20201664 Ver 2_Bells_Bridge_AMP February 2023_20230228

ID#* 20201664 Version* 2
Select Reviewer:
Katie Merritt
Initial Review Completed Date 03/06/2023
Mitigation Project Submittal - 2/28/2023
Is this a Prospectus, Technical Proposal or a New Site?* Yes No
Type of Mitigation Project:*
Stream Wetlands Buffer Nutrient Offset
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Project Contact Information
Contact Name: * Email Address:
Barrett Jenkins [e-mail]
Project Information
ID#: * 20201664 Version:* 2
Existing ID# Existing Version
Project Type: DMS Mitigation Bank
Project Name: Bells Bridge Mitigation Bank Site
County: Halifax
Document Information
Mitigation Document Type:*
Mitigation Remediation Plans
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Print Name:* Barrett Jenkins
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Restoration Systems, LLC
1101 Haynes St. Suite 211
Raleigh, North Carolina
Ph: [phone]
February 28, 2023 Fx: [phone]

1101 Haynes St., Suite 211 • Raleigh, NC 27604 • www.restorationsystems.com • Ph 919.755.9490 • Fx 919.755.9492

TO: Ms. Katie Merritt
Nutrient Offset & Buffer Banking Coordinator
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

FROM: Barrett Jenkins

RE: DWR #2020-1664v2 / Bells Bridge Nutrient Offset Site / Completion of Adaptive Management
Plan

Ms. Merritt,

This letter is to notify DEQ of the completion of the Adaptive Management Plan (AMP) for the Bells Bridge
Nutrient Offset Site (Site) (DWR #2020-1664v2) submitted in December 2022. During the as-built site visit
on July 6, 2022, multiple items requiring corrective action were identified, including little to no planted
stems observed along the top-of-bank to a width of 12’-15’ in certain areas, low vigor within the old
roadbed along Feature Ea measuring to be +/-.45 acres, stem flagging within veg plots, and no
conservation easement placards on easement boundaries.

On August 15, 2022, NC Wildlife Habitat Foundation (NCWHF) conservation easement placards were
installed on all surveyed corners. A map is attached highlighting action items, and photos of the work
described are provided below.

On January 9, 2023, RS implemented a replant of seven hundred (700) bare roots within the referenced
roadbed and top-of-bank areas noted during the as-built site visit (Figure 1). Stems were planted on 8’ x
8’ centers, adding an average of six hundred and eighty (680) stems per acre. The species were picked
from the original planting list with minor modifications based on the species’ success.

Planted species were hand mixed into bundles by a professional to ensure proper diversity of planted
material throughout the replanted areas. One RS Project Manager was onsite to guarantee that the overall
quality of the planting would exceed success criteria requirements.

Table 1 details the species and the number of planted stems. Photo documentation is provided on pages
4-5 of the replanting effort.

Table 1: Remedial planting species and number of stems
Common Name Species Number of Stems
Mulberry Morus rubra 300
Sycamore Platanus Occidentalis 400
Total 2 Species 700

Restoration Systems, LLC
DWR #2020-1664v2 / Bells Bridge Nutrient Offset Site / Completion of Adaptive Management Plan
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 512.230.0424.

Sincerely,
Barrett Jenkins
Restoration Systems

Attachments
1.) Photo Log
2.) Figure 1 – AMP Action Items Overview
Restoration Systems, LLC
DWR #2020-1664v2 / Bells Bridge Nutrient Offset Site / Completion of Adaptive Management Plan
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1101 Haynes St., Suite 211 • Raleigh, NC 27604 • www.restorationsystems.com • Ph 919.755.9490 • Fx 919.755.9492

Photo 1: All survey corners with a post marked as below. August 15, 2022

Photo 2: All surveyed corners with a post marked as below. August 15, 2022

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Photo 3: Planting Top-of-Bank and Old Roadbed adjacent to Feature Ea. January 9, 2023

Photo 4: Top-of-Bank Planting along Feature D. January 9, 2023

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Halifax County, NC
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NC DEQ Division of Water Resources
401 & BufferPermitting Branch
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Bells Bridge - Conservation Easement: 45.37 Acres
TOB Planting - Two Planting lines (8' x 8' centers)
Old Roadbed and TOB Planting
Bells Bridge - Subject Fee-Simple Parcel
Bells Bridge - Installed CVS Plots (29 Total)
Bells Bridge - Surveyed Top of Bank
TOB Offsets
TOB to 50 Feet
TOB to 100 Feet
TOB to 200 Feet
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2020-1664 v2
BELLS BRIDGENUTRIENT OFFSETBANK PARCEL
AMP
CCPV MY1 (2022)AND AMP Action Items Overview
February 2023
Imagery: 2021 NC OneMap