20041844 Ver 2_CAMA Application_20110805

A"?,A
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Beverly Eaves Perdue James H. Gregson
Governor Director
MEMORANDUM:
August 3, 2011
?g qq L) L
Dee Freeman
Secretary
??QOdQ
5
TO: Cyndi Karoly, Supervisor
401 Oversight & Express Permits Unit LW;LNR-.UG 2011
R
Division of Water Quality-Surface Water Protecti,
Fkn
FROM: Doug Huggett, NC DENR-DCM Major Permits Coordinator
400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557 (Courier 11-12-09)
SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge & Fill Major Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Coastal Federation/Morris Landing Project - (MM#28-05)
(c/o: T. Wilgis)
Project Location: End of Morris Landing Rd (SR1538), adjacent to the AIWW in
Stump Sound, near Holly Ridge, in Onslow Co.
Proposed Project: Applicant proposes to construct a series of sills/oysters reefs and
restore a denuded area by grading and planting coastal wetlands,
and to maintain and improve the existing breakwater/sill.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form by August 26, 2011. If you have any questions regarding the proposed
project contact Jason Dail [phone], when appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended
changes are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the
attached comments.
SIGNED DATE
400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557--3421
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net One
An Equal Opportunity', Affirmative Action Employer NorthCarolina
AMWAY
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Coastal Federation/Morris Landing Project - Major Modification
LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: The property is located at the end of Morris Landing Road (SR 1538),
adjacent to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), in Stump Sound, near Holly Ridge, in Onslow County.
Photo Index - 2006: 26-6625 M, N (13-16) 2000: 27-369: V,W (15-17) 1995: 26-333: J, K (6-8)
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,449,626 Y: 265,357 GPS File: S-100415A
Lat: 34°28'11.610"N Long: 77°30'28.046"W
INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA / D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 5/11/11
Was Applicant Present - Yes
PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - Complete on 8/01/2011
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Onslow County
Classification From LUP-AEC areas are classified Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, CW, PT, CS
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public, private and governmental
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - None
Planned -None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Oyster shell recycling area, access pier/platform and loading pier
Planned - Sill/oyster reef(s) construction and associated coastal wetlands
restoration area.
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands - open water +/-4,635 ft.Z
(sill/oyster reef)
+/- 3,125 ft.' (marsh
restoration
(C) Other (Highground)
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 7,760 ft.z (0.178 acres)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes
(F) Water Classification: SA-ORW Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to construct a series of sills/oyster reefs and restore a denuded
area by grading and planting coastal wetlands. Additionally, the applicant proposes to maintain and improve the
existing breakwater/sill.
NC Coastal Federation/Morris Landing
Page Two
9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project is located at the end of Morris Landing Road (SR 1538), off US Hwy. 17, near Holly Ridge, in Onslow
County. To get to the site from Wilmington, take NC Highway 17 north toward Jacksonville. Turn right onto Morris
Landing Road in Holly Ridge (approximately 23 miles from Wilmington) and travel east until the road ends. The
project site will be located on the northern side of Morris Landing Road.
The 52-acre property is located on the west side of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW). The tract is wooded
and undeveloped, with the exception of an oyster shell staging area, observation pier/platform and loading pier.
Morris Landing Road dead-ends into the AIWW and historically has been used as an unimproved boat landing and
estuarine access site by the public and area/local residents. The proposed project area is located at the end of the road,
waterward of the coastal wetland fringe located along the AIWW, just north of the landing. Vegetation on the
highground area includes; Live Oak (Quercus virginiana), Sweet Bay (Magnolia virgmiana), Sweet Gum
(Liquidambar st ciflua), Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda), and Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) with a dense under-story
of Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria), Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera), Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) and other
plants. The shoreline south of the landing exists as a wetland spit or berm, between Morris Landing Road and a small
island of highground approximately 600 feet to the south. The width of the shoreline berm that is above normal high
water (NHW) varies from 10 feet to over 100 feet wide, and there are two (2) turnouts where people driving along the
shoreline appear to park and/or turn vehicles around. The entire shoreline berm area is wetlands. The slightly higher
elevations exhibit shrub vegetation including; Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria), Silverling (Baccharis angustifolia), Grounsel-
bush (Baccharus halimifolia), Marsh-elder (Iva frutescens), and Sea Oxeye (Borrichia frutescens). Extensive coastal
marsh, both irregularly and regularly flooded, border the back side (west) of the shoreline berm. High marsh species
include; Black Needle Rush (Juncus roemarianus), Sea Lavender (Limonium, spp.), Glasswort (Salicomia spp), Spike
Grass (Distichlis spicata), Giant Cordgrass (S ap rtina cynosuroides), and Salt Meadow Grass (Spartina patens);
transitioning to the regularly flooded Smooth Cordgrass marsh (Spartina altemiflora). Adjacent to the AIWW side of
the shoreline, there is a narrow border of Smooth Cordgrass marsh (Spartina altemiflora), approximately 15 -20 feet
wide, on the north side of the landing; and another isolated patch in the southeast corner of the project area. The
remainder of the shoreline south of the landing is unvegetated, sandy beach.
The Morris Landing site was originally permitted in 2005, under CAMA Major Permit 428-05, for the creation of an
oyster shell storage area and loading pier to be used in conjunction with the NC Division of Marine Fisheries' shell
recycling and oyster reef restoration program; construction of a public access pier and a rock sill and associated
coastal wetlands restoration area. The permit has been modified, most recently on June 30, 2008, to add another ISO'
section of oyster bag sill and another 50' of marsh restoration. The permit is scheduled to expire on December 31,
2012.
In the project area, the NC Division of Water Quality classifies the waters of the AIWW/Stump Sound, as SA-ORW.
The NC Division of Marine Fisheries has designated this area of Stump Sound as Primary Nursery Area (PNA), and
the waters adjacent to the proposed project are OPEN to the harvesting of shell fishing.
PROPOSED PROJECT:
The applicant proposes to construct a series of sills/oyster reefs and restore a denuded area by grading and planting
coastal wetlands. Additionally, the applicant proposes to maintain and improve the existing breakwater/sill. The new
sills/oyster reefs would be placed approximately 10-25 below the normal high water level along the northern side of
the property. Two of the three sill sections would consist of bagged shell and marl and the other sill would consist of
individual oyster domes. Each section would measure approximately 75' x 6' and would run parallel to the shoreline.
Five-foot wide breaks would be located between each of the sills/oyster reefs to allow for fish passage. The top of the
sills/oyster reefs would approximate the elevation of normal high water, or 2.0'-2.5' above grade. On average, the sills
would measure approximately 6-8' at the base and pyramid towards the surface. The reef balls would be secured and
held in place by curved re-bar driven into the substrate.
NC Coastal Federation/1Vlorris Landing
Page Three
In additional to the new sills/oyster reefs, the applicant proposes to maintain and improve the existing 150' long
oyster bag sill (constructed in 2008) by extending it approximately 20' toward the southeast. The expansion
(comprised of oyster domes) would measure approximately 20' length x 8' width x 24" height. To complete the
improvements, the applicant would replace lost bags and add bags in low areas, as well as install marsh plantings
behind the sill/reef.
Immediately landward of the new sills/oyster reefs, the applicant proposes to restore a 250' x 25' area that is denuded
of wetland vegetation. According to the application package, the shoreline in the vicinity of the proposed project has
been eroded due to boat wake(s) and wave energy from storms. To combat the erosion problem, the Coastal
Federation is proposing to place approximately 3,125 cubic feet of clean compatible beach sand in the area to match
the natural grade for successful stabilization of plantings. The fill material would be staged on high ground (a
minimum of 30' landward of the normal high water line in the oyster shell staging area) and transported by bobcat to
the project area. Mats would be utilized in the work area to prevent permanent impacts to the existing marsh. Material
would be offloaded by skids and placed in the water by hand or light mechanical equipment. As stated in the
application package, the fill would be stabilized with the installation of approximately 2,500 Spartina alterniflora
plants, planted on 12" centers.
10. ANTICIPATED IlVWACTS
The proposed sills/oyster reef creation would incorporate approximately 4,635 square feet of estuarine waters and
public trust area. Additionally, the proposed project would result in the filling of approximately 3,125 square feet of
Estuarine Waters. Altogether, the entire project would impact approximately 7,760 square feet of shallow bottom
habitat. Minor increases in turbidity are likely to occur; however, the applicant plans to install a 400' silt curtain to
prevent sediment transport around the perimeter of the project area. In summary, this project would promote estuarine
shoreline revitalization and it would aid in facilitating cooperative efforts between the NCCF and the NCDMF in the
oyster reef restoration programs.
Submitted by: J. Dail Date: August 2, 2011 Office: Wilmington
Project Narrative -Undated
Morris Landing Oyster & Saltmarsh Habitat Restoration and Living Shoreline Project
Applicant: North Carolina Coastal Federation, Inc.
Date: July18, 2011
Background
In 2004, the North Carolina Coastal Federation (NCCF) purchased the 52.22 acre "Morris Landing" tract
through a grant from the N.C. Clean Water Management Trust Fund for water quality protection and to support
oyster restoration efforts. This land was designated as the Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve. NCCF has
established education programs and a public pier; has partnered with DMF to establish a shell recycling bin and
oyster shell stockpile area on site; and has constructed a shell loading and barge accessible pier on the site. This
acquisition prevents the development of Morris Landing and protects the valuable estuarine habitat that is
located on the shoreline of Stump Sound.
The Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve (Morris Landing) is located at the terminus of Morris Landing Rd
(SR 1538) at the riparian shoreline on Stump Sound in the town of Holly Ridge in Onslow County. The
terminus of Morris Landing Rd (SR 1538) runs through/is bordered by the Morris Landing Clean Water
Preserve property and ends at an unimproved boat landing and public access area.
The waters of Stump Sound are highly valued and are extremely productive fisheries areas for shellfish, shrimp
and finfish. Stump Sound is classified as Shellfish (SA), High Quality Waters (HQW), and Outstanding
Resource Waters (ORW) because it has exceptional water quality and extremely high fisheries value. The
Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve is located in sub-basin 03-2624 and its 14-digit hydrologic unit
watershed is 03030001040010 in the Cape Fear River Basin. The NC Wetlands Restoration Program has
determined that sub-basin 03-26-24 is a Priority Sub basin and Local Watershed 03030001040010 is a Targeted
Local Watershed for restoration activity.
The majority of the waters of Stump Sound area are designated as Primary Nursery Area. According to the NC
Division of Marine Fisheries, the combined commercial landings from 1994 to 2001 for Stump Sound and
inland waterways in Onslow County included 2,618,181 pounds of meat with a dockside value of $4,416,193.
This includes over 30 species of finfish and shellfish. The highest economic value was for hard clams, blue
crabs, oysters, shrimp, mullets and flounders. In addition, the waters of Stump Sound support a burgeoning
recreational fishing industry although there is no actual data collected on landings. Stump Sound also has
excellent recreational values for swimming, boating and fishing. Morris Landing is a favored area for local
people to launch small boats, fish and to park and enjoy the beauty of the sound.
Water quality has declined since the Sound was designated as ORW in 1989. Today the Sound is closed to
shellfish harvest after 1-1/2 inches of rain falls in a 24-hour period. This is because more and more land close
to the Sound is being cleared, ditched, and developed, resulting in polluted runoff. Water quality declines,
coupled with continued high harvest pressure and disease have stressed the oyster population in Stump Sound.
In addition, valuable estuarine shoreline saltmarsh habitat is being lost to erosion from boat wakes and shoreline
hardening. The loss of oyster and saltmarsh habitat is a critical issue for the public trust estuarine resources of
Stump Sound.
NCCF, along with other groups and agencies, is working addressing these issues facing Stump Sound. The
Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve has been a focus of these efforts. NCCF worked with the Clean Water
Management Trust Fund to place a conservation easement on the property to protect the upland and estuarine
habitats and prevent any stormwater from entering Stump Sound from the property. In 2005 NCCF applied for
and was issued the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Permit 28-05-Moms Landing Restoration Project.
Page I of 6
CAMA Permit 28-05 authorized the construction of a stone sill, community pier, a pier for loading oyster shells
and reef material onto the NC Division of Marine Fisheries' (NCDMF) barges, and associated site
modifications at the Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve. As part of the CAMA application delineation and
survey of the existing wetlands, saltmarsh and Normal High Water line was conducted in 2004 by Hanover
Design Services, P.A. (attached). The 600' low profile stone sill was established to protect and restore the
eroding estuarine shoreline and saltmarsh habitat. The protection afforded by the sill coupled with plantings of
Spartina alterniflora seedlings behind the sill resulted in the restoration of a vibrant saltmarsh habitat. The
community fishing pier was built to enhance public access to the site, while preventing vehicles from damaging
the estuarine shoreline by driving along the beach and restored saltmarsh. The oyster shell stockpile area and
shell loading pier were completed in 2008. The projects were designed with large vegetated buffers and
stormwater controls to prevent stormwater runoff from entering Stump Sound. The pier and stockpile area are
the only permanent facilities for NCDMF to store and load shell onto their barges between Carteret and
Brunswick counties. DMF and NCCF have been able to significantly increase the amount of oyster habitat
enhancement and restoration activities in Stump Sound as a result of these projects.
In 2008 NCCF applied for and received a minor modification to CAMA Permit 28-05 to construct 200' linear
feet of a shoreline restoration project along the eastern shoreline of the property. The purpose of the project was
to restore oyster and saltmarsh habitat and provide protection for the existing eroding shoreline. The project
consisted of 150 linear feet of an oyster shellbag reef/sill and marsh restoration project, and an additional 50
linear feet of shoreline re-grading and marsh restoration.
Also in 2008, NCCF's Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve was being considered as a potential site for an
oyster hatchery by the NC Aquarium Oyster Hatchery Planning Project. As part of the site evaluation, a
boundary survey with jurisdictional lines and a topographical survey was created for Morris Landing by Manley
D. Carr, PLS of Robert H. Goslee & Associates, PA. A copy of the survey is attached.
While the projects listed above have been successful, there is an opportunity and need to protect, restore and
create some additional saltmarsh and oyster habitat along the shoreline, and to conduct some maintenance and
modification to the oyster reef/sill constructed in 2008. Saltmarsh habitat along the shoreline at Morris Landing
continues to be lost due to erosion and sloughing, and natural erosion is being compounded through strong
erosive forces from boat wakes from the nearby Atlantic Intracoastal Water Way and storms. Oyster habitat is
under increasing pressure from harvest and water quality declines. The purpose of the proposed project is to
protect, create and restore saltmarsh and oyster habitat along the estuarine shoreline of Morris Landing.
Proposed Project Description
Through this next phase of habitat restoration at Morris Landing, we propose the following activities:
1) Protect, create and restore saltmarsh and oyster habitat along 250' of the estuarine shoreline of Morris
Landing by-
- creating (2) oyster shell and marl bag reefs/sills and (1) oyster dome reef/sill, and
- restoring eroding and lost saltmarsh habitat by placing sand to create suitable saltmarsh
elevations and planting saltmarsh vegetation seedlings.
2) Maintain the existing 150' long oyster bag sill, constructed in 2008, adjacent to the proposed new
reef/sill. Maintenance activities will include:
- replacing missing oyster shell bags
- adding oyster shell bags to low spots in the reef/sill to bring up the elevation to an approved
height of 24"
- extending the existing sill by about -20' through the addition of oyster domes to prevent boat
wakes from eroding the end of the reef/sill. - -
Page 2 of 6
- installing additional Spartina alterniflora seedlings in the area behind the sill extension and the
existing reegsill. No fill will be added.
The attached work plan drawings detail the location and extent of the proposed projects.
The goal of these activities is to help restore, enhance, create and protect oyster and saltmarsh habitat, and also
provide additional habitat for a diverse array of wildlife, finfish and shellfish. The created marsh and oyster
habitat will help to filter nutrients and pollutants from the waters of Stump Sound. The oyster shell/marl bag
sills and oyster dome reefs will provide substrate for the attachment of oyster larvae in these traditionally
productive waters. The sills will also help to buffer wave action and reduce erosive forces on the vulnerable
saltmarsh along the shoreline.
Public education, awareness and support for the protection and restoration of coastal habitats will be expanded
through public participation in the project and educational and outreach activities, including using existing
buildings on the island to provide a base of support for project outreach activities. Teachers and students from
local schools and groups will participate in the project through oyster shell and marl bagging, oyster shell/marl
bag sill creation and marsh grass plantings.
The project will include a monitoring component that will be carried out as part of NCCF's educational
programming to measure and evaluate these restoration and protection techniques. NCCF staff will work with
students in the classroom and in the field to prepare for and conduct project monitoring at the restoration site.
Their involvement will be supported by community volunteers over the course of the project.
The overall goal of this project is to create, restore and protect oyster reef habitat and saltmarsh habitat along
the shoreline of Morris Landing.
Specific project objectives include:
¦ Create two (6' wide x 75' long x 24" high) low profile oyster shell and marl bag reefs/sills, along a total of
150 feet of intertidal estuarine shoreline and shallow subtidal areas
¦ Create one (6' wide x 75' long x 18-24" high) oyster dome reef/sill by placing approximately 75 Lo-Pro Reef
Balls between the two oyster shellbag blanket reefs/sills.
¦ Restore and enhance saltmarsh habitat with the placement of suitable sand, grading to suitable grade for
marsh establishment, and installation of marsh vegetation seedlings in an area 250' long with an average
width of 25' behind the oyster/marl bag and oyster dome reefs/sill.
¦ Maintain and improve the existing 150' long oyster bag sill, constructed in 2008, by: extending it 20' through
the addition of oyster domes on the southeast end; replacing lost bags; adding bags in low areas of the sill to
create an overall height of 24" (which is the elevation of M14W); and adding marsh plant seedlings behind the
reef/sill and extension.
¦ Provide and enhance buffers and protection for the existing and newly created/restored saltmarsh habitat
along a total of 400' of estuarine shoreline from wave and wake action.
¦ Train and engage volunteers and students through field work and classroom activities to provide support for
the restoration project and monitor its success.
¦ Share project results with citizens through NCCF's promotional efforts including media tours, press releases,
website, presentations and cable show.
Restoration Methods and Techniques:
Creation of Oyster Shell and Marl Bags
Student and community volunteers are creating the bags at the Morris Landing stockpile site using nylon mesh
bags and PVC bagging frames. The bags are filled with cured oyster shell and #4 marine limestone marl (based
on NCDMF use and recommendation). The bags will be carried by the volunteers and placed in the project area
according to the approved plan.
Page 3 of 6
Access to the Shoreline Project Area
All the project supplies, shell and marl bags, oyster domes, and equipment will be mobilized and stockpiled in
the existing upland oyster shell stockpile area at Morris Landing. Based on the site constraints and in an attempt
to minimize disturbance to the existing shoreline and habitats, we propose to access the project area on the
shoreline through a created path from the stockpile area. We are proposing to clear a small path (- 7 wide x
60 long) to provide access for a bob-cat to bring in the sand for the marsh creation and for volunteers to haul the
oyster & marl bags into the project area along the shoreline. The path will run at an angle to avoid any major
trees. Only vegetation will be cleared, and the soil in this buffer zone will not be disturbed. The ground will be
protected through the use of logging/marsh mats for the equipment and people to pass over. Once the project is
complete, all the mats and any vegetation or project debris will be removed and the path area will be allowed to
return to its natural state.
Sediment and Erosion Control Measures
400' of turbidity boom will be installed and maintained in the project area prior to construction. The boom will
be temporarily anchored in place during the construction and until the project is deemed stable.
Oyster Shellbag & Marlbag Reefs/Sills
The reefs/sills will be placed in the intertidal and shallow subtidal areas along the shoreline, to enhance and
restore lost oyster reef and fishery habitat in this area. The reefs/sills will also provide a buffer for the eroding
shoreline and saltmarsh from waves and boat wakes. Approximately 5,000 oyster shell and limestone marl bags
will be emplaced by volunteers as two ( 75' long x 6' wide x 24" high) low profile oyster shell and marl
reefs/sills The reefs/sills will run parallel along the shoreline in two sections for a total of 150 feet. Each reef/sill
will be constructed of one layer of marl bags on the bottom and then two layers of oyster shell bags on top of
the marl bags. Each bag will be approximately 2 ft. long, 6 in. wide and 8 in. high. The total height of each of
the oyster shell and marl bag reefs/sills will be 24". The bags will be placed in the water perpendicular to the
shoreline to avoid rolling. The first two layers of reefs/sills will be formed by 3 bags laid end to end. The third
(top) layer will be comprised of two bags laid end to end. The bags will be nestled together to help form an
interlocking structure. If needed, at 20' intervals, pieces of curved rebar (24" long x 3/8" thick) will be pounded
through the bags and into the substrate to help hold them in place.
Oyster Dome (Lo-Pro Oyster Ball) Reef
The oyster dome reef/sill will be placed in the intertidal and shallow subtidal areas along the shoreline, to
enhance and restore lost oyster reef and fishery habitat in this area. The reef/sill will also provide a buffer for
the eroding shoreline and saltmarsh from waves and boat wakes. The oyster domes will also provide a suitable
high relief substrate for oyster larva recruitment and settlement. The exterior surface area and interior area of
the oyster domes also provide valuable fish habitat for foraging and refuge. Approximately 75 Lo-Pro Reef
Balls will be placed in 3 rows of 25 domes parallel to the shoreline to create a (75' long x 6' wide x 24" high)
reef/sill. The oyster dome reef/sill will be placed between the two oyster shell and marl bag sills/reefs. Each reef
ball is 24" wide at the base, 18-24" tall and weighs approximately 75-100 pounds. The reef balls will be
secured and held in place by curved re-bar pounded into the substrate.
Oyster domes have been utilized extensively in other states including Florida and Maryland for Living
Shoreline projects. In North Carolina, oyster domes have been used at the Carteret Community College Living
Shoreline Project. The domes are being utilized in this proposed project to provide fish habitat and a substrate
for oyster recruitment and settlement. With the diminishing supplies of oyster shells available for habitat
restoration and fishery enhancement it seems prudent to test and evaluate oyster domes in North Carolina
waters. The proposed project is a suitable place to further evaluate the oyster domes. Photos below, from other
project sites, show the type of placement of and oyster recruitment on Lo Pro Reef Balls that will be utilized in
the project.
Page 4 of 6

Fish Passage e Areas
Approximately 5' of open area will be left between the proposed reefs/sills and the existing sill; and each of the
sills/reefs to allow for fish passage and inter-reef fisheries habitat. Three oyster domes will be placed - 2'
channel ward of each fish passage opening to help buffer wave action at the opening and prevent erosion behind
the opening.
Coastal Saltmarsh Restoration
The saltmarsh in the proposed project area has eroded over the years and saltmarsh habitat has been,lost.
Current conditions at the project site include areas of marsh scarps, undercutting of the marsh and eroded
substrate. Elevations in the intertidal area of the project area have been lowered due to erosion and are no longer
are able to support a viable low marsh community. The purpose of the saltmarsh restoration component of the
project is recreate the natural grade and conditions suitable for a healthy saltmarsh and restore eroded saltmarsh
habitat. Without the proposed saltmarsh restoration component, the existing saltmarsh will continue to erode
and degrade. Based on field surveys and elevations, the saltmarsh restoration project must include some suitable
fill and grading to create the correct elevations and slope for a healthy saltmarsh, along with planting suitable
saltmarsh vegetation.
This portion of the project will be located between the NHW line within the existing and eroding saltmarsh and
the base of the proposed oyster shell/marl bag reefs/sills and oyster dome reef/sill. The saltmarsh restoration
area will be 250' long with a maximum width of 35' and an average width of 25'. The depth of the fill will
range from 2" to a maximum of 12". The fill will be kept to the minimum to achieve saltmarsh restoration. The
goal is restore lost saltmarsh habitat.
Compatible and clean sand suitable for marsh substrate will be used for this section of the project. The fill will
be placed from the existing top of the marsh scarp at NHW and extend towards the base of the proposed oyster
shell bag and marl bag and oyster dome sills. The fill will be graded to match the natural grade suitable for S.
patens and S. alterniflora. The project contractor will use a Bob-Cat/Skid loader to haul the sand from the
stockpile area at Morris Landing to the project area. The ground will be protected through the use of
logging/marsh mats for the equipment and people to pass over. Once the project is complete, all the mats and
any vegetation or project debris will be removed and the path area will be allowed to return to its natural state.
The contractor will place the sand in the designated restoration area and will work on the sand fill to avoid
travel on existing marsh. Once all the sand is in place the contractor will use the blade of the Bob-cat/skid
loader to shape and grade the sand to the approved elevations. The fill will be stabilized with the installation of
approximately 2,500 Spartina altern flora (Smooth Cordgrass) planted on 12" centers to enhance the iest6ration
Page 5 of 6
of the saltmarsh. Some high marsh plant seedlings, Spartina patens (saltmarsh Hay) will be installed as needed
in any high marsh zones.
Existing oyster bag reef/sill project maintenance
The existing 150' long oyster bag sill, constructed in 2008, adjacent to the proposed new reef/sill will be
maintained.
1) Some of the shellbags have been dislodged from the structure. These missing bags will be replaced.
2) In addition, there are some low spots in the reef/sill that are allowing waves to erode the saltmarsh
restoration area behind the sill. Shell bags will be added to the sill in these low areas to bring up the
elevation to an approved maximum height of 24".
3) Finally, due to the orientation of the shoreline in the project area and current orientation of the existing
reef/sill, the project area is open to wakes and wave action impacting directly on the end of the reef/sill
and the restored marsh behind it. We are proposing to extend the existing reef/sill by a maximum of 20'
and curving it slightly towards the shoreline to prevent boat wakes from curling around the reef/sill and
further eroding the reef/sill and marsh area. This extension will be comprised of 6-8 oyster domes placed
end to end around the southeast end of the existing sill. The oyster domes (24" wide at the base, 18-24"
tall) anchored with re-bar, will buffer the wave action on that end of the sill and will slow down the flow
of water curving around the sill. The oyster domes will also recruit oysters and provide fish habitat. The
extent of the oyster domes will end approximately 20-25' from the NHW line on the shoreline to ensure
adequate water flow and fish passage. Additional Spartina alterniflora seedlings will installed in the area
behind the extension and the existing reef/sill. No fill will be added.
Vegetation and Oyster Monitoring Plan
Prior to the construction of these reefs/sills and saltmarsh habitat at Morris Landing pre-monitoring of salt
marsh and any existing oyster reef habitat will be performed in the areas of the proposed locations of the
reefs/sills and landward towards the existing saltmarsh. These data will represent baseline information on
existing salt marsh and oyster habitat.
Pre-monitoring of the existing vegetation landward of the proposed location of the oyster shell/marl bag and
reef ball reef/sill projects was conducted in July 2010 in cooperation with Ph.D. candidate, Rachel Gittman of
the University of Chapel Hill's Institute of Marine Sciences.
Pre-monitoring of the existing oyster habitat and vegetation landward of the proposed location of the new
projects will be performed in the summer of 2011 following the below protocol:
Three transects will be established landward of each proposed oyster shell/marl bag and reef ball sill/reef.
Transects will run perpendicular to the shoreline and will be evenly spaced such as to cover the length of the
footprints of the reefs/sills and the area landward of the reefs/sills. Transects will begin at the waterward edge of
existing marsh grass and will cover the footprint of the reef/sills and oyster dome reef. At each transect, 0.5 m
PVC quadrats will be sampled every 10 feet for plant and animal species presence/absence, plant and animal
species density and abundances, and stem heights of the three tallest plant stems of each plant species observed
within the quadrat. Digital pictures will also be taken of each quadrat as well as of each transect facing
landward.
These monitoring activities will be repeated once annually for a minimum of three years.
Page 6 of 6
2 0 1 1 0 T 2 a
IN MP-1
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
(last revised 12/27/06)
r40
?I
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
if. Primary Applicantl Landowner Information
Business Name Project Name (if applicable)
N.C. Coastal Federation Morris Landing Oyster & Saltmarsh Habitat Restoration and
Living Shoreline Project
Applicant 1: First Name MI Last Name
Edward (Ted) S Wilgis
Applicant 2: First Name MI Last Name
N/A N/A N/A
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
Mailing Address PO Box City State
530 Causeway Dr, Suite F-1 n/a Wrightsville Beach NC
ZIP Country Phone No. FAX No.
28480 USA 910 - 509 - 2838 ext. 202 910 - 509 - 2840
Street Address (if different from above) City State ZIP
same as above _
Email
[e-mail]
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
N/A
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name MI Last Name
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name MI Last Name
Mailing Address PO Box City State
ZIP Phone No. 1
ext. Phone No. 2
ext.
FAX No. Contractor #
Street Address (if different from above) City State ZIP
Email
<Form continues on back>
252-808-2808 . i-888-4 OAST . vawv-ncCoastaiman agement.net
For' b,,M MP-1 (Page 3 of 7)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location
Street Address
County (can be multiple) State Rd. #
Onslow Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve, 870 Morris Landing Rd. 1538
Subdivision Name City State Zip
n/a Holly Ridge NC 28445-
Phone No. Lot No. (s) (if many, attach additional page with list)
n/a - - ext. n/a Tax Parcel ID 031028, ,
a. In which NC river basin is the project located? b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Cape Fear River Basin Stump Sound
c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade? d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
®Natural ?Manmade ?Unknown Stump Sound
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction? f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
®Yes ?No work falls within.
Holly Ridge
4. Site Description
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.) b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
2,401 52.22
c. Size of individual lot(s) d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
N/A, NWL (normal water level)
(If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list) 15 feet ®NHW or ?NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
The Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve tract is heavily vegetated, containing Coastal Fringe Evergreen Forest Marsh, a
natural community that the state's Natural Heritage Program considers regionally significant and along the southeast coast.
The upland portion of the property is dominated by Pinus taeda (Loblolly Pine), Myrica cerifera (Wax Mrytle), Liquidambar
styraciflua (Sweetgum), live oak (Quercus virginica) and various other hardwoods. The larger live oaks reach 60 feet in
height and 3 feet in trunk diameter. Prominent understory species include yaupon (Ilex vomitoria), wax-myrtle (Myrica
cerifera). They form a moderately dense shrub layer. Common dog-fennell is prominent in hurricane-created canopy
openings. Areas of salt and brackish marsh habitat occur along the shoreline of the island.
f. Man-made features and uses now on tract
An oyster shell stockpile area, shell recycling bin and concrete shell loading pier for NCDMF barges were constructed on
the tract in 2008. A wooden public fishing pier was constructed in 2005. A stone sill was constructed along the southeastern
shoreline of the property in 2005. An oyster bag and marl was constructed along the northwestern shoreline in 2008. The
public road end adjacent to the property is used as an unimproved public access point for small boats and kayaks. The site
is used for fishing, recreation and swimming.
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses admacent to the proposed project site.
The adjacent tract (Tax Parcel ID 029918) to the southeast is a 1,213.25 acre vacant parcel of land located on the
southeastern edge of the Morris Landing property. It is zoned NB-Neighborhood Buisness District. The adjacent tract (Tax
Parcel ID 030988) to the north is a 6.69 parcel which is described as vacant and is zoned RA-Residential Agriculture. The
adjacent tract (Tax Parcel ID 030988) to the northwest is a 14.5 acre parcel with one dwelling and is zoned RA-Residential
Agriculture.
h. How does local government zone the tract? i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
The land is currently zoned OAR (Open Area Recreaion) (AttOch zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
by the Town of Holly Ridge ®Yes ?No ?NA
j. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment'propbsal? ?Yes ®No
252.808-2808 .. -I-888.44 OAST ?vvva. c::€?as#?In?????r?ers?e,at.??#
Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 7)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
k. Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ?Yes ®No ?NA
If yes, by whom?
1. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a ?Yes ®No ?NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
<Form continues on next page>
m. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? ®Yes ?No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ®Yes ?No
(iii) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? ®Yes ?No
(Attach documentation, if available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
N/A
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
NA
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
None
5. Activities and Impacts
a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ?Commercial ®Public/Government
?Private/Community
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
The proposed project provides an opportunity to protect, restore and create some additional saltmarsh and oyster habitat along
the shoreline of Morris Landing on Stump Sound. Saltmarsh habitat along the shoreline at Morris Landing continues to be
lost and natural erosion is being compounded through strong erosive forces from boat wakes from the nearby Atlantic
Intracoastal Water Way and storms. Oyster habitat is under increasing pressure from harvest and water quality declines. The
purpose of the proposed project is to protect, create and restore saltmarsh and oyster habitat along 250' of the estuarine
shoreline of Morris Landing. The goals of the project are to provide substrate for the attachment of oyster larvae and oyster
reef development in these traditionally productive waters, reduce erosion and the loss of saltmarsh habitat along the
shoreline of Morris Landing, and provide valuable habitat for finfish, shellfish and waterfowl.
Once constructed, NCCF will apply to the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries to have the project area designated as a Shellfish
Research Sanctuary (closed to shellfish harvesting) to allow for the continued monitoring and management of the project.
The project area will be open to the public for fishing and monitoring.
c. Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used durirl,966-nsfruction, the number of each type
of equipment and where it is to be stored.
(See Workplan Drawings 1-3 and Project Narrative).
All the project supplies, shell and marl bags, oyster domes, and equipment will be mobilized, stockpiled and stored in the
existing upland oyster shell stockpile area at Morris Landing. Based on the site constraints and in an attempt to minimize
disturbance to the existing shoreline and habitats, we propose to access the project area on the shoreline through a created
path from the stockpile area. We are proposing to clear a small path to provide access for a bob-cat to bring in the sand for
the marsh creation and for volunteers to haul the oyster & marl bags into the project area along the shoreline. The path will
run at an angle to avoid any major trees. Only vegetation will be cleared, and the soil in this buffer zone will not be disturbed.
The ground will be protected through the use of logging/marsh mats for the equipment and people to pass over. Once the
project is complete, all the mats and any vegetation or project debris will be removed and the path area will be allowed to
return to its natural state.
Sediment and Erosion Control Measures - 400' of turbidity boom will be installed and maintained in the project area prior to,
252-808-2808 -.. 1.888-4 COA f _, uvww,n yiuoas?alr?a a?s??y?s?t.a
Form DCM MP-1 (Page 5 of 7) APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
concurrent with and post construction. The boom will be temporailly anchored in place during the construction and until the
project is deemed stable.
Oyster Shellbag & Marlbag Reefs/Sills - Student and community volunteers will create the oyster shell and marl bags. The bags
are made up of aquaculture mesh and filled with cured oyster shell and #4 marine limestone marl (based on DMF use and
recommendation). The bags will be carried by the volunteers and placed in the project area according to the approved plan.
Approximately 5,000 oyster shell and limestone marl bags will be emplaced by volunteers as two (6' wide x 75'long x 24"
high) low profile oyster shell and marl reefs/sills, parallel to the shoreline.
Oyster Dome (Lo-Pro Oyster Ball) Reef - Approximately 75 Lo-Pro Reef Balls will be placed in 3 rows of 25 domes parallel to
the shoreline to create a 6' wide x 75' long reef/sill area of oyster and fish habitat between the two oyster shellbag blanket
reefs. Each reef ball is 24" wide at the base, 18-22" tall and weighs approximately 75 pounds. The reef balls will be carried
by the volunteers from the stockpile area to the project area. They will place, by hand, the reef balls in the reef/sill
footprint.The reef balls will be secured and held in place by curved re-bar pounded into the substrate.
Coastal Saltmarsh Restoration - The saltmarsh in the proposed project area has eroded over the years and saltmarsh habitat
has been lost. Current conditions at the project site include areas of marsh scraps, undercutting of the marsh and eroded
substrate. Elevations in the intertidal area of the project area have been lowered due to erosion and no longer are able to
support a viable low marsh community. The purpose of the saltmarsh restoration component of the project is recreate the
natural grade and conditions suitable for a healthy saltmarsh and restore eroded saltmarsh habitat. Without the proposed
saltmarsh restoration component, the existing saltmarsh will continue to erode and degrade. Based on field surveys and
elevations, the saltmarsh restoration project must include some suitable fill and grading to create the correct elevations and
slope for a healthy saltmarsh, along with planting suitable saltmarsh vegetation. This portion of the project will be located
between the NHW line within the existing and eroding saltmarsh and the base of the proposed oyster shell/marl bag
reefs/sills and oyster dome reef/sill. The saltmarsh restoration area will be 250' long with a maximum width of 35' and an
average width of 25'. The depth of the fill will range from 2" to a maximum of 12". The fill will be kept to the minimum to
achieve saltmarsh restoration. The goal is restore lost saltmarsh habitat. Compatible and clean sand suitable for marsh
substrate will be used for this section of the project. The fill will be placed from the existing top of the marsh scarp at NHW
and extend towards the base of the proposed oyster shell bag and marl bag and oyster dome sills. The fill will be graded to
match the natural grade suitable for S. patens and S. alterniflora. The project contractor will use a Bob-Cat/Skid loader to
haul the sand from the stockpile area at Morris Landing to the project area. The ground will be protected through the use of
logging/marsh mats for the equipment and people to pass over. Once the project is complete, all the mats and any
vegetation or project debris will be removed and the path area will be allowed to return to its natural state. The contractor will
place the sand in the designated restoration area and will work on the sand fill to avoid travel on existing marsh. Once all the
sand is in place the contractor will use the blade of the Bob-cat/skid loader to shape and grade the sand to the approved
elevations. The fill will be stabilized with the installation of approximately 2,500 Spartina alterniflora (Smooth Cordgrass)
planted on 12" centers to enhance the restoration of the saltmarsh. Some high marsh plant seedlings, Spartina patens
(Saltmarsh Hay), will be installed as needed in any high marsh zones.
Existing oyster bag reef/sill project maintenance - The existing 150' long oyster bag sill, constructed in 2008, adjacent to the
proposed new reef/sill will be maintained. Some of the shellbags have been dislodged from the structure. These missing
bags will be replaced. In addition, there are some low spots in the reef/sill will have bags added to bring up the elevation to
the approved height (24"). Finally, due to the orientation of the shoreline in the project area and current orientation of the
existing reef/sill, the project area is open to wakes and wave action impacting directly on the end of the reef/sill and the
restored marsh behind it. We are proposing to extend the existing reef/sill about --20 and curving it slightly towards the
shoreline to prevent boat wakes from curling around the reef/sill and further eroding the reef/sill and marsh area. The end of
the proposed extension will be approximately 20-25' from the shoreline to ensure adegt±ate yraterfl©w ark ft h passage. All
the work and placement of shellbags will be done by hand by volunteers.
d. List all development activities you propose.
(See Workplan Drawings 1-3 and Project Narrative).
- Create two (6' wide x 75' long x 24" high) low profile oyster shell and marl bag rebfs?sflls,alongcitatof`1'?SO feet of
intertidal estuarine shoreline and shallow subtidal areas
- Create one (6' wide x 75' long x 18-24" high) reef area of oyster and fish habitat by placing approximately 75 Lo-Pro Reef
Balls between the two oyster shellbag blanket reefs/sills.
- Restore and enhance saltmarsh habitat with the placement and grading of suitable sand and installation of marsh
vegetation seedlings in an area 250' long x 25' wide behind the oyster/marl bag and oyster dome reefs/sill.
- Maintain existing150' long oyster bag sill, constructed in 2008; add additional bags as needed to top to maintain
- Create 8'X20' oyster dome extension to existing oyster bag sill adjacent to the proposed new reef/sill.
ve rvw.rac t??s? ?s?t s?? e?s???i, sit
252-808-2808 1-888-4RCOAST
Form DCM MP-1 (Page 6 of 7)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? Both. Reef/sill creation and marsh
creation/restoration will be new work,
and maintaince work will occur on an
existing project.
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 7,760 ®Sq.Ft or ?Acres
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area ?Yes ®No ?NA
that the public has established use of?
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
n/a
i. Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? ?Yes ®No ?NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? ?Yes ?No ®NA
j. Is there any mitigation proposed? ?Yes ®No ?NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
<Form continues on back>
6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) - (t) are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
instruction booklet on how to properly prepare the required items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR.
f. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such
owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in
which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management.
Name Elizabeth C. Lewis Phone No.
Address 113 Coral Place Rd., Holly Ridge, NC 28445
Name JEHR, LLC Phone No.
Address 1900 Eastwood Rd., Suite 11, Wilmington, NC 28403
Name Nebbe R. Donaldson Phone No.
Address 425 Hardison Rd., Holly Ridge, NC 28445
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Permit 28-05-Morris USACE Approval under General Permit #:19800291 on 3/17/05
Landing Restoration Project issued on 3/2/05 to NCCF. NCDWQ Approval of 401 Water Quality Certificabon -,DWQ
Authorized the construction of a sill, community pier, a pier Project #041844 on 11/3012D04
for loading oyster shells and reef material onto the NC
Division of Marine Fisheries' (NCDMF) barges, and
associated site modifications at the NC Coastal Federation's
(NCCF) Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve.
Minor modification to CAMA permit 28-05 to move driveways to Minor modification to CAMA permit 28-05 to construct 200'
the approved shell stockpile area and install fencing. linear feet of a shoreline restoration project along the, ea*.m
Approved on 2/22/06. shoreline of the propejy.Approved on 6iaA
252-808-2808 ,. 1-888-4RCOA T ,. ar?rrr.:r??? ???s#a]rs???? ?a ess#, e#
Form DCM MP-1 (Page 7 of 7)
APPLICATION Tor '
Major Development Permit
I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the pest of my knowledge.
Date June 13, 2011 Print Name Ted Wilgis
Signature
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your propose project.
®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
?DCM MP-3 Upland Development
?DCM MP-4 Structures Information

!<tr
!t ?z R ) I ;
iii ?,.
Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
Access Other
Channel
(NLW or Canal Boat Basin Boat Ramp Rock Groin Rock
Breakwater (excluding
shoreline
NWL) stabilization)
Length a)3@75'=225'
b)20'
Width a)6' b)8'
Avg. Existing

Depth NA NA
Final Project

Depth NA NA
11. EXCAVATION ®This section not applicable
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in b. Type of material to be excavated.
cubic yards.
c. (i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands/marsh d. High-ground excavation in cubic yards.
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
?CW ?SAV ?SB
?WL ?None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL ®This section not applicable
a. Location of disposal area. b. Dimensions of disposal area.
C. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area? d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
?Yes ?No ?NA ?Yes ?No ?NA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner. (ii) If yes, where?
e. (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh f. (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), ?Yes ?No ?NA
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected. (ii) If yes, how much water area is affected?
?CW ?SAV ?SB
?WL ?None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
252-808-2808 1-888-4RCO ST www..nccoas', ' • , , "igement.ne revised, 12126106
;r<.
r1
I
Form OC MP-2 (Excavation and Fall, Faye 2 of 3)
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION ?This section not applicable
(if development is a wood groin, use MP-4 - Structures)
a. Type of shoreline stabilization:
?Bulkhead ?Riprap OBreakwater/Sill ?Other:
b. Length: A) 250 ft oyster shell &marl bag and oyster dome reef/sill
(225' structure + 5' breaks adjacent to sills/reefs for fish
passage)
Al - 75' Iona ovster shell & marl baq sill/reef
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL: A) 35 feet (A1-30';
A2-30'; A3-40')
B) 30 feet
e. Type of stabilization material:
# 4 marine limestone marl (as used by NCDMF for oyster cultch
plantings) and cured oyster shells in mesh bags.
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level.
Bulkhead backfill n/a Riprap n/a
Breakwater/Sill 1,510 sf Other n/a
i. Source of fill material.
Recycled, cured shell from seafood companies and oyster roasts.
#4 Marine Limestone Marl from Martin-Marietta Quarry. Oyster
domes purchased from Reef Innovations.
A2 - 75' long oyster dome sill reef
A3 - 75' long oyster shell & marl bag sill/reef
B) 20' long extension with oyster domes of existing oyster
shellbags sill I
Width: A) 6 feet total width of sills/reefs
(A1-6'; A2-6'; A-36')
B) 8 feet total width of extension
d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
A) 45 feet (A1-35'; A2-35'; A3-45')
B) 35 feet
f. (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
®Yes ?No ?NA
(ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
Approximately 1-2 ft. due to boat wakes, and wind and waves
from natural forces. (Personal observation, NCCF staff)
h. Type of fill material.
aquaculture mesh bags of oyster shells and marl
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ?This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? NYes LJNo LJNA b. O Will fill material be placeo in coastal wetranas/marsn (cvv),
If yes submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
, other wetlands (WL) . If any boxes are checked, provide the
(ii) Amount of material to be placed in the water 3,125 cf number of square feet affected.
(iii) Dimensions of fill area 250'x 25' ?CW ?SAV ?SB
(iv) Purpose of fill ?WL ENone
Current conditions at the project site include areas of marsh (ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
scarps, undercutting of the marsh and eroded substrate.
N/A
Elevations in the intertidal area of the project area have
been lowered due to erosion and are no longer are able to
support a viable low marsh community. The purpose of the
saltmarsh restoration component of the project is recreate
the natural grade and conditions suitable for a healthy
saltmarsh and restore eroded saltmarsh habitat. Without
the proposed saltmarsh restoration component, the existing
saltmarsh will continue to erode and degrade. Based on
field surveys and elevations, the saltmarsh restoration
project must include some suitable fill and grading to create
the correct elevations and slope for a healthy saltmarsh,
along with planting suitable saltmarsh vegetation. The
saltmarsh restoration area will be 250' long with a
maximum width of 35' and an average width of 25'. The
depth of the fill will range from 2" to a maximum of 12". The
252-808-2808 :, 1-888-4RCOA5T n ww-v,?,nc-co.ista9n)anagerrien4.net rev:sed.- 12,261'06

Compatible and clean sand suitable for marsh substrate will
be used for this section of the project. The fill will be placed
from the existing top of the marsh scarp at NHW and
extend towards the base of the proposed oyster shell bag
and marl bag and oyster dome sills. The fill will be graded
to match the natural grade suitable for S. patens and S.
aftemiflora.The fill will be stabilized with the installation of
approximately 2,500 Spartina altemiflora (Smooth
Cordgrass) planted on 12" centers to enhance the
restoration of the saltmarsh. Some high marsh plant
seedlings, Spartina patens (Saltmarsh Hay) will be installed
as needed in any high marsh zones.
15. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion b. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
controlled? backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
400' of turbidity boom will be installed and maintained in the project A Bob-cat/Skid loader will be used to transport, grade and shape
area prior to construction. The boom will be temporailly the sand fill.
anchored in place during the construction and until the project is
deemed stable.The fill will be stabilized with the installation of
approximately 2,500 Spartina altemiflora (Smooth Cordgrass)
planted on 12" centers to enhance the restoration of the
saltmarsh.
c. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
?Yes ?No ®NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
6 x 2"PVC posts will be installed every 50' along the length of
the project waterward of the project foot print. The posts will
have reflective tape on them.
d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? ®Yes ?No ?NA
(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
Wetland areas will be avoided as much as possible. In any
areas where wetlands are crossed the ground will be protected
through the use of logging/marsh mats for the equipment and
people to pass over. Once the project is complete, all the mats
and any project debris will be removed and the path area will be
allowed to return to its natural state. NCCF will install any
needed plants to help the vegetation return to the area.
July 18, 2011
Date
Morris Landing Oyster & Saltmarsh Habitat Restoration and Living
Shoreline Project
Project Name
Ted Wilgis, N.C. Coastal Federation
Applic t m
Applicant ature
t_
4
' f .+s .... y - .. .??a as Ant),
-.51 -tit
%
s 1+
41
ooj
?• . „ «•=??y?;•• 'mow _ \ `_ 1 _ ?•???? u
. 41 ..cat : ?. .,?' - ? . !• ? .?•.. ..4 S1• ? . "i '?,..•.
.I
:...'.':
00
cil
C N + ?' p
p •?'1 I ar - l ?u. A
?, L "K Cc .o =^
Lli
oo,«I? s N Q ac '6 ct
CJ Z lV u) N °? rn W U ') 2
? ?ykl? ?mp'?N W
>Q O ? J d'?]k) 1?
cf)
v _
fa , _
6 '
fJ _
A
PY3
4 '
? " _' 'it . ?. • ......A.,
,
,
41
4.
° if r v
41
J
_ # Yg?r /l ?
w R I{' r
! V r
??
w
x 0114 y r
ry _
1?
>
r .
,
} +
,
r
r ,
cis - ? -__ cas r•=?j ?'"_ : ? ? _ ? ? ?-? ? _ ...._
? ,s-
rx
v.yp
S
a1'
s
?l
A y1
? i

JJ
;iJ' -
?
^
?
?'i
? i ?r ?? '/ ,.y 1..4 . 'r•y TsW .9
"STTT?
y. rr?
..
1
? q "

y f

_
4
c q '
a
y_
K r C§ .1?_`J YYY
.
s. .
,
ri r^

.'X

J:
v
+ I ? ?, a p tea.
Nl?
^A II ,r 44?'
gl r li •f_ _ _ - ------------
I ?nr ? r .
ow m-
I :' ?/rlr i '?? mr 1
'?+ I 6if i - - _ -?? frees ?s ..
d 1'? ? Ire . , __- ---?,, -'°-- w`? ?',?'x„
.I I I;I1
ji
•r ? ?.? I I I. ?y ? ? ml rte- «? ?,+x
fI I A i ??\ rsc?ram-Errcnxo f m. ,.) n.
JIM
v ? tl Ir _ - 9 G?O)
?j ulllrll ! \ ti? ? T,- ? \ I I
?'S I«r p s? ! it i'I ?i ?, -.-__ ( ?? r?xa o.•? of ?.
D I III r 1 swY ??ss T
S ? yy? /, gq ! I ? I I t0C x S1GE IfLr=.C'-N ittY' M
r /1 4 dlli i!tll? I s wv swrc - uw, mr
II ? \ ? / ?k ? rc+tr
J .I uc - ra.
J? f I r ' l it /' i ? ac a?,f
.H I R it : ?. ? "? 3 •.:>,.m: sr
1 ) 1
d ?Ip ' \ x
/_ j 'I III _ -•.?? \\` __ l ? ;, ?{ raw r?wrnan nL.•crci»sxr
51
I fltll 1..• -- ? \ ,?. fir,
n III •? ?ti -\ ? ?,.
W !I-
d ` nW uGwGdE CA.G
J ? ? • ? ! I 'l \ \ ?- - '• i M"(?7;.'G4 YC za 7T
III' I t' wit ?. M°°y \? ?kY - - ?sazx? c ar.
4 6
;I III ' ':. ?" \ 7 ? - -:-- ,, ?. ;a'-,•
I (rl ?-? ?
•.o-
A'i
I
SEE
1 1 1 i I ?' SKr lR' '?G.1'nt Vt ,"?!-'i
4, , t MORRIS LANDING mr :.
f =- - OYSTER HATCHERY
,?';.; '
,wr '-• sZ?Mr scwnn rz•.?vsrrr - avsulr c:wr.?rr _ .xrx:a cnr: xn ?:.. -
rz^ . tm- m-nrm: ? ..w s - aattm ? ""wmular. a
w o Leo .. ?,?x.;
leu rno ; ; '. n ?- ?.
.j?
J
s?
:J
Q
Y

D
I
1
L
e
Y
s
1
r
00
f
s 7 3
? 3 s
E?
r

?$
a g r
?
?aa??ag

9 _
e?8
.tar
}i _ .

N4J \
P
kg i
N APO /38$agsl
s'` YP?Of
o /
F=
Q
W ?
O - ?
ELI
Z ?' h o
s ? a
J b'i U °nz
Z?
W
F-
?? M
n
u rn ?4 w„
PN\
3a .V t.
ti/A
141
F ? 4
X °?E s'sn

d
a

g ?
? ?
x ? ? i
? ? p 3a
? Z t K? 9 ?e
Wy
?
a ? 'Y
s?
` .i
a Z
"
a
ga
¢a
i V
g
Y s
A y ?Ba
s a
T
i
}s $zi
Nlk

s
V
0?'?? h1,ti L37 t ?S,p
V J
O A Jf ? Y Q
O (? r N !
y57 1 ^ ?`
o Q ? 4ry0 L37 .? ~ O
tR' ? 496 ? fflfx 2`320 d
3tr WW1 @obd
m0? 1.
.C y ? ;y 1
Z
ss LL ? ; o ?t
O
N ? i m
N ?6S 6? ???42
11
? a
°oo a
c ?, a
x a
?o m
J 0
a ?
?- m a
T ?

L3 22 j

o > m c
°W

92 L 7g
?1't? v o b
? 1
r
L174 L173 L17T

L
O
L 1J ym
10 VJ
?t y l' ? d
i y ??ti?5. > i xv ma?r1; g z??y x"
yv i y i ?..a v S v
y y x i y r ' ,? a ? ry i > v y E , ?
W
i y ?L y J y r • v . y l? ? > y fs i
i i v y v ?? -a , ?NJ C263 v > ???\ > Y , v?
Cg L10> y > Y y f v V ? ? ",r.s m
? y y r y v Y _* fy x ?1'
> l x y
i
y J i y? > i ,? y Y 3?
y
r
,f? p''?? x Y ;ZZ
,\ y y y x n , .. y y y r y !? J i s` v i s > yl =
` y i > v y v y y ' v .v > y r y {77 x ? I
\ y y s v C28 I
> 0
1 y y y x y > i y y L i .v a y , s ; x Q
v m?. y I =
1iDy.,.. ?? >y>'y>yy
' 3 '?T y i 9v
? I
y ?i:,i x • i 6$ y x L t 59 f..-.-.--'..._-. y ¦ y a -
y g^
' O. v , of 7 p ?. y y a y y ' i ?6?'.' 6O6
a ur x O ' iv?14?'.. y v y y y 9 O
,f s? y y y?4ryti V-710 LIF6
y Y „ y - > t F \ t ? O
y i ' y y v v y
y , i > y x > • _ . x s J y v y? ??> > i v r y x i x ?+?' \; ?
a y y v i x > r s x > y y y s x s' a >` y .Y
y y y v i L36 ' i y i i a
? Y
vly i , s v y y > y a v i y Y 40 Nr ?^..
r i rT31 `, v , > z y > y i i ' '9F;) % y > s y y `4! `,"s ' ?`J
y x x v x Y ,, y > , ' x y i y y y ? ?? y I ,ice _ ??
y n> v i x a ?, c
a ? y Iy ¢ J
a y v > a y v y y y i y ?
y y > s v y v tht' b
> > s i > s y s ? XJ J ? `N?
N
y y y `. > ., Y i > y Les > Y n y > C?" _ y j?. y ?? I? ? -' I (O
? y 1 II
i? I 1
J
I ?1
> y i > Y ?R1 Y .??. Lt,A4 i yZ? 9 yL7 i . i y'
I U I'
y i y y i k 'V ,' z i ? J:
i i y i ji y y y y'L140 `t a ¢9 2
?° _fy x y i ? +\4= t
h
;L N
V IL
O
(] M OI
?x g
c
O
C
c
41
n. c
LL a0+ ? ?
? w
« N N O
y _ Cc
O .S
m d
V 24' d
`?- a
v p1
a y0 c
i0 O
L ?
O
z
t
J
L
sr
v
0
3
b
.
00,
t
n

? c
d
o i
00
J
by
14
?`so <
?S
J?
r?
r?
3
r . S
l

C
1
?s
r irk
r
'LL
t 3

h
x
0
O
h
I
a
8
e
a 'ay
W
i 1
bI
?rl
'!1
i
17
I?

( nnr ?1
k
1 y ? ?w ql`a
9N ?j
i4 .!0 1 ??N
w
11D7P'171'N 1

Q ? i 1
Fob`` ? !w n ? > !: \
wF C tiO 6S4 .?1. g
O ?S? g oQ ? V ?_ n 3 ?L3
> ro?«? H "
O 5? Rp I K
O `^
C
tci 4?i S
fxv c
w ti
2
?I W
w
z°o
i^
1
gg
E? 4
' Y.flS a `?
n. xn I
a
?aaSp4T
?Y
?rr
- - _ Jfrf.! 3.q.Rdri_-
" N/7109 UVOJ/71y/?N1-7-wywo F' wst 7Lr7N --

1yn? ayyw• y2?;( x
p 'N a a
£a'` O p S R`J •+

K
Z, 6
Rpa-

`'Y

U ^' N V

t. .,t
RMN

u
( y

7
s
41
t
!a h
4
lj
t
Pte` b.
j
3
f
MK I d ..
s'
1
z\
4

f m a 1
rtr _ 9
2
p '?? .g.E6fA11s
f' 1
t??< 1
??? I t>
?
a rr A
? el b w

u
ti 1
( u

r'
r
4a? /

0
I?
?L
i
i

co
I.1-
O
m
l l1
Cc
U-
e ?????yo k eewl"aaaaaaaaa?aaaaa?zaaaaa?a?a?
h h HN y 2 Hy Nh N N Hy NH NN Nyy N N N ?? >.i N N y
a
a?
>. o
3
AV
W
O
L-
?
a.
Wo
=o
. N
O
= d
U) C
C ?
> C>
J R
= N
R V
O C Q1 4
i 0,--
.. = 0),o
U L r
4) 4) 00
LL (] O
= as R
r?IJ(ji?
L 0 =
Cf$ cu
Ecru
R w
cU
L
0
5% Z
O.
Q
J Q
L
L
O
c
G

v
N
0
L.
a
mo
C CV
.L M
0?
N
(n C
C ?
' ?
J R
C
R
CVO.
o w R
4.0 O 4.0
O 0 N Q
r+
L V
V
++ N L. O
Da
LL
.a
? is C
=aaN
0
i U o 0
O
Er?o-
cf) m
ca U
0
>. Z
O
c ?
:5.2
m 0-
J Q-
,? a
L.
0
X-
L
/4rI;
,I G.. IiARGISGY R!1 / SR '. YUNLU3L
•? III I ?/? ? - _ ----__-__•-_--__ _ ._ _. 1 ,wesss, w.,? su;...v ,:
.ran, ,.:ac .c ?, I I /•I ____.• _.__ __ _`._ - -----m __.- -_ ?? , rc?. ?????? ??
fill,
?I I I i i --
J I? ?? I r `. ? , ac wnrwu u_ :arsrr - r,•s' ..rtr
r \ s 1? .w ,u c srm-R LCA-6 •ws rwe
? i? ?i j?+•ti __ ?fj:' rre.s? a?, snuco ev ars
7 ? ? ?, ,ICI ?•-_ d? ,? n,.,+•w,mK L ;:„??
? I• ? 'rfrl I ?? i l
W 111P,
? g III ,, ,', , ? ?4•.5
I,M i _ Rr ;$„ sane; , Wr
'
r °? Su I 'jolt
IF cx ?- 4
o I I I? / /` I R ?_
?I
1 01,
%
p
1 ? \? ?? \ / I ,.'?, `ten r •c. 0 1?i,LC?srrne w?w?u.r?r ? .
J ?f II ! V. It
S 4.A
1 h? \? Cpl _ . `?_ \t '•\ \\ -
I; U
? 9• L ? r ?t I I i ?? •\ •' `. ?\ \ \ ` ?\ ?-7-- -- ?-? ', `°?,..,r`;c.•, K aav., -._ •Er
oil
I I ? - I _ z
ZO?
SEE SHEi;
ixz ?? ?e/`?Qgr?(»StpyT iy y
I,
11K
g?yyynr 5?.'.? "1N?IK'.1IriiY ?Nwwr,+.a
!`ti7 f .? XrA.,? ' ??• ? 3 W ^Y?l :nwT ^.'?.'- ... .r•erunsn +ri? wv
• 4 y?-` - `' \ f - / ? Y :naY ?.w. •? swevn?l.vu m s-ar „
MORRIS LANDING
OYSTER HATCHERY
uw ,sr ? spur swnn m ? sc'?+iuw r?u ?'"
I eo o n eu s ? ?t 11 a , b^ 9?1?r , i/ t /KOrr:S Upo4,k lc^k W
-? i :?, s-All ?eLr c?oo4) (? c-asv-? - N e.c.r-
aD
L c c
co 30
c0
E O v N rn
C
N N ca X c
2
.
3 ° aCL ca
co -0

IL
d

L

0 d 4-
0
O
+ C
?
0
N
ca _
(D 0
CD
<

? LN or
-

C C Q o Cc
?
o
0 7 L
10 L?
0 c
cu t d
O
IL a) .
<
N0 LO L° CD t5
t
E
Z ca

a

O

L
d
14.0
a
o
C N

io
y?
1
0)
cu

cc co
r:
(D
L E
0 06
N ti
%k
o a)
•• N
w- N
o 5,

Jfn(/)
0) c
o
c6 O
N
O
(D O in
N?f? o
II O0 co
N N
o 5, cu
LOS
rn o? N in
a) 0 ii n

N
. CO co
? d
Z a?oi u
(n
c
C ?
a>

`..

(D Cl)
O -?- A a)
Oo
Z
0

.R cu
0
W E co
0)
cu
m
m co
20
L
a) o
N0?
0 (D ii
,6- N
o >,
LOS
U
m co
C -
CD fn
(0
r d
L
O C
CL °
L
C °
•L N
O
U) L
Q? V L
C C ?
.' C C
'O
C
O ?
O d
LL
?.
?
L Rf ? O?
to aI
0 C)
H m N -
r m
at°?cq 3 L
?a
r r V
? on
_ ;)
U a 0)
?
t
E Z ° a?
?N

N'
m C L
d+

? Q 0

0 z
C

C C
O
ea
?
)
I
AA
v/ co
•L
o N
N
? o
U
L
ets ?
m v
? L
r.+
N u=
d
0) W.
?a
a
C
O
cu
C
CL
co
3 cc
J i
ca
a
v?
c
w
c
(6
a
ca
cu
O ?
a =
C
cc
O_
a
o
m_
s cc :;t
a)-a N
? II
E
X L
O N t5
QN :3
1 1
I ;
N I ; cfl
Z 1 ; Z
1 ;
1 ?
i ;
i ;
1 ;
1 ;
i ;
' i
i '
1 ;
1 ;
i
I _ I
a o cn ;
i ?
I
1 ;
1
1 ;
i
I
' 1 1
I ;
I
?? 1 1
?1 1
1 I
I?
1 ;
i

U '_ '..a

r

N
a
o cu
? (fl
? ?
u
cc
E ED-
0 `?-
O U
Q N L
a o n
L
c4 N
E 1
3 N
O it
O fQ
+_+ fQ
3 0
L
o ?
L
Q. a)
aE.
a?
J
C
ca
co
V
p
.p
L
CL
d
c
L
p
L
N
? V
.? C
J p
C L
M
C
p
LL
p
0 N N ?
wt)? 3
?ccp`
0
d a.
U?
o
p 3:
Z
c
L V
0 CL
CD
C
C
(1?
J
L
L
p
2
ca
Q
C
fts
IZ
Z)
0
a
J L
i
? m V
U) E
OWN
c c6
ca ?
L
2
cc co
Lon
3
J
co
C
a Cc
c
0-
P.2
cu w
E.
O
y
N (p
i
Z Zi
i
i
i
i
.o ;
O N i
i. 11
5 i
O
O (A , '
t E
X O i
20
Q OL II
C
Q
aN L
O
C
i .
i ?
1
?r
i
i
i
y 1
i
i
N
c6
/L
n
V
O
cc
L
U)
tT
r-
W
a?
O
O N
=? E co
'a 0
11
X OL O
Qd
a O 2
Q ? cn
M N
E
3 N
O 11
O N
t L
CU
3 0
co
o
L-
"
` cCL -
U)
Q N
a?
iT-
v
C
co
U)

7 `

{t M
i
r
' •3

r
1 p

let-
cli
tom` •
.
Q
d ? tr
t p ? .
,n 4 1 .? k
ti?1c`
X14 y
? S ro t ? ? ayl
7 •
a
t r,
•y.
t
? i
-Z
_ - - 3
1*1
t-
`?

4 , (
a?
U
C
M?
Z_ so-) w
c
C to ? 11
o
O O N ?'
t
O
CL 'a u a)
CL r_
c0 mo to 0
O i.

d
•
O
CL
d
L
o

J O
'
O
C L
d
L O
Rf ?
L r CO
N CV C
Ixu
R G> L
C C Q o ca
N ?
`
U +r a) co
O O
G 0 ? N 3
W J j

? C

as ?

C_
C
J

L
L

? j
N
N
O ot
U
O ? _ O II

_
O C C O
O
L
v' O
0 0 0 C r a)
n al N ?N
Q
cu
W E o
0 fl
N
0
°O
.
N.
0.
N
c
O
O)O
= to CL
N U) O Lo
LL O..'a II

rr
CD
o cc
CM.n
C L
N O
LO
O II
ca -
L a
(D 4)
06
Of
cu
.0
a?
t
N?o
?+ II
O _
? N
O
.x
N
O c6
L .17
ac
E
%-- CD
O CV
C -
O N 'N
C N N
N ? N
N 5
\ N O
m
Q :? fC
o x E
a N 06
V
d
.O
L
a
d
C
2
L
0
t
N
C V
C C
J0
C L
13
o d
W
LJ. 0
L lQ r CD
N
N (9
C
?ti? 3
0-)
ci a
v?
?Q o
Eo
v?
C
ca m
?? a
0 Q
cm
c
:Q
C
J
N
•L
0
2
C
0

0 4j G
? W N N
?

.., C O C
O
r-
N w X Ln 'C
O
O 4) n ? o
N
Q O
L
cu cu
cu 4)
3a
o
-1 o
ma
;-, o
w(r
m
Q
L
(6
cc L
Q =
C
f0
I ;
1
i
N i ; (p
= 1 i J
Z i ; Z
i .
i
i ;
i
i
i
i ;
i ;
1 ;
1 ;
1 ;
I ;
1 ;
1
1 1
1 ,
i ;
i ;
i ;
i
i
i
i
1
1
1
I 1
1 ;
1 1
t I
1 ;

N
cc
L-
0
N
ca
w _
o cc
w 00
? ? = II
3 co
E
X L O
O O
Q o ?