic life.
CC: Danny Smith, DWQ Wetlands Section
Alan Johnson, Mooresville Regional Office
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BIOLOGICAL MONITORING (YEAR 3)
CLARK CREEK, HICKORY QUARRY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Figures ................................................................................................... ii
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List of Tables
Introduction ........................................................................................................ I
Methodology ......................................................................................................1
Results and Discussion ......................................................................................1
Conclusion .........................................................................................................3
Appendix A: Benthic Macroinvertebrates results from the 2002
monitoring on Clark Creek, Catawba County,
North Carolina - May 21, 2003 ................................................. 11
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Past and present channel locations for Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry
Martin Marietta Aggregates, Catawba County, North Carolina .............4
Figure 2. Environmental assessment sites on Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry
Martin Marietta Aggregates, Catawba County, North Carolina
(Hickory Quadranle) ................................................................................5
Figure 3. Relocated Clarks Creek and area above relocated Clarks Clarks Creek
showing damage from sedimentation from the haul road ..................6
Figure 4. Control site showing build up of sediments and bank erosion ............ 7
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Water quality characteristics for relocated section on Clark
Creek, Hickory Quarry, Martin Marietta Aggregates, Hickory,
North Carolina .........................................................................................8
Table 2. Water quality characteristics for control section on Clark
Creek, Hickory Quarry, Martin Marietta Aggregates, Hickory,
North Carolina .........................................................................................8
Table 3. Macroinvertebrate characteristics for relocated section of
Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry, Martin Marietta Aggregates,
Hickory, North Carolina ..........................................................................9
Table 4. Macroinvertebrate characteristics for control section on
Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry, Martin Marietta Aggregates,
Hickory, North Carolina ..........................................................................9
Table 5. Total numbers for all benthic organisms and EPTs collected from
Clark Creek (1998-2003) .....................................................10
IV
Biological monitoring (Year 3)
Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry
Martin Marietta Aggregates
Introduction
Martin Marietta Aggregates expanded its quarry pit at the Hickory, North Carolina
location in August 1999. As a part of the expansion, a 1600-foot section of Clark Creek
was relocated into a new channel approximately 3600 feet in length (Figure 1). In order
to relocate the stream, a 404/401 permit was required from the Army Corps of Engineers
and NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ), respectively. These resource agencies,
during informal consultation, suggested a baseline survey of the existing aquatic
resources within Clark Creek to evaluate current conditions. This was done in 1998. In
addition, one of the conditions of the 404/401 permits required three (3) years of
macrobenthos monitoring to be done. Following consultation with DWQ Biologist David
Penrose, it was decided by both parties to wait at least one (1) year before starting the
monitoring to allow for the recolonization of the relocated stream. Monitoring began in
May of 2001, continued in 2002, and the 2003 sampling concludes the three (3) year
monitoring requirement. This report summarizes the benthos monitoring for 2003.
Methodology
The study was conducted on both the control and relocated sections of Clark Creek
within the boundary of the Hickory Quarry operated by Martin Marietta Aggregates
(Figure 2). Both sections were evaluated using basic water quality data as well as the
macroinvertebrate community structure.
Quantitative and qualitative surveys for aquatic macroinvertebrates were performed at
each site, in accordance with the baseline monitoring in 1998. The quantitative samples
were taken using a Surber sampler with 270 micron mesh netting. Three Surber samples
were taken at each site in suitable habitats along the stream margin and mid-channel in
Clark Creek. The qualitative samples were taken using a D-frame kick net. Qualitative
collections were performed within all habitat types present. Aquatic macroinvertebrates
were field picked and transferred into plastic containers and preserved in 10% formalin
for laboratory analysis. All samples were collected by a certified biologist (Pam Boaze)
and processed by a certified laboratory (Pennington and Associates, Inc.).
Results and Discussion
Clark Creek has been greatly altered since 2002 by sedimentation and erosion arising
from the construction of a haul road by NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT).
Photographs of the site showing sedimentation in the creek are included in Figures 3 and
4.
Tables 1 and 2 presents the results of the water quality sampling for the baseline
monitoring (1998), 1' year monitoring (2001), 2°d year monitoring (2002) and 3rd year
monitoring (2003).
In the relocated section, dissolved oxygen, pH, and conductivity have fluctuated
somewhat over the study but are now similar to baseline values. Temperatures in this
section have been elevated since relocation but this is probably due to the lack of a forest
canopy and temperatures should decrease as riparian vegetation increases. Turbidity
values increased almost 5 fold in the relocated section and 2.5X in the control section
relative to baseline values. This may be due in part to greater than normal rainfall since
January 2003. However, increased sedimentation due to road construction may be the
primary cause of this increase in turbidity. Otherwise, in the control section, all water
quality values were similar to baseline though conductivity has shown some increase.
Total taxa for the macroinvertebrate community, which had increased from 2001 to 2002,
showed a large decrease for 2003 in both the control and the relocated sections of Clark
Creek (Tables 3 and 4). Taxa richness in 2003 was 20% below baseline values in the
relocated section and 10% below baseline in the control section. EPT taxa decreased by
50% (4 to 2) from baseline data in the relocation section. A 100% decline in EPT taxa
occurred in the control section. No EPT taxa were collected at the control site or 3,
w e 7 species were found during the baseline survey.
The abundance of macroinvertebrates was greatly reduced from all previous samples
(Table 5). The control section baseline value for total numbers of organisms was 143.
This increased to 641 individuals in 2001 and 894 in the 2002 samples. In 2003, the
macroinvertebrate sample from the control section contained only 45 individuals.
Similarly, the relocated section of Clark Creek had a low baseline value of 107 but
increased to 938 in 2001. That number decreased by almost half in 2002 to 525 and
dropped again by more than half in the 2003 sample with 213 organisms. A large drop in
the total number of organisms with no or only a slight decrease in the number of total
taxa usually indicates a sedimentation problem.
As 2003 is the final year of monitoring, the success of the relocation was evaluated using
establishment of riparian vegetation, substrate habitat suitable for fish and benthos, and
the establishment of a benthic community in the new stream. An examination of the
relocated section's data shows impressive gains in total and EPT taxa as well as an
improvement in North Carolina Biotic Index values in 2002 over 1998. Th' isles a
very successful restoration effort. Due to the sedimentation from the NCDOT haul road,
numbers for 20 eclined from 2002 but are still close to 1998 values and actually show
an improvement in the NC Biotic Index value. Since the completion of the project, the
stream banks have changed from bare rock to being covered with riparian vegetation.
The relocated stream has maintained good habitat in the riffle areas even given the
sedimentation impacts in 2003.
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Clark Creek has been greatly impacted in 2003 by the construction of a haul road by
NCDOT upstream of both the control and the relocation sampling sites. Enormous
amounts of sediment have washed down into the creek, burying the creek substrate and
even boulders in the control sample site. In the control section, the creek substrate is now
a shifting sand bottom with no riffles. Stream banks showed much instability and
erosion. While the relocated stream also showed impacts from sedimentation, the riffle
areas were not as severely affected. The pool areas are full of sediment. Overall, the
relocated section of Clark Creek fared better under the onslaught of sediment with little
loss of vegetation or bank material.
Water quality parameters measured were well within accepted guidelines for aquatic
communities. All biological and non-biological parameters had returned close to or were
better than baseline values in 2002, but assessment of the benthic community within
Clark Creek now reflect impacts from erosion and sedimentation. The drop in total
organisms and number of taxa collected reflect the degradation of the habitat throughout
Clark Creek. The control section of Clark Creek is in a very unstable condition and will
continue to contribute sediment to the relocated segment for many years to come. It is a
testament to the success of the relocation that the new stream did not experience any bank
or vegetative loss and that the riffle areas are still functional. In conclusion, it is my
opinion that the relocated stream was doing very well and Martin Marietta fulfilled their
obligations for mitigation. /

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Area above relocated Clarks Creek showing damage from sedimentation from the haul road
Figure 3.
Relocated Clarks Creek
Control site showing build up of sediments
Control site showing bank erosion
Figure 4.
Table 1. Water quality characteristics for relocated section of Clark Creek, Hickoryy Quarry,
Martin Marietta Aggregrates, Hickory, No A'
Baseline Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
1998 2001 2002 I1 2003
Date 4/21/1998 5/30/2001 5/:20/2002 5/21/2003
Temperature © 12.7 18.6 -- L17.3
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/1) 8.9 9.6 -- 9.28
pH 6.9 7.1 7.6 7.4
Turbidity (NUT) 10.3 -- 0.7 j 26.8
Conductivity (umhos/cm) 52 79 93 i 66
Table 2. Water quality characteristics for control section of Clark Creek, Hickory uarry,
Martin Marietta Aggregrates, Hickory, North Carolina.
Baseline Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
1998 2001 2002 2003
Date 4/21/1998 5/30/2 -- 5-V207ZU02--- - 5/21/2003
Temperature © 15.0 24.3 -- ?1
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/1) 9.0 8.6 -- 9.14
pH 6.8 8.1 7.1 7.4
Turbidity (NUT) 10.2 -- 1.1 48.2
Conductivity (umhos/cm) 76 89 97 101 /
Table 3. ,Macroinvertebrate characteristics for relocated section of Clark Creek, Hickory
Quarry, Martin Marietta Aggregrates, Hickory, North Carolina.

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1998 Year 1
2001 Year 2
2002 Year 3
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No. of Taxa l1 24 22 39 19
Mean abundance (#/ft2) 27 -- 153 ? 1 60
Mean no. of Taxa/Sample 9 -- 17 8
North Carolina Biotic Index 6.43 5.50 5.10 5.06
EPT Index 4 4 10 2
Shannon Diversity Index 3.496 2.584 3.696 2.376
Table 4. Macroinvertebrate characteristics for control section of Clark Creek, Hickory
Quarry, Martin Marietta Aggregrates, Hickory, North Carolina.
Baseline
1998 Year 1
2001 Year 2
2002 Year 3
2003
Date 4/21/1998 5/30/2001 5/20/2002 5/21/2003
No. of Taxa 21 18 45 19
Mean abundance (#/ft2) 43 -- 278 11
Mean no. of Taxa/Sample 8 -- 22 7
North Carolina Biotic Index 5.87 5.94 4.94 5.43
EPT Index 7 4 13 0
Shannon Diversity Index 3.391 2.551 3.63 3.886
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Table 5. Total numbers for all benthic organisms and EPTs collected from Clark Creek (1998-2003)
Baseline Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
1998 2001 2002 2003
Relocated Section
Total number of organisms 107 938 525 213
Total number of EPTs 10 822 194 5
Control Section
Total numbers of organisms 143 641 894 45
Total number of EPTs 28 544 296 0
APPENDIX A
Benthic macro invertebrates results from the 3rd year study. Clark Creek
Catawba County, North Carolina. May 21, 03
Appendix A.. Benthic Macroinvertebrates results from the 2003 monitoring on Clark Creek, Catawba County, North
Carolina - May 2003.
SPECIES T.v" F.F.G.' Relocation Creek
SU SU SU QUAL TOTAL
ANNELIDA
Olighcheata
Haplotaxida
Lumbricidae 1 1 1 3
Naididae *8 CG
Dero sp. 10 CG 1 1
Nais communis 8.81 CG 1 1
Pristinella jenkinae *10 CG
ARTHROPODA
Crustacea
Decapoda
Cambaridae
Cambarus sp. 7.62 CG 1 1
Insecta
Ephemeroptera
Baetidae *4 CG
Pseudoc/oeon sp. 5 CG 4 4
Odonata
Coenagrionidae *9 P
Argia sp. 8.17 P 1 1
Hemiptera
Veliidae - P
Microvelia sp. - P 1 1
Trichoptera
Hydropsychidae *4 FC
Cheumatopsyche sp. 6.22 FC 1 1
Coleoptera
Carabidae
Psephenidae *4 SC
Ectopria sp. 4.16 SC
Staphylinidae P
Diptera
Chironomidae 5 2 4 1 12
Cardiocladius obscurus 5.87 P 3 1 7 2 13
Chaetocladius sp. *6 CG
Corynoneura sp. 6.01 CG 1 1
Dicrotendipes sp. 8.1 CG 1 1
Eukiefferiella claripennis gp. 5.58 CG
Limnophyes sp. 7.43 CG
Orthocladius sp. *4 CG 43 5 76 124
Parametriocnemus sp. *4 CG 2 2
Phaenopsectra sp. 6.5 SC
Polypedilum flavum (convictum) 4.93 SH 15 15
Rheocricotopus sp. 7.3 CG 1 1
Tanytarsus sp. 6.76 FC 2 2
Simuliidae *6 FC
simulium sp. 4 FC 1 13 3 17
Tipulidae *3 SH
Antocha sp. 4.25 CG 7 3 2 12
Appendix A.. Benthic Macroinvertebrates results from the 2003 monitoring on Clark Creek, Catawba County, North
Carolina - May 2003.
SPECIES T.v.- F.F.G.- Relocation Creek
SU SU SU QUAL TOTAL
Limonia sp. 9.64 SH
Tipula sp. 7.33 SH
TOTAL NO. OF ORGANISMS 62 12 107 32 213
TOTAL NO. OF TAXA 7 7 8 11 19
NC BIOTIC INDEX 5.06
EPT TAXA RICHNESS 2
EPT ABUNDANCE 5
EPT/Chironomidae abundance 0.02924
MARGALEF 2.327
MENHINICK 1.302
SIMPSON 0.642
SHANNON 2.376
HILL (N1) 5.193
HILL (N2) 2.792
PIELOU 0.559
SHELDON 0.273
HEIP 0.233
HILL 0.538
HILL MOD. 0.427
JACCARD COEFFICIENT Relocation Creek
Control Section 0.267
PERCENT SIMILARITY
Relocation Creek
Control Section 32.6
Appendix A.. Benthic Macro invertebrates results from the 2003 monitoring on Clark Creek, Catawba County, North
Carolina - May 2003.
SPECIES T.v.** F.F.G.*** Control Section
SU SU SU QUAL TOTAL
ANNELIDA
Olighcheata
Haplotaxida
Lumbricidae
Naididae *8 CG
Dero sp. 10 CG
Nais communis 8.81 CG
Pristinella jenkinae *10 CG 1
ARTHROPODA
Crustacea
Decapoda
Cambaridae
Cambarus sp. 7.62 CG
Insecta
Ephemeroptera
Baetidae *4 CG
Pseudocloeon sp. 5 CG
Odonata
Coenagrionidae *9 P
Argia sp. 8.17 P
Hemiptera
Veliidae - P
Microvelia sp. - P
Trichoptera
Hydropsychidae *4 FC
Cheumatopsyche sp. 6.22 FC
Coleoptera
Carabidae
Psephenidae *4 SC
Ectopria sp. 4.16 SC 1
Staphylinidae P
Diptera
Chironomidae 3
Cardiocladius obscurus 5.87 P
Chaetocladius sp. *6 CG
Corynoneura sp. 6.01 CG
Dicrotendipes sp. 8.1 CG
Eukiefferiella claripennis gp. 5.58 CG 1
Limnophyes sp. 7.43 CG
Orthocladius sp. *4 CG 2
Parametriocnemus sp. *4 CG
Phaenopsectra sp. 6.5 SC 1
Polypedilum flavum (convictum) 4.93 SH 1
Rheocricotopus sp. 7.3 CG
Tanytarsus sp. 6.76 FC
Simuliidae *6 FC
simulium sp. 4 FC 1
Tipulidae *3 SH
Antocha sp. 4.25 CG 4
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Appendix A.. Benthic Macro invertebrates results from the 2003 monitoring on Clark Creek, Catawba County, North
Carolina - May 2003.
SPECIES T.v.*• F.F.G - Control Section
SU SU SU QUAL TOTAL
Limonia sp. 9.64 SH
1 1 2
Tipula sp. 7.33 I
SH 1 1
TOTAL NO. OF ORGANISMS
TOTAL NO. OF TAXA
NC BIOTIC INDEX
EPT TAXA RICHNESS
EPT ABUNDANCE
EPT/Chironomidae abundance
MARGALEF
MENHINICK
SIMPSON
SHANNON
HILL (N1)
HILL (N2)
PIELOU
SHELDON
HEIP
HILL
HILL MOD.
JACCARD COEFFICIENT
PERCENT SIMILARITY
16 2 16 11 45
10 2 10 6 19
5.43
3.278
2.832
0.935
3.886
14.784
15.469
0.915
0.778
0.766
1.046
1.05
Relocation Creek 0.267
Control Section
Relocation Creek 32.6
Control Section
Fish and Wildlife Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 241
25 Water Tower Lane
Whittier, NC 28789
[phone]
August 27, 2002
Brian K. North, P. E.
Regional Environmental Engineer
Martin-Marietta Aggregates
P. O. Box 240635
Charlotte, NC 28224-0635
Dear Brian:
Enclosed are the macroinvertebrate sampling results for the 2"a year of monitoring at the Hickory
Quarry Project. If you or the DWQ have any questions, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
John L. Boaze,
Senior Biologist

BIOLOGICAL MONITORING (YEAR 2)
CLARK CREEK, HICKORY QUARRY
CATAWBA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Prepared for:
Martin Marietta Aggregates
P.O. Box 240635
Charlotte, NC 28224-0635
Prepared by:
Fish and Wildlife Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 241
Whittier, NC 28789
August 2002

TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Figures ................................................................................................... ii
List of Tables
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iii
Introduction ...................................................................................................... ..1
Methodology .................................................................................................... ..1
Results and Discussion .................................................................................... .. I
Appendix A: Benthic Macroinvertebrates results from the 2002
monitoring on Clark Creek, Catawba County,
North Carolina - May 20, 2002 ................................................. ..7
Appendix B: Benthic Macroinvertebrates results from the 2001
monitoring on Clark Creek, Catawba County,
North Carolina - May 30, 2001 ................................................. 12
Appendix C: Benthic Macroinvertebrates results from the 1998
monitoring on Clark Creek, Catawba County,
North Carolina - April 21, 1998 ............................................... 14
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Past and present channel locations for Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry
Martin Marietta Aggregates, Catawba County, North Carolina ............2
Figure 2. Environmental assessment sites on Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry
Martin Marietta Aggregates, Catawba County, North Carolina
(Hickory Quadranle) ................................................................................3
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Water quality characteristics for relocated section on Clark
Creek, Hickory Quarry, Martin Marietta Aggregates, Hickory,
North Carolina .........................................................................................5
Table 2. Water quality characteristics for control section on Clark
Creek, Hickory Quarry, Martin Marietta Aggregates, Hickory,
North Carolina .........................................................................................5
Table 3. Macroinvertebrate characteristics for relocated section on
Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry, Martin Marietta Aggregates,
Hickory, North Carolina ..........................................................................6
Table 4. Macroinvertebrate characteristics for control section on
Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry, Martin Marietta Aggregates,
Hickory, North Carolina ....................................................................
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Biological monitoring (Year 2)
Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry
Martin Marietta Aggregates
Introduction
Martin Marietta Aggregates expanded its quarry pit at the Hickory, North Carolina
location in August 1999. As a part of the expansion, a 1600-foot section of Clark Creek
was relocated into a new channel approximately 3600 feet in length (Figure 1). In order
to relocate the stream, a 404/401 permit was required from the Army Corps of Engineers
and NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ), respectively. These resource agencies, during
informal consultation, suggested a baseline survey of the existing aquatic resources within
Clark Creek to evaluate current conditions. In addition, one of the conditions of the
404/401 permits required that three (3) years of benthos monitoring be done. Following
consultation with DWQ Biologist David Penrose, it was decided by both parties to wait at
least one (1) year before starting the monitoring. This was to allow for the recoloniza.tion
of the relocated stream. This report summarizes the benthos monitoring for 2002.
Methodoloey
The monitoring was conducted on Clark Creek within the boundary of Hickory Quarry
operated by Martin Marietta Aggregates (Figure 2). The control site, located upstream of
the relocated channel, and the study site, located within the relocated section, were
evaluated for macroinvertebrate community structure as well as basic water quality.
Quantitative and qualitative surveys for aquatic macroinvertebrates were performed at
each site, in accordance with the baseline monitoring in 1998. The quantitative samples
were taken using a Surber sampler with 270 micron mesh netting. Three Surber samples
were taken at each site in suitable habitats along the stream margin and mid-channel in
Clark Creek. The qualitative samples were taken using a D-frame kick net. Qualitative
collections were performed within all habitat types present. Aquatic macroinvertebrates
were field picked and transferred into plastic containers and preserved in 10% formalin for
laboratory analysis. All samples were collected by a certified biologist (Pam Boaze) and
processed by a certified laboratory (Pennington and Associates, Inc.).
Water samples were collected and analyzed for pH, conductivity, and turbidity.
Results and Discussion
Tables I and 2 present the results of the water quality sampling during the baseline
monitoring (1998), 1 st year monitoring (2001), and 2"d year monitoring (2002).
Figure 1. Past and present channel locations for Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry
Martin Marietta Aggregates, Catawba County, North Carolina.
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Date: 8/27/2002 Caption: Figure 2. Environmental assessment sites on Clark Ck,
Scale: 1 inch equals 2000 feet Hickory Quarry Martin Marietta Aggregates, Catawba Co., NC.
In 2002, the aquatic macro invertebrate community within the relocated reach was
dominated by black fly larvae (Simuliidae), cranefly larvae (Tipulidae), and caddisflies
(Hydropsychidae). Laboratory identification data including taxa, NC tolerance values, and
functional feeding group are included in Appendix A. The 2001 and 1998 identification
data are located in Appendix B and Appendix C, respectively.
Overall numbers have nearly doubled in all categories in comparison to the baseline
monitoring. Total number of taxa is up to 39 and 45 species in the relocated reach (Table
3) and control reach (Table 4), respectively. Quantitative estimates of benthic populations
were 153 organisms/ft2 in the relocated reach and 278 organisms/ft2 in the control reach.
The relocated reach received a North Carolina Biotic Index score of 5. 10, while the
control reach received a 4.94. The EPT index has improved in both the relocated and
control reaches. During the baseline monitoring the relocated reach scored 4; in 2002 the
score was 10. In the control reach the same relationship was observed; the score has
increased from 7 in 1998 to 13 in 2002.
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Table 1. Water quality characteristics for relocated section of Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry, Martin Marietta
Aggregrates, Hickory, North Carolina.
Baseline Year 1 Year 2
1998 2001 2002
Date 4/21/1998 5/30/2001 5/20/2002
Temperature ( C) 12.7 18.6 --
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/1) 8.9 9.6 --
pH 6.9 7.1 7.6
Turbidity (NTU) 10.3 - 0.7
Conductivity (umhos/cm) 52 79 93
Table 2. Water quality characteristics for control section of Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry, Martin Marietta
Aggregrates, Hickory, North Carolina.
Baseline
1998 Year 1
2001 Year 2
2002
Date 4/21/1998 5/30/2001 5/20/2002
Temperature ( C) 15.0 24.3 --
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/1) 9.0 8.6 --
pH 6.8 8.1 7.1
Turbidity (NTU) 10.2 -- 1.1
Conductivity (umhos/cm) 76 89 97
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Table 3. Macroinvertebrate characteristics for relocated section of Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry, Martin
Marietta Aggregrates, Hickory, North Carolina.
Baseline
1998 Year 1
2001 Year 2
2002
Date 4/21/1998 5/30/2001 5/2012002
No. of Taxa 24 22 39
Mean abundance (#/ft2) 27 -- 153
Mean No. of Taxa/Sample 9 -- 17
North Carolina Biotic Index 6.34 5.94 5.10
EPT Index 4 4 10
Shannon Diversity Index 3.496 2.584 3.696
Table 4. Macroinvertebrate characteristics for control section of Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry, Martin Marietta
Aggregrates, Hickory, North Carolina.
Baseline Year 1 Year 2
1998 2001 2002
Date 4/21/1998 5/30/2001 5/20/2002
No. of Taxa 21 22 45
Mean abundance (#/ft2) 43 -- 278
Mean No. of Taxa/Sample 8 -- 22
North Carolina Biotic Index 5.87 5.50 4.94
EPT Index 7 4 13
Shannon Diversity Index 3.391 2.551 3.630
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APPENDIX A
Benthic macroinvertebrates results from the 2002 monitoring on Clark Creek,
Catawba County, North Carolina - May 20, 2002
MACRO INVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, CATAWBA COUNTY, NC, MAY 20, 2002.
SPECIES T.V.- F.F.G *** Relocation Creek
SU Su SU QUAL TOTAL
PLATYHELMINTHES
Turbellaria
Tricladida
Planadidae
Cura foremanii 4.97
ANNELIDA
Olighcheata
Haplotaxida
Lumbricidae
Tubificidae w.o.h.c. 7.11 CG
ARTHROPODA
Crustacea
Decapoda
Cambaridae
Cambarus sp. 7.62 CG
Insecta
Ephemeroptera
Baetidae *4 CG
Baetis sp. *4 CG
Baetis intercalaris 4.99 CG
Centroptilum sp. 6.66
Plauditus sp. *4 CG
Pseudocloeon sp. 5 CG
Heptageniidae *4 SC
Stenonema sp. *4 SC
Stenonema modestum 5.5 SC
Stenonema terminatum 4.1 SC
Odonata
Aeshnidae *3 P
Boyeria vinosa 5.89 P
Calopterygidae *5 P
Calopteryx maculata 7.78 P
Coenagrionidae *9 P
Argia sp. 8.17 P
Gomphidae *1 P
Lanthus sp. 1.77 P
Hemiptera
Veliidae - P
Microvelia sp. - P
Rhagovelia obesa - P
Trichoptera
Hydropsychidae *4 FC
Cheumatopsyche sp. 6.22 FC
Hydropsyche sp. *5 FC
Hydropsyche betteni gp. 7.78 FC
Philopotamidae *3 FC
Dolophilodes sp. 0.81 FC
Uenoidae
Neophylax sp. 2.2 SC
1 4 1
1 7
2 2
1 1
17 2 1 4 24
10 7 3 20
5 5
1 1
4 4
2 2
3 3
1 1
1 1
3 3
1 1
3 1 4
66 8 17 1 92
23 2 3 28
7 6 13
3 3
MACRO INVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, CATAWBA COUNTY, NC, MAY 20, 2002.
SPECIES T.V.** F.F.G.***
Relocation Creek
SU SU SU QUAL TOTAL
Coleoptera
Dryopidae *5
Helichus basa/is 4.63 SC
Elmidae *5 CG
Oulimnius latiusculus 1.78 CG
Stenelmis sp. 5.1 SC
Hydrophilidae P
Berosus sp. 8.43 CG
Psephenidae *4 SC
Ectopria sp. 4.16 SC
Diptera
Chironomidae
Ablabesmyia mallochi 7.19 P
Brillia flavifrons 5.8 SH
Chironomus sp. 9.63 CG
Cricotopus sp. *7 CG
Cricotopus bicinctus 8.54 CG
Cryptochironomus fulvus 6.38 P
Dicrotendipes sp. 8.1 CG
Eukiefferiella claripennis gp. 5.58 CG
Paramerina sp. 4.29 P
Parametriocnemus lundbecki 3.65 CG
Phaenopsectra sp. 6.5 Sc
Polypedilum flavum (convictum) 4.93 SH
Polypedilum illinoense 9 SH
Procladius sp. 9.1 P
Rheotanytarsus sp. 5.89 FC
Stictochironomus sp. 6.52
Tanytarsus sp. 6.76 FC
Thienemannimyia gp. 8.42 P
Tribelos sp. 6.31 CG
Tvetenia bavarica gp. 3.61 CG
Culicidae *8 FC
Simuliidae *6 FC
Simulium sp. 4 FC
Tipulidae *3 SH
Antocha sp. 4.25 CG
Tipula sp. 7.33 SH
TOTAL NO. OF ORGANISMS
TOTAL NO. OF TAXA
NC BIOTIC INDEX
EPT TAXA RICHNESS
EPT ABUNDANCE
SHANNON
1 1
1 1
9 2 5 16
1 5 6
1 1
1 5 7 13
1 1
2 2
4 4
10 14 24
2 2
1 2 3
3 3
3 3
1 4 5 10
1 1 2
1 1
91 7 10 7 115
39 28 34 101
1 1

287 88 85 65 525
19 15 12 23 39
5.10
10
194
3.696
*North Carolina Tolerance Values range from 0 for organisms very intolerant of organic wastes to 10 for organisms very tolerant of
organic wastes.
**Hilsenhoff Tolerance Values used when North Carolina Tolerance Values not available.
***F.F.G.- Functional Feeding Group: SH=Shredder, CG=Collector/Gatherer, FC=Filtering Collector, SC=Scrapper, P=Predator and
PI=Piercer
MACROINVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, CATAWBA COUNTY, NC, MAY 20, 2002
SPECIES T.V.** F.F.G *** Control Section
SU SU SU QUAL TOTAL

PLATYHELMINTHES
Turbellaria
Tricladida
Planariidae
Cura foremanii 4.97 5 1 6
ANNELIDA
Olighcheata
Haplotaxida
Lumbricidae 1 1
Tubificidae w.o.h.c. 7.11 CG
ARTHROPODA
Crustacea
Decapoda
Cam baridae
Cambarus sp. 7.62 CG 1 1
Insecta
Ephemeroptera
Baetidae *4 CG
Baetis sp. *4 CG 19 12 26 5 62
Baetis intercalaris 4.99 CG
Centroptilum sp. 6.66 1 1
Plauditus sp. *4 CG
Pseudocloeon sp. 5 CG 7 7
Heptageniidae *4 SC
Stenonema sp. *4 SC 1 1
Stenonema modestum 5.5 SC 1 1
Stenonema terminatum 4.1 SC 1 1
Odonata
Aeshnidae *3 P
Boyeria vinosa 5.89 P 1 1
Calopterygidae *5 P
Calopteryx maculata 7.78 P 4 4
Coenagrionidae *9 P
Argia sp. 8.17 P
Gomphidae *1 P
Lanthus sp. 1.77 P 1 1 2
Hemiptera
Veliidae - P
Microvelia sp. - P
Rhagovelia obesa - P 1 2 3
Trichoptera
Hydropsychidae *4 FC 8 1 9
Cheumatopsyche sp. 6.22 FC 20 26 92 1 139
Hydropsyche sp. *5 FC 2 6 8
Hydropsyche betteni gp. 7.78 FC 27 5 2 34
Philopotamidae *3 FC 4 2 6
Dolophilodes sp. 0.81 FC 1 15 8 2 26
Uenoidae
Neophylax sp. 2.2 SC 1 1
MA,CROINVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, CATAWBA COUNTY, NC, MAY 20, 2002.
SPECIES T.v'* F.F.G - Control Section
SU SU SU QUAL TOTAL
Coleoptera
Dryopidae *5
Helichus basalis 4.63 Sc
Elmidae *5 CG
Oulimnius latiusculus 1.78 CG
Stenelmis sp. 5.1 Sc
Hydrophilidae P
Berosus sp. 8.43 CG
Psephenidae *4 Sc
Ectopria sp. 4.16 Sc
Diptera
Chironomidae
Ablabesmyia mallochi 7.19 P
Brillia flavifrons 5.8 SH
Chironomus sp. 9.63 CG
Cricotopus sp. *7 CG
Cricotopus bicinctus 8.54 CG
Cryptochironomus fulvus 6.38 P
Dicrotendipes sp. 8.1 CG
Eukiefferiella claripennis gp. 5.58 CG
Paramerina sp. 4.29 P
Parametriocnemus lundbecki 3.65 CG
Phaenopsectra sp. 6.5 Sc
Polypedilum flavum (convictum) 4.93 SH
Polypedilum illinoense 9 SH
Procladius sp. 9.1 P
Rheotanytarsus sp. 5.89 FC
Stictochironomus sp. 6.52
Tanytarsus sp. 6.76 FC
Thienemannimyia gp. 8.42 P
Tribelos sp. 6.31 CG
Tvetenia bavarica gp. 3.61 CG
Culicidae *8 FC
Simuliidae *6 FC
Simulium sp. 4 FC
Tipulidae *3 SH
Antocha sp. 4.25 CG
Tipula sp. 7.33 SH
TOTAL NO. OF ORGANISMS
TOTAL NO. OF TAXA
NC BIOTIC INDEX
EPT TAXA RICHNESS
EPT ABUNDANCE
SHANNON
1 1
1 1
1 4 5
1 1
14 4 13 1 32
2 2
15 15
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1 2
13 4 7 1 25
4 4 8
135 23 85 7 250
7 1 2 1 11
6 1 3 10
3 3
1 1
4 2 6
1 1
4 9 6 19
7 51 67 9 134
13 12 21 1 47
1 1 2

264 210 360 60 894
16 22 27 24 45
4.94
13
296
3.63
*North Carolina Tolerance Values range from 0 for organisms very intolerant of organic wastes to 10 for organisms very tolerant of
organic wastes.
**Hilsenhoff Tolerance Values used when North Carolina Tolerance Values not available.
***F.F.G.- Functional Feeding Group: SH=Shredder, CG=Collector/Gatherer, FC=Filtering Collector, SC=Scrapper, P=Predator and
PI=Piercer
APPENDIX B
Benthic macroinvertebrates results from the 2001 monitoring on Clark Creek,
Catawba County, North Carolina - May 30, 2001
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BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, CATAWBA COUNTY, NORTH
CAROLINA, 5/30/01.
SPECIES T.V. F.F.G. Control Relative Relocate Relative
Site Abundance Score Site Abundance Score
ARTHROPODA
Crustacea
Decapoda
Cambaridae
Cambarus sp. 7.62 CG
Insecta
Ephemeroptera
Baetidae
Baetis sp. *4 CG
Odonata
Aeshnidae *3 P
Boyeria vinosa 5.89 P
Calopterygidae *5 P
Calopteryx sp. 7.78 P
Trichoptera
Hydropsychidae
Cheumatopsyche sp. 6.22 FC
Hydropsyche betteni gp. 7.78 FC
Diptera
Chironomidae
Brillia flavifrons 5.18 SH
Cricotopus sp. *7 CG
Eukiefferiella sp. *4 CG
Eukiefferiella claripennis 5.58 CG
Nanocladius sp. 7.07 CG
Orthocladius sp. 5.34 CG
Parametriocnemus lundbecki 3.65 CG
Phaenopsectra sp. 6.5 SC
Polypedilum flavum (convictum) 4.93 SH
Polypedilum illonoense 9 SH
Rheocricotopus robacki 7.28 CG
Rheotanytarsus sp. 5.89 FC
Thienemanniella xena 5.86 CG
Thienemannimyia gp. 8.42 P
Tvetenia bavarica gp. 3.61 CG
Xylotopus par 5.99 SH
Tipulidae
Antocha sp. 4.25 CG
Tipula sp. 7.33 SH
TOTAL NO. OF ORGANISMS
TOTAL TAXA RICHNESS
EPT TAXA RICHNESS
EPT ABUNDANCE
BIOTIC INDEX
BIOTIC INDEX (RELATIVE ABUNDANCE)
SHANNON DIVERSITY INDEX
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
1 0.1560062 1 3 0.468019 1
0 0
0 0
0 0
193 30.109204 10 334 52.10608 10
0 0
0 0
0 1 0.156006 1
0 0
0 1 0.156006 1
0 0
51 7.9563183 3 171 26.67707 10
91 14.196568 10 119 18.56474 10
209 32.605304 10 198 30.88924 10
0 0
3 0.4680187 1 1 0.156006 1
3 0.4680187 1 5 0.780031 1
12 1.8720749 1 0
2 0.3120125 1 0
0 1 0.156006 1
1 0.1560062 1 1 0.156006 1
3 0.4680187 1 0
1 0.1560062 1 2 0.312012 1
0 3 0.468019 1
0 4 0.624025 1
4 0.624025 1 6 0.936037 1
4 0.624025 1 2 0.312012 1
1 0.1560062 1 0
0 1 0.156006 1
13 2.0280811 1 7 1.092044 1
10 1.5600624 1 16 2.4961 1
0 1 0.156006 1
0 0
39 6.0842434 3 56 8.736349 10
0 5 0.780031 1

641 938
18 22
4 4
544 822
5.94 5.50
5.93 5.79
2.584 2.551
"North Carolina Tolerance Values range from 0 for organisms very intolerant of organic wastes to 10 for organisms very tolerant of organic wastes.
-1-lilsenhoff Tolerance Values used when North Carolina Tolerance Values not available.
-F.F.G: Functional Feeding Group: SH=Shredder, CG=Collector/Gatherer, FC=Filtering Collector, SC=Scrapper, P=Predator and PI=Piercer
APPENDIX C
Benthic macroinvertebrates results from the baseline study on Clark Creek,
Catawba County, North Carolina - April 21, 1998
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BENTHIC JVIACROINVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, CATAWBA COUNTY, NC, 4/21198.
SPECIES T.v " F.F.G.*** QUARRY
Sur 1 Sur 2 Sur 3 QUAL TOTAL
MOLLUSCA
Gastropoda
Basommatophora
Ancylidae
Ferrissia rivularis 6.55
ANNELIDA
Oligochaeta
Haplotaxida
Lumbricidae CG
Nadidae
Nais communis 8.81 CG
Lumbriculida
Lumbriculidae
Tubificidae w.o.h.c.
ARTHROPODA
Crustacea
Decapoda
Cambaridae
Cambarus sp. 7.62 CG
Insecta
Ephemeroptera
Ephemerellidae
Eurylophella sp. 4.34 CG
Heptageniidae
Stenonema sp. **4 SC
Odonata
Calopterygidae
Calopteryx sp. 7.78 P
Coenagrionidae
Gomphidae
Stylogomphus albistylus 4.72 P
Trichoptera
Hydropsychidae
Cheumatopsyche sp. 6.22 FC
Diplectrona modesta 2.21 FC
Hydropsyche sp. 7.78 FC
Hydropsyche betteni gp. 7.78 FC
Coleoptera
Elmidae
Stenelmis sp. 5.1 SC
Diptera
Chironom idae
Cardiocladius obscurus 5.87 P
Chaetocladius sp. **6 CG
Cricotopus sp. **7 CG
Cryptochironomus fulvus 6.38 P
Diamesa sp. 8.12 CG
Orthocladius sp. **4 CG
Orthocladius (Euorthocladius) sp. 9.11 CG
4
22 11 2
2 1
2
1 1
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
2
1
2
1
4
3
2
1
2
3
4
37
3
2
1
2
1
4
3
2
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
4
5
BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, CATAWBA COUNTY, NC, 4121/98.
SPECIES T.V.** F.F.G.*** QUARRY
Sur 1 Sur 2 Sur 3 QUAL TOTAL
Polypedilum cf tuberculatum **6 SH 1 1
Saetheria tylus 7.07 CG
Empididae
Tipulidae
Antocha sp. 4.25 CG 10 2 1 2 15
Limonia sp. 9.64 SH 1 1
Tipula sp. 7.33 SH 5 4 1 1 11
TOTAL NO. OR ORGANISMS 49 26 6 26 107
TOTAL NO. OF TAXA 10 8 5 14 24
*North Carolina Tolerance Values range from 0 for organisms very intolerant of organic wastes to 10 for organisms very tolerant of organic
wastes.
**Hilsenhoff Tolerance Values used when North Carolina Tolerance Values not available.
***F.F.G.- Functional Feeding Group: SH=Shredder, CG=Collector/Gatherer, FC=Filtering Collector, SC=Scrapper, P=Predator and
PI=Piercer
BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, CATAWBA COUNTY, NC, 4/21/98.
SPECIES T.V.** F.F.G -
MOLLUSCA
Gastropoda
Basommatophora
Ancylidae
Ferrissia rivularis 6.55
ANNELIDA
Oligochaeta
Haplotaxida
Lumbricidae CG
Nadidae
Nais communis 8.81 CG
Lumbriculida
Lumbriculidae
Tubificidae w.o.h.c.
ARTHROPODA
Crustacea
Decapoda
Cambaridae
Cambarus sp. 7.62 CG
Insecta
Ephemeroptera
Ephemerellidae
Eurylophella sp. 4.34 CG
Heptageniidae
Stenonema sp. **4 SC
Odonata
Calopterygidae
Calopteryx sp. 7.78 P
Coenagrionidae
Gomphidae
Stylogomphus albistylus 4.72 P
Trichoptera
Hydropsychidae
Cheumatopsyche sp. 6.22 FC
Diplectrona modesta 2.21 FC
Hydropsyche sp. 7.78 FC
Hydropsyche betteni gp. 7.78 FC
Coleoptera
Elmidae
Stenelmis sp. 5.1 SC
Diptera
Chironomidae
Cardiocladius obscurus 5.87 P
Chaetocladius sp. **6 CG
Cricotopus sp. **7 CG
Cryptochironomus fulvus 6.38 P
Diamesa sp. 8.12 CG
Orthocladius sp. **4 CG
Orthocladius (Euorthocladius) sp. 9.11 CG
CONTROL
Sur 1 Sur 2 Sur 3 QUAL TOTAL

1 1
1 36 37
1 1
4 7 11
1 1
1 1
1 1
2 2
1 1
3 3
3 3
1 1 2
5 1 6
1 8 3 2 14
5 5
2 2
1 14 9 24
BENTHIC M,ACROINVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, CATAWBA COUNTY, NC, 4/21/98.
SPECIES T.v- F.F.G.*** CONTROL
Sur 1 Sur 2 Sur 3 QUAL TOTAL

Polypedilum cf tuberculatum **6 SH
Saetheria tylus 7.07 CG 1 1
Empididae 2 2
Tipulidae
Antocha sp. 4.25 CG 17 4 21
Limonia sp. 9.64 SH
Tipula sp. 7.33 SH 1 1 2 4
TOTAL NO. OR ORGANISMS 4 92 34 13 143
TOTAL NO. OF TAXA 4 11 10 8 21
*North Carolina Tolerance Values range from 0 for organisms very intolerant of organic wastes to 10 for organisms very tolerant of organic
wastes.
**Hilsenhoff Tolerance Values used when North Carolina Tolerance Values not available.
***F.F.G.- Functional Feeding Group: SH=Shredder, CG=Collector/Gatherer, FC=Filtering Collector, SC=Scrapper, P=Predator and
Pl=Piercer
Fish and Wildlife Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 241
25 Water Tower Lane
Whittier, NC 28789
[phone]
July 25, 2001
Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
Director
NC DENR
Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
Re: Hickory Quarry Expansion
WQC Project # 980623 COE # 199830954
WQC #3202 issued September 22, 1998
Dear Dave:
In accordance with conditions of the above referenced permit, please find enclosed the results of
the 1 st year monitoring of Martin Marietta Aggregates' Hickory Quarry Expansion Project. If
you have any questions, please call me.
Sincerely,
V(
John L. Boaze,
Senior Biologist
cc: Brian North, Martin Marietta Aggregate, Charlotte, NC
BIOLOGICAL MONITORING (YEAR 1)
CLARK CREEK, HICKORY QUARRY
CATAWBA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Prepared for:
Martin Marietta Aggregates
P.O. Box 240635
Charlotte, NC 28224-0635
Prepared by:
Fish and Wildlife Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 241
Whittier, NC 28789
July 2001
Baseline Environmental Assessment
Clark Creek, Hickory Quarry
Martin Marietta Aggegrates
Introduction
Martin Marietta Aggregates expanded its quarry pit at the Hickory, North Carolina
location in August 1999. As a part of the expansion, a 1600 foot section of Clark Creek
was relocated into a new channel approximately 3600 feet in length. In order to relocate
the stream, a 404/401 permit was required from the Army Corps of Engineers and NC
Division of Water Quality (DWQ), respectively. These resource agencies, during informal
consultation, suggested a baseline survey of the existing aquatic resources within Clark
Creek to evaluate current conditions. In addition, one of the conditions of the 404/401
permits required three (3) years of macrobenthos monitoring be done. Following
consultation with DWQ Biologist David Penrose, it was decided by both parties to wait at
least one (1) year before starting the monitoring. This was to allow for the recolonization
of the relocated stream. This document covers the first year of this monitoring
requirement.
Methodology
The study was conducted on both the control and relocated sections of Clark Creek within
the boundary of the Hickory Quarry. Following the DWQ sampling guidelines, all samples
were collected by a certified biologist (Steve Brown) and processed by a certified
laboratory (Pennington and Associates, Inc.).
Results
Table 1 presents the results of the water quality sampling and the substrate embeddedness
scores. The variation in water temperature between the control and the relocated sections
was probably due to the dense campy control section verses the open channel in the
relocated area. As the vegetation along the stream increases in the relocated section,
water temperature should decrease.
The embeddedness score for the relocated section was higher than the control section
mainly because of the fact that this section of stream in still undergoing the stabilization
process. Over time the embeddedness rating in these sections should approximate each
other.
Table 2 presents the results of the macroinvertebrate sampling. While the relocated
section yielded more organisms and more total taxa, neither the control area nor the
relocated section scored very high with regard to the EPT Richness or the Biotic Index
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values. The EPT Richness score of 4 for each section rated it in the poor category. The
Biotic Index of 5.94 (control) and 5.50 (relocated) scored the study areas as either "good-
fair" (control) to "good" in the relocated section.
As noted in the 1998 baseline sampling (Appendix I), Clark Creek is highly impacted by
runoff from the surrounding urban area.
Pebble count
Results of the pebble count are presented in Figure 1. Both study areas had a large
amount of sand in the sample sites.
Conclusions
The environmental assessment of Clark Creek suggests that the stream is heavily impacted
by urban runoff from upstream of the quarry site. Macroinvertebrate sampling scores
were low at both the quarry and control sites. Water quality parameters measured were
well within accepted guidelines for aquatic communities.
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TABLE 1. WATER QUALITY DATA AND EMBEDDEDNESS RATING FOR THE
CONTROL AND RELOCATED SECTIONS OF CLARK CREEK, CATAWBA COUNTY,
NC. MARTIN MARIETTA AGGREGRATES' HICKORY QUARRY EXPANSION PROJECT
MAY 30, 2001
WATER DISSOLVED EMBEDDEDNESS
TEMPERATURE OXYGEN pH CONDUCTIVITY RATING
SECTION °C mg,/1 S U Umhos/cmz U
Control 24.25 8.6 8.1 89 60
Relocated 18.61 9.6 7.1 79 80
TABLE 2. BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATE DATA FOR THE CONTROL AND
RELOCATED SECTIONS OF CLARK CREEK, CATAWBA COUNTY, NC. MARTIN
MARIETTA AGGREGATES' HICKORY QUARRY EXPANSION PROJECT
MAY 30, 2001
PARAMETER CONTROL SECTION RELOCATED SECTION
Total No. of Organisms 641 938
Total Taxa Richness 18 22
EPT Richness 4 4
EPT Abundance 544 822
Biotic Index 5.94 5.50
Biotic Index(Relative abundance) 2.20 2.36
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Figure 1. Wolman Pebble Count Using the Wentworth Scale for Size Classes
Clark Creek, Catawba County, May 30.20001.
Pebble Count
Size Class
Number Control Relocated
(mm) Section Section
Sands 2 67 65
4 70 72
8 78 79
Gravels 16 88 90
32 95 98
64 100 99
Cobles 128 100
256
512
Boulders 1024
2048
4096
Wolman Pebble Count Using the Wentworth Scale for Size Classes
Clark Creek, Catawba County, May 30.20001.
100
90
01
0
Control Section
80 --?-
Relocated Section
E
v 70
60
2 4 8 16 32 64 128
Particle Size (mm)
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APPENDIX I
Benthic macroinvertebrates results from the 1 st year study. Clark Creek
Catawba County, North Carolina. May 30, 2001
BFNTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, CATAWBA COUNTY, NORTH
CAROLINA, 5/30/01.
SPECIES T.V. F.F.G. Control Relative Relocate Relative
Site Abundance Score Site Abundance Score
ARTHROPODA
Crustacea
Decapoda
Cambaridae
Cambarus sp. 7.62 CG
Insecta
Ephemeroptera
Baetidae
Baetis sp. *4 CG
Odonata
Aeshnidae *3 P
Boyeria vinosa 5.89 P
Calopterygidae *5 P
Calopteryx sp. 7.78 P
Trichoptera
Hydropsychidae
Cheumatopsyche sp. 6.22 FC
Hydropsyche betteni gp. 7.78 FC
Diptera
Chironomidae
Brillia flavifrons 5.18 SH
Cricotopus sp. *7 CG
Eukiefferiella sp. *4 CG
Eukiefferiella claripennis 5.58 CG
Nanocladius sp. 7.07 CG
Orthocladius sp. 5.34 CG
Parametnocnemus lundbecki 3.65 CG
Phaenopsectra sp. 6.5 SC
Polypedilum flavum (convictum) 4.93 SH
Polypedilum illonoense 9 SH
Rheocricotopus robacki 7.28 CG
Rheotanytarsus sp. 5.89 FC
Thienemanniella xena 5.86 CG
Thienemannimyia gp. 8.42 P
Tvetenia bavarica gp. 3.61 CG
Xylotopus par 5.99 SH
Tipulidae
Antocha sp. 4.25 CG
Tipula sp. 7.33 SH
TOTAL NO. OF ORGANISMS
TOTAL TAXA RICHNESS
EPT TAXA RICHNESS
EPT ABUNDANCE
BIOTIC INDEX
BIOTIC INDEX (RELATIVE ABUNDANCE)
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
1 0.1560062 1 3 0.468019 1
0 0
0 0
0 0
193 30.109204 10 334 52.10608 10
0 0
0 0
0 1 0.156006 1
0 0
0 1 0.156006 1
0 0
51 7.9563183 3 171 26.67707 10
91 14.196568 10 119 18.56474 10
209 32.605304 10 198 30.88924 10
0 0
3 0.4680187 1 1 0.156006 1
3 0.4680187 1 5 0.780031 1
12 1.8720749 1 0
2 0.3120125 1 0
0 1 0.156006 1
1 0.1560062 1 1 0.156006 1
3 0.4680187 1 0
1 0.1560062 1 2 0.312012 1
0 3 0.468019 1
0 4 0.624025 1
4 0.624025 1 6 0.936037 1
4 0.624025 1 2 0.312012 1
1 0.1560062 1 0
0 1 0.156006 1
13 2.0280811 1 7 1.092044 1
10 1.5600624 1 16 2.4961 1
0 1 0.156006 1
0 0
39 6.0842434 3 56 8.736349 10
0 5 0.780031 1

641 938
18 22
4 4
544 822
5.94 5.50
2.20 2.36
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APPENDIX II
Benthic macroinvertebrates results from the Baseline study. Clark Creek
Catawba County, North Carolina. April 21, 1998
SUMMARY OF RBPIII METRICS
NO. OF TAXA
North Carolina Biotic Index
EPT Index
EPT/ Chironomidae
Scraper to Filtering/Collector Ratio
Percent Contribution
Shannon Diversity
Pielou Evenness
CLARK CREEK
Control Station Quarry Station
21 24
5.87 6.34
7 6
1.72 0.406
0.04 0.333
25.80% 34.60%
3.391 3.496
0.772 0.762
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BENTHI+C MACRO INVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, aAf-AWBA;COUNTY,
NC, 4-21-98.
SPECIES T.v- F.F.G- QUARRY
Sur 1 Sur 2 Sur 3 QUAL TOTAL
MOLLUSCA
Gastropoda
Basommatophora
Ancylidae
Ferrissia rivularis 6.55
ANNELIDA 4 4
Oligochaeta
Haplotaxida
Lumbricidae CG 22 11 2 2 37
Nadidae
Nais communis 8.81 CG 2 1 3
Lumbriculida
Lumbriculidae
Tubificidae w.o.h.c. 2 2
ARTHROPODA
Crustacea
Decapoda
Cambaridae
Cambarus sp. 7.62 CG 1 1
Insecta
Ephemeroptera
Ephemerellidae
Eurylophella sp. 4.34 CG
Heptageniidae
Stenonema sp. **4 Sc
Odonata
Calopterygidae
Calopteryx sp. 7.78 P 2 2
Coenagrionidae
Gomphidae
Stylogomphus albistylus 4.72 P 1 1
Trichoptera
Hydropsychidae 4 4
Cheumatopsyche sp. 6.22 FC 3 3
Diplectrona modesta 2.21 FC
Hydropsyche sp. 7.78 FC 2 2
Hydropsyche betteni gp. 7.78 FC 1 1
Coleoptera
Elmidae
Stenelmis sp. 5.1 SC 1 1 2
Diptera
Chironomidae 1 2 3
Cardiocladius obscurus 5.87 P 1 1
Chaetocladius sp. **6 CG 1 1
Cricotopus sp. **7 CG 1 1
Cryptochironomus fulvus 6.38 P 1 1
Diamesa sp. 8.12 CG 1 1
Orthocladius sp. **4 CG 1 3 4
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BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, CA- AWBA COUNTY,
NC, 4-21-SS.
SPECIES T.v- F.F.G- QUARRY
Sur 1 Sur 2 Sur 3 QUAL TOTAL

Orthocladius (Euorthocladius) sp. 9.11 CG 5 5
Polypedifum cf tuberculatum **6 SH 1 1
Saetheria tylus 7.07 CG
Empididae
Tipulidae
Antocha sp. 4.25 CG 10 2 1 2 15
Limonia sp. 9.64 SH 1 1
Tipula sp. 7.33 SH 5 4 1 1 11
TOTAL NO. OR ORGANISMS 49 26 6 26 107
TOTAL NO. OF TAXA 10 8 5 14 32
'North Carolina Tolerance Values range from 0 for organisms very into] ganic wastes.
*Hilsenhoff Tolerance Values used when North Carolina Tolerance Val
"'F.F.G.- Functional Feeding Group: SH=Shredder, CG=Colleclor/Gat 1=Piercer
I3f.,NTF{IC MACROINVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, C BA COUNTY,
NC, 4-21-98.
SPECIES T.v.** F.F.G *** CONTROL
Sur 1 Sur 2 Sur 3 QUAL TOTAL
MOLLUSCA
Gastropoda
Basommatophora
Ancylidae
Fen-issia rivularis 6.55 1 1
ANNELIDA
Oligochaeta
Haplotaxida
Lumbricidae CG 1 36 37
Nadidae 1 1
Nais communis 8.81 CG 4 7 11
Lumbriculida
Lumbriculidae 1 1
Tubificidae w.o.h.c. 1 1
ARTHROPODA
Crustacea
Decapoda
Cambaridae
Cambarus sp. 7.62 CG 1 1
Insecta
Ephemeroptera
Ephemerellidae
Eurylophella sp. 4.34 CG 2 2
Heptageniidae
Stenonema sp. **4 SC 1 1
Odonata
Calopterygidae
Calopteryx sp. 7.78 P 3 3
Coenagrionidae
Gomphidae
Stylogomphus albistylus 4.72 P
Trichoptera
Hydropsychidae
Cheumatopsyche sp. 6.22 FC 3 3
Diplectrona modesta 2.21 FC 1 1 2
Hydropsyche sp. 7.78 FC 5 1 6
Hydropsyche betteni gp. 7.78 FC 1 8 3 2 14
Coleoptera
Elmidae
Stenelmis sp. 5.1 SC
Diptera
Chironomidae 5 5
Cardiocladius obscurus 5.87 P
Chaetocladius sp. **6 CG
Cricotopus sp. **7 CG
Cryptochironomus fulvus 6.38 P
Diamesa sp. 8.12 CG 2 2
Orthocladius sp. **4 CG 1 14 9 24
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BkNTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CLARK CREEK, A COUNTY,
I C, 4- 21-98.
SPECIES T.v" F.F.G"' CONTROL
Sur 1 Sur 2 Sur 3 QUAL TOTAL
Orthocladius (Euorthocladius) sp. 9.11 CG
Polypedilum cf. tuberculatum **6 SH
Saetheria tylus 7.07 CG 1 1
Empididae 2 2
Tipulidae
Antocha sp. 4.25 CG 17 4 21
Limonia sp. 9.64 SH
Tipula sp. 7.33 SH 1 1 2 4

TOTAL NO. OR ORGANISMS 4 92 34 13 143
TOTAL NO. OF TAXA 4 11 10 8 35
`North Carolina Tolerance Values range from 0 for organisms very intolerant of organic wastes to 10 for organisms very tolerant of o
"Hilsenhoff Tolerance Values used when North Carolina Tolerance Values not available.
•' *F.F.G.- Functional Feeding Group: SH=Shredder, CG=Collector/Gatherer, FC=Filtering Collector, SC=Scrapper, P=Predator and
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