20200987 Ver 1_Public Comments_20200914

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Subject: [Non-DoD Source] NMFs no staff letter for NCWR Lake Adger SAW-2015-00788
Attachments: NCWRC-LakeAdger SAW-2015-00788_NoStaffingNoEFHPresent.pdf

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Colonel Robert J. Clark, Commander
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Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-1398
Dear Colonel Clark:
July 8, 2020
NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) reviewed the project described in the public
notice listed below. Based on the information in the public notice, the proposed project would
NOT occur in the vicinity of essential fish habitat (EFH) designated by the South Atlantic
Fishery Management Council, Mid -Atlantic Fishery Management Council, or the NMFS.
Present staffing levels preclude further analysis of the proposed work and no further action is
planned. This position is neither supportive of nor in opposition to authorization of the proposed
work.
Notice No. Applicant(s) Notice Date
SAW-2015-00788 NC Wildlife Resources July 7, 2020
Commission; Lake Adger
Please note these comments do not satisfy consultation responsibilities under section 7 of the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. If an activity "may effect" listed species or
critical habitat under the purview of the NMFS, please initiate consultation with the Protected
Resources Division at the letterhead address.
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From: Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]>
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To: Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Cc: Leslie, Andrea J; Hamstead, Byron A; Robert Cork, Yankura, Kaylie
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Lake Adger Maintenance Dredging Comments
Attachments: 20200987 Ver 1-Comments to USACE_20200803.pdf
Please see attached. Hard copies will not be sent unless specifically requested.
Sue Homewood
Division of Water Resources, Winston Salem Regional Office
Department of Environmental Quality
336 776 9693 office
336 813 1863 mobile
[e-mail]
450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300
Winston Salem NC 27105

)ocuSign Envelope ID: AD52759E-03A9-40A5-B5B04EBBC29A50E7
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
seartary
S. DANIEL SMITH
DUector
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 3, 2020
Corps Action ID# SAW-2015-00788
DWR# 20200987
Polk County
Mr. David Brown
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Ave, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
Subject Project: Lake Adger Channel Maintenance Dredging
Dear Mr. Brown,
On behalf of the NC Division of Water Resources, we respectfully request that you consider the
fallowing comments within your review of the 404 Individual Permit request for the above referenced
property:
The application notes that a wetland monitoring plan will be developed with input from the
resource agencies. We request that a detailed and complete monitoring plan for wetland
impact areas be finalized prior to issuance of approvals.
2. The Division acknowledges that the applicant's intent is to enhance and/or create wetlands as a
result of this project, however the Division recommends that this should be monitored and that
a detailed course of action should be developed should the project inadvertently cause a loss of
wetlands. We recommend that the monitoring plan include a requirement for a new
jurisdictional determination (in areas of dredge spoil fill) and that NCWAM evaluations be
conducted to ensure that the wetlands to be filled by dredge material do not lose jurisdiction or
incur a degradation of function. We recommend that any approvals include a condition that
should either loss of jurisdiction or loss of function occur, the Permittee would be required to
provide a mitigation plan to compensate for the loss. The creation of new wetland areas within
the lake may be proposed as "permittee responsible mitigation" provided they satisfy mitigation
site criteria at the time of proposal.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919.707.9000

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3. The Division recommends that the applicant provide a detailed phasing and/or construction
sequencing plan proposed for this project. For instance, will dredging activities be confined
within certain portions of the lake until completion/before progressing to the next work area?
How does the construction sequencing tie into the containment system design and turbidity
monitoring proposals?
4. The Division recommends that a more detailed and robust turbidity monitoring plan is necessary
and will coordinate with the applicant during 401 application review.
The applicant mentions future routine dredging activities to be covered by this approval. The
Division recommends that prior to commencement of any future dredging or disposal activities
the areas to be used for disposal should be re-evaluated by the regulatory agencies and may
require updated jurisdictional determinations and/or NCWAM evaluations, and that updated
monitoring plans to be developed for each future area which is proposed to impact wetlands,
and should be conditioned to require mitigation of any future loss of jurisdiction or function as
noted above.
Thank you for your considering the Division's comments during your review of this Individual Permit.
Please note that the Division received the 401 application on July 31, 2020 and has not conducted a
complete technical review at this time. Upon detailed review, additional information may be necessary
prior to issuance of a 401 individual certification. If you have any questions, please contact Sue
Homewood at 336-776-9693 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
DoeuSigned by:
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Paul Wojoski, Supervisor
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
cc: Robert Cork, Anchor QEA of North Carolina LLC (via email)
Andrea Leslie, NCWRC (via email)
Byron Hamstead, USFWS (via email)
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Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [External] US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Public
Notice (UNCLASSIFIED)
Attachments: GS 17-2950.pdf
Our response is attached. Thank you.
Devon L. Borgardt
Environmental Review Assistant
North Carolina Historic Preservation Office
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MSC 4619 Raleigh, NC 27699
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Subject: [External] US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Public Notice (UNCLASSIFIED)
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As you renuested, you are hereby notified that Wilmington District, United States Army Corps of Engineers has issued a
Public Notice. The text of this document can be found on the Public Notices portion of the Regulatory Division Home
Page. Each Public Notice is available in ADOBE ACROBAT (.pdf) format for viewing, printing or download at
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Corps Action ID#: SAW-2015-00788 (Lake Adger Dredging)
Issue Date: July 6, 2020
Applicant: Mr. Jeff Ferguson of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Expiration Date: 5:00 p.m., August 7, 2020
Point of Contact: Mr. David Brown, 828-271-7980 Ext 4232
Project Description: The Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers (Corps or USACE) received an application from Mr. Jeff
Ferguson of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC or WRC) seeking Department of the Army (DA)
authorization for 7.5 acres (ac) of permanent impacts to open waters (dredging and conversion to wetlands); 9.5-ac of
temporary impacts to open waters (dredging); 1.1-ac of permanent impacts to wetlands (fill); and 3.0-ac of temporary
impacts to wetlands (dredging), associated with dredging of the recreational navigation channel between the Lake Adger
public boat access area and the lake's main channel adjacent to the Lake Adger Marina in Mill Spring, Polk County, North
Carolina.
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North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Banos, Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper
Secretary Susi H. Hamilton
August 3, 2020
Mr. David Brown
USACE Wilmington District
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Re: Lake Adger Dredging Project, Polk County, ER GS 17-2950
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Dear Mr. David Brown:
Thank you for your email of July 6, 2020 concerning the above project.
Office ofArchives and History
Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry
[e-mail]
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected
by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36
CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579 or
[e-mail]. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the
above referenced tracking number.
Sincerely, r}
6fRamona Bartos, Deputy
State Historic Preservation Officer
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 17699-4617 Telephone/Pax (919) 807-6I70/807-6199

Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
From: Elizabeth Toombs <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 2:14 PM
To: Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] SAW-2015-00788
Attachments: 080420 USACE COR SAW-2015-00788 Lake Adger.pdf
Mr. Brown:
Attached is Cherokee Nation's response to the proposed undertaking. Please let me know if there are any questions or
concerns.
Wado,
Elizabeth Toombs, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Cherokee Nation
Tribal Historic Preservation Office
PO Box 948
Tahlequah, OK 74465-0948
918.453.5389

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August 4, 2020
David Brown
United States Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Re: SAW-2015-00788, Proposed Dredging of Lake Adger
Mr. David Brown:
The Cherokee Nation (Nation) is in receipt of your correspondence about SAW-2015-00788, and
appreciates the opportunity to provide comment upon this project. Please allow this letter to serve
as the Nation's interest in acting as a consulting party to this proposed project.
The Nation maintains databases and records of cultural, historic, and pre -historic resources in this
area. Our Historic Preservation Office reviewed this project, cross referenced the project's legal
description against our information, and found no instances where this project intersects or adjoins
such resources. Thus, the Nation does not foresee this project imparting impacts to Cherokee
cultural resources at this time.
However, the Nation requests that the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) halt all
project activities immediately and re -contact our Offices for further consultation if items of cultural
significance are discovered during the course of this project.
Additionally, the Nation requests that USACE conduct appropriate inquiries with other pertinent
Tribal and Historic Preservation Offices regarding historic and prehistoric resources not included
in the Nation's databases or records.
If you require additional information or have any questions, please contact me at your convenience.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Wado,
Elizabeth Toombs, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Cherokee Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Office
[e-mail]
918.453.5389

Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
From:
Leslie, Andrea J <[e-mail]>
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Thursday, August 13, 2020 2:56 PM
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Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
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Homewood, Sue; Moore, Andrew W; Byron Hamstead ([e-mail]);
Robert Cork; Ferguson, Jeff C; Loftis, C. Scott
Subject:
[Non-DoD Source] Lake Adger Dredging project - NCWRC comments
Attachments:
LAdgerDredging_Polk_WRCComments.pdf
Hi David,
Attached are NCWRC's comments on the Lake Adger dredging project.
Andrea Leslie
Mountain Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
645 Fish Hatchery Rd., Building B
Marion, NC 28752
828-803-6054 (office)
828-400-4223(cell)
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Cameron .Ingram, Executive Director
August 13, 2020
Mr. David Brown
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Branch
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
SUBJECT: Lake Adger Navigation Channel Maintenance Dredging
Lake Adger Wetlands, Polk County
SAW-2015-00788
Dear Mr. Brown:
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reviewed the
individual 404 permit application modification for the Lake Adger Navigation Channel
Maintenance Dredging project, which would temporarily impact 3 acres and permanently impact
1.1 acres of wetland, as well as temporarily impact up to 14 acres and permanently impact 3
acres of open water, in Lake Adger in Polk County. NCWRC is the applicant for the permit, and
staff are familiar with the site and have attended multiple site visits. Our comments on this
application are offered for your consideration under provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977
(33 U.S.C. 466 et. seq.) and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16
U.S.C. 661-667d).
Project activities should not impact wild trout reproduction, and a moratorium is not needed.
The permit is associated with the dredging of a navigation channel from the boat dock to the
lake. 6,800 yd3 of sediment would be hydraulically dredged in 2020-2021 from the navigation
channel, 3,800 yd3 of which are required to make the channel navigable. An additional 3,000 yd3
of sediment will be dredged at the navigation channel location, and this additional amount is
meant to compensate for sediment lost to the Big Hungry River during the removal of the lower
Big Hungry River dam in 2015. The dredged sediment would be piped 1,500 ft to be placed in
shallow in -lake placement areas Al and A2. The sediment would be allowed to drain in place
and contoured to create new or enhance existing wetlands, as well as create upland habitat. The
areas would be planted with native herbaceous and woody vegetation, using an adjacent
wetland/upland complex as a reference for the plant list.
Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Lake Adger Dredging Page 2 August 13, 2020
L Adger & wetlands, Polk Co
Total disturbance for the project would be 22.3 acres, including 4.5 acres for the navigation
channel and 3.9 acres for sediment placement. The individual permit describes four areas for
sediment placement (A1, A2, B1, and C1, totaling 3.9 acres) that would allow for sediment
placement for the 6,800 yd3 and for future dredging activities. 1.1 acres of this sediment
placement area is jurisdictional wetland.
The sediment placement areas would be surrounded by two rows of biodegradable and/or
temporary containment materials (e.g., hay bales) as well as a silt curtain beyond these rows;
these measures are meant to hold sediment in place (especially the first row of material) and
control turbidity.
Turbidity would be monitored upstream and downstream of the activities, with turbidity sampled
once each day at the upstream reference and twice each day downstream for the first week, with
the goal of not increasing turbidity by more than 50 NTU from the upstream location. If the
turbidity goal is met during the first week, monitoring frequency would be cut back to once per
day. The application states that a review and possible change in activity will be taken only if
turbidity is 100 NTU or more above the upstream reference. It is unknown if any action would
be taken if turbidity increases 50-100 NTU from the reference.
We offer the following comments and recommendations on this project:
• The turbidity monitoring and contingency plan should be revised with the input of NC
Division of Water Resources (NCDWR).
• The vegetation monitoring plan should be developed with the input of NCDWR, US Army
Corps of Engineers, and NCWRC.
• We recommend adding Needle Spikerush and Silky Willow to the wetland plant list and
Persimmon and Black Gum to the upland plant list.
• Herbivory control fencing should consist of fabric that will not trap animals. NCWRC
biologists can provide recommendations at to the type of fencing that is appropriate.
• Although the text notes that 3.9 acres of area will be used for sediment placement, Sheet C5
notes that 1.1 acres of wetland and 3.0 acres of open water will be impacted by fill, which
totals 4.1 acres. These differences should be rectified.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. Please contact me at
[phone] if you have any questions about these comments.
Sincerely,
Andrea Leslie
Mountain Region Coordinator, Habitat Conservation Program
ec: Robert Cork, Anchor QEA
Kaylie Yankura & Sue Homewood, NC Division of Water Resources
Byron Hamstead, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Jeff Ferguson & Scott Loftis, NCWRC

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From: [e-mail] on behalf of Laura Baird
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Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 9:57 AM
To: Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Lake Adger Dredging Project: Request for Water Quality Protections,
Better Public Access & More
Dear Reg. Specialist David Brown,
I am pleased to see that NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has submitted a permit application to dredge the
public access channel at Lake Adger as it is obligated to do under the lake management agreement, and to use the
dredge spoils to construct engineered wetlands on the existing sediment delta. I support this important project to
protect public access to Lake Adger, since the channel has become nearly impassible to boat traffic due to
sedimentation.
I have some suggestions to make this project as successful as possible and to protect water quality during and after the
project:
Stakeholder Consultation - I request that NCWRC convene a stakeholder group consisting of parties to the lake
management agreement (Polk County, Lake Adger Property Owners Association, Northbrook Energy), MountainTrue's
Green Riverkeeper, and other interested parties like members of the fishing and boating community to receive feedback
and input on the details of the project. These project details would include timing, potential impacts to access and
water quality, lake level fluctuations, and other concerns of public interest.
Sediment Management - I appreciate the detailed turbidity monitoring protocols and support all efforts to control
sediment impacts during and after the project. I suggest adding silt curtains around the dredging area, not just around
the wetland construction area.
Wetland Construction - I support the strongest and most protective methods to contain and dewater material used to
construct wetlands. While hay bales may be cost effective to contain spoil material to form engineered wetlands,
options like coir fiber biologs, geotubes, and others should be explored to ensure that the best available technology is
incorporated into the project. NCWRC should specifically consider how high water events may impact constructed
wetlands and how these impacts can be mitigated.
Wetland Planting - I request that Water Willow be removed from the wetland planting list. NCWRC is currently studying
whether Water Willow is appropriate for introduction to Lake Adger, as it does not currently grow there. Following the
precautionary principle, this plant should not be introduced as part of this project. Rather, NCWRC should continue its
study and consult stakeholders on the potential future introduction of Water Willow.
Habitat Considerations - Be mindful of aquatic and wetland wildlife habitat, especially fish spawning beds that can be
affected by fluctuations in lake levels.
Expanded Public Access and Educational Opportunities - NCWRC should consider opportunities to expand and improve
public access and education in the project area, such as boardwalks, docks, fishing piers, and educational signage
explaining the history of the lake and the ecological significance of the Green River and surrounding area.
Public Communication - NCWRC should clearly communicate project details and timelines with the public as plans are
finalized.

Thank you for your consideration of these comments, and for the US Army Corps of Engineers' oversight and guidance of
this important project to protect public access to Lake Adger.
Sincerely,
Laura Baird
92 Mill Shoals Rd Mill Spring, NC 28756-4767 [e-mail]

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Monika Mayr
78 Cove Lane
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Re: Public Comment Concerning Lake Adger Marina Dredging Project, ID # SAW-2015-00788
Dear Mr. Brown:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this important project that improves public
access to Lake Adger. I appreciate the effort to gather and consider comments of interested
parties, especially those that live on Lake Adger like I do. I agree with many of the comments
presented by MountainTrue and am including them below with my additional comments.
Stakeholder Consultation - NCWRC should convene a stakeholder group consisting of parties to
the lake management agreement (Polk County, Lake Adger Property Owners Association,
Northbrook Energy), MountainTrue's Green Riverkeeper, and other interested parties like
members of the fishing and boating community to receive project details and provide pertinent
feedback and input including project timing, potential impacts to water quality and lake habitat,
lake level fluctuations, and other concerns of public interest.
Sediment Management — I appreciate the detailed turbidity monitoring protocols and support
all efforts to control sediment impacts during and after the project. I suggest adding silt curtains
around the dredging area, not just around the wetland construction area and reducing the
impact trigger from 100 NTU's to 75 NTU's. Additionally, if the trigger is activated, project
specifications should clearly call for ceasing all operations until corrective actions are enacted
and the turbidity levels return to 50 NTU's or below. Corrective operations must be initiated
and not simply reviewed or monitored more frequently.
Wetland Construction - I support methods to contain and dewater material used to construct
wetlands that do not introduce living non-native material or non -biodegradable material.
While hay bales may be cost effective to contain spoil material to form engineered wetlands,
options like coir fiber biologs, geotubes, and others should be explored to ensure that the least
environmentally damaging technology is incorporated into the project. NCWRC should
specifically consider how high water events may impact constructed wetlands and how impacts
can be mitigated.

Wetland Planting - Water Willow must be removed from the wetland planting list. It is a
nuisance plant that cannot be planted in a way that prevents its migration. Only material
native to Lake Adger or the nearby area should be used in this project.
Habitat Considerations - Be mindful of aquatic and wetland wildlife habitat, especially fish
spawning beds that can be affected by fluctuations in lake levels and do not lower lake levels
when fish are spawning on their beds.
Expanded Public Access Opportunities - NCWRC should consider opportunities to expand and
improve public access and education in the project area, such as boardwalks, docks, fishing
piers, and educational signage explaining the history of the lake and the ecological significance
of the Green River and surrounding area.
Public Communication - NCWRC should clearly communicate project details and timelines with
the public, especially Lake Adger residents, as plans are finalized.
Again, thank you for the opportunity to comment on this important project.
Sincerely,
Monika Mayr
Lake Adger Resident

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From: Gray Jernigan <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2020 3:18 PM
To: Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] SAW-2015-00788 - Lake Adger Dredging Public Comment
Attachments: USACE Lake Adger Dredging Comments.pdf
Mr. Brown,
Please find the attached comments submitted on behalf of MountainTrue in regard to the permit application to dredge
the public access channel at Lake Adger. We're glad to see this project moving forward, and thank you and your staff for
all you do to serve the citizens of WNC.
Sincerely,
Gray Jernigan
Southern Regional Director &
Green Riverkeeper
MountainTrue
121 Third Avenue West, Suite 1
Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Mr. David Brown
USACE Wilmington District
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina, 28801-5006
RE: SAW-2015-00788 - Lake Adger Dredging Public Comment
Dear Mr. Brown,
We are pleased to see that NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has submitted a
permit application to dredge the public access channel at Lake Adger as it is obligated to do
under the lake management agreement and to use the dredge spoils to construct engineered
wetlands on the existing sediment delta that has formed over the years since the Green River
was dammed in 1925 creating the lake. We support this important project to protect public
access to Lake Adger since the channel has become nearly impassible to boat traffic due to
sedimentation. We have some suggestions to make this project as successful as possible and
to protect water quality during and after the project:
• Stakeholder Consultation - We request that NCWRC convene a stakeholder group
consisting of parties to the lake management agreement (Polk County, Lake Adger
Property Owners Association, Northbrook Energy), MountainTrue's Green Riverkeeper,
and other interested parties like members of the fishing and boating community to
receive feedback and input on the details of the project including timing, potential
impacts to access and water quality, lake level fluctuations, and other concerns of public
interest.
• Sediment Management - We appreciate the detailed turbidity monitoring protocols and
support all efforts to control sediment impacts during and after the project. We suggest
adding silt curtains around the dredging area, not just around the wetland construction
area.
• Wetland Construction - We support the most protective and strongest methods to
contain and dewater material used to construct wetlands. While hay bales may be cost
effective to contain spoil material to form engineered wetlands, options like coir fiber
biologs, geotubes, and others should be explored to ensure that the best available
technology is incorporated into the project. NCWRC should specifically consider how
high water events may impact constructed wetlands and how impacts can be mitigated.
121 Third Avenue West, Suite 1, Hendersonville, NC 28792

• Wetland Planting - We would request that Water Willow be removed from the wetland
planting list. NCWRC is currently studying whether Water Willow is appropriate for
introduction to Lake Adger, as it does not currently grow there. Following the
precautionary principle, this plant should not be introduced as part of this project. Rather,
NCWRC should continue its study and consult stakeholders on the potential future
introduction of Water Willow.
• Habitat Considerations - Be mindful of aquatic and wetland wildlife habitat, especially
fish spawning beds that can be affected by fluctuations in lake levels.
• Expanded Public Access and Educational Opportunities - NCWRC should consider
opportunities to expand and improve public access and education in the project area,
such as boardwalks, docks, fishing piers, and educational signage explaining the history
of the lake and the ecological significance of the Green River and surrounding area.
• Public Communication - NCWRC should clearly communicate project details and
timelines with the public as plans are finalized.
Thank you for your consideration of these comments and for the US Army Corps of Engineers
oversight and guidance of this important project to protect public access to Lake Adger.
Sincerely,
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Gray Jernigan
Southern Regional Director & Green Riverkeeper

Wallace, Nancy L CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
From:
Wallace, Nancy L CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
Sent:
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:58 PM
To:
'[e-mail]'
Cc:
Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Subject:
SAW-2015-00788 (Lake Adger)
On August 3, 2020 we received your public notice comments for file number SAW-2015-00788 and forwarded it to David
Brown for further processing.
Sincerely,
Nancy Wallace
USACE Wilmington District
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue RM 208
Asheville, NC 28801
828-271-7980 Ext 4221
[e-mail]

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Mr. David Brown
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) Wilmington District
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Re: Corps Action ID Number: SAW-2015-00788
Dear Mr. Brown,
We understand the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is
seeking Department of the Army authorization for 7.5 acres of permanent impacts to
open waters (dredging and conversion to wetlands); 9.5 acres of temporary impacts to
open waters (access and erosion control); 1.1 acres of permanent impacts to wetlands
(fill); and 3.0 acres of temporary impacts to wetlands (access and erosion control),
associated with dredging of the recreational navigation channel between the Lake
Adger public boat access area and the lake's main channel adjacent to the Lake Adger
Main Marina in Mill Spring, Polk County, North Carolina.
The Lake Adger Property Owners Association, Inc. Board of Directors (LAPOABOD)
recommends that USACE issue an authorization for the proposed work pursuant
applicable procedures of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The LAPOABOD also
reserves the right to comment on more detailed design speafications pertinent to the
proposed dredging once they are developed by NCWRC or their c ontractor(s).
Specific to the information provided, the LAPOABOD does offer the following
comments:
1. Silt curtains should be installed around any area where active hydraulic dredging is
occurring to reduce the potential for downstream resuspension of sediment.
According to the plan, turbidity monitoring is only occurring twice daily and if an
exceedance above 100 NTUs occurs, the plan does not call for dredging to stop until
further control measures are put in place.
2. Downstream turbidity testing should continue at an interval of twice daily for the
entire length of the project not just the first week as conditions can change due to
weather related events.
Ronald R. Peters, President, Board of Directors, Lake Adger Property owners Association, Inc.
839 Parkway North Road • 1411 Sprhq, NC 28756 • (828) 6254M • aural

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3. The NCWRC should detail the anticipated timeframe the Lake Adger Main Marina
and the recreational navigation channel may be off limits to the public.
4. We request that NCWRC consult with the LAPOABOD prior to the selection of the
final plantings contained on page 14 of the plan to make certain any native species
selected do not become invasive.
If you have any questions regarding our comments, please do not hesitate to contact
us. Thank you for considering our input.
On behalf of the Lake Adger Property Owners Association, Inc.,
Ronald R. Peters
President, Board of Directors
Lake Adger Property Owners Association, Inc.
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cc: Mrs. Brittany Foulds, CMCA, Community Association Manager, IPM Corporation,
P.O. Box 580, Arden, NC 28704
Ronald R. Palms, Prasident, Board of Dlrectom Lake Adger property owners Assocladon, Inc.
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Wallace, Nancy L CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
From: Wallace, Nancy L CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:55 PM
To: [e-mail]
Subject: SAW-2015-00788 (Lake Adger)
On August 3, 2020 we received your public notice comments for file number SAW-2015-00788 and forwarded it to David
Brown for further processing.
Sincerely,
Nancy Wallace
USACE Wilmington District
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue RM 208
Asheville, NC 28801
828-271-7980 Ext 4221
[e-mail]

July 29, 2020 U 3
Mr. David Brown BY:
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District ----..
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Rm. 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Dear Mr. Brown,
This is in response to the Public Comment requests being sought for SAW-2015-00788, concerning the
application for Lake Adger Dredging Plans as submitted by North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (NCWRC). While we support the dredging of Lake Adger, these are our comments and
concerns regarding this plan:
1. Concerning Cells B1 and C1— Protection of Culvert Between These Cells
a. Placement and breakdown of these cell materials could over time clog or close off the
drainage culvert running under Silver Creek Road.
b. Clogging of this drainage culvert could directly create flooding of Polk County Tax
Parcels #1— P54-199, #2 — P54-356, #3 — P54-132, and #4 — P54-133 as identified on
Impacted Parcels presentation enclosed.
c. Clogging of this drainage culvert could also result in flooding of Silver Creek Road at that
point during heavy rain events that happen often.
d. We request that this plan address this potential issue.
2. Concerning Cell Al — Approximate Area of Disturbance
a. According to Plan C5, it appears that the upstream flow from the Green River will be
negatively impeded from flowing into the Lake Adger.
b. Water must not be -impeded from entering Lake Adger during this project which would
negatively endanger wildlife and water quality.
3. Concerning Cell B1— Choking off Permanent Green River flow into Lake Adger
a. There would appear to be some danger that Cell B1 will eventually close off the branch
of flow nearest Silver Creek Road leaving only one feed into the lake.
b. Concerns this reduction of flow will result in less turnover replacement of water in the
lake resulting in stagnation, reduced lake levels, and degradation to the quality of the
water.
4. Redirecting All Sediment Away from the Marina
a. This plan appears to recommend redirecting all sediment to travel into the deeper
middle channel of the lake.
b. If allowed to occur, the sediment from upstream will then build up significantly in a new
place. NCWRC is not under contract to have to dredge that portion of the lake. This
would inevitably leave Polk County with the responsibility and expense of dredging.
c. We request that Polk County Commissioners and citizens be made aware of this future
impact before approval of application.

S. Wetland Plantings
a. We would request that Water Willow be removed from the wetland planting list.
b. Polk County Commissioners are waiting on recommendation from Lake Adger POA citizens - On
December 2, 2019, NCWRC requested Polk County Commissioners to allow planting of Water
Willow into Lake Adger as a Test Site. The Commissioners deferred until Lake Adger Property
Owners Board and its citizens can make a recommendation to the Commissioners. Due to
COVID-19; efforts to inform citizens, investigate further, and make such recommendation to
Commissioners has stalled.
c. Willow Weed should not be introduced as part of this project. It is not native to Lake Adger.
d. We request that this application not approve specific plant species. NCWRC should be required
to consult stakeholders on final plantings.
6. Materials Used for Sediment Containment - Project Plan Description Page 4
a. On March 18, 2018, an original dredging plan was presented to Polk County
Commissioners by NCWRC with approval by Polk County to proceed for permitting.
b. On April 1,2019, NCWRC again appeared before the Polk County Commissioners to
explain why the permitting submitted to the USACE one year earlier was not the correct
permitting and new permitting application would have to be made. SAW-2015-00788 is
the result.
c. We request the original materials approved by the Commissioners for sediment
containment be used as opposed to hay bales in the plan. Refer to Option 2 — In Water
Replacement - Berm Construction Alternatives — Pg. 10 of March 18, 2018, NCWRC
presentation enclosed. This would also somewhat address Concern #1 in this letter.
7. Public Meeting
a. We request that a public meeting be held before application approval.
b. Citizens were denied ability to ask questions of NCWRC following the March 18, 2019,
presentation to Polk County Commissioners.
c. Citizens were promised by then Commission Chair Melton an opportunity to question
NCWRC once a new plan application was submitted.
d. As USACE does not individually respond to concerns and comments sent to them as part
of public comment, citizens were not previously allowed to ask questions, and a promise
was made to the citizens that questions would be allowed once the plan was developed
for USACE application submission; we believe a public meeting would benefit this
project.
Sincerely,
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Irene and David LeCourt,
85 North Mountain Lane,
Mill Spring, NC 28756
678-778-8065 — Mobile
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dredging
• Berm construction alternatives
1. Construct using rock
2. Construct using wood crib techniques
3. Construct using geotextile or HDPE liner
4. A combination of alternatives 1 through 3
• Design and construction considerations
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Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
From: Jamie Davidson <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, August 3, 2020 12:25 PM
To: Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Corps Action ID Number: SAW-2015-00788 - Lake Adger Dredging -
COMMENTS ATTACHED
Attachments: Davidson Comments Lake Adger Dredging -Mountain True.docx
Attached are my comments regarding the Lake Adger Dredging Plan.
Thank you,
Jamie Davidson

Mr. David Brown
USACE Wilmington District
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina, 28801-5006
RE: Corps Action ID Number: SAW-2015-00788
Mr. Brown:
I am commenting on the proposed plan to dredge the Lake Adger Marina. I am a full time resident of
Lake Adger, owning lake front property since 2002. As a volunteer with Mountain True's Clean Water
Team for 10 years and a past chair of the Lake Adger Lake Advisory Committee, I am, and have been for
a long time, an advocate for clean water in Lake Adger. I agree with Mountain True's comments listed
below but would like to add a few personal comments.
Due to the fact that many Lake Adger residents did not directly receive notification of this plan nor the
public comment until it was brought to our attention weeks after the announcement, I would like to
stress the point that the Lake Adger residents should be kept informed of this plan, especially prior to
the start of actual work being performed. Communication with the Lake Adger POA is essential.
The section of the plan that I am most concerned with is the planting of Justicia Americana (water
willow). In my research I have learned that this is considered a nuisance plant in some lakes and it is not
native to Polk County. I do not want to see water willow, nor any other plantings that are not native to
Polk County, planted in the waters of Lake Adger.
Sediment Management, wetland construction methods, and habitat considerations are also of
importance as detailed by Mountain True.
I would like to add that I would hope that during this process, NCWRC would considered adding more
recreational access for the public in the project area such as boardwalks, fishing piers, etc.. This would
provide more citizen access and opportunities for educational programs for citizens to learn about the
importance of wetlands.
I think the plan developed by NCWRC for dredging is much needed and I hope all citizen comments will
be taken into consideration.
Below are the Mountain True comments in which I am in full agreement:
MountainTrue has advocated for and supports this important project to protect public access to Lake
Adger, since the public access channel has become nearly impassible to boat traffic due to the
accumulating sediment delta. However, we have some suggestions to make this project as successful as
possible and to ensure that water quality is protected during and after the project.
Stakeholder Consultation — We request that NCWRC convene a stakeholder group consisting of parties
to the lake management agreement (Polk County, Lake Adger Property Owners Association, Northbrook
Energy), MountainTrue's Green Riverkeeper, and other interested parties like members of the fishing and

boating community to receive feedback and input on the details of the project. These details would
include timing, potential impacts to access and water quality, lake level fluctuations, and other concerns
of public interest.
Sediment Management — We appreciate the detailed turbidity monitoring protocols and support all
efforts to control sediment impacts during and after the project. We suggest adding silt curtains around
the dredging area, not just around the wetland construction area.
Wetland Construction — We support the strongest and most protective methods to contain and dewater
material used to construct wetlands. While hay bales may be cost effective to contain spoil material to
form engineered wetlands, options like coir fiber biologs, geotubes, and others should be explored to
ensure that the best available technology is incorporated into the project. NCWRC should specifically
consider how high water events may impact constructed wetlands and how impacts can be mitigated.
Wetland Planting — We request that Water Willow be removed from the wetland planting list. NCWRC is
currently studying whether Water Willow is appropriate for introduction to Lake Adger, as it does not
currently grow there. Following the precautionary principle, this plant should not be introduced as part of
this project. Rather, NCWRC should continue its study and consult stakeholders on the potential future
introduction of Water Willow.
Habitat Considerations — Be mindful of aquatic and wetland wildlife habitat, especially fish spawning
beds that can be affected by fluctuations in lake levels.
Expanded Public Access Opportunities — NCWRC should consider opportunities to expand and improve
public access and education in the project area, such as boardwalks, docks, fishing piers, and educational
signage explaining the history of the lake and the ecological significance of the Green River and
surrounding area.
Public Communication — NCWRC should clearly communicate project details and timelines with the
public as plans are finalized.
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Sincerely,
Jamie Davidson
[e-mail]

Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
From: Jamie Davidson <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, August 3, 2020 11:31 AM
To: Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Follow up request
Mr. Brown:
Do you have a copy of the Lake Adger wetland survey that I requested in my email below. Or, do you know how
I can obtain a copy of this survey?
Thank you,
Jamie
On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 11:03 AM Jamie Davidson <[e-mail]> wrote:
Mr. Brown:
We met Nov 18, 2018, when Gray Jernigan and I came to your office for a meeting regarding Lake Adger
dredging. I have read the Lake Adger dredging plan and will comment on that in a separate email. I would
like to request a copy of the Lake Adger wetland survey that is mentioned on Sheet io of io on the Plan below
the plant listings. I have tried contacting Clearwater Environmental Consultants with no success or response.
Below is information that was taken from the Plan (Sheet io of 1o) in regards to the Wetland Survey:
NOTE:
VEGETATION SPECIES AND WETLAND SEED MIXES
LISTED IN TABLES 1 AND 2 ARE GENERALLY BASED ON
THE INFORMATION COLLECTED DURING THE
REFERENCE WETLAND SURVEY COMPLETED BY
CLEARWATER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC.,
ON AUGUST 21-22, 2018.
•
Thank you in advance,
Jamie Davidson
Note new email address: ie156789@�mail.com
Please change in your Contacts list.
Jamie Davidson

Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
From: [e-mail] on behalf of Sky Canard
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2020 6:08 AM
To: Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Sky Conrad - PN Comments Lake Adger Dredging
Dear Reg. Specialist David Brown,
I am pleased to see that NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has submitted a permit application to dredge the
public access channel at Lake Adger as it is obligated to do under the lake management agreement, and to use the
dredge spoils to construct engineered wetlands on the existing sediment delta. I support this important project to
protect public access to Lake Adger, since the channel has become nearly impassible to boat traffic due to
sedimentation.
I have some suggestions to make this project as successful as possible and to protect water quality during and after the
project:
Stakeholder Consultation - I request that NCWRC convene a stakeholder group consisting of parties to the lake
management agreement (Polk County, Lake Adger Property Owners Association, Northbrook Energy), MountainTrue's
Green Riverkeeper, and other interested parties like members of the fishing and boating community to receive feedback
and input on the details of the project. These project details would include timing, potential impacts to access and
water quality, lake level fluctuations, and other concerns of public interest.
Sediment Management - I appreciate the detailed turbidity monitoring protocols and support all efforts to control
sediment impacts during and after the project. I suggest adding silt curtains around the dredging area, not just around
the wetland construction area.
Wetland Construction - I support the strongest and most protective methods to contain and dewater material used to
construct wetlands. While hay bales may be cost effective to contain spoil material to form engineered wetlands,
options like coir fiber biologs, geotubes, and others should be explored to ensure that the best available technology is
incorporated into the project. NCWRC should specifically consider how high water events may impact constructed
wetlands and how these impacts can be mitigated.
Wetland Planting - I request that Water Willow be removed from the wetland planting list. NCWRC is currently studying
whether Water Willow is appropriate for introduction to Lake Adger, as it does not currently grow there. Following the
precautionary principle, this plant should not be introduced as part of this project. Rather, NCWRC should continue its
study and consult stakeholders on the potential future introduction of Water Willow.
Habitat Considerations - Be mindful of aquatic and wetland wildlife habitat, especially fish spawning beds that can be
affected by fluctuations in lake levels.
Expanded Public Access and Educational Opportunities - NCWRC should consider opportunities to expand and improve
public access and education in the project area, such as boardwalks, docks, fishing piers, and educational signage
explaining the history of the lake and the ecological significance of the Green River and surrounding area.
Public Communication - NCWRC should clearly communicate project details and timelines with the public as plans are
finalized.

Thank you for your consideration of these comments, and for the US Army Corps of Engineers' oversight and guidance of
this important project to protect public access to Lake Adger.
Sincerely,
Sky Conard
49 Indian Summer Ln Mill Spring, NC 28756-4790 [e-mail]

Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
From: [e-mail] on behalf of David Conard
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2020 5:36 PM
To: Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Lake Adger Dredging Project: Request for Water Quality Protections,
Better Public Access & More
Dear Reg. Specialist David Brown,
I am pleased to see that NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has submitted a permit application to dredge the
public access channel at Lake Adger as it is obligated to do under the lake management agreement, and to use the
dredge spoils to construct engineered wetlands on the existing sediment delta. I support this important project to
protect public access to Lake Adger, since the channel has become nearly impassible to boat traffic due to
sedimentation.
I have some suggestions to make this project as successful as possible and to protect water quality during and after the
project:
Stakeholder Consultation - I request that NCWRC convene a stakeholder group consisting of parties to the lake
management agreement (Polk County, Lake Adger Property Owners Association, Northbrook Energy), MountainTrue's
Green Riverkeeper, and other interested parties like members of the fishing and boating community to receive feedback
and input on the details of the project. These project details would include timing, potential impacts to access and
water quality, lake level fluctuations, and other concerns of public interest.
Sediment Management - I appreciate the detailed turbidity monitoring protocols and support all efforts to control
sediment impacts during and after the project. I suggest adding silt curtains around the dredging area, not just around
the wetland construction area.
Wetland Construction - I support the strongest and most protective methods to contain and dewater material used to
construct wetlands. While hay bales may be cost effective to contain spoil material to form engineered wetlands,
options like coir fiber biologs, geotubes, and others should be explored to ensure that the best available technology is
incorporated into the project. NCWRC should specifically consider how high water events may impact constructed
wetlands and how these impacts can be mitigated.
Wetland Planting - I request that Water Willow be removed from the wetland planting list. NCWRC is currently studying
whether Water Willow is appropriate for introduction to Lake Adger, as it does not currently grow there. Following the
precautionary principle, this plant should not be introduced as part of this project. Rather, NCWRC should continue its
study and consult stakeholders on the potential future introduction of Water Willow.
Habitat Considerations - Be mindful of aquatic and wetland wildlife habitat, especially fish spawning beds that can be
affected by fluctuations in lake levels.
Expanded Public Access and Educational Opportunities - NCWRC should consider opportunities to expand and improve
public access and education in the project area, such as boardwalks, docks, fishing piers, and educational signage
explaining the history of the lake and the ecological significance of the Green River and surrounding area.
Public Communication - NCWRC should clearly communicate project details and timelines with the public as plans are
finalized.

This project has been long delayed and action is needed to protect this resource which the public has utilized intensively
during the Covid times.
Thank you for your consideration of these comments, and for the US Army Corps of Engineers' oversight and guidance of
this important project to protect public access to Lake Adger.
Sincerely,
David Conard
49 Indian Summer Ln Mill Spring, NC 28756-4790 [e-mail]

Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
From: [e-mail] on behalf of Kevin Hummel
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 11:20 AM
To: Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Kevin Hummel PC Comments Lake Adger Dredging Project: Request
for Water Quality Protections, Better Public Access & More
Dear Reg. Specialist David Brown,
I am pleased to see that NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has submitted a permit application to dredge the
public access channel at Lake Adger as it is obligated to do under the lake management agreement, and to use the
dredge spoils to construct engineered wetlands on the existing sediment delta. I support this important project to
protect public access to Lake Adger, since the channel has become nearly impassible to boat traffic due to
sedimentation.
I have some suggestions to make this project as successful as possible and to protect water quality during and after the
project:
Stakeholder Consultation - I request that NCWRC convene a stakeholder group consisting of parties to the lake
management agreement (Polk County, Lake Adger Property Owners Association, Northbrook Energy), MountainTrue's
Green Riverkeeper, and other interested parties like members of the fishing and boating community to receive feedback
and input on the details of the project. These project details would include timing, potential impacts to access and
water quality, lake level fluctuations, and other concerns of public interest.
Sediment Management - I appreciate the detailed turbidity monitoring protocols and support all efforts to control
sediment impacts during and after the project. I suggest adding silt curtains around the dredging area, not just around
the wetland construction area.
Wetland Construction - I support the strongest and most protective methods to contain and dewater material used to
construct wetlands. While hay bales may be cost effective to contain spoil material to form engineered wetlands,
options like coir fiber biologs, geotubes, and others should be explored to ensure that the best available technology is
incorporated into the project. NCWRC should specifically consider how high water events may impact constructed
wetlands and how these impacts can be mitigated.
Wetland Planting - I request that Water Willow be removed from the wetland planting list. NCWRC is currently studying
whether Water Willow is appropriate for introduction to Lake Adger, as it does not currently grow there. Following the
precautionary principle, this plant should not be introduced as part of this project. Rather, NCWRC should continue its
study and consult stakeholders on the potential future introduction of Water Willow.
Habitat Considerations - Be mindful of aquatic and wetland wildlife habitat, especially fish spawning beds that can be
affected by fluctuations in lake levels.
Expanded Public Access and Educational Opportunities - NCWRC should consider opportunities to expand and improve
public access and education in the project area, such as boardwalks, docks, fishing piers, and educational signage
explaining the history of the lake and the ecological significance of the Green River and surrounding area.
Public Communication - NCWRC should clearly communicate project details and timelines with the public as plans are
finalized.

i
Thank you for your consideration of these comments, and for the US Army Corps of Engineers' oversight and guidance of
this important project to protect public: access to Lake Adger.
Sincerely,
Kevin Hummel
SECTION D LAKE ADGER Pkwy Lot 27 Mill Spring, NC 28756 [e-mail]

Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
From: [e-mail] on behalf of Mark Smith <marks74
@everyactioncustom.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:01 PM
To: Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Mark Smith PN Comments Lake Adger Dredging Project: Request for
Water Quality Protections, Better Public Access & More
Dear Reg. Specialist David Brown,
I am pleased to see that NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has submitted a permit application to dredge the
public access channel at Lake Adger as it is obligated to do under the lake management agreement, and to use the
dredge spoils to construct engineered wetlands on the existing sediment delta. I support this important project to
protect public access to Lake Adger, since the channel has become nearly impassible to boat traffic due to
sedimentation.
I have some suggestions to make this project as successful as possible and to protect water quality during and after the
project:
Stakeholder Consultation - I request that NCWRC convene a stakeholder group consisting of parties to the lake
management agreement (Polk County, Lake Adger Property Owners Association, Northbrook Energy), MountainTrue's
Green Riverkeeper, and other interested parties like members of the fishing and boating community to receive feedback
and input on the details of the project. These project details would include timing, potential impacts to access and
water quality, lake level fluctuations, and other concerns of public interest.
Sediment Management - I appreciate the detailed turbidity monitoring protocols and support all efforts to control
sediment impacts during and after the project. I suggest adding silt curtains around the dredging area, not just around
the wetland construction area.
Wetland Construction - I support the strongest and most protective methods to contain and dewater material used to
construct wetlands. While hay bales may be cost effective to contain spoil material to form engineered wetlands,
options like coir fiber biologs, geotubes, and others should be explored to ensure that the best available technology is
incorporated into the project. NCWRC should specifically consider how high water events may impact constructed
wetlands and how these impacts can be mitigated.
Wetland Planting - I request that Water Willow be removed from the wetland planting list. NCWRC is currently studying
whether Water Willow is appropriate for introduction to Lake Adger, as it does not currently grow there. Following the
precautionary principle, this plant should not be introduced as part of this project. Rather, NCWRC should continue its
study and consult stakeholders on the potential future introduction of Water Willow.
Habitat Considerations - Be mindful of aquatic and wetland wildlife habitat, especially fish spawning beds that can be
affected by fluctuations in lake levels.
Expanded Public Access and Educational Opportunities - NCWRC should consider opportunities to expand and improve
public access and education in the project area, such as boardwalks, docks, fishing piers, and educational signage
explaining the history of the lake and the ecological significance of the Green River and surrounding area.
Public Communication - NCWRC should clearly communicate project details and timelines with the public as plans are
finalized.

Thank you for your consideration of these comments, and for the US Army Corps of Engineers' oversight and guidance of
this important project to protect public access to Lake Adger.
Sincerely,
Mark Smith
509 Silver Creek Rd Mill Spring, NC 28756-7626 [e-mail]

Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
From: [e-mail] on behalf of Lydia Wilson
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 2:31 PM
To: Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Lydia Wilson PN Comments Lake Adger Dredging Project: Request
for Water Quality Protections, Better Public Access & More
Dear Reg. Specialist David Brown,
Hi! I use Lake Adger for relaxation and paddleboarding almost weekly.
Thank you to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) for submitting a permit application to dredge the public
access channel at Lake Adger, even if is an obligation.
The lake channels toward the Green River are getting hard to navigate due to the sediment.
Would someone also look into the odd metal poles that stick up in the water on the river side? When levels are low,
they seem dangerous.
I support MountainTrue's below suggestions to make this project as successful as possible and to protect water quality
during and after the project:
Stakeholder Consultation - I request that NCWRC convene a stakeholder group consisting of parties to the lake
management agreement (Polk County, Lake Adger Property Owners Association, Northbrook Energy), MountainTrue's
Green Riverkeeper, and other interested parties like members of the fishing and boating community to receive feedback
and input on the details of the project. These project details would include timing, potential impacts to access and
water quality, lake level fluctuations, and other concerns of public interest.
Sediment Management - I appreciate the detailed turbidity monitoring protocols and support all efforts to control
sediment impacts during and after the project. I suggest adding silt curtains around the dredging area, not just around
the wetland construction area.
Wetland Construction - I support the strongest and most protective methods to contain and dewater material used to
construct wetlands. While hay bales may be cost effective to contain spoil material to form engineered wetlands,
options like coir fiber biologs, geotubes, and others should be explored to ensure that the best available technology is
incorporated into the project. NCWRC should specifically consider how high water events may impact constructed
wetlands and how these impacts can be mitigated.
Wetland Planting - I request that Water Willow be removed from the wetland planting list. NCWRC is currently studying
whether Water Willow is appropriate for introduction to Lake Adger, as it does not currently grow there. Following the
precautionary principle, this plant should not be introduced as part of this project. Rather, NCWRC should continue its
study and consult stakeholders on the potential future introduction of Water Willow.
Habitat Considerations - Be mindful of aquatic and wetland wildlife habitat, especially fish spawning beds that can be
affected by fluctuations in lake levels.

Expanded Public Access and Educational Opportunities - NCWRC should consider opportunities to expand and improve
public access and education in the project area, such as boardwalks, docks, fishing piers, and educational signage
explaining the history of the lake and the ecological significance of the Green River and surrounding area.
Public Communication - NCWRC should clearly communicate project details and timelines with the public as plans are
finalized.
Thank you for your consideration of these comments, and for the US Army Corps of Engineers' oversight and guidance of
this important project to protect public access to Lake Adger.
Sincerely,
Lydia Wilson
222 Winners Cir Tryon, NC 28782-3762
[e-mail]

Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
From: [e-mail] on behalf of James Beyer <jambey7
@everyactioncustom.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 2:06 PM
To: Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] James Beyer PN Comments Lake Adger Dredging Project: Request
for Water Quality Protections, Better Public Access & More
Dear Reg. Specialist David Brown,
I am pleased to see that NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has submitted a permit application to dredge the
public access channel at Lake Adger as it is obligated to do under the lake management agreement, and to use the
dredge spoils to construct engineered wetlands on the existing sediment delta. I support this important project to
protect public access to Lake Adger, since the channel has become nearly impassible to boat traffic due to
sedimentation.
I have some suggestions to make this project as successful as possible and to protect water quality during and after the
project:
Stakeholder Consultation - I request that NCWRC convene a stakeholder group consisting of parties to the lake
management agreement (Polk County, Lake Adger Property Owners Association, Northbrook Energy), MountainTrue's
Green Riverkeeper, and other interested parties like members of the fishing and boating community to receive feedback
and input on the details of the project. These project details would include timing, potential impacts to access and
water quality, lake level fluctuations, and other concerns of public interest.
Sediment Management - I appreciate the detailed turbidity monitoring protocols and support all efforts to control
sediment impacts during and after the project. I suggest adding silt curtains around the dredging area, not just around
the wetland construction area. 0
Wetland Construction - I support the strongest and most protective methods to contain and dewater material used to
construct wetlands. While hay bales may be cost effective to contain spoil material to form engineered wetlands,
options like coir fiber biologs, geotubes, and others should be explored to ensure that the best available technology is
incorporated into the project. NCWRC should specifically consider how high water events may impact constructed
wetlands and how these impacts can be mitigated.
Wetland Planting - I request that Water Willow be removed from the wetland planting list. NCWRC is currently studying
whether Water Willow is appropriate for introduction to Lake Adger, as it does not currently grow there. Following the
precautionary principle, this plant should not be introduced as part of this project. Rather, NCWRC should continue its
study and consult stakeholders on the potential future introduction of Water Willow.
Habitat Considerations - Be mindful of aquatic and wetland wildlife habitat, especially fish spawning beds that can be
affected by fluctuations in lake levels.
Expanded Public Access and Educational Opportunities - NCWRC should consider opportunities to expand and improve
public access and education in the project area, such as boardwalks, docks, fishing piers, and educational signage
explaining the history of the lake and the ecological significance of the Green River and surrounding area.
Public Communication - NCWRC should clearly communicate project details and timelines with the public as plans are
finalized.

Thank you for your consideration of these comments, and for the US Army Corps of Engineers' oversight and guidance of
this important project to protect public access to Lake Adger.
Sincerely,
James Beyer
Saluda, NC 28773
[e-mail]

Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
From: [e-mail] on behalf of Bruce Whelchel
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 3:31 PM
To: Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Bruce Whelchel PN Comments Lake Adger Dredging Project:
Request for Water Quality Protections, Better Public Access & Moreiiyiyiy
Dear Reg. Specialist David Brown,
I am pleased to see that NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has submitted a permit application to dredge the
public access channel at Lake Adger as it is obligated to do under the lake management agreement, and to use the
dredge spoils to construct engineered wetlands on the existing sediment delta. I support this important project to
protect public access to Lake Adger, since the channel has become nearly impassible to boat traffic due to
sedimentation.
I have some suggestions to make this project as successful as possible and to protect water quality during and after the
project:
Stakeholder Consultation - I request that NCWRC convene a stakeholder group consisting of parties to the lake
management agreement (Polk County, Lake Adger Property Owners Association, Northbrook Energy), MountainTrue's
Green Riverkeeper, and other interested parties like members of the fishing and boating community to receive feedback
and input on the details of the project. These project details would include timing, potential impacts to access and
water quality, lake level fluctuations, and other concerns of public interest.
Sediment Management - I appreciate the detailed turbidity monitoring protocols and support all efforts to control
sediment impacts during and after the project. I suggest adding silt curtains around the dredging area, not just around
the wetland construction area.
Wetland Construction - I support the strongest and most protective methods to contain and dewater material used to
construct wetlands. While hay bales may be cost effective to contain spoil material to form engineered wetlands,
options like coir fiber biologs, geotubes, and others should be explored to ensure that the best available technology is
incorporated into the project. NCWRC should specifically consider how high water events may impact constructed
wetlands and how these impacts can be mitigated.
Wetland Planting - I request that Water Willow be removed from the wetland planting list. NCWRC is currently studying
whether Water Willow is appropriate for introduction to Lake Adger, as it does not currently grow there. Following the
precautionary principle, this plant should not be introduced as part of this project. Rather, NCWRC should continue its
study and consult stakeholders on the potential future introduction of Water Willow.
Habitat Considerations - Be mindful of aquatic and wetland wildlife habitat, especially fish spawning beds that can be
affected by fluctuations in lake levels.
Expanded Public Access and Educational Opportunities - NCWRC should consider opportunities to expand and improve
public access and education in the project area, such as boardwalks, docks, fishing piers, and educational signage
explaining the history of the lake and the ecological significance of the Green River and surrounding area.
Public Communication - NCWRC should clearly communicate project details and timelines with the public as plans are
finalized.

Thank you for your consideration of these comments, and for the US Army Corps of Engineers' oversight and guidance of
this important project to protect public access to Lake Adger.
Sincerely,
Bruce Whelchel
Columbus, NC 28722
[e-mail]