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PROSPECTUS CATAWBA UMBRELLA MITIGATION BANK
Alexander and Catawba Counties, NC
Submitted for IRT Review
Catawba River Basin
HUC 03050101
September 1, 2020
USACE Action ID No. XXXX-XXXXX (Double Rock Mitigation Site)
USACE Action ID No. XXXX-XXXXX (Firestone Mitigation Site)
PREPARED BY:
a
WILDLANDS
E N G I N E E R I N G
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: [phone]
Project Manager: Andrea Eckardt
[e-mail]

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ExecutiveSummary ............................................................................................................................. 2
1.0
Mitigation Bank Introduction and Objectives........................................................................
2
1.1
Introduction...............................................................................................................................
2
1.2
Bank Location............................................................................................................................
2
1.3
Goals and Objectives.................................................................................................................
3
1.4
Qualifications of Bank Sponsor.................................................................................................
4
2.0
Establishment and Operation of Mitigation Bank..................................................................
4
2.1
Ownership Agreement..............................................................................................................
4
2.2
Landowner Information............................................................................................................
5
2.3
Proposed Service Area...............................................................................................................
5
2.4
Need and Feasibility of Mitigation Bank...................................................................................
5
3.0
Ecological Suitability of the Bank Sites..................................................................................
7
3.1
Bank Site Characterization - Double Rock................................................................................
8
3.2
Bank Site Characterization - Firestone...................................................................................
13
4.0
Mitigation Work Plan.........................................................................................................
18
4.1
Streams - Double Rock............................................................................................................
18
4.2
Streams - Firestone.................................................................................................................
20
4.3
Vegetation Plan - Double Rock and Firestone........................................................................
21
5.0
Determination of Mitigation Credits...................................................................................
21
6.0
Credit Release Schedule......................................................................................................
22
6.1
Initial Allocation of Released Credits.......................................................................................
23
6.2
Subsequent Credit Releases....................................................................................................
23
7.0
Maintenance and Long -Term Sustainability........................................................................
23
7.1
Maintenance...........................................................................................................................
23
7.2
Adaptive Management............................................................................................................
24
7.3
Long Term Management Provisions........................................................................................
24
8.0
References.........................................................................................................................
25
TABLES
Table 1. Mitigation Goals and Objectives - Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank ................................. 3
Table 2. Landowner Information - Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank ..............................................
5
Table 3a. Stream Existing Conditions - Double Rock.............................................................................
8
Table 3b. Floodplain Soil Types and Descriptions - Double Rock ........................................................
11
Table 3c. Listed Threatened and Endangered Species in Alexander County, NC - Double Rock...........
12
Table 3d. Stream Existing Conditions -Firestone Site.........................................................................
13
Table 3e. Floodplain Soil Types and Descriptions - Firestone Site .......................................................
16
Table 3f. Listed Threatened and Endangered Species in Catawba County, NC - Firestone ..................
17
Table 4. Proposed Stream Mitigation Credits - Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank ...........................
21
Table S. Stream Credit Release Schedule - Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank ...............................
22
Table 6. Adaptive Management Plan - Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank .....................................
24
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FIGURES
Figure 1
Vicinity Map
Figure 2
Service Area Map
Figure 3
NCDOT Draft STIP FY 2015-2025
Figure 4a
Existing Conditions Map — Double Rock
Figure 4b
Existing Conditions Map — Firestone
Figure Sa
USGS Topographic Map — Double Rock
Figure Sb
USGS Topographic Map — Firestone
Figure 6a
Watershed Map — Double Rock
Figure 6b
Watershed Map — Firestone
Figure 7a
Soils Map — Double Rock
Figure 7b
Soils Map — Firestone
Figure 8a
FEMA Map — Double Rock
Figure 8b
FEMA Map — Firestone
Figure 9a
Concept Map — Double Rock
Figure 9b
Concept Map — Firestone
APPENDICES
Appendix A Existing Conditions Geomorphic Data
Appendix B Project Site Photographs
Appendix C NCDWR Stream Classification Forms
Appendix D Historical Aerial Photography
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Executive Summary
Wildlands Holdings VI, LLC (Sponsor) proposes to develop the Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank (Bank).
Wildlands Holdings VI, LLC is managed by Wildlands Engineering, Inc. (Wildlands) and was developed for
the sole purpose of holding mitigation banks. The Bank will include two separate sites (Bank Sites)
referred to as Double Rock Mitigation Site and Firestone Mitigation Site. Double Rock is in Alexander
County and Firestone is in Catawba County (Figure 1). The purpose of the Bank is to provide stream
mitigation credits to offset impacts to Waters of the United States and/or State Waters within the
service area, Hydrologic Unit 03050101 (Catawba 01), as depicted in Figure 2.
1.0 Mitigation Bank Introduction and Objectives
1.1 Introduction
Proposed mitigation on the two sites includes nearly 11,661 linear feet (LF) of existing streams and will
include 7,965 LF of restoration, 2,629 LF of enhancement I, and 1,067 LF of preservation. The Bank
proposes to generate approximately 9,824 warm stream credits. The Bank will also include the
restoration and protection of riparian buffers throughout the Bank Sites and the incorporation of best
management practices (BMPs) to treat runoff from agricultural fields where appropriate. Most of the
streams on the Double Rock Site have been channelized, relocated in some cases, and extensively
impacted by cattle access and/or farm equipment. Impacts to streams at the Firestone Site include
incised streams with eroding stream banks, narrow riparian corridors with breaks for livestock access,
and floodplain and buffer degradation due to livestock grazing.
1.2 Bank Location
Double Rock is located in Alexander County approximately six miles southeast of Taylorsville (35' 51'
46.918" N, 81° 6' 3.931" W) and Firestone is located in Catawba County approximately 12 miles
northeast of Conover (35' 42' 40.263" N, 81' 12' 4.977" W) (Figure 1). Both sites are located within 8-
digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) (03050101) and the North Carolina Division of Water Resources
(NCDWR) Subbasin 03-08-32. However, the sites are in two different 14-digit HUCs as noted below. In
addition, Firestone is located within the Catawba 03050103 extended service area (ESA).
• Double Rock— HUC 03050101130010, NCDWR Subbasin 03-08-32
• Firestone — HUC 03050101140010, NCDWR Subbasin 03-08-32
Directions to the Bank Sites are provided below.
Double Rock
To get to the Double Rock Site from Charlotte, take 1-77 North for 40 miles. Take exit 51 for 1-40 E
toward Winston-Salem/Asheville. Keep left at the fork, following signs for 1-40 W. Continue for 4.1 miles
on 1-40 W and then take exit 148 for US-64/NC-90 toward Statesville/Taylorsville. Turn right onto NC-90
W/US-64 W and continue for 8.5 miles. Turn left at Hunter Bridge Road and continue for 0.8 miles. Turn
right onto Old Mountain Road and continue for 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Liberty Church Road and then in
approximately 374 feet, turn left onto Stikeleather Road. Continue on Stikeleather Road for about 1 mile
to arrive at the project location.
Firestone
To get to the Firestone Site from Charlotte, take NC-16 N for 37 miles and then turn right to stay on NC-
16 N. Continue on NC-16 N for 5.5 miles and then turn right onto NC-16N/15T Ave N for 3.6 miles. Turn
right onto River Bend Road and continue for 0.4 miles to arrive at the project location.
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1.3 Goals and Objectives
The Bank will provide numerous ecological benefits within the Catawba River Basin. Project benefits
include site specific improvements and watershed scale benefits. Once developed, these two Bank Sites
will contribute to overall watershed uplift for inputs to Lookout Shoals Lake and Lyle Creek, both
identified as priority waterways in the 2010 NCDWR Catawba River Basinwide Water Quality Plan
(NCDWR Plan).
The project goals and related objectives are described in Table 1. Project goals are desired project
outcomes and objectives are activities that will result in the accomplishment of goals. The projects will
be monitored after construction to demonstrate success. A detailed monitoring program will be
described in the forthcoming Mitigation Plans.
Table 1. Mitigation Goals and Objectives — Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Goal
Objective
CU-Wide and RBRP Objectives
Bank Site
Supported
Double Rock
Install livestock fencing as needed to
Excluding livestock from the
Exclude livestock
exclude livestock from stream
streams is expected to reduce
from stream
channels and riparian areas or
nutrient and sediment inputs to
channels.
remove livestock from adjacent
Lookout Shoals Lake and Lyle
fields.
Creek.
Firestone
The forested buffers are
expected to detain and treat
Double Rock
Restore and
Convert active cattle pasture to
sediment laden runoff from
enhance native
forested riparian buffers along all
adjacent pastures and fields
floodplain
Site streams. Protect and enhance
before this runoff reaches the
existing forested riparian buffers.
streams, thereby reducing
vegetation.
Treat invasive species.
nutrient and sediment inputs to
Firestone
Lookout Shoals Lake and Lyle
Creek.
Reconstruct stream channels slated
for restoration and enhancement I
Double Rock
Stabilizing eroding stream banks
Improve the
with stable dimensions and
and beds is expected to reduce
appropriate depth relative to the
stability of
existing floodplain. Add bank
nutrient and sediment inputs to
stream channels.
revetments and instream structures
Lookout Shoals Lake and Lyle
to protect restored/ enhanced
Creek.
Firestone
streams.
Install habitat features such as
constructed steps, cover logs, and
Habitat and bed variability are
Double Rock
brush toes on restoration and
expected to diversify available
Improve
enhancement I reaches. Add large
aquatic habitats and improve
instream habitat.
woody debris (LWD) to channel
aquatic diversity (deficiency
beds. Construct pools of varying
noted in the NCDWR Plan).
Firestone
depth.
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Goal
Objective
CU-Wide and RBRP Objectives
Bank Site
Supported
Install stormwater BMPs in areas of
The proposed stormwater BMP
concentrated pasture runoff to treat
is expected to reduce nutrient
runoff before it enters the stream
and sediment inputs to Lookout
channel. Install a stormwater BMP
Shoals Lake and will increase the
Double Rock
Treat
upstream of Matheson Tributary A
quantity of stormwater BMPs in
concentrated
to address the active headcut.
the basin.
agricultural
The proposed stormwater BMP
runoff.
Install stormwater BMPs in areas of
is expected to reduce nutrient
concentrated pasture runoff to treat
runoff before it enters the stream
and sediment inputs to Lyle
Firestone
Creek and will increase the
channel. Install a stormwater BMP
quantity BMPs in the
upstream of UT2 and UT3.
d.
watershed.
The permanent CEs will exclude
specific activities which conflict
Double Rock
Permanently
Establish conservation easements on
with the identified objectives for
protect the
the Bank Sites. Exclude livestock
this project. The restored,
enhanced, and preserved
project site from
from site streams and riparian
streams will be perpetually
harmful uses.
buffer.
protected, reducing nutrient
Firestone
and sediment inputs to Lookout
Shoals Lake and Lyle Creek.
1: Source: North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) 2009 Upper Catawba River Basin Restoration Priorities
(RBRP)
1.4 Qualifications of Bank Sponsor
The Sponsor, which is managed by Wildlands was developed for the sole purpose of holding mitigation
banks. Wildlands is a multidisciplinary professional engineering firm with the expertise necessary to
create outstanding ecological restoration projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. To execute
stream and wetland mitigation projects, Wildlands assembles a team of project specific subcontractors
to perform surveying, construction services, and planting. Each of these subcontractors has substantial
experience in stream, wetland, and buffer restoration in North Carolina and a substantial full-time
professional staff presence in North Carolina. For this project, Wildlands will serve as the Authorized
Agent.
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Attn: Shawn Wilkerson
Email: [e-mail]
2.0 Establishment and Operation of Mitigation Bank
2.1 Ownership Agreement
The Sponsor has signed option agreements with each of the landowners to record conservation
easements on all land proposed as Bank Sites. Upon completion of the review process for the Bank
Prospectus, the Sponsor will submit detailed Mitigation Plans and an Umbrella Mitigation Banking
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Instrument (UMBI) for the Bank Sites. The UMBI will provide detailed information regarding bank
operation including the long-term management of the Bank Sites. Once the final Mitigation Plans are
approved and the accompanying instrument executed by members of the Interagency Review Team
(IRT), the Sponsor will record conservation easements on the Bank Sites.
2.2 Landowner Information
Table 2 lists the landowner names, parcel identification number(s), deed book numbers, page numbers,
and address associated with each parcel involved in the Bank.
Table 2. Landowner Information — Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Deed Book
Conservation
Site
Landowner
PIN
County
and Page
Address
Easement
Number
Acreage
David H. Randell
1407 Stikeleather
3777952860
Alexander
0335/0683
8.76
and Morgan Randell
Rd, Hiddenite, NC
Double
Rock
Glenn M. Matheson
er
& Vickie S.
3777851606
Alexander
0517/1981
9.65
Rd, Hiddenite, NC
Rd, Steen,, NC
Matheson
Jason D. Little and
Alice I. Little
375307793993
Catawba
3375/980
5104 River Bend
12.38
Rd, Claremont, NC
Revocable Trust
Frederick A. Crump
and Barbara L.
375419609576
Catawba
1784/746
4978 River Bend
0.19
Rd, Claremont, NC
Crump
Firestone
Frederick A. Crump
4958 River Bend
and Barbara L.
375419606662
Catawba
1859/1399
1.16
Rd, Claremont, NC
Crump
David L. Little and
2672 Gemstone St,
375307698109
Catawba
3106/1672
1.33
Robin Gantt Little
Claremont, NC
2.3 Proposed Service Area
The Bank will be established to provide mitigation to offset impacts to Waters of the United States
and/or State Waters within the service area depicted in Figure 2. This service area shall include the
Catawba 01 (Hydrologic Unit 03050101) for Double Rock and Firestone, including Cities of Lenoir,
Morganton, Marion, and Mount Holly, the Towns of Catawba, and Taylorsville, portions of the Cities of
Hickory, Gastonia, Belmont, and Bessemer City, and portions of the Towns of Huntersville, Cornelius,
Mooresville, and Belmont. In addition, for Firestone, the service area shall also include the Catawba 03
(03050103), including the City of Charlotte, the Towns of Pineville, Matthews, Weddington, and
Waxhaw, and portions of the Town of Mint Hill.
2.4 Need and Feasibility of Mitigation Bank
2.4.1 Need
Rasinwide
The Catawba 01 Basin (Hydrologic Unit 03050101), as described in NCDEQ RBRP as amended in July
2018, lists broad restoration goals including:
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• Restoration of nutrient and sediment impaired waters (including tributary streams) of the
Catawba River mainstem lakes (water supply reservoirs), including Lake James, Lake Rhodhiss,
Lake Hickory and Lookout Shoal Lake;
• Protection of riparian buffers and aquatic habitat within the headwater reaches of asset -rich
watersheds of the upper Catawba River basin;
• Implementation of stormwater assessment and management efforts, including stormwater BMP
projects, within urban and suburban subwatersheds; and
• Increased implementation of agricultural BMPs within heavily agricultural sub -watersheds of
TLWs, which includes Elk Shoal Creek.
The NCDWR Plan notes that the Catawba 01 Basin watershed is mostly forested (62%) with significant
areas of agriculture (17%) and developed land (16%). The NCDWR Plan also notes that the benthic
community is stable, but the lack of habitat prevents re-establishment of more sensitive benthic
communities and notes the need for agricultural BMPs in this watershed. The Bank Site's receiving
watersheds, Elk Shoal Creek and Lyle Creek, are listed as priority watersheds for protection due to their
contribution to the chain of lakes on the Catawba River and their cumulative downstream effect.
The Catawba River Basin is also discussed in the 2015 North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission's
("NCWRC") Wildlife Action Plan ("WAP"). This report notes that riparian habitat loss, excessive
sedimentation, and nutrient loading from poorly managed agricultural and development operations are
widespread problems within the basin. The WAP discusses the importance of habitat conservation and
restoration to address current problems affecting species and habitats.
Restoration of site streams will directly and indirectly address stressors identified in the RBRP, NCDWR
Plan, and the NCWRC WAP by excluding livestock, creating stable stream banks, restoring a forest in
agriculturally maintained buffer areas, and implementing stormwater BMPs. These actions will reduce
fecal, nutrient, and sediment inputs to Elk Shoal Creek, Lyle Creek in the upper portion of the Catawba
chain of lakes, ultimately to Lookout Shoal Lake and the Catawba River, as well as reconnect instream
and terrestrial habitats on the Site. Restoration of the Bank Sites is directly in line with recommended
management strategies outlined in the RBRP. Up to 33 acres of land will be placed under permanent
conservation easement to protect the Bank Sites in perpetuity.
Developing a mitigation bank will allow unavoidable impacts to Waters of the United States to be
mitigated appropriately and provide a means for the economic growth of this region to continue while
ensuring aquatic resources and water quality are maintained. The expected customers for the bank
credits include a combination of private enterprises and public entities including NC Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) and the various municipalities located in the Catawba 01 service area and
Catawba 03 as described in Section 2.3. Figure 3 depicts the potential projects set forth by NCDOT for
fiscal years 2015-2025 within the Catawba 01 and 03 watersheds. This includes transportation projects
along various interstate, state, regional, and division highways.
I ncal Suhhasin
The proposed Bank Sites are located in two different local subasins within the Catawba River Basin:
03050101130010 and 03050101140010. Water quality within both subbasins is influenced by land use
and population. The upper headwaters are facing development pressure from the increasing demand
for second homes and golf club communities. The Lake Rhodhiss and Hickory watersheds are
experiencing impacts mostly from converting agricultural lands to urban areas, as well as impacts from
livestock operations, row crop and ornamental nurseries, stormwater runoff, and point source
pollutants. The lower portions of this subbasin are impacted by stormwater runoff from densely
populated areas, failing septic systems, and outdated wastewater treatment facilities.
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The Double Rock Site is located within the Elk Shoal Creek targeted local watershed (TLW) HUC
03050101130010. The Firestone Site is located within the Lyle Creek TLW HUC 03050101140010. Both
Elk Shoal and Lyle Creek are defined in the RBRP as Water Supply IV waters. The NCDWR Plan notes that
both have stable benthic communities, but lack habitat, which prevents reestablishment of more
sensitive benthic communities and notes the need for agricultural BMPs in this watershed. Additionally,
the specific conductivity level recorded in Lyle Creek had the highest levels of any other sites in the
surrounding watersheds. Implementation of agricultural BMPs within this watershed is expected to
increase the quality of habitat. The NCDWR Plan also notes the Lyle Creek watershed being critical for
protection due to its contribution to the chain of lakes on the Catawba and their cumulative
downstream effect.
Examples of impacts referenced in the RBRP can be seen at both Bank Sites. The streams exhibit obvious
impacts from livestock and/or farm equipment as well as adjacent land use practices. Impacts at the
Bank Sites including but not limited to bank trampling and animal waste in the streams have resulted in
degraded instream habitat and riparian buffer vegetation. As a result of these persistent impacts,
systemic incision and erosion that cannot be addressed through spot treatment are observed
throughout the site. Fluvial erosion and cattle trampling from the Bank Sites are also contributing
heavy sediment loads to downstream receiving waters. Additionally, most streams within the Bank Sites
have non -forested buffers and/or limited buffer widths. Portions of streams within the Double Rock and
Firestone Sites with established wooded riparian buffers will be protected where feasible.
2.4.2 Feasibility
Environmental radius report reviews were performed by Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR) for
the potential Bank Sites in July 2019 and June 2020. Neither the target properties nor the adjacent
properties were listed in any of the federal, state, or tribal environmental databases searched by EDR.
The assessment revealed no evidence of any recognized environmental conditions in connection with
the target properties. Both Bank Sites are in rural watersheds where the dominant land uses are
agriculture, forest, and silviculture.
Based on the preliminary existing conditions assessments performed at the Bank Sites in the summers of
2019 and 2020, Wildlands is confident that the sites have substantial potential for the development of a
viable mitigation bank. The Bank will provide restoration, enhancement, and preservation of streams
along four tributary systems to the Catawba River. The Mitigation Plans will address issues associated
with agricultural operations, which was noted as a key stressor in the RBRP, by eliminating livestock
access to all bank site streams. The Bank will also address issues of degraded riparian buffers, also
identified in the RBRP, by creating stable stream banks, restoring and protecting forested buffers in
agriculturally maintained areas, and implementing BMPs.
Ecological Suitability of the Bank Sites
Double Rock Mitigation Site includes Elk Shoal Creek and five unnamed tributaries. The Firestone
Mitigation Site includes Firestone Tributary (a tributary to Lyle Creek) and three unnamed tributaries.
Unnamed tributaries have been given names by Wildlands for this Prospectus and the duration of the
project as shown in Figures 4a and 4b. Cross -sections have been field surveyed on representative
reaches proposed for enhancement and/or restoration. Field data for the proposed sites is included in
Appendix A, and locations of each cross-section are depicted on Figures 4a and 4b. Topography of the
sites is shown on Figures 4a and 4b and Figures 5a and 5b.
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3.1 Bank Site Characterization — Double Rock
The Double Rock Site is comprised of two parcels: one that is maintained as an active cattle farm, and
one that is currently wooded but has been managed for both timber and agriculture in the past. The
Double Rock site includes Elk Shoal Creek five of its unnamed tributaries as depicted on Figure 4a.
The western portion of the site including Stikeleather Tributary, Matheson Tributaries, and the upper
reach of Elk Shoal Creek is primarily wooded while Randell Tributary and the downstream reach of Elk
Shoal Creek flow through a cattle pasture. A review of historic aerials from 1950 to 2016 shows that
onsite streams have existed in their same approximate location over 65 years, with some changes to the
agricultural management of the land. Historic aerial photos are provided for review in Appendix D. The
existing conditions of each stream reach are described in section 3.1.1 and vegetation is described in
3.1.3.
3.1.1 Existing Streams
Elk Shoal Creek drains to Lookout Shoal Lake on the Catawba River, the primary drinking water supply
for the City of Statesville and is classified as a Water Supply IV water. Water Supply IV waters are a water
supply source for drinking, culinary, or food processing purposes. Water Supply IV waters are also
protected for Class C uses. Class C waters are protected for secondary recreation, fishing and fish
consumption, wildlife, aquatic life, and agriculture. Secondary recreation includes wading, boating, and
other uses involving human body contact with water where such activities take place in an infrequent,
unorganized, or incidental manner. Currently, the streams throughout the site are extensively impacted
by past and present management, including cattle grazing. The primary stressors to site streams are
livestock trampling, lack of stabilizing stream bank and riparian vegetation, active erosion, and incision.
Elk Shoal Creek, Randell Tributary, Stikeleather Tributary, and a portion of Matheson Tributary were all
delineated as perennial within the project limits. Matheson Tributaries A and B were delineated as
intermittent within the project limits
The existing alignments of the site streams are summarized below in Table 3a as well as shown on Figure
4a. The watersheds of the site streams are shown on Figure 6a. Geomorphic data collected on site is
included in Appendix A. Photos of the site are included in Appendix B. Stream classification forms are
included in Appendix C.
Table 3a. Stream Existing Conditions — Double Rock
Existing
W/D
Bank
Existing
Drainage
Height
Stream
Stream Reach
Length
Ratio
Condition
(ft)
Area (ac)
(ft/ft)1
Ratio
Determination
Impairment
(ft/ft)1
Incision,
Elk Shoal Creek Reach 1
5.6
2.0
3,117
1.379
Perennial
erosion
Incision,
Elk Shoal Creek Reach 2
12.0
1.9
erosion,
livestock access
Incision,
Randell Tributary
1,334
774
6.6
1.5
Perennial
erosion,
livestock access
Incision,
Stikeleather Tributary
973
82
5.7
1.5
Perennial
erosion
Intermittent/
Matheson Tributary
898
25
NA
NA
None
Perennial
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Existing
W/D
Bank
Existing
Stream Reach
Length
Drainage
Ratio
Height
Stream
Condition
(ft)
Area (ac)
(ft/ft)1
Ratio
Determination
Impairment
(ft/ft)1
Matheson Tributary A
116
13
NA
NA
Intermittent
None
Matheson Tributary B
76
1 1
1 NA
NA
Intermittent
No
1: Existing geomorphology not assessed (NA) on stable reaches.
Flk Shoal Creek
Elk Shoal Creek flows east onto the site through double eight -foot culverts under Stikeleather Road. The
riparian zone upstream of the road is primarily forested with some agricultural fields higher in the
watershed. Within the site limits, Elk Shoal Creek Reach 1 flows through a wooded buffer that is thick
with invasive vegetation. The stream is incised, but inner berms/bankfull benches are developing on
alternating interior meander bends. Bank erosion is present on outer meander bends and in areas of
overhanging vegetation or debris jams. Bedform through this section of stream is moderately diverse
and consists of riffles and pools with some undercut banks and woody debris in the channel. Moving
downstream through the reach, bankfull benches/inner berms become less common and the stream is
more entrenched and incised. Riffles are short and pools are longer and dominated by silty fines.
Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) and greenbrier (Smilax sp.) become the dominant vegetation present
on the stream banks. The confluence of Elk Shoal Creek with Stikeleather Creek marks the reach break
between Elk Shoal Creek Reach 1 and Reach 2.
Elk Shoal Creek Reach 2 exhibits alternating bank erosion through the woods. At the parcel line, the land
use changes from woods to an active cattle pasture. Cattle have full access to Elk Shoal Creek Reach 2
except for the short length of creek just downstream of Stikeleather Creek and a short length near the
downstream project boundary. Reach 2 is overly wide from cattle trampling with eroded stream banks
and frequent mid channel bars. Intermittent trees are present along the tops of banks with herbaceous
vegetation as the predominant stabilizing vegetation. A bedrock outcrop (shown as Rock B on Figure 4a)
marks a transition from an overly wide system with eroded banks to a more narrow, incised system with
herbaceous vegetation stabilizing the banks. Another bedrock outcrop (shown as Rock A on Figure 4a)
marks the transition to a both eroded and incised condition. This condition continues to the
downstream property boundary. Elk Shoal Creek Reach 2 has moderately diverse bedform including
coarse riffles and pools, but the bedform is embedded with fines from cattle access and bank erosion.
Available habitats include some woody debris where trees have fallen across the channel as banks fail
and intermittent undercut banks and root mats. Barrels strung across the creek prevent cattle from
accessing the last few hundred feet of Elk Shoal Creek.
Randell Tributary
Randell Tributary flows south onto the site within the cattle pasture from an upstream agricultural
parcel. The watershed to this stream is predominantly agricultural and contributes a large volume of fine
sediments to Randell Tributary. The stream has tortuous meanders just downstream of the property
boundary and the lack of stabilizing riparian vegetation has resulted in badly eroding and collapsing
stream banks. Wide depositional sand bars present in these first few bends within the site limits prevent
the stream channel from classifying as incised despite the high banks and disconnection from the
historic floodplain. Further within the Site, Randell Tributary transitions to an incised and eroded stream
channel. Creekside vegetation is falling into the channel. Bedform is choked by fine sediments and
available habitats consist of small gravel riffles, silted in pools, and woody debris jams where trees have
fallen across the stream. The entire length of Randell Tributary is accessed by cattle, and cattle paths
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down the stream banks are numerous. Randell Tributary remains in this condition to its confluence with
Elk Shoal Creek.
Stikeleather Tributary
Stikeleather Tributary enters the site from a culvert under Stikeleather Road. The stream is impounded
approximately 250 feet upstream of the road. The culvert is perched approximately a foot over the
bottom of the stream channel, but the drop is distributed over a few rock steps. The stream is very
incised and exhibits erosion on both sides of the stream channel. Approximately 300 feet downstream
of the culvert, the erosion lessens and is isolated to areas around debris jams and outside bends.
Downstream of Stikeleather's confluence with Matheson Tributary, the stream incision and erosion
decrease until the Elk Shoal Creek confluence. Stikeleather Tributary's buffer is wooded with some large
trees on the banks, but the majority of the buffer is young and is dominated by shrubby undergrowth
and invasive species. The old Stikeleather Roadbed remains in the left valley from when it was rerouted
and the old roadbed appears to have been stabilized with lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneate). Available
aquatic habitats include cobble riffles, pools, and woody debris in areas of debris jams. The pools are
dominated by fine sediments from bank erosion; however, the volume of fine sediment is much less
than that observed on Randell Tributary and Elk Shoal Creek, likely due to the inline pond in the
watershed and the overall smaller contributing drainage area. Stikeleather Tributary has some stable
sections but has noted areas where the channel is laterally unstable and confined within an incised
channel.
Matheson Tributary, Matheson Tributary A, and Matheson Tributary B
Matheson Tributary and Matheson Tributary B both originate onsite as intermittent tributaries in a bowl
in the valley. Matheson Tributary becomes perennial downstream of its confluence with Matheson
Tributary B. Matheson Tributary A originates onsite at the bottom of an eight -foot headcut and is
intermittent to its confluence with Matheson Tributary. The eight -foot headcut on Matheson Tributary A
contributes a large amount of sediment during storm flows. These streams are steep, headwater
channels with habitat consisting of steep riffles, pools, and steps comprised of logs and wood. The
riparian buffer has clearly been logged in the past, but the invasive species are minimal. Mathseon
Tributary has remnant effects of logging, including areas where the channel widened in the past and
sediments dropped out, resulting in sinuous sections of stream within the steep valley. These sections
appear to have reached equilibrium. As Matheson Tributary approaches Stikeleather Tributary, the
stream incises to meet the invert of Stikeleather Tributary.
3.1.2 Soils and Geology
The site is located in the Cat Square terrane of the Piedmont physiographic province. The Piedmont
province is characterized by rolling, well rounded hills and long low ridges, with elevations ranging from
300 to 1,500 feet above sea level. The Cat Square terrane is composed of deformed metamorphic rocks
that have been intruded by younger granitic rocks. The underlying geology of the site is mapped as
biotite gneiss and schist (CZbg). The biotite gneiss and schist from the late Proterozoic to Cambrian
Period (500 to 900 million years in age) is described as inequigranular with locally abundant potassic
feldspar and garnet; interlayered and gradational with calc-silicate rock, sillimanite-mica schist, and
amphibolite. The unit also contains small masses of granitic rock.
Source: Geologic Map of North Carolina 1:500,000 scale.
Compiled by Philip M. Brown at el. Raleigh, NC, North Carolina Geological Survey
httns: //ncdenr. mans. arcais. com/anus/MODSeries/in dex. h tml?annid=c8281cbd24b84239b29cd2cc798d4a10
The predominant floodplain soils on site are described in Table 3b below and depicted on Figure 7a.
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Table 3b. Floodplain Soil Types and Descriptions — Double Rock
Soil Name
Location
Description
CoA — Codorus
Mapped along the floodplains of Elk
loam, 0 to 2%
Shoal Creek, Randell Tributary, and
This series consists of somewhat poorly drained, nearly
slopes,
the downstream portion of
level soils on floodplains on the Piedmont. This soil has
frequently
Stikeleather Tributary
low runoff, high permeability, and floods frequently.
flooded
DpC2 —
Danripple
Sandy Clay
Mapped along the upstream
This series consists of well drained soils on hillslopes and
Loam, 8 to
floodplain of Stikeleather Tributary
stream terraces. This soil has medium runoff and high
15% slopes,
and a small portion of Elk Shoal Creek
permeability.
moderately
eroded
FcC2 —
Fairview sandy
Mapped along a small portion of Elk
This series consists of well drained soils on side slopes
clay loam, 8 to
Shoal Creek and along the upper
and ridgetops on the Piedmont. This soil has moderate
15% slopes,
easement boundary along Matheson
permeability and low surface runoff.
moderately
Tributary
eroded
FcD2 —
Fairview sandy
Mapped along a small portion of Elk
clay loam, 15
Shoal Creek and the eastern
This series consists of well drained soils on ridges and
to 25% slopes,
easement boundary along Randell
interfluves. This soil has moderately high to high
moderately
Tributary and the upper portion of
permeability.
eroded
Stikeleather Tributary
Source: Soil Survey of Alexander County, North Carolina, USDA-NRCS,
https://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/WebSoilSurvey.aspx
3.1.3 Existing Vegetation
The Double Rock Site is comprised of two parcels: one that is maintained as an active cattle farm, and
one that is currently wooded but has been managed for both timber and agriculture in the past. Canopy
species in the cattle pastures (eastern portion of the site) consist of scattered trees along the top of the
bank with species of honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), black willow (Salix nigra), persimmon
(Diospyros virginiana), sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), black
walnut (Juglans nigra), and Chinese privet. In addition to pasture grasses, other herbaceous species
include beefsteak plant (Perilla frutescens), dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium), jewelweed (Impatiens
capensis), Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), smartweed (Polygonum sp.) and wingstem
(Verbesina alternifolia).
Canopy species in the wooded area (western portion of the site) consist of American beech (Fagus
grandifolia), tulip poplar, white oak (Quercus alba), red oak (Quercus rubra), black walnut, green ash
(Fraxinus pennsylvanica), and hickory (Carya sp.). Understory species include spice bush (Lindera
benzoin), eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana), American holly (Ilex opaca), Chinese privet, and
multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora). Herbaceous and vine species within the wooded area include
jewelweed, Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides), rivercane (Arundinaria gigantea), Japanese
stiltgrass, greenbrier, and Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica).
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3.1.4 Threatened and Endangered Species
Wildlands searched the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and The NC Natural Heritage Program
(NHP) databases for federally listed threatened and endangered plant and animal species in Alexander
County, NC. Currently, there are four species federally listed for this specific county (Table 3c).
Pedestrian surveys conducted on July 23, 2019 and July 10, 2020, indicated that the site could provide
potential habitat during the summer roosting season for the northern long-eared bat, but no individuals
were located at the time. Several individuals of the common wild ginger (Hexastylis sp.) were observed
in July 2019 and 2020 along the preservation reaches. The USFWS will be contacted if follow up surveys
are needed. Wildlands will conduct a review of the site for protected species during plan development
and will coordinate with USFWS as necessary based on that review.
Table 3c. Listed Threatened and Endangered Species in Alexander County, NC — Double Rock
Species
Federal Status
Common Name
Scientific Name
Vascular Plant
Dwarf -flowered Heartleaf
Hexastylis naniflora
Threatened
Vertebrate
Bog turtle
Clemmys muhlenbergii
Similarity of Appearance (Threatened)
Northern long-eared bat
Myotis septentrionalis
Threatened
Bald eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Species and habitat information Source: https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/and https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/
3.1.5 Cultural Resources/Conservation Lands/Natural Heritage Areas
One site listed by the North Carolina State Historic Preservation office (SHPO) is located within five miles
of the Site: the Lucas Mansion (SHPO Site ID: AX0001). The archaeological site files at the North Carolina
Office of State Archaeology (OSA) have not yet been reviewed. All appropriate cultural resource
agencies will be contacted for their review and comment prior to any land disturbing activity.
The NHP Managed Areas reference one Catawba County Open Space, one Three Rivers Land Trust
Easement, and three NC Division of Mitigation Services Conservation Easements within 5 miles of the
site. In addition, there are three Significant Natural Heritage Areas within five miles of the site. See
Figure 1 for locations of NC Historic Preservation Areas, Significant Natural Heritage Areas, and NC
Natural Heritage Program Managed Areas.
3.1.6 FEMA Floodplain Compliance
The site is represented on the Alexander County Flood Map 3710377700J. Elk Shoal Creek is mapped in a
Zone AE Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) within the project limits and Randell Tributary is included in
Elk Shoal Creek mapped floodplain (Figure 8a). Hydraulic modeling for these streams will be obtained
from the NC Floodplain Mapping Program. A no -rise permit will be pursued if compatible with Priority 1
restoration and enhancement grading. If a no -rise condition is not attainable, then a Conditional Letter
of Map Revision (CLOMR) will be prepared. Wildlands' engineers have successfully navigated the CLOMR
process for several similar full -delivery project site. A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) will be completed if
required after construction using as -built survey data.
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3.1.7 Water Rights
There is one existing well, pump, and well house located at the Double Rock Site that will remain and be
maintained by landowner(s) to provide water for the residence on the property.
3.1.8 Existing Site Constraints
Two internal easement crossing locations are reserved for access across David Randell's property (parcel
ID 3777-86-2327) and are depicted on Figure 9a.
Crossing 1 on Elk Shoal Creek encompasses an existing well, pump, and well house that will remain and
be maintained to provide water for the residence on the property. No additional known utilities are
present within the conservation easement area.
The easement boundaries around all streams proposed for mitigation credit meet and exceed the
required 50-foot minimum riparian buffer for Piedmont streams. The entire easement area can be
accessed for construction, monitoring, and long-term stewardship from Stikeleather Road.
3.2 Bank Site Characterization — Firestone
The site is comprised of four parcels with the majority maintained as active cattle farm. The site includes
four unnamed tributaries to Lyle Creek, here after referred to as Firestone Trib, UT1, UT2, and UT3.
A review of historic aerials (Appendix D) from 1950 to 2016 shows that the adjacent floodplains of the
site have been in agricultural production since at least 1976 with relatively little change in the stream
configuration. Prior to 1976, the lower portion of the site with the exception of the powerline crossing
and a portion of Firestone Trib along the left bank was forested. The residential subdivision within the
upper watersheds of UT1 and UT2 was developed between 1964 and 1976 with additional low density
residential develop occurring along River Bend Road primarily occurring between 1976 and 2006.
3.2.1 Existing Streams
Onsite streams flow to Lyle Creek, which in turn flows into Lookout Shoal Lake. Lyle Creek is classified as
WS-IV. Lyle Creek flows to Lookout Shoal Lake a water supply reservoir classified as WS-IV, B; CA. The
streams on the site are impaired from limited buffers, adjacent livestock practices, livestock accessing
the streams. Bank erosion, excess fine sediment loading and poor in -stream habitat are symptoms of
these impairments.
Most of the streams were determined to be perennial with the exception of UT2. The existing
alignments of the site streams are summarized below in Table 3d and shown on Figure 4b and the
watersheds are shown on Figure 6b. Geomorphic data collected on site is included in Appendix A.
Photos of the site are included in Appendix B and stream classification forms are included in Appendix C.
Table 3d. Stream Existing Conditions —Firestone Site
Existing
W/D
Bank
Drainage
Height
Stream
Existing Condition
Stream Reach
Length
Area (ac)
Ratio
Ratio
Determination
Impairment
(ft)
(ft/ft)
(ft/ft)
Bank erosion,
incision, limited
Firestone Trib
1,973
547
7.7-14.9
2.8-3.5
p
buffers, livestock
access
Bank erosion,
UT1
1,018
65
3.4-8.3
2.7-6.6
P
incision, limited
buffers
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Existing
W/D
Bank
Stream Reach
Length
Drainage
Ratio
Height
Stream
Existing Condition
(ft)
Area (ac)
(ft/ft)
Ratio
Determination
Impairment
(ft/ft)
Bank erosion,
incision, limited
UT2
1,215
38
5.8-6.1
1.5-2.6
1
buffers, livestock
access
Bank erosion,
UT3
820
33
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---
P
limited buffers,
livestock access
Firestone Trib Reaches 1 and 2
Firestone Trib Reach 1 enters the project as a perennial stream from a culvert under River Bend Road
and flows south within a moderately confined valley. A sewer line and associated right of way crosses
the upstream project extent before following the existing stream within the right floodplain. The
forested buffer while somewhat narrow, consists primarily of mature native species. The remainder of
the right floodplain is maintained as a lawn with the left floodplain an active livestock pasture. Livestock
have access to the existing stream at the current crossings. Floodplain access is limited by channel
incision. Bank erosion and mass wasting are evident along the reach. There is evidence within the upper
portion of this reach where the landowner has place debris to armor the right bank. Channel bedform
diversity is limited and there are isolated areas where the stream has begun forming benches and point
bars, but overall pool habitat is minimal. The bed material consists of sand, large gravel, and small
cobble. A sewer line right-of-way crosses the channel within the upstream extent and then parallels the
channel within the right floodplain.
Firestone Trib Reach 2 begins at the confluence with UT1. As is the case for Reach 1, there is a narrow,
forested buffer along the reach. The floodplains consist of active livestock pasture with livestock fencing
along the streams in poor condition. The floodplains along Reach 2 are utilized for livestock grazing.
While livestock fencing (single strand high tensile) is located along the majority of Firestone Trib, the
fencing is in poor condition and includes areas where it has fallen into the stream due to bank erosion.
There are two existing ford crossings along the reach, both of which are also utilized by livestock for
watering. Similar to Reach 1, instream habitat is limited and there are areas of bank erosion and mass
wasting throughout with width to depth ratios ranging from 7.7-14.9. Bank height ratios range from 2.8-
3.5 indicating incision and a lack of floodplain connectivity. The sewer line right-of-way continues along
this reach within the right floodplain. Additionally, there is a power line right-of-way crossing near the
downstream extent of Reach 2. A contiguous, relatively narrow forested buffer is present within the
downstream extent of the site, except for the sewer line right-of-way within the right floodplain.
UT1
UT1 begins in a moderately confined valley with a moderately steep slope near the northwest corner of
the project area. UT1 is incised with a lack of floodplain connectivity with a width to depth ratio ranging
from 3.4-8.3 and a bank height ratio between 2.7-6.6. The degree of incision decreases going
downstream, but areas of erosion and scour are still prevalent. The major stressor along the reach is
instability due to the high degree of incision and lack of floodplain access.
The riparian buffer within the upper extent of UT1 is dominated by an invasive golden bamboo
(Phyllostachys aurea) thicket. The remainder of the reach has a relatively narrow forested riparian
corridor except for the sewer line corridor and culvert crossing near the confluence of Firestone Trib.
Most of the floodplain beyond the forested buffer is comprised of maintained hay fields and lawns. A
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single strand high tensile fence is located along the majority of UT1. As is the case with the fencing along
Firestone Trib, the fencing is in poor condition. While most of the right floodplain is currently not utilized
for livestock grazing, the fencing, including a break to allow livestock water access, indicates rotational
use. Livestock currently have access to both floodplains within the downstream extent of UT1.
UT2
UT2 originates onsite within a headwater seep wetland and drains from the southwestern portion of the
site. The valley is moderately confined with a moderate slope. A narrow forested riparian corridor exists
along the majority of the reach. Along the entirety of the reach, heavy farm debris (primarily tires) can
be observed along the banks and bed. Breaks within the forested riparian zone include the sewer line
corridor and culvert crossing near the confluence of Firestone Trib. The floodplain along UT2 consists of
active livestock pasture. Livestock exclusion fencing along UT2 is similar to other reaches and includes a
break to allow for livestock to access the stream for watering.
UT2 flows northeast within a relatively confined valley before joining Firestone Trib. UT2 is characterized
by areas of incision as well as erosion with width to depth ratios between 5.8-6.1. Bank height ratios
ranging from 1.5-2.6 indicating incision and a lack of floodplain connectivity. While livestock fencing is
along the reach, it is generally in poor condition and includes an area of livestock access for watering.
Sediments within the reach primarily consists fines with some areas of gravel. Additional degradation
along this reach is due to large numbers of discarded tires both within the floodplain and within the
channel. As is the case on UT1, an existing sewer line right-of-way and culvert crossing are located at the
downstream extent of the reach within the Firestone Trib floodplain.
UT3
UT3 begins as a headwater spring seep within the eastern portion of the site. The valley along UT3 is
moderately confined with a moderately steep slope. The upstream extent of UT3 has a relatively wide,
intact forested buffer along the left bank. The right bank and remainder of the left bank is forested
along the riparian corridor with hay fields and livestock pasture beyond. Breaks in the riparian corridor
include two culvert crossings, one within the upper extent and one near the confluence of Firestone
Trib. As is the case with other reaches, livestock exclusion fencing is in poor condition and includes an
area within the headwaters to allow for livestock access.
UT3 enters the project onsite as a perennial stream and flows southwest through a moderately confined
valley to Firestone Trib. As it the case with UT2, this reach begins at a headwater spring seep. There are
sections of UT3 with low banks, little surface erosion, and floodplain access but other sections where
bank erosion is prevalent. The upper extent of the reach has a relatively intact forested floodplain on
the left bank with a narrow, forested corridor on the right bank. The forested riparian buffer becomes
less intact and narrower within the downstream extent. As is the case with other reaches livestock are
fenced out of the majority of the reach but the overall condition of the fencing is poor. Livestock are
allowed access to the stream within the upper portions of the reach. This reach contains two existing
culvert crossings and an abandoned stream crossing, all which currently act as grade control preventing
further down cutting. Sediments within the reach are dominated by fines with some areas of gravel.
Stressors along this reach include livestock access within the headwaters and within the immediate
floodplain contributing to degraded water quality. Additional degradation along this reach includes the
application of semi -liquid fertilizer within the headwater pasture area. This sludge was observed flowing
into the headwaters shortly after this application resulting in degraded water quality via elevated
nutrient and bacterial loading. Sludge was observed in the downstream receiving waters as well.
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3.2.2 Soils and Geology
The site is located in the Inner Piedmont Chauga Belt on the western edge of the Piedmont
physiographic province. The Piedmont Province is characterized by rolling, well rounded hills and long
low ridges, with elevations ranging from 300 to 1500 feet above sea level. The underlying geology of the
site is mapped as Late Proterozoic (570 to 900 million years in age) gneiss (CZab) of the Amphibolite and
Biotite Formation. The unit is described as Interlayered; includes minor layers and lenses of hornblende
gneiss, metagabbro, mica schist, and granitic rock.
Source: Geologic Map of North Carolina 1:500,000 scale.
Compiled by Philip M. Brown at el. Raleigh, NC, North Carolina Geological Survey
https://ncdenr. maps. arcgis. com/appsIMapSeries/in dex. h tml?appid=c8281cbd24b84239b29cd2cc798d4a10
The predominant floodplain soils on site are described in Table 3e below and depicted on Figure 7b.
Table 3e. Floodplain Soil Types and Descriptions — Firestone Site
Soil Name
Location
Description
CsA— Codorus
Loam, 0 to 2
These soils are primarily located on floodplains and are
Mapped along the floodplains of
somewhat poorly drained. These soils are frequently
percent
slopes,
Firestone Trib, UT1, and the
flooded and the typical soil profile consists of a loam
frequently
downstream end of UT3.
surface layer underlain by silty clay loam and loam
flooded
subsurface layers.
FaE3—
Fairview Clay
Mapped along downstream portion of
These soils are typically found on hillslopes on ridges
Loam, 10 to 25
UT2 and associated Firestone Trib in
these soils are severely eroded and well drained. The
percent
the right floodplain as well as small
typical soil profile consists of a clay loam surface layer
slopes,
areas along the upper left floodplain
underlain by more clayey and clay loam material within
severely
of UT1.
the subsoil.
eroded
FdE2—
Fairview Soils,
These soils are typically found on hillslopes and ridges.
10 to 25
Mapped along the lower portion of
These soils are well drained with moderate erosion
percent
UT2
potential. The typical soil profile consists of a sandy clay
slopes,
loam surface layer underlain by more clayey and sandy
moderately
clay loam material within the subsoil.
eroded
TmC—Tomlin
These soils are typically found on hillslopes and ridges
Loam, 6 to 10
Mapped along the upstream outer
and are well drained. The typical soil profile consists of a
percent slopes
floodplain limits of UT1.
loam surface layer underlain by clay loam, clay and silty
clay material within the subsoil.
TmD —Tomlin
Mapped along the middle and upper
These soils are typically found on hillslopes and ridges
Loam, 10 to 15
floodplains of UT2 and the majority of
and are well drained. The typical soil profile consists of a
percent slopes
UT3.
loam surface layer underlain by clay loam, clay and silty
clay material within the subsoil.
Source: Soil Survey of Catawba County, North Carolina, USDA-NRCS,
https://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/WebSoilSurvey.aspx
3.2.3 Existing Vegetation
The Firestone Site is comprised of four parcels with managed open areas and forested riparian corridors.
The managed open areas consist of livestock pasture and hayfields within the site are dominated by
fescue (Festuca sp.) grasses. Maintained lawns along the upper right bank of Firestone Trib and the
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lower left bank of UT1 primarily consist of Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon). Within the forested
riparian corridors, riparian buffers mostly consist of relatively narrow corridors with the exception of
small forested areas within the upstream limits of UT3. These buffers, while narrow, are well established
with an upper canopy consisting of mature relatively diverse species composition. Species composition
includes black cherry (Prunus serotina), black willow, black gum (Nyssa sylvatica), sycamore, tulip poplar,
black walnut, shortleaf pine (Pinus echinate), red maple (Acer rubrum), American holly, eastern red
cedar, and Chinese privet. In addition to pasture grasses, other herbaceous species include pokeweed
(Phytolacca americana), dogfennel, false nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica), deertongue (Dichanthelium
clandestinum), blackberry (Rubis sp.), yellow crownbeard (Verbesina occidentalis), and smartweed.
Invasive species including Chinese privet, tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), multiflora rose, and
Japanese stiltgrass are common throughout the riparian corridors with golden bamboo dominating the
upper extent of UT1.
3.2.4 Threatened and Endangered Species
Wildlands searched the USFWS and NHP databases for federally listed threatened and endangered plant
and animal species in Catawba County, NC. Currently, there are five species federally listed for this
specific county (Table 3f). No threatened and endangered species were observed during the existing
conditions assessments on June 15, 2020. The site could provide potential habitat during the summer
roosting season for the northern long-eared bat, but Wildlands has not observed this species. Wildlands
will conduct an additional review of the site for protected species during plan development and will
coordinate with USFWS as necessary based on that review.
Table 3f. Listed Threatened and Endangered Species in Catawba County, NC— Firestone
Species
Federal Status
Common Name
Scientific Name
Vascular Plant
Dwarf -flowered heartleaf
Hexastylis naniflora
Threatened
Schweinitz's sunflower
Helianthus schweinitzii
Endangered
Vertebrate
Bog turtle
Glyptemys muhlenbergii
Threatened
Northern long-eared bat
Myotis septentrionalis
Threatened
Bald eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Species and habitat information Source: https:llecos.fws.gov/ipac/and https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/
3.2.5 Cultural Resources/Conservation Lands/Natural Heritage Areas
The site is located within 5 miles of two sites listed on the National Register with the State Historic
Preservation Office. These include a 191" century farmhouse, known as the Rock Barn Farm, which is
located approximately 1.5 miles south of the site and Bunker Hill Covered Bridge which dates to 1895
and is located approximately 4 miles southeast of the site. The Bunker Hill Covered Bridge Site includes
easements on both the bridge under SHP as well as a dedicated nature preserve easement and an
easement owned by Catawba County Historical Association. The archaeological site files at OSA have not
been reviewed at this time. All appropriate cultural resource agencies will be contacted for their review
and comment prior to any land disturbing activity.
The NHP Managed Areas reference three Catawba County Open Space Easements, one NC Clean Water
Management Trust Fund Easement, and one NC Division of Mitigation Services Conservation Easement
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within 5 miles of the site. See Figure 1 for locations of any nearby NC Historic Preservation Areas,
Significant Natural Heritage Areas, and NC Natural Heritage Program Managed Areas.
3.2.6 FEMA Floodplain Compliance
The site is represented on the Catawba County Flood Maps 3710375300J and 3710375400J. Lyle Creek
Tributary is mapped in a Zone AE SFHA within the project limits. The northern half of the project is
located with a Zone X area of minimal flood hazard. Hydraulic modeling for Lyle Creek Tributary will be
obtained from the NC Floodplain Mapping Program. A no -rise permit will be pursued if compatible with
Priority 1 restoration and enhancement grading. If a no -rise condition is not attainable, then a CLOMR
will be prepared. Wildlands' engineers have successfully navigated the CLOMR process for several
similar projects. A LOMR will be completed if required after construction using as -built survey data.
3.2.7 Water Rights
There are no surface water withdrawals related to the site. There are no know water rights issues at the
site.
3.2.8 Existing Site Constraints
Seven internal crossings are proposed on the site for farm road access and/or utility corridors (Figure
9b). Internal stream crossings for farm road access will be placed to coincide with existing utility
corridors where possible to avoid unnecessary breaks in the riparian buffers. Easement widths
associated with overhead and underground utility crossings are preliminary at this stage and will be
finalized during full title and survey work. Proposed Crossing 1 will be located adjacent to River Bend
Road to facilitate sewer line access and maintenance from the road. Two additional internal crossings
(Proposed Crossing 4 & 6) are also associated with this sewer line corridor as the sewerline parallels
Firestone Trib and crosses UT1 and UT2 near their confluences with Firestone Trib. Two additional
internal crossings are proposed across Firestone Trib: Proposed Crossing 2 between UT1 and UT2 and
Proposed Crossing 3 along an existing powerline utility corridor near the downstream extent. Proposed
Crossing 7 is located at the existing crossing location on UT3 (Proposed Crossing 7). All six crossings are
proposed to be fenced to ensure cattle exclusion from Firestone Trib, UT1, UT2, and UT3, as cattle
pasture activities will be maintained by the property owners following the completion of the project on
the remainder of the property. The internal crossing at the upstream limits of UT2 (Proposed Crossing
5), as it enters the property, will be installed to provide grade control and allow for access to the
northwestern pasture. The entire easement area can be accessed for construction, monitoring, and
long-term stewardship from Gemstone Street, adjacent to UT2.
The major site constraint for this site is the existing sanitary sewer easement which parallels the right
bank of Firestone Trib and crosses UT1 and UT2. The design will incorporate established easement
breaks to maximize buffer width adjacent to the easement and appropriately stable internal crossings to
limit the potential for sanitary inputs to the restored channel.
Mitigation Work Plan
4.1 Streams — Double Rock
The proposed Double Rock project includes a combination of enhancement level I, preservation, and
Priority 1 restoration with Priority 2 restoration limited to confluences and transition zones. Activities
have been selected to provide the highest degree of ecological uplift to the system. Figure 9a provides
an overview of proposed mitigation activities on the site.
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FnhanrPmPnt I
Enhancement I practices are proposed for Elk Shoal Creek Reach 1 and Stikeleather Tributary.
Enhancement level I practices will include creation of bankfull benches, bank repair, installation of
stream bed structures, and invasive species treatment as needed. Enhancement I will allow the flexibility
to preserve existing sections of stream that exhibit good bedform and habitat as opposed to a full-scale
restoration approach. A native, woody riparian zone will be restored to disturbed areas within the
buffer.
Restoration
Restoration is proposed for Elk Shoal Creek Reach 2 and Randell Tributary where cattle impacts have
degraded instream habitat and riparian buffer vegetation, resulting in persistent, systemic incision and
erosion that cannot be addressed through spot treatment. Both Randell Tributary and Elk Shoal Creek
Reach 2 will be restored using Priority 1 restoration. Wildlands has secured the right to raise the water
surface elevation of Randell Tributary up to a stable riffle 250 feet upstream of the project boundary,
reducing the length of Priority 2 restoration that will be required to fully transition Randell Tributary
onto its historic floodplain. Randell Tributary will be meandered through its broad floodplain. Two storm
water BMPs will be constructed along this creek, one in the left floodplain and one in the right
floodplain, at areas of concentrated pasture runoff. The restoration reaches will be designed to create
stable, functional stream channels based on reference reach parameters, design discharge analyses, and
sediment transport analyses. Restored dimension, pattern, and profile will be designed to provide cross -
sectional areas sized for frequent overbank flows, a stable bed with variable bed forms, well -vegetated
bank slopes, a well-connected floodplain, and improved aquatic habitat and water quality that promote
biological lift.
Elk Shoal Creek Reach 2 is not deeply incised at its upstream boundary, and Wildlands anticipates that
only a short length of Priority 2 restoration will be needed to fully transition the stream to its historic
floodplain. The stream will meander through the broad floodplain, incorporating the double bedrock
outcrops for which the site is named.
Buffers will be planted as described in Section 4.3. In areas where invasive species are present, these
plants will be removed either as part of grading activities or treated with herbicide prior to buffer
planting. Restoration of riparian buffers will create an uninterrupted wooded corridor for wildlife,
connecting Site streams to upstream wooded tracts.
Preservation
Preservation is proposed for Matheson Tributary and Matheson Tributaries A and B, which are
headwater streams that are geomorphically stable. These reaches are proposed for preservation with
localized, invasive species treatment where needed. A BMP will be installed upstream of the
jurisdictional stream call on Matheson Tributary A to correct the 8-foot headcut that contributes fine
sediments downstream.
Stream Crossings
Two internal easement crossing locations are reserved for access across David Randell's property as
previously discussed in section 3.1.8. Cattle currently have access to both Elk Shoal Creek Reach 2 and
Randell Tributary. As part of the project's construction, livestock will be excluded from the conservation
easement area.
This proposed work will not only improve site streams but will directly address several of the goals and
stressors identified in the RBRP and the WAP, including restoring nutrient and sediment impaired
waters, implementing BMPs within the Lookout Shoal Lake watershed, and diversifying aquatic habitats.
The project will benefit downstream waters in this water supply watershed by directly reducing
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sediment, nutrients, and fecal coliform sources. Overall, up to 18.4 acres will be preserved in perpetuity
on the site.
4.2 Streams — Firestone
The proposed Firestone project includes a combination of stream restoration and enhancement level I
activities. The identified activities are designated to provide the highest potential for ecological uplift to
the system. Figure 9b provides an overview of proposed mitigation activities at the Firestone site.
Enhancement I
Enhancement I is proposed for UT3, where practices will include restoration of appropriate dimension
and profile in select locations where channel incision and bank erosion are advanced, including the
stabilization of a large headcut. The upper extents of this tributary receive overland sludge runoff from
adjacent farm field manure applications. To reduce the potential for sludge discharge to the system, the
riparian buffer will be enhanced, and a stormwater BMP will be installed upstream of the jurisdictional
limit. Two perched culverts and an abandoned crossing will be removed and replaced with one new
appropriately sized and located culvert (Figure 9b). Internal crossings will exclude livestock from
accessing the stream. The narrow riparian corridor will be widened, providing additional riparian area.
In -stream enhancements will include installation of grade control and habitat structures, and riparian
buffers will be planted on both banks. Anticipated enhancement I activities along this reach include
section and profile manipulation from the downstream extent for 400-LF, removing existing (perched)
infrastructure, section and profile manipulation, and incorporation of a BMP at the headwaters of this
system.
Restoration
Restoration is being proposed on both reaches of Firestone Trib, UT1 and the entire project length of
UT2. Each of these reaches is incised and highly eroded, has limited floodplain access and minimal
habitat features, and the riparian buffer is non-existent or in poor condition. All restoration reaches will
be designed to create stable, functional stream channels based on reference reach parameters, design
discharge analyses, and sediment transport analyses. Restored dimension, pattern and profile will be
designed to provide a stream cross -sectional area that promotes frequent floodplain interaction
(overbank flows), a stable bed with variable bed forms, well -vegetated bank slopes, well-connected
floodplains, and improvements to aquatic habitat and water quality that promote biological lift. Priority
1 restoration will be designed where feasible. The riparian corridor along Firestone Trib Reaches 1 and 2,
extending to the southern limits of the confluence with UT2 will be extended to the east to account for
buffer losses associated with the existing sanitary sewer easement. UT2 will be realigned to the east to
create a stable channel further from the existing sanitary sewer line, providing enhanced buffer width
and diversity between the stream and existing easement. Additional notes related to these reaches
include:
• Restoration along UT1 will entail a Priority 2 approach to facilitate existing site constraints,
bamboo removal, and the confluence with Firestone Trib and to balance earthwork activities at
the site;
• UT2 includes debris (i.e., rubber tires) removal;
• The design for the downstream segment of Firestone Trib will incorporate existing bedrock
features;
• Livestock will be excluded from the conservation easement area.
• Streams will be relocated away from the existing sewer line and associated managed right of
way where possible to protect infrastructure and promote water quality.
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Stream Crossin
Care was taken to minimize the number of stream crossings to those that are necessary for existing
utilities and for the landowners to maintain ongoing farm and agricultural operations in a sustainable
manner. Seven internal crossings/easement breaks are proposed: an internal easement break
associated with the existing sanitary sewer easement along Firestone Trib Reach 1, a culvert on UT1 and
a culvert on UT2 associated with the sewer line easement, one ford combined with overhead utility
crossings on Firestone Trib Reach 2, an upgraded culvert crossing on UT3, an upgraded culvert crossing
at the head of UT2 and an internal crossing along Firestone Trib Reach 2 to maintain connectivity for
farming operations. These crossings will vary in width from 40 feet to 100 feet depending on the
expected uses. Internal crossings will facilitate movement of cattle through the site while
eliminating potential for cattle access to the restored system.
4.3 Vegetation Plan — Double Rock and Firestone
The Bank Sites will be planted and seeded with a combination of early and later successional native
vegetation chosen to create a Piedmont bottomland hardwood forest community. The specific species
composition will be selected based on the community type, observations of the occurrence of species in
the existing buffer, and best professional judgment on species establishment and anticipated site
conditions in the early years following project implementation.
Potential species to be planted in the floodplain areas of the Bank Sites include willow oak (Quercus
phellos), sycamore, river birch (Betula nigra), tulip poplar, sassafras (Sassafras albidum), persimmon, tag
alder (Alnus incana), and green ash. Understory species such as American hornbeam (Carpinus
caroliniana) and blackhaw viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium) may be planted in areas where mature
trees currently exist.
5.0 Determination of Mitigation Credits
Use of credits from the Bank to offset stream, riparian wetland, and riparian buffer impacts authorized
by federal permits or state water quality certifications must be in compliance with the Clean Water Act,
Section 404(b)(1) guidelines and other applicable state and federal legislation, regulations, and policies.
Prior to the release of credits, the following requirements will be met: IRT approval of the final
Mitigation Plan and execution of the banking instrument, recordation of the conservation easement,
and establishment of appropriate financial assurances. A summary of the proposed credits is included in
Table 4. A proposed credit release schedule is provided in Table 5 following the current IRT Mitigation
Banking Instrument Template.
Table 4. Proposed Stream Mitigation Credits — Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Stream
Stream Reach
Reach
Mitigation
Proposed
P
Mitigation
g
Mitigation
Temperature
Type
Length (ft)'
Factor
Credits'
Double Rock
1
El
912
1.5:1
608
Warm
Elk Shoal Creek
2
R
1,763
1:1
1,763
Warm
Randell Tributary
n/a
R
1,175
1:1
1,175
Warm
Stikeleather
n/a
El
966
1.5:1
644
Warm
Tributary
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Stream Reach
Reach
Mitigation
Type
Proposed
P
Mitigation
g
Stream
Mitigation
Temperature
Length (ft)'
Factor
Credits'
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Tributary
n/a
P
877
10:1
88
Warm
Matheson
Tributary A
n/a
P
110
10:1
11
Warm
Matheson
Tributary B
n/a
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80
10:1
8
Warm
Double Rock Subtotal
4,297
Warm
Firestone
Firestone Trib
1
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1
394
Warm
Firestone Trib
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1,865
1
1,865
Warm
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1
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1,355
1
1,355
Warm
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1
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1
1,413
Warm
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1
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1.5
500
Warm
Firestone Subtotal
5,527
Warm
Bank Total
9,824
Warm
1: Proposed lengths are estimates only. These values will be revised based on survey data and final design alignments for the
mitigation plans.
2: No credits are proposed for internal easement crossings. The width of each crossing has been removed from the credit totals
for reaches with crossings.
Credit Release Schedule
All credit releases will be based on the total credit generated as reported by the as -built surveys of the
Bank Sites. Under no circumstances shall any mitigation bank be debited until the necessary Department
of Army (DA) authorization has been received for its construction or the District Engineer (DE) has
otherwise provided written approval for the project in the case where no DA authorization is required
for construction of the mitigation project. The DE, in consultation with the IRT, will determine if
performance standards have been satisfied sufficiently to meet the requirements of the release
schedules below. In cases where some performance standards have not been met, credits may still be
released depending on the specifics of the case. Monitoring may be required to restart or be extended,
depending on the extent to which the site fails to meet the specified performance standard. The release
of project credits will be in compliance with the October 24, 2016 Wilmington District Stream and
Wetland Compensatory Mitigation Update Guidance Document. The proposed credit release schedule is
shown in Table 5.
Table 5. Stream Credit Release Schedule — Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Credit
Interim
Total
Release
Credit Release Activity
Release
Released
Milestone
1
Site Establishment
15%
15%
Completion of all initial physical and biological improvements made
2
15%
30%
pursuant to the Mitigation Plan
First year monitoring report demonstrates channels are stable and
3
10/ o
40%
interim performance standards have been met
Second year monitoring report demonstrates channels are stable and
4
o
10/
50%
interim performance standards have been met
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Credit
Interim
Total
Release
Credit Release Activity
Release
Released
Milestone
Third year monitoring report demonstrates channels are stable and
5
interim performance standards have been met
o
10%
60%
Fourth year monitoring report demonstrates channels are stable and
65%
6
interim performance standards have been met
o
5%
(75%)
Fifth year monitoring report demonstrates performance standards are
75%
7
being met
o
10%
(85%)
Sixth year monitoring report demonstrates performance standards are
80°%
8
being met
5%
(90%.)
Seventh year monitoring report demonstrates that channels are stable,
90%
9
performance standards have been met.
10%
(100%.)
*A 10% reserve of credits to be held back until the bankfull event performance standard has been met.
6.1 Initial Allocation of Released Credits
The initial allocation of released credits is defined as Bank Establishment in the October 24, 2016
Wilmington District Stream and Wetland Compensatory Mitigation Update Guidance Document. The
initial allocation can be released without prior written approval of the DE upon satisfactory completion
of the following activities:
a. Execution of the UMBI by the Sponsor and the USACE.
b. Approval of the Final Mitigation Plan.
c. The mitigation bank site must be secured.
d. Recordation of the conservation easement, as well as delivery of a title opinion that is
acceptable to the USACE.
e. Delivery of the financial assurances described in the Mitigation Plan.
f. 404 permit verification for construction of the site, if required.
6.2 Subsequent Credit Releases
All subsequent credit releases must be approved by the DE, in consultation with the IRT, based on a
determination that required performance standards have been achieved. For stream projects, a reserve
of 10% of a site's total stream credits shall be released after four bankfull events have occurred in
separate years, provided the channel is stable and all other performance standards are met. In the event
that less than four bankfull events occur during the monitoring period, release of these reserve credits
shall be at the discretion of the IRT. As the bank approaches milestones associated with the credit
release, Wildlands will submit a request for credit release to the DE along with documentation
substantiating achievement of criteria required for release to occur. This documentation will be included
with the annual monitoring report.
Maintenance and Long -Term Sustainability
7.1 Maintenance
The Bank Sites shall be monitored on a regular basis and a physical inspection of the site shall be
conducted at a minimum of once per year throughout the post -construction monitoring period until
performance standards are met. These site inspections may identify site components and features that
require routine maintenance. Routine maintenance will be conducted to rectify identified deficiencies
and may include the activities listed in Table 6.
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Table 6. Adaptive Management Plan — Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Component /
Feature
Adaptive Management through project close-out
Bank Site
Routine channel maintenance and repair activities may include chinking
of in -stream structures to prevent piping, securing loose coir matting,
and supplemental installations of live stakes and other target vegetation
Double Rock,
Stream
along the channel. Areas where stormwater and floodplain flows
Firestone
intercept the channel may also require adaptive management to
prevent bank failures and head -cutting. Beaver dams that inundate the
streams channels shall be removed and the beaver shall be trapped.
Vegetation shall be maintained to ensure the health and vigor of the
targeted community. Routine vegetation adaptive management and
repair activities may include supplemental planting, pruning, mulching,
Vegetation
and fertilizing. Exotic invasive plant species affecting the viability of the
Double Rock,
mitigation shall be controlled by mechanical and/or chemical methods.
Firestone
Any vegetation control requiring herbicide application will be performed
in accordance with the NC Department of Agriculture (NCDA) rules and
regulations.
Site boundaries shall be identified in the field to ensure clear distinction
between the bank site and adjacent properties. Boundaries may be
Site
identified by fence, marker, bollard, post, tree -blazing, or other means
Double Rock,
Boundary
as allowed by site conditions and/or conservation easement. Boundary
Firestone
markers disturbed, damaged, or destroyed will be repaired and/or
replaced on an as -needed basis.
7.2 Adaptive Management
Upon completion of site construction, the Sponsor will implement the post -construction monitoring
protocols and minor remedial actions (routine maintenance) will be performed as needed for the
duration of the monitoring period. The Sponsor will notify the USACE immediately if monitoring results
or visual observations suggest a trend towards instability, major remedial actions are needed, or that
performance standards cannot be achieved. Should major remedial measures be required, the Sponsor
will submit a Corrective Action Plan and coordinate with the USACE until authorization is secured to
conduct the adaptive management activities. The Sponsor is responsible for funding and/or providing
the services necessary to secure any necessary permits to support the proposed major remedial
adaptive management actions, to implement the corrective action plan, and to deliver record drawings
that depict the extent and nature of the work performed. If the USACE determines that the Bank is not
meeting performance standards or the Sponsor is not complying with the terms of the instrument, the
USACE may take appropriate actions, including but not limited to: suspending credit sales, utilizing
financial assurances, and/or terminating the instrument.
7.3 Long Term Management Provisions
The Sponsor will institute a Long -Term Management Plan responsible for assessing the condition of the
mitigation site and implementing maintenance provisions to maintain performance of the site. The
proposed conservation easement will help to ensure that only IRT-allowable activities take place. This
easement will be transferred to an IRT-approved non-profit organization once monitoring success
criteria have been achieved.
To monitor the project's continued success, a Long -Term Management Plan will be implemented
following the seven-year monitoring period. All components of the Bank will be inspected annually or
less frequently as needed to ensure that the Bank Sites remain stable in perpetuity. Sources of instability
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or other deficiencies will be addressed. Invasive species will be managed annually or less frequently as
needed to ensure the long-term survivability of the planned native vegetation community. All reporting
will be documented and kept on file for future reference.
8.0 References
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Upper Catawba River Basin Plan 2009
(Amended July 2018).
https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/Mitigation%20Services/Watershed_Planning/Catawba_River_Basin/2018_
Upper_Catawba_RBRP.pdf
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Catawba River Basinwide Water Quality
Plan 2010.
https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/Water%20Quality/Planning/BPU/BPU/Catawba/Catawba%20Plans/2010%20
Plan/Entire%202010-Catawba%20PIan.pdf
North Carolina Geological Survey (NCGS), 1985. Geologic map of North Carolina 1:500,000 scale.
Compiled by Philip M. Brown at el. Raleigh, NC, NCGS.
North Carolina Interagency Review Team (IRT), 2012. Use of Preservation as Compensatory Mitigation in
North Carolina. Raleigh, NC.
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP). Element Occurrence database search for project site,
https://ncnhde.natureserve.org.
United States Department of Agriculture — Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), 2007
and 2017. Soil Survey of Alexander County, NC.
https://www. nres.0 sda.gov/wps/portal/nres/su rveyl ist/soi Is/survey/state/?stateld=NC
United States Department of Agriculture — Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), 2007
and 2017. Soil Survey of Catawba County, NC.
https://www. nres.0 sda.gov/wps/portal/nres/su rveyl ist/soi Is/survey/state/?stateld=NC
United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), 2008.
33 CFR Parts 325 and 332 and 40 CFR Part 230, Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic
Resources; Final Rule. Washington, DC.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC).
Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Federal Species of Concern and Candidate Species for
project site, https:Hecos.fws.gov/ipac.
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Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
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Catawba County, NC

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Catawba River Basin (03050101)
Alexander County, NC

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Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Catawba River Basin (03050101)
Catawba County, NC

0 0.25 0.5 Miles
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Elk Shoals Creek Watershed
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Catawba River Basin (03050101)
Alexander County, NC

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Catawba River Basin (03050101)
Catawba County, NC

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Alexander County, NC

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Project Streams
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WI LDLAND S 0 150 300 Feet Firestone Mitigation Site
ENGINEERING I I Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Catawba River Basin (03050101)
Catawba County, NC

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EN GI N E E RI N G 0 250 500 Feet Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Catawba River Basin (03050101)
Alexander County, NC

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ENGINEERING 0 250 500 Feet Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Catawba River Basin (03050101)
Catawba County, NC

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Catawba River Basin (03050101)
Alexander County, NC

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Firestone Mitigation Site
0 250 500 Feet Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Catawba River Basin (03050101)
Catawba County, NC

APPENDIX A: Existing Conditions Geomorphic Data

Cross -Section Plots
Double Rock Site
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
XS1 Riffle-Randell Trib
Riffle
1002
1000
998
c
0
996
v
994
992
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Width (ft)
+Existing Conditions -Bankfull- FloodproneArea
Bankfull Dimensions
32.5
x-section area (ft.sq.)
16.3
width (ft)
2.0
mean depth (ft)
2.7
max depth (ft)
18.9
wetted perimeter (ft)
1.7
hydraulic radius (ft)
8.1
width -depth ratio
90.0
W flood prone area (ft)
5.5
entrenchment ratio
1.5
low bank height ratio
Survey Date: 7/2020
Field Crew: Wildlands Engineering
View Downstream

Cross -Section Plots
Double Rock Site
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
XS2 Riffle -Elk Shoals R2
Riffle
1001
999
c 997
0
v
w 995
993
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
Width (ft)
+Existing Conditions -Bankfull- FloodproneArea
Bankfull Dimensions
30.8
x-section area (ft.sq.)
19.2
width (ft)
1.6
mean depth (ft)
2.2
max depth (ft)
21.5
wetted perimeter (ft)
1.4
hydraulic radius (ft)
12.0
width -depth ratio
59.0
W flood prone area (ft)
3.1
entrenchment ratio
1.5
low bank height ratio
Survey Date: 7/2020
Field Crew: Wildlands Engineering
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Cross -Section Plots
Double Rock Site
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
XS3 Riffle -Elk Shoals R1
Riffle
1002
1000
998
c
0
996
v
994
992
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Width (ft)
+Existing Conditions -Bankfull- FloodproneArea
Bankfull Dimensions
32.2
x-section area (ft.sq.)
13.4
width (ft)
2.4
mean depth (ft)
2.8
max depth (ft)
17.3
wetted perimeter (ft)
1.9
hydraulic radius (ft)
5.6
width -depth ratio
32.3
W flood prone area (ft)
2.4
entrenchment ratio
1.6
low bank height ratio
Survey Date: 7/2020
Field Crew: Wildlands Engineering
View Downstream

Cross -Section Plots
Double Rock Site
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
XS4 Riffle-StikeleatherTrib
Riffle
1000
998
c 996
0
v
w 994
992
0 10 20 30 40 50
Width (ft)
+Existing Conditions -Bankfull-FloodproneArea
Bankfull Dimensions
19.1
x-section area (ft.sq.)
10.4
width (ft)
1.8
mean depth (ft)
2.7
max depth (ft)
12.9
wetted perimeter (ft)
1.5
hydraulic radius (ft)
5.7
width -depth ratio
38.1
W flood prone area (ft)
3.7
entrenchment ratio
1.5
low bank height ratio
Survey Date: 7/2020
Field Crew: Wildlands Engineering
View Downstream

Cross -Section Plots
Firestone Site
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
XS1 Riffle -Firestone Trib
+ Riffle
106
104
102
100
c 98
0
96
v
w 94
92
90
0 10 20 30 40 50
Width (ft)
+Existing Conditions -Bankfull-FloodproneArea
Bankfull Dimensions
17.4
x-section area (ft.sq.)
11.6
width (ft)
1.5
mean depth (ft)
1.9
max depth (ft)
13.3
wetted perimeter (ft)
1.3
hydraulic radius (ft)
7.7
width -depth ratio
20.1
W flood prone area (ft)
1.7
entrenchment ratio
3.6
low bank height ratio
Survey Date: 6/2020
Field Crew: Wildlands Engineering
View Downstream

Cross -Section Plots
Firestone Site
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
XS2 Riffle -Firestone Trib
+ Riffle
201
199
c 197
0
v
w 195
193
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Width (ft)
+Existing Conditions -Bankfull- FloodproneArea
Bankfull Dimensions
10.0
x-section area (ft.sq.)
11.9
width (ft)
0.8
mean depth (ft)
1.2
max depth (ft)
12.5
wetted perimeter (ft)
0.8
hydraulic radius (ft)
14.2
width -depth ratio
15.3
W flood prone area (ft)
1.3
entrenchment ratio
2.7
low bank height ratio
Survey Date: 6/2020
Field Crew: Wildlands Engineering
View Downstream

Cross -Section Plots
Firestone Site
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
XS3 Riffle-UT1
+ Riffle
304
302
300
298
c
296
v
w 294
292
290
0 10 20 30 40 50
Width (ft)
+Existing Conditions -Bankfull-FloodproneArea
Bankfull Dimensions
3.0
x-section area (ft.sq.)
5.1
width (ft)
0.6
mean depth (ft)
1.0
max depth (ft)
5.7
wetted perimeter (ft)
0.5
hydraulic radius (ft)
8.7
width -depth ratio
7.5
W flood prone area (ft)
1.5
entrenchment ratio
7.0
low bank height ratio
Survey Date: 6/2020
Field Crew: Wildlands Engineering
View Downstream

Cross -Section Plots
Firestone Site
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
XS4 Riffle-UT1
+ Riffle
403
401
399
c
0
397
v
395
393
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Width (ft)
+Existing Conditions -Bankfull-FloodproneArea
Bankfull Dimensions
4.2
x-section area (ft.sq.)
4.3
width (ft)
1.0
mean depth (ft)
1.2
max depth (ft)
6.1
wetted perimeter (ft)
0.7
hydraulic radius (ft)
4.4
width -depth ratio
7.0
W flood prone area (ft)
1.6
entrenchment ratio
3.4
low bank height ratio
Survey Date: 6/2020
Field Crew: Wildlands Engineering
View Downstream

Cross -Section Plots
Firestone Site
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
XS5 Riffle-UT2
+ Riffle
502
500
498
c 496
0
v 494
492
490
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Width (ft)
+Existing Conditions -Bankfull-FloodproneArea
Bankfull Dimensions
2.1
x-section area (ft.sq.)
3.5
width (ft)
0.6
mean depth (ft)
0.8
max depth (ft)
4.3
wetted perimeter (ft)
0.5
hydraulic radius (ft)
5.9
width -depth ratio
7.2
W flood prone area (ft)
2.1
entrenchment ratio
2.5
low bank height ratio
Survey Date: 6/2020
Field Crew: Wildlands Engineering
View Downstream

Cross -Section Plots
Firestone Site
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
XS6 Riffle-UT2
+ Riffle
601
599
c
0
v
w 597
595
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Width (ft)
+Existing Conditions -Bankfull- FloodproneArea
Bankfull Dimensions
2.8
x-section area (ft.sq.)
4.1
width (ft)
0.7
mean depth (ft)
1.2
max depth (ft)
5.3
wetted perimeter (ft)
0.5
hydraulic radius (ft)
5.9
width -depth ratio
26.2
W flood prone area (ft)
6.5
entrenchment ratio
1.5
low bank height ratio
Survey Date: 6/2020
Field Crew: Wildlands Engineering
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View Downstream

APPENDIX B: Project Site Photographs

Elk Shoals Reach 1— incised and eroded
Elk Shoals Reach 2 —cattle in stream
Randall Tributary — overly wide with eroded banks
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Double Rock Site Photo Log
Elk Shoals Reach 1— bank failure
Elk Shoals Reach 2 — muddy during rain event
Randall Tributary— muddy during rain event

Firestone Trib Reach 1— Maintained lawn within floodplain
Firestone Trib Reach 2- Livestock watering access area
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Firestone Site Photo Log
Firestone Trib Reach 2- Vertical bank with erosion
Firestone Trib Reach 1— Bank erosion with single strand
high tensile livestock exclusion fence

UT1 Reach 1— Golden bamboo within headwaters
UT1 Reach 1
UT1 Reach 1— Debris piled along eroding bank
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Firestone Site Photo Log
UT1 Reach 1
UT1 Reach 2 — Livestock exclusion fence along top of bank
UT2 — Livestock exclusion fence along top of bank

UT3 — Sludge draining to headwaters
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Firestone Site Photo Log
UT3 — SI
UT2—Tires discarded within channel
of headwaters
UT3 — Livestock access point within headwaters

UT3 — Narrow riparian corridor along downstream extent
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Firestone Site Photo Log
UT3 -Headcut
UT3 — Livestock trail along top of bank in forested riparian
corridor within upper extent

APPENDIX C: NCDWR Stream Classification Forms

NC ❑W¢ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: - ;
Project/Site: 1
Latitude:
Evaluator:
County:
Longitude:
Total PDtleas
Stream is at least intermittent F
Stream Determination {cirdwooP
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ifa 19or erennialifa30* -J
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A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = ' l 'l "
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
18- Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
❑
1
(2�
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5 ..
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = � D r
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
f
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1 1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes
C. Biology [Subtotal = l () .5 ]
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1'1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1 _ 1
1.5
25. Algae
❑
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL
"perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
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NC OWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date- i - -
Project/Site-,
Latitude:
Evaluator:
County:
Longitude:
TotaStrew Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
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Other
if a '19 or perennial if � 30'
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A. Geomorphology (Subtotal
1 e' Continuity of channel bed and bank
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
4. Particle size of stream substrate
5. Active/relict floodplain
5. Depositional bars or benches
7. Recent alluvial deposits
8. Headcuts
9. Grade control
10. Natural valley
11. Second or greater order channel
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Weak
Moderate
Strong
0
1
2
3
0
1
2't
3
0
1
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3
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
0
1
( '2
3
0
1
2
3
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
0,5
1
1.5
No
Yes
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
7T7
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
17
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
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18. Fibrous roots in streambed
_3
2
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
g_�T�
321.
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0
1
3
22. Fish
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1.5
23. Crayfish
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0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
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1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
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'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.111
Date: `� ^�
Project/Site: €
Latitude: 1 ,
Evaluator:
County:
Longitude:
Total Po€nts: -
Stream Determination circl a
{
Other
Stream is at feast intermittent 1
% 1
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Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1$-Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
: 3
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0
1
_)
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
sequence
0
1
2
3 '
-ripple-pool
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
5. Activelrelict floodplain
0
1
2
3
5. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2)
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
- 1_
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1 _
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
Yes = 3
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B. Hydrology {Subtotal
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1�
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5--
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
�'�
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
- 31
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
{ -2 '
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2�
3
22. Fish
( Q
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
r 0.
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
4
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
Q
ID
1
1.5
26, Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Qther = 0
"perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Dotes:
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Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: �l , n�
Project/Site: +.i y�
Latitude:- L r
Evaluator: `
County: a F 3
Longitude:.
Total Points:
at intermittent
Stream ❑ete on (circle one)
Other
ifStream!Igrpereis
if a Igor erennia! if a 30' • --�
perennial 3l'
Ephemeral. lntermitten Perennial
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1 a- Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1 _
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
i 1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
5. Activelrelict floodplain
0-
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2-)
3
8. Headcuts
0
L 17--
2
3
9. Grade control__0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0,5
,
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No =
Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hvdroloav [Subtotal = -7 r r]
12. Presence of Baseffow
0
1
�2'
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0'
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1L
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
es = 3
G. Bioloav (Subtotal = --1- )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
m
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23, Crayfish
0
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
C}O
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
6.5 _ -)
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5
Other = 0
Wren niai streams may also be identified using other moth ods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: f t t 11-1
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NC DWO Streams Identification Farm Version 4.11
Date: _ L J �T r~� l [
Project/Site, j
Latitude:
Evaluatorl- I l
4
County: If
A q . �1 f -
Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least WarmVenf
Stream Determination ici a
Ephemeral Intermittent Paranoia
Other
Name:
if a 19 or erenMal if a 30' J
p .
e. Quad
g
A. Geomorphology ( Subtotal = U
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
I" Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
i��
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
2
3 ,
5. Activelrelict floodplain
-p
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
2
3
8. Headcuts
(175
1
2
3
9. Grade control
_-Q- •
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1_L
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
5 s = 75
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Wdrologv {Subtotal = 5:__� ' J l
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3 �_
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0--,
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes =
U. tslologv (buatotal =
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
�
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0 -
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
6 1
(0.5-,
1 0.5
1
1
1,5
1.5
24. Amphibians
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26, Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 her --=
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual,
Notes: tom `L c_ t
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Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: �� :' .1 ProjectlSite: 6Ct }•� T�CY Latitude:
Evaluator: I�� Il r"County: - Longitude:
Total Points: ; Stream Dete (circle one) Other jot
Stream is at least intermittent Ephemeral ntermitten Perennial e.g. Quad Name:
if L- 19 or perennial if z 30'
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = 7
Absent
Weals
Moderate
Strong
18 Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
W
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
?�
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool se uence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
On
1
2
3
S. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
I '
2
3
$, Headcuts
0
1
2S
3
9. Grade control
0'
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2')
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
2
3
14, Leaf litter
1.5
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
1
1,5
15. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1,5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes = 3
18. Fibrous soots in streambed
3',
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
" 3-)
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos {note diversity and abundance}
0
C75
2
3
21, Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
�
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; DBL = 1.
Other =
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
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Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: -2 C11 Cal Project►Site'. i
Evaluator: 1 4 } County: �� vc
Total Points:
Stream is at feast intermittent f J l
if a 19 or perennial if?! 30'
Stream Determina : circle one)
Ephemeral 1 termitten erennial
Latitude:
Longitude: • �'• . �_ l C[7
Other +L' i t
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomor hol0 Subtotal = }
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
18 Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel atorig thalweg
0
Lim
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
0
31�
2
3
ri le- ool sequence
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0__
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
`6 -
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
''
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
D.5'"
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
Yes
= 3
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
12..Presence of Baseflow
0
1
("T_�
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
(_
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
1 T Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
es = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2 •
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3: >
2
1
0
20. Macro benthos {note diversity and abundance}
0
1
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
-0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75: OBL = 1,5 t h e r =
"perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch: ek

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 6/15/2020
Project/Site:Firestone - Firestone Trib
Latitude: 35.763919
Evaluator: WT
County: Catawba
Longitude:-81.166146
Total Points:
Stream Determination (circ
Other
Stream is at least intermittent 39
Ephemeral Intermittent erennial
e.g. Quad Name: Millersville
if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30`
I
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 21 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2O
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
CD
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
es =
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 9.5 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3O
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
es = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 8•5
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
Op
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
CD
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL =
1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: Midges, water boatman, net spinners but not abundant.
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 6/15/2020
Project/Site: Firestone - UT1
Latitude: 35.765273
Evaluator: WT
County: Catawba
Longitude:-81.169006
Total Points:
Stream Determination (circ a)
Other
Stream is at least intermittent 34
Ephemeral Intermittent erennia
e.g. Quad Name: Millersville
if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30`
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 19 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2O
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
CD
2
3
9. Grade control
0
.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
o = 0
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 8.5 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2O
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
Op
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
CiD
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
es = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 6.5
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL =
1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: Headwater spring seep system
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 6/15/2020
Project/Site: Firestone - UT2
Latitude: 35.764047
Evaluator: WT
County: Catawba
Longitude:-81.167683
Total Points:
Stream Deter circle one)
Other
Stream is at least intermittent 27.75
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
e.g. Quad Name: Millersville
if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30`
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 14 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
0
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
(�2_D
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
CD
2
3
9. Grade control
0
.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
o = 0
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = s )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2O
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1 1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
es = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 5.75
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
CD
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW =
.75 OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: Headwater spring seep system
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 6/15/2020
Project/Site: Firestone - UT3
Latitude: 35.763589
Evaluator: WT
County: Catawba
Longitude:-81.165282
Total Points:
Stream Determination (circ
Other
Stream is at least intermittent 32
Ephemeral Intermittent erennial
e.g. Quad Name: Millersville
if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30`
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 17 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2O
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
Qp
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
1 0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
o = 0
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = s )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2O
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1 1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
es = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 7
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
Op
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
cip
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
Co
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL =
1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: Headwater spring seep system. Caddisfly cases (gravel and stick) noted but not abundant.
Sketch:

APPENDIX D: Historical Aerial Photography

Double Rock
Stikeleather Road
Hiddenite, NC 28636
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Stikeleather Road
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Charlotte, NC 28203
Contact: Andrea Eckardt
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Flight Year: 2009
USDA/NAIP
2006
1 "=500'
Flight Year: 2006
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1993
1 "=500'
Acquisition Date: January 30, 1993
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1983
1 "=500'
Flight Date: March 03, 1983
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1976
1 "=500'
Flight Date: February 12, 1976
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1961
1 "=500'
Flight Date: August 17, 1961
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1 "=500'
Flight Date: November 14, 1950
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Firestone Mitigation Site
5104 River Bend Rd
Claremont, NC 28610
Inquiry Number: 6096973.5
June 18, 2020
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Firestone Mitigation Site
5104 River Bend Rd
Claremont, NC 28610
EDR Inquiry # 6096973.5
Wildlands Eng, Inc.
1430 South Mint Street
Charlotte, NC 28203
Contact: Kirsten Gimbert
CEDW
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Year
Scale
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2016
1 "=500'
Flight Year: 2016
USDA/NAIP
2012
1 "=500'
Flight Year: 2012
USDA/NAIP
2009
1 "=500'
Flight Year: 2009
USDA/NAIP
2006
1 "=500'
Flight Year: 2006
USDA/NAIP
1993
1 "=500'
Acquisition Date: January 30, 1993
USGS/DOQQ
1984
1 "=500'
Flight Date: February 02, 1984
USGS
1976
1 "=500'
Flight Date: February 12, 1976
USGS
1964
1 "=500'
Flight Date: September 17, 1964
USGS
1961
1 "=500'
Flight Date: August 29, 1961
USGS
1956
1 "=500'
Flight Date: March 23, 1956
USDA
1950
1 "=500'
Flight Date: November 14, 1950
USGS
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