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Appendix B �
Habitat Assessment Field Data Sheets

3/06 Rev�sion 7
I�abitat Assessment F�eld Data Sheet
Coastal Plain Streams
�TOTAL SCORE—�
Biolog�cal Assessment Unit,DWQ
Duechons for use The observer�s to survey a rrummum of l00 meters w�th 200 meters preferred of stream,preferably m an
upstream duechon starhng above the bndge pool and the road nght of way The segment w}uch�s assessed should represent average
stream condirions To perform a proper habitat evaluaUon the observer needs to get mto the stream To complete the form,select the
descnprion which best fits the observed habrtats and then cucle the score If the observed habrtat falls in between two descnphons
select an mtermed�ate score A fmal habrtat score is deternuned by addmg the results from the different metncs
Stream V�a. � ����� Locahon/road (Road Name )County �U.�cti�-�'
Date �}� �d � �� CC# Basin ���b��'� � ���-��- Subbasm
Observer(s)C 2� Type of Study �,F�sh �Benthos ❑Basmwide ❑Spec�al Study{Descnbe)
Latitude 35,3��5 Longriude�p � 9���' Ecoreg�on ❑CA I�SWP ❑Sandhills O CB
Water Qual�ty Temperature (q + S °C DO S �� mg/1 Conduchv�ty(carr)�µS/cm pH�
Physical Characterizahon Visible land use refers to�mmed�ate area that you can see from sampl�ng locahon Check off what
you observe dr�ving thru the�vatershed�n watershed land use
Visible Land Use � %Forest %Residenhal %Achve Pasture %Act�ve Crops
%Fa11owF�elds %Commercial %Industnal �.�_%Other Descnbe���"�°�`�1�'�Ke�
Watershed land use l�Forest ❑Agnculture DUrban 0 Ammal operations upstream
W�dth (meters) Stream � � Channel(at top of bank) '� 2 Stream Depth (m) Avg�_Max � ��$
❑W�dth vanable OBraided channel �Large rrver>25m w�de
ank He�ght(from deepest part of channel to top of bank) (m) � 0�
Flow condit�ons ❑H�gh L�Tormal ❑Low
Channel Flow Status
Useful espec�ally under abnorn�at or low flow cond�hons
A Water reaches base of both banks �n�mal channel subs�ate exposed �
B Water fills>75%of ava�lable channel or<25%of channel substrate�s exposed ❑
C Water fills 25 75%of available channel many logs/snags exposed p
D Root mats out of water ❑
E Very l�ttle water m channel mosdy present as standing pools D
Turb�dziy C�Clear 0 Sl�ghtly Turbid OTurb�d �Tanmc OMilky �Colored(from dyes)�Green hnge
Good potenttal for WeUands Restoration ProJect�? �YES �'NO
Details
�Channel�zed ditch
,CjDeeply u�cised steep straight banks C]Both banks undercut at bend OChannel filled m v�nth sedunent
�,Recent overbank depos�ts �3ar development �Sewage smell
❑Excess�ve penphyton growth ❑Heavy filamentous algae growih
Manmade Stab�l�zahon ❑Y ORip rap cement gabions 0 Sedunenbgrade control structure�Berm/levee
Weather Condrtions aVk�-1 Cl��d� ^��Photos ON � �,Digrtal �35mm
Remarks
TYPICAL STREAM CROSS SECTION DIAGRtLM ON BACK
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B1

I Channei Modificat�on
re
A Natural channel mimmal dredg�ng 15
B Some channel�zahon near bndge or h�stonc(>20 year old) and/or bends beguunng to reappear 10
C Extensrve channel�zatron straight as far as can see channelized ditch 5
D Banks shored with hard structure >80%of reach disrupted,u�stream habrtat gone 0
Remarks Subtotal ��
II Instream Hab�tat Cons�der the percentage of the reach that�s favorable for benthos colomzahon or fish cover If>50%of the
reach�s snags and 1 type�s present cucle the score of 16 Defin:hon ]eafpacks cons�st of older leaves that are packed together and
have begun to decay(not piles of leaves m pool areas) Mark as Rare.Common,or Abundant
CSt�cks � Snags/logs Ci Undercut banks or root mats �— Macrophytes L Leafpacks
AMUUNT OF REACH FAVORABLE FOR COLONIZATION OR COVER
>50% 30 50% l0 30% <l0%
Score S e Score Score
4 or 5 types preseni 20 10 5
3 types present l 8 13 8 4
2 types present l7 12 7 3
1 type present 16 11 6 2
No substrate for benthos colomzation and no fish cover 0
❑No woody vegetation u�npanan zone Remazks Subtotal�S
III Bottom Substrate(silt clay sand detrrtus gravel) look at enhre reach for substrate sconng
A Substrate types iruxed Score
1 gravel dorrnnant 15
2 sand domu�ant l3
3 detntus domu�ant 7
4 silt/clay/muck dorrunant 4
B Substrate homogeneous
1 nearly all gravel 12
2 nearly all sand Q
3 nearly all detntus 4
4 neazly all s�ldclay/muck 1
Remarks Subtotal �`
IV Pool Var�ety Pools are areas of deeper than average maxunum depths v�nth ht[le or no surface turbulence Water velocit�es
assoc�ated vrnth pools are always slow
A Pools present Score
1 Pools Frequent(>30%of 100m length surveyed)
a vanety of pool s�zes 10
b pools about the same size(indicates pools filling in) 8
2 Pools Infrequent(<30%of the 10(hn length surveyed)
a vanety of pool sizes �
b pools about the same size 4
B Pools absent
1 Deep water/run habrtat present 4
2 Deep water/run hab�tat absent 0 I-
Subtotal W
Remarks Page Total ��
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V Bank Stab�l�ty and VegetaUon Score Score
A Banks stable or no banks �usi llood pla�n
1 little or no ev�dence of erosion or bank failnre l�ttle potential for erosion l�( �
B Erosion areas present
1 diverse trees shrubs grass plants healthy with good root systems 9 9
2 few trees or small trees and shrubs vegetatron appears generally healthy 7 7
3 sparse vegetation plant types and conditrons suggest poorer soil bmdu�g 4 4
4 mosfly grasses few�f any trees and shrubs h�gh erosion and fa�lure potential at lugh flow 2 2
5 little or no bank vegetahon,mass eroston and bank failure ev�dent 0 0
Tohal,�,6,�?
Remarks
VI L�ght Penetrahon (Canopy�s defined as tree or vegetahve cover duectly above the stream s surface Canopy would block out
sunlight when the sun�s duectly overhead)
Score
A Stream vinth good canopy v�nth some breaks for light penetrahon 1 1
B Stream with ful!canopy breaks for hght penetrahon absent �
C Stream vv�th partial canopy-sunlight and shadmg are essenhally equal 7
D Stream v�nth m�mmal canopy full sun m all but a few areas 2
E No canopy and no shadmg 0
Subtotal t�
Remarks
VIl R�par�an Vegetat�ve Zone W�dth
Defuvhon A break m the npanan zone�s any area wh�ch allows sedunent to enter the stream Breaks refer to the near stream port�on
of the npanan zone(banks) places where pollutants can duectly enter the stream
Lft Bank Rt Bank
Score Score
A Ripanan zone intact(no breaks)
l zone w�dth> l 8 meters 5� S
2 zone vindth 12 18 meters 4 �
3 zone v�ndth 6 12 meters 3 3
4 zone vtindth<6 meters 2 2
B Ripanan zone not intact(breaks)
1 breaks rare
a zone vrndth> 18 meters 4 4
b zone w�dth 12 18 meters 3 3
c zone w�dth 6 l2 meters 2 2
d zone v�ndth<6 meters 1 1
2 breaks common
a zone w�dth> 18 meters 3 3
b zone vsndth I2 18 meters 2 2
c zone wydth 6 12 meters 1 1
d zone vindth<6 meters 0 d
Total I
Remarks
Page Total�_
TOTAL SCORE ��"
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B3

Tw�ca1 Stream Cross sect�on
� Ealreme Hig6 Wa1er T
Normal Hfgh Wafer
� - ---------
iVormal Flow �
�
Upp B k
� Lower
B k
Stream Width Th�s side�s 45 bank angle
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3/06 Rev�s�on 7
I3ab�tat Assessment Field Data Sheet
Coastal Plain Streams
OTAL SCORE
8�olog�cal Assessment Umt DWQ �
Duechons for use The observer�s to survey a rYUmmum of 100 meters w�th 200 meters preferred of stream,preferably m an
upstream duechon starhng above the bndge pool and the road nght-of way The segment wluch xs assessed should represent average
stream cond�tions To perform a proper hab�tat evaluahon the observer needs to get mto the stream To complete the form,select the
descnphon wluch best fits the observed hab�tats and then cucle the score If the observed habitat falls m between rivo descnphons
select an intermediate score A final habitat score�s determined by addu�g the results from the dift'erent metncs
Stream_�`l,�9 V'�``"��°�Z� Locabon/road (Road Name )County�,,Q�►sd�°�'
Date�) i�t! CC# Basm1.`31UAyt�`C' c�'�E.. Subbasm
Observer(s) C�,'�- Tyge af Study T�1 Fish �enthos �Basmv�nde ❑Special Study(Descnbe)
Labtude 35 3�o�4�( Long�tude � �j�ltia� Ecoreg�on ❑CA [�,SWP ❑Sandhills 0 CB
Water Quality Temperaiure'a0 � °C DO Q � �S mg/I ConducUv�ty(corr)� f µS/cm pH�
Phys�cal Character�zahon V�s�ble land use refers to�mmediate area that you can see from sampling locahon Check off what
you observe drrving thru the watershed m watershed land use
V�s�ble Land Use q� %Forest %Residenhal %AcUve Pasture %Ac ve Crops
%Fallow F�elds %Commercial %Industnal 1 O %Other Descnbe�w��j�hP�G�
Watershed land usel�Forest �Agnculture�Urban ❑Anunal operahons upstream
W�dth (meters) Stream�Channel(at top of bank) � S Stream Depth (m) Avg(� 32 Max 9 3
❑Width variable OBra�ded channel ❑Large river>25m wide
ank He�ght(from deepest part of channel to top of bank) (m) 0 �LO
Flow cond�t�ons �High [�[Normal OLow
Channel Flow Status
Useful espec�ally under abnom�al or low flow condihons
A Water reaches base of both banks ��mal channel substrate exposed I�
B Water fills>75%of ava�lable channel or<25%of channel substrate�s exposed ❑
C Water fills 25 75%of available channel many logs/snags exposed ❑
D Root mats out of water O
E Very l�ttle water m channel mosdy present as standmg pools �
Turb�d�ty ❑Clear l�Sl�ghtly Turb�d C]Turbid OTanmc ❑1Vl�lky �Colored(from dyes)OGreen hnge
Good potent�al for Wetlands Restorat�on ProJect�� 0 YES �NO
Details
❑Channel�zed drtch
�Deeply mc�sed steep straight banks OBoth banks undercut at bend DChannel filled m wnth sedunent
�Recent overbank depos�ts �Bar development OSewage smell
❑Excess�ve�enphyton growth �Ieavy filamentous algae growth
Manmade Stabil�zabon '�JN �Y �Rip rap cement gabions D Sedunent/grade control shvcture�Bern�/levee
Weather Conditions Q�V�f��4 r.t.�1��v.. '� �r S � Photos ON [�..Y C$Dig�ta] ❑35mm
Remarks
TYPICAL STREAM CROSS SECTION DIAGRAM ON BACK
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65

I Channel Mod��cat�on
ore
A Natural channel minimal dredguig
B Some channelizahon near bndge or}vstonc(>20 year old} and/or bends begmrung to reappear 10
C F.xtensrve channel�zahon stra�ght as far as can see channehzed d�tch 5
D Banks shored vv�th hard structure >80%of reach d�srupted u�sh-eam habrtat gone 0
Remarks Subtotal ��
II Instream Hab�tat Cons�der the percentage of the reach that is favorable for benthos colomzahon or fish cover If>50%of the
reach is snags and 1 type�s present circle the score of 16 DefimUon leafpacks consist of older leaves that are packed together and
have begun to decay(not p�les of leaves m pool areas) Mark as Rare,Common,or Abundant
G St�cks C Snags/logs �-.-Undercut banks or root mats � Macrophytes � Leafpacks
AMOUNT OF REACH FAVORABLE FOR COLONIZATION OR COVER
>50% 30 50% l0 30% <10%
Score Score Score Score
4 or 5 types present 20 15 ]0 5
3 types present 18 13 8 4
2 types present 17 12 7 3
1 type present 16 11 6 2
No svbstrate for benthos colomzation and no fish cover 0
O No woody vegetehom m�panan zone Remarks Subtotal ti 3
III Bottom Substrate(silt clay sand detntus gravel) look at enhre reach for substrate sconng
A Substrate types rruaed Score
1 gravel dommant l5
2 sand domuiant 13
3 detr�tus domuiant 7
4 silt/clay/muck dorrunant �
B Substrate homogeneous
1 nearly all gravel 12
2 nearly all sand 7
3 nearly all detntus 4
4 nearly all silt/clay/muck 1
Remarks Subtotal�
IV Pool Vanety Pools are areas of deeper than average maxunum depths v�nth]ittle or no surface turbulence Water velocihes
associated w�th pools are always slow
A Pools present Score
l Pools Frequent(>30%of 100m length surveyed)
a vaz�ety of pool s�zes 10
b pools about the same s�ze(mdicates pools fillmg m) 8
2 Pools lnfrequent(<30%of the 100m length surveyed)
a vanety of pool s�zes �
b pools about the same size
B Pools absent
l Deep water/run habrtat present 4
2 Deep water/run hab�tat absent �
Subtotal�
Remarks Page Total �`D
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66

V Bank Stabd�ty and Vegetation Score Score
A Banks stable or no banks,�ust tlood plam
1 little or no evidence of eroston or bank fa�lure little potenUal for erosion 10 10
B Erosion areas present
1 diverse trees shrubs grass plants healthy v�nth good root systems 9 �
2 few�ees or small trees and shrubs vegetation appears generally healthy 7 7
3 sparse vegetahon plant types and condihons suggest poorer soil bmdmg 4 4
4 mostly grasses few if any trees and shrnbs lvgh eros�on and fa�lure potential at lugh flow 2 2
5 little or no bank vegetat�on mass erosion and bank failwe ev�dent 0 0
Total�
Remarks
VI Light Penetrat�on (Canopy is defined as h-ee or vegetahve cover duecdy above the stream s surface Canopy would block out
sunl�ght when the sun�s duecdy overhead)
Sc re
A Stream w�th good canopy v�nth some breaks for light penetrahon �
B Stream v�nth full canopy breaks for light penetrahon absent 8
C Stream v►ath part�al canopy sunl�ght and shadmg are essentially equal 7
D Stream vv�th irummal canopy full sun�n all but a few areas 2
E No canopy and no shadmg 0
Subtotal L�
Remarks
Vll R�par�an Vegetatrve Zone W�dth
Defimtion A break u►the npanan zone is any area wlvch allows sedunent to enter the stream Breaks refer to the near stream porhon
of the npanan zone(banks) places where po]lutants can duectly enter the stream
Lft Barilc Rt Bank
Score Score
A Ripanan zone mtact(no breaks)
l zone v�ndth> 18 meters � �5
2 zone width 12 18 meters 4 4
3 zone w�dtt►6 12 meters 3 3
4 zone undth<6 meters 2 2
B R�panan zone not�ntact(breaks)
1 breaks rare
a zone u+idth> 18 meters 4 4
b zone w►dth 12 18 meters 3 3
c zone vindth 6 12 meters 2 2
d zone vindth<6 meters ] ]
2 breaks common
a zone width> 18 meters 3 3
b zone v�ndth 12 l 8 meters 2 2
c zone vv�dth 6 12 meters l 1
d zone vindth<6 meters 0 0
Total_�
Remarks
Page Total 3�_
TOTAL SCORE �"S
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Twical Stream Cross sechon
� Factreme High Water �
�
Normal Hfgh W te
� ----------
Norm 1 Flow
Upp B k
� L wer
B k
Stream Width 'Th�s side is 45°barilc angle
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3/06 Rev�s�on 7
Hab�tai Assessment F�eld Data Sheet
Cuastal Plam Streams
OTAL SCORE—�1
�ological Assessment Unit DWQ
Duechons for use The observer�s to survey a rrLmmum of l00 meters w�th 200 meters preferred of stream,preferably m an
upstream duechon starhng above the bndge poo]and the road r�ght-of way The segment wluch is assessed should represent average
stream condihons To perform a proper hab�tat evaluabon the observer needs to get mto the stream To complete the form,select the
descnptron wluch best fits the observed habitats and then cucle the score If the observed hab�tat falls m between two descnphons
select an wtermed�ate score A final habitat score�s deternnned by addmg the results from the cl�'erent metrics
Str.eam�pU�� ���f�.t�. Locahon/road C � (Road Name )County Ij�i��C�/'�
Date ��� ` �� CC# Basm �j�0�.�✓h-"� �-�-Q.&--��. Subbasm
Observer(s) C� Type of Study (�F�sh [�$enthos ❑Basmv�nde DSpec�a]Study(Descnbe)
(
Latitude35 3��t��p�Long�tude� ��3�1�` Ecoregion ❑CA �SWP ❑Sandhills O CB
Water Qual�ty Temperature���°C DO �r �'� mg/1 Conduchvity(corr) � � µS/cm pH +�'�
Phys�cal Character�zation Vis�ble land use reters to immediate area that you can see from samplmg locat�on Check off what
you observe dnv�ng thrn the watershed m watershed land nse
V�sible Land Use l��_%Forest %ResidenUal %AcUve Pasture %Achve Crops
%Fallow F�elds %Commercial %Induslnal %Other Descnbe
Watershed land use L'�Forest ❑Agnculture DUrban ❑Anunal operabons upstream
W�dth (meters) Stream 2 �Channel(at top of bank) 3 � Stream Depth (m) Avg U '� Max � �'
❑Width vanable C7Bra�ded channel �Large rrver>25m w�de
nk He�ght(from deepest part of channel to top of bank) {m}�_
Flow condihons ON�gh �Toimal OLow
Channel Flow Status
Usefiil espec�ally under abnom�a]or low flow cond�hons
A Water reaches base ofboth banks mmunal channel substrate exposed I�
B Water fills>75%of ava�lable channel or<25%of channel substrate�s exposed ❑
C Water fi]]s 25 75%of avai7able channel many logs/snags exposed ❑
D Root mats out of water p
E Very uttle water m channel mostly present as standmg pools ❑
Turbidity �Clear ❑Sl�ghtly Turbid �Turbid OTanmc �1Vblky OColored(from dyes)OGreen tu�ge
Good potent�al for Wetlands Restorat�on Pro�ect�� ❑YES �NO
Details
❑Channel�zed d2tch
�Deeply mcised steep s�aight banks �Both banks undercut at bend DChanne)filled m rv�th sedunent
�Recent overbank depos�ts �ar development �Sewage smell
❑Excess�ve penphyton growth eavy filamentous algae growth
Manmade Stab�lization �t [JY �12ip-rap cement gabions C]Sedunentlgrade control structure�Berm/levee
Weather Conditions Photos �N �Y [�D�g�tal 035mm
Remarks
TYPICAL STREAM CROSS SECTION DIAGRAM ON BACK
35
B9

I Channel Mod►ficat�on
ore
A Namral channel mmunal dredgmg
B Some channelizahon near bndge or lvstonc(>20 year old) and/or bends begnuung to reappear l 0
C Extensrve channel�zahon stra�ght as far as can see cha�ehzed d�tch 5
D Banks shored with hard struchue >80%of reach d�srupted mstream habrtat gone 0
Remarks Subtotal ��j
II Insiream Nab�tat Cons�der the percentage of the reach that is favorable for benthos colonizahon or fish cover If>50%of the
reach�s snags and 1 type is present,cucle tlie score of 16 Defimhon Jeafpacks cons�st of older leaves that are packed together and
have begun to decay(not p�les of leaves�n pool areas) Mark as Rare.Common, or Abundant
,�Sticks �Snags/logs �_Undercut banks or root mats �Macrophytes G Leafpacks
AMOUNT OF REACfl FAVORABLE FOR COLONIZATION OR COVER
>50% 30 50% l0 30% <10%
S e Score Score Score
4 or 5 types present 15 10 5
3 types present 18 13 8 4
2 tyQes present 17 12 7 3
l rype present 16 11 6 2
No substrate for benthos colomzauon and no fish cover 0
❑No woody vegeiavom m�panan zone Remarks Subtotal a�
IlI Bottom Substrate(silt,clay sand detritus gravel) look at entire reach for substrate sconng
A Subsirate types rruxed Score
] gravel dorrnnant 15
2 sand dorrunant 13
3 demtus domuiant Q
4 sildclay/muck dommant 4
B Substrate homogeneous
1 uearly al1 gravel 12
2 nearly all sand 7
3 nearly all detntus 4
4 nearly all silUclay/muck 1
Remarks Subtotal_�
IV Pool Vanety Pools are areas of deeper than average maxunum depths vv�th Uttle or no surface turbulence Water velocit�es
assoc�ated w�th pools are always slow
A Pools present Score
I Pools Frequent(>30%of 100m length surveyed)
a vanety of pool s�zes �
b pools about the same size(indicates pools fillmg m) 8
2 Pools Infrequent(<30%of the 100m lengih surveyed)
a vanety of pool sizes 6
b pools about ihe same size 4
B Pools absent
1 Deep water/run hab�tat preseni 4
2 Deep water/run hab�tat absent 0
Subtotal ,�
Remarks Page Total�_
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6 10

V Bank Stab�Lty and Vegetation Score Score
A Banks stable or no banks �ust llood pla�n
1 little or no evidence of erosion or bank fa�lure little potenUal for eros�on � 10
B Eros�on areas present
1 drverse trees shrubs grass plants healthy w�th good root systems 9 9
2 few trees or small trees and shrubs vegetation appears generally healthy 7 7
3 sparse vegetation plant types and cond�tions suggest poorer so�l bmding 4 4
4 mostly grasses few if'any trees and shrubs high erosaon and fa�lure poientaaI at lugh flow 2 2
5 little or no banlc vegetat�on mass erosion and banlc fa�lwe evident 0 0
Total o��
Remarks
V7 L�ght Penetrat�on (Canopy is defined as tree or vegetahve cover direcdy above the stream s surface Canopy would block out
sunlight when the sun is directly overhead)
Score
A Stream v+nth good canopy v�nth some breaks for l�ght penetraUon �
B Stream w�th full canopy breaks for I�ght penetrahon absent �'�
C Stream v�ntb part�al canopy sunlight and shad�ng are essenhally equal 7
D Stream vinth m�mmal canopy ful]sun m aU but a few areas 2
E No canopy and no shadmg �
Subtotal l�
Remarks
VII R�par�an Vegetatrve Zone W�dth
Defin�hon A break in the npanan zone�s any area which allows sedunent to enter the stream Breaks refer to the neaz stream pordon
of the rrpanan zone(banks) places where pollutants can duectly enter the stream
Lft Bank Rt Bank
Score Score
A Ripanan zone�ntact(no breaks) Q �
] zone v►adth> I 8 meters
2 zone width 12 18 meters 4 4
3 zone andth 6-12 meters 3 3
4 zone w�dth<6 meters 2 2
B R�panan z�ne not�ntact(breaks)
1 breaks rare
a zone vv�dth> ]8 meters 4 4
b zone w�dth 12 l8 meters 3 3
c zone v►adth 6 12 meters 2 2
d zone w�dth<6 meters l 1
2 breaks common
a zone v�ndth> 18 meters 3 3
b zone vsndth 12 l 8 metexs 2 2
c zone vrndth 6 12 meters l l
d zone vindth<6 meters 0 0
Tota] ��
Remarks
Page Total ��7
TOTAL SCORE ��
37
6 11

Typ�cal Stream Cross sechon
� 1
E tr me Higb Water
Normal Nfgh Water
Normal Ftow
Upp B k
� IAAM
B k
Slream Width T1us stde�s 45 bank angIe
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3/06 R�v�sion 7
Habitat Assessment F�eld Data Sheet
Coastal Plain Streams
OTAL SCORE
d�ological Assessment Un�t,DWQ
Duechons for use The observer�s to survey a rrummum of 100 meters with 200 meters preferred of stream,preferably m an
upstream duechon starhng above the bndge pool and the road nght-of way The segment wluch�s assessed should represent average
stream condihons To perform a proper habrtat evaluahon the observer needs to get�nto the sueam To complete the form,select the
descnption wlvch best fits the observed hab�tats and then cucle the score If the observed habrtat falls m between rivo descnphons
select an mtermediate score A final habitat score�s deternuned by adci�ng the results from the d�fferent metrics
Stream U� �. rCD�!°�"�� `�� Locahon/road (RoadName )County �.2�4��°
Date �� �a � �� CC# Basin�j�p'u{ic�5 (.���— Subbasm
Observer(s)� Type of Study �F�sh �Benthos �Basmw�de ❑Special Study(Descnbe)
Lahtude3�j�`��$ Long�tude -�F �'��'�,Ecoreg�on ❑CA �SWP ❑Sandhills 0 CB
Water Qual�ty Temperature r�° � °C DO� �� mg/1 ConducUvrty(corr) ��9 2µS/cm pH � 3�
Phys�cal Charactenzahon V�s�ble land use refers to immed�ate area that you can see from samphng locat�on Check off what
you observe driving thru the watershed in watershed land use
Visible Land Use �'�'-�' %Forest %Residenhal %Acave Pasture °lo AcUve Cr�ps
%Fallow F�eids %Commercial %Industnal �_%Other Descnbe -hNn10��e� G��'-�
Watershed land use�Forest ❑Agnculture�Urban ❑Ammal operahons upstream
W�dth (meters) Sbream�Channel(at top of bank) � � Stream Depth (m) Avg Q (0 Max��j
�Width vanabte �Braided channel OLarge nver>25m w�de
�nk Height(from deepest part of channel to top of bank) (m) � 5
Flow condihons ❑H�gh i�lormal ❑Low
Channel Flow Status
Usefiil espec�ally under abnormal or low flow cond�bons
A Water reaches base ofboth banks muumal channel substrate exposed �
B Water fills>75%of available channel or<25%of channel substrate is exposed ❑
C Water f lls 25 75%of avaslable channel many logslsnags exposed ❑
D Root mats out of water O
E Very little water m channel mosdy present as standing pools O
Turbid�ty ❑Clear �Sl�ghdy Turb�d OTurbid OTanmc Olvl�llcy ❑Colored(from dyes)C7Green ringe
Good potential for Wetlands Restorat�on Pro�ect�? ❑YES �NO
Details_ Nf��(5 � Lx t�nDQvv��e..�A- ��
beUU��t a.r��n _
�hannel�zed d�tch
eeply�ncised steep stra�ght banks �Both banks undercut at bend �Channe]filled m v,ntl�sedunent
�Recent overbank depos�ts ❑Bar development OSewage sme11
�Excessrve penphyton growth ❑Heavy fiIamentous algae growth
Manmade Stabilizabon �N �Y ORip rap cement,gab�ons D Sedunendgrade control s�ucture OBerm/levee
Weather Condit�ons Qp/�d� G�c�ul�e��;x Photos �N 1�Y C�Dig�tal 035mm
Remarks
TYPICAL STREAM CROSS SECTION DIAGRAM ON BACK
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l Channel Mod�fieat�on
Score
A Natural channel muumal dredguig 15�
B Some channelizahon near bndge or Ivstonc(>20 year old) and/or bends begimm�g to reappear �6r
C Extens�ve channel�zaUon stra�ght as far as can see channelized drtch 5
D Banks shored wrth hard structure >80%of reach d�srupted u�stream habitat gone 0
Remarks 3ubtotal��
II Instream Hab�tat Cons�der the percentage of the reach that�s favorable for benthos coloruzahon or fish cover If>50%of the
reach�s snags and 1 type is present cucle the score of l 6 Defin�t�on leafpacks cons�st of older leaves that are packed together and
have begun to decay(not piles of leaves m pool areas) Mark as Rare.Common,or Abundant
CShcks G Snags/logs �- Undercut banks or root mats '�Macrophytes �. Leafpacks
AMOUNT OF REACH FAVORABLE FOR COLONIZATION OR COVER
>50% 30 50% 10 30% <10%
Score Sc e Score Score
4 or 5 types present 20 I S 10 5
3 types present 18 13 8 4
2 types present 17 12 7 3
1 type present l6 I 1 6 2
No substrate for benthos colomzahon and no fish cover 0
❑No woody vegetariom m�panan zone Remarks Subtotal_�
III Bottom Substrate(silt,clay sand detntus gravel) look at enhre reach for substrate sconng
A Substrate types mixed Score
l gravel dorrunant 15
2 sand domuiant 13
3 detntus dommant 7
4 s�lt/clay/muck dorrnnant Q
B Substrate homogeneous
1 nearly all gravel 12
2 nearly all sand 7
3 nearly all deintus 4
4 nearly all silt/clay/muck 1
Remarks Subtotal�
IV Pool Var�ety Pools aze areas of deeper than average maxunum depths v�nth uttle or no surface turbulence Water velocihes
associated vrnth pools are always slow
A Pools present Score
1 Pools Frequent(>30%of 100m length surveyed)
a vanety of pool s�zes 10
b pools about the same s�ze(md�cates pools filling in) 8
2 Pools Infrequent(<30%of the I OOra length surveyed)
a vanety of pool sizes 6
b pools about the same size (}
B Pools absent
1 Deep water/run habrtat present 4
2 Deep water/run habrtat absent �
Subtotal
Remarks Page Total ?�
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V �ank Stabil�ty and Vegetation Score Score
A Banks stable or no banks,�ust�lood piam /�
l l�ttle or no evidence of erosion or bank fa�Iure little potenhal for erosion � ��Q�
B Eros�on areas present
1 drverse trees shrubs grass plants healthy vsnth good root systems 9 9
2 few trees or small trees and shrubs vegetahon appears generally healthy 7 7
3 sparse vegetahon plant types and cond�tions svggest poorer so31 bmchng 4 4
4 mostly grasses few if any trees and shrubs lugh erosion and failure potenhal at lugh flow 2 2
5 little or no bank vegetahon mass erosion and bank failure evident 0 0
Total�
Remarks
VI L�ght Penetrat�on (Canopy�s defined as iree or vegetahve cover directly above the stream s surface Canopy would block out
sunbght when the sun�s duectly overhead)
ore
A Stream vv�th good canopy w�th some breaks for light penetrahon l 0
B Stream vv�th full canopy breaks for]�ght penetrahon absent
C Stream vv�th part�al canopy simlight and shadmg are essenhally equal 7
D Stream vinth irun�mal canopy full sun m a!1 but a few areas 2
E No canopy and no shadmg 0
Subtotal�0
Remarks
VIl I2�par�an Vegetat�ve Zone W�dth
Defin�hon A break m the npanan zone�s any area wh�ch allows sedunent to enter the stream Breaks refer to the near stream porhon
of the npanan zone(banks) places where pol3utants can duectly enter the stream
Lft Bank Rt Bank
Score Score
A Ripanan zone mtact{no breaks)
l zone v�ndth>l S meters 5 5
2 zone width 12 I8 meters (� �
3 zone v�ndth 6 12 meters 3
4 zone vv�dth<6 meters 2 2
B R�panan zone not�ntact(breaks)
1 breaks rare
a zone v�ndth> 18 meters 4 4
b zone vv�dth 12 18 meters 3 3
c zone vtndth 6 12 meters 2 2
d zone w�dth<6 meters 1 1
2 breaks common
a zone width> 18 meters 3 3
b zone w�dth 12 18 meters 2 2
c zone vv�dth 6 12 meters 1 1
d zone w�dth<6 meters 0 0
Total �
Remarks
Page Total�
TOTAL SCORE �_
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Typ�cal Stream Cross sect�on
l Ealreme H gh Waler
�
Na ma!High Wat r
N rmal Flow
—_ — UpP B k
� Low
B k
sn m Width Th�s side is 45 bank angle
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Append�x E
North Carollna Ecosystem Enhancement Program
In-Lieu Mitigation Acceptance Letter
(October 25, 2011)

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a°�se nt
PROGRAM
October 25,2011
Paxton Badham
Martm Manetta Matenals
2710 Wycliff Road
Raleigh NC 27607 Exp�ration of Acceptance Apri125 2412
Pro�ect Martm Marietta Materials Vanceboro Srte County Beaufort/Craven
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carotu►a Ecosystem Enhancement Program(NCEEP)is willmg to accept
payment for compensatory mitigation for unpacts associated wrth the above referenced pro�ect as mdicated ui the table below Please
note that this decision does not assure that partictpation u�the NCEEP wtli be approved by the permit issumg agencies as mrttgation
for pro�ect unpacts It is the responslbilrty of the applicant to contact these agencies to determine if payment to the NCEEP will be
approved You must also comply wrth all other state,federal or local�overnment permrts,regulations or author�zanons associated
wrth the proposed activ�tv mcludmg SL 2009 337 An Act to Promote the Use of Compensator�Mitigation Banks as amended by
S L 2011 343
This acceptance is val�d for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable If we have not rece►ved a copy of the
issued 404 PermifJ401 Certification/CAMA permit with�Q this time frame,this acceptance w�ll expire It is the apphcant s
responsibility to send copies of the permrts to NCEEP Once NCEEP receives a copy of the permit(s)an invoice will be issued based
on the requ�red mrtigahon in that pernut and payment must be made pnor to conductmg the authonzed work The amount of the In
Lieu Fee to be paid to NCEEP by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and pohcies listed at www nceep net
Based on the information supplied by you m your request to use the NCEEP the unpacts that may requve compensatory mitigation are
summanzed ui the fotlowing table The amount of mitigahon requued for this impact is determmed by perm2ttmg agencies
River CU Stream(feet) Wetlands(acres) Buffer I Buffer II
Basin Location (Sq Ft) (Sq Ft)
Cold Cool Warm Ri ar�an Non Ri arian Coastal Marsh
Impact Tar Pamlico 03020104 0 0 0 0 6 69 0 0 0
Upon recetpt of payment EEP will take responsibilrty for providu►g the compensatory mitigation The mitigation will be performed in
accordance wrth the N C Department of Envu�onment and Natural Resources Ecosystem Enhancement Program In Lieu Fee
Instnunent dated July 28 2010
Thank you for your mterest in the NCEEP If you have any questions or need addrtional mformation please contact Kelly Williams at
[phone]
Smcerely
�, �u�.�� .�-
Micha llison
Deputy Duector
cc Karen Higgu�s NCDWQ Wetlands/401 Unrt
Will�am Wescott USACE Washmgton
Ian McMillan NCDWQ Wetlands/401 Umt
Doug Huggett NCDCM Morehead Crty
Chad Evenhouse agent
File
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North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program 1652 Mad Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 1652/919 715 0476/www nceep net