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i E'n Term Q 11 t PROGRAM February 7, 2012 Beverly Strickland, Administrative Officer Division of Water Quality Stormwater & Wetlands Branch N C Department of Environment and Natural Resources Mail Service Center 1650, Raleigh, NC 27699 1650 Re Permit Application Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Project Perquimans County Dear Ms Strickland Attached for your review 3 copies of the mitigation plan and (2) NW 27 for Bear Creek stream restoration project in Chatham County on CD Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this plan (715 1616) Thank you very much for your assistance Sincerely t6"U-A_, Wy fftBrown LSS Attachment CD containing all electronic files NMENR North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program 1652 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 1652 / 919 715 0476 / www nceep ne MITIGATION PLAN Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site Perquimans County, North Carolina EEP Project No. 413 Pasquotank River Basin Cataloging Unit 03010205 Prepared for: rA�l E,RMC lIl� t NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ecosystem Enhancement Program 1652 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 -1652 March 2011 MITIGATION PLAN Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site Perquimans County, North Carolina EEP Project No. 413 Pasquotank River Basin Cataloging Unit 03010205 Prepared for: E i "stem im Villent rroGxnm NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ecosystem Enhancement Program 1652 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 -1652 Prepared by: E cological Engineering ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, LLP 128 Raleigh Street Holly Springs, NC 27540 919.557.0929 March 2011 This document is consistent with NCEEP Mitigation Template Version 2.0 dated October 1, 2010. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This mitigation plan has been written in conformance with the requirements of the following: • Federal rule for compensatory mitigation project sites as described in the Federal Register Title 33 Navigation and Navigable Waters Volume 3 Chapter 2 Section § 332.8 paragraphs (c)(2) through (c)(14). • NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) In -Lieu Fee Instrument signed and dated July 28, 2010 These documents govern EEP operations and procedures for the delivery of compensatory mitigation. Ecological Engineering, LLP (Ecological Engineering) has entered into an open services design contract with EEP to provide designs and construction management for stream and wetland restoration within the Pasquotank River Basin (US Geological Survey 8 -digit Hydrologic Unit Code 03010205). Professional services associated with this contract will be performed at the Watts Property, also referred to as the Site, Watts Site or Project Site. This property is situated along Durants Neck peninsula in Perquimans County, approximately 11 miles east - southeast of Hertford and nine miles south - southwest of Elizabeth City (Figure 1). The purpose of this project is to restore the headwater stream and wetland complex that likely existed prior to the Site's conversion to agriculture. Goals and Objectives The proposed project will be implemented within the confines of one State of North Carolina -owned property parcel covering 48.09 acres. The overall goal of this project is to provide an ecological uplift to the Project Site and its surrounding area. This uplift will be provided via modifications to the existing channel and subsequent drainage network that currently exist at the Project Site. Designs will be based on USACE (2005) guidance, reference information and professional judgment. A copy of the USACE (2005) guidance is presented in Appendix A. This goal is in accordance with the defined restoration goals (NCDENR, 2009) for the Pasquotank River Basin which includes the NC Coastal Habitat Protection Plan (Street et.al., 2005). The goals are: • Improve effectiveness of existing rules and programs protecting coastal fish habitats. • Identify, designate, and protect strategic habitat areas. • Enhance habitat and protect it from physical impacts. • Enhance and protect water quality. The objectives are to design a headwater stream and wetland system with the appropriate cross section and slope that ultimately provides the proper physical characteristics to supply intended functions and meet success criteria. In addition to cross section and slope, hydraulic stability and native vegetation establishment will also contribute to the overall functionality of the system. The ecological uplift will include the restoration of ecological function, the improvement of overall water quality and enhancement of native wildlife habitat. Three main components, stream, wetland and riparian buffer restoration, will serve as the dominant inputs for achieving this goal. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC March 2011 Watershed and Watershed Planning Information The Project Site is part of the US Geological Survey (USGS) 14 -digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 03010205060020 and the NC Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) subbasin 03- 01 -52. An unnamed tributary (UT) to the Little River is the primary water feature at the Site. This channelized, first order conveyance bisects the property from south to north. Ecological Engineering utilized planning and existing watershed information from the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) Basinwide Planning Program, 303(d) Listing, the Pasquotank River Local Watershed Plan and NCDENR EEP Pasquotank River Basin Restoration Priorities, dated September 2009. The Project Site is not within a Targeted Local Watershed (TLW), as defined by EEP. Nor, is there any information regarding the specific subbasin in the Local Watershed Plan (LWP). Goals for the watershed, based on the existing available resources, are presented in the preceding paragraph. Existing Amount of Streams and Wetlands Based on survey data, approximately 1,505 linear feet of jurisdictional stream channel and 0.06 acres of jurisdictional wetlands currently exist at the Project Site. These lengths and acreages were confirmed by the US Army Corps of Engineers ( USACE) in September 2010. Proposed Design Approach Ecological Engineering will provide designs for the restoration of approximately 1,505 linear feet of Headwater Forest, approximately 20.4 acres of Hardwood Flat and approximately 26.8 acres upland buffer. In addition, approximately 0.06 acres of Hardwood Flat will be enhanced via supplemental planting. Wetland restoration work will occur in combination with stream restoration work along the existing unnamed tributary. The current drainage network used to drain the property for agricultural operations will be removed from the interior portion of the Site. The remaining onsite areas not defined as either stream or wetland restoration will be planted with native riparian and /or non - riparian vegetation depending on their landscape position. Stream restoration will follow guidance provided in the document entitled Information Regarding Stream Restoration in the Outer Coastal Plain of North Carolina released in 2005 by the USACE and NC Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ). This guidance provides improved methodology associated with the restoration of zero and first order streams in the outer Coastal Plain physiographic province. The channelized UT currently functions as a conduit to quickly and effectively remove both surface and groundwater from the Site and accompanying watershed. By converting its current characteristics to those associated more with a headwater stream system, the UT will ultimately provide opportunities for water quality improvement. Wetland restoration will be implemented via the removal of the existing drainage network. The current network includes a combination of both lateral and linear drainages that manipulate groundwater to allow for the planting and continuous maintenance of agricultural row crops. Any excess runoff will be filtered through a vegetated buffer prior to entering the unnamed tributary. The combination of both stream and wetland restoration at this site will immediately improve water quality outputs. Ecological functions will be restored, as well as the enhancement of native wildlife habitat. i Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page ii March 2011 Jurisdictional Wetland Impacts No impacts will occur to jurisdictional wetlands as a result of project implementation. One jurisdictional wetland along the northeastern perimeter of the property will be enhanced as part of the project. The enhancement work will include planting of native hardwood species. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page iii March 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1.0 RESTORATION PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ............................................ ..............................1 1.1 Overarching Goals and Objectives of Mitigation Plans ............................... ..............................1 1.2 Watershed Goals and Objectives ................................................................. ..............................1 1.3 Project Site Goals and Objectives ................................................................ ..............................4 2.0 SITE SELECTION .............................................................................................. ..............................7 2.1 Directions .................................................................................................... ..............................7 2.2 Site Selection ................................................................................................ ..............................7 2.3 Project Site Vicinity Map .............................................................................. ..............................9 2.4 Site Photographs ......................................................................................... .............................10 3.0 SITE PROTECTION INSTRUMENT .................................................................... .............................13 3.1 Site Protection Instrument Summary Information ..................................... .............................13 3.2 Site Protection Instrument Plat .................................................................. .............................13 4.0 BASELINE INFORMATION .............................................................................. .............................15 4.1 Watershed Summary Information .............................................................. .............................16 4.1.1 Drainage Area, Project Area and Easement Acreage .................... .............................16 4.1.2 Surface Water Classifications and Water Quality .......................... .............................16 4.1.3 Physiography, Geology and Soils ................................................... .............................18 4.1.4 Existing Hydrological Features ....................................................... .............................21 4.1.5 Vegetative Community Type Descriptions and Disturbance History ..........................22 4.1.6 Historical Land Use and Development Trends ............................... .............................22 4.1.7 Potential Constraints ..................................................................... .............................24 4.1.7.1 Environmental Screening .................................................. .............................24 4.1.7.2 Site Access ......................................................................... .............................24 4.1.7.3 Utilities and Easements .................................................... .............................24 4.1.7.4 FEMA/ Hydrologic Trespass .............................................. .............................24 4.2 Regulatory Considerations .......................................................................... .............................25 4.2.1 Jurisdictional Streams and Wetlands ............................................. .............................25 4.2.2 Endangered Species Act ................................................................. .............................25 4.2.3 Historic Preservation Act ............................................................... .............................27 4.2.4 Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)/ Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) ....28 4.2.5 Essential Fish Habitat ..................................................................... .............................28 5.0 DETERMINATION OF CREDITS ........................................................................ .............................30 6.0 MITIGATION WORK PLAN .............................................................................. .............................31 6.1 Stream Project and Design Justification ..................................................... .............................31 6.2 Designed Channel Classification and Wetland Types ................................. .............................31 6.3 Target Wetland and Buffer Communities ................................................... .............................32 6.4 Preliminary Groundwater Characterization ................................................ .............................32 6.5 Water Budget .............................................................................................. .............................32 i Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page iv March 2011 6.6 Soil Characterization ................................................................................... .............................33 6.7 Sediment Transport Analysis ...................................................................... .............................33 6.8 HEC -RAS Analysis ........................................................................................ .............................33 6.9 Site Construction ......................................................................................... .............................34 6.9.1 Site Grading, Structure Installation and Other Project Related Information .............35 6.9.2 Native Plant Community Restoration ............................................ .............................35 6.9.2.1 Soil Preparation and Amendments ................................... .............................35 6.9.2.2 Proposed Plant Communities ........................................... .............................36 6.9.2.3 Planting Plan ..................................................................... .............................37 6.9.2.4 Invasive Species Management .......................................... .............................41 7.0 MAINTENANCE PLAN .................................................................................... .............................43 8.0 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ......................................................................... .............................44 8.1 Streams ....................................................................................................... .............................44 8.2 Wetlands ..................................................................................................... .............................44 8.3 Vegetation ................................................................................................... .............................44 9.0 MONITORING REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................... .............................45 9.1 Baseline Monitoring Document .................................................................. .............................45 9.2 Schedule and Reporting .............................................................................. .............................46 10.0 LONG -TERM MANAGEMENT PLAN ................................................................. .............................47 11.0 ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN .................................................................... .............................47 12.0 FINANCIAL ASSURANCES ............................................................................... .............................47 13.0 REFERENCES ................................................................................................. .............................48 Appendices Appendix A. Guidance Pertaining to Stream Restoration in the Outer Coastal Plain of North Carolina Appendix B. Site Protection Instruments Appendix C. Baseline Information Data Appendix D. Mitigation Work Plan Data and Analyses Appendix E. Reference Site Analyses Appendix F. Project Plan Sheets Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page v March 2011 SECTION 1.0 RESTORATION PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 1.1 Overarching Goals and Applications of Mitigation Plans According to USACE and NCDWQ (2005), restoration of stream pattern, dimension and profile is not often appropriate in features appearing as zero to first order, headwater streams in the outer Coastal Plain. Projects constructed in these areas may still qualify for stream restoration even though they may not include construction of an actual channel. Credits will be calculated based on the length of the valley rather than an exact length of the channel. Since a 50 -foot buffer is typically required for stream mitigation projects, areas outside of this 100 -foot corridor but within the valley feature may be used as riparian wetland mitigation. The width of the valley is defined using the edge of the valley slope. Mitigation outside of and /or above this valley is considered non - riparian wetland mitigation assuming restoration of wetland hydrology, hydric soils and hydrophytic vegetation are present ( USACE and NCDWQ, 2005). The timely and cost effective delivery of sustainable ecological uplift will meet compensatory mitigation requirements. Without excavation and fill, the Project Site would likely never revert back to pre - disurbance conditions due to the existing drainage network. This network would eventually lose efficiency; however, it would continue to function to remove excess surface and groundwater from the Site. In addition, natural uplift via succession without any supplements would take significantly longer to form climax community types. Based on these conditions, earthwork and the reestablishment of native vegetation will be necessary for Site uplift. Intervention via earthwork and planting will be conducted to the minimal extent practicable to ensure that project goals and objectives are met. The approach is formulated to provide a jump start or accelerated schedule for transformation of the Site. Factors of influence are based mainly on physical parameters, including soil types and characteristics, topography, project constraints and various other attributes discussed earlier in this document. These have been studied and compared with existing reference information to aid in design development. Based on existing Site conditions, earthwork and the planting of vegetation are necessary to ensure that effective transformation takes place. These aspects ultimately justify the proposed level of intervention. 1.2 Watershed Goals and Objectives The Watts Site is located in the 03010205 Catalogue Unit (CU), in the Pasquotank River Basin. According to the Pasquotank River Basin Restoration Priorities (EEP, 2009), the Pasquotank CU offers an array of assets, including but not limited to large forested tracts and conservation areas. An important priority is to promote projects that reestablish riparian buffers and corridors of substantial width to improve connectivity of these protected areas. Agricultural impacts are also prevalent throughout the CU, including nonpoint source runoff and hydrologic modification. Projects that address agricultural runoff are important. The watershed will also benefit from stream restoration projects that reestablish more natural pattern, hydrology and habitat, especially in heavily ditched headwater areas. Additionally, this CU has an abundance of diverse marsh habitats along an extensive shoreline. Wetland and marsh restoration projects, as well as shoreline stabilization are high priorities for areas prone to erosion from natural exposure or from heavy boat traffic. Finally, in developed areas like Elizabeth City, Manteo and the Outer Banks, projects that address stormwater runoff and treatment are of primary importance (EEP, 2009). This document is available via: http: / /www.nceep .net /services /restplans /FINAL RBRP Pasquotank 2009.pdf. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC March 2011 Restoration goals for CU 03010205 identified in the 2009 Pasquotank RBRP include supporting implementation of the NC Coastal Habitat Protection Plan (Street et. al., 2005) and its associated implementation plans. The three commissions, including the North Carolina Marine Fisheries, Environmental Management, and Coastal Resources Commissions unanimously adopted the North Carolina Coastal Habitat Protection Plan (CHPP) in December 2004. This plan recognizes the importance of North Carolina's coastal fisheries resources and the commercial and recreational fisheries they support. The continued existence and enhancement of these resources depend on the health of the aquatic habitats they occupy. The commissions all agree that they will work in unison to accomplish the following goals: • GOAL 1— Improve effectiveness of existing rules and programs protecting coastal fish habitats. • Enhance enforcement of, and compliance with, Coastal Resources Commission (CRC), Environmental Management Commission (EMC), and Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) rules and permit conditions. • Coordinate and enhance water quality, physical habitat, and fisheries resource monitoring (including data management) from headwaters to the nearshore ocean. • Enhance and expand educational outreach on the value of fish habitat, threats from human activities, effects of non - native species, and reasons for management measures. • Coordinate rulemaking and enforcement among regulatory commissions and agencies. • GOAL 2 — Identify, designate, and protect strategic habitat areas. • Evaluate potential Strategic Habitat Areas by: • Coordinating, completing, and maintaining baseline habitat mapping (including seagrass, shell bottom, and other bottom types) using the most appropriate technology, • Selective monitoring of the status of those habitats, and • Assessing effects of land use and human activities on those habitats. • Identify and designate Strategic Habitat Areas using ecologically based criteria. • Analyze existing rules and enact measures needed to protect Strategic Habitat Areas. • Improve programs for conservation (including voluntary actions) and acquisition of areas supporting Strategic Habitat Areas. • GOAL 3 — Enhance habitat and protect it from physical impacts. • Greatly expand habitat restoration, including: • Creation of subtidal oyster reef no -take sanctuaries, and • Re- establishment of riparian wetlands and stream hydrology. • Prepare and implement a comprehensive beach and inlet management plan that addresses ecologically based guidelines, socio- economic concerns, and fish habitat. • Protect Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV), shell bottom, and hard bottom areas from fishing gear effects through improved enforcement, establishment of protective buffers around habitats, and further restriction of mechanical shellfish harvesting. • Protect fish habitat by revising estuarine and public trust shoreline stabilization rules using best available information, considering estuarine erosion rates, and the development and promotion of incentives for use of alternatives to vertical shoreline stabilization measures. • Protect and enhance habitat for anadromous fishes by: • Incorporating the water quality and quantity needs of fish in surface water use planning and rule making, and • Eliminating obstructions to fish movements, such as dams, locks, and road fills. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 2 March 2011 • GOAL 4 — Enhance and protect water quality. Point sources • Reduce point source pollution from wastewater by: • Increasing inspections of wastewater treatment facilities, collection infrastructure, and land disposal sites, and • Providing incentives for upgrading all types of wastewater treatment systems. • Adopt or modify rules or statutes to prohibit ocean wastewater discharges. • Prohibit new or expanded stormwater outfalls to coastal beaches and to coastal shellfishing waters (EMC surface water classifications SA and SB) except during times of emergency (as defined by the Division of Water Quality's Stormwater Flooding Relief Discharge Policy) when public safety and health are threatened, and continue to phase -out existing outfalls by implementing alternative stormwater management strategies. Non -point sources • Enhance coordination with, and financial /technical support for, local government actions to better manage stormwater and wastewater. • Improve land -based strategies throughout the river basins to reduce non -point pollution and minimize cumulative losses to wetlands and streams through voluntary actions, assistance, and incentives, including: • Improved methods to reduce sediment pollution from construction sites, agriculture, and forestry, • Increased on -site infiltration of stormwater, • Documentation and monitoring of small but cumulative impacts to wetlands and streams from approved, un- mitigated activities, • Incentives for low- impact development, • Increased inspections of onsite wastewater treatment facilities, • Increased water re -use and recycling. • Improve land -based strategies throughout the river basins to reduce non -point pollution and minimize cumulative losses to wetlands and streams through rule making, including: • Increased use of effective vegetated buffers, • Reduction of impervious surfaces where feasible and reduction of the level of impervious surface allowable in the absence of engineered stormwater controls, • Expansion of CAMA Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs) upstream and landward, • Consideration of erosion rates as an additional factor in the siting of structures along estuarine and public trust shorelines. • Develop and implement a comprehensive coastal marina and dock management plan and policy for the protection of shellfish harvest waters and fish habitat. • Reduce non -point source pollution from large -scale animal operations by the following actions: • Support early implementation of environmentally superior alternatives to the current lagoon and spray field systems as identified under the Smithfield Agreement and continue the moratorium on new /expanded swine operations until alternative waste treatment technology is implemented, • Seek additional funding to phase -out large -scale animal operations in sensitive areas and relocate operations from sensitive areas, • Use improved siting criteria to protect fish habitat. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 3 March 2011 According to the Pasquotank RBRP (2009), EEP is committed to advancing these goals by supporting efforts to: • Develop additional Strategic Habitat Areas (SHAs) and coordinate data and methodology improvements with other state and federal agencies. • Map, monitor and restore SAV. • Improve and restore shellfish beds. • Implement agricultural BMPs to reduce nonpoint source inputs to the estuary. • Remove barriers to anadromous fish movement and improve nursery and spawning habitats. • Protect, augment and connect Natural Heritage Areas and other conservation lands. EEP will actively develop projects that can coincidentally meet CHPP objectives while meeting its primary mitigation requirements within designated planning areas. The program will continue to promote innovative coastal mitigation methods such as the split function crediting strategy proposed expert panels in the White Oak Local Watershed Plan project titled Coordinating Compensatory Mitigation Requirements to Meet the Goals of the Coastal Habitat Protection Plan (2009). 1.3 Project Site Goals and Objectives The Watts Site was identified as a stream, wetland and buffer restoration opportunity to improve water quality, habitat and hydrology within the CU. The Project Site is part of the US Geological Survey (USGS) 14- digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 03010205060020 and the NC Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) subbasin 03- 01 -52. An unnamed tributary (UT) to the Little River is the primary water feature at the Site. This channelized, first order conveyance bisects the property from south to north. Ecological Engineering utilized planning and existing watershed information from the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) Basinwide Planning Program, 303(d) Listing and the Pasquotank River Local Watershed Plan. The Project Site is not within a Targeted Local Watershed (TLW), as defined by EEP. Nor, is there any information regarding the specific subbasin in the Local Watershed Plan (LWP). The main stressors and impacts to watersheds are pervasive and to a large extent, transcend physiography. As a result, overlapping of goals formulated to address these stressors and impacts often occurs. To compensate for this aspect when working on individual project sites, a combination of goals and objectives are presented. Project goals often broadly stated and standardized; therefore, project specific objectives have been provided to assist with this project's approach to restoration. By properly understanding issues, stressors and specific project concerns, an appropriate project design can be achieved that is instrumental in the development of tailored, measurable and achievable goals. Existing watershed and project stressors at the Project Site appear to be generated predominately by agricultural related activities. These activities cause channel degradation, systemic sedimentation, buffer deforestation, riparian compaction, compaction of wetland vegetation and soils, eutrophication and promotion of invasive, non - native vegetation biomass and seed sources. The effects with regard to ecological services and /or functions lost and requiring replacement and /or enhancement are transport of watershed sediments in equilibrium, treatment of lateral overland flow, treatment of groundwater, provision of instream habitat, provision of wetland habitat, provision of riparian buffer habitat, processing of organic matter inputs and temporary sediment storage. This uplift will include the restoration of ecological function, the improvement of overall water quality and enhancement of native wildlife habitat. Three main components, stream, wetland and riparian buffer restoration, will serve as the dominant inputs for achieving this goal. watt r operty rviitlgauUii naii— rerqulinaiu �aunty, NC March 2011 Furthermore, project objectives are to design a headwater stream and wetland system with the appropriate cross section and slope that ultimately provides the proper physical characteristics to supply intended functions and meet success criteria. In addition to cross section and slope, hydraulic stability and native vegetation establishment will also contribute to the overall functionality of the system. Stream restoration will follow guidance provided in the document entitled Information Regarding Stream Restoration in the Outer Coastal Plain of North Carolina released in 2005 by the USACE and NCDWQ. This guidance provides improved methodology associated with the restoration of zero and first order streams in the outer Coastal Plain physiographic province. The UT is currently channelized. Its purpose is to act as a conduit to quickly and effectively remove both surface and ground water from the Site and its accompanying watershed. By converting its current characteristics to those associated more with a headwater stream system, the UT will ultimately provide opportunities for water quality improvement. Wetland restoration will be implemented via the removal of the existing drainage network. The current network includes a combination of both lateral and linear drainages that manipulate groundwater to allow for the planting and continuous maintenance of agricultural row crops. Surface water at the Site will be allowed to properly percolate. Any excess runoff will be filtered through vegetation prior to entering the UT. The combination of both stream and wetland restoration at this site will immediately improve water quality outputs. Ecological functions will be restored, as well as the enhancement of native wildlife habitat. The Watts Site was identified as a stream, wetland and buffer restoration opportunity to improve water quality, habitat and hydrology within the CU. The Project Site is part of the US Geological Survey (USGS) 14- digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 03010205060020 and NCDWQ subbasin 03- 01 -52. An unnamed tributary (UT) to the Little River is the primary water feature at the Site. This channelized, first order conveyance bisects the property from south to north. Ecological Engineering utilized planning and existing watershed information from the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) Basinwide Planning Program, 303(d) Listing and the Pasquotank River Local Watershed Plan. The Project Site is not within a Targeted Local Watershed (TLW), as defined by EEP. Nor, is there any information regarding the specific subbasin in the Local Watershed Plan (LWP). The overall goal of this project is to provide an ecological uplift to the Project Site and its surrounding area. This uplift will be provided via modifications to the existing channel and subsequent drainage network that currently exist at the Project Site. Designs will be based on USACE and NCDWQ (2005) guidance, reference information and professional judgment. This goal is in accordance with the abovementioned goals for the CU and includes the following Site - specific goals: • restore ditched wetlands to improve the habitat, fishery and flood control functions; • reduce sediment loading and other pollutants from surface runoff by increasing the soil retention, filtration and nutrient uptake functions of wetland and riparian areas; • restore and protect wildlife corridors and other key links to high -value habitat areas; and • restore and protect natural breeding, nesting and feeding habitat to promote species richness and diversity. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 5 March 2011 The objectives are to design a headwater stream and wetland system with the appropriate cross section and slope that ultimately provides the proper physical characteristics to supply intended functions and meet success criteria. In addition to cross section and slope, hydraulic stability and native vegetation establishment will also contribute to the overall functionality of the system. The existing pre- restoration baseline depicts a channelized stream surrounded by a network of linear and lateral ditches. The Site is drained in its entirety, aside from a very small wetland area (0.06 acres) along the northeastern perimeter. Both the existing channel and wetland are considered jurisdictional. Impacts to these two resources will be considered minimal, if any. The existing base elevations of the channel will remain the same; however, its dimension will be significantly altered and thus requiring submittal and approval of a Nationwide Permit 27 (Section 404) and its corresponding water quality certification (Section 401), as well as a likely consistency determination from the NC Division of Coastal Management. The pattern of the tributary will be minimally altered. It is expected that the resulting headwater, first order channel will have little or no actual meanders. No impacts are proposed to the jurisdictional wetland area. Once earthwork is complete, the entire site will be planted with native vegetation. The other permit that will be required is a land disturbance permit. Erosion and sediment control measures will be implemented to their fullest extent to ensure that any impacts to water resources downstream are minimized to their fullest extent during and immediately after construction. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 6 March 2011 SECTION 2.0 SITE SELECTION 2.1 Directions to Site The Watts Property is situated along Durants Neck peninsula in Perquimans County, approximately 11 miles east - southeast of Hertford and nine miles south - southwest of Elizabeth City (Figure 1). It can be accessed by using the following directions from US Highway 17: From the west (Raleigh, Williamston and Hertford): • Turn south (right) onto SR 1300 (New Hope Road), after crossing the Perquimans River. • Proceed approximately 11.3 miles and turn northeast (left) onto SR 1326 (Little River Shore Drive). • Proceed approximately 1.2 miles and turn northwest (left) onto Shore Drive. • Follow Shore Drive approximately 0.2 miles and turn northwest (left) onto Norma Drive. • The Watts Property is approximately 0.1 mile to the south (left side) of the roadway. From the east (Elizabeth City): • Turn south (left) onto SR 1197 (Northside Road) towards Woodville. • Follow Northside Road approximately 1.3 miles and turn to the south (left) onto SR 1329. • Proceed approximately 6.2 miles to New Hope Road. Turn to the southeast (left). • Proceed approximately 3.0 miles and turn northeast (left) onto SR 1326 (Little River Shore Drive). • Proceed approximately 1.2 miles and turn northwest (left) onto Shore Drive. • Follow Shore Drive approximately 0.2 miles and turn northwest (left) onto Norma Drive. • The Watts Property is approximately 0.1 mile to the south (left side) of the roadway. Based on available mapping from the US Geological Survey, the project is located at the following coordinates: 36.1652791 9N and 76.2676037 9W. 2.2 Site Selection The Watts Property was purchased fee simple by the State of North Carolina in 2004 for the purposes of mitigation. It is situated in Perquimans County, along Durants Neck Peninsula separating the Perquimans River, Little River and Albemarle Sound. The majority of the waters associated with the Site drain into an unnamed tributary to the Little River. The Project Site and its surrounding area are all part of the Pasquotank River Basin. Figures 2 through 4 depict the Site's watershed, underlying soils and current conditions. In addition, historical aerials and Site photographs are also provided at the end of this Section. The following information pertains to project components and structure with regard to the headwater stream restoration of the UT, non - riparian wetland restoration and the restoration of upland buffer. This information is summarized in Table 1. Based on existing survey data, implementation of the project will provide approximately 1,505 linear feet of Headwater Forest stream restoration, 20.4 acres of Hardwood Flat wetland restoration and 0.06 acres of Hardwood Flat wetland enhancement. In addition, the remaining 26.8 acres at the Project Site will serve as buffer. Additional information pertaining to the Project's components and structure is provided in Section 5.0 entitled Determination of Credits. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 7 March 2011 As previously mentioned, headwater stream restoration will follow guidance provided in the document entitled Information Regarding Stream Restoration in the Outer Coastal Plain of North Carolina released in 2005 by the USACE and NCDWQ. This guidance provides improved methodology associated with the restoration of zero and first order streams in the outer Coastal Plain physiographic province. The existing UT is a prime candidate for this type of restoration due to its location, state of channelization, current hydrological characteristics and absence of physical constraints. By converting its physical components to those associated more with a headwater stream system, the UT will ultimately provide opportunities for water quality improvement. Wetland restoration will be implemented via the removal of the existing drainage network. The current network includes a combination of both lateral and linear drainages that manipulate groundwater to allow for the planting and continuous maintenance of agricultural row crops. This network will be removed from the interior portion of the Site. As a result, surface water at the site will be allowed to properly percolate. Any excess runoff will be filtered through vegetation prior to entering the UT. Buffers, extending more than 200 feet outward will be established along the UT and remaining areas not utilized for wetland restoration. Although no additional credits are anticipated, these buffers will function to provide additional water quality enhancement, stormwater and floodwater management, streambank and shoreline stabilization, water temperature modification, wildlife habitat and absorption of airborne pollutants. Ultimately the Site restoration efforts will result in the reduction of nutrient and sediment export from the Site into the Little River. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 8 March 2011 2.3 Project Site Vicinity Map N 13 5h'awhara ', 0 ^•per � �;, 343 , Trotville ti f '� -'}: S 5andyr dss - �" •� • pvp 1� 8 l i� B2.0 L i. 1 inch = 3,000 feet v Hobbsvllle +t I i �` I- ,r•r . � } M g COAL �.,�; -. Camde . •Glid 1. Elizabeth qt] l7 - - 6 • elf E'CrS.[1. - _ -. ' - -' ' PRCJECTSITE 343 } and �% q e vi ere �� f Mu . C`G al►t • Chapan 9 of the T oadsPERQUIMANS Albe rlc ` I 37 wi to all Nkxonton �7 _ },.- — . •. - �, � y Hertford spy. 34 1 r rvewhora Q'�r urants halls LP White Hayse} i` 1 TNlLloo�s . WATTS PROPERTY ir .. I'� Ib: =~ �.., r -• III JJv a �.� „�� I 7 Prepared By: ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING.LLP PROJECT SITE VICINITY MAP 12S Raleigh Street Holly Springs. NC 27S40 Watts Property (919) 5576929 Perquimans County, NC FIGURE Prepared For: NCEEP EEP Contract No. D090595 1 2728 Capital Boulevard February 21, 2011 Suite 1H 103 L "'xC t�'rD Source: NCDOT and NC Alias & Gazetteer Raleigh. NC 27604 I lill k'1llitrl USGS Topographic Mar- NIXONTON Watts Property Mitigation Plan- Perquimans County, NC Page 9 March 2011 2.4 Site Photographs —Taken March 2010 Facing south across the Watts Site Facing south (upstream) at the UT from Norma Drive Facing West across the Watts Site Facing southwest {upstream} from culvert located in the approximate middle of the Site Facing west from southern property perimeter Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, INC March 2011 Facing west across the Watts Site from the eastern property corner Page 10 Site Photographs Cont. —Taken March 2010 Fac n,; north (downs.ream� at culvert under Norma Di iv Facing north along western perimeter ditch Facing east at the location where the southern per r Etei ditches unite with the UT as it enters the Site racing northeast along interior drainage ditch F =cing north a; the northwest perimeter ditch, which is not affilia.Ed wi.h the UT that bisects the Site Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, INC March 2011 Facing northeast along eastern perimeter of Site Page 11 Site Photographs Cont. —Taken March 2010 racing ; ..�t .` e southwest property corner Facing southeast (upstream) along the northeas.c.- n perimeter ditch Facing northwest at Norma Drive Drain pipe er.ering perimeter ditch along northeast property boundary Facing so.. -heart along the nortneas. ern site perimeter kW Facing northeast (upstream) at ZA -inch pipe situated along middle reach of UT Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 12 March 2011 SECTION 3.0 SITE PROTECTION INSTRUMENT 3.1 Site Protection Instrument Summary Information The land required for the construction, management and stewardship of this mitigation project includes the following parcel information provided below. The State of North Carolina currently owns the property and boundaries are posted. A copy of the deed is included in Appendix B. A copy of the plat is provided on the following page. The State of North Carolina purchased the land fee simple from Richard L. and Kyle K. Watts in September 2004. Watts Property Tax Information Parcel Owner: State of North Carolina Deed—Acre: 48.09 Parcel ID: 8808 -69 -9972 Deed_Bk1: 156 Pin: 2 Deed_Pg1: 654 Account: 413705 Deed_Bk2: 271 Name: 4- 0056 -007 Deed_Pg2: 589 3.2 Site Protection Instrument Plat The following Plat was provided by EEP. It depicts the 2004 Watts Site Boundary Survey. 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BASELINE INFORMATION Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site EEP Project Number 413 Project Information Project Name Watts Stream, Wetland and Buffer Site County Perquimans County Project Area 48.09 acres Project Coordinates (Latitude and Longitude) 36.1652791 °N and 76.2676037 °W Watershed Summary Information Physiographic Province Coastal Plain River Basin Pasquotank River Basin USGS Hydrologic Unit 8 -digit 03010205 USGS Hydrologic Unit 14 -digit 03010205060020 DWQ Sub -basin 03 -01 -52 Project Drainage Area 136 acres Project Drainage Area Percentage Impervious Area 0 acres CGIA Land Use Classification Agriculture Reach Summary Information Parameters Reach 1 (upper) Reach 2 (lower) Length of Reach 750 755 Valley Classification X X Drainage Area 110 136 NCDWQStream Identification Score 25.0 33.25 NCDWQ Water Quality Classification SC (receiving water) SC (receiving water) Morphological Description — Stream Type G5 or similar G5 or similar Evolutionary Trend C to G to F C to G to F Underlying Mapped Soils Roanoke silt loam Roanoke silt loam Drainage Class Poorly drained Poorly drained Soil Hydric Status Hydric A Hydric A Slope <2% <2% FEMA Classification Zone AE Zone AE Native Vegetation Community N /A— Row Crops N /A— Row Crops Percent Composition of Exotic Invasive Vegetation <5% <5% Wetland Summary Information Parameters Wetland 1 Size of Wetland 0.058 acres Wetland Type Hardwood Flat (NCWAM) Mapped Soil Series Roanoke silt loam Drainage Class Poorly drained Soil Hydric Status Hydric A Source of Hydrology Surface and groundwater Hydrologic Impairment Clay confining layer Native Vegetation Community N /A— Row Crops Percent Composition of Exotic Invasive Vegetation 0% Regulatory Considerations Regulation Applicable? Resolved? Supporting Documentation Waters of the US — Section 404 Yes No Waters of the US — Section 401 Yes No Endangered Species Act Yes Yes Categorical Exclusion Historic Preservation Act Yes Yes Categorical Exclusion CZMA/ CAMA Regulation Yes No Essential Fisheries Habitat Yes Yes Categorical Exclusion Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 15 March 2011 Existing conditions surveys were completed during the early spring of 2010. These surveys included natural resources assessments, protected species assessments, jurisdictional wetland delineations and topographic assessments. Field surveys were undertaken to determine natural resource conditions and to document Waters of the United States. No detailed morphological surveys were completed along the existing channel, which currently functions as a drainage ditch removing both surface and groundwater from the Project Site. 4.1 Watershed Summary Information 4.1.1 Drainage Area, Proiect Area and Easement Acreage The watershed associated with the UT is rural, consisting predominantly agricultural lands with a small mix of forest lands. Figure 2 provides an aerial view of the watershed. The drainage area, calculated from the culvert under Norma Drive at the downstream end of the Site covers approximately 0.21 square miles (136 acres). Drainage at the Watts Property is via an onsite drainage network connected with one first order stream channel that bisects the Site. No impervious services were noted within the watershed encompassing the Site and it surrounding areas. Landuse within the Project Area is agricultural. Row crops were planted through 2004 by the previous property owner. Since this time, it has remained fallow. The existing drainage network however, is still functioning as originally intended; effectively draining the Site. The drainage area including and surrounding the Site is comprised of a network of exterior and interior drainage ditches emptying into a first order stream channel. These ditches help to remove both surface and groundwater from the Site. One drainage outlet is responsible for removing the majority of water from the Project Site. This outlet is along the northern edge of the property and consists of a channel that flows under Norma Drive and discharges immediately into the Little River. One other outlet is connected to the perimeter network of ditches at the northwestern corner of the property. 4.1.2 Surface Water Classifications and Water Quality The Project Site is situated within NCDWQ subbasin 03 -01 -52 of the Pasquotank River Basin. This basin is part of the Albemarle - Pamlico Estuarine System, the second largest estuarine system in the United States (NCDWQ, 2007). The subbasin consists of the northwestern edge of the Albemarle Sound and includes the Little and Perquimans Rivers. The subbasin covers a total area of approximately 541 square miles, separated within by 399 square miles of land and 142 square miles of water (NCDWQ, 2007). According to NCDWQ (2009b), the UT's surface water classification is the same as its receiving water, the Little River. The Little River is classified as Class SC waters, which denotes saltwaters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, aquatic life propagation and survival, and wildlife (NCDWQ, 2009b). The UT within the Watts Property receives its flow from both surface and groundwater with little to no saltwater intrusion except in the case of backwater flow from storm surges. As a result, the classification under normal circumstances would be Class C, which denotes freshwaters protected for aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation, and agriculture. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 16 March 2011 Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 17 March 2011 No High Quality Waters (HQWs), Outstanding Resource Waters (ORWs), or Special Management Strategy Areas exist within five miles of the study area. NCDWQ (2007) denotes four minor National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) discharges in this subbasin with a total permitted flow of 0.7 MGD. Three of these facilities are water treatment plants. In addition, there are three non - discharge permits and six stormwater discharge permits identified in the subbasin (NCDWQ 2007). None of the dischargers are situated along or adjacent to the Little River. Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) requires states to develop a list of waters not meeting water quality standards or which have impaired uses. Listed waters must be prioritized, and a management strategy or total maximum daily load (TMDL) must subsequently be developed for all listed waters. The Little River, downstream of the UT, is currently listed on North Carolina's 303(d) List. It was originally listed in 2000 under the standard violation for low dissolved oxygen (NCDWQ, 2009a). According to NCDWQ (2009a), potential sources(s) include, but are not limited to, agriculture and onsite wastewater systems (septic tanks). 4.1.3 Physiography, Geology and Soils The Coastal Plain physiographic province is the largest geologic belt in the state. It consists of a wedge of mostly marine sedimentary rocks that gradually thickens to the east. The most common sediment types are sand and clay, with limestone ever - present in the southern portion. According to Lapham and Lyman (1905), the Project Site is geologically underlain by the Columbia Formation. This formation is built up from mineral materials transported by streams from the Piedmont physiographic province and deposited as sediments of various grades of fineness, at a time in geological history when the coast of North Carolina was submerged under the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The distribution of these sediments was controlled by varying current and wave action, modified to some extent by stream erosion after the emergence of the land. The texture of some of the soil types has also been modified in a measure by the incorporation of considerable amounts of organic mater, resulting from the decay of quantities of vegetation (Lapham and Lyman, 1905). The soils underlying the Watts Property are dominated by the Roanoke Series, with the exception of the northern portion where the tributary exits under Norma Drive, which is underlain by the Dogue Series. The locations of these soils are provided on Figure 3. Both the Roanoke and Dogue Series exhibit similar characteristics such as their pH (acidic), depths to restrictive features (more than 80 inches), slopes (zero to two percent), available water capacity (high, between 9.2 and 9.3 inches) and their parent material (loamy and clayey fluviomarine deposits. Roanoke soils however, differ from Dogue soils in landform position, drainage class, depth to water table and profile. Soil borings were conducted across the Site to verify mapped locations. The results are presented in Appendix D and are discussed later in the document. The locations of the borings are presented on Figure 4 along with the hydrologic features described in the following section. According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (2009), Roanoke silt loam occurs along depressions and flats on marine terraces. Its drainage class is poorly drained and the depth to water table varies between zero and 12 inches (NRCS, 2009). The typical profile of Roanoke silt loam is provided in the chart below. This soil is identified as a hydric soil, or soil that is formed under conditions of saturation, flooding or ponding long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions in the upper portion. Dogue fine sandy loam occurs along the ridges on marine and stream terraces. This soil is moderately well drained and exhibits an average depth to the water table between 18 and 36 inches (NRCS, 2009). Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 18 March 2011 Current Condition Plan View Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 19 March 2011 Ii LLL INFORMATION: LEGEND W -1 W -2 W -3 WELL 162732 WELL 181064 WELL 185631 N= S90,475 N =SK230 N= 8891,598 Prepared By: ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING. LLP E= 2,800944 E= 2,800669 112,806,527 AND GAUGE LOCATIONS MAP ELEV = 3.9 ELEV = 6.8 ELEV =7.9 11 -4 W -5 W -6 Prepared For: NCEEP WELL 174340 WELL 182821 WELL 174148 EEP Contract No- D090595 N= 889,733 N= 889,478 N= 889,832 Fri Z800829 E= 2,807,027 E==Z8W,462 4 ELEV = 4.9 ELEV =7.8 ELEV =6.9 R i r r Y_ 24 " CMP t SB10 SB1 $69 aN - INTERIOR W -2 ♦ DRAINAGE A 568 _4 p l W -3 1 i � t �Q + NETWORK �r $2 IP S BB 1 " c;Iv1P W -8 451 -4 } SBfi 18 "IP, '�• d 5B7 f'- W-5 ; b 565 18 "CPP EXISTING (BERM) •I irAffalwN 18" CPP '1 JURISDICTIONAL W ETLAN D L /0 r�f 91 Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 20 March 2011 LEGEND CMP: Corrugated Metal Pipe CPP: Corrugated Plastic Pipe Iron Pipe PERIMETE SB1: Soil Boring Location DRAINAG W -1: Monitorina Well NET4'JOR o : Drainage Flow Direction Prepared By: ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING. LLP PROJECT SITE HYDROLOGICAL FEATURES 128 Hale s.7 AND GAUGE LOCATIONS MAP Hnity Springs, INC NC 27544 (919) 557 -0929 watts Property FIGURE Prepared For: NCEEP Perquimans County, INC 4 2728 Capital Boulevard EEP Contract No- D090595 Suite I 103 £9ii November 9, 2010 Raleigh. NC 27644 1 111111 Y1 €i Source: www. isdalade I,Lom Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 20 March 2011 Profile information for both Roanoke silt loam and Dogue fine sandy loam is shown below. Brief Soil Comparison Chart PARAMETER ROANOKE SILT LOAM DOGUE FINE SANDY LOAM Taxonomic Name Fine, mixed, semiactive, thermic Typic Fine, mixed, semiactive, thermic Aquic Endoaquults Hapludults Map Unit Elevation 0 to 20 feet 0 to 20 feet Landform Setting: Depressions and flats on marine terraces Ridges on marine and stream terraces Slope 0 to 2 percent 0 to 2 percent Depth to Restrictive Feature More than 80 inches More than 80 inches Drainage Class Poorly drained Moderately well drained Depth to Water Table 0 to 12 inches 18 to 36 inches Profile 0 to 8 inches —Silt loam 0 to 8 inches— Fine sandy loam 8 to 13 inches — Clay loam 8 to 66 inches — Clay loam 13 to 58 inches — Clay 66 to 80 inches — Sandy loam 58 to 80 inches — Fine sandv loam Hvdric Classification* A Source: NRCS, 2009 Note: * Hydric A classification denotes map unit that are all hydric soils or have hydric soils as a major component. The growing season is calculated as the period between the average date of the last killing frost in the spring and the average date of the first killing frost in the fall. The closest climate station to the Project Site is in Elizabeth City. According to Gregory (2000), the growing season consists of 246 days and begins on March 18 and ends on November 19. 4.1.4 Existing Hydrological Features As previously noted, the current landuse is agriculture and the existing drainage network confirms its intended use. This network was installed to remove both surface and groundwater from the property in a quick and efficient manner. The on -site network includes an internal assemblage of nine intersecting ditches of varying dimensions that total more than 4,500 linear feet in length and a perimeter network totaling more than 4,200 linear feet. The majority of the internal ditches drain into the UT that bisects the Project Site while externally, the perimeter ditches on the west, south and eastern side empty into the UT. The ditch along the northeast side also drains into the UT, although it is downstream of the Site and the ditch situated along the northwest corner drains into another UT west of the Site. These ditches range from approximately eight inches to three feet in depth and two to eight feet in top width. The UT, on the other hand, ranges between three and four feet in depth and six and ten feet in width. Its total length is approximately 1,505 linear feet. Existing pipes are located near the junctions of several of the ditches, as well as along the UT. These pipes were identified as either corrugated metal pipe (CMP), iron pipe (IP) or corrugated plastic pipe (CPP) and range in diameter between 12 and 24 inches. The primary function of the pipes is to provide access for equipment to cross the drainage network. The UT exits the Project Site through a pipe under Norma Drive. This pipe appears to be a 24 -inch CMP and is completely submerged at both ends. Over the past several years, headwall erosion has been slowly compromising this pipe and Norma Drive. Excessive sedimentation exists within the pipe and portions of the pipe are corroding. This pipe will be upgraded to two 36 -inch corrugated aluminum pipes (CAP) during project implementation to ensure the hydrologic trespass does not occur upon its ultimate failure. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 21 March 2011 4.1.5 Vegetation Community Type Descriptions and Disturbance History Terrestrial plant communities at the Watts Property have been significantly altered from their natural states and currently fall under the Agricultural — Row Crops classification. Although the Site is currently in a state of fallow, this area consists almost entirely of herbaceous vegetation, including seasonal grasses and weeds. An historical aerial photograph, dated 1975, is depicted in the following sub - section. This photograph shows the Site as forested, further confirming the overall restoration goal of the project. Common species observed were clover (Trifolium sp.), dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium), ragweed (Ambrosia sp.), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), thistle (Carduus sp.), Joe -pye -weed (Eupatorium fistulosum), dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), broomsedge (Andropogon sp.), fescue (Festuca sp.), blackberry (Rubus sp.), onion (Allium sp.), foxtail grass (Setaria sp.), aster (Aster sp.), vetch (Vicia sp.) and henbit (Lamium sp.). Within the drainage network, soft rush (Juncus effusus), smartweed (Polygonum sp.), duckweed (Lemna sp.), and seedbox (Ludwigia sp.) were observed. In addition, several pioneer woody species have begun to establish themselves. These species included loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), black cherry (Prunus serotina), baccharis (eaccharis halimifolia) and several oaks (Quercus spp.). 4.1.6 Historical Land Use and Development Trends Based on a review of landuses and development throughout the Project and surrounding areas, little has changed for the past several decades. More residential development has occurred downstream of the Site along the Little River. The area west, east and south has remained unchanged. It is anticipated that over the next couple of decades, growth will occur primarily in the form of residential housing. As a result, the overall amount of impervious surface is expected to increase within this and the adjacent watersheds. A review of aerial photographs was conducted as part of the preparation of the Environmental Resource Technical Report (ERTR). It appears that major land disturbance activities including the conversion from forest to agriculture occurred between 1975 and 1983. In addition, to the 1975 photograph, other recent aerial photographs are provided in Appendix C. According to Community Planning Collaborative, Inc. (2006), Perquimans County envisions the majority of residential development will continue to be in residential subdivisions, within Hertford and Winfall, and to a limited degree along State maintained roads. The State projects that Perquimans County's population will grow from 11,890 persons in 2005 to 12,647 persons by 2015, and 13,011 persons by 2020. If these projections hold true, the County will grow by about 1,121 people in the period 2005 — 2020. If residential construction trends continue (at or near the rate of 168 residential structures per year) until 2020, an additional 2,520 residential units could potentially be built or placed in Perquimans County. This total would adequately accommodate the population growth projected. However, this level of residential construction would involve some conversion of lands from other uses (most notably cleared agricultural lands and woodlands); additional strip type development along State roads, and the development of additional subdivisions. At a rate of one acre per home site, over 2,500 acres could potentially be converted to residential uses, although the actual figure would most likely be much less as development is directed intosubdivisions which allow for greater densities (CPC, 2006). Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 22 March 2011 Historical Condition Plan View INQUIRY #: 2745210.4 j1 N YEAR: 1975 "' } = 500' Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 23 March 2011 4.1.7 Potential Constraints 4.1.7.1 Environmental Screening Ecological Engineering completed the checklist entitled "Environmental Screening and Document Guidelines for Ecosystem Enhancement Program Projects (draft date 8.18.05)" in accordance with EEP protocols. This information is intended to assist EEP in satisfying the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) obligation to ensure compliance with various federal environmental laws and regulations. This obligation is necessary in order to preserve FHWA's ability to reimburse the NC Department of Transportation ( NCDOT) for costs incurred for offsetting NCDOT impacts through EEP projects. The signed Categorical Exclusion Form is provided in Appendix C. In addition, Ecological Engineering obtained data from Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR) with regards to environmental risk at or near the Site. The Site is not listed on any of the databases searched by EDR (EDR, 2009). A copy of the report's overall findings and map are presented in the ERTR, dated October 2010. 4.1.7.2 Site Access Access to the Watts Property is available via Norma Drive, a private road that intersects the northern perimeter of the Site. No fences, barriers or other obstacles are present to deter access. Directions are provided in Section 2.1. 4.1.7.3 Utilities and Easements Based on field observations and associated mapping, two utility poles were noted within the Project Site along Norma Drive. These poles are likely maintained by the local utility coop and are immediately outside of the right -of -way associated with Norma Drive. No restoration or enhancement work is proposed within or immediately adjacent to this area. Otherwise, no other utilities or easements were identified within the project area. 4.1.7.4 FEMA/ Hydrologic Trespass According to FEMA (2004), the majority of the UT is situated in a mapped backwater area from the Little River labeled as Zone AE, where base flood elevations have been determined. There is no established floodway or non - encroachment area along this tributary. Furthermore, A HEC RAS analysis (results provided later in the document) denotes no rise in water surface elevations based on proposed conditions. Therefore, there will be no impact on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mapping. FEMA approval will not be necessary for project implementation. In addition, no floodplain development permit will be required and no further coordination is anticipated. A copy of EEP's Floodplain Requirements Checklist and current FEMA Map are provided in Appendix C. This checklist was submitted to the State Construction Office, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), NC Floodplain Mapping Unit and EEP. No hydrologic trespass will occur at the Project Site. Its position, including the topography and the existence of a perimeter ditch along the eastern, southern and western boundaries will prohibit any opportunities for hydrologic trespass. Portions of the site will be designed to function as a wetland, holding water for extended periods of time. Drainage will follow natural valley contours which flow towards the UT that bisects the property. The perimeter drainage ditches will capture any excess surface and /or groundwater and provide watt ri operty rviltigauUii naii— rerqulinaiu �uunq, ivy. rage 4• March 2011 relief to either the UT bisecting the Site or the existing drainage network situated along the property's northwest corner. 4.2 Regulatory Considerations 4.2.1 Jurisdictional Streams and Wetlands As per verification by the USACE in 2010, the UT is considered a jurisdictional stream channel. The NCDWQ Stream Classification Forms for the UT are provided in Appendix C. This form offers a quick, qualitative assessment based on a numerical system. Scores exceeding 30 represent a perennial or primary stream, while those between 19 and 30 represent an intermittent or secondary channel. Any scores less than 19 discern the channel as either ephemeral or stormwater- based. The UT scored 25.0 along the upper portion and 33.25 along the lower portion. This information is generally utilized to address stream mitigation credits; however, being that the mitigation type proposed for this project includes a first order channel, rather than perennial or intermittent, it is considered jurisdictional throughout its length. Therefore, mitigation credits will be offered for its entire length throughout the property. Jurisdictional wetland determinations were performed using the three - parameter approach as prescribed in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987). Supplementary technical literature describing the parameters of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and hydrological indicators were also utilized. One jurisdictional wetland was observed within the project area (Figure 4). The wetland is considered low value and is the likely result of a soil confining layer, which significantly slows the percolation of surface water. Its overall functions are severely limited due to its small size (0.058 acres), location and surrounding land use. Coordination with the USACE began in March 2010. A request for jurisdictional determination (JD) was submitted in August 2010 and concurrence was received in September 2010. The approved JD and associated forms are provided in Appendix C. 4.2.2 Endangered Species Act Certain populations of fauna and flora have been, or are, in decline due to either natural forces or their inability to coexist with humans. Federal law (under the provisions of Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act [ESA] of 1973, as amended) requires that any federal action likely to adversely affect a species listed as federally protected be subject to review by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Prohibited actions which may affect any species protected under the ESA are outlined in Section 9 of the Act. Other species may receive additional protection under separate laws such as the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981, the Migratory Bird Treaty of 1999, the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, or the Eagle Protection Act of 1940. Species which are listed, or are proposed for listing, as endangered or threatened are recorded in Section 4 of the ESA. As defined by the Act, an Endangered species is any plant or animal which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range within the foreseeable future. A Threatened species is any species which is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Resource investigations were conducted by a qualified scientist during January, February and March 2010. Field surveys were undertaken to determine natural resource conditions and to document natural communities, wildlife and the presence of protected species and /or their habitats. Published information regarding the study area and region and protected species was derived from a number of resources, which are summarized in the ERTR, dated October, 2010. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 25 March 2011 According to the USFWS (2010), there are no federal Endangered "E" or Threatened "T" species listed as potentially occurring in Perquimans County. In addition, there are no known critical habitats listed within two miles of the project area (USFWS, 2010). Scoping letters requesting review were sent via US Mail to the USFWS and NC Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) on January 25, 2010. As of October 31, 2010, no correspondence had been received from either entity. Therefore, it is determined that neither the USFWS nor NCWRC have any comments regarding protected species or their habitats with regard to the proposed project. Copies of the letters are provided in the ERTR, dated 2010. Species identified as Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern (SC) by the NC Natural Heritage Program's (NCNHP's) list of rare plant and animal species are afforded state protection under the State Endangered Species Act and the North Carolina Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979. According to the USFWS (2010), there are three Federal Species of Concern (FSC) and one species listed under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA) that potentially may occur in Perquimans County. The NCNHP identifies a total of five species as either state - endangered, threatened or of special concern ( NCNHP, 2009). These species are afforded state protection under the State Endangered Species Act and the North Carolina Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979. The chart presented at the end of this section depicts the species of importance for Perquimans County, their scientific names, classifications and the presence of available habitat within the project area. On -line map reviews at the NCNHP website were conducted on July 15, 2009 and reconfirmed on August 31, 2010. There are no recorded sightings or occurrences of any species denoted by the USFWS or NCNHP documented within a two mile radius of the Watts Property. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 26 March 2011 Protected Species Potentially Occurring in Perquimans County COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME FEDERAL STATE HABITAT RECORD STATUS STATUS PRESENT STATUS Vertebrates: American eel Anquilla rostrato FSC No Current Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus BGPA T No Current Rafinesque's big -eared bat Corynorhinus rafinesqui FSC SC No Current Shortnose sturgeon Acipenserbrevirostrum E No Current Timber rattlesnake Crotalus horridus SC No Obscure Vascular Plants: Carolina grasswort Lilaeopsis carolinensis T No Current Raven's boxseed Ludwigia ravenii FSC No Historic FSC — Federal Species A species under consideration for listing, for which there is insufficient information to support listing at this of Concern: time. These species may or may not be listed in the future, and many of these species were formerly recognized as "C2" candidate species. BGPA: In the July 9, 2007 Federal Register (72:37346- 37372), the bald eagle was declared recovered, and removed (de- listed) from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered wildlife. This de- listing took effect August 8, 2007. After de- listing, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (Eagle Act) (16 U.S.C. 668 -668d) becomes the primary law protecting bald eagles. The Eagle Act prohibits take of bald and golden eagles and provides a statutory definition of "take" that includes "disturb." The USFWS has developed National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines to provide guidance to land managers, landowners and others as to how to avoid disturbing bald eagles. E — Endangered "Any native or once - native species of wild animal whose continued existence as a viable component of the (State of NC): state's fauna is determined by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to be in jeopardy or any species of wild animal determined to be an 'endangered species' pursuant to the Endangered Species Act." (Article 25 of Chapter 113 of the General Statutes; 1987). T- Threatened (State "Any native or once - native species of wild animal which is likely to become an endangered species within the of NC): foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range, or one that is designated as a threatened species pursuant to the Endangered Species Act." (Article 25 of Chapter 113 of the General Statues; 1987) SC— Special Concern "Any species of wild animal native or once - native to North Carolina which is determined by the Wildlife (State of NC): Resources Commission to require monitoring but which may be taken under regulations adopted under the provisions of this Article." (Article 25 of Chapter 113 of the General Statues; 1987) Sources: USFWS, 2010 & NCNHP, 2009 4.2.3 Historic Preservation Act Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 provides that properties and districts listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places be considered in the planning of federal undertakings such as highway construction and community development projects. "Federal undertakings" also include activities sponsored by state or local governments or private entities if they are licensed, permitted, approved, or funded (wholly or in part) by the federal government. "Federal undertakings" do not include loans made by banks insured by the FDIC or federal farm subsidies. There is no absolute protection from federal actions that may affect a historic property. If a federal undertaking is in conflict with the preservation of a historic property, the State Historic Preservation Office will negotiate with the responsible federal agency, sometimes with the involvement of the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, in an effort to eliminate or minimize the effect on the property. This mitigation procedure applies to properties that are determined eligible for the National Register in the day - to -day environmental review process as well as those actually listed in the National Register. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 27 March 2011 North Carolina law (G.S. 121- 12(a)) provides for consideration of National Register properties in undertakings funded or licensed by the state. Where a state undertaking is in conflict with the preservation of a National Register property, the NC Historical Commission is given the opportunity to review the case, "giving due consideration to the competing public interests involved," and make recommendations to the state agency responsible for the undertaking. The commission's recommendations to the state agency are only advisory. Properties potentially eligible for but not actually listed in the National Register are not protected under G.S. 121 -12 (a). No structures, buildings, ruins or other man -made items exist within the area denoted as the Project Site. Structures, including those associated with private residences and their associated farm buildings exist outside of the project area; however, none of these will be impacted by the restoration of the stream channel and enhancement of the surrounding wetland and buffer areas. No items relating to archaeological resources were observed during the Site visit. Scoping letters requesting review were sent via US Mail to the NC Department of Cultural Resources, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) associated with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on January 25, 2010. Ecological Engineering received a letter dated February 9, 2010 from SHPO confirming there are no historic resources that would be affected by the project, and thus no comment on the undertaking as proposed. No letters or comments have been received from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Copies of these scoping letters and the SHPO response are provided in the ERTR, dated 2010. 4.2.4 Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)/ Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Perquimans County is one of 20 counties along the coastal region of North Carolina that is subject to the rules and policies of the Coastal Resources Commission, which administers the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). Immediately downstream of the Site is an identified Area of Concern (AEC). Generally AECs are defined as those areas exhibiting areas with navigable waters within the 20 CAMA counties, existing marsh or wetland areas, areas within 75 feet of the mean high water line along an estuarine shoreline; near the ocean beach, near an inlet, within 30 feet of the normal high water level of areas designated as inland fishing waters by the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission or near a public water supply. The NC Division of Coastal Management oversees CAMA for permitting purposes. In addition, Federal consistency authority exists under the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA). This Act was enacted on October 27, 1972, to encourage coastal States, such as North Carolina, to develop comprehensive programs to manage and balance competing uses of and impacts to coastal resources. It applies to any activity that is within the State's coastal zone that may reasonably affect any coastal resource or coastal use within the State's coastal zone (even if the activity occurs outside of the coastal zone), if the activity is a Federal activity, requires a Federal license or permit, receives Federal money or is a plan for exploration, development or production from any area leased under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. 4.2.5 Essential Fish Habitat The 1996 amendments to the Magnuson- Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson - Stevens Act) set forth a new mandate for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), regional fishery management councils and other federal agencies to identify and protect important marine and anadromous fish habitats. The Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) provisions of the Magnuson- Stevens Act support one of the Nation's overall marine resource management goals - maintaining sustainable fisheries. watt r operty lViltigaLlUll ridii— rerqui d � wunq, Page 28 March 2011 According to NOAA (2011), no EFH, Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (HAPC) or EFH areas protected from fishing were identified within the Project boundaries. The remaining portion of the UT downstream of the Site and the Little River exhibit EFH for all life stages of the red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus). Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 29 March 2011 SECTION 5.0 DETERMINATION OF CREDITS Mitigation credits presented in Table 2 are projections based upon Site design. Upon completion of Site construction, the project components and credits data will be revised to be consistent with the as -built condition. TABLE 2. PROJECT COMPONENTS AND STRUCTURE Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site EEP Project Number 413 Mitigation Credits Stream Riparian Wetland Non - riparian Wetland Buffer Nitrogen Nutrient Offset Phosphorus Nutrient Offset Type R RE R RE R RE Totals 1,505 If 20.4 ac 0.04 ac Project Components Project Component -or- Reach ID Stationing/ Location Existing Footage/ Acreage Approach (PI, PI1, etc.) Restoration -or- Restoration Equivalent Restoration Footage or Acreage Mitigation Ratio UT Little River 10 +00 to 25 +05 1,505 If CPHSR* Restoration 1,505 If 1:1 Non - riparian Wetland n/a 0 ac n/a Restoration 20.4 ac 1:1 Non - riparian Wetland n/a 0.06 ac n/a Enhancement 0.06 ac 1.5:1 Component Summation Restoration Level Stream (linear feet) Riparian Wetland (acres) Non - riparian Wetland (acres) Buffer (square feet) Upland (acres) Riverine Non - riverine Restoration 1,505 20.4 26.8 Enhancement - 0.06 - Enhancement I - Enhancement 11 Creation Preservation High Quality Preservation BMP Elements Element Location Purpose/ Function Notes n/a Notes: CPHSR = Coastal Plain Headwater Stream Restoration (USACE et. al., 2005) BMP Elements: BR= Biorention Cell; SF = Sand Filter; SW = Stormwater Wetland; WDP = Wet Detention Pond; DDP = Dry Detention Pond; FS = Filter Strip; S = Grassed Swale; LS = Level Spreader; NI = Natural Infiltration Area; FB = Forested Buffer Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 30 March 2011 SECTION 6.0 MITIGATION WORK PLAN 6.1 Stream Project and Design Justification This section is characterized as a functional balance sheet further establishing the design approach or level of intervention is proportional and appropriate to the existing conditions at the Site and within the watershed in order for uplift to be maximized to the fullest extent. Current impairment factors for the Project Site are considered the following: • Hydrological: existing channelized conveyance (UT) and surrounding drainage network. • Impairment Severity: maximum with complete landuse change from previous community type. • Proportion: entire 48 -acre property parcel. • Rate of Deterioration: moderate, requiring periodic maintenance. Although relatively small (136 acres), the contributing watershed also presents several impairment factors. These factors include: • Hydrological: existing channelized conveyance (UT) and surrounding drainage network. • Impairment Severity: moderate with partial landuse changes from previous community type. • Proportion: throughout. • Rate of Deterioration: minimal to moderate, requiring periodic maintenance. The main differences between the Project Site and its surrounding watershed area are that a portion of the area remains wooded, with mature vegetation. This vegetation has helped to stabilize the channel upstream of the Site. The area has still been altered through a drainage network though. The remainder of the watershed consists of agricultural fields. The abovementioned factors when contrasted and compared with existing features of value including: standing ecological value of instream habitat complexity; standing ecological value of mature vegetation and the biological state of the channel and existing wetland areas result in an overwhelming justification for maximum intervention. The standing ecological values of instream habitat and mature vegetation are essentially non - existent. In addition, the biological state of the channel and existing wetland areas are severely compromised due to lack of stability, flow regimes, canopy cover and periodic maintenance. As a result, the uplift potential for this project is very high. 6.2 Designed Channel Classification and Wetland Types Stream mitigation credits will be generated via modification of the existing, channelized UT to a headwater, first order stream channel. These modifications will effect the overall dimension, pattern and profile of the channel. The classification of a design channel is not applicable in this case. Rather, the entire linear feature will be restored to function similar to a Headwater Forest Community, as defined by NCWAM (2010) and discussed in detail later in this section. The existing interior drainage network will be removed in its entirety and restored to depict a Hardwood Flat Community. This community type will transition into a Mesic Mixed Hardwood Community throughout the remainder of the Project Site. The Hardwood Flat Community will occur in the wetter portions of the Site, primarily those obtaining jurisdictional wetland status while the Mesic Mixed Hardwood Community will occur along the drier portions. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 31 March 2011 6.3 Target Wetland and Buffer Communities As mentioned above, target wetland and buffer communities will be categorized under the Coastal Plain Headwater Forest, Hardwood Flat and Mesic Mixed Hardwood Communities. According to the Schafale and Weakley (1990), vegetative communities commonly transition between each other and differences are generally based on landscape position, hydrology, soil types and dynamics. These communities are all indicative of the Coastal Plain physiographic province. 6.4 Preliminary Groundwater Characterization Based on available groundwater information, nearly six years of groundwater data exist at the Project Site. Initial collection efforts began in December 2003 and ended in December 2004. Following this effort, no data was available for Year 2005 although the groundwater gauges remained in place. These gauges were replaced at the beginning of 2010. Once the original gauges were removed from the Site, the manufacturer was able to extract the additional data from 2006 to 2010. The replacement gauges have been periodically monitored since their installation and will remain on site until implementation activities begin. According to EEP (2005), the previous consultant's evaluation of site groundwater included the siting and installation of a series of groundwater monitoring gauges with electronic data loggers. These gauges were manufactured by Infinities USA, Inc. and provided by EEP. A total of six were installed along with a 6.5 -inch diameter, 0.01 -inch, self emptying tipping bucket rain gauge data logger (EEP, 2005). The locations of the original gauges have been preserved and are depicted on Figure 4. The data associated with these gauges is provided in Appendix D. Ecological Engineering replaced the previously installed gauges with Ecotone brand gauges provided from Remote Data Systems, Inc. As previously mentioned, the original gauges were returned to the manufacturer and downloaded. The current Ecotone gauges are situated immediately adjacent to the previous gauge locations to maintain the groundwater data stream. Ultimately, this data will be used to compare the pre - and post - implementation conditions. The data collected during this time period represents a snap -shot of groundwater levels compared with precipitation data. Appendix D also depicts existing groundwater and precipitation data at the Project Site. Based on current data, the existing drainage network is effectively removing groundwater from the Site. 6.5 Water Budget Ecological Engineering developed a water budget for the Watts Site to determine the viability of reestablishing wetland hydrology on this site. The water budget is based on methods presented in Pierce (1993) "Planning Hydrology for Constructed Wetlands." Development of a water budget requires knowledge of the hydrologic inputs and outputs, site dimensions, physical properties of the soils present and existing features on and adjacent to the project site which may affect groundwater hydrology. The water budget calculations indicate that adequate water is present to meet the proposed hydrologic criteria for the restored wetlands. Site constraints limiting the extent of wetland development include a perimeter ditch and Norma Drive at the lower project boundary. The perimeter ditch must remain in place to avoid hydrologic trespass on adjacent properties, some of which are currently being used for agriculture. Norma Drive creates the northern (downstream) project boundary. As previously mentioned, a 24 -inch CMP conveys the UT under the roadway and roadside ditches provide drainage for the road bed. These features must also remain in place to prevent erosion from compromising the current road. As a result, both of these constraints limit the extent of wetland development within the Project Site. i watt r operty lViltigaLlUll ridii— rerqui d � wunq, Page 32 March 2011 The water budget results verify the presence of adequate water to meet the proposed wetland hydrology criteria for the majority of the Project Site. Calculations indicate excess water when comparing inflow to outflow and by assuming that base channel flow and stormwater flow were zero, these calculations present a conservative estimate of available water. 6.6 Soil Characterization As previously mentioned, the soils underlying the Watts Property are dominated by the Roanoke Series, with the exception of the northern portion where the UT exits under Norma Drive, which is underlain by the Dogue Series. The soils associated with both the Roanoke and Dogue Series exhibit similar characteristics such as their pH (acidic), depths to restrictive features (more than 80 inches), slopes (zero to two percent), available water capacity (high, between 9.2 and 9.3 inches) and their parent material (loamy and clayey fluviomarine deposits. Roanoke soils however, differ from Dogue soils in landform position, drainage class, depth to water table and profile. Taxonomic classifications are: Taxonomic Classifications Roanoke Silt Loam fine, mixed, semiactive, thermic typic endoaquults Dogue Fine Sandy Loam fine, mixed, semiactive, thermic aquic hapludults Ecological Engineering characterized the underlying soils at the Site and compared them with typical profile information for Roanoke silt loam. Ten soil borings were examined. These borings were randomly located across the property as a comparison to the mapped underlying series (Figure 4). Based on the results, the soils appear to be similar with the mapped Roanoke series. This information is provided in Appendix D. Upon review of the data, it appears that all ten of the borings would fall under the hydric classification as evidenced by the matrix and mottle colors within the upper 12 inches of the column. 6.7 Sediment Transport Analysis A sediment transport analysis is generally conducted to determine channel stability, morphology and existing and proposed bedload. Although an active channel is currently present at the Watts Site, the need for sediment transport was not necessary in the formulation of the design of a headwater, first order stream system. This design will transport sediment during high events; however, no base channel will be designed. Therefore, any sediment transport analysis would be considered unreliable based on current designs. 6.8 HEC -RAS Analysis Section 4.1.7.4 denotes that the UT is situated within FEMA Zone AE, where base flood elevations have been determined. This classification is based on backwater influence from Little River, its downstream receiving water. Ecological Engineering developed a HEC -RAS surface water model for the Watts Site to determine the impacts, if any, the proposed stream and wetland restoration would have on water surface elevations through the project area. In addition, the analysis was used to ensure that no hydraulic trespass occurred on adjacent properties. HEC -RAS version 4.0, developed by the USACE, Hydraulic Engineering Center, was the program utilized to most accurately model the flow of surface waters. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 33 March 2011 As part of development, Ecological Engineering created an existing model of the Site. Cross sections of the UT and its floodplain were taken from 150 feet downstream of Norma Drive through the upstream limits of the Site. The existing 24 -inch CMP under Norma Drive was included in the model. Roughness coefficients, or Manning's "n" values, were determined for the floodplain and channel sections based on field observations. The overbank area was determined to exhibit traits resulting in a Manning's "n" of 0.04 and the channel was determined to be a 0.045. The overbank roughness coefficient was based on former agricultural land in its current fallow state. The existing vegetation is mostly herbaceous in nature and does not create much restriction to flow. The channel depicts slightly more roughness than it overbank area since it contains a minimal amount of woody species. Once the existing model was developed and calibrated, a proposed model was prepared. The proposed cross sections show the widening of the stream bed and the flatter sloped banks. Also, Manning's "n" values were adjusted to mimic the future condition. Overbank Manning's "n" was estimated at 0.15 to reflect the most dense vegetative growth occurring within five years of construction. The channel Manning's "n" was estimated at 0.08 to reflect the additional woody and more aquatic species that will occur within the stream channel. The proposed model also includes the replacement of the 24 -inch CMP with two 36 -inch corrugated aluminum pipes (CAP) with a headwall. Ecological Engineering compared the existing and proposed scenarios to ensure no hydraulic trespass would occur outside the Project Site. Due to the increase conveyance under Norma Drive and the increase flow capacity of the proposed channel, water surface elevations decreased for all storm events within the project area and no hydrologic trespass occurs upstream of the project. The HEC -RAS model output is provided Appendix D. 6.9 Site Construction 6.9.1 Site Grading, Structure Installation and Other Proiect Related Construction Based on the components itemized in Table 2 of this document, a combination of Coastal Plain Headwater Forest restoration, Hardwood Flat restoration and enhancement and buffer restoration are proposed as part of this overall project. The Watts Site is unique in the fact that the entire 48 -acre property will be ecologically uplifted through community based restoration techniques. Each of these aspects are described in detail. In addition, the attached Design Sheets provide a visual observation of the existing conditions, proposed conceptual design and proposed planting plan. Construction access will occur from the northern boundary of the property along Norma Drive. This road will afford equipment and material access to the Project Site. Norma Drive is a private road maintained by the current parcel owners along the roadway. It is expected that the contractor will maintain the road during construction implementation to ensure that its condition remains consistent with the integrity prior to implementation. Ecological Engineering recommends the selected contractor thoroughly note and document existing road conditions prior to mobilization. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 34 March 2011 Construction activities will likely begin with the replacement of the existing pipe under Norma Drive. It is currently in very poor condition. Ecological Engineering will prepare designs for the new pipe(s). These designs will be incorporated with the construction documents. Once the pipe has been replaced, excavation will begin along the existing side slopes of the UT throughout its length across the property. These side slopes will be reduced from their existing 60 to 90- degree orientation to a slope averaging approximately 10:1, with a substantial increase of the base channel width. The excavated material will be used to fill the interior drainage network. The existing pipes situated along the interior drainage network will be removed in their entirety. Several pipes exist along the northeastern perimeter that extend outside of the property boundary. These pipes will be capped to ensure that water removal does not take place. Once excavation along the UT has been completed, grading will continue outside of this area to reduce the existing field crowns (see topographic contours on Design Sheet 1), as applicable. This material will be excavated no more than six inches and directed into the interior drainage network. Any excess will be placed along the eastern portion of the property, depicted on Design Sheet 3. Throughout the duration of construction implementation, the Site will be stabilized with erosion and sedimentation control devices, consistent with the requirements of the NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act of 1973, as regulated by the NCDENR Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section. Temporary seeding will occur along all areas of disturbance. Once construction activities have been completed and approved, the Site will be seeded with a permanent seed mix and trees will be planted. Several vegetated zones exist based on the current conceptual design. These zones will be planted with their appropriate mix of vegetation. In addition, larger trees will be intermixed with bare - rooted seedlings, especially along the project perimeter. These trees will function as boundary trees and offer an aesthetically pleasing view from areas outside of the property. 6.9.2 Native Plant Community Restoration 6.9.2.1 Soil Preparation and Amendments Project implementation will involve excavation along the current UT and field crowns between the drainage ditches and fill along the project boundaries and interior drainage network. During the excavation process, topsoil will be stockpiled aside from subsoil, where feasible, and utilized as a dressing once the desired amount of subsoil has been removed. Ripping will not be required since compaction did not likely occur during past farming operations. Fertilizer and seeding will be distributed per the NC Division of Land Quality's (NCDLQ) recommended rates, unless the contractor performs a soil test to determine the prescribed amounts. This soil test may be submitted prior to implementation. Table 3 details soil preparation methodologies and amendment summaries per vegetated zone. Herbicide treatments will also be part of the amendment process. Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) exists at the Site. It will be treated along with soil amendment processes. More information pertaining to this treatment is provided later in the document. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 35 March 2011 TABLE 3. SOIL PREPARATION AND AMENDMENT SUMMARY PER ZONE Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site EEP Project Number 413 Zone 1— Headwater Forest Areas Acres 0.9 Mechanical Treatment Approx. Date Ground Cover Fabric Mulch Type Mulch Density / Thickness Nutrient Amendments Nutrient Total Ibs' n/a 1/12-5/12 Coir Wheat straw 75% cover n/a n/a Subtotal n/a Zone 2 — Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest Areas Acres 26.8 Mechanical Treatment Approx. Date Ground Cover Fabric Mulch Type Mulch Density / Thickness Nutrient Amendments Nutrient Total Ibs Herbicide 1/12-5/12 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1/12-5/12 n/a Wheat straw 75% cover Pellet Fertilizer TBD n/a 1/12-5/12 n/a n/a n/a Ground Limestone TBD Subtotal TBD Zone 3 — Hardwood Flat Areas Acres 20.4 Mechanical Treatment Approx. Date Ground Cover Fabric Mulch Type Mulch Density / Thickness Nutrient Amendments Nutrient Total Ibs n/a 1/12-5/12 n/a Wheat straw 75% cover Pellet Fertilizer TBD n/a 1/12-5/12 n/a n/a n/a Ground Limestone TBD Subtotal TBD Total TBD 48.1 Notes: 1 Nutrient Total Ibs will be determined by contractor upon the results of a soil test. Z TBD = to be determined. 3 Herbicide applications will only be performed in areas exhibiting non - native species. 6.9.2.2 Proposed Plant Communities Natural plant community restoration will follow descriptions of community types by NCWAM (2010), Schafale and Weakley (1990), reference wetland vegetation types and professional judgment. The designed natural communities are based primarily on landscape position and hydrology. Vegetative restoration will aid to benefit biological function and habitat. Three distinct vegetative communities are proposed. They are described in detail below. The first community follows the existing UT to Little River channel area. It will consist primarily of riparian wetland vegetation. This community is labeled as "Zone 1" and will depict the characteristics of a Headwater Forest, as described by NCWAM (2010). Headwater Forest Communities, previously documented as Coastal Plain Small Stream Swamp Communities by Schafale and Weakley (1990), are found in geomorphic floodplains or first -order or smaller streams and in topographic crenulations without a stream. Groundwater seepage and diffuse surface flow are often important sources of water, and this wetland type frequently has surface flow, especially through ephemeral channels. Overbank flooding is not a substantial source of water and Headwater Forests are relatively dry when compared to other riparian types. This wetland type is characterized by a relatively flat ground surface that provides little water storage. Headwater Forests generally occur on mineral soils that may be intermittently inundated by surface water or seasonally saturated to semi - permanently saturated (NCWAM, 2010). i watt r uperty lViltigaLlUll ridii— rerclui d � wunq, Page 36 March 2011 The second community, identified as "Zone 2," consists of the non - riparian vegetation situated immediately outside of the proposed wetland areas at the Project Site. This community is most consistent with the Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest, as identified by Schafale and Weakley (1990). Although fire is a necessity for most Coastal Plain vegetative communities, the Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest is generally found along upland areas protected from fire. It is underlain by various moist soils and is generally situated immediately upslope of Coastal Plain Small Stream Swamp and Non - Riverine Wet Hardwood Communities (Schafale and Weakley, 1990). There are some aspects of this community description that do not fit the characteristics of the Project Site; however, Schafale and Weakley (1990), identified three recognized variants for the areas located in the northeastern corner of North Carolina. These included the bluff/ slope variant, upland flat variant and swamp island variant. Based on current site conditions, the Project Site falls under the upland flat variant, which transitions into the Non - riverine Wet Hardwood Community and often contains combinations of wetter and drier species, as well as typical mesic species. Variation may be controlled by small microtopographic differences (Schafale and Weakley, 1990). Zone 3, represented as the Hardwood Flat Community, is the third community proposed for the Project Site. This community will occupy all wetland and transition areas, aside from the area along the existing tributary. According to NCWAM (2010), Hardwood Flats are found primarily in the Coastal Plain Ecoregion on poorly drained, interstream flats. These areas are usually seasonally saturated or intermittently to seasonally inundated by a high water table or poor drainage, but have a shorter hydroperiod than Non - Riverine Swamp Forests. The primary source of water is a high water table resulting from precipitation and overland runoff. In their reference state, Hardwood Flats generally occur on mineral soils. These systems are commonly dominated by hardwood tree species including various oaks including, but not limited to swamp chestnut oak (Quercus michauxii), laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia) and cherrybark oak (Quercus pagoda), as well as tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), American elm (Ulmus americana), red maple (Acer rubrum) and black gum (Nyssa biflora) (NCWAM, 2010). 6.9.2.3 Planting Plan The planting plan for the Project Site will provide post- construction erosion control and habitat enhancement. It will also attempt to blend existing vegetative communities into the recently restored areas. Plantings in the wetland and buffer areas will include native species appropriate for the Coastal Plain physiographic province and the Project Site. A variety of trees and shrubs will be planted to provide cover and habitat for wildlife, as well as soil stabilization. The Project Site is divided into three vegetated zones. As previously mentioned, these zones were identified based primarily on landscape position and hydrology. Zone 1, also referred to as the Streamside Area, is situated along the headwater stream location. This zone will be planted with species similar to the Headwater Forest, as identified by NCWAM (2010). Zone 2 includes the non - wetland areas and buffer areas outside of the headwater stream. This zone will be planted with species similar to the Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest, as identified by Schafale and Weakley (1990). The remaining areas, depicted as non - riparian wetlands, are considered Zone 3. Zone 3 will consist of species similar to the Hardwood Flat Community as described by NCWAM (2010). The proposed planting plan is depicted on Design Sheets 3 and 4. A listing of the preferred species associated with each zone is presented below. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 37 March 2011 Zone 1 Headwater Forest Community Common Name Bald cypress Swamp tupelo Laurel oak Overcup oak Swamp chestnut oak River birch Ironwood American holly Sweetbay Red bay Titi Scientific Name Taxodium distichum Nyssa biflora Quercus laurifolia Quercus lyrata Quercus michauxii Betula nigra Carpinus caroliniana Ilex opaca Magnolia virginiana Persea palustris Cyrilla racemiflora Zone 3 Hardwood Flat Community Stratum Canopy Canopy Canopy Canopy Canopy Canopy Understory Understory Understory Understory Understory Common Name Scientific Name Stratum Swamp chestnut oak Quercus michauxii Canopy Laurel oak Quercus laurifolia Canopy Cherrybark oak Quercus pagoda Canopy Swamp tupelo Nyssa biflora Canopy American elm Ulmus Americana Canopy Ironwood Carpinus caroliniana Understory American holly flex opaca Understory Red bay Persea palustris Understory Sweet pepperbush Clethra alnifolia Understory Wax myrtle Morella cerifera Understory Zone 2 Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest Community Common Name American beech Swamp chestnut oak White oak Northern red oak Flowering dogwood Hop- hornbeam American holly Deerberry Scientific Name Fagus grandifolia Quercus michauxii Quercus alba Quercus rubra Cornus florida Ostraya virginiana Ilex opaca Vaccinium stamineum Stratum Canopy Canopy Canopy Canopy Understory Understory Understory Understory Prior to the planting of trees and shrubs, all disturbed areas associated with the Project Site will be seeded first with a temporary seed mix. This mix will include either grain rye (Secale cereale), brown -top millet (Panicum ramosum), or German millet (Setaria italica). The seed material will be selected according to the time period selected for implementation. Currently, implementation is proposed for the spring of 2012, in which grain rye would be the preferred seed mix. Table 4 summarizes this data, including time periods and application rates. TABLE 4. SEEDING SUMMARY FOR TEMPORARY VEGETATION Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site EEP Project Number 413 Temporary Seeding Throughout Disturbed Areas Acres TBD* Year round Secale cereale Herb Grain rye 130 Ibs /ac Single May - September Panicum ramosum Herb Brown top millet 40 Ibs /ac species to May— September Setariaitalica Herb German millet 25lbs /ac be applied TBD* To be determined once final grading plans and areas of disturbance are finalized. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 38 March 2011 The permanent seed mix will be distributed per vegetated zone. The permanent seed mix will be applied at a rate of approximately 12 to 15 Ibs per acre, although the individual species will be different in each zone. Virginia wild rye (Elymus virginicus), autumn bentgrass (Agrostis perennans) and showy tick trefoil (Desmodium canadense) will be utilized in all three zones. While switchgrass (Panicum virgatum), beggar ticks (eidens aristosa), coreopsis ( Coreopsis lanceolate), deer tongue (Panicum clandestinum), bushy bluestem (Andropogon glomeratus), little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasiculata), Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) and river oats (Uniola latifolia) will be planted along the Streamside Area and Riparian Area and fox sedge (Carex vulpinoidea), blue flag (Iris versicolor), black -eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta), blue vervain (Verbena hastata), soft rush (Juncus effusus) and Pennsylvania smartweed (Polygonum pennsylvanicum) are planted within the Wetland Area. A complete description of each zone, its proposed species and planting percentages and mix rates is provided in Table 5. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 39 March 2011 TABLE 5. SEEDING SUMMARY FOR PERMANENT VEGETATION PER PLANTING ZONE Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site EEP Project Number 413 Zone 1— Headwater Forest Community Permanent Seeding Acres 0.9 Approved Date Species Name Stratum Common Name Total Ibs n/a Elymus virginicus Herb Virginia wild rye 2(15%) n/a Panicum virgatum Herb Switchgrass 2(15%) n/a Agrostis perennans Herb Autumn bentgrass 1.5(10%) n/a Bidens aristosa Herb Beggar ticks 1.5(10%) Mix to be n/a Coreopsis lanceolate Herb Coreopsis 1.5(10%) applied at n/a Panicum clandestinum Herb Deer tongue 1.5(10%) rate of n/a Andropogon glomeratus Herb Bushy bluestem 0.7(5%) approx. n/a Schizachyrium scoparium Herb Little bluestem 0.7(5%) 12 -15 Ibs/ n/a Desmodium canadense Herb Showy tick trefoil 0.7(5%) acre n/a Chamaecrista fasciculata Herb Partridge pea 0.6(5%) n/a Sorghastrum nutans Herb Indian grass 0.6(5%) n/a Uniola latifolia Herb River oats 0.7(5%) Subtotal 14.0(100%) Zone 2 — Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest Community Permanent Seeding Acres 26.8 Approved Date Species Name Stratum Common Name Total Ibs n/a Elymus virginicus Herb Virginia wild rye 60(15%) n/a Panicum virgatum Herb Switchgrass 60(15%) n/a Agrostis perennans Herb Autumn bentgrass 40(10%) n/a Bidens aristosa Herb Beggar ticks 40(10%) Mix to be n/a Coreopsis lanceolate Herb Coreopsis 40(10%) applied at n/a Panicum clandestinum Herb Deer tongue 40(10%) rate of n/a Andropogon glomeratus Herb Bushy bluestem 20(5%) approx. n/a Schizachyrium scoparium Herb Little bluestem 20(5%) 12 -15 Ibs/ n/a Desmodium canadense Herb Showy tick trefoil 20(5%) acre n/a Chamaecrista fasciculata Herb Partridge pea 20(5%) n/a Sorghastrum nutans Herb Indian grass 20(5%) n/a Uniola latifolia Herb River oats 20(5%) Subtotal 400(100%) Zone 3 — Hardwood Flat Forest Community Permanent Seeding Acres 20.4 Approved Date Species Name Stratum Common Name Total Ibs n/a Elymus virginicus Herb Virginia wild rye 76.5(25%) n/a Agrostis perennans Herb Autumn bentgrass 76.5(25%) n/a Carex vulpinoidea Herb Fox sedge 61.2(20%) Mix be n/a Iris versicolor Herb Blue flag 15.3(5%) applied at n/a Desmodium canadense Herb Showy tick trefoil 15.3(5%) rate of n/a Rudbeckia hirta Herb Black -eyed susan 15.3(5%) approx. 12 15 Ibs/ n/a Verbena hastate Herb Blue vervain 15.3(5%) acre n/a luncus effusus Herb Soft rush 15.3(5%) n/a Polygonum pennsylvanicum Herb Pennsylvania smartweed 15.3(5%) Subtotal 306(100%) Total Ibs (Permanent Seeding) 720 48.1 Note: Seed drilling is the preferred method of installation. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 40 March 2011 The planting of canopy and understory species will dominate Zones 1, 2 and 3. Due to the location and the flooding regime of the Project Site, the majority of these species must be conducive to periodic flooding. These species will be planted as bare roots and containerized individuals, with larger individuals placed randomly throughout the area and especially along the existing non - forested boundaries. Specific species listings, proposed quantities and other detailed information are provided on Design Sheets 3 and 4. Vegetation will be planted in a random fashion in an effort to mimic natural plant communities. Colonization of local herbaceous vegetation will inevitably occur, which will provide additional soil stability. Tree species will be planted as bare root stock on random eight -foot centers at a frequency of approximately 680 stems per acre. Understory species will be dispersed among the tree species also on random eight -foot centers. Containerized plantings will occupy approximately 20 percent of each zone. These plantings will be installed at a frequency of approximately 320 stems per acre. Planting stock will be culled to remove inferior specimens, allowing only healthy, viable stock to be planted at the Project Site. Plantings will be dormant and will be performed to the extent practicable between November 3rd and March 301h. 6.9.2.4 Invasive Species Management The following list of exotic plant species poses a severe threat to native plant communities in North Carolina (Table 6). These species have invasive characteristics and spread readily into native plant communities, displacing native vegetation. TABLE 6. INVASIVE SPECIES LIST Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site SCO Project Number 09- 0780401, EEP Project Number 413 High Concern Vines — Common Name Scientific Name Shrubs /Herbs Scientific Name Kudzu Pueraria montana Japanese knotweed Polygonum cuspidatum Porcelain Berry Ampelopsis brevipedunculata Asian bittersweet Celastrus orbiculatus Japanese honeysuckle Lonicera japonica Multiflora rose Rosa multiflora Japanese Hops Humulus japonicus Russian olive Elaeagnus angustifolia Wisterias Wisteria sap. Chinese privet Ligustrum sinense Winter Creeper Euonymus fortunei Chinese Silvergrass Miscanthus sinensis Trees — Common Name Scientific Name Phragmites Phragmitesaustralis Tree of Heaven Ailanthus altissima Bamboos Phyllostachys sap. Mimosa Albizia julibrissin Sericea Lespedeza Sericea lespedeza Princess tree Paulownia tomentosa Garlic Mustard (Watch List) Alliaria petiolata China Berry Melia azedarach Cogon Grass (Watch List) Imperata cylindrica Callery Pear Pyrus calleryana Giant Reed (Watch List) Arundo donax White Mulberry Morus alba Tropical Soda Apple (Watch List) Solanium viarum Tallow Tree (Watch List) Triadica sebifera Japanese Spirea (Watch List) Spiraea japonica Low /Moderate Concern Shrubs /Herbs Scientific Name Shrubs /Herbs Scientific Name Japanese Privet Ligustrum japonicum Bush Honeysuckles Lonicera sap. Glossy Privet Ligustrum lucidum Periwinkles Vinca minor Fescue Festuca sap. Morning Glories Morning Glories English ivy Hedera helix Bicolor Lespedeza (Watch List) Lespedeza bicolor Microstegium Microstegium vimineum Chinese Yams (Watch List) Dioscorea oppositifolia Burning Bush Euonymus aiatus Air Potato (Watch List) Dioscorea bulbifera Johnson Grass Sorghum halepense Japanese Climbing Fern (Watch List) Lygodium japonicum Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 41 March 2011 Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) was the only invasive species observed during the site visits at the Project Site. It is situated along the northeastern portion in several isolated areas. It is likely that past farming operations utilized weed control and the use of herbicide. Although only one invasive species is currently present, it is anticipated that soil movement from implementation will promote seed growth that is currently dormant from within the soil column. It is essential that invasive species are documented and controlled during the monitoring period to ensure that native species are afforded the opportunity to colonize the Project Site. The construction contractor will provide removal, as necessary, to any of the species listed above during construction implementation. Removal will be conducted according to recommended control measures made through the NC Cooperative Extension Service. It is anticipated that invasive species management will occur throughout the monitoring period. As seedbeds and their associated soils are disturbed, it is likely that other invasive species may appear within the Project Site. Periodical assessments will be conducted to determine if these species are posing a threat to native population levels. The threats will be determined on an annual basis as well as, their remedial activities, as necessary. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 42 March 2011 SECTION 7.0 MAINTENANCE PLAN EEP shall monitor the site on a regular basis and shall conduct a physical inspection of the Site a minimum of once per year throughout the post- construction monitoring period until performance standards are met. These site inspections may identify site components and features that require routine maintenance. Routine maintenance should be expected most often in the first two years following Site construction and may include the following items depicted in Table 7. TABLE 7. MAINTENANCE PLAN Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site EEP Project Number 413 Component/ Feature Maintenance Through Project Close -Out Stream Routine channel maintenance and repair activities may include chinking of in- stream structures to prevent piping, securing of loose coir matting and supplemental installations of live stakes and other target vegetation along the channel. Areas where stormwater and floodplain flows intercept the channel may also require maintenance to prevent bank failures and head - cutting. Wetland Routine wetland maintenance and repair activities may include securing of loose coir matting and supplemental installations of liver stakes and other target vegetation within the wetland. Areas where stormwater and floodplain flows intercept the wetland may also require maintenance to prevent scour. Vegetation Vegetation shall be maintained to ensure the health and vigor of the targeted plant community. Routine vegetation maintenance and repair activities may include supplemental planting, pruning, mulching and fertilizing. Exotic invasive plant species shall be controlled by mechanical and /or chemical methods. Any vegetation control requiring herbicide application will be performed in accordance with NC Department of Agriculture (NCDA) rules and regulations. Site Boundary Site boundaries shall be identified in the filed to ensure clear distinction between the Mitigation Site and adjacent properties. Boundaries may be identified by fence, marker, bollard, post, tree - blazing or other means as allowed by site conditions and /or conservation easement. Boundary markers disturbed, damaged or destroyed will be repaired and /or replaced on an as needed basis. Utility Right -of -Way Utility rights -of -way within the Site may be maintained only as allowed by Conservation Easement or existing easement, deed restrictions, rights of way or corridor agreements. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 43 March 2011 SECTION 8.0 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Performance criteria set forth for this project will be provided according to current EEP monitoring criteria and format. It will cover stream, wetland, and vegetation assessments. 8.1 Streams Although stream restoration credit is being provided, common perennial -based stream monitoring activities will not be conducted as part of the annual monitoring assessments. The existing headwater channel will function to transport surface water; however, it will not maintain the characteristics and morphology of a perennial channel. Therefore, profile, pattern and substrate monitoring will not be required. Rather, monitoring activities will be concentrated primarily to observing whether or not the first order system is stable and functioning similar to the reference sites. The majority of the monitoring will be based on visual assessments. A Crest gage will be installed to document stream flow. Cross sections will be established along sections of the valley to document any aggradation or degradation and photographs will be taken from permanently established locations. These visual assessments, cross section surveys and photographs will be completed annually. It is anticipated that the actual flow path will migrate across the section from year to year, depending on flow regimes. The proposed success criteria will be based on the overall performance of the headwater channel. In addition to aggradation and /or degradation, the channel should not experience any head - cutting, down - cutting and excessive erosion. 8.2 Wetlands Both Coastal Plain headwater wetland systems and non - riverine wet hardwood communities exhibit variable water tables throughout the year. Six monitoring gauges are currently being monitored across the Project Site to note existing groundwater elevations throughout the area. These gauges have been located strategically across the site. They will be removed during construction implementation and be returned once all ground disturbing activities are complete. Based on the current USACE guidelines for hydrologic success, the area must be either inundated or saturated within 12 inches of the soil surface by surface or groundwater for at least 12.5% of the growing season, under normal conditions. The growing season for the area is 246 days. If inundation or saturation is documented within 12 inches of the soil surface for 31 consecutive days, the Site would meet the hydrologic success requirement. Any areas inundated or saturated between 5% and 12.5% (12 and 31 days) of the growing season will be classified as wetlands when hydrophytic vegetation and hydric soils are present. 8.3 Vegetation The Watts Site will be planted with vegetative species appropriate for the three targeted community types. The vegetation will be assessed using several variables. The post- construction document will outline these variables, including plot layout locations, transect locations and /or any other methods pertinent to determining vegetation success. Stem counts will be conducted within strategically placed vegetation plots. The plots locations will be determined once implementation has been completed. Photos will also be provided as part of this task. One this is complete, all information will be summarized with the stream /wetland assessment information and inserted into the monitoring report. The vegetation will be monitored on an annual basis. Stem densities that meet 320 stems per acre in the third year and 260 stems per acre in the fifth year of monitoring will meet the vegetation success requirement. Vegetation plots will be established for the collection of this data on an annual basis. Watts r operty lViltigaLlUll ridii— rerqui d � wunq, m� Page 44 March 2011 SECTION 9.0 MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Annual monitoring data will be reported using the EEP monitoring template. The monitoring report shall provide a project data chronology that will facilitate an understanding of project status and trends, population of EEP databases for analysis, research purposes and assist in decision making regarding project close -out. TABLE 8. MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site EEP Project Number 413 Required Parameter Quantity Frequency Notes As per April 2003 USACE Data assessments of stream pattern are not No Pattern Wilmington District Stream Annual applicable for Coastal Plain Headwater Stream Mitigation Guidelines restoration projects. As per April 2003 USACE Permanent cross sections will be established along Yes Dimension Wilmington District Stream Annual sections of the valley to document any aggradation Mitigation Guidelines or degradation As per April 2003 USACE Data assessments of stream profile are not No Profile Wilmington District Stream Annual applicable for Coastal Plain Headwater Stream Mitigation Guidelines restoration projects. As per April 2003 USACE Data assessments of stream substrate are not No Substrate Wilmington District Stream Annual applicable for Coastal Plain Headwater Stream Mitigation Guidelines restoration projects. Surface Water As per April 2003 USACE A crest gage will be installed on Site; the device Yes Hydrology Wilmington District Stream Annual will be inspected on quarterly basis to document Mitigation Guidelines the occurrence of bankfull events on the Project. Quantity and Location of Groundwater monitoring gauges with data Yes Groundwater gauges will be determined Annual recording devices will be installed on Site; the data Hydrology in consultation with EEP will be downloaded on a quarterly basis throughout the year. Quantity and Location of Vegetation will be monitored using the Carolina Yes Vegetation plots will be determined in Annual Vegetation Survey (CVS) protocols. consultation with EEP Yes Exotic and Nuisance Annual Locations of exotic and nuisance vegetation will be Vegetation mapped, as applicable. Locations of fence damage, vegetation damage, Yes Project Boundary Semi Annual boundary encroachments, etc. will be mapped, as applicable. Quantity and Location of Photo Points will be located throughout the Yes Visual Assessments Photo Points will be Annual Project Site and depicted on a map. These determined in consultation photographs will provide a visual comparison of with EEP succession across the property. 9.1 Baseline Monitoring Document A Baseline Monitoring Document will be prepared to mark the transition from the design /implementation phase to the monitoring phase. This document along with the As -built record drawings provides a means to compare the as -built condition to the design specifications and along with the baseline monitoring data provides a means to assess change /trends during the monitoring period. Many of the tables and components that originate here in this document will be carried through the monitoring reports and further populated as the monitoring data is generated (EEP, 2010). According to EEP (2010), the document generally serves several functions: Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 45 March 2011 • restates the project goals and objectives for stream, vegetation and hydrology components; • details the project structure in terms of the restoration components /assets; • provides a synopsis of the project and site background; • finalizes the success criteria for stream, vegetation and hydrology components; • finalizes the monitoring plan for stream, vegetation and hydrology components; • compares the As -built baseline condition to the design specifications for stream, wetland and vegetation components and encompasses the following: • sealed As -built plan sheets • morphological (where necessary) and vegetation data suitable to serve as a monitoring baseline (year -0); and, • describes maintenance and repair contingencies. Although the first three bulleted items may be refined somewhat between the Mitigation Plan and the Baseline Monitoring Document, in most cases they are simply carried through as they exist in the mitigation plan. The fourth, fifth and seventh bullets will originate in the Mitigation Plan, but may undergo refinement between that point and the final Baseline Monitoring Document. Bullet 6 is truly unique to the Baseline Monitoring Document (EEP, 2010). 9.2 Schedule and Reporting Schedule and reporting activities for the first year of monitoring will begin once construction implementation activities have concluded. Initial work, including the establishment of fixed photograph locations, vegetation plots and channel cross sections, will be completed with regard to future monitoring efforts. Monitoring gauges will be reinstalled in the same pre- construction locations. Monitoring reports will be submitted to the regulatory agencies by EEP on an annual basis. The first -year of monitoring will include two submittals; the As -Built drawings and the First Year Annual Monitoring Report. All drawings and monitoring will follow EEP protocols established during the project period. It is understood that EEP will coordinate any necessary monitoring report submittals with the regulatory agencies. If the monitoring reports indicate any deficiencies in achieving the success criteria on schedule, EEP will coordinate with the resource agencies, as applicable, to determine the extent of remedial actions necessary. In some cases EEP may be required to submit remedial action plan, as necessary, as part of the annual monitoring report. Vegetative monitoring will be conducted during the late summer months of each monitoring year. Monitoring reports will be provided no later than December 15. The projected schedule provided below is contingent on completion of Site construction and planting by March 2012. Proposed Monitoring Schedule March 2012 Complete construction /planting activities. May 2012 Submit As -Built Drawings and Mitigation Plan report in draft format. October 2012 Conduct first year monitoring activities. December 2012 Submit first year Monitoring Report in draft format. September 2013 Conduct second year monitoring activities December 2013 Submit second year Monitoring Report in draft format. September 2014 Conduct third year monitoring activities December 2014 Submit third year Monitoring Report in draft format. September 2015 Conduct fourth year monitoring activities December 2015 Submit fourth year Monitoring Report in draft format. September 2016 Conduct fifth year monitoring activities December 2016 Submit fifth year Monitoring Report in draft format. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 46 March 2011 SECTION 10.0 LONG -TERM MANAGEMENT PLAN Upon approval for close -out by the Interagency Review Team (IRT), the Site will be transferred to the NCDENR Division of Natural Resource Planning and Conservation's Stewardship Program (Stewardship Program). This party shall be responsible for periodic inspection of the Site to ensure that restrictions required in the conservation easement or the deed restriction document(s) are upheld. Endowment funds required to uphold easement and deed restrictions shall be negotiated prior to Site transfer to the responsible party. The NCDENR Stewardship Program currently houses EEP stewardship endowments within the non - reverting, interest - bearing Conservation Lands Stewardship Endowment Account. The use of funds from the Endowment Account is governed by North Carolina General Statute GS 113A- 232(d)(3). Interest gained by the endowment fund may be used only for the purpose of stewardship, monitoring, stewardship administration and land transfer costs, if applicable. The NCDENR Stewardship Program intends to manage the account as a non - wasting endowment. Only interest generated from the endowment funds will be used to steward the compensatory mitigation sites. Interest funds not used for those purposes will be re- invested in the Endowment Account to offset losses due to inflation. SECTION 11.0 ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN Upon completion of Site construction, EEP will implement the post- construction monitoring protocols previously defined in this document. Project maintenance will be performed as described. If, during the course of annual monitoring it is determined the Site's ability to achieve Site performance standards are jeopardized, EEP will notify the USACE of the need to develop a Plan of Corrective Action. The Plan of Corrective Action may be prepared using in -house technical staff or may require engineering and consulting services. Once the Corrective Action Plan is prepared and finalized, EEP will: 1. Notify the USACE as required by the Nationwide 27 permit general conditions. 2. Revise performance standards, maintenance requirements and monitoring requirements as necessary and /or required by the USACE. 3. Obtain other permits as necessary. 4. Implement the Corrective Action Plan. 5. Provide the USACE a Record Drawing of Corrective Actions. This document shall depict the extent and nature of the work performed. SECTION 12.0 FINANCIAL ASSURANCES Pursuant to Section IV H and Appendix III of the Ecosystem Enhancement Program's In -Lieu Fee Instrument dated July 28, 2010, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources has provided the US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District with a formal commitment to fund projects to satisfy mitigation requirements assumed by EEP. This commitment provides financial assurance for all mitigation projects implemented by the program. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 47 March 2011 SECTION 13.0 REFERENCES Community Planning Collaborative, Inc. (CPC), 2006. Perquimans County, North Carolina, CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005 -2006, Preliminary Draft. Available at: http : / /www.perguimanscountync.gov /forms /planning /Perg Co LUP Predraft.pdf. Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet and E.T. La Roe, 1979. Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitat of the United States. 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Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Page 50 March 2011 APPENDIX A Guidance pertaining to Stream Restoration in the Outer Coastal Plain of North Carolina INFORMATION REGARDING STREAM RESTORATION IN THE OUTER COASTAL PLAIN OF NORTH CAROLINA Prepared By: US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, Regulatory Division And North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality December 1, 2005 This document is intended to provide information to compensatory mitigation providers for use when planning or evaluating potential stream mitigation projects in the outer coastal plain (defined as the Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain Ecoregion as shown on Griffith, et. al. 2002). This document is meant to complement the April 2003, Stream Mitigation Guidelines, prepared by the Corps of Engineers Wilmington District, Environmental Protection Agency, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (US Army Corps of Engineers, 2003). Riparian headwater system are for purpose of this guidance, those systems that either do not appear or appear as first order streams' on the appropriate county soil survey as published by the Natural Resources Conservation Service or its predecessor, the Soil Conservation Service. The term "stream" as used in this guidance, means that the now of water is contained in a natural channel or bed with identifiable banks and, in its unaltered state on the coastal plain, usually has adjacent wetlands. The majority of compensatory stream mitigation completed to date in North Carolina has been in the Piedmont and Mountain Regions. Mitigation site selection efforts in these areas target degraded sites where the main problems are instability and unnatural sediment transport. Maximum mitigation credits are achieved by using natural channel design techniques to return the stream to its most probable natural state by restoring proper pattern, dimension and profile. Many outer coastal plain riparian headwater systems have been channelized or ditched in the past, making it difficult to determine whether a true intermittent or perennial stream was historically present. These existing "man- made" channels have, in most cases, intercepted surface runoff and /or groundwater to the extent that they now possess intermittent or perennial flow and exhibit functions commonly associated with natural streams. These systems are often considered jurisdictional waters of the US and, in many cases, are classified as "streams ". Permits to impact these systems usually require some form of stream mitigation as compensation. ' A first order stream is that portion of a waterway from its identified point of origin downstream to the first intersection with another waterway. There is an increasing need for compensatory stream mitigation in the outer coastal plain of North Carolina. Many sites selected to provide compensatory mitigation are channelized or ditched riparian headwater systems. There is debate over the necessity and /or appropriateness of traditional channel design techniques in these systems. Typically, intermittent and perennial streams with well - defined bed and bank characteristics are associated with specific soil series (Table 1) and are present in those unaltered riparian headwater systems having relatively large watersheds draining into a well- defined topographic feature. Here, natural channel design techniques may be appropriate. Often however, unaltered riparian headwater systems with smaller watersheds and less definite topography possess a braided, diffuse flow pattern across a narrow floodplain of riparian, wooded wetlands. In these instances, stream restoration involving the development of pattern, dimension, and profile would not be appropriate. These sites would likely not support engineered stream channels due to the lack of slope and sandy terrain. Restoration of these riparian headwater systems could still be accomplished to provide both stream and wetland mitigation credit without physically constructing a distinctive stream channel. The NCDWQ is currently working with researchers from NC State University and the N.C. Center for Geographic Information and Analysis to develop a stream mapping methodology. This methodology should provide scientifically valid predictions for the origin of coastal plain streams. However, it is likely that it will be several years before this data is available. In the interim, those involved in the development of compensatory stream mitigation projects on the outer coastal plain of NC should use the following criteria to decide what design is appropriate for the proposed mitigation site. Zero to first order headwater streams: Restoration of stream pattern, dimension and profile is often not appropriate in features appearing as zero to first order, headwater streams in the outer coastal plain. Projects constructed in these areas may still qualify for stream restoration even though they may not include construction of an actual channel. These projects should include success criteria commensurate with the restoration of a bottomland riparian (wetland) community. Additional considerations for success criteria may include documentation of diffuse flow and inundation of adjacent wetland. Credit will be calculated based on the length of the valley rather than an exact length of the channel. The limit of credit for stream and riparian wetland mitigation credit will be decided on a case -by -case basis and will typically depend on the width and extent of a clearly visible valley in the landscape. A 50 -foot buffer is typically required for stream mitigation projects in the coastal plain. Therefore, stream credit may only be awarded where the discernible valley is a minimum of 100 feet wide. Areas outside this 100 foot corridor but within the valley feature may be used as riparian wetland mitigation. The width of the valley would usually be defined using the edge of the valley slope. Mitigation outside For the purposes of this guidance, jurisdictional waterways that do not appear on a county Soil Survey are considered zero order 01 of and /or above this valley could be considered non - riparian wetland mitigation assuming restoration of wetland hydrology, hydric soils and appropriate wetland plants. In -field confirmation of the presence and limits of the valley may be needed in order to determine the extent of riparian wetland and stream mitigation. Local topographic information (USGS quad sheets, LIDAR imaging, site - specific topographic surveys, etc.), site - specific soil mapping (for instance, linear mucky soil features bordered by mineral soils) and information on flood frequency and duration are often helpful tools in identifying these valleys in the outer coastal plain. Second and higher order streams: Traditional stream mitigation methods using natural channel design to predict and restore pattern, dimension and profile are typically appropriate in systems indicated as second and higher order streams. Credit for this type project would be calculated based on the actual length of the channel restored or enhanced. The restoration of wetlands adjacent to the restored channel should be given strong consideration. This document is intended as a general guide. The preparers realize there may be exceptions to the above information. Natural channel design may, for instance, be appropriate when a zero or first order stream is located in a soil series that traditionally supports streams (Table 1) and sufficient watershed area is available. The converse is also true in that there may be larger watersheds where stream mitigation as described for zero to first order streams may be more appropriate. It is also likely that large mitigation sites may have both zero /first order streams and higher order streams as well as wetland complexes thereby requiring multiple mitigation design techniques. Designers are strongly encouraged, in all cases, to use reference sites with similar watershed size and topographic conditions to determine the type of restoration that is appropriate for the site Planning documents must adequately support the mitigation work proposed. The guidance found in this document is subject to change if and when additional information becomes available. The most current version of this document as well as information on its applicability will be posted on the websites of both the Corps of Engineers (http: / /www.saw.usace.anny.mil /wetlands /notices.html) and Division of Water Quality ( http: / /h2o .enr.state.nc.us /ncwetlands /rd pub_not.html). Citations Griffith, G.E., et al. 2002. Ecoregions of North and South Carolina. Reston, VA. United States Geological Survey. US Army Corps of Engineers, et al. 2003. Stream Mitigation Guidelines. Wilmington, NC Table 13 Soils series in the coastal plain of NC which typically can contain streams Beaufort Bertie New Craven Soil Series Hanover Name Altavista X X Augusta X Autryville X Bibb X Chewacla X Craven X X Currituck X Doravan X X X X Exu m X Goldsboro X Johnston X Lafitte X Masontown X Muckalee X Norfolk X X Onslow X Seabrook X State X Suffolk X Tidal Marsh X Wahee X X Wasda X Wehadkee X Winton X X These features normally occur on soils that typically contain streams. This table lists examples of some of these soil series for several coastal plain comities and is intended to serve as a general guide for this determination. 4 APPENDIX B Site Protection Instrument JOHN V. MATTHEWS, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW HERTFORD. N. C. FILEG in PEROUIMANS Coui. NC on Sop 15 2001 of 01:51:21 PM by: OE80RAh S. REEO REOISTER OF OEEDS BOOK 271 PAGE 589 PERQUIMANS COUNTY LAND TRANSFER-TAX AMOUNT $ moft x . /539 NORTH CAROLINA PERQUIMANS COUNTY FILED DEC 01 1004 SECRETARY OF CT�T r" Issued So l5 2004 t3bel.00 $t �t ., PEROUIMANS North barolina County Real Estates Excise Tax DEED THIS DEED, made this the i© day of September, 2004, by RICHARD L. WATTS and wife, KYLE K. WATTS, of 918 South Doral Lane, Venice, FL 34243, GRANTORS, to STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, c/o State Properh7 Office, of 1321 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -1321, GRANTEE; WITNESSETH: That the Grantors, in consideration of $10.00 and other valuable consideration to them paid by the Grantee, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, have bargained and sold, and do hereby bargain, sell and convey to the Grantee, its successors and assigns, the following described land in New Hope Township, Perquimans County, North Carolina: BEGINNING at a point at the western edge of the right of way of Norma Drive, said point being at the southeastern corner of Lot 20 of Section B of Little River Estate, thence southerly and easterly along the western and southern edge of Norma Drive along a curved line having a length of 566.58 feet and a radius of 280 feet, to a point, thence continuing along the southern edge of Norma Drive North 74° 30' East 125.43 feet to a point, said point being southwesterly 254.42 feet from the intersection of the southern edge of Norma Drive with the southern edge of Tuscarora Trail, thence South 26" 10' 56" East 586.27 feet to a point, thence South 490 33' 20" East 740.56 feet to a point, thence South 520 1'50" West 450 feet, thence North 80 56' West 379.9 feet to the center of a ditch, thence along the center of said ditch South 43° 46' West 918 feet to another ditch at the southern edge of Old Newby Lane, thence North 72" West 989 feet along the last mentioned ditch to a. point, thence North 100 West 172 feet along the eastern edge of Old Brickhouse Road to a point, thence North 14° East 1003 feet along the eastern edge of Old Brickhouse Road to a point, thence North 200 East 271.5 feet, thence North 30° East 220 feet, thence North 24° East 50 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 20 of Section B of Little River Estate, thence South 72° 40' 40" East 273.28 feet along the southern boundary of said Lot 20 to the western edge _9f the right, nf,,A av of "IT-rt -na. Oriv:', thr place of it -gin3? n , a tract vp.,- giainir;o 48.09 acres and being shown on the plat of S. Elmo Williams, Reg. Surveyor, entitled "T & W Enterprises" dated September 1979 and March 3, 1994 and recorded in Real Estate Book 156, page 655 of the Perquimans County Registry. This property is a portion of the land described in the Deed recorded in Real Estate Book 90, page 511 of the Perquimans County Registry. For further description and chain of title, see the Deed recorded in Real Estate Book 156, page 654 of said registry. Also see the plat recorded in Plat Cabinet 2, Slide 124, Map 7 of said registry. The Grantors also convey hereby to the Grantee, its sucessors and assigns, an easement of way over and upon Norma Drive and Tuscrora Trail as shown on the plat JOHN V. MATTHEWS, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW HERTFORD, N. C. BOOK 271 PAGE ,90 referred to above and Tuscrora Trail and Cherokee Drive as shown on the plat recorded in Plat Book 4, page 205 of the Perquimans County Registry. To have and to hold the aforesaid tract or parcel of land and all improvements, privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, to it the said Grantee, its successors and assigns in fee simple. The Grantors covenant to and with the Grantee., that they are seized of said property in fee, and have the right to convey the same in fee simple, that the same is free of encumbrances and that the Grantors do hereby warrant and will forever defend the title to the same against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantors have hereunto set their hands the day and year first ab e written. RICITARD L. WATTS I K -Y' K. WATTS FLORIDA CITY /COUNTY OF 11 COLICA-- , a Notary Public, do hereby certify that Richard L. Watts and wi , Kyle K. Watts, personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing deed. WITNESS my hand and official seal, this My commission expires: Shelley Facia. OBG% _Commission # DD 0460$2, Expim Sep. 10, 2005 i3mW Thni !lil, tic BaMiig Ca, Irnr, NORTH CAROLINA, PERQUIMANS COUNTY day of September, 2004. _ l No ry Public The foregoing Certificate of Shelley Faria, Notary Public for the State of Florida, is certified to be correct. This instrument and this certificate are duly registered at the date and time and in the Book and Page shown on the first page hereof. DEBORAH S. REED, REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR PERQUIMANS COUNTY By J411W a `,-, AU Z�J Deputy Register of Deeds 2 r o� ;d / SI i� �7 88 1-Sff tS fW-Off ZSZ 1,76Z t nupa[nJ Y"0A�:UaPWvJ t dot 4 J93HE z 0 1HOWdW VY(70Y 6'DH.Z l YO 104 -cabin 3. �1� dr. 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ON WCOO� i W s ►~rt , +b Flo •O® I � N IM 1003.0!6' _ _ N 2O_OS'43; APPENDIX C Baseline Information Data Contents: Historical Aerial Photographs FHWA Signed Categorical Exclusion Form FEMA Compliance — EEP Floodplain Requirements Checklist NCDWQ Stream Classification Forms USACE Jurisdictional Determination and Associated Data Forms :t -7 r 'LL up L7 V INQUIRY M 2745210.4 6'' YEAR: 1983 N = 1000• IIIIIIIIIIIF T r � P] r - t INQUIRY M 2745210.4 4 N YEAR: 1993 = 750' '� 1� AL ,. _ 4 r 4 0 r 1 I op k. r �+ Appendix A Categorical Exclusion Form for Ecosystem Enhancement Program Projects Version 1.4 Note: only Appendix A should to be submitted (along with any supporting documentation) as the environmental document. Part 1: General Project Information Project Name: WATTS PROPERTY STREAM AND WETLAND RESTORATION Count Name: PERauIMANS EEP Number: 413 Project Sponsor: DENR ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Project Contact Name: G. LANE SAULS JR. - ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING. LLP Project Contact Address: 1128 RALEIGH STREET, HOLLY SPRINGS, NC 27540 Project Contact E -mail: Isauls@eca"waleng -co., EEP Project Mana er: HEATHER SMITH Project Description For Official Use Only Reviewed By: 7- ,to r. Date tCP Project Manager Conditional Approved By: Date For Division Administrator FHWA Check this box if there are outstanding issues Final Approval By: Date For Division Administrator FHWA 6 Version 1.4, 8118/05 Part 2: All Projects Response Coastal Zone Management Act CZMA 1. Is the project located in a CAMA county? r❑ Yes ❑ No 2. Does the project involve ground - disturbing activities within a CAMA Area of ❑Yes Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ No ❑ NIA 3. Has a CAMA permit been secured? Yes ❑ No NIA 4, Has NCDCM agreed that the project is consistent with the NC Coastal Management ❑ Yes Program? a❑ No NIA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act CERCLA 1. Is this a "full- delivery" project? ❑ Yes JZ] No 2. Has the zoninglland use of the subject property and adjacent properties ever been ❑ Yes designated as commercial or industrial? ❑ No El NIA 3. As a result of a limited Phase I Site Assessment, are there known or potential Yes hazardous waste sites within or adjacent to the project area? ❑ No NIA 4. As a result of a Phase I Site Assessment, are there known or potential hazardous El Yes waste sites within or adjacent to the project area? ❑ No v NIA 5. As a result of a Phase II Site Assessment, are there known or potential hazardous Yes waste sites within the project area? ❑ No El NIA 6. Is there an approved hazardous mitigation plan? ❑ Yes ❑ No [Z] NIA National Historic Preservation Act Section 906 1. Are there properties listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of Yes Historic Places in the project area? r No 2. Does the project affect such properties and does the SHPOITHPO concur? Yes ❑ No r NIA 3. If the effects are adverse, have they been resolved? El Yes ❑ No r NIA Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act Uniform Act 1. Is this a "full-delivery" project? LJ Yes No 2. Does the project require the acquisition of real estate? ❑ Yes ❑ No r NIA 3. Was the property acquisition completed prior to the intent to use federal funds? ❑ Yes ❑ No Q NIA 4. Has the owner of the property been informed: Yes • prior to making an offer that the agency does not have condemnation authority; and ❑ No • what the fair market value is believed to be? I ❑ NIA Version 1.4, 8/18105 Part 3: Ground-Disturbing Response RegulationlQuestion American Indian Religious Freedom Act AIRFA 1. Is the project located in a county claimed as "territory" by the Eastern Band of ❑ Yes Cherokee Indians? r❑ No 2. Is the site of religious importance to American Indians? ❑ Yes ❑ No r N/A 3. Is the project listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of Historic 0 Yes Places? ❑ No NIA 4. Have the effects of the project on this site been considered? Yes ❑ No Q NIA Anti uities Act AA 1. Is the project located on Federal lands? El Yes r No 2_ Will there be loss or destruction of historic or prehistoric ruins, monuments or objects Yes of antiquity? ❑ No r NIA 3. Will a permit from the appropriate Federal agency be required? ❑ Yes ❑ No r❑ N/A 4. Has a permit been obtained? Yes ❑ No r NIA Archaeolo ical Resources Protection Act ARPA 1. Is the project located on Federal or Indian lands (reservation)? ❑ Yes ❑� No 2. Will there be a loss or destruction of archaeological resources? ❑ Yes ❑ No r N/A 3. Will a permit from the appropriate Federal agency be required? U Yes ❑ No 0 NIA 4. Has a permit been obtained? Yes ❑ No EJ NIA Endangered Species Act ESA I . Are federal Threatened and Endangered species and/or Designated Critical Habitat ❑ Yes listed for the county? ❑r No 2, Is Designated Critical Habitat or suitable habitat present for listed species? ❑ Yes ❑ No NIA 3. Are T &E species present or is the project being conducted in Designated Critical Yes Habitat? ❑ No N/A 4. Is the project "likely to adversely affect" the species and/or "likely to adversely modify" =Yes Designated Critical Habitat? ❑ No r N/A 5. Does the USFWS /NOAA- Fisheries concur in the effects determination? ❑ Yes ❑ No r N/A 5. Has the USFWS/NOAA- Fisheries rendered a "jeopardy" determination? ❑ Yes ❑ No r N/A Version 1.4, 8118105 txecutive Urder 13007 Indian Sacred Sites ❑ Yes 1. Is the project iocated on Federal lands that are within 7a county claimed as "territory" ❑Yes b the EBCI? r No 2. Has the ESC1 indicated that Indian sacred sites may be impacted by the proposed ❑ Yes project? ❑ No 3. Have accommodations been made for access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred 0 NIA ❑ Yes sites? ❑ No 7 NIA Farmland Protection Polic Act FPPA El Yes 1. Will real estate be acquired? ❑ Yes 2. Has NRCS determined that the project contains prime, unique, statewide or locally Q ❑ Yes No important farmland? ❑ No 3. Has the completed Form AD -1006 been submitted to MRCS? V NIA ❑ Yes ❑ No 4. Will the project adversely affect EFH? Q NIA Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act FWCA ❑ No 1. Will the project impound, divert, channel deepen, or otherwise control /modify any 0-y water body? No 2. Have the USFWS and the NCWRC been consulted? ❑r Yes ❑ No Mi rator Bird Treat Act META n NIA 1. Will the project require the conversion of such property to a use other than public, ❑ Yes outdoor recreation? [Z] No 2. Has the NIPS approved of the conversion? ❑ Yes ❑ No NIA Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Essential Fish Habitat 1. Is the project located in an estuarine system? ❑ yes EJ No Z Is suitable habitat present for EFH- protected species? El Yes ❑ No Q NIA 3. Is sufficient design information available to make a determination of the effect of the Yes project on EFH? ❑ No r NIA 4. Will the project adversely affect EFH? El ❑ No El NIA 5. Has consultation with NOAA- Fisheries occurred? Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA Mi rator Bird Treat Act META I . Does the USFWS have any recommendations with the project relative to the META? ❑ Yes r No 2. Have the USFWS recommendations been incorporated? ❑ Yes ❑ No 0 NIA Wilderness Act 1. Is the project in a Wilderness area? ❑ yeS 0 No 2. Has a special use permit and/or easement been obtained from the maintaining ❑Yes federal agency? ❑ No M NIA 9 Version 1.4, 8118105 rIs_ ��7ZTLC�I7C]�f •ruuunnn EEP Floodplain Requirements Checklist This form was developed by the National Flood Insurance program. NC Floodplain Mapping program and Ecosystem Enhancement Program to be filled for all EEP projects. The Inrm is intended to summarize the Floodplain requirements during the design phase of the projects. The farm should be submitted to the Local Floodplain Administrator with three copies submitted to NFIP (attn. Edward Curtis), NC Floodplain Mapping Unit (attn. John Gerber) and NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program. Project Location Name of Projecl: Name if stream or !- aturc: Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration tTI' to Little River County: Perquimans, NC Name of river basin: Pasquotank Rivcr Basin Is praiecl urban or rural? Rural Name of Jurisdictional municipality /county: Perquimans County Unincorporated Areas, NC FIRM panel number for entire site. 88081 Consultant name: Ecological Iinginecring, LLP Phone number: (9I9)557 -0929 Address: 128 Raleigh Street I [oily Springs, NC 27540 wzuls FEMA Coilip1hmce FAT Che:klisl Page I of Design Information Provide it gcticral description oI'prcliect (one paragraph). Include project limits on a reference orthop hot ograph at a scale oI' 1 "= 500 ". Summarize stream reaches or wetland areas according to their restoration priority. Exam rle Reach E-vimple: Reach A Ul' to Little River 1000 150011. h If) iuIIIhIin IIIfill'nlaIioII Is Project located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)? tl f`' Yes- 5e¢ c.amrrLe� No If project is located in a SFHA, check how it was delermincd: I^ Redelincation f- Detailed Study F , Limited Detail Study F- Approximatc Study F- Don't know List flood zone designation: Check i f applies: F/AE Zone I -- Floodway F- Non - Encroachment VNone i A Zone F- Local Setbacks Rcq Ored F- No Local Setbacks Required [I' local setbacks are required, list how many feet: NIA Watt, VLMA ComPliancc_EEP Chccklisl Pajgc 2 u1'4 One (Resroiwfion) Coastal Plain First Order Restoration Does proposed channel boundary encroach outside floodway /non - encroachment /setbacks? F Yes ry No Land Acquisition (Check) r F\-/ State owned (fee simple) F Conservation casrnent (Design Bid Build) F Conservation Easetrtcnt (Full Delivery Project) Note: if the project property is state- owned, then all requirements should be addressed to the Department of Administration, State Construction Office (attn: I lerberl Nei ly, (919) 807 -4101) Is community /county participating in the NFIP program? F/Ycs r No Note: il'community is not participating, then all requir•ernenis should be addressed to Nf IP (attn: Edward Curtis, (919) 715 -8000 x309) Name of Locai Floodp]ain Administrator: Mr. Virgil Parrish Phone Number: (252) 426 -8283 Floodplain Requirements This section to lie filled by designer /applicant following verification with the LFPA F'/No Action - Se 4 c o rn rru i.l-S I— No Rise F- Letter of Map Revison f Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) * Other Requirement% List other requirements: Comments: The pro je t is located on an unstudied, unmapped tributary incurring backwater from a Limited Detail Study stream with established BIT. FEMA approval is not necessary. As per Mr. Bobby Darden with the Perquimans County Managers Office on 5/14/10, no lloodplain development permit is required because there is no structure being put into the stream. No further coordination betwcen NCEEP (through Ecological Engineering, 11,111 and Perquimans County will be required. Name: _Jenny S. Fleming, PE Title: I rinci al Signatur Date: I1/17 /,o Wials VEMA C'nmpliauu t.Et' C lieckIist 11agc 3 n1'4 Criteria for Flooding Requirements C:radicig Ic•sti than Sac: Norifj• I,I 1 "A Nos Reg,ularcd. No Cnmmu1111l Sct- had" 't' %jdinl; nu)rr No irn sicl Study 111,111 5 ac: I IMIR ii: Srrc 131 I: nclt 1 {s1abItsh Ofj e Rise ¢ i ft I�rlinrd W/C nnr31unily, 131 1 : data. - (a10 M1Z &_ I'OIvIlt iF: Set - tricks Ri%c > 1 f r Regulated (Sv11'l) No Floodwa1- (I CI No -Rise) lil� I? dcfsned I "If loclway Cie filled No Impact Study {ct Fr No- Itisc] t.110Mit. LOMit if itisc 11111 mei LOMIt, if RisC c O1 1 fl Non Uncrcmchmem Area (U ft No Rise Summary of Scenarios one FHA BFE Floodway Comm. Floodplain Criteria (mapj r Non- et -back Encroachment ,S,C a INo No No a. Notify Floodplain Admuzistration FP Demo. Permit maybe required es No No No a. if grading E 5 ac, notify LFPA. es No No Yes a. If No -Rise = 0 ft, LOMR not required If Rise > 0 ft, LOM.R is Required If Rise > 1 ft, CLOMR is required AE, es Yes No /a . No -Rise Study Al -A30 CLOMR if > 1 Ft c. LOM R EFW es es es /a . No -Rise Study 1 -A30 . CLOMR if > 0 ft LOMB Watts FEMA Compliancc F,FT C hec:klisl Pagc 4 ol-4 LLI W °a gLL Q 04 N r � a � 0 0 r D r !il o � I � o 6 FAA Y E o W�W o pp?�$E CL sib �e `o C c ELL d N ca La cm iL i G i! Jill u �LLt g s iJMLlLFM4] © LI L:iM M 9 1� *ELL x a ocmn _ pp• wv y F � `v p d V. } J •i • •✓191rf:3 •Ly . i W � - -L WA X W z Q J64 f � Q ua� x z+ Y O z F• rJ� N d L` 3 • yTN i Jf� Y OF l ' n x W z ka N [h y :]y North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1 Date: Evaluator: L• � Total Points: Stream is in least hrtermittenr tyt. If 49urperennialif;J10 (��JJ Project: Eft _ WA,-ff5 Site: County:f7egaµim mg. Latitude: Longitude: Other e.g. Quad Name: A. Geomorphology (Subtotal= 10, r. Absent Weak Moderate Strong 18. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3 2. Sinuosity 0 1 2 3 3. In- Channel structure: riffle -pool sequence 0 1 2 3 4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 1 2 3 5. Active /relic flood lain 0 0.5 1 3 5. Depositional bars or benches 0 Yes 1.5 2 3 7. Braided channel 1 2 3 8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3 9". Natural levees 0 1 2 3 10. Headcuts 0 2 3 1.5 11. Grade controls 0 12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 1.5 sting 13. Second or greater order channel on existing USGS or MRCS map or other documented evidence. NCO Yes = 3 a Man -made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual. B Hydrology (Subtotal= . D } Absent Weak Moderate Strong 14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 3 15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs. since rain, or Water in channel - dry or rovAn season 0 1 2 3 16. Leaflitter 1.5 1 1 0 17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 2 1.5 18. Organic debris lines or ilex Wrack lines) 0 0.5 1 1.5 19. Hydric soils redoximor hic features) resent? No = 0 Yes 1.5 C. Biology (Subtotal= 5.5 } Absent Weak Mod to Strong 200. Fibrous roots in channel 3 2 0 210. Rooted plants in channel 3 2 0 22. Crayfish 0 1 1.5 23. Bivalves 1 2 3 24. Fish 1 1 1.5 25. Amphibians 0 1 1.5 26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) .5 1 1.5 27. Filamentous algae; periph tan 0 2 3 28. Iron Oxidizing bacteria/fungus 0 1 1.5 296. Wetland plants in streambed FA -0. FACW =0.75; OBL =1.5; SAV =2.0; Other--O Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants. Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland planks. Notes: (Use back side of this form for additional notes.) Sketch: North Carolina Division of Water quality -Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1 Date: ?j 17<V tQ Project: ae- WAT f Latitude: Evaluator: Site: L0011114-ft" Longitude: Total Points: Other Swam is at le l inn o nrithlipf County If 2i 9 air perennial it =60 4A • awwrw4fW e.g. Quad Name: A. Geomorphology ( (Subtotal= i U, 0 ) Absent Weak Moderate S g 1 . Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3 2. Sinuosity 0 1 2 0 3. In- Channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 2 3 4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 1 2 3 5. Activelrelic flood plain 0 1 1 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 CD 2 3 7. Braided channel 0 CD 2 3 8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 2 3 Natural levees 0 2 3 10, Headcuts 0 2 3 11. Grade controls 0 1 1 5 12. Natural valley or drains ewa 0 .5 1 1 13. Second or greater order channel on existing USGS or NRCS map or other documented evidence. �� N� = o j �� Yes = 3 ° Man -made ditches are not rated; see discussions to manual. B Hydrology {Subtotal = ►rs } Absent Weak Moderate Strong 14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 2 3 15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs. since rain, or Water in channel - dry or grovAng season 0 1 2 0 16. Leafiitter 1.5 0.5 0 17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 1 1 1.5 18. Organic debris lines or Iles {Wrack lines ) 0 1 .5 19. Hydric soils redoximor hic features) present? No = 0 Yes 1. C. Biology (Subtotal= 1.4117 } Absent Weak Moderate Strong 20", Fibrous roots in channel 3 1 0 210. Rooted plants in channel 3 2 U 0 22. Crayflsh 0 1 1.5 23. Bivalves 1 2 3 24. Fish 0 1 1.5 25. Amphibians 0 9.5 1.5 y and abundance 26. Macrobenthos note diversit 0 1 1.5 27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 2 3 28. Iron Oxidizing bacteria/fungus 0 1 1.5 29". Wetland plants in streambed FAC =0.5; FA .75' BL=1.5; SAV =2.0; er =0 - .items zu ano 2i locus on in presence Pi Up lams P1UI Rb, IttuII to I"U.^iCu VI r u rG P carsr IL-, ua oyuuuk. u, rrvuor 1u plants. Notes: (Use back side of this form for additional notes.) Sketch: U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILMINGTON DISTRICT Action Id. SAW -2005- -11813 County: 1Perquimans U.S.G.S_ Quad: Nixonton, NC NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Property Owner /Agent: Ms. Heather Smith, EEP Project Mana -ger Address: North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Pro ram 1652 Mail Service Center Ralei h North Carolin 27699 -1652 Telephone No.: {919) 715 -5590 Property description: Size (acres) 48 acres Nearest Town New Hop _e Nearest Waterway Little River River Basin Pasguotank USGS HUC 030I0205 Coordinates N 36.1454101 W 75.2562275 Location description The project area is located off Norma Drive near it's intersection with Little River Shore Road MCSR 1326), northeast of the community of New Hone. in the vicinity of Durant's Neck. adjacent to the Little River. in Perquimaus County (Property known as the Watts Site). Indicate Which of the Following Apply: A. Preliminary Determination _ Based on preliminary information, there may be wetlands on the above described property. We strongly suggest you have this property inspected to determine the extent of Department of the Army (DA) jurisdiction. To be considered final, a jurisdictional determination must be verified by the Corps_ This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process ( Reference 33 CFR Part 33I). B. Approved Determination There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described property subject to the permit requirements of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. X There are waters of the U.S. including wetlands on the above described property subject to the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. We strongly suggest you have the wetlands on your property delineated. Due to the size of your property and/or our present workload, the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner. For a more timely delineation, you may wish to obtain a consultant_ To be considered final, any delineation must be verified by the Corps. X The waters of the U.S. including wetland on your property have been delineated and the delineation has been verified by the Corps. We strongly suggest you have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion, this survey should be reviewed and verified by the Corps. Once verified, this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to CWA jurisdiction on your property which, provided there is no change in the law or our published regulations, may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years. The wetlands have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat signed by the Corps Regulatory Official identified below on . Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described property which are subject to the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. Page 1 of 2 X The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). You should contact the Division of Coastal Management in Elizabeth City, NC, at (252) 264 -3901 to determine their requirements. Action Id. SAW - 2005 -11813 Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US and/or wetlands without a Department of the Army permit may constitute a violation of Section 30I of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1311). If you have any questions regarding this determination and/or the Corps regulatory program, please contact Bill Biddlecome at (910) 2514558. C. Basis For Determination This waterhody exhibits an Ordinary High Water Mark as indicated by changes in soil character and absence of terrestrial veeetation and is hvdroloi!ically connected to the Little River which is a tributary to the Albemarle Sound. D. Remarks Site visits by Tracey Wheeler and Dave Lekson (Corps of Engineers) on three separate occasions 12118/2003 9/1/2005 and 912712005 E. Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in B. above) This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdictional determination for the above described site. If you object to this determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR part 331. Enclosed you will find a Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) Fact sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form. If you request to appeal this determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address: District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division Attn :Bill Biddlecome, Project Manager, Washington Regulatory Field Office P.O. Box 1000 Washington, North Carolina 27889 In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the District Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP. Should you decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by November 13, 2010. * *It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the District Office if you do not object to the determination in this correspondence. ** Corps Regulatory Official: ; J 9, �'� Date 09/13/2010 Expiration Date 09/13/2015 The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we continue to do so, please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at our website at h ://re.gulatorv.usacesurvey.com/ to complete the survey online. Copy furnished: Mr. Lane Sauls Jr. Ecological Engineering, LLF 128 Raleigh Street Holly Springs, North Carolina 27540 (919) 557 -0929 Page 2 of 2 NOTIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OPTIONS AND PROCESS AND REQUEST FO A PPE A1, Applicant: EEP/Ecological Engineering LLP File Number: SAW -2005- 11813 Date: 09/13/2010 Attached is: See Section below INITLU PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of permission) A PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of permission) B PERMIT DENIAL C APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION D PRELM41NARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION E SECTION I - The following identifies your rights and options regarding an administrative appeal of the above decision. Additional information may be found at bup://www.usace.army.mil/inet/functions/Cw/cecwo/re or Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit. • ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final authorization_ If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit. • OBJECT: If you object to the permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may request that the permit be modified accordingly. You must complete Section ll of this form and return the form to the district engineer. Your objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice, or you will forfeit your right to appeal the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your letter, the district engineer will evaluate your objections and may: (a) modify the permit to address all of your concerns, (b) modify the permit to address some of your objections, or (c) not modify the permit having determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. After evaluating your objections, the district engineer will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration, as indicated in Section B below_ B: PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or appeal the permit ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit. ■ APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice. C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice. D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may accept or appeal the approved JD or provide new information. ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the date of this notice, means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD. • APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD, you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the district engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice_ E: PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You do not need to respond to the Corps regarding the preliminary JD. The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you wish, you may request an approved JD (which may be appealed), by Contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also you may provide new information for further consideration by the Corps to reevaluate the JD. SECTION H - REQUEST FOR APPEAL or OBJECTIONS TO AN I ITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS: (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your objections to an initial proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach additional information to this form to clarify where your reasons or objections are addressed in the administrative record.) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record, the Corps memorandum for the record of the appeal conference or meeting, and any supplemental information that the review officer has determined is needed to clarify the administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the Corps may add new information or analyses to the record. However, you may provide additional information to clarify the location of information that is already in the administrative record_ POINT OF CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding this decision If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you and/or the appeal process you may contact: may also contact: Mr. Bill Biddlecome Mr_ Mike Bell, Administrative Appeal Review Officer Washington Regulatory Field Office CESAD- ET -CO -R P.O. Box 1000 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division Washington, North Carolina 27889 60 Forsyth Street, Room 9M15 (910) 2514558 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 -8801 RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any government consultants, to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You will be provided a 15 day notice of any site investigation, and will have the opportunity to participate in all site investigations. Date: Telephone number: Siguiture of appellant or agcnt. For appeals on Initial Proffered Permits and approved Jurisdictional Determinations send this form to: District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division, Attn:BM Biddlecome, Project Manager, Washington Regulatory Field Office, P.O Box 1400, Washington, North Carolina 27889 For Permit denials and Proffered Permits send this form to: Division Engineer, Commander, U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic, Attn: Mr. Mike Bell, Administrative Appeal Officer, CESAD- ET -CO -R, 60 Forsyth Street, Room 9M15, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 -8801 Project/Site: Applicant /Owner: Investigator(s): DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Watts Site NCDENR Ecosystem Enhancement Program L. Sauls Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Is this area a potential Problem Area? (If needed, explain on reverse) VEGETATION Yes No Yes No Yes No Date: 3/16/2010 County: Perquimans State: NC Community ID: Wetland Transect ID: 12. Plot ID: 13. Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Juncus effusus herb FACW 9. 2. Polygonum sp. herb FACW 10. 3. 11. 4. 12. 5. 13. 6. 14. 7. 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC -). 100% Remarks: HYDROLOGY _ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks) Stream, Lake, or tide Gauge Aerial Photographs Other X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: x Inundated x Saturated in Upper 12 Inches x Water Marks _ Drift Lines _ Sediment Deposits Field Observations: x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): Depth of Surface Water: 4 (in.) x Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches x Water- Stained Leaves Depth to Free Water in Pit: 0 (in.) Local Soil Survey Data _ FAC- Neutral Test Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: SOILS Map Unit Name Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? (Series and Phase) Roanoke silt loam Drainage Class: Poorly drained Yes No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No Remarks: Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup) Typic endoaquults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance /Contrast Structure, etc. 0 -10" A 10 YR 512 7.5 YR 514 Moderate/Distinct Silt loam 10 -16" Btg 10 YR 612 10 YR 516 Moderate/Distinct Clay 10 YR 511 FewlDistinct Clay Hydric Soil Indicators: _ Histosol _ Concretions _ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils _ Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils • Aquic Moisture Regime x Listed on Local Hydric Soils List • Reducing Conditions x Listed on National Hydric Soils List • Gleyed or Low - Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No Remarks: Approved by HQUSACE 3/92 Project/Site: Applicant /Owner: Investigator(s): DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Watts Site NCDENR Ecosystem Enhancement Program L. Sauls Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Is this area a potential Problem Area? (If needed, explain on reverse) VEGETATION Yes No Yes No Yes No Date: 3/16/2010 County: Perquimans State: NC Community ID: Upland Transect ID: FA Plot ID: Aster sp. Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Field Observations: Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Rubus sp. shrub FA 9. Aster sp. herb FACU 2. Baccharis halimifolia shrub FA 10. Vicia sp. herb NI 3. Rhus sp. shrub FACU 11. Lamium sp. herb UPL 4. Eupatorium capillifolium herb FACU 12. 5. Andropogon sp. herb FAC- 13. 6. Festuca sp. herb FACU 14. 7. Stellaria sp. herb FACU 15. 8. Trifolium sp. herb FACU 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC -). 18% Remarks: HYDROLOGY _ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks) Stream, Lake, or tide Gauge Aerial Photographs Other X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: _ Inundated _ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches _ Water Marks _ Drift Lines _ Sediment Deposits Field Observations: Drainage Patterns in Wetlands _ Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches _ Water- Stained Leaves Depth to Free Water in Pit: >12" (in.) _ Local Soil Survey Data _ FAC- Neutral Test Depth to Saturated Soil: >12" (in.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: SOILS Map Unit Name Yes No (Series and Phase) Roanoke silt loam Drainage Class: Poorly drained Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup) Typic endoaquults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance /Contrast Structure, etc. 0 -10" A 10 YR 512 7.5 YR 514 Few/Distinct Silt loam 10 -16" Btg 10 YR 612 7.5 YR 514 FewlDistinct Clay Hydric Soil Indicators: _ Histosol _ Concretions _ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils _ Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils x Aquic Moisture Regime x Listed on Local Hydric Soils List _ Reducing Conditions x Listed on National Hydric Soils List Gleyed or Low - Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? 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The following equations were used to determine the inflow, outflow and water available for storage on -site. AS /At = Q; - Qo Where: AS /At = change in water volume per unit time Q; = flow rate of water entering wetland Qo = flow rate of water exiting wetland Q;= P +R; +B; +G; +P; +T; Where: P = direct precipitation R; = stormwater runoff from contributing drainage area B; = base flow from streams entering wetland G; = groundwater entering wetland P; = water pumped or artificially added to the wetland T; = tidal flow into wetland Qo= R +T +Ro +Bo +Go +Po +To Where: E = evaporation from surface T = transpiration Ro = stormwater outflow Bo = base flow leaving wetland Go = groundwater leaving wetland Po = water pumped or artificially removed from wetland To = tidal flow out of wetland S =SS +SP Where: S = total volume of stored water Ss = volumes of stored surface water Sp = volume of stored subsurface water Oita nntn The physical properties of Roanoke silt loam are presented below along with a chart of mean monthly temperatures. Soil Physical Properties Soil Type Depth (in) Texture Hydraulic Porosity (%) Conductivity (mm /hr) Roanoke 0-8 Silty Loam 25 43 8 -19 Silty Clay Loam 8 49 19 -33 Silty Clay 3 51 Data obtained from Pierce, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, fourth edition and Schwab, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering Mean Monthly Temperatures Month Mean Temperature ( °Y) Mean Temperature ( °C) January 42.4 5.8 February 44.8 7.1 March 51.8 11.0 April 60.1 15.6 May 67.8 19.9 June 75.7 24.3 July 79.9 26.6 August 78.3 25.7 September 73.2 22.9 October 62.6 17.0 November 54.1 12.3 December 45.9 7.7 Data obtained from State Climate Center website, Elizabeth City Station, October 2010 Water Storage The following chart depicts the calculated water storage available at the Project Site. Water Storage Soil Type Depth (in) Average Water Capacity Storage Capacity (ft) (in /in) (depth) * (ca pacity) *(area) Roanoke 0 -8 0.17 236,595.5 8 -36 0.175 851,743.6 Total 1,088,339 Data obtained from Soil Survey of Perquimans County Using a storage depth of three feet, and a surface area of 2,087,604 square feet, a total subsurface storage capacity of 1,088,339 ft3 was calculated. It is anticipated that minimal or no surface water (ponding) will occupy the wetland areas, with exception of the channel flowing through the Site. Due to the Site constraints, a conservative estimate of no surface water was made for calculation purposes. Inflow Precipitation The average annual precipitation over the last 30 years was 48.2 inches, per the State Climate Office as recorded in Elizabeth City. Over the square footage of the property, a volume of 8,385,209 ft3 of rainfall was calculated. Stormwater Runoff To simplify calculations and to be more conservative, stormwater inputs are assumed to be zero Base Flow Base flow is assumed to be zero. Groundwater Flow Due to a perimeter ditch that circumvents the project site and extensive draining of adjacent properties, zero groundwater inflow is assumed for conservative calculation purposes. Artificially Added Water There is no water artificially added to the Project Site. Tidal Flow The water level in the wetlands is not influenced by tidal flows. Outflow Evapotranspiration (E + T) The loss of water due to evaporation and transpiration (ET) was calculated using the Thornthwaite Method. Temperature data was obtained from the State Climate Office Website, Elizabeth City Station. ET = 1.6 *(10 *Ta / I)a Where: ET = Evapotranspiration Ta = mean monthly air temperature ( °C) I = heat index over 12 months a = 0.49 + 0.0179 *1 - 0.0000771 *1Z + 0.000000675 *13 I = sum of 12 i values i = (Ta / 5 )1.514 Where: i = monthly heat index Ta = mean monthly air temperature ( °C) Water loss due to evapotranspiration is 30.93 inches per year (5,338,011 ft3 /year) due to a heat index of 77.61. The value of "a" calculates to 1.730. Stormwater Runoff To simplify calculations and to be more conservative, stormwater outputs are assumed to be zero. Base Flow Base flow is assumed to be zero. (,rnunHxA /ntar Flnvi Groundwater flow exiting the project site was calculated from an equation presented in Applied Hydrology, Third Edition. Vx = ( K / ne ) * (dh /dl Where: Vx = ground water velocity K = hydraulic conductivity of the soil ne = soil porosity dh /dl = change in vertical distance over change in horizontal distance The Watts property is underlain predominately by Roanoke silty loam. This soil type exhibits a K of 25 mm /hr and ne of 43% up to a depth of eight inches. From eight to 36 inches the K is 8 mm /hr and ne is 49 %. For a conservative calculation, K of 25 and ne of 43% was used for the entire three foot depth studied. A volume of 11,530 ft3 /year was calculated to leave the site via groundwater flow. Artificially Added Water There is no water artificially removed from the Project Site. Tidal Flow The water level in the wetlands is not influenced by tidal flows. Summary Storage SS = oft 3 S, = 1,088,339 ft3 S = 1,088,339 ft3 Inflow P = 8,385,209 ft3 R; = 0 ft3 B; = 0 ft3 G; = 0 ft3 P; = 0 ft3 T; =0ft3 Q; = 8,385,209 ft3 Outflow E + T = 5,338,011 ft3 Ro = 0 ft3 Bo = 0 ft3 Go = 11,530 ft3 Po =0ft3 To = 0 ft3 Qo = 5,349,541 ft3 Change in Volume Q; = 8,385,209 ft3 Qo = 5,349,541 ft3 AS /At = 3,035,668 ft3 The water budget results verify the presence of adequate water to meet the proposed wetland hydrology criteria for the majority of the Project Site. Calculations indicate excess water when comparing inflow to outflow and by assuming that base channel flow and stormwater flow were zero, these calculations present a conservative estimate of available water. Component Name: Profile #1 Map Unit Symbol: Roanoke silt loam Date: November 2010 Depth (in) Horizon Matrix Color (Moist) Texture Structure Consistency (Moist) Mottles Color Abundance Size Contrast Comments 1 0 -5 A 7.5YR 5/4 silt loam granular friable Color Abundance Size Contrast manyfine roots 2 6 -13 Btg1 10YR 4/1 silty clay loam subangula r blocky friable 10YR 6/8 common medium prominent manyfine roots 3 14 -30 Btg2 10YR 6/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 5/6 common i coarse distinct ORCs present 4 31 -36+ Btg3 10YR 6/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 6/8 common i medium 1 prominent 2.5YR4/1 common coarse faint oxidized root channels (ORCs) present 5 10YR 3/3 few medium distinct 6 27 -36+ Btg3 10YR 5/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 5/6 common coarse distinct few fine roots, ORCs present Component Name: Profile #2 Map Unit Symbol: Roanoke silt loam Date: November 2010 Depth Horizon Matrix Color Texture Structure Consistency Mottles Comments 1 (in) Ap (Moist) silt loam granular (Moist) Color Abundance Size Contrast manyfine roots 1 0 -7 Ap 7.5YR 5/4 silt loam granular friable 10YR 6/8 common medium prominent manyfine roots 2 8 -18 Btg1 10YR 6/1 silty clay loam subangula r blocky friable 10YR 6/6 common medium distinct ORCs present 3 19 -26 Btg2 10YR 5/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 5/6 common medium distinct ORCs present 5 10YR 3/3 few medium distinct 4 27 -36+ Btg3 10YR 5/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 5/6 common coarse distinct few fine roots, ORCs present 2.5YR 4/1 common coarse faint 5 6 Component Name: Profile #3 Map Unit Symbol: Roanoke silt loam Date: November 2010 Depth (in) Horizon Matrix Color (Moist) Texture Structure Consistency (Moist) Mottles Color Abundance Size Contrast Comments 1 0 -7 Ap 7.5YR 5/4 silt loam granular friable manyfine roots 2 8 -12 Btg1 10YR 6/1 silty clay loam subangula r blocky friable 10YR 6/8 common medium prominent weak structure 3 13 -30 Btg2 10YR 5/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 6/8 common medium prominent ORCs present 4 31 -36+ Btg3 10YR 5/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 6/8 common medium prominent 10YR 4/6 ' few medium 1 distinct ORCs present 5 6 Component Name: Profile #4 Map Unit Symbol: Roanoke silt loam Date: November 2010 Depth (in) Horizon Matrix Color (Moist) Texture Structure Consistency (Moist) Mottles Color Abundance Size Contrast Comments 1 0 -7 Ap 7.5YR 5/4 silt loam granular friable many fine roots 2 8 -32 Btgl 10YR 4/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 5/8 common medium prominent fine sandy streaking of 2.5YR 8/1 3 33 -36+ Btg2 10YR 5/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 4/6 common medium distinct thin striations of quartz gravel and fine flakes of mica 4 31 -36+ Btg3 10YR 5/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 6/8 many medium prominent 2.5YR 4/1 common medium faint ORCs present 5 6 Component Name: Profile #5 Map Unit Symbol: Roanoke silt loam Date: November 2010 Depth (in) Horizon Matrix Color (Moist) Texture Structure Consistency (Moist) Mottles Color Abundance Size Contrast Comments 1 0 -9 A 7.5YR 5/4 silt loam granular friable many fine roots 2 10 -21 Btg1 10YR 5/1 silt clay loam subangular blocky friable 10YR 7/8 few fine prominent weak structure 3 22 -30 Btg2 10YR 5/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 5/8 common medium prominent few fine roots, ORCs present 4 31 -36+ Btg3 10YR 5/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 6/8 many medium prominent 2.5YR 4/1 common medium faint ORCs present 5 6 Component Name: Profile #6 Map Unit Symbol: Roanoke silt loam Date: November 2010 Depth (in) Horizon Matrix Color (Moist) Texture Structure Consistency (Moist) Mottles Color Abundance Size Contrast Comments 1 0 -7 Ap 7.5YR 5/4 silt loam granular friable manyfine roots 2 8 -36+ Btg 10YR 5/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 5/8 common medium prominent 2.5YR 4/1 ' common medium faint few fine roots, ORCs present 3 4 5 6 Component Name: Profile #7 Map Unit Symbol: Roanoke silt loam Date: November 2010 Depth (in) Horizon Matrix Color (Moist) Texture Structure Consistency (Moist) Mottles Color Abundance Size Contrast Comments 1 0 -7 Ap 7.5YR 5/4 silt loam granular friable Color Abundance Size Contrast manyfine roots 2 8 -20 Btg1 10YR 5/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 6/8 common medium prominent fewfine roots, small organic bodies, and ORCs present 3 21 -36+ Btg2 10YR 5/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 6/8 common medium prominent 2.5YR 4/1 ' few medium faint ORCs present 4 19 -22 Btg2 10YR 5/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 4/6 common medium distinct ORCs present 5 23 -24 Oe 2.5YR 2/1 mucky peat 6 25 -36+ 2Btg 10YR 5/1 silty clay loam subangular blocky friable 10YR 6/8 many medium prominent ORCs present Component Name: Profile #8 Map Unit Symbol: Roanoke silt loam Date: November 2010 Depth (in) Horizon Matrix Color (Moist) Texture Structure Consistency (Moist) Mottles Color Abundance Size Contrast Comments 1 0 -8 Ap 7.5YR 5/4 silt loam granular friable Color Abundance Size Contrast manyfine roots 2 9 -27 Btg1 10YR 5/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 6/8 common medium prominent fewfine roots, small organic bodies, and ORCs present 3 28 -36+ Btg2 10YR 6/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 5/8 common medium prominent ORCs present 4 19 -22 Btg2 10YR 5/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 4/6 common medium distinct ORCs present 5 23 -24 Oe 2.5YR 2/1 mucky peat 6 25 -36+ 2Btg 10YR 5/1 silty clay loam subangular blocky friable 10YR 6/8 many medium prominent ORCs present Component Name: Profile #9 Map Unit Symbol: Roanoke silt loam Date: November 2010 Depth Horizon Matrix Color Texture Structure Consistency Mottles Comments (in) (Moist) (Moist) Color Abundance Size Contrast 1 0 -8 Ap 7.5YR 5/4 silt loam granular friable manyfine roots 2 9 -18 Btg1 2.5YR 5/2 si try clay loam subangular blocky friable 10YR 5/6 common fine distinct weak structure 3 19 -22 Btg2 10YR 5/1 clay angular blocky firm 10YR 4/6 common medium distinct ORCs present 4 23 -24 Oe 2.5YR 2/1 mucky peat 5 25 -36+ 2Btg 10YR 5/1 silty clay loam subangular blocky friable 10YR 6/8 many medium prominent ORCs present 10YR 4/6 common coarse distinct 6 Component Name: Profile #10 Map Unit Symbol: Roanoke silt loam Date: November 2010 Depth (in) Horizon Matrix Color (Moist) Texture Structure Consistency (Moist) Mottles Color Abundance Size Contrast Comments 1 0 -15 Ap 7.5YR 5/4 silt loam granular friable manyfine roots 2 16 -36+ Btg lOYR 6/1 clay angular blocky firm lOYR 6/8 common medium prominent f—fine roots and ORCs present 3 4 5 6 HEC -RAS River: UT Little River Reach. 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Slope Val Chnl Flow Area Top Width Froude # Chi (cis) (1f) (1f) (1f) (1f) (f1m) (ft /s) (sq ft) (1f) Watts 1365 2yr Existing 22.00 3.20 5.32 5.36 0.001719 1.63 14.44 16.35 0.24 Watts 1365 2yr Proposed 2200 . 3.20 4.49 4.50 0.001747 0.80 29.52 35.79 0.14 Watts 1365 5yr Existing 45.00 3.20 5.92 5.97 0.001834 1.98 28.65 31.00 0.25 Watts 1365 5yr Proposed 45.00 3.20 4.98 5.00 0.001870 1.07 49.43 45.58 0.15 Watts 1365 10yr Existing 65.00 3.20 6.21 6.27 0.001984 2.25 39.74 50.15 0.27 Watts 1365 10yr Proposed 65.00 3.20 5.31 5.33 0.001925 1.23 65.38 52.11 0.16 Watts 1365 25yr Existing 95.00 3.20 6.51 6.58 0.002031 2.48 59.06 75.72 0.28 Watts 1365 25yr Proposed 95.00 3.20 5.73 5.75 0.001912 1.40 89.16 60.55 0.16 Watts 1365 50yr Existing 120.00 3.20 6.69 6.77 0.002093 2.65 74.11 90.78 0.29 Watts 1365 50yr Proposed 120.00 3.20 6.02 6.05 0.001929 1.53 107.68 66.64 0.17 Watts 1365 1 00y Existing 150.00 3.20 6.86 6.94 0.002204 2.83 90.24 104.55 0.30 Watts 1365 1 00y Proposed 150.00 3.20 6.31 6.35 0.002008 1.68 128.56 76.28 0.17 Watts 1165 2yr Existing 2200 . 2.83 4.93 4.98 0.002196 1.74 12.64 9.48 0.27 Watts 1165 2yr Proposed 2200 . 2.80 4.17 4.18 0.001454 0.68 32.52 37.43 0.12 Watts 1165 5yr Existing 45.00 2.83 5.50 5.57 0.002212 2.19 27.28 45.66 0.28 Watts 1165 5yr Proposed 45.00 2.80 4.65 4.66 0.001508 0.91 52.74 47.01 0.13 Watts 1165 10yr Existing 65.00 2.83 5.82 5.88 0.001883 2.25 45.39 68.32 0.27 Watts 1165 10yr Proposed 65.00 2.80 4.96 4.98 0.001573 1.06 68.33 53.23 0.14 Watts 1165 25yr Existing 95.00 2.83 6.15 6.21 0.001721 2.35 72.76 107.72 0.26 Watts 1165 25yr Proposed 95.00 2.80 5.39 5.41 0.001524 1.21 95.20 72.78 0.15 Watts 1165 50yr Existing 120.00 2.83 6.33 6.39 0.001685 2.44 95.52 140.54 0.26 Watts 1165 50yr Proposed 120.00 2.80 5.68 5.71 0.001504 1.31 118.63 86.87 0.15 Watts 1165 1 00y Existing 150.00 2.83 6.49 6.55 0.001689 2.54 120.25 169.13 0.26 Watts 1165 1 00y Proposed 150.00 2.80 5.97 6.00 0.001532 1.42 145.20 100.48 0.15 Watts 965 2yr Existing 22.00 2.60 4.45 4.50 0.002532 1.89 12.21 12.05 0.29 Watts 965 2yr Proposed 22.00 2.60 3.78 3.79 0.002812 1.04 25.57 33.51 0.18 Watts 965 5yr Existing 45.00 2.60 4.87 4.98 0.004103 2.76 18.04 15.81 0.38 Watts 965 5yr Proposed 45.00 2.60 4.19 4.22 0.003519 1.44 41.30 41.86 0.21 Watts 965 10yr Existing 65.00 2.60 5.08 5.25 0.005746 3.49 21.86 25.82 0.46 Watts 965 10yr Proposed 65.00 2.60 4.47 4.51 0.003843 1.69 53.71 47.42 0.22 Watts 965 25yr Existing 95.00 2.60 5.29 5.55 0.007537 4.31 30.16 50.60 0.53 Watts 965 25yr Proposed 95.00 2.60 4.94 4.98 0.003322 1.83 77.90 56.71 0.22 Watts 965 50yr Existing 120.00 2.60 5.45 5.72 0.008092 4.68 39.10 67.80 0.56 Watts 965 50yr Proposed 120.00 2.60 5.22 5.27 0.003475 2.03 95.99 73.92 0.22 Watts 965 1 00y Existing 150.00 2.60 5.61 5.88 0.008010 4.89 51.61 86.31 0.56 Watts 965 1 00y Proposed 150.00 2.60 5.48 5.54 0.003650 2.22 118.12 93.25 0.23 Watts 765 2yr Existing 2200 . 2.10 4.05 4.07 0.001808 1.22 18.39 29.74 0.24 Watts 765 2yr Proposed 22.00 2.10 2.96 2.98 0.006395 1.09 20.22 32.15 0.24 Watts 765 5yr Existing 45.00 2.10 4.57 4.59 0.001000 1.26 48.27 83.97 0.19 Watts 765 5yr Proposed 45.00 2.10 3.38 3.41 0.004704 1.30 35.73 40.67 0.23 Watts 765 10yr Existing 65.00 2.10 4.80 4.82 0.000968 1.37 69.48 106.91 0.19 Watts 765 10yr Proposed 65.00 2.10 3.78 3.80 0.003241 1.34 53.19 48.51 0.20 Watts 765 25yr Existing 95.00 2.10 5.01 5.04 0.001038 1.55 95.05 129.26 0.20 Watts 765 25yr Proposed 95.00 2.10 4.51 4.53 0.001556 1.22 101.46 91.31 0.15 Watts 765 50yr Existing 120.00 2.10 5.16 5.19 0.001060 1.65 115.71 144.93 0.21 Watts 765 50yr Proposed 120.00 2.10 4.80 4.82 0.001508 1.31 130.81 112.87 0.15 Watts 765 1 00y Existing 150.00 2.10 5.32 5.35 0.001069 1.74 139.83 161.32 0.21 Watts 765 1 00y Proposed 150.00 2.10 5.05 5.07 0.001579 1.43 160.99 132.70 0.15 Watts 565 2yr Existing 22.00 1.20 3.65 3.69 0.002052 1.53 14.55 18.95 0.25 Watts 565 2yr Proposed 22.00 1.20 2.33 2.34 0.001889 0.76 29.70 37.59 0.14 Watts 565 5yr Existing 45.00 1.20 4.40 4.42 0.000763 1.32 54.24 88.03 0.17 Watts 565 5yr Proposed 45.00 1.20 2.93 2.94 0.001395 0.92 55.68 49.52 0.13 Watts 565 10yr Existing 65.00 1.20 4.62 4.64 0.000793 1.44 76.06 109.07 0.18 Watts 565 10yr Proposed 65.00 1.20 3.46 3.47 0.000980 0.94 84.92 60.18 0.12 Watts 565 25yr Existing 95.00 1.20 4.81 4.84 0.000965 1.69 98.48 127.11 0.20 Watts 565 25yr Proposed 95.00 1.20 4.34 4.35 0.000568 0.91 148.92 96.24 0.09 Watts 565 50yr Existing 120.00 1.20 4.95 4.98 0.001040 1.82 117.21 140.41 0.21 Watts 565 50yr Proposed 120.00 1.20 4.62 4.63 0.000637 1.02 178.37 116.71 0.10 Watts 565 1 00y Existing 150.00 1.20 5.10 5.13 0.001092 1.94 139.19 154.47 0.21 Watts 565 1 00y Proposed 150.00 1.20 4.84 4.86 0.000753 1.16 206.27 133.23 0.11 Watts 465 2yr Existing 2200 . 0.70 3.46 3.48 0.000592 1.02 26.51 4201 . 0.14 Watts 465 2yr Proposed 22.00 0.70 2.05 2.06 0.001054 0.57 38.68 42.10 0.10 Watts 465 5yr Existing 45.00 0.70 4.33 4.34 0.000225 0.85 87.15 98.34 0.10 Watts 465 5yr Proposed 45.00 0.70 2.72 2.72 0.000833 0.63 71.00 55.35 0.10 Watts 465 10yr Existing 65.00 0.70 4.54 4.55 0.000285 1.01 108.99 112.23 0.11 Watts 465 10yr Proposed 65.00 0.70 3.33 3.34 0.000469 0.62 108.72 67.41 0.08 Watts 465 25yr Existing 95.00 0.70 4.70 4.71 0.000426 1.28 127.32 122.69 0.13 Watts 465 25yr Proposed 95.00 0.70 4.27 4.28 0.000250 0.59 181.72 94.02 0.06 Watts 465 50yr Existing 120.00 0.70 4.82 4.83 0.000523 1.46 142.39 130.66 0.15 Watts 465 50yr Proposed 120.00 0.70 4.54 4.55 0.000290 0.67 209.22 112.00 0.07 Watts 465 1 00y Existing 150.00 0.70 4.95 4.97 0.000622 1.63 159.85 139.33 0.16 Watts 465 1 00y Proposed 150.00 0.70 4.75 4.76 0.000357 0.78 233.80 125.93 0.08 Watts 365 2yr Existing 2200 . 0.67 3.42 3.43 0.000437 0.86 30.43 47.39 0.12 Watts 365 2yr Proposed 2200 . 0.67 1.93 1.94 0.001402 0.63 34.88 40.25 0.12 Watts 365 5yr Existing 45.00 0.67 4.32 4.32 0.000155 0.70 103.86 118.21 0.08 Watts 365 5yr Proposed 45.00 0.67 2.63 2.64 0.000953 0.66 67.76 54.18 0.10 Watts 365 10yr Existing 65.00 0.67 4.52 4.53 0.000198 0.84 129.60 135.65 0.09 Watts 365 1 0yr Proposed 65.00 0.67 3.28 3.29 0.000484 0.62 107.59 67.24 0.08 HEC -RAS River: UT Little River Reach: Watts (Continued) Reach River Sta Profile Plan Q Total Min Ch El W . Elev Crit W . E.G. Elev E.G. Slope Vol Chnl Flow Area Top Width Froude # Chi (cis) (11) (11) (11) (11) (f1m) (ft /s) (sq 1t) (11) Watts 365 25yr Existing 95.00 0.67 4.66 4.67 0.000304 1.08 150.12 148.09 0.12 Watts 365 25yr Proposed 95.00 0.67 4.25 4.25 0.000248 0.59 186.91 112.34 0.06 Watts 365 50yr Existing 120.00 0.67 4.77 4.79 0.000379 1.24 167.07 157.62 0.13 Watts 365 50yr Proposed 120.00 0.67 4.51 4.52 0.000285 0.67 219.45 134.97 0.07 Watts 365 1 00y Existing 150.00 0.67 4.90 4.91 0.000457 1.40 186.80 168.04 0.14 Watts 365 1 00y Proposed 150.00 0.67 4.71 4.72 0.000351 0.77 248.17 152.18 0.07 Watts 315 2yr Existing 22.00 0.68 3.38 3.39 0.000304 0.78 38.93 63.82 0.10 Watts 315 2yr Proposed 2200 . 0.68 1.73 1.74 0.002884 0.82 26.88 36.06 0.17 Watts 315 5yr Existing 45.00 0.68 4.31 4.31 0.000085 0.55 145.72 156.14 0.06 Watts 315 5yr Proposed 45.00 0.68 2.52 2.53 0.001249 0.73 61.35 51.76 0.12 Watts 315 10yr Existing 65.00 0.68 4.51 4.51 0.000107 0.65 178.28 168.65 0.07 Watts 315 10yr Proposed 65.00 0.68 3.23 3.24 0.000542 0.64 103.49 66.06 0.08 Watts 315 25yr Existing 95.00 0.68 4.65 4.65 0.000166 0.83 202.19 177.27 0.08 Watts 315 25yr Proposed 95.00 0.68 4.22 4.23 0.000246 0.58 206.12 150.95 0.06 Watts 315 50yr Existing 120.00 0.68 4.75 4.76 0.000209 0.95 221.37 183.90 0.10 Watts 315 50yr Proposed 120.00 0.68 4.48 4.49 0.000274 0.65 247.49 167.18 0.07 Watts 315 1 00y Existing 150.00 0.68 4.87 4.88 0.000256 1.08 243.15 191.15 0.11 Watts 315 1 00y Proposed 150.00 0.68 4.68 4.69 0.000332 0.74 281.12 179.28 0.07 Watts 265 2yr Existing 22.00 0.35 3.38 1.50 3.38 0.000126 0.55 58.97 82.92 0.07 Watts 265 2yr Proposed 2200 . 0.35 1.64 0.72 1.65 0.001268 0.61 36.17 40.89 0.11 Watts 265 5yr Existing 45.00 0.35 4.30 1.97 4.31 0.000052 0.46 167.07 142.95 0.05 Watts 265 5yr Proposed 45.00 0.35 2.48 0.92 2.48 0.000636 0.58 77.17 58.07 0.09 Watts 265 10yr Existing 65.00 0.35 4.50 2.40 4.51 0.000073 0.57 196.74 154.71 0.06 Watts 265 10yr Proposed 65.00 0.35 3.21 1.06 3.22 0.000314 0.54 126.77 82.38 0.07 Watts 265 25yr Existing 95.00 0.35 4.64 2.78 4.64 0.000119 0.75 218.30 162.72 0.07 Watts 265 25yr Proposed 95.00 0.35 4.21 1.23 4.22 0.000165 0.51 236.92 137.65 0.05 Watts 265 50yr Existing 120.00 0.35 4.74 2.95 4.75 0.000157 0.88 235.58 168.87 0.09 Watts 265 50yr Proposed 120.00 0.35 4.47 1.35 4.48 0.000194 0.58 274.50 152.91 0.06 Watts 265 1 00y Existing 150.00 0.35 4.86 3.11 4.86 0.000200 1.01 255.20 175.59 0.10 Watts 265 1 00y Proposed 150.00 0.35 4.66 1.48 4.67 0.000243 0.68 304.86 164.21 0.06 Watts 215 2yr Existing 2200 . 0.00 3.20 1.43 3.33 0.001652 2.83 7.79 55.26 0.28 Watts 215 2yr Proposed 2200 . 0.00 1.49 0.57 1.53 0.004612 1.64 13.39 44.75 0.24 Watts 215 5yr Existing 45.00 0.00 4.30 2.24 4.30 0.000061 0.56 137.06 102.38 0.05 Watts 215 5yr Proposed 45.00 0.00 2.32 0.92 2.40 0.004361 2.15 2091 . 61.55 0.25 Watts 215 10yr Existing 65.00 0.00 4.50 2.84 4.50 0.000091 0.71 158.13 111.18 0.06 Watts 215 10yr Proposed 65.00 0.00 3.07 1.18 3.16 0.003591 2.35 27.64 76.69 0.24 Watts 215 25yr Existing 95.00 0.00 4.63 3.64 4.64 0.000156 0.95 173.10 117.03 0.09 Watts 215 25yr Proposed 95.00 0.00 4.21 1.51 4.21 0.000121 0.47 241.16 103.41 0.04 Watts 215 50yr Existing 120.00 0.00 4.73 4.10 4.74 0.000212 1.13 185.06 121.51 0.10 Watts 215 50yr Proposed 120.00 0.00 4.46 1.77 4.47 0.000149 0.54 269.02 113.21 0.05 Watts 215 1 00y Existing 150.00 0.00 4.84 4.10 4.85 0.000280 1.32 198.58 126.37 0.12 Watts 215 1 00y Proposed 150.00 0.00 4.65 2.05 4.66 0.000194 0.64 291.11 120.42 0.06 Watts 182 Culvert Watts 150 2yr Existing 2200 . 0.00 1.44 1.44 2.11 0.021813 6.59 3.34 7.50 1.01 Watts 150 2yr Proposed 22.00 0.00 1.18 1.00 1.39 0.014326 3.70 5.94 7.09 0.71 Watts 150 5yr Existing 45.00 0.00 2.26 2.26 3.34 0.018352 8.33 5.40 8.82 1.00 Watts 150 5yr Proposed 45.00 0.00 2.02 1.43 2.22 0.007009 3.61 12.47 8.43 0.52 Watts 150 10yr Existing 65.00 0.00 2.86 2.86 4.24 0.016984 9.43 6.89 9.78 1.00 Watts 150 10yr Proposed 65.00 0.00 2.60 1.74 2.81 0.005240 3.70 17.57 9.36 0.47 Watts 150 25yr Existing 95.00 0.00 3.50 3.50 3.67 0.003019 3.37 33.50 38.00 0.36 Watts 150 25yr Proposed 95.00 0.00 3.26 2.13 3.52 0.004215 4.03 23.55 24.69 0.44 Watts 150 50yr Existing 120.00 0.00 3.72 3.50 3.90 0.003156 3.64 43.37 50.49 0.38 Watts 150 50yr Proposed 120.00 0.00 3.72 2.42 3.90 0.003156 3.64 43.37 50.50 0.38 Watts 150 1 00y Existing 150.00 0.00 4.07 3.50 4.22 0.002576 3.55 67.64 118.02 0.35 Watts 150 1 00y Proposed 150.00 0.00 4.07 2.70 4.22 0.002576 3.55 67.64 118.02 0.35 Watts 100 2yr Existing 22.00 -2.00 0.78 0.91 0.006019 2.85 7.72 5.56 0.43 Watts 100 2yr Proposed 22.00 -2.00 0.78 0.91 0.006019 2.85 7.72 5.56 0.43 Watts 100 5yr Existing 45.00 -2.00 1.74 1.90 0.005146 3.21 14.01 7.49 0.41 Watts 100 5yr Proposed 45.00 -2.00 1.74 1.90 0.005146 3.21 14.01 7.49 0.41 Watts 100 10yr Existing 65.00 -2.00 2.36 2.55 0.004731 3.41 19.05 8.73 0.41 Watts 100 10yr Proposed 65.00 -2.00 2.36 2.55 0.004731 3.41 19.05 8.73 0.41 Watts 100 25yr Existing 95.00 -2.00 3.06 3.28 0.004493 3.70 25.77 13.63 0.41 Watts 100 25yr Proposed 95.00 -2.00 3.07 3.28 0.004490 3.70 25.77 13.65 0.41 Watts 100 50yr Existing 120.00 -2.00 3.52 3.73 0.003684 3.74 37.82 39.19 0.38 Watts 100 50yr Proposed 120.00 -2.00 3.52 3.73 0.003684 3.74 37.83 39.20 0.38 Watts 100 1 00y Existing 150.00 -2.00 3.92 4.08 0.002859 3.58 57.72 61.35 0.34 Watts 100 1 00y Proposed 150.00 -2.00 3.92 4.08 0.002859 3.58 57.72 61.35 0.34 Watts 50 2yr Existing 22.00 -3.00 0.50 0.61 0.005459 2.69 8.17 4.67 0.36 Watts 50 2yr Proposed 22.00 -3.00 0.50 0.61 0.005459 2.69 8.17 4.67 0.36 Watts 50 5yr Existing 45.00 -3.00 1.43 0.08 1.61 0.006530 3.44 13.07 5.90 0.41 Watts 50 5yr Proposed 45.00 -3.00 1.43 0.08 1.61 0.006530 3.44 13.07 5.90 0.41 Watts 50 10yr Existing 65.00 -3.00 2.03 0.58 2.26 0.007018 3.81 17.05 7.41 0.44 Watts 50 10yr Proposed 65.00 -3.00 2.03 0.58 2.26 0.007018 3.81 17.05 7.41 0.44 Watts 50 25yr Existing 95.00 -3.00 2.73 1.17 2.99 0.007079 4.16 22.85 9.27 0.47 Watts 50 25yr Proposed 95.00 -3.00 2.73 1.16 2.99 0.007074 4.16 22.86 9.27 0.47 Watts 50 50yr Existing 120.00 -3.00 3.18 1.60 3.47 0.006722 4.38 28.16 1995 . 0.47 Watts 50 50yr Proposed 120.00 -3.00 3.18 1.60 3.47 0.006720 4.38 28.16 19.96 0.47 HEC -RAS River: UT Little River Reach: Watts (Continued) Reach River Sta Profile Plan Q Total Min Ch El W . Elev Crit W . E.G. Elev E.G. Slope Vol Chnl Flow Area Top Width Froude # Chi (cis) (it) (it) (it) (it) (f1m) (flog (sq it) (it) Watts 50 1 00y Existing 150.00 -3.00 3.61 2.06 3.88 0.005388 4.33 42.17 44.36 0.43 Watts 50 1 00y Proposed 150.00 -3.00 3.61 2.06 3.88 0.005388 4.33 42.17 44.36 0.43 Watts 0 2yr Existing 22.00 -3.00 0.00 -0.69 0.21 0.012449 3.67 6.00 4.00 0.53 Watts 0 2yr Proposed 2200 . -3.00 0.00 -0.69 0.21 0.012449 3.67 6.00 4.00 0.53 Watts 0 5yr Existing 45.00 -3.00 0.08 0.08 0.87 0.045190 7.11 6.33 4.11 1.01 Watts 0 5yr Proposed 45.00 -3.00 0.08 0.08 0.87 0.045190 7.11 6.33 4.11 1.01 Watts 0 10yr Existing 65.00 -3.00 0.58 0.58 1.48 0.042202 7.60 8.55 4.78 1.00 Watts 0 10yr Proposed 65.00 -3.00 0.58 0.58 1.48 0.042202 7.60 8.55 4.78 1.00 Watts 0 25yr Existing 95.00 -3.00 1.17 1.17 2.21 0.040341 8.21 11.57 5.55 1.00 Watts 0 25yr Proposed 95.00 -3.00 1.16 1.16 2.21 0.040453 8.22 11.55 5.55 1.00 Watts 0 50yr Existing 120.00 -3.00 1.60 1.60 2.72 0.038316 8.51 14.11 6.26 1.00 Watts 0 50yr Proposed 120.00 -3.00 1.60 1.60 2.72 0.038351 8.51 14.10 6.26 1.00 Watts 0 1 00y Existing 150.00 -3.00 2.06 2.06 3.23 0.036228 8.69 17.27 7.49 1.01 Watts 0 1 00y Proposed 150.00 -3.00 2.06 2.06 3.23 0.036223 8.69 17.27 7.49 1.01 HEC -RAS Plan: Proposed River: UT Little River Reach: Watts Reach River Sha Profle QTotal I& Ch El W.S. 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Vel Chnl Flow Ana Top Width F 1FC ,...ShearCti- ON (f0 (fl) ': (fl) 0.21 ' '_ ( ON (sQ fl) (fl) Watts 0 _ 2yr 22.00 -3.00 0.00 -0.69 0.012449 3.67 6.00 6.33 4.00 4.11 0.53 0.65 Watts 0 Syr 45.00 -3.00 0.08 0.08 0.87 0.045190 7.11 1.01 2.41 Watts 0 10yr _ _ 65.00 -3.00 0.58 0.58 1.48 0.042202 7.60 8.55 4.78 1.00 2.62 Watts 0 25yr 95.00 -3.00 1.16 1.16 2.21 2.72 0.040453 0.038351 8.22 8.51 11.55 14.10 5.55 6.26 1.00 1.00 2.92 3.03 Watts 0 50yr 120.00 -3.00 1.80 _ 1.60 Watts 0 100yr - , _ 150.00 -3.001 2.06 2.06 3.23 0.0362231 8.69 17.27 7.48 1.01 3.08 Watts 50 2yr 22.00 -3.00 0.50 0.61 0.005459 2.69 8.17 4.67 0.36 0.33 Watts 50 5 45.00 -3.00 1.43 0.08 1.61 0.006530 3.44 13.07 5.90 0.41 0.50 Wefts 50 1 - 85.00 -3.00 2.03 0.56 2.26 0.007018 3.61 17.05 7.41 0.44 0.59 Watts Watts 50 50 2 , Soyr - - 95.00 120.00 -3.00 2.73 1.16 2.99 0.007074 4.16 22.86 9.27 0.47 0.68 -3.00 3.18 1.60 3.47 0.008720 4.38 28.16 19.96 0.47 0.72 Watts 50 100yr 150.00 -3.00 3.61 2.06 3.88 0.005388 4.33 42.17 44.36 0.43 0.67 Watts 100 2yr 22.00 45.00 -2.00 0.78 0.91 0.006019 2.85 7.72 5.56 0.43 0.37 Watts 100 Syr -2.00 1.74 1.90 0.0051461 3.21 14.01 7.49 0.41 0.43 Watts 100 t0yr 65.00 -2.00 2.36 2.55 0.004731 3.41 19.05 8.73 0.41 0.46 Watts 100 25yr _ 95.00 -2.00 3.07 3.28 0.004490 3.70 25.77 13.65 0.41 0.51 Watts 100 50yr 120.00 -2.00 3.52 3.73 0.003684 3.74 37.83 39.20 0.38 0.49 Watts 100 100yr 150.00 -2.00 3.92 4.08 0.002859 3.58 57.72 61.35 0.34 0.43 1 Watts 150 2yr 22.00 0.00 1.18 1.00 1.39 0.014326 3.70 5.94 7.09 0.71 0.68 Watts 150 Syr 45.00 0.00 2.02 1.43 2.22 0.007009 3.61 12.47 8.43 0.52 0.55 Watts _ 150 10yr., -=- - 65.00 0.00 2.80 1.74 2.81 0.005240 3.70 17.57 9.36 0.47 0.53 Watts 150 25 � 95.00 0.00 3.26 2.13 3.52 0.004215 4.03 23.55 24.69 0.44 0.57 Watts 150 50yeTI ," ",.. 120.00 0.00 3.72 2.42 3.90 0.003156 3.64 43.37 50.50 0.38 0.45 Watts 150 100yr' 150.00 0.00 4.07 2.70 4.22 0.002576 3.55 87.84 118.02 0.35 0.41 Watts 182 Culvert Watts 215 2yr 22.00 0.00 1.49 0.57 1.53 0.004612 1.64 13.39 44.75 0.24 0.43 Wafts 215 Syr 45.00 0.00 2.32 0.92 2.40 0.004361 2.15 20.91 61.55 0.25 0.63 Watts 215 1oyr 55.00 0.00 3.07 1.18 3.16 0.003591 2.35 27.64 76.69 0.24 0.89 Wafts 215 25 95.00 0.00 421 1.51 4.21 0.000121 0.47 241.16 103.41 0.04 0.03 Watts 215 50yr - 120.00 0.00 4.46 1.77 4.47 0.000149 0.54 269.02 113.21 0.05 0.03 Watts 215 10ow 150.00 0.00 4.65 2.05 4.66 0.000194 0.64 291.11 120.42 0.06 0.05 Watts 265 Zyr.`, 22.00 035 1.64 0.72 1.65 0.001268 0.61 36.17 40.89 0.11 0.07 Watts Watts 285 265 Syr 1 45.00 85.00 0.35 2.48 0.92 2.48 0.000636 0.58 77.17 58.071 0.09 0.06 0.35 3.21 1.06 3.22 0.000314 0.54 126.77 82.38 0.07 0.04 Watts Watts Watts 285 265 285 25 ` 100yr'° "` 95.00 120.00 150.00 0.35 0.35 4.21 4.47 1.23 4.22 0.000165 0.51 236.92 137.65 0.05 0.03 1.35 4A8 0.000194 0.58 274.50 152.91 0.06 0.04 0.35 4.88 1.48 4.67 0.000243 0.68 304.86 164.21 0.06 0.05 F Waifs 315 2yr 22.00 0.68 1.73 1.74 0.002884 0.82 26.88 36.06 0.17 0.13 Watts 315 Syr 45.00 0.68 2.52 2.53 0.001249 0.73 61.35 51.76 0.12 0.09 Watts 315 t0yr..- _ 55.00 0.68 3.23 124 0.000542 0.64 103.49 66.06 0.08 0.06 Watts Wetta 315 315 25 50yr'-mm 95.00 120.00 0.68 0.68 4.22 4.48 4.23 0.000246 0.58 206.12 150.95 0.06 0.04 4.49 0.000274 0.65 247.49 167.18 0.07 0.05 Watts 315 100yr 150.00 0.68 4.68 4.69 0.000332 0.74 281.12 179.28 0.07 0.07 Watts 365 2yr 22.00 0.67 1.93 1.94 0.001402 0.83 34.88 40.25 0.12 0.08 Watts 365 Syr 45.00 0.67 2.63 2.64 0.000953 0.66 67.76 54.18 0.10 0.07 Watts 365 10yr 65.00 0.67 3.28 3.29 0,000484 0.62 107.59 67.24 0.08 0.06 Watts 365 25yr _ 95.00 0.67 4.25 4.25 0.000248 0.59 186.91 112.34 0.06 0.04 Warts 365 50yr 120.00 0.67 4.51 4.52 0.000285 0.67 219.45 134.971 0.07 0.06 Watts 365 100yr _ 150.00 0.67 4.71 4.72 0.000351 0.77 248.17 152.18 0.07 0.07 Watts 465 2yr 22.00 0.70 2.05 2.06 0.001054 0.57 38.86 42.10 0.10 0.06 Watts 465 Syr 45.00 0.70 2.72 2.721 0.000833 0.63 71.00 55.35 0.10 0.07 Watts 465 1Gyr 65.00 0.70 3.33 3.34 0.000469 0.62 10832 67.41 0.08 0.06 Watts 465 25yr 95.00 0.70 4.27 4.28 0.000250 0.59 181.72 94.02 0.06 0.04 Watts 465 50yr 120.00 0.70 4,541 4.55 0.000290 0.67 209.22 112.00 0.07 0.06 Watts 1465 100yr 150.00 0.70 4.75 4.76 0.000357 0.78 233.80 125.93 0.08 0.07 Wefts 565 2yr 22.00 1.20 2.33 2.34 0.001889 0.76 29.70 37.59 0.14 0.11 Watts 565 5yr 45.00 1.20 2.93 2.94 0.001395 0.92 55.68 49.52 0.13 0.13 Watts 565 10yr 65.00 1.20 3.46 3.47 0.000980 0.94 84.92 60.18 0.12 0.13 Watts 565 25yr 95.00 1.20 4.34 4.35 0.000568 0.91 148.92 96.24 0.09 0.10 Wefts 585 50yr _ 120.00 1.20 4.82 4.63 0.000637 1.02 178.37 116.71 0.10 0.13 Watts 565 100yr 150.00 1.20 4.84 4.86 0.000753 1.161 206.27 133.23 0.11 0.18 Watts 765 2yr 22.00 2.10 2.96 2.98 0.006395 1.09 20.22 32.15 0.24 0.25 Watts 765 Syr 45.00 2.10 3.38 _ 3.41 0.004704 1.30 35.73 40.67 0.23 0.30 Watts 765 10yr 65.00 2.10 3.78 3.80 0.003241 1.34 53.19 48.51 0.20 0.29 Wafts 765 25yr 95.00 2.10 4.51 4.53 0.001556 1.22 101,48 91.31 0.15 0.21 Watts 765 50yr 120.00 2.10 4.80 4.62 0.001508 1.31 130.81 112.87 0.15 0.23 Wafts 765 100yr 150.00 2.10 5.05 5.07 0.001579 1.43 180.99 132.70 0.15 0.27 Waits 985 2yr 22.001 2.601 3.78 3.79 0.002812 1.04 25.57 33.51 0.18 0.19 Watts 965_ Syr 45.00 2.80 4.19 4.22 0.003519 1.44 41.30 41.88 021 0.33 Watts 965 10yr 85.00 2.60 4.47 4.51 0.003843 1.69 53.71 47.42 0.22 0.43 Watts 965 25yr 95.00 120.00 2.60 4.94 4.98 0.003322 1.83 77.90 58.71 0.22 0.46 Wefts 965 50yr 2.60 5.22 5.27 0.003475 2.03 95.99 73.92 0.22 0.55 HEC -RAS Plan: Proposed River: UT Little River Reach. 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Slope vet Chnl Flow Area Top Wroth ,, _ _ ,_ Chl Shear Chen ( ) (tq (h) (fl) TM OVS) (scl ft) M MIN a) Watts 965 1 00y 150.00 2.60 5.46 5.54 0.003650 2.22 118.12 93.25 0.23 0.64 Watts 1165 2yr 22.00 2.80 4.17 4.18 0.001454 0.68 32.52 37.43 0.12 0.09 Wafts 1165 Syr 45.00 2.80 4.65 4.66 0.001508 0.91 52.74 47.01 0.13 0.13 Watts 1165 10yr;! 65.00 2.80 4.96 4.98 0.001573 1.06 68.33 53.23 0.14 0.17 Weds 1165 25yr -' 95.00 2.80 5.39 5.41 0.001524 1.21 95.20 72.78 0.15 0.21 Watts 1165 50yr. 120.00 2.80 5.68 5.71 0.001504 1.31 _ 118.63 86.87 0.23 Watts 1165 100yp 150.00 2.80 5.97 6.00 0.001532 1.42 145.20 100.48 0.26 Watts 1365 2yr ;% 22.00 3.20 4.49 4.50 0.001747 0.80 29.52 35.79 M01,�4 0.11 Watts 1385 Syr - - 45.00 3.20 4. 98 5.00 0.001870 1.07 49.43 45.58 0.18 Wahl Walls 1365 1365 10yr +' 65.00 25yr 95.00 3.20 3.20 5.31 5.33 0.001925 1.23 65.38 52.11 0.22 5.73 5.75 0.001912 1.40 89.16 60.55 0.27 Watts 1365 50yr ' -- 120.00 3.20 8.02 6.05 0.001929 1.53 107.68 66.64 0.31 Wahl 1365 1 00y 150.00 3.20 6.31 6.35 0.002008 1.68 128.56 76.28 0.17 0.38 LO LO y O cm NN NN O O O > O O >O > V O O N T O O N ce) N 0 0 0 X W ro >� > O _T 0 0 00 CU U J cz Lo O N O o O O N LO O LO O O v O O N O 00 CO V N O N V (11) u011BADI3 y O NN NN > >O > APPENDIX E Reference Site Analyses REFERENCE SITE ANALYSES Ecological Engineering utilized several sources of existing reference information approved by EEP and the regulatory agencies as part of the reference assessment for the proposed design. Information was obtained from EEP, which recently implemented a similar Coastal Plain headwater stream restoration project approximately 24 miles west of the Watts Site. In addition, previous work was completed for the Watts Site under a pretense for natural channel design -based stream restoration. This work included a limited assessment of potential wetland reference areas for riverine and non - riverine wetland restoration. Both reference assessments were conducted by consultants under contract with EEP. Ecological Engineering also qualitatively viewed the property immediately west of the Watts Site. Permission to conduct surveys was not granted. Therefore, only visual surveys were recorded from the property boundary separating the Project Site from this area. Photographs of the reference wetland sites are depicted later in this appendix. Since data from multiple reference sites was available, a holistic approach was used to formulate the conceptual design. More emphasis however, was associated with the data from Reference Wetland Sites 1 through 4 rather than Sites 5 and 6. This reasoning was based on raw data availability and confidence. Target Reference Conditions The Watts Site is currently fallow. It is drained via a network of linear and lateral drainages. Other than the soil characterization, there is little evidence of the historical wetlands that would have existed on the site. As a result, Ecological Engineering utilized physical parameters as well as other reference materials to ascertain the target wetland types. The physical parameters included watershed size, soil mapping units and general topography. Reference materials included information on vegetation community types. According to EEP (2006), the following conditions summarized the search for a suitable Coastal Plain headwater stream and wetland reference (Headwater Forest) site: • location within the Outer Coastal Plain physiographic region; • minimal hydrologic alteration; • jurisdictional wetland status; • watershed size between 30 and 300 acres (with the three sites spanning the range); • climax community — Headwater Forest (Small Stream Swamp) or Hardwood Flat (Non - Riverine Wet Hardwood Forest); • similar watershed soil types; • similar site soil types; • minimal impervious surfaces within watershed; • similar topography; and, • minimal presence of invasive species. Reference Site Search Methodology According to EEP (2006), all of the parameters listed in the above section were used to find three appropriate reference sites. A GIS -based search was initially conducted for the identification of reference wetland sites in the Outer Coastal Plain. The GIS process was first based on an automated procedure which included the overlay of CAMA wetland data, Chowan Soil Data, NC Gap Analysis Project (NCGAP) data, and public land. No eligible sites were found on public land. After potential sites were identified, sites near the project area were manually reviewed using other available GIS data such as aerial photography and topography. Once sites Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Appendix z March 2011 were identified, some were visited that could be easily viewed from public roads. Neither Chowan County nor Edenton have GIS based parcel data; therefore, candidate reference site information was acquired at the Chowan County Tax office and Register of Deeds office (EEP, 2006). In 2003, Hurricane Isabelle impacted the northeastern portion of North Carolina and caused localized damage. This storm knocked down many trees. Even more trees were taken down as the landowners undertook clearcut operations in an effort to salvage available timber and reduce fire hazards. Several potential reference sites identified during the reference site search suffered tree loss from Hurricane Isabelle and were subsequently clearcut (EEP, 2006). Three reference sites were located during this search. The first, adjacent to EEP's UT to Pembroke Creek headwater stream restoration project site, and two within 20 miles of the Watts Site. All three reference sites are situated within Chowan County and may require permission from the landowner prior to entry. The fourth site is adjacent to the Watts Site in Perquimans County. Sites 5 and 6 were ascertained from previous work done at the Watts Site in 2005. These two sites are located approximately three miles northwest of the Project Site in Perquimans County. The following table shows a general assessment of each reference wetland as they relate to the parameters laid out above. Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site EEP Project Number 413 Compatibility Reference Reference Reference Reference Reference Reference Parameters Wetland 1 Wetland 2 Wetland 3 Wetland 4 Wetland 5 Wetland 6 (Visual Only) Outer Coastal Plain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Amount of Hydrologic Minimal Minimal Minimal Minimal Unknown Unknown Alteration Jurisdiction Wetland Yes Yes Yes Yes Likely Likely Status Watershed Size 30 - 300 acres 30 - 300 acres 30 - 300 acres 30 - 300 acres 30 - 300 acres 30 - 300 acres Climax Community Mostly Mostly Young Mostly Young Mostly Type Similar Watershed Soil Some Yes Yes Yes Some Some Types Impervious Surfaces None Minimal Minimal None Unknown Unknown w /in Watershed Topography Similar I Similar I Similar I Similar I Similar Similar Invasive Species None None None None Yes Yes Present Source for Reference Wetland 1, 2 and 3 data is EEP (2006) and Wetland 5 and 6 is EEP (2005). Reference Site Parameters Wetland determination forms were completed for the first three reference wetland sites. Copies of these forms are provided later in the appendix. Each reference wetland exhibits two forms, one from within the wetland boundary and one from outside the boundary. Reference Wetland 1 Reference Wetland 1 is situated approximately 3.5 miles northwest of Edenton and adjacent to the UT to Pembroke Creek Restoration Site (Appendix E - Figure 5). According to EEP (2006), several parameters were collected during the reference reach surveys to better understand the physical setting of the reference area and to integrate the collected parameters into the restoration design. Reference wetland cross sections were Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Appendix C L March 2011 surveyed and are provided at the end of the appendix. The drainage area for Reference Wetland 1 is approximately 45 acres and significant ponded and flowing water was evident during the survey. Average land slope down the wetland valley was 0.5% and water surface slope was 0.2 %. The flat portion of Cross Section 1 was 143 feet long and 58% of the distance was wet or had standing water. The flat portion of Cross Section 2 was 133 feet long and 76% of the distance was wet or standing water. Reference Wetland 1 is located in a former Carolina Bay and a significant portion of its upstream watershed was a former sandpit. Accordingly, a large portion of the watershed has the soil designation Udorthents, indicating an area where natural soil has been altered (EEP, 2006). Soil Characterization According to EEP (2006), soil borings were conducted within Reference Wetland 1. The wetland soils were determined as Cape Fear loam bordered by Roanoke silt loam. Cape Fear loam is described as very poorly drained, nearly level soils on stream terraces. These soils formed in alluvial sediment. A seasonal high water table is at or near the surface. In a typical profile, the surface layer is black and very dark gray loam about 14 inches thick. The subsoil, about 26 inches thick is dominantly gray, firm clay mottled with yellowish brown. Below the subsoil and extending to a depth of about 60 inches is light -gray coarse sand mottled with gray. Natural fertility, the content of organic matter, and available water capacity are all medium. Permeability is slow, and shrink -swell potential is high. In areas that have not received lime, reaction is very strongly acid. Its taxonomic classification is fine, mixed, semiactive, thermic typic umbraquults. Soil maps and aerial photographs are presented in Appendix E - Figures 6 and 7, respectively. The following chart depicts the typical soil description for Reference Wetland 1. Soil Name: Cape Fear Loam Soil Depth Description Horizon A 0 to 6 Black (10YR 2/1) loam, weak medium granular structure, friable, many fine inches medium roots. Eg 6 to 15 Gray (10YR 6/1) sandy loam, weak medium granular structure, friable, few fine inches medium roots. Btg1 15 to 24 Light gray (10YR 7/1) sandy loam, weak medium subangular blocky structure, inches friable, slightly sticky, slightly plastic, common fine pores, few medium faint brownish yellow (10YR 6/6) soft iron masses, common medium prominent red (2.5YR 4/6) soft iron masses. Btg2 24 to 34 Light gray (10YR 5/1) sandy clay loam, moderate medium subangular blocky inches structure, friable, slightly sticky, slightly plastic, common fine pores, many medium distinct brownish yellow (10YR 6/6) soft iron masses. BCg 34 to 48 Grayish brown (10YR 5/2) loamy sand, weak medium subangular blocky inches structure, very friable, nonsticky, nonplastic, many medium prominent yellowish brown (10YR 5/8) soft iron masses. Cg 48 to 56+ Cg 48 to 56+ inches inches Gray (10YR 6/1) sand, single grained, loose. Source: EEP, 2006 Vegetation According to EEP (2006), Reference Wetland 1 was in fairly good condition for vegetation analysis. However, many trees had been knocked over from Hurricane Isabelle and the transition area had a fairly high number Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Appendix E -Page 3 March 2011 of loblolly pine (Pinus toeda). The following charts depict the community types and plant species list found at Reference Wetland 1. Transect 1 - Wetland Area Transect 1 - Wetland Edge Community Type — Hardwood Flat (Non - Riverine Community Type — Hardwood Flat (Non - Riverine Wet Hardwood Forest (Oak -Gum Slough Wet Hardwood Forest (Transitional Disturbed)) Subtype)) Canopy Subcanopy Canopy Subcanopy N N N N Acer rubrum 5 Acer rubrum 5 Liquidambar styraciflua 5 Carya glabra 10 Liriodendron tulipifera 5 Corn us florida Occasional Magnolia virginiana Occasional Liquidambarstyrociflua 10 Nyssa biflora 50 Liriodendron tulipifera 25 Pinus toeda 5 Magnolia grandiflora Occasional Quercus laurifolia 25 Pinus toeda 40 Quercus michauxii 5 Quercus alba 10 Ilex opaca Occasional Quercus nigra Occasional Vaccinium atrococcum Occasional Prunus serotina Occasional Ilex opaca Occasional Transect 2 - Wetland Area Transect 2 - Wetland Edge Community Type — Hardwood Flat (Non - Riverine Community Type — Hardwood Flat (Non - Riverine Wet Hardwood Forest (Oak -Gum Slough Wet Hardwood Forest (Transitional Disturbed)) Subtype)) Canopy Subcanopy Canopy Subcanopy N N N N Acer rubrum 25 Acer rubrum 15 Nyssa aquatica 20 Liriodendron tulipifera 15 Nyssa biflora 40 Magnolia virginiana Occasional Pinus toeda 5 Nyssa biflora 10 Quercus laurifolia 10 Pinus toeda 40 Pinus toeda 5 Quercus michauxii 10 Ilex opaca Occasional Quercus nigra 5 Fraxinus caroliniana Occasional Quercus phellos 5 Ilex opaca Occasional Source: EEP, 2006 Fraxinus caroliniana Occasional Reference Wetland 2 Reference Wetland 2 is situated approximately eight miles east of Edenton (Appendix E - Figure 8). According to EEP (2006), the drainage area for Reference Wetland 2 was approximately 279 acres. Average land and water surface slopes along the wetland valley was 0.5 %. The flat portion of Cross Section 1 was 133 feet long and 53% of the distance was wet or had standing water. The flat portion of Cross Section 2 was 87 feet long and 28% of the distance was wet or standing water (EEP, 2006). These cross sections are depicted in at the end of the appendix. Soil Characterization According to EEP (2006), the site soil series for Reference Wetland 2 is Chowan silt loam (Appendix E - Figure 9). Reference Wetland 2 is very wet, but it does not have a defined stream channel. Therefore, this is reflected in the proposed restoration efforts as no defined stream channel is proposed (EEP, 2006). Soil borings were conducted within Reference Wetland 2. The taxonomic classification for Chowan silt loam is Watts Property Mitigation Plan— uimans County, NC Appendix -Page 4 March 2011 mixed, active, nonacid, thermic Thapto - Histic Fluvaquents. The following is the typical soil description for Reference Wetland 2. Soil Name: Chowan Silt Loam Soil Depth Description Horizon A 0 to 6 Dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) silt loam, weak granular structure, very friable, inches common medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) soft iron masses. Cg 6 to 36 Gray (10YR 5/1) silty clay, friable, slightly sticky, slightly plastic, common inches medium distinct Acer rubrum yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) soft iron masses. 20a 15 to 24 Black (10YR 2/1) sapric material, massive, very friable. inches 3 Source: EEP, 2006 Vegetation According to EEP (2006), the canopy of Reference Wetland 2 was impacted by Hurricane Isabelle. However, all of the plant species are still represented, just present at lower densities. An aerial photograph is presented in Appendix E - Figure 10. Overall, Reference Wetland 2 appeared to be very representative of the Coastal Plain Small Stream Swamp and the Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest community type (EEP, 2006). Wetland Area Community Type — Headwater Forest (Coastal Plain Small Stream Swamp) Canopy ( %) Liriodendron tulipifera 21 Liquidambar styraciflua 12 Acer rubrum 15 Carpinus caroliniana 21 Quercus laurifolia 3 Nyssa aquatica 9 Nyssa biflora 12 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 3 Fraxinus caroliniana 3 Diospyros virginiona 3 Source: EEP, 2006 Reference Wetland 3 Wetland Buffer Area Community Type - - Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest (Coastal Plain Subtype) Canopy ( %) Fagus grandifolia 20 Nyssa biflora 40 Liriodendron tulipifera 30 Liquidambar styraciflua 10 Reference Wetland 3 is also located approximately eight miles east of Edenton. It is approximately one mile north of Reference Wetland 2 (Appendix E - Figure 8). According to EEP (2006), the drainage area for Reference Wetland 3 was 30 acres and had the appearance of being slightly drier than Reference Wetland 2 with no standing water. Small channels were evident at the lower end of the reference. Average land surface slope along the wetland valley was 1.6 %. Assuming flow in the observed channels, a range for valley width of 14 to 47 feet for this reference (EEP, 2006). Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Appendix E -Page 5 March 2011 Soil Characterization According to EEP (2006), Soil borings were conducted within Reference Wetland 3. The wetland soils were found to be Roanoke silt loam (Appendix E - Figure 11). The following is the typical soil description for Reference Wetland 3 (EEP, 2006). Soil Name: Roanoke Silt Loam Soil Depth Description Horizon Ap 0 to 3 Grayish brown (10YR 3/2) loam, weak fine granular structure, friable, slightly inches sticky, slightly plastic, common fine roots. A 3 to 12 Gray (10YR 6/1) loam, weak fine granular structure, friable, slightly sticky, inches slightly plastic, few fine roots, common medium prominent yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) soft iron masses. Btg1 12 to 30 Gray (10YR 6/1) silty clay loam, moderate medium subangular blocky inches structure, firm, moderately sticky, moderately plastic, few medium roots, common coarse distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) soft iron masses. Btg2 30 to 42 Dark gray (10YR 3/1) sandy clay, weak medium subangular blocky structure, inches firm, moderately sticky, moderately plastic, few medium roots. Cg 42 to 48+ Gray (10YR 6/1) loamy sand, massive, loose. inches Source: EEP, 2006 Vegetation According to EEP (2006), Reference Wetland 3 is a younger forest than the other two reference wetland sites. This appears to have helped save the trees as they were more protected during Hurricane Isabelle. Even though it was younger, it still has an enclosed canopy and no real invasive species problems. An aerial photograph is provided in Appendix E - Figure 12. Wetland Area Community Type — Hardwood Flat (Non - Riverine Wet Hardwood Forest) Hardwood Forest (Coastal Plain Subtype) Canopy ( %) Liriodendron tulipifera 60 Carya glabra 5 Acer rubrum 25 Carpinus caroliniana 80 (subcanopy) Liquidambar styraciflua 5 Ulmus americana 5 Source: EEP, 2006 Reference Wetland 4 Wetland Buffer Area Community Type - - Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest (Coastal Plain Subtype) Canopy ( %) Carya glabra 5 Fagus grandifolia 30 Liriodendron tulipifera 20 Liquidambar styraciflua 20 Ulmus americana 20 Quercus pagoda 5 Reference Wetland 4 is situated immediately adjacent to the Project Site (Appendix E - Figure 13). Specifically, it is located adjacent to the western boundary and supports a stable Headwater Forest community. Property access was denied by the landowner; however, a visual reconnaissance was completed by walking along the property boundary. This visual reconnaissance along with a detailed map review provided the following information regarding this reference site. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Appendix E -Page 6 March 2011 Reference Wetland 4 exhibits an overall drainage area of approximately 60 acres. One small channel was observed with standing water throughout its length. Its immediate watershed is mostly forested surrounded by network of agricultural lands. The vegetation within this area is mature and likely greater than 50 years in age. Its understory is relatively sparse allowing for visual investigations to take place. Soil Characterization The following soil information is based exclusively on a literature and map review. As previously mentioned, access to this area was not granted. According to NRCS (2010), Reference Site 4 is underlain primarily by Roanoke silt loam (Appendix E - Figure 14). Dogue fine sandy loam and Dorovan muck also exist, but are situated near the site's downstream confluence with the Little River. The taxonomic classifications for Roanoke and Dogue soils are presented in Section 6.6. The taxonomic classification for Dorovan muck is dysic, thermic typic haplosaprists (NRCS, 2010). Soil Name: Roanoke Silt Loam (Typical Profile) Soil Depth Description Horizon Ap 0 to 7 dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) silt loam; weak fine granular structure; friable, slightly inches sticky, slightly plastic; many fine roots; strongly acid; abrupt smooth boundary. (5 to 9 inches thick) Btg1 7 to 12 gray (10YR 5/1) silty clay loam; moderate fine subangular blocky structure; friable, inches slightly sticky, slightly plastic; many fine and medium roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; few medium prominent yellowish brown (10YR 5/8) irregularly shaped masses of iron accumulation; few fine flakes of mica; very strongly acid; clear smooth boundary. Btg2 12 to 20 gray (10YR 5/1) clay; moderate medium and coarse angular blocky structure; firm, inches moderately sticky, moderately plastic; few medium and large roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; few medium prominent brownish yellow (10YR 6/8) irregularly shaped masses of iron accumulation; few fine flakes of mica; very strongly acid; gradual smooth boundary. Btg3 20 to 40 gray (N 6/0) clay; moderate coarse prismatic structure parting to weak medium inches subangular blocky; firm, moderately sticky, moderately plastic; few medium and large roots; common medium prominent yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) irregularly shaped masses of iron accumulation; common faint clay films on faces of peds; 2 percent quartz gravel; few fine flakes of mica; very strongly acid; gradual smooth boundary. (Combined thickness of the Btg horizon is 25 to 50 inches.) BCg 40 to 50 light brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2) silty clay loam with a few pockets of sand; weak fine inches subangular and angular blocky structure; firm, slightly sticky, slightly plastic; many medium distinct pale yellow (2.5Y 7/4) and many medium prominent yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) irregularly shaped masses of iron accumulation; 2 percent quartz gravel; common fine flakes of mica; very strongly acid; gradual smooth boundary. (0 to 20 inches thick) 2Cg 50 to 72 gray (5Y 6/1) strata ranging from sand to clay; massive; many gray and green iron inches depletions and yellow irregularly shaped masses of iron accumulation; some strata contain up to 40 percent quartz gravel; few fine flakes of mica; very strongly acid. Vegetation Based on visual investigations of the reference area, a mature forest is present. Storm damage is obvious by the gaps in the canopy, as well as evidence of downed trees. However, this damage does not seem to have adversely effected the current type. An aerial photograph of the area is presented in Appendix E - Figure 15. Vegetative species observed are presented below. Actual percentages and/ or dominance assessments were not conducted since access to the property was restricted. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Appendix E -Page March 2011 Wetland Area Wetland Buffer Area Community Type — Headwater Forest Community Type - - Mesic Mixed (Coastal Plain Small Stream Swamp) Hardwood Forest (Coastal Plain Subtype) Stratum Stratum Liriodendron tulipifera Canopy Quercus alba Canopy Quercus michauxii Canopy Fagus grandifolia Canopy Acerrubrum Canopy Liriodendron tulipifera Canopy Morella cerifera Understory Liquidambarstyraciflua Canopy Liquidambarstyraciflua Understory Ulmusamericana Canopy Magnolia virginiana Understory Pin us taeda Canopy Carpinus caroliniona Understory Quercus rubra Canopy Prunus serotina Understory Ostraya virginiana Understory Arundinaria sp. Understory Smilax sp. Understory Polystichum acrostichoides Understory Reference Wetland 5 According to EEP (2005), this wetland area is located approximately three miles northwest of the Watts Site (Appendix E - Figure 16). Specifically, it is east of Red Bank Road (SR 1331) approximately one mile north of its intersection with Woodville Road (SR 1329). This wetland site was identified as riverine. Based on the information available, its underlying soils are mapped as Chowan silt loam (Appendix E - Figure 17). This soil is very poorly drained and present along the floodplains of small streams that flow into the Perquimans River (EEP, 2005). The canopy is dominated red maple (Acer rubrum), green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) and American elm (Ulmus Americana). According to the document, it was evident that approximately 60 to 80% of the canopy was damaged by the hurricanes that struck the area in 2004. The shrub stratum included Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), greenbrier (Smilax spp.), rattan vine (Berchemia scandens) and various saplings from the species noted in the tree stratum (EEP, 2005). The document also notes the manipulation of this site has occurred in the past, and the consultant recognized that the reference vegetation lacks diversity (EEP, 2005). An aerial photograph of the reference area is provided in Appendix E - Figure 18 and site photographs are also available in this appendix. During March 2005, the consultant reportedly installed two gauges within this reference area to collect groundwater data. These gauges were identified as WRR -1 and WRR -2. No data was available for these gauges and it is unsure whether or not these gauges are still in place. Ecological Engineering presented this information since it was available and associated with prior work at the Project Site. Overall, the existing data was lacking in quantitative information and not utilized as a main background source for the conceptual design. Reference Wetland 6 In addition to Reference Wetland 5, the consultant also located and assessed a nearby non - riverine wetland reference site. This site, referred to as Reference Wetland 6 is also located east of SR 1331 and approximately three - fourths of a mile west - northwest of its intersection with SR 1329 (Appendix E - Figure 16). According to EEP (2005), the area appears to flood much less frequently than the riverine reference wetland (Reference Wetland 5) and although no areas of standing water were observed, soils were saturated to near the ground watt ri uperty lViltigaLlUl I rid, — rerqui d � wunq, Appendix -Ndgu o March 2011 surface. These soils were mapped as Tomotley fine sandy loam, a poorly drained soil with moderate permeability (EEP, 2005). The canopy was dominated by loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) with limited specimens of tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), red maple (Acer rubrum) and an unidentified oak (EEP, 2005). The shrub stratum consists of wax myrtle (Morelia cerifera), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), American holly (Ilex opaca), greenbrier (Smilax spp.) and saplings of species noted in the canopy. An aerial photograph of this area is depicted on Appendix E - Figure 18 and site photographs are also provided in the appendix. Ecological Engineering also presented this information since it was available and associated with prior work at the Project Site. Overall, the existing data was lacking in quantitative information and not utilized as a main background source for the conceptual design. During March 2005, the consultant also reportedly installed two gauges within this reference area to collect groundwater data. These gauges were identified as WRN -1 and WRN -2. No data was available for these gauges and it is unsure whether or not these gauges are still in place. Watts Property Mitigation Plan— Perquimans County, NC Appendix E -Page 9 March 2011 Reference Wetland 1 Photographs (source: EEP, 2006) Photo 1— Reference Wetland 1. MW 16 in foreground. Photo 2 — Reference Wetland 1 Reference Site Photographs Page Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site, Perquimans County, NC 1 Prepared by Ecological Engineering, LLP Photo 3 -- Reference Wetland 1 Photo 4 -- Reference Wetland 1 Reference Site Photographs Page Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site, Perquimans County, NC 2 Prepared by Ecological Engineering, LLP Reference Wetland 2 Photographs (source: EEP, 2006) 1 ...tip.. •.:,�..,� ,�� Photo I — Reference Wetland 2 Photo Z — Reference Wetland 2 Reference Site Photographs Page Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site, Perquimans County, NC 3 Prepared by Ecological Engineering, LLP r -: 4 #�`•� -'fit' �... ° - • ., . v� •�,.!- . r . � .•� •., Itics v:•.. - - ?• e� � `Pig• � �• �� Y�f�'• 10-M ' °-- -. •rte... ^• ••r!..• �-- .._i -• �- s.: -r ��c•�c +:.• .z�. -+ar.� Photo 3 — Reference Wetland 2 Photo 4 — Reference Wetland 2 Reference Site Photographs Page Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site, Perquimans County, NC 4 Prepared by Ecological Engineering, LLP Reference Wetland 3 Photographs (source: EEP, 2006) Photo 1— Reference Wetland 3. Hanging blue /white tape indicates cross - section 2. Photo 2 — Reference Wetland 3. Reference Site Photographs Page Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site, Perquimans County, NC 5 Prepared by Ecological Engineering, LLP Photo 3 — Reference Wetland 3. Photo 4 — Reference Wetland 3. Photo 5 — Reference Wetland 3. Photo 6 — Reference Wetland 3. Reference Site Photographs Page Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site, Perquimans County, NC 6 Prepared by Ecological Engineering, LLP Photo 7 — Reference Wetland 3. Photo S -- Reference Wetland 3. Reference Site Photographs Page Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site, Perquimans County, NC 7 Prepared by Ecological Engineering, LLP Reference Wetland 4 Photographs Reference Wetland 4 — Coastal Plain first order stream channel (May 2009) Reference Wetland 4 — Coastal Plain first order stream channel (May 2009) Reference Site Photographs Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site, Perquimans County, NC Prepared by Ecological Engineering, LLP Reference Wetland 4 — Coastal Plain first order stream channel (May 2009) Reference Wetland 4 — Coastal Plain first order stream channel (March 2010) Reference Site Photographs Page Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site, Perquimans County, NC 9 Prepared by Ecological Engineering, LLP Reference Wetland 4 — Coastal Plain first order stream channel (March 2010) Reference Wetland 4 — Coastal Plain first order stream channel (March 2010) Reference Site Photographs Page Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site, Perquimans County, NC 10 Prepared by Ecological Engineering, LLP Reference Wetland 4 — Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest (March 2010) Reference Wetland 4 — Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest (March 2010) Reference Site Photographs Page Watts Property Stream and Wetland Restoration Site, Perquimans County, NC 11 Prepared by Ecological Engineering, LLP Reference Wetland 1 USACE Data Forms (Source: EEP, 2006) DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual) Project/ Site: t (-r T"e,_t i clklt h Ire t? r Date County. Applicant l Owner: t < r Investigator: '-r +fin s . s v State: 'V C. Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes E" "No Community ID: Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? 'Yes No -' Transect lID: Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No ID (explain on reverse if needed) 3.�d,..,,, r1r e- "n 4. , . Sk 9c 4 -.ua S.t'rr, ' dr [�yQ >xf+ VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator _ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators: Other 9. 2.rr re-tt" ti r, ra f *4E':: IT.-ec ) C(te 10. 3.�d,..,,, r1r e- "n 4. , . Sk 9c 4 -.ua S.t'rr, ' dr [�yQ >xf+ r Y.4 .. ":•e t= •r "�? F;A n-� 'C-7 t '° 11. 12. 13. 14. �. �C (" }+'i,�fi =^l j .?Yn Y'b "ar.11 E t✓ '�fi'Y": -1 i f`t�." `�: `.F'� C' 7. Sm;' s 8. Secondary Indicators: p^ 16. Depth to Free Water in Pit: !> (in.) Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). Remarks: Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) C- FAC- Neutral Test HYDROLOGY _ Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators _ Stream, Lake, or Tid Gauge _ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators: Other _ Inundated maturated in Upper 12" ",-No Recorded Data Available ?Water Marks Drift Lines Field Observations:_ Sediment Deposits __Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Depth of Surface Water: (in.) Secondary Indicators: p^ Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12" Depth to Free Water in Pit: !> (in.) t,-'Water- Stained Leaves Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) C- FAC- Neutral Test _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: SOILS Map Unit Name Class:- (Series and Phase).-- Drainage Taxonomy (Subgroup).��- 4Confirm Mapped Type? Yes_ No L_ Profile Description; Depth Matrix Colors (inches) Horizon jlw�unR Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, (Munsell Moist) Structure, etc. Abundance/C JS 4 3 le Yk S P -51,1- Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Epipedon —Concretions —High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils —Hisfic C,-"Sulfidic Odor organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed On Local Hydric Soils List — Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List —Reducing 6e'bleyed or Low-Chroma Colors —Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: WETLAND DETERMINATION IHydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Is the Sampling Point Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes = No Within a Wetland? Yes _L-' No. Hydric Soils Present? Yes No — I Reference Site 1 Upland DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual) Project / Site: • IAT try ,+ -i�°r ,� s ; , 'r = � I Date: I, County: CLOUD Applicant/ Owner: E t«- P Investigator: NL; Primary Indicators: State: jQ Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes c'_-N. Community ID: Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No C,-- . Transect 10; Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No ✓ Plot ID: (explain on reverse if needed) Secondary Indicators: Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3d rin.} VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species r Stratum indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 9. Primary Indicators: Other Inundated No Recorded Data Available 4.a ri• Y° t.d , 12. 13. e 5. r» :.r : $. re= A �... 16. Secondary Indicators: Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3d rin.} _ Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12" Water- Stained Leaves '�3C Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC -). _ Remarks: ~FAC- Neutral Test Other (Explain in Remarks) HYDROLOGY _ Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators _ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge __ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators: Other Inundated No Recorded Data Available _ - Saturated in Upper 12" Water Marks Drift Lines Field Observations: Sediment Deposits Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Depth of Surface Water: Secondary Indicators: Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3d rin.} _ Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12" Water- Stained Leaves '�3C Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) ~FAC- Neutral Test Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: J �y� iy lri?� SOILS Map Unit Name -Tox (Series and Phase): r?M r( >b_. t ;`,�yy Drainage Class .r ,. ;_ €�;; a "; jj Taxonomy (Subgroup) ti = �t i t ' i Confirm Mapped Type? Yeses No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Mansell Motst) (Munson Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. r A r1,,, - S 1� 10 '` ` 'Ore �.Jj / •. !!! �^} g r" iJ / j ^, +.aT (. f� i�,, Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol _ Concretions _ _ Histic Epipedon —High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils TAquic Moisture Regime _Listed On Local Hydric Soils List _ Reducing Conditions _Listed on National Hydric Solis List _Gleyed or Low -Chroma Colors —Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? Hydric Soils Present? Remarks: Yes`" No _ Is the Sampling Point Yes No Within a Wetland? Yes No —Yes No — Reference Wetland 2 USACE Data Forms (Source: EEP, 2006) DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual) Project / Site: b t� C'_ "r� �! C rkR rtrr ` .� Date: County: �. ^ 1 0 t', Applicant / Owner:— Investigator:--s—,ion ' Other State .A%C Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes n No Community ID: Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No - '' Transect ID Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No Plot ID: h-, ` !,' (explain on reverse if needed) 8. Depth of Surface Water: — (in.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species 2 z� ksa . �n u-;. 3 Stratum Y Indicator ,4 C Dominant Plant Species 9. 1 0. Stratum indicator 12. 13. Other 4. CQ q 5.1.T 6.- - ,PjCt_f S 14. _.__ Water Marks 7. Drift Lines - 16. 8. Depth of Surface Water: — (in.) Secondary Indicators: 16. — Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12" Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC -).sr. Water- Stained Leaves Remarks:r %7'}Cj rt1. "P K���^' =s 'P �. a'$"�J�'r ! �f ✓Y'. '`e:(- ,�F4`"n ✓-.; ""C °3 .-p �.u".' 1.,1 °^�'t...: 5,,•' HYDROLOGY _ Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators _ Stream, lake, or Tide Gauge _ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators: Other Inundated ✓Saturated in Upper 12" i_/No Recorded Data Available _.__ Water Marks Drift Lines Field Observations: Sediment Deposits — Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Depth of Surface Water: — (in.) Secondary Indicators: — Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12" Depth to Free Water in Pit: — fin.) Water- Stained Leaves Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Saturated Soil: /0 (in.) - -FAC- Neutral Test _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: Soils Map Unit Name r {Series and Phase}. "> `�' _ ) ) Drainage Class: i .k L' t Taxonomy (Subgroup). onfirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, (inches) _ Horizon IMunsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure. etc. Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol —Concretions _ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Suliidic Odor __Organic Streaking In Sandy Soils _ —Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed On Local Hydric Sails List —Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List c.° Gleyed or Low - Chroma Colors —Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes -'`No Is the Sampling Point Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes '" No — Within a Wetland'? Yeses~ No_ Hydric Soils Present? Yes No _ Reference Site 2 Upland DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual) Project/Site: LAT 443 Date:_ V'bz Applicant/ Owner: F C 9. County: cj';� " investigator: a -, A,l r x Inundated State: /UY-, Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes V No Community ID: Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No Transect ID: Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No Plot ID: (explain on reverse if needed) Secondary indicators: Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-).,' VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species 2. : w err. ` , r� Stratum i, „,' tt Indicator r..,1 r-° 'f '.' A, d f Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 9. 10. 3.41'6q Inundated _. - 4.�c't 5. Water Marks 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 6. 7. 8. Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Depth of Surface Water: (in.) Secondary indicators: Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-).,' Remarks: Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) _ Water- Stained Leaves HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge _ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators: _ Other Inundated Saturated in Upper 12" �' No Recorded Data Available Water Marks _ Drift Lines Field Observations: _ Sediment Deposits Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Depth of Surface Water: (in.) Secondary indicators: Oxidized Roots Channels In Upper 12" Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) _ Water- Stained Leaves _T Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Saturated Soil: °' (in.)•' FAC - Neutral Test Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: Soils Map Unit Name, (Series and Phase): L)( Drainage Class:,Er': Taxonomy (Subgroup) w c- 414 Confirm Mapped Type? Yes_ No � Profile Description: Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Color; Mottle Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Munseli Maist} (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 1--3 A /0 , i Z.. s �(i iI '? FC {L1i r'; re g 101. 3/ Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol _ Concretions — Histic Epipedon ^Sulfidic —High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils _ Aquic Moisture Regime _Listed On Local Hydric Soils List _ Reducing Conditions _Listed on National Hydric Soils List _ Gleyed or Law -Chroma Colors —Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? Hydric Soils Present? Remarks: Yes "' No _ is the Sampling Point Yes No Within a Wetland? Yes_ No �' _. Yes — No rYr Reference Wetland 3 USACE Data Forms (Source: EEP, 2006) 3 3 3 v 0 u C7 (ur) uoye�tdiaaad � o n C +n C! �n a ^ P O (►3) .iajlompuno.iq o} gjda❑ go- unf -61 90 -unf-L l 9o-unf-t7I 9o-un f- I l go -unf -6 90 -unf -9 go-un f --V 90 -unf- I 90-f,)?W-6Z 90- ,(PW -LZ go- xnw -tZ 9o- ,(B W -ZZ 90-,(VW-61 as 9o- .(EW-9I G 9044 W -b I 9o-AT2W-1 [ 90-AnW -6 9o-AEW -9 go-AtW-£ 9o-x,e W- i 90- idb -8Z 9o- add -9Z 9o-adV -£Z 90- .idd -aZ go -add -81 9o-add-S I 90 -add -£ I P 19 i YJ Q 7 W F. - M C W m W J aZ F a= z W EM � l .� O -~ 1 i ch = 3,00 felt l �0 YY 'i- ; - -y�� • i Ratl � f x - I o.,P ® 1311 JV�ly ' T k i• I `t J � _ � 1315: s I REFERENCE WETLAND 1., .' 66 r q l z mac„_ .. a[ moo« c i �i �� � - Syp n 1 j� _ -- rte• I, ' ,., - -' - �, /I�'l ° ,i)� %��_� ' �i eo �._� 1 - "6../ . i •�• - .�vculk �_. snogp�� =- .� Sri < v 3' �•' j ".% r! o �*C" — � � i � `��� i N I l� }� r� � � � ��• � I , ,_ J -�` 1 ' � i 6! spnaV �'a��I d i r � . — 4 1 � — 1 \-'� -j ` k &o Haa'+ H Ir' �s¢ �. • I T dd 1 :. � 1 IV ME11 ry;� U�g� . >I'fATU FL rl�t� HF3 t� 5t3r - .. _ (r; y�� �a. ,� �, ��'•' ON ._� L s 7 r may. EDENT - d hi °v,`f - s Prepared By: ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, LLP REFERENCE WETLAND 1 128 Raleigh Street Holly Springs, NC 27540 VICINITY MAP (919) 557 -0929 Watts Property FIGURE Perquimans County, NC Prepared For: NCEEP' EEP Contract No. D090595 5 2728 Capital Boulevard February 21, 2011 Suite 1H 103 tem Source: NCDOT and NC Atlas & Gazetteer Raleigh, NC 27604 4I 1dl 0IICI USGS Topographic Map. EDENHOUSE F� D IL _r +; owr ±1 le rr , i l � Pt y ;-C tB 7 f Prepared By: ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, LLP 128 Raleigh Street Holly Springs, NC 27540 (919) 557 -0929 Prepared For: NCEEP 2728 Capital Boulevard Suite 1 H 103 I',C nw� tci I I Raleigh, NC 27604 w� w� 1affi■ r r REFERENCE WETLAND 1 T SOILS LEGEND - AaA- Altavista fine sandy loam, 0 -2 % slopes Cf- Cafe Fear loam - CtB- Conetoe loamy sand, 0 -5 % slopes - Ds- Dragston loamy fine sand Pt- Portsmouth loam - Ro- Roanoke silt loam UD- Udorthents - W- Water REFERENCE WETLAND 1 NRCS SOILS MAP Watts Property FIGURE Perquimans County, NC 6 EEP Contract No. D090595 November 9, 2010 Source: NCDOT and NC Atlas & Gazetteer N W E S fi 1 inch= 6,000 feet _. -4— .. , -.tea- ✓- �. - 1 \4 - � REFERENCE WETLAND 21 ! p o YY REFERENCE WETLAND 3 I1 , : I _ /T71 l - C n L I EEE •' Ilii Prepared By: ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, LLP REFERENCE WETLANDS 2 AND 3 128 Raleigh Street Holly Springs, NC 27540 VICINITY MAP (919) 557 -0929 Watts Property FIGURE I Perquimans County, NC Prepared For: NCEEP� EEP Contract No. D090595 $ 2728 Capital Boulevard February 21, 2011 Suite 1H 103 tClll Source: NCDOT and NC Atlas & Gazetteer Raleigh, NC 27604 �',I 1d'I �II1CIlf USGS Topographic Map- YEOPIM RIVER r REFERENCE WETLAND 2 1-4 Owl Prepared By: ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, LLP REFERENCE WETLAND 2 128 Raleih Street AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH Holly Springs, NC 27540 (919) 557 -0929 Watts Property FIGURE Perquimans County, NC 10 Prepared For: NCEEP EEP Contract No. D090595 2728 Capital Boulevard Suite 1H 103 �,51011 l November 9, 2010 Raleigh, NC 27604 liI Pd7II1CI]r Source: NCDOT and www.gisdatadepot.com \ Wilgg-- ' �A ^ t -� �C W E 1 inch = 3,000 feet ., „8"` Imo. ,•'. _ h l , a °l�Z.tl 4^ 6 0 +V: _.� • 8- q�7," - b • 33fl, ,uSRi �- - I t I':. \ _ t ; F� y 1 �� a I 4 1 °?P n5 1 I REFERENCE WETLAND 4 �- c�u�rlev 9.PG I 16A, m 3317 v _ WATT PROPERTY ' �'1_ ��� }dope• i � I v 1 j'9- � �° Y � w p7 / a 7 as Z. �" /• F Prepared By: ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, LLP REFERENCE WETLAND 4 128 Raleigh Street VICINTY MAP Holly Springs, NC 27540 (919) 557 -0929 Watts Property FIGURE Perquimans County, NC 13 Prepared For: NCEEP� EEP Contract No. D090595 2728 Capital Boulevard February 21, 2011 Suite 1H 103 tClll Source: NCDOT and NC Atlas & Gazetteer Raleigh, NC 27604 11 loll Ole USGS Topographic map- NIXONTON Y J N W E I - S REFERENCE WETLAND 5 �� t^ I ��1 � � � 1 inch= 3,000 feet 1 r P P oa 999 J it REFERENCE WETLAND 6 P—M ti aftsy 16A, ! m V I m 3317 v _ WATT PROPERTY 7 / I_ r ° (SDw =- — �l: v ..cks Prepared By: ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, LLP REFERENCE WETLANDS 5 AND 6 ` 128 Raleigh Street Holly Springs, NC 27540 VICINITY MAP (919) 557 -0929 Watts Property FIGURE Perquimans County, NC 16 Prepared For: NCEEP� EEP Contract No. D090595 2728 Capital Boulevard February 21, 2011 Suite 1H 103 tC1i1 Source: NCDOT and NC Atlas & Gazetteer Raleigh, NC 27604 USGS Too ra hic Map- NIXONTON P. 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CtB _a SOILS LEGEND - AaA- Altavista fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes - At- Augusta fine sandy loam - CtB- Conetoe loamy sand, 0 -5 % percent slopes - DO- Dorovan muck AaA AaA - Ro- Roanoke silt loam; - Se- Seabrook fine sand ` 0 StB- State loamy fine sand, 2 -6 % slopes At TO - To- Tomotley fine sandy loam CtB To - W- Water Prepared By: ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, LLP 128 Raleigh Street Holly Springs, NC 27540 (919) 557 -0929 Prepared For: NCEEP 2728 Capital Boulevard Suite 1 H 103 I',C'( )"!• tci I I Raleigh, NC 27604 W AaA AaA REFERENCE WETLANDS 5 AND 6 NRCS SOILS MAP Watts Property FIGURE Perquimans County, NC 17 EEP Contract No. D090595 November 1, 2010 Source: NRCS Soil Data Mart / LU LU \ k u � p u � / � k � � / m! §| / h � # I _l g� � ` §§ . ,� / ( §% � [�� ■§ 2 & / m! § k �r I _l � \ . ,� � ■§ / \ \ !„ 2\ set \ § \ § § , . . \ � / /" § k _I , t / f r | . § § ;I § ) �§ q § § ; § ) ) § N \ \ _I § m | \� \ � ■_�`�� I, § � !) § @ ■§ §§/ |�� § � \ \ K/ � *|*m } / §/m, § : } ;� � / � � §. � ! ; w.,_ _ § m | \� \ � ■_�`�� I, § � !) § @ ■§ §§/ |�� § � \ \ K/ � *|*m } / §/m, § : } ;� APPENDIX F Project Plan Sheets i i � o z o ° 0 � O O O o O c �! 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