20170110 Ver 2_Weaver Farm MR Review_20220330

From:
Merritt, Katie
To:
Ray Holz
Cc:
Baker. Caroline D
Subject:
Weaver Farm MR Review
Date:
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 2:36:09 PM
Hey Raymond,
DWR has reviewed the Year 4 Monitoring Report for the Weaver Farm Buffer/Nutrient Offset site
(DWR ID# 2017-0110v2). Comments on the report are provided as follows:
1. 4 of 22 plots failed to meet performance criteria; Two of these plots only failed by 1
stem. However, plots 18 & 22 only had 2 planted stems present. Do plots 18 and 22
represent the growth and density of stems that are present around these plots?
2. Stems appear to be doing better this year than in years past, with many stems starting
to reach 3-5 feet. Considering the nature of the remedial efforts taken place across this
site, tree heights are relatively normal.
3. Photos provided in the report show healthy herbaceous vegetation throughout all the
plots.
Based on the current conditions of the site, the history of this site, the remediation performed,
the health of planted stems and the presence (or lack thereof) of acceptable volunteer species,
it is highly likely that an additional monitoring year may be required, which would extend into
Fall 2023. This decision will be made when the submittal of the Year 5 monitoring report is
reviewed by DWR staff in Winter 2022 and a site visit performed. By copy of this
correspondence, this Monitoring Report is approved. Please provide proof of bond renewal that
covers through to the next monitoring period and then DWR can proceed with the issuance of a
credit release for this Task.
Thank you for your patience,
Katie
Katie Merritt
Nutrient Offset & Buffer Banking Coordinator
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: 919-707-3637
Work Cell: 919-500-0683
Website: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality permitting/401-buffer-
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