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NATURAL SYSTEMS REPORT
Replacement of Bridge No. 3
SR 1634 (Morning Side Road) over Great Swamp
Wilson County, North Carolina
(B-4328)
(State Project 8.2342001)
(Federal Aid No. BRZ-1634(4))
Prepared for:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation
Raleigh, North Carolina
Prepared by:

ECOSCIENCE CORPORATION
1101 Haynes Street, Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27604
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November 2001
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.0 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... ...........................1
1.1 Project Description ............................................................................. ...........................1
1.2 Purpose ............................................................................................. ...........................1
1.3 Methods ......................................... .................................................... ...........................1

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1.4 Project area . . . . . """' 4
1.5 Physiography and Soils ..................................................................... ............................5
2.0 WATER RESOURCES ............................................................................ ............................6
2.1 Waters Impacted and Basin Characteristics ...................................... ............................6
2.1.1 Stream Characteristics ............................................................ ............................6
2.1.2 Best Usage Classifications and Water Quality ......................... ............................ 7
2.2 Anticipated Impacts to Water Resources .......................................... ............................7
3.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES ............................................................................. ............................ 8
3.1 Plant Communities ............................................................................ ............................8
3.2 Plant Communities within Project area .............................................. ..........................10

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3 Wildlife
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3.3.1 Terrestrial ................................................................................ ..........................11
3.3.2 Aquatic .................................................................................... ..........................11
3.4 Anticipated Impacts to Wildlife .......................................................... ..........................12
0 SPECIAL TOPICS ..................................................................................
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1 Waters of the United States .............................................................
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1.1 Permits ...................................................................................
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4.1.2 Mitigation .................... .......... ...........................15
2 Protected Species ............................................................................
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4.2.1 Federally Protected Species ................................................... ...........................16
4.2.2 State Protected Species ......................................................... ...........................18
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5.0 REFERENCES ................ .
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LIST OF FIGURES
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Figure 1. Site Location ............................................................................................................... 2
Figure 2. Project Area (Bridge No. 3 over Great Swamp) ........................................................... 3
Figure 3. Plant communities within project area .........................................................................9
Figure 4. Jurisdictional areas and buffers ................................................................................14
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Plant communities within the project area ..................................................................10
Table 2. Jurisdictional streams and riparian buffers .................................................................15
Table 3. Federally protected species in Wilson County (April 12, 2001 FWS list) .....................16
Table 4: Federal Species of Concern (FSC) in Wilson County (April 12, 2001 FWS list) ........... 18
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Replacement of Bridge No. 3
SR 1634 (Morning Side Road) over Great Swamp
Wilson County, North Carolina
(B-4328)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Description
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes replacement of Bridge
No. 3 located on SR 1634 (Morning Side Road) over Great Swamp in Wilson County, North
Carolina (Figure 1). Bridge No. 3 is a two-lane structure with an overall length of 100 feet (30.5
meters) and a width of 55 feet (16.8 meters).
[Alternatives]
[Demolition]
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this study is to provide an evaluation of biological resources within the project
area as defined on aerial photographs by NCDOT (Figure 2). Specifically, tasks performed for
this study include 1) an assessment of biological features within the project area including
descriptions of vegetation, wildlife, protected species, wetlands, and water quality; 2) a
delineation of Section 404 jurisdictional areas and subsequent survey of jurisdictional
boundaries and plant assemblages utilizing Trimble XRS Differential Global Positioning System
(DGPS) technology with reported sub-meter accuracy; 3) an evaluation of plant communities
and their areas within the project area, and 4) a preliminary determination of permit needs.
1.3 Methods
Materials and research data in support of this investigation have been derived from a number of
sources including applicable U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic mapping (Fremont,
NC 7.5 minute quadrangle, 1978), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Wetlands
Inventory (NWI) mapping (FWS NWI 1994), and aerial photographs furnished by NCDOT.
Bridge No. 3 was visited on July 31, 2001. During the site visit, the project area was walked and
visually surveyed for significant features. The project area is diamond shaped, centered on
Bridge No. 3, approximately 1500 feet (457.2 meters) in length, and up to 200 feet (60.8 meter)
wide (Figure 2). Special concerns evaluated in the field include 1) potential habitat for protected
species and 2) wetlands and water quality protection in Great Swamp.
The field work for this investigation was conducted by EcoScience Corporation (ESC) biologists
Matt Cusack, Kirsten Collings and Kendrick Weeks. Mr. Weeks is a project scientist with 4
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(Phytolacca americana), elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), greenbrier, Japanese
honeysuckle, poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), Virginia creeper, muscadine grape, and
trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans).
Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwood Forest - The representative bottomland community in
the project area is a conspicuously young forest that occurs southwest of SR 1634 (Figure 3).
Most trees appear to be less than 20 years old. This community is characterized by species
tolerant of a higher frequency of temporary flooding than the Coastal Plain Levee Forest such
as tupelo (Nyssa biflora), swamp chestnut oak (Q. michauxil), and overcup oak. Other canopy
species include river birch, water oak, red maple, tulip poplar, and white oak. The subcanopy
consists of water oak, American holly, sweet bay, and red maple. The shrub layer is rather
sparse but includes blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum), Carolina jessamine (Gelsimium
caroliniana), sweetleaf, and, in wetter areas such as the southern quadrant, Carolina ash
(Fraxinus caroliniana). Herbs are virtually non-existent, but netted chain-fern (Woodwardia
areolata) was recorded.
Freshwater Marsh - A freshwater marsh occurs within the powerline corridor in the southern
quadrant. This community contains no canopy and is dominated by woody species and
herbaceous wetland plants such as river birch, Virginia willow (Itea virginiana), black willow
(Salix nigra), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), swamp rose (Rosa palustris), Asiatic
dayflower (Murdania keisak), knotweeds (Polygonum spp.), common bulrush (Scirpus
cyperinus), wing stem, sedge (Carex lupulina), thoroughwort (Eupatorium dubium), and
American apios (Apios americana).
3.2 Plant Communities within Project area
Plant communities within the project area are dominated by Coastal Plain Levee Forest, which
accounts for approximately 60 percent of coverage (Table 1). Disturbed/maintained land
accounts for approximately 30 percent of the remaining coverage.
Table 1. Plant communities within the project area. Measurements are given in acres, with
hectares in parentheses.
Plant Community
Area
Coastal Plain Levee Forest
Disturbed/maintained Land
Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Freshwater marsh
TOTAL:
1.91 (0.77)
0.98 (0.40)
0.16 (0.06)
0.06 (0.02)
3.11 (1.26)
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Ultimate impacts are expected to be less than the areas represented here since impacts will be
limited to cut-and-fill boundaries.
From an ecological perspective, impacts of upgrading existing road facilities called for in the
project area are minimal. However, placing alternatives northeast of centerline will avoid or
minimize impacts to wetland plant communities. Restoration potential on-site is limited without
changing how the road fill and bridge culvert affect hydrology.
3.3 Wildlife
3.3.1 Terrestrial
No mammals were observed within the project area; however, tracks were observed of raccoon
(Procyon lotor). Mammals expected to occur within the project area include gray squirrel
(Sciurus carolinensis), white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), Virginia opossum (Didelphis
virginiana), northern short-tailed shrew (Blarina brevicauda), eastern mole (Scalopus aquaticus),
eastern pipistrelle (Pipistrellus subflavus), red bat (Lasiurus borealis), long-tailed weasel
(Mustela frenata), striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis), eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus),
white-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus), and gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus).
Bird species identified during the field visit were red-eyed vireo (Vireo olivaceous), white-eyed
vireo (Vireo griseus), Carolina wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus), Acadian flycatcher (Empidonax
virescens), great-crested flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus), blue-gray gnatcatcher (Polioptila
caerulescens), American crow (Corvus brachyrynchos), barred owl (Strix varia), tufted titmouse
(Baeolophus bicolor), Carolina chickadee (Poecile carolinensis), belted kingfisher (Ceryle
alcyon), Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperir), yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus), and
summer tanager (Piranga rubra). Other species expected in these habitats include blue jay
(Cyanocitta cristata), pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus), common grackle (Quiscalus
quiscula), mourning dove (Zenaida macroura). northern flicker (Colaptes auratus), red-
shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus), white-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis), and
prothonotary warbler (Protonotaria citrea).
Terrestrial reptiles observed include copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) and broad-head skink
(Eumeces laticeps). No amphibian species were observed in the project area. Reptile and
amphibian species that might be expected in these habitats are eastern box turtle (Terrapene
carolina), marbled salamander (Ambystoma opacum), southern dusky salamander
(Desmognathus auriculatus), Fowler's toad (Bufo woodhouse?), and gray treefrog (Hyla
versicolor or H. chrysoscelis).
3.3.2 Aquatic
Common musk turtle (Stemotherus odoratus) was the only aquatic reptile observed during the
field survey. Great Swamp provides suitable habitat for aquatic and semi-aquatic reptiles
including cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorous), redbelly watersnake (Nerodia erythrogaster),
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eastern mud turtle (Kinosternon subrubrum), snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) and northern
water snake (Nerodia sipedon). Typical amphibian species common in this habitat include
northern and southern cricket frogs (Acris gryllus and A. crepitans), green frog (Rana
clamitans), and bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana).
Limited sampling with a minnow trap was undertaken in Great Swamp to determine fishery
potential. Small minnows were seen but not identified during the site visit. No larger fish were
observed. Species which may be present in Great Swamp Creek include American eel
(Anguilla rostrata), redfin pickerel (Esox americanus), golden shiner (Notemigonus crysoleucas),
bluehead chub (Nocomis leptocephalus), satinfin shiner (Notropis analostanus), swallowtail
shiner (N. procne), creek chubsucker (Erimyson oblongus), yellow bullhead (Ictalurus natalis),
margined madtom (Noturus insignis), tadpole madtom (N. gyrinus), swampfish (Chologaster
comuta), lined topminnow (Fundulus lineolatus), eastern mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki),
mud sunfish (Acantharchus pomotis), bluespotted sunfish (Enneacanthus gloriosus), redbreast
sunfish (Lepomis auritus), warmouth (L. gulosus), and swamp darter (Etheostoma fusiforme).
3.4 Anticipated Impacts to Wildlife
Due to the limited extent of infringement on natural communities, the proposed bridge
replacement will not result in significant loss or displacement of known terrestrial animal
populations. No significant habitat fragmentation is expected since potential improvements will
be restricted to or adjoining existing roadside margins. Construction noise and associated
disturbances will have short-term impacts on avifauna and migratory wildlife movement
patterns.
Impacts associated with turbidity and suspended sediments resulting from construction of bridge
bents will affect benthic populations on a short-term basis. Temporary impacts to downstream
habitats from increased sediment during construction will be minimized by the implementation of
stringent erosion control measures. Bridge replacement will be scheduled to avoid potential
impacts to migratory fish (construction will occur outside of the period from February through
May).
4.0 SPECIAL TOPICS
4.1 Waters of the United States
Surface waters are subject to jurisdictional consideration under Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act as "waters of the United States" (33 CFR section 328.3). National Wetlands Inventory
(NWI) does not identify any surface waters within the project area (Cowardin et al. 1979). The
_ field visit contradicted this characterization finding the main channel to be riverine, lower
perennial, unconsolidated bottom, and permanently flooded.
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Vegetated wetlands are defined by the presence of three primary criteria: hydric soils,
hydrophytic vegetation, and evidence of hydrology at or near the surface for a portion (12.5
percent) of the growing season (DOA 1987). Vegetated wetlands subject to jurisdictional
consideration under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act as "waters of the United States" (33
CFR section 328.3) occur within the project area (Figure 4). According to NWI, Great Swamp is
classified as palustrine, forested broad-leaved deciduous and needle-leaved deciduous, semi-
permanently flooded wetlands (PF01/2F) upstream of the bridge and palustrine, forested broad-
leaved deciduous, seasonally flooded wetlands (PFO1 C) downstream of the bridge.
The field visit determined that the Great Swamp floodplain downstream of the bridge supports
an upland levee forest and no vegetated wetlands. The floodplain upstream of the bridge
supports a mixture of upland levee forest and forested wetland (Coastal Plain Bottomland
Hardwood Forest). The bottomland hardwood forest can be characterized as a PF01 C system.
These wetlands are dominated by hydrophytic vegetation such as tupelo, river birch, and water
oak. These species are growing in soils that exhibit values, chromas, and mottles characteristic
of hydric conditions. Evidence of wetland hydrology include saturation in upper 12 inches
(30.48 centimeters), water marks on tree trunks, and water stained leaves. Hydrology may
have been impacted by earlier road construction, where incidental fill forces most of the
groundwater and all of the surface water through the bridge culvert. The point downstream at
which natural hydrology is restored is unknown.
The Neuse River Basin Buffer Rules apply to 50-foot (15.2-meter) wide riparian buffers directly
adjacent to surface waters (intermittent streams, perennial streams, lakes, ponds, and
estuaries) in the Neuse River Basin, excluding wetlands. This rule does not apply to portions of
the riparian buffer where a use is existing and ongoing. Any change in land use within the
riparian buffer is characterized as an impact. The Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management
Strategy for the Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Buffers (15 A NCAC 2B .0233)
provides a designation for uses that cause impacts to riparian buffers within the Neuse Basin
and affect their nutrient removal functions. Changes in land use within the buffer area are
considered to be buffer impacts. Land use changes within the riparian are defined as being
Exempt, Allowable, Allowable with Mitigation, or Prohibited. The Exempt designation
refers to uses allowed within the buffer. The Allowable designation refers to uses that may
proceed within the riparian buffer provided there are no practical alternatives, and that written
authorization from the DWQ is obtained prior to project development. The Allowable with
Mitigation designation refers to uses that are allowed, given there are no practical alternatives
and appropriate mitigation plans have been approved. The Prohibited designation refers to
uses that are prohibited without a variance. Exemptions to the riparian buffer rule include the
footprint of existing uses that are present and ongoing. Stream linear distance was determined
as the length of the main channel. Riparian buffer linear distance was determined as the stream
linear distance minus existing use exemptions (e.g. road). Riparian buffer area was calculated
by multiplying riparian buffer linear distance by 100 feet (30.5 meters; Table 2). Riparian buffer
area is greatest southeast of Bridge No. 3 (Figure 4).
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distance and area are expressed in feet (meters) and acres (hectares), respectively.
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Vegetated Wetland N/A 0.22 (0.09)
[Alternatives]
[Demolition]
As this reach of Great Swamp has potential as a travel corridor for migratory fish, this project
can be classified as Case 2, where in-water work will be avoided during moratorium periods
associated with fish migration, spawning, and nursery areas.
4.1.1 Permits
This project is being processed as a Categorical Exclusion (CE) under Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) guidelines. The COE has made available Nationwide Permit (NWP) No.
23 (61 FR 65874, 65916; December 13, 1996) for CEs due to expected minimal impact. DWQ
has made available a General 401 Water Quality Certification for NWP No. 23. However,
authorization for jurisdictional area impacts through use of this permit will require written notice
to DWQ. In the event that NWP No. 23 will not suffice, minor impacts attributed to bridging and
associated approach improvements are expected to qualify under General Bridge Permit 031
issued by the Wilmington COE District. Notification to the Wilmington COE office is required if
this general permit is utilized.
The Neuse River Basin Rule applies to 50-foot (15.3-meter) wide riparian buffers directly
adjacent to surface waters of the Neuse River Basin. Neuse Buffer Certification may be needed
in addition to a COE permit and DWQ Water Quality Certification.
4.1.2 Mitigation
Mitigation for section 404 impacts may need to be proposed if the bridge replacement results in
impacts to project area open waters or vegetated wetlands. Utilization of BMPs is
recommended in an effort to minimize indirect impacts. A final determination regarding
mitigation rests with the COE and DWQ. '
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The requirement for riparian buffer mitigation will depend on the amount of potential impacts
resulting from proposed bridge replacement and the availability of practical alternatives. A final
determination regarding practical alternatives rests with DWQ.
4.2 Protected Species
4.2.1 Federally Protected Species
Species with the federal classification of Endangered, Threatened, or officially Proposed for
such listing are protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16
U.S.C. 1531 at seq.). The term "Endangered species" is defined as "any species which is in
danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range", and the term
"Threatened species" is defined as "any species which is likely to become an Endangered
species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range" (16
U.S.C. 1532). Federally protected species listed for Wilson County (April 12, 2001 FWS list) are
listed in Table 3.
Table 3. Federally protected species in Wilson County (April 12, 2001 FWS list).
Common Name Scientific Name Federal Status
Red-cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis Endangered
Dwarf Wedge Mussel Alasmidonta heterodon Endangered
Michaux's Sumac Rhus michauxii Endangered
Red-cockaded Woodpecker - This small woodpecker (7 to 8.5 inches [18 to 22 centimeters]
long) has a black head, prominent white cheek patches, and a black-and-white barred back.
Males often have red markings (cockades) behind the eye, but the cockades may be absent or
difficult to see (Potter at al. 1980). Primary habitat consists of mature southern pine forests
dominated by loblolly, long-leaf (P. palustris), slash (P. elliottit), and pond (P. serotina) pines
(Thompson and Baker 1971). Nest cavities are constructed in the heartwood of living pines,
generally older than 70 years, that have been infected with red-heart disease. Nest cavity trees
tend to occur in clusters, which are referred to as colonies (FWS 1985). The woodpecker drills
holes into the bark around the cavity entrance, resulting in a shiny, resinous buildup around the
entrance that allows for easy detection of active nest trees. Pine flatwoods or pine-dominated
savannas which have been maintained by frequent fires serve as ideal nesting and foraging
sites for this woodpecker. Development of a thick understory may result in abandonment of
cavity trees. The woodpeckers utilize pine stands in close proximity to the colony site for
foraging. Foraging areas, depending on the quality of habitat, have been found to range from
84 acres (34 hectares) to over 409 acres (165.5 hectares). Food sources include wood-boring
insects, grubs, beetles, corn worms and other invertebrates found within 0.5 mile (0.8 kilometer)
of the colony site. Stands preferred by foraging birds are dominated by pines greater than 30
years of age although mixed pine/hardwood stands are also used.
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The project area contains very few loblolly pines (Pinus taeda). Scattered pines within the
hardwood forest are large and old enough to provide foraging habitat; however, the canopy and
sub-canopy contain a dense hardwood composition, reducing suitability for the woodpecker.
NHP records have no documentation of red-cockaded woodpeckers within 5.0 miles (8.0
kilometers) of the project area. No red-cockaded woodpeckers were observed during the field
visit.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: The project area contains no suitable foraging or nesting
habitat for red-cockaded woodpeckers. NHP records document no occurrences of red-
cockaded woodpeckers within 5.0 miles (8.0 kilometers) of the project area. Based on
NHP records, field observations, and professional judgement, the proposed project will
not affect the red-cockaded woodpecker. NO EFFECT
Dwarf wedge mussel - This mussel species typically inhabits streams with moderate flow
velocities and substrates varying in texture from gravel and coarse sand to mud with little silt
deposition (Moser 1993). Several intensive mussel surveys were conducted in Contentnea
Creek and tributaries between 1991-1993 in association with environmental documentation for
the proposed Buckhorn Reservoir expansion. This species has been well documented in
Turkey and Moccasin Creeks upstream from Buckhorn Reservoir, but has not been documented
within Contentnea Creek or tributaries downstream from Buckhorn Reservoir.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: The project area may contain suitable habitat for dwarf
wedge mussel. NHP records document no occurrences of dwarf-wedge mussel within
5.0 miles (8.0 kilometers) of the project area. Based on professional judgement and field
survey of potential habitat, a field survey is needed to determine presence or absence of
dwarf wedge mussel within the project area. UNRESOLVED
Michaux's sumac - Michaux's sumac is a densely pubescent, deciduous, rhizomatous shrub,
usually less than 2 feet high. The alternate, compound leaves consist of 9 to 13 hairy, round-
based, toothed leaflets borne on a hairy rachis that may be slightly winged (Radford et al. 1968).
Small male and female flowers are produced during June on separate plants; female flowers are
produced on terminal, erect clusters followed by small, hairy, red fruits (drupes) in August and
September. Michaux's sumac tends to grow in disturbed areas where competition is reduced by
periodic fire or other disturbances, and may grow along roadside margins or utility right-of-ways.
In the Piedmont, Michaux's sumac appears to prefer clay soil derived from mafic rocks or sandy
soil derived from granite; in the Sandhills, it prefers loamy swales (Weakley 1993). Michaux's
sumac ranges from south Virginia through Georgia in the inner Coastal Plain and lower
Piedmont.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: The project area is much too wet to provide habitat for
this species except along the road shoulder, which is heavily maintained. NHP records
document no occurrences of Michaux's sumac within 5.0 miles (8.0 kilometers) of the
project area. Systematic surveys of the road shoulder were conducted during the site
visit, and no individuals of Michaux's sumac were found. Based on the survey findings,
the project will not affect Michaux's sumac. NO EFFECT
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Federal Species of Concern - The April 12, 2001 FWS list also includes a category of species
designated as "Federal species of concern" (FSC) in Wilson County. A species with this
designation is one that may or may not be listed in the future (formerly C2 candidate species or
species under consideration for listing for which there is insufficient information to support
listing). FSC species currently listed for Wilson County are listed in Table 4.
Table 4: Federal Species of Concern (FSC) in Wilson County (April 12, 2001 FWS list).
Habitat
Common Name Scientific Name State Status Present

Henslow's Sparrow Ammodramus henslowii Significantly Rare No
Pinewoods Shiner Lythrurus matutinus Significantly Rare Yes
Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia masoni Threatened Yes
Carolina asphodel* Tofieldia glabra* Candidate* No

*Historic record - the species wa s last observed in the county more than 50 years ago.
The FSC designation provides no federal protection under the ESA for species listed. NHP files
do not document any occurrences of FSC species within 1.0 mile (1.6 kilometers) of the project
area.
4.2.2 State Protected Species
Plant and animal species which are on the North Carolina state list as Endangered, Threatened,
Special Concern, Candidate, Significantly Rare, or Proposed (Amoroso 1999, LeGrand and Hall
1999) receive limited protection under the North Carolina Endangered Species Act (G.S. 113-
331 et seq.) and the North Carolina Plant Protection Act of 1979 (G.S. 106-202 et seq.). No
species with these designations are documented within 1.0 mile (1.6 kilometers) of the project
area. The nearest species, both of special concern in North Carolina, are the Neuse River
waterdog (Necturus lewis?) and Carolina madtom (Noturus furiosus). The former was
documented 4.2 miles (6.8 kilometers) northeast of project area (Wilson, NC USGS quad) and
the latter 5.0 miles (8.0 kilometers) east of project area (Stantonsburg, NC USGS quad).
Significant Natural Heritage Areas are sites selected on the basis of the occurrence of rare plant
and animal species, rare or high quality natural communities and special animal habitats. NHP
records do not document the occurrence of any Significant Natural Heritage Area in the project
vicinity (0.5 mile [0.8 kilometer]).
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5.0 REFERENCES
Amoroso, J.L. 1999. Natural Heritage Program List of the Rare Plant Species of North
Carolina. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Division of Parks and Recreation,
N.C. Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Raleigh, NC.
Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet, and E.T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of Wetlands and
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
-?3 2 Date: C)7 131 I2oo,
Project/Site: County: _ (.-) ds 0 n -
Applicant/Owner: state: "44' col ?„
Investigator. M ri
Community ID: C7^
Normal Circumstances exist on the sits?
Do Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? (ISO No Transact ID: l
Yes Co s
Yes qo Plot ID:
is the area a potential Problem Areal
(If needed. explain on reverse)
VEGETATION NEW
Indicator
Stra= O _ VIT / f
snide IwlaflQ
t Plant species C
10
1^-
FAc12.
12.
S* r_AQv 14.
of Dominant Species are OBL. FACW or
xcluding FAC-I 1775
Is:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Descdbe in Remarks):
Stream. Lake or Tide Gauge
--Aerial Photographs
\ Other
Y No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water. - fin.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
primary Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in upper 12 Inches
N., Water Marks
%?;_Drlft Lines
-Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns In Wstlsnds
Secondary indicators (2 or mom required): 2 Inches
Oxidised Root Channels in Upper
"' Wetw-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
-Local Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Namej l I ;A Drainage Class:
(Series and Phase): DU ) Reid Observations
----_---.. rc..ti........,?? Te..• rv, ,'dwutret S Confirm Mapped Type: 's No
profile Descriotion• Mottle Texture.
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
Concretions.
aStructure.
d n? ??e=tc_
es) ? IMunsell Moist) IMumseli Moisti Abundance/Comran truc
n
A_ Y .s
- C 10YR 4 1- KDYP Z 'C'tc.J Twin 1 f .?v°^'\
-7
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_Histosoi
Hbtdc Eplpedon
Sulfidic Odor
?V-Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
played or Low-Chrome
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophydc Vegetation Present?
Wedand Hydrology Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
Remarks:
Concra no
_High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Sous
Organic Streaking in Sandy Sops
Listed on Local Hydric Sops List
V Listed on National Hydric Sops List
-ether (Exolain in Remarks)
to (Circle) (Circle)
No
No Is this Sampling Point Within a Watlandi Ye No
Approved by HQUSACE 2/92
HJL
8/93
.,
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1887 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Date: '3(/T
Applicant/Owner. hic County:
J__ I State: A)t' A C
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the ite? tion)?
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical SIM
Is the area a potential Problem Area?
(if needed, explain on reverse)
community ID:
o Transact ID:
VNP
Yes Plot ID:
VEGETATION
r,e
1, •? ? Sl3i.kL.-
L
.
4
4.
6. nit,
s. A _ F
Dominant Plant Soeeies
9.
10.
11.
1L
13.
14.
IL
1e.
peroent of Dominant species that w OdL. FACW or
FAC (excluding FAGI *R7S'•
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
-Stream. Lake or nds Gouge
-Aerial Photographs
Other
?No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water. (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: _(in.)
Depth to Saturated Sop: 712 (in.l
Wedand Hydrology Indicator:
primary Indicator:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
_DrW Lines
Sediment Deposits
--Drainage pattems in Wetlands
Secondary indicator 12 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
WaterStained Leaves
Local Sop Survey Deft
_FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remark:
SOILS
Map Unit Noma Drainage Class: ux4 Amine-Q
(Series and Phase): II Field Observations
.____.,-- rc..ti.,.?.,n1e ?IvDi e NGDIA C Confirm Mapped Type: No
Profile Descriotion• Motto Texture.
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colon
Concretions, structuro, etc_
fin_ ches_l Horizon jmunsell Moistl (Mvnsell Moist, Abundance/Cmmest
o-7 "n V ffg-ty)
-7_?0 A? YR nc?
! DV '
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
_Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
_Aquic Moisture Regime
-Reducing Conditions
Gloved or Low-Chrome Colon
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophydc Vegetation Present?
Wetland hydrology Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
Remarks:
Concretions
-High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Sods
_Organic Streaking in Sandy SoNs
-Listed on Local Hyddc Sods List
-Listed on National Hydric Sods Ust
Other (Explain in Remarks)
(Circle)
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes
Approved by HCiUSACE 2192
HJL
8/93

Wetland Rating Worksheet
Project name - Zg Nearest road rn? "Its 5j'oac1 163q
County_ Name of Evaluator Date_LL22?oo j
Wetland location
_ on pond or lake
on perennial stream
_ on intermittent stream
_ within interstream divide
other
Adjacent land use (within M mile upstream)
forested/natural vegetation -7
agriculture, urban/suburb:l 3(72 --/o
impervious surface C? %
Dominant Vegetation
Soil Series_'WRt, 6 n?
_ predominantly organic-humus,
muck, or peat
predominantly mineral- non-sandy
_ predominantly sandy
Hydraulic Factors
_ steep topography
ditched or channelized
?L wetland width >/- 50 feet
(1) ? (orb
(3) V QtrGUS Yli lr'q
Flooding and Wetness
_ semipermanently to permanently flooded
or inundated
seasonally flooded or inundated
_ intermittently flooded or temporary
surface water
_ no evidence of flooding or surface water
Wetland Type (select one)
Bottomland hardwood forest _ Pine savanna
,-, Headwater forest _ Freshwater marsh
_ Swamp forest _ Bogtfen
_ Wet flat • Ephemeral wetland
Pocosin • Other
+The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes
Water storage
0.51 4
* 4
=
= Total score
Bank/Shoreline stabilization
Pollutant removal :3 * 5
* 2 = 05-
Wildlife habitat * 4
Aquatic life value
Recreation/Education ° 1 `-i--
Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and > 10'/. nonpoint disturbance within 1 R mile upstream