20210221 Ver 1_WRC Comments_20210326

Strickland, Bev
From: Munzer, Olivia
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2021 10:31 AM
To: Gardner, Gary; [e-mail]
Cc: Russ, W. Thomas; [e-mail]; Homewood, Sue;
[e-mail]
Subject: RE: [External] Nationwide Permit 42; Dan River Game Land Access Area - NCWRC, Eden
Rockingham County; SAW-2021-00111
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
Good morning Gary and Todd,
My apologies for not getting back to you until now. I emailed TR to see if he had any species concerns and he said he did
not as long as the project stays out of the water (TR, please add any more info if needed); otherwise, mussel surveys will
need to be completed. We do have known state and federally -listed species in the river. He did say the banks are 100%
sand and frequently cave during floods. Ideally, it would be great to use native vegetation to stabilize the banks rather
than rock, but if that is not possible, he suggests large rocks. Here are some other recommendations:
1. Maintain as much riparian buffer as possible. Due to the presence of federally listed species, maintain a
minimum 200-foot undisturbed, native, forested buffer along perennial streams, and a minimum 100-foot
buffer along intermittent streams and wetlands. Maintaining undisturbed, forested buffers along these areas
will minimize impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources, water quality, and aquatic habitat both within
and downstream of the project area. Also, wide riparian buffers are helpful in maintaining stability of stream
banks and for treatment of pollutants associated with urban stormwater.
2. Minimize the amount of development in the floodplain, especially with the increase in frequency and intensity
of flooding.
3. Disturbed areas should be re -seeded with seed mixtures that are beneficial to wildlife. Avoid using
Bermudagrass, redtop, tall fescue, and lespedeza, which are invasive and/or non-native. Native, annual small
grains appropriate for the season are preferred and recommended. Specifically, this project would be ideal for
planting native, wildflower seed mixes that will create pollinator habitat within the project boundary.
4. Due to the presence of federally listed species in the Dan River, erosion and sediment control measures should
conform to the High Quality Water Zones standards stipulated in the NC Department of Environmental Quality
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/energy-
mineral-land-permit-guidance/erosion-sediment-control-planning-design-manual). Sediment and erosion
control measures should use advanced methods and installed prior to any land -disturbing activity.
5. Minimize tree clearing activities between April 1 and October 1 to minimize impacts to nesting wildlife and the
maternity roosting season for bats. Where feasible, use woody debris and logs from corridor clearing to
establish brush piles and downed logs adjacent to the cleared right-of-way to improve habitat for wildlife
6. Use biodegradable and wildlife -friendly sediment and erosion control devices. Silt fencing, fiber rolls and/or
other products should have loose -weave netting that is made of natural fiber materials with movable joints
between the vertical and horizontal twines. Silt fencing that has been reinforced with plastic (incl.
photodegradable) or metal mesh should be avoided as it impedes the movement of terrestrial wildlife
species. Excessive silt and sediment loads can have detrimental effects on aquatic resources including
destruction of spawning habitat, suffocation of eggs, and clogging of gills.
Let me know if you have questions.
Olivia Munzer
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Western Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
From: Gardner, Gary <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 11:36 AM
To: Munzer, Olivia <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: [External] Nationwide Permit 42; Dan River Game Land Access Area - NCWRC, Eden Rockingham County;
SAW-2021-00111
Ironically, I just got this email.
Gary Gardner // Chief
Engineering
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Mailing Address: 1720 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1720
Office: 919-707-4091 // Mobile: [phone] // Fax: [phone]
From: Bailey, David E CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 11:19 AM
To: [e-mail]; Gardner, Gary <[e-mail]>
Cc: Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]>; Thomas, Kevin <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] Nationwide Permit 42; Dan River Game Land Access Area - NCWRC, Eden Rockingham County; SAW-
2021-00111
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All,
Please see the attached Nationwide Permit 42 verification, including terms and conditions, for the above referenced
project. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Dave Bailey
David E. Bailey, PWS
Regulatory Project Manager
US Army Corps of Engineers
CE-SAW-RG-R
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
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