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MITIGATION PLAN Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank
South Fork Site
Final Chatham County, NC
October 2017
Cape Fear River Basin
HUC 03030002
USACE Action ID No. 2016-02364
USACE Project Manager: Samantha Dailey

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FINAL MITIGATION PLAN
Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank
South Fork Site
Chatham County, NC
Cape Fear River Basin
HUC 03030002
USACE Action ID No. 2016-02364
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WILDLANDS
E N G I N E E R I N G
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
312 W Millbrook Road, Suite 225
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: [phone]
October 2017

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The site described in this mitigation plan is the South Fork Site (Site) which is the first project to be
developed under the Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank. The Site is in Chatham County within the
Cape Fear River Basin Hydrologic Unit 03030002050050 (Cane Creek). The Site was selected to provide
stream mitigation credits as well as buffer and nutrient credits in the Cape Fear River Basin 03030002
(Cape Fear 02) service area. The project involves the restoration of 3,078 existing linear feet of stream
on three unnamed tributaries to South Fork Cane Creek. The project will also include enhancement I
activities on one unnamed tributary (891 LF) and enhancement 11 on four unnamed tributaries (1,691
LF). Restoration and enhancement of these streams will provide 4,316 stream mitigation credits. The
project will also include restoration of buffers that will yield buffer and nutrient credits from the site.
The Cane Creek Mitigation Bank offers a rare opportunity to contribute to on -going restoration work
within the watershed. The Bank will add three new sites to the five existing mitigation sites in the Cane
Creek watershed. Together these sites will provide cumulative ecological benefits that are greater than a
single site could provide. Each of the new sites will offset documented stressors to the Cane Creek
watershed including degraded aquatic habitats, poor riparian buffer conditions, and livestock access to
streams and riparian zones.
This mitigation plan has been written in conformance with the Federal rule for compensatory mitigation
project sites as described in the Federal Register Title 33 Navigation and Navigable Waters Volume 3
Chapter 2 Section §332.8 paragraphs (c)(2) through (c) (14).
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FABLE OF CONTENTS
ExecutiveSummary............................................................................................................................ i
1.0 Introduction............................................................................................................................1
2.0 Watershed Approach and Site Selection...................................................................................1
3.0 Baseline and Existing Conditions..............................................................................................2
3.1 Watershed....................................................................................................................................
2
3.2 Existing Vegetation.......................................................................................................................4
3.3 Project Resources.........................................................................................................................4
4.0 Watershed and Channel Disturbance and Response.................................................................8
5.0 Functional Uplift Potential.......................................................................................................8
5.1 Hydrology......................................................................................................................................8
5.2 Hydraulics.....................................................................................................................................
9
5.3 Channel Geomorphology..............................................................................................................9
5.4 Physiochemical...........................................................................................................................10
5.5 Biology........................................................................................................................................10
5.6 Overall Functional Uplift Potential.............................................................................................
11
5.7 Site Constraints to Functional Uplift...........................................................................................
11
6.0 Regulatory Considerations.....................................................................................................11
6.1 Waters of the US(401/404)........................................................................................................
12
6.2 Threatened and Endangered Species.........................................................................................
12
6.3 FEMA Floodplain Compliance and Hydrologic Trespass.............................................................
13
6.4 Cultural Resources / Conservation Lands / Natural Heritage Areas ...........................................
13
7.0 Mitigation Site Goals and Objectives......................................................................................13
8.0 Design Approach and Mitigation Work Plan...........................................................................14
8.1 Design Approach Overview........................................................................................................
14
8.2 Reference Streams......................................................................................................................
15
8.3 Design Channel Morphological Parameters...............................................................................
16
8.4 Design Discharge Analysis...........................................................................................................
18
8.5 Sediment Transport Analysis......................................................................................................
19
8.6 Project Implementation..............................................................................................................20
8.7 Vegetation and Planting Plan.....................................................................................................
24
8.8 Project Risk and Uncertainties....................................................................................................
25
9.0 Determination of Credits.......................................................................................................25
10.0 Credit Release Schedule.........................................................................................................27
10.1 Initial Allocation of Released Credits..........................................................................................
27
10.2 Subsequent Credit Releases.......................................................................................................
28
11.0 Performance Standards.........................................................................................................28
11.1 Streams.......................................................................................................................................28
11.2 Vegetation..................................................................................................................................
29
11.3 Visual Assessments.....................................................................................................................
29
11.4 Stormwater Control Measures...................................................................................................
29
12.0 Monitoring Plan....................................................................................................................29
12.1 Monitoring Components............................................................................................................
31
13.0 Long -Term Management Plan................................................................................................32
13.1 Ownership and Long -Term Manager..........................................................................................
32
13.2 Long -Term Management Activities............................................................................................
32
13.3 Funding Mechanism...................................................................................................................
33
14.0 Adaptive Management Plan...................................................................................................34
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15.0 Financial Assurances..............................................................................................................34
16.0 References............................................................................................................................37
TABLES
Table 1: Project Information.........................................................................................................................1
Table 2: Watershed Summary Information..................................................................................................
2
Table 3: Floodplain Soil Types and Descriptions...........................................................................................
3
Table4: Project Site Streams........................................................................................................................
5
Table 5: Project Site Wetlands......................................................................................................................
7
Table 6: Project Site Wetlands......................................................................................................................
7
Table 7: Summary of Stream Functions........................................................................................................9
Table 8: Regulatory Considerations............................................................................................................11
Table 9: Estimated Impacts to Project Wetlands........................................................................................12
Table 10: Listed Threatened and Endangered Species in Chatham County, NC.........................................12
Table 11: Mitigation Goals and Objectives.................................................................................................13
Table 12: Reference Reaches used for Project Streams.............................................................................15
Table 13: Summary of Morphological Parameters for SF4A.......................................................................16
Table 14: Summary of Morphological Parameters for UT1 and UT2..........................................................17
Table 15: Summary of Morphological Parameters for UT4........................................................................17
Table 16: Summary of Design Bankfull Discharge Analysis.........................................................................19
Table 17: Results of Competence Analysis.................................................................................................20
Table 18: Results of Capacity Analysis........................................................................................................
20
Table 19: Functional Impairments and Restoration Approach...................................................................21
Table 20: Species for Buffer Planting Zone.................................................................................................24
Table 21: Species for Streambank Planting Zone........................................................................................25
Table 22: Project Asset Table......................................................................................................................26
Table 23: Credit Release Schedule - Stream Credits...................................................................................27
Table24: Monitoring Plan...........................................................................................................................29
Table 25: Monitoring Components.............................................................................................................31
Table 26: Long-term Management Plan.....................................................................................................32
Table 27: Management Funding.................................................................................................................33
Table 28: Financial Assurances Table..........................................................................................................36
FIGURES
Figure 1
Vicinity Map
Figure 2
Location Map
Figure 3
Service Area Map
Figure 4
NCDOT Draft STIP FY 2016-2025
Figure 5
Watershed and Topography Map
Figure 6
Soils Map
Figure 7
Existing Conditions Map
Figure 8
FEMA Flood Map
Figure 9
Reference Reach Vicinity Map
Figure 10
Discharge Analysis
Figure 11
Concept Design Map
Figure 12
Riparian Buffer Width Map
Figure 13
Monitoring Components Map
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APPENDICES
Appendix 1
DWR Stream Determination Letter and Proposed Buffer Restoration Map
Appendix 2
Site Protection Instrument
Appendix 3
DWR Stream Identification Forms
Appendix 4
USACE Wetland Forms
Appendix 5
Jurisdictional Determination
Appendix 6
Agency Correspondence
Appendix 7
Morphological Tables
Appendix 8
Supplementary Design Information
Appendix 9
Buffer Width Table
Appendix 10
Financial Assurance
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1.0 Introduction
The Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank sites are in Chatham and Alamance County near the Town of
Snow Camp, NC (Figures 1 and 2). The site described in this mitigation plan is the South Fork Site (Site)
which is in Chatham County within the Cape Fear River Basin Hydrologic Unit (HU) 03030002050050
(Cane Creek) and the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) Subbasin 03-06-04. The Site
was selected to provide stream mitigation credits in the Cape Fear River Basin 03030002 (Cape Fear 02)
service area (Figure 3). Predicted future impacts in and around the service area are depicted in Figure 4.
The project involves the restoration of 3,078 existing linear feet of stream on three unnamed tributaries
to South Fork Cane Creek. The project will also include enhancement I activities on one unnamed
tributary (891 LF) and enhancement 11 on four unnamed tributaries (1,691 LF). Restoration and
enhancement of these streams will provide 4,316 stream mitigation credits.
The project will also include restoration of buffers that will yield buffer and nutrient offset credits.
Wildlands will coordinate the buffer and nutrient offset crediting with DWR, so this work is not
discussed further in this document. A map of the proposed buffer restoration areas and the DWR stream
determination letter are included in Appendix 1.
The bank sponsor is Wildlands Holdings IV, LLC which is wholly owned by Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
(Wildlands). The project attributes are shown in Table 1. The Site Protection Instrument detailing the
easement is in Appendix 2.
Table 1: Project Information
Project Name
South Fork Mitigation Site
County
Chatham
Project Area (acres)
18.13
Project Coordinates (latitude and longitude)
35' 49' 21.28"N 79° 22' S4.62"W
Planted Acreage (acres of woody stems to be planted)
8.89
2.0 Watershed Approach and Site Selection
As stated above, this mitigation plan described the first site proposed for development under the Cane
Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank. The Cane Creek Mitigation Bank offers a rare opportunity to contribute
to on -going restoration work within the watershed. The Bank will add three new sites to the five existing
mitigation sites in the Cane Creek watershed (Figure 2). The existing sites include Underwood Upstream,
Underwood Downstream, Maney Farm, Holman Mill, and UT to South Fork. Together these sites will
provide cumulative ecological benefits to the watershed that are greater than a single site could
provide. Two of the new sites are directly upstream of existing mitigation sites. Each of the sites offset
documented stressors to the Cane Creek watershed.
Although there is no Local Watershed Plan that covers the Cane Creek watershed, the watershed is
discussed in the 2009 Cape Fear River Basin Restoration Priorities Plan (RBRP). This document discusses
the need to improve aquatic habitats and riparian buffers within the Cane Creek watershed. The
document also notes that there are currently 51 active cattle, dairy, and poultry operations throughout
the watershed that have contributed to degraded stream corridors. This is the largest concentration of
animal operations within a 14-digit HU in Cape Fear 02. All three of this Bank's sites are currently
maintained as cattle pasture and are included in the 51 animal operations referenced in the RBRP plan.
The 2005 NC Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) Cape Fear River Basinwide Water Quality Plan
indicates that Jordan Lake is a drinking water supply, an important area for recreation, and a designated
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nutrient sensitive water (NSW). The Cape Fear watershed is also discussed in the 2005 North Carolina
Wildlife Resource Commission's Wildlife Action Plan where sedimentation is noted as a major issue in
the basin. Maps within the Wildlife Action Plan indicate that Priority Species are present along Cane
Creek. Restoration at the Site will directly address non -point source stressors by removing cattle from
the streams, creating stable stream banks, restoring a riparian corridor, and placing approximately 18.1
acres of land under permanent conservation easement.
Restoration and enhancement of the streams on the South Fork Site (and the other sites in the bank)
will directly address stressors identified in the RBRP. Stream banks will be stabilized and planted,
reducing sediment inputs to the streams. Aquatic habitats will be restored and riparian buffers will be
planted. Livestock, which currently have access to the streams, will be excluded from the easement with
fencing. These activities will also reduce nutrient loading to the streams on site and to downstream
waters through reductions of sediment and livestock wastes from the streams.
3.0 Baseline and Existing Conditions
3.1 Watershed
The South Fork site watershed (Table 2 and Figure 5) is located approximately 3.1 miles northwest of Silk
Hope in northwest Chatham County. It is situated in a rural area and the surrounding land cover is
mostly woods and farmland. The following section describes the existing conditions of the watershed
and watershed processes.
Table 2: Watershed Summary Information
Physiographic Province
Piedmont
Ecoregion
Slate Belt
River Basin
Cape Fear River
USGS HUC (8 digit, 14 digit)
03030002, 03030002050050
NCDWR Sub -basin
03-06-04
Project Drainage Area (acres)
613.9
Project Drainage Area Percentage of Impervious Area
1.9%
CGIA Land Use Classification
59.8% forested, 34.8% managed herbaceous, 1.8%
shrubland, 0.6% unmanaged herbaceous, 2.8 %
cultivated, 0.2%water bodies
3.1.1 Landscape Characteristics
Physiography and Topography
The South Fork Site is located in the Piedmont Physiographic Province of North Carolina. The Piedmont
Province is characterized by gently rolling, well rounded hills with long low ridges and elevations ranging
from 300-1,500 feet above sea level. The Site topography and relief are typical for the region, as
illustrated in Figure 5. SF4A has a gently -sloped (0.7%) alluvial valley that is moderately confined to
unconfined with valley widths ranging from 80 to 165 feet wide. UT1 has a moderate valley (slope =
1.3%) that is somewhat confined (valley width = 95 feet). UT2 has a steep valley slope of 3.9% and a
moderately confined valley (95 feet) for most of its length though the valley widens at the downstream
end as the stream enters the floodplain of SF4A. UT4 also has a steep valley (3.1%). They valley width is
confined for most of the length (valley width = 40); however, this valley also opens up somewhat at the
downstream end near the confluence with SF4A.
Geology and Soils
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The Site is located in a portion of the Piedmont known as the Carolina Slate Belt. The Carolina Slate Belt
consists of heated and deformed volcanic and sedimentary rocks. Specifically, the proposed project is
located in felsic metavolcanic rock (CZfv) of the Carolina Slate Belt, which corresponds to the Uwharrie
Formation's felsic volcanoclastic rocks and portions of the Cid Formation's rhyolitic-rhyodactic units.
These units consist of light gray to greenish -gray, felsic metavolcanic rock interbedded with mafic and
intermediate metavolcanic rock and is composed primarily of feldspar, quartz, sericite, chlorite meta-
argillite, and metamudstone (NCGS, 1985). Coarse -grained intrusive granites comprise the rest of the
Slate Belt rocks (Rogers, 2006).
The geology of this area has important effects on site hydrology. The metavolcanics and metaigneous
rocks that comprise much of the Carolina Slate Belt are among the lowest water -yielding rock units in
North Carolina (Daniel, 1989). Consequently, values for low flows are low compared to other areas of
the State (median 7Q10 value in the Carolina Slate Belt is 0.005 ft3/s/mi2). Of all the regions of the State,
the Carolina Slate Belt has among the lowest potential for sustaining base flows in streams (Giese and
Mason, 1993).
The largely forested watersheds with low rolling topography result in relatively low sediment supply.
The bed material in the streams on this site is small to medium gravel and sand that is derived from
highly weathered parent material.
Soil mapping units are based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey for Chatham County. Soil types within the study area were
mapped with the NRCS Web Soil Survey and are described below in Table 3 and Figure 6. The South Fork
project area is dominated by Chewacla loams (Figure 6). This soil frequently floods and is poorly drained,
resulting in frequent occurrence of wetlands.
Table 3: Floodplain Soil Types and Descriptions
Soil Name
Location
Description
Chewacla and Wehadkee soils consist of nearly level,
Chewacla and
Mapped along the floodplain of
very deep, poorly and somewhat poorly drained soils.
Wehadkee soils,
SF4A, UT1, UT2, UT3, UT4, UT5,
These are typically floodplain areas. They have a loamy
ChA
EC1 and EC2.
surface layer and subsoil. Permeability is moderate and
shrink -swell potential is low. These soils are subject to
frequent flooding.
Nanford-Badin complex soils are gently sloping to steep
Nanford-Badin
Mapped along the floodplain of
uplands. They are moderately deep to deep, well -
complex, NaB
UT2.
drained soils. The surface layer and subsoil are silt
loam. Permeability is moderate and shrink -swell
potential is low to moderate.
Nanford-Badin complex soils are gently sloping to steep
Nanford-Badin
Mapped along the floodplain of
uplands. They are moderately deep to deep, well -
complex, NaC
UT1, UT2, UT4, EC1, and EC2.
drained soils. The surface layer and subsoil are silt
loam. Permeability is moderate and shrink -swell
potential is low to moderate.
Cid and Lignum soils series are gently sloping,
Cid-Lignum
Mapped at upstream extent of
moderately deep, moderately well -drained soils. They
complex, CmB
UT2.
are often found in uplands. The surface layer and
subsoil are silt loam. Permeability is slow and shrink -
swell potential is moderate.
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Soil Name
Location
Description
Goldston-Badin soils are found on hillslopes and ridges.
Goldston-Badin
Mapped along right floodplain of
They are shallow to moderately -deep, well -drained
complex, GoC
UT2.
soils. The surface layer and subsoil are silt loam.
Permeability is moderate to moderately rapid and
shrink -swell potential is low to moderate.
Source: Chatham County Soil Survey, USDA-NRCS, http://efotg.nres.usda.gov
3.1.2 Land Use/Land Cover
Land use and land cover were investigated throughout the watershed using historical aerials of the site
and adjacent parcels from 1993-2016 and a watershed reconnaissance survey. The most common
historical and current land uses in the watershed are forested and agricultural. There has been very little
change in land use or land cover throughout the watershed since at least 1993. An area of
approximately seven and one-half acres on the western edge of the watershed was cleared for use as
pasture during the 1990s. A partially wooded area of approximately 11 acres on the project property
(but outside of the project easement) was cleared for construction of four chicken houses, which was
completed in 2007. No other significant land use changes have occurred since 1993. The Site itself has
been used for livestock grazing or maintained as managed herbaceous cover since before 1993. The
extents of riparian buffers and agricultural land on Site have remained consistent over that time. There
are no signs of impending land use changes or development pressure that would impact the project
throughout the watershed.
3.2 Existing Vegetation
The cattle pastures on the site are dominated by fescue grasses (Festuca spp.) and broomsedge
(Andropogon virginicus). Much of the riparian areas on the site are wooded; however, cattle have access
to the streams throughout. Vegetation in the wooded areas is primarily hardwood species including
white oak (Quercus alba), red oak (Quercus rubra), willow oak (Quercus phellos), tulip poplar
(Liriodendron tulipifera), sweetgum (Liquidambarstyraciflua), red maple (Acerrubrum), southern red
oak (Quercus falcata), and American elm (Ulmus americans).
3.3 Project Resources
Wildlands investigated on -site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. within the proposed project easement
area following the USACE Routine On -Site Determination Method and NC Division of Water Resources
(DWR) Stream Identification methodology. All jurisdictional waters of the U.S. were located with GPS
with sub -meter accuracy. DWR Stream Identification Forms are included in Appendix 3. Wetlands
determination forms representative of on -site jurisdictional areas as well as non -jurisdictional upland
areas have been included in Appendix 4. Stream and wetland resources are described below.
3.3.1 Project Site Streams
The Site contains four perennial stream reaches: SF4A, UT1 Reach 2, UT2 Reach 2, and UT4 Reach 2.
Four intermittent stream reaches are located at the Site: UT1 Reach 1, UT2 Reach 1, UT3, UT4 Reachl,
and UT5. The Site also contains two ephemeral channels: EC1 and EC2. Individual stream features are
described in more detail below. Table 4 provides a summary of stream resources within the project
limits. Existing conditions are also illustrated in Figure 7.
The North Carolina Stream Assessment Method (NC SAM) evaluation was performed on each project
reach. The rapid assessment methodology evaluates field conditions to generate qualitative function
ratings (Low, Medium, High) for the overall reach relative to reference conditions for the specific stream
type. Project reaches proposed for restoration scored as low functioning systems when compared to
reference conditions due to impairment to two or all three of the primary functions (habitat, hydrology,
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and water quality). Low -scoring functions are the result of channel instability, cattle grazing, and
managed buffers. Project reaches proposed for enhancement generally exhibited less instability relative
to restoration reaches however reduced function was still evident. Enhancement reach overall ratings
ranged from low to medium. NC SAM Field Assessment Forms and Rating Sheets are enclosed in
Appendix 3.
Table 4: Project Site Streams
Parameter
SF4A
UT1
UT2
UT3
EC1
UT4
UT5
EC2
Length of Reach (If)
3,784
638
1,036
225
60
777
58
474
Valley Confinement
Mod Conf.
Mod Conf.
Mod Conf.
Unconf.
Unconf.
Conf.to
Unconf.
Unconf.
Mod. Conf.
Drainage Area
(acres)
613.9
103.0
17.5
9.6
11.5
25.2
15.7
15.6
Perennial,
Intermittent,
P
I/P
I/P
I
E
I/P
I
E
Ephemeral
NCDWR Water
C, NSW
Quality Classification
Stream
F4
G4
F4
E5
N/A
G4
G4
N/A
Classification'
Evolutionary Stage
IV:
IV:
IV:
IV:
IV:
IV:
(Simon and Rinaldi,
Degradation
Degradation
Degradation
Degradation
N/A
Degradation
Degradation
N/A
2006)'
& Widening
& Widening
& Widening
& Widening
& Widening
& Widening
NC SAM Rating
Medium/
Medium/
Low
Low
N/A
Medium/
Medium
N/A
Low
Low
Low
FEMA Classification
N/A
' The Rosgen classification system is for natural streams. These channels have been heavily manipulated and impacted
by livestock and, therefore, may not fit the classification category exactly as described. Results of the classification are
provided for illustrative purposes only.
SF4A
SF4A enters the project from the east through a culvert beneath Johnny Lindley Road. The upstream
reach within the project area is located in a sparsely wooded area and is mostly stable with intermittent
bank erosion. Reach 1 begins at the point where cattle have access to the stream. The channel is incised
and minor bank erosion has occurred in spots, exposing some tree roots. The bed substrate is a mixture
of bedrock, cobble, and gravel in riffles and sand and small gravel in pools. The riparian buffer is wooded
with small diameter trees.
Downstream of the confluence with UT1, the buffer of SF4A Reach 2 is narrower and sparsely vegetated,
bank erosion is more severe, and the bed material transitions to gravel and sand with some intermittent
cobble. Temporary deposits of fine sediment are common in pools and areas of slack water. This reach is
adjacent to active pasture and cattle regularly use this section as a water source. There are many
severely eroded access points where cattle enter the stream. The left riparian buffer has very few trees,
especially on the left bank and understory vegetation is absent due to livestock. There is an existing ford
crossing on this reach. Though there are temporary deposits of fine sediment, these deposits are
transitory and the channel has not yet begun to aggrade.
Approximately 100 feet downstream of EC1, SF4A Reach 3 enters a wooded area and becomes more
stable. This reach has a steeper profile and coarse substrate, with abundant boulders and bedrock
outcrops. Though cattle have access to this reach, the channel incision is minor and impacts are mostly
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limited to isolated bank erosion and minimal understory vegetation. There is an existing ford crossing on
this reach.
At the downstream end of the project beyond the confluence with UT4, the channel of SF4A Reach 4
becomes more incised and eroded. The banks are vertical and bank scour is severe in some locations.
The channel lacks streambank vegetation. Pulses of fine sediment are also evident in depositional zones
such as pools and other slack -water areas of the reach. The substrate is gravel and sand with occasional
bedrock outcrops. Like Reach 2, this reach has not yet begun to aggrade.
EC2 joins SF4A from the east at the north edge of the site. From the confluence with EC2, SF4A flows
offsite to become part of the Underwood Mitigation Site.
UT1
UT1 enters the project property from the south and flows through a sparsely -wooded area to its
confluence with SF4A. Reach 1 has coarse substrate and is largely stable though somewhat incised.
Livestock have access to the stream channel, however, and some of the banks have been trampled. The
stream becomes more incised along Reach 2 and bank erosion increases. The substrate is primarily small
cobble, gravel, and sand. Riparian vegetation along this reach includes areas of pasture grass only and
areas of sparse trees. Understory vegetation is very limited.
UT2
UT2 originates on the site and flows eastward through a cattle pasture. Cattle are accessing this small,
steep stream and trampling the banks. The riparian zone is vegetated only with pasture grasses and
occasional small diameter trees. Much of the length of this stream is incised to varying degrees and the
banks are raw and trampled from the cattle. The bed material is mostly sand and small gravel and
deposition of fine sediments from the trampled banks is common. A small pond bed exists
approximately one-third of the way downstream from the start of the reach. The pond dam has been
breached. From aerial photos, the pond appears to have been drained between 2012 and 2014.
UT3
UT3 is an intermittent stream that joins SF4A from the east, downstream from the chicken houses. The
channel is degraded due to cattle impacts, especially at the downstream end. Impacts include bank
trampling and accumulations of fine sediment. The channel is somewhat incised. Riparian vegetation is
primarily pasture grasses.
EC1
EC1 is an ephemeral channel that discharges to SF4A downstream of UT3. It drains a significant portion
of the cattle pasture on the east side of the site, north of the chicken houses. It is an eroded channel
that has been impacted by cattle. Most of the buffer zone of this channel is vegetated with herbaceous
species only.
UT4
UT4 flows from southwest to northeast and joins SF4A toward the lower end of the project area. Reach
1 is in a forested setting and is relatively stable. Impacts along this reach are limited to occasional
livestock access of the channel. The streambanks are wooded with small diameter trees and the
substrate is primarily small gravel and sand with occasional small cobble. Reach 2 is more incised and
bank erosion is more severe. The riparian zone along the lower reach is also wooded with small trees
and the substrate is gravel and sand with some cobble.
EC2
EC2 flows toward SF4A from the east, along the northern property boundary. This small ephemeral
channel is located in an active, heavily -used cattle pasture and has been severely trampled by cattle. It is
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completely devoid of bed form and the substrate is primarily fine sediments due to cattle impacts. The
riparian vegetation for most of the reach consists only of sparse pasture grass, except for the lower 150
feet which flows through a wooded area of small trees. The lower 58 feet of this channel has been
determined to be intermittent and is described as UT5 below.
UT5
UT5 flows into SF4A from the ephemeral channel EC2. This short reach has been severely trampled by
cattle. It flows through a wooded area consisting primarily of small -diameter trees. Variable bed forms
are absent in the stream and the substrate is primarily fine material as a result of frequent cattle access.
Incision along this reach is minor.
3.3.2 Project Site Wetlands
The wetland delineation was confirmed by USACE staff on March 28, 2017. As shown on Figure 7, there
are 13 existing jurisdictional wetland features located on site (Wetlands A-P). Note: Three potential
wetland features located by Wildlands (G, H, and 1) were determined by the USACE to be non -
jurisdictional. The jurisdictional wetland features are classified as seeps and bottomland hardwood
forest using the North Carolina Wetland Assessment Method (NCWAM) classification key and the
evaluator's best professional judgement. The wetlands occur on the side slopes and the floodplains that
drain to the on -site stream channels. These features exhibit a high water table, pockets of shallow
inundation, saturation within the upper 12 inches of the soil profile, and a low chroma matrix. Common
hydrophytic vegetation includes American elm (Ulmus americans), tall horned beaksedge
(Rhynchospora macrostachya), and common rush (Juncus effusus). Most of these areas experience
significant impacts from livestock grazing. These small wetland features will be improved through
fencing out livestock and planting. However, no wetland credits are proposed for this site. Wetland
determination forms are located in Appendix 4 and wetland features are summarized in Tables 5 and 6.
Table 5: Project Site Wetlands
Parameter
A
B
C
D
E
F
Size of Wetland (acres)
0.008
0.006
0.001
0.027
0.014
0.009
Wetland Type (non
riparian, riparian
Riparian Riverine
riverine or riparian
non-riverine)
Mapped Soil Series
Cid-Lignum
Chewada
Drainage Class
Somewhat Poorly Drained to Moderately Well Drained
Somewhat Poorly
Drained
Soil Hydric Status
Yes
Groundwater/Overbank
Source of Hydrology
Hillside Groundwater Seep
flooding
Restoration or
enhancement method
N/A
(hydrologic,
vegetative, etc)
Table 6: Project Site Wetlands
Parameter
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Size of Wetland (acres)
0.005
0.038
0.014
0.021
0.018
0.153
0.099
Wetland Type (non
riparian, riparian
Riparian Riverine
riverine or riparian
non-riverine)
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Parameter
J
K
L I M
N
O P
Mapped Soil Series
Chewacla
Nanford-
Chewacla
Nanford-
Chewacla
Badin
Badin
Somewhat
Somewhat
Well
Drainage Class
Poorly
Well Drained
Poorly Drained
Drained
Somewhat Poorly Drained
Drained
Soil Hydric Status
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Groundwater
Hillside
Groundwater/
Hillside
Groundwater/Overba
Source of Hydrology
/Overbank
Groundwater
Overbank
Groundwater
flooding
Seep
flooding
Seep
nk flooding
Restoration or
enhancement method
N/A
(hydrologic, vegetative,
etc.)
4.0 Watershed and Channel Disturbance and Response
As discussed above in Section 3.1.2, there has been very little change in land use and land cover within
the project watershed for over two decades. Some small-scale clearing of forest has occurred but these
minor disturbances are the not the main driver of the degradation of the South Fork Site. Over 40% of
the watershed has been deforested in the past. However, the watershed is currently stable and is a
mixture of forest and agricultural land use with very little development. The primary disturbances to the
project streams have been removal of forest from the watershed, clearing of the natural vegetation on
the site, regular cattle access to the streams and riparian buffers, historic channelization of SF4A
downstream of the site (on the Underwood Site), and runoff from adjacent pastures. These disturbances
have led to lack of vegetation in the riparian zones, enlarged channels, erosion on stream banks and
beds; destruction of aquatic habitat, and water polluted with cattle wastes, sediment, and nutrients.
5.0 Functional Uplift Potential
The potential for functional uplift is described in this section according to the Stream Functions Pyramid
(Harman, et al., 2012). The Stream Functions Pyramid describes a hierarchy of five stream functions,
each of which supports the functions above it on the pyramid (and sometimes reinforces those below
it). The five functions in order from bottom to top are hydrology, hydraulics, geomorphology,
physicochemical, and biology. Each of these functions is described below and rated using the Stream
Functions Pyramid methodology as "Functioning," "Functioning -at -Risk" or "Not -Functioning." If no
data are available to rate a particular function, then that function is classified as "Not -Rated." The
Performance Standards Tables in Appendix A of the Harman, et al. (2012) publication were the main
source of functional ratings described in this section. Table 7 summarizes existing and proposed stream
functions for all project reaches.
5.1 Hydrology
The major hydrologic disturbance has been deforestation of slightly over 40% of the watershed, most of
which has been converted to agricultural land uses. These alterations in land cover typically result in
reductions in rainfall interception and evapotranspiration which lead to increases in runoff and water
yield (Dunne and Leopold, 1978). Over large areas, these types of changes result in an increase in both
peak flows and base flows. However, initial increases in water yield usually change over time as
vegetation regrows and crops are planted. There are no stream gages within this watershed and, thus,
no way to know the degree to which clearing of 40% of the land affected this particular stream system.
In a small watershed such as this, the effect may be minimal. In addition, whatever effect the clearing
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had on watershed hydrology occurred several decades ago and additional clearing in the watershed has
been limited. The watershed has adjusted to its hydrologic regime and is stable now. Population growth
in this rural area is essentially currently slow. Therefore, future alteration to the land cover and
associated effects on hydrology are not expected in the foreseeable future. No measurements of
existing conditions hydrology have been made to date for this project; therefore, the hydrology function
is Not -Rated.
A stream restoration project performed at a specific site does not often result in uplift to hydrology
(Harman, 2012). Even though trees will be planted within the conservation easement, this will not
significantly improve the rainfall -runoff relationship for the watershed. Therefore, there is no
opportunity for this project to improve the hydrology function.
5.2 Hydraulics
Many streams on the site are enlarged and incised and, therefore, flows larger in magnitude than the
bankfull discharge are contained within the channel. This has resulted in reduced hydraulic functioning
of the channels according to Harman, et al. (2012). The bank height ratios on SF4A range from 1.5 to 2.6
(not -functioning). The bank height ratios on the main tributaries are as follows: UT1 -1.9 (not -
functioning), UT2 — 1.2 (functioning), and UT4 — 3.0 (not -functioning). A cross -sectional survey of the
short reach of UT3 on the project site was not performed but the reach is obviously incised. Because
most of the streams on the site are severely incised, the overall rating for hydraulics for the project
streams is not -functioning.
The restoration stream channels will be reconstructed and will be connected to adjacent floodplains so
that stream flows above bankfull stage will access the floodplains. The bank height ratios for all
restoration reaches and El reaches where new channels are constructed will be 1.0 (functioning). Bank
height ratios will not be changed on Ell reaches.
Table 7: Summary of Stream Functions
Resource
SF4A
UT1
UT2
UT3
UT4
Functional Category
Exist.
Prop.
Exist.
Prop.
Exist.
Prop.
Exist.
Prop.
Exist.
Prop.
Hydrology
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
Hydraulics
F
NF
F
F
F
F
F
Geomorphology
NF
F
NF
F
NF
F
NF
F
NF
F
Physiochemical
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
Biology
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
Overall
NF
F
NF
F
FAR
F
F
F
5.3 Channel Geomorphology
The past channelization downstream, incision, on -going sloughing, and over -widening described in
Section 4 places all of the streams on the site at Stage IV of the Simon Channel Evolution Model, which is
classified as not -functioning (Harman, et al., 2012). All the length of SF4A is incised and impacted due to
cattle access. All of UT1, most of UT2, all of UT3, and the lower half of UT4 are incised. Cattle also have
access to the entire length of these streams. There is little to no large woody debris (LWD) in any of the
streams on site, which is considered not -functioning. The riparian vegetation, a geomorphology
parameter according to Harman, et al., along SF4A is functioning to functioning -at -risk. The riparian
vegetation along the other jurisdictional tributaries is as follows: UT1— functioning, UT2 — not -
functioning, UT3 — not -functioning, and UT4 — functioning. No other geomorphology parameters could
be evaluated for the project streams because of existing stream types or lack of sufficient data. Other
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than functioning or partially -functioning buffers along some of the project streams, the existing
geomorphology function on the site is very poor. Therefore, geomorphology is classified as not -
functioning for each of the project streams (Table 7).
There is a significant opportunity to improve the geomorphology function on the site. The incision will
be corrected along much of SF4A, UT1, UT2, UT3, and UT4. Where bank erosion is a problem on these
streams, banks will be stabilized or channels will be restored. LWD will be added to the system through
construction of instream log structures and bank revetments. Riparian buffers will be planted or
supplemented along all the project reaches. The geomorphology function will be restored to functioning
(Table 7).
5.4 Physiochemical
No water quality sampling has been conducted on the South Fork site and there are no water quality
monitoring stations within the watershed. The 2009 Cape Fear River Basin Restoration Priorities (RBRP)
plan indicates that water quality is likely impacted by the large amount of animal operations
within the 14-digit HU. In addition, the Haw River downstream of Cane Creek was on the State 303(d) list
of impaired waters as of 2010 for turbidity. Stream erosion is a primary source of sediment and
turbidity. The project streams drain to the Haw River which flows into Jordan Lake which is classified as
Nutrient Sensitive Waters. Animal operations are a source of nutrients in surface waters. Fecal coliform
is another likely source of pollution within the watershed due to livestock operations. However, because
no water quality data are available to evaluate the current level of physicochemical functioning, this
function is not -rated (Table 7).
There is potential to improve the physicochemical functioning of the project streams. Water will flow
over instream structures that will provide reaeration, buffers will be improved in riparian zones to
eventually shade and cool stream flow and help filter runoff, streams will be reconnected to floodplains
to provide storage and treatment of overbank flows, and streambank erosion will be greatly reduced to
nearly eliminate a major source of sediment and nutrients. However, improvements to physicochemical
functioning will not happen immediately and some aspects on some reaches (such as UT2) will not occur
until a mature canopy is established. Therefore, physicochemical improvements will not be included in
the project success criteria for the seven-year monitoring period and the functional uplift potential is
not -rated (Table 7).
5.5 Biology
There are no available biological data for the site; however, the habitat conditions on the site are poor.
While the riffle material is well -mixed small gravel and the pools contain fine to coarse sand, the stream
contains very little woody debris or organic material necessary to support diverse macroinvertebrate
and fish communities. There are no downed trees or other LWD that would create habitat features.
Most of the project streams have some riffle -pool sequences, but frequent cattle access has destroyed
much of the bed habitat. However, because no data on the existing communities are available to
evaluate the current level of biologic functioning, this function is not -rated (Table 7).
There is opportunity to improve the instream and riparian habitat in addition to the physicochemical
function described in Section 5.4. Habitat will be improved by adding instream structures with a variety
of rock and woody materials, adding woody bank revetments, restoring or improving riparian buffers to
shade the streams and improve terrestrial habitat, creating pools of variable depths, reducing sources of
fine sediments, and excluding cattle from the project area. However, until the physicochemical function
is significantly improved, the response in the biology function may be slow. The ultimate level of
improvement in biology may not occur until after the completion of the seven-year monitoring period
and, therefore, the functional uplift potential will be not -rated (Table 7).
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5.6 Overall Functional Uplift Potential
Overall, SF4A, UT1, UT3, and UT4 can be considered not -functioning and UT2 can be considered as
functioning -at -risk. The functional uplift potential is a reclassification as functioning (Table 7). This
change in overall classification is related to improvements in hydraulics and geomorphology between
the existing and proposed conditions.
The hydrology function will not be significantly improved by the project because watershed -scale
reforestation would be required to drive improvement in this function. Physicochemical and biological
improvements are a likely result of the project. However, there is no existing basis for classifying the
existing condition of these functions and the likely improvements will occur gradually after construction.
Therefore, these functions are not -rated and are not considered in the overall functional rating. No
project goals are tied to these functions.
5.7 Site Constraints to Functional Uplift
The site is currently an active livestock operation and has four existing ford crossings — three along SF4A
and one on UT2. These stream crossings are currently poorly maintained. Three of these crossings will
remain but will be improved. They include a culvert crossing on UT2 and two ford crossings on SF4A. The
culvert crossing will be designed to reduce barriers to sediment transport and aquatic organism passage.
There are no utility easements on the site that will be within the conservation easement areas. There is
an NRCS farmland preservation easement outside of the conservation easement; however, the two
easements do not overlap so there will be no restrictions on riparian buffer width. Beaver activity has
not been observed on site. However, beaver activity has been observed downstream on the Underwood
Mitigation Site. The beaver on the Underwood Site have been removed. If beaver activity begins on the
South Fork Site, Wildlands will contract with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to remove them. There
are no other man-made constraints within the project area that affect uplift potential. The valley width
on the site will allow for the development of pattern and channel dimensions to restore stable,
functioning streams. There are no other known constraints to the functional uplift described above in
this section. The degree to which the physicochemical and biology functions can improve on the Site is
limited by the watershed conditions beyond the project limits, upstream water quality, and the
presence of fish and benthic source communities upstream and downstream of the Site.
6.0 Regulatory Considerations
Table 8, below, is a summary of regulatory considerations for the site. These considerations are
discussed in this Section. All agency correspondence discussed below is included in Appendix 6.
Table 8: Regulatory Considerations
Parameters
Applicable?
Resolved?
Supporting Docs?
Water of the United States - Section 404
Yes
No
Appendix 5
Water of the United States - Section 401
Yes
No
Appendix 5
Endangered Species Act
Yes
Yes
Appendix 6
Historic Preservation Act
Yes
Yes
Appendix 6
Coastal Zone Management Act
No
N/A
N/A
Floodplain Compliance
Yes
No
Appendix 6
Essential Fisheries Habitat
No
N/A
N/A
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6.1 Waters of the US (401/404)
There are four jurisdictional channels (SF4A, UT1, UT2, UT3, UT4, and UT5) and 13 jurisdictional wetland
areas (Wetlands A - P) located in the proposed project area totaling 0.45 acres (Figure 7). During the
USACE site visit, three areas (G, H, and 1) delineated by Wildlands were determined to be non -
jurisdictional. Currently all existing wetlands are impacted by cattle grazing. The approved jurisdictional
determination is included in Appendix 5.
The project proposes to impact approximately 0.072 acres of wetlands due to realignment of stream
channels. These impacts are proposed to Wetlands D, E, J, and P. All impacts will be listed on the Pre -
Construction Notification (PCN) and are shown below in Table 9.
Impact to this small acreage of existing wetlands will be necessary, but ultimately will benefit the site by
improving hydrology and vegetation upon completion of the project. By raising stream channels, the
project will likely result in a net gain of wetland acreage and uplift in wetland function. Some wetlands
(A-D) will also be improved by planting native vegetation on the site and all the site wetlands will be
improved by fencing out livestock. The project streams and wetlands will be protected in perpetuity
under the conservation easement placed on the property.
Table 9: Estimated Impacts to Project Wetlands
Jurisdictional
Feature
Classification
Wetland Area
(acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
Type of
Activity
Impact Area
(acres)
Wetland D
Riparian
Riverine
0.027
P
Stream Re-
alignment
0.020
Wetland E
0.014
P
0.014
Wetland J
0.005
p
0.005
Wetland P
0.099
P
0.033
6.2 Threatened and Endangered Species
Wildlands utilized the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP)
databases to search for federally listed threatened and endangered plant and animal species in Chatham
County, NC. Three animal and one plant species identified as threatened or endangered are currently
listed in Chatham County (Table 10). The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program also lists over 30 rare
and watch list plant and animal species within Chatham County.
Table 10: Listed Threatened and Endangered Species in Chatham County, NC
Species
Federal Status
Common Name
Scientific Name
Red -cockaded woodpecker
Picoides borealis
Endangered
Bald eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
BGPA
Cape Fear shiner
Notropis mekistocholas
Endangered
Harperella
Ptilimnium nodosum
Endangered
A letter was sent to the USFWS on April 1, 2016, requesting a review of the project and comment on
potential effects on endangered species or other resources. The USFWS responded on July 22, 2016, and
stated the "proposed action is not likely to adversely affect any federally listed endangered or
threatened species, their formally designated critical habitat or species currently proposed for listing
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under the Act..." All correspondence with USFWS is included in Appendix 6. A pedestrian survey of the
project area was performed on November 7, 2016. No suitable habitat and/or individually federally
listed species were identified in the project area.
A letter requesting review and comment was also sent to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission
(NCWRC) on April 1, 2016. The NCWRC responded on June 28, 2016 indicating the project would benefit
water quality and aquatic and terrestrial habitats.
6.3 FEMA Floodplain Compliance and Hydrologic Trespass
There are no FEMA mapped streams within the Site; however, the downstream end of SF4A is within the
"flood fringe" created by backwater from South Fork downstream of the project site. This is illustrated
on the Chatham County Flood Insurance Rate Map Panel 8784 and in Figure 8. Wildlands will coordinate
with the local Floodplain Administrator and the North Carolina Floodplain Mapping program to make
sure that all regulatory requirements are met. It is likely that a floodplain development permit and a
technical memo describing the proposed project will be required but that no modeling will be required
for this project. Coordination with the Chatham County floodplain administrator is included in Appendix
6.
6.4 Cultural Resources / Conservation Lands / Natural Heritage Areas
The site is not located near any sites listed on the National Register with the State Historic Preservation
Office (SHPO). A letter was sent to the SHPO on April 1, 2016, requesting a review of the project and
comment on potential effects on archeological and cultural resources. SHPO responded on July 15t
stating that they are not aware of any historic resources that would be affected by the project.
There are no natural heritage areas listed in the immediate vicinity of the bank site, however there are
multiple areas within a five -mile radius. The site is contiguous with an existing conservation easement
held by the State of North Carolina for the Underwood Stream and Wetland Mitigation Project. See
Figure 2 for locations of existing mitigation sites in the area.
7.0 Mitigation Site Goals and Objectives
The Project will improve stream functions as described in Section 5 through stream restoration, cattle
exclusion, and riparian buffer re -vegetation. Project goals are desired project outcomes and are
verifiable through measurement and/or visual assessment. Objectives are activities that will result in the
accomplishment of goals. The project will be monitored after construction to evaluate performance as
described in Section 12 of this report. The project goals and related objectives are described in Table 11.
Table 11: Mitigation Goals and Objectives
Goals
Objectives
Expected Outcomes
Functions Improved
Reduce pollutant
Exclude cattle from streams and
inputs to streams
buffers by installing fencing around
Reduction in pollutant
including fecal
conservation easements adjacent
loads to streams caused
Physicochemical
coliform, nitrogen, and
to cattle pastures and providing
by cattle access.
phosphorous.
alternative water sources or
removing cattle from sites.
Reduce inputs of
Reconstruct stream channels with
sediment into streams
stable dimensions. Add bank
Reduction in sediment
from eroding stream
revetments and in -stream
loadings to streams from
Physicochemical
banks.
structures to protect
bank erosion.
restored/enhanced streams.
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Goals
Objectives
Expected Outcomes
Functions Improved
Return networks of
Construct stream channels that will
Reduce shear stress on
streams to a stable
maintain a stable pattern and
channel boundary.
form that is capable of
profile considering the hydrologic
Support all stream
Geomorphology
supporting hydrologic,
and sediment inputs to the system,
functions above
biologic, and water
the landscape setting, and the
hydrology.
quality functions.
watershed conditions.
Increase and diversify
available habitats for
Install habitat features such as
macroinvertebrates,
Improve aquatic
constructed riffles, cover logs, and
fish, and amphibians
habitat in project
brush toes into restored/enhanced
leading to colonization
Biologic
streams. Add woody materials to
and increase in
streams.
channel beds. Construct pools of
biodiversity over time.
varying depth.
Add complexity
including LWD to the
streams.
Raise local
Raise water table and
groundwater elevations
hydrate riparian
and allow for more
Reconstruct stream channels with
wetlands. Allow flood
frequent overbank
appropriate bankfull dimensions
flows to disperse the
Hydraulic
flows. Reduce shear
and depth relative to the existing
floodplain. Support
rt
stress on channels
floodplain.
Geomorphic and higher
during larger flow
level functions.
events.
Create and improve
riparian habitats.
Reduce sediment inputs
Provide a canopy to
from bank erosion and
shade streams and
runoff. Increase nutrient
reduce thermal
cycling and storage in
Geomorphic,
loadings. Create a
Plant native tree and understory
floodplain. Provide
Physicochemical,
source of woody inputs
species in riparian zone.
riparian habitat. Add a
Biologic
for streams. Reduce
source of LWD and
flood flow velocities on
organic material to
floodplain and improve
stream. Support all
long-term lateral
stream functions.
stability of streams.
Ensure that
development and
Hydraulic,
agricultural uses that
Establish conservation easements
Protection of the site
Geomorphic,
would damage the site
on the site.
from harmful uses in
physicochemical,
or reduce the benefits
perpetuity.
Biologic
of project are
prevented.
8.0 Design Approach and Mitigation Work Plan
8.1 Design Approach Overview
The design approach for this Site was developed to meet the goals and objectives described in Section 7
which were formulated based on the potential for uplift described in Section 5. The design is also
intended to provide the expected outcomes in Table 11, though these are not tied to performance
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criteria. The project streams will be reconnected with an active floodplain and the channels will be
reconstructed with stable dimension, pattern, and profile that will transport the water and sediment
delivered to the system. The adjacent floodplains and riparian wetlands will be planted with native tree
species. Instream structures will be constructed in the channels to help maintain stable channel
morphology and improve aquatic habitat. The entire project area will be protected in perpetuity by a
conservation easement.
The design approach for this site utilized a combination of analog and analytical approaches for stream
restoration. Reference reaches were identified to serve as the basis for design parameters. Channels
were sized based on design discharge hydrologic and sediment transport analyses.
8.2 Reference Streams
Reference streams provide geomorphic parameters of a stable system, which can be used to inform design
of stable channels of similar stream types in similar landscapes and watersheds. Four reference reaches
were identified for this Site and used to support the design of SF4A and its tributaries (Figure 9). These
reference reaches were chosen because of their similarities to the Site streams including drainage area,
valley slope, channel slope, and bed material. The reference reaches are all located within the Carolina
Slate Belt region of the Piedmont except for the UT to Henry Fork site, which is located in the western
Piedmont. The references to be used for the specific streams are shown in Table 12. A description of each
reference reach is included below. Geomorphic parameters for these reference reaches are summarized
in Tables 13 through 15.
Table 12: Reference Reaches used for Project Streams
Spencer Creek R2
Foust Creek
UT to Varnals Creek
UT to Henry Fork
Stream Type:
C4/E4
C4
C4/E4
64a
SMA, UT1
X
X
UT2, UT4
X
X
Spencer Creek Reach 2
Spencer Creek Reach 2 is located in central Montgomery County, NC. This site was classified as an E4
stream type and has a drainage area of 0.96 square miles. This reach flows through a mature forest and
has a valley slope of 1.1% and a channel slope of 0.5%. The bed material d50 for the reach is 8.8 mm. This
site was used as a reference for SF4A and UT1.
Foust Creek
The Foust Creek reference reach is located approximately 600 feet upstream of the Foust Creek Mitigation
Site in Alamance County, NC. The Foust Creek reference reach has a drainage area of 1.38 square miles, a
valley slope of 0.95% and a channel slope of 0.9%. The reach is classified as a C4 stream type and has a d50
of 43 mm. This reach flows through a mature forest and, although it is stable, it lacks sinuosity. It was used
in this project to inform the cross-section and profile parameters of SF4A and UT1.
UT to Varnals Creek
The UT to Varnals Creek reference reach is in south central Alamance County, NC. This reference stream
has a drainage area of 0.41 square miles and is classified as a B4/E4b stream type. It has a valley slope of
2.0% and a channel slope of 1.7%. The d50 of this stream is 8mm. This stream was used as a reference for
cross -sectional and profile parameters for UT2 and UT4.
UT1 to Henry Fork (Upstream Reach)
This reference reach is located immediately upstream of UT1 Reach 1 on the Henry Fork mitigation site
in the western Piedmont and has a drainage area of 0.1 square miles. This stream flows through a steep,
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confined valley with small intermittent flood benches. The channel slope of the surveyed reach is 4.2%
and the width to depth ratio varies from 5.0 to 16.0. The entrenchment ratio is 1.7 to 2.0, typical of a B
type stream. Rosgen classification is a B4a. Boulder/cobble and bedrock steps, pools, rock riffles, and
other stable physical and habitat structure exist.
8.3 Design Channel Morphological Parameters
Reference reaches were an important source of information to develop the cross section, pattern, and
profile design parameters for the restoration and enhancement I reaches. Ranges of pattern parameters
were developed within the reference reach parameter ranges with some exceptions based on best
professional judgement and experience from previous projects. For example, radius of curvature ratio
has been kept above 1.8 on all reaches and meander width ratio has been kept above 2.4. Wildlands has
found these minimum ratios to support stable geometry. The streams were designed with pool widths
to be at least 1.2 times the width of riffles to provide adequate point bars and riffle pool transition
zones. Pool depths were designed to be a minimum of 1.5 times deeper than riffles to provide habitat
variation. Cross-section parameters such as area, depth, and width were designed based on the design
discharge, stable bank slopes, and width to depth ratios similar to reference conditions. Key
morphological parameters for the restoration and enhancement I reaches are listed in Tables 13 through
15. Complete morphological tables for existing, reference, and proposed conditions are located in
Appendix 7.
Table 13: Summary of Morphological Parameters for SMA
Parameter
Existing
Parameters
Reference
Parameters
Proposed Parameters
SMA
Reach 2
SMA
Reach 4
Spencer
Creek
Foust
Creek
SMA
Reach 2
SMA
Reach 4
Valley Width (ft.)
80
165
-
-
80
165
Contributing Drainage Area (acres)
563
614
614
883
563
614
Channel/Reach Classification
F4
F4
E4
C4
C4
C4
Bankfull Width (ft.)
24.3
13.9
10.7 - 11.2
18.5 - 19.4
17
16.5
Bankfull Depth (ft.)
0.6
1.1
1.6 - 1.8
1.3 - 1.4
1.2
1.2
Bankfull Area (ft2)
14.3
15.2
17.8
19.7
23.9 - 24.1
20.9
19.4
Bankfull Discharge Velocity (ft./s)
1.77
3.2
4.9 - 5.4
2.9 - 3.7
2.9
3.3
Bankfull Discharge (cfs)l
25
47
97
88
60
65
Channel Slope (%)
0.47
0.84
0.47
0.90
0.7
1.6
Sinuosity
1.14
1.22
2.3
1.1
1.1
1.2
Width/Depth Ratio
41.2
12.7
5.8 - 7.1
13.9 - 14.2
13.8
14
Bank Height Ratio
2.6
2.2
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
Entrenchment Ratio
1.0
1.3
5.5 - >10.2
2.6 - 3.4
2.2 - 5.0
2.2 - 5.0
d16 / d35 / d50 / d84 / d95 (mm)
0.27,
10.32,
14.57,
41.7,
>2048
0.27,
10.32,
14.57,
41.7,
1 >2048
<0.063, 3,
8 8 42, 90
1
1
0.27,
10.32,
14.57,
41.7,
1 >2048
0.27,
10.32,
14.57,
41.7,
1 >2048
1 Existing Bankfull Discharge is calculated with Manning's equation for a flow at the elevation of field identified bankfull
indicators. The proposed conditions bankfull discharge (design discharge) is based on detailed statistical hydrologic analysis
as described in Section 8.4.
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Table 14: Summary of Morphological Parameters for UT1 and UT2
Parameter
Existing
Parameters
Reference
Parameters
Proposed Parameters
UT1
Reach 2
UT2
UT to
Varnals
Creek
UT to
Henry
Fork
UT1 Reach 2
UT2
Valley Width (ft.)
95
30
65
-
95
95
Contributing Drainage Area (acres)
103
17.5
262
64
103
17.5
Channel/Reach Classification
G4
F4
C4/E4
134/A
C4
B4
Bankfull Width (ft.)
6.3
1.3
9.3 - 10.5
3.2 - 7.7
9.0
4.8
Bankfull Depth (ft.)
0.7
0.9
1.1 - 1.2
0.7 - 0.8
0.7
0.4
Bankfull Area (ft2)
4.3
1.2
10.3 - 12.3
1.9 - 3.6
5.9
1.7
Bankfull Discharge Velocity (ft./s)
3.5
3.8
4.4 - 5.2
3.8 - 5.4
3.4
3.6
Bankfull Discharge (cfs)1
14.8
4.5
54
12
20
6.0
Channel Slope %
1.8
4.0
1.7
4.2
2.3
5.0
Sinuosity
1.32
1.09
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.1
Width/Depth Ratio
9.1
1.5
8.1 - 9.3
5.2 - 16.4
13.8
14.0
Bank Height Ratio
1.9
1.2
1.0
1.0 -1.3
1.0
1.0
Entrenchment Ratio
1.5
3.4
5.7 - 10.0
1.7 - 2.0
2.2 - 5.0
2.2 - 5.0
d16 / d35 / d50 / d84 / d95 (mm)
Silt/Clay,
Silt/Clay,
,
0.33, 19.2,
35.3, 90-
0.095, 0.4,
8, 87, 150,
2.8, 16,
34, 64,
101, 180
Silt/Clay,
layay,
Silt/Clay,
0.Sit/C ,
35.3, 90-
1. Existing Bankfull Discharge is calculated with Manning's equation for a flow at the elevation of field identified bankfull
indicators. The proposed conditions bankfull discharge (design discharge) is based on detailed statistical hydrologic
analysis as described in Section 8.4.
Table 15: Summary of Morphological Parameters for UT4
Parameter
Existing
Parameters
Reference Parameters
Proposed
Parameters
UT4 Reach 2
UT to Varnals Creek
UT to Henry Fork
UT4 Reach 2
Valley Width (ft.)
40
65
-
40
Contributing Drainage Area (acres)
25.2
262
64
25.2
Channel/Reach Classification
G4
C4/E4
134/A
B4
Bankfull Width (ft.)
4.4
9.3 - 10.5
3.2 - 7.7
5.1
Bankfull Depth (ft.)
0.4
1.1-1.2
0.7 - 0.8
0.4
Bankfull Area (ft2)
1.7
10.3 - 12.3
1.9 - 3.6
2.0
Bankfull Discharge Velocity (ft./s)
3.4
4.4 - 5.2
3.8 - 5.4
3.5
Bankfull Discharge (cfs)l
5.9
54
12
6.8
Channel Slope %
3.1
1.7
4.2
3.1
Sinuosity
1.17
1.2
1.1
1.1
Width/Depth Ratio
11.1
8.1- 9.3
5.2 -16.4
13.1
Bank Height Ratio
3.0
1.0
1.0 -1.3
1
Entrenchment Ratio
1.5
5.7 -10.0
1.7 - 2.0
2.2 - 5
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Parameter
Existing
Parameters
Reference Parameters
Proposed
Parameters
UT4 Reach 2
UT to Varnals Creek
UT to Henry Fork
UT4 Reach 2
0.21, 0.52,
d16 / d35 / d50 / d84 / d95 (mm)
0.21, 0.52, 3.21,
0.095, 0.4, 8, 87, 150,
2.8, 16, 34, 64,
3.21, 17.5,
17.5, 33.9, 90
-
101,180
33.9, 90
1 Existing Bankfull Discharge is calculated with Manning's equation for a flow at the elevation of field identified bankfull
indicators. The proposed conditions bankfull discharge (design discharge) is based on detailed statistical hydrologic analysis
as described in Section 8.4.
8.4 Design Discharge Analysis
Multiple methods were used to develop design bankfull discharge estimates for each of the project
restoration reaches. The resulting values were compared and concurrence between the estimates and
best professional judgment was used to determine the specific design discharge for each restoration
reach. Each of the methods is described below.
8.4.1 Published Regional Curve Data
Bankfull discharge was estimated using the published NC Rural Piedmont Curve (Harman et al., 1999) as
well as the updated NRCS curve for rural Piedmont and mountain streams (Walker, unpublished).
8.4.2 Regional Flood Frequency Analysis
A regional flood frequency analysis was performed by using 26 USGS gages in the North Carolina
Piedmont including five gages with drainage areas smaller than 1 square mile. The Hosking and Walls
(1995) homogeneity test was performed using statistical software R° to identify the most appropriate
gages for use in the analysis. Flood frequency regression curves were developed to calculate discharges
for ungaged streams in the North Carolina Piedmont for the 1-year, 1.2-year and 1.5-year recurrence
intervals.
8.4.3 Reference Reach Regional Curve
Four reference reaches were identified for this project (Section 8.2). Survey data from each reference
reach was used to develop information for analyzing drainage area -discharge relationships as well as
development of design parameters. Stable cross -sectional dimensions and channel slopes were used to
compute a bankfull discharge with the Manning's equation for each reference reach. The resulting
discharge values were plotted with drainage area and compared the other discharge estimation
methods.
8.4.4 Design Discharge Analysis Summary
The design discharges for each restoration and enhancement I project reach were developed so that the
reconstructed channels will flood with the desired frequency. Results from each of the methods
described above were evaluated and compared to the other methods. For this analysis, the most
emphasis was placed on the results from the regional flood frequency (1.2-year event) and the Walker
regional curve in selecting a design discharge. Somewhat larger design discharges were selected for
smaller channels so that the cross sections of these channels will be larger relative to their drainage
areas than those of the larger project streams. This will result in a design that promotes better
maintenance of the channel form over time. Table 16 gives a summary of the discharge analysis. Figure
10 illustrates the design discharge data analysis.
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Table 16: Summary of Design Bankfull Discharge Analysis
SF4A
SF4A
UT1
UT4
Reach 2
Reach 4
Reach 2
UT2
Reach 2
UT5
DA (acres)
563
614
103
17.5
25.2
15.7
DA (sq. mi.)
0.88
0.96
0.161
0.03
0.04
0.03
1-year event
22.9
24.6
5.5
1.3
1.6
1.3
Regional Flood Frequency
Analysis
1.2-year event
70.7
75.3
20.0
5.5
6.7
5.6
1.5-year event
100.6
103.1
29.2
8.2
9.9
8.2
Rural Piedmont Regional Curve (Harman, et. Al.
1999)
81.2
86.4
23.8
6.6
8.0
6.6
Rural Piedmont and Mountain Regional Curve
50.4
53.9
13.3
3.3
4.1
3.3
(Walker, unpublished)
Qbkf from Reference Reach Curve
67.3
72.7
14.6
3.0
3.8
3.0
Final Design Q
60
65
20
6
1 7
6
8.5 Sediment Transport Analysis
Small streams in the Slate Belt are generally low bedload systems. To assess the magnitude of the bed
load supply on the project streams, Wildlands performed a qualitative assessment of the sediment
volume and sources in the project watershed. The watershed was assessed through aerial photography
and field reconnaissance to characterize past and current land cover and potential sediment sources (for
more information on the project watershed, refer to Section 3.0). The potential sediment sources within
the watershed are overland runoff, streambank erosion, and bed scour. The land cover in the watershed
is mostly forest or pasture, so overland runoff is not likely a significant source of sediment. On -site
streams were visually inspected several times during 2016 and 2017 to qualitatively assess aggradation
and degradation within the channels. SF4A, UT1, UT2, and UT4 exhibited evidence of on -going fluvial
erosion and trampling of the stream banks by cattle. However, there was limited evidence sediment
accumulation throughout the project streams (other than transient deposits of fine sediments in pools
and other slack water areas), indicating that aggradation within the reaches is not an issue. Once the
project is constructed, on -site sediment sources will be addressed by protecting streambanks and
reducing shear stress in the channels.
The watershed assessment indicates that the bedload supply is relatively low and that the project
streams are not capacity limited. The focus of sediment transport analysis for this design was to verify
that the designed channels will be stable over time and can pass sediment from the watersheds. Both
competence and capacity analyses were performed on the streams to aid in the development of the
final channel designs.
8.5.1 Competence Analysis
Competence analyses were performed for SF4A reaches 2 and 4 and UT4 by comparing shear stress
associated with the design bankfull discharge, channel dimensions, and channel slope with the size
distribution of the bed load. The analysis utilized standard equations based on a methodology using the
Shields (1936) curve and Andrews (1984) equation described by Rosgen (2001). This analysis is used to
verify that the design will move the bed load material supplied to the stream. The results of the analysis
are shown in Table 17.
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Table 17: Results of Competence Analysis
SF4A — Reach 2
SF4A — Reach 4
UT4 — Reach 2
Dbkf (ft.)
1.20
1.20
0.40
Schan (ft./ft.)
0.005
0.007
0.032
Bankfull Shear Stress, t (lb. /sq. ft.)
0.35
0.48
0.75
Dmax Bar/Subpavement (mm)
47.74
65.00
59.80
Dcrit (ft.)
1.06
1.09
0.07
Scrit (ft. /ft.)
0.004
0.006
0.006
Movable particle size (mm)
69.98
88.21
123.45
Predicted Shear Stress to move Dmax
0.21
0.32
0.28
The competence analysis indicates that each design reach will have enough boundary shear stress to
move the largest particle in the subpavement (which is theoretically representative of the bedload). It
should be noted that the competence analysis is based on the size material naturally found in the
stream. Riffles with larger material such as chunky riffles will be used in the design as grade control. The
reconstructed channels will not produce enough shear stress to entrain the large particles in these
structures. Therefore, excess shear stress will not present a problem.
8.5.2 Capacity Analysis
To evaluate the sediment transport capacity of the project streams HEC-RAS models were developed for
existing and proposed conditions for representative reaches of SF4A Reach 2, SF4A Reach 4, and UT4
Reach 2. The HEC-RAS models were used to calculate stream power for each of these reaches for both
existing and proposed conditions. Stream power is the rate that energy of flowing water is expended on
the bed and banks of the stream and, therefore, the stream's ability to transport sediment (NRCS, 2007).
HEC-RAS output for each model is available in Appendix 8.
The results of the HEC-RAS analysis indicate that the proposed restored channels will have greater
average stream power and therefore greater capacity to convey sediment than the existing channels
(Table 18). Because aggradation of the sediment supplied to the existing channels is not a problem
(except for accumulations of fine sediment in slack water areas) and capacity will increase while supply
remains the same or decreases, aggradation is not expected to be a problem in the restored channels.
The channels will be protected from excess stream power through grade control structures, armoring
certain riffles with large rock that will not be mobilized by bankfull flows, and bank revetments.
Table 18: Results of Stream Power Analysis
Bankfull Discharge Stream Power (lbs/ft*s)
Existing
Proposed
SF4A Reach 2
1.76
2.52
SF4A Reach 4
2.48
3.67
UT4 Reach 2
1.75
1.82
8.6 Project Implementation
8.6.1 Overview
The mitigation approaches proposed for the streams on the site have been developed to achieve the
potential for functional uplift relative to the existing conditions on the site (described in Section 5). The
site plan includes elements of stream restoration, enhancement I, and enhancement II as described
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below. Figure 11 shows the approaches proposed for each of the project reaches. Table 19 summarizes
the functional impairments and mitigation approaches for each project reach.
Table 19: Functional Impairments and Restoration Approach
Resource
Functional Impairments
Restoration Approach
SF4A Reach 1
Incision, cattle access
Ell
SF4A Reach 2
Bank erosion, poor buffer vegetation, cattle
access, incision
Priority 1 Restoration
SF4A Reach 3
Incision, cattle access
Ell
SF4A Reach 4
Bank erosion, poor buffer vegetation, cattle
access, incision, sedimentation
Priority 1 Restoration
UT1 Reach 1
Cattle access, minor incision
Ell
UT1 Reach 2
Cattle access, incision, poor buffer vegetation
Priority 1 Restoration
UT2
Cattle access, erosion, deforested buffer
El
UT3
Cattle access, deforested buffer, sedimentation
Ell
UT4 Reach 1
Cattle access
Ell
UT4 Reach 2
Cattle access, incision, bank erosion
Priority 1 Restoration
UT5
Cattle access, erosion, deforested buffer
Ell
Restoration reaches will be constructed as priority 1 and have been designed to create stable, functional
stream channels based on reference reach parameters, design discharge analysis, and sediment
transport analysis. Dimension, pattern, and profile have been designed for all restoration reaches to
provide a cross -sectional area sized for frequent overbank flows, a stable bed with variable bed forms,
well -vegetated bank slopes, a well-connected floodplain, and improvements to aquatic habitat and
water quality enabling biological lift. Improved vertical and lateral stability will greatly reduce stream
channel erosion. Diverse bedforms will be established using in -stream structures appropriate for the
geomorphic settings. These structures will provide grade control to prevent incision and serve as habitat
features. Pools will have varied depths to increase habitat diversity and mimic natural streams.
For the enhancement level I reaches, mitigation activities will include a combination of localized channel
reconstruction (similar to priority 1 restoration described above) and sections of enhancement II -type
treatments. The sections of channel reconstruction will be built similar to the restoration reaches
described above and will include altering the dimension, pattern, and profile of the channel with a cross -
sectional area sized for frequent over -bank flows. In -stream structures will also be used in these
channels to promote stability and improve habitat. Where appropriate, the remaining sections will be
constructed like enhancement II reaches consisting of leaving the existing channel in place and
performing localized bank repairs.
Enhancement II reaches are characterized by relatively stable channels that are either connected to
their floodplains or have incised in the past but are now stable. Most of these channels are at least
partially located in wooded areas and, though currently accessible by livestock, impacts from livestock
are mostly minor. These channels will be left in place and localized bank stabilization and repairs will be
performed in areas where damage is more significant. The repairs and livestock exclusion will likely
return the streams to a functional state. Livestock exclusion will enhance water quality and improve
aquatic and terrestrial habitat along these reaches.
All the project reaches will be placed in a conservation easement to protect the project in perpetuity.
The entire easement will be fenced to keep livestock out of the project area. If livestock are removed
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from the site in the future, fencing will not be necessary. The streambanks and floodplains will be
planted with native tree and shrub species as described below in Section 8.7.
8.6.2 SF4A
Restoration is proposed for SF4A Reach 2 from station 103+73 to station 120+74 and Reach 4 from
station 127+39 to station 135+31. Both reaches have been designed as C4 channels with moderate
sinuosity (K= 1.14 to 1.22). Priority 1 restoration will be implemented on both reaches. In -stream
structures will include constructed riffles, boulder sills, angled log sills, log j-hooks, log vanes, brush toe,
and lunker logs.
Constructed riffles will be built from excavated on -site rock when possible. It is expected that this
material will be excavated from the hillslope adjacent to SF4A, where the presence of Nanford-Badin
complex soil indicates weathered bedrock is located at a depth of approximately 60 inches (Figure 6).
Riffle material may also be excavated from the valleys of UT2 and UT4, if necessary. Constructed riffles
will incorporate woody material and logs, which will provide varied pore spaces within the riffles and
benefit hyporheic exchange processes and habitat formation.
Boulder sills and log sills will be installed at the tail end of some riffles to accommodate small grade
drops across pools. At select outer meander bends, channel banks will be constructed with brush toe
revetments or boulder toe to reduce erosion potential, encourage pool maintenance, and provide
habitat features. Log j-hooks and log vanes will be used at key locations to provide grade control, direct
flow to the center of pools, and increase structure variability. Lunker logs will be used to increase pool
habitat variability. Sod harvested on -site and/or coir fiber matting will be used to provide bank
protection. Two 28' ford crossings will be constructed on SF4A within 50' easement breaks beginning at
stations 109+23 and 131+74.
Enhancement II is proposed for the remainder of SF4A (Reaches 1 and 3). Reach 1 extends from station
100+62 to 103+73 and Reach 3 extends from 120+74 to 127+39. Enhancement II on SF4A will consist
primarily of planting and targeted repairs to unstable banks.
8.6.3 UT1
UT1 has been designed as a combination of enhancement II (Reach 1) and restoration (Reach 2).
Enhancement II on UT1 will extend from station 200+54 to station 203+79 and will include planting and
spot repairs to unstable banks. Restoration on UT1 (station 203+79 to 206+04) will be a priority I C4
channel type with low sinuosity (K=1.1). In -stream structures will include constructed riffles, boulder
sills, and brush toe. The constructed riffles will be comprised of excavated on -site rock material, most
likely from the valley of UT2, where the presence of Goldston-Badin complex soil indicates weathered
bedrock exists at approximately 10 inches from the surface and below (Figure 6). Boulder sills will be
used at the tail end of riffles to allow for small grade drops across pools and to provide extra grade
control. Brush toe revetments will be used to stabilize outer meander bends.
8.6.4 UT2
The proposed work on UT2 will consist of a combination of channel reconstruction and enhancement 11-
type treatments and will be proposed as enhancement I. Proposed work on UT2 will begin at station
301+02 and will follow an enhancement II -type approach to station 301+39, where priority 1
reconstruction will begin. Channel reconstruction will continue to station 303+77 where an
enhancement II -type approach will be implemented downstream to station 307+00. Reconstruction will
then resume and continue downstream to the confluence with SF4A. UT2 will include an internal
easement break for a crossing beginning at station 308+62. This crossing will consist of a 20' wide gravel
road over a single CMP culvert. The culvert will be designed to pass bankfull flow and provide
unrestricted passage for aquatic organisms.
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The enhancement II -type approach on UT2 will involve planting, spot repair of degraded banks, and
installation of boulder sills in several locations to provide grade control. The reconstruction approach
will be constructed as a B4 channel with low sinuosity (K approximately 1.0). The channel dimensions
were designed based on bankfull flow rates corresponding with storm events of slightly lower
recurrence interval than those of SF4A and UT1. This will result in slight oversizing of UT2, relative to the
larger streams in this project, to maintain channel form over time. Very small channels, especially
intermittent channels in non -shaded areas such as UT2, are likely to be overrun with vegetation which
may lead to filling in or avulsion. Live stakes will not be used on the banks of UT2 to further reduce the
possibility of vegetation taking over the channel.
A diverse range of constructed riffle types will be incorporated to provide grade control, diversity of
habitat, and create varied flow vectors. Log j-hooks will deflect flow away from banks while adding to
habitat diversity. Boulder sills will be used to allow for small grade drops across pools. Brush toe
revetments will be used to reduce erosion potential on outer banks of pools, encourage pool
maintenance, and provide varied pool habitat.
A moderate amount of floodplain grading will be necessary for the reconstruction sections of UT2,
especially at the upper end, in and near an old pond bed at station 301+56. Small vernal pools will be
incorporated into the grading of the floodplain through the old pond bed to increase habitat diversity.
The upper section of reconstruction will be built mostly offline. The lower section of reconstruction will
be built along the existing stream alignment to the culvert crossing and offline below the crossing.
The channel slopes of UT2 are moderate in the upper half of the stream and high in the lower half,
especially near the confluence with SF4A. Because of the steep channel slope near the end of the
stream, angled log riffles and step pool sequences will be used in this area.
8.6.5 UT3
UT3 is a short stream reach (67 LF within the conservation easement) which is proposed for
enhancement II treatments. The design approach on UT3 will consist of planting, spot repairs to
unstable banks, and boulder sills where necessary to control grade. UT3 will be extended by 31 LF to tie
in to the proposed, relocated alignment of SF4A.
8.6.6 UT4
UT4 has also been designed as a combination of enhancement II (Reach 1) and restoration (Reach 2).
Enhancement II on UT4 (station 500+06 to station 502+93) will include planting and spot repairs to
unstable banks. Restoration on UT4 (station 502+93 to 507+53) will be a priority 1 B4 channel type with
low sinuosity (K=1.1). As with UT2, the restoration approach on UT4 will incorporate a slightly oversized
channel, relative to SF4A and UT1, to reduce the likelihood of the channel being filled with vegetation
and associated risks. Live stakes will not be used on the banks of UT4, as with UT2, to further minimize
the risks.
In -stream structures on UT4 will include constructed riffles, boulder sills, and brush toe. The constructed
riffles will be comprised of excavated on -site riffle material from the valley of UT1. Boulder sills will be
installed at the tail end of riffles to allow for small grade drops across pools and provide grade control.
At selected outer meander bends, the channel banks will be constructed with brush toe revetments to
reduce erosion potential, encourage pool maintenance, and provide varied pool habitat.
The channel slopes are moderate in the upper two-thirds of the UT4 and transition to much steeper
slopes in the lower third of the stream. Angled log riffles and step pool sequences will be constructed in
the lower 1/3rd of the channel to dissipate energy and provide varied habitat.
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8.6.7 UT5
The lower 37 LF of a tributary that flows into SF4A near the downstream end of the property (referred
to as UT5) is intermittent and will be treated with enhancement II practices. The only work proposed on
this reach will be fencing and planting. The channel above the intermittent reach is an ephemeral
feature referred to as EC2. A portion EC2 will be converted to a BMP as described in Section 8.6.8 below.
8.6.8 Ephemeral Channels
EC1 is an ephemeral channel that drains pasture land. Only a short reach of this channel is within the
project conservation easement. This channel will be converted to a step -pool stormwater conveyance
(SPSC) to treat runoff from 11.5 acres of pasture. This treatment practice will stabilize the existing
channel, retain and infiltrate stormwater, and reduce nutrients, sediment, and fecal coliform loads to
SF4A.
EC2 is an ephemeral channel upstream of UT5 near the lower end of the project. This channel drains
15.6 acres of pasture. The lower end of this ephemeral channel will be converted into a detention
basin/stormwater wetland to treat stormwater runoff. This device will also retain and infiltrate
stormwater and reduce pollutant loads from the pasture to help improve water quality downstream of
the project (including the Underwood mitigation site).
8.7 Vegetation and Planting Plan
The objective of the planting plan is to establish, over time, a thriving riparian buffer composed of native
tree species. This restored buffer will improve riparian habitat, help the restored streams stay stable,
shade the streams, and provide a source for LWD and organic material to the streams. Riparian buffers
will be seeded and planted with early successional native vegetation chosen to create a Piedmont
Bottomland Forest community. The specific species composition to be planted was selected based on
the community type, observation of occurrence of species in riparian buffers adjacent to the site, and
best professional judgement on species establishment and anticipated site conditions in the early years
following project implementation. Species chosen for the planting plan are listed on Sheet 3.1 of the
construction plans and in Table 20 below. The Construction Plans also contain additional guidance on
planting zones, site preparation, and site stabilization during construction.
Table 20: Species for Buffer Planting Zone
Common
Max
Indiv.
Min. Caliper
Species
Stratum
# of Stems
Name
Spacing
Spacing
Size
Quercus phellos
Willow Oak
12 ft.
6-12 ft.
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
10%
Platanus occidentalis
Sycamore
12 ft.
6-12 ft.
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
20%
Betula nigra
River Birch
12 ft.
6-12 ft.
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
20%
CherrybarkOak
Quercus pagoda
12 ft.
6-12 ft.
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
10%
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
12 ft.
6-12 ft.
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
10%
Quercus michauxii
SwampChestnut
12 ft.
6-12 ft.
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
10%
Oak
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Green Ash
12 ft.
6-12 ft.
0.25"-1.0"
Canopy
20%
100 %
The riparian buffer areas will be planted with bare root seedlings. In addition, the stream banks of SF4A
Reaches 2 and 4 will be planted with live stakes and the toe of each bank will be planted with plugs of
herbaceous species such as Juncus effuses. Live stake species are shown in Table 21 below. Permanent
herbaceous seed will be spread on streambanks, floodplain areas, and all disturbed areas within the
conservation easement.
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Table 21: Species for Streambank Planting Zone
Species
Common
Name
Max
Spacing
Indiv.
Spacing
Min. Size
Stratum
% of
Stems
Live Stakes
Salix nigra
Black Willow
8 ft.
2-8 ft.
0.5"-1.5" cal.
Shrub
15%
Cornus ammomum
Silky Dogwood
8 ft.
2-8 ft.
0.5"-1.5" cal.
Shrub
35%
Salixsericea
Silky Willow
8 ft.
2-8 ft.
0.5"-1.5" cal.
Shrub
35%
Sambucus canadensis
Elderberry
8 ft.
2-8 ft.
0.5"-1.5" cal.
Shrub
15%
100%
Herbaceous Plugs
Juncus effusus
Common Rush
5 ft.
3-5 ft.
1.0"- 2.0" plug
Herb
50%
Carex alata
Broadwing
Sedge
5 ft.
3-5 ft.
1.0"- 2.0" plug
Herb
50%
100%
Species planted as bare roots will be planted at an initial density of 605 plants per acre based on a 12-
foot by 6-foot spaces (targeted densities after monitoring year 3 are 320 stems per acre). On SF4A live
stakes will be planted on channel banks at 3-foot to 4-foot spacing on the outside of meander bends and
on a 6-foot to 8-foot spacing on tangent sections. Live stakes will be installed above base flow elevation.
Herbaceous plugs will be planted at a 4-foot spacing. On the unnamed tributaries live stakes spacing will
be 6 feet and herbaceous plug spacing will be 6 feet.
8.8 Project Risk and Uncertainties
In general, this project has low risk. Due to the rural nature of the watershed, there is very little risk that
changes in land use upstream in the project watershed would alter the hydrology or sediment supply
enough to damage the project streams after construction. There are two breaks in the easement for
external ford crossings on SF4A (Figure 11). The ford crossings will be gated to keep livestock out of the
project streams. There is also an internal crossing on UT2. This will be a culvert crossing which will also
be fenced.
9.0 Determination of Credits
The stream mitigation credits associated with the South Fork Site are listed in Table 22. Stream
restoration is proposed at a ratio of 1:1. Stream enhancement I is proposed at a ratio of 1.5:1. Stream
enhancement 11 is proposed at a ratio of 2.5:1. For some reaches, the total number of mitigation credits
is adjusted due to reduced or increased easement/buffer width. Figure 12 shows the areas where
credits were reduced or increased due to buffer widths. A table is included in Appendix 9 that lists the
length of each reach that has reduced or increased buffer width and the width of the buffers in those
areas.
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Table 1: Project Asset Table
Mitigation Credits
Stream
Riparian Wetland
Non -Riparian Wetland
Riparian Buffer'
Type
R
RE
R
RE
R
RE
R
RE
Totals
4,325
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Project Components
Project
Existing
Proposed
Approach
Restoration or
Restoration
Mitigation
Total
Adjusted
Component or
Footage/
Stationing
(P1, P2,
Restoration
Footage/
Ratio
Credits'
CreditsZ
Reach ID
Acreage
Location
etc.)
Equivalent
Acreage
SF4A Reach 1
311
100+62 -
N/A
Ell
311
2.5
124
120
103+73
103+73 —
109+23,
SF4A Reach 2
1,748
P1
R
1,651
1
1,651
1,663
109+73 —
120+74
120+74 -
SF4A Reach 3
665
N/A
Ell
665
2.5
266
265
127+39
127+39 —
131+74
SF4A Reach 4
700
P1
R
742
1
742
752
132+24 —
135+31
UT1 Reach 1
325
200+54 -
N/A
Ell
325
2.5
130
106
203+79
203+79 —
UT1 Reach 2
251
P1
R
225
1
225
226
206+04
301+02 —
308+62,
UT2
902
P1
El
891
1.5
594
590
308+92 —
310+23
401+54—
UT3
67
N/A
Ell
67
2.5
27
27
402+21
500+06 -
UT4 Reach 1
287
N/A
Ell
287
2.5
115
113
502+93
502+93 —
UT4 Reach 2
472
P1
R
460
1
460
460
507+53
UT5
37
605+04 —
N/A
Ell
37
2.5
15
3
605+41
Component Summation
Riparian
Stream
Buffer
Upland
Restoration Level
Wetland
Non -Riparian Wetland (Acres)
(LF)3
(sq. ft.)'
(Acres)
(Acres)
Restoration
3,078
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Enhancement I
891
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Enhancement II
1,692
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1. Total Credits are based on reach length and proposed mitigation ratio and do not include adjustments for reduced buffer width.
z. Adjusted credits are the final credit total including the adjustments for reduced or increased buffer width.
3. Component summation for streams does not include crossing widths.
'. Buffer credits will be summarized in a separate document.

10.0 Credit Release Schedule
The credit release schedule follows the 2013 Wilmington District credit release schedule guidance
document. Credits are based on the centerline of channel as depicted on the design plans included with
the Final Mitigation Plan. If there is a necessary deviation from the design plans during construction that
results in a change in the amount of credits generated, a request will be made to modify the mitigation
plan. Under no circumstances shall any mitigation project be debited until the necessary Department of
the Army (DA) authorization has been received for its construction or the District Engineer (DE) has
otherwise provided written approval for the project in the case where no DA authorization is required
for construction of the mitigation project. The DE, in consultation with the IRT will determine if
performance standards have been satisfied sufficiently to meet the requirements of the release
schedules below. In cases where some performance standards have not been met, credits may still be
released at the discretion of the DE in consultation with the IRT. Extended monitoring may be required
should the site fail to meet the specified performance standards. The release of project credits will be
subject to the criteria described in Table 23.
Table 23: Credit Release Schedule - Stream Credits
Stream Credit Release Schedule
Interim
Total
Release
Credit Release Activity
Release
Released
1
Bank Establishment
15%
15%
Completion of all initial physical and biological improvements made pursuant
2
to the Mitigation Plan
15%
30%
First year monitoring report demonstrates channels are stable and interim
3
performance standards have been met
10%
40%
Second year monitoring report demonstrates channels are stable and interim
4
performance standards have been met
10%
50%
Third year monitoring report demonstrates channels are stable and interim
5
performance standards have been met
10%
60%
Fourth year monitoring report demonstrates channels are stable and interim
65%
6
performance standards have been met
5%
(75°%1)
Fifth year monitoring report demonstrates performance standards are being
75%
7
met
10%
(85°%1)
Sixth year monitoring report demonstrates performance standards are being
80°%
8
met
5%
(90%1)
Seventh year monitoring report demonstrates that channels are stable,
90%
9
F-
performance standards have been met.
10%
(100
1 Ten percent of credits reserved for the site that can be subsequently released after four bankfull events have occurred in
separate monitoring years, provided that the channel is stable and all other performance standards are being met.
10.1 Initial Allocation of Released Credits
The initial allocation of released credits is defined as Bank Establishment in the 2013 Wilmington District
credit release schedule guidance document. The initial allocation can be released without prior written
approval of the DE upon satisfactory completion of the following activities:
a. Execution of the UMBI by the Sponsor and the USACE
b. Approval of the Final Mitigation Plan
c. Recordation of the conservation easement, as well as delivery of a title opinion that is
acceptable to the USACE.
d. Delivery of the financial assurances described in the Mitigation Plan.
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e. 404 permit verification for construction of the site, if required.
10.2 Subsequent Credit Releases
All subsequent credit releases must be approved by the DE, in consultation with the IRT, based on a
determination that required performance standards have been achieved. For stream projects, a reserve
of 10% of a site's total stream credits shall be released after four bankfull events have occurred in
separate years, provided the channel is stable and all other performance standards are met. In the event
that less than four bankfull events occur during the monitoring period, release of these reserve credits
shall be at the discretion of the IRT. As projects approach milestones associated with the credit release,
the Sponsor will submit a request for credit release to the DE along with documentation substantiating
achievement of criteria required for release to occur. This documentation will be included with the
annual monitoring report.
11.0 Performance Standards
The stream performance standards for the project site will follow approved performance standards
presented in the NC IRT Wilmington District Stream and Wetland Compensatory Mitigation Update
(10/24/2016). Annual monitoring and semi-annual site visits will be conducted to assess the condition of
the finished project. Specific performance standard components are proposed for stream morphology,
hydrology, and vegetation. Performance standards will be evaluated throughout the seven-year post -
construction monitoring.
11.1 Streams
11.1.1 Dimension
Riffle cross sections on the restoration reaches should be stable and should show little change in
bankfull area, and width -to -depth ratio. Per IRT guidance, bank height ratios shall not exceed 1.2 and
entrenchment ratios shall be at least 1.4 for restored B channels and 2.2 for restored C and E channels
to be considered stable. All riffle cross sections should fall within the parameters defined for channels
of the appropriate stream type. If any changes do occur, these changes will be evaluated to assess
whether the stream channel is showing signs of instability. Indicators of instability include a vertically
incising thalweg or eroding channel banks. Changes in the channel that indicate a movement toward
stability or enhanced habitat include a decrease in the width -to -depth ratio in meandering channels or
an increase in pool depth. Remedial action would not be taken if channel changes indicate a movement
toward stability.
11.1.2 Pattern and Profile
Visual assessments and photo documentation, and bank pin arrays (located within stream bends) should
indicate that streams are remaining stable and do not indicate a trend toward vertical or lateral
instability. Signs of instability may include bank scour, bank migration, and bed incision as indicated by
the measurement of bank pin exposure. Furthermore, individual bank pin measurements shall not
exceed 10% of the as -built bankfull width during any monitoring interval and shall not exceed 20% of the
as -built bankfull width over the entire monitoring period.
11.1.3 Photo Documentation
Photographs should illustrate the site's vegetation and morphological stability on an annual basis. Cross
section photos should demonstrate no excessive erosion or degradation of the banks. Longitudinal
photos should indicate the absence of persistent bars within the channel and no vertical incision. Grade
control structures should remain stable. Deposition of sediment on the bank side of vane arms is
preferable. Maintenance of scour pools on the channel side of vane arms is expected.
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11.1.4 Bankfull Events
The occurrence of bankfull events will be documented throughout the monitoring period. Four bankfull
flow events must be documented within the seven-year monitoring period. The four bankfull events
must occur in separate years. Stream monitoring will continue until performance standards in the form
of four bankfull events in separate years have been documented.
11.2 Vegetation
The final vegetative performance standard will be the survival of 210 planted stems per acre in the
planted riparian areas at the end of the required monitoring period (year seven). The interim measure of
vegetative success for the site will be the survival of at least 320 planted stems per acre at the end of
the third monitoring year and at least 260 stems per acre at the end of the fifth year of monitoring. It
should be noted that no single planted or volunteer species shall comprise more than 50% of the total
stem density within any plot at year three, five, or seven. Planted vegetation must average 7 feet in
height in each plot at the end of the fifth year of monitoring and 10 feet in height at Year 7. The extent
of invasive species coverage will also be monitored and controlled as necessary throughout the required
seven-year monitoring period.
11.3 Visual Assessments
Visual assessments should support the specific performance standards for each metric as described
above.
11.4 Stormwater Control Measures
All SCMs must have a minimum of 70 percent coverage of native vegetation. Structures associated with
the SCMs should remain stable and functioning throughout the seven-year monitoring period.
12.0 Monitoring Plan
Annual monitoring data will be reported in accordance with Regulatory Guidance Letter (RGL) 08-03.
The monitoring report shall provide project data chronology that will facilitate an understanding of
project status, trends, research purposes, and assist in decision making regarding close-out. The
monitoring period will extend seven years beyond completion of construction or until performance
criteria have been met. All survey will be georeferenced to North Carolina State Plane coordinates.
Using the RGL 08-03, a baseline monitoring document and as -built record drawings of the project will be
developed within 90 days of the planting completion and monitoring installation on the restored site.
Monitoring reports will be prepared in the fall of each year of monitoring and submitted to USACE no
later than April 1 of the year following monitoring. The monitoring plan is described in Table 24.
Table 24: Monitoring Plan
Goals
Treatment
Expected Outcomes
Performance
Standard
Monitoring Metric
Exclude cattle from streams
Reduce pollutant
and buffers by installing
Visually inspect the
inputs to streams
fencing around conservation
Reduction in
Prevent
perimeter of the site
including fecal
easements adjacent to cattle
pollutant loads to
easement
to insure no easement
coliform, nitrogen, and
pastures and providing
streams caused by
encroachment.
encroachment is
phosphorous.
alternative water sources or
cattle access.
occurring.
removing cattle from sites.
Reconstruct stream channels
Riffle cross
Cross section
Reduce inputs
with stable dimensions. Add
Reduction
sections on the
monitoring and visual
sediment into streams
sediment loadings
bank revetments and in-
restoration
inspections.
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Goals
Treatment
Expected Outcomes
Performance
Monitoring Metric
Standard
from eroding stream
stream structures to protect
to streams from
reaches should
banks.
restored/enhanced streams.
bank erosion.
be stable and
should show
little change in
bankfull area,
and width -to -
depth ratio.
Entrenchment
ratio stays over
Return networks of
Construct stream channels
1.4 and bank
streams to a stable
that will maintain a stable
Reduce shear stress
height ratio
form that is capable of
pattern and profile
on channel
below 1.2 with
Cross section
supporting hydrologic,
considering the hydrologic and
boundary. Support
visual
monitoring and visual
biologic, and water
sediment inputs to the system,
all stream functions
assessments
inspections.
quality functions.
the landscape setting, and the
above hydrology.
showing
watershed conditions.
progression
towards
stability.
Increase and
diversify available
habitats for
Install habitat features such as
macroinvertebrates,
constructed riffles, cover logs,
fish, and
Improve aquatic
and brush toes into
amphibians leading
habitat in project
restored/enhanced streams.
to colonization and
N/A
N/A
streams.
Add woody materials to
increase in
channel beds. Construct pools
biodiversity over
of varying depth.
time. Add
complexity
including LWD to
the streams.
Raise local
Raise water table
groundwater
and hydrate
elevations and allow
Reconstruct stream channels
riparian wetlands.
Four recorded
Crest gages on
for more frequent
with appropriate bankfull
Allow flood flows to
bankfull events
restoration and
overbank flows.
dimensions and depth relative
disperse on the
within
enhancement I
Reduce shear stress on
to the existing floodplain.
floodplain. Support
monitoring
sections recording
channels during larger
Geomorphic and
period.
flow elevations.
flow events.
higher level
functions.
Create and improve
Reduce sediment
210 planted
riparian habitats.
inputs from bank
Provide a canopy to
erosion and runoff.
stems per acre
One hundred meter'
shade streams and
Increase nutrient
after monitoring
vegetation plots will
reduce thermal
Plant native tree and
cycling and storage
Year 7. Interim
be placed on 2% of the
loadings. Create a
understory species in riparian
in floodplain.
survival rate of
planted area of the
source of woody inputs
zone.
Provide riparian
320 planted
project and monitored
for streams. Reduce
habitat. Add a
stems per acre
annually.
flood flow velocities on
source of LWD and
at year 3 and
floodplain and improve
organic material to
260 at year 5.
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Goals
Treatment
Expected Outcomes
Performance
Standard
Monitoring Metric
long-term lateral
stream. Support all
stability of streams.
stream functions.
Ensure that
development and
Visually inspect the
agricultural uses that
Protection of the
Prevent
perimeter of the site
Establish conservation
would damage the site
easements on the sites.
site from harmful
easement
to insure no easement
or reduce the benefits
uses in perpetuity.
encroachment.
encroachment is
of project are
occurring.
prevented.
12.1 Monitoring Components
Project monitoring components are listed in more detail in Table 25. Approximate locations of the
proposed vegetation plots and groundwater gage monitoring components are illustrated in Figure 12.
Table 25: Monitoring Components
Quantity/ Length by Reach
SMA
SMA
UT1
UT4
Parameter
Monitoring Feature
Frequency
Notes
Reach 2
Reach 4
Reach 2
UT2
Reach 2
Riffle Cross Sections
2
1
1
1
1
Dimension
Year 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7
1
Pool Cross Section
1
1
0
1
0
Pattern
Pattern
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Profile
Longitudinal Profile
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2
Stream
Bankpin Array
1
1
N/A
1
N/A
Year 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7
Stability
Hydrology
Crest Gage (CG)/
1 CG
N/A
1 G 1
1 CG
Semi -Annual
3
Flow Gage (FG)
Vegetation
CVS Level 2
9 (5 fixed, 4 random)
Year 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7
4
Vegetation Plots
Visual
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Semi -Annual
Assessment
Exotic and
nuisance
Semi -Annual
5
vegetation
Project
Semi -Annual
6
Boundary
Reference
Photos
Photographs
20
Annual
1. Cross sections will be permanently marked with rebar to establish location. Surveys will include points measured at all breaks in slope, including top
of bank, bankfull, edge of water, and thalweg.
2. Pattern and profile will be assessed visually during semi-annual site visits. Longitudinal profile will be collected during as -built baseline monitoring
survey only, unless observations indicate lack of stability and profile survey is warranted in additional years.
3. Crest gages and/or transducers will be inspected quarterly or semi-annually, evidence of bankfull events will be documented with a photo when
possible. Transducers will be set to record stage once every 2 hours. Device will be inspected and downloaded semi-annually.
4. Vegetation monitoring will follow CVS protocols.
5. Locations of exotic and nuisance vegetation will be mapped. Locations of vegetation damage, boundary encroachments, etc. will be mapped.
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13.0 Long -Term Management Plan
13.1 Ownership and Long -Term Manager
The Site will remain in private ownership, protected in its entirety, and managed under the terms
detailed in the conservation easement. Unique Places to Save (UP2Save) will serve as the Grantee and
long-term manager and will be the party responsible for long-term management. The conservation
easement will be transferred to UP2Save prior to the initial credit release.
UP2Save is a 501c3 non-profit organization that is committed to land conservation through sustainable
planning and management. UP2Save has the ability, both logistically and financially, to monitor and
enforce the provisions of the conservation easement and long-term management plan. The organization
operates in a sustainable manner to facilitate operations well into the future. UP2Save has been
approved to serve as the easement holder and long-term manager on several mitigation banks in North
Carolina, including the Hoosier Dam and Box Creek projects. Additional qualifications and UP2Save's
annual report can be provided upon request.
13.2 Long -Term Management Activities
The stream systems within the Site have been modeled after natural, functioning, and stable Piedmont
systems. Natural materials (e.g., wood, native transplants, etc.) and practices have been incorporated
into the design based on features observed and data gathered at reference sites. The design approach
and best construction methods will provide a stable regime while on -site vegetation, the stream
channel, and the adjacent wetland and floodplain habitats mature. Monitoring will be conducted for
seven years following construction to ensure that the mitigation site develops the dynamic equilibrium
and stability of a natural system. This deliberate design and monitoring approach is intended to promote
a self-sustaining stream and wetland system and to reduce long-term management activities. However,
long-term management activities have been identified to ensure that the mitigation site is maintained
and protected following the monitoring period.
Prior to the initial credit release and following authorization of the Mitigation Banking Instrument, the
Site will be protected in perpetuity with a conservation easement. Following the issuance of the
closeout letter (i.e., final determination of success), long-term management activities will be conducted
to ensure the site remains perpetually monitored. The long-term manager will be responsible for
inspecting the protected area annually and for conducting the long-term management activities
described in Table 26 below, as necessary to rectify identified deficiencies. The restrictions and long-
term management responsibilities will convey with the land, should the property be transferred in the
future. The long-term manager will be responsible for periodic inspection of the site to ensure that the
restrictions documented in the recorded easement are upheld.
Table 26: Long-term Management Plan
Long -Term Management Activity
Long -Term Manager Responsibility
Landowner Responsibility
Where livestock are present, a
The landowner(s) will be
fence will be installed and
The long-term steward (or manager)
responsible for inspecting the
maintained along the
will be responsible for inspecting for
and maintaining the fence, and
conservation easement boundary
and reporting livestock intrusion to
excluding livestock from the
to prevent livestock from
the landowner(s).
accessing the Site.
conservation easement area.
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Long -Term Management Activity
Long -Term Manager Responsibility
Landowner Responsibility
The landowner(s) shall report
Signage will be installed and
The long-term steward will be
damaged or missing signs to
maintained along the Site
responsible for inspecting the Site
the long-term manager, as well
boundary to denote the area
boundary and for maintaining or
as contact the long-term
protected by the recorded
replacing signage to ensure that the
manager if a boundary needs to
conservation easement area is clearly
be marked, or clarification is
conservation easement.
marked.
needed regarding a boundary
location.
The long-term manager will be
responsible for conducting annual
inspections and for undertaking
The landowner(s) shall contact
The mitigation site will be
actions that are reasonably calculated
the long-term manager if
protected in its entirety and
to swiftly correct the conditions
clarification is needed
managed under the terms
constituting a breach. The USACE,
regarding the restrictions
outlined in the recorded
and their authorized agents, shall
associated with the recorded
conservation easement.
have the right to enter and inspect
conservation easement.
the Site and to take actions necessary
to verify compliance with the
conservation easement.
13.3 Funding Mechanism
Anticipated long-term management activities and their associated annual cost are listed in the table
below. Wildlands will fund a stewardship endowment that will be managed by UP2Save. UP2Save's
endowment is designated to provide on -going revenue to support long-term management activities. The
stewardship endowment is invested to provide recurring revenue to cover the cost of anticipated annual
activities, easement defense, and violation resolution.
The total stewardship endowment was calculated based on the information listed in Table 27 below.
The level of effort is listed in hours or as a lump sum, defined as LS. The cost per unit or labor rate and
anticipated frequency are listed and were utilized to calculate the total and annual activity cost. For
example, the steward anticipates four hours of staff time at a rate of $50 per hour to support adjacent
landowner coordination, which may consist of coordinating with current and adjacent landowners to
ensure access and maintain relationships and scheduling site visits. A conservative (lower than
anticipated) rate of return (or capitalization rate) of 4.50% and the estimated annual costs of the
identified management activities were utilized to determine the endowment funding requirement.
Table 27: Management Funding
Level of
Anticipated
Activity
Annual
Management Activity
Effort
Cost per Unit
Frequency
Cost
Cost
Annual Activities
Annual Planning
2
$50
Annual
$100
$100
Adjacent Landowner
2
$50
Annual
$100
$100
Coordination
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Management Activity
Level of
Cost per Unit
Anticipated
Activity
Annual
Effort
Frequency
Cost
Cost
Field Inspection, Inventory and
4
$50
Annual
$200
$200
Documentation
Annual Report to Board
2
$50
Annual
$100
$100
Vehicle and supplies
1
$150
Annual
$150
$150
Adaptive Management
Trash Removal & Disposal
6
$25
Annual
$150
$150
Sign Maintenance
6
$25
Every five (5)
$150
$30
years
Minor Violation
1
$4,500
Every ten (10)
$4,500
$450
years
Major Violation
1
$14,000
Every twenty(20)
$14,000
$700
years
Total Annual Cost
$1,980
Capitalization Rate
4.50%
Funding Amount
$44,000
14.0 Adaptive Management Plan
Upon completion of site construction, Wildlands will implement the post -construction monitoring
protocols and minor remedial actions (i.e., routine maintenance) will be performed as needed for the
duration of the monitoring period. Wildlands, as the Sponsor will notify the USACE immediately if
monitoring results or visual observations suggest a trend towards instability, major remedial actions are
needed, or that performance standards cannot be achieved. Should major remedial measures be
required, the Sponsor will submit a Corrective Action Plan and coordinate with the USACE until
authorization is secured to conduct the adaptive management activities. The Bank Sponsor is
responsible for funding and/or providing the services necessary to secure any necessary permits to
support the proposed major remedial adaptive management actions, to implement the corrective action
plan, and to deliver record drawings that depict the extent and nature of the work performed. If the
USACE determines that the Bank is not meeting performance standards or the Sponsor is not complying
with the terms of the instrument, the USACE may take appropriate actions, including but not limited to:
suspending credit sales, utilizing financial assurances, and/or terminating the instrument.
15.0 Financial Assurances
Financial assurance sufficient to ensure that the compensatory mitigation project will be successfully
completed in accordance with applicable performance standards specified in this plan will be secured in
the form of a casualty insurance policy bound by Nautilus Insurance Company. The annual limits of
liability will be based on Table 28 below.
Unique Places to Save (UP2Save) is to serve as the standby trust for this Mitigation Bank. In the event
of a claim, payment of Financial Assurances will be made to UP2Save for distribution to complete the
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Compensatory Mitigation in accordance with the Sponsor's legal responsibility under the Mitigation
Banking Instrument and/or 33 CFR 332. A letter from UP2Save acknowledging their standby trust status
is in Appendix 10.
Insurance coverage will begin after the MBI is approved and prior to the initial credit release and will
continue through the end of the monitoring period. The insurance will be structured to provide
continuous coverage through a single policy that will decrement in value each year according to Table
28. The principal amount of the construction insurance was calculated based on the remaining cost to
complete engineering, permitting, construction, and monitoring activities as described in Table 28. Note
that the cost of recording easements will not be covered under the policy as this process will be
complete at the time the insurance is submitted to the USACE. The insurance policy will cover annual
monitoring and will be utilized to cover anticipated monitoring and adaptive management costs. The
principal amount of monitoring insurance is calculated based on the total estimated costs that remain
through closeout, including monitoring and maintenance activities. Table 28 lists the proposed
insurance principal amounts for each monitoring year. A draft of the insurance binder and policy
specimen is included in Appendix 10.
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Appendix 1

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
August 15, 2017
James Lindley
1727 Johnny Lindley Rd
Snow Camp, NC 27349
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secaetm,;
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
DWR Project #17-0658 v.2
Chatham County
Subject: On -Site Determination for Applicability to the Jordan Buffer Rules and Water
Quality Standards (1SA NCAC 02B .0267)
Subject Property/ Project Name: South Fork Mitigation Bank Site
Address/Location: 1727 Johnny Lindley Rd, Snow Camp, NC
Stream(s) Evaluated: UTs to South Fork Cane Creek
Determination Date: August 9, 2017 Staff: Niki Maher
Determination Type:
Buffer:
❑ Neuse (15A NCAC 02B .0233)
❑ Tar -Pamlico (15A NCAC 02B .0259)
❑ Catawba (15A NCAC 02B .0243)
® Jordan (15A NCAC 02B .0267) (governmental
and/or interjurisdictional projects)
❑ Randleman (15A NCAC 02B .0250)
❑ Goose Creek (15A NCAC 02B .0605-.0608)
Stream:
® Ephemeral/Intermittent/Perennial
Determination (where local buffer
ordinances apply)
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807 6300

James Lindley
Jordan Buffer/Stream Determination
DWR Project #17-0658 v.2
Page 2 of 3
Feature ID1
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1 See maps provided with letter showing labeled features
z Ephemeral (E), Intermittent (1), Perennial (P)
3 Feature could not be accessed safely to evaluate during site visit.
The Division of Water Resources has determined that two of the streams listed above have
been located on the most recently published NRCS Soil Survey of Chatham County, North
Carolina and/or the most recent copy of the USGS Topographic map at a 1:24,000 scale and
were evaluated for applicability to the Jordan Riparian Buffer Rule. Maps are provided with this
letter and were initialed by Niki Maher on August 10, 2017. Each feature that is checked "Not
Subject" has been determined to not be at least intermittent or not present on the property or
not depicted on the required maps. Streams that are checked "Subject" have been located on
the property and possess characteristics that qualify them to be at least intermittent streams.
There may be other streams or features located on the property that do not appear on the
maps referenced above but may be considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of
Engineers and subject to the Clean Water Act.
This on -site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter. Landowners
or affected parties that dispute a determination made by the DWR may request a
determination by the Director. An appeal request must be made within sixty (60) calendar
days of the date of this letter to the Director in writing.
If sending via US Postal Service:
c/o Karen Higgins
DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If sending via delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc.):
clo Karen Higgins
DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604

James Lindley
Jordan Buffer/Stream Determination
DWR Project #17-0658 v.2
Page 3 of 3
This determination is final and binding as detailed above, unless an appeal is requested within
sixty (60) days.
This determination only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules and does not
approve any activity within the buffers. The project may require a Section 404/401
Permit for the proposed activity. Any inquiries regarding applicability to the Clean
Water Act should be directed to the US Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory
Field Office at (919)-554-4884.
If you have questions regarding this determination, please feel free to contact Niki Maher at
[phone].
Sincerely,
are Higgins, Supervisor
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Attachments: USGS Topographic Map, Chatham County Soil Survey Map, and James
Lindley South Fork Determination Aerial
cc: Andrea Eckardt, Wildlands Engineering Inc, via email: aeckardtCcDwildlandseng.com
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch file
RRO DWR file
Filename: 20170658v.2JamesLindley_SForkMitBank JORDAN StreamDet.docx

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SNVIRDWMENTAL 6UALItY
August 16, 2017
Andrea Eckardt
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
1430 S. Mint Street
Charlotte, NC 28210
(via electronic mail: aeckardt(a)wildlandseng.com}
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Re; Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation & Nutrient Offset — South Fork Mitigation Site
Near 1402 Johnny Lindley Road, Pittsboro, NC
Chatham County
Dear Ms. Eckardt,
On May 25, 2017, Katie Merritt, with the Division of Water Resources (DWR), received a request
from Wildlands Engineering Inc. (WEI) for a site visit near the above -referenced site in the Haw
River Subwatershed of Jordan Lake. The site visit was to determine the potential for riparian buffer
mitigation and nutrient offset. On August 9, 2017, Ms. Merritt performed a site assessment of the
subject site, which is more accurately shown in the attached map labeled "South Fork Site Map".
This site is also being proposed as a stream restoration site by WEI.
Ms. Merritt's evaluation of the features and their associated mitigation determination for the riparian
areas are provided in the table below. The evaluation was made from Top of Bank JOB) out to
200' from each existing feature for buffer mitigation pursuant to I SA NCAC 02B .0295 (effective
November 1, 2015) and for nutrient offset credits pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0240.
Feature
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Yes
Mix of forested & non-
Yes
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forested Pasture grazed
forested
NCAC 02B.0295 (n)
by cattle
pasture only)
Forested pasture - Enhancement Site per 15A
NCAC 028 .0295 (o)(6)
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Yes
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Yes
Yes
Restoration site per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (n)
cattle
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Not
N/A
N/A
N/A
Feature unsafe to access. Can be evaluated if
evaluated
evaluated
needed after cattle -exclusion fencing is
installed.
EC-1
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
onsite
State of North Carolina I Environntentai Quality Water keaourcc'F,
1617 Mail Service Center ; Raleigh, North Carolina 27609-16t7

South Fork Mitigation Site
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
August 16, 2017
Feature
Classification
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Buffer
2Nutrient
Mitigation Type determination w in riparian
Feature onsite
areas
ID
to Buffer
Credit
Offset Viable
Rule
0-200'
Viable
at 2,249.36
Ibs-N acre
UT-4
Stream
No
Mix of forested & non-
Yes
Yes (non-
Non -forested pasture - Restoration site per 15A
forested Pasture grazed
forested
NCAC 028.0295 (0)(3)
by cattle
pasture ❑r.ly)
Forested pasture - Enhancement Site per 15A
NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(6)
SF
Stream
Yes
Mix of forested & non-
Yes
Yes (non-
Non -forested pasture - Restoration site per 15A
forested Pasture grated
forested
NCAC 028 .0295 (n)
by cattle
pasture only)
Forested pasture - Enhancement Site per 15A
NCAC 02B.0295 (o)(6)
5F
Stream
Yes
Left Bank - Mature
Yes
Yes (in crop
Left Bank -Preservation Site per 15A NCAC 02B
(below
natural forest
field only)
.0295 (0)(5)
crossing
-see
Right Bank -full
Right Bank (inside treeline) - Enhancement Site
map)
canopy, no understory
per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (n); needs understory
of shrubs or trees,
enhancement with some shrubs added
dense layer of
microstegium; row crop
Crop Field - Restoration site per 15A NCAC 02B
field adjacent to tree
.0295 (n)
line
UT-5
Ephemeral
No
Left Bank - full canopy
Yes (left
No
Left Bank- Enhancement Site per 15A NCAC
/EC2
channel (not
with no understory of
bank
02B .0295 (o)(7); needs understory
present
shrubs or trees, dense
only)
enhancement with some shrubs added. Channel
outside
layer of microsteglum
disappears before the treeline;
of tree fine]
Right Bank -mature
Must meet all requirements ander .0295 (0)[7)
natural forest
to be viable for buffer raitiga tion.
Right Bank - not viable
'Subjectivity calls for the features were determined by DWR in correspondence dated August 15, 2017 using the 1:24,000
sale quadrangle topographic map prepared by USGS and the most recent printed version of the soil survey map prepared
by the MRCS.
a NC Division of Water Resources - Methodolog° and Calculations for determining Nitrogen Reductions associated with
Riparian Buffer Establishmeni. Phosphorus may be calculated separately.
Maps that are attached to this letter were provided by WEI and were initialed by Ms. Merritt on
August 15, 2017. This letter should be provided in all stream, wetland, buffer and/or nutrient offset
mitigation plans for this Site.
This letter does not constitute an approval of this site to generate mitigation credits. Pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02B .0295, a mitigation proposal and a mitigation plan shall he submitted to DWR for written
approval prior to conducting any mitigation activities in riparian areas and/or surface waters for
buffer mitigation credit. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0240, a proposal regarding a proposed nutrient
load -reducing measure for nutrient offset credit shall be submitted to DWR for approval prior to any
mitigation activities in riparian areas and/or surface waters-

South Fork Mitigation Site
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
August 16, 2017
All vegetative plantings, performance criteria and other mitigation requirements for riparian
restoration, enhancement and preservation must follow the requirements in 15A NCAC 02B .0295 to
be eligible for buffer and/or nutrient offset mitigation credits. For any areas depicted as not being
viable for nutrient offset credit above, one could propose a different measure, along with supporting
calculations and sufficient detail to support estimates of load reduction, for review by the DWR to
determine viability for nutrient offset in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0240.
This viability assessment will expire on August 16, 2019 or upon the submittal of an As -Built
Report to the DWR, whichever comes first. Please contact Katie Merritt at (919)-807-6371 if you
have any questions regarding this correspondence.
KAH/krn
Attachments: South Fork Site Map, USGS Topo
cc: File Copy (Katie Merritt)
Sincerely,
Karen Higgins, Supervi
401 and Buffer Permitting ranch
I'd1±L 313

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! Project Parcel
Proposed Easement Area
Topographic. Contours 10'
Project Streams
Ephemeral
• • • • Intermittent
Perennial
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kt� E N G I N E E R I N G k__ I i 1 I t Cape Fear River Basin 03030002
/11 Chatham County, NC

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E W I L I7 5 0 250 500 Feet Cane Creek Mitigation Bank
ENGG INN EEE RING Cape Fear River Basin 03030002
Chcrhorn County, NC

Project Parcel ,
Proposed Easement Area
�_._.._., Fri
Topographic
i
Project Streams A%
_ -
••••••••• Ephemeral •�
Intermittent !
Perennial
ChA - Chewacla and Wehad kee soils, 0-2°I°
[\ wA
_ CmR - Cld-1 igntim complex, 2-6°I° :ti ►may,
• R•
GoC - Goldston-Badin complex, 2-15%
NaB - Nanford-Badin complex, 2-6%
® NaC - Nanford-Badin complex, 6-10%
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2014 Aerial
■ .WILDLANDS 0 250 500Feet
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Cane Creek Mitigation Bank
Cape Fear River Basin 03030002
Chatham County, NC

Appendix 2

RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE
PERMANENT CONSERVATION EASEMENT
THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT ("Conservation Easement") made this
day of , 201_ by and between_
("Grantor") and ("Grantee").
The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties,
their heirs, successors and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine,
feminine or neuter as required by context.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Grantor owns in fee simple certain real property situated, lying and
being in County, North Carolina, more particularly described in Exhibit A
attached hereto and incorporated herein (the "Property");
WHEREAS, Grantee is a charitable, not -for -profit or educational corporation,
association, or trust qualified under § 501 (c)(3) and § 170 (h) of the Internal Revenue
Code, and N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121-34 et seq., the purposes or powers of which include
one or more of the purposes (a) — (d) listed below;
(a) retaining or protecting natural, scenic, or open -space aspects of real

property;
(b) ensuring the availability of real property for recreational, educational,
or open -space use;
(c) protecting natural resources;
(d) maintaining or enhancing air or water quality.
WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee recognize the conservation, scenic, natural, or
aesthetic value of the property in its natural state, which includes the following
natural communities: add or delete as appropriate: wetlands, streams, and riparian
buffers. The purpose of this Conservation Easement is to maintain streams, wetlands
and riparian resources and other natural values of approximately _acres, more or
less, and being more particularly described in Exhibit B attached hereto and
incorporated fully herein by reference (the "Conservation Easement Area"), and
prevent the use or development of the Conservation Easement Area for any purpose
or in any manner that would conflict with the maintenance of its natural condition.
WHEREAS, the restoration, enhancement and preservation of the Conservation
Easement Area is a condition of the approval of the Mitigation Banking Instrument
(MBI) and Mitigation Plan for the _
Army (DA) Action ID Number SAW -
the
Mitigation Bank in the
Mitigation Bank, Department of the
entitled "Agreement to Establish
River Basin within the State of
North Carolina", to be made and entered into by and between
acting as
the Bank Sponsor and the Wilmington District Corps of Engineers (Corps), in
consultation with the North Carolina Interagency Review Team (IRT). The
Mitigation Site has been approved by the Corps for use as a mitigation bank to
compensate for unavoidable stream and wetland impacts authorized by DA permits.
WHEREAS, the restoration, enhancement and preservation of the Conservation
Easement Area is also a condition of the approval of the Riparian Buffer
and Nutrient Offset Mitigation Banking Instrument (MBI) and Bank Parcel Development
Package (BPDP) for the Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Mitigation
Bank, North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) Project ID# ,
which was approved by the NCDWR, and will be made and entered into by and
between , acting as the Bank Sponsor, and the NCDWR. The
Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Site is intended to be used to
compensate for riparian buffer and nutrient impacts to surface waters.
WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee agree that third -party rights of enforcement
shall be held by the NCDWR and the Corps (to include any successor agencies) ("Third -
Parties"), and may be exercised through the appropriate enforcement agencies of the
United States and the State of North Carolina, and that these rights are in addition to,
and do not limit, the rights of enforcement under the NC DWR Project ID#
and the Department of the Army instrument number SAW -
("Mitigation Banking Instrument"), or any permit or certification issued by the Third -
Parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and
representations contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the

receipt and legal sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Grantor hereby
unconditionally and irrevocably grants and conveys unto Grantee, its heirs, successors
and assigns, forever and in perpetuity a Conservation Easement of the nature and
character and to the extent hereinafter set forth, over the Conservation Easement Area
described on Exhibit B, together with the right to preserve and protect the conservation
values thereof, as follows:
ARTICLE I.
DURATION OF EASEMENT
This Conservation Easement shall be perpetual. This Conservation Easement is
an easement in gross, runs with the land and is enforceable by Grantee against Grantor,
Grantor's personal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns, lessees, agents and
licensees.
ARTICLE II.
PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES
Any activity on, or use of, the Conservation Easement Area inconsistent with
the purpose of this Conservation Easement is prohibited. The Conservation
Easement Area shall be preserved in its natural condition and restricted from any
development that would impair or interfere with the conservation values of the
Conservation Easement Area.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following activities and
uses are expressly prohibited, restricted or reserved as indicated hereunder:
A. Disturbance of Natural Features. Any change disturbance, alteration or
impairment of the natural features of the Conservation Easement Area or any
introduction of non-native plants and/or animal species is prohibited.
B. Construction. There shall be no constructing or placing of any building,
mobile home, asphalt or concrete pavement, billboard or other advertising
display, antenna, utility pole, tower, conduit, line, pier, landing, dock or any other
temporary or permanent structure or facility on or above the Conservation
Easement Area.
C. Industrial, Commercial and Residential Use. Industrial, residential and/or
commercial activities, including any rights of passage for such purposes are
prohibited.
D. Agricultural, Grazing and Horticultural Use. Agricultural, grazing, animal
husbandry, and horticultural use of the Conservation Easement Area are prohibited.
E. Vegetation. There shall be no removal, burning, destruction, harming,
cutting or mowing of trees, shrubs, or other vegetation in the Conservation Easement
Area except as provided in the Mitigation Plan and Bank Parcel Development Plan.
Mowing of invasive and herbaceous vegetation for purposes of enhancing planted or

volunteer trees and shrubs approved in the Mitigation Plan and BPDP is allowable once
a year for no more than five consecutive years from the date on page 1 of this
Conservation Easement, except where mowing will negatively impact vegetation or
disturb soils. Mowing activities shall only be performed by and shall not
violate any part of Item L of Article II.
F. Roads and Trails. There shall be no construction of roads, trails or walkways
on the Conservation Easement Area; nor enlargement or modification to existing
roads, trails or walkways.
G. Signage. No signs shall be permitted on or over the Conservation Easement
Area, except the posting of no trespassing signs, signs identifying the conservation
values of the Conservation Easement Area, signs giving directions or proscribing rules
and regulations for the use of the Conservation Easement Area and/or signs identifying
the Grantor as owner of the Conservation Easement Area.
H. Dumping or Storage. Dumping or storage of soil, trash, ashes, garbage,
waste, abandoned vehicles, appliances, machinery or hazardous substances, or toxic or
hazardous waste, or any placement of underground or aboveground storage tanks or
other materials on the Conservation Easement Area is prohibited.
I. Excavation, Dredging or Mineral Use. There shall be no grading, filling,
excavation, dredging, mining or drilling; no removal of topsoil, sand, gravel, rock, peat,
minerals or other materials, and no change in the topography of the land in any
manner on the Conservation Easement Area, except to restore natural topography or
drainage patterns. For purposes of restoring and enhancing streams and wetlands
within the Conservation Easement Area, is allowed to perform grading,
filling, and excavation associated with stream and wetland restoration and
enhancement activities as described in the Mitigation Plan and authorized by
Department of the Army Nationwide Permit 27.
J. Water Quality and Drainage Pattern. There shall be no diking, draining,
dredging, channeling, filling, leveling, pumping, impounding or related activities, or
altering or tampering with water control structures or devices, or disruption or
alteration of the restored, enhanced, or created drainage patterns. In addition,
diverting or causing or permitting the diversion of surface or underground water into,
within or out of the easement area by any means, removal of wetlands, polluting or
discharging into waters, springs, seeps, or wetlands, or use of pesticide or biocides is
prohibited.
K. Development Rights. No development rights that have been encumbered
or extinguished by this Conservation Easement shall be transferred pursuant to a
transferable development rights scheme or cluster development arrangement or
otherwise.
L. Vehicles. The operation of mechanized vehicles, including, but not limited to,
motorcycles, dirt bikes, all -terrain vehicles, cars and trucks is prohibited other than for
temporary or occasional access by the Enter Sponsor Name, the Grantee, its

employees and agents, successors, assigns, NCDWR, and the Corps for purposes of
constructing, maintaining and monitoring the restoration, enhancement and
preservation of streams, wetlands and riparian areas within the Conservation
Easement Area..
M. Other Prohibitions. Any other use of, or activity on, the Conservation
Easement Area which is or may become inconsistent with the purposes of this grant,
the preservation of the Conservation Easement Area substantially in its natural
condition, or the protection of its environmental systems, is prohibited.
ARTICLE III
GRANTOR'S RESEVERED RIGHTS
The Grantor expressly reserves for himself, his personal representatives, heirs,
successors or assigns, the right to continue the use of the Conservation Easement Area
for all purposes not inconsistent with this Conservation Easement, including, but not
limited to, the right to quiet enjoyment of the Conservation Easement Area, the rights
of ingress and egress, the right to hunt, fish, and hike on the Conservation Easement
Area, the right to sell, transfer, gift or otherwise convey the Conservation Easement
Area, in whole or in part, provided such sale, transfer or gift conveyance is subject to
the terms of, and shall specifically reference, this Conservation Easement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing Restrictions, Grantor reserves for Grantor, its
successors and assigns, including acting as the Bank Sponsor, the right to
construct and perform activities related to the restoration, enhancement, and
preservation of streams, wetlands and riparian areas within the Conservation
Easement Area in accordance with the approved Mitigation Plan, the
Bank Parcel Development Package, and the two Mitigation Banking
Instruments described in the Recitals of this Conservation Easement.
ARTICLE IV.
GRANTEE'S RIGHTS
The Grantee or its authorized representatives, successors and assigns, the Corps
and NCDWR, shall have the right to enter the Property and Conservation Easement Area
at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting the Conservation Easement Area to
determine if the Grantor, or his personal representatives, heirs, successors, or assigns,
is complying with the terms, conditions, restrictions, and purposes of this Conservation
Easement. The Grantee, Enter Sponsor Name, and its authorized representatives,
successors and assigns, the Corps and NCDWR shall also have the right to enter and go
upon the Conservation Easement Area for purposes of making scientific or educational
observations and studies, and taking samples. The easement rights granted herein do
not include public access rights.
ARTICLE V
ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES
A. To accomplish the purposes of this Easement, Grantee, the Corps, and

NCDWR are allowed to prevent any activity on or use of the Conservation Easement
Area that is inconsistent with the purposes of this Easement and to require the
restoration of such areas or features of the Conservation Easement Area that may be
damaged by such activity or use. Upon any breach of the terms of this Conservation
Easement by Grantor that comes to the attention of the Grantee, the Grantee shall
notify the Grantor in writing of such breach. The Grantor shall have 30 days after
receipt of such notice to correct the conditions constituting such breach. If the breach
remains uncured after 30 days, the Grantee may enforce this Conservation Easement
by appropriate legal proceedings including damages, injunctive and other relief.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Grantee reserves the immediate right, without
notice, to obtain a temporary restraining order, injunctive or other appropriate relief if
the breach of the terms of this Conservation Easement is or would irreversibly or
otherwise materially impair the benefits to be derived from this Conservation
Easement. The Grantor and Grantee acknowledge that under such circumstances
damage to the Grantee would be irreparable and remedies at law will be inadequate.
The rights and remedies of the Grantee provided hereunder shall be in addition to,
and not in lieu of, all other rights and remedies available to Grantee in connection
with this Conservation Easement. The costs of a breach, correction or restoration,
including the Grantee's expenses, court costs, and attorneys' fees, shall be paid by
Grantor, provided Grantor is determined to be responsible for the breach. The Corps
and the NCDWR shall have the same rights and privileges as the said Grantee to
enforce the terms and conditions of this Conservation easement..
B. No failure on the part of the Grantee to enforce any covenant or provision
hereof shall discharge or invalidate such covenant or any other covenant, condition,
or provision hereof or affect the right to Grantee to enforce the same in the event of
a subsequent breach or default.
C. Nothing contained in this Conservation Easement shall be construed to
entitle Grantee to bring any action against Grantor for any injury or change in the
Conservation Easement Area resulting from causes beyond the Grantor's control,
including, without limitation, fire, flood, storm, war, acts of God or third parties, except
Grantor's lessees or invitees; or from any prudent action taken in good faith by Grantor
under emergency conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate significant injury to life,
damage to property or harm to the Conservation Easement Area resulting from such
causes.
ARTICLE VI
MISCELLANEOUS
A. Warranty. Grantor warrants, covenants and represents that it owns the
Property in fee simple, and that Grantor either owns all interests in the Property which
may be impaired by the granting of this Conservation Easement or that there are no
outstanding mortgages, tax liens, encumbrances, or other interests in the Property
which have not been expressly subordinated to this Conservation Easement. Grantor
further warrants that Grantee shall have the use of and enjoy all the benefits derived
from and arising out of this Conservation Easement, and that Grantor will warrant and
defend title to the Property against the claims of all persons._

B. Subsequent Transfers. The Grantor agrees to incorporate the terms of this
Conservation Easement in any deed or other legal instrument that transfers any
interest in all or a portion of the Conservation Easement Area. The Grantor agrees to
provide written notice of such transfer at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of the
transfer. The Grantor and Grantee agree that the terms of this Conservation Easement
shall survive any merger of the fee and easement interests in the Conservation
Easement Area or any portion thereof and shall not be amended, modified or
terminated without the prior written consent and approval of the Corps.
C. Assignment. The parties recognize and agree that the benefits of this
Conservation Easement are in gross and assignable provided, however that the
Grantee hereby covenants and agrees, that in the event it transfers or assigns this
Conservation Easement, the organization receiving the interest will be a qualified
holder pursuant to 33 CFR 332.7 (a)(1), N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121-34 et seq. and § 501 (c)(3)
and § 170 (h) of the Internal Revenue Code, and the Grantee further covenants and
agrees that the terms of the transfer or assignment will be such that the transferee or
assignee will be required to continue in perpetuity the conservation purposes
described in this document.
D. Entire Agreement and Severability. The combined Mitigation Banking
Instruments: MBI with corresponding Mitigation Plan, and MBI with corresponding
BPDP, and this Conservation Easement sets forth the entire agreement of the parties
with respect to the Conservation Easement and supersedes all prior discussions,
negotiations, understandings or agreements relating to the Conservation Easement. If
any provision is found to be void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction,
the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.
E. Obligations of Ownership. Grantor is responsible for any real estate taxes,
assessments, fees, or charges levied upon the Property. Grantor shall keep the
Property free of any liens or other encumbrances for obligations incurred by Grantor.
Grantee shall not be responsible for any costs or liability of any kind related to the
ownership, operation, insurance, upkeep, or maintenance of the Property, except as
expressly provided herein. Nothing herein shall relieve the Grantor of the obligation to
comply with federal, state or local laws, regulations and permits that may apply to the
exercise of the Reserved Rights.
F. Long -Term Management. Grantor is responsible for all long-term
management activities associated with fencing. These activities include the
maintenance and/or replacement of fence structures to ensure the aquatic resource
functions within the boundaries of the Protected Property are sustained.
G. Extinguishment. In the event that changed conditions render impossible the
continued use of the Conservation Easement Area for the conservation purposes, this
Conservation Easement may only be extinguished, in whole or in part, byjudicial
proceeding.

H. Eminent Domain. Whenever all or part of the Conservation Easement Area
is taken in the exercise of eminent domain so as to substantially abrogate the
Restrictions imposed by this Conservation Easement, Grantor and Grantee shall join in
appropriate actions at the time of such taking to recover the full value of the taking,
and all incidental and direct damages due to the taking.
I. Proceeds. This Conservation Easement constitutes a real property interest
immediately vested in Grantee. In the event that all or a portion of the Conservation
Easement Area is sold, exchanged, or involuntarily converted following an
extinguishment or the exercise of eminent domain, Grantee shall be entitled to the fair
market value of this Conservation Easement as determined at the time of the
extinguishment or condemnation.
J. Notification. Any notice, request for approval, or other communication
required under this Conservation Easement shall be sent by registered or certified mail,
postage prepaid, to the following addresses (or such address as may be hereafter
specified by notice pursuant to this paragraph):
To Grantor:
[Name, address and fax number]
To Grantee:
[Name, address and fax number]
To Sponsor:
To the Corns:
US Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District Regulatory Division
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
To NCDEQ -DWR:
NCDEQ— Division of Water Resources
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
K. Failure of Grantee. If at any time Grantee is unable or fails to enforce this
Conservation Easement, or if Grantee ceases to be a qualified grantee, and if within a
reasonable period of time after the occurrence of one of these events Grantee fails to
make an assignment pursuant to this Conservation Easement, then the Grantee's
interest shall become vested in another qualified grantee in accordance with an
appropriate proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction.
L. Amendment. This Conservation Easement may be amended, but only in
a writing signed by all parties hereto, and provided such amendment does not
affect the qualification of this Conservation Easement or the status of the Grantee
under any applicable laws, and is consistent with the conservation purposes of this

grant.
M. Present Condition of the Conservation Easement Area. The wetlands, scenic,
resource, environmental, and other natural characteristics of the Conservation
Easement Area, and its current use and state of improvement, are described in Section
of the Mitigation Plan,_prepared by Grantor and acknowledged by the Grantor
and Grantee to be complete and accurate as of the date hereof. Both Grantor and
Grantee have copies of this report. It will be used by the parties to assure that any
future changes in the use of the Conservation Easement Area will be consistent with
the terms of this Conservation Easement. However, this report is not intended to
preclude the use of other evidence to establish the present condition of the
Conservation Easement Area if there is a controversy over its use.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said rights and easements perpetually unto Grantee for
the aforesaid purposes.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Grantor has hereunto set his hand and seal, the day
and year first above written.
[Signatures of the Grantor and Grantee in appropriate form]

Appendix 3

OPPTCE USE ONLY: USACE AT➢#
S174A (Perennial RPW)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET -
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3. ➢xte of EvaI-ma: I I /7/2t116 4. Tin,e of Evaluation: I nMI
5 N (SL SF4A 6 R B 'm Ca.0 Fear
7 Appo D k t A 3 83 am es S S' Ode,: 2,d
). Le,bd, of Reech Esalua,ed 1 0(N feet In Cou,ty: Chatham
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Taked,e NCS7E't3S1[ a,r1:B 1 [,C t f) .II ,i andm, left ont„SdkH G.I, es Rd"S1
T, rn r ehl unlu IAH Rd,"' 9 ). I.4.1- M I: lICV Rd 1"1 3 ). I,Cit onw luhm,s l mdl, Rd "O s mi) I, ,h,.
I� Ste Cnrndi ams ifk,om ,) L, 35ft26080U,ay. r13N11596
13. P,opusnd Cham,Cl Wu,k (ifany): Sueam,est-G,LI Bad e.ha.cement
14. Recent W-1- Condition.,: Mostly clear and cool mitt, Iilni[ed meciniation within mevioae maid,.
S dint f t Cl6
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Trot Water.: ,.[sanding Resource Watel's NuuientSensitive Water.: Wares Suppl} Wxte,shed fUTV)
17. I: m p i 'I-k -Ld pL flh vat, afu poi L YFS NO Ily- -f ,ed - fc 0.5ac'Cs
1 S Doe, cha,,el appea o, US(S q d aIi YES NO 19. EI,C, Il I pea o, USDA S.i I S,I Cy? YES NO
20. E.suma,ed Wa,e,shcd Lla.d ll- 3 4, RC,ide.uIl Cu.—Ill _40 l.d,shot 09 %Ag„c,lm,al
5S %P-,dd _"o Cleared/Logged _"o Other(-)
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23. Chennel slope duvn, center of s0eam. _Fle, (0 (I2%) X Gew(IC (d ,u 4%) _Mudnre. (4 w l0%) _Sleep (> 10%)
34. Chxnnel Sinuosit}-: _Sbeigh[ X,ccnsionxl Bends _Preq-,t Meander _Very Sinuous _Braided Channel
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uthc und'i tn, c,c ❑'n the su n hue u,dpn dcwcxplunui u,'n,hc.umncn cA. n_l l,,,,h cuhv't n. rho „hc churuacr
1 1 h ❑ I- P' o f )t,yb 111 ,d]--.h da di.pl'Ynwce
u, L) auda p _ foe,n,sed d, a,e each,each The nal s. si�,ed,oa ach m, zt ee be weeu0a.d 10❑. „ha,roce oC
I❑❑ rcprcxcn,ing a ,atom uf,hc hiyha, quuliry_
TntalS... e If, -reverse): 49
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This channel evaluati.. fan, is intcndcd to he used only as x guide 0 assist landmvners and environmental prnfissi... 1, in
gathering the data required I,y the United Slates Army Corps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary as<es<ment of
stream quality. The lalal scare resulting I ... d,e complelim, of this form is Sub,iect t. USACE approval and does nut imply a
Particular mitigation ralid ar requi,ement. Norm subj Cc, to changC-vcrsiuw 05/03. To C-1.1- pleas❑ call 919-876-8441 x 26.
OPPTCE USE ONLY: I'll- AT➢# ➢WQ #
UTI Reach 1 (intermittent RPW)
MSTREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET --
I. Apphram's N- WIIdlend, F. e. Inc N eluatur's N NV, T-avlor
3. ➢ate of EvaI-ma: I I /7/2t116 4. Time of Evaluation: 1030
5N ISL uUI RCIIhl 6. RivC, B CoC Fear
7 AI I oat D k t A 100 sties S.S.—I, Ode,: Ist
). Le,bd, of Reech Es alua,ed. 400fee[ 10. Cowry: G,xtl,aln
11. Luwtiu. uf,each , „dC, eve) 0 vxlude ,by ,cads and l .dma,ks). Nrum R; le eh eke IIS-I C Iu I ISJi4W uw. ds P n�huru_
Take,I,e NCS7E't3s1[ a,r1:B 1 [,C t f'[I ,i andm ,left onto S'IAH C.unS es Rd "SIIn
T, rn r ehlunlu IAH Rd " 9 1. cRun,u M I: dICV Rd "I 3 1. I, unw tuba,, ndlex Rd "0 s mi) uw 6eh,.
I� Ste Coo,di ams ifk ww ,) Lat 35S26080Lo,v. rf Mil 96
13. P,opusnd Ch-,el W u,k (if evy): Euhauceme.L
14. Recent W-1- Conditions: ivlosdy clear and cool with lilni[ed meciniation within mevioae nu,,fl,.
S dint f t CI 6
16. Idea❑fy a.y p dal wetC,way l vf,wuu,v know.: SCIG- 10 tidal Wate,s Esse.l al EishCl,es llabi,at
Trot Water.: ,.[sanding Resource Wxtel's NuuientSensitive Water.: Water Suppl} Wxte1'shed R-TVl
17. I: 0, )' i 'I-k -Ld pL flh ah .fun puL YNS NO
S Doe, cha, ,el appea o, USC.S q d ap' YES NO 19. D h el appea o, USDA Soil S—y' YES NO
20. E,l,ma,ed WILe,shCd Lla.d ll- 4 RCsidenhA _'C dIl _4o l.d,s❑,al 01 %Ag„a ltu,al
6i %P-,dd "o Clewed/Logged "o Other f-)
21_Eankf.11Width 6fee[ 22.Bank Hsieh[fi'nIn Ix:dmtop of hank): 2feet
23. Ch—1 slope duwv -ACl of sacmn. Ele, (0 (I2%) X Gc.11c (2 ,u 4%) Mud—,4 L. 10%) Sleep (>10%)
34. Chxnnel Sinuosit}-: Sbeigh[ X,ccnsionxl Bends Preq-,t Meander Very Sinuous Braided Channel
T t t f pl t t k. h t (I t d p 2) BegBegil, hy d b th, pp, op S I,: d �n
' , _ I ssf"u, c L", eherecc s „hc ,W a ,,hc s ',., p,'n each
I I I f l P p 1 b fd p fl - I ,tbe
o Ail ee_ ,sl o,ld-e0ec_a Ball as of ls,_-Boo r.el i de -Bali. o i,acla ace-,t. ca be I aed d,e,o wile or
uthcund'itns c,c❑'n thcs _hue u,d pndc un uplunuiu,'n,hc.umn an u. n_ldhcrc,h uhv'tns ch n� „hc churuacr
1 0 ,-I I _ If ) ybC d-dId 11 --0,1,)ly more
, i_l, aid a Pa a e ,o sea nl, a,e Batt eacb The nal s. � Baia :, ea Batt , ,, ee be wee 0 a d 0❑..,, b .,rose of
I ❑❑ rcprcxenting a stream uf,hc hi2ha, quuliry_
TntalS... e If, -reverse): 49
Fval.amr'S 5ignalore_ Date 11/72016
This channel evaluati.n fan, is intcndcd to he used only m x guide 0 assist landmvners and environmental prnf,,,d... 1, in
gathering the data required I,y the United Slates Army Corps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary --t of
stream quaGly. The t.W scare resulting trom die complelim, of lhis form is sub,iect t. USACE approval and does ,nil imply a
Par liculm-miligaliun ra lid ar req u i,emen t. Norm subj Cc, to changC-vcrsi uw 05/03. Tu C-1.1- pleas❑ call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT
RANGE
#
CHARACTF.RiSTTCS
SCOREtp
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
uls t
t„unowusan-aiun 0� n now ")
II-i
-
II-4
II-i
-
3
-
Fnndence oI' past human .1 ILa0on
extensn-e ahe,n❑m, = o; m, al,erad„n =max ,ninrfil
0-6
0-5
0-5
3
Riparian zone
mu bllat0.I-ig, u, s, wide b, Lfe, -max owls
II-6
II-4
II-i
-
2
4
F.sd I l nl o, chemicald I g'
lex,eus,v_du<l,at ...-0,-Iischa, cs-max point,)-
II-i
II-4
II-4
.7 v
G d l d h
,o d,snhaILI1 ds o',tal
0-3
0-4
0-4
1
6
munoud la 0: exlen Ive nuud lapl ants
II-4
II-4
II-2
4
T, 7
Eat renclm,eul / ❑uad Plaiu access
1-5
0-4
0-1
2
�dee,Iv e,oe,ched-l-iSe .en[flood ne-na ,n1
Yres nc of xdjaccnt weGxnds
S
e,l-ands=0`lar ed'a< wetlands= nls)
II-6
II-4
II-2
1
9
Channel sinuosity
"ex[ensice channelizadon = 0; nature) Inexnder= Inax ,o ,[s 1
0-5
0-4
0-3
2
i
10
hll.0
le.s,v� de usi❑uv 0, Lde u, vu d,me.L , owls)
x,eI. se
II-i
-
II-4
II-4
2
Sire X diversity of channel bed substrate
11
)five, humuge.uus=0: U, e. dive,se sizes =,wax u
NA"
II-4
II -i
3
E d 1 1 met iucuian ar d 4.
1'
y
(deed i ised 1'-1,1I hed 3ha,ks
0-5
0-4
0-5
2
.Nr
a' 1-
Presrnce of 1 1 k f I
_ 0, .stable banks 1.11 P Ims)
y
II-i
II-i
II-i
2
R l d plhea d d l uu b dv
14
4
isihl 't' 0, den tl'ouch t )int,)
0-3
0-4
0-5
2
impact by a�micullure nr livestock production
1i
substantialim act �;nu Cvidencc-
II-4
II-i
16
4
Presence al'rillle-pool/ripple-pool complexes'
n. )IifflesAi,)lec or)ools=ll; well-develo,ed=max ,oin[s1
0-3
0-5
0-6
3
d' 1
Hahitat Plxity
'Ii111C u, .0 habitat 0.hC Cdhab„ l ,� um(s)
II-6
II-6
II-6
3
2 IS
Canapl case L abed
x
!uu sl,adin vegea❑u. 0 0m u, s wuu umL,
0_i
0-5
0-5
3
Substral —bedded—.
19
(d+e )I +ahead+d 0 Fo.se s[vctue nex)
NA=
0-4
0-4
2
20
Yresence of stream inveHehrates
(1-4
II-i
(I-i
2
mu evidevice=0; cu„unuv,.ume,uusL e = owls)
-
-
[' 21
O
Preseuce al a,nPhibia,us
evidence=ll; cmnlnon, numernust )e - )intfil
0-4
0-4
0-4
1
Presence of fish
C,
moCvidv--llun ;cu,n n �elstes = rot,)
❑-�
❑-�
❑-�
z
Evidence onvildcfe ass
13
--
evidence=ll; Lh,ad.at C,Ile- poww
0-6
0-5
0-5
2
Tula) Points Passible
III(I
100
HILL
TOTAL SCORE (ahu enter un first page)
49
s These charac[elistice are no[asxess.d in -1-1 stre 1,
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
F.COREGION POINT
R ANGF.
#
CHARACTERISTICS
SCORE
Coastal
Piedmont
Ylnuntain
Pres,mcc of llmv/ Pu'sist,r,t Pnnls in stream
1
mo now u sin .fun ,"II', now u'mts
II-i
-
II-4
II-i
-
-
F, id-- oI' past human ahe, Iti-
extensn-e ahe,-�❑m, = o; m, a1,e,ad„n =max ,ninrfil
0-6
0-5
0-5
a
Riparian zone
mu b, fC 0 w,Em -dc buUe, ,wax um u
II-6
II-4
II-i
-
3
4
F.vidence al' nnlrienl or chemical discharges'
lex,e.s,ve dacha, ce dixha, e..- units
II-i
II-4
II-4
2
y
d h
wd,scha 1 ,, I d,
0-3
0-4
0-4
0
r�Vi
6
%
lnu nuud la 0: eaten !ve ll-dlanl owls
II-4
(I-4
II-2
3
T, 7
Enlrenclmleul / ❑uad Plaiu access
0-5
0-4
0-2
2
x
�dee,ly e,oe,ched-l-iSe .en[flood ne-na ,n1
Yresence of adjacent weGxnds
S
Cnends=0: tar ud a< we0ands= nts)
II-6
II-4
II-2
11
9
Channel sinuosity
"ex[ensice channelizadon = 0; namrel Inexnder= Inax ,o n[s)
0-5
0-4
0-3
2
Mi_t
10
lex,em,v�dC u .501 dC u, ou ndhne v.)
II-i
II-4
II-4
3
Size &diversity of chau„el bed s.bsRa[e
II
1 foie, humugenuus=0, ter e. div -
NAB
II-4
II -i
-
3
d
l0'sChle
L'
(des )E a„ed h.ABhank, �),t,l
0-K
0-4
0-K
3
.Nr
a' 1.
Presrncc of I I k WI -I,
a 0u .stable banks a
C,usRool
II-i
4
deplhCand density on bank"n
4
Ey
)vlsihle,not,= W den,e,nocs tlnn. ho.t=max )niuc,)
0-3
0-4
0-5
3
impact by a�micullure nr lives[nek production
1i
_albstan0alim act �;nu evidence-
II-i
II-4
II-i
2
16
Preseuce al ri111e-Paul/ripple-Pool complexes
)nffle,i,)les or)oo1s=ll; well-develo)ed=lnax n)int,l
0-3
0-5
0-6
4
F
d' 1,
.Ni
Habitat cnmPlexi[y
,nu
7iWC u, .0 hab,tal 0. he ,C ,indhab„au umts
II-6
II-6
II-6
3
IS
Ca,wpl case L abed
!uu sl,adin vegea❑u. 0 0m u, s wuu units
x
0-5
4
Substral bedded s
19
(d+e )I .bedded = 0 h o es[vctu e ex1
NA.
0-4
0-4
3
20
Yresence of stream inver[ehratesn
II-4
II -i
II -i
II
mu Cvidevice=0; cu„unuv,.ume,uusL e = ume)
-
-
C7 21
O
Preseuce al a,nPhibia,us
evidence=ll;cmmm�n, numernust , - ,tit
0-4
0-4
0-4
0
Presence of fish
22
e„ce moCvid= u,nO;cunstyPC, = nil,)
❑-4
❑-4
❑-4
❑
Evidence of wlldGl'eus,=
)3
--
evidence= ll; ahundan[evidence- oint,l
0-6
0-5
0-5
0
Tula) Points Passible
IIIII
100
HILL
TOTAL SCORE (at,. en= un fist page)
49
s These cherac[elistice are nix assessed in -1-1 stre 1,

OYYTCE USE ONLY: USACE ATD# ➢'
IITl Reach 2 (Perennial RPW)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET -
1. Applicant's N- n Wildlmds Cueiueetiuz Inc :. E,elt at,, s N m Win Pavlut
3. ➢xte of Eva1-ma: I I /7/21116 4. Time of Evaluation: 1045
SN fSL UIIR h" 6R R Con Fear
7 Aptoat D k t A 42 ac es Y S' t ,,,fit 1s1
). Le tbdt of Reech Esaluated I_�0 fee[ IOCoutty; Gpal"o,
11. l.uwliuu of teach t vdet cvel G vxlude tby toads and l udmatks). Nrum R; le eh eke IIS-I C 1u I IS-fi4W uw. ds P .�huru_
Take die NC Y7E 't3Yl t atd:B 1 [tc t f.[1 ti andmt left onto S'Ik H Goa, es Rd"S1
Tt rnreh[-1-Silk HRd, "9 ). 1.4.1 M I: dlev Rd'1,3 ),I,�lttoat, mtsl mdl, Rd'O5,,f ieht.
I� Ste Corndi ate., ifk tow t) L, 35ft2608OLoty. )JISO596
13. N.pused Cha,,el Wutk Ul eu}): Stream R-tatuun
14. Recent W-1- Condition.,: Mostly clear and cool with liini[ed nreciniation within mevio.s nun,dt.
S dint f t Cl6
16ld-Gfy any p dal weletway l vftwnuty know.: _Se<Guu 10 Tudd \Valets _E-ta al Fishene, llabitat
Trout Water.: ,.[sanding Resource Watere NudientSensitive Water.: Wares Suppl} Watershed fUTV)
17. I: Ih p i 'I-k -Ld pL flh -1 Tabun poiL YKS NO Ily- -f rem - f caroa
18Doe, chattel appea o f USG S qosd tell YES NO 10. D h I I pea o f USDA So I Sm'vey' YES NO
20. E.,li-,d Watcr,hed L,.d U- . 4 4, Restd-hd Cuvmte 11 _40 l.dt,htal 11 %Ag to lmrel
63 %Yaiested _"o Clemed/Logged _"o Other(_)
I I. Eankf. ll Width 6fee[ 22.Bank Heigh[(fi'o1n Ipedmtap of hank): 2fee[
23. Channel slope duvet center of s0ea, _Flat (0 W 2%) X Gen0e (2 to 4%) _Muderete (4 to 10%) _Sleep Q 10%)
24. Chxnnel Sinuosit}-: _Sbeigh[ X,ccnsionxl Bends _Frequent Meander _Very .Sinuous _Braided Channel
T t t I pl t of k. h t (I t d Rog,, 2) BegBegil, hy d b th, I I' ' to S b dan
'-d", 1,11al tut c L", dharae c s ,t he ,W a , the s ',.t p,'n ench
1 ) ❑ 1 1 ❑ ­ p p 1 b fd P- fh - ❑ h d l,dtt the
6,hee_ m shot ld tenet_ a ,ll assemm _ 1 1 e ,ream r ch -des e alp u. E a chamc - o_ be 11 , ed dt e to wile oc
nthcund'itnsctc❑'n the su �nhue ntdpn �dcwcxpinnuiut'nthc.umncn cA. n_ldhcrc th cuhv't n. ch n� tthc ehurnaer
1 1 h ❑ I- P' n 1-,). h y b 1 1 1 ,d] , -th ha di.pl' Y nwre
ut i_) and a P - foan t sed dt ate each teach The nal s. sifted to a ach mt zl ee be wee. 0 and 10❑. st h a,rore oC
I ❑❑ rcprcxcnting n locum of the hiyhat ynnliry_
TotalS... , (f,-reverse): 47
Evaluator's Stgnalure Dale 11/72016
This d,-.d evalua0ou form is inleuded to be used only as a guide to assist Imtdawners and ---ocelot professionals iu
gathering the data lcyuired by [he lJni[ed Slates Army C-aps of F.ttgineers to order to make a Prelimivaty a6Ke6Kmen1 of
sh'ean, quality, The Hal scare res'ulling U. o o the-oplelimt of Otis form is subject to CIS ACE approval and does' nut imply a
partirnlar mitlgxtlnn rxtln m rcquirtxncnL Poem suhject [o change-ver.,ion 05A)_1. To Comment please cal 910-Y76-8441 z 2&
OFF.CEUSEON- USACE ATD# ➢WQ#
UT2 Reach 1 (intermittent RPW)
MSTREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET -
I. Applicant's N- Wildland N. e. Inc F elualur's N \Vet T-avlor
3. ➢ate of Eva1-ma: I I /7/2t116 4. Time of Evaluation: 1115
5 N f So U 12 R„ach 1 6 R R s'm Cane Fear
7 Aptto D k t A 9-- 8—So' Order: 1st
). Le tbdt of Reech Es aluamd �llll 10 Coo try: Gpntlpam
11. l.uwliuu of teach t vdet cvel G vxlude tby toads and l udmatks). Nrum R; le eh eke IIS-I C 1u I ISJi4W uw. ds P .�huru_
Take die NC Y7E 't3Yl t atd:B 1 [tc t f' [I ti andm Cleft onto S'IAH C.unS es Rd "Slin
Tt rn reh[unlu IAH Rd" 9 1. Ic0untuM I: dlev Rd 'I,'1 1. 1, unw luhmtsl ndlev Rd'O5,,f- leht.
I� Ste Corndi ate., ifk tow t) Lat 35S26O801.o,, r)Mll 96
13. N.pused Cha,,el Wutk(if eu}): Stream huhauvmevL
14. Recent W-l- Conditions: Mos[Iv clear and cool with Ii1ni[ed nreciniation within ntevious monde.
S dint f t CI 6
16. lden❑fy any p dal weletway l vftwttuty know.: Se<Guu 10 Tidal \Valets E-ta al Fishene, llabitat
Trout Water.: ,.[sanding Resource Watere NudientSensitive Water.: Water suppl} Wxterehed R-TVl
17. I: Ili )' i 'I-k -Ld pL flh alp aloe puL YNS NO Ily- -f to 0, - f caroa
Y Doe, cha t tee appea o f USC.S q d ap' YES NO 0. D h I I pea o f USDA Soil S—y' YES NO
20. E.,li-,d Watct,hed L,.d ll-e _4, Restd-lid (7uvtmetwd %h,dt,vial 90 -o Api-Mall
10 % Faiested "o Clemed / Logged "o Otlter (_)
21_ Eankf. ll Wolth 1.5 fee[ 22.Bank Heieh[fi'n1n liedmtap of hank): L(lfeet
23. Cha 1 slope duvet cculet of steam. Flat (0 W 2%) X Gevllc (2 to 4%) Mt,&, e (4 to 10%) Sleep (>10%)
34. Chxnnel Sinuosit}-: Sbeigh[ X,ccnsianxl Bends _Frequent Meander Very,Sinuous Braided Channel
T t t I pl t of k. h t (I t d Rog,, 2) BegBegil, hy d b th, I I' ' to S b dan
'-d", 11,11al tut e L", dharac c s ,t he ,W a , the s ',.t p,'n ench
I I I f l P p 1 b fd P fl - I 1 -Id �tbe
o A,I ee_ ,sl otld-e0ec_a call as of les_-cans deli de-ealtao ifacla ace-,te to,
a b,, ced die to wile or
nthc und'itnsctc ❑mthcs _hue ntd pn dcwupinnuiut'nthc.umncn u. n_ld hcrc th uhv'tns ch n� tthcch-,,,
f ) I yb I I t ll -- 1 1,)lymore
t i_l, a�da Pa aefo led net ate eacl eacb The nal s. wed too ea eacl t,t ee be wee 0ad OO. .s�ba,rore of
❑❑ rcpnx-ft, n stream of the hi2hext gnnlity_
TotalS... , (f,-reverse): 96
Evaluator's Sinoalure Dale 11/7/2016
This' channel evalnalion form is' inleuded to be used only as a guide to assis'l landowners and environmental prol'es's'ianals' in
gathering llo, da la lcyuired by [he [)[tiled Slates Army C,aps of Fogiueers to order to make a fodiu,io- a-ssoo,ot of
sh'ean, quality, The Hal scare res'ulling U. o o the-oplelimt of Otis form is subject to CIS ACE approval and does' tml imply a
parti-lar mitlgxtlnn satin m rcquirtxncnL Palm suhject to change-v-ion 05A)3. U, Comment please cal 910-876-8441 z 2&
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT
RANGE
#
CHARACTF.RiSTTCS
SCOREtp
Cnastul
Piedmont
Mountain
ols t
ina now u son -aide 0 � n now t,)
11-i
-
11-4
11-i
-
2
-
Fnndence of past human.1"1 on
e�tensn-e ahetn❑nn = o; m, alteradao = m� ,ninrfil
0-6
a-s
a-s
a
Riparian zone
mu b,at 0 uvG=t ut, wide bt lfet tnux owls
11-6
11-4
11-i
-
3
4
F.sd 1 l nl of chemicald I g'
lexleustv_du<hat ...-0, vas dixhar es-triex mots
11-i
-
11-4
11-4
2
.7 v
G d l d h
to d,,,,1 1 ,. l d. [ ,ml
0-3
0-4
0-4
0
6
lnu nuud la 0: exlen !ve nuud Tool unls
1i-4
11-4
11-2
3
7
Eat ... lot-t/Iluadplaiu access'
0-?
0-4
0-2
1
�deetly et.'etched-l-fie .en[flood ne-na tn1
Yrts nc ni'xdjaccnt wtilxnds
Y
e0ands=0`lar ad'a< wcbands= nls)
11-6
11-4
11-2
it
9
Channel shtoosity
"ezt--, channelizadon = 0; -t-1 meander= lnaz to ,[s I
0-5
0-4
0-3
1
SMi—o input
10
lexteustv�de us u 0, hale ut vu,edtmeuL t utvls)
11-i
-
11-4
11-4
2
Size- diversily of cltaunel bed s.bs0'ale
II
lfive, humu¢euuus=0, Tat e. diverse sizes=tnax u
NA"
11-4
11-5
3
E d l f utel iudsian-r d y,
12
y
d d i iced 0: srehle hed R ha tks t,l
0-5
0-4
0-5
2
.Nr
a' 13
Prestmce of I I tabk i I
aX
_ 0, sle boot., n1s)
eu
11-i
11-i
11-i
2
?l
Rool deplhea,d 1-0,,ou baldct'n
l;
Fisihle
root,=0; dense roots tlmmhou[=tnaz vp nt,l
0-3
0-4
0-5
3
impact by agriculture mlivcs[nck production
I�
subslanbalim act 0;nu evidence-
11-i
11-4
11-i
2
16
4
Presence al'rillle-p-ulh ipple-Pool complexes'
pil e.Uti tplec oroo tls=ll; well-developed=lnnx taintsl
n.iff
0-3
0-5
0-6
3
C' I
.Ni
tgt
tea
'Bale ut uu habtlal 0. 1,0c Pl�xit�ed y habttau umis)
11-6
11-6
11-6
3
1S
Canupl cape L mbed
X
!uu shadin ve¢caGuu 0 Out ut s wuu ui."
0-i
0-i
0-5
4
Subs'lral bedded s
ad
19
, deepl +nh 00o.se s[vctue nex)
NA=
0-4
0-4
3
20
Yresence ni'stream inver[ehrates
(1-4
11-i
11-i
0
�
mu evidence =0; cuaunuv, uumetuus L e = umis)
-
-
[' '1
o
Preseuce of oophibia-s
e d,,-=it emmnmm�mnem.at to - v
0-4
0-4
0-4
1
Presence of fish
mo evidence=0; cum n ieluusL = Ines)
11-4
11-4
11-4
1
Evidence ofZvildlik-sees
,3
--
evidence= ll; ahundant evidence- owt,)
0-6
0-5
0-5
2
T-lal Points Passible
11111
100
11111
TOTAL SCORE (also enter un first page)
47
s The,e ch-ta,-t— are no[asxes..d in --.1 stre-,
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
F.COREGION POINT
R ANGE
#
CHARACTERISTICS
SCORE
Coastal
Piedmont
Ylnuntain
Prestmce of ITnw / perststtatt Pnnls in stream
mu I= u, aloe a; sI»n� now u'ml,
11- i
-
11-;
11- i
-
-
F,idertce of past human a1ma0 on
e�tensn-e alter-a❑nn = o; m, almtadao = m� ,ninral
0-6
a-s
a-s
2
Riparian zone
mu bt IL0; cuvG=t ut , wide bt It I tnux utvls
11-6
11-4
11-i
-
4
Fnd 1 l nl of chemicald I '
g
lexteustv_du<hat ...-0, vas dixhar es-triex uivls
11-i
-
11-4
11-4
3
,.1 v
G d l d h
to dtscha 1 l d. [ ,ml
0-3
0-4
0-4
1
6
lnu noud la 0: exlen !ve ll-dlanl owls
11-;
11-;
11-2
3
T, 7
Enlrenclmleul / ❑uadplaiu access
0-5
0-4
0-2
2
z
�deetly et.etched-l-fie .en[flood ne-na tn1
Yresence oi'xdjaccnt wtilxnds
S
enands=0: Tar ad ac webands= nls)
11-6
11-4
11-2
9
Channel sh-sity
"ez[ensice channelizadon = 0; namrel lnexnder= lnaz to n[s)
0-5
0-4
0-3
1
SMiment input
10
lexteusty� de us u 0, hale to vas xdtmeuL t t,i k)
11-i
-
11-4
11-4
2
Size X diversity of chamtel bed subs0'ale
I I
Or,humu¢enuus=0; Tar e. div -
NA"
(1-4
11- i
-
I
d
d-d I0!
11
(deepl srehle lied 3 haoiks "am")
0-5
0-4
0-5
1
.Nr
a' 1.
Prevmcc of I I k i I
0'v u stable balls uu)
etu,Rool
11-i
11-i
11-i
3
Kpl-,h-'di density on banksnraa
Ey
pvlsihle toots=0: dense mots tlnn.ho.t=maz to nc,)
0-3
0-4
0-5
1
ndutin
mbbyl
1i
mm
ct ;nu evidence-p
aaau�
1-i
1-4
1-i
3
16
Preseuce al rl111e-Paul/ripple-Pool comPlexes
pii fflesAitples or)ao1,= Or w,I 1-developed=lnnx paint,l
0-3
0-i
0-6
2
F
C 1,
.Ni
Ha1,tgo nmpltxhy
tau
7ialc ut uu habtlal Ofe to tied habttau umis
11-6
11-6
11-6
2
1S
Can.pl case L mbed
X
!uu shadin v caGuu 0 Gut ut s wuu umis
0-5
0-5
0-5
I
Subst,.[ bedded
19
(deed +nhedd+d 0 h o s es[vctu e )
NA:
0-4
0-4
1
20
Yresence of stream inver[ehratesn
11-4
11-i
11-i
11
cutmnuv, mu evidence= 0; .umetuus lype = umis)
s
-
-
C7 21
C
Preseuce al atuPhibians
-id,,- t: emmnnm mm�em.a t ,e - v
0-4
0-4
0-4
1
`�
Presence of fish
maevide„k=0;cum n �elan,l =„�)
t-4
t-4
t-4
it,z
Evidence.1,,ildhl'e-sees
--
evidence= ll; ahundant evidence- owt,)
0-6
0-5
0-5
1
T-lal Points Possible
lift
100
11111
TOTAL SCORE (at,. encec un first page)
36
s The,e than -,tits are no[asxes..d in --.1 stre-,

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IIT2 Reach 2 (Perennial RPW)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET -
I. Ippf-Cl N- n Wildlmds Cueiueetiuz h,c :. Eseh e t,, s N m Wi. Pavlot
3. ➢ate of Eva1-ma: 11 /7/2f 116 4. Time of Evaluation: 1145
5N fSL U12R h'1 6R H Coe Fear
7 All D kt A a: Iiodes Y S'a,,,,&l 1s1
). Le gat of Re I E valuated. 400 I n co u tty; Gidthmn
11. Luwtiuu of teach , „det cvel 0 vxlude sby toads m,d l udmatks). Nrum R; le eh eke I1S-I C 1u l IS-fi4W uw. ds P .�huru_
Take ate NC Y7 E 't3Y l [ a,ti: B 1 [ t C t f .di ,i and m ,left onto Sdk H Gaaa, es Rd "S 1
Tt,n r eht -1-Silk H Rd,"' 9 ). I It .1- M I: dlev Rd 1"1 2 ). I,�lt .,at, luhm,s l mdl, Rd "O smi) un ieh,.
I� Ste Corndi ate., ifk tow t) L, 35N2608QLna,, r1380596
13. N.pused Ch-,el W urk U1 eu}): S,ream huh--,
14. Recent W-1- Condition.,: Mostly clear and cool with liini[ed nreciniation within -in,,, nun, I,
S dint f t Cl-' 6
16ldcvlify any pc6A wetetway l dtwnmv know.: _Sect.. 10 Tidal Watets _Event A Fi,henes llabi,at
Trout Water.: ,.[sanding Resource Watere NudientSensitive Wa[e,'.: Wares Suppl} Watershed fUTV)
17. I.al p i Ik td pt flh lafun puit Y0S \O Ily. f hem f caroa
I Y Does cha,.el appea o t USG S qasd tell YES NO 19. D h I I pea o, USDA S.i Sm'veyt YES NO
20. E.sli-,d W-,,hed L,.d Il-e _4, Restd-u,d (7ummet i,d % h,d, sa1, l 96 10 Apicultural
4 % Yoreated _"o Clemed / Logged _"o Other (_)
I I. Eankf.11 Width: 1.5 fee[ 22. Bank Heigh[ ifi'o1n hed m top of hank): 10 feet
23. Channel slope dove, cenle of s0cam. _Fla, (0 W 2%) X Gv,tk (d ,u 4%) _Mudcre,e 4 ,u 10%) _Sleep (> 10%)
34. Chxnnel Sinuosit}-: _Sbeigh[ X,ccnsionxl Bends _Prequent Meander _Ver},Simuoue _Braided Channel
T t t 1 pl t t k. h t (I t d p 2) BegBegil, hy d b th, pp, op S b d �n
' , _ 1,11al su, c L", dh.tntc c s ,t he , W u , she \ ',., p,'n ench
1 )([1 1❑ p p 1 b fd P- fh - ❑ h d 1,d,t ,he
6rhee_ m sho, ld tepee_ a ill assemm _ 1 1 e ,ream r ch , odes a al, u. E a chamc - o_ be 11 e ed d, e ,o site oc
uthcund'i,nsc,c❑'n the su �nhoe u,dpn �dcwcxplunuiu,'n,hc.omncn cA. n_ldhcrc,h cuhv', n. rh n� „hc churuacr
1 1 h ❑ I- P' n 1-,). h yb 1 11 ,d] --. h ha di.pl'Y nwce
u, Ly dodo P - fo.n,sed d, a,e each teach The nala si�,ed,oa ach m, zt ee be weeu0a-d 10❑. st hayrore oC
I ❑❑ rcprcxcndng a sucum of she hiyhas yauliry_
T-1S... , If,- er-): 35
Evaluator's Sinnalure Dale 11/72016
This d,-.d evalua0ou loan is inleuded to be used ouly as a guide to assist 1-d-ers and ---ocelot proles4.-1s iu
gatl,ering the data ,,qui,,d by the [)oiled Slates Army C-,ps of F.l,giueers iu order to make a prelimil,- --,-A t of
shcan, quality, The Hal scare res'ulling U. the completion of this fore, is subject to CIS ACE approval and does' ,col imply a
partirnlar mitlgxtlnn ratio m rcquir,xncnL Poem suhject mchange-version 05A)_i. To Comment please cal 919-Y76-8441 x 2&
OFYTCEUSEON- USACR ATD# ➢WQ#
MUT3 (intermittent RPW)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET -
I. Appli-CI N- Wildland N. e. Inc N elualur's Wm T-autos
3. ➢ate of Eva1-ma: 11 /7/2f 116 4. Time of Evaluation: 123t1
5. N,,ne of Stream. UT3 6. River 1
7, Approximate Drainage A,ea: 12 does S. Stream
9. Lengd, of Reach Evaluated: 150 10. coo-
11. Luwtiuu of teach , „det cvel 0 vxlude sby toads m,d laudmatks). Nrum R; le eh eke IIS-I C 1u I ISJ,4W uw. ds P 11�hur
Take ate NC Y7 E 't3Y l [ a,ti: B 1 [ t C t f ' .di m and m , left ,tmtn Sdk H (tuns es Rd X. l 6
Tt rn reht -1-Silk HRd" 9 ). ICIt.1-M I: dkv Rd 1' 1.3 m). I,�lt.,at, m,sl mdl, Rd'0.5 mi)un ieh,.
I� Ste Corndi ate., ifk tow t) L, 35ft2608OLoty. 93811596
13. N.pused Ch-,el W urk U1 eu}): S,ream huh-,-
14. Recent W-1-Conditions: ivfostiv clear and cool wit], l imitednreciniation within -ions ntondt.
S d,,, f t Cl6
16ldcvlify a.y p dal wetetway l vftwuu,v k.uw.: Se<0uu 10 Tidal \Valets Eve.l A Fi,henes llabi,at
Trout Wate,'.: ,.[sanding Resource Watere NudientSensitive Wa[e,'.: Wares Suppl} Watershed fUTV)
17. I: 0t ) i 'I-k -td pt flh al, .fun pint YNS NO Ily- -f ,e 0t - f caroa
I Y Does cha, tel appea o t USGS qasd ap' YES NO 19. D h 1 pea o, USDA S.i I Sm'vey t YES NO
20. E.sli-,d W-,,hed L,.d ll-e _4, Restd-u,d Cummetwal %h,d, 1a1, l 90 10 Apicultural
R %Yoreated "o Clemed/Logged 2'it,the, Pxnn Facilidesl
21. Bankfull Width 1.5 fee[ 22. Bank Heigh[ fi'o1n hed m top of hank): I 11 feet
23. Ch-1 slope duwv cculet to ac a.. Fla, (0 W 2%) X Gc.te (2 ,u 4%) Mude- (4 L. 10%) Sleep (>10%)
24. Chxnnel S,a-,st}: S-ight X,ccnsionxl Bends _Prequent Meander Ve,},Simuoue Braided Chxnnel
T t t 1 pl t t k. h t (I t d p 2) BegBegil, hy d b th, pp, op S b d �n
' , _ 1,11al su, c L", dh.tntc c s ,t he , W u , she \ ',., p,'n ench
I I I f 1 P p 1 b fd p fl - I 1 -I,d ,tbe
o Ayl ee_ .sl o,ld-e0ec_a call as of yes_ -cans act, de-eal,ao ifacla ace-yte ca ,o_be lied d,e 1,wile or
uthcund'i,ns c,c❑'n thcs _hue u,d pn �dcwuplunuiu,'n,hc.omncn u. n_ldhcrc,h uhv',ns ch n� „hc churuacr
f ) I yb I I t 11 -- 1 1,)ly more
i _y, a,d a Pa a e fo sea nl, ate eacl eacb The nay s. ed to a ea eacl , ,t ee be wee 0 a ,I I 0❑..,, b a yrore of
❑❑rcpnx-ft, a,t,, ,f,h, hi2hcx, gauli,y_
T-1S... , If, -reverse): 46
Evaluator's Sinnalure Dale 11/7/2016
This' channel evalnalion form is' inleuded to be used only as a guide to assis'l landowners and environmental prol'es's'ianals' in
gatl,eriog the da la ,cyuired by the U,,iwd Slates Army C-,ps of F.l,giueers iu order to make a prelimil,- a65e65me„ t of
shed., quality, The Hal scare res'ulling U. the completion of this fore, is subject to CIS ACE approval and does' ,col imply a
pxrtirnlar mitlgxtlnn ratio m rcquir,xncnL Form subject m change-ver.:imi, 05A)3. U, Comment please cal 919-876-8441 z 2&
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT
RANGE
#
CHARACTF.RiSTTCS
SCORE
c..stul
Piedmont
Mountain
tp nls t
f„unowusan-aloe 0� n now t,)
fl-i
-
fl-4
fl-i
-
2
-
Fnndence oI' past human allmatou
extensn-e ahe,n❑on = o; m, alterati„n = ma£ ,olnrsl
0-6
0-5
0-5
2
Riparian zone
mu b, ff 0 ,0m i& b lifer hoax umis
fl-6
fl-4
fl-i
-
I
4
Fnd 1 lriel I d.1 disc,., Ives'
lex,eustv_du<l,at ...-0, vas dis<har es =,rhea .cols
11-i
-
11-;
11-;
3
.7 y
G d l d h
to d,,,,1 1 s, d, [ ' t01
0-3
0-4
0-4
1
r�Vi
6
%
lnu nuud la 0: eaten !ve nuud tool unls
f1-4
(1-4
f1-2
3
T, 7
Enlrenclm,eul / ❑uad Plaiu access
0 5
1-4
1-1
2
�deetly e,.e tched-l-iSe .en[flood ne-na tn1
-
Yrts nc of xdla w,ilxnds
Y
e,l-ands=0`lar ed'a< wc0ands= nls)
,
11-6
11-4
11-2
11
9
channel sinuosity
"ex[ensice channelizadon = 0; namrel lnexnder= Inax to ,ts )
0-5
0-4
0-3
1
III
lex,emtve de u u 0' t le ut uu s.,d,mevf n,$)
f1-i
11-4
11-4
2
Size Xdivers'iF, ol'channelbed s-bs0'ale
II
lfive, hu,nu¢euuus=0, Et e. diverse sizes=hoax u
NAs'
11-4
11-5
E d l v,elluculanor i t„
12
y
(de a iced 0:l smhle hed hx,ks
i
0-5
0-4
0-5
1
.Nr
at 1-
Prevmee of I I k l I
_ 0, stable banks tal)
eu aX a
f1-i
f1-i
f1-i
3
?l
Rool deplheaud deusily ou baldct'n
14
F
lisihle root,=0; den,e root, throu�hou[=max)oinc,l
0-3
0-4
0-5
1
impact by agriculture mlivcs[nck production
1i
sub t Lalim acL�,nu evdencc
11-i
11-4
11-i
3
16
4
Presence al'rillle-pool/ripple-pool complexes'
"i ffl e.U,i ttlec or cools=ll; well-develoted=lnax mint,l
0-3
0-5
0-6
2
d' 1
Hahitxt Plxity
'Bale ut uu habitat 0. Itc ed habt,au oats)
,nu
11-6
11-6
11-6
2
18
Ca,wp,/case L abed
X
!uu sda&. ve¢ca❑uu 0 0m u, s wuu ui."
0-i
0-i
0-i
I
Subslral bedded s'
19
_Ply
ed +,,bedded 0 hose stucco e nez)
NA=
0-4
0-4
1
20
Yresence nl'stream inver[ehrates
f1-4
f1-i
f1-i
0
mu evidcvice =0; cu,mnuv, uumetuus t e = .cols)
-
-
f,' '1
O
Preseuce al a,nPhibianss
-de,- fr common, n.nteroust to - tints)
0-4
0-4
0-4
1
Presence of fish
coo evidence=0; cum n ieluust = lots)
it-4it
-411-4
0
Evidence ofwildcle,,sees
,z
--
evidence= fl; ahundant evidence- owt,)
0-6
0-5
0-5
1
T-lal Points P-s5ible
11111
11111
lt111
TOTAL SCORE (a],. enter un first page)
35
s The,e charade-t- are not assessed im atastal streams.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
F.COREGION POINT
R ANGE
#
CHARACTERISTICS
SCORE
c..stul
Piedmont
Ylnuntain
Pres,mce of l7nw /Pe,'sis[,mt Pnnls in stream
coo now u, .fun 0: sI»n� now u'�nh
11-i
-
11-4
f1-i
-
0
-
Fnndence oI' past human ahe,aton
extensn-e ahe,a❑on = o; m, alte,ati„n = ma£ ,olnrsl
0-6
0-5
0-5
a
Riparian zone
mu bufct= 0: cuvli=uu,u, wide buffer=hoax ui"(,)-
fl-6
fl-4
it
3
4
F.vide--of nnlrienl o,. chemical discharges'
Tex,-1-d_,_ ee=0; vas dis<har es=,rhea uint'
f1-i
11-4
11-4
3
.7
d
G d l d dads, h
to di,c1- e 1, snit s, u etc ,c,)
0-3
0-4
0-4
0
6
Pressed nl dl ltldPl
lnu noud tan 0exlens ve nuud lain unls
f1-4
f1-4
(1-2
3
T, 7
Enlrenclm,eul/❑oddfloodaccess
0-5
0-4
0-2
2
iS �deetly e,.e tched-l-e .en[flood ne-na tn1
x
Yr,ence nl'xdjacent w,Alxnds
3
cooed,=0: tar ud a< we0ands= nts)
fl-6
fl-4
fl-2
it
9
Channel sh-sity
"ex[ensice channelizadon = 0; namrel lnexnder= Inax to n[s)
0-5
0-4
0-3
2
SMimrnt inputt
10
lex,eustve de us u 0, hale of vo sed,meut , umis)
11-i
-
fl-4
fl-4
3
Size& diversity of chau„el bed subs,...
II
1 fn,e, humu¢enuus=0: tar e. div -
NAs'
(1-4
(1-i
-
2
d
10!-hle
L'
fdeepl a,sed h.d8hanks to,t,)
0-5
0-4
0-5
3
.Nr
Prevmee of 1 b..k l I
Ou .stable banks uu)
f1-i
f1-i
f1-i
4
R ld Pll --'di l b k
14
4
,hle root, 0, dene mots tlmm hoot , o tt,l
0-3
0-4
0-5
3
impact by agriculture mlivcs[nck production
1i
_al6slan0alim act �;nu evidence-
11-i
11-4
11-i
2
16
Pres euce al ri111e-Paul/ripple-Pool complexes
tii fflesAittles or)oo1s=11; well-develoted=lnxx to n[cl
0-3
0-5
0-6
2
F
d' 1,
.Ni
Hahitxt cnmPl,xi[y
,nu
7ialc ut uu habdal Ofe to tied habt,au oats
fl-6
fl-6
fl-6
2
1a
Canopy case L ,,,bed
X
!uu sl,adin ve¢ca❑uu 0 Out u, s wuu .cols
0_5
0-5
0-5
4
Subs'lral bedded-.
19
(deed e,hedded n ex1
NA:
0-4
0-4
3
20
Yresence nl stream inver[ehrates
fl-4
f1-i
f1-i
it
mu evidcvice =0; cu,mnuv, uumetuus type,= umis)
-
-
21
O
Pre', al a,nPhibians n
evidence=0; connnom ll - ntsl
0-4
0-4
0-4
0
`�
Presence of fish
coo evidence=0; cum n ieluust = loth
11-4
11-4
11-4
0
Evidence ol,,Mhl'e-sees
,z
--
evidence= fl; ahundant evidence- owt,)
0-6
0-5
0-5
1
T-lal Points P-s5ible
Hit
100
If111
TOTAL SCORE (at,. en= un first page)
46
s The,e charade-t- are not assessed im atastal streams.

OYYTCE USE ONLY: USACE ATD# ➢W
IIT4 Reach 1 (Intermittent RPW)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET -
I. Ippli-L'l N- n Wildl,uds C,eiueetiuz h,c :. Esel, etai s N m Win Pavlat
3. ➢ate of Evaluator: 11 /7/21116 4. Time of Evaluation: 13311
5N rSL UI4R hl 6. RivC, 0 Con Fear
7 AI I oat D t A 22 ace, 8-S.-a, (),der: 1s1
).Le,bd,ofRech E„luamd.'50f- In Cou,ty: G,al"a,
11. Luwtiau of [each , ndet evel u vxlude tby ,cads and l udmatks). Nr„m R; le eh eke IIS-I C h, I IS-fi4W uw. ds P 11�hur„_
Taked,e NC,7E't341 t a,d,B 1 [,c t f.[1 ,i and .,a left onto S'IA E Ga, es Rd"S1
Tt,n rehL-1-Silk HRd" 9 ). 1.4.1 M I: dICV Rd 1'1,3 1. 1, anw luhm,sl md1C, Rd'Osmi)un ieh,.
I� Ste Corndi ams ifk,ow ,) L, 35N26080Lo,v. r1380596
13. Ptapusnd Ch-,C1 Wu[k (if,vy): Luhan -..(
14. Recent Wead,er Conditions: Mostly- clear and cool wi 1,Iiini ted nrecin-,.,, within mevioue mood,.
S d,n, f t CI " 6
16ldev❑fy any p CiA welctway l vLwau,v know.: _Secllaa 10 lidA Waters _E-.I A bishcnes llabi,at
Trout Water.: Out,mnding Resource W,tel's NudientSensitive Water.: Wares Suppl} W-,hed fUTV)
17. I.d p i 'IA Ld pL flh talon puiL Y0S \O Ily. f ,ed f Caroa
18Doe, cha, .el appea o, US(S q d I - YES NO 19. D h I pea o, USDA S.i I % Cy? YES NO
20. LI,lnnated W-,,hcd Laud U,C _% R sid-G,d Cm,vnet iA h,d, sltial bl -o Agtiadulral
19 % R-,ted _"o Clewed / Logged _"o Other f-)
I I. E,nkfu ll Width: 4 fee[ 1 5 feet
23. Channel slope davn, center of saea, _Fla, (0 W 2%) X Cen(IC (d ,u 4%) _Mudcre,e (4 L. 10%) _S(eep Q 10%)
24. Channel Sinuosity:_S-ight X Occasional Bends _Frequent Meander _Ve,}Sinuoue _Braided Channel
t t t 1 plt t k.h t(I td p 2) Bb h d btI pp, 'I" S I-: daa
I '-dam", I ss f.nt u, c L", dh.,nc c s c, he , W u , the \ ',., p,'n cnch
1 I ❑ 1 f❑ G PdC 3 p 1 b fd p- fh - ❑ h d L d „,he
6,h --S-I. h Id e11 ll I I h d a] U h bC I111LIWId d ,m oc
athc und'i tns c,c ❑'n thcs _hue n,d pn dcwcxplwui ,hc.umnc' n_ \d�hcrc ,h cuhv't n. ch n „hc churn.,u
1 1 h ❑ I- P' o f ) h -- y b 1 I 1 ,fflI, -IhI, da di.pl' Y .,I
u, L) and a p _ loan , sed d, ale each,each The nal a si�,ed,o a ach m, zt ee be wee. 0 and 10❑. s, h a,rore oC
I ❑❑ rcprcxcnung n ,ovum of the hiyhat ynnliry_
T-1Seore If, -reverse): 55
Fvalaa[or's sig„a[Pre Date 11/72016
This ch-1 cvaluatinn fmn, k Intended to he used only as ,;;aide 0assist land---s and environmental prnfissionxls in
gathering the data req,fi,d I,y the United Slates Army Corps of Engineer., in order to make a preliminary as<es<ment of
stream quality. The fatal scare resulting trout d,e completim[ of his form is sub,iect to USACE approval and does nut imply a
Par liculm-miligalian ra Li, ar req u i,emen 1. Norm subj en to change-vnrsi on 05/03. To C-1.1- pleas❑ call 919-S76-8441 x 26.
OPPTCE USE ONLY: USACP. ATD# ➢WQ#
UT4 Reach 2 (Perennial RPW)
mSTREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET --
I. Apphram's N- W 11dl,nd, N. e. Inc elu F atar's N 'm \i'T-avlor
3. ➢ate of Evaluator: 11 /7/21116 4. Time of Evaluation: 141111
5N fSL UI4R h" 6. RivC, 0 Con Fear
7 A11 'o D t o a: 2 ac es Y S' a n (),de,- 1st
).Le gd,of Re l E A.,,Cd. 350fee[ 10 C u,ry: G,xtl,aln
11. Luwtiau of teach , ndet evel u vxlude tby toads and l udmatks). Nr„m R; le eh eke IIS-I C n, I ISJ,4W uw. ds P 11�hur„_
Taked,e NC,7E't341 t a,d,B [,c aa.Cfi[I ,i andm ,left onto S'IAH C.unS es Rd "Slin
Tt rn reh[anta IAH Rd" 9 1. IcRun,uM I: d1CVRd 'I,'1 1. 1, anw luhm,sl ndlev Rd'05mi)-6Zh,.
I� Ste Corndi ams ifk,ow,) 1,a 35S26080Lo,v. )M1196
13. Ptapusnd Ch-,Cl W u[k (if evy): Sueam Res,at,uau
14. Recent W-1- Condition.,: Mostly- clear andcool with lilni[ed nrecinimtion within mevioue mood,.
1_ S dint f t CI 6
16. lden❑fy auy p aal weletway l vf,wnu,v know.: Secllaa 10 tidal Waters E-.I A Fi,hCl,e, llabi,at
Trout Wate,'.: Out,mnding Resource Watere NudientSensitive Wa[e,'.: Wares Supp1} W-,hed fUTV)
17. I: 0, 1' i 'I-k -Ld pL flh al, alun puL YNS NO
Y Doe, cha,,el appea o, USGS q d I ' YES NO 19. D h I I pea o, USDA Soil %,Cy' YES NO
20. E,ltma,ed W-,,hcd L-d Uro _% R sidev0,1 Cun—iA % h,d, sltial 74 -o Agtiadwral
26 % Forested "o Clewed / Logged "o Other f-)
21_B,nkfall Width if- 2feet
23. Ch-1 slope dawn cculet of stream. LI„ (0 W 2%) X CendC (2 ,u 4%) Modnre,e (4,0 10%) Steep (>10%)
34. Channel Sinuosit}-: Sb eight X Occasional Bends _Frequent Meander Ve,} sm.oue Braided Channel
T t t 1 plt t k.h t(I td p 2) Bb h d btl pp, 'I" S I-: daa
I '-dam", I ss f.nt u, c L", dharac c s ,t he , W u , the \ ',., p,'n cnch
I I I f l P p 1 b fd p- fl - I 1,e
Tr b1ILL d ,m or
athc a nd'i t ns c ,c ❑ m the s _ hue n,d pdo wn ceplw,ui ,hc.umncn u. n_ Whcrc,h c uhv't n. ch n� „hc char -
1 0 f- 1 - f ) yb I I I 11 -- 1,)lymore
i_�, aid a Pa a e fo sed nl, ate eacl eacb The nal s. ed to a ea eacl , ,t ee be wee 0 a d 0❑..,, b a,rore of
❑❑ rcprcxenting n stream uf,hc hi2hex, gnnli'y
T-1Seore If, -reverse): 43
Fvalaa[or's signa[Pre Date 11/72016
This ch-1 cvaluatinn fmn, k intcndcd to he used only as , gaidc [n assist land---s and environmental prnfisstonxls in
gatherita ng the darequired by the United Slates Army Corps nl' Engineers in order to make a preliminary as<cs<ment of
stream quality. The lalal scare resulting ILL.,. llte-tiplelim[ of his form is sub,iect to USACE approval and does nut imply a
Par liculm-miligalian ra Li, ar req u i,emen 1. Norm subjec, to change - version 05/03. Ta C-1.1- pleas❑ call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT
RANGE
#
CHARACTF.RiSTTCS
SCORE
enastal
Piedmont
lfnutdatn
tp ols t
1„anawuean-aian 0� n naw , ")
11-i
-
11-4
11-i
-
I
-
Fnndence of past human.1 Itt0on
extensn-e,he,n❑m,=o; m,,lterauan=max ,ninrsl
0-6
0-5
0-5
a
Riparianznnc
mu b, fC 0 m,G, - -d❑b,,AC1 max ai
11-6
11-4
11-i
-
4
4
F.videnc al'nulrienl o'chemical discharges'
lex,eus,v_du<l,at ...-0, va dis<har es=tnex awls
11-i
11-4
11-4
3
v
,o d„,1 1
0-3
0-4
0-4
1
r�Vi
6
%
Ina noud la ea 0: ten !ve noud lanl ls ow
11-4
11-4
11-2
4
T, 7
Enlrenclm[eul / ❑uadPlaiu access
0-5
0-4
0-2
2
�dee,ly e,me,ched-l-iSe aen[flood ne-na ,n1
P s nc ofadjacent w,il,nds
S
e,l-ands=0`lar ad'a< wc0ands= nls)
11-6
11-4
11-2
9
Channel sinuosity
"extensive channelizauon = 0; "t-1 meander= a- )o ,t,1
0-K
0-4
0-3
2
Pat
10
1ex,em,v�& u uS01 d., u,o ndltne P.M.)
11-i
11-;
11-;
3
Size& diversity ol'ch--1 bed substrate
I
(five, hmnageuuus=0: tat e. dive[se sizes=max aML
NAB
11-4
11-i
3
E d 1 1 met iucuian ar d [„
12
y
d d i iced =0: -hle hed R hank,
0-5
0-4
0-5
3
.Nr
a' 1-
P""v of I I- k f I
.stable banks n1s)
aX a
CuRool
11-i
11-i
11-i
4
?l
deplhCaud deusily ou ba[dccn
14
F
,isihle roots= 0; dense roots tlmmhou[=max,oivt,)
0-3
0-4
0-5
3
impact by agnicullure m livestock production
1i
al6stanualim act �;na evidence-
11-i
11-4
11-i
2
16
4
Presence al'rillle-Paul/ripple-pool cum Plexes'
n. 'iff7e'i„les or,00ls=ll; well-develo,ed=lnax ,ointsl
0-3
0-5
0-6
3
d' 1
Ll,Cq haba„aue
hvabe,gtea„t 0.)
'1iuladCs
10--6i
10--6i
10--6i
4
2S
xuowsls
Ca-p, ,,0 Lwumbdmi
la„d(udinn+
ae
_
Substral beddd s
19
0Amo.ss[vctue nex)
ed +nbedded0
NA:
0-4
0-4
3
20
Yresence onl'streamminver[ehrte
11-4
(1--i
11-- i
0
maCvdevie
U 21
O
Preuof m,phibimts
evidence=ll;cmninnn,-'-anetype" - ,tit
0-4
0-4
0-4
0
Presence of fish
mo evidence=0; cum n .,-,L = rots)
11-4
11-4
11-4
11
Eviaet[ce ofZvildhfe .sees
,3
--
evidence= ll; ahundant evidence- oint,)
0-6
0-5
0-5
0
Talal Points' Passible
1110
100
11111
TOTAL SCORE (ahu enter un first page)
55
s The,e ch,r,cte-t— are no[asxess.d in -1-1 streams.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
F.COREGION POINT
R ANGF.
#
CHARACTERISTICS
SCORE
enastal
Piedmont
Yfnuntain
Pres,mce of 17nw / Pcrsis[,mt Pnnls in stream
1
ma raw u,an alan 0: swn� raw u'mt,
11- i
-
11- 4
11- i
-
I
-
F,id,-, of P.human allma0on
extensve ahe,-�❑m, = o; m,,lte,auan =max ,ninrsl
0-6
0-5
0-5
a
Riparian zone
mu b, fC 0 0m - i b 1Uet tn,x am ]
11-6
11-4
11-i
-
4
4
Fnd 1 ,lrie l I ,cald'sd-ges'
lex,eus,v_du<l,at ...-0, va dis<har es=tnex awls
11-i
-
11-4
11-4
3
.7
d
G d l d h
,o di,cha' e l,sni, ,, u dads, etc ,c,)
0-3
0-4
0-4
0
6
Yresrncc of dl lfl dPl
Ina noud tan 0 exlens ve 11-d lam owls
11-;
11-2
3
7
Enlrenclm[eul / flood Plaiu a<ces's'
0-5
0-4
0-2
1
fi,11-;
x
�dee,ly e,o'e,ched-(7'1 aen[flood ne-na ,n1
Yresence ol'xdjacent w,Al,nds
S
1-6
1-4
1-2
0
9
Channel sinuosity
"extensive channelizauon = 0; n,mrel lnexnder= lnax ,o n[s)
0-K
0-4
0-3
2
10
1ex,em,v�I us 0 LAIC urn s d'mmIt t mu)
11-i
11-;
11-;
2
Size & diversh, of chau„el bed subs0'a[e
I I
1 one, hamagen-,-0, tare. di-- -
NA"
11- 4
11- i
-
2
d
f0'a,
L'
(dee ,E a,sed ,h.ABhank,
0-5
0-4
0-5
2
.Nr
a' 1.
Pres,mce of 1 1 k l I
OC
,n astable banks n'ak a uu)
CtasRool
11-i
11-i
11-i
3
depthanddensily on banks
4
Ey
,vlsihle, oat, = W dense rtaoc, th o.Ihoat=maxol ,nu)
0-3
0-4
0-5
2
impact by agn�icullure mlives[nek production
1i
-substantialim act �;nu evidence-
11-i
11-4
11-i
2
I6
Preseuce al ri111e-Paul/ripple-Pool I -PI
,riffles/,i „lee or ,00ls = 0; well-aevelo Id = am, p,i 1-)
0-3
0-5
0-6
2
F
d' 1,
.Ni
Habitat cnmPlexi[y
tnu
7i(dC at ua habitat 0. LC,C tindhab„au amts
11-6
11-6
11-6
2
IS
Canupl ca,e L mbed
x
1-1sh,din ve LL— 0 a Am , c wua owls
0-i
0-5
0-5
_
Subs'lral bedded s
19
(d+ed +nhedd+d 0 0 o es[vctu e ex1
NA=
0-4
0-4
2
211
Yresence of stream inver[ehratesn
11-4
11-i
11-i
11
s
ma evidevice =0; cuaunuv, uumetuus L e = owls)
-
-
C7 21
O
Preseuce al a[nPhibia[,s
1 evidence=0; caininon. numemuet ,e - ,t,l
0-4
0-4
0-4
1
S
Prese a of fish
mo cviaence=0; cum n ieluusles = rots)
11-4
11-4
11-4
11
Evid.., ot',,ildbf, .se
13
--
evidence= ll; ahundant evidence- owt,)
0-6
0-5
0-5
0
Talal Points Passible
1110
100
11111
TOTAL SCORE (at,. encec un fist page)
43
s The,e ch,r,cte-t— are oat assessed in -1-1 strealns.

OFFICEUSEONLY: USACE AID4 DWQ#
SF4A (Intermittent Non -Wetland Water)
MSTREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET -A%P
1.Appli,mt's Name: Wildlands Evgineeri.g.I.c 2. Ev.l.azots
3. Daze ofEv.hmio.: 3/28/2017 4. Time of Ev
5. Name of Stream: SF4A 6. River Basin
7. Approximate Drainage Area: 3 000 acres 8. Stream Order: 2.d
9. Length off eneh Ev.l.azed: 279 feet 10. County: Chatham
11. Locaziov of reach under ev.lurtio. (include vemby roads and landmarks): From Raleigh take US-lS to US-64W towards
Pittsbwo. Take the NC-87 Exit 381 towards Bmimsto.. Covtivue for approx.mazely 2 mi and tom left onto Silk Hope Gum Sun -
Rd (8.1 mi). Tom right onto Silk Hope Rd (2.9 mi). Left onto Moo. Lindley Rd (1.3 mi). Left onto Johnny Lindley Rd 00.5 mi) o.
right.
12. Site Coordinates(ifknown): Let 35825036 Lov-79380126
13. Proposed Channel Work (ifany): Stream restoration
14. Recent Weather Conditions: Mostiv clear and cool with avenge precipitation within previous month.
15. Site conditions attune ofvisit Clear 65°
16. Identify any special wazery y elassilbcazio.s known: Section 10 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water S.pply Wazershed_(I-IV)
17. Is there a pond or lake located upstream ofthe evaluation point? YES NO Ifyes,est.nazethewatersurfueearea: 0.5wres
18. Does channel appear om USGS quad map? YES NO 19. Does channel appear o. USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
20.Estimated Watershed Land Use: 3 %Residential _%Commercial _%Industrial 39 %Agrierfirrl
58 %Forested _%Cleared/Logged _%Other()
21. Bmkfull Width: 15 feet 22. Bank Height (from bed to top ofbank): 3.5 feet
23. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat () to 2%) X Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 1 W/o) _Steep (110%)
24. Channel Sinuosity:_ Straight X Occasional Bends _Frequent Meander _Very Simon, _Braided Channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate eemegion based on
location, t-'r, vegetation, stream clessitieafiov, 1L Every cherecfensfic most be a bscored using the se ore,i Assign ports to each
charact'r , within the range shown for the ,cor,gioa Peg, 3 pid roves brief d-Rion of how to review the cherecfensfics id,rt fi,d N the
worksheet Scores should reflect en overall essessnent of the stream reach under eveloetion. If e cherectaisfic cannot be eveloeted doe to site or
weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box end provide en explanation in the commentsecfioa Where there ere obviws changes in the character
of a stream under review (e g., the stream flows from e pa"" into e forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that delay more
continuity, end a separate form used to ,v aloe[, each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach most range betwem 0 end 100, with a score
of 1 00representing a stream ofth, highest quality.
Fount Score (from reverse): 35
Evaluator's Signature Date 3/28/2017
This onals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in order to make a premninmy assessment of
stream quality. Thetotal score resulting from the completion ofthis form is mbj,U W USACE approval and does not hnply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement Forth subject to change -version 05103. To Comment, please ,It 919-876-8441 x 26.
OFFICEUSEONLY: USACE AID4 DWQ#
UTS (Intermittent Non -Wetland Water)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET -A4P
1. Applicant's Name: Wildlands E.gm-ine Inc 2. Ev.l.azots
3. Daze ofEv.l.azio.: 3/28/2017 4. Time of Ev
5. Name of Stream: UT5 6. River Basin
7. Approximate Drainage Area: 12 acres 8. Stream Order: 1st
9. Length ofReaeh Evaluated: 58 feet 10. County: Chatham
11. Location of reach under evaluation (include nearby roads and landmarks): From Raleieb take US-13 to 111-64W towards
Pittsbwo. Take the NC-87 Exit 381 towards Burlington. Continue for approx.mazely 2 mi and tom left onto Silk Hope Gum Sprigs
Rd (8.1 mi). Tom right onto Silk Hope Rd (2.9 mi). Left onto Moon Lindley Rd (1.3 mi). Left onto John- Lindley Rd 00.5 out on
neht.
12. Site Coordinates(ifknown): Let 35829000 Long -79380775
13. Proposed Channel Work (ifany): Enhancement
14. Recent Weather Conditions: Mostly clear and cool with limited precipitation within previous month.
15. Site conditions at time ofvisit Clear. 65'
16. Identify any special wazeovay elassificazio.s known: Section 10 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat
Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters Water Supply Watershed (I -IV)
17. Is there a pond or lake located upstream ofthe evaluation point? YES NO Hyes,estnnazethewazersorfacearea
18. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 19. Does channel appear o. USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
20.Estimated Watershed Land Use: _%Residential _%Commercial _%Industrial 89 %AgriculNral
6 %Forested % Clewed/ Logged 5 % Other (I- buildings)
21. Bankfull Width: 2 feet 22. Bank Height (from bed to top ofbank): 1.0 feet
23. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) X Gentle (2 to 4%) Moderate (4 to 1 W/o) Steep (110%)
24. Channel Sinuosity:_ Straight X Occasional Bends _Frequent Meander _Very Sinuous _Braided Channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate eemegion based on
location, t-'r, vegetation, stream clessitieafiov, 1L Every cherecfensfic most be scored using the se ore,i Assign points to each
charact'r , within the range shown for the ,cor,gioa Page 3 provides a beef des Ft- of how to review the characteristics identified m the
worksheet Scores should reflect en overall essessnent of the stream reach under eveloetion. If e characteristic cannot be eveloefed due to site or
weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box end provide en ,;planation in the commentsectioa Where there ere obvioos changes in the character
of a stream under review (e g., the stream flows from e pasWr, into e forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more
continuity, end a separate forth used to ,v aloe[, each reach. The total score assigned to e stream reach most range betwem 0 end 100, with a score
of 1 00representing a stream ofth, highest quality.
Foal Score (from reverse): 43
Evaluator's Signature � Date 3/28/2017
This channel evaluation form is intended to be osed onty as a guide to assist landowners and environmentul professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in order to make a premninmy assessment of
stream quality. Thetotal score resulting from the completion fthis form is subject to USACE approval and does not hnply a
pardadur mitigation ratio or regoirem®t Forth subject to change -version 05103. To Comment, please ,It 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION
POINT
RANGE
#
CHARACTERISTICS
SCORE
Cousin]
Piedmont
M... t-
1
Presence of flow/persistentpools in stream
no flow or samra[ion=Ostron flow=max oints
0-5
0-4
0-5
1
2
Evidenitersta=
extensive aceiovof=0'pasthumvolteranatalionteratmar, oink
0-6
0-5
0-5
3
3
ILpuri n one
(no buffer =O�co.tiu wide buffer =max points)
0-6
0-4
0-5
1
4
Evid®ce of nutrient or cIt"'cldischmges
max
extevsivedischar es=0 or dischar es- oints
0-5
0-4
0-4
1
.7 5
d'
Groundwater discharge
.o discharge=0 wetlands etc.=maxpoints)
0-3
0-4
0-4
1
U
6
Presume ofmifnent floodplain
flood lain=O' flood lain=max
0-4
0-4
0-2
4
no extensive oints
Entr®chment/fioodplain access
W 7
(deeply emtre.ched=0;fte uemtfloodiv = points)
0-5
0-4
0-2
1
8
Pres®ceofadj.-Un,edundsm
wetlands= 0� fare adjacent wetlands -max pombi
0-6
0-4
0-2
0
9
Channel sinuosity
extensive chanvelizaziov= O� vatoral meander- max oints
0-5
0-4
0-3
2
10
Sedimentinput
extensive deposition- 0: little orvo sedimen t=maxpoints)
0-5
0-4
0-4
2
11
Size& diversity ofchannelbed substrate
five homo ev =0, lara diverse sizes=max oi.ts
NA*
0-4
0-5
2
12
Evidence ofchannelincsion orwidening
0-5
0-4
0-5
2
y
deg 1 incised stable bed&banks=maxpoints)
.7 13
Pres®ce of major bank failures
=0voerosion stable banks=max oints
erosRoot
0-5
0-5
0-5
2
depM and density on banks
14
F+
o visibleroots=O,'dh serootsthrou hout=max oints
0-3
0-4
0-5
2
Impactby agriculture orliv
15
cekproduction
substantial vn act �'vo evidence=max oivts
0-5
0-4
0-5
1
16
Pres®ce of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes
0-3
0-5
0-6
3
F+
nriffles/ri les or ools=O well-develo ed=max oivts
17
.H.
little or no habitat=11abitut complexity
0�fre evt varied habita[s=max mints
0-6
0-6
0-6
1
W 18
x
Canopy cover age over streambed
o shadiv ve etazio.=0� covtivuous cano = oivts
0-5
0-5
0-5
2
19
Substrate embeddedness
deal embedded e 0 loose stneture=max
NA*
0-4
0-4
2
20
Pres®ce of stream invertebrates
0-4
0-5
0-5
0
evidence-O� common numerous = ts oin
21
O
Pres®ce of amphibianse9
evidence -O� common Mears - ts oin
0-4
0-4
0-4
0
O 22
Peesome of fish
evidence -O' common numerous - oimb
0-4
0-4
0-4
0
23
Evidence of wildlife owes
evidence=0' bundmt evidence =max oints
0-6
0-5
0-5
2
Total Points Possible
100
100
100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page)
35
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
#
CHARACTERISTICS
SCORE
Cousin]
Piedmont
Mountain
1
Pres®ce of flow/persistentpooIs in stream
noflow or saturation=O,stron flow=maxpoints)
0-5
0-4
0-5
1
2
Evidence ofpast human alteration
extevsivealteratiov=0'vo alteration=mar, oink
0-6
0-5
0-5
4
3
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INC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT RESULTS
INSTRUCTIONS: Attach a sketch otth: assessments rea and photographs. At a copy'HIL. USES I1-Hinut. topographic glladrang,:,
and ark: the location of the stream reach under evaluation. If multiple stream reaches will be evaluated on the same prep: rty, id entity and
umber al l reaches on the attached map, and include a separate form for each reach. See the NC SAM User Manual for detailed descriptions
and explanations of requested Hfornation. Recordinthe'Notasl5ketch" section if supplementary measurements were pertorned. Seethe
NC SAM User Manual for examples of additional measurements that maybe relevant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not need to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT/SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any)'. South Fork Mitigation Site 2. Date of.vSl,Sti,, 5/26/2017
3. Applicant/owner name. Wldlands Ertel nee ring 4. Assessor Ham:/organization. I. EekardtWld,a,ds Ertel nearing
5. County: Chatham 6. N:ar:st Ham:d wat:rboay
1. River basin. Cape Fear on USGS 75rmium. quad. South Fork Can. Creek
8. Site coordinates (decimal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach). 35 822471 N/ 79 381306W
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site number (show on attached map)'. SF4A-Reach 1 10. Length of assessment reach evaluated (feet). 200
11. Channel depth hoes bed (h riffle, ifpr:s.Ht)to top ofbank(f::t). 2-3 ❑Unabl e to assess channel depth.
12. Channel width at top of bank (feet) 15 13. Isass.ssm:HtreachaswzHpst:am? ❑Vas []No
14. Feature type. ®Perennialflow ❑Intennittentflow ❑Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM CATEGORY INFORMATION:
15. NCSAM Zone. ❑ Mountains (M) ❑ Piedmont(P) ❑ Inner Coastal Plain (,) ❑ Outer Coastal Plain (0)
16. Estimated geomorphic ❑Ail r ®B
alley shape (skip for
Tidal Marsh Stream). (mo si Huous stream, flattervalley slope) (less si nuous stream, steeper valley slope)
17 Wate rsh.d s - (skip ❑Size 1(<01 m12) ❑Size 2(0. 1 to< 05 min) ®Size 3 in 5 to< 5 m12) ❑SIZ:4(>_5 m12)
for Tidal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were regulatory considerations evaluated? ®yes []No If yes, check all that apply to the assessment area.
❑Section 10 water []Classified Trout Waters ❑Water Supply Watershed (❑I ❑II ❑III ❑IV [IV)
❑Essential Fish Habitat ❑Primary Nursery Area ❑ ua High d,lty Waters/outstanding Resource Waters
❑P NO IV owned property ❑NCDWR Riparian buffer rule iH effect ❑N D... t Sensitive Waters
❑AHadromous fish ❑303(d)List ❑CAMA Area of Environmental Con.. rH(AEC)
❑Documented presence of a federal and/or state listed protected species within the assessment area.
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❑D gnatdCritical H titt(Itspecies)
1. Channel Water -assessment reach metric (skip for S z' 1 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
❑A W torthreughout assessment reach.
❑B No Low ,"to'` pools onl y.
CIA N o water i H assessment reach.
2. Evidence of Flow Restriction- assessment reach metric
CIA At least 10% of assessment reach ustream habitat or riffl.-pool sequence is severely affected by a flow restnction 1 fill to the
Point
of obstructing flow or channel choked with aquatic macrophyt.s or perked water or impoundment on flood or ebb within
the assessment reach(examples: undersized or perched culverts, causeways that con strict the channel, ti as l gates, debris jams,
beaver da ms).
❑B Net
3. Feature Pattern- assessment reach metric
❑A A majority of the assessment reach has altered Pattern (examples straightening, modification above or below culvert).
❑B NatA
4. Feature Longitudinal Profile- assessment reach inetric
CIA Majority of assessment red on hasa sit bstartially altered stream profile (examples: channel dawn -cuffing, existing damming, over
widening, active degradation, dredging, and excavation where apprepnat. channel profile has not r.farm:d from any of these
aistAmrod... s).
❑B No
5. Signs of Active Instability- assessment each metric
Consitler only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currently recovered. Examples of instability include
dive bank failure, active channel downcutting (h:adcut), active widening, and aftifiaal hardening (such as concrete, gabi,, nprop).
❑A <1 OP of on ..:, unstable
❑B 10 to 21% of channel unstable
❑C >25% of channel astable
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❑A ❑A Little or He evidence.f... ditionsthat adverse lvaffectreference i nteraction
❑B ❑B Moderate evidence of conditions (examplesberms, levees, down -cutting, aggradation, dredging) that adversely affect
reference interaction (examples. limited streamsi de area access, disruption of flood flows through sto:=:id. area, leaky
r lnt:rtnittoutb I ads, causeways with floodplain constriction, minor ditching [induding mosquito dirching]
❑C ®C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction (little to no floodplain/intertida, zone access
[examples causeways with floodplain and channel constriction,bulkheads, retainingwalls, fill, streaminasion, disruption
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flows through streamside area] 9Ltoo much floodplain/intertidal zone access [examples. impoundments, intensive
osquito ditching]) or floodplain/intertidal zone unnaturally absent or assessment reach is a man-made feature on an
interstream divide
T. Water Quality Stress- - assessment reach/intertidal zone metric
Check all that apply.
CIA Discolored water in stream or intertidal one (milky white blue unnatural water discoloration, oil sheen, stream foam)
❑B Excessive sedimentati on (burying of stream features or intertidal zone)
❑C Noticeable evide nce of pollutant discharges entering the assessment reach and causing a water quality problem
❑D Caor(not induding natural sulfide odors)
❑E Current published or collected data indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach. Cite source in "NoteslSk,lrll
section
❑F Livestock with access to stream or intertidal one
❑G Excessive algae in stream or intertidal zone
❑H Degraded marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone (removal, burning, regular mowing, destruction, etc)
[]I Other (explain inN.Le/Sketch"-til
❑J Little to no stressom
8. Recent Weather -watershed metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
For Size 1 or 2 streams, D1 drought or higher is considered a drought, for Size 3 or4 streams, D2 drought or higher is considered a drought
❑A Drought conditions acid no rainfall or rainfall not exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
❑B Drought conditions acid rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
®C No drought conditions
1. Large or Dangerous Stream- assessment reach metric
❑yes ®No Is stream is too la Lee or hang ere us to assess? If Vas, skip to Metric 13(Stream si de Area G round Surface Cc Haitian).
10. Natural In stream Habitat Type a- ease ssm ant re ach metric
10a. ❑gas []No Degraded in -stream habitat over majority of the assessment reach (examples of stressom include excessive
sedimentation, mining excavation in -stream hardening [for example, rip -rap] recent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, then skip to Metric 12)
10b. Check all that occur(occ rs if' 5% coverage ofassessment reach)(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams)
[]A Multiple aquatic macrephytes and aquae c m osses _ ❑F 5% oysters orother natural hard bottoms
(includert hens, and algal mats) ❑G Sub g d q she v egetaton
❑B Multiple d/ leaf packs
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vegetation ❑I Sand bottom
❑C Multpl g digs (including lap trees) ❑J 5/ vertical bank along the marsh
❑D 5% undercut banks and/or root mats and/or roots " ❑K Lttl e or no habitat
in banks extend to the normal wetted perimeter
❑E Little or no habitat
ING QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAM S"""" """" ""
11. Bedroom and Substrate- assessment reach metric (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
lla. ❑Vas ❑No Is assessment reach in a natural sand-b.d stream?(skip for Coastal Plain streams)
l lb. Bedforrn evaluated. Check the appropriate box(ea).
❑A Rix. -run section('valuat' 1 lc)
❑B Pool -glide section('valuat' lld)
❑C Natural bedforrn absent (skip to Metric 12, Aquatic Life)
llc. In riffle sections, check all that occur below the normal wetted perimeter ofth. assessment reach -whether or not submerged. Check
at least one box in each row (skip for Size 4 Cc set al Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams). Not Present (NP)= absent , Rare
(R)=present but <10%, Common (C)=11040%, Abundant (A)=>40.10%, Predominant (P)=>70%. Cumulative percentages
should not exceed 100% for each assessment reach.
NP R C A P
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Bedreck/sapreflte
❑ ❑ 13 ❑ ❑ Bouldor(256-4096mm)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Cobble (64 - 256 mm)
❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Gravel (2 - 64 mm)
❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ Sand (.062-2 mm)
❑ 13 ❑ ❑ ❑ Silt/clay (10. 062 mm)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Detritus
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Artificial (riprap, concrete, to
lld. ❑Vas Oro Are pools filled with sediment?(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)

12. Aquatic Life -assessment reach metric(skip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
12a. ®Vas ❑No Was an in -stream aquatic life assessment performed as described in the User Manual?
If No, select one ofthe following reasons and skip to Metnc 13. ❑No Water❑Other
12b. ®Vas ❑No Are aquatic organisms present in the assessment reach (look in raffles, pools, then snags)? If Yes, check all that
apply. If No, skip to Moon, 13.
1 >1 Nkmhersover.1"I"referto lndivldu,I, for Si,c l and 2stres c-id Y,,,' for Slze 3 and 4 streams.
❑ ❑Adult knees
❑ ❑Aquatic reptiles
❑ ❑AquaticH-phytes and aquatic Hosses(inclkde liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
❑ ❑Beetles
❑ ❑Caddisfly larvae (T)
❑ ❑Asian dam (CC(b-1d)
® ❑Cmstacean (isopod/ Hphieod/cnavtish/ hn,N)
❑ ❑Damselfiv and dragonfiv larvae
❑ ❑DNo"ans
❑ ❑Mayfly larvae (E)
❑ ❑Megaloptera (aldenfly, fishfly, dobsonfly larvae)
❑ ❑Midges/mosquito larvae
❑ ❑Mosgkitofish(Gembusie)ormud HILL-(Umbrepygme.e)
❑ ❑Mussels/Clams(not CAbicvle)
❑ ❑Other fish
❑ ❑Salamand.ns/tadpoles
® ❑Snails
❑ ❑Stonefly larvae(P)
❑ ❑Tipulid larvae
❑ 0Wonmseeednes
13. streamsitle Area G-rd S.rf.. Condition -litre am site area n ic(likip for Titlal M arsh Streams and B valleytypes)
Consitlerforthe Left Bank(LB)andthe Right Bank (M). Consid.nstorag. capa Ndymith n.gandto both w erbankflow and a stand runoff.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Little on no alteration to water storage capacity overa Hajonty ofth. stmaTside aura
❑B ❑B Mod.rat.an.rafion to waterstorage capacity overa Hajonty ofth.st--sid. aina
❑C ❑C Sevemalterationmwatersrorage capaNtyo-a Hajontvofthestma Tsideama(examples: ditches, fill son coTpadion,
v.stock disturbance, buildings, man -mad. levees, drainage pipes)
14. streamsitle Area Water Storege-streamsitle area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Titlal Marsh Streams, and B valleytypes)
Consitlerforthe Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank IRS) of the streamsitle area.
LB I
❑A ❑A Malorily of sheamside aria with depressions able to pond water z 5 inches deep
❑B ❑B Majority of stinamside area with depressi ons able to pond water3 to 6inches deep
❑C ❑C Majority of st-Had. area with depressions able to pond-113 inches deep
15. Wed. ,Presence-streamsitle areametric(skipfor Titlal M arsh Streams)
Consitlerforthe Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank IRS). Do not consid.--Hands outside ofth.st-Had. area orwithin the normal
wetted perimeter of assessment reach.
LB RB
❑Y ❑Y An. -Hands present in the stmaTside aura?
ON ON
16. Baseflow Contributors- assessment reach metric(skip for Size 4 streams and Titlal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessment reach .,within view of antl training to the assessment reach.
❑A Streams anal spnngs(Unsdicfional dismarges)
❑B Ponds(indnde wet detention basins, do not indnde sediment basins on dry detention basins)
❑C Obstruction passing flow dunng low -flow penods within the assessment an.a(b.ay.n dal, leaky dal, bottom -.leas. dal, weir)
❑D Evidence of bank seepageoL-eating(hon in water indicates seepage)
®E Stream bed or bank soil reduced (dig through deposited sediment if present)
❑F None ofth. above
17. Baseflow Detractors- assessment area n ic(likip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
❑A Evidence of substantial water withdrawals from the assessment inach(inclkd.s areas excavated for pump installation)
❑B Obstruction not passing flow dunng low -flow penods affecting the assessment Load, A. watertight da H, sediment deposit)
❑C Urban st-L,(-24% impervious surface fonwat.nsh.,)
❑D EvidencethatthesH.amsid. area has been Todified insulting in accelerated drainage into the assessment Lead,
❑E Pssessment reach relocated to valley edge
❑F None of the shove
18. Shading. assessment reach n ic(likip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
Consider aspect. Consider leaf -on' -ndition.
®A Stream shading is appropriate for stream category (Hay Include gaps assodat., with natural processes)
❑B D.gnaded (example scattered trees)
❑C Stream shading is gone onlane.ly absent
Draft INC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name South Fork Mitigat i on Site Date of Assessment 5/26/2017
Category Pb3 Assessor NaHe/Organization
I En,gingin ,fNVildlands
E,kStream
eering
Notes of Field Assessment Fonn (Y/N)
NO
P ins.nc. of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
YES
Additional st-L, information/supplementary H.askin H.nts indkd.d (Y/N)
YES
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal Marsh SH-H)
Perennial
USACE/ NCDWR
Function Class Rating Summary
All Streams Intermittent
(1) Hydrology
MEDIUM
(2) Baseflow
HIGH
(2)Flood Flow
MEDIUM
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
LOW
(4) Floodplain Access
LOW
(4) Wooded Ripanan Buffer
MEDIUM
(4) MicHttopognaphy
NA
(3)Stream Stability
HIGH
(4) Channel Stability
MEDIUM
(4) Sedi, ant Transport
HIGH
(4) Stream Geomorphology
HIGH
(2)Stream/Intertidal Zone Interaction
NA
(2)LongiNdinal Tidal Flow
NA
(2) Tidal Marsh SH all Stability
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(2) Baseflow
(2) Streamside Aina Vegetation
(3)Upland Pollutant Filtration
(3) Th.rtmon.gklation
(2) Indicators of Stressors
(2) Agkati c Life Toleran No
(2) Intertidal Zone Filtration
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
HIGH
VES
MEDIUM
NA
(1) Habitat
MEDIUM
(2) In -stream Habitat
MEDIUM
(3)Bas.flow
HIGH
(3)Substrat.
HIGH
(3) Stream Stability
MEDIUM
(3) In -stream Habitat
LOW
(2) Stream -side Habitat
MEDIUM
(3)Stn.aH-side Habitat
LOW
(3) Th.rtmon.eklation
HIGH
(2)TidaI Marsh Inst-L, Habitat
NA
(3) Flow R.stndion
NA
(3)Tidal Marsh SH all Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
(3)TiedI Marsh In-st-L, Habitat
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
Overall
MEDIUM
19. Buffer Wdth- streamsitle area metnc(likip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Consider "Vegetated butter" and "wooded buffer" separately for left bank (LB) and right bank (RIB) starting at the top of bank out
to the first break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RB LB RB
OA OA ®A ❑A z 10) feet wide og.#ends to the edge ofth. watershed
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B Fmm 50 to 1100 feetwide
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C Fmm 30 to < 50 feetwide
❑D ❑D ❑D OD Fmm 10 to <30 feetwide
❑E ❑E ❑E ❑E < 10 feet wide lno trees
20. Buffer Structure-streamsitle area metric(skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Consider tar left bank (LB) and right bank IRE) far Metric 19 ("Vegetated" Buffer Wtlth).
LIE PIE
❑A ❑A Mature foinst
❑B ❑B Non -nature woody vegetation l modified vegetation stmctun.
❑C ❑C Herbaceous vegetation with on without a strip of Uses <10 feetwide
❑D ❑D Mai Us Led shmbs
❑E ❑E Little or no vegetation
21. Buffer Stressors-streamsitle area metric(likip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS). Indicate if listed stinsson banns st-L, (Abuts), does not abut but is
within 30 feet of stream (< 30 feet), or is between 30 to 50 feet of stream (30-50 feet).
If none of the following litre..... occurs on either bank, check here and skip to M� ❑
Abuts <30 feet 30-50 feet
LB FIE LIE FIE LIE RB
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A Row crops
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B Maintained HIT
❑C ❑ACC ❑C ❑C ❑C Pasture (Lo livestock)/commercial horticulNin
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D Pasture (active livestock use)
22. Stem Density - streamsitle area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) far Metric 19 ("Wooded" Buffer Width).
LB RB
❑A CIA Medium to high stem density
❑B ❑B Low stem density
❑C ❑C No wooded n ea nan buffer or predominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of Vegetatetl Buffer- streamsitle area metric(skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Consid.-T.th.n vegetated bkff.nis continuous along stinaH(parallel). Binaks an. auras lacking vegetation 110 feetwide.
LB RB
❑A ❑A The total length of buff.naneaks is<25 percent.
❑B ❑B The total length ofbkff.r b sake between 25 and 50 percent.
❑C ❑C The total length of buffer breaks is>50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition- streamsitle area metric(skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Evaluate the dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank onto the edge of the watershed (whichever comes first) as it contnb,t.s to
es m s ant reach habitat.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Vegetation is dose to undist,Lb.d in spades pmsentand their proportions. Lowerstrata aoHpos.d of native spades,
with non-native invasive spades absent orsparse.
❑B ❑B Vegetation indicates disturbance in terms of speaes diversity or proportions, antis still largely composed of native
spades. This Tay indnde w ,nlh.s of weedy native spades that develop after led ... tting on I.anng g
rime's with non naflve Inv siv, spades present, ant not dominant, overa large portion of the expected strata g
'okkkk'
Hissing knd.intony ant intamme canopy tines.
❑C OC Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of speaes diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absentl communities
with non-native invasive species dominant overa large portion of expected strata or communities composed of planted
stands of non-cha-t.nstic speaes or communities inappropriately composed of a single speaes or no vegetation.
25. Cond-twity-uNessmentreachmetric(skipforall Coastal Plainstreall
25a. ❑Vas ®No Was conductivitym in .ntcond.d?
IfNo, s.l.cton. ofth. following inasONowater ®Omer
25b. Ch.ckthebox conespondingtoth, cond,,tivity,,as,,,,,nt(units of Hicrosi...nsp.rcentimeten).
❑A < 4 6 ❑B 46 to <67 ❑C 61 to <79 ❑D 79 to <230 ❑E z 230
Notes/Sketch.
INC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT RESULTS
INSTRUCTIONS: Adacha sketch otth, assessment aura and photographs. Attach anopy otth. USES I -rain- topographic quadrangle,
and rind. the location of the stream Lead, under evaluation. If multiple stream reaches will be evaluated on the same property, identify and
umber al l reaches on the attached map, and includeaseparate forth foreach mach. See the NC SAM User Manual for detailed descriptions
and explanations of inquest., nfonmation. Record in the NotaslSkatch'section if skeet ...Hany m,as,,,,,nts were p.honm.d. Seethe
NC SAM User Manual for examples of additional H.askinm.nts that Hay be inl.vant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not need to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT/SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any)'. South Fork Mitigation Site 2. Date of evaluation 5/26/2017
3. Applicanbo-l-name. Veldlands Engineering 4. Pss.ssonnam./organization I. E,kaNtMiildlands Engineering
5. County: Chatham 6. Nearest named water body
1. River basin Cape Fear on USGS ]5- UH. gkad. South Fork Can. Creek
8. Site coordinates (d.dmal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach). 35 825621 N/-]9 380018W
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site nkmb.n(show on attached Has)'. SF4A-Reach 2 10. Length ofass.ssm.nt n.ach evaluated (feet). 200
11. Channel depth troll bed (in raffle, if pn.s.nt)to top of bank (feet) 3 ❑Unabl.toass.ss channel depth.
12. Channel width at top of bank (feet). 12-18 13. Is ass.ssH.nt mach a -aHe st.aH? ❑Yes ❑No
14. Featkm tyea. OPerennlal fl- ❑Int.rtnitt.nt f - ❑Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM CATEGORY INFORMATION:
15. NC SAM Zone. ❑ Mountains (M) ® PiedHont(P) ❑ Inner Coastal Plain (I) ❑ Outer Coastal Plain (0)
16. Estimated g.oHomhic ®AL d ❑B
alley shape (skip for
Tidal M arsh Stream) (HoL. sinuous stinaH, flatAl-valley slope) (less sinuous sting H, steeper valley slope)
17. Watershed see.(likip ❑Siz.1(<01 H112) ❑Sit. 2(0. 1 to< 05 Hip) ®Sze 3 in 5 to< 5 H112) ❑SP.4(>_5 H112)
for Titlal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were ingdatory considerations evaluate d? ®Yes ❑No If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment aura.
❑Section 10 water []Classified Trout Waters ❑Water Supply Watershed (❑I ❑II ❑III ON ❑V)
❑Ess.Hial Fish Habitat ❑PH-y lb, s-y Ama ❑ High Ukaflty Waters/outstanding Resource Waters
❑P kblicly owned property ONCDWR Ripanan buffer rule in effect ®Nutria no Sensitive Waters
❑Anadnomoks fish ❑303(d)List ❑CAMA Area of Environmental Con(AEC)
❑Documented pins.nc. of a federal and/or state listed protected speaes within the assessment aura.
Dstsee I s:
❑Designated Cntical Habitat (list speaes)
1. Channel Water -assessment reach metric (skip for Size 1 streams and Titlal Marsh Streams)
®A Water throughout assessment reach.
❑B No flow, water in pools only.
❑C No water in assessment reach.
2. Evitlence of Flow Restriction- assessment reach metric
❑A At least 10% of assessment reach inst-L, habitat or nffl.-pool sequence is severely affected by a flow mstnction 1 fill to the
point of obstructing flow ona channel choked with aquatic Hacnoehyt.s or eond.d water or impoundment on flood or ebb within
the assessment n.ach(.xamel.s: undersized one.mhed,,v.fts, causeways that constrid th.chann.I, tidal gates, d.bnsjams,
b.ave,dams).
OF Not A
3. Feature Pattern- assessment reach metric
OA A Hajonty of the assessment reach has spoked patt.m(.xampl.sstraightening, modification above or below culvert).
❑B Not
4. Feature Longit.dinal Profile- assessment reach metric
❑A Majority of assessment mach has a substantially altered stream profile (examples: channel dow L-cutting, existing damming, ov
widening, active aggnadation, dindging, and excavation wham appmpnat. channel profile has not reformed fmH any of these
dIstkroanc.$).
❑B Not
5. Signs of Active Instability- assessment each metric
Consida, only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currently recovered. Examples of instability include
dive bank failure, active channel do-,Hting (h.ad-,H), adiv. widening, and artificial hardening (such as con -A gabion, np-ap).
❑A <10% of channel unstable
❑B 10 to 21% of channel unstable
0
C >25% of channel unstable

6. Streamside Area l atersction- streamsitle area metric
Consider for the Left Bank(LB) and the Right Bank IRS).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Little or no evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction
❑B ❑B Moderate evidence of conditions (examplesbarns, levees, down -cutting, aggradation, dredging) thatadvarsclyaffact
reference interaction (examples. limited streamside area access, disruption of flood flows through streamside area, leaky
r intermittent bulkheads ,c ways with floodplainconstriction,m orditching[includingmosquitoditching])
❑C ❑C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference int ,action (little to no floodplaN/Htartidal zone access
[examplescas.wayswith floodplai, and channel constriction,bulkheads, retainingwalls, fill, stream nasion, disruption
of for
d flows through sr -id. area]g too much floodplai/intertidal zone access[examples.i mpoundments, i ntensive
osquito ditching])1 floodplain/intartidal zone unnaturally absent OL assessment reach is a man-made feature on an
intarstream divide
T. Water Quality Strsssors. assessment -.1,/intertidal zone metric
Check all that apply.
❑A Discolored water in stream on ntertidal so,.(milky white ,blue,a,natural water discoloration, oil sheen, stream foam)
❑B E... H csedimentati on(bmr,ing of stream features or ntertidal zone)
IF Noticeable evidence of poll,AH discharges entering the assessment reach and causing a water quality problem
❑D Odor(not including natural sulfide odors)
❑E Currant published or collected data indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach. Cite source in "Notes/Sketch"
section
OF Livestock with access to stream or ntertidal zone
❑G Excessive algae in stream or Hooded zone
[]IT Degraded marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone (removal, burring, regular mowing, destruction, etc)
❑1 Omer (exgaln in NatcNSkamh' a Linn)
❑J ❑tile to no strassore
8. Recent Weather -watershed metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
For Size 1 or2 streams, D1 drought or higharis considered a drought, for Size 3 or4 streams, D2 drought or higher is considered a dreug M.
❑A Drought conditions and no rainfall or rainfall not exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
❑B Drought conditions and rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
❑C No drought conditions
9. Large or Dangerous Stream -assessment reach metric
❑Yes ❑No Is stream is too large or dangareus to assess? If Yes, skip to Metric 13(Strcamsidc Area Ground Surface Condition).
10. Nil llnstream Habitat Types- asse ism eat re ach metric
10a. ❑Vas []No Degraded hstream habitat over majority of the assessment reach (examples of sb ssors indude ex
sedimentation, mining e avation, hstream hardening [for example, rip-ap], r cent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, then skip to Metric 12)
10b. Check all that occur(occ rs if>5%coverage of assessment reach)(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plam in streas)
❑A Mutiple aquatic macrephytes and aquatic mosses _ ❑F 5% oysters or other natural hard bottoms
(include liverworts lichens, and algal mats) - ❑G Submerged aquatic vegetation
❑B Multiple sticks and/or leaf packs and/or emergent ❑H Low -tide refugia (pools)
vegetation ❑I Sand bottom
❑C Multiple snags and logs (including lap trees) ❑J 5%vertical bank along the marsh
❑D 5% undercut banks and/or root mats and/or roots " ❑K Little or no habitat
In banks ..tend to the normal wetted p.nm.AL
❑E Little or no habitat
QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAM S"""" """" ""
11. Bedform and Substate- assessment reach n ic(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
11a. ❑Vas ❑No Is assessment reach in a natural sa,di stream?(skip for Coastal Plain streams)
l lb. Bed to
evaluated. Check the appropriate box(es).
❑A Ri to,run section (evaluate llc)
❑B Pool -glide section (evaluate ll d)
IF Natural badforn absent (skip to Metnc 12, Aquatic Life)
11c. In raffle sections, check all that occur below the n onmal wetted perimeter of the assessment reach -whether or not submerged. Check
at least one box in each row(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams). Not Presant(NP)= absent , Rare
(R)=present am:<10%, Common (C)=>10-40%,Abundant(A)=>40.10%, PredomNdH(P)=>70%. Cumulative p arc images
should not exceed 100% for each assessment reach.
NP R C A P
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Bed Lo k/saprelite
® ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Be, der(256-4096mm)
❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ Cobble (64-256Him)
❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Gravel (2 - 64 mm)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Sand(.062-2 mm)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Sflt/clay(< 0. 062 mm)
❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Detritus
® ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Artificial (riprap, concrete, to
lld. ❑Vas ❑No Are pools filled with sediment?(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
19. BufferWdth- streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider "vegetated buffer" and "wooded buffer" separately far left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) starting at the top of hank out
I. the first break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RE LB RE
®A ®A ❑A ❑A z iCO feet wide og c#ends to the edge ofthe watershed
CIE CIE CIE ❑B From 50 to< 100 R et wi de
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C From 30 t0< SO fee From
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D From 10 to <30 feetwide
❑E ❑E ❑E ❑E < 10 feetwide lnotrcas
20. Buffer Structure-streamsitle ii-n tnc(skipfor Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank lRB) for Metric 1. l"Vegetated" Buffer Width).
LB RE
❑A ❑A Mature forest
❑B ❑B Non -nature woody vegetation l modified vegetation structure
❑C ❑C Herbaceous vegetation with or without a strip of trees<10 feet wide
❑D ❑D Maintained shrubs
❑E ❑E Little or no vegetation
21. Buffer Stressors- streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS). Indicate if listed stressor abuts stream (Abuts), does not abut but is
within 30 feet of stream (<30 feet), o is between 30 to 50 feet of stream (3050 feet).
If none of the following strsssors occurs on either bank, check here and skip to M� ❑
Abuts <30 feet 3050 feet
LB RE LB RE LB RE
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A Row crops
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B Mai nAa dmH
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C Pasture (ao tivesrod<)/aommereial hortiawture
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D Pasture (active livestock use)
22. Stem Density - streamsitle area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) for Metric 13 ("Wooded" Butter Width).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Medium to high stem density
❑B (:)B Low stem de He
❑C ❑C No wooded riparian buffer orpredominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of V.g.tat.d Buffer-streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Co'side,whether vegetated bufferis continuous along stream (parallel). Breaks are areas lacking vegetation>10 feetwide.
LB RE
❑A ❑A The total length of buffer breaks is<25 percent.
❑B ❑B The total length ofbuffer break¢ is between 25 and 50 percent.
❑C ❑C The total length of buffer breaks is>50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition- streamside area ni(skip for Tidal Marsh Stre am s)
Evaluate the dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank orto the edge of the watershed (whichever comes first) as it contributes to
s ant reach habitat.
LB es m RE
❑A ❑A Vegetation is dose to undistmbed in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of native species,
with noo-native invasive species absent orsto-e.
❑B ❑B Vegetation indicates disturbance in terms of species diversity or proportions, brit is still largely composed of native
spades. This Hd, indude w unities of weedy native species that develop after dear -cutting or clearing L
unifies with non+iaLive Inv slue spades present, brit not dominant, overa large portion of the expected strata g
unities missing u,de tory butretainingcanopy trees.
❑C ❑C Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of species diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absentoL communities
wim non'dtve invasive species dominant overa large podon of expected strata or communities composed ofplanLed
stands of no-h-denst, spades or communities inappropriately composed of a single spades or no vegetation.
25. Conductivity-asse ssmeatrsachmetric(skipforall Coastal Plain streams)
25a. ❑Yes ❑No Was conductivity m ent recorded?
If No select one ofthe to lowing reasons❑No Water (3other
25b. Check the box corresponding to the co,d,,ti vity measurement( units of micresiemens per centimeter).
(:]A < 4 6 ❑B 46 to <67 ❑C 67 to <79 CID 79 to <230 CIEz 230
12. Aquatic Life- assessment reach n ic(skip for Tidal Marsh Stre am s)
12a. ®Vas ❑No Was an insream aquatic life assessment performed as described in the User Manual?
If No, select one ofthe following reasons and skip to Metric 13. ❑NO Water❑Other
12b. ®Vas ❑No Are aquatic organisms present in the assessment read, (look in riffles, pools, then snags)? If Yes, check all that
apply. If No, skip to Metric 13.
1 >1 Numbers aver c,lamns refer 1,'1ndilduals"for Si - land 2streamsand"taxi" far S¢e 3ard 4 streams.
❑ ❑Adult hogs
❑ ❑Aquatic red es
❑ ❑Aquatic macrophytes and aquatic mosses(include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
❑ CIE sties
❑ ❑Caddisfly larvae (T)
❑ ❑Asian dam (Corbicvle)
❑ ❑Cmstacean ( sopod/ mphipod/crayfish/ hemp)
❑ ❑Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
❑ ❑Di pterans
❑ []Mayfly larvae (E)
❑ ❑M egaloptera (aldedy, fishfly, dobsonfly larvae)
❑ ❑Midges/mosquito larvae
❑ ❑Mosquito fish(Gembusie) or mud minnows(Umbre pygmeee)
❑ ❑Mussels/Clams(not Corbicvle)
❑ ❑otherflsh
❑ ❑Salamandareaadpoles
❑ ❑Snails
❑ ❑Stonefly lamae(P)
❑ ❑Tipwid lamae
❑ ❑Wormsneed,es
13. Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition-streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Stre am s antl B valley types)
Consitlerforthe Left Baak(LB)aadthe Right Blink(RB). Considerstorage capaatywith regardto both omerbankfow and a stand runoff.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Little or no alteration to water storage capacity overa majority ofthe streamside area
❑B ❑B Moderate alteration to watarstoragc capacity overa majority ofthe streams/ de area
❑C ❑C Severealt-tiiontowffierstorage capadtyovera majontyofthe streams/dearea(examples: ditches, fill soncompadiion
livestock disturbance, buildings, man-made levees, drainage pipes)
14. Streamside Area Water Storsge-streamside area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Tidal Marsh Streams, and B valleytypes)
Consitlerforthe Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB) of the streamside area.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Majority of sneamside aria with depressions able to pond water z 5 inches deep
❑B ❑B Majority of streamside area with depressionsable to pond water3 to 6inches deep
❑C ❑C Majontyofsteamside areawith depressions able to pondwatar<3 inches deep
15. Wetland Fir esence-streamsitle area metri.(skipfor Tidal Marsh Stre am s)
Consitlerforthe Left Baak(LB)andthe Right Bank(RB). Do not consider wetlands outside ofthe streamside area orwithinthe normal
wetted perimeter of assessment reachLB RE
BY BY Are wetlands present in the streamside area?
❑N ❑N
16. Baseflow Contributors- assessment reach n ic(skip for Size 4 streams antl Titlal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessment reach or within view of antl tlrsining to the assessment reach.
❑A Streams and/or springs (jurisdictional discharges)
❑B Ponds(indude wet detention basins, do not indude sediment basins or dry detention basins)
❑C Ohs
traction passing flow during low -flow periods withinthe assseementarea(beaver dam, leaky dam, bottomrelease dam, weir)
❑D Evidence of bank seepage or sNeatina(hon in watarind hates see page)
❑E Stream bed or bank soil reduced (dig through deposited sediment if present)
❑F None ofthe above
17. Baseflow Detmctors- assessment area metric
(skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
❑A Evidence of substantial water withdrawals from the assessment reach(includes areas excavated for pump installation)
❑B Cat LkHtion not passing flow during low -flow periods affecting the assessment reach (so watertight dam, sediment deposit)
❑C Urban stream (_24% impervious surface forwatarshad)
❑D Evidence that the streamside area has been modified resulting in accelerated drainage into the assessment read,
❑E Assessment reach relocated to valley edge
❑F None of the above
18. Shading- assessment reach metric(skip for Titlal Marsh Stre am s)
Consider aspect. Consider leaf-,ncondition.
❑A Stream shading is appropriate for stream category (may include gaps associated with natural processes)
❑B Degraded(scample scattered trees)
❑C Stream shading is gone orlargely absent
Draft INC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name South Fork Mitigat i o n Site Date o f Assessment 5/26/2017
Stream Category Pa3 Assessor Nam e/Organization I. EckardfNVil dlands
Engineering
Notes of Fiold Assessment Form (Y/N) NO
Presence ofragulal considerations (Y/N) YES
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements included (Y/N) NO
NC SAM feature type (perennial, nternittent, Tidal Marsh Stream) Perennial
USACE/ NCDWR
Function Class Rating Summary
All Streams Intermittent
(1) Hydrology
LOW
(2) Baseflow
MEDIUM
(2) Flood Flow
LOW
(3)Streamside Area Attenuation
(4) Floodplain Access
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
(4)Micretopography
(3)Stream Stability
(4) Channel Stability
NMEDIUM
(4) Sediment Transport
(4)Stream Geomorphology
(2)Stream/l ntertdal Zone l nteraction
(2) Longitudinal Tidal Flow
(2)Ti dal Marsh Stream Stability
(3) Ti dal Ma rs h Channel Sta bi lity
NA
(2) Baseflow
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
(3) Tharmoragulation
(2) Indicators of Strassors
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
(z) InAm a, zone Ffltretion
MEDIUM
LOW-
LOW
MEDIUM
VES
LO W
NA
(1) Habitat
LOW
(2) In -stream Habitat
LOW
(3) Pas flow
MEDIUM
(3) Substrate
MEDIUM
(3)Stream Stability
LOW
(3) In -stream Habitat
LOW
(2) Stream -side Habitat
LOW
(3)Strcam-side Habitat
LOW
(3) Tharmoragulation
MEDIUM
(2)Tidal Marsh Instream Habitat
NA
(3) Flow ResMdion
NA
(3)Ti dal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(4)Ti daomorphol l Marsh Stream Geogy
NA
(3)Ti dal Marsh I -stL am Habitat
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
Overall
LOW

INC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT RESULTS
and drd. the location of the stream reach under evaluation. If multiple stream reaches will be evaluated on the same property, identity and
umber al l reaches on the attached map, and include a separate form for each reach. See the NC SAM User Manual for detailed descriptions
and explanations of requested /,format/". R.c'rd 1, the' N't,slSketotl' section if supplementary measurements were performed. Soothe
NC SAM User Manual for examples of additional measurements that may be relevant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not n'ed to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT/SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any)'. South Fork Mitigation Site 2. Date of eval,ati,, 5/26/2017
3. Applicant/owner name. Wldla,ds Ertel nee ring 4. Ass.ss'r,am./organization. I. EckardtWldlands Engi..... a
S. County: Chatham 6. Nearest named water body
1. River basic. Cape Fear on USGS 75,mium. quad. South Fork Can. Creek
8. Site coordinates (d.dmal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach). 35 82]346N/-]9 381322W
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site n,Hb.L(show on attached map)'. SF4A- Reach 3 10. Length of assessment reach evaluated (feet). 200
11. Channel depthfrombed(hnffl., fpr.s.,t)t'top'fba,k(f..t). 3-4 ❑Una bl.t'ass.sschanneldepth.
12. Channel width at top of bank (feet). 1520 13. Is ass.ssm.,t reach a swamp st.am? ❑Ves ❑N'
14. Feature type. ❑P.r... ialfl'w ❑I,t.rmitt.HfI,w ❑Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM CATEGORY INFORMATION:
15. NCSAM Zone. ❑ Mountains (M) ❑ Piedmont(P) ❑ Inner Coastal Plain (1) ❑ Outer Coastal Plain (0)
valley shape hip for
16. Estimated geomorphic ❑Ai❑B
Tidal M arsh Stkam) (m' si nuous stream, flatt.ry Ile slope) less si nuous stream, steeper Ileslope) a ys pe) ( per valley
17. Watershed s so (.kip ❑Size 1(<01 mie) ❑Size 2(0. 1 to< 05 Hie) ®Size 3 (0 5 to< 5 mie) ❑Size 4(z 5 mie)
for Titlal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were regulatory considerations evaluate d? ®Ves []No If Ves, check all that apply to the assessment area.
❑Section 10 water []Classified Trout Waters ❑Water Supply Watershed (❑I ❑II ❑III ❑IV [IV)
❑Essential Fish Habitat ❑mar Priy him-y Area ❑ High Uuallty Waters/outstanding Resource Waters
❑P NO IV owned property ❑NCDWR Riparian buffer rule i, effect ®Nutrient Sensitive Waters
❑A11dr'm'us fish ❑303(d) List ❑CAMA Area of E,vir .m shoal C"cem (AEC)
❑Documented presence of a federal and/or state listed protected species within the assessment area.
❑stsee I s:
❑Designated Critical Habitat (list species)
1. Channel Water -assessment reach metric (skip for Size 1 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
❑A Water throughout assessment reach.
❑B No flow, wateri, pools only.
❑C N' wateri, assessment reach.
2. Evidence of Flow Restriction- assessment reach metric
CIA At least 10% of assessment reach lnstream habitat or nffl.-pool sequence is severely affected by a flow restriction 1 fill to the
Point
of obstructing flow or channel choked with aquatic macr'phyt.s or perked water or impoundment on flood or ebb within
the assessment reach(.xampl.s: undersized or perched culverts, causeways that... strict the channel, ti da l gates, debris jams,
beaver da ms).
❑B Net
3. Feature Pattern- assessment reach metric
❑A A majority of the assessment reach has altered pattern (.xampl.sstraightening, modification above or below culvert).
❑B N'tA
4. Feature Longitudinal Profile- assessment each m etric
CIA Majority of assessment red d, has a sit bstartially altered stream profile (examples: channel down -cutting, existing damming, over
widening, active degradation, dredging, and excavation where appr prat. channel profile has not reformed from any of these
disturod... s).
❑B NotA
5. Signs of Active l ,stability- assessment each metric
Consitler only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currently rec.v"'tl. Examples of instability include
dive bank failure, active channel d'w,cutti,g (h.adcut), active widening, and artificial hardening (such as concrete, gabi", nprap).
❑A <10% of channel,stable
❑B 10 to 25%of channel unstable
❑C 125% of channel,stable
12. Aquatic Life- assessment reach metric (.kip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
12a. ®Vas [IN, Was an lnstream aquatic life assessment performed as described i, the User Manual?
If No, select one ofth. following reasons and skip to Metric 13. ❑N'Wst.r❑Other
12b. ®Vas []No Are aquatic organisms present i, the assessment reach (look i, riffles, pools, then snags)? If Ves, check all that
apply. If No, skip to Metric 13.
1 >1 Numhers over columns ref". IIndi'mail for Size I and 2stresmsand'I... " for Slze 3 and 4 streams.
❑ ­1 Adult hogs
❑ ❑Aquatic reptiles
❑ ❑Aquatic macrophyt.s and aquatic mosses (include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
❑ CIE ties
❑ ❑Caddisfly larvae (T)
❑ ❑Asian dam (Corbicvle)
❑ ❑Cmstacea, (is'pod/mphip'd/crayfish/ hump)
❑ ❑Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
❑ ❑Di pt.ra,s
❑ ❑Mayfly larvae (E)
❑ ❑M.galopt.ra (ald.my, fishfly, dobsonfly larvae)
❑ ❑Midges/mosquito larvae
❑ ❑Mosquito fsh(Gembusie)orm,d mi„.we(Umbre pygmeee)
❑ ❑Mussels/Clams(net Corbicvle)
❑ []Other fish
❑ ❑Salama,d.rs/tadp'l.s
❑ ❑Snails
❑ ❑St one fly larva.(P)
❑ ❑Tipulid larvae
❑ ❑Worms/l... hoe
13. Streamsitle Area Ground Surf.. C.ntliti.n-streamsitle area metric (.kip for Titlal M arsh Streams and B valleytypes)
Consitler forth. Left Bank(LB)andth. Right Bank IRS). C,,sid.rst'rage capaatywith r.gardt' both ov.rba,kfl'w and a stand runoff.
LB RE
❑A ❑A Little orToadorable, to water storage capacity overb majority ofth. streamed. area
❑B ❑B Moderate alterable, towat.riteretie capacity overb majority ofth. str.amsid. area
❑C ❑C severe alteration to waterstorage capadty overa malonty ofthe streamsidearea(examples: ditches, fill, soncompactio,,
livestock disturbance, buildings, manmade levees, drainage pipes)
14. Streamsitle Area Water Storage - streamsitle area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Tidal Marsh Streams, and B valleytypes)
Consitler for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank IRS) of the streamsitle area.
LB I
❑A ❑A Mai ly of streamsitle area with tlal, ,ions able t. pontl water z 5 inches tleep
❑B ❑B Majority of streamsitle area with depress/',sable to pond wateri to 6inches deep
❑C ❑C Majority of streamed. area with depressions able to pond water <3 inches deep
15. Wed. .Presence-streamsitle area metric(skipf.,Tid.1 M arsh Streams)
C.nsitl"f.,th'Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank IRS). Do not consider wetlands outside ofth. streamed. area or within the normal
wetted perimeter of assessment reach.
LB RE
❑V ❑V Are wetlands present 1, the stramsid. area?
❑N ❑N
16. Base flow Contributors- assessment reach metric (.kip for Size 4 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessment reach .,within view of antl training to the assessment reach.
❑A Stream sand/,rspHngs (u Hski cfi oral discharges)
❑B Pouts (In,I d.web d.t.,blor, basius,donet i,dudosPJIm out basi us' r dry d short- basics)
❑C Obstruction passing blow during low -flow periods within the assessment area (coal dam, leaky dam, b'tt'mr.l.as. dam, weir)
❑D Evidence of bank seepage or sN.ati,g(iron i, water indicates seepage)
❑E Stream bed or bank soil reduced (dig through deposited sediment if present)
❑F None ofth. above
17. Bell Detractors- assessment area metric (.kip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
❑A Evidence of substantial water withdrawals from the assessment reach (includes areas excavated for pump nstallation)
❑B Obstruction not passing blow d... a 1,w-flew periods affecting the assessment reach('.: watertight dam, sediment deposit)
❑C Urban stream (-24% impervious sulfa'. f'rwat.rshed)
❑D Evidence thatthe str.amsid. area has been modified resulting i, accelerated drainage into the assessment reach
❑E Assessme To reach relocated to valley edge
❑F No,. of the above
18. Sodding -assessment reach metric (.kip for Tidal M arsh Streams)
Consider aspect. Yonside, leaf -on' ­ml
❑A Stream shading is appropriate for stream category (may Include gaps associated with Or
h natural pcesses)
❑B Degraded (.xamel. scattered trees)
❑C Stream shading is gone or largely absent
6. Streamsitle Area Interaction- streamsitle area metric
Consitler for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank IRS).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Little or no evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference /Thorson or,❑B ❑B Moderate evidence of conditions (examples. berms, levees, down -cutting, aggradation, dredging) thatadv.s.lyaff.ct
reference interaction (examples. limited streamsitle area access, disruption of flood flows through str.amsid. area, leaky
r He,,
HALL bulkheads, causeways with floodplai n constriction, minor ditching [induding mosquito dirching]
❑C ❑C Extortsiv. evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction (little to no floodplain/intertidal ,no access
A.zmpl.sc ways with floodplain and channel constn on on,bulknob ds, retaining walls, fi l 1, stream i nd si' n, disruption
of for
d flow sthroughstr.amsid.area]g toomuchfloodplain/intertidalzoneaccess[examples. impoundments, i ntensve
osanito ditching]) or floodplain/intertidal zone unnaturally absent or assessment reach is a man-made feature on an
int.rstream divide
T. Water Quality Stressors-assesstreat reach/int'rtidal zone metric
Check all that apply.
CIA Discolored water in stream or intertidal son. (milky white hire a nnatmal water discoloration, oil sheen, stream foam)
❑B Excessive sedimentati on(burying of stream features or intertidal zone)
❑C Noticeable evide nce of pollutant discharges entering the assessment reach and causing a water quality probl em
❑D Cal induding natural sulfide odors)
❑E Current published or collected data Indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach. Cite source in "Notesisketch"
section
OF Livestock with access to stream or intertidal one
❑G Excessive algae in stream or intertidal zone
❑H Degraded marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone (removal, burning, regular mowing, destruction, etc)
❑1 Other (explain in N.PeeSketch"...tier)
❑J Little to no stressois
8. Recent Weather -wat.adad metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
For Size 1 or 2 streams, D1 drought or higher is considered a drought, for Size 3 or streams, D2 drought or higher is considered a drought
❑A Drought conditions acid no rainfall orrainfall not exceeding 1 inchwithin the last48 hours
❑B Drought conditions acid rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last48 hours
❑C No drought conditions
9. Large or Dangerous Stream- assessment reach metric
❑Ves Elude Is stream is too large or dangerous to assess? If Vas, skip to Metric 13(Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition).
10. Natural lnstream Habitat Types- assessment reach metric
10a. ❑Vas []No Degraded in -stream habitat over majority of the assessment reach (examples of stressois include excessive
sedimentation, mining excavation in -stream hardening [for example, riprap]r, cent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, then skip to Metric 12)
10b. Check all that occur(occ rs if' 5% coverage ofassessment reach)(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams)
[]A Multiple aquae c Tax
rephytes and aquatic mosses _ ❑F 5% oysters or other natural hard bottoms
(include liverworts lichens, and algal mats) ❑G Submerged aquatic vegetation
❑B Multiple soaks a,drorlea f tied. a,dror.m.re.rn OH Low xid. rerugia (pools)
vegetation ❑I Sand bottom
❑C Multiple snags and logs
(including lap trees) ❑J 5% vertical bank along the marsh
❑D 5,, undercut banks and/or root mats and/or roots " ❑K Little or no habitat
in banks extend to the normal wetted perimeter
❑E Little or no habitat
ING QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAM S"""" """" ""
11. Bedform and Substrate- assessment reach metric (.kip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
11a. ❑Vas ❑No Is assessment reach in a natural sand -bed stream?(skip for Coastal Plain streams)
l lb. Bed to
evaluated. Check the appropriate box(es).
❑A Ri to ,run section(evaluate l lc)
❑B Pool -glide section (evaluate lld)
❑C Natural bedform absent (skip to Metric 12, Aquatic Life)
llc. In raffle sections, check all that occur below the normal wetted perimeter ofth. assessment reach -whether or not submerged. Check
at least
one box in each row (.kip for Size 4 Cc alit al Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams). Not Present (NP)= absent , Rare
(R)=present
but <10%, Common
(C)=11040%, Abundant (A)=>40.10%, Predominant (P)=>70%. Cumulative percentages
should
not exceed 100% for each assessment reach.
NP
❑
R C A
® ❑ ❑
P
❑ BedreckespWit.
❑
❑ El ❑
❑ Bouldor(256-4096 mm)
❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Cobble (64 - 256 mm)
❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Gravel (2 - 64 Him)
❑
❑ ® ❑
❑ Sand (.062-2 Him)
® ❑ ❑
❑ Silt/clay(< 0. 062 mm)
❑
® ❑ ❑
❑ Detritus
®
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Artificial (Hprap, concrete, to
lld. ❑Vas
Oro Are pools filled with
sediment?(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
19. Buffer W dli streamsitle area metric (.kip forTidal Marsh Streams)
Consider "vegetated butter" and "wooded buffer" separately for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) starting at the tap of bank out
to the fret break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RE LB RE
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A z t 00 feet wide or extends to the edge ofthe watershed
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B From 10 m <100 /awido
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C From
30 t0<'0 feet od.
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D From 10 to <30 to et wi de
❑E ❑E ❑E ❑E < 10 feet wido or no trees
20. Buffer Structure- streamsitle area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and rig. bank (IRS) for Metric 1. ("Vegetated" Buffer Wtlth).
LB RE
❑A ❑A Mature forest
❑B ❑B Nonmatur. woody vegetation or modified vegetation structure
❑C ❑C Herbaceous vegetation with or with out a strip of trees < 10 feet od.
❑D ❑D Mai ntai red shrubs
❑E ❑E Little or no vegetation
21. Buffer Son essors- streamsitle area metric (.kip forTidal Marsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS). Indicate if listed str ssor abuts stream (Abuts), does not abut but is
within 30 feet of stream (<30 feet), or is between 30 to 50 feet of stream (30-50 feet).
If none ofthe following stressors occurs on either bank, check here and skip to Metric 22: ❑
Abuts <30 feet 30-50 feet
LB RB LB RE LB RE
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A Row crops
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B Mai Pined run
❑C ❑ACC ❑C ❑C ❑C Pastur. (,o blv.srock)/aomm.reial hortiawture
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D Pasture (active livestock use)
22. Stem Derail -streamsitle area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) for Metric 13 (`Wooded" Buffer Width).
LB RE
❑A ❑A Medium to high stem density
❑B ❑B Low stem density
❑C ❑C No wooded He
buffer orpredominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of Vegetated Buffer- streamsitle area metric(skip forTidal Marsh Streams)
Considerwh ether vegetated buffer is continuous along stream (parallel) Breaks are areas lacking vegetation 110 feet wide.
LB RB
❑A ❑A The total length of buffer breaks is<25 percent.
❑B ❑B The total length of b uHer breaks is between 25 and 50 percent.
❑C ❑C The total length of buffer breaks is>50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition- streamsitle area metric (.kip forTidal Marsh Streams)
Evaluate the dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank orto the edge of the watershed (whichever comes first) as it contributes to
assessment
s ent reach habitat.
LB RE
❑A ❑A Vegetation is dose to undisturbed in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of native spades,
with non-native invasive species absent orsparse.
❑B CIE Vegetation indicates disturbance in terns of species diversity or proportions, but is still largely composed of native
spades. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after dedr-cutting or clearing g
nnlbles with non nablve Inv sive spades present, but not dominant, over large portion of the expected strata g
commu
missing nnderstory but
retaining canopy trees.
❑C ❑C Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of species diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absentl communities
with non-native invasive species dominant over large portion of expected strata or communities composed of planted
stands of non -characteristic species or communities inappropriately composed of a single species or no vegetation.
25. Conductivity -assessment reach metric (.kip for all Coastal Plainstrearl
25a. []Yes❑N0 Was conductivitym .ntrcorded?
IfNo, s.l.cton. ofth. following reasons❑No Water ❑Other
25b. Ch.ckth, box corresponding to the conductivity measurement (units of micresiemens p.rc.,timeter).
❑A <46 ❑B 46 to <67 ❑C 61 to <79 ❑D 79 to <230 ❑E z 230

Draft INC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
INC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT RESULTS
Stream Site Name South Fork Mitigation Site
Date o f Assessment 5/26/2017
Stream Category Pa3
Assessor Name/Organization I. E1VV0Id Id,ds
E,giHee(ard..a
Notes of Fiold Assessment Forth (Y/N)
NO
P Loss- of L.gristcry considerations (Y/N)
YES
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements
iHduded (Y/N) NO
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal
Marsh Stream) Perennial
USACE/ NCDWR
Function Class Rating Summary
All Streams Intermittent
(1) Hydrology
MEDIUM
(2) Baseflow
MEDIUM
(2) Flood Flow
MEDIUM
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
LOW
(4) Flood plain Access
LOW
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
MEDIUM
(4) Micit,p,graphy
LOW
(3) Stream Stability
HIGH
(4) Channel Stability
MEDIUM
(4) Se dim tint Transport
HIGH
(4) Stream Geomorphology
HIGH
(2)Stream/Intend dal Zone Interaction
NA
(2) LOHgitudinal Tidal Flow
NA
(2)Ti dal Marsh Stream Stability
Ni
(3) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(1) Water Quality
LOW
(2) Baseflow
MEDIUM
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
MEDIUM
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
LOW
(3)Thernoregulation
HIGH
(2) Indicators of SU.ssore
YES
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
LO W
(21 Intertidal Zone Filtration
NA
(2) IH-stream Habitat
HIGH
(3) Baseflow
MEDIUI
(3)Substrate
HIGH
(3) Stream Stability
MEDIUI
(3) In -stream Habitat
HIGH
(2) Stream -side Habitat
HIGH
(3)Stream-side Habitat
MEDIUI
(3) The -regulation
HIGH
(2)TidaI Marsh Instream Habitat
NA
(3) Flow Restriction
NA
(3)Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
(3)TiedI Marsh Instroam Habitat
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
6. Streamsitle Area Inter ion- streamsitle area metric
Consitlerforthe Left Bank (LB)antl the Right Bank IRS).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Little or no evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference Interaction
❑B ❑B Moderate evidence of conditions (examples. barns, levees, down -cutting, aggradaLot , dredging) that adversely affect
reference interaction (examples. limited str amside area access, disruption of Hood flows through streamside area, leaky
r intermittent bulkheads - ways with Hoodplain c,nstnction,m or ditching[in-Iuding mosquito ditdrina)
❑C ❑C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference Intend
nt nd ti,n (little to no HOOdplain/Intertidal zone access
[examples.- ways with floodplain and channel c,nstncti,n,bulkheads, retaining walls, fill, stream indsian, disruption
of Hoo do, wsthroughstreamsidearea]g toomuch Hoodplain/intertidal zone access[examples'.i mpoundments, i ntensive
osquito ditching]) or floodplain/intertidal zone unnaturally absent or assessment reach is a man-made feature on an
int-H.am divide
T. Water Quality Stra..,.-assessmtint reach/intertitlal zone metric
Check all that apply.
❑A Discoloredwaterin stream on ntertidalzone(milkywhite, bl To a, atural water discoloration, oil sheen, stream foam)
❑B Ecessvesedimentation (burying ofstream features orinto id al zone)
❑C Noticeableevideno.ofsouuArtdisdhargas entering the assessment each and causing a water quality problem
❑D Odor(not inducting natural sulfide odors)
❑E Current published or collected data indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach. Cite source in "Notes/Sketch"
section
OF Livestock with a-cessto stream orint.uidalzone
❑G E... ssivealgaein stream orint.odal zone
❑H Degraded marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone (removal, burning, rogularmowing, destruction, etc)
❑1 Other (explain I, N.snaeSk,Dh' s tinr)
❑J Little to no stress-
8. Recent Weather-watershetl metric (skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
For Size 1 or 2 streams, D1 drought or higher is considered a drought, for Size 3 or4 streams, D2 drought or higher is considered a drought
❑A Drought conditions I no rainfall or rainfall not exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
❑B Drought conditions acid rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
❑C No drought conditions
9. Large or Dangerous Stream- assessment reach metric
❑Yes ❑No Is stream is too la Lee or hangero us to assess? If Vas, skip to Mson -13(Stream si de Area G round Surtace CO Haitian).
10. Natural lnstream Habitat Types- assessment reach metric
10a. ❑Vas []No Degraded instream habitat over majority of the assessment reach (examples of stressors indude ex
sedimentation, mining e avation, in -stream hardening [for example, ripcap], r cent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, than skip to Metric 12)
10b. Check all that occur (occ rs if> 5%,overage ofassessment reach) (skip for Si..4 Coastal Plain strearl
[]A Multiple aquatic ma,Lophyt.s and aquatic mosses _ ❑F 5% oysters or other natural hard bottoms
(include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats) - ❑G Submerged aquatic vegetation
FIE Multiple sticks and/or leaf packs and/or emergent ❑H Low -tide refugia (pools)
vegetation ❑I Sand bottom
❑C Multiple snags and logs(including lap trees) ❑J 5% vertical bank along the marsh
❑D 5% undercut banks and/or root mats and/or roots " ❑K Little or no habitat
In banks ..tend to the normal wetted perimeter
❑E Little or no habitat
QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAM S"""" """" ""
11. B.dform and Substrate - assessment reach metric(.kip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
11a. ❑Vas Fire Is assessment reach in a natural sands stream?(skip for Coastal Plain streams)
l lb. Bed to
evaluated. Check the appropriate box(es).
❑A Ri to, run sediion(evaluill l lc)
❑B PooFglide section(evaluill lld)
❑C Natural bedforn absent (skip to Metnc 12, Aquatic Life)
11-. In raffle sections, check all that occur below the normal wetted perimeter ofthe assessment roach -whether or not submerged. Check
at least one box in each row(.kip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams). Not Present (NP)= absent , Rare
(P
present but<10%, Common
(C)=>10-40%, Abundant (A)=>40-70%, Predominant (P)=>70%. Cumulative percentages
should
not exceed 100% for each assessment reach.
UP
❑
R C A
❑ ❑ ❑
P
❑ Bedrock/ssprolite
❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Boulher (256-4096 mm)
❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Cobble (64 - 256 mm)
❑
❑ ® ❑
❑ Gravel (2 - 64 Him)
❑
❑ ❑ ❑
® Sand (.062-2 Him)
❑ ® ❑
❑ Silt/-Iay(<0.062 mm)
❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Detritus
❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Artificial (nprap, concrete, to
lld. ❑Vas
Oro Are pools filled with
sediment?(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
and N-1. the location of the stream reach under evaluation. If multiple stream reaches will be evaluated on the same property, identify and
umber all reaches on the attached map, and include a separate form for each roach. See the NC SAM User Manual for detailed descriptions
and explanations of requested in formation. Record in the'NotaslSketoh' section if supplementary measurements were performed. Seethe
NC SAM User Manual for examples of additional measurements that may be relevant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (d. not III to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT/SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any)'. South Fork Mitigation Site 2. Date of evaluation 5/26/2017
3. Appleal-b-ner name. Veldlands Engineenng 4. Assessorname/organization I. EckaNtMiildlands Engineering
5. County: Chatham 6. Nearest named water body
1. River basin Cape Fear on USGS 75-minute quad. South Fork Cane Creek
8. Site coordinates (decimal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach). 35 828773N/-79 380990W
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be apro pximations)
9. Site number(show on attached map)'. SF4A- Reach 4 10. Length of assessment reach evaluated (feet). 200
11. Channel depth tom bed (in raffle, if present)to top of bank(feet). 4-5 []Unable to assess channel depth.
12. Channel width at top of bank (feet). 12-20 13. Is assessment each a -amp steam? []Yes []No
14. Feature type. ®Perennial How []Intermittent How []Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM CATEGORY INFORMATION:
15. NC SAM Zone. ❑ Mountains (M) ❑ Piedmont (P) ❑ Inner Coastal Plain (1) ❑ Outer Coastal Plain (0)
16. Estimated geomorphic ❑Ai❑B
alley shape (skip for
Tidal Marsh Stream) (more sinuous stream, Hattervalley slope) (less sinuous stream, steeper valley slope)
17. Watershed size.(.kip ❑Size1(<01 m12) []Size 2(0. 1 to< 05 min) ®Size 3 in 5 to< 5 m12) []Size 4(z 5 m12)
for Titlal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were regulatory considerations evaluated? ®Yes []No If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment area.
[]Section 10 water ❑Classified Trout Waters []Water Supply Watershed (01 ❑11 ❑III ❑IV ❑V)
❑Essential Fish Habitat []Primary Nursery Area ❑ High Quality Waters/outstanding Resource Waters
❑P ubl,lly owned property ❑NCDWR Ripanan buffer rule in effect ❑Nutria no Sensitive Waters
❑Anadromous fish ❑303(d)List ❑CAMA Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)
❑Documented presence of a federal and/or state listed protected species within the assessment area.
List species:
❑Designated Critical Habitat (list species)
1. Channel Water -assessment reach metric (skip for Size 1 streams and Titlal Marsh Streams)
❑A Water throughout assessment reach.
❑B No flow, water in pools only.
❑C No water in assessment reach.
2. Evitlence of Flow Restriction- assessment reach metric
CIA At least 10% of assessment reach inst-H habitat or nffl.-pool sequence is severely affected by a How restrict/on or fill to the
point of obstructing flow or channel choked with aquatic macrophytes or ponded water or impoundment on Hood orebb within
the assessmout lee-h(examples: undersizedorp.mhedculverts, causeways that constndthe channel, tidalgates, debnsjams,
coaverdams).
❑B Not A
3. Feature Pattern- assessment reach metric
❑A A majority of the assessment reach has altered pattern (examples straightening , modification above or below culvert).
❑B NotA
4. Feature Longit.dinal Profile- assessment reach metric
❑A Majonty of assessment roach has a substantially altered stream profile (examples: channel down -cutting, existing damming, over
widening, active aggradation, dredging, and excavation where appropriate channel profile has not reformed from any of these
disturoanoes).
❑B Not
5. Signs of Active l ratability- assessment reach metric
Consitler only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currently recoveretl. Examples of instability include
c five bank failure, active channel do- utting (headut), adiivewidening, and artificial hardening (such as concrete, adbion, nprap).
❑A <10% of channel unstable
❑B 10 to 25%of channel unstable
❑C >25% of channel unstable
12. Aquatic Life- assessment reach metric(ski p for TitlaM l h Stir eam s)
12a. ®Vas ❑No Was an instream aquatic life ass
esarssmtint performed as described in the User Manual?
Pro, select one ofthe following reasons and skip to Metric 13. ONO Water ❑other
12b. ®vas []No Are aquatic organisms present In the assessment reach (look In riffles, pools, then snags)? If Yes, check all that
apply. If No, skip to Soon, 13.
1 >1 Numhers over o hmn. refs "Indi,di ls"frr Si,c l and 2 stre.m.and"tax." forS¢e Sand 4 streams.
❑ ❑Adult togs
❑ ❑Aquatic reptiles
❑ ❑Aquatic macrophytes and aquatic mosses (include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
❑ CIE sties
❑ ❑Caddisfly larvae(T)
❑ ❑Asian dam (Corbicvld)
❑ ❑Cmstacean ( sopod/mphipod/crayfish/ hemp)
❑ ❑Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
❑ ❑Di derans
❑ []Mayfly larvae (E)
❑ ❑M egaloptera (alderfly, fishfly, dobsonfly larvae)
® []Midges mosquito larvae
❑ ❑Mosquito fish(Gembusid)or mud HILL-(Umbre pygmeee)
❑ ❑Mussels/Clams(not Corbicv/e)
❑ ❑ONerfish
❑ ❑Salamanaereaaapole,
❑ ❑Snails
❑ ❑Stonefly larvae (P)
❑ ❑Tipulid larvae
❑ ❑Wormseeeches
13. Streams/ d.Area Groun! Surtace Contlition-streamsitle area metric(.kip for Titlal Marsh Stream s antl B valley types)
Consitlerfor the Left Bank(LB)andthe Right Bank FIB). Consider storage capacity with regard to both overbank How and upland runoff.
LB RE
❑A ❑A Little or no alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area
❑B ❑B Moderate alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area
❑C ❑C Severe alteration to water storage capacity overa majority ofthe streamside area (examples: ditches, fill, soncompaction,
livestock disturbance, buildings, man-made levees, drainage pipes)
14. Streamsitle Area Water Storege-streamsitle area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Tidal Marsh Streams, and B valleytypes)
Consitlerforthe Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank IRS) of the streamsitle area.
LB I
❑A ❑A Majority of streamsitle area with tlepressions able to pontl water z 5 inches deep
❑B ❑B Majonty of stroamside area with depressionsable to pond water3 to 6inches deep
❑C ❑C Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water<3 inches deep
15. Weti.rd Presence- streamsitle area metric(.kip for Titlal Marsh Stream s)
Consitlerforthe Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank IRS). Do not consider wetlands outside ofthe streamside area orwithin the normal
wetted perimeter of assessment reachUP RE
❑Y BY Are wetlands present in the streamside area?
®N ❑N
16. Baseflow Contributors- assessment reach metric(.kip for Size 4 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessment reach orwithin view of antl training to the assessment reach.
❑A Streams and/or springs (jurisdictional discharges)
❑B Ponds (include wet detention basins, do not include sediment basins or dry detention basins)
❑C Ohs
truction passing How during low -flow paned, withinthe asse„mentarea(beaver dam, leaky dam, bottom -release dam, weir)
❑D Evidence of bank seepage or-eatina(iron in waterind hates see page)
El Stream bed or bank soil reduced (dig through deposited sediment if present)
El None ofthe above
17. Baseflow Detractors- assessment area metric(.kip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
❑A Evidence of substantial water withdrawals from the assessment reach (includes areas excavated for pump installation)
❑B Cat motion not passing flow during low -flow periods affecting the assessment reach (so watertight dam, sediment deposit)
❑C Urban stream (_24% impervious surface forwatershed)
❑D Evidence that the streamside area has been modified resulting in accelerated drainage into the assessment reach
❑E Assessment reach relocated to valley edge
❑F None of the above
18. Shading -assessment reach metric(.kip for Titlal Marsh Stream s)
1-ailaspevl. Crrsitler leaf-onc rditirr.
❑A Stream shading is appropriate for stream category (may include gaps associated with natural processes)
❑B Deg raded(scample scattered trees)
❑C Stream shading is gone or largely absent

19. Buffer Wdth-streamsitle areametrkc(skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
C... ider "vegetated buffer" antl "wooded buffer" separately for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) starting at the top of bank out
to the first break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RB LB RB
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A z i00 feet wide or extends to the edge ofth.wat.rsh.a
❑B ®B ❑B ®B From 50 to 1100 feet wide
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C From 30 to< 50 feet wide
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D From 10 to <30 feet wide
❑E ❑E ❑E ❑E < 10 feet wd.l no trees
20. Buffer Structure- streamsitle area metric(skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Consider tar left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) for Metric 19 ("Vegetated" Buffer Wtlth).
LB RB
®A ❑A Mature forest
❑B ®B Nonrmatm. woody vegetation l modified vegetation structure
❑C ❑C Herbaceous vegetation with or without a strip of trees <10 feet wide
❑D ❑D Maintained shrubs
❑E ❑E Little or no vegetation
21. Buffer Stressors- streamsitle area metrkc(skip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS). Indicate if listed stressor abuts stream (Abuts), does not abut but is
within 30 feet of stream (< 30 feet), or is between 30 to 50 feet of stream (3050 feet).
If none of the following stre ssors occurs on either bank, check here and skip to Met_ ❑
Abuts 130 feet 3050 feet
LB RB LB RB LB RB
❑A ❑A CIA CIA CIA CIA Row crops
❑B ❑B CIE ❑B ❑B FIB MainAh.dm1
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C Pasture (no livestock)/commercial horticulture
CID CID CID CID CID CID Pasture (active livestock use)
22. Stem Density - streamsitle area metric (skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) for Metric 19 ("Wooded" Buffer Width).
LB RB
®A ®A Medium to high stem density
❑B ❑B Low stem density
❑C ❑C No wooded .earl., buffer or predominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of V.g.tat.d Buffer- sream tsitle area metrkc(skip for Titlal Marsh ams) Stre
Comid.rwh.th.r vegetated buffer is continuous along stream (parallel). Breake are areas lacking vegetation>10 feet wide.
LB RB
®A A Theoal lenghofcuff,rbr..ks is 125 pecnt
❑hetot t
B CIE Tahobuff.rbreakss .
between 25 and 50 percent.
❑C ❑C The total length of buffer breaks is>50 percent.
24. Vegetatkve Composition- streamsitle area metric(skip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
Evaluate the dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank orto the edge of the watershed (whichever comes first) as it contributes to
s eat reach habitat.
LB es m RB
❑A ❑A Vegetation is lose to undisturbed i, species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of native species,
with noo-native invasive species absent orsiod-
®B ®B Vegetation Indicates dlstmb..c. In terms of species diversity or proportions, but sfi„ largely composed of native
spaces. This m.Y Lcude w unities of weedy native species that develop after lear-cnttina or daring r
unifies with no
n+i.Live Inv slue species present, but not dominant over large portion of the expected strata g
unities missing u.derstory but retaining canopy trees.
❑C ❑C Vegetation is severely disturbed 11 terms of species diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is abse.tor communities
wim non+iafivI invasive species dominant over large come, of expected strata or communities composed oflaid nted
stands of noo-charactensfic species or communities inappropriately composed of a single species or no vegetation.
25. Contluctkvkty-ass..
Was conductivity m ..t recorded?
If No select on. ofth. to lowing reasons❑No Water ®other
25b. Check the box corresponding to the co,ducti vity m I..u.m..t(u.its of Throsi inn- per centimeter).
CIA 146 ❑B 46 to < 67 ❑C 67 to 179 CID 79 to 1230 CIEz 230
Notes/Sketch.
INC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT RESULTS
INSTRUCTIONS: Attach a sketch otth, assessment. re, and photographs. Attach a copy otth. USES I b-Hu t. topographic quadrangle,
and 111, the location of the stream reach under evaluation. If multiple stream reaches will be evaluated on the same property, identity and
umberall reaches on the attached map, and include a separate form for each reach. See the NC SAM User Manual for detailed descriptions
and explanations of requested information. Record i. the Notosl5ketch" section if supplementary measurements were p.horm.d. See the
NC SAM User Manual for examples of additional measurements that may be relevant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not need to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT/SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any)'. South Fork Mitigation Site 2. Date of evaluation. 5/26/2017
3. Applical-bowner name. Wldl..ds Ertel nee ring 4. Ass.ssor.am./organization I. EckardtWldlands Ertel nearing
S. County: Chatham 6. Nearest named water body
1. River basin Cape Fear on USGS 75rmium. quad. South Fork Can. Creek
8. Site coordinates (decimal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach). 35 823060N/-79 384038W
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site n,Hb.r(show on attached map)'. UT1 -Reach 1 10. Length ofassessment reach evaluated (feet). 150
11. Channel depth tom bed (h riffle, ifpr.s..t)to top ofba.k(f..t). 2 ❑Unabl e to assess channel depth.
12. Channel width at top of bank (feet). 5b 13. Is.ss.ssm..t r...h a sN.mp st..m? ❑Vas []No
14. Foal . ❑Per ... ialtiow ®Int.nnitt.nt flow ❑Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM CATEGORY INFORMATION:
15. NC SAM Zone. ❑ Mountains (M) ❑ Piedmont(P) ❑ Inner Coastal Plain (1) ❑ Outer Coastal Plain (0)
16. Estimated geomorphic CIA
r ®B
alley shape (skip for
Titlal M arsh Stream) (He sinuous stream, flatt.rva,,.y slope) (less sinuous stream, steeper valley slope)
17. W.te rsh.d s so.(skip ❑Size 1(1 o1 m112) ®Size 2(0. 1 to 05 min) ❑Size 3 in 5 to 15 m112) ❑Siz.4(>_5 m112)
for Titlal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were regulatory considerations evaluate d? ®yes []No If yes, check all that apply to the assessment area.
[]section 10 water ❑Classified Trout Waters ❑Water Supply Watershed (❑I ❑II ❑111 ❑IV [IV)
❑Essential Fish Habitat ❑Primary Nursery Area ❑ High G"Ilty Waters/outstanding Resource Waters
❑P NO IV owned property ❑NCDWR Riparian buffer rule i. effect ®Nutrient Sensitive Waters
❑Arr.dromous fish ❑303(d)List ❑CAAA Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)
❑Documented presence of federal and/or state listed protected species within the assessment area.
❑stsix. I s:
❑Designated Critical Habitat (list species)
1. Channel Water -assessment reach metrkc (skip for Size 1 streams and Titlal Marsh Streams)
❑A Water throughout assessment reach.
❑B No flow, wateri. pools only.
❑C N o water i I assessment reach.
2. Evitlence of Flow Restriction- assessment reach metrkc
CIA At least 10% of assessment reach usr.am habitat or nffl.-pool sequence is severely affected by a flow restnction 1 fill to the
point of obstructing flow or channel choked with aquatic macrophyt.s or perked water or impoundment on flood or ebb within
the assessment reach(.xamp,.s: undersized or perched culverts, causeways that constrict the channel, li as l gates, debris jams,
beaver da ms).
❑B NatA
3. Feature Pattern- assessment reach metric
❑A A majority of the assessment reach has altered pattern (examples straightening, modification above or below culvert).
❑B NatA
4. Feature Longitudinal Profile- assessment each m etdc
CIA Majority of assessment re. ar has a su bstartially altered stream profile (examples channel down -cutting, existing damming, over
widening, active degradation, dredging, and excavation where appropriate channel profile has not reformed from any of these
dlsturodnc.$).
❑B N0
5. Signs of Active Instability- assessment each metric
Comic! er only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currently recoveretl. Examples of instability include
dive bank failure, active channel downcutting (heal-,m), active widening, and artificial hardening (such as concrete, easier, ripTap).
❑A 11 OP of charm:, unstablI
❑B 10 to 21% of channel unstable
❑C >25% of channel ..stable
Draft INC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name South Fork Mitigation Site Date of Assessment 5/26/2017
Stream Category P.3 Assessor Name/Organization I. E,kdrd W0Idld.ds
Erg in.... a
Notes of Field Assessment Form (Y/N) NO
Presence of us a a Iate ry considerations (Y/N) YES
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements i.lud.d (Y/N) NO
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal Marsh Stream) Perennial
Function Class Rating Summary
USACE/ NCDWR
All Streams Intermittent
(1) Hydrology
LOW
(2) Baseflow
HIGH
(2) Flood Flow
LOW
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
MEDIUM
(4) Floodplain Access
MEDIUM
(4) Wooded Ripan., Buffer
HIGH
(4) Micretopography
LOW
(3)Stream Stability
LOW
(4) Channel Stability
LOW
(4) Sediment Transport
LOW
(4) Stream Geomorphology
MEDIUM
(2)Stream/Intertidal Zone Interaction
NA
(2) Longitudinal Tidal Flow
NA
(2)Ti dal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(3) Ti dal Mars h Channel Stability
NA
(1) Water Quality
MEDIUM
(2) Baseflow
HIGH
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
HIGH
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
HIGH
(3) Th.rmor.gdatio.
HIGH
(2) Indicators of Stressors
YES
(2)Aqu.ti.Life Tolerance
MEDIUM
(v Ixt.riia., zone Ffliretio.
NA
(2) In -stream Habitat
LOW
(3)Bas.fiow
HIGH
(3) Substrate
LOW
(3)SH.am Stability
LOW
(3)I.-stream Habitat
MEDIUI
(2) Stream -side Habitat
HIGH
(3)SH-m-side Habitat
HIGH
(3) Th.rmor.gdatio.
HIGH
(2) Test Marsh I.sr.am Habitat
NA
(3) Flow Restriction
NA
(3)Ti dal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(4) Ti dal Mars h Channel Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
(3)Ti dal Marsh ITsH rim Habitat
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
6. Streamsid. Area Interaction- streamsitle area metric
Consitlerforthe Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank IRS).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Litteornoavid.... of conditions that adversely affect reference l Thorson on
❑B ❑B Moderate evidence of conditions (examples. barns, levees, down Hite aggradatiot, dredging) th.t.dv.rs.ly.ff.ct
reference interaction (examples. limited streamsitle area access, disruption of flood flows through str..med. area, leaky
r intermittentb Ikh.ads, causeways with tioodplain const,or minor ditching [including mosquito ditching])
❑C ❑C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction (little to no tioodi lain/inteubidal zone access
A.dmp,.s causeways with floodplain and channel constriction,bulkheads, retaining walls, fill, stream index, disruption
of for
d flows through sr.amsid. area]g too much floodplain/inteodal zone a ccess[examples . impoundments, i ntensive
osquito ditching]) or floodplain/ii-Puidal zone unnaturally absent or assessment reach is a man-made feature on an
i.t.rstream divide
T. Water Quality Stre ssors-assessment reach/intertidal zone metric
Check all that apply.
CIA Discolored water i, stream or intertidal so,. (milky whit. ,hire ,u...tma, water discoloration, oil sheen, stream foam)
❑B Excessive sedimentati on(burying of stream features or ntertidal zone)
❑C Noticeable evidericeofpolIHdH discharges entering the assessment reach and causing a water quality probl em
❑D Cal including natural sulfide odors)
❑E Current published or collected data indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach. Cite source in "NoteslSketch"
section
OF Livestockwith access to stream orintertidal one
❑G Excessive algae in stream orintertidal zone
[]IT Dears
marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone (removal, burning, regularmowing, destruction, etc)
[]I Other (explain in' N.BeeSketch"-tiara)
❑J Little to no stressois
8. Recent Weather -watershed metric (skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
For Size 1 or2 streams, D1 drought orhigheris considered a drought, for Size 3 or4 streams, D2 drought orhigheris considered a drought
❑A Drought conditions I no rainfall orr.inf.,, not exceeding 1 inchwithin the last48 hours
❑B Drought conditions acid rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last48 hours
®C No drought conditions
9. Large or Dangerous Stream- assessment reach metric
❑yes ®No Is stream is too la Pe or dang ere us to assess? If YIs, skip to M son 1 13 (Stream si de Area G round Surface Cc Haitian).
10. Natural In stream Habitat Types- asses am ant re ach in etric
10a. Oyes []No Degraded in -stream habitat over majority of the assessment reach (examples of stressois include excessive
sedimentation, mining excavation in -stream hardening [for example, riprap], r cent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, then skip to Metric 12)
10b. Check all that occur(occ rs if>5% coverage ofassessment reach)(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams)
[]A Multiple aquae. Tax
rephytes and aquatic mosses _ ❑F 5% oysters or other natural hard bottoms
(include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats) ❑G Sub m erged aquatic vegetation
❑B Multiple stick. and/or leaf pal¢and/...mane nt ❑H Low t de reNgia(pools)
vegetation ❑I Sand bottom
❑C Multiple snags and logs(including lap trees) ❑J 5% vertical bank along the marsh
❑D 5% undercut banks and/or root mats and/or roots " ❑K Little or no habitat
in banks extend to the normal wetted perimeter
❑E Little or no habitat
ING QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAM S"""" """" ""
11. Bedroom and Substrate - assessment reach metric(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Titlal Marsh Streams)
lla. ❑yes ❑No Is assessment reach in a natural sand-b.d stream?(skip for Coastal Plain streams)
llb. B.dfrmevaluated. Check the appropriate box(es).
❑A Affl-ns.diion(evaluatellc)
❑B Pod-glidesectim(evaluatelltl)
❑C Natural b.dform absent (skip to Metric 12, Aquatic Life)
llc. In raffle sections, check all that occur below the normal wetted permeterofth. assessment reach -whether or not submerged. Check
at least
one box in each row(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Titlal Marsh Streams). Not Present (NP)= absent , Rare
(R)=present
but <10%, Common
(C)=11040%, Abundant (A)=>40.10%, Predominant (P)=>70%. Cumulative percentages
should
not exceed 100% for each assessment reach.
NP
❑
R C A
❑ ❑ ❑
P
❑ B.dr cWsapreflt.
®
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Beuldor(256-4096 TH)
❑
❑ ® ❑
❑ Cobble (64 - 256 TH)
❑
❑ ❑ ®
❑ Gravel (2 - 64 TH)
❑
❑ ❑ ®
❑ Sand (.062-2 TH)
❑
® ❑ ❑
❑ Silt/clay (10. 062 mm)
❑
® ❑ ❑
❑ Detritus
®
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Artificial (riprap, concrete, to
lld. ❑yes
ON, Are pools filled with
sediment?(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Titlal Marsh Streams)

12. Aquatic Life -assessment reach metric(skip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
12a. ®Vas ❑No Was an in -stream aquatic life assessment performed as described in the User Manual?
If No, select one ofthe following reasons and skip to Metnc 13. ❑No Water❑Other
12b. ®Vas ❑No Are aquatic organisms present in the assessment reach (look in raffles, pools, then snags)? If Yes, check all that
apply. If No, skip to Moon, 13.
1 >1 Nkmhers over columns referto lndivldu,I, for Si,c l and 2stres c-id Y,,,' for Slze 3 and 4 streams.
❑ ❑Adult hogs
❑ ❑Aquatic reptiles
❑ ❑Aquatic Tacrophytes and aquatic Tosses(inclkde liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
❑ OB sties
❑ ❑Caddisfly larvae (T)
❑ ❑Asian dam (CC(b-1d)
❑ ❑Cmstacean (isopod/ Tphieod/crayfish/ hn,N)
❑ ®Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
❑ ❑DNo"ans
❑ ❑Mayfly larvae (E)
❑ ❑Megaloptera (alderfly, fishfly, dobsonfly larvae)
❑ ❑Midges/mosquito larvae
❑ ❑Mosgkitofish(Gembusie) ormud HILL s(Umbrepygme.e)
❑ ❑Mussels/Clams(not CAbicvle)
❑ ❑Other fish
❑ ❑Salamand.rs/tadpoles
❑ ®Snails
❑ ❑Stonefly larvae(P)
❑ ❑Tipulid larvae
❑ ❑Wonmseeedres
13. streamsitle Area G-rd Surf.. Condition -litre am site area n ic(likip for Titlal M arsh Streams and B valleytypes)
Consitlerforthe Left Bank(LB)antlthe Right Bank (M). Consid.rstorag. capa Ndymith r.gardto both w erbankflow and a stand runoff.
LB RE
❑A ❑A Little or no alteration to water storage capacity overa Tajonty ofth. stmaTside sued
❑B ❑B Mod.rat.an.rafion to waterstorage capacity overa Tajonty ofth.st--sid. aina
❑C ❑C Sevemalterationmwatersrorage capaNtyo-a Taiontyofthestma Tsideama(examples: ditches, fill son compaction,
v.stock disturbance, buildings, man -mad. levees, drainage pipes)
14. streamsitle Area Water Storege-streamsitle area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Titlal Marsh Streams, and B valleytypes)
Consitlerforthe Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RE) of the streamsitle area.
LB I
❑A ❑A Malorily of sheamside aria with depressions able to pond water z 5 inches deep
❑B ❑B Majority of stinamside area with depressi ons able to pond water3 to 6inches deep
❑C ❑C Majority of st-Had. area with depressions able to pond-113 inches deep
15. Wed. ,Presence-streamsitle areametric(skipfor Titlal M arsh Streams)
Consitlerforthe Left Bank(LB) and the Right Bank (RE). Do not consid.--Hands outside ofth.st-Had. area orwithin the normal
wetted perimeter of assessment reach.
LB RB
❑Y ❑Y An. wetlands present in the stmaTside aura?
ON ON
16. Basefiow Contributors- assessment reach metric(skip for Size 4 streams and Titlal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessment reach .,within view of antl training to the assessment reach.
❑A Streams and/or springs (Unsdicfional discharges)
❑B Ponds(indude wet detention basins, do not indude sediment basins or dry detention basins)
❑C Obstruction passing flow dunng low -flow penods within the assessment sued b.ay.r dal, leaky dal, bottom -.leas. dal, weir)
❑D Evidence of bank seepageoL-ating(hon in water indicates seepage)
®E Stream bed or bank soil reduced (dig through deposited sediment if present)
❑F None ofth. above
17. Bell Detractors- assessment area n ic(likip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
❑A Evidence of substantial water withdrawals from the assessment inach(inclkd.s areas excavated for pump installation)
❑B Obstruction not passing flow dunng low -flow penods affecting the assessment Load, A. watertight da T, sediment deposit)
❑C Urban st-L,(-24% impervious surface forwat.rsh.,)
❑D EvidencethatthesH.amsid. area has been Todified insulting in accelerated drainage into the assessment read,
❑E Pssessment reach relocated to valley edge
❑F None of the above
18. Shading. assessment reach n ic(likip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
Consider aspect. Consider leaf -on' -ndition.
❑A Stream shading is appropriate for stream category (Tay Include gaps assodat., with natural processes)
®B Degraded (example scattered trees)
❑C Stream shading is gone orlarg.ly absent
Draft INC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name South Fed, Mitigation Site
Date of Assessment 5/26/2017
Stream Category Pb2
,fNVildlands
Assessor NaTe/Organization I
Enngineering
gin
Notes of Field Assessment Fonn (Y/N)
NO
P ins.nc. of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
YES
Additional st-L, information/supplementary T.askin
T.nts indkd.d (Y/N) NO
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal
Marsh SH aT) Intermittent
Function Class Rating Summary
USACE/
All Streams
NCDWR
Intermittent
(1)Hydrology
LOW
LOW
(2)Baseflow
HIGH
MEDIUM
(2) Flood Flow
LOW
LOW
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
LOW
LOW
(a)Floodplain Access
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) Wooded Ripanan Buffer
LOW
LOW
(4) MicLotopography
NA
NA
(3)Str.am Stabil ity
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) Channel Stability
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) S.diT ant Transport
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) Stream Geomorphology
HIGH
HIGH
(2)Stream/Intertidal Zone Interaction
NA
NA
(2)LongiNdinal Tidal Flow
NA
NA
(2)Tidal Marsh SH aT Stability
NA
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
NA
(1) Water Quality
LOW
LOW
(2)Baseflow
HIGH
MEDIUM
(2) Streamside Aina Vegetation
LOW
LOW
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
LOW
LOW
(3) Th.rtmor.gklation
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2) Indicators of Stressors
YES
YES
(2) Aquatic Li toTol.ran No
MEDIUM
NA
Q InAkdal Zone Filt a on
NA
NA
(1 Habitat
LOW
MEDIUM
(2) In -stream Habitat
LOW
HIGH
(3)Bus,flow
HIGH
MEDIUM
(3)Substrat.
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3) Stream Stability
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3) In -stream Habitat
LOW
HIGH
(2) Stream -side Habitat
LOW
LOW
(3)Str.aT-side Habitat
LOW
LOW
(3) Th.rtmor.gulation
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2)TidaI Marsh Inst-L, Habitat
NA
NA
(3) Flow ResMdion
NA
NA
(3)Tidal Marsh SH aT Stability
NA
NA
(4)Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
NA
(3)Tied I Marsh In-st-L, Habitat
NA
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
NA
Overall
LOW
LOW
19. Buffer Wdth- streamsitle area metnc(likip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Consider "Vegetated butter" and "wooded buffer" separately for left bank (LB) and right bank (RIB) starting at the top of bank out
to the first break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RE LB RE
OA OA ❑A ❑A z 10) feet wide og.#ends to the edge ofth. watershed
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B Fmm 50 to 1100 feetwide
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C Fmm 30 to < 50 feetwide
❑D ❑D OD ❑D Fmm 10 to <30 feetwide
❑E ❑E ❑E OE < 10 feet wide lno trees
20. Buffer Structure-streamsitle area metric(skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Consider tar left bank (LB) and right bank IRE) far Metric 19 ("Vegetated" Buffer Wtlth).
ILE RE
❑A ❑A Mature foinst
❑B ❑B Non -nature woody vegetation l modified vegetation st-Lur.
❑C ®C Herbaceous vegetation with or without a strip of Uses <10 feetwide
❑D ❑D Mai Us Led shmbs
❑E ❑E Little or no vegetation
21. Buffer Stressors-streamsitle area metric(likip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank (RE). Indicate if listed stinssor abuts st-L, (Abuts), does not abut but is
within 30 feet of stream (< 30 feet), or is between 30 to 50 feet of stream (30-50 feet).
If none of the following litre..... occurs on either bank, check here and skip to M� ❑
Abuts <30 feet 30-50 feet
LB RB LB RE LB RE
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A Row crops
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B Maintained HIT
❑C ❑ACC ❑C ❑C ❑C Pasture (Lo livestock)/commercial horticulNin
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D Pasture (active livestock use)
22. Stem Density - streamsitle area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) far Metric 19 ("Wooded" Buffer Width).
LB RE
❑A CIA Medium to high stem density
❑B ❑B Low stem density
❑C ❑C No wooded n ea nan buffer or predominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of Vegetatetl Buffer- streamsitle area metric(skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Consid.-T.th.r vegetated buff.ris continuous along stinaT(parallel). Binaks are auras lacking vegetation 110 feetwide.
LB RE
❑A ❑A The total length of buff,rbreaks is<25 percent.
❑B ❑B The total length ofbu1.r b sake between 25 and 50 percent.
❑C ❑C The total length of buffer breaks is>50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition- streamsitle area metric(skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Evaluate the dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank orto the edge of the watershed (whichever comes first) as it contributes to
es m s ant reach habitat.
LB RE
❑A ❑A Vegetation is dose to undisturoed in spades pn.sentand their proportions. Lowerstrata aoHpos.d of native spades,
with non-native invasive spades absent orsparse.
❑B ❑B Vegetation indicates disturbance in terms of speaes diversity or proportions, but is still largely composed of native
spades. This Tay indude w unities of weedy native spades that develop after I.a,,utting or I.anng g
rime's with Henunaflve Inv siv, spades present, but not dominant, overa large portion of the expected strata g
unities missing knd.intory but intammg canopy trees.
❑C OC Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of speaes diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absentl communities
with non-native invasive species dominant overa large portion of expected strata or communities composed of planted
stands of non-charact.nstic speaes or communities inappmpnately composed of a single speaes or no vegetation.
25. Conductwity-uNessmentreachmetric(skipforall Coastal Plainstreall
25a. ❑Vas ®No Was conductivitym in .ntcord.d?
IfNo, s.l.cton. ofth. following n.asONowater ®Omer
25b. Ch.ckthebox conespondingtoth, conductivity measurement(unfits of Ticrosi. T.nsp.rc.Ltimeter).
❑A < 4 6 ❑B 46 to <67 ❑C 61 to <79 ❑D 79 to <230 ❑E z 230
Notes/Sketch.
INC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT RESULTS
INSTRUCTIONS: Adacha sketch otth, assessment aura and photographs. Attach anopy otth. USES I-ninute topographic quadrangle,
and drd. the location of the stream read, under evaluation. If multiple stream reaches will be evaluated on the same property, identify and
umber al l reaches on the attached map, and includeaseparate forth foreach mach. See the NC SAM User Manual for detailed descriptions
and explanations of inquest.,information. Record in the NotaslSkatch'section if skeet .T.Lta,y m,asu,,T,nts were p.honm.d. Seethe
NC SAM User Manual for examples of additional T.asuinm.nts that Tay be inl.vant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not need to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT/SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any)'. South Fed, Mitigation Site 2. Date of evaluation 5/26/2017
3. Applicanbo-l-name. Veldlands Engineering 4. Ass.ssornam./organization I. E,kaNtMiildlands Engineering
5. County: Chatham 6. Nearest named water body
1. River basin Cape Fear on USGS 75-ninute quad. South Fork Can. Creek
8. Site coordinates (d.dmal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach). 35 822085N/-79 38165OW
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site numb.r(show on attached Has)'. UT1 -Read, 2 10. Length of assessment read, evaluated (feet). 200
11. Channel depth hoT bed (in raffle, if pr.s.nt)to top of bank (feet) 2-4 []Unable to assess channel depth.
12. Channel width attop ofbank(feet). 6-10 13. Is assessment reach a s Hp steam? ❑Yes ❑No
14. Foal type. ®Perennial flow ❑lntertnitt.nt flow ❑Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM CATEGORY INFORMATION:
15. NC SAM Zone. ❑ Mountains (M) ® PiedTont(P) ❑ Inner Coastal Plain (I) ❑ Outer Coastal Plain (0)
16. Estimated geomorphic OA" J ®B
alley shape (skip for
Tidal M arsh Stream) (HoL. sinuous stinaT, flatAl-valley slope) (less sinuous sting T, steeper valley slope)
17. Watershed see.(likip ❑Siz.1(<01 T112) ®Size 2(0. 1 to< 05 Tip) ❑Sze 3 in 5 to< 5 T112) ❑Sa.4(>_5 T112)
for Titlal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were ingulatory considerations evaluated? ®Yes ❑No If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment aura.
❑Section 10 water []Classified Trout Waters ❑Water Supply Watershed (❑I ❑II ❑III ON ❑V)
❑Ess.Hial Fish Habitat ❑PH-y bur-yAma ❑ High Quality Waters/outstanding R.souLN. Waters
❑P ublicly owned property ONCDWR Ripanan buffer rule in effect ®Nutria no Sensitive Waters
❑Anadromous fish ❑303(d)List ❑CAMA Area of Environmental Con(AEC)
❑Documented pins.nc. of a federal and/or state listed protected speaes within the assessment aura.
List speaes:
[]Designated Cntical Habitat (list speaes)
1. Channel Water -assessment reach metric (skip for Size 1 streams and Titlal Marsh Streams)
OA Wat.rthmughout assessment reach.
❑B No flow, wat"
n pools only.
❑C N 0 water in assessment reach.
2. Evitlence of Flow Restriction- assessment reach metric
CIA At least 10% of assessment reach inst-L, habitat or nffl.-pool sequence is severely affected by a flow mstnction 1 fill to the
point of obstructing flow ora channel choked with aquatic Tacroehyt.s or so nd.d water or impoundment on flood or ebb within
the ass.s ski
out r.ach(.xamel.s: undersized ore.rched culverts, causeways that constindth. channel, tidal gates, d.bnsjams,
b.ave,dams).
OB Not A
3. Feature Pattern- assessment reach metric
❑A A Tajonty of the assessment reach has spoked patt.m(.xampl.sstraightening, modification above or below culvert).
OB NotA
4. Feature Longitudinal Profile- assessment reach inetdc
❑A Majority of assessment Lea on has a su bstantially altered stream profile(examples: channel ,own -cuffing, existing damming, ov
widening, active aggradation, dindging, and excavation wham appmpnat. channel profile has not reformed fmT any of these
disturoances).
❑B Not
5. Signs of Active Instability- assessment reach metric
Consida, only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currently recovered. Examples of instability include
five bank failure, active channel do-,utting (h.ad-,ut), active widening, and artificial hardening (such as con -A gabion, np-ap).
❑A <10% of channel unstable
®B 10 to 21% of channel unstable
❑C >25% of channel unstable

6. Streamside Area l atersction- streamsitle area metric
Consider for the Left Bank(LB) and the Right Bank IRS).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Little or no evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction
❑B ❑B Moderate evidence of conditions (examplesbarns, levees, down -cutting, aggradation, dredging) thatadvarsclyaffact
reference interaction (examples. limited streamside area access, disruption of flood flows through streamside area, leaky
r intermittent bulkheads ,c ways with floodplainconstriction,m orditching[includingmosquitoditching])
❑C ❑C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference int ,action (little to no floodplaN/Htartidal zone access
[examplescas.wayswith floodplain and channel constriction,bulkheads, retainingwalls, fill, stream nasion, disruption
of for
d flows through sr -id. area]g too much floodplain/intertidal zone access[examples.i mpoundments, i ntensive
osquito ditching])1 floodplain/intartidal zone unnaturally absent OL assessment reach is a man-made feature on an
intarstream divide
T. Water Quality Strsssors. assessment -.1,/intertidal zone metric
Check all that apply.
❑A Discolored water in stream on ntertidal so,.(milky white,blue, a nnatmal water discoloration, oil sheen, stream foam)
❑B E... H csedimentati on(bmr,ing of stream features or ntertidal zone)
IF Noticeable evidence of poll,AH discharges entering the assessment reach and causing a water quality problem
❑D Odor(not including natural sulfide odors)
❑E Currant published or collected data indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach. Cite source in "Notes/Sketch"
section
OF Livestock with access to stream or ntertidal zone
❑G Excessive algae in stream or Hooded zone
[]IT Degraded marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone (removal, burring, regular mowing, destruction, etc)
❑1 Omer (exgaln in NatcNSkamh' a Linn)
❑J ❑tile to no strassore
8. Recent Weather -watershed metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
For Size 1 or2 streams, D1 drought or higharis considered a drought, for Size 3 or4 streams, D2 drought or higher is considered a dreug M.
❑A Drought conditions and no rainfall or rainfall not exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
❑B Drought conditions and rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
❑C No drought conditions
9. Large or Dangerous Stream -assessment reach metric
❑Yes ❑No Is stream is too large or dangareus to assess? If Yes, skip to Metric 13(Strcamsidc Area Ground Surface Condition).
10. Nil llnstream Habitat Types- asse ism eat re ach metric
10a. ❑Vas []No Degraded hstream habitat over majority of the assessment reach (examples of sb ssors indude ex
sedimentation, mining e avation, hstream hardening [for example, rip-ap], r cent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, then skip to Metric 12)
10b. Check all that occur(occ rs if>5%coverage of assessment reach)(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plam in streas)
❑A Mutiple aquatic macrephytes and aquatic mosses _ ❑F 5% oysters or other natural hard bottoms
(include liverworts lichens, and algal mats) - ❑G Submerged aquatic vegetation
❑B Multiple sticks and/or leaf packs and/or emergent ❑H Low -tide refugia (pools)
vegetation ❑I Sand bottom
❑C Multiple snags and logs (including lap trees) ❑J 5%vertical bank along the marsh
❑D 5% undercut banks and/or root mats and/or roots " ❑K Little or no habitat
In banks ..tend to the normal wetted perimeter
❑E Little or no habitat
QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAM S"""" """" ""
11. Bedform and Substrste- assessment reach n ic(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
11a. ❑Vas ❑No Is assessment reach in a natural sa,di stream?(skip for Coastal Plain streams)
l lb. Bed to
evaluated. Check the appropriate box(es).
❑A Ri ff,run section ( -Will llc)
❑B PooFglide section( -Will ll d)
IF Natural badforn absent (skip to Metnc 12, Aquatic Life)
11c. In raffle sections, check all that occur below the n ormal wetted perimeter of the assessment reach -whether or not submerged. Check
at least one box in each row(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams). Not Presant(NP)= absent , Rare
(R)=present am:<10%, Common (C)=>10-40%,Abundant(A)=>40.10%, PredomNdH(P)=>70%. Cumulative p arc images
should not exceed 100% for each assessment reach.
NP R C A P
® ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Bed Lo k/saprelite
❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Be, der(256-4096mm)
❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Cobble (64-256Him)
❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Gravel (2 - 64 mm)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Sand(.062-2 mm)
❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Sflt/clay(< 0. 062 mm)
❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Detritus
® ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Artificial (riprap, concrete, to
lld. ❑Vas ❑No Are pools filled with sediment?(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
19. BufferWidth- streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider "vegetated buffer" and "wooded buffer" separately far left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) starting at the top of hank out
I. the first break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RE LB RE
®A ®A ❑A ❑A z iCO feet wide og c#ends to the edge ofthe watershed
CIE CIE ❑B ❑B From 10 m <100 fcatwido
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C From 30 t0< SO feetwide
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D From 10 to <30 feetwide
❑E ❑E ❑E ❑E < 10 feetwide lnotrcas
20. Buffer Structure-streamsitle ii-n tnc(skipfor Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank lRB) for Metric 1. l"Vegetated" Buffer Width).
LB RE
❑A CIA Mature forest
❑B ❑B Non -nature woody vegetation l modified vegetation structure
❑C ❑C Herbaceous vegetation with or without a strip of trees<10 feet wide
❑D ❑D Maintained shrubs
❑E ❑E Little or no vegetation
21. Buffer Stressors- streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS). Indicate if listed stressor abuts stream (Abuts), does not abut but is
within 30 feet of stream (<30 feet), o is between 30 to 50 feet of stream (3050 feet).
If none of the following strsssors occurs on either bank, check here and skip to M� ❑
Abuts <30 feet 3050 feet
LB RE LB RE LB RE
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A Row crops
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B Mai Aa dtuh
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C Pasture (no tivesrod<)/aommereial hortiawture
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D Pasture (active livestock use)
22. Stem Density - streamsitle area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) for Metric 13 ("Wooded" Butter Width).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Medium to high stem density
❑B ❑B Low stem de He
❑C ❑C No wooded riparia, buffer orpredominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of V.g.tat.d Buffer-streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Co'sid.rwhathar vegetated buffaris continuous along stream (parallel). Breaks are areas lacking vegetation>10 feetwide.
LB RE
❑A ❑A The total length of buffer breaks is<25 percent.
❑B ❑B The total length ofbuffar breake is between 25 and 50 percent.
❑C ❑C The total length of buffer breaks is>50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition- streamside area ni(skip for Tidal Marsh Stre am s)
Evaluate the dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank orto the edge of the watershed (whichever comes first) as it contributes to
s ant re ach habitat.
LB es m RB
❑A ❑A Vegetation is dose to undisturbed in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of native species,
with noo-nativ. invasive species absent orstod-
❑B ❑B Vegetation indicates disturbance in terms of species diversity or proportions, brit is still largely composed of native
spades. This may indude w unities of weedy native species that develop after led,, ttina or clearing L
unifies with non+iaLive Inv slue spades present, brit not dominant, overa large portion of the expected strata g
unities missing u,de tory butretainingcanopy trees.
❑C ❑C Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of species diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absentoL communities
wim noT'stive invasive species dominant overa large podon of expected strata or communities composed ofplanLed
stands of no-h-denst, spades or communities inappropriately composed of a single spades or no vegetation.
25. Conductivity-asse ssmeatrsachmetric(skipforall Coastal Plain streams)
25a. ❑Yes ❑No Was conductivity m ent recorded?
If No select one ofthe to lowing reasons❑No Water ®other
25b. Check the box corresponding to the co,d,,ti vity measurement( units of micresiemens per centimeter).
(:]A < 4 6 ❑B 46 to <67 ❑C 67 to <79 CID 79 to <230 CIEz 230
12. Aquatic Life- assessment reach n ic(skip for Tidal Marsh Stre am s)
12a. ®Vas ❑No Was an insream aquatic life assessment performed as described in the User Manual?
If No, select one ofthe following reasons and skip to Metric 13. ❑NO Water❑Other
12b. ®Vas ❑No Are aquatic organisms present in the assessment read, (look in riffles, pools, then snags)? If Yes, check all that
apply. If No, skip to Metric 13.
1 >1 Numbers aver-1-rs refer 1,'1ndilduals"for Si - land 2streamsand"taxi" far S¢e 3ard 4 streams.
❑ ❑Adult hogs
❑ ❑Aquatic red es
❑ ❑Aquatic macrophytes and aquatic mosses(include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
❑ CIE sties
❑ ❑Caddisfly larvae (T)
❑ ❑Asian dam (Corbicvle)
❑ ®Crustacean (isopod/ mphipod/crayfish/ hemp)
❑ ❑ Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
❑ ❑Di pterans
❑ ❑Mayfly larvae (E)
❑ ❑M egaloptera (aid emy, fishfly, dobsonfly larvae)
❑ ❑Midges/mosquito larvae
❑ ❑Mosquitofish(Gembusie) ormud minnows(Umbrepygmeee)
❑ ❑Mussels/Clams(not Corbicvle)
❑ ❑otherflsh
❑ ❑Salamandereaadpoles
❑ ®Snails
❑ ❑Stonefly lamae(P)
❑ ❑Tipwid lamae
❑ ❑Wormsneed,es
13. Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition-streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Stre am s antl B valley types)
Consitlerforthe Left Baak(LB)aadthe Right Blink(RB). Considerstorage capaatywith regardto both ooerbankfow and a stand runoff.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Little or no alteration to water storage capacity overa majority ofthe streamside area
❑B ❑B Moderate alteration to watarstoragc capacity overa majority ofthe streams/ de area
❑C ❑C Severealt-tiiontowffierstorage capadtyovera majontyofthe streams/dearea(examples: ditches, fill soncompadiion
livestock disturbance, buildings, man-made levees, drainage pipes)
14. Streamside Area Water Storsge-streamside area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Tidal Marsh Streams, and B valleytypes)
Consitlerforthe Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB) of the streamside area.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Majority of sneamside aria with depressions able to pond water z 5 inches deep
❑B ❑B Majority of streamside area with depressionsable to pond water3 to 6inches deep
❑C ❑C Majontyofsteamside areawith depressions able to pondwatar<3 inches deep
15. Wetland Fir esence-streamsitle-imn tric(skipfor Tidal Marsh Stre am s)
Consitlerforthe Left Baak(LB)andthe Right Bank(RB). Do not consider wetlands outside ofthe streamside area orwithinthe normal
wetted perimeter of assessment reachLB RE
❑Y OY Are wetlands present in the streamside area?
❑N ❑N
16. Baseflow Contributors- assessment reach n ic(skip for Size 4 streams antl Titlal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessment reach or within view of antl tlrsining to the assessment reach.
❑A Streams and/or springs (jurisdictional discharges)
❑B Ponds(indude wet detention basins, do not indude sediment basins or dry detention basins)
❑C Ohs
traction passing flow during low -flow periods withinthe assseementarea(beaver dam, leaky dam, bottomrelease dam, weir)
❑D Evidence of bank seepage or sNeatina(hon in watarind hates see page)
❑E Stream bed or bank soil reduced (dig through deposited sediment if present)
❑F None ofthe above
17. Baseflow Detmctors- assessment area metric
(skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
❑A Evidence of substantial water withdrawals from the assessment reach(includes areas excavated for pump installation)
❑B Cast LkHtion not passing flow during low -flow periods affecting the assessment reach (so watertight dam, sediment deposit)
❑C Urban stream (_24% impervious surface forwatarshad)
❑D Evidence that the streamside area has been modified resulting in accelerated drainage into the assessment read,
❑E Assessment reach relocated to valley edge
❑F None of the above
18. Shading- assessment reach metric(skip for Titlal Marsh Stre am s)
Consider aspect. Consider leaf-,ncondition.
❑A Stream shading is appropriate for stream category (may include gaps associated with natural processes)
❑B Degraded(scample scattered trees)
❑C Stream shading is gone orlargely absent
Draft INC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name South Fork Mitigat i o n Site Date o f Assessment 5/26/2017
stream Category Pb2 Assessor Nam e/organization 1. Ecks,JUVO wands
Engineering
Notes of Fiold Assessment Form (Y/N) NO
Presence ofragulal considerations (Y/N) YES
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements included (Y/N) NO
NC SAM feature type (perennial, nternittent, Tidal Marsh Stream) Perennial
USACE/ NCDWR
Function Class Rating Summary
All Streams Intermittent
(1) Hydrology
MEDIUM
(2) Baseflow
HIGH
(2) Flood Flow
MEDIUM
(3) Streamside Area Atten nation
(4) Floodplain Access
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
(4) Micretopography
(3) Stream Stability
(4) Channel Stability
il
(4) Sediment Transport
(4) Stream Geomorphology
(2)Stream/l nterti dal Zone l nteraction
(2) Longitudinal Tidal Flow
(2)Ti dal Marsh Stream Stability
(3) Ti dal Ma rs h Channel Sta bi lity
(2) Baseflow
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
(3) Tharmoragulation
(2) Indicators of Strassors
(2)Aquatic Life Loleran No
(z) InAm a, zone Ffltretion
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
HIGH
VES
MEDIUM
NA
(1) Habitat
HIGH
(2) In -stream Habitat
HIGH
(3)Baseflow
HIGH
(3)Substrate
HIGH
(3)Stream Stability
MEDIUM
(3) In -stream Habitat
HIGH
(2) Stream -side Habitat
HIGH
(3)Strcam-side Habitat
HIGH
(3) Tharmoragulation
HIGH
(2)Tidal Marsh Instream Habitat
NA
(3) Flow Restriction
NA
(3)Ti dal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(4)Ti daomorphol l Marsh Stream Geogy
NA
(3)Ti dal Marsh InsH am Habitat
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
Overall
MEDIUM

INC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT RESULTS
and drd. the location of the stream reach under evaluation. If multiple stream reaches will be evaluated on the same property, identity and
umber al l reaches on the attached map, and include a separate form for each reach. See the NC SAM User Manual for detailed descriptions
and explanations of requested information. R.cord 1, the' Not,slSketotl' section if supplementary measurements were performed. Soothe
NC SAM User Manual for examples of additional measurements that may be relevant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not n'ed to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT/SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any)'. South Fork Mitigation Site 2. Date of eval,ati,, 5/26/2017
3. Applicant/owner name. Wldla,ds Ertel nee ring 4. Ass.ssor,am./organization. I. EckardtWldlands Engi..... a
S. County: Chatham 6. Nearest named water body
1. River basic. Cape Fear on USGS 75,mium. quad. South Fork Can. Creek
8. Site coordinates (d.dmal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach). 35 8230]3N/-]9 384153W
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site n,Hb.L (show on attached map)'. UT2-Reach 1 10. Length of assessment reach evaluated (feet). 200
11. Channel depth from bed (i, riffle, if present)to top of bank(Bet). 1-2 ❑Una his to assess channel depth.
12. Channel width at top of bank (feet) 1-3 13. Is assessment reach a swamp steam? ❑Ves ❑No
14. Feature type. ❑Perennial flow ❑Intermittent flow ❑Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM CATEGORY INFORMATION:
15. NCSAM Zone. ❑ Mountains (M) ❑ Piedmont(P) ❑ Inner Coastal Plain (I) ❑ Outer Coastal Plain (0)
valley shape hip for
16. Estimated geomorphic ❑Ai �.., ®B
Tidal M arsh Stkam) (mo si nuous stream, flatt.ry Ile slope) less si nuous stream, steeper Ileslope) a ys pe) ( per valley
17. Watershed s so (.kip ®Size 1(<01 mie) ❑Size 2(0. 1 to< 05 Hie) ❑Size 3 (0 5 to< 5 mie) ❑Size 4(z 5 mie)
for Titlal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were regulatory considerations evaluate d? ®Ves []No If Ves, check all that apply to the assessment area.
❑Section 10 water []Classified Trout Waters ❑Water Supply Watershed (❑I ❑II ❑III ❑IV [IV)
❑Essential Fish Habitat ❑mar Priy him-y Area ❑ High Uuallty Waters/outstanding Resource Waters
❑P NO IV owned property ❑NCDWR Riparian buffer rule i, effect ®Nutrient Sensitive Waters
❑A11dromous fish ❑303(d) List ❑CAMA Area of E,vir .m shoal A ... em (AEC)
❑Documented presence of a federal and/or state listed protected species within the assessment area.
❑stsee I s:
❑Designated Critical Habitat (list species)
1. Channel Water -assessment reach metric (skip for Size 1 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
❑A Water throughout assessment reach.
❑B No flow, water/, pools only.
❑C N o water/, assessment reach.
2. Evidence of Flow Restriction- assessment reach metric
CIA At least 10% of assessment reach lnstream habitat or riffl.-pool sequence is severely affected by a flow restriction 1 fill to the
Point
of obstructing flow or channel choked with aquatic macrophyt.s or perked water or impoundment on flood or ebb within
the assessment reach(.xampl.s: undersized or perched culverts, causeways that ..,strict the channel, ti da l gates, debris jams,
beaver da ms).
❑B Net
3. Feature Pattern- assessment reach metric
❑A A majority of the assessment reach has altered pattern (.xampl.sstraightening, modification above or below culvert).
❑B NotA
4. Feature Longitudinal Profile- assessment each m etric
❑A Majority of assessment red d, has a sit bstartially altered stream profile (examples: channel down -cutting, existing damming, over
widening, active degradation, dredging, and excavation where appr prat. channel profile has not reformed from any of these
disturod... s).
FIB NotA
5. Signs of Active l ,stability- assessment each metric
Consitler only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currently rec.v"'tl. Examples of instability include
dive bank failure, active channel dow,cutti,g (h.adcut), active widening, and artificial hardening (such as concrete, gabio,, nprap).
❑A <10% of channel a ,stable
❑B 10 to 25%of channel unstable
❑C 125% of channel a ,stable
12. Aquatic Life- assessment reach metric (.kip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
12a. ®Vas [IN, Was an lnstream aquatic life assessment performed as described i, the User Manual?
If No, select one ofth. following reasons and skip to Metric 13. ❑N,Wst.r❑Other
12b. ®Vas []No Are aquatic organisms present i, the assessment reach (look i, riffles, pools, then snags)? If Ves, check all that
apply. If No, skip to Metric 13.
1 >1 Numhers over columns ref". IIndi'mail for Size I and 2stresmsand'I... " for Slze 3 and 4 streams.
❑ ­1 Adult hogs
❑ ❑Aquatic reptiles
❑ ❑Aquatic macrophyt.s and aquatic mosses (include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
❑ ®Beetles
❑ ❑Caddisfly larvae (T)
❑ ❑Asian dam (Corbicvle)
❑ ❑Cmstacea, (isopod/mphipod/crayfish/ hnmp)
❑ ❑Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
❑ ❑Di pt.ra,s
❑ ❑Mayfly larvae (E)
❑ ❑M.galopt.ra (ald.my, fishfly, dobso,fly larvae)
❑ ❑Midges/mosquito larvae
❑ ❑Mosquito fsh(Gembusie)orm,d mi„.we(Umbre pygmeee)
❑ ❑Mussels/Clams(net Corbicvle)
❑ []Other fish
❑ ❑Salama,d.rs/tadpol.s
❑ ®Snails
❑ ❑St one fly larva.(P)
❑ ❑Tipulid larvae
❑ ❑W rmsd...hoe
13. Streamsitle Area Ground Surf.. C.ntliti.n-streamsitle area metric (.kip for Titlal M arsh Streams and B valleytypes)
Consitler forth. Left Bank(LB)andth. Right Bank IRS). C,,sid.rstorage capaatywith r.gardto both ov.rba,kflow and a stand runoff.
LB RE
❑A ❑A Little orToadorable, to water storage capacity overb majority ofth. streamed. area
❑B ❑B Moderate alterable, towat.rstorae. capacity overb majority ofth. str.amsid. area
❑C ❑C severe alteration to waterstorage capadty overa malonty ofthe streamsidearea(examples: ditches, fill, soncompadio,,
livestock disturbance, buildings, manmade levees, drainage pipes)
14. Streamsitle Area Water Storage - streamsitle area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Tidal Marsh Streams, and B valleytypes)
Consitler for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank IRS) of the streamsitle area.
LB I
❑A ❑A Mai ly of streamsitle area vnth tlepressions able t, pond water z 5 inches deep
❑B ❑B Majority of streams/de area with depress/ens able to Bond wat.r3 to 6 inches deep
❑C ❑C Majority of streamed. area with depressions able to pond water <3 inches deep
15. Wed. .Presence-streamsitle area metric(skipf.,Titlal M arsh Streams)
C.nsitl"f.,th'Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank IRS). Do not consider wetlands outside ofth. streamed. area or within the normal
wetted perimeter of assessment reach.
LB RE
❑V ❑V Are wetlands present 1, the stramsid. area?
❑N ❑N
16. Base flow Contributors- assessment reach metric (.kip for Size 4 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessment reach .,within view of antl training to the assessment reach.
❑A Stream sand/,rspHngs (u Hski cfi oral discharges)
❑B Pouts (In,I d.web d.t.,blor, basius,donet i,dudosadlm out basi us o r dry d short- basics)
❑C Obstruction passing blow during low -flow periods within the assessment area (coal dam, leaky dam, bottomr.l.as. dam, weir)
❑D Evidence of bank seepage or sw.ati,g(iron i, water indicates seepage)
❑E Stream bed or bank soil reduced (dig through deposited sediment if present)
❑F None ofth. above
17. Bell Detractors- assessment area metric (.kip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
❑A Evidence of substantial water withdrawals from the assessment reach (includes areas excavated for pump nstallation)
❑B Obstruction not passing blow d... a tow -flew periods affecting the assessment reach('.: watertight dam, sediment deposit)
❑C Urban stream (-24% impervious surfao. forwat.rshed)
❑D Evidence thatthe str.amsid. area has been modified resulting i, accelerated drainage into the assessment reach
❑E Assessment reach relocated to valley edge
❑F No,. of the above
18. Sodding -assessment reach metric (.kip for Tidal M arsh Streams)
Consider aspect. Yonside, leaf -on' ­ml
❑A Stream shading is appropriate for stream category (may Include gaps associated with Or
h natural pcesses)
❑B Degraded (.xamel. scattered trees)
❑C Stream shading is gone or largely absent
6. Streamsitle Area Interaction- streamsitle area metric
Consitler for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank IRS).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Little or no evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference /Thorson or,❑B ❑B Moderate evidence of conditions (examples. berms, levees, down -cutting, aggradation, dredging) thatadv.s.lyaff.ct
reference interaction (examples. limited streamsitle area access, disruption of flood flows through str.amsid. area, leaky
r He,,
HALL bulkheads, causeways with floodplai n constriction, minor ditching [induding mosquito dirching]
❑C ❑C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction (little to no floodplain/intertidal ,no access
A.zmpl.sc ways with floodplain and channel constn on on,bulknob ds, retaining walls, fi l 1, stream i nd sio n, disruption
of for
d flow sthroughstr.amsid.area]g toomuchfloodplain/intertidalzoneaccess[examples. impoundments, i ntensve
osanito ditching]) or floodplain/intertidal zone unnaturally absent or assessment reach is a man-made feature on an
int.rstream divide
T. Water Quality Stressors-assesstreat reach/int'rtidal zone metric
Check all that apply.
CIA Discolored water in stream or intertidal son. (milky white hire a nnatmal water discoloration, oil sheen, stream foam)
❑B Excessive sedimentati on(burying of stream features or intertidal zone)
❑C Noticeable evide nce of pollutant discharges entering the assessment reach and causing a water quality probl em
❑D Cal induding natural sulfide odors)
❑E Current published or collected data Indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach. Cite source in "Notesisketch"
section
OF Livestock with access to stream or intertidal one
❑G Excessive algae in stream or intertidal zone
[]IT Dears
marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone (removal, burning, regular mowing, destruction, etc)
[]I Other (explain in N.PeeSketch"...tier)
❑J Little to no stressois
8. Recent Weather -wat.adad metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
For Size 1 or 2 streams, D1 drought or higher is considered a drought, for Size 3 or streams, D2 drought or higher is considered a drought
❑A Dreier, conditions acid no rainfall orrainfall not exceeding 1 inchwithin the last48 hours
❑B Drought conditions acid rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last48 hours
❑C No drought conditions
9. Large or Dangerous Stream- assessment reach metric
❑Ves Elude Is stream is too large or dangerous to assess? If Vas, skip to Metric 13(Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition).
10. Natural lnstream Habitat Types- assessment reach metric
10a. ❑Vas []No Degraded in -stream habitat over majority of the assessment reach (examples of stressois include excessive
sedimentation, mining excavation in -stream hardening [for example, riprap]r, cent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, then skip to Metric 12)
10b. Check all that occur(occ rs if' 5% coverage ofassessment reach)(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams)
❑A Multiple aquae c Tax
rephytes and aquatic mosses _ ❑F 5% oysters or other natural hard bottoms
(include liverworts lichens, and algal mats) ❑G Sub m erged aquatic vegetation
❑B Multiple sticks and/or leaf
pack and/or emergent ❑H Low t de reNgia (pools)
vegetation ❑I Sand bottom
❑C Multiple snags and logs(including lap trees) Eli 5% vertical bank along the marsh
❑D 5% undercut banks and/or root mats and/or roots " ❑K Little or no habitat
in banks extend to the normal wetted perimeter
❑E Little or no habitat
ING QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAM S"""" """" ""
11. Bedform and Substrate- assessment reach metric (.kip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
11a. ❑Vas ❑No Is assessment reach in a natural sand -bed stream?(skip for Coastal Plain streams)
l lb. Bed to
evaluated. Check the appropriate box(es).
❑A Ri to ,run section(evaluate l lc)
❑B Pool -glide section (evaluate lld)
❑C Natural bedform absent (skip to Metric 12, Aquatic Life)
llc. In riffle sections, check all that occur below the normal wetted perimeter ofth. assessment reach -whether or not submerged. Check
at least
one box in each row (.kip for Size 4 Cc alit al Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams). Not Present (NP)= absent , Rare
(R)=present
but <10%, Common
(C)=11040%, Abundant (A)=>40.10%, Predominant (P)=>70%. Cumulative percentages
should
not exceed 100% for each assessment reach.
NP
❑
R C A
❑ ❑ ❑
P
❑ BedreckespWit.
®
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Beuldor(256-4096 mm)
❑
® ❑ ❑
❑ Cobble (64 - 256 mm)
❑
❑ ® ❑
❑ Gravel (2 - 64 mm)
❑
® ❑ ❑
❑ Sand (.062-2 mm)
❑
❑ ❑ ®
❑ Silt/clay(< 0. 062 mm)
❑
® ❑ ❑
❑ Detritus
®
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Artificial (Hprap, concrete, to
lld. ❑Vas
Oro Are pools filled with
sediment?(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
19. Buffer W dli streamsitle area metric (.kip forTidal Marsh Streams)
Consider "vegetated butter" and "wooded buffer" separately for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) starting at the tap of bank out
to the fret break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RE LB RE
❑A ❑A CIA❑A z t 00 feet wide or extends to the edge ofthe watershed
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B From 10 m <100 /awido
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C From
30 t0<'0 feet wide
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D From 10 to <30 to et wi de
❑E ❑E ❑E ❑E < 10 feet wido or no trees
20. Buffer Structure- streamsitle area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and rig. bank (IRS) for Metric 1. ("Vegetated" Buffer Wtlth).
LB RE
❑A ❑A Mature forest
❑B ❑B Nonmatur. woody vegetation or modified vegetation structure
®C ®C Herbaceous vegetation with or with out a strip of trees <10 feet wide
❑D ❑D Mai ntai red shrubs
❑E ❑E Little or no vegetation
21. Buffer Son essors- streamsitle area metric (.kip forTidal Marsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS). Indicate if listed str ssor abuts stream (Abuts), does not abut but is
within 30 feet of stream (<30 feet), or is between 30 to 50 feet of stream (30-50 feet).
If none ofthe following stressors occurs on either bank, check here and skip to Metric 22: ❑
Abuts <30 feet 30-50 feet
LB RB LB RE LB RE
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A Row crops
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B Mai Pined run
❑C ❑ACC ❑C ❑C ❑C Pastur. (,o blvsrock)/aomm.reial hortiawture
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D Pasture (active livestock use)
22. Stem Derail -streamsitle area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) for Metric 13 (`Wooded" Buffer Width).
LB RE
❑A ❑A Medium to high stem density
❑B ❑B Low stem density
❑C ❑C No wooded He
buffer orpredominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of Vegetated Buffer- streamsitle area metric(skip forTidal Marsh Streams)
Considerwh ether vegetated buffer is continuous along stream (parallel) Breaks are areas lacking vegetation 110 feet wide.
LB RB
❑A ❑A The total length of buffer breaks is<25 percent.
❑B ❑B The total length of b uHer breaks is between 25 and 50 percent.
❑C ❑C The total length of buffer breaks is>50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition- streamsitle area metric (.kip forTidal Marsh Streams)
Evaluate the dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank orto the edge of the watershed (whichever comes first) as it contributes to
assessment
s ent reach habitat.
LB RE
❑A ❑A Vegetation is dose to undisturbed in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of native spades,
with non-native invasive species absent orsparse.
CIE CIE Vegetation indicates disturbance in terns of species diversity or proportions, but is still largely composed of native
spades. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after dedr-cutting or clearing g
nnlbles with non nablve Inv sive spades present, but not dominant, over large portion of the expected strata g
commu
missing nnderstory but
retaining canopy trees.
❑C ❑C Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of species diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absentl communities
with non-native invasive species dominant over large portion of expected strata or communities composed of planted
stands of non -characteristic species or communities inappropriately composed of a single species or no vegetation.
25. Conductivity -assessment reach metric (.kip for all Coastal Plainstrearl
25a. []Yes❑No Was conductivitym .ntrcorded?
IfNo, s.l.cton. ofth. following reasons❑No Water ❑Other
25b. Ch.ckth, box corresponding to the conductivity measurement (units of micresiemens p.rc.,timeter).
❑A <46 ❑B 46 to <67 ❑C 61 to <79 ❑D 79 to <230 ❑E z 230

Draft INC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
INC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT RESULTS
Stream Site Name South Fork Mitigation Site
Date o f Assessment 5/26/2017
Stream Category Pbl
Assessor Name/Organization I. EdV 0IdId,ds
E,giHee(ard..a
Notes of Fiold Assessment Forth (Y/N)
NO
P rewrite of R,gristcry considerations (Y/N)
YES
Additional stream Ifornatio1G1N lementa y measurements
iHduded (Y/N) NO
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal
Marsh Stream) Intermittent
USACE/
NCDWR
Function Class Rating Summary
All Streams
Intermittent
(1 Hydrology
LOW
LOW
(2)Bas,f
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2) Flood Flow
LOW
LOW
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
LOW
LOW
(4) Flood plain Access
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
LOW
LOW
(4) MiciPt,p,graphy
NA
NA
(3)Stream Stabi lity
LOW
LOW
(4) Channel Stability
LOW
LOW
(4) Se dim tint Transport
LOW
LOW
(4) Stream Geomorphology
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2) Stream /IHterti dal Zone Interaction
NA
NA
(2) LOHgitudinal Tidal Flow
NA
NA
(2)Ti dal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
NA
rs
(3) Tidal Mah Channel Stability
NA
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
NA
(1) Water Quality
LOW
LOW
(2)Baseflow
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
LOW
LOW
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
LOW
LOW
(3) Thernoregulation
LOW
LOW
(2) Indicators of SU.ssors
YES
YES
(2)Aquatic Life Tolerance
MEDIUM
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone Filtration
NA
NA
(1 Habitat
LOW
LOW
(2) In -stream Habitat
LOW
MEDIUM
(3)Baseflow
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3)Substrate
LOW
LOW
(3) Stream Stability
LOW
LOW
(3)In-stream Habitat
MEDIUM
HIGH
(2) Stream -side Habitat
LOW
LOW
(3)Stream-side Habitat
LOW
LOW
(3) Thernoregulation
LOW
LOW
(2)TidaI Marsh Insream Habitat
NA
NA
(3) Flow Restriction
NA
NA
(3)Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
NA
(4)Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
NA
(3)TidaI Marsh Instream Habitat
NA
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
NA
and dude the location of the stream reach under evaluation. If multiple stream reaches will be evaluated on the same property, identify and
umber all reaches nth. attached map, and include a separate form for each roach. See the NC SAM User Manual for detailed descriptions
and explanations of requested in formation. Record in the'NOtaslSketoh' section if supplementary measurements were pertormed. Seethe
NC SAM User Manual for examples of additional measurements that may be relevant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not need to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT/SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any)'. South Fork Mitigation Site 2. Date ofeval,atian. 5/26/2017
3. Appleal-b-ner name. Veldlands Engineering 4. Assessorname/organization. I. E,kaNtMiildlands Engineering
S. County: Chatham 6. Nearest named water body
1. River basin Cape Fear on USGS 75-minute quad. South Fork Cane Creek
8. Site coordinates (decimal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach). 35 823330N/-79 382835W
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site number (show on attached map)'. UT2-Reach 2 10. Length of assessment reach evaluated (feet). 200
11. Channel depth hom bed (in riffle, if present)to top of bank(feet). 2 []Unable to assess channel depth.
12. Channel width at top of bank (feet) 35 13. Is assessment each a swamp steam? []Yes []No
14. Feature type. ®Perennial flow []Intermittent flow []Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM CATEGORY INFORMATION:
15. NC SAM Zone. ❑ Mountains (M) ❑ Piedmont(P) ❑ Inner Coastal Plain (1) ❑ Outer Coastal Plain (0)
16. Estimated geomorphic ❑Ai �� ®B
alley shape (skip for
Tidal M star Stream). (mo sinuousstream, flattervalley slope) (less sinuous stream, steeper valley slope)
17. Watershed see.(skip ❑Size1(<01 m12) []See 2(0. 1 to< 05 min) ❑Size 3 in 5 to< 5 m12) []See 4(z 5 m12)
for Titlal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Wererogulatoryconsiderationsevaluated? ®Yes []No If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment area.
[]Section 10 water ❑Classified Trout Waters ❑Water Supply Watershed (❑I ❑11 ❑III ❑IV ❑V)
❑Essential Fish Habitat []Primary Nursery Area ❑ High Quality Waters/outstanding Resource Waters
❑P ublicly owned property ❑NCDWR Riparian buffer rule in effect ❑Nutria no Sensitive Waters
❑Anadromous fish ❑303(d)List ❑CAMA Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)
❑Documented presence of a federal and/or state listed protected species within the assessment area.
Dstsee I s:
❑Designated Critical Habitat (list species)
1. Channel Water -assessment reach metric (skip for Size 1 streams and Titlal Marsh Streams)
❑A WaArthroughout assessment reach.
❑B No flow, wat" n pools only.
❑C N O water in assessment reach.
2. Evidence of Flow Restriction- assessment reach metric
OR At least 10% of assessment reach insr.am habitat or riffl.-pool sequence is severely affected by a flow restriction or fill to the
point of obstructing flow or channel choked with aquatic macrophytes or ponded water or impoundment on flood orebb within
the assessment reach(ehamples: undersizedorp.mhedculverts, causeways that constndthe channel, tidal gates, debnsjams,
coaserdams).
FIB Not A
3. Feature Pattern- assessment each metric
❑A A majority of the assessment reach has altered Pattern (examples straightening , modification above or below culvert).
❑B NotA
4. Feature Longit.dinal Profile- assessment each metric
❑A Majorty of assessment roach has a substantially altered stream profile (examples channel down -cutting, existing damming, over
widening, active aggradation, dredging, and excavation where appropriate channel profile has not Hoo-d from any of these
disturbances).
❑B Not
5. Signs of Active Instability- assessment each metric
Consitler only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currcoveretl. ently reExamples of instability include
Live bank failure, active channel down-tting (head-dm), active widening, and am ficial hardening (such as concrete, gabion, nprap).
❑A <1 OR of channel unstable
❑B 10 to 21% of channel unstable
❑C ,25% of channel a nstabl.
6. Stream sitle Area Inter ion- streamsitle area metric
12. Aquatic Life- assessment each metric p for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Con of'the Left Bank (LB)antl the Right Bank IRS).
12a.
®Vas ❑No Was an insr.am aquatic life assessment performed as described in the User Manual?
LB RE
PNo, select one ofthe following reasons and skip to Metric 13. ONO Waterother
❑A ❑A Little or no evidence ofconditions t adversely affect reference interaction
12b.
®Vas []No Areorganisms present in the assessment reach (look in riffles, pools, then snags)? If Ves, check all that
(examples berths
❑B ❑B M aerate evidence of conditions(. , levees,down-cutting,aggradationdredging)thatadversely affect
reference interaction (examples. limited streamside area access, disruption of flood flows through streamside area, leaky
laquatic
If ,
asp y. Noskip to Metric 13.
r intermittent bulkheads ,causeways with floodplain constnetion,m orditching[including mosquito ditching])
1 >1 Numhers over columns rcfert, tudi,di ls"for Size l and 2 streamsend "taxa' fors¢, 3 and 4 streams.
CIA❑C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction (little to no floodplain/intertidal zone access
❑ ❑Adult hogs
[examples causeways with floodplain and channel constriction,bulkheads, retainingwalls, fill, streamindsion, disruption
❑ ❑Aquatic reptiles
of flows throughstreamside area] gi too much floodplain/intertidalzone access 'exam pl es i mpoundments, intensive
❑ Cl macrphytes and aquatic mosses (include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
osqu ito ditching]) or floodplain/intertidal zone unnaturally absent or assessment reach is a man-made feature on an
❑ CIE sties
interstream divide
❑ ❑Caddisfly larvae (T)
T. Water Quality Stress ors -assessment reach/int.rtitlal zone metric
❑ []Asian dam(Corbicvld)
❑ ❑Crustacean
Check all that apply.
❑A Discolored water in stream on Hot dal zone (mil ky white,blue, unnatural water discoloration, oil sheen, stream foam)
(isopod/amphipod/crayfish/shrimp)
❑ ❑ Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
❑ ❑Dipterans
❑B Excessive sedimentati on(burying ofstream features orintertidal zone)
❑ []Mayfly larvae (E)
❑C Noticeableeviderice of pollutant discharges entering the assessment roach and causing a water quality probl em
❑ ❑Megstoptera (alderfly, fishfly, dobsonfly larvae)
❑D Odor(not including natural sulfide odors)
"Notes/Sketch"
❑ ❑Midges/mosquito larvae
❑E Current published or collected data indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach. Cite source in
section.
❑ ❑Mosquitofish(Gembusid) ormud minnows (U,&epyg meet)
❑F Livestockwith access to stream orintertidal zone
❑ ❑Mussels/Clams(not Corbicv/e)
❑G Excessive algae in stream orintertidal zone
❑ ❑ONerfish
[]IT Degraded marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone (removal, burning, regular mowing, destruction, etc)
❑ ®Snlamandersdadpoles
❑1 Other (explain in' NoteaAketch' s tim)
❑ ®Snails
❑J Little to no stressois
❑ ❑Stonefly larvae(P)
❑ ❑Tipulid larvae
8. Recent Weather -watershed metric(skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
❑ ❑WOrms/leedles
For Size 1 or2 streams, D1 drought orhigheris considered a drought, for Size 3 or4 streams, D2 drought orhigheris considered a drought
❑A Drought conditions and no rainfall orrangnfa1 not exceeding finch within the last 48 hours
13. Streamsitle Area Grountl Surtace Contlition-streamsitle area metric(skip forTidal Marsh Streams and Bvalley types)
❑B Drought conditi ons and rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
Consitler for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank FIB). Consider storage capacity with regard to both Overbank flow and upland runoff.
®C No drought conditions
pA
RE
❑A Lime or no alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area
9. Large or Dangerous Stream- assessment reach metric
❑B
❑B Moderate alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area
[]Yes ❑No Is stream is too large or hang ero us to assess? If Vas, skip to Metric 13(Stream si de Area G round Surtace CO Haitian).
❑C
❑C See ere al Horatio n to water storage ca party ove ra m at ority of the strea Us de a red (examples: ditches, fit 1, soi l com pa ctio n,
10. Naturel In stream Habitat Type s- assessment reach metric
livestock disturbance, buildings, man-made levees, drainage pipes)
10a. []Yes []No Degraded in -stream habitat over majority of the assessment reach (examples of stressois include ex
14. Streamsitle Area Water Storege-streamsitle area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Tidal Marsh Streams, and B valleytypes)
sedimentation, mining excavation in -stream hardening [for example, rip -rap], r cent dredging, and snagging)
Con sitlerforthe Left Bank LB) and the Right Bank IRS) ofthe streamsitle area.
(evaluate for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, then skip to Metric 12)
LB
I
10b. Check all th at occur (occurs if15% coverage of assessment reach)(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams)
❑A
❑B
❑A Majority of streamside area with tlepressions able to pond water z 5inchea da2p
❑B Majority of streamsitle area with depressions able to pond water3 to 6inches deep
❑A Multiple aquatic macrophytes and aquatic mosses _
❑F 5%oysters or other natural hard bottoms
❑C
❑C Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water <3 inches deep
(include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats) _
❑B Multiple sticks and/or leaf pads and/or emergent F B
❑G Submerged aquatic vegetation
❑H Lowmt de refugia (pools)
15. Wetland Presence - streamsitle area metric (skip forTidal Marsh Streams)
vegetation E 1
❑I Sand bottom
Consitlerforthe Left Bank (LB)antl the Right Bank (RB). Do not consid erwetlands outside ofthe streamside area orwithin the normal
❑C Multiple snags and logs (including lap trees)
❑J 5% vertical bank along the marsh
wetted
perimeter of assessment reach.
❑D 5% undercut banks and/or root mats and/or roots "
❑K Little or no habitat
LB
RE
inbanks extend to the normal wetted perimeter
❑Y
❑Y Are wetlands present in the streamside area?
❑E Little or no habitat
❑N
❑N
16. Baseflow Contributors- assessment reach metric (skip for Size 4 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
REMAINING QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAMS""""""""""""""
Check all contributors within the assessment reach or within view ofand tlreining to the assessment reach.
11. Bedroom and Substrate- assessment reach metric (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
❑A
❑B
Streams and/or sprngs(junsdictional discharges)
Ponds(include wet detention basins, do not include sediment basins or dry detention basins)
lla. []Yes Fire Is assessment reach in a natural sand -bed stream? (skip for Coastal Plain streams)
❑C
❑D
Ohstruction passing flow during low -flow penodswithinthe assseementarea(beaver dam, leaky dam, bottom -release dam, weir)
Evidence of bank seepage or sweatinain nwaterindicares see page)
llb. Bed torn evaluated. Check the appropriate box(es).
❑A Ri to elan section(evaluate l lc)
❑E
❑F
Stream bed or bank soil reduced (dig through deposited sediment if present)
None ofthe above
❑B Pool -glide section (evaluate lld)
❑C Natural bedforn absent (skip to Metric 12, Aquatic Life)
17. Baseflow
Detractors- assessment area metric (skip forTidal Marsh Streams)
llc. In riffle sections, check all that occur below the normal wetted perimeter ofthe assessment roach -whether or not submerged. Check
y.
Check all Evidencehat of for pump
❑B
at least one box in each row (skip for Size 4COeat al Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams). Not Present (NP)= absent , Rare
❑C
Cast motion not passing flows during low-flofromthperiods affecting thnt e as es�smenntreachsex waterttlht dam, sediment deposit)
g g (ex g posi)
(R)= present but 10'R Common (C)-110-40%, Abundant (A)-140.]0%, Predominant (P)-170%. Cumulative percentages
❑
Urban stream P24%im face forwatershed
( perei )
should not exceed GOM, for each assessment reach.
❑D
area has ben modified resulting in accelerated drainage into the assessment reach
UP R C A P
❑E
Assessment reach relocated to valley edge
Asesmentrachrelocatdeareaey ode
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Bedrockeaprolite
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Bon der(256-4096 mm)
❑F
None of the above
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Cobble (64 - 256 mm)
18. Shading
-ass. sil reach metric (skip forTidal Marsh Streams)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Gravel (2-64 mm)
Consitler aspect. Gon sitler leaf , -m ition.
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Sand (.062-2 mm)
OR
Stream shading is appropriate for stream category(may include gaps associated with natural processes)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Silt/clay(< 0. 062 mm)
❑B
Deg raded(exam pie scattered trees)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Detritus
❑C
Stream shading is gone ortarget, absent
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Artificial (nprap, concrete, etc)
lld. ❑Vas ❑NO Are pools filled with sediment? (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)

19. Buffer Wdth-streamsitle mail rkc(skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Cansider "vegetated buffer" antl "wooded buffer" separately for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) starting at the top of bank out
to the first break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RE LB RE
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A z i00 feet wide or extends to the edge ofth.wffiershed
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B From 50 to 1100 feet wide
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C From 30 to< 50 feet wide
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D From 10 to <30 feet wide
❑E ❑E ❑E ❑E < 10 feet widel no trees
20. Buffer Structure- streamsitle area ni hilkip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Consider tar left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) for Metric 19 ("Vegetated" Buffer Wtlth).
LB RE
❑A ❑A Mature forest
❑B ❑B Nonrmaturc woody vegetation l modified vegetation structure
®C ®C Harbaccous vegetation with or without a strip oftrees<10 feet wide
❑D ❑D Maintained shrubs
❑E ❑E Little or no vegetation
21. Buffer Stressors- streamsitle area metric(skip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS). Indicate if listed stressor abuts stream (Abuts), does not abut but is
within 30 feet of stream (< 30 feet), or is between 30 to 50 feet of stream (3050 feet).
If none of the following stre ssors occurs on either bank, check here and skip to Met_ ❑
Abuts 130 feet 3050 feet
LB RE LB RE LB RE
❑A ❑A CIA CIA CIA CIA Row crops
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B MainAh.dm1
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C Pasture (10 livestock)/commercial horticulture
®D CID CID CID CID CID Pasture (active livestock use)
22. Stem Density - streamsitle area metric (skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) for Metric 19 ("Wooded" Buffer Width).
LB RE
❑A ❑A Medium to high stem density
❑B ❑B Low to
density
®C ®C No wooded riparian buffer orpredominanfly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of V.g.tat.d Buffer-streamsitle area metric(skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Comiderwhethervegetated buffer is continuous along stream (parallel). Breake are areas lacking vegetation>10 feetwide.
LB RE
®A ®A The
❑oal enghofbutterbreaks iS 125 percent
hetotet
B ❑B Tahobufferbreaks .
between 25 and 50 percent.
❑C ❑C The total length of buffer breaks is>50 percent.
24. Vegetill Composition- streamsitle area metric(skip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
Evaluate the dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank orto the edge of the watershed (whichever comes first) as it contributes to
s eTo reach habitat.
LB es m RE
❑A ❑A Vegetation is dose to undisturbed i, species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of native species,
with noo-native invasive species absent orsparse.
❑B ❑B Vegetation indicates disturbance i, terms of species diversity or proportions, but is still largely composed of native
spades. This may include w unities of weedy native species that develop affer led,, ttina or clearing r
unifies with no
n+iatve Inv slue spades present, but not dominant, over large portion of the expected strata g
unities missing u,derstory but retaining canopy trees.
❑C ❑C Vegetation is severely disturbed i, terms of species diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absentl communities
wim noT,drive invasive species dominant over large portion of expected strata or communities composed of started
stands of --characteristic spades or communities inappropriately composed of a single spades or no vegetation.
25. Contluctkvkty-dais ssmentreachmetric(skipforall Coastal Plain streams)
25a. ❑Ye, ❑No Was conductivity measurement recorded?
If No Select one ofthe to lowing reasons Water ®other
25b. Check the box corresponding to the co,d,,ti vity measurement (,,its of Throsiemem per centimeter).
(:]A 146 ❑B 46 to < 67 CIA 67 to <79 CID 79 to <230 CIEz 230
Notes/Sketch.
INC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT RESULTS
INSTRUCTIONS: Attach a sketch otthc assessment area and photogra ads. At a copy otthc USES IJrni,utc topographic quadra,a c,
and cirdc the location of the stream reach under evaluation. If multiple stream reaches will be evaluated on the same preps rty, id entity and
umberall reaches on the attached map, and include a separate forth for each reach. See the NC SAM User Manual for detailed descriptions
and explanations of requested information. Record i, the Notosl5ketch" section if supplementary measurements were pahormad. See the
NC SAM User Manual for examples of additional measurements that may be relevant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not need to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT/SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any)'. South Fork Mitigation Site 2. Date of evaluation. 5/26/2017
I. E,kzrJMIdla,ds
3. Applical-bowner name. Wldla,ds Ertel nee ring 4. Assassor,amc/organization ETel nearing
S. County: Chatham 6. Nearest named water body
1. Rivarbasi, Cape Fear on USGS 75rmium. quad. South Fork Can. Creek
8. Site coordinates (decimal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach). 35 824249N/-79 380130W
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site n,mb.r(show on attached map)'. UT3 10. Length ofassessment read, evaluated (feet). 100
11. Channel depth from bed (i, raffle, ifprasa,t)to top ofba,k(fcat). 2-3 ❑Unabletoassess channel depth.
12. Channel width at top of bank (feet) 3-6 13. Is assessment reach a swamp steam? ❑Vas ❑No
14. Feature type. ❑Perennial flow ❑I,tarmitta,t flow ❑Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM CATEGORY INFORMATION:
15. NC SAM Zone. (3 Mountains (M) ❑ Piedmont(P) ❑Inner Coastal Plain (1) (3 Outer Coastal Plain (0)
16. Estimated geomorphic ❑AL J ❑B
alley shape (skip for
Titlal Marsh Stream). (men. sinuous stream, flattervalley slope) (less sinuous stream, steeper valley slope)
17. Watershed see.(skip ®Size 1(<01 m112) ❑Size 2(0. 1 to 05 min) ❑Sze 3 in 5 to 15 m112) ❑Size 4(>_5 m112)
for Titlal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were regulatory considerations evaluate d? ®Yes ❑No If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment area.
[]Section 10 water []Classified Trout Waters ❑Water Supply Watershed (❑I ❑II ❑111 ❑IV [IV)❑Essential Fish Habitat ❑Primary Nursery Area ❑ High Q,zllty Waters/outstanding Resource Waters
❑P ubf,Iy owned property ❑NCDWR Riparian buffer rule i, effect ❑N utric,t Sensitive Waters
❑A,adromous fish ❑303(d)List ❑CAAA Area of Environmental Cc,cc m(AEC)
❑D ant d p cc of federal and/or state listed protected species within the assessment area.
pac
❑D ,at
d C it 1 Habitat (list species)
1. Channel Water -assessment reach metric (skip for Size 1 streams and Titlal Marsh Streams)
❑A Water throughout assessment reach.
CIE No flow, waterin pools only.
❑C No water i, assessment reach.
2. Evitlence of Flow Restriction- assessment reach metric
®A At least 10% of assessment reach ustream habitat or nffl.-pool sequence is severely affected by a flow restriction or fill to the
point of obstructing flow or channel choked with aquatic macrophytas or perked water or impoundment on flood or ebb within
the assessment reach (examples undersized or perched culverts, causeways that constrict the channel, li da l gates, debris jams,
beaver dams).
FIE NatA
3. Feature Pattern- assessment reach metric
❑A A majority of the assessment reach has altered Pattern (examples straightening, modification above or below culvert).
®B NatA
4. Feature Longitudinal Profile- assessment each inetdc
®A Majority of assessment red do has a su bstartially altered stream profile (examples channel clown -cuffing, existing damming, over
widening, active degradation, dredging, and excavation where appropriate channel profile has not reforned from any of these
disturoanoes).
❑B N0
5. Signs of Active Instability- assessment each metric
Consitler only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currently recoveretl. Examples of instability include
dive bank failure, active channel dow,cutti,g (hcad-,m), active widening, and artificial harac,Ng (such as concrete, gable,, ripTap).
❑A <10%of cha„clu,stablI
❑B 10 to 21% of channel unstable
®C >25% of channel,stable
Draft INC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name South Fork Mitigation Site
Date of Assessment 5/26/2017
Stream Category Pbl
Assessor Name/organization 1. Ecka LdW0ldla,ds
Engineering
Notes of Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
NO
Presence of us a a lShe ry considerations (Y/N)
YES
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements
included (Y/N) NO
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal
Marsh Stream) Perennial
USACE/ NCDWR
Function Class Rating Summary
All Streams Intermittent
(1) Hydrology
LOW
(2) Baseflow
MEDIUM
(2) Flood Flow
LOW
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
LOW
(4) Floodplain Access
MEDIUM
(4) Wooded Ripana, Buffer
(4) Micretopography
(3)Stream Stability
(4) Channel Stability
(4) Sediment Transport
EHIGH
(4) Stream Geomorphology
(2)Stream/Intertidal Zone Interaction
(2) Longitudinal Tidal Flow
(2)Ti dal Marsh Stream Stability
(3) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(1) Water Quality
(2) Baseflow
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
(3) Tharmoragulatio,
(2) Indicators of Stressors
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
(2) InAm a, zone Filtration
LOW
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
LOW
VES
LOW
NA
(1) Habitat
LOW
(2) In -stream Habitat
LOW
(3) Pas flow
MEDIUM
(3) Substrate
LOW
(3)Stream Stability
LOW
(3)In-stream Habitat
MEDIUM
(2) Stream -side Habitat
LOW
(3)Strcam-side Habitat
LOW
(3)Th e rm o us laden
LOW
(2)Ti dal Marsh Instream Habitat
NA
(3) Flow Restriction
NA
(3)Ti dal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(4)Ti dal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
(3)Ti dal Marsh ITsH am Habitat
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
6. Streamsitle Area Interaction- streamsitle area metric
Consitlerforthe Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank IRS).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Little or no evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference lThorsono,
❑B ❑B Moderate evidence of conditions (examplesbarns, levees, down -cutting, degradation, dredging) that adversely affect
reference interaction (examples. limited streamsidc area access, disruption of flood flows through sto c=:idc area, leaky
r lntarnittoutb I ads, causeways wimfloodplai, constriction, minorditching dududina mosquito dirching]
❑C ❑C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction (little to no floodplain/intertidal zone access
[examples causeways with floodplain and channel constriction,bulkheads, retainingwalls, fill, streamincision, disruption
of for
flows through sreamside area] 9Ltoo much floodplain/intertidal zone access [examples. impoundments, intensive
osquito ditching]) or floodplain/intertidal zone unnaturally absent or assessment reach is a man-made feature on an
interstream divide
T. Water Quality Sties ssors-assesstreat reach/intertitlal zone metric
Check all that apply.
❑A Discolored waterin stream on nterti dalzone(milky white, bl us unnatural water discoloration, oil sheen, stream foam)
❑B Excessive sedimentati on(burying ofstream features orintertidal zone)
❑C Noticeable evide HIS
of pollutant discharges entering the assessment reach azd causing a water quality problem
❑D Odor (not including natural sulfide odors)
❑E Current published or collected data indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach. Cite source in "NoteslSketch"
section
❑F Livestock with access to stream or intertidal one
❑G Excessive algae in stream or intertidal zone
❑H Degraded marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone (removal, burning, regular mowing, destruction, etc)
[]I other (axpleln i, NmaNSketch° -til
❑J Little to no stressom
8. Recent Weather-wateshed metric (skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
For Size 1 or 2 streams, D1 drought or higher is considered a drought, for Size 3 or4 streams, D2 drought or higher is considered a drought
❑A Drought conditions acid no rainfall or rainfall not exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
❑B Drought conditions acid rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
®C No dre uant conditions
9. Large or Dangerous Stream- assessment reach metric
❑Yes ®No Is stream is too la Pe or hang ere us to assess? If YES, skip to Metric 13(Stream si de Area G round Surface Cc Haitian).
10. Natural In stream Habitat Type s- ease ssm ant re ach in sold
10a. ❑Yes []No Degraded in -stream habitat over majority of the assessment reach (examples of stressom include excessive
sedimentation, mining excavation in -stream hardening [for example, rip -rap] recent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, then skip to Metric 12)
10b. Check all that occur(occ rs if>5% coverage ofassessment reach)(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams)
[]A Multiple aquae c Tax
rephytes and aquatic mosses _ ❑F 5% oysters or other natural hard bottoms
(include liverdofts lichens and algal mats) ❑G Sub g d aquatic vegetation
❑B Multiple d/ leaf pad¢and/or emergent ❑H L td Ng (pools)
t veg t ❑I Sand bottom
CIA Multiple g digs (including lap trees) ❑J 5/ verticalbank along the marsh
❑D 5% undercut banks and/or root mats and/or roots " ❑K Little or no habitatin banks extend to the normal wetted perimeter
❑E Little or no habitat
ING QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAM S"""" """" ""
11. Bedroom and Substrate- assessment reach metric(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Titlal Marsh Streams)
11a. ❑Yes ❑No Is assessment reach in a natural sand -bad stream?(skip for Coastal Plain streams)
l lb. Bedforn evaluated. Check the appropriate box(es).
(3A Rix. -run section( evaluate l lc)
❑B PooFglide section(evaluate lld)
❑C Natural badform absent (skip to Metric 12, Aquatic Life)
llc. In riffle sections, check all that occur below the normal wetted perimeter ofthe assessment reach -whether or not submerged. Check
at least one box in each row(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Titlal Marsh Streams). Not Present (NP)= absent , Rare
(R)=present but <10%, Common (C)=11040%, Abundant (A)=>40.10%, Predominant (P)=>70%. Cumulative percentages
should not exceed 100% for each assessment reach.
NP R C A P
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Bedreck/ssprelite
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Beuldor(256-4096mm)
❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Cobble (64 - 256 mm)
❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ Gravel (2 - 64 mm)
❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Sand (.062-2 mm)
❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ Silt/clay 062 mm)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Detritus
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Artificial (riprap, concrete, to
lld. ❑Yes ❑No Are pools filled with sediment?(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Titlal Marsh Streams)

12. Aquatic Life -assessment reach metric(skip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
12a. ®Vas ❑No Was an in -stream aquatic life assessment performed as described in the User Manual?
If No, select one ofthe following reasons and skip to Metnc 13. ❑No Water❑Other
12b. ®Vas ❑No Are aquatic organisms present in the assessment reach (look in raffles, pools, then snags)? If Yes, check all that
apply. If No, skip to Metric 13.
1 >1 Numhers over columns refer to lndivlduals" for Slze l and 2stres c-id Yexe" for Slze 3 and 4 streams.
❑ ❑Adult hogs
❑ ❑Aquatic reptiles
❑ ❑AquaticH-phytes and aquatic Hosses(include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
❑ OB sties
❑ ❑Caddisfly larvae (T)
❑ ❑Asian dam (CC(b-1d)
❑ ❑Cmstacean (isopod/ Hphipod/crayfish/ hnHp)
❑ ❑Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
❑ ❑Dipterans
❑ ❑Mayfly larvae (E)
❑ ❑Megaloptera (alderfly, fishfly, dobsonfly larvae)
❑ ❑Midges/mosquito larvae
❑ ❑Mosquitofish(Gembusie)ormud HILL-(Umbrepygmeed
❑ ❑Mussels/Clams(not CAbicvle)
❑ ❑Other fish
❑ ❑Salamanders/tadpoles
❑ ❑Snails
❑ ❑Stonefly larvae(P)
® ❑Tipulid larvae
❑ ❑Won,seeedhes
13. streamsitle Area G-rd Surf.. Condition -litre am site area n ic(likip for Titlal M arsh Streams and B valleytypes)
Consitlerforthe Left Bank(LB)antlthe Right Bank (M). Considerstorage capa Ndymith regardto both w erbankflow and a stand runoff.
LB RE
❑A ❑A Little or no alteration to water storage capacity over a Hajonty ofthe stmaTside sued
®B OB Moderatealterafion to -I capacity overa Hajonty ofthe s
t
ea
ms
de aina
❑C ❑C Seveuealt-tiiontowffiersrorage capaNtyo-a Hajonty of the sHaHsi deama(exa Tples: ditches, fill son compaction,
vestock disturbance, buildings, man-made levees, drainage pipes)
14. streamsitle Area Water Storege-streamsitle area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Titlal Marsh Streams, and B valleytypes)
Consitlerforthe Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RE) of the streamsitle area.
LB I
❑A ❑A Malorily of sheamside aria with depressions able to pond water z 5 inches deep
❑B ❑B Majority of stinamside area with depressi ons able to pond water3 to 6inches deep
®C ®C Majority of st-Hede area with depressions able to pond-113 inches deep
15. Wed. .Presence-streamsitle areametric(skipfor Titlal M arsh Streams)
Consitlerforthe Left Bank(LB) and the Right Bank (RE). Do not considerwetlands outside ofthe streamsitle area orwithin the normal
wetted perimeter of assessment reach.
LB RB
❑Y ❑Y An. wetlands present in the stmaHside aura?
ON ON
16. Basefiow Contributors- assessment reach metric(skip for Size 4 streams and Titlal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessment reach .,within view of antl training to the assessment reach.
❑A Streams and/or springs (Unsdicfional discharges)
❑B Ponds(indude wet detention basins, do not indude sediment basins or dry detention basins)
❑C Obstruction passing flow dunng low -flow penods within the assessment sued deal dal, leaky dal, bottom -.lease dal, weir)
®D Evidence of bank se.pageor-ating(hon in water indicates seepage)
®E Stream bed or bank soil reduced (dig through deposited sediment if present)
❑F None ofthe above
17. Bell Detractors- assessment area n ic(likip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
❑A Evidence of substantial water withdrawals from the assessment inach(includes areas excavated for pump installation)
❑B Obstruction not passing flow dunng low -flow penods affecting the assessment Leadr(ex: watertight da H, sediment deposit)
❑C Urban stmaH(-24% impervious surface forwatershed)
❑D Evidencethatthestreamside area has been Todified insulting in accelerated drainage into the assessment read,
❑E Pssessment reach relocated to valley edge
❑F None of the above
18. Shading. assessment reach n ic(likip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
Consider aspect. Consider leaf -on' -ndition.
❑A Stream shading is appropriate for stream category (Hay Include gaps assodated with natural processes)
®B Degraded (example scattered trees)
❑C Stream shading is gone orlargely absent
Draft INC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name South Fed, Mitigation Site Date of Assessment 5/26/2017
Stream Category Pal Assessor NaHe/Organization E Ecka NtNVildlands
Engineering
Notes of Field Assessment Fonn (Y/N) NO
P Less- of regulatory considerations (Y/N) YES
Additional st-L, information/supplementary HeasuinHents induded (Y/N) NO
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal Marsh SH aH) Intermittent
Function Class Rating Summary
USACE/
All Streams
NCDWR
Intermittent
(1)Hydrology
LOW
LOW
(2)Baseflow
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2) Flood Flow
LOW
LOW
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(a)Floodplain Access
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) Wooded Ripanan Buffer
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) MicLotopography
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3)Stream Stability
LOW
LOW
(4) Channel Stability
LOW
LOW
(4) SediH ant Transport
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) Stream Geomorphology
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2)Stream/Intertidal Zone Interaction
NA
NA
(2)LongiNdinal Tidal Flow
NA
NA
(2)Tidal Marsh SH aH Stability
NA
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
NA
(1) Water Quality
LOW
LOW
(2)Baseflow
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2) Streamside Aina Vegetation
LOW
LOW
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
LOW
LOW
(3) Thertmoregulation
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2) Indicators of Stressors
YES
YES
(2) Aquatic Lifie Tol.ran"
LOW
NA
Q InAkdal Zone Filt a on
NA
NA
(1 Habitat
LOW
LOW
(2) In -stream Habitat
LOW
LOW
(3)Buseflow
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3)Substrat.
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3)StreaH Stability
LOW
LOW
(3) In -stream Habitat
LOW
LOW
(2)Strea H-side Habitat
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3)StreaH-side Habitat
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3) Thennoregulation
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2)TidaI Marsh Inst-L, Habitat
NA
NA
(3) Flow ResMdion
NA
NA
(3)Tidal Marsh SH aH Stability
NA
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
NA
(3)TiedI Marsh In-st-L, Habitat
NA
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
NA
Overall
LOW
LOW
19. Buffer Wdth- streamsitle area metnc(likip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Consider "Vegetated butter" and "wooded buffer" separately for left bank (LB) and right bank (RIB) starting at the top of bank out
to the first break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RE LB RE
OA OA ®A ❑A z 10) feet wide og ..tends to the edge ofthe watershed
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B Fmm 50 to 1100 feetwide
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C Fmm 30 to < 50 feetwide
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D Fmm 10 to <30 feetwide
❑E ❑E ❑E OE < 10 feet wide lno trees
20. Buffer Structure-streamsitle area metric(skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Consider tar left bank (LB) and right bank IRE) far Metric 19 ("Vegetated" Buffer Wtlth).
ILE RE
❑A ❑A Mature foinst
❑B ❑B Non -nature woody vegetation l modified vegetationst-Lure
❑C ®C Herbaceous vegetation with or without a strip of Uses <10 feetwide
❑D ❑D Mai US Led shmbs
❑E ❑E Little or no vegetation
21. Buffer Stressors-streamsitle area metric(likip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank (RE). Indicate if listed stinssor abuts st-L, (Abuts), does not abut but is
within 30 feet of stream (< 30 feet), or is between 30 to 50 feet of stream (30-50 feet).
If none of the following litre ssors occurs on either bank, check here and skip to M� ❑
Abuts <30 feet 30-50 feet
LB RB LB RE LB RE
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A Row crops
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B Maintained tort
❑C ❑ACC ❑C ❑C ❑C Pasture (Lo livestock)/commercial horticulNin
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D Pasture (active livestock use)
22. Stem Density - streamsitle area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) far Metric 19 ("Wooded" Buffer Width).
LB RB
❑A CIA Medium to high stem density
❑B ❑B Low stem density
❑C ❑C No wooded n pa nan buffer or predominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of Vegetatetl Buffer- streamsitle area metric(skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Considerwhether vegetated bufferis continuous along stinaH(parallel). Binaks are auras lacking vegetation 110 feetwide.
LB RE
❑A ❑A The total length of buff,
is<25 percent.
❑B ❑B The total length ofbu1. bSake between 25 and 50 percent.
❑C ❑C The total length of buffer breaks is>50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition- streamsitle area metric(skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Evaluate the dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank orto the edge of the watershed (whichever comes first) as it contributes to
es m s ant reach habitat.
LB RE
❑A ❑A Vegetation is dose to undisturbed in spades pn.sentand their proportions. Lowerstrata composed of native spades,
with non-native invasive spades absent orsparse
rb.
❑B ❑B Vegetation indicates disturbance in terms of speaes diversity or proportions, but is still largely composed of native
spades. This Hay Include w unities of weedy native spades that develop after I.a,,utting or deanng g
rime's with Henunaflve Inv sive spades present, but not dominant, overa large portion of the expected strata g
unities missing nndeintory but intammg canopy trees.
❑C OC Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of speaes diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absentl communities
with non-native invasive species dominant overa large portion of expected strata or communities composed of planted
stands of non-charactenstic speaes or communities inappmpnately composed of a single speaes or no vegetation.
25. Conductwity-uNessmentreachmetric(skipforall Coastal Plainstreall
25a. ❑Vas ®No Was conductivitym in .ntcorded?
IfNo, selectone ofthe following n.asONowater ®Omer
25b. Checkthebox conespondingtothe conductivity measurement(unfits of Hicrosi. H.nspercentimeter).
❑A < 4 6 ❑B 46 to <67 ❑C 61 to <79 ❑D 79 to <230 ❑E z 230
Notes/Sketch.
INC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT RESULTS
INSTRUCTIONS: Adacha sketch otthe assessment aura and photographs. Attach anopy otthe USES I-ninute topographic quadrangle,
and drde the location of the stream read, under evaluation. If multiple stream reaches will be evaluated on the same property, identify and
umber al l reaches on the attached map, and includeaseparate forth foreach mach. See the NC SAM User Manual for detailed descriptions
and explanations of inqueSt.d nfonmation. Record in the 'NotaslSketch'section if suppl eH.Ha,y m,asurements were pehonmed. Seethe
NC SAM User Manual for examples of additional Heasuinments that Hay be inlevant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not need to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT/SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any)'. South Fed, Mitigation Site 2. Date of evaluation 5/26/2017
3. Appleanbowner name. Veldlands Engineering 4. Assessorname/organization I. E,kardtMiildlands Engineering
5. County: Chatham 6. Nearest named water body
1. River basin Cape Fear on USGS 75-ninute quad. South Fork Can. Creek
8. Site coordinates (deamal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach). 35 826459N/-79 381964W
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site number(show on attached Hap)'. UT4-Read, 1 10. Length of assessment read, evaluated (feet). 100
11. Channel depth hoH bed (in raffle, if present)to top of bank (feet) 2-3 []Unable to assess channel depth.
12. Channel width attop of bank (feet). 4-6 13. Is assessment reach a s Hp steam? ❑Yes ❑No
14. Feature type. ❑Perennial flow ®Intermittent flow ❑Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM CATEGORY INFORMATION:
15. NC SAM Zone. ❑ Mountains (M) ® PiedHont(P) ❑ Inner Coastal Plain (I) ❑ Outer Coastal Plain (0)
16. Estimated geomorphic OA" J ®B
alley shape (skip for
Tidal M arsh Stream) (HoL. sinuous stinaH, flatAl-valley slope) (less sinuous sting H, steeper valley slope)
17. Watershed see.(likip OSize1(<01 H112) ❑Sa. 2(0. 1 to< 05 Hip) ❑Sze 3 in 5 to< 5 H112) ❑Sa.4(>_5 H112)
for Titlal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were ingulatory considerations evaluated? ®Yes ❑No If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment aura.
❑Section 10 water []Classified Trout Waters ❑Water Supply Watershed (❑I ❑II ❑III ON ❑V)
❑Essential Fish Habitat ❑PH-y bur-yAma ❑ High Quality Waters/outstanding Resource Waters
❑P ublicly owned property ONCDWR Ripanan buffer rule in effect ®Nutria no Sensitive Waters
❑Anadromous fish ❑303(d)List ❑CAMA Area of Environmental Con(AEC)
❑Documented pinsence of a federal and/or state listed protected speaes within the assessment aura.
List speaes:
[]Designated Cntical Habitat (list speaes)
1. Channel Water -assessment reach metric (skip for Size 1 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
OA Waterthmughout assessment reach.
❑B No flow, wat"
n pools only.
❑C N 0 water in assessment reach.
2. Evitlence of Flow Restriction- assessment reach metric
CIA At least 10% of assessment reach inst-L, habitat or nffl.-pool sequence is severely affected by a flow mstnction 1 fill to the
point of obstructing flow ora channel choked with aquatic Hacrophytes or so
nded water or impoundment on flood or ebb within
the assessment reach(examples: undersized orperched culverts, causeways that constndthe channel, tidal gates, debnsjams,
beave l-dams).
OB Not
3. Feature Pattern- assessment reach metric
❑A A Hajonty of the assessment reach has an-d pattem(examplesstraightening, modification above or below culvert).
OB Not
4. Feature Longitudinal Profile- assessment reach inetdc
CIA Majority of assessment Lea on has a su bstantially altered stream profile(examples: channel .own -cuffing, existing damming, ov
widening, active aggradation, dindging, and excavation wham appmpnate channel profile has not reformed fmH any of these
disturoances).
OB Not
5. Signs of Active Instability- assessment reach metric
Consitler only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currently recovered. Examples of instability include
five bank failure, active channel do-,utting (headcut), active widening, and artificial hardening (such as con -A gabion, np-ap).
❑A <10% of channel unstable
❑B 10 to 21% of channel unstable
0
C >25% of channel unstable

6. Streamside Area l atersction- streamsitle area metric
Consider for the Left Bank(LB) and the Right Bank IRS).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Little or no evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference nteraction
❑B ❑B Moderate evidence of conditions (examplesbarns, levees, down -cutting, aggradation, dredging) thatadverselyaffect
reference interaction (examples. limited streamside area access, disruption of flood flows through streamside area, leaky
r intermittent bulkheads ,c ways with floodplainconstddion,m orditching[includingmosquitoditching])
❑C ❑C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference int ,action (little to no floodplaN/Htertidal zone access
[examplescas.wayswith floodplai, and channel constriction,bulkheads, retainingwalls, fill, stream nasion, disruption
of for
d flows through sr -id. area]g too much floodplai/intertidal zone access[examples.i mpoundments, i ntensive
osquito ditchingO oL floodplain/intertidal zone unnaturally absent OL assessment reach i, a man-made feature on an
interstream divide
T. Water Quality Strsssors. assessment -.1,/intertidal zone metric
Check all that apply.
❑A Discolored water in stream on ntertidal so,.(milky white ,blue,a,natural water discoloration, oil sheen, stream foam)
❑B E..„ve sedimentati on(bmr,ing of stream features or ntertidal zone)
IF Noticeable evidence of poll,AHdischarges entering the assessment reach and causing a water quality problem
❑D Odor(not including natural sulfide odors)
❑E Currant published or collected data Ndicatir/g degraded water quality in the assessment reach. Cite source in "Notes/Sketch"
section
OF Livestock with access to stream or ntertidal zone
❑G Exce„roe algae in stream or Hooded zone
[]IT Degraded marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone (removal, burring, regular mowing, destruction, etc)
❑1 Omer (exgaln in NatcNSkemh' a Linn)
❑J ❑tile to no stressore
8. Recent Weather -watershed metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
For Size 1 or2 streams, D1 drought or higheris considered a drought, for Size 3 or4 streams, D2 drought or higher is considered a dreug M.
❑A Drought conditions and no rainfall or rainfall not exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
❑B Drought conditions and rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
❑C No drought conditions
9. Large or Dangerous Stream -assessment reach metric
❑Yes ❑No Is stream is too large or dangerous to assess? If Yes, skip to MCMc13(Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition).
10. Nil llnstream Habitat Types- asse ism eat re ach metric
10a. ❑Vas []No Degraded hstream habitat over majority of the assessment reach (examples of sb ssor, indude ex
sedimentation, mining e avation, hstream hardening [for example, rip-ap], r cent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, then skip to Metric 12)
10b. Check all that occur(occ rs if>5%coverage of assessment L-T)(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plam in streas)
❑A Mutiple aquatic macrephytes and aquatic mosses _ ❑F 5% oysters or other natural hard bottoms
(include liverworts lichens, and algal mats) - ❑G Submerged aquatic vegetation
❑B Multiple sticks and/or leaf packs and/or emergent ❑H Low -tide refugia (pools)
vegetation ❑I Sand bottom
❑C Multiple snags and logs (including lap trees) ❑J 5%vertical bank along the marsh
❑D 5% undercut banks and/or root mats and/or roots " ❑K Little or no habitat
In banks ..tend to the normal wetted perimeter
❑E Little or no habitat
QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAM S"""" """" ""
11. Bedform and Substrste- assessment reach n ic(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
11a. ❑Vas ❑No Is assessment reach in a natural sa,di stream?(skip for Coastal Plain streams)
l lb. Bed to
evaluated. Check the appropriate box(es).
❑A Ri to,run section (evaluate llc)
❑B Pool -glide sedion (evaluate ll d)
IF Natural bedforn absent (skip to Metnc 12, Aquatic Life)
11c. In raffle sections, check all that occur below the n ormal wetted penmeter of the assessment reach
-whether or not submerged. Check
at least one box in each row(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams). Not Present(NP)= absent s Rare
(R)=present am:<10%, Common (C)=>10-40%,Abundant(A)=>40.10%, PredomNdH(P)=>70%. Cumulative p ercenLagos
should not exceed 100% for each assessment reach.
NP R C A P
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Bed Lo losaprelite
® ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Be, der(256-4096mm)
❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Cobble (64-256Him)
❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Gravel (2 - 64 mm)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Sand(.062-2 mm)
❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Sflt/clay(< 0. 062 mm)
❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Detritus
® ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Artifiaal (nprap, concrete, to
lld. ❑Vas ❑No Are pools filled with sediment?(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
19. BufferWdth- streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider "vegetated buffer" and "wooded buffer" separately far left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) starting at the top of hank out
I. the first break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RE LB RE
®A ®A ❑A ❑A z iCO feet wide og e#ends to the edge ofthe watershed
CIE CIE CIE ❑B From 10 m <100 fieetwide
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C From 30 t0< SO feetwide
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D From 10 to <30 feetwide
❑E ❑E ❑E ❑E < 10 feetwide lnotrees
20. Buffer Structure-streamsitle ii-n tnc(skipfor Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank lRB) for Metric 1. l"Vegetated" Buffer Width).
LB RE
❑A CIA Mature forest
❑B ❑B Non -nature woody vegetation l modified vegetation structure
❑C ❑C Herbaceous vegetation with or without a strip of trees<10 feet wide
❑D ❑D Maintained shrubs
❑E ❑E Little or no vegetation
21. Buffer Stressors- streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS). Indicate if listed stressor abuts stream (Abuts), does not abut but is
within 30 feet of stream (<30 feet), or is between 30 to 50 feet of stream (3050 feet).
If none of the following strsssors occurs on either bank, check here and skip to M� ❑
Abuts <30 feet 3050 feet
LB RE LB RE LB RE
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A Row crops
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B MaintainedmH
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C Pasture (no tive,rod<)/aommereial hortiawture
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D Pasture (alive livestock use)
22. Stem Density - streamsitle area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) for Metric 13 ("Wooded" Butter Width).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Medium to high stem density
❑B ❑B Low stem de He
❑C ❑C No wooded n paean buffer orpredominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of V.g.tat.d Buffer-streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Co'sid.,whether vegetated bufferis continuous along stream (parallel). Breaks are areas lacking vegetation>10 feetwide.
LB RE
❑A ❑A The total length of buffer breaks is<25 percent.
❑B ❑B The total length ofbuffer breake is between 25 and 50 percent.
❑C ❑C The total length of buffer breaks is>50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition- streamside area ni(skip for Tidal Marsh Stre am s)
Evaluate the dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank orto the edge of the watershed (whichever comes first) as it contributes to
s ant re ach habitat.
LB es m RB
❑A ❑A Vegetation is dose to undisturbed in speaes present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of native speaes,
with noo-nativ. invasive species absent orstod-
❑B ❑B Vegetation indicates disturbance in terms of speaes diversity or proportions, brit is still largely composed of native
speaes. This may indude w unities of weedy native species that develop after led,, ttina or clearing L
unifies with non+iaLive Inv slue speaes present, brit not dominant, overa large portion of the expected strata g
unities missing u,de tory butretainingcanopy trees.
❑C ❑C Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of speaes diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absentoL communities
wim noT'stive invasive species dominant overa large podon of expected strata or communities composed ofplanLed
stands of no-h-denst, spare, or communities inappropriately composed of a single speaes or no vegetation.
25. Conductivity-asse ssmeatrsachmetric(skipforall Coastal Plain streams)
25a. ❑Yes ❑No Was conductivity m ent recorded?
If No selectone ofthe to lowing reasons❑No Water (3other
25b. Check the box corresponding to the co,d,,ti vity measurement(Units of micresiemens per centimeter).
(:]A < 4 6 ❑B 46 to <67 ❑C 67 to <79 CID 79 to <230 CIEz 230
12. Aquatic Life- assessment reach n ic(skip for Tidal Marsh Stre am s)
12a. ®Vas ❑No Was an insream aquatic life assessment performed as described in the User Manual?
If No, select one ofthe following reasons and skip to Metric 13. ❑NO Water❑Other
12b. ®Vas ❑No Are aquatic organisms present in the assessment read, (look in riffles, pools, then snags)? If Yes, check all that
apply. If No, skip to Metric 13.
1 >1 Numbers aver c,lamns refer 1,'1ndilduals"for Si - land 2streamsand"taxi" far S¢e 3ard 4 streams.
❑ ❑Adult hogs
❑ ❑Aquatic red es
❑ ❑Aquatic macrophytes and aquatic mosses(include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
❑ CIE sties
❑ ❑Caddisfly larvae (T)
❑ ❑Asian dam (CC(bI 1d)
❑ ®austaeean (i,opod/ mphipodfaayfish/ hemp)
❑ ❑ Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
❑ ❑Di damns
❑ ❑Mayfly larvae (E)
❑ ❑M egaloptera (aid emy, fishfly, dobsonfly larvae)
❑ ❑Midges/mosquito larvae
❑ ❑Mosquitofi,h(Gembusie) ormud minnows(Umbrepygmeee)
❑ ❑Mussels/Clams(not Corbicv/e)
❑ ❑otherflsh
❑ ❑Salamandereaadpole,
❑ ®Snails
❑ ❑Stonefly lamae(P)
❑ ❑Tipwid lamae
❑ 0Wormsneed,es
13. Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition-streamside area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Stre am s antl B valley types)
Consitlerforthe Left Baak(LB)aadthe Right Blink(RB). Considerstorage capaatywith regardto both ooerbankfow and a stand runoff.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Little or no alteration to water storage capacity overa majority ofthe streamside area
❑B ❑B Moderate alteration to waterstorage capacity overa majority ofthe sreamsi de area
❑C ❑C Severealterationtowatersrorage capadtyovera majornyofthe sHeamsi dearea(examples: ditches, fill soncompadion
vestock disturbance, buildings, man-made levees, drainage pipes)
14. Streamside Area Water Storsge-streamside area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Tidal Marsh Streams, and B valleytypes)
Consitlerforthe Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB) of the streamside area.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Majority of sneamside aria with depressions able to pond water z 5 inches deep
❑B ❑B Majority of streamside area with depressionsable to pond water3 to 6inches deep
❑C ❑C Majontyofsteamside areawith depressions able to pondwater<3 inches deep
15. Wetland Fir esence-streamsitle-imn tric(skipfor Tidal Marsh Stre am s)
Consitlerforthe Left Baak(LB)andthe Right Bank(RB). Do not consider wetlands outside ofthe streamside area orwithinthe normal
wetted penmeter of assessment reachLB RE
❑Y OY Are wetlands present in the streamside area?
❑N ❑N
16. Baseflow Contributors- assessment reach n ic(skip for Size 4 streams antl Titlal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessment reach or within view of antl tlrsining to the assessment reach.
❑A Streams and/or springs (junsdictional discharges)
❑B Ponds(indude wet detention basins, do not indude sediment basins or dry detention basins)
❑C Ohs
tm tiion passing flow during low -flow paned, withinthe asse„mentarea(beaver dam, leaky dam, bottomrelease dam, weir)
❑D Evidence of bank seepage or sNeatina(hon in waterind hates see page)
❑E Stream bed or bank soil reduced (dig through deposited sediment if present)
❑F None ofthe above
17. Baseflow Detmctors- assessment area metric
(skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
❑A Evidence of substantial water withdrawals from the assessment reach(includes areas excavated for pump installation)
❑B Cat LkHtion not passing flow during low -flow periods affecting the assessment read, (so watertight dam, sediment deposit)
❑C Urban stream (_24% impervious surface forwater,hed)
❑D Evidence that the streamside area has been modified resulting in accelerated drainage into the assessment read,
❑E Assessment reach relocated to valley edge
❑F None of the above
18. Shading- assessment reach metric(skip for Titlal Marsh Stre am s)
Consider aspect. Consider leaf-,ncondition.
❑A Stream shading is appropriate for stream category (may include gaps assoaated with natural processes)
❑B Degraded(example scattered trees)
❑C Stream shading is gone orlargely absent
Draft INC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name South Fork Mitigat i o n Site
Date o f Assessment 5/26/2017
stream Category Pbl
A„asse, Nam e/organization 1. Ecks,JUVO wands
Engineering
Notes of Fiold Assessment Form (Y/N)
NO
Presence ofregulal considerations (Y/N)
YES
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements
included (Y/N) NO
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal
Marsh Stream) Intermittent
USACE/
NCDWR
Function Class Rating Summary
All Streams
Intermittent
(1)Hydro logy
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2)Baseflow
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2)Flood Flow
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) Floodplain Access
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
HIGH
HIGH
(4) Micretopography
NA
NA
(3) Stream Stability
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) Channel Stability
LOW
LOW
(4) Sediment Transport
HIGH
HIGH
(4) Stream Geomorphology
HIGH
HIGH
(2)Stream/I nto, dal Zone l nteraction
NA
NA
(2) Longitudinal Tidal Flow
NA
NA
(2)Ti dal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
NA
(3)Ti dal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
NA
(1) Water Quality
LOW
LOW
(2)Baseflow
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
LOW
LOW
(3) Thermoregulation
HIGH
HIGH
(2) Indicators of Stressors
YES
YES
(2)Aquatic Life Tolerance
MEDIUM
NA
(2) InAm a, zone Ffltrat,,
NA
NA
(1 Habitat
HIGH
HIGH
(2) In -stream Habitat
HIGH
HIGH
(3)Pas eflow
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3)Subste
HIGH
HIGH
(3)StreamtraStability
LOW
LOW
(3) In -stream Habitat
HIGH
HIGH
(2) Stream -side Habitat
HIGH
HIGH
(3)SH-m-side Habitat
HIGH
HIGH
(3) Thermoregulation
HIGH
HIGH
(2)Tidal Marsh Instream Habitat
NA
NA
(3) Flow Restriction
NA
NA
(3)Ti dal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
NA
(4) T dal Ma rs h Channel Stability
NA
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
NA
(3)TidaI Marsh InsH am Habitat
NA
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
NA
Overall
MEDIUM
MEDIUM

INC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT RESULTS
and drd. the location of the stream reach under evaluation. If multiple stream reaches will be evaluated on the same property, identity and
umber al l reaches on the attached map, and include a separate form for each reach. See the NC SAM User Manual for detailed descriptions
and explanations of requested information. R...'J 1, the' Not,slSketotl' section if supplementary measurements were performed. Soothe
NC SAM User Manual for examples of additional measurements that may be relevant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not n'ed to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT/SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any)'. South Fork Mitigation Site 2. Date of evaluable, 5/26/2017
3. Applicant/owner name. Wldla,ds Ertel nee ring 4. Ass.ssor,am./organization. I. EckardtWldlands Engi..... a
S. County: Chatham 6. Nearest named water body
1. River basic. Cape Fear on USGS 75,mium. quad. South Fork Can. Creek
8. Site coordinates (d.dmal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach). 35 82]835/-]9 381942W
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site number (show on attached map)'. UT4-Reach 2 10. Length of assessment reach evaluated (feet). 200
11. Channel depth from bed (i, riffle, if present)to top of bank(Bet). 2-3 ❑Una his to assess channel depth.
12. Channel width at top of bank (feet) 5-8 13. Is assessment reach a swamp steam? ❑Ves ON,
14. Feature type. ®Perennial flow ❑Intermittent flow ❑Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM CATEGORY INFORMATION:
15. NCSAM Zone. ❑ Mountains (M) ❑ Piedmont(P) ❑ Inner Coastal Plain (1) ❑ Outer Coastal Plain (0)
valley shape hip for
16. Estimated geomorphic ❑Ai �.., ®B
Tidal M arsh Stkam) (mo si nuous stream, flatt.ry Ile slope) less si nuous stream, steeper Ileslope) a ys pe) ( per valley
17. Wate rsh.d s so (.kip ®Size 1(, 01 mie) ❑Size 2(0. 1 to< 05 Hie) ❑Size 3 (0 5 to< 5 mie) ❑Size 4(z 5 mie)
for Titlal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were regulatory considerations evaluate d? ®Ves []No If Ves, check all that apply to the assessment area.
❑Section 10 water []Classified Trout Waters ❑Water Supply Watershed (01 ❑II ❑III ON [IV)
❑Essential Fish Habitat ❑Primary Nursery Area ❑ High Uuallty Waters/outstanding Resource Waters
❑P NO IV owned property ❑NCDWR Riparian buffer rule i, effect ®Nutrient Sensitive Waters
❑A11dromous fish 0303(d) List ❑CAMA Area of E,vir .m shoal A ... em (AEC)
❑Documented presence of a federal and/or state listed protected species within the assessment area.
❑stsee I s:
❑Designated Critical Habitat (list species)
1. Channel Water -assessment reach metric (skip for Size 1 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
❑A Water throughout assessment reach.
❑B No flow, water/, pools only.
❑C N o water/, assessment reach.
2. Evidence of Flow Restriction- assessment reach metric
❑A At least 10% of assessment reach /,stream habitat or riffl.-pool sequence is severely affected by a flow restriction 1 fill to the
Point
of obstructing flow or channel choked with aquatic macrophyt.s or perked water or impoundment on flood or ebb within
the assessment reach(.xampl.s: undersized or perched culverts, causeways that ..,strict the channel, ti as l gates, debris jams,
beaver da ms).
❑B Net
3. Feature Pattern- assessment reach metric
❑A A majority of the assessment reach has altered pattern (examples straightening, modification above or below culvert).
❑B NatA
4. Feature Longitudinal Profile- assessment each m etric
❑A Majority of assessment red d, has a sit bstartially altered stream profile (examples: channel down -cutting, existing damming, over
widening, active degradation, dredging, and excavation where appr prat. channel profile has not reformed from any of these
aisturod... s).
FIB NotA
5. Signs of Active l ,stability- assessment each metric
Consitler only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currently rec.v"'tl. Examples of instability include
dive bank failure, active channel dow,cutti,g (h.adcut), active widening, and artificial hardening (such as concrete, gabio,, nprap).
❑A <10% of channel,stable
❑B 10 to 25%of channel unstable
❑C 125% of channel,stable
12. Aquatic Life- assessment reach metric (.kip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
12a. ®Vas [IN, Was an Hsr.am aquatic life assessment performed as described i, the User Manual?
If No, select one ofth. following reasons and skip to Metric 13. ❑No Water❑Other
12b. ❑Vas ON, Are aquatic organisms present i, the assessment reach (look i, riffles, pools, then snags)? If Ves, check all that
apply. If No, skip to Metric 13.
1 >1 Numhers over columns ref". IIndi'mail for Size I and 2stresmsand'I... " for Slze 3 and 4 streams.
❑ ­1 Adult hogs
❑ ❑Aquatic reptiles
❑ ❑Aquatic macrophyt.s and aquatic mosses (include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
❑ ❑Beetles
❑ ❑Caddisfly larvae (T)
❑ ❑Asian dam (Corbicvle)
❑ ❑Cmstacea, (isopod/mphipod/crayfish/ hnmp)
❑ ❑Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
❑ ❑Di pt.ra,s
❑ ❑Mayfly larvae (E)
❑ ❑M.galopt.ra (ald.my, fishfly, dobso,fly larvae)
❑ ❑Midges/mosquito larvae
❑ ❑Mosquito fsh(Gembusie)orm,d mi„.we(Umbre pygmeee)
❑ ❑Mussels/Clams(net Corbicvle)
❑ []Other fish
❑ ❑Salama,d.rs/tadpol.s
❑ ❑Snails
❑ ❑St one fly larva.(P)
❑ ❑Tipulid larvae
❑ ❑Worms/l... hoe
13. Streamsitle Area Ground Surface C.ntliti.n-streamsitle area metric (.kip for Titlal M arsh Streams and B valleytypes)
Consitler forth. Left Bank(LB)andth. Right Bank IRS). C,,sid.rstorage capaatywith r.gardto both ov.rba,kflow and a stand runoff.
LB RE
❑A ❑A Little orToadorable, to water storage capacity overb majority ofth. streamed. area
❑B ❑B Moderate alterable, towat.rites'. capacity overb majority ofth. str.amsid. area
❑C ❑C severe alteration to waterstorage capadty overa malonty ofthe streamsidearea(examples: ditches, fill, soncompatiio,,
livestock disturbance, buildings, manmade levees, drainage pipes)
14. Streamsitle Area Water Storage - streamsitle area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Tidal Marsh Streams, and B valleytypes)
Consitler for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank IRS) of the streamsitle area.
LB I
❑A ❑A Mai ly of streamsitle area vnth tlepressions able t, pond water z 5 inches deep
❑B ❑B Majority of streams/de area with depress/ens able to Bond wat.r3 to 6 inches deep
❑C ❑C Majority of streamed. area with depressions able to pond water <3 inches deep
15. Wed. .Presence-streamsitle area metric(skipf.,Tid.1 M arsh Streams)
C.nsitl"f.,th'Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank IRS). Do not consider wetlands outside ofth. streamed. area or within the normal
wetted perimeter of assessment reach.
LB RE
❑V ❑V Are wetlands present 1, the stramsid. area?
ON ON
16. Base flow Contributors- assessment reach metric (.kip for Size 4 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessment reach .,within view of antl training to the assessment reach.
❑A Stream sand/,rspnngs (unski cfi chat discharges)
❑B Pouts (I,Id.web d.t.,blor, basics,donet I,dudo sad l m out basi us o r dry d short- basins)
❑C Obstruction passing blow d... g low -flow periods within the assessment area (coal dam, leaky dam, bottomr.l.as. dam, weir)
❑D Evidence of bank seepage or sw.ati,g(iron i, water indicates seepage)
❑E Stream bed or bank soil reduced (dig through deposited sediment if present)
❑F None ofth. above
17. Bell Detractors- assessment area metric (.kip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
❑A Evidence of substantial water withdrawals from the assessment reach (includes areas excavated for pump nstallation)
❑B Obstruction not passing blow d... a tow -flaw periods affecting the assessment reach('.: watertight dam, sediment deposit)
❑C Urban stream (-24% impervious surfao. forwat.rshed)
❑D Evidence thatthe str.amsid. area has been modified resulting i, accelerated drainage into the assessment reach
❑E Assessment reach relocated to valley edge
OF No,. of the above
18. Sodding -assessment reach metric (.kip for Tidal M arsh Streams)
Consider aspect. uonside, leaf -on' ­ml
❑A Stream shading is appropriate for stream category (may Include gaps associated with natural processes)
❑B Degraded (.xamel. scattered trees)
0
C Stream shading is gone or largely absent
6. Streamsitle Area Interaction- streamsitle area metric
Consitler for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank IRS).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Little or no evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference Thorson or,❑B ❑B Moderate evidence of conditions (examples. berms, levees, down -cutting, aggradation, dredging) thatadv.s.lyaff.ct
reference interaction (examples. limited streamsitle area access, disruption of flood flows through str.amsid. area, leaky
r He,,
HALL b Ikh.ads, causeways with floodplai n constriction, minor ditching [induding mosquito dirching]
❑C ❑C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction (little to no floodplain/intertidal ,no access
A.zmpl.sc ways with floodplain and channel constn on on,bulknob ds, retaining walls, fi l 1, stream i nd sic n, disruption
of for
d flow sthroughstr.amsid.area]g toomuchfloodplain/intertidalzoneaccess[examples. impoundments, i ntensve
osanito ditching]) or floodplain/intertidal zone unnaturally absent or assessment reach is a man-made feature on an
int.rstream divide
T. Water Quality Stressors-assesstreat reach/int'rfidal zone metric
Check all that apply.
CIA Discolored water in stream or intertidal son. (milky white hire a nnatmal water discoloration, oil sheen, stream foam)
❑B Excessive sedimentati on (burying of stream features or intertidal zone)
❑C Noticeable evide nce of pollutant discharges entering the assessment reach and causing a water quality probl em
❑D Cal induding natural sulfide odors)
❑E Current published or collected data Indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach. Cite source in "Notesisketch"
section
[IF Livestock with access to stream or intertidal one
❑G Excessive algae in stream or intertidal zone
[]IT Dears
marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone (removal, burning, regular mowing, destruction, etc)
01 Other (explain in N.PeeSketch" sedimH
Or Little to no stressois
8. Recent Weather -wat.adad metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
For Size 1 or 2 streams, D1 drought or higher is considered a drought, for Size 3 or streams, D2 drought or higher is considered a drought
❑A Drought conditions acid no rainfall orrainfall not exceeding 1 inchwithin the last48 hours
❑B Drought conditions acid rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last48 hours
❑C No drought conditions
9. Large or Dangerous Stream- assessment reach metric
❑Ves ON Is stream is too la Lee or hang ere us to assess? If Vas, skip to Mson c 13(Stream si de Area G round Surface Cc Haitian).
10. Natural In stream Habitat Types- asses am ant re ach m etric
10a. ❑Vas ❑No Degraded in -stream habitat over majority of the assessment reach (examples of stressois include excessive
sedimentation, mining excavation in -stream hardening [for example, riprap]r, cent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, then skip to Metric 12)
10b. Check all that occur(occ rs if' 5% coverage ofassessment reach)(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams)
❑A Multiple aquae c Tax
rephytes and aquatic mosses _ ❑F 5% oysters or other natural hard bottoms
(include liverworts lichens, and algal mats) ❑G Submerged aquatic vegetation
❑B Multiple soaks a,drorlea f Bads a,aror.m.re.rn OH Low xia. rerugia (pools)
vegetation 0
1 Sand bottom
❑C Multiple snags and logs(including lap trees) t mats and/or roots ❑J 5% vertical bank along the marsh
❑D 5,, undercut banks and/or roo" ❑K Little or no habitat
in banks extend to the normal wetted perimeter
❑E Little or no habitat
ING QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAM S"""" """" ""
11. Bedform and Substrate- assessment reach metric (.kip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
11a. ❑Vas Oro Is assessment reach in a natural sand -bed stream?(skip for Coastal Plain streams)
l lb. Bed to
evaluated. Check the appropriate box(es).
❑A Ri to ,run section(evaluate l lc)
❑B Pool -glide section (evaluate lld)
❑C Natural bedform absent (skip to Metric 12, Aquatic Life)
llc. In riffle sections, check all that occur below the normal wetted perimeter ofth. assessment reach -whether or not submerged. Check
at least
one box in each row (.kip for Size 4 Cc alit al Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams). Not Present (NP)= absent , Rare
(R)=present
but, 10%, Common
(C)=11040%, Abundant (A)=>40.10%, Predominant (P)=>70%. Cumulative percentages
should
not exceed 100% for each assessment reach.
NP
❑
R C A
❑ ❑ ❑
P
❑ BedreckespWit.
❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Beuldor(256-4096 mm)
❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Cobble (64 - 256 mm)
❑
❑ ® ❑
❑ Gravel (2 - 64 Him)
❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Sand (.062-2 Him)
® ❑ ❑
❑ Silt/clay(, 0. 062 mm)
❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Detritus
❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Artificial (Hprap, concrete, to
lld. ❑Vas
Oro Are pools filled with
sediment?(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
19. Buffer W dli streamsitle area metric (.kip forTidal Marsh Streams)
Consider "vegetated butter" and "wooded buffer" separately for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) starting at the tap of bank out
to the fret break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RE LB RE
❑A ❑A CIA❑A z t 00 feet wide or extends to the edge ofthe watershed
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B From 10 m <100 /awido
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C From 30 to ,50 f.etwide
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D From 10 to <30 to et wi de
❑E ❑E ❑E ❑E < 10 feet wido or no trees
20. Buffer Structure- streamsitle area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and rig. bank (IRS) for Metric 1. ("Vegetated" Buffer Wtlth).
LB RE
❑A ❑A Mature forest
❑B ❑B Nonmatur. woody vegetation or modified vegetation structure
❑C ❑C Herbaceous vegetation with or with out a strip of trees < 10 feet od.
❑D ❑D Mai ntai red shrubs
❑E ❑E Little or no vegetation
21. Buffer Son essors- streamsitle area metric (.kip forTidal Marsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS). Indicate if listed str ssor abuts stream (Abuts), does not abut but is
within 30 feet of stream (<30 feet), or is between 30 to 50 feet of stream (30-50 feet).
If none ofthe following stressors occurs on either bank, check here and skip to Metric 22: ❑
Abuts <30 feet 30-50 feet
LB RB LB RE LB RE
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A Row crops
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B Mai Pined run
❑C OC ❑C ❑C ❑C ❑A Pasture (,o blv.srock)/aomm.reial hortiawture
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D Pasture (active livestock use)
22. Stem Derail -streamsitle area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank IRS) for Metric 13 (`Wooded" Buffer Width).
LB RE
❑A ❑A Medium to high stem density
❑B ❑B Low stem density
❑C ❑C No wooded He
buffer orpredominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of Vegetated Buffer- streamsitle area metric(skip forTidal Marsh Streams)
Considerwh ether vegetated buffer is continuous along stream (parallel) Breaks are areas lacking vegetation 110 feet wide.
LB RB
❑A ❑A The total length of buffer breaks is<25 percent.
❑B ❑B The total length of b uHer breaks is between 25 and 50 percent.
❑C ❑C The total length of buffer breaks is>50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition- streamsitle area metric (.kip forTidal Marsh Streams)
Evaluate the dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank orto the edge of the watershed (whichever comes first) as it contributes to
assessment
s ent reach habitat.
LB RE
❑A ❑A Vegetation is dose to undisturbed in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of native spades,
with non-native invasive species absent orsparse.
❑B ❑B Vegetation indicates disturbance in terns of species diversity or proportions, but is still largely composed of native
spades. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after dear -cutting or clearing g
nnlbles with non nablve Inv sive spades present, but not dominant, over large portion of the expected strata g
commu
missing understory but retaining canopy trees.
❑C ❑C Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of species diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absentl communities
with non-native invasive species dominant over large portion of expected strata or communities composed of planted
stands of non -characteristic species or communities inappropriately composed of a single species or no vegetation.
25. Conductivity -assessment reach metric (.kip for all Coastal Plainstrearl
25a. ❑Vas ❑No Was conductivitym .ntrcorded?
IfNo, s.l.cton. ofth. following reasons❑No Water ❑Other
25b. Ch.ckth, box corresponding to the conductivity measurement (units of micresiemens p.rc.,timeter).
❑A <46 ❑B 46 to <67 ❑C 61 to <79 ❑D 79 to <230 ❑E z 230

Draft INC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
INC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT RESULTS
Stream Site Name South Fork Mitigation Site
Date o f Assessment 5/26/2017
Stream Category Pbl
Assessor Name/Organization I. E1VV0Id Id,ds
E,giHee(ard..a
Notes of Fiold Assessment Forth (Y/N)
NO
P rewrite ofregrist cry considerations (Y/N)
YES
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements
iHduded (Y/N) NO
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal
Marsh Stream) Perennial
USACE/ NCDWR
Function Class Rating Summary
All Streams Intermittent
(1) Hydrology
LOW
(2) Baseflow
HIGH
(2) Flood Flow
LOW
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
MEDIUM
(4) Flood plain Access
MEDIUM
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
HIGH
(4) Micit,p,graphy
NA
(3) Stream Stability
LOW
(4) Channel Stability
LOW
(4) Se dim tint Transport
MEDIUM
(4) Stream Geomorphology
MEDIUM
(2)Stream/Intend dal Zon e l H`d"II"
NA
(2) LOHgitudinal Tidal Flow
NA
(2)Ti dal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(3) Tidal Mars h Channel Stability
NA
(1) Water Quality
(2) Baseflow
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
(3)TIL1111egulation
(2) Indicators of Stressors
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
(2) Intertidal Zone Filtration
LOW
HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
NO
LOW
NA
(1) Habitat
HIGH
(2) IH-stream Habitat
MEDIUM
(3)Baseflow
HIGH
(3) Substrate
MEDIUM
(3) Stream Stability
LOW
(3)In-stream Habitat
MEDIUM
(2) Stream - side Habitat
HIGH
(3)Stream-side Habitat
HIGH
(3) Thernoregulation
HIGH
(2)Lidal Marsh Insream Habitat
NA
(3) Flow Restrict-
NA
(3)Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
(3)Tidal Marsh Instroam Habitat
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
6. Streamsitle Area Inter ion- streamsitle area metric
Consitlerfor the Left Bank (LB)antl the Right Bank IRS).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Little or no evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference Interaction
❑B ❑B Moderate evidence of conditions (examplesbarns, levees, down -cutting, aggradaLot , dredging) that adversely affect
reference interaction (examples. limited stroamside area access, disruption of flood flows through streamside area, leaky
rintermnAntbulkheads,c wayswithfl,,dplain,,nstnction,m orditching[includingmosquitoditching])
❑C ❑C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference Interaction (little to no floodplain/Intertidal zone access
[examplesc wayswid, floodplain and channel constriction,bulkheads, retaining walls, fill, stream indsian, disruption
of for
do, wsthroughstreamsidearea]g toomuchfloodplain/intertidal zone access[examples'.i mpoundments, i ntensive
osquito ditching]) or floodplain/intertidal zone unnaturally absent or assessment reach is a man-made feature on an
interstroam divide
T. Water Quality Stressors-assessment reach/interfitlal zone metric
Check all that apply.
❑A Discoloredwaterin stream on ntertidalzone(milkywhite, bl To a, atural water discoloration, oil sheen, stream foam)
❑B Ecessvesedimentation (burying ofstream features orinto idal zone)
❑C Noticeableevideno. of so Art disdhargas entering the assessment roach and causing a water quality problem
❑D Odor(not inducing natural sulfide odors)
❑E Current published or collected data indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach. Cite source in "Notes/Sketch"
section
❑F Livestock with accessto stream orintertidalzone
❑G Excessivealgaein stream orintenidal zone
❑H Degraded marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone (removal, burning, r gularmowing, destruction, etc)
❑1 Other (explain inNotes/Sk,Dh' s tim)
❑J Little to no stress-
8. Recent Weather-watershetl metric (skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
For Size 1 or 2 streams, D1 drought or higher is considered a drought, for Size 3 or4 streams, D2 drought or higher is considered a drought
❑A Drought conditions and no rainfall or rainfall not exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
❑B Drought conditions and rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
❑C No drought conditions
9. Large or Dangerous Stream- assessment reach metric
❑Yes ❑No Is stream is too la Lee or dangero us to assess? If Vas, skip to Mson c13(Stream si de Area G round Surface CO Haitian).
10. Natural lnstream Habitat Types- assessment reach metric
10a. ❑Vas []No Degraded instream habitat over majority of the assessment reach (examples of stressois indude ex
sedimentation, mining e avation, in -stream hardening [for example, rip-ap], r cent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, than skip to Metric 12)
10b. Check all that occur (occ rs if> 5%,overage ofassessment reach) (skip for Size 4 Coastal Mainstream.)
[]A Multiple aquatic ma,Lophyt.s and aquatic mosses _ ❑F 5% oysters or other natural hard bottoms
(include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats) - ❑G Submerged aquatic vegetation
FIE Multiple sticks and/or leaf packs and/or emergent ❑H Low -tide refugia (pools)
vegetation ❑I Sand bottom
❑C Multiple snags and logs(including lap trees) ❑J 5% vertical bank along the marsh
❑D 5% undercut banks and/or root mats and/or roots " ❑K Little or no habitat
In banks ..tend to the normal wetted perimeter
®E Little or no habitat
QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAM S"""" """" ""
11. Bedroom and Substrate- assessment reach metric(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Titlal Marsh Streams)
11a. ❑Vas Fire Is assessment reach in a natural sands stream?(skip for Coastal Plain streams)
l lb. Bed to
rm evaluated. Check the appropriate box(es).
❑A Ri to, run sediion(evaluirl ll c)
❑B PooFglide section(evaluirl ll d)
❑C Natural bedforn absent (skip to Metric 12, Aquatic Life)
11c. In raffle sections, check all that occur below the normal wetted perimeter of the assessment roach -whether or not submerged. Check
at least one box in each now (.kip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Titlal Marsh Streams). Not Present (NP)= absent , Rare
(P present but<10%, Common (C)=>10-40%, Abundant (A)=>40.10%, Predominant (P)=>70%. Cumulative percentages
should not exceed 100% for each assessment reach.
UP R C A P
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Bedrock/ssprolite
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Boulher (256-4096Him)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Cobble (64-256Him)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Gravel (2-64 rum)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Sand (.062-2 rum)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Silt/clay(< 0. 062 rum)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Detritus
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Artificial (nprap, concrete, to
lld. ❑Vas Oro Are pools filled with sediment?(skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Titlal Marsh Streams)
and rude the location of the stream reach under evaluation. If multiple stream reaches will be evaluated on the same property, identify and
umber all reaches on the attached map, and include a separate form for each roach. See the NC SAM User Manual for detailed descriptions
and explanations of requested in formation. Record in the'NotaslSketoh' section if supplementary measurements were performed. Seethe
NC SAM User Manual for examples of additional measurements that may be relevant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not need to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT/SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any)'. South Fork Mitigation Site 2. Date of evaluation 5/26/2017
3. Appleal-b-ner name. Veldlands Engineering 4. Assessorname/organization I. E,kaNtMiildlands Engineering
5. County: Chatham 6. Nearest named water body
1. River basin Cape Fear on USGS 75-minute quad. South Fork Cane Creek
8. Site coordinates (decimal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach). 35 829161/ 79 380653W
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site number (show on attached map)'. UT5 10. Length of assessment reach evaluated (feet). 50
11. Channel depth hom bed (in riffle, if present)to top of bank(feet). 2-3 []Unable to assess channel depth.
12. Channel width at top of bank (feet). 4-6 13. Is assessment reach a swamp steam? []Yes []No
14. Feature type. []Perennial flow ®Intermittent flow []Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM CATEGORY INFORMATION:
15. NC SAM Zone. ❑ Mountains (M) ❑ Piedmont (P) ❑ Inner Coastal Plain (1) ❑ Outer Coastal Plain (0)
16. Estimated geomorphic ❑Ai \.., � ❑B
alley shape (skip for
Titlal Marsh Stream). (more sinuous stream, flattervalley slope) (less sinuous stream, steeper valley slope)
17. Watershed size.(.kip ❑Size1(<01 m12) []Size 2(0. 1 to< 05 min) ❑Size 3 in 5 to< 5 m12) []Size 4(z 5 m12)
for Titlal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were regulatory considerations evaluated? ®Yes []No If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment area.
[]Section 10 water ❑Classified Trout Waters []Water Supply Watershed (01 ❑11 ❑III ❑IV ❑V)
❑Essential Fish Habitat []Primary Nursery Area ❑ High Quality Waters/outstanding Resource Waters
❑P ubl,lly owned property ❑NCDWR Ripanan buffer rule in effect ❑Nutria no Sensitive Waters
❑Anadromous fish ❑303(d)List ❑CAMA Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)
❑Documented presence of a federal and/or state listed protected species within the assessment area.
Dstsee I s:
❑Designated Critical Habitat (list species)
1. Channel Water -assessment reach metric (skip for Size 1 streams and Titlal Marsh Streams)
❑A Water throughout assessment reach.
❑B No flow, water in pools only.
❑C No water in assessment reach.
2. Evitlence of Flow Restriction- assessment reach metric
[]A At least 10% of assessment reach instream habitat or nffl.-pool sequence is severely affected by a flow restrict on or fill to the
point of obstructing flow or channel choked with aquatic macrophytes or ponded water or impoundment on flood orebb within
the assessment reach(examples: undersized or perched culverts, causeways that constrict the channel, tidal gates, debris jams,
beaver dams).
❑B Not A
3. Feature Pattern- assessment reach metric
❑A A majority of the assessment reach has altered Pattern (examples straightening , modification above or below culvert).
❑B NotA
4. Feature Longitutlinal Profile- assessment reach metric
❑A Majonty of assessment roach has a substantially altered stream profile (examples channel down -cutting, existing damming, over
widening, active aggradation, dredging, and excavation where appropriate channel profile has not reformed from any of these
disturoanoes).
❑B Not
5. Signs of Active Instability- assessment reach metric
Consider only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currently recoveretl. Examples of instability include
cc five bank failure, active channel downutting (headut), adiivewidening, and artificial hardening (such as concrete, ad pion, nprap).
❑A <10% of channel unstable
❑B 10 to 25%of channel unstable
❑C >25% of channel unstable
12. Aquatic Life- assessment reach metric(ski p for Titlal Marsh Stre as)
12a. ®Vas ❑No Was an instream aquatic life ass
essm m tint performed as described in the User Manual?
Pro, select one ofthe following reasons and skip to Metric 13. ❑NOWater❑Other
12b. ❑Yes ❑No Are aquatic organisms present In the assessment reach (look In riffles, pools, then snags)? If Yes, check all that
apply. If No, skip to Metric 13.
1 >1 Numhers over columns refert,"Indi,di ls"for Size l and 2 streamsend"tax," fors¢, 3 and 4 streams.
❑ ❑Adult hogs
❑ ❑Aquatic reptiles
❑ ❑Aquatic macrphytes and aquatic mosses (include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
❑ CIE sties
❑ ❑Caddisfly larvae(T)
❑ []Asian dam (Corbicvld)
❑ ❑Crustacean (sopod/mphipod/crayfish/ hemp)
❑ ❑Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
❑ ❑Di derans
❑ []Mayfly larvae (E)
❑ ❑M egaloptera (alderfly, fishfly, dobsonfly larvae)
❑ []Midges mosquito larvae
❑ ❑Mosquito fish( Gembusid) or mud minnows(Ur,&e pyg m 0
❑ ❑Mussels/Clams(not Corbicv/e)
❑ ❑ONerfish
❑ Elsa
lamanaereaaapoles
❑ ❑snails
❑ ❑Stonefly larvae (P)
❑ ❑Tipulid larvae
❑ ❑Wor seeeches
13. Streamsitle Area Grou d Surface Condition- streamsitle area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams and B valley types)
Consitlerfor the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank FIB). Consider storage capacity with regard to both verbank flow and upland runoff.
LB RE
❑A ❑A Little or no alteration to water storage capacity over a majonty of the streamside area
❑B ❑B Moderate alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area
❑C ❑C Severe alteration to water storage capacity overa m shorty ofthe streamside area (examples ditches, fill, soncompadiion,
livestock disturbance, buildings, man-made levees, drainage pipes)
14. Streamsitle Area Water Storege-streamsitle area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Tidal Marsh Streams, and B valley types)
Consitler for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank IRS) of the stream sitle area.
LB I
❑A ❑A Majority of streamsitle area with depressions able to pond water z 5 inches deep
❑B ❑B Mato
of stroamside area with depressionsable to pond water3 to 6inches deep
❑C ❑C Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water <3 inches deep
15. Wetland Presence- streamsitle area metric (skip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Considerforthe Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank IRS). Do not consider wetlands outside ofthe streamside area orwithin the normal
wetted perimeter of assessment reach.
RE
❑Y OY Are wetlands present in the streamside area?
❑N ❑N
16. Baseflow Contributors- assessment reach metric (skip for Size 4 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessment reach orwithin view of antl tlreining to the assessment reach.
❑A Streams and/or springs (jurisdictional discharges)
❑B Ponds (include wet detention basins, do not include sediment basins or dry detention basins)
❑C Ohs
truction passing flow during low -flow periods withinthe assseementarea(beaver dam, leaky dam, bottom -release dam, weir)
❑D Evidence of bank seepage or sweatina(Iron
in waterindicares see page)
❑E Stream bed or bank soil reduced (dig through deposited sediment if present)
❑F None ofthe above
17. Baseflow Detractors- assessment area metric (skip forTidal Marsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
❑A Evidence of substantial water withdrawals from the assessment roachssmedes seexcavated for pump installation)
❑B Cat motion not passing flow during low -flow periods affecting the assessme no
roach(ex: watertight dam, sediment deposit)
❑C Urban stream (_24% impervious surface forwatershed)
❑D Evidence that the streamside area has been modified resulting in accelerated drainage into the assessment reach
❑E Assessment reach relocated to valley edge
❑F None of the above
11. Shading -ass, sil reach metric (skip forTidal Marsh Streams)
Consitler aspevl. Con sitler leaf-,,'-rdition.
❑A Stream shading is appropriate for stream category (may include gaps associated with natural processes)
❑B Deg raded(exam pie scattered trees)
❑C Stream shading is gone ortarget, absent

19. Buffer Wdth-streamsitle ii—1 t.ic(.kip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider "vegetated buffer" antl "wooded buffer" separately for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) starting at the top of bank out
to the first break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RB LB RB
®A ®A CIA ®A zi00 feet wide l-e kends to the edge ofth. watershed
pB pB ®B pB Fmm 50 to 100 feet wide
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C Fmm 30 to < 50 feet wide
OD OD ❑D FID Fmm 10 to <30 toe wi do
OE OE ❑E FIE < 10 feet wide l no trees
20. Buffer Structure-streamsitle area metric(skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider tar left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) for Metric 19 ("Vegetated" Buffer Wdth).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Mature fo-.st
®B ®B Non nature woody vegetation l modified vegetationst,,O-
0C pC Hemd.... e vegetation with or w¢houta stop of t—e<10 feet wide
HD nD Maintained shmbe
OE FIE Little or no vegetation
21. Buffer St, e.... - streamsitle area r ic(.kip for Tidal M arsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) antl right bank (RB). Indicate if listed st-.ssor abuts st-.am (Abuts), does not abut but is
within 30 feet of stream (< 30 feet), orle between 30 to 50 feet of stream (3050 feet).
If none of the following stress... occurs on either bank, check here antl skip to Met_ El
Abuts <30 feet 3050 feet
LB RB LB RB LB RB
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A CIA ❑A Row crops
❑B ❑B CIE❑B ❑B FIB Maintainedtun
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C Pasture (no livestock)/commercial horticud-.
❑D CID CID CID CID CID Pasture (active livestock use)
22. Stem Density - streamsitle area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) far Metric 19 l"Wooded" Buffer Width).
LB RB
®A ®A Medium to high stem density
❑B ❑B Low stem density
❑C ❑C No wooded riparian buffer or predomi... tly hot ... ous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of V.g.till Buffer- streamsitle area r ic(.kip for Titlal Marsh Streams)
Comiderwhether vegetated bufferis continuous along st-.am(parallel). B,.dke ea -.as lacking vegetation>10 feet wide.
LB RB
®A 11A The tot al lengt of bufferbreaks is<25 percent.
�B CIE The total lengtofbuffer br dke is between 25 and 50 percent.
C]C CIC The total length of buffer breaks le>50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition- streamsitle area ri(.kip for Titlal M arsh Streams)
Evaluate to dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank orto to edge of to watershed (whichever comes first) as it contributes to
s ern reach habitat.
LB es m RB
pA pA Vegetation is dose to undisturbed in speaes present and their proportions. Lowe. strata composed of native speaes,
with noo-native invasive species absent orsparse.
®B ®B Vegetation indicates disturbance in terms of speaes diversity or proportions, but le still largely composed of native
spades. This TaY Include w unities of weedy native spades tat develop after dea.-cntting or clearing -
nrnfles w¢h nor.naflve inv slue spades p-..ern, bnt not doTinarn, overa large porton of he e;:peoted stra<a 7
unities missing understolS but -.taming canopy trees.
C]C C]C Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of spades diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absent0-
communities
wim Tor.naflve invasive speoies doTi—t overa large portion of e.peoted strata or ooTTunities coTp7ed ofplarned
stande of noo-ohara bedsflo spades or ooTTunifies inappmpdately composed of a.single spades orno vegetation.
25. Conductivity -assessment reach(skip f..all Coastal Plan sreams) Plain
25a. C]Vas ®No Wametric
s conductivity T ant -.corded?
If No seleot one ofthe to i lowing -.a me []No water®Omer:
25b. Check to box corresponding to the co,ducti vity T.asurement(units of Thi-o—i-1 s per centimeter).
CIA < 4 6 ❑B 46 to <67 ❑C 67 to <79 CID 79 to <230 CIEz 230
Notes/Sketch.
Draft INC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name South Fork Mitigation Site Date of Assessment 5/26/2017
stream category Pal Assessor Nam e/orgam'atlon E1911een191"'i"
Notes of Field Assessment Fonn (VAN) NO
P-.sence of regulatory considerations (VAN) YES
Additional st-.aT information/supplementary Teas—i-l-ts induded (VAN) NO
NC SAM feature type (perennial, inter do-t, Tidal Marsh St -.di,) Intermittent
Function Class Rating Summary
USACE/
All Streams
NCDWR
Intermittent
(1)Hydro logy
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2)Baseflow
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2)Flood Flow
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
HIGH
HIGH
(4) Floodplain Access
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
HIGH
HIGH
(4) Micmtopography
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3)St—i-,Stability
LOW
LOW
(4) Channel Stability
LOW
LOW
(4) Sediment Transport
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4)St-.a, Geomorphology
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2)Stream/I 'to,dal Zone Interaction
NA
NA
(2) Longitudinal Tidal Flow
NA
NA
(2)Ti dal Marsh St-.aT Stability
NA
NA
(3)Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
NA
(1) Water Quality
HIGH
HIGH
(2)Baseflow
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2) St —reed. A -.a Vegetation
HIGH
HIGH
(3) Upland Po l lutant Filtration
HIGH
HIGH
(3) Thenmoregulation
HIGH
HIGH
(2) Indicators of Stressors
NO
NO
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
HIGH
NA
(2) InteRidal zone Filtdfion
NA
NA
(1)Habitat
LOW
LOW
(2) In-stmaT Habitat
LOW
LOW
(3)Baseflow
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3)Su bstrate
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3)StreaT Stability
LOW
LOW
(3) In -stream Habitat
LOW
LOW
(2) Sti-. -side Habitat
HIGH
HIGH
(3)Stl-. -side Habitat
HIGH
HIGH
(3) Thenmoregulation
HIGH
HIGH
(2)Tidal Marsh I—l— Habitat
NA
NA
(3) Flow Restdlon
NA
NA
(3)Ti dal Marsh St-.aT Stability
NA
NA
(4) Ti dal Ma rs h Channel Stability
NA
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
NA
(3)Ti dal Marsh Inst-.aT Habitat
NA
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
NA

Appendix 4

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Pint r`.amne'
Projeotl5ite: Gan. Creek Umhrella Mifigation Sank -South Fork Site CirylCounty: Snout CamplCltatltam Sampling Date: 111712016
AVplicantlOwner Wldlands Engineering State: NG Sampling P,,t: -
Investlgatort,): Wri Taylar Secllon, Township, Range-
Land—(hillslope, terrace, ele.): headwater seep Local retief(eonea Sr -in, Slope
Subregion(LRR or MLRAI: MLRA 136 Lzc N35.622932 Long: W-79.364926 Dawm:
SOII Map Unit Name- Gld-Llgnum (CnIB) NWI classlflcation: his
Pre cllrnadc lby>jmloglc cundltloaz on the site typlca l for this tl me of yeb,'yes No_ V,,o. explain In Remarks)
Are Vegetation '� Soll_or Hydrology_ slgnlflcantly disturbed? Are " Normal Circumstances' present? V._N. ✓
Are Veg—di, , Soil _, or Hyd,.I.gy natually problematic? tlf needed explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hytlrophytic Vegetation Present? Ves_ No_ Is tine Sampled Area
HVd, Soil Present? Ves No withina Wetland? Ves ✓ No_
Wetland Hydrology Present? Ves= No_
Remarks:
Woody vegetation absent within assessment area due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Prim In f
b k II b I)
anndarvindlratnrs iminim mnf nvn ranuiradl
S.11 Gmck
m n
_ SUHace Water(A1)m
_ True Aquatic Plants (B14)
_SUHace (IG)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave SUHace (B8)
= High Water Tab le tA2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor tCl)
Drainage Pat.,hd lB10)
Satumtlun (A3)
Water Mar or)
Oxidized Rblzospheres on Llving Roots (Cd)
Presence dRetluoed iron
_ Moss Thm lH,I (SI6)
Ur, —son Water Table(C2)
_
_ Setliment Deposits (B2)
Drift Dep-H, tB3)
_ (C4)
_ Recent Iron Reduction 1, Tilled Soils (C6)
_ Thin Muck S,dr— HCI)
_
_ C,hyfish Burnouts (CS)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
= Algal Mat or Cmst(B4)
_ run Deposits (B5)
_Otlrer tr,plainin Remarks)
_ Stunted or Stressed Plants(DI)
_ Geomurphlc Position (D2)
_ nundation Vlslble on Aerlal Imagery (I7)
_ Shallow Aquil (D3)
_ WaterStained Leaves tS1)
_ Mlcrotopagraphlc Relief (D4)
_ Aquatic Fauna (81d)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (Ddl
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present'? Ves_ N.
Depth(inchrs):
Water Table Present? Ves_ No_
Saturation Present? Ves_ No_
clutles ea illar fnn e
Uepth(i I—d: 0-12t
Depth(indl—d:0-12t
Wetland
Hydrology Present? Yes ✓ No
Describe Reoardetl Data (str am gauge, monitoring
well, aerial photos, previous nspeedons), if available:
Rem�FkS:
Traa stratum (Plot size: 80'
Absolute Dominant Indicator
) °/i C.VaY SllerJe52
Omnivance Test woHesbeeC
Numbli Dominant Specles
That Are OIL, FAGW.. or F IS I A)
Total Number of Dominant
Specles Across All 6t,,tb 3 S)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FAGW, or FAG: 106 tAlel
2'
---
3.
5.
Prevalence Index orksheet.
TotalI Cnvar nf: Multiply bv:
OBL species x1=
FAGW species =
FAC species .3=
FACI species .4=
UPL species .5=
Column Totals: (A) (I)
Prevalence Index =BlA=
_=Total Gov__
n.IShrub Stratum (Plot size- 15 )
2.
3.
4,
_ _ _
---
---
Hydroplty[ic Vegetation Indicators:
1-Rapid Test for Hyd rophylie Vegetation
2-Dominance Tesl is>50%
3-Prevalence Index is 13.0'
—4-Morphologieal Atlaptati.ns tPmvitlesupponing
data in Remarks oronaseparate sheet)
—Problematic Hydropbyllc Vegetatlon'(E.plaln)
'Indicators of hydricsoll and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
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8-
---
9.
---
0.
9=TotalCwer
Hem Stra m (Plot size S )
1 Xandrium sl —i— 15 Vas FAC
g JuncusaMsus 1 Vu FPCW
8_Persicarie bngisete 1g Yes FAc
4 Stellarla medic
S Ne uPL
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree-Woodyplants. excludingvines,3 1,)ir bi,dcm)or
—re I,
In diameter at breazt height tDIH). regardless of
SaplinglSM1rub -Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3ln Dl H and greater than 5. M 1(11) tall.
Herb -All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regaMless
dsize, and woody pl— less than 9.28 ft tall.
Woody vine-All—.dy vines greater than 3.28fl in
height.
— — —
T.
3.
9.
---
0.
---
12.
Wnndv VlnaS m (Plot size- 301
1.
_
40 =Total Gove
HydropM1y[ic
P ,scorn? n Ves ✓ No
3.
5 ---
—_ —_ —
_=Total Gov_
RemaM1s: (Include phut. numbers hue or
ono -—tin sheecI
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version US Army Corps of Englnsers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
SOIL Samptmg Paint: ��1�ria A WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Profile Description : (Describe to the depth needed to dac brt the indicator..... inn the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Radm F—t—,
nab.vcl C.Inrimnlxtl °dCnlnr lm.iatl Tvnai
Remark
0-4 10YR 50 95 1 SYR 516 5 C PL
Silt Loan
4=12 10YR 6l1 98 10YR 513 2 C PL
Silt Loam
'T �s: C-Guncentratlun D=De letlon. RM=Reduced Matrix MS=Masked Sand Grain,
'Loratlun: PL=Pore Linln M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol'Al) U-Surface S7)
_ Histic Epiped.n tA2) _ Polyvd- Below Surface tS1) (MLRA 117,
_ Black H"t'S t_ _ Thin DaM1 Surface t59) (MLRA 147, 14s)
_ Hytlmgen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2)
_ Statifietl Layers (A5) Depleted Matrix (F3)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_2 mn Muck tAl-)(MLRA 147)
1411) _ Coast— Redox (116)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont Flootlplain Soi1s(F19)
(MLR136, 147)
_2 mn Muek t—)(LRR N) _ Retlox Doh S,H—(F6)
_ Depleted 8elovt Dah Su rfaoe(At 1) _ Depleted Dark SURaee tF7)
_ Thick Dah Surtace (Al2) _ Retlox Depressions (Fb)
_ Sandy Mucky Mi—dl tS1 I (I -RR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses fl2) (I -RR IN,
MLRA W, 148) MLRA 136)
_ Sandy Gleyed Mbt I(S4) Uri Surface(F13)(MLRA 13fi, 122)
_ Red Parent Material(TF2)
_ Very Shall.vt Dark Surfaoe(TF12)
_ 011her tExplain in Remarl¢)
'`Indicators of hydrophyrtic vegetation and
_ Sandy Redo. (S5) _Pledr— Floodplaln Soils tF19)(MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present
_ Stripped Matdx (Sv)
unless disturbed or ma probletic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Ty-
EDpth(inahes):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No_
RemaM1s:
Cane Creek U mhrella Mil a an Bank-South-1, Site Snuw Cam IChathar, 111712016
Projeotl5ite: g h GirylCounry: p Sampling Date.
Applirantlowner W1ldlands Engineering State' INC Sampling Point'
nvestlgatort,): WIn Taylar Sectlon, Township, Range-
Land—(hillslope, terraceetc.): hillside seep Local retief(eonea Sr -in, n ne)'. nbre Slopet%)'. <1
Subreg l.n(LRR.r MLRAI: MLRA 135 Lac N35.322923 Lang. W-79.3&4746 Datum:
Soil Map U,d Name- Cid-Lignum (CmB) NWI classlflcation: nia
Are climatic l hydrologic conditions on the site typlca) furthls time ofye-Ves ✓ N._(Ifno, explain In Remarks)
Are Vegetation ✓ ,Soll_,or Hydrology_signlflcantly di,turbedl Are " Normal Glrcumstances' present? Ves_N.
Are Vegetation_, Soil _, or Hyd,.logy natually problematio? tlf needed explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Ves_ No_ Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Pre,ent, Ves No withina WeNandy Ves ✓ No_
Wetland Hydrology Present? Ves= No_
Remarks:
Woody vegetation absent within assessment area due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
anndarvindlratnrs
iminim mnf nun ranuiradl
Prim In m f n
SUHace Water(Al)m
b k II h I) _
_ True Aquatic Plants (B14) _
SUHace S.1 Gmck (IG)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave SUHace (BB)
= High Water Table(A2)
_ Hydrogen S,Ilde Odor(Cl) _
Drainage Pattems(I10)
Saturation (A3)
Water Marks tor)
_ Oddlzed Rhlzosj,r—on Llving Roots (Cd) _
Presence d Retluoed lr.n(C4)
Moss Trim Lines tBl6)
—son Water Table(C2)
_
_ Setliment Deposits (AS)
_ Drift Deposits tB3)
_ _Ur,
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils HC6) _
_ Thin Muck S,dr— HCI) _
Crayfish B.,,.. (CS)
Saluralion Visible on Aerial Imagery tC9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust(B4)
_ on Deid,Rts (BS)
_Otlter tExplain In Remarks) _
_
Stunled.r Stressed Planls(DI)
Geomurphlc Pashion (D2)
_ nundation Vlslble on Aerlal imagery (R7)
_
Shallow Aq,,t,M (D3)
_ WaterStained Leaves tB1d
_
Mlcrotopagraphlc Relief (D4)
_ Aquatic Fauna tBld)
_
FAC-Neutnl Test tDdI
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Ves_ No_
Depth (inches): 0.25
Wafer Table Present? Ves_ No_
Saturation Present? Ves_ No_
clutles ea illar fnn e
Depth (inches): 9-1N
Depth(inchrs):"12+
Wetland Hydrology Present? Ves ✓ No
Describe Reoordetl Data (str am gauge, monitoring
well, aerial photos, previous nspeedons), if available:
Semi:
US Anny Corps of Engineers Easter,, Mountains and Plddmont-Interim Version US Anny Corps of Engineers Easter,, Mountains and Plddmont-Interim Version

SOIL
VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling P."t: ve , n- z
Traa Stra m(Plot size: 3D)
Absolute Dominant Indicator
°/i CnvaY SllerJe52
Dominance Test woHeslreen
Numberof Don antSVecles
That Are OBL, FAGW.. or FAG: (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata. (S)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FAGW, orFAC: 10u (AIBI
2'
---
3.
S.
Prevalence l ndex orksheet.
Total °hi CnVP.Y nf: Multiply bv:
8.
oBLspedes x1=
FAGW species =
FAC species x3=
FACU species x4=
UPL Species x5=
Column Totals: (A) (S)
Prevalence Index =BlA=
__
_=tarot cover _
SanllnulShrub Stratum(Plots- 1S )
1.
3.
q,
_ _ _
---
fi-
---
Hydroplty[ic Vegetation Indicators:
1-Rapid Test for Hytlrnphylie Vegetagnn
_2-Dominance Tesl is>69%
_3-Prevalence l rid ex is 13. g'
-4- Morphological Atlaptationsl(Pm"ide supposing
data in Remarks oronaseparate sheet)
- Problematic Hydrophyllc Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indhator of hydncsoll and wetland hyb rology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
---
8-
9 ---
10 ---
-=TotalCwer
Herb Stmtum (Plot size: S )
1 Rlrynchoepora macros ,hya 15 Yas OBL
2 -thium slrurrrarlum 10 Yes FAC
3_Penkum dichatomlllorum 10 Yes FACW
4 Stallaria media
1 o UPL
De(nitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree- Woody plants. excluding "Ines, 3v cm) or
-,diameter at breast height (DBH). regardless of
hslght.
SaplinglShrub - Woody plants, excluding ulnas, less
than 3l" DBH and greater than 3. 281(1 dtall.
Herb - All herhaceous(non-woody)plants, reganlless
ofsize, and wootly pl-less than S.28 h tall.
Woody vine -All wootly vines greater than 3.28 ft
height2.
- - -
6'
7.
9.
---
g.
---
12.
Wnndv Vlna S m (Plot size- 301
1.
_
49 =Total Gove
HydropM1y[ic
P escort? n Ves ✓ No
3.
4.
5 ---
-_ -_ -
_=Total Gov_
Remahs. (Include photo numbers here or ono
s -bn shee[I
US Anny Cory, of Engineer
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
ProjectlSite: Cana Crack Umbrella Mitigation Bank -South Fork Site CirylCounty: Sr,W CarnplCltatltam Sampling Date: 11I712011
ApplicantlOwner: W1ldland6 Engineering State' NO Sa mpling Point' Upland -UPS
nvestlgato,, V& Taylor Section, Township, Range-
Landfnrm (,itislnpe, teraee ate.): hillside Lnoal relief(onnna Sr-,. n ne): t Slope t%): <1
Subreglnn(LRR or MLRAI: MLRA 136 Lac N35.822921 Lnng: W-79.384333 Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name- Cld-Lignum (Cr,B) NWI classlflcation: his
Are climatic lhydrologlc rdid-, on the site typicalforthlstlme fye-Yes ✓ N._(ifno, explain In Remarks)
Are Vegetation ✓ ,Soll_,or Hydrology_ Al disturbed) Are " Normal Glrcurnstances'prsent? Yes_N. ✓
Are Veget r- Soil _, or Hydrology natually problemario? (If needed, explain any answers in Remahs.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hytlrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes_ No Is rite Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes_ No withina Wetland? Ves_ No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes_ No=
Remarks:
Woody vegetation absent within assessment area due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Pdm In f
anndarvindlratnrs
h k II h I)
iminim mnf nun renuiredl
Soll Gracks
m n
_ SUHace Wader(A1)m
_SUHace
_ True Aquatic Plants (B14) _
(Bfi)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave SUHace (BS)
_ Hlgh Water Table(A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) _
Drslnage 1attems(B1 rd
_ Saturation (A3)
Water Mar or)
_ Oddlzed Rhlz Itheres on Llving Roots (CS) _
Presence dRe iron
Moss Trim Lines (BIS)
Ur, -son I-, -ID
_
_ Sediment Deposits (B2)
_ Dnfl Deposits (B3)
_ -d (C4) _
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) _
_ Thin Muck Sudaee (Cl) _
(G2)
C,hyfish Burrovts (C8)
Saturarion Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust(B4)
_ on Depaslfs (85)
_Otlter(Explaln l n Remarks) _
_
Stunted or Srressed Plants(DI)
Geomorphic Pashion (D2)
_ nunddd. Vlslble on Aedal I magery(B7)
_
Shallow 4quit,,M(D3)
_ Wat-talred Leaves (Bld
_
Mlcrotopagraphlc Rellef (D4)
_ Aquatic Fauna (81S)
_
FAC-Neutral Test (DS,
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present'? Yes_
Water Table Present? Yes_
Saturation Present? Yes_
dudes oa illar fnn e
N. Uepth(,l,dl-):
N. Depth (inches):
No_ Uepth(indl-):
Wetland Hydrology Present] Ves_ No ✓
Describe Recorded Data (str am gauge,
monitoring well, aerial photos, previous nspeedons), it available:
Remarks:
Profile Description: (Describetathedepth neededto dacurnent the indicator or carrfinn the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Radnx 1eature5 mah.vsl Cnlnrimnmtl L Tvna� ��
Taxtu ra Ramark
r}8 10YR 412 30 10YR 416 10 C PL
Silt Loam
H-12 10YR 4l2 80 10YR 416 20 C PL
Silt Loam
rT ae: C=Concentration D=De letion. RM=Reduced Matrix MS=Masked Sand Grains
'Location: PL=Pore Linin M=Matdx.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol (A1) Uah Surface 17)
_Histic Ep,,-,(A2) PolWd- Below Surface5tl)(MLRA 147,
_ Black Histic t_ Thin Dark Surface 59) (MLRA 147, 14e)
Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2)
_ Statifietl Layers (AS) ✓ Depleted Matrix (F3)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_2 Sr, Muck (11r)(MLRA 147)
148) _Coast Pairie Redox(A16)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_Piedmont Flr-plain Soi1s(F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_2 rm Muek (Alr)(LRR N) _ Redo, Doh Suh-(FE)
_Depleted BDI- Uah Surtaoe(At 1) _ Depleted Dark Sudaee (F1)
Thick Dah S--(Al2) _ Redo, Depressions (F8)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136)
_ Sandy Gleyed Wa In(S4) _ Umbric Surface(F13)(MLRA 13fi, 122)
_ Red Parent Material(TF2)
_ Very 1141.vt Dark Sudaoe(TF12)
_ Otl er(EVI-, in Ramada)
'`Indhator of hydrophytic vegetdtdnand
_ Sandy Redo. (SS) _Piedmont Floodplaln Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Stripped Matrix (Sv)
unles, disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Tyl ,:
Depth(-l-):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes ✓ No_
Remahs:
US Anny Cory, of Englnee5
VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Verion
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Traa Stratum (Plot size- 33 ) °h ('.nVP.Y Slle✓Je53
1_
Dorn raTwolkshee.
Numberlofrcees Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FAGW.. or FAG: 1 (A)
Total N umber of Dominant
Species Across All Strata. - (S)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OSL, FAGW.. or FAG: 10 (AID)
_ _ _
---
3.
4.
S.
Prevalence Index worth-
Total °hi CnV rnf: Multiply hv:
&_
OBL species x1=
FACW species _
FAC species 4S ­
FACU species '0 x4- 2S1
UPL Species x5= 26
Column Totals: 111 (A) 38B (8)
Prevalence Index =BlA= 3
_=Total Gove
nulShrrrh Stratnm (Plot size: 15� )
2.
3.
4,
_ _ _
---
G.
---
�-
Hydroplty[ic Veget an lndicao .
_1-1apid Test for-1,-phylie Vegetation
2-Dominance Tesl is>69%
3-Prevalence Index is s".g'
-4-Morphological Atlaptations (Pmvitlesupposing
data in Remahs nrnnaseparate sheep
-Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain)
'Indhator othydnc soli and wetland hydology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
---
8-
---
9.
---
g.
=TotalCwer
Hem stra m (Pint size 5' )
1 Xantlrium stmmarfum 45 Yes FAG
g Pespelum natstum 35 Yes FACU
3. Festuca rubs Na FACU
4 Sfallarla medic Na UPL
tl 1 tl
Defini ors of Four Veget ort Strata:
Tree -Woody plants. excluding vines,)-e)']_v cm) or
In diameter at breazt height (DBH), regardless of
nelgnt.
SaplinglShrub-Woody plants, -Wing vines, less
than 3ln. DBH and greater than 3. 2s 1(1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous u d lams. e Mlazs
roan, th y)p r.
ofsize, and wootly plan6 less than 3.28fltall.
t S.213
Woody All wootly g vines reater han
hei 1
grt.
- - -
?.
S.
9.
---
g
11.
---
12.
T_
_=otal Gove
Wnndv VlneS m (Plot size: 3g' )
1.
Hydropl,ytic
Vegetation ✓
Present? Ves_ Na_
3.
4.
5 ---
G.
_
_=Total Gove__
Remahs (Include photo numbers hue or ono separate shee[I
US Arrny Corps of Engineer Easter,, Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version US Arrny Corps of Engineers Easter,, Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version

SOIL
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Profile Description: (Describe to tl,e depth needed to d.—m ,t the indicator or co„finn the absence of indica ii
Depth Matrix Redn. Feature
nah.vsl COlnrimnixtl °dCnlnr lmnistl °d� 5 Tvnai Lh�
Textur Remark
0-4 1 SYR 513 100
4-12 1OYR 513 85 1 CYR 411 15 C PL
Silt Loam
'T ,e: C=Concentration I -Se letion. RM=Reduced Matrix MS=Masked Sand Grains
'Location: PL=Pore Linin M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
H istosol(A1) Ua Surface S1)
_ Histic Epi1-11(A2) PolWd-Below Surface (Stl) (MLRA 111,
_ Black_'__
lack _' (A3) Thin DaM1 Surface 5 t) (MLRA 147, 14s)
_ Hydmgen Su1fide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2)
_ Statified Layers (A5) _ Depleted Matrix (F3)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_ mn Mnck(A10)(MLRA 147)
148) _ Coast Poi rie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils(Ft 9)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_2 mn Muek(A10)(LRR N) _Fe Doh I—,(FE)
_ Depleted 8elov, Dah Sd Ht (Al 1) _Depleted Dark S—dintF7)
_ Thick Dah S,ha (Al2) _ F e Depressions (Ft)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1 I (LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (_RR N,
MLRA 141, 148) MLRA 13B)
_Sandy Gleyed MbW, 4) _ Umhric Surface(F13)(MLRA 136, 122)
_ Red Parent Mate11a1(TF2)
_ Very Shallov, Da,k SURaoe(TF12)
_Other (Explain in Rema,l¢)
' lydic,tors of hydhl lc vegetation and
_ Sandy Redo, (S5) _ Piedmont Floodplaln Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Stripped Matrix (Sv)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth(in1h ):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes_ No ✓
Remarks:
USA, nyC p,of Engineers
VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Vesion
Absolute Dominant Ill
Tree Stratum (Plot size- 30 )�.G➢YEL Slle✓Je53 �S33i45_
1_
Dominance Testwodesheen
Numberof Dominant Species
That Are OIL, FACIM or F AG: 1 (A)
Total Numberof Dominant
Species Across All St,ata- 1 (I)
Percent oF ant Species
That Are OIL, OBL, AGW.. or FAG: 100 (AIII
--
2_
---
3.
S.
Prevalence Index worksl,eet.
Total °hCnver nf: Multiply hv:
oBL spades x1=
FACIN species =
FA C species .3=
FACI species .4=
UPL species .5=
Column Totals: (A) (I)
Prevalence Index =BlA=
_=Total cove_
SanllnulShrrrh stratum (Plotsze: 15 )
1.
_ _ _
2.
3.
4.
--_
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7-
Hydropl,y[ic Veget an lndicao .
1- Rapid Test for Hydr hylie Veg-t-
_2-Dominance Tesl is>50%
—3-Prevalence Index is s3. 0'
—4-Moryhologieal Atlaptationsl(Provide supponing
data in Remarks oronasepaate sheet)
— Problematic HydrophYtic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indlc,tors of hyddc Boll andwetland hytlrologY ,S.
be pose", unless disturbed or problematic.
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8-
9 ---
10 ---
=TOtalCwer
Herb Stl m (Plot size S )
1 Junco, O"'u, 20 Yes FAG.
Stellaria metlia 3 No UPL
3. Persicada Wngiseta No FAC
_
4 Xanthium strumar'ium 1 No FAC
De(ni ors of Four Veget on, Strata:
tr r tr
Tree -Woody pla,l. excluding vines, 31n t7.3 cm) Or
In dla meter at 1— height (DIH), regardless of
nslgnt.
Saplin all b-Woody plants, —bill, vines, less
than I ir. Do H and g rater than 3. 2s 1, t m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous(non-woody)plants, regaMless
.d size, and woody pla less than 9.28 h tall.
Woody vine-All—dyvines greater than 3.28 ft
hei 1
g't'
— — —
5.
6'
7.
9.
---
0.
---
11.
---
12.
__=TOtal Gove
Wnndv VlneS m (Plot size: 30)
12.
HydropM1y[ic
Vegetation
Present'! Ves ✓ Na
3.
5 ---
G.
_ _
_=TOta1 Gove_
R.,, M1 (Include photo numbers here Orono sepaate shee[I
ProjeotlSite: Cane Creek Umbrella MRigatian Bank-South-1, Site Ciry,C.,,ty: Snow Camp/Chatham Sampling Date: 11r,712016
AVplieantlOwner W1ldlands Erg ... rng State: NU Sal"lling Polnt:'
nvestlgator(,): Win Taylor Section, Township Range-
Landform (hillslope, terrace, Sh, hillside seep Looa1 reL,J(oonc Sr -in,. n nay. n Slope i.S): `1
Subregion(LRR or MLRAI: MLRA 135 Lac N35.323002 Lnng. W-79.964543 Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name:
Pre china l hydrologic conditions on the site typical forthls time.1,0 lYe, I N. V,,o. explain In Remarks)
Are Vegetation " Soll_or Hydrology_sigrifibdrtly di,turbedl Are "Normal Glrcumstances' present- Y._N. ✓
Are Vegetation,Soil,or Hytlrologynatually problematic? (Ifneeded explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hytlrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes_ No_ Istl,e Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present, Yes No with in a Wetland- Ves ✓ No_
Wetland Hydrology Presenrl Ves= No_
Remarks:
Woody vegetation absent within assessment area due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Prim In f
h k II h I l
anndarvindlratnrs iminim mnf nw, renuiredl
SUHace Sod GIdrk
m n
_ SUHace Water(At)m
_ True Aquatic Plants (BI,H
_ (IG)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave SUHace (IS)
= High Water Table (A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1)
Drainage Pattern Blr)
Satuatlon (A3)
Water Marks
Oxidized Rhlzospheres on Llving Roots (C&)
Presence d Reduced lron(C4)
_ Moss Trlm Lines (Sl 6)
Ur,-- Water Table(C2)
_ (or)
_ Sediment Deposits 1")
_ Drift Deposits (B3)
_
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_ Thin Muck S—din (C7)
_ Crayfish Burrow (CS)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust(84)
_ on Deposits (85)
_ Or—tr,pialn In Remarks)
_ Stunted or Stressed Plants(UR
_ Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ nunddd. Vlslble on Aerlal l magery(R7)
_ Shallow 4qultaM(D3)
_ 11aterStalned Leaves (I1)
_ Mlcrotopagraphlc ReIIA(D4)
_ Aquadc Fauna (III)
_ FAC-Neutnl Test (D51
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present'1 Ves_ No_
Depth
Water Table Presenrl Ves_ No_
Saturation Presenrl Yes_ No_
elutles i fnn e
(inches):
Depth (inches): g-1N
Depth (inches): g-12+
Wetland
Hydrology Present? Ves ✓ No
DR er
escribe oorddd etl Data (str am gauge, monitoring
well, aerial photos, previous nspeedons), if available:
Remo M1S:
US Arr y Cory, of Erglnse,s
SOIL
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
Profile Description: (Describetethedepth needed to doc nenthe indicator or canfinn the absence of indicators4
1
Depth Matrix
nneh.vcl COlnr(maiatl L
Redm Feature
Cnlnr irn y s Tvna� ��
Tmtur Remark
�4 10YR 52 9S
1 OYR 416 5 C PL
Silt Loan
4-10 10YR 52 8)
1 OYR 416 20 C PL
Silt Loam
17-12 1 SYR 511 aB
1 SYR 513 2 C PL
Silt Loan
'T ,e: C-Goncentrid D=De letion. RM=Reduced Matrix MS=Masked Sand Grain,
'Location: PL=Pore Linin M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol (A1)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
Slack Histic t_
Hydrogen Su1fide(A4)
_ Statified Layers (A5)
_DaM1 Surface 17)
_ PolWd-Below Surface (Stl) (MLRA 147,
_ Thin Dark Surface Sr]) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ Loamy Gleyed Wfin (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_2 rm Muck(A10)(MLRA 117)
148) _Coast Pairie RAJ-(A16)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soi1s(F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_2 rm Muek(A10)(LRR N)
_Depleted Bin- Dah Surtaee(Al 1)
Thick Dah 1--(112)
Sandy Mucky Mineal c) (_RR N,
MLRA 141, 148)
_Sandy GlsyedM IW 4)
_Redm Dah I—,(FE)
_Depleted Dah S—SinrF7)
edm (Fit)
_ RDepressions
_ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (_RR N,
MLRA 13B)
Uri Surface(F1 It lMLRA 136, 112)
_Red Parent Ma ,Ol(TF2)
_ Very Shallov, Dah Sudaee(TF12)
_Ot, er(EVI-, in Ramada)
'`Indic,tors of hydr.1 is vegetation and
_ Sandy Redo. (SS)
_ Plei Floodplaln Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present.
_ Stripped Matrix SE)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth(inahes):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes � No_
Remarks:
US Anny Corps of Engineers Eastem Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version US Army Corps of Engineers Eastem Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont VEGETATION (Four Stmta) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Polnt V.—do-1
Pmj 'Site: Gan. Creek Umhrella Mifigation Bank -South Fork Site CirylCounty: Snout CaMib/Chatham Sampling Date: 11I712016
Aphicantlowner.. Wldlands Englneerin9 State: NG Sampling P,,t: -
Investlgatort,): W n Taylar Section, Township, Range-
La ndfmm(hillsl.pe, terrace etoJ: hillside seep Local rellef(ooncave wnvex.n ne): r Slope
Subreglon(LRR or MLRAI: MLRA 136 Lzc N35.623057 Long: W-79.354353 Datum:
SOII Map Unit Name- Gld-Llgnurn (CII,B) NWI classlflcation: n/a
Pre cll rnadc l hy>jmloglc cunditioaz on the site typica l for this time of years Ves / No_ IIfno. e.piainln Remarks)
Are Vegetation '� ,Sulf ur Hydrology_ slgnlficantly disturbed? Are " Normal Circumstances' present? V._N. ✓
Are Vegetaton,Soil_, or Hydrologynatually problematic? tlfneeded, explain any answers In Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hytlrophytic Vegetation Present? Ves_ No_ Is tl,e Sampled Area
Hytlric Soil Present? Ves No withina Wetland? Ves ✓ No_
Wetland Hydrology Present? Ves= No_
Remarks:
Woody vegetation absent within assessment area due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
anndarvindlratnrs iminim mnf nw, ranuiradl
Pdm In m f n
`' SUHace Water(A1)m
h k II h I)
_ True Aquatic Plants (614)
_ SUHace S.1 Crack (IG)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave SUHace (68)
= HighWater Table tAD
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor tCl)
_ Drainage Pitt.-lB10)
Satu2tlun(A3)
Water Mar or)
Oxidized Rhlzospheres on Llving Roots (C3)
Presence dReduced iron
_ Moss THm I,-(SI 6)
Ur, -son Water Table(C2)
_
_ Sediment Deposits (B2)
Dnfl Dep-H, tB3)
_ (C4)
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_ Thin Muck Sudaee HC])
_
_ Cayfish Burrovis (CS)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
= Algal Mat or Cmst(B4)
_ un Deposits (85)
_or-o,pl-,h Remarks)
_ Stunted or SVessed Plants(DI)
_ Geomurphlc Position (D2)
_ nundation Vlslble on Aedal Imagery (B7)
_ Shallow Aquii (D3)
_ WeterStalned Leaves tS1)
_ Mlcrotopagraphlc Relief (D4)
_ Aquatic Fauna'R13)
_ FAC-Neutral Test(DSi
Field Observations:
Surface WaterPresent'? Ves=No_
Depth (inches): 9.21
Water Table Presenrl Ves_ N.
Saturation I`--Ves_ No_
dudes ua Illar fnn e
Depth(inches): u-12t
Depth(in 1-d: u-12t
Wetland Hydrology Present] Ves ✓ No
Describe Reeordetl Data (str am gauge, monitoring
well, aerial photos, previous nspeedons), davailable:
Remo M1s:
Traa stratum (Plot size: 80'
Absolute Duminant Ill
) °/i C.VaY SllerJe52
P.hhhtnce TestwodesI-t:
Nu h-d Dominant Specles
That Are OIL, FACW.. or FAG: 1 tA)
Total Number of Dominant
Specles Across All Strata. tS)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAG: 1g0 tA181
2.
---
3.
S.
Prevalence Index orksheet.
Total°hi—ir nf: Multiply bv:
8.
OBL species x1=
FACW species =
FACI species .4=
UPL species .5=
Column Totals: (A) (I)
Prevalence Index =BlA=
__
_=Total Gov__
n.IShrub Stratum (Plot size- 15 )
2.
3.
4,
_ _ _
---
7.
---
Hydroplty[ic Vegetation Indicators:
1-Rapid Test for Hyd rophylie Vegetation
2-Dominance Tesl is>56
3-Prevalence Index is 13.0'
-4-Morpholegieal Atlaptati.ns tPmvitlesupponing
data In Remarks or.n a separate sheep
- Problematic Hydrophyllc Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hyddcsoll andwetId,l hytl rolugy must
be present, unless dl idrdedl r problematic.
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8-
---
9.
---
0.
g=TotalCwer
Hem St',m (Plot size 5' )
1 Rhyri,I spom macrostaclrye 3g Yes OBL
2 Juncos f-- 1 Ne FA-
, Pimdlch.tomn.rum 10 No FACW
4 Pers ie hngisete
S Ne FAC
Definitions of Four Veg-ti.h Strata:
Tree- IA' odyplants.excludingvines,31 ret']_v cm) f
In diameter at breazt height tDIH). regardless of
height.
SaplinglSM1rub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3ln Dl H and greater than 3. M 1(1 m) tall.
Herb -All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regaMless
dsize, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
woody vine-All-.d, vines greater than 3.281 In
height.
— — —
T.
3.
9.
---
0.
---
12.
Wnndv VlnaS m (Plot size- 3
1.
_
=Total Gove
)
HydropM1y[ic
P eseatr] n Ves ✓ No
2.
3.
5 ---
—_ —_ —
_=Total Gov_
R.rr—(Include phut. numbers hueerono
--ha sheecI
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
SOIL samptmg P-t — WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to dac hen the indicator..... inn the absence of indiwtors.l
Depth Matrix Radm Faa a n,:h.vcl C.Inrimnlxtl °dCnlnr lmniatl °d� Tvnai ��
Taxtur Remark
0-12 10YR 5M 98 1 SYR 416 2 C FL
Silt Loam
'T ,s: F-Concentration D=De letlon. RM=Reduced Matrix MS=Masked Sand Grain,
'Location: PL=Pore Linln M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
'A 1)U-Surface S7)
_ Hlstic Epiped.n tA2) _ PolWd- Below Surface rSB) (MLRA 147,
_ Black H"t'S t_ _ Thin DaM1 Surface t59) (MLRA 147, 14s)
_ Hydmgen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2)
_ Statifietl Layers (A5) Depleted Matrix (F3)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soil,':
_2 mn Muck tAl-)(MLRA 147)
148) _ Coast Purim Redox (A B)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont Floodplaln Sods(FI 9)
(MLR136, 147)
_2 mn Muek t-)(LRR N) _F—Doh S,Hh,(F6)
_ Depleted 8elovi Dah Su rfaoe(Al 1) _ Depleted Dark SURaee tF7)
_ Thick Dah Surtaoe(Al2) _RD- Depressions(Fb)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral tS1 I (I -RR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses fl2) (I -RR IN,
MLRA W, 148) MLRA 136)
_Sandy GlsyedM It (S4) Uri Surface(F13)(MLRA 13fi, 122)
_ Red Parent Material(TF2)
_ Very Shall.vi Dark S,—(TF12)
_ 011her tExplain In Ramada)
'`Indicators of hydrophyrtic vegetation and
_ Sandy Redo. (S5) _ Phi Floodplaln Soils tF19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present
_ Stripped Matrix (S3)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth(-I-d:
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No_
Remarks:
Cane Creek Umbrella Mil a an Bank-South-1, Site Snow Cam /Chatham 111712016
Projectl5ite: g h CirylCounry: p Sampling Date.
Applirantlowner W1ldlands Engineering State' INC Sampling Pointl,.
nvestlgatort,): WIn Tel Sectlon, Township, Range-
La ndrmm(hiilslope, terrace. etc): floodplain Local rellef(ooncave crnvex.n ne). -Ca-
Slope
Subreg l.n(LR R.r MLRAI: MLRA 135 Lac N35.323703 Lang. W-79.3&1551Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name- Chewada (Cha) NWI classification: n/a
Are climatic l hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of years Yes ✓ N._(Ifno, explain In Remarks)
Are Vegetation ✓ ,Soll_,or Hydrology_signlflcantly disturbed] Are " Normal Clrcurnstances' present? Ves_N.
Are Vegetation_,Soil_, or Hydr.logy natually problematic? tlfneeded explain any answers In Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Ves_ No_ Is rite Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Ves No with in a Wetland? Ves No_
Wetland Hydrology Present? Ves= No_
Remarks:
Herbaceous and understory vegetative communities significanlly impacted due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Pdm In f
h k II h I)
a anndarvindlratnrs iminim mnf nw, ranuiradl
m n
_ SUHace Water(A1)m
_ True Aquatic Plants (614)
SUHace Soll Crack(IG)
a Sparsely Vegetated Concave SUHace (68)
_ High Water Table tA2)
_ Hydrogen S,Ilde Odor tCl)
or-ainage Pattems(R10)
_ Saturation (A3)
Water Marks tor)
_ Oddlzed Rhlzospheres on Llving Roots (C3)
d Reduced lr.n(C4)
_ Moss Trim Lines tBl6)
-son Water Table(C2)
_
_ Sediment Deposits (AS)
_ Dnfl Deposits tB3)
_Presence
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils HC6)
_ Thin Muck Sudaee HC])
_Ur,
_ Crayfish Burr.vis (CS)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery tC9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust(B4)
_ on Depaslts (R5)
_ other tExplain In Remarks)
_ Stunted., SVessed Plants(DI)
_ Geomurphlc Pashion IDS)
_ nundation Vlslble on Aedal 1magery(R7)
_ Shallow 4qultaM(D3)
_ WeterStalned Leaves tB1d
_ Mlcrotopagraphlc Relief (D4)
_ Aquatic Fauna'R13)
_ FAC-Neutnl Test tDSI
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present'? Ves_
Water Table Presenrl Ves_
Saturation Presents Ves_
eludes oa IIIar HE e
No_ Deptll(Inches):
No_ Depth(inches):
No_ Depth(i,dI-d:
Wetland
Hydrology Present] Ves ✓ No
cribe
DesRecorded Data (str r, gauge,
monitoring well, aerial photos, previous nspee S-d, if available:
Semi:
US Arrny Corps of Engineers Easter,, Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version US Arrny Corps of Engineers Easter,, Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version

SOIL
VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling P-t: -, E-
UStratum (Plot size: 30
I lmus omel'icana
Absolute Dominant Indicator
) s CnVaY SlletIe52
0 yes FAGW
Dominance Test woHesl,een
Number of Dom hands pecles
That Are OBL, FAGW, or FAG: (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All St,dtd 2(B)
Percent W Dominant Sp­
That Are OBL, FAGW, orFA(C: 100 (AIBI
2 A,., rubrum 10 No FAC
3 Llquidambar etymclgua 5 No FAG
C.
Prevalence Index orksheet.
Tntal °hi CnVP.Y nf: Multiply bv:
8.
FASIN ads, .1 =
FAGW species =
FAG species x3=
FACU species .4=
UPL species x5=
Column Totals: (A) (C)
Prevalence Index =BlA=
__
J6 =total cave_
SanllntilShrub Stratum (Plat size-15� )
1 Ulmusa.. 5 Yes FAGLV
3.
4,
_ _ _
---
fi-
7.
---
Hydropl,y[ic Vegetation Indicators:
1- Rapid Test for Hytlrophytie Vegetagon
_2-Dominance Test is>50%
-S-Prevalence Index is s3.0'
- 4 - Moryhologieal Atlaptationsl (Pmv,dD supponing
data in Remarks oronaseparate sheet)
- Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indh of hyddc Roll and wetland hydrology must
be prese-nt,d , unless disturbed orproblemadlc.
---
8-
9 ---
10 ---
5 =Total Corer
Herb Stm m (Plot size: S )
1 Persic des bngueta 2 No FAC
2 No UPL
3-
4'
- - -
De(nitions of Four Vegetation, Strata:
Tree -Woody plantsexcluding vines, 31rt )'7.3 cm) or
In diameter at breazd height (DBH). regardless of
hslght.
Sapling )Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 In DB H and greater than S. Is I( t dtall.
Herb -All herhaceous(non-woody)plants, regaMless
ofsize, and wootly plan6 less than 5.281ta11.
Woody vine -All wootly vines greater than 5.281in
height.
- - -
5.
6'
7.
9.
---
0.
11 ---
---
12.
Wnndv Vlna S m (Plat size- 3
1.
_
4 =Total Gove
)
HydropM1y[ic
ascot)? n Ves ✓ No
2.
3.
4.
5 ---
_=Total Gove_
Remahs: (Include photo numbers here or
ono separate shee[I
US Anny Cory, of Englnser
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Gone Crack Umbrella Miti a on Bank -South Fork site Sr,W Cam ICltetltar, 11I712011
Projeotl5ite: g h GirylGounry: P Sampling Date.
Applirantlowner Wfldlands Engineering State' NO SamPling Paint' -12,1
Investlgator(s): Vvin Taylor Section, Township, Range-
Land- n,illslope, tenaee, emy noodplan Localrei,,J(onnca wnvex.n tie):o v Slope�h):D
Subreglnn(LRR nr MLRAI: MLRA 136 Lac N35.824171 Long: W-79.380911Dawm:
Soil Map Unit Name-=hewada (Cha) Nw; a;asslflaaeon. his
Are cllmaticlhydroioglccondhlor,s -he site typicalforthlstlme ofye-Ves ✓ N._(ifno, explain In Remarks)
Are Vegetation ✓ ,Soll_,or Hydrology_ slgnlflcantly disturbed) Are " Normal Glmum,dances'present? 1._ N. ✓
Are Veget b- Soil _, or Hydrology natually problemario? (If needed, explain any answers in Remahs.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytd Vegetation Present? Yes_ No_ Is tl,e Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No withina Wetland? Ves No_
Wetland Hydrology Present? Ves= No_
Remarks:
Herbaceous and undelstory vegetative communities significantly impacted due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Pdm In f
h k II h Il
a anndarvindlratnr, iminim rant nor, renuiredl
m n
_ SUHace Wader(At)
_ True Aquatic Plants (B14)
SUHace Soll Gracks (Bfi)
a Sparsely Vegetated Concave SUHace (BS)
_ Hlgh Water Table(A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl)
Drelnage Panems(Cl rd
_ Saturation (A3)
Water 11- 1131)
_ Oddlzed Rhlzoepheres on Living Roots (CS)
Presence dRe lron(C4)
_ Mass Trim Lines (BIS)
Dry I-, -ID
_
_ Sediment Deposits (B2)
_ Dnfl Deposits (B3)
_ -d
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (G6)
_ Thin Muck Sudaee (Cl)
_ -Season (G2)
_ C,hyfish Burrow (C8)
_ Saturarion Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust D4)
_ on Depaslts (85)
_It[-tr'pld", In Remarks)
_ Stunted or Srressed Plants(DI)
_ Geomorphic Pashion (D2)
_ nunddd. Vlslble on Aedal Imagery(87)
_ Shallow 4quit,,M(D3)
_ Wat-tdred Leaves (Bld
_ Mlcrotopagraphd Rellef (D4)
_ Aquatic Fauna (B15)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (DS,
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present'? Yes_
Water Table Present? Yes_
Saturation Present l Yes_
dudes oa illar [tin e
N. Depth (inches):
No_ Depth (inches):
No Depth (inches):
Wetland
Hydrology Present] Ves No
Describe Reoordetl Data (str am gauge,
monitoring well, aerial photos, previous nspeedons), it available:
Remarks:
Profile Description: (Describe W the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm tl,e absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Rednx Features
n Cnlnr(m ) Cnlnr lmn T-n Ll,�
R--k
.h.vs) __I_
r 10 1 CYR 312 38 1 CYR 416 2 C PL
Silt Loam
10-12 10YR 41l 30 1CYR 416 10 C PL
Silt Loam
rT ,e: C= 21-1 traction D=De ledion. RM=Reduced Matrix MS=Masked Sand Grains
'Location: PL=Pore Li M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol(A1) Uah Surface 17)
_Hlstic Epipel-(A2) Polyvd- Below Surface Cl)(MLRA 117,
_ Black Histie (AS,Thin Dark Surface (59) (MLRA 147, 148)
Hydrogen Culfide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2)
_ Statifietl Layers (AS) ✓ Depletetl Matrix (F3)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_2 rm Muck(A10)(MLRA 147)
148) _Goad Pr-, Redox(A16)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soi1s(F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_2 rm Muek(A10)(LRR N) _Redo, Doh SO-(FE)
_Depleted BDI- Dah Surtaoe(At 1) _Depl-d Dark SURaee (F1)
_ Thick Dah S-- (Al2) _ Redo, Depressions (F8)
Sandy Mucky Mineral Sl) (LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136)
_Sandy Glsyed M,MI (S4) _ Umbdc Surface(FIR)MLRA13fi,122)
_ Red Parent Material(TF2)
_ Very 1141- Dark CURaoe(TF12)
_ 01her (Explain In Remarl¢)
'`Indla,tom of hydmphytic vegetation and
_ Sandy Redo. (SS) _ Piedmont Floodplaln Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Stripped Matrix (Cod
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Tyl
Depth(-1-):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes ✓ No_
Remarks:
US Anny Cory, of Englnee,,
VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Vesien
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Traa Stm m (Plot size- 3 Slle✓JeST �
1 UMustamer'icann 65 Yes FAGW
Dorn .,-Tes wolkshee.
Numb,, Doml nand Species
That Al,, OCL, FAGW, or FAG4 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All 6,2 - 4 (C)
Percent of Domi nand Species
Thad Are OBL, FAGW.. or FAG: 100 (AIR)
g Liquidambar srymcigue 10 No FAG
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3.
4.
S.
Prevalence Index worth-
Tntal °hi CnVP.Y nf: Multiply hv:
&_
OBL,ped- x 1 =
FA species =
FA e species x3=
FACU species x4=
UPL species x5=
Column Totals: (A) (S)
Prevalence Index =BlA=
75 =Total Gave
ntilShrrrh Stmtnm (Plat size: 15� )
l aulmu, ems Yes FAGW
_
3.
4.
_ _ _
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G.
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7-
Hydropl,y[ic Veget an lndicao .
1- Rap id Test for Hydrophytie Vegetation
2-Dominance Test is>60%
S- Prevalence Index
-4-Morphological Atlaptations (Pmvitlesupponing
data in Remahs nrnnaseparate ,neap
- Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'I ndia,tom of hyddc Boll and wetland hydmlogY must
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
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8-
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9.
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0.
=TotalCwer
Hem stra m (Pint size 5' )
1 Perlcada "iseta S Yas FAG
2 Microstagium vlmineum C Yas FAC
8.
4.
Definitions of Four Veget non Strata:
Tree -Woody plants. excluding ulnas, 31rt)'7_v cm) or
In diameter at breazd height (DBH), regardless of
nslgnt.
SaplinglShrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3ln. DBH and greater than S. 281(1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous u d lands. e Mlazs
roan. as v)p r.
ofsize, and wootly plan6 less than 3.281 tall.
Woody All wootly g vines reater han 3.28
t 3
ei g,t.
n1
- - -
r.
7.
S.
9.
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g
1t.
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12.
_
T
_=otal Gove
Wnndv VlnaS m (Plod size: 30' )
1.
HydropM1y1ic
Vegetation
Present? Ves ✓ Na
2.
3.
5 ---
T_
_=otal Gave
Remahs (Include photo numbers hue or ono separate shee[I
US Anny Corps of Engineer Easdem M--,,s and Piedmont -Interim Version US Anny Corps of Engineer Easdem M--,,s and Piedmont -Interim Version

SOIL
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Profile Description: (Describe to tl,e depth needed to document the ndit,t- or canfinn the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redm Feature
nah.aa) Cnlnrimnran °d� Cnlnr lmnistl °d5 Tvna� ��
Textur Remark
0-2 1OYR 512 95 10YR 416 5 c PL
Silt Loam
2-12 1OYR 412 85 10YR 411 15 C PL
Silt Loam
rT ,e: C=Concentration D=De letion. RM=Reduced Matrix MS=Masked Sand Grains
'Location: PL=Pore Linin M=Ma M
Hydric Soil Indicators:
H istosol(A1) DaM1 Surface S1)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2) PolWd- Below Surface (Stl) (MLRA 147,
_ Black Hisfie (AB) Thin DaM1 Surface (59) (MLRA 147, 14e)
_ Hydrogen Su1fide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(FS
_ Statified Layers (AS) Depleted Matrix (F3)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_ mn Mnck(A101lMLRA 147)
168) _ Coasl Poi rie Redox (116)
(MLRA 147, 14s)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soi1s(F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_2 mn Muek(A10)(LRR N) _Retlox Doh Su—(F6)
_Depleted BID- Dah Surfaoe(At 1) _ Depleted Dark SURaee(F7)
_ Thick Dah Su —in (Al2) _ Retlox Depressions (Ft)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral S1 I (LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 167, 148) MLRA 136)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrlx(S4) _Umbric Ublf—(F13)(MLRA 13fi, 122)
_ Red Parent Mate11a1(TF2)
_ Very Shallov, Dark S,hb—(TF12)
_ Other (Explain in Ramada)
'lydla,tols of hydrophytid vegetation and
_ Sandy Rddox (S5) _ Piedmont Floodplaln Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Stripped Matrix (S6)
unless disturbed or ma probletic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth(inohes):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes � No_
Remarks:
US Anny Coms of Englnse5
VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Verion
Ahsolute Dominant Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size- 30 )�.G➢Y-EL �S11EL(E93 �533345_
1 Llquidambor sryrnclgua 10 Yes FAG
Dominance Test wolksl,een
Number of Doml nand Species
That Are OBL, FAGW.. or FAG1 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All State- 4 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FAGW, or FAG: 25 (AIBI
2 Junipems virar, 10 Ye, FACU
B.
4.
s.
Prevalence Index worksheet.
Total °hCnver nf: Multiply hv:
8.
oBl.spedes ° x1=
FACIN species 0 =
FAC species 10 y3_30
FACU species S5 .4=280
UPL species 5 .5= 25
Column Totals: 80 (A) 285 (S)
Prevalence Index =BlA=
_
20
_=nodal cove
SanllnulShrrrh strAbm (Plodslze: 15 )
1.
2.
3.
4,
_ _ _
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Hydropl,y[ic Vegetation Indicators:
_1- Rapid Test for Hydmphylie Vegetation
_2-Dominance Tesl is>50%
—B- Prevalence l rid axis-3.0'
—4-Moryhologieal Atlaptationsr (Pmvidesuppni,g
data;, Remarks oron a sepaate sheet)
— Problematic HydrophYllc Vegetation' (Explain)
ht otl— di,drded wetland hytl tib must
be pesent, unless disturbed orpmhlematic.
be
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8-
9 ---
10 ---
=TotalCwer
Herb Sta m (Plot size S )
1 Fastuca rub- 30 Yes FACU
2 Paspalum nota[um 2r Ves FACU
3. Ama-nNus spin�us No FACU
4 Slde spinasa I No UPL
tl 1 tl De(ni o,s of Four Veget on, Strata:
Tree -Woody plantsexcluding ulnas, 31rt t']_3 cm) or
In diameter at breazd height (DBH), regardless of
hslght.
SaplinglSM1rub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3ln. DBH and grater than 3. Is I(I m) tall.
Herb -All herbaceous(non-woody)plants, regaMless
and woody plants less than 5.28 ft tAl.
woody vine -All wootly vines greater than 3.28flin
hei 1
g't'
5.
6'
7.
9.
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0.
---
_=Total Cove, _
Wnndv VlneS m (Plot size: 30)
12.
HydropM1y[ic
Vegetation ✓
Present? Yes_ Na_
S.
S ---
_=Total Gove
F.,, : (Include photo numbers here or ono sepaate shee[I
P,o)ectlSlte: Cane Creek umbrella Mitigation Bank-South-1, Site Ciry,County: Snow Camp/Chatham Sampling Date: 11r,712016
AVplirantlOwner W1ldlands Engineering State: NC Sampling Point: upland-DPa
nvestlgator(,): Win TaYlar Seatlon, Township Range
Lantlform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): hillside Local relief(eonea cenve,. n ne)'. -ne
Subregion(LRR or MLRAI: MLRA 135 Lac N95.324456 Lang. W-79.980790 Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name:
Pre cirri l hydrologic condhiona on the site typical forthls time o1,- Ye, I N._(V,,,h explain In Remarks)
Are Vegetation " Soll_or Hydrology_sigrifibdrtly disturbed? Are " Normal Circumstances' present? Y._N. ✓
Are Vegetaton,Soil,or Hytlrologynatually problematic? (Ifneeded explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hytlrophytia Vegetation Present? Yes_ No T-1ill
Sampled AreaHydricSoil Present? Yes_ No a Wetland? Yes_ No ✓
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes_ No=
Remarks:
Herbaceous and understory vegetative communities significantly impacted due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Prim In i f
'. h k II h I)
anndarvindlratnrs ;minim mnf nw, renuiredl
Surface Soll G-ck
m n
_ Surface Water(At)
_ True Aquatic Plants (BI,H
_ (Bfi)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (88)
_ High Water Table (A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl)
_Drainage Patte B10)
Satuation (A3)
Water Marks
Oxidized RHlzosphers on Llving Roots (CS)
Presence d Reduced lron(C4)
_ Moss Trlm Lines Sl 6)
U,Season Water Table(C2)
_ (or)
_ Sediment Deposits (B2)
_ Dnfl Deposits (B3)
_
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_ Thin Muck S,df— (C7)
_
_ Crayfish Burrow (CS)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust(B4)
_ ron Deposits (B5)
_ol—tExplaln In Remarks)
_ Stunted or Stressed Plants(DR
_ Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ , datlon Vlslble on Aerlal 1mogery(R7)
_ Shallow Aqult,hi D[l
_ 11aterStalned Leaves S1)
_ Mlsrotopagraphlc Rel'bf D[ )
_ Aquatc Fauna (Bt3)
_ FAC-Neutnl Test (DS)
Field Observations:
Surface WaterPrsent'1 Ves_No_Depth
Water Table Pre...: Ves_
Saturation Presenrl Yes_
elbdes oa Illar fnn e
(inches):
No_ Depth (inches):
No_ Depth(inches):
Wetland Hydrology
Present? Yes_ No ✓
Describe Recorded Data (str r, gauge,
monitoring well, aerial photos, previous nsp-S—), if available:
Remo M1S:
US Arr y Cory, of Englnse5
SOIL
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
Sampling Paint: Upland-DP9
Profile Description: (Describetathedepth needed to dac nenthe indicator or canfinn the absence of in,dicators.)
r
Depth Matrix Redm Feature
nneh.vcl Cnlnrim rail L Cnlnr lm y a Tvna� �L
Tm Remark
D1 10YR513 too
SiItL.—
1-12 10YR 415 110 _ _ _
silt Loam
'T be: C--Concentration D=De letion. RM=Reduced Matrix MS=Masked Sand Grain,
'Location: PL=Pore Linin M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol(At) _ DaM1 Surface 57)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2) _PolWd- Below Surface Stl)(MLRA 147,
Back Histic (AS'_ Thin Dark Surface S9) (MLRA 147, 14e)
Hydrogen SU1fide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Wfi-(IS)
_ Statified Layers (AS) _ Depleted Matrix (F3)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_2 rm Muck (Alr)(MLRP—)
168) _ Coasl Parini, Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147, 168)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils(Ft 9)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_2 rm Muek (Alr)(LRR N) _Retlox Dah SO—(F6)
_ Depleted BCIOY'/ Dah Surfaoe(At 1) _ Depleted Dah Sudaee(F7)
Thick Dah--in (Al2) _ Retlox Depressions (Fit)
Sandy Mucky Mineal (S1) (LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses (Ft2) (LRR N,
MLRA 167, 148) MLRA 136)
_Sandy Glsyed Math,(S4) Uri Surfiti(F13)(MLRA 136, 122)
_ Red Parent Material(TF2)
_ Very Shallow Dah S,db—(TF12)
_Other (Explain in Raman¢)
'`hdic,tors of hydrophytic vegetation and
_ Sandy Redo. (SS) _ Piedmont Floodplaln Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present.
_ Stripped Matrix (S6)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth(inahes):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes_ No
Remarks:
US Anny Corps of Engineers Eastem Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version US Anny Corps of Engineers Eastem Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version

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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Pint Lpland-Dl=
Pro in,hISlle: Gan. Creek Umhrella Mifigation Bank -South Fork Site CirylCounry: Snout Camp/Chatham Sampling Date: 11I712016
AVplieantlOwner: Wldlands Engine ring State: NG Sampling Point: -,iSr -DP11
nvestl9ator(s): W n Taylor Sectlon, Township Range-
Landfmm(h,11lope,--in _): Ooodplair Local rellef(eonea cenvex.n ne): r Slope
S-ingion(LRR or MLRAI: MLRA 136 Lzc N35.624657 Long: W-79.359309 U-r,
Soil Map Unit Name, Ghewada(Cha) NW1.1b iecanon: his
Pre clliri l hy>jrologlc conditiorn5 on the site typica l for this time of ye-Ves / No_ V,,o. e.plainln Remarks)
Are Vegetation '� Soil_or Hydrology_ slgnlflcantiy disturbed? Are " Normal Circumstances -present? V._N. ✓
Are Vegetaton , Soil _, or Hyd,.I.gy nalually problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hytlrophytic Vegetation Present? Yet— No Is tl,e Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? yes_ No withina Wetland? Ves_ No ✓
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yet_ No=
Remarks:
Herbaceous and understory vegetative communities significantly impacted due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Pdm In f
h k II h Il
anndarvindlratnrs iminim mnf nw, ranuiradl
SUHace Soll Grack(BG)
m n
_ SUHace Water(A1)m
_ True Aquatic Plants (B14)
_
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave SUHace (BS)
_ HighWater Table (A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1)
_ Drainage Pitt.-lB10)
Satu2t lA3)
Water Mar or)
_OxidizedR-ji,hereson Wing Roots (C3)_
Presence dRetluoed lr.n
Moss Trim Lines (Sl G)
Ur, -son Wale, Table(C2)
_
_ Setliment Deposits (B2)
_ Drift Deposi , (B3)
_ (C4)
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_ Thin Muck S,dr- (C])
_
_ Cayfish 8urr.. (CS)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Algal Mal or Crust(B4)
_ un Deposits (85)
_ otl,er(Expid", n Remarks)
_ Stunted., Stressed PldhM(DI)
_ Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ nundation Vlslbls on Aedal Imagery
(B7)
_ Shallow Aquii (D3)
_ WaterStained Leaves (S1)
_ Mlcrotopagraphlc Relief (D4)
_ Aquatic Fauna (B13)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (D5i
Field Observations:
Surface Wale, Present'? Ves_
Water Table Present? Ves_
Saturation Present? Ves_
clutles ea tiler fnn e
N. Depth(,l,d1-):
N. Depth(,hd1-):
N. Depth(,l,d1-):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Ves_ No ✓
Describe Reoordetl Data (sir am gauge,
monitoring well, aerial photos, previous nspeedons), it available:
Remo M1s:
Traaslratum (Plot size: 89
1 Juglans nigr'a
Absolute Dominant Indicator
) °/i CnVaY SllerJe52
30 yes FAGU
Omnivance Test woHesbeeC
NUmbli Dominant Specles
That Are OBL, FAGW.. or FAG: 1 (A)
Total Numner or Dome,am
Specles Across All Strata 4 (S)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FAGW, or FAG: 25 (AIBI
2 Liqui,l rrbarsryracldua 20 Vas FAG
---
B.
S.
Prevalence Index ofth-i
Tnlal °hCnvar nf: -11 dlr, bv:
OBL species x1=
FAGW species g =
FAG species 20 .3- 50
FAGU species 35 .4= 140
UPL species i .5= 35
Column Totals: tit (A) 235 (S)
Prevalence Index =BlA= 3
_=Total Gov__
So
nulShrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 )
l allex opaca 5 Ves FAGU
2.
3.
4,
_ _ _
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Hydroplly[ic Vegetation Indicators:
_1 -Rapid Test for Hyd r.phylie Vegetation
2-Dominance Tesl is>50%
3-Prevalence Index is s3.0'
-4-Morphological Atlaplalions (Pmvitlesupponing
Bala in Remarks oronaseparale sheelJ
-Problematic Hydrophyllc Vegetatlon'(E.plaln)
id, pr tort ofhyddcsoiland wetlandhydrology must
be present, unless disturbed orpmblematic.
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9.
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0.
5=TolalCwer
Hem Slra m (PI. size S )
1 Slda spnosa 5 Yes UPL
2 Stalled. medic 2 Ne UPL
3-
4.
— — —
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree- Woodyplants.excluding ulnas, 3
sIn dameat beazt height(oHitebi,dleo
lgnt. Brlcm)or
Sapling .1i - Woody plants, excluding vl nee, less
than 3ln DBH and greater than 3. 2s 1(1 m) tall.
Herb -All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regaMless
ofsize, and woody pl-less than S28 ft tall.
Woody vine-All-dyvines greater than 3.213
height.
— — —
T.
3.
9.
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0.
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12.
Wnndv VlnaS m (Plot size- 3
1.
_=Total Gove
)
HydropM1y[ic
P ea setri n
Ves No ✓
S.
4.
5 ---
G. —_ —_ —_
_=Total Gov
RemaM1s: (Include photo numbers hin,
sepaate sheecl
US Army Corps of Englnsers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Vesion US Army Corps of Englnsers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
SOIL Sampling Pint: '0 -DP WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Profile Description : (Describe to the depth needed to dac brt the indicator..... inn the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Radm Faa a n,:h.vcl Cnl-li,, lm.iat) I
Taxtur Remark
0-12 10YR 4A 100 _ _ _
Silt Loan
'T ,s: C-Goncentratlon C=De letlon. RM=Reduced Matrix MS -Masked Sand Grains
'Location: PL=Pore Linin M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
'A 1)U-Surface S7)
_ Histic Epiped.n (A2) _ PolWd- U.-Surface (Stl) (MLRA 147,
_ Black H"t'S (_ _ Thin DaM1 Surface (59) (MLRA 147, 14s)
_ Hydmgen Su1fide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2)
_ Statifietl Layers (A5) _ Depleted Matrix (F3)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_2 mnf—tA10)(MLRA 147)
148) _ Coast Petrie Redox (A B)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont H-plain Soi1s(F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_2 mn1—tA10)(LRR N) _ Retlox Doh S,H-(F6)
_Depleted BID- Dah Su rlaoe(At 1) _Depleted Doh S-SintF7)
_ Thick Dah Surtace(Al2) _1— Depressions(Fb)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral Sl I (LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA W, 148) MLRA 135)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) Uri Surface(F13)(MLRA 13fi, 122)
_ Red Parent Material(TF2)
_ Very Shall.vi Doh Surfaoe(TF12)
_011her(Expl-, in Ramada)
'`Indicators of hydrophyrtic vegetation and
_ Sandy Redo. (S5) _ l ledmoM Floodplaln Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present
_ Stripped Matdx (.3)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
ED pth(inohes):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes_ No ✓
RemaM1s:
Cane Creek U mhrella Mil a an Bank-South-1, Site Snow Cam /Chatham 1V7,12016
Projeoll5ile: g h eirylCounry: p Sampling Date.
Applirantlowner W1ldlands Engineering State' NC Sampling Point-
Investlgator(s): Win Tayla, Sectlon, Township Range-
Landform(hillslope terrace ..., floodplain Local rellef(eoncave oonvex.n nay. ° SI.pe(°.S):
S-inglon(LRR ., MLRAI: MLRA 135 Lac N35.325594 Lang. W-79.3&0016 Datum:
S.,I Map Unit Name- Chewada (Cha) NWI classification: ma
Are climatic l hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year'/Yes ✓ N._(Ifr,, explain In Remarks)
Are Vegetation ✓ ,Soll_,or Hydrology_signlflcantly disturbed? Are " Normal Glrcumstances' present? Ves_N.
Are Vegetaton , Soil _, or Hyd,.logy nalually problematio? (If needed explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? yes_ No_ Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? yes No withina Wetlandy Ves ✓ No_
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes= No_
Remarks:
Herbaceous and understory vegetative communities significantly impacted due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Pdm In f
h k II h l
a anndarvindlratnrs iminim mnf nun ranuiradl
m n
_ SUHace Water(Al)m
_ True Aquatic Plants (B14)
SUHace Soll Grack(BG)
a Sparsely Vegetated Concave SUHace (BB)
= High Water Table(A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl)
oralnage Pattems(B10)
Saturation (A3)
Marks (or)
_ Oddlzed Rhlzosj,r—on Llving Roots (C3)
d Retluoed lr.n(C4)
_ Moss Trim Lines (Bl6)
-son Wale, Table(C2)
_Water
_ Setliment Deposits (AS)
Drift Deposits (83)
_Presence
_ Recent Iron Reduction 1, Tilled Soils (C6)
_ Thin Muck S,dr- (C])
_Ur,
_ Crayfish B.,,.. (CS)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
= Algal Mal or Cmst(84)
_ on Deposits (BS)
_ Od,er(Explainin Remarks)
_ Stunted., Stressed PldhM(DI)
_ Geomorphic Pashion (D2)
_ nundation Vlslb le on Aedal Imagery r[l
_ Shallow 4qultaM(D3)
_ WaterStained Leaves (Bld
_ Mlcrotopagraphlc Relief (D4)
_ Aquatic Fauna (B13)
_ FAC-Neutnl Test (DS)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Ves_ N.
Depth
Water Table Present? Ves_ No_
Saturation Present? Ves_ No_
clutles ea tiler fnn e
(inches):
Depti(i:es): 0-iN
Depth(,hd1-):0"12+
Wetland
Hydrology Present? Ves ✓ No
Describe Reoordetl Data (sir am gauge, monitoring
well, aerial photos, previous nspeedons), it available:
Remarks:
US Arrny Corps d Engineers Easter,, Mountains and Plddmont-Interim Version US Arrny Corps d Engineers Easter,, Mountains and Plddmont-Interim Version

SOIL
VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling P-t: vx ,m
Quercu
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test woHeslreen
Traa Stratum (Plot size: 30' ) 9 CnvaY SlletIe52 Number of Dom AS11 pecles
1 s phallus 0 Yes FAG That Are OBL, FPGW.. or FAG: (A)
2' --- Total Number of Dominant
3. Species Across All Strata. - (S)
Percent of Dominant Species
5. That Are OBL, FAGW.. orFAG: 100 jAIBI
Prevalence Index orksheet.
Total °hi CnVP.Y nf: Multiply bv:
so
8. _=T__
_otal cove oBL ,ped- x 1 =
SanllnulShrub Stratum (Plot size_ 1S ) FAGW species =
FAG species x3=
FACU species x4=
3. UPL species .5=
4, _ _ _ Column Totals: (A) (S)
--- Prevalence Index =BlA=
fi-
--- Hydroplty[ic Vegetation Indicators:
--- 1-Rapid Test for Hytlrnphytie Vegetagnn
8-
9 --- _2-Dominance Test is>50%
10 --- _3-Prevalence Intl ex is 13. 0'
-=TotalCwer -4- Morphological Atlaptationsr (Pmvitle supponing
Herb Stm m (Plot size: S ) data in Remarks oronaseparate sheet)
1 Per,ic da bn9i,eta 20 Yas FAC - Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
2 2 No OBL
3- 'Indicator of hydnc Boll and wetland hydology must
- - - be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
4' - - - De(nitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
5.
6' Tree -Woody plants. excluding ulnas, S , )7.3 cm) or
In diameter at breazt height (DBH). regardless of
7. hslght.
Sapling ISI-b - Woody plants, excluding ulnas, less
9. --- than 3ln DB H and g rater than 3. 28X(1') tAl.
0.
Herb -All herhaceous(non-woody)plants, reganiless
--- ofsize, and wootly plan6 less than 3.28Xtall.
12. _
22 =Total Gove Woody vine -All wootly vines greater than 3.28 fin
Wnndv Vlna S ' (Plot size- 30i )
height2.
1.
3.
5 --- HydropM1y[ic
eseatl? n Ves ✓ No
_=Total Gove_
Remahs: (Include photo numbers here or ono s -bn shee[I
US Anny Cory, of Englnser
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
ProjectlSite: Cana Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank -South Fork Site Gity,....ty: Sn,W CernplCltatltam Sampling Date: 11I712011
ApplicantlOwner: W1ldland5 Englnexring State' NO Sam pling Point' �-plead-DP14
nvestlgator(s): Vvin Taylor Section, Township Range-
Land- (,iuslope, tenaee, etc., noodplan Local rellef(eonea wnvex.n ne): t Slopeth)'. <1
Subreglon(LRR or MLRAI: MLRA 136 Lac N35.825790 Long: W-79.379797 Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name- 'id-Lignum(CInB) NWl classlflcation: his
Are climatic lhydrologlc rdid-,on the site typicalforthlstlme ofye-Ves ✓ N._(ifno, explain In Remarks)
Are Vegetation ✓ ,Soll_,or Hydrology_ Al disturbed) Are " Nor'al Glrcum,tances'pre,ent? 1._ N. ✓
Are Veget b- Soil _, or Hydrology natually problemario? (If needed, explain any answers in Remahs.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hytlrophytic Vegetation Present? yes_ No Is ilia Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Ves_ No withi n a Wetland? Ves_ No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes_ No=
Rama s:
Herbaceous and undelstory vegetative communities significantly impacted due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Pdm In f
US Anny Cory, of Englnser
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
ProjectlSite: Cana Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank -South Fork Site Gity,....ty: Sn,W CernplCltatltam Sampling Date: 11I712011
ApplicantlOwner: W1ldland5 Englnexring State' NO Sam pling Point' �-plead-DP14
nvestlgator(s): Vvin Taylor Section, Township Range-
Land- (,iuslope, tenaee, etc., noodplan Local rellef(eonea wnvex.n ne): t Slopeth)'. <1
Subreglon(LRR or MLRAI: MLRA 136 Lac N35.825790 Long: W-79.379797 Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name- 'id-Lignum(CInB) NWl classlflcation: his
Are climatic lhydrologlc rdid-,on the site typicalforthlstlme ofye-Ves ✓ N._(ifno, explain In Remarks)
Are Vegetation ✓ ,Soll_,or Hydrology_ Al disturbed) Are " Nor'al Glrcum,tances'pre,ent? 1._ N. ✓
Are Veget b- Soil _, or Hydrology natually problemario? (If needed, explain any answers in Remahs.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hytlrophytic Vegetation Present? yes_ No Is ilia Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Ves_ No withi n a Wetland? Ves_ No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes_ No=
Rama s:
Herbaceous and undelstory vegetative communities significantly impacted due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Pdm In f
anndarvindlratnr,
h k II h I)
imini' mnf nun ranuiradl
Soll Gracks
' n
_ SUHace Wader(A1)
_SUHace
_ True Aquatic Plants (B14) _
(Bfi)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave SUHace (BB)
_ Hlgh Water Table(A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) _Drslnage
1atte"(B10)
_ Saturation (A3)
Water 11- 1131)
_ Oddlzed Rhlzoepheres on Living Roots (C3) _
Presence dRe lron(C4)
Moss Trim Lines (BIS)
Dry I-, -ID
_
_ Sediment Deposits (B2)
_ Dnfl Deposits (B3)
_ -d _
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (G6) _
_ Thin Muck Sudaee tCl) _
-Season (G2)
Gayfish Burrovts (G8)
Saturarion Visible on Aerial Imagery (G9)
_ Algal Mat or Grust D4)
_ on Depaslfs (B5)
_Otlter(Expld", l n Remarks) _
_
Stunted or Srressed Plants(DI)
Geomorphic Pashion (D2)
_ nunddd. Vlslble on Aedal Imagery(B7)
_
Shallow 4quit,,M(D3)
_ Wat-talred Leaves (Bld
_
Mlcrotopagraphlc Rellef (D4)
_ Aquatic Fauna (Bt3)
_
FAC-Neutral Test (DS,
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present'? Ves_
Water Table Present? Yes_
Saturation Present? Yes_
dudes oa illar trio e
N. Uepth(,l,dl-):
N. Depth (inches):
No Uepth(indl-):
Wetland Hydrology Present] Ves_ No ✓
Describe Recorded Data (str am gauge,
monitoring well, aerial photos, previous nspeedons), if available:
Remarks:
Profile Description: (Describetathedepth neededto dacurnent the indicator or carrfinn the absence of indicators4
Depth Matrix Radnx Faatura
nah azl Cnlnr lmn f 5 T-n Ll,�
R--k
r 12 1 SYR 4P 38 1 SYR 416 2 G PL
Silt Loam
rT ,e: C=Concentration D=De letion. RM=Reduced Matrix MS -Masked Sand Grains
'Location: PL=Pore Linin M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol(A1) Uah Surface 17)
_ Histic Slh,DSon (A2) Polyvalue Below Surface Sl) (MLRA 117,
_ Black Histic (A3I Thin Dark Surface (59) (MLRA 147, 148)
Hytlrogen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2)
_ Statifietl Layers (A5) ✓ Depleted Matrix (F3)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_2 rm Muck(A10)(MLRA 147)
148) _ Goasl Pr-, Redox (116)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soi1s(F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_ rm Muek(A10)(LRR N) _ Redo, Doh S,h-(FE)
_Depleted BID- Uah Surtaoe(At 1) _ Depleted Dark Sudaee (F1)
Thick Dah S--(Al2) _ Redo, Depressions(F8)
Sandy Mucky Mineral Sl) (LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136)
_ Sandy Gleyed WaI(S4) _Umbric Surfs (F13)(MLRA 136, 122)
_ Red Parent Material(TF2)
_ Very Shallovt Dark Sudaoe(TF12)
_01her(Exp1ain in Remarl¢)
'`Ind -tor of hydrophytic vegetdtdnand
_ Sandy Redo. (SS) _Piedmont Floodplaln Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Stripped Matrix (Sv)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Tyl
Depth(-1-):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes ✓ No_
Remarks:
US Anny Cory, of Engineer,
VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Verion
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Traa Stra m (Plot size- 3 ) °h ('.nVP.Y Slletle53
1 uMus _ 10 Yas FPGW
Dorn raTwolkshee.
Nu'berlofrcees Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FAGW.. or FAG: - (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All 6,2 . - (S)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FAGW.. or FAG: 100 (AID)
---
3.
4.
S.
Prevalence Index worksheet.
TotalI Cnvar nf: Multiply hv:
8-
OBL,ped- x1=
FAGW species =
FA species x3=
FACU species x4=
UPL species x5=
Column Totals: (A) (S)
Prevalence Index =BlA=
_=Total Gove
1�nnulShrrrh Strain' (Plot size: 15' )
2.
3.
4.
_ _ _
---
---
�-
Hydroplty[ic Veget an lndicao .
1- Rapid Test for Hyd rnphytie Vegetation
2-Dominance Test is>50%
3-Prevalence Index is s".0'
-4-Morphologieal Atlaptations (Pmvitlesupponing
data in Remahs nrnnaseparate,neap
-Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain)
'Indicator of hydnc soli and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
---
8-
---
9.
---
0.
=TotalCwer
Hem S-tlul (Plot size 5' )
1 Microstegium vlmineum 80 Yas FAG
S.
- - -
4'
Deflniti-. of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree -Woody plant,. excluding vines,)-eess )']_v cm) or
In diameter at breazt height (DBH), regardlof
nelgnt.
SaplinglShrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3ln. DBH and greater than 3. 28 1(1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous oan, uy) lams. e Mlazs
rthdp r
of size, and wootly plan6 less than 3.281tall.
Woody l t 3.213
vine-Alwootly g vines reater han
h1
ei grt.
- - -
?.
S.
9.
---
g
11.
---
12.
80 T_
_=otal Gove
Wnndv VlnaS ' (Plot size: 30' )
1.
HydropM1y[ic
Vegetation
Present? 1- Na
3.
5 ---
_=Total Gove_
Remahs (Include photo numbers hue or ono s -bn shee[I
US Anny Corps of Engineer Estero Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version US Anny Corps of Engineers Easter,, Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version

SOIL
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Profile Nescription: (Describe to tl,e depth needed to document the t ndit,t-or canfinn the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redn. Feature
nah.val COlnrimnixil °dCnlnr )moist) °d5 Textur Remark
0-2 1 SYR 413 100 Silt Loae
_ _
2-12 1OYR 513 100 Silt Loam
rT le: C= 21-1 tration D=De letion. RM=Reduced Matrix MS=Masked Sand Grain, 'Location: PL=Pore Linin M=Matrix.
Hydrtc Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problernattc Hydric Soils':
Histosol (A1) DaM1 Surface S1) _I mn 11uck(A10)(MLRP 147)
_ Histic Epi1-11(A2) PolWulue Below Surface (Stl) (MLRA 147, 148) _Coast Pattie Redox (116)
_ Black H""S (_ Thin DaM1 Surface 59) (MLRA 147, 14e) (MLRA 147, 14s)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) _ Piedmont Floodplain Soi1s(F19)
_ Statified Layers (AS) _ Depletetl Matrix (FS) (MLRA 136, 147)
_2 mn Muek(A10)(LRR N) _ Redox Doh SuHu,(F6) _ Red Parent Mate11a1(TF2)
_ Depleted 8elov, Dah Sd Hu -(At 1) _Depleted Doh S--tF7) _ Very Shallov, Doh S,df—(TF12)
_ Thick Dah Su —in (Al2) _ Redox Depressions (Ft) _ Other(Explu, in Remarl¢)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (Sl 1(LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (-RR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136)
_Sandy Gleyed Math,(S4) _Umbric Surf— F13)(MLRA 136, 122) '`Indla,tois of hydi-.1 is vegetation and
_ Sandy Redo, (S5) _ Piedmont Floodplaln Soils (F19) (MLRA 148) wetland hydrology must be present,
_ It"' " Matdx (Sv) unless disturbed or problematic.
Reetrtcitve Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth(-1—):
Hydric Sotl Present? Yes_ No ✓
Remarks:
US Anny Cops of Engineers
VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Vesion
Ahsolute Dominant Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size- 30 )�.G➢YEL Slletle53 �S33i45_
1_
Dominance Test wolksl,een
Numberof Dominant Species
That Are OIL, FAGW.. or FAG: (A)
Total Numberof Dominant
Species Across All State- (I)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OIL, FAGW.. or FAG: 100 (AIIr
_ _
---
B.
4.
S.
Prevalence Index worksl,eet.
Total °hCnver nf: Multiply hv:
8.
u 1. speces xI-
FACIN species =
FAC species .3=
FACI species .4=
UPL species .5=
Column Totals: (A) (B)
Prevalence Index =BlA=
_
T
_=otal cove
SanllnulShrrrh Stratum (Plotsize: 15 )
1 Ulmus —1 1 Yes FAGW
2.
S.
4.
_ _ _
---
---
7-
Hydropl,y[ic Veget an lndicao .
1- Rapid Test for Hydr hylieVegOut-
_2-Dominance Tesl is>50%
—B- Prevalence l rid,xis-3.0'
—4-Moryhologieal Atlaptationsr (Pmvidin-pponing
data in Remarks orona sepaate sheet)
— Problematic HydrophYtic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Ind la,torof souland wetland hydalogY must
be pasent, unlessl— disturbed orprohlematic.
---
8-
g ---
10 ---
=TOtalCwer
Herb Sta m (Plot size: S )
1 Pankum tlichotomlflorurtr 40 Yes F—
2 Hydreootyla aberkana 10 Yes OBL
8.
— — —
4'
Definiaons of Four V,, non, Strata:
Tree -Woody plantsexcluding vinee, 31n t'1_v cm) Or
I n dla meter at breast height (Ci regardess lof
lght.
Saplin all b- Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than I ir. DB H and g water than 8. Is I, I m) tall.
Herb -All herbaceous(non-woody)plants, regaMless
and woody plants less than S.28 h tall.
woody vine -All wootly vines greater than 3.28flin
het 1
g't'
— — —
6.
6'
7.
g.
---
0.
---
10 T_
_=otal GOve
Wnndv VlneS m (Plot size: 30)
12.
HydropM1y[ic
Vegetation
Present? Yes ✓ Na
S.
6 ---
_=TOta1 Gove_
R.,,— (Include photo numbers here or on o sepaate shine[ I
Pro)ectlSlte: Cane Creek umbrella Mitigation Bank-South-1, Site Ciry,C.,,ty: Snow Camp/Chatham Sampling Date: 11r,712016
AVplirantlowner.. W1ldlands Engine ring State: NC Sampling Point:-
Investlgator(s): Win Taylor Section, Township Range-
La —ir, (hillslope, terrace, Sh., hillside seep Local rellef(ooneave, convex. n ney. Lure
Slope i.S): `1
Subregion (LRR or MLRAr. MLRA 135 Lac N95.825845 Long. W-79.979770 Datum:
Solt Map U,b Name- Nanford-Badln (PSG) NWI classlflcatiorc n1a
Pre china l hydrologic conditions on the site typical forth,, time ofyeb,l le, I N._(V,,,, explain In Remarks)
Are Vegetation " Suit_ rHydrology_sigriflcantly disturbed? Are " Normal Circumstances' present? Y._N. ✓
Are ingetation ,Soil , or Hytlrology natually problematic? (If needed explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARYOF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hytlrophytd Vegetation Present? Yes_ No_ lathe Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No with in a Wetland? Yes ✓ No_
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes= No_
Remarks:
Woody vegetation significantly disturbed within assessment area due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
anndarvindlratnrs iminim mnf nw, renuiredl
PNm In m f n
SuHace Water(A1)m
h k II h Il
_ True Aquatic Plants (B14)
_ Sul —SON Gack(RG)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave SuHace (BS)
= High Water Table (A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odlr Crl)
_Drainage Patte B19)
Satuatlon (A3)
Water Marks (It)
_u ldlzed --inheres on Wing Roots (CS)
Presence d Reduced l
_Moss Trlm I, —(It 6)
—son Water Table(C2)
_
_ Sediment Deposits 1")
_ ShiftDeposits (B3)
_ ron(C4)
ecent _ RIron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_ Thin Muck S,df— (C7)
_tut,
_ Crayfish S.— (CS)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust(But
_ on Deposits (BS)
_ol—tExplaln In Remarks)
_ Stunted or Stressed Plants(LI)
_ Geomorphic Position (D2)
nundation Vlslble on Aedal l magery(R7)
_ Shallow 4qultaM(D3)
_
_ 1MaterStalned Leaves (I1)
_ Mlcrotopagraphlc Re11A(D4)
_ "di Fauna (81S)
_ FAC-Neutnl Test (Du)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present'1 Ves_ No_
Depth(ineM1es): S5
Water Table Present l Ves_ N.
Saturation Present! Ves_ N.
eludes oa Illar fnn e
Depth (inches): g-1N
Depth (inches): g-12+
Wetland Hydrology
Present? Ves ✓ No
Describe Recorded Data (sir am gauge, monitoring
well, aerial photos, previous nsp-S—), if available:
Remo Nis:
US Arr y Cory, of Englnse5
SOIL
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
Profile Description: (Describetethedepth needed to dac ne rt the indicator or canfinn the absence of in,dicators.)
r
Depth Matrix Redm Feature
n2h.vc1 COlnrimnixil °d� Cnlnr lmn y s Tvna�
Tmtur Remark
—�
� 12 10YR 4P 9) 10YR 416 19 C PL
Silt Loan
'T le: C-Concentration D=De letion. RM=Reduced Matrix MS -Masked Sand Grains
'Location: PL=Pore Linin M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol (A1) _DaM1 Surface 57)
_ Histic Epipedon(A2) _Polyvul- Below Surface Stl)(MLRA 147,
Black Histic (AS'_ Thin Dark Surface r9) (MLRA 147, 148)
Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _Loamy Gleyed—i-(F2)
_ Statified Layers (AS) Depletetl Matrix (FS)
Indtcatars for Problernattc Hydrtc Soils':
_ rm Mnck(Al 0)(MLRA 147)
148) _Coast Patric Redox(A16)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soi1s(F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_2 rm Muek(A10)(LRR N) _ Redm Dah S,Hu,(F6)
_Depleted Bin- Dah Surtaoe(At 1) _Depletetl Dah S--rF7)
Thick Dah 1--(112) _ Redm Depressions(Fit)
Sandy Mucky Mi—ul Sl) (-RR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (-RR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136)
_Sandy Gleyed Mathx(S4) Uri Surface(F1 It lMLRA 136, 112)
_ Red Parent Material(TF2)
_ Very Shallow Dah I—in(TF12)
_ Other (Explain in Remarl¢)
slndla,tois of hydr.1 is vegetation and
_Sandy Redo. (SS) _Fleur— Floodplaln Soils(F1g)(MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present.
_ Stripped Matrix (Sv)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth(ini
Hydric Sotl Present? Yes � No_
Remarks:
US Anny Corps of Engineers Eastem Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version US Arrny Corps of Engineers Eastem Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. sampling Pint „u= ene L- 111
ProfeotlSlte: Gan. Creek Umhrella Mifigation Bank -South Fork Site CitylCounty: Snout Carnp/Chatham Sampling Date: 11I712016
AVplirantlOwner Wfldlands Engine ring State: NG Sampling Point: -11,1-111
b_tlgatort,): Wri Taylor Section, Township Range-
Landfmm (h,11 lope, terrace _): Ooodplair Loea1 rellef(eonea Sr -in, n ne): c v SI.p.
Subregion(LRR or MLRAI: MLRA 136 Lzc N35.625258 Long: W-79.380581Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name, Ghewada(Cha) NW1.1b iecanon: his
Pre bill moat l hy>jmloglc conditiorns on the site typlca l for this time of ye -yes / No_ V,,o. e.plalnln Remarks)
Are Vegetation '� Soil_or Hydrology_ slgnlficantly disturbed? Are " Normal Circumstances' present? V._N. ✓
Are Vegetaton , Soil _, or Hydrology natually problematic? tlf needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? yes_ No_ Is tl,e Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? yes No withina Wetland? Ves ✓ No_
Wetland Hydrology Present? Ves= No_
Remarks:
Herbaceous and understory vegetative communities significantly impacted due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Pdm In f
, k II , Il
a anndarvindlratnrs iminim mnf nw, ranuiradl
m n
_ SUHace Water(A1)m
_ True Aquatic Plants (B14)
SUHace Sull Crack(BG)
a Sparsely Vegetated Concave SUHace (BS)
= High Water Tab le tA2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor tCl)
Drainage Pitt.-lB10)
Satumt lA3)
_ Oxidized Rblzospheres on Wing Roots (C3)
_Moss Trlm unes (Sl 6)
_ Water Mar or)
_ Setliment Deposits (B2)
Drift Dep-H, tB3)
_ Presence dRetluoed lr.n (C4)
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_ Thin Muck S,dr- tC)
_ Ur, -son Water Table(C2)
_ C,hyfish 8urr.vts (CS)
_ Saturarion Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
= Algal Mat or Crust(B4)
_ run Deposits (B5)
_ otl,er(Expld", n Remarks)
_ Stunted., Srressed Plants(DI)
_ Geomurphlc Position (D2)
_ nundatlon Vlslble on 4eda1 Imagery (B7)
_ Shallow Aquii (D3)
_ WaterStalned Leaves tS1)
_ Mlcrotopagraphlc Relief (D4)
_ Aquatic Fauna'R13)
_ FAC-Neutral Test(D5i
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present'? Ves_ No_
Depth(,hd1-):
Water Table Present? Ves_ No_
Saturation Present? Yes_ No_
clutles ea illar fnn e
Uepth(,l,d1-d: 0-121
Depth(indl-d: D-12t
Wetland
Hydrology Present? Ves ✓ No
Describe Reoordetl Data (str am gauge, monitoring
well, aerial photos, previous nspeedons), if available:
Remo M1s:
Traas� (Plot size: 80
I Uhl- '-di,...
Absolute Dominant Indicator
) °/i CnVaY SllerJe52
5 Yes FAGW
Omnivance Test woHesbeeC
Numbli Dominant Specles
That Are OBL, FACW.. or F 4C 3 A)
Total Numner or Dome,am
Specles Across All 6t,,tb 3 S)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FAGW, or FAG: 106 tAlBl
2 Cellls laevigata 5 Vas FAGW
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3.
8.
Prevalence Index orksheet.
Tnta1I Cnvar nf: Multinlv,v:
OBL species x1=
FACW species =
FAC species .3=
FACU species .4=
UPL species .5=
Column Totals: (A) (S)
Prevalence Index =BlA=
_=Total Gov_
aicllnulShru, Stratum (Plot size- 15 )
a 2 Na FACU
3.
4,
_ _ _
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7.
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Hydroplty[ic Vegetation Indicators:
1-Rapid Test for Hyd r.phylie Vegetation
2-Dominance Tesl is>5g%
3-Prevalence Index is s3.0'
-4-Morphologieal Atlaptations tPmvitlesupponing
data in Remarks oronaseparate sheet)
_ Problematic Hydrop,yllc Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydricsoll and wetland ,yb rolugy must
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
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9.
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0.
=TotalCwer
Hem Stra m (PI. size S )
1 P. r-id bngisela 4g Yes FAC
2 M stegium vimineu 5 Na FAC_
3-Aaanthus clrr usn 2 No FACU
4.
Dednitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree -Woody plantsexcluding ulnas, 3
sIn dameat beazt heighttDHitebi,dleo
lgnt. Bcm) r
SaplinglShrpb - Woody plants, excluding vl nee, less
than 3ln DBH and greater than 3. M 1(1 m) tall.
Herb -All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regaMless
.[size, and woody plan6 less than 3.211 tAl.
Woody vine-All-dyvines greater than 3.283
height.
- - -
7.
3.
9.
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0.
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12.
Wnndv VlnaS m (Plot size- 3
1.
_47 =Total Gove
)
HydropM1y[ic
P eseatr? n Ves ✓ No
2.
3.
5 ---
-_ -_ -
_=Total Gov_
RemaM1s: (Include phut. numbers M1ere or
one --tin sM1eecI
US Army Corps of Englnsers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version US Army Corps of Englnsers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
SOIL sampling Pointw" a� WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Profile Description : (Describe to the depth needed to dac brt the indicator..... inn the absence of indicators.)
Dept, Matrix Radm F-t-,
n,:,.vcl Cnlnrimnlxtl °dC.Inr lm M1 Tvnai
r Remark
0-4 10YR 412 95 1 SYR 416 5 C PL
Silt Loan
4=12 10YR 411 95 1 SYR 416 5 C PL
Silt Loam
'T �s: F-Guncentratlun D=De letlon. RM=Reduced Matrix MS=Masked Sand Grain,
'Lunation: PL=Pore Limn M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
'A 1)U-Surface S7)
_ Histic Epiped.n tA2) _ Polyvd- U.-Surface tS1) (MLRA 117,
_ Black H"t'S t_ _ Thin DaM1 Surface t59) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ Hydmgen Sulfide (A4) _ Lamy Gleyed Matrix(F2)
_ Statifietl Layers (A5) Depleted Matrix (F3)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_2 mn Muck tAl-)(MLRA 147)
148) _ Coast IF`-- Sin-(A16)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soi1s(F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_2 mn Muek tAl 0)(LRR N) _ Retlox Doh S,H-(FE)
_Depleted BID- Dah Su rfaoe(At 1) _ Depleted Dark SURaee tF7)
_ Thick Dah Surtace (Al2) _ Retlox Depressions (Fb)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral tS1 I (LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses fl2) (LRR N,
MLRA W, 148) MLRA 136)
_ Sandy Gleyed Mbt I(S4) Uri Surf-lF13)(MLRA 13fi, 122)
_ Red Parent Material(TF2)
_ Very Shall.vt Dark Surfaoe(TF12)
_ 011her tS.pl-, in Ramada)
'`Indicators of hydrophyrtic vegetation and
_ Sandy Redo. (S5) _Pledr- Floodplaln Soils tF19)(MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present
_ Stripped Matrix (53)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth(inahes):
Hydric Soil Present? No_
RemaM1s:
Cane Creek a mhrella Mil a an Bank-South-1, Site Snow Cam /Chatham 1V7,12016
Projeotl5ite: g h CirylCounry: p Sampling Date.
ApplieantlOwner W1ldlands Engineering State' NC Sampling Point-plmrd-EP17
l nvestlgatert,): Win Taylor Sactlon, Township Range,
Landform (hillslope, terrace etc.): floodplain Local relief(eonea Sr -in, n ne)'. nbre Slope
Subreglon(LRR .r MLRAI: MLRA 135 Lac N35.326417 Lang. W-79.380581 Datum:
S.,I Map Unit Name- Chewada (Cha) NWI classlflcation: n/a
Are climatic l hydrologic cordltlorr, on the site typical for this time of ye -yes ✓ N._(Ifr,, explain In Remarks)
Are Vegetation ✓ ,Soll_,or Hydrology_signlflcantly disturbed? Are " Normal Clrcurnstances'-present? Ves_N.
Are Vegetation_, Soil _, or Hyd,.logy natually problematio? tlf needed explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
HyJr.phytic Vegetation Present? yes_ No T�itt,�ihl
Smpled AreaHydric Soil Present? yesNo Ves_ No ✓
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes_ No=
Remarks:
Herbaceous and understory vegetative communities significantly impacted due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Pdm Ini f
anndarvindlratnrs
'. , k II, Il
iminim mnf nun ranuiradl
SollGmck
m n
_ SUHace Water(A1)
_SUHace
_ True Aquatic Plants (B14) _
(Bfi)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave SUHace (BS)
_ High Water Table tA2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor tCl) _
Drainage Pattems(B10)
_ Saturation (A3)
Wale, Marks tor)
_ Oddlzed Rhlzosj,r-on Llving Roots (C3) _
Presence d Retluoed lr.n(C4)
Moss Trim Lines tBl6)
-son Water Table(C2)
_ Setliment Deposits (AS)
_ Drift Deposits t83)
_ _Ur,
_ Recent Iron Reduction i, Tilled Soils HC6) _
_ Thin Muck S,dr- HC]) _
Crayfish B.,,.. (CS)
Saturarion Visible on Aerial Imagery tC9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust(84)
_ on Depaslts (R5)
_ other o,plainin Remarks) _
_
Stunled.r Srressed Planls(DI)
Geomurphlc Pashion (D2)
_ nundatlon Vlslble un Aedal lmageryr[l
_
Shallow 4qultaM(D3)
_ WaterStalned Leaves tBld
_
Mlcrotopagraphlc Relief (D4)
_ Aquatic Fauna'R13)
_
FAC-Neutnl TestcS1
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Ves_
Wafer Table Present? Ves_
Saturation Present? Yes_
eludes ca 'Ilan fnn e
S._Deplh (inches):
N._ Depth (inches):
No_ Depth(,hd1-):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Ves_ 14 ✓
Describe Recorded Data (str r, gauge,
monitoring well, aerial photos, previous nspeedons), if available:
Remarks:
US Arrny Corps d Engineers Easter,, Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version US Arrny Corps d Engineers Easter,, Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version

SOIL
VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point upend-ePr
Traa Stra um (Plot size: 30'
1 Acer rubrum
Absolute Dominant Indicator
) °/i CnvaY SllerJe52
40 Yes FAG
Dominance Test woHeslreen
Numberof DominantSpecies
That Are OBL, FACW.. or F AC: (A)
Total Number of Doml
Species Across All St2td ta- (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, orFAC: 83 (AIBI
2 Ulmu, americans 30 Vas FA-3 Ll,1H-bar,tlatlfha 10 No FAC
4 Llriadendron tulipifera 10 No FACU
5.
Prevalence l ndex orksheet.
Total °hi CnVP.Y nf: Multiply bv:
oBL ,ped- x 1 =
FADWspeoies =
FAGspecies x3=
FACU species x4=
UPL species x5=
Column Totals: (A) (S)
Prevalence Index =BlA=
Total cover _
SanllnulShrub Stratum (Plot size_ 1ST )
1 Cnryo ovaW 10 Yes FACU
2 Acer rubrum 5 Yas FAG
3.
4,
_ _ _
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Hydroplty[ic Vegetation Indicators:
1-Rapid Test for Hytlrophylie Vegetagon
_2-Dominance Tesl is>50%
—S- Prevalence Index is 13. 0'
— 4 - Moryhohgieal Atlaptationsl (F` dD supposing
Pdata data, Remarks or ono separate sheet)
— roblematic Hydrophyllc Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indh ofhyddc Rolland wetland hybmust
be prese—nt,d , unless disturbed orproblematlti, c.
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9 ---
10 ---
15 =Total Gwen
Herb Stm m (Plotsize: S )
1 Microstegium vlmin... 25 Yes FAC
2 Pers rie lh.gi—ta 2 No FAC
3-
4'of
— — —
Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree -Woody plantsexcluding ulnas, 31rt)']_v cm) or
In diameter at breazt height (DBH). regardless of
nelgnt.
Sapli rig )Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3ln DB H and greater than S. 281(1 m)tall.
Herb - All herhaceous(non-woody)plants, regardless
ofsize, and wootly pl—less than S.281 tall.
Woody vine- All wootly vines greater than S.231in
height.
6'
7.
9.
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0.
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12.
Wnndv Vlna S m (Plot size- 3
1 Ampelopsis arborea
27 =otal Cove
T_
)
5 Yes FACW
Hydropt,ytic
eseatr'! n Ves ✓ No
2.
3.
4.
5 ---
_=Total Cove_
Remahs: (Inolude photo numbers here or
ono s —bn shee[I
US Anny Cory, of Englnser
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Cane Creek Umbrella Miti a Bank -South Fork site Sr,W Cam ICltatltar, 11I712011
Projeotl5ite: g hon eirylGounry: P Sampling Date.
Applicantlowner.. Wldlands Engineering State' NO Sam piing Paint'-
Investlgator(s): Vvin Taylor Section, Townshlp, Range-
Landfmm "Ilslope, terrace _): noodplan Local rel,,J(oonea wn— n rie): 0
Subreglon(LRR or INLRAI: MLRA 136 Lzt N35.827012 Long: W-79.381073 Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name-=hewada (Cha) Nw; a;asslflaalon. his
Are climatic lhyllrologlc condltlorws —he site typicalforthlstlme ofye-Ves ✓ N._(Ifno, explain In Remarks)
Are Vegetation ✓ ,Soll_,or Hydrology_ slgnlflcantly disturbed Are " Normal Clrcumstances'presenta Ves_N. ✓
Are Veget b- Soil _, or Hydrology natually problematic2 (If needed, explain any answers in Remahs.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hyllrophytic Vegetation Present? yes_ No_ Is rite Sampled Area
HVd, Soil Presents Ves No withina Wetland4 Ves No_
Wetland Hydrology Present) Ves= No_
Remarks:
Herbaceous and undelstory vegetative communities significantly impacted due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Pdm In f
h k II h Il
a anndarvindlratnrs iminim roof nun renuiredl
m n
_ SUHace Water(A1)m
_ True Aquatic Plants (B14)
SUHace Soll Gracks (Bfi)
a Sparsely Vegetated Concave SUHace (BS)
= Hlgh Water Table(A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl)
Drainage 1,d. R(B10)
Saturation(A3)
Water Marl c)
C,Idlzed Rhlzosphe—on Living Rd- CS)_
Presence dRe lron(C4)
Moss Trim Lines(at)
Dry I-, —ID
_
_ Sediment Deposits (El
_ Dnfl Deposits (B3)
_ —d
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (G6)
_ Thin Muck Sudaee (Cl)
_ -Season (G2)
_ C,hyfish Burnouts (Cb)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust D4)
_ on Deposits (B5)
_Otlter(Expld", l n Remarks)
_ Stunted or Stressed Plants(DI)
_ Geomorphic Pashion (D2)
_ nunddd. ,Rhle on Aedal Imagery (B7)
_ Shallow Aquil (D3)
_ Wat—taired Leaves (Bld
_ Mlcrotopagraphlc Relief (D4)
_ Aquatic Fauna (B1S)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (DS,
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present'1 Ves_ No_
Depth
Water Table P—Dht Ves_ N.
Saturation Presenrl Ves_ No_
dudes oa than firm e
(inches):
Depth (inches): g-12t
Uepth(indl—):0-12e
Wetland
Hydrology Present] Ves No
Describe Reoordetl Data (str am gauge, monitoring
well, aerial photos, previous nspeed—t if available:
Remarks:
Profile Description: (Describe W the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of mdicators.)
Depth Matrix Rednx Feature
na nh.vsl Cnlnr(mmm� L Cnlnr lmn °d� 5 Tvna� �� Taxtur R--k
�2 1SYR 413 Sat Loam
_ _ _
2-12 10YR 51, _ _ _ Silt Loam
rT de: C=Concentration D=De letion. RM=Reduced Matrix MS=Masked Sand Grains 'Location: Linin M=Matdx.
i—Pore
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
H istosol(A1) Uah Surface 17) _ rm Muck(A10)(MLRA 147)
_ H istic Epipedon(A2) Polyvd- Below Surface Sl)(MLRA 117, 148) _ Goasl Pointe Redox(A16)
_ Slack-1 ic(AS I Thin Dark Surface59)(MLRA 147, 148) (MLRA 147, 148)
Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(IS) _ Piedmont Floodplam Soi1s(F19)
_ Statifietl Layers (AS) _ Depleted Matrix (F3) (MLRA 136, 147)
_2 rm Muek(Al 0)(LRR N) _Redo, Doh SO—(FE) _ Red Parent Material(TF2)
_Depleted BDI— Dah Surtaoe(At 1) _ Depleted Dark SURaee (F1) _ Very Shallovt Dark SURaoe(TF12)
_ Thick Dah Susaoe (Al2) _ Redo, Depressions (Fb) _ 01her (Explain in Remarl¢)
Sandy Mucky Mineral Sl) (LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136)
_Sandy Glsyed Matrix Ph)_ Umbric Surface(F13)(MLRA 136, 122) '`Indhatom of hydrophyllc vegetdtdnand
_ Sandy Redo. (SS) _Piedmont Floodplaln Soils (F19) (MLRA 148) wetland hydroiogy must be present,
_ Stripped Matrix (Sod unless disturbed orproblematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Tyl
Depth(-l—):
Hydric ..it Present? Yes_ No ✓
Remarks:
US Anny Cory, of Englnee,,
VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Verion
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Traa Stra m (Plot size- 3 ) °h ('.nVP.Y Slle✓Je53
1 uMustamer'icana 20 Yes FACW
Dorn to rce Tes wotksltee.
Numberrof Dominant Species
,
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAG' (A)
Total Number of Dominant 5
Species Across All Sh- (S)
Percent ofomnan Dit Species
That Are OBL, FACW.. or FAC: too (AIR)
2 A— rubrum 15 Vas FAG
3. Celli, laevigata 10 Ye, FACW
4.
S.
Prevalence Index worth—
Total °hi CnVP.Y nf: Multiply hv:
&_
OBL species xI-
FA species =
FAGcies x5=
spe
FACU species x 4=
UPL species .5=
Column Totals: (A) (B)
Prevalence Index =BlA=
45 =Total Cove
nulShrrrh Stratnm (Plot size: 15' )
ca
1 aUlmus ems 20 Yes FAGW
2.Carya Quota 5 No FACU
3.
4.
_ _ _
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�-
Hydroplty[ic Veget an lndicao .
1- Rapid Test for Hydrophylie Vegetation
2-Dominance Tesl is>50%
S-Prevalence Index
—4-Morphologiea1 Atlaptations (Pmvitlesupposing
data in Remahs oronaseparate sheep
— Problematic Hydrophylic Vegetation' (Explain)
'I ndhatom of hyddc Boll and wetland hytlrologY must
present, unless disturbed orproblematic.
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9.
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0.
=TotalGwer
Hem stra m (Plot size 5' )
1 Perlcada hngiseta 5 Ye, FAC
2 Microstegium vimineum No FAC.
8.
4'
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree -Woody plants. excluding ulnas, 31rt)']_v cm) or
In diameter at breazt height (DBH), regardless of
nelgnt.
SaplinglSll - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3ln. DBH and greater than S. 281(1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous v)u d )ants. e Mlazs
roan, ao p r
ofsize, and wootly plan6 less than 3.281 tall..
Woody vine- All wootly vines greater than 5.283
het gtt.
1
— — —
r.
7.
8.
9.
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0
11.
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12.
_
7 T
=otal Cove
Wnndv VlnaS m (Plat size: 30' )
1 Ampehpsi, arborea No FAGW
HydropM1y[ic
Vegetation
Present'! Ves ✓ Na
2.
3.
5 ---
T_
_=otal Cove
Remahs (Inolude photo numbers here or ono s —bn shee[I
US Arrny Corps of Engineer Easter,, Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version US Arrny Corps of Engineer Easter,, Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version

SOIL
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Profile Description: (Describe to tl,e depth needed to document the ndit,t- or confirm the absence of indicaii
Depth Matrix Redm Feature
nah.vs) Cnlar(maian °d� Cnlnr lmnistl °d5 Tvna� ��
Textur Remark
0-6 1 CYR 4M g0 10YR 416 10 c PL
Silt Loam
5-12 1CYR 51' 100
Silt Laam
rT le: C= 21-1 traction D=De letion. RM=Reduced Matrix MS=Masked Sand Grains
'Location: PL=Pore Linin M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol (A1) Da1, Surface C1)
_ Histic Epi1-11(A2) PolWd- Below Surface (Stl) (MLRA 147,
_ Slaok Hisfie (AB) Thin —1,Surface 59) (MLRA 147, 14e)
_ Hydogen Su1fide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(IS)
_ Statified Layers (AS) Depleted Matrix (F3)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_I tun 11uck(A10)(MLRP 117)
148) _ Coasl Pairie Redox (116)
(MLRA 147, 14s)
_ Piedmont Floodplaln Soi1s(F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_2 tun Muek(A10)(LRR N) _Redo, Doh Su—(FE)
_ Depleted Belov, Dah SdH—(Al 1) _Depleted Doh S—dintF7)
_ TI-1, Dah Suh— (Al2) _ Redo, Depressions (Ft)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral Sl I (LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA W, 148) MLRA 136)
_Sandy Gleyed MbW,(S4) _ Umbric Surface(F13)(MLRA 136, 122)
_ Red Parent Mate11a1(TF2)
_ Very Shallov, Doh SURaoe(TF12)
_ Other(E,pl-, in Rin—)
'`hdic,tors of hydrophytic vegetation and
_ Sandy Redo, (S5) _ Piedmont Floodplaln Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Stdpped Matdx (Sv)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth( -I—):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No_
Remarks:
US Anny Coms of Engineers
VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Vesion
Ahsolute Dominant Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size- 30 )�.G➢YEL Slletle53 �S33i45_
1 A—rubrum 40 Yes IF -That
Dominance Test woHesl,een
Number of Doinl nand Species
Al,, OBL, FAGW.. or FAG: (A)
Tltal Number of Dominant
Species Across All State- (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FAGW, or FAG: 100 (Alen
2 Liquidambor"'—Ad. 10 No FPG
S. Liriatlentlron tub,fitra 5 No FACU
6.
Prevalence Index worksl,eet.
Total °hCnver nf: Multiply hv:
8.
oBl.spedes x1=
FACIN species =
FAC species x3=
FACU species x4=
UPL species x5=
Column Totals: (A) (B)
Prevalence Index =BlA=
__=nodal cove
SanllntilShrrrh Stratum (Plodslze: 15 )
1 Ulmus —1 1 Yes FAGW
2.
S.
4.
_ _ _
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7-
Hydropl,y[ic Veget an lndicao .
1- Rapid Test for Hydmphylie Veg-t-
_2-Dominance Tesl is>50%
—B-Prevalence Index is s3.0'
— 4 - Morphological Adaptationsr (l` din supponing
data n Remarks or ono sepaate sheet)
— Problematic HydrophYtic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indlc,tors of hyddc Boll and wetland hydrology must
be pasent, unless disturbed or problematic.
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8-
9 ---
10 ---
=Total Corer
Herb Sta m (Plot size S )
1 Persic n'a bn9iseta 5 Yes FA.
2 Microsategium 2 No FAC
8
4.. — — —
Definitions of Four Veget nor, Strata:
Tree -Woody plantsexcluding vines, S ,)'7_v cm) or
In dla meter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
nslgnt.
Saplin all b-Woody plants, —bill, vines, less
than 3ln. DB H and g eater than 8. 28fl( t m) tall.
Herb -All herbaceous(non-woody)plants, regaMless
and woody pl—less than S.28 fi tAl.
woody vine -All wootly vines greater than 3.28flin
gat'
hei 1
— — —
6.
6'
7.
9.
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0.
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T_
_=otal Gove
Wnndv VlneS m (Plot size: 30)
1 Lanicera japonica 2 No FACU
HydropM1y[ic
Vegetatioes n
Present? Y✓ Na
2.
S.
4.
6 ---
_=Total Gove_
R.,,— (Include photo nutubers here or on o sepaate shine[ I
ProjeotlSite: Cane Creek Umbrella Mrgiih—Bank-South-1, Site Cityj_,ty: Snow Camp/Chatham Sampling Date: 11r,712016
AVplicantlowner.. Wldlands Engineering State: NC Sampling Point: vGn -
Investlgator('): Win Taylor Section, Township Range-
Landform (hillslope, terrace, Sh.): hillside seep Looal relief(oonea Sr -in, n tie)'. o
Subregion (LRR or MLRAr. MLRA 135 Lac N35.325925 Long. W-79.362345 Datum:
Soil Map U,b Name- Nanford-Badln (NaC) NWI classificatiorc n1a
Pre china l hydrologic conditions on the site typical forth, time ofyeb,l Ye' I N._(V,,o explain In Remarks)
Are Vegetation " Soll_or Hydrology_sigrifir—tiy disturbed? Are " Normal Circumstances' present? Ves_N. ✓
Are Vegetafion,Soil,or Hytlrologynatually problematio? (Ifneeded explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARYOF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytd Vegetation Present? Ves_ No_ lathe Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Ves No with in a Wetland? Yes ✓ No_
Wetland Hydrology Present? YesNo_
Remarks:
Herbaceous and understory vegetative communities significantly impacted due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
'.
e anndarvindlradnrs iminim mnf nw, renuiredl
Pdm In i m f n
SUHace Water(At)
h k II h I)
_ True Aquatic Plants (BI,H
SUHace SollGack (Bfi)
a Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surace (BS)
= High Water Table (A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl)
Drainage Patte B10)
Satuatlon (A3)
Water Marks (or)
Oxidized Rhlzospheres on Llving Roots (CS)
Presence d Reduced lron(C4)
_Moss Thm ones (Cl 6)
Dry Water Table(C2)
_
_ Sediment Deposits 1")
_ Drift Deposits (B3)
_
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_ Thin Muck S,df— (C7)
_ -Season
_ Crayfish B.,,.. (CS)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust(B4)
_ non Deposits (B5)
_ol—tExpialn In Remarks)
_ Stunted or Stressed Plants(DI)
_ Geomorphic Position (D2)
nundation Vlslble on Aedal l mag try(E7)
_ Shallow 4qultaM(D3)
_
_ WaterStained Leaves (B9)
_ Mlcrotopagraphlc ReIIA(D4)
_ Aquadc Fauna (Bt3)
_ FAC-Neutnl Test (D51
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present'1 Ves_ No_
Depth (inches): 0"q
Water Table Presenrl Ves_ No_
Saturation Presentl Ves_ No_
eludes oa illar fnn e
Depth (inches): rr
Depth( -I—): g-1S
Wetland
Hydrology Present? Ves ✓ No
Describe Reoordetl Data (str am gauge, monitoring
well, aerial photos, previous nspeedons), if available:
Remo M1s:
US Arr Coms of Engineers
SOIL
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to dac nenthe indicator or can,finn the absence of indicators4
1
Depth Matrix Redm Feature
nneh.vcl cnlnrlmn °d� a Tvna�
Tmtur Remark
—L�
D2 10YR 512 1)0
Sat Lozm
2-8 10YR 512 g0 10YR 416 to c PL
Silt Loam
B-12 1CYR 50 6) 1UYR 416 40 c PL
Silt Loan
'T le: C-Concentration D=De letion. RM=Reduced Matrix AC -Masked Sand Grain'
'Location: PL-Pore Linin M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_Histosol (A1) _DaM1 S.dr-57)
_ Histic Epipedon(A2) _Polyvd- Below Surface Stl)(MLRA 117,
Black Histic(ABI _ Thin D'rk Surface 5t)(MLRA 147, 148)
Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Wfi-(IS)
_ Statified Layers (AS) Depleted Matrix (F3)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_ rm Mnek(A10)(MLRA 147)
148) _Coast Pairie Redox(A16)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont Floodplaln Soi1s(F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_2 rm Muek(A10)(LRR N) _Redox Dah SO—(FE)
_Depleted Bin- Dah Surtaoe(Al 1) _Depleted Dah S—SinrF7)
Thick Dark --in (Al2) _ Retlox Depressions (Fit)
Sandy Mucky Mineal Cl) (LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA W, 148) MLRA 136)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matir,(S4) Uri Surfi'i(F13)(MLRA 136, 122)
_ Red Parent M'terial(TF2)
_ Very Shallow Dah C,dfi—(TF12)
_ 01her (Explain in Rin—)
'hilic,tors of hydrophytic vegetation and
_ Sandy Redox (SS) _ Piedmont Floodplaln Soils (F1g) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present.
_ Stripped Matrix sad
unless disturbma ed or probletic.
Restrictive Layer bserved): (if o
Type:
Depth( -I—):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No_
Remarks:
US Anny Corps of Engineers Eastem Moundalns and Piedmont -Interim Version US Anny Corps of Engineers Eastem Moundalns and Piedmont -Interim Version

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Pint LpIS1d-o
"in,llSite: Gan. Creek Umhrella Mifigation Bank -South Fork Site CitylCounty: Snout CamplCltetltam Sampling Date: 11I712016
AVplie lOwner: W1ldlands Engine ring State: NC Sampling Point: LPlend-DP29
nvestlgator(s): VAN Taylar Section, Township Range-
Landform(hillslope terrace eto.): hi slaps Looal rellef(ooncave oonvex.n ne): r Slope
Subregion(LRR or MLRAI: MLRA 136 Lzc N35.625972 Long: W-79.3E2375 UIHI,
Soil Map U,d Name- Nanford-Badin (NaC) NWI classification: his
Pre cllrnadc lhy>jrologlc condltlorns on the site typlca l for this time of years lei No_ V,o. e.plainln Remarks)
Are Vegetation '� Soll_or Hydrology_ slgnlflcantly disturbed'1 Are " Normal Glmumstances' present? Y._N. ✓
Are Vegetafion,Soil_, or Hydrologynalually problematio? (hneeded, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hytlrophytic Vegetation Present? Ves_ No Is tine Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present4 Ves_ No_ withina Wetland4 Ves_ No ✓
Wetland Hydrology Presenrl Yes_ No=
Remarks:
Herbaceous and understory vegetative communities significantly impacted due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Pdm In f
h k II h I)
anndarvindlratnrs iminim mnf nvn ranuiradl
Boll clack
m n
_ Sudace Wter a(A1)m
_ True Aquatic Plants (R14)
_SUHace (RG)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave SUHace (RS)
_ High Water Table (A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide 0dor(C1)
_ Drainage Pattems(R10)
Satuatlon (A3)
Water Mar or)
Oxidized Sibc ,hens on Llving Roots (C3)
Presence dReduced iron
_ Moss Trim Lines (SI6)
Dry Wale, Table(C2)
_
_ Sediment Deposits (82)
_ U,A Deposi , (B3)
_ (C4)
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_ Thin Muck Sudace (C])
_ -Season
_ C,hyfish Burnouts (CS)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Algal Mal or Crust(B4)
_ un Deposits (85)
_ or- (Expid", n Remarks)
_ Stunted or SVessed Plants(DI)
_ Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ nundation Vlslble on Aedal Imagery
(H7)
_ Shallow Aquil (D3)
_ WaterStained Leaves (S1)
_ Mlcrotopagraphlc Relief (D4)
_ Aquatic Fauna (R13)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (D5i
Field Observations:
Surface I—, --hi Ves_
Water Table Presehrl Ves_
Saturation Presenrl Yes_
clutles oa tiler fnn e
N. Depth(,l,dI s):
N. Depth(inches):
No Depth(inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Ves_ No ✓
Describe Recorded Data (str am gauge,
monitoring well, aerial photos, previous nspeedons), H available:
Semi:
Astratum (Plot siz I e:
Acer &g'
rubrum
Absolute Dominant Indicator
) C.VaY SllerJe52
4 0 Yes FAc
Omnivance Test woHesbeeC
Nllm berof Dom lnant S pe cl es
That Are OIL, FAGW.. or F IS I A)
Total Number of Dominant 4
Species Across All Strata. (S)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are ORL, FAGW, or FAG: 50 (AIEI
2 Liriodendron tulipn.ra 15 Yes FAGU
3 Liquidamber eryreclgue 10 No FAC
8.
Prevalence Index orksheet.
III Cnvar nf: Multinly bv:
OBL species x1= g
FAGW species ' 2- 1S
FAC species
FAGU species 22 .4=88
UPL species 1 .5= 0
Column Totals: 79 (A) 254 (S)
Prevalence Index =BlA= 3
_=Total Gov__
5
5 In.IShrub Stratum (Plot size- 15 )
1 aLiriatlentlron tulipifera S Yes FAGU
Cellls laevigata 5 Yas FAGW
3.
4,
_ _ _
5.
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Hydroplry[ic Vegetation Indicators:
_1-Rapid Test for Hyd rophylie Vegetation
2-Dominance Tesl is>56%
3-Prevalence Index is s3.0'
—4-Morpholegieal Atlaptati.ns (Pmvitlesupponing
Bala in Remarks oronaseparate sheet)
— Problematic Hydrophyld I egetatlon'(E.plaln)
'Indic , of hyddc Boll and wetland hyb rology must
be present, unless disturbed phbleri,di
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9.
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0.
IS =TolalGwer
Hem Stra m (Plot size S )
1 Microslegium vlminaum 2 Na FAC
3-
4.
— — —
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree -Woody plants. excluding vines, — 1'7-3 cm) or
In diameter at breast height (DRH)regardless of
hsight.
Sapli"a all b - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3ln DB H and g renter than 3. M 1(11) 111
Herb -All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regaMless
dsize, and woody pla less than 3.28 h mil.
woody vine- All woetly vines greater than 3.281 in
height.
— — —
5.
7.
8.
9.
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0.
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12.
Wnndv VlnaS m (Plot size- 3
1 L.......japonica2
_
=Total Gove
)
Na FACU
HydropM1y[ic
eseatl4 n Ves No ✓
3.
5 ---
_=Total Gov_
RemaM1s: (Include phot. numbers here er
ono --tin sheecI
US Army Corps of Englnsers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Vesion US Army Corps of Englnsers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
SOIL S S,hg Pint. "'i .DP WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to dac ned the indicator..... inn the absence of indiwtors.l
Depth Matrix Radm Faa
nnh.vcl C.Inrimnlxtl °dCnlnr lm.iat) °d� a Tvna� I
Taxtur Remark
0-1 10YR 31t
Silt Loan
1=12 10YR 6l3
Silt Loam
'T ,s: F-Concentration C=De letlon. RM=Reduced Matrix MS -Masked Sand Grains
'Location: PL=Pore Linln M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Hislosel All Ua Sudace S7)
_ Hislic Eped ip.n (A2) _ Polyvd- Below Sudace (S1) (MLRA 147,
_ Black H,,t S (A3) _ Thin DaM1 Sudace (59) (MLRA 147, 14s)
_ Hydmgen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Malrix(F2)
_ Stalified Layers (A5) _ Depleted Matrix (F3)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_2 mn Muck(A10)(MLRA 147)
1411) Coast _ Petre iRedox (116)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils(FI 9)
(MLR136, 147)
_2 mn Muek(A10)(LRR N) _Redox Da S,Hf (F6)
_ Depleted Belovi Da Su rfaoe(Al 1) _ Depleted DaM1 SURaee(F7)
_ Thick Dark Surtaoe (Al2) _ Redo, Depressions (Fb)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral Sl I (LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 13B)
_Sandy GlsyedM It (S4) Uri Surfa lF13)(MLRA 13fi, 122)
_ Red Parent Material(TF2)
_ Very Shall.. DaM1 Surfaoe(TF12)
_ 011her(Expl-, in Ramada)
'`Indicators of hydrophyrtic vegetation and
_ Sandy Redo. (S5) _ Plei Floodplaln Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present
_ Stripped Matdx (.3)
unless disturbed or prm obleatic.
Restrictiveye Lar ( if observed):
Type:
ED pth(inohes):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes_ No ✓
RemaM1s:
Cane Creek U mbrella Mil a an Sank-South-1, Site ShoWCam IChathar, 1V7,12016
Projeoll5ite: g h GirylCounry: p Sampling Date.
Appli., lowner W1ldlands Englneen ig State' INC Sampling Point vc -
Investlgator(s): WIn Tel Sectlon, Township Range-
Landferm (hillslepe, terrace. a ): hillside seep Leoal rDll,.f(ooncave, conve,. n ne)'. a
Subreg l.n(LRR., MLRAI: MLRA 135 Lac N35.328453 Lang. W-79.3&1000 Datum:
Soil Map U,d Name- Nanford-Badin (NaC) n Chewacla robs) NWI classlflcation: n1a
Are climatic l hydroidc cordidrr, on the site typical forthls time ofyearl Yes ✓ N._(If,I explain In Remarks)
Are Vegetation ✓ ,Soll_,or Hydrology_signlflcantly disturbed4 Are " Normal Clrcurnstances' present? Ves_N.
Are Vegetation_,Soil_, or Hydr.logy nalually problematio? (Ifneeded explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hytlrophytic Vegetation Present? Ves_ No_ Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present4 Ves No withina Wetland4 Ves ✓ No_
Wetland Hydrology Presenrl YesNo_
Remarks:
Herbaceous and understory vegetative communities significantly impacted due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Pdm In f
h k II h I)
anndarvindlratnrs iminim mnf nun ranuiradl
SUHace Boll clack
m n
_ Sudace Water(A1)m
_ True Aquatic Plants (R14)
_ (RG)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave SUHace (RS)
= High Water Table(A2)
_ Hydrogen S,Ilde Odor(C1)
Drainage Pattems(R10)
Saturation (A3)
Water Marks (or)
_ Oddlzed Rhlzosj,r r on Llving Roots (C3)
Presence d Reduced lr.n(C4)
_ Moss Trim Lines (Bl6)
Dry Wale, Table(C2)
_
_ Setli hr Deposits (AS)
_ Dnfl Deposits (B3)
_
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_ Thin Muck Sudace (C7)
_ -Season
_ Crayfish B.,,.. (CS)
_ Saluralion Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust(B4)
_ on Depaslts (R5)
_or- (Expl-, In Remarks)
_ Slunled.r SVessed Planls(DI)
_ Geomorphic Pashion (US)
nundation Vlslble on Aedal l mag try(R7)
_ Shallow 4q,,t,M(D3)
_
_ WaterStained Leaves (B1d
_ Mlcrotopagraphlc Relief (D4)
_ Aquatic Fauna (R13)
_ FAC-Neutnl Test (DS)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present'1 Ves_ No_
Depth
Wafer Table Presenrl Ves_ No_
Saturation Presenrl Ves_ No_
clutles oa tiler fnn e
(inches):
Depth (inches): g-iN
Depth (inches):"12+
Wetland
Hydrology Present? Ves ✓ No
Describe Re—— Uata (sir am gauge, monitoring
well, aerial photos, previous nspeedons), H available:
Semi:
US Arrny Corps of Engineers Easter,, Mountains and Plddmont-Interim Version US Arrny Corps of Engineers Easter,, Mountains and Plddmont-Interim Version

SOIL
VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling P-t: - _1`e. rt
I LStraanmm (Plodryroclsize: 30
lquitlpr sdua
Absolute Dominant Indicator
) CnvaY SlletIe52
25 Yes FAG
Dominance Test woHeslreen
Num bar of Dom hand, pe cl es
That Are OBL, FAGW.. or FAG: (A)
Total Nmmher or Dome,am
Species Across All St,dtd j(S)
Percent of BFlO Species
That Are OBL, L, FASAGW, orFAG: 1g0 jAIBI
2 Ulmus americans 5 No FAGW
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3.
4.
5.
Prevalence Index orksheet.
Total °hi CnVP.Y nf: Multiply bv:
8.
oBL ,ped- x 1 =
FAGW species =
FAC species x3=
FACU species .4=
UPL Species .5=
Column Totals: (A) (S)
Prevalence Index =BlA=
_=T__
30
_otal cove
SanllnulShrub Stratum (Plot size_ 1S )
1 Ulmusame 10 Yes FAGLV
3.
4,
_ _ _
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7.
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Hydroplty[ic Vegetation Indicators:
1-Rapid Test for Hytlrnphytie Vegetagnn
_2-Dominance Test is>50%
-S-Prevalence Index is s3.0'
- 4 - Moryhologieal Adaptations) (Pmv,dD supponing
data in Remarks oronasepaate sheet)
- Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indlcator of hyddc soli and wetland hydrology must
be present, uN-disturbed orproblematic.
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9 ---
10 ---
10 =Total Corer
Herb Sta m (Plot size: S )
1 Persic da bn9iseta 60 Yas FAC
3-
4'
- - -
De(nitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree -Woody plants. excluding ulnas, 31rt )']_3 cm) or
In diameter at breazd height (DBH). regardless of
hslght.
Sapling )Shrub - Woody plants, excluding ulnas, less
than3lrn an DB H d greater than S. 281(11) tall.
Herb -All herhaceous(non-woody) plants, regardless
ofsize, and wootly plan6 less than 5.28 hfdll.
Woody vine -All wootly vines greater than 5.28 ft
height2.
- - -
5
6'
7.
9.
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12.
Wnndv Vlna S m (Plot size- 301
1.
30 =otal Gove
T_
HydropM1y[ic
eseatr? n Ves ✓ No
3.
4.
5 ---
_=Total Gove_
Remahs: (Include photo numbers here or
ono sepaate shee[I
US Anny Cory, of Englnser
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
ProjeotlSite: Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Sank -South Fork Site City,....ty: Sr,W CarnplCltatltam Sampling Date: 111712011
ApplicanVOwner: W1ldland5 Englnexring State' NO Sam Pling Point'-pbnd-DP22
nvestlgator(,): Vvin Taylor Section, Township Range-
Land- n,illslcpe, tenaee, em.p noodplan Lcoal rellef(oonea wnvex.n ne): t Slope
Subreglnn(LRR or MLRAI: MLRA 136 Lac N35.828547 Lnng: W-79.381D79 Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name-=hewada (Cha) NWI alassd-fion. his
Are cllmaticlhydroioglccondhlon, -he side typicalforthlstlme ofye-Ves ✓ N._(ifno, explain In Remarks)
Are Vegetation ✓ ,Soll_,or Hydrology_ Al disturbed2 Are " Normal Glrcum,dances'pre,ent? 1._ N.
Are Vegef b- Soil _, or Hydrology natually problemario? (If needed, explain any answers in Remahs.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytd Vegetation Present? yes_ No Is tide Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Ves_ No withi n a Wetland? Ves_ No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes_ No=
Rama s:
Herbaceous and undelstory vegetative communities significantly impacted due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Pdm In f
anndarvindlratnr,
h k II h I)
iminim mnf nun renuiredl
Soll Gracks
m n
_ SUHace Wader(At)
_SUHace
_ True Aquatic Plants (B14) _
(Bfi)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave SUHace (BS)
_ Hlgh Water Table(A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) _
Drslnage 1anem,(B10)
_ Satuation (A3)
Water 11- 1131)
_ Oddlzed Rhlzoepheres on Living Roots (CS) _
Presence d Reduced lron(C4)
Moss Trim Lines (BIS)
Dry I-, -ID
_
_ Sediment Deposits (B2)
_ Dnfl Deposits (B3)
_ _
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) _
_ Thin Muck Sudaee (C7) _
-Season (C2)
Cayfish Burrovts (C8)
Satuarion Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust D4)
_ on Depaslfs (B5)
_Otlter(Expld", l n Remarks) _
_
Stunted or Srressed Plants(DI)
Geomorphic Pashion (D2)
_ nunddd. Vlslble on Aedal Imagery(B7)
_
Shallow 4quit,,M(D3)
_ Wat-talred Leaves (Bld
_
Mlcrotopagraphlc Rellef (D4)
_ Aquatic Fauna (B1S)
_
FAC-Neutral Test (DS,
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present'? Yes_
Water Table Present? Yes_
Saturation Present? Yes_
dudes oa illar trio e
N. Ueptn(,l,dl-):
N. Depth (inches):
N. Ueptn(,l,dl-):
Wetland Hydrology Present] Ves_ No ✓
Describe Reoordetl Data (str am gauge,
monitoring well, aerial photos, previous nspeedons), it available:
Remarks:
Profile Description: (Describetathedepth needed to dacurnent the indicator or carrfinn the absence of indicators4
Depth Matrix Rednx Feature
t
mah azl Cnlnr(mnwn Cnlnr lmn I 5 T-n ��
Taxtu ra S--k
�4 1 SYR 412 35 7.5YR 416 5 C PL
Silt Loam
4-10 10YR 41l 95 7.5YR 416 5 C PL
Silt Loam
10 - 12 1 CYR 411 1100
Silt Loa
rT ,e: C=Concentration D=De letion. RM=Reduced Matrix MS -Masked Sand Grain,
'Location: PL=Pore Linin M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
H istosol (A1) Uah Surface 57)
_ Hlstic 1ppedon (A2) PolWd- Below Surface5tl)(MLRA 147,
_ Black Histie (ASI Thin Dark Surface (59) (MLRA 147, 148)
Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2)
_ Statified Layers (AS) ✓ Depleted Matrix (F3)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_2 rm Muck(A10)(MLRA 147)
148) _ Coast Paine Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soi1s(F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_2 rm Muek(A10)(LRR N) _Redo, Doh SO-(FE)
_Depleted BID- Dah Surtaoe(At 1) _ Depleted Dark SURaee(F7)
_ Thick Dah S-- (Al2) _ Redo, Depressions (F8)
Sandy Mucky Mineal Sl) (LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrlx(S4) _Umbric Surf-(FI)(MLRA 13fi, 122)
_ Red Parent Material(TF2)
_ Very Shallovt Dark SURaoe(TF12)
_ 01her (Explain In Remarl¢)
'Indhators of hydrphylid vegetdtdnand
_ Sandy Redo. (55) _Piedmont Floodplaln Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Stripped Matrix (Sod
unles, disturbed orproblematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth(-1-):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes ✓ No_
Remarks:
US Anny Cory, of Engineers
VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Verion
Traa Stratum (Plot size- 30
1 Jugla ns nigr'a
Absolute Dominant Indicator
SlletleST �
15 Yes FACU
Dorn rarce Tes workshee.
Numb,, Doml nand Species
That Al,, OSL, FAGW.. or FAG: (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata. (S)
Percent of Domi nand Species
Thad Are OBL, FAGW.. or FAG: 83 (AIR)
2 Liquidambar srymcigua 10 Vas FAG
3. Celli, laeviga[a 5 Na FACW
4.
S.
Prevalence Index worth-
Total °hi CnVP.Y nf: Multiply hv:
&_
OBL,ped- xI-
FACW species =
spe
FAC cies x5=
FACU species x4=
UPL,pedd, .5=
Column Totals: (A) (B)
Prevalence Index =BlA=
30 _=Total Gove
nulShrrrh Stratnm (Plot size: 15� )
1aJI-1 emsS Yes FAGW
2 Lintlea banzoa 5 Yas FAG
3. Cellls laev(gala 5 Yes FACW
4.
_ _ _
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7-
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Hydroplty[ic v,,g tatim, lndicao .
1- Rapid Test for Hydrnphylie Vegetation
2-Dominance Tesl is>50%
S- Prevalence Index
-4-ogieal Atlaptations(Pmvitlesupponing
d,t.data in Remahs nrnnasepaate ,nea)
-Problematic Hydrophytid Vegetation'(E.piain)
'Indicators othyddcsoll and wetland hydology must
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
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9.
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0.
15=TotalCwer
Hem sta m (Pint size 5' )
1 Microstegium vlmineum 60 Yas FAG
2 Stellara medic 7- UPL
B. AmaranNus spinasus Na FACU
4
Deflniti-. of Four Veget non Strata:
Tree -Woody plant,. excluding vines, S I-e)']_v cm) or
In diameter at breazd height (DBH), regardless of
nelgnt.
SaplinglShrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3ln. DBH and greater than S. 2s 1(1 m) tall.
u d lands. e Mlazs
Herb - All herbaceous y)
roan, th P r
ofsize, and wootly plan6 less than 3.281tall.
Woody vine -All wootly vines greater than 5.283
nei grt.
1
- - -
7.
S.
9.
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g
11.
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12.
Wnndv VlnaS m (Plod size: 30'
1.
_
b4 =Total Gove
)
HydropM1y1ic
Vegetation
Present? Ves ✓ Na
3.
5 ---
T_
_=otal Gove
Remahs (Include photo numbers hue or ono
sepaate shee[I
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SOIL
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Profile Description: (Describe to tl,e depth needed to d—in—ht the indicator or canfinn the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redm Feature
neh.val Cnlnrimnixtl °dCnlnr lmnisil °d5Remark
0-12 1 SYR 413 100 _ _ _
Silt Loaetur
rT le: C= 21-1 traction D=De letion. RM=Reduced Matrix MS -Masked Sand Grains
2Locaty, PL=Pore Linin M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol (A1) Ua Surface S1)
_ Histic Epi1-11(A2) PolWd- Below Surface (SB) (MLRA 147,
_ Black H""S (_ Thin DaM1 Surface t5 n (MLRA 147, 148)
_ Hydrogen Su1fide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2)
_ Statified Layers (A5) _ Depleted Matrix (F3)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_2 mn Mnck tAln nMILRA 147)
148) _ Coast Pairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147, 14s)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soi1s(F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_2 mn Muek(A10)(LRR N) _Redox Doh S,Ht (FE)
_ Depleted 8elov, Dah Sd Ht (At 1) _ Depleted Doh SURaee(F7)
_ Thick Dah Surtace (Al2) _ Redox Depressions (Ft)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral Sl I (LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA W, 148) MLRA 13B)
_ Sandy Gleyed Mbt1,(S4) _ Umbric Surface(F13)(MLRA 13fi, 122)
_ Red Parent Mate11a1(TF2)
_ Very Shallov, Doh S,dr—(TF12)
_ Other(Explain in Ramada)
'`hdla,tols of hydhl lc vegetation and
_ Sandy Redo, (S5) _ Piedmont Floodplaln Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Stripped Matrix (.3)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth(i 10 ):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes_ No ✓
Remarks:
US Anny Corps of Englnee,s
VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
Ahsolute Dominant Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size- 30 ) �.G➢YEL Slle✓Je53 �S33i45_
1 Llriadendron tulipifera 45 Yes FACU
Dominance Test wodesl,een
Number of Ddr' nand Species
That Are OBL, FACW.. or FAG: (A)
Tltal Number of Dominant
61-1 s Across All State- 4 (S)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW. or F>C: 7= (AIBI
2 Platanus ocndentaris 28 Vas FACW
3. Ulmub amencana 15 No FACW
4.
S.
Prevalence Index worksl,eet.
Total °hi CnVP.Y nf: Multiply hv:
8.
oBl.spedes x1=
FACW species =
FAC species .3=
FACU species .4=
UPL species .5=
Column Totals: (A) (S)
Prevalence Index =BlA=
__
_=nodal cove_
SanllnulShrrrh Stratum (Plod size: 15 )
1 Linden benxoin 25 Yes FAG
3.
4.
_ _ _
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�-
Hydropl,y[ic Veget an lndicao .
1- Rapid Test for Hydrophylie Vag-n.,
_2-Dominance Tin.is>50%
—3-Prevalence Index is-3.0'
—4-Moryhologieal Atlaptationsr (Pmvitle supponing
data in Remarks oronasepaate sheet)
— Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'I ndia,tors of hydnc soil and wetland hydalogY must
pasent, unless disturbed or problematic.
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8-
9 ---
10 ---
=TotalCwer
Herb Sta m (Plot size S )
1 CaXha pal-ni, 10 Yas OBL
3
4'.
De(niuons of Four Veget non, Strata:
Tree -Woody plants. excluding ulnas, 31rt t']_3 cm) or
In diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
helgM.
SaplinglShrub - W oody plants, excluding ulnas, less
than 3ln. DBH and 9aaterthan 3.28X(1 m)tall.
-All herbaceous(non-woody)plants, regaMless
and woody pla less than 3.28 fi tAl.
Woody vine- All—dyvines greater than 3.28 ft
hei 1
g't'
— — —
5.
E'
7.
S.
9.
---
0.
12.
_
10 _=Total cove
Wnndv VlnaS m (Plot size: 30)
12.
HydropM1y[ic
Vegetation
Present? Yes ✓ Na
3.
S ---
G.
_ _
_=Total cove_
R.,, M1 (Include photo numbers here oronasepaate shee[I
P,o)ectlSlte: Cane Creek Umbrella MRigatian Bank-South-1, Site CitylCounty: Snow CernplChatham Sampling Date: 312312017
AVplicantlowner.. Wfldlands Engine nng State: NC Sam Vl ing Point: v'"1 -
Investlgator(,): Win Taylor Sectlon, Township Range-
Loca Landform(hillslop,,terrace, etc.): line wetland l relief(eonea cen— n ne)'.
Subregion(LRR or MLRAI: MLRA 135r Lac N35.328033 Lang. 1 -79.382006 Datum:
Soil Map U,b Name- Nanford-Badln (NaC) & Chewacla (Cha) NWI classlflcatiorc n1a
Pre cllhi l hydrologic condhions on the site typical forth,, time ofyeb,lye, I N._(V,,,, explain In Remarks)
Are Vegetation " Snl_or Hydrology_sighill ntity disturbed? Are " Normal Circumstances' present? Yes_N. ✓
Are Vegetaton,Soil,or Hytlrologynatually problematic? (Ifneeded explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARYOF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytd Vegetation Present? Yes_ No_Tthe Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No th in a Wetland? Yes ✓ No_
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes= No_
Remarks:
Herbaceous and understory vegetative communities significantly impacted due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
'.
anndarvindlratnrs iminim mnf nw, renuiredl
Prim In i m f n
Surface Water(At)
h k II h Il
_ True Aquatic Plants (B ,H
_SUHace SollGack (Bfi)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surace (BS)
= High Water Table (A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1)
Drainage Patte B10)
Satuatlon (A3)
Water Marks (or)
Oxidized --inheres on Llving Roots (CS)
Presence d Reduced l
_Moss Tdm Lines (Sl 6)
U,Season Water Table(C2)
_
_ Sediment Deposits 1")
_ Urn Deposits (B3)
_ ron(C4)
ecent _ RIron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_ Thin Muck S,dr a (C])
_
_ Crayfish B.,,.. (C8)
_ Saturarion Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust(84)
_ on Deposits (BS)
_Otl,er(Expl-, In Remarks)
_ Stunted or Stressed Plants(DI)
_ Geomorphic Position (D2)
nundation Vlslble on Aedal l magery(R7)
_ Shallow 4qultaM(D3)
_
_ 1MaterStained Leaves (S1)
_ Mlsrotopagraphlc Re11A(D4)
_ Aquadc Fauna (B13)
_ FAC-N-cal Test (DS)
Field Observations:
Sudace Water Present'1 Ves_ N.
Depth (inches): 0. 5 in
Water Table Pasant l Ves_ No_
Saturation Present! Ves_ No_
elutles oa illar fnin e
Uepth(inches): `- "
Depth(inches): g-12+
Wetland
Hydrology Present? Ves ✓ No
Describe Recorded Data (str r, gauge, monitoring
well, aerial photos, previous nsp-S—), if available:
Remadts:
US Arr y Cory, of Erglnse,s
SOIL
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
Profile Description: es (Dcribetathedepth needed to dac nenthe indicator or canfinn the absence of in,dicators.)
r
Depth Matrix Redm Feature
nah.vcl Cnlnrimnixtl °dCnlnr lmnn y a Tuna'
Tmtum Remark
—L
r}3 1oYR 51s 89 10YR 516 20 c PL
Silt Loam
3- 12 ER 612 B5 10YR 516 5 C PL
Silt Loam
'T le: C--Concentration D=De letion. RM=Reduced Matrix MS=Masked Sand Grain,
'Location: PL=Pore Linin M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
H istosol (A,) _DaM1 Surface 57)
_ H istic Epipedon(A2) _PolWd- Below Surface5B)(MLRA 147,
Black Histic (AS, _ Thin D,rk Surface t5 n (MLRA 147, 148)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Wfir (F2)
_ Statified Layers (A5) Depleted Matrix (F3)
Ind icatars for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_ rm Muck(A10)(MLRA 147)
148) _ Coast Pairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soi1s(F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_2 rm Muek(A10)(LRR N) _Redm Dah SO—(FE)
_ Depleted HCIOY'/ Dah Surtaoe(At 1) _ Depleted Dah Sudaee(F7)
Thick Dark --in (Al2) _ Redm Depressions (Fit)
Sandy Mucky Mineal Sl) (LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA W, 148) MLRA 13B)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) _ Umbric Su rfi`i(F13)(MLRA 13fi, 122)
_ Red Parent M,terial(TF2)
_ Very Shallow Dah S,dr—(TF12)
_ 01her (Explain in Ramada)
'hdic,tors of hydrophyrtic vegetation and
_ Sandy Redo. (SS) _ Piedmont Floodplaln Soils (F1g) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present.
_ Stripped Matrix (SE)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Tyl ,:
Depth(inahes):
Hydric Soil Present? No_
Remarks:
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point upland- DP
Pmjeotl5ite: Cane Greek Umbrella Mitigation Bank - South Fork Site CirylC... I, Snow Camp/Chatham Sampling Date: 3/28/2017
Applicantlowner Wlldlands Engineering State: INC Sampling Point -11
nvestl9ator(s): Win Taylor gectlon, Township Rangv
Lantlform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): floodplain Local relief (concave, convex.n ne): n Slope(%)'. 0
Subregion (LRR or MLRAI.. MLRA136 Lat N35.827926 Long: 1A/-79.382117 Datum:
Soil Map U,d Name- Chewacla (cha) NWI classification: n/a
Pre cll rnadc lhy>jrologlc condltiorns on the site typica I or this time of yeb,' Ves N._ (V,,o e.plainln Remarks)
Are Vegetaton '� Soll_or Hydrology_slghill nfy disturbedy Are " Normal Glmumstances' present' Y._N. ✓
Are Vegetaton , Soil _, or Hyd,.I.gy natually problematic? tlf needed explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hy-phytic Vegetation Present? Yes_ No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Presents yes_ No withina Wetlarrdy Ves_ No ✓
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes_ No=
Remarks:
Herbaceous and understery vegetative communities significantly impacted due to cattle grazing.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Prim In f
h k II h l
n
nndary Indlrafnrs iminimu of nvn ranuiradl
gbri Boll Grack
m n
_ SUHace t%bi lA1)m
_ True Aquatic Plants (B14)
_ (BG)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave SUHace (B8)
_ High Water Table tA2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor tCl)
_ Drainage Pattems(B19)
Saturation (A3)
Marl¢t61)
Oxidized R -ji,heres on Llving Roots (C3)
Presence d Retluoed lron(C4)
_ Moss Trlm Lines tSI6)
Dry Water Table(C2)
_Water
_ Sind-ht Deposits (B2)
_ Dril Deposits (B3)
_
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_ Thin Muck Sudaee (C])
_ -Season
_ Crhyfish Burrovis (Cb)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust(B4)
_ un Deposits (B5)
_er-tExplainin Remarks)
_ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)
_ Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ nundatlon Vlslble on Aerlal Imagery
(B7)
_ Shallow Aquil lW)
_ Wbor 6tained Leaves tS1)
_ Mlcrotopagraphlc Relief (D4)
_ Aquatc Fauna'S'3)
_ FAC-Neutral Test(D51
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present'' Ves_
Water Table Present? Ves_
Saturation Present? Yes_
es clutlea lilac fnn e
N. Depthtl,dI d:
N. Depth thdl s):
No_Depth(i-1-d:
Wetland Hydrology Present? Ves_ No ✓
Describe Reoordetl Data (str am gauge,
monitoring well, aerial photos, previous nspeedons), if available:
Remo Hts:
Traastra m (Plot size: 39
I Linodendmn tulipifem
Absolute Dominant Indicator
) °/i CnVaY SllerJe52
6g FACU
Omnivance Test woHesbeeC
Nu h-d Dominant SI-ib,
That Are OBL, FACW.. or F 4C 2 A)
Total Numher of Dominant
Species Across All Strata. 5 tS)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAG: bg tAlBl
2 Ulm" amerloana Ves FACW
B. Acer rubrum No FAC
5.
Prevalence Index orksheet.
11.11Cover nf: Multinly dv:
OBL species x1= g
FACW species = 4g
FAC species .8=76
FACU species 1 .4= 28
UPL species D .5- p g
Column Totals: 115 (A) (S)
Prevalence Index =BlA= 9.4
85 =Total Gov__
nolShrub Stratum (Plot size- 15' )
I a Linden berrzoirr [g Ves FAG
2.
S.
4,
_ _ _
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7.
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Hydroplry[ic Vegetation Indicators:
_1 -Rapid Test for Hyd rnphylie Vegetation
2-Dominance Tesl is>50%
B-Prevalence Index is 13.9'
-4-Morphological Atlaptations tPmvitlesuppnning
data in Remarks nrnnaaepamte aneep
- Problematic Hydrophyllc Vegetation'(Explain)
'Indicators of hyddc soli and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
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8-
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9.
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9.
=TotalGwer
Hem Str,dum (Pint 112e:6 )
I Stellarla graminea Ves FACU
3-
4'
- - -
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree -Woody plants. excluding
—reeIn dameat bazheight DBH) itebi,dleo
lgntor
. vie,cm)
SaplinglShrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3ln DBH and greater than 3. M 1(11) tall.
Herb -All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regaMless
dsize, and woody pl-less than 8.281 tall.
woody vine-All-.1y vines greater than 1-1 in
hei 1
gr t'
- - -
7.
3.
9.
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9.
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12.
Wnndv VlneS m (Plot size_ 39'
I Lnnicera lapoar,lca
_5 =Total Gove
)
Ves FACU
HydropM1y[ic
eli n seatVes No ✓
S.
5 ---
5 =Total Gov_
R.rr-(Include photo numbers hereorono
--tin
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version US Army Corps of Englnsers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Interim Version
SOIL
Profile Descriptior: (Describe to the depth needed to dac nert the indicator ..... 4inn the absence of indiwtors.(
Depth Matrix Radn. Features
nnh.vcl Cnlnrimnixil °d� -llnmni r lstl y a Tvnai ��
Taxtur Remark
0-4 1SYR 413 98 10VR 5/13 5 C PL
Sit Laam
4-12 1SYR 516
Silt Loan
'T �s: F-Goncentratlon D=De letlon. RM=Reduced Matrix M.-Masked Sand Grain,
'Location: PL=Pore Uh M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol lAll U-Surface lS7)
_ Hlstic Eped ipon tA2) _ Polyvd- Below Surface IS1) (.1--117,
_ Black -t,fi tA3) _ Thin 1aM1 Surface 59) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ Hytlmgen Sulfide (A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2)
_ Statified Layers (A5) _ Depleted Matrix (F3)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_ mn Muck tAl 0)'MLRA 147)
1411) Coast _ P-re iReox d(116)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont Flootlplain 5oi1s(F19)
(MLR136, 147)
_2 mn Muek t-)(LRR N) _ Retlox Dark S,H-(F6)
_ Depleted 8elovi Doh .1- (Al 1) _ Depleted Dark SURaee tF7)
_ Thick Dah Surhoe (Al2) _ Retlox Depressions (Fb)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral Sl I (LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses fl2) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136)
_ Sandy Gleyed Mbt I(S4) Uri Surface(F13)(MLRA 13fi, 122)
_ Red Parent Material(TF2)
_ Very Shallovi Dark S-.(TF12)
_ 011her tExpl-, In Ramada)
'`Indicators of hydrophyrtic vegetation and
_ Sandy Redo. (S5) _Pledr- Floodplain Soils tF19)(MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present
_ Stripped Matrix (gv)
unless disturbed or prma obletic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth(ineM1es):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes_ No ✓
Remarks:
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Appendix 5

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. SAW-2016-02364 County: Chatham U.S.G.S. Quad: NC -SILK HOPE
NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Property Owner/Applicant: Wildlands Engineering
Win— Tavlo
Address: 497 Bramson Court, Suite 104
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Telephone Number: [phone]
Size (acres)
Nearest Waterway
USGS HUC
Location description:
1S acres (approximately)
South Fork Cane Creek
03030002
Indicate Which of the Followin Apply;
A. Preliminary Determination
Nearest Town Snow Camp
River Basin Cape Fear
Coordinates Latitude:35.8325
Longitude:-79.3677
X There are waters, including wetlands, on the above described project area, that may be subject to Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403). The
waters, including wetlands, have been delineated, and the delineation has been verified by the Corps to be sufficiently
accurate and reliable. Therefore this preliminary jurisdiction determination may be used in the permit evaluation process,
including determining compensatory mitigation. For purposes of computation of impacts, compensatory mitigation
requirements, and other resource protection measures, a permit decision made on the basis of a preliminary JD will treat all
waters and wetlands that would be affected in any way by the permitted activity on the site as if they are jurisdictional
waters of the U.S. This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program
Administrative Appeal Process (Reference 33 CFR Part 331). However, you may request an approved JD, which is an
appealable action, by contacting the Corps district for further instruction.
_ There are wetlands on the above described property, that may be subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(CWA)(33 USC § 1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403). However, since the
waters, including wetlands, have not been properly delineated, this preliminary jurisdiction determination may not be
used in the permit evaluation process. Without a verified wetland delineation, this preliminary determination is merely an
effective presumption of CWA/RHA jurisdiction overall of the waters, including wetlands, at the project area, which is
not sufficiently accurate and reliable to support an enforceable permit decision. We recommend that you have the
waters of the U.S. on your property delineated. As the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a
timely manner, you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that can be verified by the Corps.
B. Approved Determination
There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described property subject to the pen -nit requirements of
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC
§ 1344). Unless there is a change in law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period
not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
There are waters of tile U.S., including wetlands, on the above described project area subject to the permit requirements
of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 USC § 1344), Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
We recommend you have the waters of the U.S. on your property delineated. As the Corps may not be able to
accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner, you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that
can be verified by the Corps.
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SAW-2016-02364
_ The waters of the U.S., including wetlands, on your project area have been delineated and the delineation has been
verified by the Corps. If you wish to have the delineation surveyed, the Corps can review and verify the survey upon
completion. Once verified, this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to CWA and/or RHA
jurisdiction on your property which, provided there is no change in the law or our published regulations, may be relied
upon for a period not to exceed five years.
_ The waters of the U.S., including wetlands, have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat
signed by the Corps Regulatory Official identified below on . Unless there is a change in the law or our
published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described project area which are subject to the
permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our
published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act
(LAMA). You should contact the Division of Coastal Management in Morehead City, NC, at [phone] to
detennine their requirements.
Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US, including wetlands, without a Department of the Army permit
may constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1311). Placement of dredged or fill material,
construction or placement of structures, or work within navigable waters of the United States without a Department of the
Army permit may constitute a violation of Sections 9 and/or 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (33 USC § 401 and/or 403), If
you have any questions regarding this determination and/or the Corps regulatory program, please contact Andrew Williams at
919 554-4884 or Andrew.E.Williams2 usace.arm .mil.
C. Basis For Determination: Seethe attached Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form for this Corps project,
SAW-2016-02364. Also, see the attached map, (Figure 3, Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank)
D. Remarks: None
E. Attention USDA Program Participants
This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps' Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the
particular site identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation
provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation
in USDA programs, you should request a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources
Conservation Service, prior to starting work.
F. Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in
B. above)
This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdictional determination for the above described site, If you object to this
determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. Enclosed you will find a
Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form. If you request to appeal this
determination you must submit a completed RFA farm to the following address:
US Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Division
Attn: Jason Steele, Review Officer
60 Forsyth Street SW, Room 1OM15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801 -
In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for
appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP.
Should you decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by Not Applicable.
**It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this
correspondence.

SAW-2016-02364 /
Corps Regulatory Official; d4
Date: May 3, 2017
Expiration Date: Does not expire
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we
continue to do so, please complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey, located online at
htt ://cor sma u.tisace.armv.nilI/cni a ex/f?=136:4:0.
Copy Furnished:
James Lindley
1727 Johnny Lindley Road
Snow Camp, North Carolina 27349

SAW-2016-02364
NOTIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OPTIONS AND PROCESS AND
REQUEST FOR APPEAL
Applicant. Win T�
Wildlands Engineering
File Number: SAW-2016-02364
Date: May 3, 2017
Attached is:
See Section below
❑
INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter ofpermission)
A
❑
PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of permission)
B
❑
PERMIT DENIAL
C
❑
APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
D
Eli
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
E
SECTION I - The following identifies your rights and options regarding an administrative appeal of the above decision.
Additional information may be found at htt usace.army. iniI/Missions/CiviIWorl:s/Re *LilatorvProgranuandPermits.a5 px or
Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331.
A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit.
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all
rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
permit.
• OBJECT: If you object to the permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may request
that the permit be modified accordingly. You must complete Section II of this form and return the form to the district
engineer. Your objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice, or you will
forfeit your right to appeal the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your letter, the district engineer will evaluate your
objections and may: (a) modify the permit to address all of your concerns, (b) modify the permit to address some of your
objections, or (c) not modify the permit having determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. After
evaluating your objections, the district engineer will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration, as indicated in
Section B below.
B: PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or appeal the permit
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all
rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
permit.
• APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terns and conditions therein,
you may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of
this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days
of the date of this notice.
C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by
completing Section II of this fonn and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division
engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may accept or appeal the approved JD or provide new
information.
• ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the
date of this notice, means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD.
• APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD, you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers
Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the district engineer. This form
must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.

SAW-2016-02364
E. PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You do not need to respond to the Corps regarding the
preliminary JD. The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you wish, you may request an approved JD (which may be appealed),
by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also you may provide new information for further consideration by the
Corps to reevaluate the JD.
SECTION 1I - REQUEST FOR APPEAL or OBJECTIONS TO AN INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT
REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS: (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your objections to an initial
proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach additional information to this form to clarify where your reasons or
objections are addressed in the administrative record.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record, the Corps memorandum for the
record of the appeal conference or meeting, and any supplemental information that the review officer has determined is needed to
clarify the administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the Corps may add new information or analyses to the record.
However, you may provide additional information to clarify the location of information that is already in the administrative
record.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION:
If you have questions regarding this decision and/or the
If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you may
appeal process you may contact:
also contact:
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division,
Mr. Jason Steele, Administrative Appeal Review Officer
Attn: Andrew Williams
CESAD-PDO
3331 Heritiage Trade Drive, ,Suite 105
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
60 Forsyth Street, Room 1OM15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: [phone]
RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any government
consultants, to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You will be provided a 15 day
notice of any site investigation, and will have the opportunity to participate in all site investigations.
Date:
Telephone number:
Signature of appellant or agent.
For appeals on Initial Proffered Permits send this form to:
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division, Andrew Williams, 3331 Heritiage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North CaroIina 27587
For Permit denials, Proffered Permits and approved Jurisdictional Determinations send this form to:
Division Engineer, Commander, U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic, Attn: Mr. Jason Steele,
Administrative Appeal Officer, CESAD-PDO, 60 Forsyth Street, Room 10M15, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: [phone]

ATTACHMENT
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL
DETERMINATION (JD): March 30, 2017
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PRELIMINARY JD:
Win Taylor
497 Bramson Court, Suite 104
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER: Raleigh Regulatory
Field Office) CAvc Crre--k kwLrrl/­ A BA. -A/ E4W_ -_�bl(p-4a3�q
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The South Fork Site is located off of Johnny Lindley Road northwest of the Town
of Pittsborro in northwestern Chatham County, NC (Figures 1 and 2). The South
Fork Site is in the planning and design phase for the development of a stream
and wetland mitigation bank. To date, a draft mitigation plan is being developed
and Wildlands is currently in the process of finalizing easement boundaries. The
project will involve the restoration and enhancement of approximately 6,300
linear feet of stream.
(USE THE ATTACHED TABLE TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE WATERBODIES
AT DIFFERENT SITES)
State: NC County/parish/borough: Chatham City: Snow Camp
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format):
Lat. 35.826080 Long. 79.380596
Universal Transverse Mercator:
Name of nearest waterbody: South Fork Cane Creek
Identify (estimate) amount of waters in the review area. -
Non -wetland waters: 6,715 linear feet: 5 - 15 width (ft) and/or acres.
Cowardin Class: Unconsolidated Bottom - Streambed
Stream Flow: Perennial & Intermittent
Wetlands: 0.412 acres.
Cowardin Class: Palustrine Emergent & Forested Wetlands
Name of any water bodies on the site that have been identified as Section 10
waters:
Tidal: N/A

E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT
APPLY):
® Office (Desk) Determination. Date: 3 144y �pr7
[I" Field Determination. Date(s):�
1. The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional waters of the
United States on the subject site, and the permit applicant or other affected party
who requested this preliminary JD is hereby advised of his or her option to
request and obtain an approved jurisdictional determination (JD) for that site.
Nevertheless, the permit applicant or other person who requested this
preliminary JD has declined to exercise the option to obtain an approved JD in
this instance and at this time.
2. In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or
a Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring
"pre -construction notification" (PCN), or requests verification for a non -reporting
NWP or other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an
approved JD for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware of the
following: (1) the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization
based on a preliminary JD, which does not make an official determination of
jurisdictional waters, (2) that the applicant has the option to request an approved
JD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and
that basing a permit authorization on an approved JD could possibly result in less
compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) that
the applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting
the terms and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4)
that the applicant can accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply
with all the terms and conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation
requirements the Corps has determined to be necessary; (5) that undertaking
any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without requesting
an approved JD constitutes the applicant's acceptance of the use of the
preliminary JD, but that either form of JD will be processed as soon as is
practicable; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered
individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps
permit authorization based on a preliminary JD constitutes agreement that all
wetlands and other water bodies on the site affected in any way by that activity
are jurisdictional waters of the United States, and precludes any challenge to
such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial compliance or enforcement
action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7) whether
the applicant elects to use either an approved JD or a preliminary JD, that JD
will be processed as soon as is practicable. Further, an approved JD, a proffered
individual permit (and all terms and conditions contained therein), or individual
permit denial can be administratively appealed pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331,
and that in any administrative appeal, jurisdictional issues can be raised (see 33
C.F.R. 331.5(a)(2)). If, during that administrative appeal, it becomes necessary
to make an official determination whether CWA jurisdiction exists over a site, or

to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional waters on the site, the Corps will
provide an approved JD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable.
This preliminary JD finds that there "may be" waters of the United States on the
subject project site, and identifies all aquatic features on the site that could be
affected by the proposed activity, based on the following information:
SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for preliminary JD (check all that apply
- checked items should be included in case file and, where checked and
requested, appropriately reference sources below):
® Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the
applicant/consultant: Wildlands Engineering.
® Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the
applicant/consultant. Wildlands Engineering
✓ Office concurs with data sheetsldelineation report.
❑ Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report.
❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
❑ Corps navigable waters' study:
® U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas:
❑ USGS NHD data.
❑ USGS S and 12 digit HUC maps.
® U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: 7.5 Minute
Cruthchfields Crossroads Quadrangles.
® USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation:
Chatham County Soils.
❑ National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name:
❑ State/Local wetland inventory map(s):
❑ FEMAIFIRM maps:
❑ 100-year Floodplain Elevation is: (National Geodectic Vertical Datum
of 1929)
® Photographs: ® Aerial (Name & Date): 2013.
or ® Other (Name & Date):
❑ Previous determination(s). Fife no. and date of response letter:
❑ Other information (please specify):

IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not
necessarily been verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for
later jurisdictional determinations.
Signature and date of
Regulatory Project Manager
(REQUIRED)
`— 3/30/2017
Signature and date of
person requesting preliminary JD
(REQUIRED, unless obtaining
the signature is impracticable)

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Appendix 6

9 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 9
Gordon Myers, Executive Director
June 28, 2016
Ms. Ruby Davis
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
1430 S. Mint Street, Suite 104
Charlotte, NC 28203
Subject: Request for Environmental Information for the Cane Creek Mitigation Bank, Chatham and
Alamance Counties, North Carolina.
Dear Ms. Davis,
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the
proposed project description. Comments are provided in accordance with certain provisions of the Clean
Water Act of 1977 (as amended), Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16
U.S.C. 661-667e) and North Carolina General Statutes (G.S. 113-131 et seq.).
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. proposes to complete a stream restoration project to provide in -kind
mitigation for unavoidable stream channel impacts. The proposed project, referred to as the Cane Creek
Mitigation Bank, has three sites: Pine Hill Branch, Bethel Branch and South Fork. The Pine Hill Branch
site is located southeast of the intersection of Clark and Holman Mill Roads, southeast of Snow Camp.
There are records for the state -significantly rare, Carolina ladle crayfish (Cambams davidi), in an
unnamed tributary of the Pine Hill Branch site. The Bethel Branch site is located northeast of the
intersection of Moon Lindley and RE Wright Roads, north of Siler City. The South Fork site is located
southwest of the intersection of Moon Lindley and Johnny Lindley Roads, north of Siler City. The
proposed work will involve stream restoration, enhancement and preservation. The site has historically
been disturbed as a result of agricultural use. The project site includes unnamed tributaries to South Fork
Cane Creek in the Cape Fear River basin.
Stream restoration projects often improve water quality and aquatic habitat. Establishing native, forested
buffers in riparian areas will help protect water quality, improve aquatic and terrestrial habitats and
provide a travel corridor for wildlife species. The NCWRC recommends the use of biodegradable and
wildlife -friendly sediment and erosion control devices. Silt fencing, fiber rolls and/or other products
should have loose -weave netting that is made of natural fiber materials with movable joints between the
vertical and horizontal twines. Silt fencing and similar products that have been reinforced with plastic or
metal mesh should be avoided as they impede the movement of terrestrial wildlife species. Excessive silt
and sediment loads can have detrimental effects on aquatic resources including destruction of spawning
habitat, suffocation of eggs and clogging of gills. Any invasive plant species that are found onsite should
be removed.
Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Page 2
June 28, 2016
Scoping — Cane Creek Mitigation Bank
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If I can be of further assistance,
please contact me at [phone] or gabriela.garrisonkncwildlife.org.
Sincerely,
Gabriela Garrison
Eastern Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program

WILDLANDS
ENGINEERING
April 1, 2o16
Shannon Deaton
North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission
Division of Inland Fisheries
1721 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Subject: Cane Creek Mitigation Bank
Alamance and Chatham Counties, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Deaton,
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. requests review and comment on any possible issues that
might emerge with respect to fish and wildlife issues associated with the proposed
Cane Creek Mitigation Bank. The stream mitigation bank includes three sites: Pine Hill
Branch, Bethel Branch, and South Fork. A USGS map and aerial maps showing the
approximate project areas are enclosed. The topographic figure was prepared from the
Crutchfield Crossroads and Silk Hope, 7.5-Minute USGS Topographic Quadrangles.
The Cane Creek Mitigation Bank is being developed to provide in -kind mitigation for
unavoidable stream channel impacts. Several sections of channel have been identified
as significantly degraded. The project will include stream restoration, enhancement,
and preservation. The site has historically been disturbed due to agricultural use,
primarily for livestock production.
We thank you in advance for your timely response and cooperation. Please feel free to
contact us with any questions that you may have concerning this project.
Sincerely,
Ruby M. Davis
Environmental Scientist
Attachment:
USGS Topographic Map
Aerial Map
1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104, Charlotte, NC 28203 , (P) 704-332-7754 , (F) 704-332-3306

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WILDLANDS
ENGINEERING
April 1, 2oi6
Renee Gledhill -Earley
State Historic Preservation Office
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4617
Subject: Cane Creek Mitigation Bank
Alamance and Chatham Counties, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Gledhill -Earley,
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. requests review and comment on any possible issues that might
emerge with respect to archaeological or cultural resources associated with the Cane Creek
Mitigation Bank, a stream mitigation bank located on three sites: Pine Hill Branch, Bethel
Branch, and South Fork. A USGS site map and aerial maps with approximate project areas are
enclosed.
The Cane Creek Mitigation Bank is being developed to provide in -kind mitigation for
unavoidable stream channel impacts. Several sections of channel have been identified as
significantly degraded. The project will include stream restoration, enhancement, and
preservation. The site has historically been disturbed due to agricultural use, primarily for
livestock production.
We ask that you review this site based on the attached information to determine the presence
of any historic properties.
We thank you in advance for your timely response and cooperation. Please feel free to contact
us with any questions that you may have concerning the project.
Sincerely,
Ruby M. Davis
Environmental Scientist
[e-mail]
1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104 Charlotte, NC 28203 , (P) 704-332-7754 , (F) 704-332-3306

United States Department ®f the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh ES Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
July 22, 2016
Ruby Davis
Wildlands Engineering Inc
1430 S. Mint St., Suite 104
Charlotte, NC 28203
Re: Cane Creek Mitigation Bank — Alamance & Chatham Counties, NC
Dear Mrs. Davis:
This letter is to inform you that a list of all federally -protected endangered and threatened species
with known occurrences in North Carolina is now available on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service's (Service) web page at http://www.fws.gov/raleigh, Therefore, if you have projects that
occur within the Raleigh Field Office's area of responsibility (see attached county list), YOU no
longer need to contact the Raleigh Field Office for a list of federally -protected species.
Our web page contains a complete and frequently updated list of all endangered and threatened
species protected by the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)(Act), and a list of federal species of concern] that are known to occur in
each county in North Carolina.
Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non-federal
representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally -listed endangered or threatenedl species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be
prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the
Service is necessary. In addition to the federally -protected species list, information on the
species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or
evaluation and can be found on our web page at http://www.fws.gov/raleigh. Please check the
web site often for updated information or changes.
The term "federal species of concern" refers to those species which the Service believes might be in need of
concentrated conservation actions. Federal species of concern receive no legal protection and their designation does
not necessarily imply that the species will eventually be proposed for listing as a federally endangered or threatened
species. However, we recommend that all practicable measures be taken to avoid or minimize adverse impacts to
federal species of concern.

If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally -listed species known to be
present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to
adversely affect those species. As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine
the species' presence or absence within the project area. The use of North Carolina Natural
Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys.
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect) a federally -protected species, you should notify this office with your
detennination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects
of the action on Iisted species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects,
before conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed
action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally
listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an
Environmental Impact Statement is prepared). However, you should maintain a complete record
of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel
conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles.
With regard to the above -referenced project, we offer the following remarks. Our comments are
submitted pursuant to, and in accordance with, provisions of the Endangered Species Act.
Based on the information provided and other information available, it appears that the proposed
action is not likely to adversely affect any federally -listed endangered or threatened species, their
formally designated critical habitat, or species currently proposed for Iisting under the Act at
these sites. We believe that the requirements of section 7(a)(2) of the Act have been satisfied for
your project. Please remember that obligations under section 7 consultation must be
reconsidered if. (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect
listed species or critical habitat in a maruier not previously considered; (2) this action is
subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review; or, (3) a new species
is listed or critical habitat determined that may be affected by the identified action.
However, the Service is concerned about the potential impacts the proposed action might have
on aquatic species. Aquatic resources are highly susceptible to sedimentation. Therefore, we
recommend that all practicable measures be taken to avoid adverse impacts to aquatic species,
including implementing directional boring methods and stringent sediment and erosion control
measures. An erosion and sedimentation control plan should be submitted to and approved by
the North Carolina Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section prior to construction.
Erosion and sedimentation controls should be installed and maintained between the construction
site and any nearby down -gradient surface waters. In addition, we recommend maintaining
natural, vegetated buffers on all streams and creeks adjacent to the project site.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has developed a Guidance Memorandum (a
copy can be found on our website at (http://www.fws.gov/raleigh) to address and mitigate
secondary and cumulative impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources and water quality.
We recommend that you consider this document in the development of your projects and in
completing an initiation package for consultation (if necessary).
2

We hope you find our web page useful and informative and that following the process described
above will reduce the time required, and eliminate the need, for general correspondence for
species' lists. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Emily Wells of this office
at [phone] ext. 25.
Sincerely,
Pete thin
Field Supervisor

List of Counties in the Service's Raleigh Field Office Area of Responsibility
Alamance
Beaufort
Bertie
Bladen
Brunswick
Camden
Carteret
Caswell
Chatham
Chowan
Columbus
Craven
Cumberland
Currituck
Dare
Duplin
Durham
Edgecombe
Franklin
Gates
Granville
Greene
Guilford
Halifax
Harnett
Hertford
Hoke
Hyde
Johnston
Jones
Lee
Lenoir
Martin
Montgomery
Moore
Nash
New Hanover
Northampton
Onslow
Orange
Pamlico
Pasquotank
Pender
Perquimans
Person
Pitt
Randolph
Richmond
Robeson
Rockingham
Sampson
Scotland
Tyrrell
Vance
Wake
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Wilson
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WILDLANDS
ENGINEERING
April 1, 2o3.6
Dale Suiter
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Field Office
PO Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636
Subject: Cane Creek Mitigation Bank
Alamance and Chatham Counties, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Suiter,
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. requests review and comment on any possible issues that might
emerge with respect to endangered species, migratory birds or other trust resources associated
with the proposed Cane Creek Mitigation Bank. The stream mitigation bank includes three
sites: Pine Hill Branch, Bethel Branch, and South Fork. A USGS map and aerial maps showing
the approximate project areas are enclosed. The topographic figure was prepared from the
Crutchfield Crossroads and Silk Hope, 7.5-Minute USGS Topographic Quadrangles.
The Cane Creek Mitigation Bank is being developed to provide in -kind mitigation for
unavoidable stream channel impacts. Several sections of channel have been identified as
significantly degraded. The project will include stream restoration, enhancement, and
preservation. The site has historically been disturbed due to agricultural use, primarily for
livestock production.
According to your website (http://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/reports/species-by-current-range-
county?), there are no federally -listed species in Alamance County. The Cape Fear shiner, Red -
cockaded woodpecker and the Harperella are the federally listed endangered species for
Chatham County. Due to the recent listing of the Northern long-eared bat and the forested
nature of the site, we are requesting a specific review and any known information regarding this
species, along with the federally listed species.
If we have not heard from you in 3o days we will assume that you do not have any comments
regarding associated laws and that you do not have any information relevant to this projects at
the current time.
We thank you in advance for your timely response and cooperation. Please feel free to contact
us with any questions that you may have concerning this project.
Sincerely,
Ruby M. Davis
Environmental Scientist
Attachment:
USGS Topographic Map and Aerial MapAerial Map
2430 South Mint Street, Suite 104 Charlotte, NC 28203 ° (P) 704-332-7754 ° (F) 704-332-33o6

Appendix 7

Table Al: Existing Geomorphic Parameters
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stream type
F4
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sq mi
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ER
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dp°ol
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p-p
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12
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p-p/Wbkf
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15
spacing ratio
valley slope
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feet/foot
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feet/foot
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K
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wbit
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June 21, 2017
John Hutton
Vice President
Wildlands Engineering, Inc
312 West Millbrook Road, Suite 225
Raleigh, NC 27609
Dear Mr. Hutton,
This letter is to confirm that Unique Places to Save, a 501(c)3 not -for -profit organization located in North
Carolina, is willing to act as the responsible party to accept bond funds and successfully complete the Cane
Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank South Fork Site ("Mitigation Project") in the event that Wildlands Engineering
fails to perform or no longer exists.
As the long term easement holder and manager of the perpetual conservation easement associated with the
Mitigation Project, we are a logical consideration for this role.
We also understand that Unique Places to Save has the right and opportunity to review the bond amount and
level of responsibility and work to be completed on the Mitigation Project prior to accepting the bond funds or
completing any work on the Mitigation Project. After this review, Unique Places to Save has the right to accept
or deny the bond funds and subsequent mitigation responsibilities.
This role in no way affects our ability to monitor, steward and legally defend the perpetual conservation easement
associated with the Mitigation Project.
Sincerely,
David Harper
Program Director
500 Westover Drive, #8850 • Sanford, NC 27330 • 910-707-3622 • [e-mail]

BERKLEY
SPECIALTY
Underwriting Managers
bW. R. BerkleT conzpany
COVERAGE CONFIRMATION
Date: 10/19/2017 Policy Number: (TBD)
Producer Information: Submitted Risk Information:
American Risk Management Resources Network, LLC Wildlands Holdings IV, LLC
7780 Elmwood Ave., Suite 130 1430 S Mint Street Ste 104
Madison, WI 53562-3135 Charlotte, NC 28203
Producer No.: 40000500
Attn: David Dybdahl
This is to certify that, in accordance with your instructions, the carrier listed below has bound coverage as follows:
Nautilus Insurance Company (A.M. Best Rating A+ XV)
Coverage Form: COMPENSATORY MITIGATION INSURANCE POLICY
MITIGATION BANKING INSTRUMENT:
The South Fork Mitigation Bank
Cape Fear Watershed in Chatham County, NC
POLICY TERM:
10/19/2017 to 10/19/2025 at 12:01 a.m. Standard Time at your mailing address shown above.
LIMITS OF LIABILITY:
Effective Coverage Period
Per Claim
Total All Claims
10/19/2017 to 10/19/2018
$ 412,600
$ 412,600
10/19/2018 to 10/19/2019
$ 164,854
$ 164,854
10/19/2019 to 10/19/2020
$ 146,904
$ 146,904
10/19/2020 to 10/19/2021
$ 126,354
$ 126,354
10/19/2021 to 10/19/2022
$ 100,674
$ 100,674
10/19/2022 to 10/19/2023
$ 79,932
$ 79,932
10/19/2023 to 10/19/2024
$ 57,896
$ 57,896
10/19/2024 to 10/19/2025
$ 35,731
$ 35,731
Policy Aggregate Limit:
$ 1,124,945
At the end of each Effective Coverage Period, the limit of insurance
shall expire and will be replaced by the limits in the subsequent
Effective Coverage Period until policy expiration
RENTENTION:
$0 Deductible
Per Claim
© 2016 by Berkley Specialty Underwriting Managers LLC, an affiliate of Nautilus Insurance Company and Great Divide Insurance Company.
All rights reserved.

Exposure Basis Estimated Exposure x Composite Rate = Policy Premium
Per$1,000 $ 1,124,945 Flat $ 12,937
Policy Premium:
Terrorism Additional Premium
Total Policy Premium
Commission:
Minimum Annual Premium:
Deposit Premium:
Minimum Earned Premium:
$12,937
$517 (4.00% of Annual Premium)
$13,454
0% (Net of Commission)
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS (NOTE: Please read the policy forms and endorsements carefully):
E001J (06/16) Nautilus Policy Jacket
ENV DIR CLAIMS 06 16 Policyholder Notice — Claim Reporting Information
IL 12 02 01 16 Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) Exclusion Endorsement
CMI DEC 12 16 Compensatory Mitigation Declarations
ENV FORM 02 14 Schedule of Forms and Endorsements
CMI 6600 12 16 Compensatory Mitigation Insurance Insuring Agreement
S020 (04-05) Service of Suit
ENV 2012 01 12
Earned Premium and Flat Rate
ENV 2225 01 15
Exclusion of Certified Acts of Terrorism
BSUM 1200 (11-11)
Minimum Earned Premium
CMI 6601 12 16
Covered Location Endorsement
CMI 6602 12 16
Indemnification Endorsement
CMI 6604 01 17
Wilmington District Amendatory Endorsement
AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE OF WE WRITE THIS POLICY
Subject to the following, you do not have to submit Certificates of Insurance to us. Authority is granted to you and your subproducer to
issue unmodified ACORD certificates of insurance. You and your subproducer may include on the certificate an accurate representation
of the coverage form and endorsements applicable to this policy at the time the certificate is issued. Any modification to the ACORD
certificate or the issuance of a non-ACORD certificate of insurance must be submitted to us for approval.
Certificates of Insurance may only be issued as a matter of information. Certificates of Insurance do not amend, extend or alter
coverage afforded under this policy. We do not recognize Certificates of Insurance as endorsement or policy change requests. You
must submit a separate written request if an endorsement or policy change (including the addition of additional insured coverage or
other coverage) is required.
THIS COVERAGE CONFIRMATION IS SUBJECT TO RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITHIN THE
SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME.
• Completed and signed BSUM CMI Application. Required Prior to Binding.
• Indemnification Endorsement signed by principal of Wildlands Engineering, Inc., and notarized. Required Prior to Binding.
• Copy of signed/approved Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank. Within 5 days of binding.
• Copy of Conservation Easement, Permits and Final Mitigation Plan. Within 5 days of binding.
• Signed and dated TRIA Letter. Within 5 days of binding.
• Signed and Completed Surplus Lines Tax letter. Within 5 days of Binding
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
This coverage confirmation is subject to all the terms and conditions of the policy being issued, and shall be automatically terminated
and voided by delivery of a policy to the insured or his agent or representative. In the event of cancellation or expiration of this
© 2016 by Berkley Specialty Underwriting Managers LLC, an affiliate of Nautilus Insurance Company and Great Divide Insurance Company.
All rights reserved.

insurance, we are required to hold the insured, his agent or representative responsible for earned premiums in all cases for the time in
force, subject to the minimum earned premium, at pro-rata or short -rate, whichever is applicable, of the annual premium charged. Flat
cancellations are not permitted.
Please feel free to contact me at 404-443-2081 or [e-mail] with any questions.
Best Regards,
Alejandro Martinez
Sr. Underwriter
Berkley Specialty Underwriting Managers (a W. R. Berkley Company)
303 W. Madison St. Suite 825
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: [phone]
Email: ARMartinezaberkleysum.com
© 2016 by Berkley Specialty Underwriting Managers LLC, an affiliate of Nautilus Insurance Company and Great Divide Insurance Company.
All rights reserved.

Nautilus Insurance Company.
An Arizona Corporation b a W-R_ B�rey com'Wny
COMMERCIAL LINES POLICY
THIS POLICY IS NOT OBTAINED PRIMARILY FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD
PURPOSES.
THIS POLICY CONSISTS OF:
- Declarations-
- Common Policy Conditions; and
- One or more Coverage Parts. A Coverage Part consists of:
- One or more Coverage Forms; and
- Applicable Forms and Endorsements.
In Witness Whereof, we have caused this policy to be executed and attested, and, if required by state law, this policy shall
not be valid unless countersigned by our authorized representative.
Secretary
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Services
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on meeting your unique
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We are confident our
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your organization and help you
succeed in accomplishing your
risk management objectives.
Reporting a Claim
It is vitally important that you contact us as soon as possible when an accident happens.
When an accident takes place, you can call, fax or email us.
Under all circumstances, you must follow the claim reporting requirements of your policy
including, but not limited to, providing us written notice of the claim.
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We understand environmental
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extremely stressful events.
That's why we're proud to offer you
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THAT MAY EXIST IN ANY PARTICULAR SITUATION UNDER A POLICY ISSUED BY A MEMBER COMPANY OF BERKLEY SPECIALTY UNDERWRITING MANAGERS OR ITS
AFFILIATES. ALL CONDITIONS OF COVERAGE, TERMS AND LIMITATIONS ARE DEFINED AND PROVIDED FOR IN THE POLICY. PROGRAMS OR PRODUCTS MAY NOT
BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES AND POLICY FEATURES MAY VARY BY STATE.
ENV DIR CLAIMS 06 16 Page 1 of 1

INTERLINE
IL12020116
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSET CONTROL (OFAC)
EXCLUSION ENDORSEMENT
No insurer shall be deemed to provide cover and no insurer shall be liable to pay any claim or provide any benefit
hereunder to the extent that the provision of such cover, payment of such claim or provision of such benefit would
expose that insurer to any sanction, prohibition or restriction under United Nations resolutions or the trade or
economic sanctions laws or regulations of the European Union, United Kingdom or the United States.
IL 12 02 01 16 Page 1 of 1

COMPENSATORY MITIGATION INSURANCE
THIS FORM PROVIDES CLAIMS MADE AND REPORTED COVERAGE. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE FORM
CAREFULLY.
Various provisions in this policy restrict coverage. Read the entire policy carefully to determine rights, duties, and what is
and is not covered.
Throughout this policy the words "you" and `your' refer to the Named Insured shown in the Declarations, and any other
person or organization qualifying as an Insured under this policy. The words "we", "us", and `our' refer to the Company
providing this insurance. "You" and "your" do not refer to the Authorizing Agency Other than headings, words and
phrases that appear in bold have special meaning. Refer to SECTION II - DEFINITIONS.
This policy provides Claims Made and Reported Coverage and has Claims reporting requirements. Coverage provided
herein only applies to a Claim first made against the Named Insured during the Policy Period, and reported to us in
writing during the Effective Coverage Period in which the Claim is made. This policy does not include a duty to defend
or to pay defense costs. Notice of a Default or Deficiency Notice is not a Claim and does not trigger coverage under the
policy.
The application, filed and approved Mitigation Banking Instrument, supplemental materials, and information submitted
therewith, are the basis of this policy and are incorporated into and constitute a part of this policy. Any materials and
information received in application for the policy will be maintained on file with the Company and shall be deemed to be
attached to the policy as if physically attached. As a condition precedent to coverage, it is agreed by all Insureds that the
statements made in the application and supplemental materials are representations made on behalf of all Insureds, that
they are material, and that this policy is issued by the Company in reliance upon the truth of such representations.
In consideration of the payment of the premium and the undertaking of the Insured(s) to pay the Indemnification
Obligation set out in Indemnification Endorsement attached to this Policy, and subject to the Limits of Insurance set out in
SECTION IV — LIMITS OF INSURANCE AND DEDUCTIBLE and the Declarations, and the exclusions, conditions, and
other terms of this policy, the Company agrees with the Insured(s) as follows:
SECTION I — INSURING AGREEMENT
To pay on behalf of the Named Insured the amount of Financial Assurances for which the Named Insured becomes
legally obligated to pay as a result of a Claim first made against it during the Policy Period, by reason of a Default under
a Mitigation Banking Instrument, to which this insurance applies, provided that, as a condition precedent to coverage,
the Claim is reported, in writing, to the Company by the Named Insured or by the Authorizing Agency on the Named
Insured's behalf during the Effective Coverage Period in which the Claim is first made against the Named Insured.
We will have the right to adjust, pay or settle any Claim seeking Financial Assurances as described in Section V.
Reporting, Adjustment & Settlement; and
We may at our discretion investigate any Default and settle any Claim that may result. But:
The amount we will pay for Financial Assurances under this policy is limited as described in SECTION IV. LIMITS
OF INSURANCE AND DEDUCTIBLE; and
2. Our obligation to adjust or pay any Claim under an Effective Coverage Period ends when we have paid the limit of
insurance applicable to that Effective Coverage Period, in the payment or settlement of Financial Assurances.
SECTION II - DEFINITIONS
1. Adaptive Management Plan means the development of a management strategy that results in a written plan as defined
in33.CFR 332,4(c)(12) that anticipates likely challenges associated with Compensatory Mitigation Projects and
provides for the implementation of actions to address those challenges, as well as unforeseen changes to those
projects.
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2. Authorizing Agency means the Department of the Army, the District Engineer, or other person, entity or agency
designated by the Department of the Army, that retains the sole and final authority under 33 CFR 332 to negotiate,
determine, approve and enforce the terms of the Mitigation Banking Instrument, and any other documents
established thereunder
3. Claim means a written demand received by the Named Insured from the Authorizing Agency, or from the
Authorizing Agency on the Named Insured'S behalf seeking payment of Financial Assurances as a result of a
Default under the Mitigation Banking Instrument.
4. Compensatory Mitigation as defined in 33 CFR 332.2 means the restoration (re-establishment or rehabilitation),
establishment (creation), enhancement, and/or in certain circumstances preservation of aquatic resources for the
purposes of offsetting unavoidable adverse impacts which remain after all appropriate and practicable avoidance and
minimization has been achieved.
5. Compensatory Mitigation Project means the site or sites scheduled in the Declarations to the Policy at which the
Named Insured is implementing a Mitigation Plan approved by the Authorizing Agency under 33 CFR 332.
6. Default means a written and final determination made by the Authorizing Agency that the Named Insured has
failed to successfully implement a Mitigation Plan, in accordance with the Performance Standards, at a
Compensatory Mitigation Project site scheduled in the Declarations to this policy, but only if such determination is
made following:
(1) a period of time more than one year (or shorter period as determined by the Authorizing Agency in accordance
with law) after the Authorizing Agency has issued a Deficiency Notice for that Mitigation Plan or
Compensatory Mitigation Project site, and
(2) the Named Insured'S best efforts to mitigate any deficiencies noticed by the Authorizing Agency in any prior
Deficiency Notice for that Mitigation Plan or Compensatory Mitigation Project site and to prevent the Default;
Default shall not include any determination by the Authorizing Agency that the Named Insured has failed to comply
with, or breached, any other term or condition of the Mitigation Banking Instrument or other document thereunder,
other than the Performance Standards in a Mitigation Plan for a Compensatory Mitigation Project site scheduled
in the Declarations to this policy, or any resultant suspension or termination of the Mitigation Banking Instrument as
a result of such non-compliance or breach.
7. Deficiency Notice means a written notice issued by the Authorizing Agency to the Named Insured:
(1) advising that it is not progressing towards, or on track to, or meeting the Performance Standards set out in a
Mitigation Plan for a Compensatory Mitigation Project site; and
(2) requesting that the Named Insured implement measures to correct the deficiencies, including but not limited to
implementation of an Adaptive Management Plan, or modifications to the existing Mitigation Plan, and
(3) modifying, decreasing or suspending credit sales of the Mitigation Bank until the Named Insured successfully
completes measures to correct deficiencies in the implementation of a Mitigation Plan for a Compensatory
Mitigation Project site.
8. Effective Coverage Period means the annual term set forth in the Declarations;
9. Financial Assurances means the amount of reasonable and necessary costs to remedy a Default determination by
the Authorizing Agency, which amount shall be determined by the lesser of the following:
(1) Mitigation Expenses required to successfully complete the Compensatory Mitigation at the Compensatory
Mitigation Project site from which the Default has been determined; or
(2) Mitigation Expenses required to provide replacement Compensatory Mitigation at another site; or
(3) the actual costs to purchase replacement mitigation credits from another mitigation bank and any legal fees
associated with the purchase;
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Mitigation Expenses under (1) and (2) above means the direct costs of engineers, contractors and subcontractors, to
design, plan, engineer, construct, and implement the Compensatory Mitigation work at the site, exclusive of profit or
markup of any kind by, or in favor of, the Named Insured. Direct costs may include reasonable administrative and
management costs incurred by such engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, but only to the extent such costs are
directly and exclusively allocable to the actual Compensatory Mitigation work being performed at the site,
Mitigation Expenses under (2) above includes the cost to acquire a replacement property and includes legal fees
associated with the acquisition.
Mitigation Expenses under (1) and (2) above shall not include: (i) any costs for insurance or bonds, including those
costs attendant to securing and reporting in connection with such insurance and bonds; (ii) legal fees of any kind,
except those noted in (2) and (3) above; (iii) cost related to reporting and other obligations under this policy and (iv)
any costs, charges or expenses (including salaries, benefits, or fringes) of the Named Insured, unless such costs are
directly attributable to the implementation of the tasks and activities for the Compensatory Mitigation and the
Company has approved and consented to the work and costs prior to them being incurred.
10. Insured means:
(1) The Named Insured but only with respect to Liability incurred from the default of a Mitigation Banking
Instrument to which this insurance applies;
(2) The Named Insured's current or former members and partners, and their spouses, but only with respect to
liability incurred from the Named Insured's Default of a Mitigation Banking Instrument, to which this
insurance applies;
(3) The Named Insured's current or former directors, executive officers, and stockholders, and their spouses, but
only with respect to liability incurred from the Named Insured's Default of a Mitigation Banking Instrument, to
which this insurance applies;
11. Mitigation Bank means the site, or suite of sites, where aquatic resources are being restored, reestablished,
rehabilitated, established, created, enhanced, and/or preserved as part of the Compensatory Mitigation Project
governed by the Mitigation Banking Instrument as shown on the Covered Location Endorsement.
12. Mitigation Banking Instrument means the legal document scheduled in the Declarations to this policy, provided that
such plan is prepared, approved, filed, and documented in compliance with applicable law.
13. Mitigation Plan means the plan prepared by the Named Insured per 33 CFR 332.4 c(2) through c(14), and approved
by the Authorizing Agency, for Compensatory Mitigation to be performed at each Compensatory Mitigation Project
site as shown on the Covered Location Endorsement.
14. Named Insured means the entity listed in the Declarations to this policy that has executed the approved Mitigation
Banking Instrument.
15. Policy Period means the period set forth in the Declarations, or any shorter period arising as a result of cancellation or
termination of the policy.
16. Performance Standards as defined in 33 CFR 332.2 means observable or measurable physical (including
hydrological), chemical and/or biological attributes that are used to determine if a Compensatory Mitigation Project
meets its objectives.
SECTION III — EXCLUSIONS
This insurance does not apply to Claims, Defaults, or Financial Assurances based upon, arising out of, or relating to:
1. An Act of God, or any natural catastrophe or disaster;
2. Liability assumed by the Named Insured under any contract or agreement, including but not limited to liability for
payment of attorney's fees, termination fees, consequential or liquidated damages, or liabilities of another pursuant to
any indemnification agreement, except for liability to pay Financial Assurances as a result of a Default under a
Mitigation Banking Instrument.
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Any legal fees, costs, or expenses (including expert or consultant fees) incurred in the defense of any liability or
obligation of the Named Insured for any reason.
4. Fluctuation in, short fall of, or devaluation of, the monetary value of, or marketability of, mitigation credits (or other
equivalent credits), or of any real property, including a site at which Compensatory Mitigation is being performed, or
is planned to be performed, under the Mitigation Banking Instrument.
SECTION IV — LIMITS OF INSURANCE AND DEDUCTIBLE
1. The Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations and the rules below fix the most we will pay on behalf of the Named
Insured regardless of the number of Defaults, Claims, Financial Assurances, Mitigation Plans, or Compensatory
Mitigation Project sites.
2. The "Total All Claims" Limit set forth in the Declarations is the most we will pay on behalf of the Named Insured for
Financial Assurances as a result of all Claims first made against the Named Insured during the scheduled Effective
Coverage Period, and reported in writing to us, during that same scheduled Effective Coverage Period.
3. Subject to item 2 above, the "Per Claim" Limit set forth in the Declarations is the most we will pay on behalf of the
Named Insured for Financial Assurances as a result of any one Claim first made against the Named Insured during
the scheduled Effective Coverage Period, and reported in writing to us, during that same scheduled Effective
Coverage Period.
4. Subject to items 2 and 3 above, the maximum Limits of Insurance we will pay for any Claim made during a scheduled
Effective Coverage Period shall be the limits corresponding to the scheduled Effective Coverage Period stated in
the Declarations, in which the Claim is first made against the Named Insured and reported to us in writing.
At the end of each Effective Coverage Period, the limit of insurance shall expire and will no longer be available for
payment of any new or additional Claim not already made against the Named Insured and reported to us in writing
before expiration of the Effective Coverage Period.
At the end of each Effective Coverage Period, the limit of available insurance shall also be replaced by the "Per
Claim" Limit and "Total All Claims" Limit scheduled in the subsequent Effective Coverage Period.
One or more Claims made against the Named Insured, and reported in writing to the Company, that arise out of the
same, interrelated, repeated, or associated Defaults in a single Mitigation Plan, or at a single Compensatory
Mitigation Project site, shall be considered a single Claim, and the Company's total liability for Financial Assurance
from that Claim shall be subject to the Limits of Insurance corresponding to the "Per Claim" Limit for the Effective
Coverage Period set forth in the Declarations (or any reduced or modified Limit established by endorsement to this
policy) and effective at the time the initial Claim was first made against the Named Insured and first reported in writing
to the Company.
The "Per Claim" Deductible set forth in the Declarations for each Effective Coverage Period shall apply to each and
every Claim first made against the Named Insured, and reported to us in writing, during that Effective Coverage
Period.
The "Total All Claims" Deductible set forth in the Declarations for each Effective Coverage Period shall apply in the
aggregate for all Claims first made against the Named Insured, and reported to us in writing, during that Effective
Coverage Period.
The Deductible amount shall be the Insured's obligation to pay and shall apply to all payments the Company makes
under the policy. While payment for Claims is included within the respective Deductible Amounts set forth in the
Declarations, the Insured(s) shall immediately reimburse the Company for any payment advanced against a
Deductible Amount,
The Deductible amount applies to all payments the Company makes under this Policy and shall reduce the available
and payable Limits of Insurance set forth in the Declarations (or in any endorsement to this Policy which modifies that
Limit).
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SECTION V — REPORTING, ADJUSTMENT & SETTLEMENT
1. NOTICE OF A DEFICIENCY
The Named Insured shall provide written notice to the Company as soon as possible of any Deficiency Notice
received by the Named Insured from the Authorizing Agency. The Named Insured shall forward to the Company a
copy of the Deficiency Notice and any other communication or information related thereto, including the following:
(1) Details of the Compensatory Mitigation Project site and Mitigation Plan for which the Deficiency Notice was
received;
(2) The Named Insured's plan to remedy the deficiencies noted by the Authorizing Agency, including any planned
modifications to the Mitigation Plan and/or its Adaptive Management Plan in order to prevent a Default under
the Mitigation Banking Instrument.
(3) Any other information necessary for the Company to understand the circumstances surrounding the Deficiency
Notice and/or the Named Insured's plan to meet the applicable Performance Standards and prevent a Default
under the Mitigation Banking Instrument.
The Named Insured shall have the duty to use its best efforts to mitigate a Deficiency Notice in order to prevent a
Default under the Mitigation Banking Instrument. The Company shall have the right to investigate any Deficiency
Notice. The Named Insured shall cooperate with the Company's investigation, and make available upon the
Company's request, documents for review and personnel for interview, all without charge to the Company.
Notice of a Deficiency is not a Claim and shall not trigger coverage under the policy.
2. NOTICE OF A DEFAULT or CLAIM
The Named Insured shall provide immediate written notice to the Company of any Claim made against the Named
Insured, or of any determination by the Authorizing Agency that the Named Insured is in Default of the Mitigation
Banking Instrument. The Named Insured shall immediately forward to the Company every demand, notice, or other
communication related to the Claim or the determination of Default as well as the following information:
(1) Details of the Compensatory Mitigation Project site and Mitigation Plan determined to be in Default and for
which the Claim is being made;
(2) An explanation of the events and circumstances leading to the Default, including the specific basis and reasons
upon which the Default has been determined;
(3) A description of the mitigation efforts undertaken to prevent or cure the Default (and the deficiencies leading
thereto), including a detailed description of the amount of funds expended and the type of activity conducted;
(4) An estimate of the costs necessary to cure the Default;
(5) Any other information necessary for the Company to understand the circumstances surrounding the Default or
Claim.
The Company shall have the right to investigate any Default or Claim noticed under the policy. The Named Insured shall
cooperate with the Company's investigation and upon the Company's request, shall assist in the investigation and
settlement of the Claim, and make available to the Company, documents for review and personnel for interview, all
without charge to the Company. Notice of a Default is not a Claim and shall not trigger coverage under the policy.
In the event that the Authorizing Agency first provides notice of a Claim to the Company, the Company may
investigate and pay or adjust such claim as provided herein in its sole discretion without any duty to make inquiry of
the Insured with respect to the Claim, and such payment or adjustment shall reduce the Limits of Liability remaining
under the policy. The Insured shall not be released from any of its obligations to the Company under this policy by
virtue of any such payment or adjustment, including its duties to indemnify the Company the Indemnification
Endorsement attached to this policy.
3. CLAIM ADJUSTMENT and SETTLEMENT
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The Insured(s) agree that that the Company shall have the right to adjust, pay or settle any Claim, to which this
insurance applies, at its sole discretion, without the Insured(s) consent, subject to the available and remaining Limits
of Insurance for the applicable Effective Coverage Period, and that such adjustment, payment, or settlement may
include, but not be limited to, the following actions:
(1) Payment of Financial Assurances to a designee or standby trust, as directed by the Authorizing Agency, for
distribution by such designee or trustee in accordance with the Authorizing Agency's instructions, pursuant to the
Authorizing Agency's authority under the Mitigation Banking Instrument and/or 33 CFR 332; or
(2) Payment of Financial Assurances to a replacement contractor, as designated and retained by the Authorizing
Agency or its designee (subject to the Company's written consent and approval), to either perform replacement
Compensatory Mitigation at another site or to complete the Compensatory Mitigation at the Compensatory
Mitigation Project site from which the Default has been determined;
The Company may make such inquiries and investigations of the Claim as it deems expedient, including inquiries to
the Named Insured or the Authorizing Agency regarding the Claim, and payment of Financial Assurances.
The Insured(s) agree that no Claim or Financial Assurances will be paid without the prior written consent and
approval of the Authorizing Agency, and that the Company shall incur no liability to the Insured(s) resulting from
such inquiries and/or resulting from the non-payment of any Claim or Financial Assurances for which the
Authorizing Agency has not consented and/or approved. The Insured(s) shall not admit liability or settle any Claim
without the Company's consent. The Insured(s) shall not be released from any of their duties or obligations to the
Company under this policy by virtue of any payment or adjustment of a Claim by the Company, including the
Insured(s) duties to indemnify the Company Indemnification Endorsement attached to this policy.
SECTION VI — CONDITIONS
1. LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE COMPANY
No action shall lie against the Company unless, as a condition precedent thereto, there shall have been full
compliance with all of terms of this policy, nor until the amount of the Named Insured's obligation to pay shall have
been finally determined either by judgment against the Named Insured after actual trial or by written agreement of the
Named Insured, the Authorizing Agent and the Company. No person or organization shall have any right under this
policy to join the Company as a party to any action against any Insured to determine the Insured's liability, nor shall
the Company be impleaded by any Insured or his legal representative.
2. TRANSFER OF POLICY
Your rights and duties under this policy may not be assigned or transferred without our written consent.
3. BANKRUPTCY
Bankruptcy or insolvency of the Named Insured will not relieve the Company of its obligations under this policy, nor
shall it relieve the Insured(s) of their indemnification obligations to the Company.
4. CANCELLATION AND TERMINATION
(1) The Company may cancel the policy by mailing to the Named Insured at the last known address and the
Authorizing Agency written notice of not less than One Hundred and Twenty days (120) thereafter such
cancellation shall be effective. The notice shall include the reason for cancellation which may include:
a. The policy is no longer needed;
b. Non-payment of premium;
c. Fraud, material misrepresentation or intentional concealment of information which increases the risk originally
Insured; or
d. The Insured's failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this policy including the failure to pay any
deductible or premium when due.
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(2) Upon release by the Authorizing Agency pursuant to applicable law, the Insured may cancel the policy by
mailing or delivering written notice to us stating when the cancellation shall be effective.
(3) Termination by other than cancellation:
The policy may terminate without the approval of the Authorizing Agency at the earlier of:
a. The expiration date of the policy as shown in item 2. of the Declarations page;
b. A written acknowledgement, certification or other legally equivalent determination by the Authorizing Agency
that Mitigation Bank has closed after having met the performance standards set forth in the Mitigation
Banking Instrument.
Cancellation or termination of the policy shall be subject to release of the company by the Authorizing Agency. Upon
the effective date of such release all obligations on the part of the Company hereunder shall automatically cease and
neither the Authorizing Agency or the Insured shall have further recourse against the Company with respect to
unpaid Financial Assurances including existing or future liabilities or obligations arising from claim(s) previously
reported or pending under the Policy.
5. CHANGES
Notice to any agent or knowledge possessed by any agent or by any other person shall not effect a waiver or change
in any part of this Policy or estop the Company from asserting any right under the terms of this Policy; nor shall the
terms of this Policy be waived or changed, except by endorsement issued by the Company to form a part of this
Policy.
6. CHOICE OF LAW
The Named Insured and the Company agree that all matters or disputes arising hereunder, including any questions
relating to the validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of this policy, the meaning, interpretation or
operation of any term, condition, definition or provision, or the fulfillment of any party of any obligation with respect to
the policy, shall be determined in accordance with the law and practices of the State of New York.
7. COOPERATION
The Named Insured shall cooperate with the Company, and offer all reasonable assistance in the Company's
investigations. The Company may require that the Named Insured submit to examination under oath, and attend
hearings, depositions and trials. In the course of investigation, the Company may require written statements or the
Named Insured's attendance at meetings with the Company. The Insured must assist the Company in effecting
settlement, securing and providing evidence and obtaining the attendance of witnesses.
8. COVERAGE TERRITORY
The coverage provided under this policy shall only apply to Mitigation Banks located within the United States of
America.
9. AUDIT AND INSPECTION
(1) We may examine and audit your books and records as they relate to this policy at any time during the policy period
and up to three (3) years after the end of the policy period;
(2) we may be permitted but not obligated to, interview persons employed by you; or
(3) we shall be permitted but not obligated to inspect, sample and monitor the Named Insured's Mitigation Bank
during the policy period or any time thereafter. Neither our right to make inspections, sample and monitor nor the
actual undertaking thereof nor any report thereon shall constitute an undertaking, on behalf of the Named Insured
or others, to determine or warrant that the Mitigation Bank or operations are safe, healthful, or conform to
acceptable engineering practice or are in compliance with any law, rule or regulation. The Named Insured agrees
to provide appropriate personnel to assist our representatives during any inspection.
10. OTHER INSURANCE
(1) This insurance is primary, except when (2) below applies.
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(2) This insurance is excess:
a. When stated in the Declarations to apply in excess of, or contingent upon the absence of, other appropriate
instruments; or
b. Over any other bonds, reserves, escrows, trust funds, credits, or valid and collectible insurance available to
the Named Insured to cover Claims for Financial Assurances under the Mitigation Banking
Instrument; or
c. Over any other appropriate instruments applicable to cover Claims for Financial Assurances under the
Mitigation Banking Instrument.
When this insurance is excess over other valid and collectible appropriate instruments, the Company shall be obligated
to pay only its share of the applicable amount and shall not contribute with such instruments.
The Insured shall promptly, upon the request of the Company, provide the Company with copies of all such
instruments or documentation.
11.S0LE AGENT
The Named Insured shown in the Declarations shall act on behalf of, and serve as the sole agent for, all Insureds
with respect to the return or payment of any premiums, the issuance by the Company of the policy, the receipt or
acceptance of any endorsements issued to form a part of the policy, or the receiving of any notices from the Company
required by this policy.
12.SUBROGATION
In the event of any payment under this Policy by the Company, the Company shall be subrogated to all of the rights of
recovery that the Insured(s) may have against any person or organization and the Insured(s) shall execute and
deliver instruments and papers and do whatever else is necessary to secure such rights. The Insured(s) shall do
nothing to prejudice such rights.
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ENDORSEMENT
This endorsement forms a part of the policy to which it is attached. Please read it carefully.
SERVICE OF SUIT
Pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which makes provision therefore,
we hereby designate the Superintendent, Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for
that purpose in the Statute, or his successor or successors in office, as our true and lawful attorney upon
whom may be served any lawful process in any action, "suit" or proceeding instituted by or on behalf of you or
any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this contract of insurance, and hereby designate the above named as
the person to whom the said officer is authorized to mail such process or a true copy thereof.
It is further agreed that service of process in such "suit" may be made upon Michael Kilgas, or his nominee of
the Company at 7233 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 and that in any "suit" instituted against
any one of them upon this policy, we will abide by the final decision of such Court or of any Appellate Court in
the event of an appeal.
It is agreed that in any state requiring a standard form of policy, insurance hereunder on values or properties in
such state shall attach and cover in accordance with the terms and conditions of such standard form.
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ENDORSEMENT
This endorsement forms a part of the policy to which it is attached. Please read it carefully.
EARNED PREMIUM AND FLAT RATE
In consideration of the Company's acceptance of this insurance, the Named Insured hereby agrees that the minimum
earned premium(s) due for this policy shall be calculated in accordance with the following.
1. The minimum earned premium due if this policy remains in effect for 90 days or less shall be 100.00% [min earned
percentage] of the amount entered as POLICY PREMIUM on the Declarations page of this policy.
2. In the event of cancellation of this policy by the Named Insured after this policy has been in effective for more than 90
days, the return premium due, if any, shall be computed at a rate equal to ninety percent (90%) of the pro-rata
unearned policy premium, subject, however to final premium adjustment in accordance with our rules and rates. This
policy is not subject to audit.
3. In the event of cancellation of this policy by the Company for reasons other than nonpayment of premium, the earned
premium for this policy shall be computed on a pro-rata basis, subject, however, to final premium adjustment in
accordance with our rules and rates. This policy is not subject to audit.
4. Premiums applicable to any subsequent endorsements will be in addition to the minimum premium shown in the
policy.
5. The amount entered as POLICY PREMIUM on the Declarations page of this policy has been computed on a
composite rate basis as follows:
Composite
Exposure Basis Estimated Exposure x Rate Policy Premium
Per $1,000 $1,124,945 Flat $12,937
TOTAL POLICY PREMIUM $12,937
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ENDORSEMENT
This endorsement forms a part of the policy to which it is attached. Please read it carefully.
EXCLUSION OF CERTIFIED ACTS OF TERRORISM
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:
ENVIRONMENTAL COMBINED POLICY
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
CONTRACTORS POLLUTION LIABILITY
CONTRACTORS AND CONSULTANTS POLICY
SITE SPECIFIC POLLUTION LIABILITY
PRODUCTS/COMPLETED OPERATIONS LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
OWNERS AND CONTRACTORS PROTECTIVE LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
FOLLOW FORM EXCESS LIABILITY
A. The following exclusion is added:
This insurance does not apply to:
TERRORISM
Any injury or damage arising, directly or indirectly, out of a certified act of terrorism.
B. The following definitions are added:
For the purposes of this endorsement, any injury or damage means any injury or damage covered under any
Coverage Part to which this endorsement is applicable, and includes but is not limited to bodily injury,
property damage, personal and advertising injury, injury or cleanup costs as may be defined in any
applicable Coverage Part.
Certified act of terrorism means an act that is certified by the Secretary of the Treasury, in accordance with
the provisions of the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, to be an act of terrorism pursuant to such Act.
The criteria contained in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act for a certified act of terrorism include the
following:
a. The act resulted in insured losses in excess of $5 million in the aggregate, attributable to all types of
insurance subject to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act; and
b. The act is a violent act or an act that is dangerous to human life, property or infrastructure and is
committed by an individual or individuals as part of an effort to coerce the civilian population of the
United States or to influence the policy or affect the conduct of the United States Government by
coercion.
C. The terms and limitations of any terrorism exclusion, or the inapplicability or omission of a terrorism exclusion, do
not serve to create coverage for injury or damage that is otherwise excluded under this Coverage Part.
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY APPLY AND REMAIN UNCHANGED.
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POLICY CHANGES
COVERAGE AFFECTED
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION INSURANCE
MINIMUM EARNED PREMIUM — 100%
In consideration of the payment of premium by the Named Insured, we agree, subject to all the
terms, exclusions and conditions of the policy, that the COMPENSATORY MITIGATION
INSURANCE policy has a 100 percent (100%) earned premium at inception.
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY SHALL APPLY AND REMAIN UNCHANGED.
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ENDORSEMENT
This endorsement forms a part of the policy to which it is attached. Please read it carefully.
COVERED LOCATION ENDORSEMENT
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION INSURANCE
In consideration of the premium charged, and notwithstanding anything contained in this Policy to the contrary, it is hereby
understood and agreed that the following is a Covered Location:
COVERED LOCATION
The Compensatory Mitigation Project scheduled on the Declarations page as the South Fork Mitigation Bank,
as better described under Item 1.1 Site Overview within the South Fork Mitigation Plan.
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY SHALL APPLY AND REMAIN UNCHANGED.
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ENDORSEMENT
This endorsement forms a part of the policy to which it is attached. Please read it carefully.
INDEMNIFICATION ENDORSEMENT
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION INSURANCE
In consideration of the premium charged, and notwithstanding anything contained in this Policy to the contrary, it
is hereby understood and agreed that SECTION VI — CONDITIONS is modified by the addition of the following:
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
The Named Insured(s) agree to indemnify, release and hold the Company harmless for any payments the
Company makes under this policy, and for the costs, fees, and expenses the Company incurs related to the
administration of, or disputes over, any such payments. The indemnified amounts shall include:
1. Financial Assurances paid by the Company; and/or
2. Deductible amounts advanced by the Company; and/or
3. The costs of obligations that the Company may incur by reason of having issued the Policy; and/or
4. Costs, fees and expenses (including fees of attorneys, experts, or consultants) resulting from the
investigation, defense, or prosecution of any lawsuit, legal action, complaint, or other legal proceeding,
arising out of payments demanded or made under the policy, or out of any dispute between the
Insured(s) and the Authorizing Agency regarding any payment demanded or made, or out of any legal
action by the Company to secure or attempt to secure any Claim or Policy release resulting therefrom.
5. Claims handling expenses, which in the event of a Claim shall be calculated as 12% of the sum of
payments for Financial Assurances made pursuant to the Policy.
6. Any legal fees to effectuate the indemnification agreement.
When the Insured(s) obligation to pay for indemnified amounts pursuant to the policy become due, the Company
shall make a demand in the form of a written invoice for the indemnification amount to the Insured(s) and issue it
to the Named Insured's address as stated in the Declarations to the Policy. The Insured(s) agree to pay the full
amount of the invoice within thirty (30) days of its issuance. If the Company has not received full payment from
the Insured(s) within thirty (30) days of issuance of the Company's written invoice, interest shall accrue at the
annual rate equal to the current prevailing prime interest rate as published in the Wall Street Journal plus 200
basis points until full payment is received by the Company. If partial payment is received by the Company the
aforementioned interest rate shall apply to that portion which remains outstanding until the full payment is
received by the Company.
This endorsement shall not increase the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations, nor shall the
indemnification reinstate any limit of insurance.
Authorized Representative of the Named Insured:
Notary Public:
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY SHALL APPLY AND REMAIN UNCHANGED.
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ENDORSEMENT
This endorsement forms a part of the policy to which it is attached. Please read it carefully.
WILMINGTON DISTRICT AMENDATORY ENDORSEMENT
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION INSURANCE POLICY
In consideration of the premium charged, and notwithstanding anything contained in this policy to the contrary, it is hereby
understood and agreed that the following changes apply:
Section II — DEFINITIONS, Item 6. is hereby deleted and replaced by the following:
6. Default means a written and final determination made by the Authorizing Agency that the Named Insured
has failed to successfully complete construction activities and/or Performance Standards, as applicable, in
accordance with the Mitigation Plan, at a Compensatory Mitigation Project site scheduled in the
Declarations to this policy, but only if such determination is made following:
(1) a period of time more than one year (or shorter period as determined by the Authorizing Agency in
accordance with law) after the Authorizing Agency has issued a Deficiency Notice during the policy
period or effective coverage period for that Mitigation Plan or Compensatory Mitigation Project
site, and
(2) the Named Insured's best efforts to mitigate any deficiencies noticed by the Authorizing Agency in
any prior Deficiency Notice for that Mitigation Plan or Compensatory Mitigation Project site and to
prevent the Default;
Default shall not include any determination by the Authorizing Agency that the Named Insured has failed to
comply with, or breached, any other term or condition of the Mitigation Banking Instrument or other document
thereunder, other than the construction activities and/or Performance Standards, as applicable in a Mitigation
Plan for a Compensatory Mitigation Project site scheduled in the Declarations to this policy, or any resultant
suspension ortermination of the Mitigation Banking Instrument as a result of such non-compliance or breach.
Default shall also not include any delay or failure of the Insured if and to the extent that such delay or failure
is primarily caused by any act, event, or conditions beyond the Insured's reasonable control and significantly
adversely affects its ability to perform its obligations hereunder including: (1) acts of God, lightning,
earthquake, fire, landslide, or interference by third parties; (ii) condemnation or other taking by any
governmental body; (iii) change in applicable law, regulation, rule, ordinance or permit condition, or the
interpretation or enforcement thereof; (iv) any order, judgment, action or determination of any federal, state or
local court, administrative agency or government body; or (v) the suspension or interruption of any permit,
license, consent, authorization or approval. If the performance of the Insured is affected by any such event,
the Insured shall give written notice thereof to the district engineer and interagency review committee as
soon as is reasonably practicable. If such event occurs before the issuance of a close out letter, the Insured
shall take remedial action to the extent necessary and appropriate as determined by the district engineer, in
consultation with the interagency review committee, to restore the property to its condition prior to such event
and as defined in each approved Mitigation Plan. Such remedial action shall be taken by the Sponsor only to
the extent necessary and appropriate, as determined by the interagency review committee.
Section II — DEFINITIONS, Item 7. is hereby deleted and replaced by the following:
7. Deficiency Notice means a written notice issued by the Authorizing Agency to the Named Insured:
(1) advising that it is not progressing towards, or on track to, successfully complete construction in
accordance with the Mitigation Plan for a Compensatory Mitigation Project site; and
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(2) requesting that the Named Insured implement measures to correct the deficiencies, including but not
limited to implementation of an Adaptive Management Plan, or modifications to the existing
Mitigation Plan, and/or
(3) modifying, decreasing or suspending credit sales of the Mitigation Bank until the Named Insured
successfully completes measures to correct deficiencies in the implementation of a Mitigation Plan for
a Compensatory Mitigation Project site.
III. Section III — EXCLUSIONS, Item 1. is hereby deleted.
IV. Section V — REPORTING, ADJUSTMENT & SETTLEMENT, Item 3. CLAIM ADJUSTMENT and
SETTLEMENT is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
3. CLAIM ADJUSTMENT and SETTLEMENT
The Insured(s) agree that that the Company shall have the right to adjust, pay or settle any Claim, to which
this insurance applies, at its sole discretion, without the Insured(s) consent, subject to the available and
remaining Limits of Insurance for the applicable Effective Coverage Period, and that such adjustment,
payment, or settlement may include, but not be limited to, the following actions:
1) Payment of Financial Assurances to a designee or standby trust, approved by the Authorizing
Agency, for distribution by such designee or trustee to complete the Compensatory Mitigation in
accordance with the Insured's legal responsibility under the Mitigation Banking Instrument and/or
33 CFR 332; or
2) Payment of Financial Assurances to a replacement contractor, approved by the Authorizing Agency
to either perform replacement Compensatory Mitigation at another site or to complete the
Compensatory Mitigation at the Compensatory Mitigation Project site from which the Default has
been determined.
The Company may make such inquiries and investigations of the Claim as it deems expedient, including
inquiries to the Named Insured or the Authorizing Agency regarding the Claim, and payment of Financial
Assurances.
The Insured(s) agree that no Claim or Financial Assurances will be paid without the prior written consent
and approval of the Authorizing Agency, and that the Company shall incur no liability to the Insured(s)
resulting from such inquiries and/or resulting from the non-payment of any Claim or Financial Assurances for
which the Authorizing Agency has not consented and/or approved. The Insured(s) shall not admit liability
or settle any Claim without the Company's consent. The Insured(s) shall not be released from any of their
duties or obligations to the Company under this policy by virtue of any payment or adjustment of a Claim by
the Company, including the Insured(s) duties to indemnify the Company.
V. Section VI — CONDITIONS, Item 5. CHANGES is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
5.CHANGES
Notice to any agent or knowledge possessed by any agent or by any other person shall not effect a waiver or
change in any part of this Policy or estop the Company from asserting any right underthe terms of this Policy;
nor shall the terms of this Policy be waived or changed, except by endorsement issued bythe Company to form
a part of this Policy with the prior approval of the Authorizing Agency.
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VI. Section VI — CONDITIONS, Item 6. CHOICE OF LAW is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
CHOICE OF LAW
The Named Insured and the Company agree that all matters or disputes arising hereunder, including any
questions relating to the validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of this policy, the meaning,
interpretation or operation of any term, condition, definition or provision, or the fulfillment of any party of any
obligation with respect to the policy, shall be determined in accordance with the law and practices of the State
of New York.
However, this does not apply to the Army Corp of Engineers.
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY SHALL APPLY AND REMAIN UNCHANGED.
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