20130043 Ver 1_CAMA Application_20130116

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Pat McCrory Braxton C. Davis John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
January 14, 2013
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Karen Higgins
401 Oversight
Division of Water Quality- Surface Water Protection
FROM: Doug Huggett, NC DENR -DCM Major Permits Co
400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557 (Courier 11- 12 -09)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Major Permit Application Review
Applicant: North Carolina Coastal Federation c/o Ted Wilgis
Project Location: Open water area in the Lockwood Folly River, Brunswick County
Proposed Project: construction of 21 oyster restoration patch reefs
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Doug Huaaett at the address above by February 7, 2013. If you have
any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Holley Snider at (910) 796 -7215, when
appropriate, in -depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
SIGNED
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
DATE
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: 910 - 395 -3964 Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
I. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Coastal Federation
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Open water area in the Lockwood Folly River in Brunswick
County.
Photo Index - 2006:7-6182 L,M,N,O- 7 -10
State Plane Coordinates — LAT: 33056.411'N LON: 78013.165'W
33056.499'N 78013.096'W
33056.365'N 78013.074W
33056.351'N 78013.161'W
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA /D &F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit — 10/24/12,12/11/12
Was Applicant Present —No, No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — 10/01/12, 11/29/12,12/11/12
Office — Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan — Brunswick County
Land Classification from LUP — Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: Public Trust Area, Estuarine Waters
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — N/A
Planned — N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing — none
Planned —Oyster restoration patch reef areas
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source — N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED
FILLED O_
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(A) Highground Disturbance
N/A
N/A
N/A
(B) Open Water
N/A
N/A
130,640 sq.ft.
usurped
(B) Shallow Bottom
N/A
15,000
N/A
sq.ft.(0.34 acres)
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 15,000 sq. ft. (0.34 acres)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct a total of 21 oyster
restoration patch reefs, to establish cultch for oyster attachment and creation of fish
habitat within the intertidal zone and estuarine waters of the Lockwood Folly River in
Brunswick County.

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9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
The project site is located in open waters of the Lockwood Folly River. The site must be
accessed by boat. The area is located southeast of Varnumtown (west bank of river), west
of Money Point (east side of river) and near red channel Marker #8. This area of the river is
only accessable by boat.
The subject project would take place in a 3.0 acre intertidal flat within the Lockwood Folly
River. The applicant has staked the proposed 3 acre project area with PVC posts. The PVC
posts designate the four (4) corners of the proposed 3 acre area to be impacted. A small
patch of Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) measuring approximately 10 feet wide by
15 feet long is present in the western edge of the proposed project area. Also in this area
are two (2) existing oyster reefs measuring on average, 70 feet wide by 20 feet in length and
have minimal new growth present. Water depths in the proposed project area are
approximately 0 feet at NLW and are exposed during low water. Existing natural drainage
channels within the project area have depths of approximately -1 foot at NLW and follow
the down river flow, from north to south. This area of the Lockwood Folly River has a tidal
amplitude of approximately 4.5 -5.0 feet. The bottom substrate is mostly sandy shoal with
some finer silts and mud are present in the location of the natural drainage channels. The
marked federal channel is located west of the proposed project area, however the ACOE
claims jurisdiction of the open waters of the Lockwood Folly River from bank to bank.
The Division of Water Quality classifies this area of the Lockwood Folly River as SA. This
area IS designated a Primary Nursery Area by the Division of Marine Fisheries. This portion
of the Lockwood Folly River is closed to the harvesting of shellfish. The parcel is classified as
conservation in the Brunswick County LUP.
10. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The applicant is proposing to construct approximately 15,000 square feet of new patch
oyster restoration reef areas. The purpose for these reefs is to establish cultch for oyster
attachment and creation of fish habitat within the intertidal zone and estuarine waters of
the Lockwood Folly River in Brunswick County. The site is currently a sand mud flat shoal
with some existing oyster reefs present and a small patch of Spartina alterniflora. The
proposed reefs would be constructed of two (2) types of substrate; clean, loose oyster shell
cultch and marine limestone marl. A total of 19 patch oyster reefs would be constructed of
clean, loose oyster shell cultch. As proposed, the oyster shell reefs would be circular in
shape with a diameter of approximately 30 feet and would cover an area approximately 710
square feet and would have a maximum height of 16 inches above the existing substrate.
The applicant states individual reefs would consist of a maximum of 750 bushels of loose
oyster shell. The proposed marine limestone marl reefs would be circular in shape with a
diameter of approximately 15 feet and would cover an area approximately 205 square feet.
As proposed, the marl reefs would have a maximum height of 16 inches above the existing
substrate. The applicant states the individual marl reefs would consist of a maximum of 225

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bushels of marl. The proposed patch oyster reefs would be constructed in the sub -tidal and
intertidal locations and all reef materials used for construction would be ferried by small
barge to the project site.
The structures would be located in the open waters and intertidal flats of the Lockwood Folly
River. The proposed reefs would be located approximately 100 feet from Channel Marker 8,
which marks the federal navigation channel of the river. At periods of low tide,
approximately 1.5 feet of the proposed oyster reefs would be exposed above the water's
surface. The reefs would be constructed using a barge with an excavator to unload the
material onsite. All structures proposed would be located along the intertidal flats and as
proposed, would be aligned to avoid any existing natural drainage channels, no upland
development is proposed. No SAVs are located within the waters adjacent to the proposed
development at the times of field visits.
11. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS:
The proposed reefs would fill 15,000 square feet of shallow bottom habitat and incorporate
130,640 square feet (3 acres) of Estuarine Waters. The location of the proposed reefs in
relation to the proximity of the existing oyster reefs and drainage channels could potentially
make accessing the eastern shoreline of the river difficult. The position of the proposed
structures appears to make access thru the natural drainage channels more restrictive during
periods of low tides for public use. The reefs are proposed to extend above the surface of
the water at NLW to a height of approximately +1.5 feet above the substrate. This could
cause a hazard to navigation for boaters utilizing the area for recreational and commercial
purposes, being the reefs would be exposed above the water's surface at periods of low tide
and submerged during periods of high tide exhibiting minimal clearance. The existing
natural drainage channels appear to connect to the narrow channels that provide access to
the east side of the river near Money Point. During site visits it was observed that on the
existing reefs in and near the project area, new oyster growth was minimal. During site visits
.it was noted that the areas adjacent the reefs, and existing natural drainage channels had
converted from a sandy substrate to a soft silt laden substrate. It appears both the position
and close proximity to one another affects the natural current flow, therefore causing a
disruption in the natural sediment deposition for the immediate area. The proposed reefs
would add structure to an area otherwise void of structure /habitat therefore would benefit
many native species of finfish.
Holley Snider Wilmington January 10, 2013

Project Narrative
Lockwood Folly River Oyster Reef Habitat Restoration Project
Applicant: North Carolina Coastal Federation, Inc.
Date: August 27, 2012
Project Summary:
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is proposing to create and restore 15,000 square feet of intertidal Eastern Oyster
(Crassostrea virginica) patch reef habitat in a 3 acre project area in the lower Lockwood Folly River in Brunswick
County. The proposed project will use a maximum of 14,500 bushels of oyster shell and 500 bushels of marine limestone
marl to create a series of 21 patch oyster reefs in the 3 acre project area.
Project Area Description:
The Lockwood Folly River, within the Lumber River Basin, is located in southeastern North Carolina in coastal
Brunswick County. The river's headwaters are in the Green Swamp and flow into the Atlantic Ocean through the
Lockwood Folly Inlet. The estuary maintains polyhaline to euhaline conditions ranging from 18 to 36 ppt salinity. Due to
the proximity of the inlet and strong tidal flow the estuary experiences a high rate of water exchange and flushing. This
allows the lower river to maintain high water quality despite increasing non -point source pollution from a developing
watershed. Tidal salt marshes, dominated by saltmarsh cordgrass (Spartina alterniora), saltmeadow hay (Spartina
patens), saltgrass (Distichils spicata), occur along the estuarine shorelines and make up small islands in the lower river.
The lower river contains extensive intertidal flats with areas of shell hash and mud. The Lockwood Folly River contains
significant areas of intact wetland areas along its length which valuable buffering and water quality benefits. The existing
estuarine habitats, water quality direct connection with the ocean makes the Lockwood Folly a vital area for estuarine and
marine organisms foraging, migrating, breeding, spawning and seeking refuge as juveniles.
Project Background:
The Lockwood Folly contains significant areas of oyster beds and maintains high levels of annual oyster spat fall.
However, due to water quality declines, heavy sedimentation rates, and focused harvest pressure in the remaining open
waters viable oyster reef habitat has been degraded and lost. Oyster spat monitoring by UNCW's Benthic Ecology Lab
and volunteers indicates that high levels of oyster larvae are present each year from May- October in the waters adjacent to
the project area. However, substrate for the larval settlement is a limiting factor. Providing adequate reef habitat and
settlement substrate will help to enhance the oyster population, oyster reef habitat, fish habitat and potentially some
localized water quality benefits in the lower river estuary.
Recent global analyses suggest that shellfish reefs are near or past functional extinction in many regions (Beck et al.
2009). Management strategies that include restoration efforts designed to conserve or even improve reef conditions are
recommended to reverse the negative consequences of reef losses (Brumbaugh et al. 2006, Beck et al. 2009). Unlike many
other global regions, reefs in the southeastern US are characterized as good to poor (Beck et al. 2009), in part because of
historical under - exploitation and until recent (1990s) delayed coastal development. Although far from ideal, the good to
poor condition of southeastern oyster habitats represents an opportunity to be proactive environmentally and attempt to
reverse the losses before reefs become functionally extinct in the region.
Once valued primarily as a resource, oysters are now recognized as ecosystem engineers (sensu Jones et al. 1994) and
oyster reefs are one of the key structural elements within southeast estuaries. Reefs create complex habitats used by fish,
crustaceans and bivalves including commercial and recreational species as well as other invertebrates, birds and mammals
(Zimmerman et al. 1989, Wenner et al. 1996, Coen et al. 1999b, Coen and Luckenbach 2000, Meyer and Townsend
2000). Oysters also can improve water clarity and quality by filtering large quantities of water (Nelson et al. 2004, Newell
2004, Grizzle et al. 2008); a mature oyster can filter X00 L of water per day. Observed declines in oyster populations not
only affect the resource but also are associated with adverse effects to reef - associated species and reduced water quality,
ultimately leading to shifts away from "natural" ecosystem functioning. Few species besides the oyster are as readily
identified as central to the functioning of estuarine systems.
State and federal fisheries management recognize shell bottom habitat as critical to fisheries production. Although fully
functional reefs may require 3 -5 yrs. to develop, data suggest oyster shell alone attracts many more fish than adjacent bare
mud flats (Coen et al. 1999, Lenhert & Allen 2004, Garwood et al. submitted). An impressive nlRQGNEHVes,
>85 species, quickly colonize oyster shell providing food sources for larger invertebrates an(b(" grK{
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natural process of stabilizing the shells. Similar to natural shell habitat, restored oyster reefs also provide habitat for
economically important species. These species use shell bottom as spawning, nursery, foraging, and/or refuge areas and
emphasizes the importance of oyster reefs /shell bottom as fisheries habitat. In consideration of the economic importance
of shellfish producing areas, the NC Marine Fisheries Commission classified reefs as critical habitat areas under 15A
NCAC 3I.0101. The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council also recognizes oyster reefs as Essential Fish Habitat
for estuarine and nearshore coastal ecosystems (Coen et al. 1999).
Project Site:
The 3 acre proposed project site is located on an intertidal flat just off the main stem of the lower Lockwood Folly River.
The proposed site is above the section of the river called Eastern Bend, below the town of Varnamtown, and opposite of
the Lockwood Folly Golf and Country Club community. The site is between the Cross Rock Shellfish Management Area
and the oyster reef known as the "S Rock ". The patch oyster reef habitat will be constructed in the project site in the
public trust waters of North Carolina the lower estuary of the Lockwood Folly River (Work Plan Drawing #4).
The GPS coordinates for the site are:
NW Corner: 33° 56'25.16" N x 781 13'9.86" W; NE Corner: 331 56'25.21" N x 78° 13'5.42" W
SW Corner: 331 56'21.74" N x 781 13'9.80" W; SE Corner: 33° 56'21.71" N x 78° 13'5.39" W
The proposed oyster reef site will be located just upriver of the line marking the permanent closure of waters to shellfish
harvest (Work Plan Drawing #5). The closure is due to bacteriological contamination. While the bacteria are not harmful
to reef development and the oysters' health, the persistent presence of high levels of bacteria has resulted in the permanent
closure of waters to shellfish harvest above the closure line. Placement of the reefs just inside the closed area eliminates a
potential user conflict from the potential closure of open shellfish waters to build and protect the habitat restoration sites.
Placing the reefs in the closed areas will also allow for monitoring, research and comparison of created oyster reefs to
existing oyster reefs further upstream and closer to the pollution sources in the closed areas.
The proposed reef site is located downriver of the DMF Primary Nursery Area demarcation (Work Plan Drawing #5) in
the river (coordinates downloaded from DMF website). The proposed project site is located in an area designated as
Secondary Nursery Area. Oyster reef habitat is considered Essential Fish Habitat and provides refuge and foraging
opportunities for larval, juvenile and adult transient, resident and facultative fish, crustaceans and shellfish. The created
oyster reef habitat is designed to restore and enhance important fishery habitat in the lower river which has experienced
loss and degradation of historic oyster reefs.
The proposed project site is dominated by intertidal sand/mud flats with a few existing patch oyster reefs and a small area
of Spartina alterniflora vegetation. No reef material will be placed on any existing oyster reefs or on the small patch of
Spartina alterniora in the project site.
Project Methodology - Patch Oyster Reef Habitat Creation:
21 patch reefs of Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) habitat will be created as a result of the proposed project (Work
Plan Drawing #2). The reefs will be placed within the proposed 3 -acre project area in a manner that is appropriate for
oyster larval recruitment and settlement; reef development; and nekton and epifauana utilization. NCCF has consulted
with UNCW shellfish researchers and NC Division of Marine Fisheries staff regarding the design and placement of the
created reefs. The reefs will be designed with suitable elevations, patch size, inter -reef habitat, surface and edge
complexity and shell layer thickness to allow for maximum potential for oyster larvae recruitment and settlement, water
flow and transport of oxygen and food for the oysters, habitat provision and other ecosystem services. Oyster spat
monitoring by UNCW's Benthic Ecology Lab and volunteers indicates that high levels of oyster larvae are present each
year from May- October in the waters adjacent to the project area. Existing natural reefs near the project site will be used
as reference reefs for the project design and monitoring.
A) The proposed project will use a maximum of 14,250 bushels of recycled oyster shell to create 19 patch intertidal
oyster reefs. Each reef will:
— cover a maximum area of 710 square feet R E (` E- I V E D
— have a height of 16" above the existing substrate DCM ��' !. ! i;�' ''< ?�i , NC
— contain a maximum of 750 bushels of oyster shell
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— contain a maximum of 920 cubic feet of oyster shell
The total area covered by the 21 created patch oyster shell reefs in the project area will be 14,500 square feet
containing 17,480 cubic feet of oyster shell.
B) If allowed, the project will use #4 marine limestone marl to build two patch oyster reefs to demonstrate and
monitor the effectiveness of this reef material. Marl is a suitable reef material and is utilized by NCDMF for
oyster reef enhancement activities. Using marl in conjunction with oyster shell supplements the amount of reef
material and enables further evaluation of marl as reef material in estuaries along the coast. Two similar patch
marl intertidal oyster reefs were created by NCCF and NCDMF in Dicks Bay off of Myrtlegrove Sound. 5 years
of monitoring of the reefs indicate that they have statistically similar levels of oyster and epifauna densities as
created reefs with oyster shell.
The project is proposing that 450 bushels of #4 marine limestone marl be used in conjunction with the oyster shell
to create two oyster reef mounds each containing 225 bushels of 4 marine limestone marl. Each reef mound will:
— cover a maximum area of 205 square feet
— have a height of 16" above the existing substrate
— contain a maximum of 225 bushels of marl
— contain a maximum of 265 cubic feet of marl
The total area covered by the 2 created patch marl reef mounds in the project area will be 500 square feet
containing 535 cubic feet of #4 marine limestone marl.
As a whole the proposed project will construct 21 oyster reefs covering a total area of 15,000 square feet containing
18,015 cubic feet (14,700 bushels) of oyster shell and marl reef material.
NCCF will mark the project site and reef locations with PVC poles according to the designated project design prior to reef
construction.
The oyster reef material will be purchased from oyster shucking houses and quarries (marl) and transported by truck to a
stockpile location near the project site. The stockpile area is a vacant lot owned by the Town of Varnamtown near the
town boat ramp. The project contractor will haul the reef material from the stockpile area to the boat ramp area to load it
onto barges. The loads of reef material may be temporarily be stored on the concrete pad of the boat ramp so that a front
end loader can scoop up the material and load it onto the barges. The contractor will load the reef material onto small,
shallow draft barges. The barges will travel to the project site during high tide conditions. The contractor will most likely
deploy the shell off the barge using a small front end loader on the barge. The reef material will scooped up on the barge
and then deployed into the reef footprints as indicated by the PVC poles placed earlier. All natural reefs and wetlands will
be posted so the contractor can avoid those areas as he works in the project area. NCCF will be monitoring the reef
construction activities and will check the placement of the shell at low tide to ensure that it meets the project design
specifications. Depending on the tides the contractor may deploy — 500 -1000 bushels of reef material a day. Reef
construction is anticipated to occur between September and October while oyster larvae are still present.
Upon the satisfactory completion of the reef material deployment NCCF will place signage on the project area posts and
work with NCDMF to have the site proclamated as a shellfish research sanctuary. The site will remain in the public trust,
and all activities except shellfish harvesting will be allowed in the project area.
Project Monitoring Plan
The Benthic Ecology Lab at UNCW has been contracted by NCCF to conduct pre- and post - project monitoring of the site
in conjunction with NCCF and volunteers. The pre - project monitoring will occur in Fall 2012 prior to reef construction.
Post - project monitoring will begin in the summer of 2013 and occur according to the monitoring schedule for a period of
5 years.
The monitoring program will be implemented to evaluate progress towards the project's habitat restoration objectives;
measure overall project success and to comply with NOAA's minimum scientific monitoring requirements. The
parameters include the structural and functional parameters listed below for the project components. The parameters,
where appropriate, will be measured and monitored prior to the project initiation, concurrent with project implementation
and continue until the results point to a trend of restoration success. Monitoring timing will be ccplEJ9lftto the
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project schedule and the selected parameters. The timing will allow for any necessary changes or adaptive management
during the project.
Oyster Reef Habitat Monitoring
I. Project Objectives:
a. Increase the acreage of oyster reef habitat (structural)
b. Increase the amount of substrate available for oyster recruitment, reef development, and fish habitat
(functional)
II. Monitoring Parameters:
a. Acreage of oyster habitat created (structural)
b. Abundances and densities of oysters and epifauna (functional)
c. Oyster spat fall within the project area and reference areas
III. Monitoring Measurements:
a. Structural - Extent and area of created oyster habitat calculated by measuring reef footprints using on the
ground measurements, aerial photographs and mapping tools
b. Functional - Sample 20cm x 20cm quadrat random excavations from created and reference reefs identify
and enumerate all oysters and epifauna within the quadrat
c. Per NCDMF spat count parameters: 30 random shells will be collected and the number of spat on each
counted. The average # of spat/shell will be calculated.
N. Baseline ConditionsNalues:
a. Pre - project survey for oysters and oyster habitat in the project area
b. Comparison to existing natural reference reefs representative of existing conditions and similar reef
architecture and landscape characteristics (series of patch reefs on mudflats )
c. 1 -2 Reference reefs will be selected at each site within the project area that:
i. best represent the existing natural condition;
ii. are similar in architecture and landscape characteristics to designed created reefs; and
iii. represent target conditions.
V. Evaluation of Results:
a. Quantitative comparison to baseline pre - project conditions
b. Statistical comparison to reference reefs at each site
c. Success Criteria:
L Increase in oyster habitat in the project area equal to or greater than project goal
ii. Created reefs exhibit similar densities and abundances of oyster and epifauna as natural reefs at
corresponding sites
RECEIVED
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Nola Development Famit
(Mast revised 12/27106)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Appl/canW Landowner Informadon
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
N.C. Coastal Federation
ERA Lockwood Folly Oyster Reef Habitat Restoration Project
Applicant 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Edward (Ted)
S
Wilgis
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
WA
WA
WA
If addidional appgcants, please attach an addidional page(s) with names fisted.
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
530 Causeway Dr, Suite F -1
n/a
Wrightsville Beach
NC
ZIP
Country
Phone No.
FAX No.
28480
USA
910 - 509 -2838 ext.202
910 - 509 -2840
Street Address (lf dff9'erent dom above)
City
State
ZIP
same as above
-
I
Email
[e-mail] '
2. AgenOContmctor Information
Business Name
WA
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Mailing Address
PO Box
CRY
State
ZIP
Phone No.1
-
- ext.
Phone No. 2
- - ext.
FAX No.
Contractor #
Street Address a different from above)
City
State
ZIP
Email
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DCM WILMINGTON, NC
OCT 01 2012

Form UCM MP -1 (Page 2 of 6)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Locadon
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
Street Address
130,640 sq. ft. (3 acres)
c. Size of individual lots)
County (can be mufttple)
N/A- nearest roads are Vamamtown Rd SW & Genoes Pt. Rd.
State Rd. g
Brunswick
SW
e. Vegetation on tract
WA
Subdivision Name
City
L Man -made features and uses now on tract
State
zip
n/a
Vamamtown
NC
28463-
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (if many, attach addiction/ page with fist)
n/a - - ext. n/a
n/a, I I ,
a. In which NC river basin Is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Lumber
Lockwood Folly River
c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
®Natural OManmade OUnknown
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW)
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
[]Yes ONo
work falls within.
n/a
4. Site Descripdon
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
n/a
130,640 sq. ft. (3 acres)
c. Size of individual lots)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
n/a,
NWL (normal waterlevep
I I
Of many lotsize.% please attach addidional page with a fist)
n/a ONHW or ONWL
e. Vegetation on tract
The project area is comprised of intertidal and shallow subtidal flats in the Lockwood Folly River. There is a small patch
( -12 sq. ft) of Spartina aftemiflora on the intertidal flat That is the only vegetation in the project area. ft will be marked and
flagged to avoid any disturbance.
L Man -made features and uses now on tract
There are no man -trade features on the site Uses include boating and fishing.
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses asUacent to the proposed project site.
The adjacent land is within the Lockwood Folly Country Club and the Town of Vamamtown.
h. How does local government zone the tract?
t. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
n/a
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, N applicable)
OYes ONo ®NA
J. is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? Oyes ®No
k. Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. OYes ONo ®NA
If yes, by whom?
1. Is the proposed projed located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a OYes ONo ®NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
OCT 0 1 01

Form DCM MP -1 (Page 3 of 6)
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APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
m. m Are there wetlands on the site? ®Yes []No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? Wes []No
(UQ If yes to either (Q or (it) above, has a delineation been conducted? ❑Yes ®No
(Attach documentedon, If available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
n/a
o. Describe existing ddnldng water supply source.
n/a
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
n/a
5. Acts Nes and Impacts
a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ❑Commercial ®Public/Govemment
❑Private /Community
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is proposing to create and restore 15,000 square feet of intertidal Eastern Oyster
(Crassostrea virginica) patch reef habitat in a 3 acre project area in the lower Lockwood Folly River in Brunswick County.
The proposed project will use a maximum of 14,500 bushels of oyster shell and 500 bushels of marine limestone marl to
create a series of 21 patch oyster reefs in the 3 acre project area. The proposed project provides an opportunity to protect,
restore and create additional oyster habitat in the lower Lockwood Folly River. Oyster habitat is under increasing pressure
from harvest and water quality declines. The goals of the project are to provide substrate for the attachment of oyster larvae
and oyster reef development for valuable habitat for finfish, shellfish and waterfowl.
Once constructed, NCCF will apply to the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries to have the project area designated as a Shellfish
Research Sanctuary (dosed to shellfish harvesting) to allow for the continued monitoring and management of the project
Since the project is located in dosed shellfish waters the project does not represent a loss of harvest area. The project area
will be open to the public for fishing and monitoring.
c. Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used during construction, the number of each type
of equipment and where it is to be stored.
(See Workplan Drawings 1-3 and Project Narrative).
21 patch reefs of Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) habitat will be created as a result of the proposed project (Figure 6).
The reefs will be placed within the proposed 3 -acre project area in a manner that is appropriate for oyster larval recruitment
and settlement; reef development; and nekton and epifauana utilization. NCCF has consulted with UNCW shellfish
researchers and NC Division of Marine Fisheries staff regarding the design and placement of the created reefs. The reefs will
be designed with suitable elevations, patch size, inter -reef habitat, surface and edge complexity and shell layer thickness to
allow for maximum potential for oyster larvae recruitment and settlement, water flow and transport of oxygen and food for the
oysters, habitat provision and other ecosystem services. Existing natural reefs near the project site will be used as reference
reefs for the project design and monitoring. As a whole the proposed project will construct 21 oyster reefs covering a total
area of 15,000 square feet containing 18,015 cubic feet (14,700 bushels) of oyster shell and mart reef material.
NCCF will mark the project site and reef locations with PVC poles according to the designated project design prior to reef
construction. The oyster reef material will be purchased from oyster shucking houses and quarries (marl) and transported by
truck to a stockpile location near the project site. The stockpile area is a vacant lot owned by the Town of Vamamtown near
the town boat ramp. The project contractor will haul the reef material from the stockpile area to the boat ramp area to load it
onto barges. The loads of reef material may be temporarily be stored on the concrete pad of the boat ramp so that a front
end loader can scoop up the material and load it onto the barges. The contractor will load the reef material onto small,
shallow draft barges. The barges will travel to the project site during high tide conditions. The contractor will most likely
deploy the shell off the barge using a small front end loader on the barge. The reef material will scooped up on the barge and
then deployed into the reef footprints as indicated by the PVC poles placed earlier. All natural reefs and wetlands will be
posted so the contractor can avoid those areas as he works in the project area. NCCF will be monitoring the reef
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 6)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
construction activities and will check the placement of the shell at low tide to ensure that it meets the project design
specifications. Depending on the tides the contractor may deploy — 500 -1000 bushels of reef material a day. Reef
construction is anticipated to occur between September and October while oyster larvae are still present.
Upon the satisfactory completion of the reef material deployment NCCF will place signage on the project area posts and work
with NCDMF to have the site proclamated as a shellfish research sanctuary. The site will remain in the public trust, and all
activities except shellfish harvesting will be allowed in the project area.
The Benthic Ecology Lab at UNCW will be conducting pre and post project monitoring of the site in conjunction with NCCF. The
post monitoring will begin in the summer of 2013 and occur according to the monitoring schedule for a period of 5 years.
d. List all development activities you propose.
(See Workplan Drawings 1-6 and Project Narrative).
21 patch reefs of Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) habitat will be created as a result of the proposed project
The reefs will be placed within the proposed 3 -acre project area in a manner that is appropriate for oyster larval recruitment and
settlement; reef development; and nekton and epifauana utilization. NCCF has consulted with UNCW shellfish researchers
and NC Division of Marine Fisheries 'staff regarding the design and placement of the created reefs. The reefs will be
designed with suitable elevations, patch size, inter -reef habitat, surface and edge complexity and shell layer thickness to
allow for maximum potential for oyster larvae recruitment and settlement, water flow and transport of oxygen and food for the
oysters, habitat provision and other ecosystem services. EAsting natural reefs near the project site will be used as reference
reefs for the project design and monitoring.
A) The proposed project will use a maximum of 14,250 bushels of recycled oyster shell to create 19 patch intertidal oyster reefs.
Each reef will:
3 cover a maximum area of 710 square feet
3 have a height of 16" above the existing substrate
7 contain a maximum of 750 bushels of oyster shell
3 contain a maximum of 920 cubic feet of oyster shell
The total area covered by the (21) created patch oyster shell reefs In the project area will be 14,500 square feet containing
17,480 cubic feet of oyster shell.
B) If allowed, the project will use #4 marine limestone mad to build two patch oyster reefs to demonstrate and monitor the
effectiveness of this reef material. Marl is a suitable reef material and is utilized by NCDMF for oyster reef enhancement
activities. Using marl in conjunction with oyster shell supplements the amount of reef material and enables further evaluation
of marl as reef material in estuaries along the coast The project is proposing that 450 bushels of #4 marine limestone marl
be used in conjunction with the oyster shell to create two oyster reef mounds each containing 225 bushels of 4 marine
limestone marl. Each reef mound will:
3 cover a maximum area of 205 square feet
3 have a height of 16° above the existing substrate
:1 contain a maximum of 225 bushels of mad
:1 contain a maximum of 265 cubic feet of marl
The total area covered by the (2) created patch marl reef mounds in the project area will be 500 square feet containing 535
cubic feet of #4 marine limestone marl.
As a whole the proposed project will construct 21 oyster reefs covering a total area of 15,000 square feet containing 18,015
cubic feet (14,700 bushels) of oyster shell and mad reef material.
NCCF will mark the project site and reef locations with PVC poles according to the designated project design prior to reef
construction.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? New work
f. What Is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 15,000 sq ft. within a 130,640 sq. ft (3
acres) project area
Sq.Ft or OAcxes
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public ac essway or other area [3Yes ®No ❑NA
that the public has established use of?
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• Form DCM MP= 1(Page 5 of 6) APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
n/a
t. Will wastewater or stonnwater be discharged Into a wetland?
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? ❑Yes ❑No ®NA
). Is there any mitigation proposed? ❑Yes ❑No ®NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
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6. Addidonallnfom don
In addition to this completed application bm; (MP -1) the following Items below, it applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) — (0 are shveys applicable to any major development apprication. Please consult the application
Instruction booklet on how to property prepare the required Items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross - sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? if previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR.
f. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such
owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days In
which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management
Name WA Phone No.
Address
Name WA Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
We
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable.
1. Wetland delineation, If necessary.
J. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owned
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S.113A 1 -10), if necessary. If the project involves expenditure
of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
T. Cer>tlficadbn and Permission to EnW on Land
I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit
i certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fad grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to
enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow -up
monitoring of the project.
I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledgeR EC E I V E D
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Form DCM MP -1 (Page 6 of 6)
Date Original: August 27, 2012 Revised: September 28, 2012 Print Name Ted Wilgis - NCCF
Signature —�
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project
®DCM MP -2 Excavation and Fill lnformabon ODCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development
ODCM MP-4 Structures Information
APPLICATION ror
Major Development Permit
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Porin DCM MP -2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP -1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
1. EXCAVATION 0This section not applicable
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in b. Type of material to be excavated.
cubic yams.
c (i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands/marsh d High - ground excavation in cubic yards.
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL 0This section not applicable
a. Location of disposal area. b. Dimensions of disposal area
c. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
e. (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, where?
(i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, how much water area is affected?
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Access
Other
Channel
(NLW or
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Rock
Breakwater
(excluding
shoreline
NWL )
stabilization
Length
15,000
square feet
Width
Avg. Existing
NA
NA
4' NHW - 0'
Depth
NLW
Final Project
NA
NA
2'8" NHW - 0'
Depth
NLW
1. EXCAVATION 0This section not applicable
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in b. Type of material to be excavated.
cubic yams.
c (i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands/marsh d High - ground excavation in cubic yards.
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL 0This section not applicable
a. Location of disposal area. b. Dimensions of disposal area
c. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
e. (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, where?
(i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, how much water area is affected?
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Form DCM MP -2 (Excavation and Fill, Page 2 of 3)
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION ®This section not applicable
(if development is a wood groin, use MP-4 — Structures)
a. i ype or snoreone staowzation:
❑Bulkhead ❑ Riprap ❑Breakwater /Sill ❑Other.
c Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
e. Type of stabilization material:
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level.
Bulkhead backfill Riprap
Breakwater /Sill Other
i. Source of fill material.
b. Length:
Width:
d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
f. (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
h Type of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACT11/ITIES ®This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? ®Yes ❑No ❑NA b. (i) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands /marsh (CW),
If yes,
(ii) Amount of material to be placed in the water 18.015 cf
(iii) Dimensions of fill area 15.000 sf
(iv) Purpose of fill
The proposed project will use recycled, cured oyster shell and
#4 marine limestone marl (as used by NCDMF for oyster
cultch plantings) to build 21 patch intertidal oyster reefs.
The reef (cultch) material is necessary to provide a suitable
substrate for oyster larvae to settle on and attach. The reef
material also provides habitat for finfish, shellfish and crabs.
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
other wetlands (WL)7 If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ®None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas -
N/A
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion b.
What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
controlled?
backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
The reef material, like the native reef material on site, is heavy and
The project contractor will haul the reef material from the stockpile
will remain in place in the project area. As the reef material is
area to the boat ramp area to load it onto barges. The loads of
deployed from the barge a temporary slight increase in localized
reef material may be temporarily be stored on the concrete pad
turbidity may occur, but will quickly dissipate.
of the boat ramp so that a front end loader can scoop up the
material and load it onto the barges. The contractor will load
the reef material onto small, shallow draft barges. The barges
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will travel to the project site during high tide conditions. The
contractor will most likely deploy the shell off the barge using a
° `N ' �C N NC small front end loader on the barge. The reef material will
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scooped up on the barge and then deployed into the reef
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footprints as indicated by the PVC poles placed earlier.
c. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project? d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
❑Yes ❑No ®NA site? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
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(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented. environmental impacts.
(8) 2"x IV PVC poles with reflective tape and signage will be
placed along the boundaries of the 3 acre project area.
August 27, 2012
Date
Lockwood Folly River Oyster Reef Habitat Restoration Project
Project Name
Ted WiIgis, N.C. Coastal Federation
Appli t me
Applicant 11ture
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Work Plan Drawing 3 of 6
Project Location with PNA and SA Waters Closure Boundaries