Creeping Swamp Phase B BPDP Second Review

From: Hartshorn. Blake
To: Menefee -Dunn, Barbara A
Subject: FW: Creeping Swamp Phase B BPDP second review
Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 3:21:05 PM
Attachments: DWR Comment Summarv2 CreeoingB.odf
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Creeping Swamp BPDP DWRedits2.odf
Hey Barbara,
Can you upload this email along with the comment summary into LF in the 2022-0620v3 folder. It is
a mitigation project and mitigation plan review.
File name will be the email subject.
Thankyou
Blake Hartshorn (he/him)
Mitigation Specialist, Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: [phone]
Cell: [phone]
blake.hartshornCcbdeq.nc.gov
From: Hartshorn, Blake
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 3:01 PM
To: Jenkins, Barrett <[e-mail]>
Cc: Merritt, Katie <[e-mail]>
Subject: Creeping Swamp Phase B BPDP review
Hey Barrett,
Pursuant to Titles 15A NCAC 02B .0295 and 15A NCAC 02B .0703 (e), a provider shall submit a
project plan proposal to the Division for review and approval that includes specific elements of the
project. On September 29th, 2023, Restoration Systems, LLC (RS) submitted a second revision Bank
Parcel Development Package (Plan) for the Creeping Swamp B Site, to the Division, for review and
approval. According to the initial review by DWR staff of the subject Plan, some elements were
either not provided, not explained thoroughly, not accurate or lacking in sufficient information.
Therefore, until DWR receives an updated Plan addressing all comments and edits provided in the
attached 1) comment summary and 2) PDF version of the document itself, DWR cannot finalize the
review of the Plan or issue an approval of the Plan. In an effort to be as efficient as possible at
providing comments to IRS during this busy time, I have provided my comments in a unique format.
Attached are the comments & edits provided within the actual PDF of a condensed Plan (without
Appendices) as well as a comment summary.

When RS is ready to submit their final project Plan, please include a summary of all responses by RS
to the DWR comments acknowledging how RS addressed the comments. Please upload the final
Plan using our Mitigation Project Information Upload Form through this link:
https://edocs.deg.nc.gov/Forms/Mitigation_Information_Upload . Please note the DWR ID# 2022-
0620 (version 3) on all electronic submissions for this project.
Thank you for your patience during this time and if you have any difficulty reading though the
comments or edits please let Blake or I know.
Blake Hartshorn (he/him)
Mitigation Specialist, Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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Summary of Comments on 20220620 Ver 3—Draft II Creeping
Swamp Phase B BPDP 9.23.2023_20230923
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Author: bhartshorn Subject: Sticky Note Date: 10/11/2023 2:46:53 PM
Please fit on next page

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the measurement for determining credit assets within specific widths is taken perpendicular and landward from top of bank since that's our policy
for measuring except under special circumstances

ID#* 20220620
Select Reviewer:
Katie Merritt
Initial Review Completed Date 09/26/2023
Mitigation Project Submittal - 9/23/2023
Version * 3
Is this a Prospectus, Technical Proposal or a New Site?*
Type of Mitigation Project:*
Stream Wetlands Buffer Nutrient Offset
(Select all that apply)
Project Contact Information
Contact Name:
Barrett Jenkins
Project Information
.......................................................................................
ID#:* 20220620
Existing ID#
Project Type:
Project Name:
County:
Yes No
Email Address: *
[e-mail]
Version:* 3
Existing Version
DMS Mitigation Bank
Creeping Swamp Phase B Nutrient Offset
Bank
Craven
Document Information
Mitigation Document Type:*
Mitigation Plans
File Upload: Draft II Creeping Swamp Phase B BPDP
58.26MB
9.23.2023.pdf
Please upload only one PDF of the complete file that needs to be submitted...
Signature
Print Name:* Barrett Jenkins
Signature: *

a DAVEYI company
September 23, 2023
To: Katie Merritt,
Nutrient Offset &Buffer Banking Coordinator
NCDWR 401& Buffer Permitting Branch
RE: Creeping Swamp Phase A Nutrient Offset Bank BPDP DWR#2022-06200 Comment Responses and
Submittal of Second Draft
In response to comments received from you by Restoration Systems (RS) on September 13, 2023
regarding the Draft Bank Parcel Development Plan (BPDP) for the Creeping Swamp Phase A Nutrient
Offset Bank Parcel, RS is submitting this response to comments including the second draft of the BPDP,
attached after comment responses.
All comments were extracted from the received PDF and copied below. Responses in Blue Italics.
We appreciate your attention and look forward to hearing back from you on this draft and finalizing the
BPDP.
Sincerely,
i� .
Barrett Jenkins
1101 Haynes St, Suite 211, Raleigh NC 27604

a DAVEYI company
September 23, 2023
IRS RESPONSE TO DWR COMMENTS RE: Creeping Swamp Phase A BPDP initial draft
Page 1
1. Add 0-100 Updated. Note credit table is recalculated based on CE adjustments.
2. Select Restoration Updated
3. Make sure this is the most up-to-date table from the website, which was updated this summer
2023 Confirmed. Note that date on pdf of document off website does not have new date on it.
Page 2
4. DWR ID# is 2022-06200 Updated
Page 4
5. Parcel photos are dated 1/25/2023, which are not "recent" photos but are good photos that
show where culvert removal and sink hole grading will be done. Keep the pictures, but add
updated photos using photos time stamped with a more recent image of the riparian area
conditions. Current drone footage can also be included. Kept original photos and added second
photos set from 911412023 using drone.
Page 5
6. Insert "and the UBI" Updated
7. Insert "Mitigation" Updated
Page 7
8. This language is acceptable, but still need more recent photos to support this statement.
original photos and added second photos set from 911412023 using drone.
Page 11
9. Insert "and shrubs" Updated
10. Strikethrough "Buffer" Updated
11. Strikethrough "and" Updated
12. Insert "credits" and delete "areas" Updated
13. Insert "areas generating" Updated
14. Replace "monitoring plots" with "good species diversity". Updated
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1101 Haynes St, Suite 211, Raleigh NC 27604

a DAVEY* company
15. The "maintenance area" shown on figures does not meet the expectations in the site viability
letter for securing the connection of Ditch F to Feature 1B. This isn't the same scenario as the
Maintenance Areas we agreed to allow for the Raleigh Farm site for access to monitoring wells.
This area is supposed to be identified as an internal access easement, where RS has complete
control within the easement as well as the culverted crossing. Additionally, it appears that RS is
intending to extend the existing width of this crossing beyond its current footprint, which is not
allowed on a ditch where its connection to the intermittent stream could be compromised. As
discussed on site, the existing footprint of the existing path is all that can be proposed for this
internal access easement. Add language to this section that DWR can review to determine
whether the proposed internal crossing will meet the hydrologic connectivity expectations of
the site viability letter. Otherwise, RS will have to remove the section of the ditch proposed
upstream of the crossing from credit generating areas. After discussions with landowner it was
determined best to remove section of the ditch proposed upstream of the crossing from credit
generating areas. The CE boundary was adjusted slightly to exclude this area, add slight buffer
widths where available to offset the reduced acreage, and further straighten easement
boundaries to simplify boundary management. All figures, credit table and acreage calculations
have been updated accordingly.
Page 13
16. This number doesn't match the credit table. Updated
17. Insert "Nutrient" Updated
Page 15
18. Wrong Credit Table. Remove from file when submitting final draft. Updated
Page 19
19. The way you differentiate the ditches from the streams on this figure is how DWR would like RS
to address the comments in Creeping Swamp A on the figures. Understood.
20. Change "Draft" to "proposed" easement on this figure on all remaining figures. Updated
21. Change "maintenance area" to be internal crossing and it needs to be part of the proposed
easement. Make this change throughout all figures. Updated to exclude area above crossing in
BPDP description and Figures.
Page 23
22. Show ditch origins on this figure where the ditches originate within the easement boundary and
use a different symbology to differentiate the ditches from streams. Difficult to see where the
ditches are shown when overlapping parcel boundaries. Added origin, color coded, and adjusted
CE over this ditch.
1101 Haynes St, Suite 211, Raleigh NC 27604

a DAVEY. company
23. Add the width of the existing crossing and be sure to only show the internal crossing to be the
same width. Adjusted easement to exclude need for this.
24. Add a "non-credit" area to the legend to depict the ?200 areas where no credits are generated
Updated and color coded
25. Change to "Riparian Restoration for NOC" Updated and color coded per ditch or 1/P
26. Change to "Riparian Preservation " (No Credit) Updated and color coded per ditch or 1/P
1101 Haynes St, Suite 211, Raleigh NC 27604

BANK PARCEL DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE
CREEPING SWAMP PHASE B NUTRIENT OFFSET BANK PARCEL
NEUSE RIVER BASIN
DW R I D#: 2022-06200
Bank Parcel Sponsor
Restoration Systems, LLC
POC: Barrett Jenkins([e-mail])
Ph: 919-755-9490
1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604

BANK PARCEL DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE
CREEPING SWAMP PHASE B NUTRIENT OFFSET BANK PARCEL
September 23, 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction...............................................................................................................................
2.0 Mitigation Project Summary......................................................................................................
2.1 Project Goals...................................................................................................................
2.2 Existing Parcel Conditions...............................................................................................
2.3 Watershed Characterization...........................................................................................
2.4 Soils.................................................................................................................................
2.5 Geology...........................................................................................................................
2.6 Existing Vegetative Communities...................................................................................
2.7 Threatened and Endangered Species.............................................................................
2.8 Cultural Resources and Significant Natural Heritage Areas ...........................................
2.9 FEMA Floodplain Compliance.........................................................................................
2.10 Parcel Location, Parcel Constraints, and Access............................................................
2.11 Other Environmental Conditions....................................................................................
3.0 Site Protection Instrument........................................................................................................
4.0 Mitigation Work Plan.................................................................................................................
4.1 Parcel Preparation..........................................................................................................
4.2 Diffused Flow..................................................................................................................
4.3 Riparian Area Restoration Activities...............................................................................
5.0 Monitoring and Maintenance Plan............................................................................................
5.1 Monitoring Protocol.......................................................................................................
5.2 Parcel Maintenance........................................................................................................
5.3 Parcel Protection & Easement Boundaries....................................................................
6.0 Financial Assurances and Long -Term Management..................................................................
6.1 Financial Assurances.......................................................................................................
6.2 Long Term Management Plan........................................................................................
7.0 Project Credit Potential..............................................................................................................
8.0 Credit Release............................................................................................................................
9.0 References.................................................................................................................................
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TABLES
Table 1: Ecological and Water Quality Goals................................................................................................1
Table 2: Project Attributes & Timeline.........................................................................................................2
Table3: Project Features..............................................................................................................................3
Table 4: Project Soil Types and Descriptions................................................................................................3
Table 5: Bank Parcel Fee Simple Ownership.................................................................................................5
Table 6: Diffuse Flow Summary....................................................................................................................6
Table 7: Proposed Hardwood and Shrub Bare Root Planting Plan by Species*...........................................6
Table8: Proposed Seed Mix..........................................................................................................................7
Table 9: Creeping Swamp Phase B DWR# 2022-0620v3, Project Credit Table...........................................11
APPENDICES
Appendix A — Figures, Historic Aerial Imagery (EDR), Existing Condition Photos
Figure 1—
Parcel Location and Service Area
Figure 2
— Site Map and Existing Conditions
Figure 3
— USGS Map
Figure 4
— NRCS Map
Figure 5
— Restoration Plan
Figure 6
— Credit Map
Figure 7
— Monitoring Map
Historic Aerial Imagery — EDR
Parcel Photos
— Existing Conditions
Appendix B — DWR Correspondence
Appendix C — USDA, NRCS Web Soil Survey Report
Appendix D — NHP & USFWS Reports
Appendix E — EDR Report
Appendix F — SHPO Correspondence
Appendix G —Template Conservation Easement
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Bank Parcel Development Package
Creeping Swamp Phase B Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel
Craven County, NC — Neuse River Basin
1.0 Introduction
Creeping Swamp Phase B Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel ("Parcel" or "Site") is proposed under the terms and
conditions of the proposed Restoration Systems Neuse 02 Nutrient Offset Umbrella Banking Instrument
(UBI), which will be made and entered into by Restoration Systems, LLC (RS), acting as Bank Sponsor
(Sponsor), and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Division of Water
Resources (DWR). The Parcel shall be planned and designed according to the MBI, 15A NCAC 02B .0703,
and the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295.
Located in Craven County, North Carolina, the project encompasses 46.38 acres of waterways and land
utilized for row crop production. The project will restore the riparian area in accordance with the buffer
mitigation rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295(n) and the UBI along two (2) unnamed stream and five ditches with
hydrologic connection to the Clayroot Swamp and subsequently the Neuse River. The primary purpose of
the Parcel is to provide nutrient offset credits for stormwater and wastewater requirements within the
United States Geological Survey (USGS) Cataloging Unit 03020202. The Parcel is located on one tract of
land 6 miles northwest of Vanceboro and upstream Clayroot Swamp draining to Swift Creek and
subsequently the Neuse River.
The Parcel is located approximately 6 miles north of the town of Vanceboro in Craven County, east of NC
Highway 43 and north of Willmar Road. (Appendix A, Figure 1). Laura Lancaster, Chelsea Russ, and
Meredith Daughtery are the current fee simple owners of the tracts of land associated with the Bank
Parcel, which have been historically and are currently used as agricultural fields with minimal existing
forest/non-agricultural area. The Parcel is within the Neuse River Basin 14-digit USGS Cataloging Unit
03020202090030 of the Swift Creek (North Carolina Division of Water Quality [NCDWQ] Sub -basin
Number 03-04-09) (Appendix A, Figure 1).
DWR representatives conducted on -site stream determinations and provided a Stream Determination
letter for the Parcel May 13, 2022, and a Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation & Nutrient Offset letter was
provided by the Division on December 2, 2022. Both letters are provided in Appendix B.
2.0 Mitigation Project Summary
2.1 Project Goals
The primary goals of the proposed nutrient offset project are to provide ecological and water quality
enhancements to the Neuse River Basin by restoring the riparian area to create a functional, forested,
riparian corridor. Specific improvements to water quality and ecological processes are outlined below in
Table 1.
Table 1: Ecological and Water Quality Goals
Goal
Objective
Nutrient input will be decreased by filtering runoff from the agricultural fields
Decrease nutrient levels
through restored native buffer zones. The off -site nutrient input will also be
absorbed on -site by filtering flood flows through restored floodplain areas,
where flood flows can disperse through native vegetation.
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Table 1: Ecological and Water Quality Goals (Continued)
Goal
Objective
Decrease sediment input
Sediment from off -site sources will be captured by deposition on restored
floodplain areas where native vegetation will slow overland flow velocities.
Decrease water temperature
planted riparian trees will shade the streams as they mature, reducing thermal
and increase dissolved
pollution.
oxygen concentrations
Create appropriate
Buffer areas will be restored by planting native vegetation.
terrestrial habitat
Permanently protect the
project Parcel from harmful
A conservation easement will be recorded on the Parcel.
uses
2.2 Existing Parcel Conditions
The proposed nutrient offset project includes approximately 46.38 acres of open agricultural fields along
five ditches and two unnamed tributary to the Clayroot Swamp. The agricultural fields are currently being
used for row crop production, including cotton, soybeans, and corn. In addition, the farmer regularly
applies fertilizers and herbicides to the fields (Appendix A, Figure 3). Land use and general site conditions
have not changed since the site photos in Appendix A were taken.
Site features predominantly originate on -site, and all drain to Clayroot Creek immediately downstream. A
review of historic aerials shows the property has been historically and consistently utilized for row crop
production (Appendix A).
Table 2: Project Attributes & Timeline
Project Name
Creeping Swamp Phase B Nutrient Offset Mitigation Site
Hydrologic Unit Code
03020202
River Basin
Neuse
Geographic Location (Lat, Long)
35.381958°,-77.218229°
Site Protection Instrument (DB, PG)
To be recorded
Total Credits
41.81 acres (94,575.12 Ibs nitrogen offset credits)
Types of Credits
Nitrogen Offset Credits
BPDP Date
September 2023
Initial Planting Date
February 2024
Baseline Report Date
March 2024
MY1 Report Date
December 2024
MY2 Report Date
December 2025
MY3 Report Date
December 2026
MY4 Report Date
December 2027
MYS Report Date
December 2028
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DWR performed an on -site visit of the Parcel to determine applicability to the Neuse Buffer Rules (15A
NCAC 02B .0714) and viability to provide nutrient offset credits. A copy of both the "On -Site Origin
Determination for Applicability to the Neuse Buffer Rules" and "Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation and
Nutrient Offset" are provided in Appendix B. In addition, a summary of their determinations, specific to
Parcel Features, is shown in Table 3 and correlated with stream segments as labeled in Figure 3, Appendix
A. There have been no changes to land use in the project area since DWR's site visit, and project photos
contained in Appendix A were taken.
Table 3: Project Features
DWR Feature ID
In Field Classification
Subject to Buffer Rules
Nutrient Offset Viability
1a
Stream
Yes
Yes (non -forested field only)
1b
Stream
Yes
Yes
F
Ditch
No
Yes
G
Ditch
No
No
H
Ditch
No
Yes
I
No
Yes
J
Ditch
No
Yes
K&L
Swales
No
No
2.3 Watershed Characterization
The Parcel is located within USGS HUC 03020202 and DWR Subbasin 03-04-09. Features include one
unnamed stream and two ditches draining into that stream, all draining to Clayroot Swamp, which is
classified as C, SW and NSW by DWR. Class C waters are designated for recreational use, agriculture,
fishing and fish consumption, and the maintenance of biological integrity for wildlife. The Sw is for swamp
waters and the NSW designation applies to surface waters that are experiencing excessive growths of
microscopic or macroscopic vegetation.
The Parcel topography, as indicated on the 2019 Wilmar, NC USGS 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle,
shows gently sloped areas throughout the Parcel (Figure 4). Land uses draining to the project reaches are
primarily agriculture with some forested use.
2.4 Soils
The Parcel is mapped by the Craven County Soil Survey. Project soils are described below in Table 4. An
image of the paper copy of the 1981 Soil Survey of Craven County is provided in Figure 5. A custom soil
report is provided in Appendix C.
Table 4: Project Soil Types and Descriptions
Map Unit
Percent of
Hydric
Symbol
Map Unit Name
Bank Parcel
Soil Rating
CrB
Altavista fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes
31.9
no
Le
Lenoir silt loam
38.9
No
Rains fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Atlantic
Ra
Coast Flatwoods
29.2
Yes
Source: https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/HomePage.htm
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2.5 Geology
The Parcel is in the Coastal Plain physiographic province. The landscape is characterized by flatlands to
gently rolling hills and valleys. The Coastal Plain primarily consists of marine sedimentary rocks comprised
of sand, clay, and limestone formed through the deposition of estuarine and marine sediments within the
last 140 million years. According to the Geologic Map of North Carolina (1985), the underlying geology of
the Parcel is mapped as the York Town Formation. The Formation is described as Fossiliferous clay with
varying amounts of fine-grained sand, bluish gray, shell material commonly concentrated in lenses: mainly
in area north of Neuse River and including Duplin Formation consisting of Shelly, medium to coarse grained
sand.
2.6 Existing Vegetative Communities
Existing vegetation within the Parcel consists of active row crop fields, as shown in the attached site
photos (Appendix A).
2.7 Threatened and Endangered Species
The NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) database was searched for federally listed threatened and
endangered plant and animal species within one mile of the Parcel. Four species, the Regal Darner
(Coryphaeschna ingens), Coppery Emerald (Somatochlora georgiana), Phantom Darner (Triacanthagyna
trifida), Banded Sunfish (Enneacanthus obelus), and Beadle's coreopsis (Coreopsis palustris) were listed
as being last observed in prior to 2004. The project footprint however had no occurrences and the habitat
is not suitable. The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) was similarly queried for occurrences and listed six
species that could occur in the area. The Northern Long-eared Bat (Myotis septenrionalis), Tricolored Bat
(Perimyotis subflavus), Red -cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis), Eastern Black Rail (Laterallus
jamaicensis ssp. Jamaicensis), Red Knot (Calidris canutus rufa) American Alligator (Alligator
mississippiensis), Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea),
Neuse River Waterdog (Necturus lewisi), Rough -leaved Loosestrife (Lysimachia asperulaefolia) and
Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus), are listed or proposed for listing as federally endangered or
threatened species that could occur in the area. RS performed pedestrian surveys of the Parcel in June
2022 and determined no suitable habitat for the species within the proposed Parcel. The USFWS Self -
Certification Letter and NHP Report are included in Appendix D.
The presence of conditions or characteristics that can hinder restoration activities on the Parcel was
evaluated. The evaluation focused primarily on the presence of hazardous materials, utilities, and
restrictive easements, rare/threatened/endangered species or critical habitats, the potential for
hydrologic trespass, and existing utility easements. Existing information regarding Parcel constraints was
acquired and reviewed, including an Environmental Records Report developed by Environmental Data
Resources Inc., which located no evidence of environmental risk associated with the Parcel (Appendix Q.
In addition, any Parcel conditions that can restrict the restoration and implementation were documented
during the field investigation. As a result of our review and field surveys, no known Parcel constraints
exist that may hinder proposed restoration activities. Potential constraints reviewed include the
following;
2.8 Cultural Resources and Significant Natural Heritage Areas
There are no existing structures in the project area or on the larger tract of land. SHPO was contacted with
a request for review and comment on January 24, 2023. All communication with SHPO is included in
Appendix F.
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2.9 FEMA Floodplain Compliance
No grading activities are proposed in the floodplain, so a floodplain development permit will not be
required. Additionally, no hydraulic modeling is proposed for this project.
2.10 Parcel Location, Parcel Constraints, and Access
The Parcel is in rural Craven County, approximately 6 miles northwest of the town of Vanceboro northeast
of the intersection of Wilmar Road and NC Highway 43. The Parcel is accessible for construction,
monitoring, and long-term stewardship from NC Highway 43 (Appendix A, Figure 3). An access road and
associated access easement will be detailed in the final conservation easement survey and recorded at
the Craven County Register of Deeds. DOT right of ways, powerlines, and associated easements will be
excluded from the conservation easement.
2.11 Other Environmental Conditions
An Environmental Data Resources, Inc (EDR) Radius Map Report with Geocheck was provided for the
Parcel on October 14, 2022. Neither the target property nor the adjacent properties were listed in any of
the Federal, State, or Tribal environmental databases searched by EDR. The executive summary of the
EDR report is included in Appendix E.
3.0 Site Protection Instrument
The land required for planting, management, and stewardship of the mitigation project includes portions
of a larger tract of land listed in Table 5. The Parcel will remain in private ownership, protected in its
entirety by an approved DWR conservation easement, and managed/held by an approved DWR long-term
steward under the terms detailed in the conservation easement. A template conservation easement that
will be used to develop the conservation easement for this Parcel is provided in Appendix G.
Table 5: Bank Parcel Fee Simple Ownership
Owner Name
D.B/Pg.
NC PIN#
Acreage
Chelsea L Russ
3729/0933
1-059-27001
42.43
Laura R Lancaster
3729/0943
1-060-002
191.84
Meredith L Daugherty
3729/0947
1-060-001
21.77
4.0 Mitigation Work Plan
The project will restore agriculturally impacted land in the Parcel footprint as shown on Figure 6 to a
forested riparian corridor, protected in perpetuity, improving the ecological function of the area. In
addition, the project design will ensure that no adverse impacts to wetlands or existing riparian buffers
occur. Figure 6 illustrates the conceptual design for the Parcel.
4.1 Parcel Preparation
The land use within 200 feet from the top of bank of project features is either forested and will not be
impacted, or is agricultural land maintained for crops. Areas slated for restoration may require soil testing
and will be ripped to break up compact soil. No permits are necessary, including 404 (US Army Corps of
Engineers), 401 (NC Division of Water Resources), and Land Quality Erosion and Sediment Control (NC
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources). Site preparation will include select herbicide treatments
and/or limited mechanical clearing to remove undesirable vegetation and may include soil amendments.
Where needed, invasive species will be selectively removed and/or spot treated by a licensed pesticide
applicator. Three culverts exist within the proposed conservation easement footprint that are proposed
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to be removed on Feature 1b, Feature K, and Feature I as well as a sinkhole near the confluence of Feature
1b and Feature J that will be graded and stabilized (Figure 6).
4.2 Diffused Flow
Per DWR Buffer Interpretation/Clarification Memo #2008-019 — Diffuse Flow, stormwater carried by
lateral ditches that enter buffered streams from existing ag fields will receive a 4350 sq. ft. credit
deduction. The credit deduction will be calculated at start of the credit generating area from Feature G
subject to the Diffuse Flow Memo (Appendix A, Figure 7).
Table 6: Diffuse Flow Summary
Feature
Classification
Diffuse Flow Subjectivity
G
Ditch
Yes; credit deduction applied (Figure 7, Appendix A).
4.3 Riparian Area Restoration Activities
Riparian area restoration will involve planting appropriate native tree and shrub species along the riparian
corridor. Vegetation management and herbicide applications may be needed over the first few years of
tree establishment in the riparian restoration areas to prevent encroachment of undesirable species that
may out -compete the planted native vegetation. Tree and shrub species planted across the Parcel are
planned to include the species and percentages listed in Table 7. Bareroot stems will be well mixed prior
to planting to ensure diversity of bare roots across planted areas and monitoring plots. Species availability
at the time of planting may result in the substitution of the four regionally appropriate native species
listed at the bottom of Table 7, with each substitute species not to exceed 10% of total planted stems.
Final species composition and density will be detailed in the As -built Report. DWR will be notified for
approval prior to planting if the species density and diversity outlined in Table 7 are not available for
planting.
Table 7: Proposed Hardwood and Shrub Bare Root Planting Plan by Species
Common Name
Scientific Name
% of Total Planted Trees
Canopy Type
River birch
Betula nigra
10%
Canopy
Tulip poplar
Liriodendron tulipifera
5%
Canopy
Red mulberry
Morus rubra
10%
Midstory
Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
10%
Canopy
Swamp chestnut oak
Quercus michauxii
10%
Canopy
Water oak
Quercus nigra
10%
Canopy
Willow oak
Quercus phellos
10%
Canopy
American elm
Ulmus americana
10%
Canopy
Red bud
Cercis canadensis
5%
Midstory
Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
10%
Canopy
Green ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
5%
Canopy
Wax myrtle
Myrica cerifera
5%
Shrub
Proposed Substitutes
Black gum
Nyssa sylvatica
<10%
Midstory
White oak
Quercus alba
<10%
Canopy
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Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis
<10%
Midstory
Red Oak
Carya illinoinensis
<10%
Canopy
Trees and shrubs will be planted at a density sufficient to meet the performance standards outlined in
Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295 of 260 planted trees and shrubs per acre at the end of five years of monitoring.
In addition, no one tree species will be greater than 50% of the established stems. An appropriate seed
mix of annual and perennial species listed below in Table 8 will also be applied to provide temporary and
permanent ground cover for soil stabilization and reduction of sediment loss during rain events in areas
without existing herbaceous cover. Seed species availability may result in the substitution of regionally
appropriate native species. Planting is tentatively scheduled for February 2024 at a density of 680 stems
per acre on 8ft x 8ft spacing.
Table 8: Proposed Seed Mix
Common Name
Scientific Name
Annual/Perennial
Plains Coreopsis
Coreopsis tinctoria
Annual
Deertongue, Tioga
Panicum clandestinum
Perennial
Blackeyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Perennial
Purpletop
Tridens flavus
Perennial
Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceloata
Perennial
Clasping Coneflower
Rudbeckia amplexicaulis
Annual
Oxeye Sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides
Perennial
Common Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Perennial
Perennial Gaillardia (Blanketflower)
Gaillardia aristata
Perennial
Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
Perennial
5.0 Monitoring and Maintenance Plan
5.1 Monitoring Protocol
Permanent vegetation monitoring plots will be installed and evaluated within the riparian restoration
areas generating nutrient offset credits to measure the survival of the planted trees. The plots will be
randomly placed throughout the planted riparian areas. A total of 34 plots (2% of the total restoration
area as shown in Figure 7) will be established within the riparian restoration areas. The total restoration
area includes diffuse flow deduction areas and excludes planted areas outside of the 200 foot buffer. The
size of individual quadrants will be 100 square meters. RS will mix bare root stems before planting to
ensure good species diversity representative of the Parcel's diversity goals, including that no one species
represents more than 50% of planted stems and there are a minimum of 4 species per monitoring plot.
Vegetation assessments will be conducted and follow the Carolina Vegetation Survey (CVS) Level 2
Protocol for Recording Vegetation (2008). A reference photo will be taken from the southwestern corner
of each of the 34 plots. Photos will be taken from all photo points each monitoring year and provided in
the annual reports. All planted stems will be marked with flagging tape and recorded.
Planting is scheduled for February 2024. The first annual monitoring activities will commence at the end
of the first growing season, at least five months after planting has been completed and no earlier than the
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fall season. Species composition and survival rates will be evaluated on an annual basis by plot based on
data collected on species, height, planting or volunteer date, and vigor. The total number of volunteer
woody stems will also be documented and reported. The measure of vegetative success for the Parcel will
be the survival of at least four native hardwood tree species, where no one species is greater than 50% of
the established planted stems, and an established density of at least 260 planted trees per acre at the end
of monitoring year five. Appropriate and desirable native volunteer species may be included in the Parcel's
density to meet the performance standards with DWR approval.
Restoration Systems shall submit the annual monitoring report to DWR by December 31 of each year for
five consecutive years and will follow the terms and conditions of the UBI.
5.2 Parcel Maintenance
If the Parcel or a specific component of the Parcel fails to achieve the success criteria outlined in Section
5.1, adaptive measures will be developed and/or appropriate remedial actions will be implemented. Site
maintenance will be performed to correct any identified problems on the Parcel that have a high likelihood
of affecting the project's success. Such items include but are not limited to fire, flooding, drought, or
insects that cause excess tree mortality. Any actions implemented will be designed to achieve the success
criteria and will include a work schedule and updated monitoring criteria. Any parcel maintenance
performed will be included in the monitoring report for that year. A rigorous herbicide schedule may need
to be implemented in the first few years of tree establishment in the restoration areas to prevent the
establishment of invasive species that may out -compete the planted native vegetation. The only
herbicides used on the Parcel will be aquatic approved herbicides that will be applied in accordance with
North Carolina Department of Agriculture rules and regulations.
The easement boundary will be checked annually as part of monitoring activities. Easement boundary
conditions and any maintenance performed will be reported in the annual monitoring reports to DWR. If
mowing is deemed necessary by the Sponsor during the monitoring period, the Sponsor must receive
approval from DWR prior to conducting any mowing activities within Neuse Buffer Zones 1 and 2 to ensure
that no buffer violations have occurred.
5.3 Parcel Protection & Easement Boundaries
Easement boundaries will be identified in the field to ensure clear distinction between the Parcel and
adjacent properties. Boundaries may be identified by fence, marker, post, tree -blazing, or other means as
allowed by site conditions and/or conservation easement and will be clearly marked prior to the Task 2
site visit by DWR. Boundary markers that have been disturbed, damaged, or destroyed will be repaired
and/or replaced on an as needed basis. Contact information for the conservation easement holder will be
included on easement markers. A complete and detailed survey of the easement boundaries will be
included in the As -Built Report.
In accordance with the UBI, within 30 calendar days after completing the establishment of the nutrient
offset areas, the Sponsor will submit written notification to DWR documenting that all nutrient offset
activities have been completed. Failure to submit written notification within 30 days may result in a
modified credit release schedule or a delay in the issuance of credit releases. Notification shall include all
the items as specified in the UBI.
6.0 Financial Assurances and Long -Term Management
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6.1 Financial Assurances
Following approval of the Creeping Swamp Phase B Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel Development Package,
the Sponsor shall provide a Performance Bond from a surety that is rated no less than an "A -"as rated by
A. M. Best. The performance bond amount shall be 100% of the estimated cost for implementation of the
project as described in the Bank Parcel Development Package, but not less than $150,000. In lieu of
posting the performance bond, the Sponsor may elect to construct the project prior to the first credit
release. In that case, no performance bond will be necessary.
After completion of the restoration/construction, a separate performance/maintenance bond will be
secured for 100% of the estimated cost to implement the monitoring and maintenance plan but not less
than $100,000. The performance/maintenance bond shall apply at the inception of the monitoring period
for a term of one year and be extended annually for a minimum of five years. Upon DWR approval, this
may be lowered each year based on the adjusted cost to complete the monitoring.
Performance bonds for monitoring shall be renewed at least annually to cover the next year's monitoring
period, with confirmation of renewal provided to DWR with each annual monitoring report when
applicable. DWR reserves the right to alter the credit release schedule if monitoring reports are submitted
without proof of bond renewals when applicable.
6.2 Long Term Management Plan
The Parcel will remain in private ownership, protected in its entirety by an approved DWR long-term
steward, and will be managed under the terms detailed in an approved DWR conservation easement. The
long-term manager will be responsible for periodic inspection of the Parcel to ensure that the restrictions
documented in the recorded easement are upheld in perpetuity. The conservation easement will be
transferred to the long term steward prior to the year 4 monitoring period.
7.0 Project Credit Potential
Of the 46.38 acres protected under the conservation easement, 44.31 acres are anticipated to be planted
(Figure 6) and before deductions for diffuse flow and after excluding areas beyond the maximum 200 foot
buffer width the total restoration area as shown in Figure 7 is 41.81 acres, after taking deductions for
diffuse flow 41.61 acres are anticipated to generate Nitrogen Nutrient Offset Credits equivalent to
94,575.12 lbs. Riparian area restoration, with a minimum of 50-feet from the top of bank (TOB), out 200-
feet from the TOB, will general Nitrogen Offset Credit. The nutrient offset credit summary below was
derived based on Restoration Systems' conceptual design and may be adjusted in the AsBuilt Report. The
management objectives, mitigation type, and proposed credits are presented in detail in the Project Credit
Table provided in Table 9. These Nutrient Offset Credits will be neither convertible or transferable to any
other credit type, including Riparian Buffer Mitigation.
8.0 Credit Release
Upon submittal of the appropriate documentation by the Sponsor and subsequent approval by DWR, the
mitigation credits associated with the Creeping Swamp Phase B Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel will be
released as described in the credit release schedule found in the UBL
9.0 References
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Schafale, M. P. and Weakley, 2012. A Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina, Fourth
Approximation.
North Carolina Geological Survey,1985, Geologic map of North Carolina: North Carolina Geological Survey,
General Geologic Map, scale 1:500000. https.Ildeq.nc.govlabout/divisions/energy-mineral-land-
resources/north-caroling-geological-survey/ncgs-maps/1985-geologic-map-of-nc
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Table 9. CREEPING SWAMP - PHASE B, NC-DWR Project N 2022-o62Ov3, Project Credits
Project Area
N Credit Conversion Ratio (ft'lpound)
P Credit Conversion Ratio (it/pound)
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Total• �
Total Nutrient Oflset(ft2�:
�o
o0
Total Ephemeral Area (A) for Credit:
Total Eligible Ephemeral Area (ft):
Enter Preservation Credits Below Total Eligible for Preservation (k):
Credit Type Location I subject? I Feature Type Mltlgatlon A[tiVlty MIn-Max Buffer Feature Name
Width (ft)
Preservation Area Subtotals
TOTAL AREA of BUFFER MITIGATION (TABM)
Mitigation Totals
Square Feet
Credits
Restoration:
0
o.000
Enhancement:
o
o.000
Preservation:
0
o.000
Total Riparian Buffer:
0
o.000
TOTAL NUTRIENT OFFSET MITIGATION
Mitigation Totals
Square Feet
I Credits
Nutrient Offset:
Nitrogen:
1,621,132
94,575.123
Phosphorus:
o.000
1. The Randleman Lake buffer rules allow some ditches to be dassified as subject according to 15A NCAC 02B.0250 (5)(a).
last updated 08/03/2020
0
0
Total Area(5f)
Total (Creditable)
Area for Buffer
Mitigation (ft)
0
0
Ephemeral Reaches as%TABM
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APPENDIX A — FIGURES, HISTORIC AERIAL IMAGERY (EDR), EXISTING CONDITION PHOTOS
Figure 1—
Vicinity Map
Figure 2
— Service Area
Figure 3
— Site Overview
Figure 4
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Figure 6
— Restoration Plan
Figure 7 — Credit and Monitoring
Historic Aerial Imagery — EDR
Parcel Photos — Existing Conditions
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MONITORING NOTES:
Quantitative sampling will include thirty-four (34) permanent 10 x10-
meter vegetation plots, 2.01 % of the Total Restoration Area (TRA).
TRA includes all planted areas within 200-feet from the TOB,
including noncredit areas i.e., diffuse flow, etc.
1, 10 x10-meter vegetation plot = 1,076.39 sq. ft.
TRA = 1,821,132.0 sq. ft.
2 % of TRA= 36,422.64 sq. ft. / 1,076.39 sq. ft. = 33.84
33.84 round -up to 34 vegetation plots accounting for 2.01 % of the TRA.
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