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Home My WebLink About20181097 Ver 2_Dogtown Construction Planting Complete Letter and Request_20230324ID#* 20181097 Version* 2 Select Reviewer: Katie Merritt Initial Review Completed Date 03/24/2023 Mitigation Project Submittal - 3/24/2023 Is this a Prospectus, Technical Proposal or a New Site?* Yes No Type of Mitigation Project:* Stream Wetlands Buffer Nutrient Offset (Select all that apply) Project Contact Information Contact Name: * Email Address: Daniel Dixon ddixon@res.us Project Information ID#: * 20181097 Version:* 2 Existing ID# Existing Version Project Type: DMS Mitigation Bank Project Name: Dogtown Mitigation Slte (Buffer) County: Catawba Document Information Mitigation Document Type:* Mitigation Bank Information File Upload: Dogtown Construction Planting Complete Letter and 7.16M6 Request.pdf Please upload only one PDF of the complete file that needs to be submitted... Signature .................................................. ......... ......... ...... ................................ ............................................. Print Name:* Daniel Dixon Signature: * eta e7Wz1;110Kt'A- V fires 3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27612 Corporate Headquarters 6575 West Loop South, Suite 300 Houston, TX 77401 Main: 713.520.5400 March 24, 2023 CREDIT RELEASE REQUEST FORM To: NCDEQ-DWR Nutrient Offset & Buffer Banking Coordinator From: Ben Carrol I Project Manager; bcarroll(a�res.us (336.514.0927) Through: Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC (EBX) We formally request a credit release for the Dogtown Mitigation Site (DWR ID# 2018-1097 V2) for completion of Task #2 per the approved credit release schedule, which is included in the Attachments with this request. The following documents have been submitted to DWR for Task #2 and are pending review: Dogtown Construction and Planting Complete Letter including photographic documentation to confirm that the construction of all stream mitigation activities has been completed, planting is complete, monitoring device installation, easement boundary signage, and invasive vegetation treatments. Table 1. Bare Root Tree Species Planting Summary and Table 2. Vegetation Monitoring Plot Summary. Approved BPDP Asset Table. Approved MBI Credit Release Schedule. Credits requested for release are detailed below: Credit Type % Release Credit Amount Notes/Comments include Units Buffer Restoration 20 105,406.987 ft2 RES is not requesting credit from the restored pond footprint for this release. Buffer Preservation 20 7,969.760 ft' Buffer Enhancement Generated Nitrogen Nutrient Offset Delivered Nitrogen Nutrient Offset Jordan sites only) Generated Nitrogen Nutrient Offset Delivered Phosphorus Nutrient Offset Jordan sites only) Signature: Attachments: 1) Approved BPDP Project Credit Table (2) Approved MBI Credit Release Schedule Table 1. Dogtown, 2018-1097v2, Project Credits Catawba Buffer Project Area N Credit Conversion Ratio (k2/pound) P Credit Conversion Ratio (ftt/pound) N/A N/A Credit Type Location Subject? (enter NO if ephemeral or ditch') Feature Type Mitigation Activity Min -Max Buffer Width (ft) Feature Name Total Area (ft') Total (Creditable) Area of Buffer Mitigation (k') Initial Credit Ratio (x:l) %Full Credit Final Credit Ratio (x:l) Convertible to Riparian Buffer? Riparian Buffer Credits Convertible to Nutrient Offset? Delivered Nutrient Offset: N (Ibs) Delivered Nutrient Offset: P (Ibs) Buffer Rural No In -Line Pond Restoration 0-50 3 Ponds (PA, PB, PC) 63,848 63,848 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 63,848.000 No — — Buffer Rural No I / P Restoration 0-50 Sl 107,826 107,826 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 107,826.000 No — — Buffer — — — Buffer Rural No I / P Restoration 101-200 S1(151-200) 10,221 10,221 1 1 33% 3.03030 1 Yes 3,372.933 No — — Buffer — — — Buffer Rural No I/P Restoration 0-50 52 26,465 26,465 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 26,465.000 No — — Buffer Rural No I/P Restoration 0-50 S3 75,836 75,836 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 75,836.000 No — — Buffer — No — — Buffer Rural No I / P Restoration 0-50 DTI 32,368 32,368 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 32,368.000 No — — Buffer — — — Buffer Rural No I/P Restoration 0-50 DT2 3,294 3,294 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 3,294.000 No — — Buffer Rural No I/P Restoration 0-50 DT3 92,742 92,742 1 100% 1 1.00000 Yes 92,742.000 No — — Buffer Rural No I/P Restoration 0-50 DT4 97,361 97,361 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 97,361.000 No — — Buffer Rural No I/P Restoration 0-50 Baker's Creek 87,770 87,770 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 87,770.000 No — — Totals: 597,731 597,731 Enter Preservation Credits Below Eligible for Preservation (ft2): F 199,244 Credit Type Location Subject? Feature Type Mitigation Activity Min -Max Buffer Width (ft) Feature Name Total Area (sf) Total (Creditable) Area for Buffer Mitigation (k' ) Initial Credit Ratio (x:1) %Full Credit Final Credit Ratio (x:1) Riparian Buffer Credits Rural No I / P 0-50 DTI, DT2, DT3, DT4, S1, S2, S3 483,424 199,244 5 100% 5.00000 39,848.800 Rural No I / P 101-200 Baker's Creek, S2, DT2, DT4, DT3 203,974 0 5 33% — Rural Yes I/P 10 — Rural Yes I/P 10 — Rural Yes I/P 10 — Rural Yes I/P 10 — Buffer Preservation Rural Yes I/P 10 — Rural Yes I/P 10 — Rural Yes I / P 10 — Rural Yes I / P 10 — Rural Yes I/PI I I 1 10 — Preservation Area Subtotal (11): 199,244 Preservation as %Total Area of Buffer Mitigation: 25.0% Ephemeral Reaches as %Total Area of Buffer Mitigation: 0.0% 1. The Randleman Lake buffer rules allow some ditches to be classified as subject according to 15A NCAC 02B .0250 (5)(a). last updated O1/17/2020 TOTAL AREA OF BUFFER MITIGATION (TABM) Mitigation Totals Square Feet Credits Restoration: 597,731 590,882.933 Enhancement: 0 0.000 Preservation: 199,244 39,848.800 Total Riparian Buffer: 796,975 630,731.733 TOTAL NUTRIENT OFFSET MITIGATION Mitigation Totals Square Feet Credits Nutrient Offset: I Nitrogen: 0 0.000 I Phosphorus: 0.0 00 VIIL CREDIT RELEASE SCHEDULE A. Upon submittal of all appropriate documentation by the Sponsor, and subsequent approval by DWR, it is agreed that the riparian buffer credits associated with the Bank Parcel will become available for sale to a third party in accordance with the Credit Release Schedule below in Table 3.0. Table 3.0 - Credit Release Schedule for Riparian Buffer Credits % Credit % Credit Release Task Project Milestone Release Within the Pond Footprints Instrument and BPDP Approved by DWR, Draft Stream Mitigation Plan No credits released I Approved by the IRT, Conservation Easement Recorded and Assigned 25 for areas within according to Item B (1) of Section X in this Instrument* and Financial pond footprints Assurance Posted Mitigation Site Earthwork, Planting and Installation of Monitoring Devices No credits released 2 Completed and all Applicable Permits Obtained 20 for areas within and oot Tints 3 Monitoring Financial Assurance Posted and Approval of As -Built Report 10 55 4 Monitoring Report #1: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance 10 10 renewed 5 Monitoring Report #2: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance 10 10 renewed 6 Monitoring Report #3: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance 10 10 renewed 7 Monitoring Report #4: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance 5 5 renewed S Monitoring Report #5: Approved by the DWR** and final site visit by 10 10 DWR has been conducted Total 100% 100% * For specification, please see Section V in this Instrument ** DWR Approval provided upon a determination that the site is meeting performance standards contained within the approved BPDP B. DWR may modify the credit release schedules based on the information submitted or the order in which required information is received. DWR will notify the Sponsor of any modification to the credit release schedule. C. DWR may consider a Credit Release Schedule for a Bank Parcel based on the extent of change between current onsite conditions and proposed post construction conditions. D. The Sponsor must initiate implementation of the approved BPDP for the site under this Instrument in concurrence with all stream mitigation activities proposed in the approved Mitigation Plan referenced in Item D of Section IV of this Instrument. 10 fires March 24, 2023 Ms. Katie Merritt NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources 512 N. Salisbury Street, Archdale Building 9th Floor Raleigh, NC 27620 3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27612 Corporate Headquarters 6575 West Loop South, Suite 300 Houston, TX 77401 Main: 713.520.5400 RE: Dogtown Riparian Buffer Mitigation Bank (DWR 9: 2018-1097 V2): Vegetation Planting and Monitoring Device Creation Completed— 20 Percent Credit Release Ms. Merritt, Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC ("EBX"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Resource Environmental Solutions ("RES") is pleased to inform you that riparian vegetation planting and associated monitoring devices installation have been completed at the Dogtown Riparian Buffer Mitigation Bank. Monitoring devices include 22 vegetation plots in the riparian buffer and nutrient offset mitigation areas, an additional six will be relocated randomly on an annual basis per requirements set forth in the Dogtown Stream Mitigation Plan. This letter is being submitted to request the release of credits associated with Task 2 as described in the RES 2020 RES Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank for riparian buffer. To support your review and approval of the release of Task 2 credits, the following are included with this letter: - Short summary of activities completed as required per the approved BPDP (including activities completed for the Dogtown Stream Mitigation Bank); - Figures representing all riparian restoration, riparian enhancement, and riparian preservation activities where applicable. - A map showing the vegetation plot locations. - Detailed Planting Plan information. - Photos of the site, including examples of completed stream construction, vegetation plots, easement markings, and invasive species treatment. Short summary of Activities Completed: Planting occurred at the Dogtown Mitigation Bank on February 25 b, 2023 while construction for the stream mitigation bank was completed on February 20, 2023. Four culverts were installed on S2, S3, DTI, DT3 and two fords were constructed on S1 and Bakers Creek. All disturbed areas were seeded based on the NCDEQ guidance for stabilizing disturbed areas. No fencing was required or installed on the project site for either mitigation site approaches. The USACE Dogtown Stream Mitigation MYO report is currently in progress while the As -Built survey is underway. During as -built set-up, eight planted tree species were recorded, and the plots yielded an average of 614 stems per acre (Tables 1 & 2). There were no changes to the planting plan of bare root res.us species and the planting area and density remain the same as proposed. Vegetation plots had very minor shifts in locations from the Mitigation Plan proposed locations, however, the quantities of plots remained the same as proposed. The easement is marked with conservation easement signs that include the long-term steward, restricted activities, and contact information attached to t-posts on corners and at 200-foot intervals (photos included). The planted area is 14.25 acres, with 1.47 acres within the old pond bottom footprint and 15.25 acres within the riparian preservation zone. Throughout the easement areas of invasive Chinese privet have been treated via foliar spray. All these activities were also completed for the Dogtown Mitigation Bank where applicable in addition to earthwork activities that included stream restoration, enhancement, and preservation, bank grading and stabilization, rill stabilization, and associated live staking (photos included). A Baseline Monitoring Report will be submitted in the coming months. No major modifications from the approved Dogtown Riparian Buffer Mitigation Bank BPDP were made during site construction. If any deviations are discovered as a result of the as -built work, they will be included in the baseline report that will be submitted to support the release of credits associated with Task 3. Should you require further documentation, please let us know. Finally, we anticipate a site visit to be required for the release of Task 2 credits. We will be in touch to schedule this with you. Thank you, Daniel Dixon I Ecologist Markers Easement Markers Foliar Spray Treated Privet Foliar Spray Treated Privet Dogtown MYO Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos Vegetation Plot 3 (03/09/2023) Vegetation Plot 4 (03/09/2023) Vegetation Plot 5 (03/09/2023) Vegetation Plot 7 (03/09/2023) 'l t. Vegetation Plot 6 (03/09/2023) Vegetation Plot 8 (03/09/2023) 'ti 7 17 • Vegetation Plot 9 (0310912023) VfT IA Vegetation Plot 11(03/09/2023) Vegetation Plot 10 (03/09/2023) is Vegetation Plot 12 (03/09/2023) Vegetation Plot 15 (Restored Pond Footprint) (03/09/2023) Vegetation Plot 16 (03/09/2023) Vegetation Plot 17 (03/09/2023) qp Vegetation Plot 19 (03/09/2023) Vegetation Plot 20 (03/09/2023) r 1 ' A,' Vegetation Plot21 (03/10/2023) Random Vegetation Plot 1 (03/10/2023) Vegetation Plot22 (03/10/2023) Random Vegetation Plot 2 (03/10/2023) Random Vegetation Plot 5 (03/10/2023) Random Vegetation Plot 4 (0311012023) M ram' } _ - %•j• •� � - 'l-`_.-.a{ac.. .�r'} Y±rya? _'• �"?;` .fin,, ti�.iiy Random Vegetation Plot 6 (03/10/2023) Dogtown Stream Mitigation Work Riffle S1-A (1/05/23) Riffle S2-B (1/05/23) Pool S2-B (1/05/23) Riffle S3-B (1/05/23) Table 1. Bare Root Tree Species Planted at Dogtown Riparian Buffer Mitigation Bank Common Name Scientific Quantity Planted % Composition River Birch Betula nigra 3900 15 Sugarberry Celtis laevigata 2600 10 Yellow Poplar Liriodendron tulipifera 2600 10 American Sycamore Platanus occidentalis 3900 15 Swamp Chestnut Oak Quercus michauxii 2600 10 Water Oak Quercus nigra 3900 15 Willow Oak Quercus phellos 3900 15 Northern Red Oak Quercus rubra 2600 10 TOTAL 26,000 Trees Table 2. Vegetation Plot Summary for Dogtown Riparian Buffer Mitigation Bank Plot # Planted Stems/Acre Volunteer Stems/Acre Total Stems/Acre Success Criteria Met? Average Planted Stem Height (ft) 1 567 0 567 Yes 1.5 2 567 0 567 Yes 1.6 3 688 0 688 Yes 1.4 4 647 0 647 Yes 1.5 5 607 0 607 Yes 1.6 6 688 0 688 Yes 1.2 7 445 0 445 Yes 1.5 8 769 0 769 Yes 1.3 9 769 0 769 Yes 1.4 10 647 0 647 Yes 1.4 11 728 0 728 Yes 1.5 12 769 0 769 Yes 1.3 13 688 0 688 Yes 1.4 14 567 0 567 Yes 1.2 15 526 0 526 Yes 1.0 16 567 0 567 Yes 1.5 17 769 0 769 Yes 1.5 18 688 0 688 Yes 1.5 19 567 0 567 Yes 1.3 20 607 0 607 Yes 1.4 21 647 0 647 Yes 1.0 22 486 0 486 Yes 1.5 R1 445 0 445 Yes 1.6 R2 607 0 607 Yes 1.6 R3 567 0 567 Yes 1.3 R4 567 0 567 Yes 1.6 R5 445 0 445 Yes 1.7 R6 567 0 567 Yes 1.4 Project Avg 614 0 614 Yes 1.4 Leoentl QProposed Easement ® Invasive Vegetation Treated Dogtown Riparian Buffer Areas Approach 0 Restoration Preservation Planted Area Dogtown Planting Area ® Planted Area (34.45 ac) ® Livestakes Only (0.56 ac) Plot Type Fixed Vegetation Plot Random Vegetation Plot Dogtown Stream Approaches Approach Crossing Enhancement II —Enhancement III (10) —Enhancement III (7.5 No Credit Out Powerline —Preservation —Restoration 200 40 Feet N Date: 3/24/2023 Figure 12a - Vegetation Monitoring 7tVw E Install Map - North Drawn by: DGD 5 Dogtown Mitigation Site Checked by: RTM r^s Catawba County, North Carolina 1 inch =283 feet Lenentl QProposed Easement ® Invasive Vegetation Treated Dogtown Riparian Buffer Areas Approach 0 Restoration Preservation Planted Area Dogtown Planting Area ® Planted Area (34.45 ac) ® Livestakes Only (0.56 ac) Plot Type Fixed Vegetation Plot Random Vegetation Plot Dogtown Stream Approaches Approach Crossing Enhancement II —Enhancement III (10) —Enhancement III (7.5 No Credit Out Powerline —Preservation —Restoration N 0 200 410 w L Feet s L 6' AIftil` 10"', \ X Date: 3/24/2023 Figure 12a - Vegetation Monitoring Install Map -North Drawn by: DGD Dogtown Mitigation Site Checked by: RTM r^s Catawba County, North Carolina 1 inch =408 feet