Bells Bridge MY1 Review

From:Hamilton, Ryan
To:Baker, Caroline D
Subject:FW: Bells Bridge MY1 Review
Date:Friday, May 19, 2023 12:59:00 PM
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Hi Caroline,
Please file
Laserfiche Upload: Email
DWR#: 2020-1664v2
Doc Date: 5/19/2023
Doc Type: Mitigation monitoring Report Review
Doc Name: Same as email subject
Thanks,
Ryan Hamilton (he/him)
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
[phone] Cell
Location: 512 N. Salisbury Street, Archdale Building, Raleigh, NC 27604
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From: Hamilton, Ryan
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2023 12:52 PM
To: Jenkins, Barrett <[e-mail]>
Cc: Merritt, Katie <[e-mail]>
Subject: Bells Bridge MY1 Review
Hi Barrett,
DWR has reviewed the Year 1 Monitoring Report for the Bells Bridge Site and have the following
comments:
1. The credit release request form has the project number listed as 2020-1937 v3 (which is the
project number for Dead Tree Phase A). Please use the correct project number (2020-1664v2)

in all future documents.
2. The monitoring report references one instance of encroachment during MY1 but does not
indicate the location, size, or impact on planted stems. Please provide this information as well
as proof of additional signage within the area. Written notification to the landowner/lessee
regarding the easement protections and this encroachment is required to be submitted and
then copied to DWR for documentation.
3. 3 out of the 27 plots fail to meet density requirements. Plot 12 is particularly concerning with
only 3 total stems from 2 species. How representative is plot 12 of site conditions in the
surrounding area?
4. 7 out of the 27 plots fail to meet diversity requirements.
5. DWR acknowledges and approves of the AMP that was completed as of January 9th in
response to issues raised by DWR staff during the AsBuilt walk. DWR expects to be informed
as to the success of the supplemental TOB planting along features D and Ea.
6. No height or vigor data for planted stems was included in this monitoring report. Individual
height data of planted stems as well as vigor data (average vigor per plot will suffice for the
vigor requirement) are required for annual monitoring reports.

Thank you for your attention to these comments. Please provide an adequate response to all items
above along with supporting documents if required. Once DWR receives a response to the
comments above, issuance of monitoring report approval can be determined.

Thank you for patience,

Ryan Hamilton (he/him)
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
[phone] Cell
Location: 512 N. Salisbury Street, Archdale Building, Raleigh, NC 27604
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
DEQ is updating its email addresses to @deq.nc.gov in phases from May 1st to June 9th.Employee
email addresses may look different, but email performance will not be impacted.
Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third
parties by an authorized state official.