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Homewood, Sue
From: Derek Goddard [derek @brec.biz]
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 9:21 AM
To: Homewood, Sue
Cc: McCormick, Tasha L SAW; justin @brec.biz
Subject: Re: Obids Creek Stream Restoration (Bare) Ashe County
Sue,
Maybe I can provide some additional details that Will make the proposed project clearer. Sorry for the
confusion. The livestock exclusion fence is at the top of the newly excavated /sloped in some areas. In many
other cases it is over 30 feet from the top of bank. In these closer locations we were comfortable with adjusting
the fence pattern while it still protected resources and made the fencing pattern make sense. Keep in mind this
farmer has zero livestock exclusion fencing now. Our plan is a Huge step toward protecting the resources.
Regarding the vegetative plan: the entire project will be planted in the same riparian planting plan found on D 3.
This specifies the types and densities of plants. The section that is only bank stabilization will also be planted
per the plan on D. Let me know if you have any other questions. I am available by cell today. 828 - 964 -9349.
Thanks
Derek
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On Aug 15, 2012, at 9:06 AM, "Homewood, Sue" <sue.homewood2ncdenr.gov> wrote:
Derek,
It looks like the livestock exclusion fence will be at the top of bank for most of this project, is that
accurate? In some cases it even looks like it will be within the newly sloped banks /bank stabilization
areas. That is of concern for me. Also, I still can't tell what type of vegetation you are proposing for the
restoration area.
I know this is not a mitigation site but we have concerns about conducting a stream restoration of this
size and then very little vegetation support and potential threat by livestock being so close to the top of
bank. I'm sorry, I usually try to go see sites like this because often that helps me with my permit review,
but I don't have the time right now so we'll have to work through this via questions /responses.
Sue Homewood
NC DENR Winston -Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston - Salem, NC 27107
Voice: (336) 771 -4964
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From: Derek Goddard [mailto:derek @brec.biz]
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 9:18 AM
To: McCormick, Tasha L SAW; Homewood, Sue
Subject: Obids Creek Stream Restoration (Bare) Ashe County
Hi All,
Please find digital copies of our revised plans based on the NCDWQ comments. You should
receive the hard copies this AM. Ian McMillan has been copied. Below I have added a response
to each of the concerns. Thanks for your help in turning this around as quick as possible.
1. We have provided the Long. Profile, Cross sections etc. on the plan now.
2. We have added a "pump around" de- watering method and modified the constriction sequence
accordingly.
3. Riparian Vegetation and Livestock Exclusion fencing will occur on the entire project. We
have added a vegetation typical cross section.
Please call me with questions,
Derek
Derek Goddard
Blue Ridge Environmental Consultants, P.A.
828.265.4425
336 944 4099
828.964.9349 Cell
www.brec.biz
derek c , brec.biz
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