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Annual Monitoring Report (MY3)
BOSEMAN BUFFER MITIGATION SITE
Edgecombe County, NC
NCDEQ Contract No. 7872
DMS ID No. 100119
DWR Project No. 2019-0800
RFP No. 16-007711
Prepared for:
Mitigation Services
ENVIRONMENTAL DUALITY
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Mitigation Services
1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
November 2022

ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT (MY3)
BOSEMAN BUFFER MITIGATION SITE
Edgecombe County, NC
NCDEQ Contract No. 7872
DMS ID No. 100119
Tar -Pamlico River Basin
HUC 03020101
Prepared For:
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Mitigation Services
1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
Prepared By:
ecolerra.
1328 DeKalb Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404.913.0020
This Annual Monitoring Report has been written in conformance with the requirements of
the following:
• 15A NCAC 0213.0295 Mitigation Program Requirements for Protection and Maintenance of
Riparian Buffers.
These documents govern DMS operations and procedures for the delivery of
compensatory mitigation.
Contributing Staff
Michael Beinenson, Eco Terra
Principal -in -Charge
Norton Webster, Eco Terra
Project Manager
Scott J. Frederick, SWE
Monitoring Lead
J. Burbage/R. Bentley, Eco Terra
G I S/QA/QC

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1.0
Mitigation Project Summary................................................................................ 4
1.1
Project Goals...........................................................................................................................................4
1.2
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2.0
Determination of Credits...................................................................................... 5
3.0
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3.1
Riparian Area Restoration Activities...........................Error!
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4.0
Annual Monitoring and Performance Criteria .................................................... 6
4.1
Vegetation...............................................................................................................................................6
4.2
Photo Reference Stations.................................................................................................................6
4.3
Visual Assessments.............................................................................................................................7
4.4
Annual Reporting Performance Criteria...................................................................................7
4.5
Maintenance and Contingency Plans........................................................................................7
5.0
References.............................................................................................................. 8
APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Project Data
Figure 1: Current Condition Plan View (CCPV)
Table 1: Buffer Project Attributes
Table 2: Buffer Project Components and Assets
Appendix 2 Site Photo Points
Appendix 3 Monitoring Plot Data
Table 3: Monitoring Plot Planted and Total Stem Counts
Monitoring Plot Photographs
Site Aerial
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1.0 Mitigation Project Summary
The Boseman Buffer Mitigation Site (Site) is a riparian buffer and adjacent riparian areas
restoration project located approximately 2.5 miles southeast of the Town of Rocky
Mount in Edgecombe County, NC. The Site is approximately 14.91 acres (649,889 ftz) of
a total 276 ac tract situated along two unnamed tributaries to the Tar River. The project
is located in a targeted local watershed (TLW) within the Tar -Pamlico River basin
hydrologic unit code (HUC) 03020101120030 and Subasin 03-03-02. The unnamed
tributaries flow into the Tar River approximately one and half miles downstream of the
project. According to the as -built survey and most recent DWR Buffer Mitigation
Calculation Tool V.2 (Updated 1/17/20), the Site is expected to generate 617,518.702
riparian buffer mitigation units (BMU) (Appendix 1: Table 2).
1.1 Project Goals
The major goals of the proposed buffer restoration project are to address agricultural
runoff, including nutrients and sediment, protect the project site in perpetuity, and
restore terrestrial habitat. The Boseman Buffer Mitgation Site will help to reduce future
sediment and nutrient loading into the unnamed tributaries and downstream Tar River.
It will also improve terrestrial habitats along this stream by establishing a riparian
corridor and allowing the land to convert to forested communities.
The project goals and objectives are consistent with those of the NCDMS, and the
specific goals outlined in the 2018 Tar -Pamlico RBRP for the 14-digit TLW HUC. As
proposed, the Maple Swamp Buffer Mitigation Project will further help NCDMS to meet
these goals.
1.2 Existing Site Conditions
The buffer restoration project contains approximately 14.9 acres of former agricultural
fields along two unnamed tributaries (hereinafter referred to as UT 1, and UT 2).
UT 1 enters the project site along the western property boundary and flows in an
eastward direction. UT 1 meets the definition of at least intermittent per the NCDWR
On -Site Determination for Applicability to the Tar -Pamlico Buffer Rules Letter dated July
9, 2019 (Appendix 1). UT 2 originates within the property boundary as an ephemeral
channel (Reach 2a) and transitions to an intermittent channel (Reach 2b) prior to it's
confluence with UT 1.
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The project was successfully planted with appropriate trees and herbaceouse vegetation
and is now at the end of the third (3rd) full growing season and early stages of successful
buffer restoration. The project restored forested riparian buffers and adjacent riparian
areas to a maximum of approximately 115 feet from the top of bank of the streams and
removed rotating crops and fertilizer inputs.
2.0 Regulatory Considerations
Riparian buffer and adjacent riparian area restoration was accomplished in accordance
with the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule (15A NCAC 02B .0295) including the
alternative mitigation option of restoration activities along ephemeral streams.
Restoration was accomplished specifically by:
Buffer Restoraiton on Ephemeral Channels (15A NCAC 02B .0295(o)(7)):
a.) NCDWR conducted an on -site stream determination of subject streams and
ephemeral channels on the property
b.) Ephemeral channels are directly connected to intermittent or perennial stream
channels
c.) Total mitigation area of ephemeral channels is less than 25% of the total buffer
mitigation area (Table 2, Appendix 1).
All areas within 115 ft of the top of bank of subject streams as measured from the top of
bank landward, will be devoted to generating riparian buffer mitigation credits. Total
mitigation area on ephemeral channels is 12.7% of total buffer mitigation area.
Mitigaiton credits generated are found in Table 2 in Appendix 1 and are based upon the
most recent DWR Buffer Mitigation Calculation Tool v 2 (Updated 1/17/20)(Appendix 1).
3.0 Project Construction Summary
The project construction was completed in early March 2020, following mitigation plan
approval. Eco Terra and supporting team members successfully planted and restored
the proposed areas dedicated for riparian buffer and adjacent riparian area restoration
with high quality native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous vegetation.
3.1 Riparian Area Restoration Activities
Restoration of the riparian areas involved planting bare root one to two -year -old trees
and shrubs in designated planting zones based on soil wetness and in accordance with
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the mitigation plan. Approximately 11,800 stems (791 stems/ac) were planted initially
within the riparian areas designated for restoration.
4.0 Annual Monitoring and Performance Criteria
The Mitigation Program Requirements for Protection and Maintenance of Riparian
Buffers (15A NCAC 02B .0295) and RFP 16-007711 set forth specific performance criteria
for the successful development and close-out of the Boseman Buffer Mitigation Site.
Performance criteria monitoring includes standardized vegetation plot establishment
and annual monitoring for planted stems including individual plot photo documentation,
overall site photo documentation, biannual visual assessments for project status and
easement integrity including herbaceous and/or invasive species competition, stem
mortality, stand health, incidental damage from agricultural equipment, and stem loss or
damage from natural causes such as fire, disease, or animal predation. Figure 1
(Appendix 1) illustrates the location of project easement, permanent vegetation
plots/photo points, as well as overall site photo points.
4.1 Vegetation
Twelve permanent vegetation plots were established according to the most recent
Carolina Vegetation Survey (CVS) protocol within the restored buffer area.
Representative vegetation plots were established at a minimum density of 2% of the
planted area. Specifically, vegetation monitoring was obtained for all plots according to
Level 1 protocols from the CVS-EEP Protocol for Recording Vegetation V4.2 (2008)
manual. Monitoring year three (MY3) vegetation stem data is included in Appendix 3,
Table 3. All vegetation plots meet criteria for stem densities and overall site density is
661 stems/ac. Overall tree vigor across the site is adequate for third (3rd) year survival
and project success averaging 3.8 and overall tree height averaged 58.7 cm.
4.2 Photo Reference Stations
Individual plot photos taken at the southwest corner (origin) of each plot are included in
this annual monitoring report. Additional Site reference photos were taken at
designated points along the conservation easement boundary providing an overall view
of the project success (Appendix 1: Figure 1). All photo points were located by survey
and georeferenced for map production to provide a consistent means for photo
replication annually and in the event a plot or photo location must be reestablished
during the monitoirng period. Photo orientation (direction and bearing) were recorded
as well as approximate vertical position for consistency in photo logging.
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4.3 Visual Assessments
Additional observations were made of site conditions and vegetation conditions outside
of monitoring plots. This biannual effort was made in order to appropriately monitor
changing site conditions and address any issues to ensure Site success and performance
criteria are met after the monitoring period. Any future Site problems will be noted and
discussed in the annual reports and monitored biannually to ensure performance criteria
are met following any remedial action.
4.4 Annual Reporting Performance Criteria
All monitoring reports, including this annual report, will be compiled and submitted to
DMS annually in accordance with the Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Buffer Baseline
and Annual Monitoring Report Template Ver. 2.0 (May 2017). Annual monitoring will
occur for a minum of five years or until performance criteria are met.
4.5 Maintenance and Contingency Plans
Any Site observations identified through vegetation plots or visual assessments, whereby
the performance criteria is not met, will be noted and discussed in the annual reports
and addressed with a contingency plan as necessary. DMS/NCDWR will be notified, and
if necessary, collaborate with Eco Terra to develop a contingency plan with remedial
action steps to correct the performance criteria deficiency. Any contingency plan and
remedial actions will occur within an agreed timeframe and monitoring adjusted
accordingly, if necessary. Site problem areas will be monitored biannually to ensure
performance criteria are met following any remedial action.
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5.0 References
15 NCAC 02B .0295 Mitigation Program Requirements for Protection and Maintenance of
Riparian Buffers. 2015.
Lee, Michael T. Peet, Robert K., Steven D. Wentworth, Thomas R. 2008. CVS-EEP Protocol
for Recording Vegetation Version 4.2. http://cvs.bio.unc.edu/protocol/cvs-eep-
protocol-v4.2-lev1-2.pdf
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Web Soil Survey of Edgecombe County.
http://websoilsurvey.nres.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Division of Mitigation Services
(NCDMS). 2017. Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Buffer Baseline and Annual
Monitoring Report Template Version 2.0.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Division of Mitigation Services
(NCDMS). 2018. Tar -Pamlico River Basin Restoration Priorities.
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PROJECT DATA

Boseman Buffer Mitigation Site
DMS ID No. 100119
DWR Project No. 2019-0800
Monitoring Year 3 — 2022
Project Nam
Boseman Buffer Mitigation
Hydrologic Unit Code
River Basin
Geographic Location (decimal degrees35.96451,.
Site Protection Instrument (BK, PG)
Total Credits (BMU)
617,518.702
Types of Credits
Riparian
Mitigation Plan Date
January 2020
Initial Planting Date
Baseline Report Date
MY1 Report Date
December
Supplemental Planting Date
February
MY2 Report Date
December 20
MY3 Report Date
December 20
MY 4 Report Date
December 20
MY 5 Report Date
December 20
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