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Appendix B: USFWS NEPA
United States Department of the Interior��,
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Southern Pines Sub - Office
Post Office 119, Southern Pines, NC 28388 P
May 28, 2015
Mr. William Elliott
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 218
Asheville, North Carolina 28801 -5006
Dear Mr. Elliott:
In July, 2014, the US Fish and Wildlife Service conducted an Intra - Service Section 7 review of the
Southern Bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) and the proposed Partners for Fish and Wildlife
project known as the Friday Meadow Bog Restoration Project located near Dallas, NC.
Mr. Allen Ratzlaff of our Asheville Field Office documented that because the bog turtle is listed
federally threatened due to similarity of appearance; it is not covered under Section 7 of the
Endangered Species Act, and does not require consultation for the referenced wetland restoration
project.
I have consulted with Gabrielle Grader; NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and this project will be
directly under her supervision and in coordination with Davidson College, Catawba Lands
Conservancy, and the Service. This project is authorized to conduct turtle research and radio
telemetry work under the NC Endangered Species Permit No. 14- ES00131 which is currently being
undertaken in anticipation of protecting the turtles before and during construction of this project.
If you need any additional information concerning Section 7 or NCWRC documentation, please let
me know.
Sincerely,
XXX Signed XXXX
Laura M. Fogo
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
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Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant'Information
1.1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
® Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit
Corps:. e .
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 27 or General Permit (GP) number: 3885
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ® Yes ❑ No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ 401
because written approval is not required? Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
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❑ Yes ® No
1f.
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance
letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
fee program.
1 g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
1 h.
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Friday Meadow Bog Wetland Restoration
2b.
County:
Gaston
2c.
Neatest municipality / town:
Dallas
2d.
Subdivision name:
N/A
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
N/A
project no:
3.
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Edward Eugene Friday and Carolyn E. Friday
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
1286 0861
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d.
Street address:
1121 Philadelphia Church Road
3e..
City, state, zip:
Dallas, NC 28034
3f.
Telephone no.:
704 - 922 -3355
3g.
Fax no.:
none
3h.
Email address:
none
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) f
4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑' Other, specify: I!
4b. Name: Contact: I
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address: I I
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) lI
5a. Name: I N/A
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address: I I
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): PID 170046
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.3300753 Longitude: - 81.1737
(DD.DDDDDD) (- DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size: 14 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Little Long Creek
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: South Fork Catawba River
2c. River basin: Catawba
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
See attachment "Friday Meadow Bog Restoration Project, Little Long Creek, Gaston County, NC." Head cut draining
wetland bog; erosion. Agriculture, cow pasture.
a
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
2 acres
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
1,844 linear feet of unnamed tributaries of Little Long Creek and Little Long Creek .
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: .,
Restoration and enhancement of bog establishing grade control with log vanes to help stop head - cutting thoughout the
bog. Install fencing for livestock and allow rotational grazing during the winter months to help maintain the bog in early
succession (habitat enhancment) and exclude during the bog turtle nesting season to help prevent injury and mortality.
See Attachment for additional information.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Install 4 log vanes (double log drop) within every 6 -8" of elevational fall to establish grade control within the first 56 feet of
stream on the southern end of the bog where most active erosion is taking place. The NCWRC, Davidson College
Herpetology Lab, Catawba Lands Conservancy and the USFWS will review impact areas for bog turtles prior to
construction and day of work. Bog turtles that have been fitted with radio - telemetry trasnsmitters will be located; probing
in the area will continue thorughout construction and bog turtles moved to a safe location. Carefully excavate area to
install double logs and place at pre - determinded locations per design at existing stream grade. Wrap logs with geo- textile
fabric, place, then back fill relic head -cut. Place an additional 3 -4 single logs within an additional 93 feet (total 149 feet) of
stream to promote more hydrologic sheet flow to stablize wetland bog conditions and establish additional grade control to
slow down erosional head - cutting throughout the bog. Stabilize disturbed areas with annual millet seed and wheat straw.
Install erosion control matting where needed and plant native trees and shrubs (Fall 2015). Install fence to exclude
livestock during the growing season; allow seasonal grazing in winter to maintain early successional habitat. Equipment -
Trackhoe 80; hand labor. See Attachement "Friday Meadow Bog Restoration Project, Dallas, Gaston County, North
Carolina."
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4.
Jurisdictional Determinations
4a.
Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past.
Comments: Corps onsite May 21, 2015;
4b.
If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
El Preliminary ®Final
of determination was made?
4c.
If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency /Consultant Company:
Name (if known): Laura Fogo
Other: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4d.
If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations
or State determinations and attach documentation.
May 21, 2015
5.
Project History
5a.
Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
I ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b.
If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6.
Future Project Plans
6a.
Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b.
If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
® Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond
Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on
the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b.
2c. 2d.
2e. 2f.
Wetland impact
Type of jurisdiction
.number— Type of impact
Type of wetland Forested
(Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or
(if known)
DWQ — non -404, other) (acres)
Temporary (T)
wetland
restoration to
W1 ®P ❑ T establish grade
control to prevent
piedmont bog El Yes
® No
® Corps .01
® DWQ
headcutting;
install log vanes
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
.01
2h. Comments: none
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b.
3c. 3d.
3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact
Stream name Perennial
Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number -
(PER) or
(Corps - 404, 10 stream length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
DWQ — non -404, width (linear
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
other) (feet) feet)
install double log
un -named
® PER
® Corps
S1 ®P ❑ T vanes below
tributary of Little
El INT
2 149
®DWQ
grade, in channel
Long Creek
S2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
149 LF
3i. Comments: The purpose is to establish grade control to help prevent further headcutting and drainage of bog that currently
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provides habitat for a Bog turtle population (state - listed as threatened and federally - listed as threatened by S /A.
4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c.
4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number — (if applicable) Type of impact
Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
01 ❑P ❑T N/A
02 ❑P ❑T
03 ❑P ❑T
04 ❑P ❑T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or ake construction proposed, the i complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c.
5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose
(acres)
number of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1 N/A
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required ?.
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
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6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b.. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number —
Reason
Permanent (P) or
for
Temporary (T)
impact
61 ❑P ❑T
N/A
B2 ❑P. ❑T
B3 ❑P ❑T
Buffer
Stream name mitigation
required?
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
N/A
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
See attachment
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
(square feet) (square feet)
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply)
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
❑ Yes ® No
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
Type
Quantity
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3c. Comments: N/A
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached. ❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments: N/A
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
N/A
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires ❑ Yes ® No
buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1 N/A 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
N/A
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ❑ Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 0%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes ® No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
3b. Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
apply (check all that apply):
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
4a. Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
(check all that apply):
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Certified Local Government
❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Unit
N/A
❑ Phase II
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
❑ ORW
❑ Session Law 2006 -246
❑ Other: N/A
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the ® Yes ❑ No
use of public (federal /state) land?
1 b. If you. answered 'yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ® Yes ❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. If you answered 'yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ❑ Yes ® No
Comments: See Appendix B. of attachment for U.S. FWS NEPA documentation.
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑ Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes ® No
2c. If you answered 'yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ❑ Yes ® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.,
N/A
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non- discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
There will be no wastewater discharge associated with this project.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ( ❑ Yes ® No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act I ® Yes ❑ No
impacts? y
❑ Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
® Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
U.S.FWS database, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Davidson Herpeotology Lab and consultation with AFO. The
Southern Bog Turtle T (S /A) is found on this site.
See Appendix B of attachment from from U.S.FWS.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? I ❑ Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
U.S.FWS database and consultation with AFO.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ❑ Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
NC SHPO office. Please see Appendix C of attachment for SHPO clearance letter.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain? f ® Yes ❑ No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: The proposed project area is within the 100-yr floodplain, however,
it is not in a Special Flood Hazard Area (NC DFIRM reviewed at http : / /www.ncfloodmaps.com). The proposed project
does not require a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) to revise this,portion of the current Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
and /or Flood Insurance Study (FIS) according to requirements and procedures outlined in Part 65 of the NFIP regulations.
The proposed wetland and stream restoration will result in a very slight physical change (< Oft) within the active stream
channel that will reduce the local hydraulic characteristics and minimally result in the reduction of the effective Base Flood
Elevations (BFEs) and base flood depths. No pre- or post- modelling of the site was done. See attached map.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? NC DFIRM reviewed at http: /twww.nefloodmaps.com
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applica Agent' ure Date
(Agent s signature is valid only if a ation letter from the applicant
is ovided.)
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ATTACHMENT
For Pre - Construction Notification
Friday Meadow Bog Wetland Restoration Project
Un -named tributary of Little Long Creek
Dallas, Gaston County, North Carolina
Purpose: The US Fish and Wildlife Service, with the assistance of multiple partners, the
Landowners, Catawba Lands Conservancy, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and
Davidson College, propose to restore the Friday Meadow Bog from erosional head cutting
and hydrological drainage within Friday Meadow Bog. The purpose of the project is not
only to restore the wetlands, but to help prevent the loss of habitat for the State endangered
Southern bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii), federally threatened by similarity of
appearance (S /A).
Location: Walnut Grove Farm, 1121 Philadelphia Church Road, adjacent to unnamed tributary of
Little Long Creek, north of Dallas, NC. N 35 ° 19'51" W -81° 10'25."
Existing Conditions and Background:
The present condition of the site is utilized for cattle grassing and pasture and has been since
1938 according to the 1938 NRCS aerial photo below.
Today, the bog is still being used for agricultural purposes (cattle grazing). In 2006, the
landowners voluntarily placed 14.6 acres of the bog and stream including upland buffers into
a permanent conservation easement held by the Catawba Lands Conservancy. The property
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possesses "conservation values" such as wetlands, and rare species ( "The Deed of
Conservation Easement ").
Site Significance: The Friday Meadow Bog, a natural heritage site, provides critical feeding, nesting,
basking, and hibernation areas for Southern bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) - State threatened
and federally listed as T (S /A). Bog turtles were first observed in the bog in May, 1992. Data records
suggest 57 individuals were captured and marked from 1992 -2002. Monitoring and research
conducted by Davidson College Herpetology Lab in 2013 indicates only 7 -10 turtles remain. Friday
bog is the only known bog in southern NC range that still contains bog turtles.
During the spring and summer of 2013, members of Davidson College visited Friday Bog 45 times.
During this time, between 23 and 85 traps were deployed throughout the bog resulting in a total of
2,704 "trap nights." The bog was also probed for a total of 81 person hours. Of the nine turtles
known to inhabit Friday Bog in November 2012, seven individuals were observed (27 capture
events). Given that there were approximately 49 individual turtles during the 1990's, our finding of
only seven turtles, all of which were captured in 2012, indicates this population has likely declined
considerably and warrants continued study. Currently Davidson College Herpetology Lab has
committed to monitor the bog turtles from April, 2015 until July, 2016 and assist with restoration
project.
General Land Use: The general land use of the Dallas area is rural development and farming. The
Walnut Grove Farm where Friday Bog is located is well established and will continue to be
used for agriculture. Positive benefits of this project will provide improved habitat conditions
for the bog turtle, hydrological retention in the bog by providing grade control to help
prevent further head cutting, and better water quality for other aquatic life. Hopefully in the
future, the owners will install additional best management practices to exclude cattle from the
remaining portions of the un -named tributary and Little Long Creek and provide alternative
watering sources within a conservation management plan.
Approach.: To the maximum extent practicable, the pre- construction course, condition, capacity,
and location of open waters will be maintained. Work will be contained within the permitted
footprint area. The goal of the restored condition is to provide grade control to prevent head
cutting and drainage of the bog. The proposed locations for the double log drop structures
will be installed below stream and wetland existing grade approximately within every 6 -8
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inches of elevational fall. Logs will be wrapped with geo- textile fabric to help prevent
undercutting and scouring of logs. The head cut areas will then be back filled to the adjacent
pre- existing grade.
The activity will have minimal effects on the pre- construction course, condition, capacity,
and location of open waters, but only to the extent of restoring the aquatic environment. The
estimated linear footage of stream channel to install 4 double log vanes and 4 single logs is
approximately 149 feet. The estimated acreage of fill is approximately .01 acre.
Precautionary measures will be taken during and after construction to minimize turbidity and
sediment from entering open waters.
Equipment: A small track hoe excavator and hand labor will be used to prepare for log structures
placement. No fill will be required for temporary construction access. There is upland
access for installation of the structures. Any edge wetland access will be kept to a minimum
if needed to be accessed.
Construction Seauence
1. Survey and capture bog turtles the day before and day of construction to prevent mortality.
2. Install first double log structure at main head cut establishing the set grade.
3. Install the remaining downstream double log structures.
4. Install additional single log structures above main head cut.
5. After the equipment is removed, the sediment and erosion control and planting plan will be
implemented to immediate stabilize all disturbed areas. These areas will be planted with
temporary and permanent native seed mixes. Silt fencing will be placed where necessary to
prevent sediment from entering the stream.
6. Hardwood trees and shrubs will be planted after September.
7. A cattle exclusion fence will be installed.
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regulations, the determination of Section 404 jurisdiciton
may be relied upon for a period not to exceed 5 years from
this date. The undersigned completed this determination
utilizing the appropriate Regional Supplement to the 1987
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delination Manual."
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