Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout20130865 Ver 1_Year 7 Monitoring Report_2021_20220124ID#* 20130865 Version* 1 Select Reviewer: Erin Davis Initial Review Completed Date 01/24/2022 Mitigation Project Submittal - 1/24/2022 Is this a Prospectus, Technical Proposal or a New Site?* O Yes O No Type of Mitigation Project:* Stream Wetlands Buffer Nutrient Offset (Select all that apply) Project Contact Information Contact Name:* Email Address:* Jeremiah Dow jeremiah.dow@ncdenr.gov Project Information .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ID#:* 20130865 Version:* 1 Existing ID# Existing Version Project Type: DMS Mitigation Bank Project Name: Best Stream and Wetland Mitigation Site County: Duplin Document Information Mitigation Document Type:* Mitigation Monitoring Report File Upload: Best_95353_MY7_2021.pdf 28.47MB Please upload only one PDF of the complete file that needs to be submitted... Signature Print Name: * Jeremiah Dow Signature: BEST STREAM AND WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECT MONITORING REPORT MONITORING YEAR 7 FINAL DUPLIN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA CONTRACT No. 004631 - PROJECT No. 953 53 USACE Action ID No. 2012-01384 -NCDWR Project No. 13-0865 Prepared for: Division of Mitigation Services North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1652 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1652 January 2022 fires January 20, 2022 Jeremiah Dow NC DEQ Division of Mitigation Services 217 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27603 3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite ioo Raleigh, NC 27610 Corporate Headquarters 6575 West Loop South, Suite 300 Bellaire, TX 77401 Main: 713•520•5400 RE: Best Stream and Wetland Restoration Project: MY7 Monitoring Report (NCDMS ID 95353) Listed below are comments provided by DMS on January 11, 2022 regarding the Best Stream and Wetland Restoration Project: Year 7 Monitoring Report and RES' responses. Please submit polygons representing the low stem density area and invasive treatment areas and ensure both are displayed in the CCPV and correctly represented in Table 6. A polygon for MY7 invasive treatment was added to the CCPV. The areas were not added to Table 6 because they are no longer a problem area. Additionally, the area in and around VP18 is not considered a low stem density area because of the survival of the existing trees (RVP1) so was not added to the CCPV. 2. Please submit a feature characterizing the random veg plot. Done. 3. Please update the groundwater gauge figures to delineate the growing season more clearly. The MY6 figures serve as an example. Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 Best Duplin County, North Carolina DMS Project ID 95353 Cape Fear River Basin HUC 03030007060010 Prepared by: pre s Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC 3600 Glenwood Ave, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27612 919-209-1061 Resource EnOromnental Solutions, LLC Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 PROJECT GOALS, BACKGROUND AND ATTRIBUTES........................................................ 3 1.1 Location and Setting............................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Project Goals and Objectives.................................................................................................. 3 1.3 Project Structure..................................................................................................................... 5 1.3.1 Restoration Type and Approach..................................................................................... 5 1.4 Project History, Contacts and Attribute Data.......................................................................10 1.4.1 Project History..............................................................................................................10 1.4.2 Project Watersheds.......................................................................................................11 2 Success Criteria............................................................................................................................ 11 2.1 Stream Restoration...............................................................................................................11 2.1.1 Bankfull Events............................................................................................................11 2.1.2 Cross Sections..............................................................................................................11 2.1.3 Bank Pin Arrays...........................................................................................................12 2.1.4 Digital Image Stations..................................................................................................12 2.2 Wetland Restoration.............................................................................................................12 2.3 Vegetation Success Criteria..................................................................................................12 2.4 Scheduling/Reporting...........................................................................................................13 3 MONITORING PLAN................................................................................................................. 13 3.1 Stream Restoration...............................................................................................................13 3.1.1 As -Built Survey............................................................................................................13 3.1.2 Bankfull Events............................................................................................................13 3.1.3 Cross Sections..............................................................................................................13 3.1.4 Digital Image Stations..................................................................................................14 3.1.5 Bank Pin Arrays...........................................................................................................14 3.1.6 Visual Assessment Monitoring.....................................................................................14 3.1.7 Surface Flow.................................................................................................................14 3.2 Wetland Hydrology..............................................................................................................14 3.3 Vegetation............................................................................................................................15 4 Maintenance and Contingency plan ............................................................................................. 15 4.1 Stream...................................................................................................................................15 4.2 Wetlands............................................................................................................................... 15 4.3 Vegetation............................................................................................................................15 5 Year 7 Monitoring Conditions (MY7)......................................................................................... 16 5.1 Year 7 Monitoring Data Collection......................................................................................16 5.1.1 Morphological State of the Channel(MY 7) .................................................................16 5.1.2 Vegetation.....................................................................................................................16 5.1.3 Photo Documentation...................................................................................................17 5.1.4 Stream Hydrology........................................................................................................17 5.1.5 Wetland Hydrology......................................................................................................17 6 REFERENCES.............................................................................................................................18 Resource Envirolunental Solutions, LLC ii Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 Appendices Appendix A. General Tables and Figures Table 1. Project Components and Mitigation Credits Table 2. Project Activity and Reporting History Table 3. Project Contacts Table 4. Project Information Summary Figure 1. Project Vicinity Map Figure 2. Project USGS Map Appendix B. Visual Assessment Data Figure 3a,3b,3c. Current Conditions Plan View Map (CCPV) Table 5. Visual Stream Morphology Stability Assessment Table 6. Vegetation Condition Assessment Table 7. Stream Problem Areas Table 8. Vegetation Problem Areas Figure 4. Vegetation Plot Photos Figure 5. Stream Problem Photos Figure 6. Vegetation Problem Photos Appendix C. Vegetation Plot Data Table 9a. Vegetation Plot Criteria Attainment Summary Table 9b. Planted and Total Stem Counts (Species by Plot) Appendix D. Stream Geomorphology Data (MY7 2021) Table 10. Morphological Parameters Summary Data Table 11. Dimensional Morphology Summary — Cross Sections Data Table 12. Bank Pin Array Summary Data Figure 7. Cross Section Plots Appendix E. Hydrology Data Table 13. Documentation of Geomorphologically Significant Flow Events Table 14. Rainfall Summary Table 15a. Wetland Hydrology Criteria Attainment Table 15b. Wetland Hydrology Summary 2020 Groundwater Monitoring Gauge Hydrographs Figure 8. Crest Gauge Verification Photos Figure 9. Headwater Valley Restoration Flow Chart Resource EnOromnental Solutions, LLC iii Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 1 PROJECT GOALS, BACKGROUND AND ATTRIBUTES 1.1 Location and Setting The Best Stream and Wetland Site is located in Duplin County approximately two miles east of Beulaville, NC (Figure 1). To access the downstream end of the site from the town of Beulaville, travel 0.6 miles east on NC HWY 24, take a right onto Lyman Road (SR 1801), and continue 1.6 miles southeast to the crossing with Muddy Creek. Reaches UT7, UT8, UT9, UT10 and the lower end of Muddy Creek may all be accessed from Lyman Road. Reaches UT5 and UT6 are located just south of NC HWY 24, approximately 1.9 miles east of Beulaville. The upstream portion of the site may be accessed from two locations. Reaches UT1, UT2 and Muddy Creek are located to the south of NC HWY 24, opposite of the intersection of NC HWY 24 and Penny Road (SR 1720), approximately 2.8 miles east of Beulaville. To access reaches UT3, UT4 and Muddy Creek, travel 3.2 miles east on NC HWY 24 from Beulaville to Edwards Road (SR 1835), continue south for approximately 1.0 mile, turn right onto Put Lane, and follow the road down to Reaches UT3 and UT4. 1.2 Project Goals and Objectives The Best stream and wetland mitigation project will provide numerous ecological and water quality benefits within the Cape Fear River Basin. While many of these benefits are limited to the project area, others, such as pollutant removal and improved aquatic and terrestrial habitat, have more far-reaching effects. Expected improvements to water quality, hydrology, and habitat are outlined below. Design Goals and Objectives Benefits Related to Water Quality Benefit will be achieved through filtering of runoff from adjacent CAFOs through buffer areas, the Nutrient removal conversion of active farm fields to forested buffers, improved denitrification and nutrient uptake through buffer zones, and installation of BMPs at the headwaters of selected reaches and ditch outlets. Benefit will be achieved through the stabilization of eroding stream banks and reduction of sediment Sediment removal loss from field areas due to lack of vegetative cover. Channel velocities will also be decreased through a reduction in slope, therefore decreasing erosive forces. Increase dissolved oxygen Benefit will be achieved through the construction of instream structures to increase turbulence and concentration dissolved oxygen concentrations and lower water temperature to increase dissolved oxygen capacity. Runoff filtration Benefit will be achieved through the restoration of buffer areas that will receive and filter runoff, thereby reducing nutrients and sediment concentrations reaching water bodies downstream. Benefits to Flood Attenuation Water storage Benefit will be achieved through the restoration of buffer areas which will infiltrate more water during precipitation events than under current site conditions. Improved groundwater Benefit will be achieved through the increased storage of precipitation in buffer areas, ephemeral recharge depressions, and reconnection of existing floodplain. Greater storage of water will lead to improved infiltration and groundwater recharge. Improved/restored Benefit will be achieved by restoring the stream to a natural meandering pattern with an appropriately hydrologic connections sized channel, such that the channel's floodplain will be flooded more frequently at flows greater than the bankfull stage. Benefits Related to Ecological Processes Restoration of habitats Benefit will be achieved by restoring riparian buffer habitat to appropriate bottomland hardwood ecosystem. Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 Improved substrate and Benefit will be achieved through the construction of instream structures designed to improve bedform instream cover diversity and to trap detritus. Substrate will become coarser as a result of the stabilization of stream banks and an overall decrease in the amount of fine materials deposited in the stream. Addition of large woody Benefit will be achieved through the addition of wood structures as part of the restoration design. debris Such structures may include log vanes, root wads, and log weirs. Reduced temperature of water due to shading Benefit will be achieved through the restoration of canopy tree species to the stream buffer areas. Restoration of terrestrial habitat Benefit will be achieved through the restoration of riparian buffer bottomland hardwood habitats. The North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS) develops River Basin Restoration Priorities (RBRP) to guide its restoration activities within each of the state's 54 cataloging units. RBRPs delineate specific watersheds that exhibit both the need and opportunity for wetland, stream and riparian buffer restoration. These TLWs receive priority for DMS planning and restoration project funds. Currently, no Local Watershed Plan (LWP) is available for the project area. The 2009 Cape Fear River Basin River Basin Restoration Priorities (RPRP) identified HUC 03030007060010 as a Targeted Local Watershed (TLW). The watershed is characterized by 52 percent agricultural land use area with Muddy Creek identified as Impaired for aquatic life because of a Fair benthic community rating. The Best Stream and Wetland Restoration Project was identified as a stream and wetland opportunity to improve water quality, habitat, and hydrology within the TLW. The project goals address stressors identified in the TLW and include the following: • Nutrient removal, • Sediment removal, • Reducing runoff from animal operations, • Filtration of runoff, and • Improved aquatic and terrestrial habitat. The project goals will be addressed through the following project objectives: • Establishing riparian buffer areas adjacent to CAFOs, • Converting active farm field to forested buffers, • Stabilization of eroding stream banks, • Improving and protecting portions of headwater systems that discharge to a 303d listed stream, • Reduction in stream bank slope, • Restoration of riparian buffer bottomland hardwood habitats, and • Construction of in -stream structures designed to improve bedform diversity and trap detritus. The Best stream and wetland mitigation project is located within the northern (upstream) portion of the TLW and includes sections of Muddy Creek (303d listed) and headwater streams that discharge into Muddy Creek. Due to its location and improvements, the project provides numerous ecological and water quality benefits within the Cape Fear River Basin. While many of these benefits are limited to the project area, others, such as pollutant removal and improved aquatic and terrestrial habitat, have more far-reaching effects. Many of the project design goals and objectives, including restoration of riparian buffers to filter runoff from agricultural operations and improve terrestrial habitat, and construction of in -stream structures to improve habitat diversity, addresses the degraded water quality and nutrient input from farming that were identified as major watershed stressors in the 2009 Cape Fear RBRP. Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC 4 Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 1.3 Project Structure Following 2016 monitoring the NCIRT requested a review of the differential between the Approved Mitigation Plan and Baseline Monitoring Report. RES does not plan on submitting an asset revision and will revert to the Approved Mitigation Plan assets. The assets under the "Proposed SMUs" and "Proposed WMUs" are the Approved Mitigation Plan assets. Proposed Length Mitigation Reach Mitigation Type ProposedSMUs Baseline SMUs (U) Ratio UTl P1 Restoration 1,723 1:1 1,723 1,757 UTl SP & BE 303 1:5 61 56 UT2 P1 Restoration 2,770 1:1 2,770 2,772 UT2 SP & BE 309 1:5 62 66 UT3 Enhancement II 812 1:2.5 325 325 UT3 SP & BE 64 1:5 13 13 UT4 HVRestoration 510 1:1 510 494 UT4 SP & BE 655 1:5 131 129 UT5 SP & BE 4,043 1:5 809 809 UT6 Enhancement I 538 1:1.5 359 359 UT7 SP & BE 3,183 1:5 637 637 UT8 Enhancement I 825 1:1.5 550 510 UT8 SP & BE 313 1:5 63 63 UT9 SP & BE 1,171 1:5 234 221 UT10 SP & BE 768 1:5 154 154 Muddy Creek SP & BE 9,073 1:5 1,815 1,815 Total 27,060 10,213 10,178 *P 1=Priority 1, SP & BE— Steram Preservation and Buffer Enhancement, HV= Headwater Valley **The contracted amount of credits for this Site is 10,133 SMUs Mitigation Area Mitigation Wetland Mitigation Type Proposed WMUs Baseline WMUs (ac) Ratio W1 Restoration 3.66 1:1 3.66 3.77 W2 Restoration 0.29 1:1 0.29 0.31 W3A Restoration 0.58 1:1 0.58 0.58 W3B Restoration 0.59 1:1 0.59 0.59 Total 5.12 5.12 5.25 *The contracted amount of credits for this Site is 4.40 WMUs 1.3.1 Restoration Type and Approach UTl Priority Level 1 restoration was completed for UT1 to address all existing impairments, particularly the greatly oversized channel and lack of bedform diversity. The design approach included meandering the channel within the natural valley and backfilling the existing stream. A minimum 50-foot buffer was established and planted with native riparian vegetation. Because the pre-existing buffer was devoid of significant woody vegetation, woody debris was installed along the bed to improve in -stream habitat. Livestock was excluded with fencing installed along the easement boundary. An existing CMP culvert located along the middle of the reach was removed and replaced downstream at station 13+75 to allow Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC 5 Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 the landowner access to both sides of the property. Stream Preservation and Buffer Enhancement was completed for the downstream section of the channel where it flows through a forested buffer down to the confluence with Muddy Creek. Buffer enhancement activities included the treatment of invasive exotic species by herbicide applications and/or mechanical control as well as planting bare root seedlings in sparsely vegetated areas. RES will continue to conduct invasive species treatments on an as needed basis. Additional treatments will be dependent on monitoring results and regulatory agency guidance. These treatments will be timed in accordance with specific invasive exotic plant phenology for the most effective control. Considering such factors as the influence of established invasive exotics on adjacent land, it is not feasible to expect complete eradication of the targeted invasive species. However, RES does expect to achieve significant reduction of targeted invasive exotic species through this control plan. The goal of the treatment program is control of invasive exotic species such that the target natural communities are present and on a positive trajectory at project closeout. UT2 Similar to UT1, Priority 1 restoration was completed for UT2 to address historic straightening and channel enlargement. The existing channel was backfilled, and the restored channel was relocated such that it meanders within the existing valley. A diffuse flow structure was installed at the ditch adjacent to the proposed crossing. The structure was placed such that flows from the existing ditch will be attenuated to establish sheet flow as the water enters the restored channel. All areas within the minimum 50-foot buffer were planted with native riparian vegetation. An existing 60" CMP culvert located at station 20+25 of the reach was removed and replaced with a 48" HDPE culvert to allow the landowner access to the entire property. Additionally, the existing culvert at the upstream end of UT2 was upgraded to a 48" HDPE culvert and reset to more effectively transition the existing channel upstream into the project stream. Priority Level I restoration was appropriate for this channel because it was the only mitigation approach that would address bed and bank instability, establish a forested riparian buffer, and significantly enhance aquatic habitat. Stream Preservation and Buffer Enhancement was completed for the most downstream section, where the channel enters the existing forested buffer, down to its confluence with Muddy Creek. Buffer enhancement activities included the treatment of invasive exotic species by herbicide applications and/or mechanical control as well as planting bare root seedlings in sparsely vegetated areas. RES will continue to conduct invasive species treatments on an as needed basis. Additional treatments will be dependent on monitoring results and regulatory agency guidance. These treatments will be timed in accordance with specific invasive exotic plant phenology for the most effective control. Considering such factors as the influence of established invasive exotics on adjacent land, it is not feasible to expect complete eradication of the targeted invasive species. However, RES does expect to achieve significant reduction of targeted invasive exotic species through this control plan. The goal of the treatment program is control of invasive exotic species such that the target natural communities are present and on a positive trajectory at project closeout. UT3 Enhancement Level II was completed on Reach UT3 due to the channel's stability and appropriate size. The design approach on this reach focused on improving the riparian buffer. The existing hog lagoon located within buffer on the west side of the reach has remained in place, preventing the generation of stream credits for approximately 600 linear feet. Through this section, the left buffer was extended out to a minimum of 75 feet along the left bank, and the right buffer was extended just past top of bank. The existing crossing located at station 8+50 was replaced and upgraded with a 30" HDPE pipe, allowing the landowner continued access across his property. Additional bank grading and stabilization was included in the culvert replacement. The grading of pools and the installation of woody debris structures was performed along the reach to improve aquatic habitat. Upstream of the crossing, a 75- foot buffer was restored along the east bank where the channel currently flowed through an active pasture. A 100-foot buffer was implemented for the headwater origin point to further protect water Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 quality from cattle access. Cattle have been excluded with fencing. All areas within the buffer were planted with native riparian vegetation. Stream Preservation and Buffer Enhancement was implemented along the downstream end where the channel enters the Muddy Creek floodplain. Buffer enhancement activities included the treatment of invasive exotic species by herbicide applications and/or mechanical control as well as planting bare root seedlings in sparsely vegetated areas. RES will continue to conduct invasive species treatments on an as needed basis. Additional treatments will be dependent on monitoring results and regulatory agency guidance. These treatments will be timed in accordance with specific invasive exotic plant phenology for the most effective control. Considering such factors as the influence of established invasive exotics on adjacent land, it is not feasible to expect complete eradication of the targeted invasive species. However, RES does expect to achieve significant reduction of targeted invasive exotic species through this control plan. The goal of the treatment program is control of invasive exotic species such that the target natural communities are present and on a positive trajectory at project closeout. UT4 Headwater valley restoration was completed for the upper section of UT4. The existing channel was backfilled, and flow was directed from its current position east back to the historic valley location. A minor amount of earthwork was completed in the headwater valley restoration apart from ditch plugging to tie the existing ditch back to the natural valley. Areas within the 100-foot buffer that were disturbed or lacked riparian vegetation were planted. Cattle were excluded from the buffer through the installation of fencing. An existing 15" CPP culvert crossing located at station 8+50 of the reach was removed and replaced with triple 18" HDPE culverts. This crossing was relocated to the low spot in the valley to allow the landowner continued access to an agricultural field west of the channel. Downstream of the crossing, a smaller low flow channel was constructed within the natural valley. This segment now connects the upstream headwater valley section to the existing channel approximately 230 feet below the crossing. Due to the stable nature of the buffer along the downstream reach of UT4, Stream Preservation and Buffer Enhancement was implemented from just downstream of the crossing to the confluence with Muddy Creek. Buffer enhancement activities included the treatment of invasive exotic species by herbicide applications and/or mechanical control as well as planting bare root seedlings in sparsely vegetated areas. RES will continue to conduct invasive species treatments on an as needed basis. Additional treatments will be dependent on monitoring results and regulatory agency guidance. These treatments will be timed in accordance with specific invasive exotic plant phenology for the most effective control. Considering such factors as the influence of established invasive exotics on adjacent land, it is not feasible to expect complete eradication of the targeted invasive species. However, RES does expect to achieve significant reduction of targeted invasive exotic species through this control plan. The goal of the treatment program is control of invasive exotic species such that the target natural communities are present and on a positive trajectory at project closeout. UT5 Stream Preservation and Buffer Enhancement was completed on UT5. The channel is stable throughout the easement and provides a variety of aquatic habitats. The easement boundary extends a minimum of 50 feet outward from the stream channel, or the limit of adjacent riparian wetlands, whichever is wider. The riparian buffer is an intact hardwood forest with localized areas of privet. Buffer enhancement activities included the treatment of invasive exotic species by herbicide applications and/or mechanical control as well as planting bare root seedlings in sparsely vegetated areas. RES will continue to conduct invasive species treatments on an as needed basis. Additional treatments will be dependent on monitoring results and regulatory agency guidance. These treatments will be timed in accordance with specific invasive exotic plant phenology for the most effective control. Considering such factors as the influence of established invasive exotics on adjacent land, it is not feasible to expect complete eradication of the targeted invasive species. However, RES does expect to achieve significant reduction of targeted invasive exotic species through this control plan. The goal of the treatment program is Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 control of invasive exotic species such that the target natural communities are present and on a positive trajectory at project closeout. UT6 Enhancement Level I was completed on UT6. The mitigation approach on this reach focused on bank stabilization, bedform diversity, and improving the riparian buffer. The existing channel was impaired by channelization, vertical un-vegetated banks, and a dense privet understory within the buffer. The grading of pools, grade control structures, and the installation of woody debris structures were implemented along the reach to improve aquatic habitat. All disturbed areas within the riparian buffer were planted with native riparian vegetation. UT7 Stream Preservation and Buffer Enhancement was completed on UT7. The channel is stable throughout the easement and provides a variety of aquatic habitats. The easement boundary extends a minimum of 50 feet outward from the stream channel, or the limit of adjacent riparian wetlands, whichever is wider. The riparian buffer is an intact hardwood forest with localized areas of privet. Buffer enhancement activities included the treatment of invasive exotic species by herbicide applications and/or mechanical control as well as planting bare root seedlings in sparsely vegetated areas. RES will continue to conduct invasive species treatments on an as needed basis. Additional treatments will be dependent on monitoring results and regulatory agency guidance. These treatments will be timed in accordance with specific invasive exotic plant phenology for the most effective control. Considering such factors as the influence of established invasive exotics on adjacent land, it is not feasible to expect complete eradication of the targeted invasive species. However, RES does expect to achieve significant reduction of targeted invasive exotic species through this control plan. The goal of the treatment program is control of invasive exotic species such that the target natural communities are present and on a positive trajectory at project closeout. UT8 Enhancement Level I was completed on UT8. The mitigation approach on this reach focused on bank stabilization, bedform diversity, and riparian buffer restoration. The existing channel was impaired by channelization, localized bank instability, and cleared agricultural land in the buffer. Stabilization activities included grading a floodplain bench, installing grade control structures, and installing woody debris structures to improve hydraulic efficiency and aquatic habitat. All disturbed areas within the riparian buffer were planted with native riparian vegetation. Stream Preservation and Buffer Enhancement was completed on 313 linear feet where the channel enters the existing forested buffer, down to its confluence with Muddy Creek. Buffer enhancement activities included the treatment of invasive exotic species by herbicide applications and/or mechanical control as well as planting bare root seedlings in sparsely vegetated areas. RES will continue to conduct invasive species treatments on an as needed basis. Additional treatments will be dependent on monitoring results and regulatory agency guidance. These treatments will be timed in accordance with specific invasive exotic plant phenology for the most effective control. Considering such factors as the influence of established invasive exotics on adjacent land, it is not feasible to expect complete eradication of the targeted invasive species. However, RES does expect to achieve significant reduction of targeted invasive exotic species through this control plan. The goal of the treatment program is control of invasive exotic species such that the target natural communities are present and on a positive trajectory at project closeout. UT9 Stream Preservation and Buffer Enhancement was completed on UT9. The stream is channelized, but stable throughout the easement. The active channel is meandering within the larger excavated channel bottom. The riparian buffer is intact hardwood forest with localized areas of privet. The easement boundary extends a minimum of 50 feet outward from the stream channel, or to the limit of adjacent Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 riparian wetlands, whichever is wider. Buffer enhancement activities included the treatment of invasive exotic species by herbicide applications and/or mechanical control as well as planting bare root seedlings in sparsely vegetated areas. RES will continue to conduct invasive species treatments on an as needed basis. Additional treatments will be dependent on monitoring results and regulatory agency guidance. These treatments will be timed in accordance with specific invasive exotic plant phenology for the most effective control. Considering such factors as the influence of established invasive exotics on adjacent land, it is not feasible to expect complete eradication of the targeted invasive species. However, RES does expect to achieve significant reduction of targeted invasive exotic species through this control plan. The goal of the treatment program is control of invasive exotic species such that the target natural communities are present and on a positive trajectory at project closeout. UT10 Stream Preservation and Buffer Enhancement was completed on UT10. The channel is stable throughout the easement and provides a variety of aquatic habitats. The easement boundary extends a minimum of 50 feet outward from the stream channel, or the limit of adjacent riparian wetlands, whichever is wider. The riparian buffer is an intact hardwood forest with localized areas of privet. Buffer enhancement activities included the treatment of invasive exotic species by herbicide applications and/or mechanical control as well as planting bare root seedlings in sparsely vegetated areas. RES will continue to conduct invasive species treatments on an as needed basis. Additional treatments will be dependent on monitoring results and regulatory agency guidance. These treatments will be timed in accordance with specific invasive exotic plant phenology for the most effective control. Considering such factors as the influence of established invasive exotics on adjacent land, it is not feasible to expect complete eradication of the targeted invasive species. However, RES does expect to achieve significant reduction of targeted invasive exotic species through this control plan. The goal of the treatment program is control of invasive exotic species such that the target natural communities are present and on a positive trajectory at project closeout. Muddy Creek Stream Preservation and Buffer Enhancement was completed for the majority of Muddy Creek. The buffer was restored and increased to a width of 75 feet along the south side. Buffer enhancement activities included the treatment of invasive exotic species by herbicide applications and/or mechanical control as well as planting bare root seedlings in sparsely vegetated areas. RES will continue to conduct invasive species treatments on an as needed basis. Additional treatments will be dependent on monitoring results and regulatory agency guidance. These treatments will be timed in accordance with specific invasive exotic plant phenology for the most effective control. Considering such factors as the influence of established invasive exotics on adjacent land, it is not feasible to expect complete eradication of the targeted invasive species. However, RES does expect to achieve significant reduction of targeted invasive exotic species through this control plan. The goal of the treatment program is control of invasive exotic species such that the target natural communities are present and on a positive trajectory at project closeout. Wetland WI Wetland WI is located at the headwater of UT1 and has a natural constriction at the outlet. The soil is a sandy loam/loamy sandy underlain by clayey textured subsoil that forms an effective restrictive layer to groundwater loss. This area receives runoff from NC HWY 24. Based upon soil and landscape position, it is likely this area has a seasonal seepage along the upper boundary. Site modifications included removal of dredged and excavated materials, plugging the ditch, and raising the streambed elevation to bring the water table closer to the ground surface. Additional temporal habitat was constructed to eliminate surface leveling and smoothing for agricultural use. The temporal habitat is variable to mimic sloughs, oxbows, root -tips and other shallow natural features. During Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 monitoring, beaver activity will be controlled to allow the site to stabilize and vegetative community to establish. After the monitoring period, the site is designed to promote and tolerate beaver activity. No hydrologic trespass is anticipated due to beaver activity in this wetland. These modifications will increase storage and eliminate the rapid loss of surface water. This area may receive limited overbank flows due to location in the headwater of UT1. Subsoil ripping and roughing of the soil surface were performed to ameliorate soil compaction and create an uneven surface more conducive for surface water retention, infiltration, and increase storage that would be present in natural wetland systems. Wetland W2 Wetland W2 is located at the toe slope along Muddy Creek and UT2. The soil is a sandy loam/loamy sandy underlain by sandy clay loam and sandy clay. This site is at a low elevation and is influenced by the water table on the floodplain of Muddy Creek. It is unlikely that groundwater loss is significant during most of the year. This area has a small watershed, but flooding from UT2 and Muddy Creek will increase hydrologic storage. Hydrology was restored by removing dredge material along the channel and raising the streambed elevation, bringing the water table closer to the ground surface. Site modifications included subsoil ripping, crown removal, and surface roughing of the area. Additional temporal habitat was constructed to eliminate the surface leveling and smoothing for agricultural use. The temporal habitat is variable to mimic sloughs, root -tips and other shallow natural features. This ameliorates past soil leveling and compaction and creates an uneven surface more conducive of infiltration and storage that would be present in natural wetland systems. 11i11K =1 111i11W Wetland W3 is composed of two similar area (W3a and W3b) located at the toe slope along Muddy Creek. A low finger of soil separates them. The soil in these areas is a loamy sand/sandy loam. The surrounding upland is underlain by clayey subsoil that forms an effective restrictive layer that lateral flow rides provide additional hydrological input. A ditch is located upslope of these areas and alongside W3a that drains to Muddy Creek. The soil is a sandy loam/loamy sand. The surrounding upland has a sandy clay loam and sandy clay that form an effective restrictive layer that lateral flow rides provide additional hydrological input. Both areas have small watersheds, but W3b receives groundwater seepage along the toe of slope diverted by the upslope ditch. Hydrology was restored by filling ditches and enhancing the concave topography by removing soil material where cultivation had filled low features and leveled the surface to facilitate cultivation. Additional groundwater seepage diverted by the ditch was restored to these wetlands. Temporal habitat was constructed to eliminate the surface leveling and smoothing for agricultural use. Subsoil ripping and surface roughing of the area was performed to ameliorate soil compaction and create an uneven surface more conducive of infiltration and storage that would be present in natural wetland systems. 1.4 Project History, Contacts and Attribute Data 1.4.1 Project History The Best Stream and Wetland Restoration Site was restored by Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC (RES) through a full -delivery contract awarded by NCDMS in 2012. Tables 2, 3, and 4 in Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC 10 Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 Appendix A provide a time sequence and information pertaining to the project activities, history, contacts, and baseline information. 1.4.2 Project Watersheds The easement totals 142.7 acres and the project streams include ten unnamed tributaries to Muddy Creek and a portion of Muddy Creek extending from approximately 0.3 miles west of Edwards Road to 0.4 miles past Lyman Road. The total drainage area at the downstream limits of the project is 2,928 acres (4.58 mi2). The land use in the project watershed is approximately 47 percent cultivated cropland, 21 percent evergreen and deciduous forest, 13 percent shrub/scrub, ten percent bottomland forest/hardwood swamp, three percent developed, and six percent managed herbaceous cover and pasture. UT1 has a drainage area of 0.06 square miles (41 acres) and flows in a southerly direction to the confluence with Muddy Creek. UT2 flows south to its confluence with Muddy Creek and has a drainage area of 0.23 square miles (146 acres). UT3 is located to the south of Muddy Creek, opposite of UT2, and flows to the north and into Muddy Creek. This reach has a drainage area of 0.09 square miles (56 acres). UT4 is located to the west of UT3 and discharges to Muddy Creek. This reach has a drainage area of 0.13 square miles (82 acres). UT5 flows in a southerly direction from NC HWY 24 to Muddy Creek and has a drainage area of 0.59 square miles (380 acres). UT6 flows southeast to its confluence with UT5 and has a drainage area of 0.12 square miles (79 acres). UT7 flows in a southerly direction east of Lyman Road down to its confluence with UT5 before discharging to Muddy Creek. UT7 has a drainage area of 0.60 square miles (387 acres). UT8 has a drainage area of 0.09 square miles (56 acres) and flows in an easterly direction through a cultivated field east of Lyman Road down to the confluence with UT7. UT9 flows southeast to its confluence with Muddy Creek and has a drainage area of 0.06 square miles (36 acres). UT10 is the downstream -most tributary within the Best Site and flows in a westerly direction from a farm crossing west of Lyman Road down to Muddy Creek. UT10 has a drainage area of 0.48 square miles (306 acres). Muddy Creek is a stable swamp stream system with intact hardwood forest floodplain, extending from approximately 0.3 miles west of Edwards Road to 0.5 miles south of Lyman Road. Muddy Creek has a drainage area of 4.6 square miles (2,930 acres) at the downstream limits and has an existing length of 9,214 linear feet. 2 Success Criteria The success criteria for the Best Site will follow accepted and approved success criteria presented in the USACE Stream Mitigation Guidelines and subsequent NCDMS and agency guidance. Specific success criteria components are presented below. 2.1 Stream Restoration 2.1.1 Bankfull Events Two bankfull flow events must be documented within the seven-year monitoring period. The two bankfull events must occur in separate years. Otherwise, the stream monitoring will continue until two bankfull events have been documented in separate years. Bankfull events will be documented using crest gauges, auto -logging crest gauges, photographs, and visual assessments for evidence of debris rack lines. 2.1.2 Cross Sections There should be little change in as -built cross -sections. If changes do take place, they should be evaluated to determine if they represent a movement toward a less stable condition (for example down - Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC 11 Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 cutting or erosion), or are minor changes that represent an increase in stability (for example settling, vegetative changes, deposition along the banks, or decrease in width/depth ratio). Starting in MY3, BHR was calculated on riffles using the baseline bankfull elevation. This method was used because the dimension of the channels has not changed enough to alter the bankfull elevation. Starting in MY5, BHR was calculated according to the Industry Technical Workgroup memorandum. None of the restoration riffle cross sections exceeded a 1.2 BHR. Two cross sections on Enhancement I reaches did exceed 1.2 but both have baseline bankfull elevations below top of bank. Cross -sections are classified using the Rosgen stream classification method, and all monitored cross -sections should fall within the quantitative parameters defined for channels of the design stream type. 2.1.3 Bank Pin Arrays Bank pin arrays will be used as a supplemental method to monitor erosion on selected meander bends where there is not a cross section. Bank pin arrays will be installed along the outer bend of the meander. Bank pins will be installed just above the water surface and every two feet above the lowest pin. Bank pin exposure will be recorded at each monitoring event, and the exposed pin will be driven flush with the bank, there should be little change in as -built cross -sections. If changes do take place, they should be evaluated to determine if they represent a movement toward a less stable condition (for example down -cutting or erosion), or are minor changes that represent an increase in stability (for example settling, vegetative changes, deposition along the banks, or decrease in width/depth ratio). Cross - sections shall be classified using the Rosgen stream classification method, and all monitored cross - sections should fall within the quantitative parameters defined for channels of the design stream type. 2.1.4 Digital Image Stations Digital images are used to subjectively evaluate channel aggradation or degradation, bank erosion, success of riparian vegetation, and effectiveness of erosion control measures. Longitudinal images should not indicate the absence of developing bars within the channel or an excessive increase in channel depth. Lateral images should not indicate excessive erosion or continuing degradation of the banks over time. A series of images over time should indicate successional maturation of riparian vegetation. 2.2 Wetland Restoration Success criteria and monitoring for wetland hydrology within the wetland restoration areas on the site follows NCDMS Guidance dated 7 November 2011. The target minimum wetland hydroperiod is 9 percent of the growing season. Stream hydrology and water balance calculations indicate the wetland area will meet jurisdictional criteria (5 percent hydroperiod). However, due to immature vegetation and reduced PET, a longer success criterion is appropriate. Auto recording gauges are used to measure daily groundwater elevations throughout the Sampson County growing season in all 7 years of monitoring. If a hydrology gauge location fails to meet these success criteria in the seven-year monitoring period then monitoring may be extended, remedial actions may be undertaken, or groundwater modeling may be used to demonstrate the limits of wetland restoration. 2.3 Vegetation Success Criteria Specific and measurable success criteria for plant density within the wetland restoration and riparian buffers on the site will follow NCDMS Guidance dated 7 November 2011. Vegetation monitoring plots are a minimum of 0.02 acres in size and cover a minimum of two percent of the planted area. The following data is recorded for all trees in the plots: species, height, planting date (or volunteer), and grid location. Monitoring occurs in the fall of Years 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7. The interim measures of vegetative Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC 12 Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 success for the site is the survival of at least 320 three-year old planted trees per acre at the end of Year 3, and 260 planted trees per acre at the end of Year 5. The final vegetative success criteria is the survival of 210 planted trees per acre at the end of Year 7 of the monitoring period. Invasive and noxious species will be monitored and controlled so that none become dominant or alter the desired community structure of the site. If necessary, RES will develop a species -specific control plan. 2.4 Scheduling/Reporting The monitoring program will be implemented to document system development and progress toward achieving the success criteria. The restored stream morphology is assessed to determine the success of the mitigation. The monitoring program will be undertaken for seven years or until the final success criteria are achieved, whichever is longer. Monitoring reports will be prepared in the fall of each year of monitoring and submitted to NCDMS. The monitoring reports will include all information and be in the format required by NCDMS in Version 2.0 of the NCDMS Monitoring Report Template (Oct. 2010). 3 MONITORING PLAN Annual monitoring data will be reported using the DMS monitoring template. Annual monitoring shall be conducted for stream, wetland, and vegetation monitoring parameters as noted below. 3.1 Stream Restoration 3.1.1 As -Built Survey An as -built survey was conducted following construction to document channel size, condition, and location. The survey includes a complete profile of thalweg, water surface, bankfull, and top of bank to compare with future geomorphic data. Longitudinal profiles will not be required in annual monitoring reports unless requested by NCDMS or USACE. 3.1.2 Bankfull Events Six sets of manual and auto -logging crest gauges were installed on the site, one along UT1, UT2, UT3, UT4, UT6, and one along UT8. The auto logging crest gauges were installed within the channel and will continuously record flow conditions at an hourly interval. Manual crest gauges were installed on the bank at bankfull elevation. Crest gauges will be checked during each site visit to determine if a bankfull event has occurred since the last site visit. Crest gauge readings and debris rack lines will be photographed to document evidence of bankfull events. Flow days will be reported on headwater valley restoration reaches. 3.1.3 Cross Sections A total of 31 permanent cross sections were installed to monitor channel dimensions and stability. Twelve cross sections were installed along UT1 where Priority 1 restoration was performed. Twelve cross sections (six pools and six shallows) were installed along UT2 also. UT4 has a total of two cross sections installed throughout its length. Stream segment UT6 has two cross sections installed along its length where enhancement activities were performed. On the UT8 side of the project, a total of three cross sections were installed. Cross sections were typically located at representative riffle and pool sections along each stream reach. Each cross section was permanently marked with 3/8 rebar pin to establish a monument location at each end. A marker pole was also installed at both ends of each cross Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC 13 Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 section to allow ease locating during monitoring activities. Cross section surveys will be performed once a year during annual monitoring years 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 and will include all breaks in slope including top of bank, bottom of bank, streambed, edge of water, and thalweg. 3.1.4 Digital Image Stations Digital photographs will be taken at least once a year to visually document stream and vegetation conditions. This monitoring practice will continue for seven years following construction and planting. Permanent photo point locations at cross sections and vegetation plots have been established so that the same directional view and location may be repeated each monitoring year. Monitoring photographs will also be used to document any stream and vegetation problematic areas such as erosion, stream and bank instability, easement encroachment and vegetation damage. 3.1.5 Bank Pin Arrays Eight bank pin array sets have been installed at pool cross sections located along UT1 and UT2. These bank pin arrays were installed along the upstream and downstream third of the meander. Bank pins are a minimum of three feet long and have been installed just above the water surface and every two feet above the lowest pin. Bank pin exposure will be recorded at each monitoring event, and the exposed pin will be driven flush with the bank. 3.1.6 Visual Assessment Monitoring Visual monitoring of all mitigation areas is conducted a minimum of twice per monitoring year by qualified individuals. The visual assessments include vegetation density, vigor, invasive species, and easement encroachments. Visual assessments of stream stability include a complete stream walk and structure inspection. Digital images are taken at fixed representative locations to record each monitoring event as well as any noted problem areas or areas of concern. Results of visual monitoring are presented in a plan view exhibit with a brief description of problem areas and digital images. Photographs will be used to subjectively evaluate channel aggradation or degradation, bank erosion, success of riparian vegetation, and effectiveness of erosion control measures. Longitudinal photos should indicate the absence of developing bars within the channel or an excessive increase in channel depth. Lateral photos should not indicate excessive erosion or continuing degradation of the banks over time. A series of photos over time should indicate successional maturation of riparian vegetation. 3.1.7 Surface Flow The headwater valley restoration area on UT4 will be monitored to document intermittent or seasonal surface flow. This will be accomplished through direct observation, photo documentation of dye tests, and continuous flow monitoring devices (pressure transducers). An auto logging crest gauge has been installed within the headwater valley channel and will continuously record flow conditions at an hourly interval. This gauge will be downloaded during each site visit to determine if intermittent or seasonal flows conditions are present. 3.2 Wetland Hydrology Wetland hydrology will be monitored to document hydric conditions in the wetland restoration areas. This will be accomplished with automatic recording pressure transducer gauges installed in representative locations across the restoration areas and reference wetland areas. A total of twelve automatic recording pressure transducers (Auto -Wells) have been installed on the site. Nine auto -wells have been installed within the wetland restoration area and three within reference areas. The gauges will be downloaded quarterly and wetland hydroperiods will be calculated during the growing season. Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC 14 Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 Gauge installation followed current regulatory and DMS guidance. Visual observations of primary and secondary wetland hydrology indicators will also be recorded during quarterly site visits. 3.3 Vegetation A total of 23 vegetation plots were randomly established within the planted stream riparian buffer easement. Vegetation plots measure 10 meters by 10 meters or 5 meters by 20 meters (0.02 acres) and have all four corners marked with metal posts. Planted woody vegetation was assessed within each plot to establish a baseline dataset. Within each vegetation plot, each planted stem was identified for species, "X" and "Y" origin located, and measured for height. Reference digital photographs were also captured to document baseline conditions. Species composition, density, growth patterns, damaged stems, and survival ratios will be measured and reported on an annual basis. Vegetation plot data will be reported for each plot as well as an overall site average. 4 MAINTENANCE AND CONTINGENCY PLAN All identified problematic areas or areas of concern such as stream bank erosion/instability, aggradation/degradation, lack of targeted vegetation, and invasive/exotic species which prevent the site from meeting performance success criteria will be evaluated on a case by case basis. These areas will be documented, and remedial actions will be discussed amongst NCDMS staff to determine a plan of action. If it is determined remedial action is required, a plan will be provided. 4.1 Stream No stream problem areas were noted in Year 7. Cross Section 26 showed a shift in the depth and bank distance from the previous years. RES believes this is not a systematic issue and the rooted banks and rock bed will prevent any further degradation. Additionally, the cross section is contained between two intact log sills that are holding grade. 4.2 Wetlands The one wetland problem area that was noted in previous years is no longer a problem area in MY7. AW7 did not meet success in four of the past six years, however this year it met success. RES inspected the "at -risk" area around this well in February 2021 and the area displayed similar soil and vegetation to the other areas in Wetland 313. A photo of AW7 is included in Appendix B which shows standing water and algal mats in this area. 4.3 Vegetation No vegetation problem areas were identified during the Year 7 monitoring period. Previously in MY6, there was a vegetation problem area in and around Vegetation Plot 18 which was documented and mapped on the CCPV as part of the annual monitoring report. This area consisted of a low stem density area (0.28 acres) in and around Vegetation Plot 18. The area in and around VP18 was planted after construction because it was anticipated that the existing forest would die due to the raising and relocation of the stream channel. However, as seen in RVP1 (Table 9), the existing forest area meets the vegetation success criteria. RES performed a comprehension invasive species delineation in October 2021 and treated a number of the invasive species areas in November 2021. The main areas were along tributaries to Muddy Creek outside of wetland areas. Treatments were also performed in December 2021 and January 2022 and totaled approximately 24 acres of basal bark and cut stump treatment (Figure 3). Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC 15 Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 5 YEAR 7 MONITORING CONDITIONS (MY7) The Best Site Year 7 Monitoring activities were completed in May and October 2021. All Year 7 monitoring data is present below and in the appendices. The Site has met all stream, vegetation, and wetland success criteria and is recommended for closeout. 5.1 Year 7 Monitoring Data Collection 5.1.1 Morphological State of the Channel (MY7) Per the Approved Mitigation Plan, cross section data was collected in MY7. Data from MY7 is discussed below and included in the appendices for reference. All morphological stream data for the MY7 dimensions were collected during the annual monitoring survey performed during May 2021. Appendix D includes summary data tables, morphological parameters, and stream photographs. Profile The baseline (MY-0) profiles closely matched the proposed design profiles. The plotted longitudinal profiles can be found on the As -Built Drawings. Longitudinal profiles will not be performed in annual monitoring reports unless requested by NCDMS or USACE. Morphological summary data tables can be found in Table 10. Dimension The Year 7 (MY7) cross sectional dimensions generally match the baseline and MY5 cross section parameters. Minimal changes were noted during Year 7 cross section surveys resulting from stable bed and bank conditions. Cross Section 26 shows a shift in the depth and bank distance from the previous years which was most likely caused by a middle channel bar that formed on the flow gauge directly downstream of this cross section (discussed in Section 4.1). All cross-section plots and data tables can be found in Table 11 and Figure 7. Sediment Transport The Year 7 conditions show that shear stress and velocities have been reduced for all six restoration reaches. Pre -construction conditions documented all six reaches as sand bed channels and remain classified as sand bed channels post -construction. Visual assessments (Table 5) show the channels are transporting sediment as designed and will continue to be monitored for aggradation and degradation. Bank Pin Arrays Eight pool cross section locations with bank pin arrays were observed and measured for bank erosion located on the outside meander bends. If bank pin exposure was noticeable, it was measured, recorded, photographed, and then driven flush with the bank at each monitoring location. No bank pin array readings were recorded during the Year 7 monitoring season. Bank pin array data tables can be found in Table 12. 5.1.2 Vegetation The Year 7 monitoring (MY7) vegetation survey was completed in October 2021 and resulted in an average of 713 planted stems per acre, well above the interim survival density of 210 stems per acre at the end of Year 7 monitoring. The average stems per vegetation plot was 18 planted stems. The minimum planted stem per acre was 40 and the maximum was 1,255. Vegetation Plot 18 fell below the final success criteria. Vegetation Plot 18 showed signs of heavy browsing and is located in a forested area. RES conducted a random vegetation plot adjacent to Plot 18 that met success criteria (discussed in Section 4.3). Volunteers were noted in several vegetation plots on the site and were recorded within Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC 16 Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 the CVS-EEP Data entry tool. The average planted stem height was 17.1 feet. Vegetation summary data tables can be found in Table 9 and vegetation plot photos in Figure 4. 5.1.3 Photo Documentation Permanent photo point locations have been established at cross sections, vegetation plots, stream crossings, and stream structures by RES staff. Any additional problem areas or areas of concern will also be documented with a digital photograph during monitoring activities. Stream digital photographs can be found in Figure 5 and 7 and Figures 4 and 6 for vegetation photos. 5.1.4 Stream Hydrology Six sets of manual and auto -logging crest gauges were installed on the site, one along UT1, UT2, UT3, UT4, UT6, and one along UT8. The auto logging crest gauges were installed within the channel and continuously record flow conditions at an hourly interval. Three of five crest gauges recorded bankfull events during the Year 7 monitoring period (Table 13; Figure 8). The HOBOS in Crest Gauge 3 and 6 failed in MY7 and therefore recorded no data. All crest gauges with a bankfull standard have met the success criteria. Crest Gauge 4 is located on a headwater valley restoration reach and the success criteria is to document 30 days of continuous flow. In Year 7, this reach recorded 117 consecutive days of flow. 5.1.5 Wetland Hydrology A total of 12 wetland hydrology gauges are installed at the Best Site, nine in areas of wetland restoration and three as reference gauges in existing on -site wetland. All of the functioning wetland restoration gauges achieved the success criteria by remaining continuously within the 12 inches of the soil surface for at least nine percent of the growing season. Groundwater gauge data indicate the hydroperiods being responsive to rainfall events. AW7, which has had some issues meeting success in previous years, met with a nine percent hydroperiod in MY7 (discussed in Section 4.2). Rainfall data reported by CRONOS station Williamsdale Field Lab indicated rainfall was below average during the months of January, April, May, September, October and November. One out of three reference gauges met the nine percent success criteria. The HOBO in AW5, RAW1, and RAW3 failed in MY7 and therefore recorded no data. Wetland gauge and rainfall data is presented in Appendix E. Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC 17 Best Stream and Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03030007 Year 7 Monitoring Report • Duplin County, North Carolina • January 2022 6 REFERENCES Chow, Ven Te. 1959.Open-Channel Hydraulics, McGraw-Hill, New York. Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet and E.T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of Wetlands and DDMSwater Habitats of the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Biological Services, FWS/OB S-79/3 1. U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, DC. Environmental Banc & Exchange (2013). The Best Stream and Wetland Restoration Project Final Mitigation Plan. North Carolina Ecosystems Enhancement Program, Raleigh, NC. Horton, J. Wright Jr. and Victor A. Zullo. 1991. The Geology of the Carolinas, Carolina Geological Society Fiftieth Anniversary Volume. The University of Tennessee Press. Knoxville, TN. Johnson PA. 2006. Assessing stream channel stability at bridges in physiographic regions. U.S. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Report Number FHWA-HRT-05- 072. Lee, Michael T., R.K. Peet, S.S. Roberts, and T.R. Wentworth. 2008. CVS-EEP Protocol for Recording Vegetation, Version 4.2(http://cvs.blo.unc.edu/methods.htm) Natural Resources Conservation Service (MRCS). 2007. Stream Restoration Design Handbook (NEH 654), USDA NCDENR. "Water Quality Stream Classifications for Streams in North Carolina." Water Quality Section. http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wqhome/html (June 2005). Radford, A.E., H.E. Ahles and F.R. Bell. 1968. Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina, Third Approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Division of Parks and Recreation, NCDENR, Raleigh, NC. Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC 18 Appendix A Project Background History and Maps �3 o a o s z z z � a v � b w s � z a a � M � � � a w w a w a W a ffi a a W a W a a a a •• •• •• •• -, ° .� G a w a 3 0 CZ 3 'a o+++ - o N+ N o - + +2 + +o + v + ± + + + + + + + + w o G D D D a x w Project Activity and Reporting History Best Stream and Wetland Restoration Project / DMS Project #95353 Activity or Report Data Collection Complete Completion or Delivery Mitigation Plan NA Oct-13 Final Design — Construction Plans NA Nov-14 Construction Completed Sep-13 May-15 Site Planting Completed May-15 May-15 Baseline Monitoring Document (Year 0 Monitoring — baseline) Jul-15 Oct-15 Year 1 Monitoring Dec-15 Mar-16 Year 2 Supplemental Replant/Repair Work --- Apr-16 Year 2 Monitoring Nov-16 Jan-17 Year 3 Monitoring Nov-17 Feb-18 Year 4 Supplemental Planting --- Jan-18 Year 4 Monitoring Oct-18 Jan-19 Year 4 Supplemental Planting and Repair Work --- Dec-18 Year 5 Monitoring Stream: July-19 Vegetation: Oct-19 Feb-20 Year 4 Invasive Species Treatment (UT1) --- Sep-20 Year 4 Invasive Species Treatment (UT6) --- Sep-20 Year 4 Log Sill Repair Work --- Oct-20 Year 6 Monitoring Vegetation: Oct-20 Nov-20 Year 6 Invasive Species Treatment (UT6) --- Nov-20 Year 7 Invasive Species Treatment (Entire Site) --- Nov-21 Year 7 Monitoring Oct-21 Nov-21 Table 3. Project Contacts Table Best Stream and Wetland Restoration Project /DMS Project # 95353 WK Dickson and Co., Inc. 720 Corporate Center Drive Designer Raleigh, NC 27607 (919) 782-0495 Frasier Mullen, PE Wright Contracting PO Box 545 Construction Contractor Siler City, NC 27344 (919)663-0810 Joseph Wright 0+47 to 18+00 18+00 to 21+03 2+30 to 30+30 Planting Contractor 30+30 to 33+39 David Godley 5+63 to 11+03 11+03 to 17+58 Seeding Contractor Siler City, NC 27344 (919)663-0810 Joseph Wright Seed Mix Sources Green Resource Nursery Stock Suppliers Arbogen, NC Forestry Services Nursery Full Delivery Provider Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC 302 Jefferson Street, Suite 110 Raleigh, NC 27605 Project Manager: Brad Breslow Monitoring Performers Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC 3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27612 Project Manager: lRyan Medric Project Infomnatlon Project Name But Sd,,,d end Wetland Resttdtdd Pr jed Cwnt Doplin P ject—,(acres) 1427 Project Coordinates (1—de end longihtde) 34° 54' 44 011" N "Tl ° 44' 57 344" W Project Watershed Summary Inf.—Ai. Physiog,aphic Province 5003 Rives Basin Cape Fee, USGS Hydrologic Unit 8digit 3030007 USGSHoelsoin 14 Ut .0300E12 Q DW 3/6/2022 Project Drainage Area (eau) 2,128 ac Project Drainage Ar—cmtageof Im ere us Area 6"i CGIA Lend Use ClessiEcetion Woody wetlands, emergmtherbecewwetlands, coltivefed aop s, evugreen fora[ 2+30 to 30+30 Reach Summary -.—Ai. (A—k C®ditlons) 30+30 to 33+39 --_-_ Wetland Summary Informatimr Parmae[ers Wetlandl Waland2 Wetland 3A Wetland 3H Sizeof—d(aaes) 11 031 05S 051 Wetland Type (von- p p nvenve P Riparian Rip— Riparian Riparian Noboco, Marvyn, Marvyq Mapped Soil Series Raivs, Aaryville Grimey, Grimey, Gol dstov Marvya, —k— Mnlalee Grime — loam Drayage loss Poorly Mod Well, Poorly, Well Poody, Well Poorl Hydicv Hydri — i Hydricvath Soil Hy- SI-s Yes Hy— Hy- Hy- Inlasiovs Inlasiovs Inlasiws Roaotf/Goo Roaoff/Goo RoaotF, RwotF, Sowce ofHydrology vdwater vdwater Floodng Floodng, Discharge Discharge GD—h-tu GD—h-tu Discharge Discharge Gaz Hydrologic lmpairmwt Cable and Inosed Ditched Ditched Inosed Chawl Chanel Nanvevegemtiw commwity Forested .1tvated CWtivated Qilnvated Percwt mmpositiov of exoncivvasive vegaatiov 0 0 0 0 Regulatory C®sitluatl®s Regulatl® App.t.. Resobed 9upportlng Documeutatl® Watusofthe United States-S,ctdn404 Yes Yu SAW-201201384 Watusofthe United States-Sectdn401 Yes Yu DWR#13-0865 Endangered Species Act Yes Yu USFWS(C— Letter) Historic Preservation Ad Yes Yu SHPO(—. Letter) c,,d,l Eon, Managernmt Act(CZMA)/Coartal Area Manag—Ad (LAMA) No NA N/A FEMA Floodplain Compliance Yes Yu EEP Floodplein Regoirernm6 Checklist Essential Fisheries Habitat No NA IN/A s 3 FYI W O � iv � Y a em Kir -o Bt Ch rch pen `Say A m fake ° otters cid U N� oa- 1 o h g/%2 3 in ra Best Stream and A e Wetland Mitigation Site �a ttis iiie me �s o o Main m` C/cy °I ` 1 m a at i \\s \\e \ � 4r wa 2 Ho W d3 F w Keryne �— a r �� O Cole op o c n ae � ✓ o aS' Son Ce m < vj io � m uinn St e �� Ed c o °' = Fa � �a6 Qo % G C FoCK Oe\\��o o� we e Ge oa Jo p Williams T a� �� O t � Q Y Williams athe,in ` m = uincy it ake o Q ' gay en d 4 Legend F Fie <o r CS Airports � \em NC Highway 9 y m The Best Stream and Wetland Site is located in Duplin County approximately two miles east of = w Beulaville, NC (Figure 1). To access the downstream end of the Site from the town of Beulaville, travel State Roads 0.6 miles east on NC HWY 24, take a right onto Lyman Road (SR 1801), and continue 1.6 miles Streams Q e southeast to the crossing with Muddy Creek. Reaches UT7, UT8, UT9, UT10 and the lower end of O Muddy Creek may all be accessed from Lyman Road. Reaches UT5 and UT6 are located just south of Waterbody NC HWY 24, approximately 1.9 miles east of Beulaville. The upstream portion of the site may be CBest Site Easement accessed from two locations. Reaches UT1, UT2 and Muddy Creek are located to the south of NC 24, opposite of the intersection of NC HWY 24 and Penny Road (SR 1720), approximately 2.8 CHWY 5-Mile Aviation Zone ° miles east of Beulaville. To access reaches UT3, UT4 and Muddy Creek, travel 3.2 miles east on NC HUC 03030007060010 m HWY 24 from Beulaville to Edwards Road (SR 1835), continue south for approximately 1.0 mile, turn right onto Put Lane, and follow the road down to Reaches UT3 and UT4. wE Figure 1 Date: 9/15/2015 Project Vicinity Map Drawn by: BSH re%s Best Stream and Wetland Restoration Site 0 0.75 1.5 Duplin County, North Carolina Miles f J v � ` � � 1yt � •. �.. r.e f 09 sqi,-_, �,4� T Muddy Creek Drainage Area f-' 4.58 square miles 77 In i 13i. (_ \ , •' y6 • YEj� y�6 0.0 48sq, Ti. f Legend Muddy Creek Drainage Areaf / Q Drainage Areas Q Proposed Easement Proposed Streams Beulaill'e,and Patters`Hill .USGS`Topographic Quadrangles ,i " / Figure 2. USGS Map Best Stream and Wetland Mitigation Site r s 0 1.500 3.000 &000 Feet 1 inch = 3,000 feet Appendix B Visual Assessment Data a ;M hit,,. §k {]f> ■ §«k 0 { = _ }/ƒk = _ __ E �kk e ° 0 ��� !)/ _ _ __ Ea0 LL EWCD z§a 2E z \/k 2 2 2 % 2 Et- Z£ \\ \ \\ \� \\ 0 ) () § \§ {! )\%/{ \ \\ \ \ \ \� }0 \ \ \ \}\ \\ �!:2 :: §~/ o\ E !/ 2/ - -' §� : - k; 2 2 ! ! ! .00 wn §§ {]f> ■ §«k 0 { = _ }/ƒk = _ __ E �kk e ° 0 ��� !)/ _ _ __ Ea0 LL EWCD z§a 2E e e z G R Et- Z£ \\ \ \\ \� \\ 0 ) () § \§ {! )\%E \ \\ \ \ \ \� }0 \ \ \ }\ \\ �. Sm o :: §~/ o\ E !/ 2/ - -' §� : - k; ! ! ! 2 2 EE {]f> ■ § «k fw = _ { }/ƒk = _ __ E !)/ _ _ __ Ea0 LL E01 ID 0 ol z§a 2m z 2 ` .0 Et- Z£ { \\ \ \ \ \R \\ ) () \§ § {! )\%E \ \\ \ \ \ \� \ 2 \\ \ \ }\ \\ �!\ 2 ::/fr - /: §~/ _ T\ E J !]!{;! 2/ - -' §� : - k; 2 2 ! ! ! w/ \k\ E} {]f> ■ §«k 0 { = _ }/ƒk = _ __ E !)/ _ _ __ Ea0 LL E01 ID 0 ol z§a 2E co= z \/k = _ = e = Et- Z£ { \\ \ \\ \� \\ ) () § \§ o {! )\%E \ \\ \ \ \ \� }\ \ \\ \ \ \ }\ �!\ ..06 ::/fr - /: §~/ _ T\ E J !]!{;! 2/ - -' §� : - k; 2 2 ! ! ! w/ \k\ E] {]f> ■ §«k 0 { = _ }/ƒk = _ __ E !)/ _ _ __ Ea0 LL E01 ID 0 ol z§a 2E Cl) r z \/k r r r m r Et- Z£ { \\ \ \ \ \R \\ ) () \§ § {! )\%E \ \\ \ \ \ \� \ 2 \\ \ \ }\ \\ �!\ 2 ::/fr - /: §~/ _ T\ E J !]!{;! 2/ - -' §� : - k; 2 2 ! ! ! w/ \k\ E/ {]f> ■ §«k 0 { = _ }/ƒk = _ __ E !)/ _ _ __ Ea0 LL E01 ID 0 ol z§a 2E Cl) r z \/k r r r m r Et- Z£ { \\ \ \ \ \R \\ ) () \§ § {! )\%E \ \\ \ \ \ \� \ 2 \\ \ \ }\ \\ �!\ 2 ::/fr - /: §~/ _ T\ E J !]!{;! 2/ - -' §� : - k; 2 2 ! ! ! w/ \k\ w c R R 0 0 0 0 0 a s o 0 0 0 0 U 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 w w O O O O O y o O O O O E U o o o o o O Q U 160 O O O O O F F dO C J J J N U O N O O U C O N N N a m m LID R N F O O 0 N m C O E E L N m E N � p O E > 0 O 0 CD N a) > m m -2 N y N L m � >0 (6 O U _0 N O m 0 6 L N O p U N E O � N 0 O U O C O N y .� °O 0 > Q O O r R a R � a � `o a� O C9 w w p O U y E a w O Q N o R a y R 0 N m J Q fV M c w N p E R o 0 a o o o 0 0 v�i U W Q w w c o 0 y E U o 0 O Q U O C N O � 7 O O O Z a � C U � U J m U y o p U C O t L` U N R � 0 0 N Mo a (6 O o a N a (6 O o a N N O E O O O N N O E O O O N 0 O o Q `o o Q `o � 0 m Q m Q A a a c c O w U o 0 R U N a W O R N w > c y N R W N w o m-o�n 24 '� m a�Yao: 030 o s m w E -m o E'E w E m m.� o o a m w m m o E m c E U `m m W o' o X m m 0 0 m. o� E o 3 my boy m>. -com O o O m N U 0 >_ma U L L y6 mt L m m O N O NCO 0 >.-�'3-oom-Ea O m N UI 'O �O/1 O_ aC UTI N a�L'E m.. U m m L w) ma E .. c - o�o.amiaoMmE O M N .• W m I. O M O Om 2�C d m •• Q N Y N m U N W. 'O m 0 Uj 'Y m 4� m O a= 0 O U m E amiEm�Y�a m o S E `6cu"i.SE��- am. U1 moa�Emmmw 0 a m c O O M E 0- N U m0 0 0 N o o N~ o c U U 0 -O E 0 0 > w m c O O O a -C�CCL N E U 0o L m U m L m O E Y 0 = E w - W m.y > N N m O N a N �m/1 N M N 0 w ._ U o am m m� a U >O E a, m N U m m > N 0 X.E m m t o E m msmmm�umim�� O U O U N o O C N N mUI YL- a _'�N m N `O > E U N w O >0 �O L N d a O m O t5'O O .. '- > UI an d E o p_ O T o.� m t o a� mo O C C U E' E'�L'N o- �=p N U m N Y N U N W O o O N_ m O� E OU P '. mm �Em�amwwmo E umi -a ..0m m_o--.0�a m U m 3 E �n" m 2 �D E M N O N c m 3 N m Q OL c N O Zi '• p U1 m E m N- .0 'O -o ow minma.06mmmm w a�'c Ul N Tw.D m O N L O O N m N N O N 'O L E a'� O o L F U m cma 0 0 �. N O a m c moc�mmmm a 0 m m.c L- m o m ma�ins inEac m o o> 0 E r m o m> 0 umi m -m0 2 mo- c Ym m�3>m�sa -mo>B mm o oc m2000'm= -c0 L � o._ am W oa- o2L m OIL 'N O E H t - O L. N -E L N _ O_ y6 o O UI N L N �1d W U N ` W O O U'O 0-5 ` N-O 0 O U- N m a m m 0- N O-w � m E m 0 0 o m o mY m mm m� mwog E �Lami a E'.. .. o-m mm a m E m-m0 >o o�aEi Im>ao-o Y m m 0 0 O a O -O = OU E -O N L m c o c L T m m 0 0 0 o H o _ LLl II L mL w o m N M m V Zi UI .c W a m N O Table 7. Stream Problem Areas Best Stream and Wetland Restoration Project - Project # 95353 Feature Issue Station # / Range Suspected Cause; Repair I Photo Number Table 8. Vegetation Problem Areas Best Stream and Wetland Restoration Project - Project # 95353 IM Feature Category Station Numbers Suspected Cause; Repair Photo Number ru s 0 ,{� t 1• 1^ 1 / < fir- 2 � - fi �.? � - 4 1 1 xP ' 40 ENRON III NIPPON 11 IFNI IOU '�L�' x i Y � �� '� '� � ��'► set- i �-' - ,Iy 7 -J, j 4•'� 9'_. y r. a �Y MT•s lot � � /i r • -� ¢ M ■s■ � 7: �• t �a` i e ,3� � ,7a� Yi�� 1 is it dw / • A, sue, '\� � '^� �. r ITT r r $1S S} 4. k gg s 9 'f D axe � � v 7� D � z t Y F � � i .� r� r.�✓�k � f _ � 1 s�7 � I " � r P � a S �t • 3/ yy Appendix B. Visual Assessment Data Figure 5. MY7 Stream Problem Area Photos N/A Figure 6. Vegetation Problem Area Photos N/A Appendix C Vegetation Plot Data Appendix C — Vegetation Plot Data Table 9a. Vegetation Plot Criteria Attainment Wetland/Stream Vegetation Totals (per acre) Plot # Planted Stems/Acre Volunteer Stems/Acre Total Stems/Acre Success Criteria Met? Average Planted Stem Height (ft) 1 445 526 971 Yes 20.3 2 607 324 931 Yes 15.7 3 364 40 405 Yes 14.7 4 1093 243 1335 Yes 20.9 5 567 162 728 Yes 12 6 1214 445 1659 Yes 16.4 7 607 445 1052 Yes 12.8 8 688 0 688 Yes 20.8 9 1174 40 1214 Yes 19.8 10 809 81 890 Yes 18 11 1255 243 1497 Yes 10.6 12 1093 486 1578 Yes 21.4 13 931 243 1174 Yes 10.2 14 971 0 971 Yes 18.9 15 688 283 971 Yes 14.6 16 647 4532 5180 Yes 15.5 17 364 0 364 Yes 11.9 18 40 202 243 No 1.3 19 283 162 445 Yes 10.7 20 769 0 769 Yes 26.4 21 931 0 931 Yes 21.4 22 688 324 1012 Yes 14.4 23 567 890 1457 Yes 8.7 R1 324 0 324 Yes 37.2 Project Avg 713 402 1116 Yes 17.1 io ■ �iii�iiii��i��iiiiii �n�n�n.�r�n�' �n�n�r��n�n�' ■ I�III�II�II�II�II�III�IA �Il�ll�il�ll�ll�l��� I�Ill�ll�ll�li�ll�ill�ll ' t t 1 1 IIII II II Il11 II! IIII IIIIIIIII ��:;:,,:;:,':":;:poi. ��:;:,':;:,':o':;:,ii: ��:;:,':;:,�:o':;:'ii: ����.n.���n.�.�01' I�iiiiiiiiiiii�liilli I�E;:��:;:,,:":;:oll� I�E;:��:;:,,:":;E;II: �������������,����,10� I�E;E,,:;:,,E'oE;Eoll: tti�n�i�nn i 111111lI III Appendix D Stream Geomorphology Data o a?o o m mug NO N a Am vvm m u� u�v � - O 00 O co O (V O N m N m U) m LL r A LL� A rm'�?c`!m O � N N A co of O Am0ro � m m m u i co LL� co N i vu� p LL� co m o m co cmo L (O A O O m N N N N N r m m V N of N � vo � com fn - o u� O O N O C C L V O O A of TiO O N O O O M O I� N W V � V � N O i r LL� N di W N L N (O A O A M (O O O �M O N N (O O M � O N � m V m O O N d 9 (n O J c voo �o �v our � r o m corno�°�co ITI I I o U O L m � o N (O m O O O W O N O F— cp O O V LL� N O LL� r m of LL� V O 0 � O 1� E N 8„O t � . O (p —O O — O m — O , N (O (V O O NO N N N — 0 LL) O U O .p)m C� 3 oor m N rm o m � I � � A m v mN O�(00 (O M NA M N X W - NrNNi� o l oU U p�N A o 0 m 0 � W ri W LL� r'A' O N M W N b-MNrod m of N m yLro 7 � O O JN�-j � iymj Lm W W V O V O V V of iy�j O 0 LL� 7 � O 3 m M O 0 � 0 0 N N N r N 0 O O H 3 o� N r rn I mo co omornmr I I I I I I I I I I H-1 v 0' O (� O H �� � o m� I �o N cO��O�O�cO I I I I I I I I I I Noo I our O U � m m m o0 o mmm�vr ��com u�� commm N N d C _ V O m N W O r m m N r N LL� W O oo i� p V 4� O � No 4� 4� V N m O O W O 4� C im27 m O O mm N mN N V r d O a r r m 4� O 4� O 4� 4� 4 4� ._ o z a10i Q ai `m Q p p mo f 10 2�� d a O o o w u C 0 w 00 m o o_ .- N LL.- cLi N LL— l0 m U O > m U>'�O 30 o LL' o o a a o— E> _ N C m in inm N N U o 0o Z Zm m oU)mm�wm� LL Leo m `m� m in bA U in U U o o- m o a K o_ o_ m d m d U z U0 z N c d o m N N = - ii o y a a Q l0 l0 o o co N m o m O O � N N N 3 0 � U o a o - m m K o 3 U 0 U z w w ®1111111111 ®1111111111 ®1111111111 Table 12. Bank Pin Array Summary Data Cross Section L Location Position Year 1 Reading Year 2 Reading Year 3 Reading Year 5 Reading Year 6 Reading Year 7 Reading XS 1 @ Sta. 1+00 - UT1 US Top 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Bottom 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 DS Top 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Bottom 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 XS 4 @ Sta. 4+25 - UT1 US Top 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 DS Top 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 XS 5 A Sta. 6+25 - UT1 US Top 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 DS Top 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 XS 8 @ Sta. 9+90 - UT1 US Top 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Bottom 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 DS Top 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Bottom 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 XS 11 A Sta. 15+90 - UT1 US Top 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Bottom 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 DS Top 6" 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Bottom 24" 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 XS 13 @ Sta. 5+75 - UT2 US Top 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Bottom 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 DS Top 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Bottom 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 XS 22 A Sta. 23+55 - UT2 US Top 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Bottom 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 DS Top 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Bottom 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 XS 24 @ Sta. 28+45 - UT2 US Top 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Bottom 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 DS Top 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Bottom 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 E \ ± § = 2 ! . ?co . a a � \ \k06'22 g |C, 1 C,as \| 2 ` 2 2 Cl)} pt co | \ p \ ! a a • t 2 r061 = 2 2 ) . CV) 2 '| R A ` EE | 0 2 § 5 3 � . / (} \\; m . co 00 00\/2 • � — r 33 ~ ) & \ \ ) { \ { !) - ° 3 / § / 2 j \ \ § \ ° \ \) k \ \ \ ; ) ® § \ )) ) k k yEA81 , _ E \ ± § 2 :. ? \ ` ! 3 (| ) % # ! .| � \ 0 / p \ J 2 . « 0 § 2 r 2\ ~ R / @ ; ) ` ; | u 2 r \ - t )� 2 t , ) � k � 2 § � g m = N :� nj 11 �A j � �00 )\LO • 4 e e ® / / \ /) ) § / 2 \ \ \ \ 44 ) \ '0 \ \ \ r }| ° )! )§ \))_) ° © _ k yEA81 , _ E \ ± § 2 l ? ] � g ) : § } , 2 � ] l § ( r { ° J 2 T\ � | | A EE } ,( k CN \ o /»} �k(� § |) CN m j /\2 2 % 2 m It 2\ 1co ) f ` - - �� \\\ \\ 4 CN e / )) \ : j � ) § ° ])) ) � Cl) )! / \ l o ] ) ¥EA81 , ) E \ ± § = 2 « . ? . f f � \ \( '22 g | � � � / / a a • } 2`06 6 e °co > pt | - cn 2 CV) ) / , /Cl)/ y | u 2 r \\ 2 A EE . 6 62\2 § | � k ° m f 2 ) )paz7\%3y2 f r ~ © ° \)) \ \ \ \ ® ) ) 2 k ¥EA81 , ) E ) / § = 2 « . ? . f f � g | / 2 a a • \ ° pt | � < CV)/ p 3 ; a a � \ \\/ � � A 2 E . o . /3 2r § | C k 0 ° m � ) �«x7\2 i \f . » \\ $ g g! § 5 t 2 G § § ) co ) ° 0 ) ) \ \ ) ) �° ) k yEA81 , _ E ) k D § 2 , 00 g , r � � i ) n < . , 0 2 � ) � | A K £,( � k 5 � o § CN m • 00 , 2 CD 2 ? f Ta >\\©\/2G33 (/) ) \ ƒ r§)\r()) ° \ ])) \ \) ) - | n k! ] ¥UOIJEA81 , _ E \ ± § 2 :. ? 00 ! g (| ) | °o ® }. (| m 0cn 2 • )z §2r ±\2 § cn |� � � . � ` | K E \ �! CN } } \ \ 2 \ \ \ % § CN m | 2 \ ; )e . 2 f � � . LO § [ CN - \) \ \ \ � 0 ) ) \ \ \ \ \ _ | | ° § ¥EA81 , ) R L 3 0 0 R y N a D � I 0 � m LC, C� 'c 'c I LO a z z V Q I I I N 't m C) � o Cl) pt I r � I M r O v Q o m O d d � �0 o zz o a Cl) � y�y V] I O N N O 00 I C) CV) y U O I 0 O W I N I y I a h � O N N O N 0 H I _ N L I 00 GJ O O O N ayi m I L f -o -o I C C 04 o o x co o 3 w (4) uoiyen813 E \ ± § _ 2 ) � . 00 co • p ; a a . \ g | � } a a 1 k\ 2 2 °pt | ° m / p } t 2 = ra=- _ : 2 2 � \ Q R \ | Cc) ` ` A | K E § • � § \ / } m = . � 23 k 2 ° )$%z\3�a}A © f ) » 33 ) � � /) ! ) 2 �° j ¥EA81 , ) E ) / ? �| ) (. g . ! % J (| m , .:. — • )) n \ � E^ )| A \ , ) k 5))] § � ] 2 $ 2 ) w f ` ƒ { C . ° f w n )ƒ o || ¥EA81 , § 2 \ / \) 2 / } / 2 (((�('!\%\/2 \ m = §\\A / @ { g 2 = 1c, g \ - (/§)2}'% )00 az\}'%3y2 )) bf ; 2 2 = .; § 44 / \/ ) 0 / ') \)§) !/ ! ) _ / ] 2 ) E 2 / / _ 2 ƒ 00 � a a g ) | !aa ° pt m a R \ $ — ƒ \ | E t k CN . � ® | ` g m . 2 \ 2@ §2- . 2 a ] f $\%/\©©2s - - a CN _ � _ �Q ° \ \ 0 e ] / \ \ \ \ n ] ¥UOIJEA81 , E 2 / / 2 :. 00 :. g (. G2 | ° }. 2 m \ 0 = Q \ \A } | !! a2; cn I � %%\2 \g\_ ( A E^ ®®) �• § � ® ƒ)] (\ \\N § � ) ) )\ 00 / A 2 ` :| 2 f =§ gƒƒ/\<;;-g }\)) ) \ / .0 ( | § § !) ]) !. )! n o : 2 2 ¥UOIJEA81 , E ) / ) . ? | g \ | ) . . . = ° y . ƒ | m ] . a n n \ . c • » R | . | \ EE | k It ) CN, |D & w co � } w � LO . � . ° / . . � Im fn | ¥EA81 , / 2 a a pt Q gaa 2 / >\\\\\2233 §==e/|\/)) c \\ m§)2=])] � ) / ) 2 2 E \ f § 2 .: 00 \ \ , .: \ 2 / 6 � - ) .| \ |( \ ( \ \ \ 2 n ! , CV)? / ~ : } %�; ƒ) |»` Nhk § K E ® )•: ° � , ) 04 � •} LJO C CN ! ! ) 2 ) )} 2A CD ® \ ®- < \ \ \ \ [ ® ! t - � \ 0 )\ \ \ \ n ¥UOIJEA81 , ) E ) / / 2 00 . \ 2 r \ {o6 { ; g � 2 | k ) \ \ {oo { % J B < CV)? $ { Q % m - ƒ0 \2° — � ccn n |� \ « \ \ \ 2 E ^ ]\\ \ , § }\2 m 2 )\ � ) w f `2 >\\/\/£233 >- < CD § \)::2§.;)§j ! ]co )) \\\_\ ! _ 2 ¥UOIJBAOJ , E / \ A E ) / ƒ ? g \ ) | n ƒ m ) CV) \ k � ƒ cn � | \ EE k ,It ) (14 ® | D & k 2 2 ƒ 2 f r | CN CN � n \ ¥BAOI , E \ ± § 2 .! 00 p ; _ , ; .} 3 2 / 6 � - ) ; : 00 .) 2 00 Z 2 ° •) � \ .: Cl) ° p 2 ` 9 .: )®_ ANcn ) 2 00 \ cn f •!, t •! •! \ K £ � o, ) \ (\2 § CN ( o •( . E I : E .: ! � | \ ; © 9 f 2 « 2§ s2- . � ® >\\/\_«.;-\ - � >- \ �CN• § � | _ , (\ , e t 2 • | � ) ) ® 2 ® j 0 § ) \ \ g 0 2 ¥UOIJEA81 , ) E ) / / _ 2 ) . 00 • [ ; ; = a a . � ` � # | • G ; = a a . . g : 2 ; g { 2 2 ° pt � 3 m 7 p; 9 a a .| § 2 ; = 2 2 o a - R \ $ _ ƒ \ / ) � | \ ( \ \ 2 \ | E E k 5 \ ) ( c % \ 2 § � � k 2 r %\2 .| 2 ƒ w � )\\k�»»233 04 - �Q ° () 72 § ) . ` 0 j) \ un co � § ®)2)0 /fn �)§) ] ¥UOIJEA81 , E 2 / / _ 2 ) . 00 co . y \ = a a • k 2 ; « ` 2 2 L # / \ a a | ) • g . 2/ 3 y± 2 2 ° pt . ƒ % | m 7 Q \ 0 ® 2 2 IL CV) ± 2 | .�: | u 2 ; A \ EE | k ) 00 \\2 5) (\cri o . 2 § � | � m . 2 )\ 7A . )11 » � >/33 § CN e ! ] § ) 2) .0 ( j § ]) °®))�'))) . }) �)§) • n - 2 2 ¥UOIJEA81 , \ ± ( b ? .: g % 7 - � )! ) §®° R = A K E ( .! , \\2 •} ) /�} 2= .: CN ! k .: , 2 ) )\ ^ f\2 2 ) f )\)) °- 5 ( ; \ \ co 2\\j2;-e \) \))) ¥EA81 , _ E L) to a D I 00 I• N D v N In } I: N N O oc 00 M V I• N I I: 0) M Q a � o N C O of O 01 O � ,-� N O 0 0 N U N I � N w coN O N71 O I; V ' N 30 N inf v O O O N I: i.i NI I 7 N L U 0 01 N O CO LO 0) O W 3 o W (4) UOi;enaJ3 E E � \ ( ! _ . � 2 | . g \ . , \co | . m } % | ) R \ § . | y w m � C'4/ / . o | \ ( \ ° 2 | � | » \ � e \ e | | n - co _° � » u E � \ k 2 g b t Z § ! \ } : \ ¢ 2 ) / } m { § R % \ 2 t9l± ° R ! ) u22=E°-'7b\2 � af ^ �e( § 3 a / f = 2 g = _ _ - 1/ / 2 ® | } D m ) 2} 2 j 7/ 2 f )/ ` f ( k L �2 ƒ G33 \ = 2 2 t 2 bc §) _ n co>- | ) } 3 o = 3 ] » u = E � \ k _ 2 . _ co | b t t § ® K \ � | . = ° y \ r r \ \ \ \ . R § j . a / Lo 2 . 3 { 2 / \ ) \ / / 2 | � ^ . f ® � | � | • \�ƒ�\_//G33 l > - ° \ co ) } 3 | © § 3 _° ] » u = E Q k � E � \ § 2 g p « g r - g _ ) | m & * ?� j ) R 2 § \/\��?# § 0))2 R !. a / ( (. e ! � & ) 2 )\/\# 2 ` \) f co w » �2 § ° _ \ ) { \ ) r ) co \ ] » u = 1 0 N N a`. o� In � I I � I N V � O) Q kC! M � I o CA N M 0 0 (�+"� h Q� h .r �n N O ll' M I I U U1 I N O I 0 u Vi I N w m A I N OF } 0 7 N s U I I y N m co° o 0 = o Irn I b o o x 1 O m > b x (u) UOIJeAai3 a E � \ § 2 . _ . g : ° n � § R //} G ° ) . / \/{/0\2'}&/2 w . a � �\af / • . 3\f= \ \{\7/2� //2 . r |)D ( & ) / 2 co a)| % \[ G53 e ) ) § \ / _ . r )f | | ) ) 3 o w w w w w== 2 ) »UOIJeAOJ u E � \ § 2 } & g » ) | m 4 R 2/ 7gmmm77, \ TINI / k»,/ § 3\)\ ( m } j 2 \ 2 \ \ \ % \ \ 2 co % \[ g/\\d333 co § _ � ) v u z r i t se . ••��,1'��� ter. r` 1 sd . E f6 L) to Q D � m 00 N 0\ I o Q z z LO Q I I N I I o�y�� M pt I > fq N I T N I O } vOO O M oo m 0 0 N m I U U I\ N _ I � N c+� a x m '" a, O U co F I I D N L U I 7 Q, I > I .0 F4 F4 0 6 IPa P� 0 � � � � U V1 N C C 0 w � S 0 m R O I y p � (u) UOIJeAai3 E � \ § 2 . _ . \ / . . ° \ q //2 \}j/2/2 ) 22,/ § . c.4 \\\/\2 //2 | ° ( | m k d 2} f )\ J r \ ® . § ) LO \< \ƒƒ /) ) 000 \ \ t 2 \ e S ] // 2 § o \ ( ) | § ) ) j ° \\ }} | \\ \ o © 2 ) »UOIJeA@J u E � \ § 2 g k«m/ \ f : k2G=zz m g \ g2=r_66'}b/2 k / , § D |�D : & ) ! / ) % \2 a " _° _ ^`Z;§; f < § | } 7 a7 t e ! / § \/ 20 ) }c \)\) r e ) \ � G e G 7 G G° $ ) » u Appendix E Hydrology Data Appendix E. Hydrology Data. Table 13. Documentation of Geomorphologically Significant Flow Events Crest Gauge Flow Events Maximum Consecutive Flow Days Cumulative Flow Days Consecutive Flow Date Range Crest Gauge (HWV UT-4 MY4 1 282 282 NA MY5 1 270 270 NA MY6 7 135 228 NA MY7 4 117 172 1/1/2021 - 4/27/2021 Crest Gauge Number of Bankfull Events Maximum Bankfull Height (ft.) Crest Gauge 1 (UT-1) MY1 2 0.3 MY2 2 0.5 MY3 6 0.25 MY4 7 0.95 MY5 1 0.14 MY6 11 0.8 MY7 2 0.65 Crest Gauge 2 (UT-2) MY1 11 1.3 MY2 18 1.95 MY3 22 1.19 MY4 21 2.91 MY5 16 1.42 MY6 25 1.46 MY7 12 1.06 Crest Gauge 3 UT-3 MY1 2 0.8 MY2 4 0.6 MY3 9 0.55 MY4 12 3.03 MY5 2 0.83 MY6 NA NA MY7 NA NA Crest Gauge 5 (UT6) MY1 3 1.1 MY2 4 1.1 MY3 7 1.2 MY4 1 1.25 MY5 1 0.5 MY6 NA NA MY7 3 0.92 Crest Gauge 6 UT8 MY1 8 1.9 MY2 7 2.2 MY3 13 2.15 MY4 16 3 MY5 18 1.8 MY6 12 1.03 MY7 NA NA NA= Not Available due to HOBO failure Appendix E. Hydrology Data Table 14. 2020 Rainfall Summary Month Average Normal Limits Duplin County Station Precipitation 30 Percent 70 Percent January 4.33 3.32 5.03 0.00 February 3.23 2.14 3.87 6.45 March 4.50 3.23 5.32 5.70 April 3.16 1.70 3.85 1.32 May 3.68 2.69 4.34 191 June 4.49 3.11 5.34 7.62 July 6.06 4.16 7.22 7.20 August 5.40 3.12 6.56 7.66 September 5.00 2.04 6.07 1.08 October 3.21 1.62 3.92 1.68 November 2.89 1.83 3.49 0.38 December 3.24 2.14 3.88 --- Total 49.19 31.10 58.89 41.00 Above Normal Limits Below Normal Limits Appendix E. Hydrology Data Table 15a. 2021 Max Hydroperiod (Growing Season 17-Mar through 14-Nov, 242 days) Success Criterion 9% = 22 Consecutive Days Gau a Consecutive Cumulative Occurrences Days Percent of growing Season Days Percent of growing Season AW1 * 37 15 37 15 1 AW2 * 27 11 29 12 2 AW3 54 22 140 58 7 AW4 38 16 99 41 4 AW5 NA NA NA NA NA AW6 27 11 85 35 11 AW7 22 9 47 19 8 AW8 36 15 94 39 15 AW9 27 11 69 29 9 RAW1 NA NA NA NA NA RAW2* 27 11 27 11 2 RAW3 NA NA NA NA NA *Data from March 17 to May 11(55 days) NA = Data not available due to HOBO failure cz W W w r O bD = O � � L bD b Q O � _ O O N 7 Pr V M �M/l �N/l Val VT M V M V QV O bD = = O bD N = a ��y O /• U R h� p p h r. �� h V L. o � _ = o en L. o � _ o L. o � _ o In L L N (segmi) uol4e4ldl3oad O O O O O O O O O' 00 I� M In V M N O O O O O O O O O O O N N N N 00 N c y (smpui) uol4e4ldl3OJd O O O O O O O O d 00 I� O In V M N O O O O O O O O O O O O W r O In V (M N O N N N N co N N N CN Q c Q� N N Q L CN r.+ � r_ m N O af � o N O CN CN M co W N N N O N N N O N N N O N N O N N O O O O O O O O N N M V (say3ui) u014en813 aa;empunoaE) i I I I I I I I I I c I o I c3 I � I a' I N N '3 I o I � I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I (segmi) uoi4e4idl3OJd 0 0 0 0 o O O O d 00 I� (O In V M N O O O O O O O O O O O ci O W r (O 0 f (M N O A N al C) O N N N N co N M N Q N V N L N_ LO cu o af N >. V � m 0 � � a L /VV11 N � N � M I N dCN m N N r N N O N N N O N N (N O N N O N N O O O O O O 0 0 (say3ui) uoi;enBIB aa;empunoaE) c O � N •3 o � i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I (segmi) uoi4e4idl3OJd O O O O O O O O d 00 I� M In V M N O O O O O O O O O O O N � O N N C) O N N N N co N N Q N C N N L CD N_ LO cu CN O Ir 0 � � a L N � N I� co N dCN m N N r N N O N N N O N N (N O N N O N N O O O O O O 0 0 (say3ui) uoi;enBIB aa;empunoaE) y m c O c� I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I (smpui) uoi4e4idl3OJd O O O O O O o 0 0 00 I� M In V M N O O O O O O O O O O O O W r M In V (M N O N N O N N N N N N Q� N V L N }I N_ m Lcu N cu �1! t c� O m .Q i o N '� N N M /d W N r N N N O N N N O N N N O N N O N N O N O O O O N O (h O V O (say3ui) uoi;enBIB aa;empunoaE) c 0 cv N c o � I I I c I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I (segmi) uoi4e4idl3OJd 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 I� (O In V M N O O O O O O O O O O 0 O W r M In V CO N O N N O N N N N co N N Q� d N � N Q M V L N LO V = N � N O T i N 3 ° M ' /MW W N r N N N O N N N O N N N O N N O N N O N O O O O N O (h O V O (say3ui) uoi;enBIB aa;empunoaE) C O N N C .3 o � I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I (smpui) uoge4id!3OJd 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 I- (D In I- Cl) N O O O O O O O O O O O O 00 I,� M In V M N O N N O N N N co Q� N d N M V N }1 N_ L m N �1! cu c� O 0 i 0 Q o N '}� N ui co /yd W _ N � N N N O N N N O N N N O N N O N N O N O O O O N O (h 06 V (say3ui) uoi4ena13 aa;empunoaE) C � N C �3 o � I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I (smpui) uoi4e4idl3OJd 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 I� (O In V M N O O O O O O O O O O 0 O W r M In V CO N O N N O N N N N co N N � Q d N N � M V L N }I N_ L m N � �1! t c� O o � .Q o N '� N N Cl) /d W N r N N N O N N N O N N N O N N O N N O N O O O O N O (h O V O (say3ui) uoi;enBIB aa;empunoaE) C O � N .3 o � I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I (smpui) uoge4id!3OJd O O O O O O O O O 00 I� O lC) V (M N O O O O O O O O O O O N N N 00 00 N r � N W N N � Q N o (smpui) uol4e4ldl3OJd O O O O O O o 0 0 00 I� M In V M N O O O O O O O O O O O O W r M In V M N O N N N N 00 N N N � Q L W N CN 04 04 N w N _ L L d N C t N r.+ 0 N Ocu N � 0 a co ' N N N N r � N N O N N O N N N O N N O N N O O O O O N O M O V� CDN (say3ui) u014en813 aa;empunoaE) c o I I I I I I I I I I I c3 I � I c I I o I c� � I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I (smpui) uoge4id!3OJd 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 I- (D In I- Cl) N O O O O O O O O O O O O 00 I,� M In V M N O N N N N 00 N 5 � Q LL _ W N � N � Q N w L L N ram.+ - � � m N A O fy 1 N � � 0 a co ' N N N N r � N N O N N 0 N N N O N N O N N O N O O O O N O M 06 V� (say3ui) uoi4ena13 aa;empunoaE) o y I I I I I I I I I I I N I � I c I '3 I o I � — I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I (seg3ui) uoi;e;idl38Jd 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 In V (M N O � O 00 I- M 0 V M N 0 1 N ' O N � I - O I I _ N � O , J N I I � I - _ N O N I W N O � N I r � I I V O cn U ; Q I, CD m � N o O m 'm In w 4a m N � L N N N a r O N N M O _ m N N O C N G , I N I N O � I N I 0 0 N I 0 � N O N I \ I I 0 0 N In V (M N O O (zeal) y;dea .Ia;eM