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Project Background ........................................... ............................... 2 1.0 Project Objectives ............................. ............................... 2 2.0 Project Structure, Restoration Type and Approach ...................... 2 3.0 Location and Setting .......................... ............................... 3 4.0 Project History and Background ............. ............................... 5 5.0 Monitoring Plan View ......................... ............................... 6 II. Project Condition and Monitoring Results ................ ............................... 9 1.0 Vegetation Assessment ....................... ............................... 9 1.1 Vegetation Discussion and Problem Areas . ............................... 9 2.0 Flow Assessment .............................. ............................... 10 2.1 Watershed Plan View .......................... ............................... 16 3.0 Project Success Discussion .................... ............................... 16 III. Methodology Section ........................................ ............................... 17 List of Tables Table ES -1. Project Success Summary ........................ ............................... 1 Table I. Project Restoration Components ..................... ............................... 3 Table II. Project Activity and Reporting History ............ ............................... 5 Table III. Project Contacts ...................................... ............................... 5 Table IV. Project Background .................................. ............................... 6 Table V. Species for Each Community Type ................. ............................... 9 Table VI. Vegetation Success by Plot ......................... ............................... 16 List of Figures Figure 1. Composite Vicinity Map ............................. ............................... 4 Figure 2. Monitoring Plan View: Gauges and Vegetation Plots ........................... 7 Figure 3. Monitoring Plan View: Soils, Contours and Plant Communities ............... 8 Figure F1. Goodman Monitoring Gauges 1 & 2 .............. ............................... 11 Figure F2. Goodman Monitoring Gauges 3 & 4 ............... ............................... 12 Figure F3. Goodman Monitoring Gauges 5 & 6 .............. ............................... 13 Figure F4. Goodman Monitoring Gauges 7 & 8 ............... ............................... 14 Figure F5. Goodman Monitoring Gauges 9 & 10 ............. ............................... 15 Figure 4. Concentrated Drainage Areas ................ ............................... Appendix D Appendices Appendix A Vegetation Data and Site Photos Appendix B Geomorphologic Raw Data — N/A Appendix C Hydrologic Data Tables and Precipitation Table Appendix D Problems /Success Plan View ii Executive Summary The Goodman Stream Restoration Site is located on Pruitt Road approximately 5 miles west of Kinston in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was constructed by Albemarle Restorations, LLC, under contract with EEP to provide compensatory stream mitigation credits in the Neuse River Basin. Construction activities in accordance with the approved restoration plan began February 11, 2009 and were completed on March 26, 2009. Tree and shrub planting on the site occurred on March 27, 2009. An emergent wetland seed mixture was sown the same day. All planting was done in accordance with the approved restoration plan Eight water level monitoring gauges are installed in pairs at strategic positions throughout the site to measure surface and subsurface water levels. Two additional gauges are installed in the stream preservation area to act as reference gauges and to provide for a comparison of water levels and flow in a naturally occurring riparian headwater system. A rain gauge is installed on the site and checked against cooperator data from the Kinston area. Total rainfall deficit through September, 2010 was 2.67 ", an amount that would have otherwise been much greater if not for a storm event late in September that produced over 11" of rain. Two separate flow events were video documented, one in January and another in September, 2010. The first event in January was a sustained event that produced consistent flow throughout the project for a period of over five months. The second event, documented in September was shorter in duration, the product of the heavy, week -long rainfall event late in the month. The data from the water level monitoring gauges coincides with and confirms the flow of water through the site. Six vegetative monitoring plots are installed in the project area and permanently monumented. The plots are situated in such a way as to provide vegetation survival data within the swamp run and upslope from it. Each plot is a 10m X 10m square, as recommended by the CVS -EEP protocol for recording vegetation sampling. The success criterion for the first year of monitoring is 320 stems per acre and 4 of the six plots were successful in 2010. Table ES -1 shows the levels of success attained by each of the vegetation plots. Table ES -1. Project Success Summary Vegetation Plot Percent Success 1 2 3 4 5 6 Year 1 (2009) Success Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Year 2 (2010) Success Y Y N J N Y Y 67% Goodman Property Stream Mitigation Project 1 Albemarle Restorations, LLC 2010 Monitoring Report - Year 2 of 5 I. Project Background 1.0 Proiect Obiectives The goal of the Goodman Property Stream Mitigation Project was to restore a diverse riparian headwater swamp run system typically found in the middle to upper reaches of first or zero order tributary systems. The project is to serve as compensation for stream loss in the Neuse River Basin. The restoration plan was developed and implemented to restore topography and hydrology that more closely resembled that of similar undisturbed land. The original swamp run had been channelized and straightened to improve drainage from the agricultural land surrounding it. Restoration resulted in the development of a swamp run that followed a historical and more natural path. Tree and shrub planting was designed to restore a wetland forest ecosystem that is typically found in the immediate area characteristic of similar soils, topography and hydrology. The specific objective of the project was to restore a diverse riparian headwater swamp run system to provide the following ecological benefits: 1) Water quality improvements, including nutrient, toxicant and sediment retention and reduction, increasing dissolved oxygen levels, as well as reducing excessive algae growth, and reducing surface water temperatures in receiving waters by providing permanent shading in the form of a shrub /scrub and forested headwater wetland system. 2) Wildlife habitat enhancement by adding to the existing adjacent forested areas to create a continuous travel corridor between habitat blocks and provide a wide range of habitat areas (open water, emergent, shrub /scrub and forested) for amphibians, reptiles, birds, insects and mammals. 3) Flood flow attenuation during storm events to help reduce sedimentation and erosion downstream, and improve long term water quality within the Neuse River. 4) Passive outdoor recreation and educational opportunities for the landowner and the surrounding community. 2.0 Proiect Structure, Restoration Tvve, and Approach Table I lists the estimated linear feet of stream restored and preserved on the Goodman Property. The mitigation plan provides for the restoration of 4,325 linear feet of swamp run and the preservation of 3,205 linear feet of existing swamp run. Prior to restoration, the 20.6 acre easement area was used entirely for agriculture production, primarily tobacco, corn, soybeans and cotton. Construction activities, in accordance with the approved Restoration Plan, began February 11, 2009 and were completed on March 27, 2009. A mix of native trees and shrubs were planted on site on March 27, 2009 to restore habitat and create a species diverse swamp run system. Additionally, an emergent wetland seed mixture was applied concurrent with the finish grading to provide immediate habitat and water quality benefits. All planting and grading was conducted in accordance with the approved restoration plan. Goodman Property Stream Mitigation Project 2 Albemarle Restorations, LLC 2010 Momtonng Report - Year 2 of 5 Table I. Project Restoration Components Goodman Property Stream Mitigation Site/EEP #000616 Post Restoration Pre- Existing Construction Credit Ratio Total Type Linear Feet Linear Feet (Restoration/Preservation: WMU's) WMU's /SMU's Stream Restoration 0.0 linear 4,325 linear 1:1 4,325 SMU's (Swamp Run) feet feet Stream 0.0 linear 3,205 linear Preservation 1:5 641 SMU's feet feet (Swam Run) 3.0 Location and Setting The Goodman Stream Restoration Site is located on Pruitt Road a mile south of U. S. Rte. 70 and approximately 5 miles west of Kinston in Lenoir County, North Carolina. The easement area is situated in the middle of the Goodman property and replaces channelized pattern drainage that previously ran through the property. This channelized drain connected naturally occurring headwaters to Falling Creek. With the newly restored system, the headwaters flowing into the project will be slowed providing erosion control and sediment retention. Once the vegetation canopy becomes established, water quality and temperature will be protected for the entire length of the drainage into Falling Creek. The project area is surrounded by agricultural land with very few residential units. Figure 1 is a location map for the project site. Directions to the site are as follows: from Kinston, travel west on US Hwy 70 approximately 5 miles and turn left (south) on Pruitt Rd. Access to the site is approximately 1 mile south of intersection on right. Access is closed by a padlocked yellow metal pipe gate. Goodman Property Stream Mitigation Project 3 Albemarle Restorations, LLC 2010 Monitoring Report - Year 2 of 5 Z ugr c a �o v 'J C I A Y � U U � a m C C_ N L LL. LL. c. Eli O O 0. C O m CIO v� � O E �] N cz G N N O to G 0. O C O O � � O O O O 4.0 Project History and Background Table II provides the history of data collection and actual completion of various milestones of the Goodman Property Stream Restoration Site. Table II. Project Activity and Reporting History Goodman Property Stream Mitigation Pro ' ect /EEP #000616 Activity or Report Data Collection Complete Actual Completion or Deliver Restoration Plan August 2008 October 2008 Final Design -90% August 2008 October 2008 Construction N/A March 2009 Temporary S & E mix applied to entire project area N/A February 2009 Permanent seed mix applied to entire project area N/A March 2009 Containerized and Bare Root Planting N/A March 2009 Mitigation Plan/As -built May 2009 June 2009 Year 1 monitoring September 2009 February 2010 Year 2 monitoring September 2010 November 2010 Year 3 monitoring Seed mix sources Ernst Conservation Seeds, LLP, Meadville, PA Year 4 monitoring Arbor en, Blenheim, SC, Native Roots, Clinton, NC Monitoring Performers Year 5 monitoring Wetland and Vegetation POC P. O. Box 176 Points of contact for the various phases of the Goodman Stream Project are provided in Table III. Table III. Project Contacts Goodman roperty Stream Mitigation Site/EEP #000616 Designer Ecotone, Inc. (Scott McGill 410- 692 -7500) Primary Project design POC 1204 Baldwin Mill Road Jarrettsville, MD 21804 Construction Contractor Armstrong, Inc. (Tink Armstrong 252- 943 -2082) Construction contractor POC P. O. Box 96 25852 US Hwy 64 Pante o, NC 27860 Planting Contractor Carolina Silvics, Inc. Planting contractor POC 908 Indian Trail Road Edenton, NC 27932 Mary-Margaret McKinney (252- 482 -8491) Seeding Contractor Armstrong, Inc. (Tink Armstrong 252- 943 -2082) Seed planting contractor POC P. O. Box 96 25852 US Hwy 64 Pante o, NC 27860 Seed mix sources Ernst Conservation Seeds, LLP, Meadville, PA Nursery stock suppliers Arbor en, Blenheim, SC, Native Roots, Clinton, NC Monitoring Performers Woods, Water and Wildlife, Inc. (Ashby Brown 757- 651 -3162) Wetland and Vegetation POC P. O. Box 176 Fairfield, NC 27826 Goodman Property Stream Mitigation Project 5 Albemarle Restorations, LLC 2010 Monitoring - Year 2 of 5 Background information for the Goodman Stream Project is provided in Table IV. Table IV. Project Background Goodman Property Stream Mitigation Site/EEP #000616 Project County Lenoir Count Drainage Area 20.6 acres w /in easmt. bnd . ( +/ -246 total) Drainage impervious cover estimate ( %) 0 Ph sio ra hic Region Coastal Plain Ecore ion 8.3.5 Southeastern Plains Ros en Classification of As -built N/A Cowardm Classification PSS, PFO Dominant Soil Types Portsmouth, Wickham, Keenansville Reference site ID Falling Creek, Lenoir Count USGS HUC for Project and Reference 03020202 NCDWQ Sub -basin for Project and Reference 03 -04 -05 NCDWQ classification for Project and Reference C Any portion of any project segment 303d listed? No Any portion of any project segment upstream of a 303d listed se ment? No Reasons for 303d listing or stressor? N/A % of project easement fenced Gate at access path 5.0 Monitoring Plan View Eight water level monitoring gauges have been installed at key locations across the project suspended in two -inch pvc pipe that is set approximately three feet vertically in the ground. The gauges have been situated in pairs to assess the groundwater levels throughout the year and to help substantiate evidence of water flowing through the restored swamp run. Two more gauges are installed in the preservation area to serve as references to a naturally functioning swamp run system. In addition, there is a rain gauge onsite to record precipitation. Six permanent vegetation sampling plots are installed, each 10 meters square according to the CVS -EEP protocol for vegetation sampling. The plots are situated in such a way as to provide for tree and shrub sampling within the swamp run and upslope from it as well. These plots will provide tree and shrub survival data across the site's varying elevations and soil conditions. Vegetation monitoring is accomplished through annual surveys of the six permanent sampling plots. For each site, the data recorded matches that required of the CVS -EEP Protocol for Recording Vegetation, v 4.2, 2008, level 1 -2. Figures 2 and 3 provide plan views of the site showing the location of all monitoring features including gauges, sampling plots and the rain gauge. Goodman Property Stream Mitigation Project 6 Albemarle Restorations, LLC 2010 Monitoring - Year 2 of 5 kA • ` - :.����� -�� _ VIII \ ���i ;gyp \ ` � • MWIM )i v� ; s L- ST-L! S' RN go n fl 75 SL Mil Ilp C) C) N v= ig "S, '12 > FT 1A O \ L- ST-L! S' RN go n fl 75 SL Mil --5 A 13 Ilp C) C) N > FT 1A � Q i-! z --5 A 13 Ilp > 1A z ti 2, zo 0 0 m LL m alit g4" o w 4" o II. Project Condition and Monitoring Results 1.0 Vegetation Assessment The vegetation success criterion was developed in accordance with the CVS -EEP protocol. The Goodman project was designed to function as a bottomland hardwood plant community. The project was planted with a mixture of tree and shrub species that would resemble that of naturally occurring swamp runs and adjacent riverine wetlands in the local area. The run and upper banks were planted heavily to oaks with tupelo, cypress and other tree and shrub species in the mix. The site was also seeded immediately after construction with an approved wetland seed mix. The tree and shrub species mix was based on the vegetation found at the reference site and all species are classified from FAC to OBL (Table V). The average survival rate for the project in 2010 was 371 stems per acre. Table V. Species by Community Type Goodman Property Stream Mitigation Pro ' ect /EEP #000616 Forested Wetland 20.6 Acres Trees Common Name Scientific Name Wetland Indicator Status Bald Cypress Taxodium distichum OBL Water tupelo Nyssa aquatica OBL Swamp Black Gum N ssa biflora FAC Willow Oak Quercus phellos FACW- Swamp Chestnut Oak Quercus michauxii FACW- Water Oak Quercus nigra FAC River Birch Betula ni ra FACW Green Ash Fraxinus permsylvanica FACW Shrubs Common Name Scientific Name Wetland Indicator Status Button Bush Ce halanthus occidentalis OBL Virginia Sweets ire Itea virginica FACW+ Wax Myrtle Myrica cerifera FAC+ 1.1 Vegetation Discussion The survival rates on Plots 3 and 4 were slightly less than the year -three criterion of a minimum of 320 stems per acre. Stocking levels on the other four plots well exceeded 320 stems per acre. Both plots 3 and 4 suffer from extremely dense, very tall herbaceous competition, primarily dog fennel (Eupatorium capillifolium) which created a tall dense, pernicious canopy over the young trees. Trees on these plots were very difficult to locate while completing survival checks in 2010. Light supplemental planting will be done during the fall /winter of 2010 -2011 on the portion of the project around Plots 3 and 4 to bring the stocking up to adequate levels (greater than 320 stems per acre). Future survival will be closely monitored on these two plots and their surrounding area to be sure stocking is adequate to reach the long -term success criteria. Goodman Property Stream Mitigation Project 9 Albemarle Restorations, LLC 2010 Monitonng - Year 2 of 5 2.0 Flow Assessment Refer to Figures F1 through F5 for the following discussion of evidence of flow within the swamp runs. These charts contain combined data for each of the four pairs of gauges set up in the project site and the pair in the reference area. For each pair, one gauge is set in the stream channel and the other is set upslope to capture water levels and runoff from higher elevations as it drains downslope into the stream channel. Gauges 7 and 8 are the exception; due to soil conditions at the time of installation, gauge 7 could not be set up in the channel and is located approximately three feet outside the channel and approximately six inches higher in elevation than the bottom of the stream channel. Each of the four pairs of gauges in the project area indicate prolonged, continuous flow from November, 2009 until April, 2010. This period of flow is supported by video documentation in January and again in April. There are snapshots of flow at various points in the project included in Appendix A that were derived from the videos taken during site visits. The videos are included on the CD copy of this report and show good flow throughout the entire project in January. Other photos in Appendix A illustrate high water marks and vegetation matting during the winter and spring of 2010. Site flooding near the confluence of the two branches (near Plot 5) extended from the center of the run outward approximately 20 feet on both sides during the site inspection in January, 2010. There was a cumulative rainfall deficit of 9.15" through most of September, 2010. A coastal storm late in the month dropped over eleven inches of rain over a five -day period which was enough to produce flow which was video documented and included on the CD. The area of the project around Plot 3 continues to be fed by runoff from the adjoining agricultural field in at least two locations. Given the heavy herbaceous cover along the southern branch, this portion of the project is providing a necessary buffer to any runoff from the field. 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Drainage from the field into the southern branch has been noted in at least two different locations as shown on the Plan View. The portion of the project around Plots 3 and 4 will receive supplemental planting to bring stocking levels up to a minimum of 320 stems per acre. Table VI. Vegetation Criteria Success by Plot Goodman Property Wetland Mitigation Project/EEP #D000616 Vegetation Plot Vegetation Success Met Stems per Acre Vegetation Mean 1 Y 412 67% Success 2 Y 330 3 N 247 4 N 289 5 Y 454 6 Y 495 3.0 Proiect Success Discussion The second year of monitoring on the Goodman project saw a more normal rainfall pattern that produced excellent flow for the first quarter of the year. Tree survival over most of the project is adequate and tree growth is good. Overall, the project is functioning as designed and intended. Listed below are the success indicators from the Mitigation Plan. Those shown in blue were observed and video or photo documented in 2010. • A natural line impressed on the bank • Shelving • Changes in soil characteristics • Destruction of terrestrial vegetation • Presence of litter and debris • Wracking • Vegetation matted down or absent • Sediment sorting • Leaf litter disturbed or washed away • Scour • Deposition • Bed and bank formation • Water staining • Change in plant community Goodman Property Stream Mitigation Project 16 Albemarle Restorations, LLC 2010 Monitoring - Year 2 of 5 High water marks on bank vegetation and matted vegetation were noted and photographed during the spring after prolonged high water and extended flow in the winter and spring. Channel and bank development are more pronounced at the end of the second year of monitoring. There are small areas of shelf formation, scouring, minor sediment deposits and lateral channel formation that are all indicators of successful stream development. Submerged aquatic vegetation developed along some portions of the stream channel during the spring of 2010 while water levels remained high enough to support it. III. Methodology Section Year 2 monitoring for the Goodman project occurred in 2010. Monitoring and vegetation sampling procedures were established in the mitigation plan for this project and no deviations were made. Goodman Property Stream Mitigation Project 17 Albemarle Restorations, LLC 2010 Monitoring - Year 2 of 5 Appendix A Vegetation Data Tables Site Photos z 2 E c = n n� \ � ■ � c �� c C c E � 0 � * § m m � f 2 e _ c# E\ o 0 / \ E ® / / / \ \ « 7 / \ \ / } 2 _ ® / CL Q. » _ n n \ \ ( 7 / CD $ a CD 9 ' � § \ \ § i \ § \ \ ƒ � / \ e / < \ \ G X \ [ � 2 O 0 � d � p � � 2 Table 2. Veeetation Victor by Snecies Table 3. Veeetation Damaee by Snecies Species 4 3 2 1 0 Missing Unknown Fraxinus pennsylvanica Cephalanthus occidentalis 3 1 6 3 Myrica 2 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 2 3 1 2 1 1 Itea vir inica Quercus phellos 1 4 1 Taxodium distichum 21 21 N ssa biflora 7 3 2 9 1 66 Quercus bicolor 1 Quercus phellos 6 2 Taxodium distichum 12 7 1 1 M rica 1 1 Unknown 2 5 TOT: 9 22 15 15 1 2 1 4 8 Table 3. Veeetation Damaee by Snecies Table 4. Veeetation Damaee by Plot Species All Damage Categories (no damage) Ce halanthus occidentalis 7 7 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 8 8 Itea vir inica 6 6 Myrica 2 2 N ssa biflora 6 6 Quercus bicolor 1 1 TOT: Quercus phellos 8 8 Taxodium distichum 21 21 Unknown 7 7 TOT: 9 1 66 66 Table 4. Veeetation Damaee by Plot lot All Damage Categories (no damage) 000616 -AB -0001- ear:2 11 11 000616 -AB -0002- ear:2 12 12 000616 -AB -0003- ear:2 8 8 000616 -AB -0004- ear:2 8 8 000616 -AB -0005- ear:2 14 14 000616 -AB -0006- ear:2 13 13 TOT: 6 66 66 Table 5. Planted Stems by Plot and Species Table 6. Vegetation Problem Areas Feature/Issue Plot Probable Cause Species Total Planted Stems # plots avg# stems 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ce halanthus occidentalis 4 3 1.33 1 2 1 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 6 2 3 5 1 Itea vir inica 6 3 2 2 3 1 M rica 2 1 2 2 N ssa biflora 5 1 5 5 Quercus bicolor 1 1 1 1 Quercus phellos 8 4 2 4 1 1 2 Taxodium distichum 20 4 5 3 6 3 8 Unknown 2 1 2 2 TOT: 9 54 9 10 8 6 7 11 12 Average Stems per Acre 412 330 247 289 454 495 Average Stems per Acre for the Project : 371 Table 6. Vegetation Problem Areas Feature/Issue Plot Probable Cause Photo # None to report N/A N/A N/A Grey colored ground/vegetation shows extent of high water in spring of 2010 Another view of the extent of high water in the middle reaches of the project Herbaceous competition has become much more intense at end of season (October) Appendix B Geomorphologic Raw Data Not used in this report Appendix C Hydrologic Data Tables LO M O 0 LO N N_ (D O m a C 'i O r O c O E .0 O O u LL, (S043ul) stuon3 IlelulOU CO LO co N O N O 7 N M (tool) ooepng punoaE) 01 onitelaa Iana-1 aoteM 9/29/2010 9/15/2010 9/1/2010 8/18/2010 8/4/2010 7/21/2010 7/7/2010 6/23/2010 6/9/2010 5/26/2010 m 5/12/2010 O 4/28/2010 4/14/2010 3/31/2010 3/17/2010 3/3/2010 2/17/2010 2/3/2010 1/20/2010 1/6/2010 12/23/2009 12/9/2009 C ca m .y c O I c O CD LU m cn CV) 0 0 N N N *k d cv 0 C 'i O .r_ O C O E O O a (sayoul) sJuan3 Ile;ulea c0 LO It co N r O N r O 7 N M (feel) eoepnS punoa!D 01 anl;elaa lanai aa;e/N 9/29/2010 9/15/2010 9/l/2010 8/18/2010 8/4/2010 7/21/2010 7/7/2010 6/23/2010 6/9/2010 5/26/2010 m 5/12/2010 D 4/28/2010 4/14/2010 3/31/2010 3/17/2010 3/3/2010 2/17/2010 2/3/2010 1/20/2010 1/6/2010 12/23/2009 12/9/2009 cz w c cz a� N c O I c 0 ro a� w a) 0 M ch M O 0 N N_ M d cm m c� C7 C •L O r O C to E O O Al (soyoul) sluon3 Ile ;ulea Co In CO N r O 9/29/2010 9/ 15/2010 9/1/2010 8/18/2010 8/4/2010 7/21/2010 7/7/2010 6/23/2010 6/9/2010 5/26/2010 AW d 5/12/2010 D 4/28/2010 4/14/2010 3/31/2010 3/17/2010 3/3/2010 2/17/2010 2/3/2010 1/20/2010 1/6/2010 12/23/2009 12/9/2009 N O N M (tool) ooelanS punoaE) o} oniteloa Iana-1 aoteM co c c ca m c O I c 0 cu 0 w a� U co 0 0 LO LO LO N N *k d co C �L O O C O E O O a (sayoul) s;uan3 I1e1u1e8 (D In It M N r O N r O 7 N M (Iasi) eoepng punaE) 01 anl;elaa lanai aa;eM 9/29/2010 9/15/2010 9/l/2010 8/18/2010 8/4/2010 7/21/2010 7/7/2010 6/23/2010 6/9/2010 5/26/2010 CD 5/12/2010 m D 4/28/2010 4/14/2010 3/31/2010 3/17/2010 3/3/2010 2/17/2010 2/3/2010 1/20/2010 1/6/2010 12/23/2009 12/9/2009 m C cu a� c O 1 c' 0 ccf m w m v U) CD Cl) 0 LO N N *k d co 0 C O r.+ c O c O E O O (sayoul) sluan3 Ile;ulea (O LO cr M N r O 9/29/2010 Air 9/15/2010 9/l/2010 8/18/2010 8/4/2010 7/21/2010 7/7/2010 6/23/2010 6/9/2010 5/26/2010 m 5/12/2010 m D 4/28/2010 4/14/2010 3/31/2010 3/17/2010 3/3/2010 2/17/2010 2/3/2010 7 1/20/2010 1/6/2010 12/23/2009 12/9/2009 N (jeel) ooepng punaE) o; anl;elaa lanai JOIBM c CU cr cn a� c O I c 0 cz ro m w m U cz 't 0 U) m N CD / Y� / N N w *k (D ea C7 Im C �L O O C �a E O O Z (sayoul) sluan3 IIBIU1e» CD LO It M N r O N r O 7 N (h (loo;) aoeljnS punoa!D 01 ani;eJaa Jana aajeM 9/29/2010 9/15/2010 9/l/2010 8/18/2010 8/4/2010 7/21/2010 7/7/2010 6/23/2010 6/9/2010 5/26/2010 d 5/12/2010 4/28/2010 4/14/2010 3/31/2010 3/17/2010 3/3/2010 2/17/2010 2/3/2010 1/20/2010 1/6/2010 12/23/2009 12/9/2009 c cc Y .N c O I c 0 cu m w a) U as 0 U) d 3 T Ln LO N N ti O c� 0 .i O c O c ca E O O Lk (sayoui) sJuan3 11e;uiea C0 CC) 't m N r O 9/29/2010 9/15/2010 9/l/2010 8/18/2010 8/4/2010 ca w c co 7/21/2010 cc: m 7/7/2010 0 6/23/2010 I 6/9/2010 5/26/2010 m 5/12/2010 G c 0 4/28/2010 aa> w Cu 4/14/2010 0 3/31/2010 L m io 3/17/2010 3/3/2010 I 2/17/2010 2/3/2010 1/20/2010 1/6/2010 12/23/2009 12/9/2009 N r O r N C0 (laal) 000png punoaE) 01 anile18a Iana-1 JOIBM N R* M N Oo d O ca () 0) c O O c cfl E O O MLl u (s940ul) Slu9n3 11LUMB :I A141UoW co L co N r O 9/29/2010 9/15/2010 9/l/2010 Mir 8/18/2010 8/4/2010 - -- 7/21/2010 7/7/2010 6/23/2010 6/9/2010 ma 5/26/2010 GMEM2= ----7 3 d 5/12/2010 4/28/2010 4/14/2010 3/31/2010 3/17/2010 3/3/2010 2/17/2010 2/3/2010 1/20/2010 1/6/2010 12/23/2009 12/9/2009 N r O N C) (1991) 93el.inS punoa!D o; 9n11e19a lanai a91eM M c ca m .y c O I c 0 C: c� m w aD 0 co t 0 L m (seg3UI) Sluen3 Ilelule>_1 Cp LO M N r O I i 9/29/2010 9/15/2010 9/l/2010 8/18/2010 8/4/2010 7/21/2010 ^ rn 19t 7/7/2010 LO LO N N 6/23/2010 rn 6/9/2010 5/26/2010 (� C c 5/12/2010 R 0 0 4/28/2010 y - o CC 4/14/2010 R E 3/31/2010 0 3/17/2010 � 3/3/2010 2/17/2010 2/3/2010 1/20/2010 1/6/2010 12/23/2009 12/9/2009 N O N M (loo;) ooepnS punoj!D 01 en1le18a 18ne-1 aoleM cc c m .N c O I c 0 m w a� �I t L (sayoul) s;uan3 I18JUIBEI O LO CO N r O 9/29/2010 9/15/2010 I 9/l/2010 8/18/2010 pro* 8/4/2010 7/21/2010 Ln LO N N 7/7/2010 6/23/2010 _o 6/9/2010 d O m 5/26/2010 C9 _ a L L O 5/12/2010 C 4/28/2010 ad = y o 4/14/2010 C m E 3/31/2010 O O C7 - - 3/17/2010 3/3/2010 2/17/2010 i 2/3/2010 1/20/2010 1/6/2010 -- 12/23/2009 12/9/2009 (jeel) eoepng punoaE) 01 GAIJBIaa lana-j Ja;eM c co a= m y c O I c 0 CIO (0 m w U t U) J Accumulated rainfall deficit through September 2010 was 2.67 inches. The deficit in July and August was slightly over 9 inches but was relieved in late September by a storm that dropped over 11 inches of rain during a 5 day period. Figure P -1 2010 Reference Precipitation 14 12 4 lo- Cumulative deficit at end of Sept.= 2.67" c 8 cC Nonnal Preciptiation 0 �. Actual Precipitation •a 'u 4 Cumulative Deficit a 2 o - -2 Accumulated rainfall deficit through September 2010 was 2.67 inches. The deficit in July and August was slightly over 9 inches but was relieved in late September by a storm that dropped over 11 inches of rain during a 5 day period. Appendix D Problems /Success Plan View `s z z _ � I O ti it �hIm �0Vwa 9 z o �o z v o uQ A v � J f U Z o O oz Z FoW U Kwm W o� <g q2q f44 y1 0 n Z N ca a e '16Tf 2