FW_ [External] RE_ Living Shoreline

From:Ward, Garcy
To:Sprinkle, Hannah H
Subject:FW: [External] RE: Living Shoreline
Date:Wednesday, June 1, 2022 10:26:41 AM
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FYI – another email

Garcy Ward
Environmental Specialist
Division of Water Resources
252-948-3917

From: Rivenbark, Chris <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2021 7:36 AM
To: Steffens, Thomas A CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>; Ward, Garcy <[e-mail]>; Lane, Stephen
<[e-mail]>
Cc: Dilday, Jason L <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Living Shoreline

Good morning,
I feel like I’m always asking you guys for exceptions so to save any I have left, I’ll summarize by email instead of during a meeting, then of course we
can meet next week or you can call/email responses when your not on the road (safety 1st). For added confusion, I’ve also attached the current
draft, though you’ve all already seen this set. I did add the date (top) and draft watermark.

Mainly for Stephen:

2 GPs and 1 Major vs 1 Major- You spoke to Jason about this recently and I mentioned yesterday during our quick call. We’d like for you to still
consider permitting sites 1 & 2 (2A/2B) as CAMA Generals if possible to assist with scheduling.

Moratorium-For as long as I’ve worked with the Department, we’ve only been required to adhere to in-water work moratoriums in waters
(excluding sturgeon from NMFS) designated as either anadromous, primary nursery or inland primary nursery. These sites do not fall within either
of those protected categories and we respectfully ask that an in-water moratorium not be required. However it is possible that timing of in-water
activities may be complete prior to April 1 and instead, as such we’d commit to minimizing in-water work as much as possible during that period.
DMF has understood/agreed to that in the past. Our goal is to be finished by that time to allow for planting.

Oyster structures vs concrete sills - I’m pretty sure I’ve likely caused the most confusion with this one as until recently I’ve been referring to the
oyster structures and concrete sills as one in the same. Just in case, the pictures below are of just installed oyster structure (left) and established
oyster structure (right). My related question is, would the oyster structure be treated as a living shoreline and if not, would that allow for us to
install it outside of the 30’ distance though still no further than what is shown on the current draft plans. It looks like .2700 is primarily focused on
actual sills.

For the group:

Turbidity curtains-We met with potential contractors this week and they asked if turbidity curtains would be required for any of the work. I could
not recall if one of you had already asked.

Barge vs trestle-The contractors also asked about the possibility of using barges in areas that were deep enough. They were primarily focused on
Site 2B for this topic.

Channel-No update. It’s still shown on the plans for now but we’re likely to not propose replacing it in the application and see what the public
notices yield.

Articulated Concrete Block /Matting (ACBM)-In case you had seen this before. The two pictures below show during installation and after.

Please let me know your thoughts via email or call.

Chris Rivenbark
NCDOT- Environmental Analysis Unit
[phone]

From: Steffens, Thomas A CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 4:42 PM
To: Rivenbark, Chris <[e-mail]>; Ward, Garcy <[e-mail]>; Lane, Stephen <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] RE: Living Shoreline

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I could do something tomorrow after 3:00 also. I’ll be mobile; if I need to be looking at something, tell me now so I
can try to prepare.

As for Friday, you already know the answer to that question. But, I may make an exception since I’ll be mobile again,
but it will have to be in the am.

From: Rivenbark, Chris <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 2:45 PM
To: Ward, Garcy <[e-mail]>; Lane, Stephen <[e-mail]>; Steffens, Thomas A CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
<[e-mail]>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Living Shoreline

Thanks Garcy.

Tom are you off Friday? If not, could we do something Friday morning?

Chris Rivenbark
NCDOT- Environmental Analysis Unit
[phone]

From: Ward, Garcy <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 2:24 PM
To: Lane, Stephen <[e-mail]>; Rivenbark, Chris <[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
Subject: RE: Living Shoreline

I’m tentatively scheduled to be in the field tomorrow weather permitting but would probably have some availability after 3:00. I’m also available on
Friday.

From: Lane, Stephen <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 8:37 AM
To: Rivenbark, Chris <[e-mail]>; Ward, Garcy <[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
Subject: RE: Living Shoreline

Good morning Chris,

I can flex my schedule on Thursday or Friday to make a call work. Just let me know what time is good for everyone.

Thanks,
Stephen

From: Rivenbark, Chris <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2021 4:04 PM
To: Lane, Stephen <[e-mail]>; Ward, Garcy <[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
Subject: Living Shoreline

Do the three of you have time this week for a few questions? I’ll be more than happy to speak with you individually but would prefer a group call.

Reply back with your availability if you don’t mind, assuming you have time.

Chris Rivenbark
Environmental Analysis Unit
North Carolina Department of Transportation

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