20200018 Ver 1_RE Post Contract IRT Site Visit Memo_20200508

Strickland, Bev
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Haupt, Mac
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Tugwell, Todd J CIV USARMY CESAW (US); Eric Neuhaus; Wiesner, Paul; Davis, Erin B;
Leslie, Andrea J; Kim Browning
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Ullman, Kirsten J; Tsomides, Harry; Haywood, Casey; Shawn Wilkerson
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RE: [External] RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Laurel Valley Site: Post Contract IRT Site Visit
Memorandum; DMS#100140_USAC E#SAW-2020-00053_DWR#20200018
Eric,
I looked over the site minutes and the response from WEI. I would have to agree with Todd regarding the
ratios given the responses.
Also, we realize there is not wetland credit on this site, however, there will be a lot of wetland
restored/enhanced and this should be discussed in the mitigation plan because it is an important resource.
Also, as you know, any channel building through wetlands will get gauge recommendations or requirements.
Finally, as I recall on site UT1 reach 2 will be diverted from its current path and connected to East Prong
Hunting Creek. Was there any resolution to the removal of the hydrology from the current wetland/stream
system? (as you may recall, we walked down the field to look at what may be impacted from the loss of flow,
outside the easement).
Thanks,
Mac
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From: Tugwell, Todd J CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
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DMS#100140 USACE#SAW-2020-00053 DWR#20200018
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Eric, I looked back over the notes and the follow up memo. I would like to make sure it's understood that we
are not concurring with the proposed ratios stated in the memo at this point. Especially with regard to the
preservation reaches, the inability to replace the culvert downstream or expand the buffers is a concern. A
50-foot buffer is too narrow for preservation in my opinion, and I'm sure the IRT would like to be able to see
what time of improvements can be made to the channel to address passage before we concur with any ratio.

It seems that the landowner is not really willing to make any of the changes that were recommended, which
does raise a red flag about the property given the condition of the pipes and clearing that has been done.
Thanks,
Todd Tugwell
Mitigation Project Manager
Wilmington District, US Army Corps of Engineers
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
[phone] ext. 58
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From: Eric Neuhaus [ma ilto:eneuhaus@wild landseng.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2020 1:01 PM
To: Wiesner, Paul <[e-mail]>; Tugwell, Todd J CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
<[e-mail]>; Haupt, Mac <[e-mail]>; Davis, Erin B
<[e-mail]>; Leslie, Andrea J <[e-mail]>; Browning, Kimberly D CIV USARMY
CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
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Haywood, Casey <[e-mail]>; Shawn Wilkerson <[e-mail]>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Laurel Valley Site: Post Contract IRT Site Visit Memorandum;
DMS#100140 USACE#SAW-2020-00053 DWR#20200018
MR
Wanted to follow-up on Paul's email below and ensure that everyone received the memorandum regarding
Laurel Valley and see if anyone had any questions or comments regarding the items in the memo. I
understand everyone is probably very busy given the unique times but wanted to double check these items
before we get too far along with the project.
Thanks,
Eric Neuhaus, PE I Water Resources Engineer
0:828.774.5547 x105 M:865.207.8835
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
167-B Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
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From: Wiesner, Paul <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 2:35 PM
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<[e-mail]>; Davis, Erin B <[e-mail]>; Leslie, Andrea J
<[e-mail]>; Kim Browning <[e-mail]>

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Haywood, Casey <[e-mail]>; Eric Neuhaus <[e-mail]>; Shawn
Wilkerson <[e-mail]>
Subject: Laurel Valley Site: Post Contract IRT Site Visit Memorandum; DMS#100140_USACE#SAW-2020-
00053_DWR#20200018
Good afternoon;
There were some comments/items that Wildlands proposed to follow up on based on the post contract IRT
visit at the Laurel Valley site in Burke County.
The attached memorandum outlines those requests/items and Wildland's responses.
The final (revised) IRT post contract meeting minutes document is also attached for reference.
Please let us know if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
Thanks
Paul Wiesner
Western Regional Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Mitigation Services
828-273-1673 Mobile
[e-mail]
Western DMS Field Office
5 Ravenscroft Drive
Suite 102
Asheville, N.C. 28801
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From: Wiesner, Paul
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 10:36 AM
To: Tugwell, Todd J CIV USARMY CESAW (US)<[e-mail]>; Shawn Wilkerson
<[e-mail]>; Haupt, Mac <[e-mail]>; Davis, Erin B
<[e-mail]>; Leslie, Andrea J <[e-mail]>; Kim Browning
<[e-mail]>
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Haywood, Casey <[e-mail]>; Eric Neuhaus <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Laurel Valley Site_DMS# 100140: Post Contract IRT Site Visit (1-14-2020) Meeting
Minutes
BE

The REVISED Laurel Valley Post Contract IRT meeting minutes are attached based on the IRT comments
received via email. Updates are in red.
Thanks
Paul Wiesner
Western Regional Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Mitigation Services
828-273-1673 Mobile
[e-mail]
Western DMS Field Office
5 Ravenscroft Drive
Suite 102
Asheville, N.C. 28801
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From: Tugwell, Todd J CIV USARMY CESAW (US) [mailto:[e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 10:09 AM
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Mac <[e-mail]>; Davis, Erin B <[e-mail]>; Leslie, Andrea J
<[e-mail]>; Kim Browning <[e-mail]>
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Haywood, Casey <[e-mail]>; Eric Neuhaus <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] RE: Laurel Valley Site_DMS# 100140: Post Contract IRT Site Visit (1-14-2020) Meeting
Minutes
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Shawn, sorry for any confusion. What I was referring to was the discussions we had about the level of
intervention on Reach 2, and also the possibility of some minor work on Reach 1(the preservation reach), to
include expanding the buffer if possible. The notes say that Wildlands will consider enhancement -style
approaches if feasible, and I just wanted to make sure it was clear that the credit ratio should be based on
what the final approach is. If the approach doesn't change, the ratios shown on the initial proposal may have
to be reconsidered.
Thanks,
Todd
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From: Shawn Wilkerson [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2020 8:45 AM

To: Tugwell, Todd J CIV USARMY CESAW (US)<[e-mail]>; Wiesner, Paul
<[e-mail]>; Haupt, Mac <[e-mail]>; Davis, Erin B <[e-mail]>;
Leslie, Andrea J <[e-mail]>; Browning, Kimberly D CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
<[e-mail]>
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Haywood, Casey <[e-mail]>; Eric Neuhaus <[e-mail]>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Laurel Valley Site_DMS# 100140: Post Contract IRT Site Visit (1-14-2020)
Meeting Minutes
Todd
The only change that the IRT discussed was on approximately 200 feet just downstream of the driveway
crossing going to enhancement (that I remember). Was there other things that I missed - I can't tell from your
comment.
Shawn
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From: Tugwell, Todd J CIV USARMY CESAW (US) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 2:36 PM
To: Wiesner, Paul <[e-mail]>; Haupt, Mac <[e-mail]>; Davis, Erin B
<[e-mail]>; Leslie, Andrea J <[e-mail]>; Browning, Kimberly D CIV USARMY
CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Cc: Ullman, Kirsten J <[e-mail]>; Tsomides, Harry <[e-mail]>;
Haywood, Casey <[e-mail]>; Shawn Wilkerson <[e-mail]>; Eric
Neuhaus <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Laurel Valley Site_DMS# 100140: Post Contract IRT Site Visit (1-14-2020) Meeting Minutes
Paul, the notes look good in general. Number 11 relates to the potential that the stream may drop out
sediment in the floodplain and lose its bed and banks, and there is discussion about maintaining the channel,
however, it needs to be noted that we would not want to see maintenance except possible in the first couple
years of monitoring only.
Also the discussion regarding some of the changes to the approaches we discussed, particularly on Reach 2
should note that what was originally proposed may not be acceptable, so if the changes cannot be made as we
discussed, I think we would need to reassess the proposed ratios.
Thanks,
Todd
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From: Wiesner, Paul [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 2:03 PM
To: Tugwell, Todd J CIV USARMY CESAW (US)<[e-mail]>; Haupt, Mac
<[e-mail]>; Davis, Erin B <[e-mail]>; Leslie, Andrea J
<[e-mail]>; Browning, Kimberly D CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
<[e-mail]>

Cc: Wiesner, Paul <[e-mail]>; Ullman, Kirsten J <[e-mail]>; Tsomides,
Harry <[e-mail]>; Haywood, Casey <[e-mail]>; Shawn Wilkerson
<[e-mail]>; Eric Neuhaus <[e-mail]>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Laurel Valley Site_DMS# 100140: Post Contract IRT Site Visit (1-14-2020) Meeting
Minutes
FRU
The meeting minutes from the January 14, 2020 IRT post contract site visit are attached for your review.
Please let us know if you have any additional comments, questions or concerns.
Thanks
Paul Wiesner
Western Regional Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Mitigation Services
828-273-1673 Mobile
[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>
Western DMS Field Office
5 Ravenscroft Drive
Suite 102
Asheville, N.C. 28801

Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.