20200588 Ver 1_NCWRC Questions_20200512

Moore, Andrew W
From: Leslie, Andrea J
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 4:51 PM
To: Tyson Kurtz
Cc: Andrew Bick; 'Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)'; Moore, Andrew W
Subject: questions on Norton Ridge PCN
Hi Tyson -
I have a few questions about the Norton Ridge PCN-
1. How wide will the planted/preserved buffer be on the 2 reconstructed channels?
2. My understanding is that a dam will be constructed. There is no indication the pond and dam
design. Can you provide details? I am particularly interested in knowing if a coldwater release is
incorporated into the pond design.
3. It appears that very little riparian vegetation exists on Norton Prong itself. Native brook trout inhabit
Norton Prong, and we strongly recommend and request that a native woody buffer of at least 30 ft in
width be planted on Norton Prong. Can this be incorporated?
4. Can you provide an additional plan overview figure, with the limits of the new pond, dam,
reconstructed streams and their buffers, wetland impacts and restored area? There are some figures
provided, but none of them provide all of this information.
Thank you,
Andrea
Andrea Leslie
Mountain Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
645 Fish Hatchery Rd., Building B
Marion, NC 28752
828-803-6054 (office)
828-400-4223 (cell)
www.ncwildlifg.org
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