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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20211422 Ver 1_Draft Prospectus_20210518MITIGATION BANK PROSPECTUS DUTCH FARMS DM CAPE FEAR 02 UMBRELLA BANK Guilford County, North Carolina Mitigation Bank Sponsor: Davey Mitigation, A Division of Davey Resource Group, Inc. (attn. T.J. Mascia, Director) Prepared by: Davey Resource Group, Inc. dba Land Management Group Raleigh, NC May 12, 2021 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 1 A. MITIGATION BANK TYPE AND PURPOSE 1 B. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 1 C. IDENTITY OF SPONSOR 3 II. ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION 3 A. UMBRELLA MITIGATION BANKING INSTRUMENT 3 B. DETERMINATION OF CREDITS 3 C. CREDIT RELEASE SCHEDULE 5 III. PROPOSED SERVICE AREA 5 IV. NEED AND FEASIBILITY 5 A. WATERSHED CONSIDERATIONS AND NEEDS 5 B. SITE SELECTION 6 V. OWNERSHIP AND LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT 6 A. SITE OWNERSHIP 6 B. LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT 7 VI. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES 7 VII. QUALIFICATIONS OF SPONSOR 7 VIII. ECOLOGICAL SUITABILITY AND EXISTING CONDITIONS 8 A. SITE GEOLOGY AND LAND USE 8 B. WATER RESOURCES 8 C. SOILS 9 D. JURISDICTIONAL FEATURES 9 E. CULTURAL RESOURCES 9 F. THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES 9 G. FLOODPLAIN COMPLIANCE 10 H. EXISTING STREAM CONDITIONS 10 I. EXISTING WETLAND CONDITIONS 20 J. EXISTING RIPARIAN BUFFER 21 K. FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENTS 21 L. SITE CONSTRAINTS 25 IX. MITGATION WORK PLAN 25 A. PROPOSED STREAM MITIGATION 25 B. PROPOSED WETLAND MITIGATION 26 C. RIPARIAN BUFFERS 27 D. ADDITIONAL WORK PLAN ELEMENTS 27 X. MONITORING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 28 XI. ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN 30 XII. REFERENCES 31 i FIGURES (APPENDIX A) Figure 1. Vicinity and Planning Elements Map Figure 2. Proposed Service Area Map Figure 3. Watershed Planning Contextual Map Figure 4. Land Use Map Figure 5. Project Soils Figure 6. Current Conditions Map Figure 7A-7B. Channel Stability Mapping Figure 8. Figure 9. Figure 10A. Figure 10B. Figure 11A. Figure 11B. Figure 11C. Figure 12. Figure 13. APPENDIX Appendix A. Appendix B. Appendix C. Appendix D. Site Floodplain and Water Quality Stressors Pre -Monitoring Features Map USGS Drainage Area Map DEM Drainage Area Map Aerial Photography Map (2019) Aerial Photography Map (2002) Aerial Photography Map (1993) Proposed Mitigation Features Map Proposed Riparian Buffer Mitigation Map Figures Agent Authorization Forms Soil Profile Logs Stream Identification Forms Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina ii Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina I. INTRODUCTION A. Mitigation Bank Type and Purpose The purpose of this Prospectus is to establish guidelines and responsibilities for the establishment, use, operation, and maintenance of the DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank (Bank). The general use Bank will provide compensatory mitigation for unavoidable adverse impacts to Waters of the United States, that result from activities authorized under Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. The proposed umbrella structure of the Bank is designed to initially permit the establishment of stream and/or wetland mitigation sites, while enabling the establishment of future mitigation sites not yet identified. Most sites will also likely include a nutrient offset and riparian buffer mitigation component, which will be coordinated with the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (DWR). Dutch Farms Mitigation Site ("Dutch Farms" or "Site") will serve as the first site proposed under this Bank. Dutch Farms is located in Guilford County, approximately 2.0 miles northeast of Climax, NC (Figure 1, Appendix A). Dutch Farms will also be submitted to DWR as a nutrient offset and buffer mitigation bank. B. Goals and Objectives The following site -specific goals and objectives were developed for Dutch Farms to address primary basin stressors identified within Section IV.A as well as site specific stressors. Nutrient loading, sedimentation and fecal pathogens associated with agriculture production are predominant stressors within the watershed and on -site. Primary goals of this mitigation project focus on addressing those stressors. Goals include: 1. Reducing sediment, nutrient and pathogen sources that effect water quality. 2. Providing/enhancing flood attenuation. 3. Restoring and enhancing aquatic, semi -aquatic and riparian habitat. These goals will be accomplished through the following objectives: 1. Reducing water quality stressors and providing/enhancing flood attenuation will be directly tied to the following: a) Restoring the existing degraded and incised tributaries on -site as primarily Priority I restored streams so bankfull and larger flows can access the currently abandoned (from bankfull flows) floodplain and associated riparian wetlands. The proposed mitigation strategy will promote settling, uptake, and removal of pathogens, nutrients, sedimentation, and debris from watershed runoff/floodwaters. Restoring a stable dimension, pattern, and profile will ensure the channels will transport and attenuate watershed flows and sediment loads without aggrading or degrading. Priority I restoration should increase floodplain interaction and groundwater storage within riparian wetlands, in -turn increasing the capacity of the Site to uptake nutrients from upstream waters. 1 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina b) Stabilizing channel banks by removal of cattle impacts, restoring appropriate channel alignment, incorporating woody structure, and planting native vegetative species to provide soil stability, thus reducing stream bank stressors. c) Reducing point source (i.e. cattle accessing the channel) and non -point source (i.e. stormwater runoff through pastures) pollution associated with on -site agricultural operations by exclusionary fencing from wetlands, streams, and riparian buffers. d) Reducing point and non -point pollution associated with on -site agricultural operations by restoring/enhancing riparian wetlands and vegetative buffers on stream banks, adjacent floodplains and uplands. Establishing vegetative buffers will increase the treatment of nutrient enriched surface runoff from adjacent pastureland. e) Relocating UT 6 to the natural low point of the valley will improve floodwater interaction with adjacent riparian wetlands. f) Restoring buffers adjacent to the streams and wetlands will assist in attenuating floodwaters, in turn reducing stressors from upstream impacts. g) Raising adjacent stream bed elevations to restore/enhance wetland hydrology and reconnect floodwaters, allowing treatment of nutrients from basin inputs during bankfull and larger flows. 2. Restoring aquatic, semi -aquatic and terrestrial habitat will be directly tied to: a) Restoration of a sinuous gravel bed channel that promotes bed form diversity and accommodates benthic macroinvertebrate and fish propagation. Additionally, woody materials such as log structures, overhanging planted vegetation and toe wood in submerged water will provide a diversity of shading, bed form and foraging opportunities for aquatic organisms. b) Restoring native vegetation to the stream channel banks, wetlands, and the adjacent riparian corridor that is currently dominated by herbaceous species will diversify flora and create a protected habitat corridor that will provide an abundance of available foraging and cover habitat for a multitude of amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds. c) Restoration/enhancement of wetland hydrology and introducing floodwaters back to the historic floodplain and associated riparian wetlands will provide a diversity of habitats for semi -aquatic flora and fauna. d) Protection (via the conservation easement deed) of the riparian areas provides a connection between mature forests adjacent to the project. 2 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina C. Identity of Sponsor Davey Mitigation (DM), a Division of Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG) will serve as the Sponsor for the Bank. Davey Resource Group, Inc., dba/Land Management Group (LMG) is responsible for technical aspects of the UMBI. Davey Mitigation T.J. Mascia 717 N. Courhouse Road, Suite 101 Richmond, VA 23236 TJ.Mascia@davey.com 252.723.0815 Land Management Group Ben Furr 3101 Poplarwood Court, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 bfurr@lmgroup.net 919.645.4350 II. ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION A. Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument The Sponsor is proposing to permit the Bank using an umbrella mitigation banking instrument (UMBI). As proposed, the UMBI would allow for the establishment and operation of multiple sites and multiple phases. Dutch Farms is the first site proposed under this UMBI and, if approved, will serve as the Bank's initial source of mitigation credit. The Sponsor also proposes incorporating additional sites not yet identified into the Bank, following Interagency Review Team (IRT) review and approval. B. Determination of Credits Credit for Dutch Farms, and all additional sites, shall be based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) most current mitigation credit determination methodology. Presently, the USACE is utilizing the Wilmington District Stream and Wetland Compensatory Mitigation Update (IRT 2016) to quantify mitigation project credit. If other methods are adopted by USACE, future sites will use these methods as appropriate. Dutch Farms will include the restoration, enhancement, and preservation of approximately 6,124 linear feet of stream. Anticipated stream credits produced from Dutch Farms are detailed in Table 1. 3 Dutch Farms Prospectus - May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina Table 1. Proposed Stream Mitigation Stream Restoration - 1:1 Enhancement II - 3:1 Enhancement II -4:1 Preservation - 10:1 Proposed Linear Footage SMU Proposed Linear Footage SMU Proposed Linear Footage SMU Proposed Linear Footage SMU UT 1 2,006 2,006 63 21 UT 2 106 106 UT 3 112 112 UT 4 354 354 385 96 UT 5 296 296 69 7 UT 6 1,489 1,489 UT 7 250 250 209 70 UT 8 459 459 234 59 UT 9 92 23 Sub -Total 5,072 5,072 272 91 711 178 69 7 Total Proposed Linear Footage 6,124 Total SMUs 5,348 Percent SMU's Proposed for Mitigation 94.8% 1.7% 3.3% 0.1% Dutch Farms will include restoration and enhancement of approximately 2.25 acres of riparian wetland. Anticipated wetland credits produced from Dutch Farms is detailed in Table 2. The Sponsor may elect to forgo wetland credits in lieu of nutrient offset and buffer mitigation credits. Table 2. Proposed Wetland Credits Riparian Wetlands Reestablishment 1:1 Enhancement 2:1 Enhancement - 3:1 Proposed Acreage (AC) WMU Proposed Acreage (AC) WMU Proposed Acreage (AC) WMU W1 0.04 0.02 W2 0.56 0.56 W3 0.01 0.01 W4 0.39 0.13 W5 0.27 0.27 W6 0.27 0.27 W7 0.15 0.07 W8 0.41 0.41 W9 0.15 0.05 Sub -Total 1.52 1.52 0.19 0.09 0.54 0.18 Percent WMU's Proposed for Mitigation 84.7% 5.2% 10.0/° ° Total Acres Proposed for Mitigation 2.25 Total Proposed WMU's 1.79 Dutch Farms will also be submitted to DWR as a nutrient offset and buffer mitigation bank. Nutrient offset and buffer mitigation credit shall be based on ratios and percentages provided in 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (m) and (n). Credits will be calculated using the DWR Project Credit Table Template (updated October 2020). Anticipated nutrient offset and buffer mitigation credits produced from Dutch Farms are detailed in Table 3. 4 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina Table 3. Proposed Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Credits TOTAL AREA OF BUFFER MITIGATION (TABM) Mitigation Totals Square Feet Credits Restoration: 620,445 620,445.000 Enhancement: 25,491 12,745.500 Preservation: 14,814 2,962.800 Total Riparian Buffer: 660,750 636,153.300 TOTAL NUTRIENT OFFSET MITIGATION Mitigation Totals Square Feet Credits Nutrient Offset: Nitrogen 645 936 10,006.491 Phosphorous 298.551 C. Credit Release Schedule Credits generated by actions described and approved in the final UMBI shall be released in predetermined increments according to milestones agreed to by the Sponsor and the IRT in the UMBI's credit release schedule. The Sponsor will use the credit release schedule detailed for stream mitigation banks in the Wilmington District Stream and Wetland Compensatory Mitigation Update (IRT 2016). Nutrient offset and buffer mitigation credits shall be released in predetermined increments according to milestones agreed to by the Sponsor and DWR. III. PROPOSED SERVICE AREA The Bank is situated in the 03030002 (Cape Fear 02) hydrologic unit, which contains the Haw River and its tributaries until reaching Jordan Lake. The Bank will provide mitigation credits to offset unavoidable impacts to wetland and stream resources within the Cape Fear 02 River Basin (Figure 2). IV. NEED AND FEASIBILITY A. Watershed Considerations and Needs Dutch Farms is located within the Cape Fear River Basin, USGS 14-digit hydrologic unit 03030002040010. The Site is not within a Targeted Local Watershed; however, the Site is located within a Targeted Resource Area (TRA) for Habitat (Figure 3). Cape Fear River Basin Restoration Priorities: According to the 2009 Cape Fear River Basin Restoration Priorities (RBRP), the 03030002 HUC comprises several large communities including Greensboro, Burlington, and Durham. Tributaries at the Site drain to Big Alamance Creek, and ultimately to B. Everett Jordan Lake, a drinking water supply that has been designated a Nutrient Sensitive Water. The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) developed the Jordan Lake Nutrient Management Strategy (Jordan Rules) in 5 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina 2009 in an effort to reduce nutrient pollution to Jordan Lake and restore its designated uses. Major components of the Jordan Rules include: • Reducing nutrient inputs from wastewater facilities and agricultural operations; • Promoting stormwater management; and • Preserving existing riparian buffers and restoring degraded buffers throughout the watershed. Cape Fear River Basin Water Quality Plan: The 2005 Cape Fear River Basinwide Water Quality Management Plan (Water Quality Plan) was reviewed to determine significant stressors in the Cape Fear River Basin. Habitat degradation, algal blooms (chlorophyll a), turbidity, and fecal coliform bacteria are all noted as stressors within the watershed. Common stressors associated with habitat degradation are sediment loading, lack of organic material, and stream channelization. Algal blooms result from elevated water temperature and nutrient concentrations often associated with agricultural practices. High levels of turbidity and fecal coliform were mostly associated with stream reaches downstream of urbanized and agricultural areas. The local watershed for the Site is dominated by agriculture. The Water Quality Plan recommends continued funding and technical support for agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) such as replanting riparian buffers and re-establishing permanent wildlife habitat. Historically, the Cape Fear 02 watershed has experienced relatively high stream mitigation demand. Over the past 15 years the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) has issued requests for approximately 10,000 stream credits per year on average. Since 2016, DMS has requested just over 40,000 stream credits in the Cape Fear 02 watershed. B. Site Selection The Sponsor conducted a site search in the Cape Fear 02 watershed to identify sites that would provide opportunities to address stressors within the watershed as detailed in Section IV.A. Sites were prioritized based on condition and land use and property owners were contacted to gauge their interest in participating in a mitigation project. Dutch Farms was selected as the first mitigation project to be developed under this UMBI based on opportunity for functional uplift, land use, and landowner participation. V. OWNERSHIP AND LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT A. Site Ownership Dutch Farms is comprised of three separate parcels (Figure 6), each owned by members of the Fields family; Beverly Fields (PIN#: 7799349572), The Hauserfields Living Trust (c/o Larry Dean Fields, PIN#: 7799543254), and Randy Steve Fields (PIN#: 7799452144). Owners will hereafter be referred to as Landowners. 6 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina The Sponsor and Landowners have executed separate Mitigation Acquisition and Development Agreements. Following USACE approval of the UMBI and Bank Site Mitigation Plan, the Sponsor will exercise its rights provided under the above -referenced agreements to protect the property. Landowners have also signed Agent Authorization Forms allowing LMG to act on their behalf for purposes of obtaining necessary approvals for this project (Appendix B). B. Long -Term Management Long term protection of the property is proposed through a conservation easement approved by the USACE. Conservation easements will be held in perpetuity by a non-profit land trust that will be identified in the UMBI. During the operational period of the Bank, the Sponsor will be responsible for management actions. A long-term management plan will be developed for each Bank Site and incorporated into their respective mitigation plans. In general, long-term management activities will include protecting the sites from encroachment, trespass, clearing, and other violations that interfere with conservation purposes. Other activities may be incorporated based on site -specific considerations. VI. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES Prior to any debiting, the Sponsor shall provide financial assurances, as acceptable by the USACE, in consultation with the IRT, to ensure a high level of confidence that the Bank will be successfully completed and maintained in perpetuity. Financial assurances may be in the form of casualty insurance, performance and monitoring bonds, or letters of credit. These assurances will only be invoked in the event the Sponsor is unable to meet the terms of the UMBI (i.e. abandonment of project, etc.). Following successful completion of construction and monitoring events these financial instruments may also be reduced to reflect the decrease in financial liability to the Sponsor. Additional details of these financial assurances will be provided in the UMBI. VII. QUALIFICATIONS OF SPONSOR DRG is an environmental consulting firm within the Davey Tree Expert Company (founded in 1880). DRG acquired LMG in 2018. LMG is a full -service environmental consulting firm that has provided professional services in the Carolinas and Virginia for over 25 years. DM was formed by DRG in 2020 to integrate DRG's companywide mitigation expertise and provide an avenue to more efficiently pursue and complete a variety of mitigation project types. DM will serve as the Sponsor and LMG will be responsible for completing technical aspects of the UMBI. DM staffs' combined experience includes successful management and oversight of numerous mitigation and restoration projects in North Carolina and across the southeast and mid -Atlantic. LMG is composed of scientists and engineers with extensive experience in mitigation. Primary individuals that will be responsible for completing this project (Kevin Williams, Christian Preziosi, Ryan Smith, Ben Furr and Chris Smith) have combined to successfully complete over 60 mitigation sites throughout North Carolina and the continental United States. Between them they have over 100 years of experience restoring streams, wetlands, buffers, and natural landscapes. 7 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina LMG's experience identifying, designing, and implementing mitigation projects provide the background necessary to ensure quality work that is environmentally beneficial and successful over the long-term. LMG's project team is comprised of hydraulic and environmental engineers, licensed soil scientists, professional geologists, and wetland and wildlife biologists which allows for an interdisciplinary approach toward mitigation site evaluations and design strategies that promote increased likelihood for project success. LMG specializes in ecological restoration and natural resources inventories (including USACE jurisdictional determinations, stream identification, and threatened and endangered species assessments) that provide the baseline data for the development of natural design restoration projects. LMG has extensive experience in characterizing watershed conditions and functional needs. Through the use of remotely sensed data and field reconnaissance, LMG can effectively and accurately catalogue stressors contributing to wetland and/or stream degradation. From these evaluations, appropriate management strategies can be identified to effectively achieve watershed management goals. LMG routinely submits and obtains regulatory concurrence on wetland and stream determinations. LMG has demonstrated experience working with regulatory and resource agencies for mitigation design, implementation, monitoring, and closeout. LMG applies the most current agency guidelines and rules governing mitigation design, implementation, and monitoring. LMG is well -versed in the 2008 Federal Rule for Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District Stream Mitigation Guidelines. LMG interfaces regularly with federal and state agency representatives regarding current permitting and mitigation requirements, including numerous mitigation plans and monitoring reports. VIII. ECOLOGICAL SUITABILITY AND EXISTING CONDITIONS A. Site Geology and Land Use Dutch Farms is located in the Carolina Slate Belt of the Piedmont (NCGS, 1985). The Carolina Slate Belt consists mostly of rocks originally deposited by volcanic eruption and sedimentation. The name Carolina Slate is derived from the low-grade metamorphism that gives the rocks their slaty cleavage (Rogers, 2010). Land use within the project's watershed is dominated by forest (32 percent) and agricultural (pasture- 48 percent), with the remainder of land in residential (19 percent) and open water (1 percent) (Figure 4). B. Water Resources Figure 3 depicts watershed planning elements and watershed contextual elements that are discussed below. Dutch Farms is located within the 03030002040010 14-digit Hydrologic Unit of Cataloging Unit 03030002 of the Cape Fear River Basin. Site tributaries are not 303d listed streams but they do flow directly into Big Alamance Creek, which is classified as a water supply watershed, nutrient sensitive water (per NCDENR Surface Water Classifications online map, 4- 21-2021). Dutch Farms is located in a Targeted Resource Area for Habitat (Habitat TRA). 8 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina C. Soils Soil series depicted in the Guilford County Soil Survey are shown on Figure 5. The majority of lands within floodplains on -site and associated riparian wetlands are mapped as Congaree soils. Congaree soils are well drained but are known to contain minor components of Chewacla and Wehadkee soils. Soil profiles were collected in representative wetland/relic wetland areas and sealed by Nicholas Howell (NC License #1294), a licensed soil scientist with LMG. Mr. Howell confirmed that the soil profiles he collected were consistent with the Wehadkee soil series. Soil profile logs are provided in Appendix C. Wehadkee soils are poorly drained with moderate permeability and moderate water capacity. Wehadkee soils are often found in association with Chewacla soils. Chewacla soil is formed on slightly higher ridges on floodplains while Wehadkee is formed in the lower swales of floodplains. D. Jurisdictional Features Nine unnamed tributaries to Big Alamance Creek (UT 1 — UT 9) are located within Dutch Farm's proposed conservation easement. All tributaries on -site exhibit a continuous Ordinary High -Water Mark (OHWM) throughout the property. A NCDWQ Stream Identification Form (NCDENR, 2010a) was completed for each unnamed tributary (Table 4 and Appendix D). All streams on -site are perennial, with the exception of UT 4 — Reach 1 and UT 7, which are intermittent streams. A jurisdictional determination has not been completed for Dutch Farms however, soil, hydrology and vegetation conditions on -site have been assessed to determine the extent of potential wetlands. As discussed in previous sections, anthropogenic disturbances associated with agricultural practices have resulted in a severely altered vegetative community, interception of surface water, lateral drawdown of groundwater, and the reduction/removal of overbank flooding in relic and existing wetland areas. Despite these disturbances, W 1, W4, W7, and W9 still exhibit indicators for hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation, and wetland hydrology. W2, W3, W5, W6, and W8 are located immediately adjacent to incised tributaries, lack primary indicators of wetland hydrology, and are considered drained (i.e. relic) wetlands (Figure 6). A jurisdictional determination will be completed as part of the UMBI. E. Cultural Resources There are no properties listed on the National Register within a one -mile radius of Dutch Farms (NCSHPO, 2021). The Lilian Coble House is located approximately 0.9 mile northwest of Dutch Farms and has been surveyed only (Site ID GF1944). Survey of the home was likely done to identify and gather data on the community's historic resources. A survey does not guarantee that the site is eligible for listing on the National Register and State law does not provide protection for properties that are determined eligible but not listed in the National Register. F. Threatened and Endangered Species The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists five species as threatened, endangered, or at risk in Guilford County: Cape Fear Shiner (Notropis mekistocholas), Roanoke logperch (Percina rex), Atlantic pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni), Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus 9 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina schweinitzii), and small whorled pogonia (Isotria medeoloides). Records at the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP) do not indicate an occurrence of a federally threatened or endangered species at the Site. Based on preliminary site assessments, habitat for Schweinitz's sunflower is provided in maintained areas throughout the Site; however, occurrence of this species on -site is unlikely given the historical agricultural landuse. Records at the NHP do not indicate that any federally protected species elemental occurrences are located within one mile of Dutch Farms. The Sponsor will coordinate with the USFWS regarding threatened and endangered species prior to UMBI development. G. Floodplain Compliance Review of the Floodplain Mapping Program website and the effective Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Map Number 3710779900J Effective Date June 18, 2007 indicates streams on -site are not part of FEMA study. H. Existing Stream Conditions Channel Stability Mapping is provided on Figures 7A-7B. Field visits were conducted in June and September 2020. LMG walked the entire site making visual assessments, taking notes on existing conditions of streams, wetlands, habitat, riparian buffers and determining the potential for mitigation. Morphological data was collected on all tributaries proposed for restoration (UT's 1-8). Site floodplain alteration and water quality stressors are shown on Figure 8. Pre -monitoring feature locations are shown on Figure 9. Discharges displayed in the following cross sections for each channel were determined utilizing the NC Piedmont Regional Curve. While some cross sections displayed potential bankfull indicators, most of the reaches have so significantly incised/channelized and/or been impacted by cattle that reliable bankfull indicators are either not present or unreliable. Significant fecal and nutrient loads are entering Site tributaries as a result of direct cattle access to streams and overland sheetflow from adjacent pastures. Evidence of this includes visual observation of cattle in the stream channel during site visits and fecal matter along stream banks and within the stream channel. LMG used equations and guidance developed by DMS in the document titled "Quantifying Benefits to Water Quality from Livestock Exclusion and Riparian Buffer Establishment for Stream Restoration" (June 15, 2016) to estimate potential fecal load reductions that may result from proposed restoration activities at the Site. It is estimated that cattle exclusion and establishment of a riparian buffer would decrease the fecal load of the Site by approximately 2.88E+14 col/year. LMG also used equations set forth in the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) memorandum titled "Approval of Cattle Exclusion Nutrient Reduction Practices" (April 5, 2017) as well as the document titled "NC Division of Water Quality — Methodology and Calculations for determining Nutrient Reductions associated with Riparian Buffer Establishment" to determine potential nitrogen and phosphorous reduction loads for the Site. Cattle exclusion and establishment of a riparian buffer is estimated to reduce the 10 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina nitrogen load to the Site by approximately 1,169 lb/yr and reduce phosphorous load to the Site by approximately 120 lb/yr. Tributaries on -site are primarily gravel bed streams with significant inputs of fine sediments due to actively eroding banks, hoof shear and sheet flow from unstabilized soils in adjacent cattle pastures. Eroding banks are primarily a result of 1) a lack of deeply -rooted stream bank and riparian vegetation and 2) cattle accessing the stream as a watering source. Hoof shear is evident from the upstream beginning of the Site to the downstream extent of the Site, throughout the majority of length of tributaries. Substantial loads of fine sediments derived from bank scour and sheet flow through adjacent pastures has deposited in many of the channel's riffles and pools. Figures 7A through 7B depict a channel stability analysis for the Site. The analysis focuses on determining portions of the channel that display active erosion due to moderate to high bank stress. UT 1 UT 1 is the Site's dominant hydrologic feature. UT 1 flows through a well-defined floodplain. Elevations range between approximately 722 ft MSL at the point at which UT 1 originates on -site and approximately 690 ft MSL at the downstream end of the Site. UT 1 begins on -site as a first order, perennial stream, flowing from west to east approximately 1,921 feet prior to exiting the Site. Although the stream is depicted as intermittent on the USGS quadrangle, field indicators and NCDWQ scoring (see Table 4) reveal that UT 1 is a spring fed, perennial stream within the Site. The digital elevation model (DEM) and USGS quadrangle clearly depict a natural valley in the landscape where UT 1 flows (Figures 10A and 10B). UT 1's drainage area is approximately 167 acres (0.26 square miles) at the downstream extent of the Site (Figure 10A). For purposes of describing existing conditions, UT 1 has been divided into two reaches. UT 1 is stable as it flows through W 1, however the riparian buffer is substantially altered and cattle have unrestricted access to the channel. This section of UT 1 is referred to as Reach 1. Reach 2 begins just downstream of W 1, where a headcut forms and UT 1 becomes incised with eroding banks throughout the remainder of the Site. Two ford crossings are located on UT 1 approximately 472 feet and 1,162 feet downstream of UT 1's origin. Ford crossings have been built using rock and fill material, which is creating a backwater effect for approximately 100' upstream of each crossing. It should be noted that the large majority of UT 1 contains channel banks experiencing active erosion. UT 1 has been manipulated through channelization and straightening throughout the Site. Anthropogenic manipulations result in a system that lacks natural channel geometry (i.e. little to no meandering), is easily accessible for cattle and void of a natural buffer. Data was collected from three separate locations on UT 1 in an effort to depict typical geomorphic conditions of the stream system. This data is used to display overarching morphological characteristics of UT 1 throughout the Site. All cross sections classified as E type channels which is a typically a stable channel type. However, the bank height ratios ranged from 1.51 to 2 which indicates the channel is incised in the landscape. Cross sections 2 and 3 depict slumped banks found throughout many portions of UT 1 due to cattle impacts. 11 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina 91 0 k70 UT1-Reach2: XS1 +-Ground tf.RIklue T1MOO tele 00 5.0 m0 15.0 DOME• (R) 100 Wulnutlan- ES NBAAOY0. m 0a0e:0.97 bR1anEMwm Rate- 3.94 OHM 151 91.0 900 L 890 A. 88.0 870 800 0.0 5.0 UT1-Reach2:X52 --- Gtound -e- Banllull —r ikeodprtne 2DO 1511 Distance (1t) GafrukatIon: ES Width.to-Depth Ratko:5.45 Entrenchment Rate: 232 BUR: 2.02 100 150 920 91.0 t 900 r 1 89.0 880 820 UT 1- Reach 2: XS 3 +-Ground t&mettl1 Tikwdpnmc 5lu0lped Bank 0.0 5.0 100 15.0 DWano9(R) 70.0 G1ata10tation 1: Wldthto.0epth Rate 5 l5 Entrenchment Ratio ! 75,0 50.0 UT 2 UT 2 is a short reach of approximately 106 feet within the Site that flows through a well-defined floodplain. UT 2 enters the Site as a first order, perennial stream (USGS Climax Quadrangle), flowing from south to north. Although the stream is depicted as intermittent on the USGS quadrangle, field indicators and NCDWQ scoring reveal that UT 2 is a perennial stream within the Site. The DEM and USGS clearly depict a natural valley in the landscape where UT 2 flows (Figures 10A and 10B). UT 2's drainage area is approximately 50 acres (0.08 square miles) at it's convergence with UT 1 (Figure 10A). 12 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina UT 2 is primarily a gravel bed stream that has unrestricted cattle access within the Site. A headcut occurs on UT 2 just after entering the Site. UT 2 is incised downstream of the headcut. Like UT 1, UT 2 classifies as an E type channel but is incised in the landscape as indicated by a bank height ratio of 2.02. The majority of UT 2 contains channel banks that depict moderate to substantial bank erosion due to lack of deeply rooted vegetation and cattle access. 95D 94 0 = 930 1 s920 910 900 UT2: XS4 --GIWnd-/-B1nkfoll —e—Ebodgone Mlfotlon: ES W18814.0epth Ratio. 6.86 Entrenchment Ratio 3 1S BMR / 02 0.0 SD 100 1S0 200 250 300 35.0 Miami (R( UT 3 UT 3 is a short reach of approximately 112 feet within the Site that flows through a well-defined floodplain. UT 3 enters the Site as a first order, perennial stream, flowing from south to north. Although the stream is not depicted as a blue line on the USGS quadrangle, field indicators and NCDWQ scoring reveal that UT 3 is a perennial stream within the Site. The DEM and USGS quadrangle clearly depicts a natural valley in the landscape where UT 3 flows (Figures 10A and 10B). UT 3's drainage area is approximately 22 acres (0.035 square miles) at it's convergence with UT 1 (Figure 10A). UT 3 is primarily a gravel bed stream that has unrestricted cattle access within the Site. UT 3 classifies as a G type channel and is incised in the landscape as indicated by a bank height ratio of 2.0. The majority of UT 3 contains channel banks that depict moderate to substantial bank erosion due to lack of deeply rooted vegetation and cattle access. 930 97.0 810 900 89.0 0.0 5.0 UT 3: XS 5 —o - I - • ooe 1011 15.0 DMt na (It( 200 Classification: G5 Widta.to.Dopt6 Ratio' 1.63 Entrenchment Ratio 143 BUR 100 250 3110 UT 4 UT 4 flows through a well-defined floodplain. Elevations range between approximately 730 ft MSL at the point at which UT 4 originates and approximately 704 ft MSL at the convergence with UT 1. UT 4 originates on -site as a first order, intermittent stream, flowing from southeast to northwest. Although the stream is not depicted as a blue line on the USGS quadrangle, field 13 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina indicators and NCDWQ scoring reveal that UT 4 begins as an intermittent stream on -site (Reach 1) and transitions to a perennial stream downstream of a large headcut (Reach 2). The DEM and USGS quadrangle clearly depict a natural valley in the landscape where UT 4 flows (Figures 10A and 10B). UT 4's drainage area is approximately 20 acres (0.03 square miles) at it's convergence with UT 1 (Figure 10A). UT 4 — Reach 1 is stable but lacks a natural, wooded buffer. Cattle do not currently access Reach 1; however, the area adjacent to UT 4 and W4 is maintained as pasture (i.e. regular mowing). UT 4 — Reach 2 is primarily a gravel bed stream that has unrestricted cattle access within the Site. UT4 — Reach 2 classifies as an E type channel but is incised in the landscape as indicated by a bank height ratio of 2.17. XS 6 below depicts the severity of cattle impact on the left bank (note what appears to be a bench near bankfull, that is actually evidence of erosion due to hoof shear). The cross-section classifies as an E-type channel in XS 6, however this is an unstable channel section with confined flows. The majority of UT 4's channel banks through this reach exhibit moderate to substantial bank erosion due to lack of deeply rooted vegetation and cattle access. 91. ROO R70 00 S0 UT 4 - Reach 2: XS 6 — t;routd -6- Ranklull-r110.dV/01te• 10.0 1S.0 200 ?S0 Mauna )R) Classification: ES Which -to -Depth Ratio: 482 Entranthment Ratio 342 BUR: 2.17 UT 5 UT 5 flows through a well-defined floodplain. Elevations range between approximately 730 ft MSL at the point at which UT 5 enters the Site and approximately 710 ft MSL at the convergence with UT 6. UT 5 originates on -site as a first order, perennial stream, flowing from north to south. Although the stream is not depicted as a blue line on the USGS quadrangle, field indicators and NCDWQ scoring reveal that UT 5 is a spring fed, perennial stream within the Site. The DEM and USGS quadrangle clearly depict a natural valley in the landscape where UT 5 flows (Figures 10A and 10B). UT 5 is a spring -fed system with a drainage area of approximately 5 acres (0.001 square miles) at it's convergence with UT 6 (Figure 10A). UT 5 was divided into two reaches based on stream condition (Figure 6). Reach 1 consists of the upstream most portion of UT 5 as it flows through a wooded area. Reach 1 is a stable, gravel bed stream with a mature, wooded buffer. The property owner currently grazes a horse in the area adjacent to Reach 1 but there is no evidence of livestock access in the channel. Reach 2 consists of the portion of UT 5 that flows through active cattle pasture prior to converging with UT 6. Reach 2 is primarily a gravel bed stream that has unrestricted cattle access and severely eroding banks. Reach 2 classifies as a B type channel and is incised in the landscape as indicated by a bank height ratio of 3.05. A B type channel can be a stable channel type but it is anticipated that UT 5 would naturally be an E or C type channel. Cross-section 7 is over -widened due to hoof 14 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina shear from cattle congregating within the channel This impact is typical throughout Reach 2 of UT 5. 97.0 96.0 950 0 .. 940 1 93.0 92.0 91.0 900 0.0 50 100 UT 5 - Reach 2: XS 7 -• t,n,und • 0anktull —ra—I loodprone 150 20.0 25.0 Obhnc• (R) 30.0 350 400 : BS WIdth 9D.p10 RROR: 25.73 BetrMnMwt1 Rider 1.81 Mt 3.05 490 UT 6 UT 6 flows through a well-defined floodplain. Elevations range between approximately 730 ft MSL at the point at which UT 6 enters the Site and approximately 692 ft MSL at the convergence with UT 1. UT 6 is contained entirely on Site as a first order, perennial stream, flowing from west to east. Although the stream is not depicted as a blue line on the USGS quadrangle, field indicators and NCDWQ scoring reveal that UT 6 is a perennial stream within the Site. The DEM and USGS quadrangle clearly depicts a natural valley in the landscape where UT 6 flows (Figures 10A and 10B). UT 6 is a spring -fed system with a drainage area of approximately 21 acres (0.033 square miles) at it's convergence with UT 7 (Figure 10A). UT 6 is primarily a gravel bed stream that has unrestricted cattle access within the Site. UT 6 displays two separate stream types depending upon which landscape position the stream is assessed. Therefore, geomorphic data was collected in both landscapes and separated into reaches (Figure 6). The upstream reach (Reach 1) has a one tree buffer and is significantly incised through a steeper valley. Vertical stream banks are actively eroding through most of this reach. Reach 1 classifies as a G type channel with a bank height ratio of 5.07. 960 950 940 0 93.0 910 910 90.0 R90 UT 6 - Reach 1: XS 8 Cl.fflika0n. 05 W dth.to-Depth Ratio'. 3 B/ Entrenchment Ratio' 1.11 BRR507 00 70 40 60 80 100 12.0 140 160 18.0 10.0 Mum. (R) 15 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina Reach 2 appears to have been straightened and channelized within the downstream portions of the valley (i.e. the lower slope portion of the valley). The straightened section of UT 6 now converges with UT 7, outside of its natural flow path. UT 6 classifies as an E type channel in Reach 2 with a bank height ratio of 1.7. While this section classifies as a typically stable stream type, the channel has been straightened, lacks a wooded riparian buffer, and is impacted by unrestricted cattle access. Streambanks are covered with herbaceous vegetation through Reach 2 but are undercutting below the root line. In addition, rock and fill material used to stabilize a ford crossing at the beginning of Reach 2 is creating a backwater effect for approximately 50' upstream. 970 930 UT 6 - Reach 2: XS 9 -0-WowW--BankluR ClaffI k31on IS WkIth-to-0•0h Ratio 10. lniron(hmant Ratio I, �. BMR 1/ 00 5 0 100 ISO 20O 25.0 CIORMIC•IM UT 7 UT 7 originates on -site as a first order, intermittent stream and flows through W7 prior to converging with UT 6. Elevations range between approximately 710 ft MSL at the point at which UT 7 originates and approximately 694 ft MSL at the convergence with UT 6. Although the stream is not depicted as a blue line on the USGS quadrangle, field indicators and NCDWQ scoring reveal that UT 7 is an intermittent stream within the Site. The DEM and USGS quadrangle clearly depict a natural valley in the landscape where UT 7 flows (Figures 10A and 10B). UT 7 has a drainage area of approximately 8 acres (0.005 square miles) at it's convergence with UT 6 (Figure 10A). UT 7 was divided into two reaches based on stream condition (Figure 6). Reach 1 consists of the upstream most portion of UT 7 as it flows through W8. UT 7 has been straightened through Reach 1 but maintains stable bed and banks until immediately upstream of its confluence with UT 6. UT 7 — Reach 2 begins at a headcut immediately upstream of the confluence with UT 6. UT 7 becomes incised and exhibits eroding banks from the headcut to its confluence with UT 6. An at -grade equipment crossing has impacted the bed and banks of UT 7 for approximately 50 feet just upstream of the headcut. UT 8 UT 8 flows through a well-defined floodplain. Elevations range between approximately 732 ft MSL at the point at which UT 8 enters the Site and approximately 694 ft MSL at the convergence with UT 1. UT 8 enters the Site as a first order, perennial stream, flowing from southeast to northwest through wetland W9. Although the stream is not depicted as a blue line on the USGS quadrangle, field indicators and NCDWQ scoring reveal that UT 8 is a perennial stream within the Site. The DEM and USGS quadrangle clearly depict a natural valley in the landscape where UT 8 flows (Figures 10A and 10B). UT 8's drainage area is approximately 18 acres (0.03 square miles) at it's convergence with UT 1 (Figure 10A). 16 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina 950 92.0 • 0.0 S.0 UT 8 - Reach 2: XS 10 —•--Ground —a—Bank hU — 1bo/prone 10.0 150 DbtmcM (1t) 20.0 ctutinration Width.to.Depth Ratio Entrenchment Ratio BHR ; 250 30.0 UT 8 has been divided into two reaches based upon stream conditions (Figure 6). Reach 1 is the upstream portion of UT 8 as it flows through W9. Reach 1 is stable and cattle only have access to the downstream most portion of this reach. However, Reach 1 lacks a wooded riparian buffer as land adjacent to UT 8 is maintained as pasture. Reach 2 includes the downstream portion of UT 8 as it flows through active cattle pasture prior to converging with UT 1. Reach 2 is primarily a gravel bed stream that has unrestricted cattle access. UT 8 classifies as an E type channel within Reach 2 but is incised in the landscape as indicated by a bank height ratio of 1.86. Additionally, UT 8 has abandoned typical stream form in multiple areas throughout Reach 2 due to cattle impacts that have created variable bank configurations. Two ford crossings on UT 8 — Reach 2 are creating backwater effects for approximately 40' upstream of each. UT 9 UT 9 originates within the Site as a first order, perennial stream flowing out of a hillside near the headwaters of UT 6. UT 9 is spring fed and has consistent bed and banks. Although the stream is not depicted as a blue line on the USGS quadrangle, field indicators and NCDWQ scoring reveal that UT 9 is a perennial stream within the Site. The DEM and USGS quadrangle depict a subtle valley in the landscape where UT 9 flows (Figures 10A and 10B). UT 8's drainage area is approximately 3 acres at it's convergence with UT 6 (Figure 10A). UT 9 is stable and has a mature, narrow wooded buffer on both sides, but cattle have unrestricted access to the stream. Biological Impairment As noted above, the majority of streams on the Site have various physical impairments that include: • Manipulation of natural channel planform, bedform and cross -sectional area, • Continued maintenance of the manipulated channel, • Fine sediment loads from degraded banks of most tributaries on -site, • Continual maintenance of riparian buffers and denudation of deep-rooted vegetation from those buffers, • Fecal and nutrient loading into the channels from unabated access of cattle and sheet flow through pasture lands adjacent to streams on -site, and • Hoof shear of channel banks and bed form from cattle access and wading. 17 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina These physical impairments will have a significant effect on water quality and biological integrity of the Site. Effects of physical impairment include: • Loss and degradation of natural and essential plan and bed form features, • Increased loading of nutrients and pathogens to on -site and off -site streams due to maintenance of fields within riparian areas and access of cattle to riparian areas and stream channels, • Abandonment of floodplain interaction (i.e. flows are entrenched in the existing channel) reduces the ability of the Site to uptake and store nutrients and other pollutant inputs, • Denudation of riparian vegetation substantially reduces potential woody debris inputs to the channel that are vital for aquatic propagation and cover habitat, and • Denudation of riparian vegetation reduces semi -aquatic and terrestrial habitat corridors through the Site. Historical Presence of Streams Table 4 provides justification for jurisdictional status of each stream reach on -site and summarizes impairments. Table 4. Existing Stream Conditions Reach Historical Presence DA (Acres) * DWQ Score Impairment UT 1 Definitive LiDAR evidence of natural valley (Figure 10B); blue line on USGS quadrangle (Figure 10A) 167 31.5 Incised/entrenched through anthropogenic manipulation; cattle and equipment access; little to no mature vegetation along stream or adjacent buffer, eroding stream banks. UT 2 Definitive LiDAR evidence of natural valley (Figure 10B); blue line on USGS quadrangle (Figure 10A) 50 33.5 UT 3 Definitive LiDAR evidence of natural valley (Figure 10B); Stream signature on historic aerial photographs (Figures 11A — 11C) 22 30.25 UT 4 Definitive LiDAR evidence of natural valley (Figure 10B); stream signature on historic aerial photographs (Figures 11A — 11C) 19 22 75 (Reach 1) 31.5 (Reach 2) Reach 1 — no mature vegetation along stream or adjacent buffer. Reach 2 — Incised/entrenched through anthropogenic manipulation; cattle and equipment access; little to no mature vegetation along stream or adjacent buffer, eroding stream banks. 18 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina Reach Historical Presence DA (Acres) DWQ Score Impairment UT 5 Definitive LiDAR evidence of natural valley30.5 (Figure 10B); spring box at head of tributary 5 (Reach 1 and 2) Reach 1 — No Impairments Reach 2 — Incised/entrenched through anthropogenic manipulation; cattle and equipment access; little to no mature vegetation along stream or adjacent buffer, eroding stream banks. UT 6 Definitive LiDAR evidence of natural valley (Figure 10B); stream signature on historic aerial photographs (Figures 11A — 11C) 21 32 Reach 1 & 2 — Incised/entrenched through anthropogenic manipulation; cattle and equipment access; little to no mature vegetation along stream or adjacent buffer, eroding stream banks. UT 7 Definitive LiDAR evidence of natural valley (Figure lOB); stream signature on historic aerial photographs (Figures 11A — 11C) 8 19.25 Little to no mature vegetation along stream or adjacent buffer; channel straightened and impacted by cattle and equipment access; eroding stream banks. UT 8 Definitive LiDAR evidence of natural valley (Figure 10B); stream signature on historic aerial photographs (Figures 11A — 11C) 18 23.75 (Reach 1) 30 (Reach 2) Reach 1 — No mature vegetation along stream or adjacent buffer. Reach 2 — Incised/entrenched through anthropogenic manipulation; cattle and equipment access; little to no mature vegetation along stream or adjacent buffer, eroding stream banks. UT 9 LiDAR evidence of natural valley (Figure 10B); 3 27 Cattle have access to the stream *See Figures 10A-10B for Drainage Area Maps UT 5, UT 7, and UT 9 have drainage areas of less than 10 acres but UT 5 and UT 9 are spring fed and UT 7 originates at a headwater wetland. All tributaries are perennial with the exception of UT 4 - Reach 1 and UT 7, which are intermittent. 19 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina I. Existing Wetland Conditions All wetlands on -site (relic and existing) are classified as Headwater Forest, as described in the North Carolina Wetland Assessment Method (NC WAM) user manual, and are located adjacent to first order tributaries. Existing Jurisdictional Wetlands W1, W4, W7, and W9 are existing wetlands dominated by herbaceous vegetation such as common rush (Juncus effusus), various sedges (Carex spp.), knotweed (Polygonum spp.), tearthumb (Persicaria sagittata), fescue (Festuca sp.), and Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium W 1 also supports scattered, young woody vegetation such as red maple (Acer rubrum), tag alder (Alnus serrulata), and sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua). Soils within existing wetlands on -site exhibit the F3 hydric indicator (depleted matrix) and several primary hydrology indicators such as standing water, saturated soils, water within 12 inches of the soil surface, and water -stained leaves. Cattle have unrestricted access to W 1 and W7, which has served to significantly alter the ground surface condition and vegetative communities within each wetland. Cattle do not currently have access to W4 and W9; however, these areas are maintained as pasture and were recently mowed. Existing Headwater Forest wetlands are targeted for enhancement as described in Section IX.B. Relic Wetlands vimineum). W2, W3, W5, W6, and W8 are drained wetlands located adjacent to incised tributaries that have lowered groundwater levels in the floodplain to the point that wetland hydrology indicators are absent. In addition, the incised tributaries have severed close to bankfull flows from accessing the adjacent floodplain and associated wetlands. Reduction of flood flows from accessing these wetlands reduces hydrologic inputs to the wetlands when compared with natural conditions. The Skaggs Method of determining lateral drainage effects was used to model the potential drainage effect of the incised tributaries (Skaggs 2005). The table below lists the results from W8 — relic wetland adjacent to UT 1 and UT 8 the model. 20 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina Table 5. Skagg's Lateral Drainage Effects Stream ID UT 1 UT 4 UT 5 UT 6 UT 8 Existing Depth (ft) 3 2.5 5 5 2 Adjacent Drained Wetlands W2, W8 W3 W5 W5, W6 W8 Average Potential Drainage Effect* (ft) 127 114 155 155 97 *Based on default T25 values and Wehadkee soil series hydraulic conductivity Cattle have unrestricted access to these relic wetlands. Soil compaction from cattle and the adjacent incised tributaries have impacted surface and subsurface water storage and infiltration. Vegetation is also significantly altered due to agricultural practices and consists primarily of herbaceous species such as common rush, various sedges, fescue, broomsedge (Andropogon sp.), and other pasture grasses. Woody vegetation is sparsely scattered throughout W5 along the edges of the wetland and consists of red maple, sweetgum, American elm (Ulmus americana), and green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica). Soils underlying relic and existing wetlands at the Site are mapped as moderately well drained to well -drained soil types on the Guilford County Soil Survey (Figure 5, NRCS 1977); however, soil profiles taken at each relic and existing wetland were classified as Wehadkee loam by Nicholas Howell (NC License #1294), a licensed soil scientist with Land Management Group. Wehadkee loam is a poorly drained floodplain soil found throughout the Piedmont region. Soil profile logs (sealed by Nicholas Howell) are presented in Appendix C. Relic Headwater Forest wetlands are targeted for re-establishment as described in Section IX.B. J. Existing Riparian Buffer The majority of buffers along Site streams and wetlands are currently utilized as active cattle pasture or hay production. Woody vegetation is limited to scattered trees located along the stream banks. Vegetation along streams consists of species such as red maple, sweetgum, tag alder, American elm, green ash, and privet (Ligustrum sinense). Herbaceous vegetation is dominated by common rush, sedges and fescue. Site wetlands are located within the floodplain/riparian areas of all tributaries on -site except UT 2 and UT 3. Site wetlands are generally devoid of canopy and sub -canopy species. Herbaceous vegetation consists of common rush, fescue and sedges. W 1 contains scattered shrubs including tag alder, red maple, and sweetgum. W5 contains scattered canopy trees including red maple, green ash, sweetgum, and American elm. K. Functional Assessments NC WAM and the North Carolina Stream Assessment Method (NC SAM) were used to assess the functions and values of a representative sampling of wetlands and streams throughout the project area (Table 6 and Table 7). Headwater Forest is the only NC WAM wetland type at the Site. NC WAM and NC SAM recognize three major functions (Hydrology, Water Quality, and Habitat) that 21 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina are rated based on several sub -functions. Cattle have direct access to existing and drained wetlands on -site (except for W4 and W9), and to the majority of stream footage on -site (except for UT 4 — Reach 1 and UT 8 — Reach 1). NC SAM Cattle access, stream channelization, and degraded riparian buffers resulted in low functional ratings in all three major categories for most tributaries on -site. A low functional rating indicates that streams fail to provide the benefits of a reference system in all major functional categories. Eliminating cattle access, restoring appropriate channel dimensions, pattern and profile, and restoring riparian buffers would raise the overall score for on -site tributaries substantially. Table 6. SAM Assessment Scores Mitigation Type Enhancement Restoration Preservation NC SAM Function Class Rating Summary UT 1- Reach 1 UT4- Reach 1, UT8-Reach 1 UT 7 - Reach 1 UT9 UT1-Reach 2 UT 2, UT 3, UT 4- Reach 2, UT 5 - Reach 2 UT6 UT 7 - Reach 2, UT8-Reach 2 UT 5- Reach 1 (1) HYDROLOGY HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH (2) Baseflow HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH HIGH (2) Flood Flow HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH (3)StreamsideAreaAttenuation MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH (4) Floodplain Access HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH (4) Wooded Riparian Buffer LOW LOW LOW HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH (4) Microtopography NA NA NA NA LOW NA NA NA NA (3) Stream Stability HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH (4) Channel Stability HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH (4) Sediment Transport LOW LOW LOW LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM (4)StreamGeomorphology HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH LOW MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH (1) WATER QUALITY MEDIUM LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH (2) Baseflow HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH HIGH (2) Stream -side Area Vegetation LOW LOW LOW HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH (3) Upland Pollutant Filtration LOW LOW LOW HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH (3) Thermoregulation LOW LOW LOW HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH (2) Indicators of Stressors YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO (2) Aquatic Life Tolerance HIGH NA NA LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM NA HIGH (1) HABITAT LOW LOW LOW MEDIUM LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH (2) In -stream Habitat LOW MEDIUM LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW MEDIUM (3) Baseflow HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH HIGH (3)Substrate LOW LOW LOW LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM (3) Stream Stability HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH (3) In -Stream Habitat LOW HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW MEDIUM (2) Stream -side Habitat LOW LOW LOW HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH (3) Stream -side Habitat LOW LOW LOW HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH (3) Thermoregulation LOW LOW LOW HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH OVERALL MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM LOW LOW HIGH NC WAM NC WAM ratings were calculated for each existing and drained wetland within the Site. Most wetlands on -site exhibited a low overall functional rating. The low rating is primarily due to cattle disturbance, altered surface and subsurface water storage, disturbed vegetative communities, and 22 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina alteration of overland and overbank flow caused by the channelization of adjacent tributaries. W1 and W7 had overall scores of medium, with low Habitat condition metrics due to significantly altered vegetative communities. Table 7. WAM Assessment Scores NC WAM Function Class Rating Summary W1- Headwater Forest W2, W3, W6, W8- Headwater Forest W4, W9- Headwater Forest WS- Headwater Forest W7- Headwater Forest FUNCTION SUB -FUNCTION METRICS RATING RATING RATING RATING HYDROLOGY Surface Storage and Retention Condition HIGH LOW MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM Sub -Surface Storage and Retention Condition HIGH LOW HIGH LOW MEDIUM WATER QUALITY Pathogen Change Condition LOW MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM LOW Condition/Opportunity MEDIUM MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) YES NO NO NO YES Particulate Change Condition HIGH LOW LOW MEDIUM LOW Condition/Opportunity NA NA NA NA NA Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) NA NA NA NA NA Soluble Change Condition MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH Condition/Opportunity HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) YES NO NO NO YES Physical Change Condition MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM HIGH Condition/Opportunity HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM HIGH Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) YES NO YES NO YES Pollution Change Condition NA NA NA NA NA Condition/Opportunity NA NA NA NA NA Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) NA NA NA NA NA HABITAT Physical Structure Condition LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW Landscape Path Structure Condition LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW Vegetation Composition Condition MEDIUM LOW LOW MEDIUM LOW FUNCTION RATING SUMMARY FUNCTION METRICS/NOTES RATING RATING RATING RATING HYDROLOGY Condition HIGH LOW HIGH LOW MEDIUM WATER QUALITY Condition MEDIUM MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM Condition/Opportunity HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) YES NO YES NO YES HABITAT Condition LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW Overall Wetland Rating MEDIUM LOW LOW LOW MEDIUM Table 8 summarizes the uplift potential for each functional stressor identified on -site. The Site provides High or Very High uplift potential for seven out of ten on -site functional stressors. It is of note that the Site is located within a Habitat TRA. 23 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina Table 8. Functional Uplift Justification Functional Category Functional Stressor Functional Uplift Potential Water Quality Non-functioning riparian buffer/wetland vegetation High — Most of the buffer (including all wetland acreage) is in active cattle pasture or is being managed for hay production and lacks woody vegetation. Restored buffer will range from 50' to 100' on both sides of all tributaries on -site. Sediment High — Majority of stream banks on -site are actively eroding and sloughing from cattle access and channel incision. Restoration of degraded tributaries and riparian buffer should successfully treat sediment stressors on -site. Nutrients High — Cattle have direct access to streams and wetlands on -site. Excluding cattle and restoring riparian buffers should reduce Nitrogen loads by approximately 1,169 lb-N/yr. Phosphorous loads should be reduced by approximately 120 lb-P/yr. Fecal Coliform High — Cattle have direct access to streams and wetlands on -site. Excluding cattle and restoring riparian buffers should reduce fecal loads by approximately 2.88E+14 col/yr. Hydrology Peak Flows High — Bankfull flows are currently contained within the existing channels. Adjacent wetlands and riparian buffers are degraded. Priority I restoration of degraded tributaries, restoration of wetlands, and replanting riparian buffers should attenuate peak flows. Artificial Barriers Moderate — Ford crossings on UT 1, UT 6, UT 7, and UT 8 are creating a backwater effect on each tributary. Removing the ford crossings, restoring tributaries, and installing appropriately sized culvert crossings should restore natural flow through the channels. Ditching/Draining High — Multiple tributaries are channelized with entrenched flows throughout the Site, exhibiting BHR ranging from 1.7 to 5.0. UT 1, UT 5, and UT 6 are currently draining adjacent wetlands. Priority 1 restoration of UT 1, UT 5, and UT 6 should restore interactions of surface water, groundwater, and throughflow. Habitat Habitat Fragmentation Moderate — Multiple tributaries on -site are incised and largely disconnected from adjacent relic wetland areas. In addition, large headcuts on several tributaries prevent aquatic life movement upstream. Restoration of these tributaries will restore and reconnect the stream to adjacent Headwater Forest wetlands, promoting aquatic life movement and propagation within the system. Limited Bedform Diversity High — Anthropogenic disturbances and cattle access have resulted in inconsistent and poorly formed bedform diversity. Restoration of on -site tributaries should restore natural bedform diversity and improve habitat for all aquatic life stages. Absence of Large Woody Debris (LWD) Very High — LWD is absent and providing no function. Restoration of on - site tributaries would include placement of LWD within channels for grade control, stream bank protection, and aquatic habitat. LWD may also be placed within wetland areas to provide cover and foraging habitat. 24 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina L. Site Constraints The main constraint on -site is hydraulic trespass on upstream landowners. The two main channels that are constrained by upstream landowners are UT's 2 and 3. The slope of UT 2 and UT 3 will be evaluated during UMBI development to determine the potential backwater effects of Priority I restoration. If channel slope prohibits Priority 1 restoration, then portions of UT 2 and UT 3 may be designed as Priority II restoration in order to eliminate hydraulic trespass on upstream landowners. It should be noted that crossings within the conservation easement are currently planned to be culvert crossings. Cattle will be fenced out of the easement and gates installed at each crossing, therefore the potential for cattle encroachment to waters flowing through the Site has been significantly reduced. In addition, no beaver activity has been observed on -site. IX. MITGATION WORK PLAN A. Proposed Stream Mitigation Restoration, enhancement, and preservation of on -site streams are proposed for a total of approximately 5,800 existing feet (6,124 proposed feet) of stream throughout the Site. Proposed mitigation lengths for each tributary are presented in Table 1 in Section II.B and depicted on Figure 12 in Appendix A. In their existing states, the channels proposed for restoration (UT 1— UT 8) have all been impacted in similar ways, such as, channel straightening; channel incision to the point where bankfull flows are contained within the banks; erosion due to cattle access within the channels and foraging adjacent to the channels; and nutrient and fecal pathogen (from cattle) loading to on -site and downstream receiving waters. The restoration approach is similar for all tributaries on Site. Approximately 4,748 existing feet of Site tributaries will be restored as single thread, Priority I restoration with bank height ratios of 1.0. Restored footage will total approximately 5,072 feet. The restored channel will establish a more natural location and spacing of riffles and pools within the gravel bed system; introduce large woody debris in the form of log structures and soil lifts for grade control and habitat improvement; restore a vegetated riparian buffer (in association with restored riparian wetlands), and remove cattle from the channel and riparian buffer (i.e. the easement area). The easement will ensure that temporary crossings that have been used in the past will be permanently removed from use. It is anticipated that restoration of a single thread channel with a stable dimension, pattern and profile will provide uplift in physical, chemical and biological function to the Site and downstream receiving waters by 1) reducing sediment loads from the channel bank; 2) creating stable and productive in -stream habitat through planform geometry that promotes riffles and pools within a gravel bed system; 3) introducing woody debris/materials into the channel such as vegetated soil lifts/toe wood and log structures that will provide refuge habitat for fish and semiaquatic species, foraging habit for macrobenthos, channel depth variability, stream shading and invert stabilization; 4) connecting bankfull flows of the single thread channel to its abandoned floodplain through 25 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina Priority I restoration will promote attenuation of flood waters across the broad floodplain, drop and store suspended solids on the floodplain, filter nutrients, pathogens, pesticides and other pollutants, and connect above bank flows to adjacent wetlands and riparian buffers. The final bankfull channel size will be determined during development of the Mitigation Plan; however preliminary data suggests that channels will be designed as moderate width -to -depth ratio C type channels. Approximately 272 existing feet of Site tributaries (UT 1 and UT 7) will be enhanced by excluding cattle and replanting native vegetation on the stream banks and adjacent riparian buffers. Approximately 619 existing feet of Site tributaries (UT 4 and UT 8) will be enhanced by fencing out equipment (and potential future cattle access) and replanting native vegetation along stream banks and adjacent riparian buffers to ensure that these areas will no longer be managed for hay production or pasture. Approximately 92 existing feet of UT 9 will be enhanced by excluding cattle and protecting the adjacent mature, riparian buffer. Restoration of a riparian buffer through the easement area will promote terrestrial, aquatic and semiaquatic foraging, propagation, and cover habitat; and will enhance the floodplain's ability to uptake nutrients and settle other pollutants from above bankfull events. Approximately 69 existing feet of UT 5 will be preserved to protect the spring head on UT 5 and adjacent mature, riparian buffer. B. Proposed Wetland Mitigation Prior site disturbances have resulted in the loss and/or degradation of characteristic function throughout existing and relic wetlands on -site. W 1 is in active cattle pasture which has promoted hydrologic alteration of the Site and resulted in diminished nutrient uptake/transformation and sediment retention. The consequence of these impacts is the rapid delivery of pollutants to down - gradient waters. In addition, flood attenuation and wildlife habitat has also been compromised. The proposed project will seek to restore these functions through enhancement and re- establishment of a Headwater Forest. Re-establishment of approximately 1.52 acres of Headwater Forest (W2, W3, W5, W6, and W8) will be completed by raising the bed elevations of UT 1, UT 4, UT 5, UT 6 and UT 8 to historic elevations, which will restore wetland hydrology to the floodplain and allow peak flows to access the floodplain. Enhancement of approximately 0.19 acres of Headwater Forest (W 1 and W7) will be completed by excluding cattle and replanting native vegetation. Enhancement of approximately 0.54 acres of Headwater Forest (W4 and W9) will be completed by fencing out equipment (and potential future cattle access) and replanting native vegetation to ensure that existing wetlands will no longer be managed for hay production or pasture. All Headwater Forests will be planted with native vegetation characteristic of a Piedmont Alluvial Forest as described in the Guide to the Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina (Schafale 2012). Proposed wetland mitigation is summarized in Table 2 in Section II.B and depicted on Figure 12 in Appendix A. Wetlands on -site (with the exception of W4 and W9) are also impacted by cattle. Cattle access has resulted in altered vegetative structure and surface storage/retention within and immediately adjacent to wetlands. As part of restoration activities, cattle exclusion fencing will be installed to 26 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina prevent access to site wetlands and buffers. Planting densities of bare root species nearing 680 trees per acre are anticipated for the restored wetland areas and upland buffers. Habitat function within the restored wetlands may be enhanced by the placement of large woody debris throughout the floodplain. Woody debris serves as a food source for a variety of insects, which in turn creates a foraging opportunity for small mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. The woody debris also provides much needed cover habitat for reptiles and amphibians to protect them from predation. C. Riparian Buffers A riparian buffer populated with native vegetative species will be provided on each side of tributaries (and will include riparian wetlands) through the Site. The buffer width (including wetlands) will average approximately 60-70 feet in width along both sides of each tributary on - site, with buffer width on some reaches nearing 100 feet. Although extremely sparse, the Sponsor will flag and survey trees 12 inches and greater within the restored streams buffers to ensure protection of mature vegetation to the extent practical during design and subsequent construction. The desired plant community and species types will be established by utilizing a reference forest system but may include species found within the wooded forest both up and downstream of the Site. Planting densities of bare root species at approximately 680 trees per acre are anticipated for the restored vegetative buffer. Soil amendments may be added during and following construction to promote grass and tree growth within the disturbed areas on -site. Signs will be posted along the easement boundary to clearly demarcate the easement boundary for the landowners. Figure 13 depicts proposed riparian buffer mitigation that may be developed in lieu of wetland credits. Proposed nutrient offset and riparian buffer mitigation is also summarized in Table 3 in Section II.B. D. Additional Work Plan Elements Stream Crossings Planned crossings within the conservation easement will be culvert crossings. All cattle will be fenced out of the easement and gates installed at each crossing, therefore the potential for cattle encroachment to waters flowing through the Site has been significantly reduced. Cattle Management Plan A Cattle Management Plan has been discussed with the landowner such that water will be provided to cattle and pasture usage rotated without allowing cattle direct access to tributaries on -site. It is anticipated that proposed fencing meets the Woven Wire Fence Specification developed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA, 2012). Per the specification, the woven wire fence proposed is 39 inches high with a barb wire strand 5 inches above the woven wire. Fence posts are allowed at 12 foot spacing across panels and 8 foot spacing at brace assemblies. 27 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina Easement Boundary Protection A fence will be placed on the landowner's side of the easement boundary. Marking will be provided in the form of signage and fencing will demarcate the bounds of the conservation easement. Invasive Removal and Riparian Vegetation Planting Invasive and nuisance species such as Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) were observed during field investigations and will be cleared, grubbed and treated if necessary, to ensure that re - colonization is deterred. Although it was noted, privet was primarily seen scattered on the stream banks. A planting plan will be completed that reintroduces native species to zones along the channel, its associated floodplain and restored wetlands that currently have little to no woody vegetation. The vegetated buffer will extend through the stream buffer and wetlands to the proposed conservation easement boundary. Vegetation to be planted on the channel banks will be species that root quickly to help add stability to the already disturbed soils in and adjacent to the channel. Vegetation to be planted in the riparian wetlands will be characteristic of a Piedmont Alluvial Forest (Schafale 2012). Plantings will focus on vegetation which will provide long-term foraging and habitat for wildlife. Planting of a riparian buffer zone on -site will benefit both aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna as existing woody vegetation along the stream banks is sparse throughout most of the Site. A mature, vegetated buffer zone will filter nutrients from sheet flow and overbank flows, provide cover and foraging areas for terrestrial animals, provide new habitat for a diversity of local vegetation that will voluntarily root inside of the undisturbed easement, provide woody debris to the restored stream channels to promote aquatic life propagation and cover, and provide a wildlife corridor for terrestrial animals, amphibians, and aquatic fauna. X. MONITORING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Performance standards shall be consistent with the requirements described in Federal rule for compensatory mitigation project sites as described in the Federal Register Title 33 Navigation and Navigable Waters Volume 3 Chapter 2 Section § 332.5 paragraphs (a) and (b). Additionally, the October 24th, 2016 "Notification of Issuance of Guidance for Compensatory Stream and Wetland Mitigation Conducted for Wilmington District" will be used to not only to determine monitoring requirements but also success criteria. Criteria below are preliminary conceptual success criteria and may change upon approval of the UMBI. Streams Restored stream reaches are proposed to be monitored for geomorphic activity. Annual fall/winter monitoring will include development of channel cross -sections on riffles and pools in addition to visual observation of channel stability. A longitudinal profile of the thalweg, water surface, bankfull, and top of bank, will be collected during the as -built survey of the constructed channels. Enhancement reaches will be monitored to document continuous surface water flow for at least 30 consecutive days (during normal rainfall) every year during the monitoring period. 28 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina Stream Dimension General maintenance of a stable cross-section and hydrologic access to the floodplain features over the course of the monitoring period will generally represent success in dimensional stability. Some changes in dimension (such as lowering of bankfull width -to -depth ratio) should be expected. Riffle sections should generally maintain a Bank Height ratio approaching 1.0 — 1.2, with some variation in this ratio naturally occurring, and display an entrenchment ratio of no less than 2.2. Both ratios should display no more than 10 percent change from year-to-year. Pool sections naturally adjust based on recent flows and time between flows; therefore, more leeway on pool section geometry is expected. Bank pins may be installed and should display no more than 10 percent variation in width over as - built conditions and year-to-year. No individual measurements should exceed 20 percent variance over as -built conditions over the monitoring time frame. Stream Pattern and Profile Pattern features should show little adjustment over the standard 7-year monitoring period. The profile should not demonstrate significant trends towards degradation or aggradation over a significant portion of a reach. Substrate and Sediment Transport There should be an absence of any significant trend in the aggradational or depositional potential of the channel. Hydraulics All stream channels will maintain an ordinary high water mark (OHWM) through monitoring. A minimum of two bankfull events must be documented within the 7-year monitoring period. The two bankfull events shall occur within separate years. Continuous surface water flows of at least 30 consecutive days will be required for intermittent streams. Macroinvertebrate and Water Quality The Sponsor will coordinate with resource agencies to determine if site specific monitoring protocols and success criteria for the Site are required. Wetland Hydrology If the sponsor elects to pursue wetland credits; hydroperiods for re-established wetlands will be established in the Mitigation Plan and will be consistent with the Wetland Threshold Saturation ranges identified in the Wilmington District Stream and Wetland Compensatory Mitigation Guidance (October 2016). Groundwater and shallow surface water elevations will be collected daily during the growing season via automated gauges and downloaded quarterly. The Sponsor will prepare hydrographs depicting water levels throughout the growing season of each monitoring 29 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina year. Should wetland hydrology fail to meet success criteria as outlined in the Mitigation Plan for the Site, potential causes of failure will be evaluated and corrective actions and/or maintenance actions will occur, as necessary. Vegetation Vegetation plots will be monitored for 7 years, with monitoring events occurring on years 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7. A combination of permanent fixed plots and random plots will be employed to document vegetation coverage. Vegetation requirements state that there must be a minimum of 320 planted stems per acre surviving after year three, 260 stems per acre after year five, and 210 stems per acre after year seven. Trees should average 7 feet in height at year five and 10 feet in height at year seven. In addition, any single species can only account for up to 50 percent of the required number of stems within any vegetation plot. Should the performance criteria outlined above not be met during the monitoring period, the Sponsor will implement corrective actions and/or maintenance actions, as necessary. Vegetative monitoring will be conducted between July 1st and leaf drop of each monitoring year. Invasive Species Invasive species will be identified and controlled so that none become dominant or alter the desired community structure of the proposed Site. If invasive plants are identified as a problem in the proposed Site, the Sponsor will implement a species -specific control plan that may include herbicide applications and mechanical and/or hand removal. Reporting Monitoring of the Site will be performed until success criteria are met as defined in the UMBI. Results will be documented on an annual basis, with the associated reports submitted to USACE as evidence that goals are being achieved. In general, monitoring will be implemented for 7 years, with an opportunity for an early termination after 5 years if a site's performance standards, as set forth in IRT 2016, are met. The year of construction may have two submittals, one being the Baseline Monitoring Report and the second being the First Year Annual Monitoring Report. XI. ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN In the event monitoring results indicate deficiencies in achieving success criteria on schedule, an adaptive management plan will be developed for each Bank Site based on the plan approved in the UMBI. Remedial actions will be implemented following notification of the UMBI's USACE project manager and after all necessary permits have been obtained. General conditions that may result in the need for an adaptive management plan include but are not limited to the following: • Stream stability problems, • Vegetation mortality, • Dominance of invasive species. 30 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina The Sponsor will provide a Record Drawing of remedial actions to USACE upon completion of corrective measures. XII. REFERENCES Interagency Review Team (IRT). 2016. Wilmington District Stream and Wetland Compensatory Mitigation Update. North Carolina Interagency Review Team — October 24, 2016. North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC). Title 15A — Environmental Quality. Chapter 02 — Environmental Management. SubChapter B. 15A NCAC 02B .0295. Mitigation Program Requirements for Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Buffers. Accessed on April 14, 2021. http : //reports. oah. state.nc.us/ncac/title%2015 a%20- %20environmental%20quality/chapter%2002%20- %20environmental%20management/subchapter%20b/ 15 a%20ncac%2002b %20.0295.pdf North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR). Division of Water Quality. 2010a. Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and Perennial Streams and their Origins, Version 4.11. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality. Raleigh, NC. NCDENR. Division of Water Quality. 2005. Cape Fear River Basinwide Water Quality Plan. Website accessed on April 14, 2021. https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/planning/basin-planning/water- resource-plans/cape-fear-2005 NCDENR. Division of Water Quality. "NC Division of Water Quality - Methodology and Calculations for Determining Nutrient Reductions Associated with Riparian Buffer Establishment." Nutrient Practices and Crediting, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Accessed on April 14, 2021. https://files.nc. gov/ncdeq/Water%20Quality/Planning/NPU/Nutrient%20Offset%20Rule/ Ag-Buffer-Credit.pdf NCDENR. Division of Water Resources. NC Surface Water Classifications online map. Accessed 04-21-2021. https://ncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6e 125ad7628f494694 e259c80dd64265 NCDENR. Ecosystem Enhancement Program. 2009. Cape Fear River Basin Restoration Priorities 2009. Website accessed on April 14, 2021. https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/Mitigation%20S ervices/Watershed_Planning/Cape_Fear_River B asin/RBRP%20CapeFear%202009 %20Revised%20032013 .pdf North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). 2017. "Design Specifications and Nutrient Accounting for Cattle Exclusion." Nutrient Practices and Crediting, 31 Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, 5 Apr. 2017. Access on December 26, 2018. https://files.nc. gov/ncdeq/Water%20Quality/Planning/NPU/Nutrient%20Offset%20Rule/ Cattle%20Exclusion%20Practice%20Signed%2004-05-2017.pdf North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS). 2016. Quantifying Benefits to Water Quality from Livestock Exclusion and Riparian Buffer Establishment for Stream Restoration. June 15, 2016. North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR). Natural Heritage Program (NHP). North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Online Database. Accessed on April 14, 2021. Last updated on February 1, 2021. https://www.ncnhp.org/data/speciescommunity-search NCDNCR. North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (NCSHPO). HPOWEB 2.0. Website accessed on April 14, 2021. 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Accessed on April 14, 2021. https://ecos. fws.gov/ecp/report/species-listings-by-current-range-county?fips=3 7081 32 Appendix A Figures Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina Appendix Jamestown Rf.ry;+o Legend Property Boundary Lillian Coble House (SHPO) Airports NC Natural Heritage Program Natural Areas State Managed Conservation Land ' �z+ C7$ .,.v..., 'tii s a+'4 HAGAN STONE PARK o, Fbldriew Rn P - 2 A Li TT::LBL7OUSE )24 13r•ri''H[1 Providence CO Pleasant Garden _ _ _ NC y4Mfay sClimax z ' l C — — _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ � _ _ �P G'�rax Rd' BenrY Lineberry k'+ Choir Watc Rd LTiberty S HOe Lrb.rlr r;l suer snrr• ALAMANCE - CHATHAM bek"'n'Aiernar, . a Source Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase-JIGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri Chinay(Hong Kong), (c) Openstree[Map contributors, and the GIS User Community LMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP a DEAVEY!: company 3101 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 N 0 6,500 13,000 Feet 26,000 Dutch Farms Mitigation Site Map Date: 04-14-21 Figure: 1 Vicinity and Planning Elements Map Guilford County, North Carolina e Ill II111• 2578 ft Oan I� fo.� a+r G takes Tu Forsyth R fral HaII Winst'-, Sales, • r 1 1. 111 1 1008 ft Mayodarf 11 11 •11 11.1f, I . 11ir 1154 ft A --le L1L.rty 1 11 a2h 1• • yvill- Hyco Lake a 4i1 ti 1 •••I• •ro asb u, I irllsborough ,f-•' n•. • Du sham Butner Creedm" ,I Faits Reservoir r2 Duo; a.ry Rd 543 ft -J i. o.E Y • 4yo Fjr Cary Wake Fort Raleigh 1r f Legend 1 / Primary Service Area - 03030002 Project Location 8-Digit HUC Boundaries Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadast'er_ NL, Ordn"an e Survey, Esri Japan, METI, • Esri China (Hong Kong), (c) OpenStreetMaprco`tributors, and the GIS User Community. �i` LMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP a DAVE14. company 3101 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 N 0 33,000 66,000 Feet 132,000 Dutch Farms Mitigation Site Map Date: April 14, 2021 Figure: 2 Proposed Service Area Map Guilford County, North Carolina LMG LAND 1TANAC;FMFNT GROUP a DAVEY'. company 3101 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 N 0 3,300 6,600 Feet 13,200 mui 0303000204001 DigitaIGiobe, GeoEye, Legend Downstream Extent of Project Property Boundary _ ■■ '�, C 14 Digit HUCs r Streams and Creeks Dutch Farms Mitigation Site Map Date: April 14, 2021 Geographies, CINEMEAR o Habitat TRA Hydrology TRA Water Quality TRA AeroGRI Do : noN16'oou siBig Figure: 3 Watershed Planning Contextual Map Guilford County, North Carolina Legend S Downstream Extent of Project UT1 - 166.96 Ac Property Boundary Residential (19%) Open Water (1%) Forested (32%) Agricultural (48%) • `l- .1 lap L co • LMG ?.;AND M.ANM3Fti6NT GROUP „ DAVEY . company 3101 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 N 0 330 660 Feet 1,320 Dutch Farms Mitigation Site Map Date: April 14, 2021 Figure: 4 Land Use Map Guilford County, North Carolina liteC l •-•-• MhB2 EnC Legend Downstream Extent of Project MN Soils Property Boundary Project Streams ApB - Appling Sandy loam, 2-6% ApC - Appling Sandy loam, 6-10% CcC - Cecil sandy loam, 6-10% CoA - Congaree loam EnB - Enon fine sandy loam, 2-6% EnC - Enon fine sandy loam, 6-10% EnD - Enon fine sandy loam, 10-15% HhB - Helena-Sedgefield sandy loam, 0-6% MaD - Madison sandy loam, 10-15% MaE - Madison sandy loam, 15-35% MhB2 - Mecklenburg sandy clay loam, 2-6% eroded VaB - Vance sandy loam, 2-6% VaC - Vance sandy loam, 6-10% I l EnD VaB EnC ti ApC EnB EnB CoA tLMG LAND MANACFMF.NT GROUP a DAVEY. company 3101 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 N 0 205 410 Feet 820 Dutch Farms Mitigation Site Map Date: April 14, 2021 Figure: 5 NRCS Soils Map Guilford County, North Carolina LMG I.ANI7 MANAGEMENT GROUP a DAVEY* company 3101 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 Randy Steve Fields PIN: 7799452144 Agti Beverly Fields PIN: 7799349572 N 0 200 400 Feet 800 The Hauserfields Living Trust (c/o Larry Fields) PIN: 7799543254 Dutch Farms Mitigation Site Map Date: 5-12-2021 Legend 0 Existing Fords Downstream Extent Proposed Easement Property Boundary 0 Bedrock Streams REACH 1 (Perennial) REACH 1 (Intermittent) REACH 2 (Perennial) REACH 2 (Intermittent) Wetlands Drained Hydric Soils Existing Wetlands Figure: 6 Current Conditions Map Guilford County, North Carolina bedrock Property Boundary — Eroding Banks Streams • - - ■ Incised Stable Wetlands Drained Hydric Soils Existing Wetlands LMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP a DAVE14. company 3101 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 N A 0 130 260 Feet 520 Dutch Farms Mitigation Site Map Date: 05-12-2021 Figure: 7A Channel Stability Mapping Guilford County, North Carolina LMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP a DEAVEY!: company 3101 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 N 0 130 260 Feet 520 DigitaIGiobe, Dutch Farms Mitigation Site Map Date: 04-19-2021 Downstream Extent Property Boundary Streams Incised Stable Eroding Banks Wetlands Drained Hydric Soils Existing Wetlands Geographies, Figure: 7B Channel Stability Mapping Guilford County, North Carolina Strea m UT 1 UT 2 UT 3 UT 4 UT 5 UT 6 UT 7 UT 8 UT 9 Total A Cattle Access and Buffer Condition Existing Length (LF) 1,921 106 112 707 365 1,536 333 651 92 5,823 LMG LAND 1T,AN.AC;FMFNT GROUP a DAVEY'. company 3101 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 Approach R/E2 R/E2 R R/E2 R/P R R/E2 R/E2 E2 Cattle Access 100 100 100 27 76 100 100 70 100 86 Dominant Buffer Pasture Pasture Pasture Pasture Pasture Pasture Pasture Pasture Pasture Buffer Condition Summary Buffer Type Pasture Mature Forest N 0 200 400 Feet 800 Existing Length Dutch Farms Mitigation Site Map Date: 05-12-2021 Legend O Existing Fords Proposed Easement Property Boundary Project Streams Drained Hydric Soils Existing Wetlands Cattle Access Pasture (No Cattle) Board Figure: 8 Site Floodplain and Water Quality Stressors Guilford County, North Carolina Legend * Downstream Extent of Project Property Boundary Soil Profile Locations .1=•=0 Existing Cross Sections — Existing Streams Drained Hydric Soils Existing Wetlands LMG LAND NIAN.ACTEMFNT GROUP DAVEA. company 3101 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 SB 11 N 0 165 330 Feet 660 9 SB51 • , Digital@lebe, GeoEye, Geographies, Dutch Farms Mitigation Site Map Date: 04-19-2021 W-SG-S Aere@RI Figure: 9 Pre -Monitoring Features Map Guilford County, North Carolina • s • • r Legend Downstream_Extent UT1 - 167 Ac Property Boundary Project Streams UT2 - 50 Ac UT3 - 22 Ac UT4 - 20 Ac UT5 - 5 Ac UT6 - 22 Ac UT7-8Ac UT8 - 18 Ac UT9-3Ac ILMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP a DAVEV . company 3101 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 N 0 300 600 Feet 1,200 Dutch Farms Mitigation Site Map Date: 04-20-2021 Figure: 10A USGS Drainage Area Map Guilford County, North Carolina tLMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP a DAVEY. company 3101 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 N 0 300 600 Feet 1,200 Dutch Farms Mitigation Site Map Date: 04-20-2021 i Legend Downstream_Extent UT1 - 167 Ac Property Boundary - - Project Streams DEM Value - High : 783.415 Low : 680.924 Figure:10B DEM Drainage Area Map Guilford County, North Carolina Legend * Downstream Extent of Project Property Boundary ZLMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP a DAVEY. company 3101 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 N 0 270 540 Feet 1,080 Dutch Farms Mitigation Site Map Date: 04-20-2021 Figure: 11A Aerial Photography Map (2019) Guilford County, North Carolina Legend Property Boundary LMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP DAVEY4. company 3101 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 N A Dutch Farms Mitigation Site Map Date: 04-20-2021 NOT TO SCALE Figure: 11 B Aerial Photography Map (2002) Guilford County, North Carolina ILMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP DAVEY4. company 3101 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 N NOT TO SCALE Dutch Farms Mitigation Site Map Date: 04-20-2021 Figure: 11C Aerial Photography Map (1993) Guilford County, North Carolina LMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP a DEAVEY!: company 3101 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 N 0 200 400 Feet 800 Dutch Farms Mitigation Site Map Date: 05-11-2021 Figure: 12 Proposed Mitigation Features Map Guilford County, North Carolina LMG LANE MANA(;F•.\iF.NT GROUP a DAVEY+. company 3101 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27604 N 0 165 330 Feet 660 Riparian Buffer Restoration (620,445 sq.ft.) Riparian Buffer Enhancement (25,491 sq.ft.) Riparian Buffer Preservation (14,814 sq.ft.) Dutch Farms Mitigation Site Map Date: 05-12-2021 Figure: 13 Proposed Riparian Buffer Mitigation Map Guilford County, North Carolina Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina Appendix B Agent Authorization Forms Appendix 3/19/2021 Scan0022.jpg Property Owner: SAMPLE AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM LOT NO. _ PLAN NO. PARCEL ID: 7 7// J 'f3DN,Sq STREET ADDRESS: v 5 .4% I fJ j1 n e-f - f o) Cl i'n1 O)c i J c as a3.3 Please print: � e J � c, I i'/� " , PIeasepOwner: h QuS�'r- /eIJS L/ V /i'1 Tra,S- (4:9fifd ,-.) 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PARCEL ID: 77 99L-isA /LH STREETADDRESS: 711 rr't (CIS 10%.1(nit C (1./Y10-Y\ /NLa7 a3 3 /Gir‘dy SA-e-ve ri-e,14S The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authorize of Eaij • /11001QLyfilit'Vf (l7rot,y) •••(`• :.••• ; • ao:E:ptance • 7 • ''' ' ' • .1rr. a-Lt Srerf - : (,70.; F7t- (45 Farm tZol} C--/I7400(j AK a..-LY33 Telephone: We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. thti, ALitheir:Z•t:t; Date: https://mai Lgoogle.com/mail/u/1/?ogbl#in box?projector=1&messagePart Id=0.1 1/1 3/19/2021 Scan0021.jpg SAMPLE AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT NO. _.----- _ PLAN NO. Please print: Property Owner: Property Owner; PARCEL ID: 7 7 / 9 19 J 7 a 61 16 rt,_6101 ro.rm go' C(1Th& f_IJL o.7a3.3 devtr(`/ rItict l The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authorize �ei of. L-_CJ,n4 Aanalu 1il 6r°L,t,o 7°DS Co trig_fly /Wit a7a33 Telephone: Authorized Sign e Date: 37./ Authorized Signature Date: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1 /?ogbl#inbox?projector=1 &messagePartld=0.2 1/1 Appendix C Soil Profile Logs Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina Appendix LMG 41,MG u Npu ANIAr.M.SONT GaparE • coup. Project Site: County: Fields Propety Guilford Date: look: Location: Climax State: Soil Series: Wehadkee Data Point: 9/16/2020 LMGR.009 NC 5B-1 Soil Classification: fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, thermic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts OWT: ISHWT: Elevation: '"727 MIL <12" Drainage: Slope: 4% Poorly Drained Landscape: Permeability: Footslope to Floodplain Moderate Vegetation: Pasture Grasses, common noxious weeds Hydric Soil Ind cator(s(: F3, F19 Horizon Depth (in) Matrix Mottles Texture Structure Consistence A 0-4 10TR 4/2 10YR 3/6 SL w, f,gr vfr,ns, np AB g 4-8 10YR 5/2 10YR 5/8 CoSL w, m, sbk vfr, ns, np BC 8-24 10YR 6/2 10YR 6/3 COSL w, m, sbk vfr, ns, np 10YR 6/6 Cg Crg 24-39 39-48+ 2.5Y 6/1 2.5Y 6/2 10YR 6/4 COSL 10YR 5/6 2.5Y 6/4 LCOS Ma Ma fr, ns, np fi-fr, ns, np 2.5Y 7/1 Notes 15% iron concentrations 5% iron concentrations 33%iron concentrations 33%iron concentrations 34%iron concentrations 30%Iron concentrations 20%iron concentrations 20% lithochromic color Comments: Described By: Nick Howell - L55 #1294 upper extent f Floodplain u r[nMALCALM.Seler GaoDF Project Site: Fields Propety Date: 9/16/2020 County: Guilford Job.: LMGR.009 Location: Climax State: NC Soil Series: Wehadkee Data Point: 5B-2 Soil Classification: fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, th rmic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts OWT: Elevation: 2" ISHWT: "T24 MIL <6" Drainage: Slope: 0-1% Poorly Drained Landscape: Permeability: Floodplain Moderate Vegetation: FAC Neutral herbaceous, Sapling and Shrubs Hydric Soil Ind cator(s(: F3, F19 Horizon Depth (in) Matrix Mottles Texture Structure Consistence Notes Ag 0-8 2.5Y 5/2 10YR 5/6 SL w, m,sbk fr, ns, np 5% iron concentrations Bg 8-17 2.5Y 6/1 10Yr 5/6 CoSL w, m, sbk vf r, ns, np 5% iron concentrations Cg 17-33+ 2.5Y 6/2 10YR 5/6 CoSL Ma fr, ns, np 10% iron concentrations 10YR 6/4 10%iron concentrations Comments: Described By: Nick Howell - L55 #1294 compaction a d impact from cattle, strong odor from MariLire LMG LMG nn er tar GROVE • CARA coup. Project Site: Fields Propety Date: 9/16/2020 County: Guilford lob*: LMGR.009 Location: Climax State: NC Soil Series: Wehadkee Data Point: 5B-3 Soil Classificaton: fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, th rmic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts OWT: Elevation: 20" ISHWT: "T08 MSL <6" Drainage: Slope: 2% Very Poorly Drained Landscape: Permeability: Floodplain Moderate Vegetation: OBL, and FACW Herbaious Hydric Soil Ind cator(s(: F3, F19 Horizon Depth (in) Matrix Mottles Texture Structure Consistence Notes AB g 0-4 2.5Y 4/2 10YR 3/6 w, m,sbk fr, ns, np 15% iron concentrations Bg 4-10 2.5Y 6/2 10YR 5/6 w, m, sbk fr, ns, np 20%iron concentrations 2ABg 10-16 2.5Y 5/2 2.5Y 5/6 C+SL o, sbk fr, ns, np 15% iron concentrations 2Cg 16-30 2.51'4/2 Co5 ma vfr, ns,np 2Cr/R 30+ Dense materterial auger re sal norecov ry Comments: Described By: Nick Howell - L55 #1294 compaction a d impact from cattle u MCI el AltiAMMISFAM GaoDF Project Site: Fields Propety Date: 9/16/2020 County: Guilford lob.: LMGR.009 Location: Climax State: NC Soil Series: Wehadkee Data Point: 5B-4 Soil Classification: fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, th rmic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts OWT: Elevation: 33" ISHWT: '"T08 M5L <6" Drainage: Slope: 2% Poorly Drained Landscape: Permeability: Floodplain Moderate Vegetation: Pasture Grasses with few OBL, and FACW Herbaious Hydric Soil Ind cator(s(: F3, F19 Horizon Depth (in) Matrix Mottles Texture Structure Consistence Notes AB g 0-4 2.5Y 4/2 10YR 3/4 w, m, sbk fr, ns, np 15% iron concentrations Bg 4-18 2.5Y 5/2 10YR 3/6 w, m, sbk fr, ns, np 25%iron concentrations 2ABg 18-32 2.5Y 2/2 10YR 5/6 SCL w, co, sbk fr, ns, np 10%iron concentrations 2Cg 32-37 2.5Y 4/2 COSL/ LCo5 ma fr, ns, np many gravels 2Cr/R 37+ Dense meter erial auger re sal norecov ry Comments: Described By: Nick Howell - L55 #1294 compaction a d impact from cattle LMG 41,MG u Npu ANIAC.MISFIaT GRDaTE • NigN4 coon. Project Site: County: Fields Propety Guilford Date: lobk: Location: Climax State: Soil Series: Wehadkee Data Point: 9/16/2020 LMGR.009 NC SB-5 Soil Classification: fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, th rmic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts OWT: Elevation: 12" ISHWT: "701 MSL <6" Drainage: Slope: 1-3% Poorly Drained Landscape: Permeability: Floodplain, steam bank Moderate Vegetation: Pasture Grasses with few OBL, and FACW Herbaceous Hydric Soil Ind camr(s(: F3, F19 Horizon Depth (in) Matrix Mottles Texture Structure Consistence A 0-3 10YR 3/2 10YR 5/6 SCL • o, sbk fr, ss, sp Bg 3-17 10YR 5/2 10YR 5/6 SCL w, m, sbk fr, ss, sp Notes 20%iron concentrations 20%iron concentrations AB g 17-21 10YR 4/2 SCL vco, sbk fr, ss, sp CoS grains and common fin gravels thro ghout 21 Dense materterial auger ref sal norecov ry Comments: Described By: Nick Howell - LSS #1294 compaction a d heavy impact from cattle LMG Limn er ANA, ALE AT GaOVF • noff.41 coup. Project Site: Fields Propety Date: 9/16/2020 County: Guilford lobk: LMGR.009 Location: Climax State: NC Soil Series: Wehadkee Data Point: SB-7 Soil Classification: fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, th rmic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts OW: Elevation: 23" ISHWT: "T35 MIL <6" Drainage: Slope: 1-3% Poorly Drained Landscape: Permeability: Headslope of Drain Moderate Vegetation: Pasture Grasses with few 0 L, and FACW Herbaceous, common Noxious Weeds Hydric Soil Ind cator(s(: F3, F19 Horizon Depth (in) Matrix Mottles Texture Structure Consistence Notes A 0-5 2.5Y 3/2 10YR 3/6 SL • , sbk fr, ss, np 25%iron concentrations Bg 5-9 10YR 6/2 10YR 6/4 FSL w,f, sbk fr, ns,np 20%iron concentrations 10YR 5/8 10%iron concentrations ABgb 9-21 2.5Y 4/2 10YR 5/6 SCL w, vco, sbk fr, ss, np 20% iron concentrations Cg1 21-30 10YR 6/2 10YR 5/6 COLS I, ns, np 30% iron concentrations Cg2 30-42+ 5Y 6/2 10YR 3/4 SL/CL ma fr, ss, np 15% Iron concentrations 10YR 4/6 thin Clay loam strata 15%iron concentrations Comments: Described By: Nick Howell - LSS #1294 KL1 ANIALEKFITT GROVE • coon. Project Site: Fields Propety Date: 9/16/2020 County: Guilford lobk: LMGR.009 Location: Climax State: NC Soil Series: Wehadkee Data Point: SB-6 Soil Classification: fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, th rmic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts OW: Elevation: 38" ISHWT: "T19 MSL <6" Drainage: Slope: 1-3% Poorly Drained Landscape: Permeability: Drainageway Toe Slope Moderate Vegetation: Pasture Grasses with few OBL, and FACW Herbaceous, common Noxious Weeds Hydric Soil Ind cator(s(: F3, F19 Horizon Depth (in) Matrix Mottles Texture Structure Consistence Notes AB g 0-5 10YR 3/2 10YR 3/4 SL • , sbk fr,n, np 10%iron concentrations Bg1 5-18 10YR 6/2 10YR 5/6 SL w, m, sbk fr, ns, np 5% iron concentrations Bg2 18-26 10YR 5/2 SL w, m, sbk fr,n, np AB'gb 26-34 2.5Y 3/2 10YR 3/6 SCL ma fr, ss, np 5% iron concentrations Cg 34-46+ 2.5Y 5/2 10YR 5/6 COSL Ma vfr,n, np 10% iron concentrations Comments: Described By: Nick Howell - LSS #1294 LMG rcD •r AAIALERIFITT GROVF • rairrli coffin. Project Site: Fields Propety Date: 9/16/2020 County: Guilford lobk: LMGR.009 Location: Climax State: NC Soil Series: Wehadkee Data Point: SB-8 Soil Classification: fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, th rmic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts OWT: Elevation: >43" ISHWT: "697 MSL <6" Drainage: Slope: 2-3% Poorly Drained Landscape: Permeability: Flood plain Moderate Vegetation: Pasture Grasses with few OBL, and FACW Herbaceous, few Noxious Weeds Hydric Soil Ind cator(s(: F3, F19 Horizon Depth (in) Matrix Mottles Texture Structure Consistence Notes AB g 0-5 2.5Y 4/2 10YR 3/6 • , sbk fr, ss, np 20%iron concentrations Bg 5-15 2.5Y 5/2 10YR 5/6 w, m, sbk fr, ss, np 15%iron concentrations 10YR 3/6 10%iron concentrations AB'gb 15-25 10YR 4/2 10YR 5/6 5L w, m, sbk fr, ss, np 20% iron concentrations egg 25-43a 10YR 6/1 10YR 6/4 5L m, sbk fr, ns, np 20%iron concentrations 10YR 5/6 20%iron concentrations 10YR4/4 20%Iron concentrations Comments: Described By: Nick Howell - LSS #1294 cattle compac on LMG u r[nu GRDaaE •coup.. Project Site: County: Fields Propety Guilford Date: Jobe: Location: Climax State: Soil Series: Wehadkee Data Point: 9/16/2020 LMGR.009 NC SB-9 Soil Classification: fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, th rmic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts OWT: Elevation: >38" ISHWT: "695 MSL <6" Drainage: Slope: 2-3% Poorly Drained Landscape: Permeability: Flood plain Moderate Vegetation: Pasture Grasses with few OBL, and FACW Herbaceous, few Noxious Weeds Hydric Soil Ind camr(s): F3, F19 Horizon Depth (in) Matrix Mottles Texture Structure Consistence AB g 0-11 2.5Y 4/2 10YR 3/4 w, m, sbk fr, ss, np Bg 11-20 2.5Y 5/2 10YR 3/6 LS w, m, sbk fr, ss, np Notes 20%iron concentrations 15% iron concentrations L Bodies ABgb 20-30 10YR 4/2 10YR 3/6 SL w, m, sbk fr, ss, np 20% iron concentrations Big 30-38+ 2.5Y 5/2 10YR5/6 SL m, sbk fr, ns, np 20%iron concentrations 7.5YR 5/8 10%iron concentrations Comments: Described By: Nick Howell - LS5 #1294 cattle compac on LMG nn AIANA, Air GaOVF • CARA coup. Project Site: Fields Propety Date: 9/16/2020 County: Guilford Jobe: LMGR.009 Location: Climax State: NC Soil Series: Wehadkee Data Point: 5B-11 Soil Classifica on: fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, th rmic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts OWT: Elevation: 43" "T22 MSL ISHWT: <6" Drainage: Slope: 2-3% Poorly Drained Landscape: Permeability: Drainageway Moderate Vegetation: Mixed noxious weeds, FACW and OBL Herbaceous and 5 plings Hydric Soil Ind cator(s(: F3, F19 Horizon Depth (in) Matrix Mottles Texture Structure Consistence Notes AB g 0-6 10YR 4/2 10YR 3/4 SL w, f,gr fr, ns, np 35% iron concentrations Bg 6-16 5Y 5/2 10YR 5/6 SL w, m, sbk fr, ns, np 25% iron concentrations ABgb 16-24 10YR 4/2 10YR 3/2 SCL w, vco, sbk fr, ss, np 15% organic stains BCg 24-34+ 10YR 6/2 10YR 6/4 SCL , sbk fr, ss, np 20% iron concentrations 10YR 5/6 25%iron concentrations Comments: Described By: Nick Howell - LS5 #1294 LMG KL1 AAIALEASFITT GROVE Project Site: Fields Propety Date: 9/16/2020 County: Guilford Jobe: LMGR.009 Location: Climax State: NC Soil Series: Wehadkee Data Point: 5B-10 Soil Classification: fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, th rmic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts OWT: Elevation: 43" ISHWT: "694 MSL Drainage: Slope: 2-3% Poorly Drained Landscape: Permeability: Flood plain Moderate Vegetation: Pasture Grasses with common OBL, and FACW Herbaceous, few Noxious Weeds Hydric Soil Ind cator(s(: F3, F19 Horizon Depth (in) Matrix Mottles Texture Structure Consistence Notes AB g 0-8 10YR 5/2 10YR4/4 SL w, f,gr fr, ns, np 35% iron concentrations Bg 8-23 5Y 5/2 10YR 4/6 SiCL w, m, sbk fr, ss, np 25% iron concentrations ABgb 23-37 2.5Y 3/2 10YR 5/6 SCL w, vco, sbk fr, ss, np 15% iron concentrations BCg 32-46+ 2.51,4/2 2.5Y 6/2 COSL o, sbk vfr, ns, np 20% iron depleations 10YR 5/6 LCOS Mixed strata 15 iron concentrations Comments: Described By: Nick Howell - LS5 #1294 cattle compac on LMG u KO Al AAIALMISFArr GHODF Project Site: Fields Propety Date: 9/16/2020 County: Guilford Jobe: LMGR.009 Location: Climax State: NC Soil Series: Wehadkee Data Point: 5B-12 Soil Classification: fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, th rmic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts OWT: Elevation: 14" ISHWT: "T22 MSL <6" Drainage: Slope: 2-3% Poorly Drained Landscape: Permeability: Drainageway Moderate Vegetation: Mixed noxious weeds, FACW and OBL Her baceous and 5 plings Hydric Soil Ind cator(s(: F3, F19, A7 Horizon Depth (in) Matrix Mottles Texture Structure Consistence Notes A 0-3 10YR 3/1 MuLS ma/gr fr, ss,np Bw 3-10 10YR 6/3 L5 w, m, sbk vfr, ns, np Oxy-aquic layer 10YR 6/2 25% depleations 10YR 5/6 35% concentrations 2Bg 10-29 2.5Y 5/2 10YR 5/6 SiCL m, co, sbk fr, ss, sp 20% iron concentrations 2BCg 29-40 10YR 5/6 10YR 5/6 SCL /LS co, sbk fr, ss, np 20% iron concentrations LS strata 2ABg 40-44+ 2.5Y 4/2 SCL/ LS Ma fr, ss, np Comments: Described By: Nick Howell - LS5 #1294 colluvial field rosion in upp r part of profile higher value subsoil meets F19 with combined low chrome volume of 65% LMG 41,MG u F[pu APAAC.MAENT GCCAUF • coup. Project Site: County: Fields Propety Guilford Date: lobb: Location: Climax State: Soil Series: Wehadkee Data Point: 9/16/2020 LMGR.009 NC SB-13 Soil Classification: fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, th rmic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts OWT: Elevation: 6" ISHWT: "708 MSL <6" Drainage: Slope: 1-2% Poorly Drained Landscape: Permeability: Headslope of drainageway Moderate Vegetation: Mixed noxious weeds, FACW and OBL Herbaceous and S plings Hydric Soil Ind cator(s(: F3, F19, A7 Horizon Depth (in) Matrix Mottles Texture Structure Consistence AB g 0-6 2.5Y 3/1 10YR 3/6 MuSCL ,sbk fr, ss, sp Bg1 6-15 2.5Y 4/2 10YR 5/8 SCL w, vco, sbk fr, ss, np 10YR 5/6 Bg2 15-31 51' 6/1 10YR 5/6 SCL w, vco, sbk fr, ss, np Notes 20%iron concentrations 10%iron concentrations 25%iron concentrations 10% iron concentrations Comments: Described By: Nick Howell - LSS #1294 High cattle traffcecompacti n Project Site: Fields Propety Date: 9/16/2020 County: Guilford lobb: LMGR.009 Location: Climax State: NC Soil Series: Wehadkee Data Point: SB-14 Soil Classification: fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, th rmic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts OWT: Elevation: 40" ISHWT: "705 MSL <12" Drainage: Slope: 1-2% Poorly Drained Landscape: Permeability: Floodplain / Drainage Way Moderate Vegetation: Pasture grasses, few OBL/FACW herbaceous Hydric Soil Ind cator(s(: F3, F19 Depth (in) Matrix Mottles Texture Structure Consistence Notes A 0-6 2.5Y 3/2 10YR 3/4 COSL w, m, gr fr, ns, np 5% iron concentrations Cg 6-14 10YR 6/2 10YR 3/4 CoS Ma vfr, ns, np 10%iron concentrations 14-20 7.5YR 5/8 10YR 3/6 CoS Ma vfr, ns, np 33%iron concentrations Oxyaquic layer 2AB gb 20-35 2.5Y 4/2 10YR 3/6 SiCL w, vco, sbk fr, ss, sp 20% iron concentrations 2Bg 35-48+ 2.5Y 5/2 10YR 3/6 SCL/ COSL w, co, sbk fr, ss, np 15%iron concentrations mixed strata Comments: Described By: Nick Howell - LSS #1294 cattle traffic c mpaction LMG LMG unn xr ANA, FA. 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Project Site: Fields Propety Date: 9/16/2020 County: Guilford lob#: LMGR.009 Location: Climax State: NC Soil Series: Wehadkee Data Point: SB-15 Soil Classifica on: fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, th rmic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts OWT: Elevation: >39" ISHWT: "T14 MSL <12" Drainage: Slope: 2-4% Poorly Drained Landscape: Permeability: Floodplain / Drainage Way Moderate Vegetation: Pasture grass s, few OBL/FACW herbaceous Hydric Soil Ind cator(s(: F3, F19 Horizon Depth (in) Matrix Mottles Texture Structure Consistence Notes AB g 0-6 2.5Y 4/2 10Y R3/4 w, f, gr vfr,ns, np 15%iron concentrations Bg 6-17 2.5Y 6/2 10Y R5/6 SiCL m, m, sbk fr, ss, sp 20%iron concentrations AB gb 17-26 2.5Y 4/2 10Y R5/6 SCL w, co, sbk fr, ss, np 15%iron concentrations B'g 26-39t 2.5Y 5/2 10YR 5/6 5L m, sbk fr, ns, np 10% iron concentrations Comments: Described By: Nick Howell - LSS #1294 cattle traffic c mpaction u KO •rALAALMAFAM GHOLIF Project Site: Fields Propety Date: 9/16/2020 County: Guilford lobe: LMGR.009 Location: Climax State: NC Soil Series: Wehadkee Data Point: SB-16 Soil Classification: fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, th rmic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts OWT: Elevation: >33" ISHWT: "T19 M5L <12" Drainage: Slope: 1-2% Poorly Drained Landscape: Permeability: Floodplain / Drainage Way Moderate Vegetation: Pasture grasses, few OBL/FACW herbacious, FAC tree o erstory Hydric Soil Ind cator(s(: F3, F19 Horizon Depth (in) Matrix Mottles Texture Structure Consistence Notes A 0-4 10YR 3/2 SL w, f,gr fr, ns, np Bg1 4-18 2.5Y 4/2 10YR 5/6 SL w, m, sbk fr, ns, np 25% iron concentrations Bg2 18-33+ 2.5Y 6/2 10YR 6/4 SL w, m, sbk fr, ns, np 25%iron concentrations Comments: Described By: Nick Howell - LSS #1294 cattle traffic c mpaction LMG r[Du Gapxls • me.. Project Site: County: Fields Propety Guilford Date: lob#: Location: Climax State: Soil Series: Wehadkee Data Point: 9/16/2020 LMGR.009 NC 56-17 Soil Classification: fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, th rmic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts OWT: Elevation: >33" ISHWT: "T14 MSL <6" Drainage: Slope: 1% Poorly Drained Landscape: Permeability: Floodplain / Drainage Way Moderate Vegetation: Pasture grass s, few OBL/FACW herbaceous, FAC tree o erstory Hydric Soil Ind cator9si: F3, F19 Horizon Depth (in) Matrix Mottles Texture Structure Consistence Notes A 0-7 10YR 3/2 SL w, f,gr fr,n, np Bg1 7-22 2.5Y 4/2 10YR 5/6 51 w, m, sbk fr, ns, np 25% iron concentrations Bg2 22-33 2.5Y 6/2 10YR5/6 SL w, m, sbk fr,n, np 25%iron concentrations 7.5YR 5/8 Comments: Described By: Nick Howell - LS5 #1294 cattle traffic c mpaction Dutch Farms Prospectus — May 12, 2021 DM Cape Fear 02 Umbrella Bank Guildford County, North Carolina Appendix D Stream Identification Forms Appendix NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: _ (bJ �6 Evaluator: a h / r- Project/Site:/ , ll �aff County: 6641142 Total Points: Stream is at least intermittent if z 19 or perennial if z 30* 3/.5 Latitude: 35.93 o a ` ! Longitude: -79, 616 03.7 Stream Determination (circle one Ephemeral Intermittentrenniaj) Other e.g. Quad Name: vl7 A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = I-D ) Absent 0 Weak 1 Moderate 2 Strong CO 1 a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 CD.2 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 1 2 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 _ 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 12 T 6. Depositional bars or benches 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 1 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 CD 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1) 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0) Yes = 3 s are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = ) 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 CD 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 11111CP 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 (Yes = 3 ) . rsrologv (Juototal = 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 ;) T 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 0.5 2 1 3 1.5 22. Fish 23. Crayfish CE>0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 C 5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: _odor is 'ram P- DQs ; S1or',?3 .c-(rec,J1 v` Sketch: Date: NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 ‘L--l6- ao as Evaluator: �3N Total Points: Stream is at least intermittent if z 19 or perennial if a 30* 33S. Project/Site: 4u4411 Fo rfS County: 6 I t i,( 'T o c al Stream Determination (cir Ieope Ephemeral Intermittent Qerennial) Latitude: 36 93 0 13 0 Longitude: 7i 45 / 7 7 Other e.g. Quad Name: Ltf a A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = l 7i 5 ) la Continuity of channel bed and bank 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 4. Particle size of stream substrate 5. Active/relict floodplain Absent 0 0 Weak 1 Moderate 2 2 Strong 3 0 1 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 7. Recent alluvial deposits 8. Headcuts 9. Grade control 10. Natural valley 11. Second or greater order channel a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = ) 12. Presence of Baseflow 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 14. Leaf litter 15. Sediment on plants or debris 16. Organic debris lines or piles 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? C. Biology (Subtotal = 7 ) 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 21. Aquatic Mollusks 22. Fish 23. Crayfish 24. Amphibians 25. Algae 26. Wetland plants in streambed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cip No No = 0 *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Caadod1'S `[y Sketch: 1 1 0.5 0.5 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 CV 1 0.5 1 2 2 0.5 0.5 2 2 Q 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 Yes = 3 cy s FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 3 3 3 3 1.5 C71.-5) 3 0 1.5 1.5 0 0 3 3 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: g _ j� D_oa a Evaluator: £ N Total Points: Stream is at least intermittent if z 19 or perennial if a 30* 30, as Project/Site: ,0i,[4ek rams Latitude: 35. q30 r $s County: 6 , r` T - W Stream Determination (circ Ephemeral Intermittent erennial Longitude: 79. 6 Sys / 9 Other e.g. Quad Name: krr 3 A. Geomorgholoav (Subtotal = / 7 , S Absent Weak Moder 1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2J 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 CT) 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 1 2 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 33 6. Depositional bars or benches + 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3 8. Headcuts Q 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel Qlo = 0D Yes = 3 artificial ditches are not rated; see disc sions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = ) 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 0 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria Q 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 49 1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 4ICP 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0� 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 ..j.. Yes = 3 Blologv (Subtotal = 7= 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 1 2 3 22. Fish 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish tor° 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed CZCW = 0.75;]DBL = 1.5 Other = 0 Co-,,-e *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Gd,14jji^5 Sketch: NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: Evaluator: 6 AIaC Total Points: Stream is at least intermittent if z 19 or perennial if a 30* aa.75 Project/Site:6 j24G1 rams County: 664 11 c r. _ I Stream Deter Ephemeral circle one) Perennial Latitude: 35.9a96 y Longitude: _79 69a5aq Other ti 1 ! _404, I e.g. Quad Name: A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =1 &1) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1 a' Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 CD 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 CID 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 MP 2 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 �� 2 3 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 L: 6. Depositional bars or benches o 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 1 2 3 8. Headcuts ' 0 2 3 9. Grade control Ck, 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 IMP 11. Second or greater order channel No = " ) Yes = 3 artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = S ] 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 411IP 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter lie 1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles [ 0 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 CYes = 3 Biology (Subtotal = y, 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 0 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 1 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 _ 2 3 22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 _ 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed ACUV = 0.7- OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 "(k *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: 9_ l b aO • Project/Site: Du-I-G� d pits Latitude: 35.9 3 O L' C7 L Evaluator: 6/v F County: Ge4) _ro fa) Longitude: -796935$4 Total Points: Stream is at least intermittent if z 19 or perennial if a 30* 3 / 5 Stream Determination circ e o Other lit _� G� e.g. Quad Name: Ephemeral Intermitten Perennial A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =1 U ► ::-) ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong la. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 1 40 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 <3 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 2 CD 9. Grade control Q 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 lelar 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3 itches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrolovy (Subtotal = 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 0 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria Q 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter IIILIP 1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris t) 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 C0.5] 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? .. No = 0 Yes = 3 . BIOIOQV (Subtotal = 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed _ 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3 22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 1 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: NC DWQ► Stream Identification Form Version 4.1 Date: 7-, l ... a O a Project/Site: Du-c.j 'gi,MS Latitude: 35 93,13 c, 0 Evaluator: B/ v lr County: Guy 14ortj Longitude: 1949669a Total Points: Stream is at least intermittent 3 o r S if a 19 or perennial if a 30* Stream Determination (rant)) Ephemeral Intermittent Perennia Other 14 7-- 5 e.g. Quad Name: A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 13 1-:-)) Absent Weak Moderate Strong la. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 CO 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 a] 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 1 3 CO- 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 ilir2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 ` 1 2 3 8. Headcuts CO_} 1 2 3 9. Grade control [T) 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel (0 0- Yes = 3 itches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 CD 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 4110 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 41211P1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 4117 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 cirg- 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Yes = 3 . alology IsuDtotal = 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed d 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 CO 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks l 5' 1 2 3 22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed J FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: S r-, `ij ..kci A' co_cl 4+"s F[�f / Sketch: NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: 944-a.oao Evaluator: is/vl= , Project/Site:, - k k. rkais Latitude: 3c, 93 IS a a County: G Longitude: 77,C96 73 9 Total Points: Stream is at least intermittent if a 19 or perennial if a 30* 3a Stream Determination (circle one J Ephemeral Intermittent Other e.g. Quad Name: 1-Cr G A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = J t t D ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong la. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 CO 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 CJ 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 1 2 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 CV 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 2 CD 9. Grade control CO 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5� 11. Second or greater order channel (No =0 Yes = 3 artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 7, .S 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 C 3 _ 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria CD 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? _ No = 0 CYes t3 . Biology (Subtotal = 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 411,2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed MO 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3 22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: _ c _ 3.0 a� Evaluator: s r Project/Site:A(46k f trM3 County:6e ,'/-�O i ) Total Points: Stream is at least intermittent if z 19 or perennial if z 30* g, as Stream Deter Ephemeral circle one) Perennial Latitude: 3E, 93a6 05 Longitude: =79, 69390 o Other UT 7 e.g. Quad Name: A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = IS ,_ ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1' Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 2 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 1 `',J 2 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits () 1 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 CO 2 3 9. Grade control 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 11110 = 3 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes artificial ditches are not rated; see disc B. Hydrology (Subtotal = sions in manual 12. Presence of Baseflow . 0 () 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 (c'es = 3-) Biology (Subtotal = , 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 C1 ] 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3 22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed• FACW = 0.79OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 Cci.. f<_,K. *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes:* G(T 7 (o-S bean oh,Serveot i1 -k ,rl o alero -f o S4Y o ►'t-5 pose-(0vi dal-...3 hr /_ l w,-FtM b Sketch: NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: Ci- i6 - a C5 o.,0 Project/Site: at4.6k faint S Latitude: 35, 9315 y S Evaluator: .6 / v I- County: Gu 1FI �o lf'of Longitude:- 9. 0 f yg ( Total Points: is at least intermittent a3 t -15 if z 19 or perennial if a 30* Stream Determination (c' - . ie Ephemeral Intermitten 411Z5= Other L( ( SrStream e.g. Quad Name: ieto.d,1 A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = / V 1.) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 18. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 Q 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 Ill&2 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 041111102 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 3 9. Grade control 0 .5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 ) artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrolovv {Subtotal = 12. Presence of Baseflow 4e 0 1 2 4' 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria @ 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 OD 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris c_SL] 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 t �i a) 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? _ No = 0 Yes = 3 . Biology (Subtotal = , 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 [ 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks t 1 2 3 22. Fish 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 .5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 `perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. , Notes: t L{T _ s' oksee Wi' Ao-Ste.#-'IdW in /Neer' ,//5j 6toSo✓ 3 64 re-.O.M o r .--3 r-iLD. F e.5 'or �J-�' he �piLn%O-+fi- k'Qt10./Ld Sketch: NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: 9 _ , ( - �O c1,0 Evaluator: 6N , Total Points: Stream is at least intermittent if a 19 or perennial if z 30* 30 Project/Site:.6 t.c. f Fors Latitude: 35 g3 � 3 County: c91,4 / 1/ co r el Longitude: 79, 49a635 Stream Determination (circl Other Ephemeral Intermittenterennial e.g. Quad Name:0.Lk u-rg A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = I .,. ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 18' Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 t: 2) 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 , 1 j `J 2 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 C'J 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 1 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 2 9. Grade control C UJ 0.5 1 L 3 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 t�.� 11. Second or greater order channel No 7-0) Yes = 3 artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 7, r7 ] 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 le 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris fines or piles 0 0.5 CD 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Yes = 3 BI .IO oL]Y (Subtotal = 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 � 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3 22. Fish 1 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: NC ❑WQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 ` Date: ti _. a. � r Project/Site:A.-Takor/f'ts Latitude:35, 13 (�, 77 Evaluator: Ai r County: G: 1 .-'a co) Longitude: - 79, 49 7a6 7 Total Points: Stream is at feast intermittent if a 19 or perennial if a 30" Stream Determination (6e Ephemeral Intermittent Perenma Other UT 9 e.g. quad Name: A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = / -5 Absent 0 Weak 1 Moderate Q Strong 3 X 1a' Continuity of channel bed and bank 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1ARP3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 p 2 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 AIM3 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 0) 2 3 9. Grade control Q 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 �5) 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel a No = 9 Yes = 3 itches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = !1, 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 141110 14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 ( 1) 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Y� es = . tilology (Subtotal = } 18. Fibrous roots in streambed p 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed Q 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 () 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 1 2 3 22. Fish C_(1] 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0.5 1 1.5 _ 24. Amphibians 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae _ Q 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 -perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: oavvoh,; c d s i 5f fezvv s-s spr- r' j --'e i Sketch: