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Directions to Site: from Hwy70Bus in Smithfield S on Rt701 -15mi, left on Devil's Racetrack Rd -10mi, left into Howell Woods
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1. Office Review Information:
Project Number: 20020253
Projec?tHisto
'Project Name: Howell Woods
County(ies) Johnston ?UC?S C? hC-? pY?IC(rQ
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Basin & subbasin: Neuse 03020201 Ln rylm i?. ??k C- CXI-Mr ck
Nearest Stream: Neuse-Ri e - a =-, CyLA C cyk_ Cie
Water Quality Class of Nearest Stream: NSW; C,_ ?A_
Mitigator Type: EEP/WRP
DOT Status:
Total Mitigation on Site
Wetland: 102 acres
Stream: 5251 linear feet
Buffer:
Approved mitigation plan available? Yes No
Monitoring reports available? Yes No
Problem areas identified in reports? Yes No
Problem areas addressed on site? Yes No
j Mitigation required on site: *Add significant project-related events: reports,
Associated impacts (if known): received, construction, planting, repairs, etc.
During office review, note success criteria and evaluate each component based on monitoring report
results. Record relevant data in Sections II and III.
On back of sheet, note other information found during office review and/or to be obtained during site visit
II. Summary of Results:
Monitoring Success Success
Mitigation Component Year (report) (field) Resolved
20020253-1 34 acres Wetland Restoration
20020253-2 64 acres Wetland Enhancement
j 20020253-3 4 acres Wetland Creation
20020253-4 5251 linear feet etl Restoration
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MITIGATION SUCCESS:
Compared to the approved mitigation plan, this project is: successful partially successful unsuccessful
List specific reasons for lack of success for this project:
Additional comments (e.g. DWQ follow-up actions, recommendations, etc.):
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Stream Mitigation Component Evaluations: Information Table
NC Division of Water Quality
Component: 49ffe Component ID:
Description: zi, W-t? \0 ce_ssA tr?
Location within project:
III. Success Criteria Evaluation:
STREAMBANK STABILITY - Approved Success Criteria: <4?cl M Lxq,
Are streambanks stable? Yes No
If no, provide description and notes regarding stability issues:
STRUCTURES - Approved Success Criteria:
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List all types of structures present on site:
Are the structures installed correctly? Yes No l .L Q _ SOrAd-O + ?
Are the structures made of acceptable material? Yes No CWPtam-d Slur,
(Unacceptable materials include: railroad ties, concrete with rebar, etc 1 rr
Are the structures located approximately where shown on the plan? Yes No to w-c L? rn?? C
Are the structures stable (e.g. erosion, deposition, etc.)? Yes No of u Sl't_ am
Provide description and notes regarding problematic structures: (`, cuct o at-ch_ kcv
FEATURES -Approved Success Criteria:
Are riffles and pools in approximately the correct locations Yes No
Is the final sinuosity and gradient designed approximately to plan specifications? Yes No
Any evidence of vegetation growing on the stream bed or in the thalweg Yes No
Percentage of the restoration reach that has: Flowing water Ponded areas
Describe any stream features that provide evidence of unstable stream reaches (e.g. mid-channel bars,
downstream meander migration, chute cutoff formation, etc.):
AQUATIC BIOTA - Approved Success Criteria:
Is aquatic life present in the channel? Yes No
Description of taxa observed, incl. quantities of individuals and general distribution of biota. Include a brief
description of the sampling methodology.
List any remaining aquatic biota issues to address (e.g. erosion, discharges or toxicants, etc.).-
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VEGETATION - Approved Success Criteria: Dominant Plant Species
Species Story TPAP% cover
Monitoring report indicates success? Yes No
Average TPA for entire site (per report):
Observational field data agrees? Yes No
based on community composition? Yes No
based on TPA and/or % cover? Yes No
Vegetation planted on site? Yes No
Date of last planting:
Vegetation growing successfully? Yes No
General observations on condition of ripari an/buffer areas (e.g. buffer width, overall health of vegetation,
etc.):
Specific vegetation plots or site locations with little to no vegetation:
Estimated acreage or site percentage of unvegetated areas:
Invasive species on site (species, location(s), and % cover):
List any remaining vegetation issues to address (e.g. plant survival, concerns, etc.):
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MITIGATION SUCCESS:
Compared to the approved mitigation plan, this component is: successful partially successful unsuccessful
List specific reasons for lack of success for this component: NIA .re- Le L,)cttLLo _ ct)L1.."!,
Additional comments (e.g. DWQ follow-up actions, recommendations, etc.):
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Use the definitions in the joint state/federal stream mitigation guidelines to determine the correct type
of mitigation used for this component.
During site visit, document representative conditions and areas of concern. Observe preservation and
enhancement areas that may not have specific success criteria. Label and attach photos to this report.
Attach maps showing photo locations, problem areas, and/or important stream features.
Additional notes related to evaluation of this component:
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Wetland Mitigation Project Evaluations: Information Table
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Component: 34 acres Wetland Restoration Component ID: 20020253-1
Description: pre-rest. site was agric land, fallow fields & forest
Location within project:
III. Success Criteria Evaluation:
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HYDROLOGY - Approved Success s Criteria:
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
soil saturation within 12" of the soil surface for >12.5% of GS Inundated
Saturated in upper 12 inches
Monitoring report indicates success Yes No Drift lines
Observational field data agrees? Yes No Drainage patterns in wetlands
based on mitigation plan? Yes No Sediment deposits
based on wetland type? Yes No j Water marks
List any remaining hydrology issues to address (e.g. remaining ditches, excessive water, etc.):
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SOILS - Approved Success Criteria: na
Are soils hydric or becoming hydric? Yes No
List indicators of hydric soils: j
List any remaining soil issues to address (e.g. erosion, upland areas, etc.):
VEGETATION -Approved Success Criteria: Dominant Plant Species
260s/a survival after 5 years i Species Story TPA/'% cover
i Monitoring report indicates success? Yes No
Average TPA for entire site (per report):
j Observational field data agrees? Yes No
based on community composition? Yes No
based on TPA and/or % cover? Yes No
Vegetation planted on site? Yes No
Date of last planting:
Vegetation growing successful)
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No
Specific vegetation plots or site locations with little to no vegetation:
Estimated acreage or site percentage of unvegetated areas:
Invasive species on site (species, location(s), and % cover):
List any remaining vegetation issues to address (e.g. plant survival, concerns, etc.):
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NCWAM - Approved Success Criteria or Evaluative Techniques: NCWAM Type on Site:
na coastal
Riverine
Monitoring report indicates success? Yes No Riparian
Observational field data agrees? Yes No Non-riparian (wetter)
Attach NCWAM analysis results to this report. Non-riparian (drier)
List any remaining NCWAM issues to address (e.g. functionality, developing wetland type, etc.):
MITIGATION SUCCESS:
Compared to the approved mitigation plan, this component is: successful partially successful unsuccessful
List specific reasons for lack of success for this component:
Additional comments (e.g. DWQ follow-up actions, recommendations, etc.):
During site visit, document representative conditions and areas of concern. Observe preservation and
enhancement areas that may not have specific success criteria. Label and attach photos to this report.
Attach maps showing photo locations, areas of concern, and important field observations.
Additional notes related to evaluation of this component:
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Component: 64 acres Wetland Enhancement Component ID: 20020253-2
Description:
Location within project:
III. Success Criteria Evaluation:
HYDROLOGY - Approved Success Criteria: Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in upper 12 inches
j Monitoring report indicates success Yes No Drift lines
Observational field data agrees? Yes No Drainage patterns in wetlands
based on mitigation plan? Yes No Sediment deposits
based on wetland type? Yes No Water marks
List any remaining hydrology issues to address (e.g. remaining ditches, excessive water, etc.):
SOILS - Approved Success Criteria: -
Are soils hydric or becoming hydric? Yes No
List indicators of hydric soils:
List any remaining soil issues to address (e.g. erosion, upland areas, etc.):
VEGETATION - Approved Success Criteria: Dominant Plant Species
Species Story TPAf% cover
Monitoring report indicates success? Yes No
Average TPA for entire site (per report):
Observational field data agrees? Yes No
based on community composition? Yes No
based on TPA and/or % cover? Yes No
Vegetation planted on site? Yes No
Date of last planting:
Vegetation growing successfully? Yes No
Specific vegetation plots or site locations with little to no vegetation:
Estimated acreage or site percentage of unvegetated areas:
Invasive species on site (species, location(s), and % cover):
List any remaining vegetation issues to address (e.g. plant survival, concerns etc. :
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NCWAM - Approved Success Criteria or Evaluative Techniques: NCWAM Type on Site:
Coastal
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Monitoring report indicates success? Yes No Riparian
Observational field data agrees? Yes No Non-riparian (wetter)
Attach NCWAM analysis results to this report. Non-riparian (drier)
List any remaining NCWAM issues to address (e.g. functionality, developing wetland type, etc.):
MITIGATION SUCCESS:
Compared to the approved mitigation plan, this component is: successful partially successful unsuccessful'
List specific reasons for lack of success for this component:
Additional comments (e.g. DWQ follow-up actions, recommendations, etc.):
During site visit, document representative conditions and areas of concern. Observe preservation and
enhancement areas that may not have specific success criteria. Label and attach photos to this report.
Attach maps showing photo locations, areas of concern, and important field observations.
Additional notes related to evaluation of this component:
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Component: 4 acres Wetland Creation
Description: `'AX A Shed-F? k C C?VG?-ice Component ID: 20020253-3
Location within project:
III. Success Criteria Evaluation:
HYDROLOGY - Approved Success Criteria: Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in upper 12 inches
Monitoring report indicates success Yes No Drift lines
Observational field data agrees? Yes No Drainage patterns in wetlands
based on mitigation plan? Yes No Sediment deposits
based on wetland type? Yes No Water marks
List any remaining hydrology issues to address (e.g. remaining ditche -- 1
s, excessive water, etc.):
SOILS - Approved Success Criteria:
Are soils hydric or becoming hydric? Yes No
List indicators of hydric soils:
List any remaining soil issues to address (e.g. erosion, upland areas, etc.):
VEGETATION - Approved Success Criteria: Dominant Plant Species
Species Story TPAN/ cover
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Monitoring report indicates success? Yes No j
Average TPA for entire site (per report):
Observational field data agrees? Yes No
based on community composition? Yes No
based on TPA and/or % cover? Yes No
Vegetation planted on site? Yes No
Date of last planting:
Vegetation growing successfully? Yes No
Specific vegetation plots or site locations with little to no vegetation:
Estimated acreage or site percentage of unvegetated areas:
Invasive species on site (species, location(s), and % cover):
List any remaining vegetation issues to address (e.g. plant survival, concerns, etc.):
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NCWAM - Approved Success Criteria or Evaluative Techniques: NCWAM Type on Site:
Coastal
Riverine
Monitoring report indicates success? Yes No Riparian
Observational field data agrees? Yes No Non-riparian (wetter)
Attach NCWAM analysis results to this report. Non riparian (drier)
List any remaining NCWAM issues to address (e.g. functionality, developing wetland type, etc.):
MITIGATION SUCCESS:
Compared to the approved mitigation plan, this component is: successful partially successful unsuccessful
List specific reasons for lack of success for this component:
Additional comments (e.g. DWQ follow-up actions, recommendations, etc.):
During site visit, document representative conditions and areas of concern. Observe preservation and
enhancement areas that may not have specific success criteria. Label and attach photos to this report.
Attach maps showing photo locations, areas of concern, and important field observations.
Additional notes related to evaluation of this component:
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itigaf n Project Evaluations: Information Table
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Component: 5251 linea eet Vtr' land Restoration
Description:
Location within project:
III. Success Criteria Evaluatio -
HYDROLOGY - Approved Success iteria:
Monitoring report indicates success s No
Observational field data agrees? Ye No
based on mitigation plan? Yes No
based on wetland type? Yes o
List any remaining hydrology issues to address (e.g. r?r
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Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Inundated
/ Saturated in upper 12 inches
Drift lines
Drainage patterns in wetlands
Sediment deposits
I Water marks
ditches, excessive water, etc.
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SOILS - Approved Success Criteria:
Are soils hydric or becoming hydric? Yes No/
List indicators of hydric soils: /
List any remaining soil issues to address (e.g. erosign, upland
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VEGETATION -Approved Success Criteria:
s, etc.):
ominant Plant Species
Date of last planting:
Vegetation growing successf ly? Yes No
Specific vegetation plots or sit locations with little to no vegetation:
Monitoring report indicates success? Yes No
Average TPA for entire site (per re or
Observational field data agrees? Yes No
based on community compositi ? Yes No
based on TPA and/or % cover Yes No
Vegetation planted on site? Yes No
Estimated acreage or site p rcentage of unvegetated areas:
Invasive species on site (s ems, location(s), and % cover):
List any remaining vegetation issues to address (e.g. plant survival, concerns, etc.):
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NCWAM - Approved Success Criteria or Evaluative Techniques: NC AM Type on Site:
Coastal
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Riverine
Monitoring rep?irt indicates success? Yes No Riparian
j Observational fi Id data agrees? Yes No Non-riparian (wetter)
Attach NCWAM an lysis results to this report. Non-riparian (drier)
List any remaining N \ AM issues to address (e.g. functionality, developing wetland type, etc.):
MITIGATION SUCCESS:
Compared to the approved mitigation plan, this component is: successful parti y successful unsuccessful
List specific reasons for lack of s\uccess for this component:
Additional comments (e.g. DWQ follow-up act ns, recommend tions, etc.):
During site visit, document representative condi ns an areas of concern. Observe preservation and
enhancement areas that may not have specific ccess crit ia. Label and attach photos to this report.
Attach maps showing photo locations, area of concern, and portant field observations.
Additional notes related to evaluation of t s component:
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