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Buffer Baseline
Monitoring Report
July 2020
CATFISH POND MITIGATION SITE
Durham County, NC
NCDEQ Contract No. 007424
DMS ID No. 100039
DWR Project Number 2018-0196
Neuse River Basin
HUC 03020201
RFP #: 16-007279
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NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Mitigation Services
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652

PREPARED FOR:
PREPARED BY:
BUFFER BASELINE MONITORING REPORT
CATFISH POND MITIGATION SITE
Durham County, NC
NCDEQ Contract No. 007424
DMS ID No. 100039
Neuse River Basin
HUC 03020201
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Mitigation Services
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
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ENGINEERING
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
312 West Millbrook Road, Suite 225
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: [phone]
This Baseline Monitoring Plan has been written in conformance with the requirements of the
following:
• 15A NCAC 02B .0295 Mitigation Program Requirements for Protection and Maintenance of
Riparian Buffers.
• NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services In -Lieu Fee Instrument signed and dated July 28, 2010.
These documents govern DMS operations and procedures for the delivery of compensatory
mitigation.
Contributing Staff:
Chris Roessler, Project Manager Daniel Taylor, Construction Administrator
John Hutton, Principal in Charge Tasha King, Monitoring Lead
Jason Lorch, Baseline Monitoring Plon Andrea Eckardt, Lead QuolityAssuronce

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
Mitigation Project Summary....................................................................................................1
1.1 Project Goals................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Pre -construction Site Conditions.................................................................................................. 1
2.0
Determination of Credits.........................................................................................................2
3.0
Baseline Summary...................................................................................................................2
3.1 Parcel Preparation........................................................................................................................ 2
3.2 Riparian Area Restoration Activities............................................................................................. 2
3.3 Riparian Area Enhancement Activities......................................................................................... 3
4.0
Annual Monitoring and Performance Criteria...........................................................................3
4.1 Vegetation.................................................................................................................................... 3
4.2 Overview Photographs................................................................................................................. 4
4.3 Visual Assessments.......................................................................................................................4
4.4 Annual Reporting Performance Criteria.......................................................................................4
4.5 Maintenance and Contingency Plans........................................................................................... 4
5.0
References..............................................................................................................................5
APPENDICES
Appendix 1 General Figures and Tables
Figure 1
Project Vicinity Map
Figure 2
Service Area Map
Figure 3
Project Component/Asset Map
Figure 4
Catfish Pond II Mitigation Bank Parcel Site Map
Figure 5
Monitoring Plan View Map Key
Figure 5a-b
Monitoring Plan View Map
Table 1
Buffer Project Attributes
Table 2
Buffer Project Areas and Assets
Table 3
Monitoring Components
Appendix 2 DWR Correspondence
NC Division of Water Resources - Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation and Nutrient Offset Letter — March
13, 2018
Appendix 3 As -Built Survey
Appendix 4 Overview Photographs
Appendix 5 Permit Approvals
Appendix 6 Vegetation Plot Data
Table 4 Planted and Total Stem Counts
Vegetation Plot Photographs
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Mitigation Project Summary
The Catfish Pond Buffer Mitigation Site (Site) is a riparian restoration project located in Durham County
approximately 12 miles north of the City of Durham and approximately 3 miles east of the Orange
County/Durham County border (Figure 1). Figure 2 depicts the service area of the Site which includes
the Falls Lake watershed in the Neuse river basin. A conservation easement comprised of 20.73 acres
along Catfish Creek and three unnamed tributaries was recorded on the Site (Figure 3). Before
construction, the majority of the Site was used as cattle pasture, with some forested riparian areas. In
addition, Catfish Pond was a significant source of degradation on Catfish Creek. The project is expected
to generate 523,358.865 riparian buffer credits.
The Site is within Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 03020201020040 and North Carolina Department of
Water Resources (NCDWR) Sub -basin 03-04-01. Two unnamed tributaries (UT1 and UT2) drain to Catfish
Creek, which drains to Mountain Creek, and one unnamed tributary (Mountain Tributary) drains directly
to Mountain Creek. Mountain Creek flows into Little River, the Eno River, and then Falls Lake. Falls Lake
is classified as water supply waters (WS-IV) and nutrient sensitive waters (NSW).
1.1 Project Goals
The major goals of the riparian restoration project are to provide ecological and water quality
enhancements to the Neuse River Watershed within the Falls Lake Water Supply Watershed by creating
a functional riparian corridor and restoring the riparian area. The project supports specific goals
identified in the 2010 Neuse River Basin Restoration Priorities Plan (RBRP) for the Neuse River Targeted
Local Watershed (TLW). This document highlights the importance of riparian buffers for stream
restoration projects. Forested riparian areas immobilize and retain nutrients and suspended sediment.
The RBRP also supports the Falls Lake watershed plan. Falls Lake is the receiving water supply water
body downstream of the Site and is classified as WS-IV and NSW. Specific enhancements to water
quality and ecological processes are outlined below:
• Exclude cattle from project streams — Fencing has been installed around project areas adjacent
to cattle pastures.
• Decrease nutrient levels — Filtering runoff from the agricultural fields through restored native
riparian zones. The off -site nutrient input is absorbed on -site by filtering flood flows through
restored floodplain areas, where flood flows can disperse through native vegetation.
• Decrease water temperature and increase dissolved oxygen concentrations — Riparian areas will
create additional long-term shading of the channel flow to reduce thermal pollution.
• Restore and enhance native floodplain vegetation — Planted native tree species in riparian zone
where tree growth was insufficient.
• Permanently protect the project Site from harmful uses — Established a conservation easement
on the site.
1.2 Pre -construction Site Conditions
The riparian restoration project includes 20.73 acres of cattle pasture and riparian forest along Catfish
Creek and the three unnamed tributaries that drain into the Neuse River Basin. Prior to construction, the
primary degradation of Catfish Creek was the creation of Catfish Pond sometime between 1940 and
1955. In that same time period extensive logging and farm road construction also took place. Aerial
photographs from 1972 suggest that UT1 had been straightened for agricultural purposes. Catfish Creek
above and below the pond, UT2, and Mountain Tributary showed few signs of channel manipulation.
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Two unnamed tributaries (UT1 and UT2) drain to Catfish Creek, which drains to Mountain Creek, and
one unnamed tributary (Mountain Tributary) drains directly to Mountain Creek. Catfish Creek, UT1, UT2,
and Mountain Tributary are all jurisdictional streams. The buffer project attributes are listed in Table 1,
located in Appendix 1.
On May 13, 2018, NCDWR conducted on -site determinations to review features and land use within the
project boundary. The resulting NCDWR site viability letter and map confirming the Site as suitable for
riparian buffer and nutrient offset mitigation is located in Appendix 2. Catfish Creek and the three
unnamed tributaries are appropriate for buffer and nutrient offset mitigation as related to the rules set
forth in the Neuse Buffer Mitigation Rules: Mitigation Program Requirements for Protection and
Maintenance of Riparian Buffers (15A NCAC 02B .0295) and Neuse River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive
Waters Management Strategy: Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Buffers (15A NCAC 02B
.0233).
Determination of Credits
The project is expected to generate 523,358.865 riparian buffer credits, through buffer restoration and
buffer enhancement via cattle exclusion, per the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rules (15A NCAC 02B
0.0295 (o)). There is also potential to convert some buffer credits to nutrient offset credits, dependent
on the need. Mitigation credits are presented in Table 2 and illustrated in Figure 3 (Appendix 1).
Calculations are based upon the as -built survey included in Appendix 3.
In the Mitigation Plan, 0.1 acres of buffer restoration credits were removed around Ditch D because it
did not meet the requirement to maintain diffuse flow throughout the buffer. With the addition of
Catfish Pond II Mitigation Bank Parcel (DWR Project Number 2018-0196v2), this deduction is no longer
necessary. The Catfish Pond II conservation easement completely encompasses Ditch D allowing for
diffuse flow. Fencing has been installed around Catfish Pond II (Appendix 1, Figure 4).
3.0 Baseline Summary
The Wildlands Team restored high quality riparian areas along Catfish Creek and three unnamed
tributaries on the Site. The buffer and nutrient offset mitigation took place in conjunction with Catfish
Pond Stream Mitigation. The project design ensured that no adverse impacts to existing riparian areas
occurred. Figure 3 illustrates the conceptual design for the Site. Detailed descriptions of the restoration
activity follow in Sections 3.1 through 3.4. Overview site photographs are included in Appendix 4.
3.1 Parcel Preparation
Prior to stream construction, the Site was cattle pasture, with livestock having access to all streams
causing streambank erosion. UT1 was also channelized to maximize land use. Catfish Pond was removed
during stream construction and the four streams were restored and/or enhanced. The approved permits
are included in Appendix 5. During stream construction, invasive plants were targeted and removed to
reduce native competition. Soil amendments were added to certain graded areas after construction as
directed by soil test results. Amendments included agricultural lime, slow release fertilizer, and soil
conditioners (humic acid, organic material, soil biota stimulants). Haul roads and other high trafficked
areas were also ripped to a depth of 18" where possible to reduce soil compaction.
3.2 Riparian Area Restoration Activities
The revegetation plan for the riparian restoration area included permanent seeding and planting bare
root trees. These revegetation efforts were coupled with the select treatment of invasive species to
control their population. The species composition planted was selected based on the desired community
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type, occurrence of species in riparian areas adjacent to the Site, and best professional judgement. The
total number of tree species planted across the buffer areas are as follows: sycamore (Plotonus
occidentolis) 1,207 stems, river birch (Betulo nigro) 927 stems, green ash (Froxinus pennsylvonico) 646
stems, Shumard oak (Quercus shumordii) 646 stems, swamp chestnut oak (Quercus michouxii) 646
stems, willow oak (Quercus phellos) 646 stems, white oak (Quercus olbo) 365 stems, overcup oak
(Quercus lyroto) 365 stems, and 55 stems each of arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentotum), smooth
serviceberry (Amelonchier loevis), and yellow buckeye (Aesculus flovo). Additionally, 350 stems each of
silky dogwood (Cornus ommomum) and silky willow (Solix sericeo) and 100 stems of elderberry
(Sombucus conodensis) were planted along streambanks. In total, 6,413 stems were planted across the
site.
Trees were planted at a density sufficient to meet the performance standards outlined in the Rule 15A
NCAC 02B .0295 of 260 trees per acre at the end of five years. An appropriate seed mix was applied as
necessary to provide temporary ground cover for soil stabilization and reduction of sediment loss during
rain events in disturbed areas. This was followed by an appropriate permanent seed mixture. Tree
planting was completed in March 2020.
Vegetation management and herbicide applications are being implemented as needed during tree
establishment in the restoration areas to prevent establishment of invasive species that could compete
with the planted native species.
3.3 Riparian Area Enhancement Activities
Fencing was used to exclude cattle throughout the entire project as allowed by 15A NCAC 02B .0295(o)
and minimal work was done on the streams through the enhancement areas. Fencing was built to
incorporate the conservation easement for Catfish Pond II Mitigation Bank Parcel as shown in Figure 4.
The enhancement area has been protected in perpetuity under a conservation easement.
Annual Monitoring and Performance Criteria
The performance criteria for the Site follows approved performance criteria presented in the guidance
documents outlined in Request for Proposal (RFP) 16-007279 and the Consolidated Buffer Rule (15A
NCAC 02B .0295). Annual monitoring and semi-annual site visits will be conducted to assess the
condition of the finished project. The riparian restoration project has been assigned specific
performance criteria components for vegetation that will be evaluated throughout the five-year post -
construction monitoring. An outline of the performance criteria and monitoring components follows.
Monitoring components are included in Table 3 and vegetation plots are depicted in Figure 5 (Appendix
1).
4.1 Vegetation
Performance Standards for the Site will be based on the health and survival of a minimum density of 260
trees per acre after five years of monitoring, with a minimum of four native hardwood tree or shrub
species composition and no one species comprising more than 50 percent of stems. Height, visual
assessment of damage, and vigor will be used as indicators of overall health. Desirable volunteer species
may be included to meet the success criteria upon DWR approval. The extent of invasive species
coverage will also be monitored and treated as necessary throughout the required five-year monitoring
period.
Seven fixed 100 square meter vegetation monitoring quadrants were installed across the Site to
measure the survival of the planted stems (Figure 5) with a mean of 561 stems per acre (Table 4).
Vegetation monitoring follows the CVS-EEP Level 2 Protocol for Recording Vegetation (2008). All planted
stems were marked with flagging tape and a reference photograph was taken from the southwestern
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corner of each vegetation plot during vegetation assessments. Each year, trees will be re -marked and
plot photos will be taken along with overview photographs of the Site. Appendix 6 includes the baseline
(MYO) vegetation plot planted and total stem counts, as well as plot photographs.
4.2 Overview Photographs
Photographs will be taken within the project area once a year to visually document stability for five
years following construction. Baseline overview photographs are included in Appendix 4.
4.3 Visual Assessments
Visual assessments should support the performance standards for each metric as described above.
Visual assessments will be performed within the Site on a semi-annual basis during the five-year
monitoring period. Problem areas with vegetative health will be noted (e.g. low stem density, vegetation
mortality, invasive species, or encroachment). Areas of concern will be mapped and photographed
accompanied by a written description in the annual report. Problem areas will be re-evaluated during
each subsequent visual assessment.
4.4 Annual Reporting Performance Criteria
Using the Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Buffer Baseline and
Annual Monitoring Report Template version 2.0 (2017), monitoring reports will be prepared in the fall of
each monitoring year and submitted to DMS. The monitoring period will extend five years beyond
completion of construction or until performance criteria have been met.
4.5 Maintenance and Contingency Plans
The conservation easement has been properly and accurately marked by adding witness posts with
easement placards along the easement boundary and at every corner. Adaptive management will be
performed during the monitoring years to address minor issues as necessary. If during annual
monitoring it is determined the project's ability to achieve performance standards are jeopardized,
Wildlands will notify and work with the DMS/NCDWR to develop contingency plans and remedial
actions. Any actions implemented will be designed to achieve the success criteria specified previously
and will include a work schedule and updated monitoring criteria (if applicable).
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References
Breeding, R. 2010. Neuse River Basin Restoration Priorities. North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program. Accessed at:
https:Hfiles.nc.gov/ncdeq/Mitigation%20Services/Watershed_Planning/Neuse_River_Basin/FINAL%2
ORB RP%20 Neu se%202010_%2020111207%2000 RRECTE D. pdf
Lee, M.T., Peet, R.K., Roberts, S.D., & Wentworth, T.R. 2008. CVS-EEP Protocol for Recording Vegetation
Version 4.2. Accessed at: http://cvs.bio.unc.edu/protocol/cvs-eep-protocol-v4.2-lev1-2.pdf
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), 2011. Web Soil Survey. Accessed at:
http://websoiIsurvey.nres.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS). 2017.
Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Buffer Baseline and Annual Monitoring Report Template version
2.0 Accessed at:
https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/Mitigation%20Services/Document%20Management%20Library/Guidance%
20and%20Template%20Documents/RB_NO_Base_Mon_Template_2.0_2017_5.pdf
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Resources (NCDWR). 2000. 15A
NCAC 02B .0233 Neuse River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy: Protection and
Maintenance of Existing Riparian Buffers. Accessed at:
http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac/title%2015a%20-
%20environmental%20quality/chapter%2002%20-
%20environmental%20management/subchapter%20b/15a%20ncac%2002b%20.0233.pdf
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Resources (NCDWR). 2015. 15A
NCAC 02B .0295 Mitigation Program Requirements for Protection and Maintenance of Riparian
Buffers. Accessed at: http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac/title%2015a%20-
%20environmental%20quality/chapter%2002%20-
%20environmental%20management/subchapter%20b/15a%20ncac%2002b%20.0295.pdf
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Resources (NCDWR). 2011.
Surface Water Classifications. Accessed at: https:Hdeq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-
resources/planning/classification-standards/classifications#DWRPrimaryClassification
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. (2019). Catfish Pond Mitigation Site — Riparian Buffer Mitigation Plan. North
Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS), Raleigh,
NC.
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APPENDIX 1. General Figures and Tables

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Table 1. Buffer Project Attributes
Catfish Pond Mitigation Site
Monitoring Year 0 - 2020
Project Name
Catfish Pond Mitigation Site
Hydrologic Unit Code
03020201020040
River Basin
Neuse
Geographic Location (Lat, Long)
36° 9' 48.03" N, 78° 54' 37.66" W
Site Protection Instrument (DB/PG)
DB8235/776-780
Total Credits (BMU)
523,358.865
Types of Credits
Riparian Buffer
Mitigation Plan Date
July 2019
Initial Planting Date
March 2020
Baseline Report Date
June 2020
MY1 Report Date
December 2020
MY2 Report Date
December 2021
MY3 Report Date
December 2022
MY4 Report Date
December 2023
MY5 Report Date
December 2024

Table 2. Buffer Project Areas and Assets
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Monitoring Year 0 - 2020
Project Area
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Elieible for Preservation Ift21: 264,402
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Preservation as %Total Area of Buffer Mitigation: 0.0%
Ephemeral Reaches as %Total Area of Buffer Mitigation: 0.0%
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TOTAL AREA OF BUFFER MITIGATION (TABM)
Mitigation Totals
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256,105,11
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266,553.075
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Total Riparian Buffer:
793,207
523,358.865
TOTAL NUTRIENT OFFSET MITIGATION
Mitigation Totals
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Table 3. Monitoring Components
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Monitoring Year 0 - 2020
Monitoring
Parameter
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Frequency
Feature
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Year 1-5
Photographs and
Visual Assessment
Semi -Annual
Mapping
Exotic and Nuisance
Photographs and
Semi -Annual
Vegetation
Mapping
Photographs and
Project Boundary
Semi -Annual
Mapping
Overview Photos
Photographs
Year 1-5

APPENDIX 2. DWR Correspondence

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
March 13, 2018
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
Attn: John Hutton
312 West Millbrook Rd, Suite 225
Raleigh, NC 27609
(via electronic mail: scott(&waterlandsolutions.com )
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secrelmy
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
DWR ID# 2018-0196
Johnston County
Re: Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation & Nutrient Offset — Catfish Pond Site
Off US-501 (36.158391,-78.907343)
Neuse 03020201 (Falls Lake WS)
Durham County
Dear Mr. Hutton,
On February 23, 2018, Katie Merritt, with the Division of Water Resources (DWR), assisted you
and others from Wildlands Engineering, Inc. at the proposed Catfish Pond Mitigation Site (Site)
in Bahama, NC. The Site is located in the Falls Lake WS of the Neuse River Basin within the 8-
digit Hydrologic Unit Code 03020201. The Site is being proposed as part of a full -delivery
stream restoration project for the Division of Mitigation Services (RFP #16-007279). Members
of the Interagency Review Team (IRT) and Division of Mitigation Services were also present
onsite. At your request, on February 23, 2018, Ms. Merritt performed an onsite assessment of
riparian land uses adjacent to streams and ditches onsite, which are shown on the attached map
labeled "Figure 6A Concept Map".
Ms. Merritt's evaluation of the features onsite and their associated mitigation determination for the
riparian areas are provided in the table below. This evaluation was made from Top of Bank (TOB)
out to 200' from each feature for buffer mitigation pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (effective
November 1, 2015) and for nutrient offset credits pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0240.
Feature
Classification
15ubiect
Riparian Land uses
Buffer
2Nutrient
iti a2ion Type Determination VIM ri arian
areas
to Buffer
adjacent to Feature
Credit
Offset Viable
Rule
at 2,273
0-200'
Viable
Ibs acre
UT1
Stream &
Yes
Combination of
Yes°
Yes (non-
Fields - Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B
Wetland
(where
forested and
forested fields
.0295 (n)
complex
stream is
non/forested pasture
only)
Proposed for
restored)
grazed by cattle
Forested Areas- Enhancement Site per 15A
stream
NCAC 02B .0295 (a) (6)
restoration
Crossing 1 has impeded flow and Crossing 2 is
severely perched with impeded flow. Both
crossings need be repaired/replaced.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807 6300

Catfish Pond Full -Delivery Site
Wildlands
March 13, 2018
Feature
Classification
'Sublect
Riparian Land uses
Buffer
2Nutrient
Mitigation Type Determination wlin riparian
adlac_e_nt to Feature
areas
to Buffer
Credit
Offset Viable
Rule
ff-ZQ _
Viable
at 2 73
Ibs acre
D
Ditch
No
Non -forested pasture
"See
Yes
Fields - Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B
grazed by cattle
Note
.0295 (n)
*The ditch meets 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(8) (A,
B, C & E). More information is needed for
complete assessment.
Catfish
Stream
Yes
Combination of
Yes°
Yes (tan-
Fields - Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 028
Creek
forested and
forested fields
.0295 (n)
non/forested pasture
only)
grazed by cattle
Forested Areas- Enhancement Site per 15A
NCAC 02B .0295 (of (6)
Crossing 3 has impeded flow and Reeds to be
repo iredlreplaced
Catfish
In -line pond
Yes
Combination of
*Yes"
Yes (non-
Fields - Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 028
Pond
(proposed
forested and
forested fields
.0295 (n)
for stream
non/forested pasture
only)
Restoration)
grazed by cattle
Forested Areas - Enhancement Site per 15A
NCAC 02B.0295 (o) (6)
*tf stream channel is created & restored
through the pond, the new riparian areas will be
viable as a Restoration Site
UT2
Stream
Yes
Mostly forested
Yes°
Yes (non-
Fields - Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 026
pasture with some
forested fields
.0295 (n)
open canopy areas
only)
and grazed by cattle
Forested Areas - Enhancement Site per 1.5A
NCAC 02B .0295 (o) illy
Mountain
Stream
Yes
Mostly forested
Yes,
Yes (non-
Fields - Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B
Tributary
pasture with some
forested fields
.0295 (n)
open canopy areas
only)
and grazed by cattle
Forested Areas - Enhancement Site per 15A
NCAC 02B .0295 (o) (6)
'Subjectivity calls for the features were determined by DWR in correspondence dated March 12. 2018 using the 1:24,000
scale quadrangle topographic map prepared by USGS and the most recent printed version of the soil survey map prepared
by the MRCS
z NC Division of Water Resources - Methodology and Calculations far determining Nutrient Reductions associated with
Riparian Bu-f er Establishment
`The area of preservation credit within a buffer mitigation site shall c0111prise of no more than 25 percent (25%) of the total
area of buffer mitigation per 15A NCAC 0295 (o)(5) and 15A NCAC 0295 (o)(4). Site cannot be a Preservation only site
to comply with this rule.
'The area described as an Enhancement Site was assessed and determined to comply with all of 15A NCAC 02B
.0295(o)(6).
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Catfish Pond FuH-Delivery Site
Wildlands
March 13, 2018
The attached map (Figure GA Concept Map) showing the project site and features was provided by
Wildlands Engineering and was initialed by Ms. Merritt on March 13, 2018. There were at least 3
crossings that need to he repaired or replaced to allow for aquatic passage and continuous
hydrologic connectively throughout the streams. This letter should be provided in any future
stream, wetland, buffer and/or nutrient offset mitigation plans for this Site.
This letter does not constitute an approval of this site to generate mitigation credits. Pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02B .0295, a mitigation proposal and a mitigation plan shall be submitted to DWR for written
approval prior to conducting any mitigation activities in riparian areas and/or surface waters for
buffer mitigation credit. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0240, a proposal regarding a proposed nutrient
load -reducing measure for nutrient offset credit shall be submitted to DWR. for approval prior to any
mitigation activities in riparian areas and/or surface waters.
All vegetative plantings, performance criteria and other mitigation requirements for riparian
restoration, enhancement and preservation must follow the requirements in 15A NCAC 02B .0295 to
be eligible for buffer and/or nutrient offset mitigation credits. For any areas depicted as not being
viable for nutrient offset credit above, one could propose a different measure, along with supporting
calculations and sufficient detail to support estimates of load reduction, for review by the DWR to
determine viability for nutrient offset in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0240. For any areas
generating wetland mitigation credit, no buffer or nutrient onset credit can be generated.
This viability assessment will expire on March 13, 2020 or upon the submittal of an As -Built
Report to the DWR, whichever comes first. Please contact Katie Merritt at (919)-807-5371 if you
have any questions regarding this correspondence.
KAH/km
Attachments: Figure 5A Concept Map
cc: File Copy (Katie Merritt)
DMS - Jeff Schaffer (via electronic mail)
Sincerely,
Karen Higgins, Supervisor
401 and Buffer Permitting Branch
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APPENDIX 3. As -Built Survey

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CATFISH POND MITIGATION SITE
DMS J100039 SPO FILE #32-FO NEUSE RIVER BASIN
SITE ADDRESS: 9021 NORTH ROXBORO STREET (US 501), BAHAMA, NC 27503
MANGUM TOWNSHIP, DURHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
DRAWN BY: LDP, AB CHECKED BY., PBK JOB #1909105
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P.O. Box 2566
Asheville, NC 28802
[phone]
www.keenmp.com
License # C-3039

APPENDIX 4. Overview Photographs

O Catfish Pond Mitigation Site
Appendix 4: Overview Photographs

O Catfish Pond Mitigation Site
Appendix 4: Overview Photographs

APPENDIX 5. Permit Approvals

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Dirertnr
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 1, 2019
DWR # 18-0196
Durham County
NC Division of Mitigation Services
Attn: Lin Xu
217 West Jones Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
Attn: Chris Roessler
312 West Millbrook Road, Suite 225
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Subject: APPROVAL OF 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION WITH
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Catfish Pond Mitigation Site
Dear Mr. Xu and Mr. Roessler:
You have our approval for the impacts Iisted below for the purpose described in your
application dated August 27, 2019, received by the Division of Water Resources (Division)
August 28, 2019. These impacts are covered by the attached Water Quality General
Certification Number 4134 and the conditions listed below. This certification is associated
with the use of Nationwide Permit Number 27 once it is issued to you by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. Please note that you should get any other federal, state or local permits
before proceeding with your project, including those required by (but not limited to)
Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge, and Water Supply Watershed regulations.
This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the enclosed certification(s) or
general permit and the following additional conditions:
1. The following impacts are hereby approved provided that all of the other specific
and general conditions of the Certification are met. No other impacts are approved,
including incidental impacts. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b) and/or (c)]
North Carolina Department of Lnvlronmental Quality I D10ston of Water Resources
� EQ 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919.707.9000
r�mrnc+an.,

Catfish Pond
DWR# 18-0196
Page 2 of 4
Type of Impact
Amount Approved
(units)
Permanent
Amount Approved
(units)
Temporary
Stream
S1
0 linear Feet
52 linear feet
S2
0
112
S3
378
0
S4
0
72
S5
0
51
S6
99
0
S7
97
0
S8
0
35
S9
0
122
S10
0
88
S11
0
69
S12
0
134
S13
0
300
S14
444
0
S15
168
0
S16
0
28
S17
0
27
S18
0
411
S19
0
13
Total
1,186
1,514
404 401 Wetlands
W1
0.0086 acres
0.0691 acres
W2
0.0564
0
W3
0
0.0032
W4
0.0156
0
W5
0.0046
0
W6
0.1327
0.3357
W7
0
0.0032
Total
0.2179
0.4112
Open Waters
01
0.597 acres
0 acres
Total
0.597
0
2. This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans
and specifications for this project are incorporated by reference as part of the
Certification. If you change your project, you must notify the Division and you may
be required to submit a new application package with the appropriate fee. If the
property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this approval letter and

Catfish Pond
DWR# 18-0196
Page 3 of 4
General Certification(s)/Permit/Authorization and is responsible for complying with
all conditions. [15A NCAC 02H .05O7(d)(2)]
3. The issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification for the restoration/enhancement
project does not represent an approval of credit yield for the project. [15A NCAC
O2H _O500(h)]
4. You have our approval for your proposed final stream enhancements/restorations
plan. The stream restorations/enhancements must be constructed, maintained, and
monitored according to the plans approved by this Office and this Certificate of
Coverage. Any repairs or adjustments to the site must be made according to the
approved plans or must receive written approval from this Office to make the repairs
or adjustments. [15A NCAC 02H .O506(h)]
This approval and its conditions are final and binding unless contested. [G.S. 143-215.5]
This Certification can be contested as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of General Statute 150B
by filing a written petition for an administrative hearing to the Office of Administrative
Hearings (hereby known as OAH) within sixty (60) calendar days.
A petition form may be obtained from the OAH at http:/�www.ncoah.cam/ or by calling the
OAH Clerk's Office at [phone] for information. A petition is considered filed when
the original and one (1) copy along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received in the
OAH during normal office hours (Monday through Friday between 8:0Oam and 5:00pm,
excluding official state holidays).
The petition may be faxed to the OAH at [phone], provided the original and one
copy of the petition along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received by the OAH within
five (5) business days following the faxed transmission.
Mailing address for the OAH:
If sending via US Postal Service:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
If sending via delivery service (UPS,
FedEx, etc):
Office of Administrative Hearings
1711 New Hope Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27609-6285
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served to Department of Environmental Quality:
William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601

Catfish Pond
D W R# 18-0196
Page 4 of 4
This letter completes the review of the Division under section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
Please contact Mac Haupt at 919-707-3632 or mac.hau t ncdenr. ov if you have any
questions or concerns.
Sin erely,
dwe-
Mac Haupt,
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Enclosures: GC 4134
cc: Todd Tugwell, Kim Browning, USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch file
Filename: 180196CatfishPond(Durham)_401_ approval Itr.October 1, 2019.docx

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. SAW-2018-00424 County: Durham U.S.G.S. Quad: Rougemont
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Permittee
Address:
Telephone:
NC Division of Mitigation Services
Attn: Mr. Tim Baumgartner
217 West Jones Street, Suite 3000A
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
919-707-8319
Permittee:
Address:
Telephone:
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
Attn: Chris Roessler
321 West Millbrook Road, Suite 225
Raleigh, NC 27609
919-851-9986 x111
Size (acres) 20.73 acres Nearest Town Bahama
Nearest Waterway Mountain Creek River Basin Neuse
USGS HUC 03020201 Coordinates Latitude: 36.162562 °N Longitude:-78.910068°W
Location description: The NCDMS 20.73-acre Catfish Pond Mitigation Site includes Catfish Creek and three of its tributaries.
All drain to Mountain Creek. The site is located in Durham County, North Carolina, approximately 12 miles north of the city
of Durham and 3 miles east of the Orange County/Durham County border. PIN: 0827-02-67-0407, 0827-02-58-9864, 0828-04-
50-5560_
Description of projects area and activity: The co -applicants, NCDMS and Wildlands Engineering, Inc, have requested a
Denartment of the Armv nermit authorization to discharge dredged and/or fill material into waters of the United States
associated with the NCDMS Catfish Pond Mitigation Site. Implementation of the proposed restoration and enhancement
activities will result in the discharge of fill material into 2,700 linear feet of stream channel and 0.6291 acres of wetlands
associated with mechanized land clearing, excavation, placement of fill material, and stream relocation activities for the
mitigation site. Comnensatory mitigation is NOT required in coniunction with the aforementioned activities. Refer to the
enclosed Table 1 for a detailed summary of impacts
Applicable Law: ® Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
❑ Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number and/or Nationwide Permit Number: NWP 27 — Aquatic Habitat Restoration,
Enhancement, and Establishment Activities
SEE ATTACHED RGP or NWP GENERAL, REGIONAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the attached
conditions and your submitted application and attached information dated August 27, 2019. Any violation of the attached
conditions or deviation from your submitted plans may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, a Class
I administrative penalty, and/or appropriate legal action.
This verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below unless the nationwide and/or regional general permit
authorization is modified, suspended or revoked. If, prior to the expiration date identified below, the nationwide and/or regional general
permit authorization is reissued and/or modified, this verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below, provided
it complies with all requirements of the modified nationwide permit. If the nationwide and/or regional general permit authorization
expires or is suspended, revoked, or is modified, such that the activity would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the
nationwide permit, activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are under contract to commence in reliance upon
the nationwide and/or regional general permit, will remain authorized provided the activity is completed within twelve months of the
date of the nationwide and/or regional general permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless discretionary authority has been
exercised on a case -by -case basis to modify, suspend or revoke the authorization.
Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification. You
should contact the NC Division of Water Resources (telephone [phone]) to determine Section 401 requirements.
For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), prior
to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management in Morehead City, NC, at [phone].

SAW-2018-00424
This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State
or local approvals/permits.
If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of Engineers regulatory program,
please contact Kimberly Browning, 919.554.4884 x60.
Corps Regulatory Official: Date: October 3, 2019
Expiration Date of Verification: March 18, 2022

SAW-2018-00424
Table 1. Authorized discharge of fill material into waters of the United States in association with the
NCDMS Catfish Pond Mitigation Site (SAW-2018-00424).
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*Impacts are associated with aquatic resource restoration and enhancement activities and are expected to result in a net gain in Waters
of the US.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. The permittee understands and agrees that the document entitled "Final Mitigation Plan — Catfish Pond Mitigation
Site" dated July 18, 2019 is incorporated and made part of this permit. Execution of the work and terms given in the
approved mitigation plan are a condition of this permit.
2. This Nationwide Permit verification does not imply suitability of this property for compensatory mitigation for any
particular project. The use of any portion of this site as compensatory mitigation for a particular project will be
determined during the permit review process for that project.

SAW-2018-00424
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION
Action ID Number: SAW-2018-00424 County: Durham
Permittee: NC Division of Mitigation Services Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
Attn: Mr. Tim Baumgartner Attn: Mr. Chris Roessler
Project Name: NCDMS Catfish Pond Site
Date Verification Issued: October 3, 2019
Project Manager: Kim Browning
Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the permit, sign this certification
and return it to the following address:
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Regulatory Division Mitigation Office
Attn: Kim Browning
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Raleigh, NC 27587
Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by a U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
representative. Failure to comply with any terms or conditions of this authorization may result in the Corps suspending,
modifying or revoking the authorization and/or issuing a Class I administrative penalty, or initiating other appropriate legal
action.
I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been completed in accordance with the terms
and condition of the said permit, and required mitigation was completed in accordance with the permit conditions.
Signature of Permittee
Date

APPENDIX 6. Vegetation Plot Data

Table 4. Planted and Total Stem Counts
Catfish Pond Mitigation Site
Monitoring Year 0 - 2020
Current Plot Data (MY0 2020)
Scientific Name
Common Name
Species Type
VP 1
VP 2
VP 3
VP 4
VP 5
PnoLS
P-all
T
PnoLS
P-all
T
PnoLS
P-all
T
PnoLS
P-all
T
PnoLS
P-all
T
Aesculus sylvatica
Painted Buckeye
Shrub Tree
1
1
1
1
Betula nigra
River Birch
Tree
1
1
1
1
1
1
Froxinus pennsylvanica
Green Ash
Tree
2
2
2
3
3
3
Platanus occidentalis
Sycamore
Tree
4
4
4
7
7
7
3
3
3
8
8
8
2
2
2
Quercus alba
White Oak
Tree
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Quercus lyrato
Overcup Oak
Tree
1
1
1
3
3
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
Quercus michauxii
Swamp Chestnut Oak
Tree
2
2
2
1
1
1
Quercus phellos
lWillow Oak
Tree
5
5
5
3
3
3
1
1
1
3
3
3
Quercusshumordii
IShumardOak
Tree
1
1
1 1
3
3
3
2
1 2
2
1
1
1
Stem count
size (ares)
size (ACRES)
Species count
Stems per ACREI
14
14
14
15
15
15
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
1
1
1
1
1
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
6
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
567
1 567
1 567
1 607
1 607
1 607
1 486
1 486
1 486
1 486
1 486
1 486
1 526
526
526
Color for Density
Exceeds requirements by 10%
Exceeds requirements, but by less than 10%
Fails to meet requirements, by less than 10%
Fails to meet requirements by more than 10%
PnoLS - Planted Stems Excluding Live Stakes
P-all - All Planted Stems
T -All Woody Stems

Table 4. Planted and Total Stem Counts
Catfish Pond Mitigation Site
Monitoring Year 0 - 2020
Current Plot Data (MYO 2020)
Annual Means
Scientific Name
Common Name
Species Type
VP 6
VP 7
MYO (2020)
PnoLS
P-all
T
PnoLS
P-all
T
PnoLS
P-all
T
Aesculus sylvatica
Painted Buckeye
Shrub Tree
1
1
1
Betula nigra
River Birch
Tree
7
7
7
9
9
9
Froxinus pennsylvanica
Green Ash
Tree
2
2
2
2
2
2
9
9
9
Platanus occidentalis
Sycamore
Tree
6
6
6
6
6
6
36
36
36
Quercus alba
White Oak
Tree
1
1
1
1
1
1
7
7
7
Quercus lyrato
Overcup Oak
Tree
1
1
1
8
8
8
Quercus michauxii
Swamp Chestnut Oak
Tree
1
1
1
4
4
4
Quercus phellos
lWillow Oak
ITree
4
4
4
16
16
16
Quercusshumordii
IShumardOak
ITree
1
7
1 7
7
Stem count
size (ares)
size (ACRES)
Species count
Stems per ACREI
15
15
15
16
16
16
97
97
97
1
1
7
0.02
0.02
0.17
6
6
6
4
4
4
9
9
9
607
1 607
1 607
647
647
647
561
561
561
Color for Density
Exceeds requirements by 10%
Exceeds requirements, but by less than 10%
Fails to meet requirements, by less than 10%
Fails to meet requirements by more than 10%
PnoLS - Planted Stems Excluding Live Stakes
P-all - All Planted Stems
T -All Woody Stems

VEGETATION PLOT PHOTOGRAPHS

VEG PLOT 1(0312612020) 1 VEG PLOT 2 (0312612020) 1
VEG PLOT 3 (0312612020) 1 VEG PLOT 4 (0312612020) 1
VEG PLOT 5 (0312612020)
VEG PLOT 6 (0312612020)
Catfish Pond Mitigation Site
Appendix 6: Vegetation Plot Data —Vegetation Plot Photographs

F4 Catfish Pond Mitigation Site
Appendix 6: Vegetation Plot Data —Vegetation Plot Photographs