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MY2 MONITORING REPORT - Stream Mitigation

STRAWBERRY HILL MITIGATION PROJECT
Johnston County, North Carolina
Neuse River Basin
HUC 03020201

NCDMS Project #100094
DMS Contract #7745
RFP: 16-007576
USACE Action ID: SAW-2019-00124 | DWR Project #2019-0159
Provided by:
Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
for Environmental Banc & Exchange – Neuse I, LLC

Prepared for:
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Mitigation Services
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652

January 2023

December 4, 2023
Via email: [e-mail]
Matt Deangelo
RES

Subject: DMS Comments on the MY2 Report
Strawberry Hill, Project ID #100094, DMS Contract 7745

Matt,
DMS received the MY2 draft report on 11/10/2023 and visited the site on 11/30/22. DMS offers the following comments
for the report:

Stream Report

1. Section 1.5.1 – References applying a “liquid organic soil amendment” to bare areas on site. Please give more
details about the soil amendment.
2. Section 1.5.2 – Incorrect statement that “One stage recorder and one flow gauge are documenting conditions on
reaches JH1-A and JH1-B, respectively.” This sentence implies that crest gauge data is being collected on JH1-A
and flow data on JH1-B.
3. Please review cross sections. Some cross section BHRs are not reproducible with the numbers in the report. For
example, XS-3 calculates to a 0.95 BHR based on report numbers (using formula LTOB Max Depth / [BKFL Elev.
Based on MY0 XSA – Thalweg Elevation]) but is reported as 1.00. Reviewing the submitted Excel data (again
using XS-3 as an example) to remove possibility of rounding errors produces similar results. We can reproduce
all MY1 BHRs with the method described above.
4. A few minor encroachments (scalloping) were identified during the 11/30 site visit. Please add these areas to the
CCPV and indicate how future encroachments will be prevented in these areas.

Buffer Report

1. Section 1.5 – Provide detail on “liquid organic soil amendment” proposed for application to bare areas.
2. A few minor encroachments (scalloping) were identified during the 11/30 site visit. Please add these areas to the
CCPV and indicate how future encroachments will be prevented in these areas.

Please incorporate the revisions and provide a response to comments letter, one (1) hardcopy, and one (1) pdf copy along
with any updated digital files that may be needed based on the comments above. If you have any questions, or wish to
discuss these comments further, please contact me at any time. I can be reached at [phone], or via email at
[e-mail]

Sincerely,

Jeremiah Dow
Eastern Regional Supervisor
NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services

cc: Jamey McEachran, RES

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Raleigh, NC 27612

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January 12, 2024

Jeremiah Dow
NC DEQ Division of Mitigation Services
217 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27604

RE: DMS Comments on the MY2 Report Strawberry Hill, Project ID #100094, DMS Contract
7745

Listed below are comments provided by DMS on December 4, 2023 regarding the Strawberry
Hill Stream and Riparian Buffer Mitigation Project Year 2 Monitoring Reports and RES’
responses.

Stream Report Comments:
1. Section 1.5.1 – References applying a “liquid organic soil amendment” to bare areas on site.
Please give more details about the soil amendment
This has been revised to clarify that the amendment is a liquid humic acid fertilizer.

2. Section 1.5.2 – Incorrect statement that “One stage recorder and one flow gauge are
documenting conditions on reaches JH1-A and JH1-B, respectively.” This sentence implies that
crest gauge data is being collected on JH1-A and flow data on JH1-B.
The sentence has been revised.

3. Please review cross sections. Some cross section BHRs are not reproducible with the numbers
in the report. For example, XS-3 calculates to a 0.95 BHR based on report numbers (using formula
LTOB Max Depth / [BKFL Elev. Based on MY0 XSA – Thalweg Elevation]) but is reported as 1.00.
Reviewing the submitted Excel data (again using XS-3 as an example) to remove possibility of
rounding errors produces similar results. We can reproduce all MY1 BHRs with the method
described above.
BHRs and Max Depths have been revised for all cross sections and respective morphology tables
have been updated. The discrepancy stemmed from entering rounded numbers in the morph
tables instead of the raw calculations. Then, the formulas in Table 11 Morphology data table were
overwritten with the rounded calculations. These issues have been corrected and the updated
calculations for BHR and Max Depth are accurate.

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4. A few minor encroachments (scalloping) were identified during the 11/30 site visit. Please add
these areas to the CCPV and indicate how future encroachments will be prevented in these areas.
The CCPV has been revised to include these areas and discussion has been added to Section
1.5.1. The encroachments are very small and narrow and do not appear to result in any tree
mortality. The areas are mapped as lines as the areal coverage is minimal.

Table of Contents
1 Project Summary ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 
1.1 Project Location and Description ....................................................................................................... 1 
1.2 Project Components ................................................................................................................................ 1 
1.3 Project Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................................... 2 
1.4 Construction and As-Built Conditions .............................................................................................. 4 
1.5 Monitoring Performance (MY2) .......................................................................................................... 4 
1.5.1 Vegetation ........................................................................................................................................... 4 
1.5.2 Stream Hydrology ............................................................................................................................. 5 
1.5.3 Stream Geomorphology ................................................................................................................. 6 
2 References .................................................................................................................................................................. 7 

Appendix A: Visual Assessment Data
Figure 1. Site Location Map
Figure 2. Current Conditions Plan View
Table 5. Visual Stream Morphology Assessment
Table 6. Vegetation Condition Assessment Table
General Site Photos
Crossing Photos
Monitoring Device Photos

Appendix B: Vegetation Plot Data
Table 7. Planted Species Summary
Table 8. Vegetation Plot Mitigation Success Summary
Table 9. Stem Count Total and Planted by Plot Species
Vegetation Plot Photos

Appendix C: Stream Morphology Data
Table 10. Baseline Stream Data Summary
Table 11. Cross Section Morphology Data Table
Cross Section Overlay Plots

Appendix D: Hydrologic Data
Table 12. 2023 Rainfall Summary
Table 13. Documentation of Geomorphically Significant Flow Events
Stream Overbank and Flow Hydrographs
Flow Camera Photos

Appendix E: Project Timeline and Contact Information
Table 4. Project Timeline and Contact Information

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1 PROJECT SUMMARY
1.1 Project Location and Description
The Strawberry Hill Mitigation Project (“Project”) is located within a mostly rural watershed in
Johnston County near Smithfield, NC at the crossroads of Yelverton Grove Road and Brogden
Road. The Project lies within the Neuse River Basin, North Carolina United States Geological Survey
(USGS) 8-digit Cataloguing Unit 03020201 (Neuse 01) and 14-digit hydrologic unit code (HUC)
03020201140010, a NC Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) Targeted Local Watershed (TLW)
and the Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) sub-basin 03-04-02 (Figure 1). The Project restores
3,719 linear feet (LF) that will provide water quality benefit for 383 acres of drainage area.
Additionally, the Project restores and preserves riparian buffer area within the project area, which
provides riparian buffer credits for the Neuse 01 watershed. Conditions pertaining to the buffer
mitigation component of this Project will be provided in separate monitoring reports each year.
Also, notably, the Project is in very close proximity (approximately 0.4 miles) to the RES Polecat
Stream Mitigation Bank Site, offering even more functional uplift to the local watershed.

The Project area, in whole, is comprised of a 22.12-acre easement involving two unnamed
tributaries to Polecat Branch, which eventually drains to the Neuse River. One of the tributary
streams, and its associated ditches, are not subject to stream mitigation and are only utilized for
buffer mitigation. That portion of the Project will not be discussed in this stream mitigation
monitoring report but will be included in a separate monitoring report. Therefore, the stream
mitigation component of the Project involves one tributary, whose total length prior to restoration
was 3,267 LF.

The Project is accessible from both Yelverton Grove Road and Brogden Road. Coordinates for the
Project area are approximately 35.469579, -78.323896 at the NC Department of Transportation
(DOT) culvert exiting the Project at Brogden Road.
1.2 Project Components
Prior to restoration, the project stream was significantly impacted by historic relocation and
straightening, crop production, timbering, and lack of riparian buffer. Proposed improvements to
the Project will help meet the river basin needs expressed in the 2010 Neuse RBRP. Through
stream restoration, the Project presents 3,719 LF of proposed stream, generating 3,719.000 Warm
Stream Mitigation Units (SMUs). The Project Mitigation Quantities and Credits and Project
Attributes are provided below in Table 1.

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1.3 Project Goals and Objectives
Prior to construction the stream had been significantly impacted by historic relocation and
straightening, crop production, timbering and lack of riparian buffer. The past land use
disturbances, absence of buffer vegetation, and current agricultural practices presented a
significant opportunity for water quality and ecosystem improvements through the
implementation of this Project. Through the comprehensive analysis of the Project’s maximum
functional uplift using the Stream Functions Pyramid Framework, specific, attainable goals and
objectives are being realized by the Project. These goals clearly help to address the degraded
water quality and nutrient input from agricultural practices that were identified as major
watershed stressors in the 2010 Neuse River Basin Restoration Priorities (RBRP) (amended August
2018). Ultimately, the Project supports the RBRP Goals listed in the Approved Mitigation Plan. The
Project Summary Goals, Performance, and Results are provided below in Table 2. The Project
Attributes are found in Table 3.

Original
Mitigation Original Original Original
Plan As‐Built Mitigation Restoration Mitigation
Project Segment Ft/Ac Ft/Ac Category Level Ratio (X:1) Credits Comments
Stream
Reach JH1-A
1007 1007 Warm R 1.00000 1,007.000
Channel restoration,installed log structures for grade control and habitat, 
riparian planting, installed livestakes (Stream Crossing: STA 11+64 to 12+59)
Reach JH1-B
1054 1054 Warm R 1.00000 1,054.000
Channel restoration,installed log structures for grade control and habitat, 
riparian planting, installed livestakes, (Stream Crossing: STA 23+13 to 
23+74), Removed trash/debris
Reach JH1-B 1658 1658 Warm R 1.00000 1,658.000
Channel restoration, installed log structures for grade control and habitat, 
riparian planting, installed livestakes, Removed trash/debris
Total: 3,719.000
No Wetland Mitigation
Project Credits
Riparian Non‐Rip Coastal
Warm Cool Cold Wetland Wetland Marsh
Restoration 3,719.000
Totals 3,719.000
Total Stream Credit 3,719.000
Table 1. Strawberry Hill Mitigation Project (ID‐100094) Project Mitigation Quantities and Credit
Restoration Level
Stream

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Table 2: Summary: Goals, Performance and Results
Goal Objective/Treatment
Likely
Functional
Uplift
Performance
Criteria Measurement Cumulative Monitoring
Results
Improve flood
flow
attenuation on
site and
downstream
by allowing for
overbanks
flows and
connection to
the floodplain.
Designed and
constructed stream
channels sized to
convey bankfull flows
that will maintain a
stable dimension,
profile, and planform
based on modeling,
watershed conditions,
and reference reach
conditions.
Dispersion of
high flows on
the floodplain,
increase in
biogeochemical
cycling within
the system.
Four bankfull
(BF) events
and within
monitoring
period.
Intermittent
stream
reaches must
have 30 days
of
consectutive
flow.
Stage recorder
on JH1-B, and
flow gauge on
JH1-A.
4 BF - MY1
2 BF - MY2

47 flow days - MY1
93 flow days - MY2
To transport
water within
streams and
floodplains in a
stable, non-
erosive, non-
aggrading
manner.
Improved flood bank
connectivity by
reducing bank height
ratios and increase
entrenchment ratios
Reduction in
sediment inputs
from bank
erosion,
reduction of
shear stress, and
improved
overall hydraulic
function.
Bank height
ratios remain
below 1.2.
Visual
assessments
showing
progression
towards
stability.
14 Cross
section surveys
14/14 with BHR<1.2 - MY1
14/14 with BHR<1.2 - MY2
Restore and
preserve native
floodplain and
streambank
vegetation.
Established and
increased forested
riparian buffers to 50
feet and greater
along both sides of
the channel along the
project reaches with a
hardwood riparian
plant community;
Reduction in
floodplain
sediment inputs
from runoff,
increased bank
stability,
increased LWD
and organic
material in
streams,
increased
Survival rate
of 320 stems
per acre at
MY3, 260
planted stems
per acre and
7 ft. tall at
MY5, and 210
stems per
acre and 10 ft.
tall at MY7.
Seven fixed
vegetation
plots and four
random
vegetation
plots (11 total
plots)
11/11 passed - MY1
11/11 passed - MY2

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1.4 Construction and As-Built Conditions
Project construction was completed on January 20th, 2022, and planting was completed on March
7th, 2022. The Strawberry Hill Project was built to design plans and guidelines. The record drawings
are included in within the baseline report.

There were no changes to the planting plan. However, as some high-quality tree species were
found within the cutover areas that were timbered over eight years ago, these species were left in
place where feasible. Minor monitoring device location changes were made during as-built
installation, however, the quantities remained as proposed in the Mitigation Plan.
1.5 Monitoring Performance (MY2)
The Strawberry Hill Year 2 Monitoring activities were performed in June and October 2023. All
monitoring data is presented below and in the appendices. The Project is on track to meeting
stream and vegetation interim success criteria.

1.5.1 Vegetation
Monitoring of the seven permanent vegetation plots and four random vegetation plots were
completed October 3rd, 2023. Vegetation data are in Appendix B, associated photos are in
USGS  Hydrologic Unit 8‐digit
Supporting Docs?
See PCN Approval
See PCN Approval
Mit Plan, Appendix L
Mit Plan, Appendix L
N/A
N/A
1,007 2,712
Endangered Species Act Yes
F5
Regulatory Considerations
Parameters
Yes
Water of the United States ‐ Section 404 Yes Yes
Water of the United States ‐ Section 401
Pre‐project length (feet)
NCDWR Water Quality Classification None None
Valley confinement (Confined, moderately confined, Unconfined Unconfined
Drainage  area (acres) 193 ac 266 ac 
Perennial, Intermittent, Ephemeral Intermittent Intermittent
901 2,336
Post‐project (feet)
Yes Yes
Applicable? Resolved?
Essential Fisheries Habitat No N/A
Coastal  Zone Management Act (CZMA or CAMA) No N/A
Yes YesHistoric Preservation Act
Dominant Stream Classification (proposed) C5/E5 C5/E5
Dominant Evolutionary class  (Simon) if applicable II II
Physiographic Province 65m ‐ Rolling Coastal Plain
Reach Summary Information
Parameters Reach JH1‐AReach JH1‐B
Project Drainage  Area (acres)383 ac 
Project Drainage  Area Percentage of Impervious Area 2%
 Land Use  Classification Bottomland Forest, Cultivated, Evergreen Shrubland, Southern Yellow Pine, 
Unconsolidated Sediment
3020201
F5Dominant Stream Classification (existing)
Table  3. Project Attribute Table
Project Name Strawberry Hill Mitigation  Project
County Johnston
Project Area (acres) 22.12
River Basin Neuse
DWR Sub‐basin 03‐04‐02
Project Coordinates (latitude and longitude decimal 35.469579, ‐78.323896
Project Watershed Summary Information

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Appendix B, and plot locations are in Appendix A. MY2 monitoring data indicates that all plots
are exceeding the interim success criteria of 320 planted stems per acre. Planted stem densities
ranged from 445 to 688 planted stems per acre with a mean of 567 planted stems per acre across
all plots. A total of twelve planted species were documented within the plots. Seven volunteer
species were identified across the plots, and it is expected that more volunteers will establish in
upcoming years. The average planted stem height in the vegetation plots was 2.6 feet.

Visual assessment of vegetation outside of the monitoring plots indicates that herbaceous
vegetation is establishing in much of the riparian area. However, areas where Priority II stream
restoration activities involved extensive grading are struggling to establish dense vegetative cover
though still have adequate tree density at this time. The total area of bare areas amounts to 3.77
acres and are depicted in Figure 2. In November 2023, RES applied an organic soil amendment in
the form of humic acid to these areas to promote soil health and vegetative growth while
minimizing damage to planted trees. RES also noted that loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) is establishing
in some areas, totaling about 3.9 acres (Figure 2). The pines are still short, but RES plans to treat
these promptly to minimize their competition with desirable trees.

Inspection of the easement determined two minor encroachments have occurred. One area is
located at the boundary edge near the top of JH1-B where the adjacent landowner is mowing his
lawn around several of his fruit trees at the boundary, but no planted trees are harmed, and the
areal coverage is minimal. For this issue, RES plans to discuss alternative, allowable methods with
the landowner to protect his fruit trees while complying with the easement restrictions. Another
area occurs at the lower end of JH1-B along the adjacent crop field. Farm equipment has slighty
“scalloped” into the easement boundary. However, it is narrow enough that trees do not appear
to be affected. For this issue, RES plans to add more easement markers along the boundary at
shorter intervals to provide a more visible line. Additionally, RES did document several markers (t-
posts and signs) throughout the Project area had been damaged by farm equipment along some
of the crop field edges. RES will repair or replace these markers.

1.5.2 Stream Hydrology
One flow gauge and one stage recorder are documenting conditions on reaches JH1-A and JH1-
B, respectively. The stage recorder is in place to document bankfull events. The flow gauge is in
place to document presence and persistence of stream flow in the intermittent channel. In
addition, a camera rig (flow camera) was installed in conjunction with the flow gauge on JH1-A in
the attempt to capture daily images of stream flow through the riffle.

- The stage recorder on JH1-B recorded two bankfull events in MY2 with the highest stage
occurring on August 31st, 2023 and measuring 0.24 feet above top of bank.
- The flow gauge on JH1-A recorded 15 flow events with the longest consecutive flow event
lasting 93 days between January 22nd, 2023 and April 25th, 2023.
o Concurrently, the flow camera captured daily images and visibly indicated about
10 flow events with the longest observable flow event lasting approximately 91
days between January 22nd,2023 and April 23rd, 2023. Evidence of flow is difficult to

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observe in the images during the growing season as wetland and aquatic
vegetation establishes in the shallow, intermittent stream and obstructs view.

Appendix E presents rainfall and stream hydrology data, including tables, hydrographs, and
samples of flow camera photos during the longest flow event. Gauge locations can be found on
Figure 2 and photos are in Appendix A.

1.5.3 Stream Geomorphology
Cross section surveys and geomorphology data collection for MY2 was collected on June 13th,
2023. Summary tables and cross section plots are in Appendix C. Overall, there is very little
change in cross sections, and they match the proposed design. MY2 conditions show that shear
stress and velocities have been reduced for all restoration reaches. All reaches were designed as
gravel bed channels and remain classified as gravel bed channels in MY2.

Visual assessment of the stream channel was performed to document signs of instability, such as
eroding banks, structural instability, or excessive sedimentation. The channel is transporting
sediment as designed and will continue to be monitored for aggradation and degradation
(Appendix C). RES also established permanent photo points (PP-1 through PP-5) at all the
constructed “hay bale toes” on reach JH1-A as these structure types have received considerable
attention from the IRT in recent years. RES intends to take photos of their condition each year to
present their ongoing condition. As of MY2, the hay bale toes appear stable and are absorbing
sediment and live stake trees are successfully rooting in them. Photos are in Appendix A and
corresponding photo point locations are depicted in Figure 2. RES also noted that NCDOT has
replaced the culvert at Brogden Road and reach JH1-B, just below the downstream extent of the
Project. The construction of the new crossing appears to have involved the removal of the
suspected beaver dam downstream; therefore, water is no longer backing up within JH1-B. Photos
of the new culvert are in Appendix B.

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2 REFERENCES
Lee Michael T., Peet Robert K., Roberts Steven D., and Wentworth Thomas R., 2008. “CVS-EEP
Protocol for Recording Vegetation Level.” Version 4.2

North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS). “Neuse River Basin Restoration
Priorities 2010. Amended August 2018.”

Peet, R.K., Wentworth, T.S., and White, P.S. (1998). “A flexible, multipurpose method for
recording vegetation composition and structure.” Castanea 63:262-274

Resource Environmental Solutions (2020). “Strawberry Hill Final Mitigation Plan”.

US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). (2016). “Wilmington District Stream and Wetland
Compensatory Mitigation Update.” NC: Interagency Review Team (IRT).

Appendix A
Visual Assessment Data
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Figure 1 - Site Location Map
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Visual Stream Stability Assessment
Reach JH1-A
Assessed Stream Length 1007
Assessed Bank Length 2014
Bank Surface Scour/Bare
Bank
Bank lacking vegetative cover resulting simply from poor growth
and/or surface scour 0 100%
Toe Erosion
Bank toe eroding to the extent that bank failure appears likely. Does
NOT include undercuts that are modest, appear sustainable and are
providing habitat.
0 100%
Bank Failure Fluvial and geotechnical - rotational, slumping, calving, or collapse 0 100%
0 100%
Structure Grade Control
Grade control structures exhibiting maintenance of grade across the
sill. 9 9 100%
Bank Protection
Bank erosion within the structures extent of influence does not
exceed 15%. (See guidance for this table in DMS monitoring
guidance document)
7 7 100%

Totals
Major Channel Category Metric
Number
Stable,
Performing as
Intended
Total Number
in As-built
Amount of
Unstable
Footage
% Stable,
Performing as
Intended
Visual Stream Stability Assessment
Reach JH1-B
Assessed Stream Length 2712
Assessed Bank Length 5424
Bank Surface Scour/Bare
Bank
Bank lacking vegetative cover resulting simply from poor growth
and/or surface scour 0 100%
Toe Erosion
Bank toe eroding to the extent that bank failure appears likely. Does
NOT include undercuts that are modest, appear sustainable and are
providing habitat.
0 100%
Bank Failure Fluvial and geotechnical - rotational, slumping, calving, or collapse 0 100%
0 100%
Structure Grade Control
Grade control structures exhibiting maintenance of grade across the
sill. 21 21 100%
Bank Protection
Bank erosion within the structures extent of influence does not
exceed 15%. (See guidance for this table in DMS monitoring
guidance document)
28 28 100%

Totals
Major Channel Category Metric
Number
Stable,
Performing as
Intended
Total Number
in As-built
Amount of
Unstable
Footage
% Stable,
Performing as
Intended
Visual Vegetation Assessment
Planted acreage 19.73
Bare Areas Very limited cover of both woody and herbaceous material. 0.1 acres 3.77 19.1%
Low Stem Density Areas* Woody stem densities clearly below target levels based on current MY stem count criteria. 0.1 acres 0.00 0.0%
Areas of Poor Growth Rates Planted areas where average height is not meeting current MY Performance Standard. 0.25 acres 0.00 0.0%
0.0%
Easement Acreage 22.12
Invasive Areas of Concern
Invasives may occur outside of planted areas and within the easement and will therefore be calculated 
against the total easement acreage. Include species with the potential to directly outcompete native, young, 
woody stems in the short‐term or community structure for existing communities.  Species included in 
summation above should be identified in report summary.  
1000 SF 3.90 19.8%
Easement Encroachment Areas
Encroachment may be point, line, or polygon. Encroachment to be mapped consists of any violation of
restrictions specified in the conservation easement. Common encroachments are mowing, cattle access,
vehicular access. Encroachment has no threshold value as will need to be addressed regardless of impact
area. 
none
‐ Minor lawn mowing around 
trees at boundary near top of 
JH1‐B. Minimal area.
‐ Slight scalloping by farmer 
toward mid‐lower end of JH1‐
B. Trees not affected.
Combined 
Acreage
% of 
Easement 
AcreageVegetation Category Definitions
Mapping 
Threshold
% of Planted 
Acreage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Total
                                                                                                                                                                Cumulative Total
Vegetation Category Definitions
Mapping 
Threshold
Combined 
Acreage
Strawberry Hill General Site Photos (MY2)

Photo Point 1 (PP-1) Hay Bale Toe (5/19/2023)
PP-1 Hay Bale Toe (10/3/2023)

PP-2 Hay Bale Toe (5/19/2023)
PP-2 Hay Bale Toe (10/3/2023)

PP-3 Hay Bale Toe (5/19/2023)
PP-3 Hay Bale Toe (10/3/2023)

PP-4 Hay Bale Toe (10/3/2023)
PP-4 Hay Bale Toe (10/3/2023)

PP-5 Hay Bale Toe (5/19/2023)
PP-5 Hay Bale Toe (10/3/2023)

JH1-A Upstream (5/19/2023)

Pines in JH1-A Riparian Area (10/3/2023)

Bare Area in JH1-A Riparian Area (10/3/2023)
Sunflowers in JH1-A Riparian Area (10/3/2023)

JH1-A Upstream (10/3/2023)

JH1-B Downstream (10/3/2023)

JH1-B Riparian Area (10/3/2023)
JH1-B Upstream (5/19/2023)

JH1-B Downstream (5/19/2023)

Crayfish Burrow in Riparian Wetland Area (6/13/2023)

Strawberry Hill Crossing Photos (MY2)

PP-6 DOT Culvert at Yelverton Grove Rd. (Entrance) (10/3/2023)
PP-7 DOT Culvert at Yelverton Grove Rd. (Exit) (10/3/2023)

PP-8 Culvert at JH1-B Crossing (Entrance) (10/3/2023)
PP-9 Culvert at JH1-B Crossing (Exit) (10/3/2023)

PP-10 New DOT Culvert at Brogden Rd. (Entrance) (10/3/2023)

Strawberry Hill Monitoring Device Photos (MY2)

Flow Gauge JH1-A (Looking Upstream) (10/3/2023) Flow Camera JH1-A (6/13/2023)

Stage Recorder JH1-B (Looking Downstream) (10/3/2023)

Appendix B
Vegetation Plot Data
  Appendix B. Vegetation Plot Data

Table 7. Planted Species Summary
Common Name Species
%
Zone 1
%
Zone 2
Total
Planted Amount
River birch Betula nigra 10 10 1,600
Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis 5 5 800
Yellow poplar Liriodendron tulipifera 10 10 1,600
Wax Myrtle Morella cerifera 5 10 1,000
Swamp tupelo Nyssa biflora 5 5 800
American sycamore Platanus occidentalis 10 10 1,600
Laurel oak Quercus laurifolia 5 10 1,000
Overcup oak Quercus lyrata 10 10 1,600
Swamp chestnut oak Quercus michauxii 10 10 1,600
Water oak Quercus nigra 10 10 1,600
Willow oak Quercus phellos 10 10 1,600
Bald cypress Taxodium distichum 10 0 1,000
TOTAL 15,800

Table 8. Vegetation Plot Mitigation Success Summary
Plot # Planted 
Stems/Acre 
Volunteer 
Stems/Acre 
Total 
Stems/Acre 
Success 
Criteria 
Met? 
Average 
Planted 
Stem 
Height 
1 647 0 647 Yes 2.0 
2 607 324 931 Yes 3.4 
3 486 162 647 Yes 1.6 
4 688 243 931 Yes 1.4 
5 567 688 1255 Yes 3.2 
6 567 607 1174 Yes 3.0 
7 526 0 526 Yes 2.2 
R1 486 0 486 Yes 3.6 
R2 445 0 445 Yes 2.9 
R3 567 0 567 Yes 2.6 
R4 486 0 486 Yes 3.4 
Project Avg 567 289 856 Yes 2.6 
  Appendix B. Vegetation Plot Data

Table 9. Stem Count Total and Planted by Plot Species

PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P ‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T
Acer rubrum red maple Tree 3
Baccharis baccharis Shrub 115
Betula nigra river birch Tree 222222222222333222
Cephalanthus occidentali common buttonbushShrub 1 1 1
Clethra alnifolia coastal  sweetpepper Shrub 1
Liquidambar styraciflua sweetgum Tree 2 6 11
Liriodendron tulipiferatuliptree Tree 111111 222
Magnolia virginiana sweetbay Tree 1
Morella cerifera wax  myrtle shrub 222 111222444
Nyssa biflora swamp tupelo Tree
Pinus pine Tree 4
Platanus occidentalis American sycamoreTree 222 333 222
Quercus laurifolia laurel oak Tree 222 333222 111
Quercus lyrata overcup oak Tree 333222 222444
Quercus michauxii swamp chestnut oakTree 222222111 666
Quercus nigra water oak Tree 222 111222222222
Quercus phellos willow oak Tree 111111333444111111111
Sambucus elderberry Shrub 6
Taxodium distichum bald cypress Tree 333666 333 111333
16 16 16 15 15 23 12 12 16 17 17 23 14 14 31 14 14 29 13 13 13
8887795568896611667666
647.5 647.5 647.5 607 607 930.8 485.6 485.6 647.5 688 688 930.8 566.6 566.6 1255 566.6 566.6 1174 526.1 526.1 526.1
PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T
Acer rubrum red maple Tree 3
Baccharis baccharis Shrub 16
Betula nigra river birch Tree 2 2 2 1 1 3 16 16 18 30 30 30 27 27 27
Cephalanthus occidentali common buttonbushShrub 111333666
Clethra alnifolia coastal  sweetpepper Shrub 1 2
Liquidambar styraciflua sweetgum Tree 19
Liriodendron tulipiferatuliptree Tree 111222222 999777212121
Magnolia virginiana sweetbay Tree 1
Morella cerifera wax  myrtle shrub 1 1 1 3 3 3 1 1 1141414101010202020
Nyssa biflora swamp tupelo Tree 111 111111111111
Pinus pine Tree 4
Platanus occidentalis American sycamoreTree 6 6 6131313101010121212
Quercus laurifolia laurel oak Tree 8 8 8 5 5 5 26 26 26
Quercus lyrata overcup oak Tree 111444111111181818888191919
Quercus michauxii swamp chestnut oakTree 3 3 3 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2191919212121151515
Quercus nigra water oak Tree 9 9 9151515262626
Quercus phellos willow oak Tree 2 2 2 2 2 2 161616252525272727
Sambucus elderberry Shrub 63
Taxodium distichum bald cypress Tree 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2232323222222242424
12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 14 12 12 12 147 147 200 157 157 160 234 234 234
6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 5 5 5121219121213121212
485.6 485.6 485.6 445.2 445.2 445.2 445.2 445.2 566.6 485.6 485.6 485.6 540.8 540.8 735.8 577.6 577.6 588.6 860.9 860.9 860.9
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
size (ares)
size (ACRES)
Species count
Stems per ACRE
1
0.02
Stem count
Current Plot Data (MY2 2023)
Scientific Name Common Name Species Type
101038‐01‐0001 101038‐01‐0002 101038‐01‐0003 101038‐01‐0004 101038‐01‐0005 101038‐01‐0006 101038‐01‐0007
Strawberry Hill
size (ares)111
Annual Means
Scientific Name Common Name Species Type
R1 R2 R3 R4 MY2 (2023) MY1 (2022) MY0 (2022)
Strawberry Hill
Species count
Stems per ACRE
Current Random Plot Data (MY2 2023)
11 11
size (ACRES)0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.27 0.27 0.27
111
Stem count
Strawberry Hill Stream Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos (MY2)

Fixed Vegetation Plot 1 (10/03/2023)

Fixed Vegetation Plot 2 (10/03/2023)
Fixed Vegetation Plot 3 (10/03/2023) Fixed Vegetation Plot 4 (10/03/2023)

Fixed Vegetation Plot 5 (10/03/2023)

Fixed Vegetation Plot 6 (10/03/2023)
Fixed Vegetation Plot 7 (10/03/2023)

Strawberry Hill Stream Random Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos (MY1)
Random Vegetation Plot 1 (10/03/2023)

Random Vegetation Plot 2 (10/03/2023)

Random Vegetation Plot 3 (10/03/2023)

Random Vegetation Plot 4 (10/03/2023)

Appendix C
Stream Morphology Data
Parameter
Riffle Only Min Mean Med Max n Min Max Min Max n
Bankfull Width (ft)6.7 9.3 9.3 11.8 2 9.6 9.6 10.1 2
Floodprone Width (ft)12.4 14.0 14.0 15.5 2 >25 30 30 2
Bankfull Mean Depth (ft)0.7 0.9 0.9 1.1 2 0.9 ------2
Bankfull Max Depth (ft)1.2 1.4 1.4 1.5 2 1.4 1.3 1.5 2
Bankfull Cross Sectional Area (ft2)7.1 7.7 7.7 8.3 2 8.8 8.2 9.2 2
Width/Depth Ratio 6.3 11.6 11.6 16.9 2 10.4 ------2
Entrenchment Ratio 1.3 1.6 1.6 1.9 2 >2.2 >3.0 >3.1 2
Bank Height Ratio 1.5 1.7 1.7 1.9 2 1.0 1 1 2
Max part size (mm) mobilized at bankfull
Rosgen Classification
Bankfull Discharge (cfs)
Sinuosity (ft)
Water Surface Slope (Channel) (ft/ft)
Other
Pre-Existing Condition (applicaple)Monitoring Baseline (MY0)Design
1.131.00 1.13
C5/E5F5C5/E5
Baseline Stream Data Summary
Strawberry Hill JH1-A
Table 10. Baseline Stream Data Summary
Parameter
Riffle Only Min Mean Med Max n Min Max Min Max n
Bankfull Width (ft)9.3 9.5 9.5 9.6 2 9.6 8.8 11.1 5
Floodprone Width (ft)11.6 15.9 15.9 20.2 2 >25 >30 >30 5
Bankfull Mean Depth (ft)0.9 0.9 0.9 1.0 2 0.9 ------5
Bankfull Max Depth (ft)1.4 1.5 1.5 1.6 2 1.4 1.4 1.6 5
Bankfull Cross Sectional Area (ft2)8.5 8.9 8.9 9.3 2 8.8 7.3 9.1 5
Width/Depth Ratio 9.3 10.1 10.1 10.8 2 10.4 ------5
Entrenchment Ratio 1.2 1.7 1.7 2.1 2 >2.2 >2.7 >3.4 5
Bank Height Ratio 1.7 2.0 2.0 2.3 2 1.0 1 1 5
Max part size (mm) mobilized at bankfull
Rosgen Classification
Bankfull Discharge (cfs)
Sinuosity (ft)
Water Surface Slope (Channel) (ft/ft)
Other
1.01 1.14 1.14
F5 C5/E5 C5/E5
Baseline Stream Data Summary
Strawberry Hill JH1-B
Pre-Existing Condition (applicaple)Design Monitoring Baseline (MY0)
Table 10. Baseline Stream Data Summary (cont'd)
MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+ MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+ MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+ MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+ MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+
Bankfull Elevation (ft) ‐ Based on AB‐Bankfull 1 Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐139.30 139.22 139.29 138.85 138.88 138.91 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐137.97 137.93 137.97
Bank Height Ratio_Based on AB Bankfull 1 Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐1.00 1.04 1.00 1.00 0.96 0.97 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐1.00 0.97 0.94
Thalweg Elevation 137.24 137.23 137.28 137.98 137.97 137.73 137.34 137.29 137.33 136.57 136.71 136.72 136.42 136.38 136.35
LTOB2 Elevation 138.91 138.93 138.59 139.30 139.27 139.29 ` 138.85 138.82 138.86 138.71 138.78 138.67 137.97 137.88 137.88
LTOB2 Max Depth (ft)1.67 1.70 1.31 1.32 1.30 1.56 1.51 1.53 1.53 2.14 2.07 1.95 1.55 1.51 1.53
LTOB2 Cross Sectional Area (ft2)7.60 9.00 5.40 8.20 8.70 8.70 9.20 8.60 8.70 13.70 14.40 13.00 9.10 8.60 8.20
MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+ MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+ MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+ MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+ MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+
Bankfull Elevation (ft) ‐ Based on AB‐Bankfull 1 Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐137.52 137.52 137.53 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐136.88 136.83 136.85 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Bank Height Ratio_Based on AB Bankfull 1 Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐1.00 0.97 0.96 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐1.00 1.03 0.99 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Thalweg Elevation 135.85 135.80 135.88 136.12 136.12 136.11 135.40 135.32 135.47 135.53 135.43 135.36 134.94 134.82 134.81
LTOB2 Elevation 137.91 137.86 137.92 137.52 137.48 137.48 137.57 137.52 137.66 136.88 136.87 136.83 136.81 136.81 136.76
LTOB2 Max Depth (ft)2.05 2.06 2.04 1.40 1.36 1.37 2.17 2.20 2.19 1.36 1.44 1.47 1.87 1.99 1.95
LTOB2 Cross Sectional Area (ft2)11.50 11.70 11.50 8.30 7.90 7.80 12.50 11.40 12.90 8.30 8.70 8.20 12.20 12.20 11.60
MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+ MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+ MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+ MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+
Bankfull Elevation (ft) ‐ Based on AB‐Bankfull 1 Area 136.18 136.16 136.25 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐135.15 135.07 135.16
Bank Height Ratio_Based on AB Bankfull 1 Area 1.00 1.10 1.02 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐1.00 1.00 0.95
Thalweg Elevation 134.81 134.87 134.96 134.35 134.27 134.21 133.13 133.09 133.12 133.64 133.59 133.70
LTOB2 Elevation 136.18 136.29 136.28 136.22 136.24 136.23 135.07 134.92 135.02 135.15 135.08 135.08
LTOB2 Max Depth (ft)1.37 1.43 1.32 1.87 1.98 2.02 1.93 1.83 1.90 1.51 1.49 1.38
LTOB2 Cross Sectional Area (ft2)7.30 8.50 7.60 10.10 11.20 11.30 9.70 8.20 8.50 8.30 8.30 7.50
Cross Section 11 (Riffle ‐ JH1‐B)
Note: The smaller the channel the closer the survey measurements are to their limit of reliable detection, therefore inter‐annual variation in morphological measurement (as a percentage) is by default magnified as channel size decereases.  Some of the variability above is the result of this factor and some is due to the large amount of depositional sediments observed.      
Cross Section 12 (Pool ‐ JH1‐B) Cross Section 13 (Pool ‐ JH1‐B) Cross Section 14 (Riffle ‐ JH1‐B)
Cross Section 6 (Pool ‐ JH1‐B) Cross Section 7 (Riffle ‐ JH1‐B) Cross Section 8 (Pool ‐ JH1‐B) Cross Section 9 (Riffle ‐ JH1‐B) Cross Section 10 (Pool ‐ JH1‐B)
  Monitoring Data ‐ Cross Section Morphology Monitoring Summary
Strawberry Hill/ DMS:100094    Reaches: JH1‐A and JH1‐B
Cross Section 1 (Pool ‐ JH1‐A) Cross Section 2 (Riffle ‐ JH1‐A) Cross Section 3 (Riffle ‐ JH1‐A) Cross Section 4 (Pool ‐ JH1‐A) Cross Section 5 (Riffle ‐ JH1‐B)
The above morphology parameters reflect the 2018 guidance that arose from the mitigation technical workgroup consisting of DMS, the IRT and industry mitigation providers/practitioners.  The outcome resulted in the focus on three 
primary morphological parameters of interest for the purposes of tracking channel change moving forward. They are the bank height ratio using a constant As‐built bankfull area and the cross sectional area and max depth based on 
each years low top of bank.  These are calculated as follows:
1 ‐BankHeight Ratio (BHR) takes the As‐built bankful area as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation.  For example if the As‐built bankfull area was 10 ft2, then the MY1 bankfull elevation would be adjusted 
until the calculated bankfull area within the MY1 cross section survey = 10 ft2.  The BHR would then be calculated with the difference between the low top of bank (LTOB) elevation for MY1 and the thalweg elevation for MY1 in the 
numerator with the difference between the MY1 bankfull elevation and the MY1 thalweg elevation in the denominator.  This same process is then carried out in each successive year.
2  ‐LTOB Area and Max depth ‐These are based on the LTOB elevation for each years survey (The same elevation used for the LTOB in the BHR calculation).  Area below the LTOB elevation will be used and tracked for each year as 
1 - Uses the as-built cross sectional area as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
2 - Uses the current years low top of bank as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
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MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+
Bankfull Elevation (ft) ‐ Based on AB‐Bankfull1 Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Bank Height Ratio_Based on AB Bankfull1 Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Thalweg Elevation 137.24 137.23 137.28
LTOB2 Elevation 138.91 138.93 138.59
LTOB2 Max Depth (ft)1.7 1.70 1.31
LTOB2 Cross Sectional Area (ft2)7.60 9.00 5.40
Cross Section 1 (Pool ‐ JH1‐A)
1 - Uses the as-built cross sectional area as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
2 - Uses the current years low top of bank as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
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MY0 2021 MY1 2022 MY2 2023 Approx. Bankfull Floodprone Area Low Bank Height
3X Vertical
Exaggeration
MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+
Bankfull  Elevation  (ft) ‐ Based  on  AB ‐Bankfull 1  Area 139.30 139.22 139.29
Bank Height Ratio_Based  on  AB  Bankfull 1  Area 1.00 1.04 1.00
Thalweg  Elevation 137.98 137.97 137.73
LTOB 2  Elevation 139.30 139.27 139.29
LTOB 2  Max  Depth  (ft)1.3 1.30 1.56
LTOB 2  Cross  Sectional  Area  (ft2 )8.20 8.70 8.70
Cross Section  2 (Riffle  ‐ JH1‐A)
1 - Uses the as-built cross sectional area as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
2 - Uses the current years low top of bank as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
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MY0 2021 MY1 2022 MY2 2023 Approx. Bankfull Floodprone Area Low Bank Height
3X Vertical
Exaggeration
MY0MY1MY2MY3MY5MY7MY+
Bankfull  Elevation  (ft) ‐ Based  on  AB ‐Bankfull 1  Area 138.85 138.88 138.91
Bank  Height Ratio_Based  on  AB  Bankfull 1  Area 1.00 0.96 0.97
Thalweg  Elevation 137.34 137.29 137.33
LTOB 2  Elevation 138.85 138.82 138.86
LTOB 2  Max  Depth  (ft)1.5 1.53 1.53
LTOB 2  Cross  Sectional  Area  (ft2 )9.20 8.60 8.70
Cross  Section  3 (Riffle  ‐ JH1‐A)
1 - Uses the as-built cross sectional area as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
2 - Uses the current years low top of bank as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
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MY0 2021 MY1 2022 MY2 2023 Approx. Bankfull 3X Vertical
Exaggeration
MY0MY1MY2MY3MY5MY7MY+
Bankfull  Elevation  (ft) ‐ Based  on  AB ‐Bankfull 1  Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Bank  Height Ratio_Based  on AB  Bankfull 1  Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Thalweg Elevation 136.57 136.71 136.72
LTOB 2  Elevation 138.71 138.78 138.67
LTOB 2  Max  Depth (ft)2.1 2.07 1.95
LTOB 2  Cross  Sectional  Area  (ft2 )13.70 14.40 13.00
Cross  Section  4 (Pool  ‐ JH1‐A)
1 - Uses the as-built cross sectional area as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
2 - Uses the current years low top of bank as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
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STrawberry Hill -Reach JH1-B - Cross Section 5 -Riffle - Restoration
MY0 2021 MY1 2022 MY2 2023 Approx. Bankfull Floodprone Area Low Bank Height
3X Vertical
Exaggeration
MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+
Bankfull  Elevation  (ft) ‐ Based  on  AB ‐Bankfull 1  Area 137.97 137.93 137.97
Bank Height Ratio_Based  on  AB  Bankfull 1  Area 1.00 0.97 0.94
Thalweg Elevation 136.42 136.38 136.35
LTOB 2  Elevation 137.97 137.88 137.88
LTOB 2  Max  Depth  (ft)1.6 1.51 1.53
LTOB 2  Cross  Sectional  Area  (ft2 )9.10 8.60 8.20
Cross  Section  5 (Riffle  ‐ JH1‐B)
1 - Uses the as-built cross sectional area as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
2 - Uses the current years low top of bank as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
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Strawberry Hill -Reach JH1-B - Cross Section 6 -Pool - Restoration
MY0 2021 MY1 2022 MY2 2023 Approx. Bankfull 3X Vertical
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MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+
Bankfull  Elevation  (ft) ‐ Based  on AB ‐Bankfull 1  Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Bank  Height Ratio_Based  on  AB  Bankfull 1  Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Thalweg  Elevation 135.85 135.80 135.88
LTOB 2  Elevation 137.91 137.86 137.92
LTOB 2  Max  Depth  (ft)2.1 2.06 2.04
LTOB 2  Cross  Sectional  Area  (ft2 )11.50 11.70 11.50
Cross Section 6 (Pool ‐ JH1‐B)
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2 - Uses the current years low top of bank as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
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Strawberry Hill -Reach JH1-B - Cross Section 7 -Riffle - Restoration
MY0 2021 MY1 2022 MY2 2023 Approx. Bankfull Floodprone Area Low Bank Elevation
3X Vertical
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MY0MY1MY2MY3MY5MY7MY+
Bankfull  Elevation  (ft) ‐ Based  on  AB ‐Bankfull 1  Area 137.52 137.52 137.53
Bank  Height Ratio_Based  on  AB  Bankfull 1  Area 1.00 0.97 0.96
Thalweg  Elevation 136.12 136.12 136.11
LTOB 2  Elevation 137.52 137.48 137.48
LTOB 2  Max  Depth  (ft)1.4 1.36 1.37
LTOB 2  Cross  Sectional  Area  (ft2 )8.30 7.90 7.80
Cross  Section  7 (Riffle  ‐ JH1‐B)
1 - Uses the as-built cross sectional area as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
2 - Uses the current years low top of bank as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
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Strawberry Hill -Reach JH1-B - Cross Section 8 -Pool - Restoration
MY0 2021 MY1 2022 MY2 2023 Approx. Bankfull
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MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+
Bankfull  Elevation  (ft) ‐ Based  on AB ‐Bankfull 1  Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Bank Height Ratio_Based  on AB  Bankfull 1  Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Thalweg  Elevation 135.40 135.32 135.47
LTOB 2  Elevation 137.57 137.52 137.66
LTOB 2  Max  Depth  (ft)2.2 2.20 2.19
LTOB 2  Cross  Sectional  Area  (ft2 )12.50 11.40 12.90
Cross Section  8 (Pool ‐ JH1‐B)
1 - Uses the as-built cross sectional area as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
2 - Uses the current years low top of bank as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
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Strawberry Hill -Reach JH1-B - Cross Section 9 -Riffle - Restoration
MY0 2021 MY1 2022 MY2 2023 Approx. Bankfull Floodprone Area Low Bank Height
3X Vertical
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MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+
Bankfull  Elevation  (ft) ‐ Based  on AB ‐Bankfull 1  Area 136.88 136.83 136.85
Bank Height Ratio_Based  on AB  Bankfull 1  Area 1.00 1.03 0.99
Thalweg  Elevation 135.53 135.43 135.36
LTOB 2  Elevation 136.88 136.87 136.83
LTOB 2  Max  Depth  (ft)1.4 1.44 1.47
LTOB 2  Cross  Sectional  Area  (ft2 )8.30 8.70 8.20
Cross Section  9 (Riffle  ‐ JH1‐B)
1 - Uses the as-built cross sectional area as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
2 - Uses the current years low top of bank as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
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STrawberry Hill -Reach JH1-B - Cross Section 10 -Pool - Restoration
MY0 2021 MY1 2022 MY2 2023 Approx. Bankfull
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MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+
Bankfull  Elevation  (ft) ‐ Based  on AB ‐Bankfull 1  Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Bank Height Ratio_Based  on AB  Bankfull 1  Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Thalweg  Elevation 134.94 134.82 134.81
LTOB 2  Elevation 136.81 136.81 136.76
LTOB 2  Max  Depth  (ft)1.9 1.99 1.95
LTOB 2  Cross  Sectional  Area  (ft2 )12.20 12.20 11.60
Cross Section  10  (Pool ‐ JH1‐B)
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Strawberry Hill -Reach JH1-B - Cross Section 11 -Riffle - Restoration
MY0 2021 MY1 2022 MY2 2023 Approx. Bankfull Floodprone Area Low Bank Height
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MY0MY1MY2MY3MY5MY7MY+
Bankfull  Elevation  (ft) ‐ Based  on AB ‐Bankfull 1  Area 136.18 136.16 136.25
Bank  Height Ratio_Based  on  AB  Bankfull 1  Area 1.00 1.10 1.02
Thalweg  Elevation 134.81 134.87 134.96
LTOB 2  Elevation 136.18 136.29 136.28
LTOB 2  Max  Depth  (ft)1.4 1.43 1.32
LTOB 2  Cross  Sectional  Area  (ft2 )7.30 8.50 7.60
Cross Section  11  (Riffle  ‐ JH1‐B)
1 - Uses the as-built cross sectional area as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
2 - Uses the current years low top of bank as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
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Strawberry Hill -Reach JH1-B - Cross Section 12 -Pool - Restoration
MY0 2021 MY1 2022 MY2 2023 Approx. Bankfull 3X Vertical
Exaggeration
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Bankfull  Elevation  (ft) ‐ Based  on AB ‐Bankfull 1  Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Bank  Height Ratio_Based  on  AB  Bankfull 1  Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Thalweg  Elevation 134.35 134.27 134.21
LTOB 2  Elevation 136.22 136.24 136.23
LTOB 2  Max  Depth  (ft)1.9 1.98 2.02
LTOB 2  Cross  Sectional  Area  (ft2 )10.10 11.20 11.30
Cross Section  12  (Pool  ‐ JH1‐B)
1 - Uses the as-built cross sectional area as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
2 - Uses the current years low top of bank as the basis for adjusting each subsequent years bankfull elevation
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Strawberry Hill -Reach JH1-B - Cross Section 13 -Pool - Restoration
MY0 2021 MY1 2022 MY2 2023 Approx. Bankfull 3X Vertical Exaggeration
MY0MY1MY2MY3MY5MY7MY+
Bankfull  Elevation  (ft) ‐ Based  on  AB ‐Bankfull 1  Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Bank Height Ratio_Based  on  AB  Bankfull 1  Area ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Thalweg  Elevation 133.13 133.09 133.12
LTOB 2  Elevation 135.07 134.92 135.02
LTOB 2  Max  Depth  (ft)1.9 1.83 1.90
LTOB 2  Cross  Sectional  Area  (ft2 )9.70 8.20 8.50
Cross Section  13 (Pool ‐ JH1‐B)
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Strawberry Hill -Reach JH1-B - Cross Section 14 -Riffle - Restoration
MY0 2021 MY1 2022 MY2 2023 Approx. Bankfull Floodprone Area Low Bank Height
3X Vertical
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MY0 MY1 MY2 MY3 MY5 MY7 MY+
Bankfull  Elevation  (ft) ‐ Based  on  AB ‐Bankfull 1  Area 135.15 135.07 135.16
Bank  Height Ratio_Based  on  AB  Bankfull 1  Area 1.00 1.00 0.95
Thalweg  Elevation 133.64 133.59 133.70
LTOB 2  Elevation 135.15 135.08 135.08
LTOB 2  Max  Depth  (ft)1.5 1.49 1.38
LTOB 2  Cross  Sectional  Area  (ft2 )8.30 8.30 7.50
Cross Section  14 (Riffle  ‐ JH1‐B)
Appendix D
Hydrologic Data
Table 12. Rainfall Summary MY2 2023
Month Average1
Normal Limits1 Project Location
Precipitation*

30 Percent 70 Percent
November 3.25 1.83 3.92 3.70
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December 3.25 2.27 4.04 4.70
January 3.45 2.45 4.07 3.96
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February 3.31 2.12 3.97 3.20
March 4.01 2.96 4.68 2.91
April 3.69 2.42 4.35 4.83
May 4.20 2.87 5.04 2.67
June 4.67 3.19 5.60 5.74
July 5.54 4.43 6.70 4.14
August 5.28 3.63 6.35 10.74
September 5.51 3.62 6.29 3.32
October 3.21 2.16 3.88 -
November 3.25 1.83 3.92 -
December 3.25 2.27 4.04 -
Total Annual ** 49.37 44.67 52.62 41.52
Above Normal
Limits
Below Normal
Limits

1 - Data according to Smithfield, NC WETS Station for 30-year period between 1991-2020
* - Project Location Precipitation is a location-weighted average of surrounding gauged data retrieved by the USACE
Antecedent Precipitation Tool. Gauges used include Benson 7.5 ESE, Clayton 5.7 SSE, Clayton 6.8 ESE, Clayton WTP,
Princeton 1.3 NNE, Princeton 1.6 WSW, Selma 2.3 N, Smithfield 2.8 SE, and Smithfield
** - Total Annual represents the average total precipitation, annually, as calculated by the 30-year period.

Table 13. Documentation of Geomorphically Significant Flow Events
Year Number of
Bankfull Events
Maximum Height
Above Bankfull (ft) Date of Maximum Bankfull Event
Stage Recorder JH1-B
MY1 4 0.72 3/12/2022
MY2 2 0.24 8/31/2023
Year Number of Flow
Events
Maximum Consecutive
Flow Days
Maximum
Cumulative Flow
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Maximum Consecutive
Date Range
Flow Gauge JH1-A
MY1 13 47 75 2/16/2022 - 4/4/2022
MY2 15 93 149 1/22/2023 - 4/25/2023
Flow Camera JH1-A
MY1* 5 4 10 7/8/2022 - 7/12/2022
MY2 10 91 N/A 1/22/2023 - 4/23/2023
* Flow Camera was not installed until 5/3/2022

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Strawberry Hill Flow Cam Photos (MY2) – Longest Event (91 days; 1/22/23-4/23/23)

Appendix E
Project Timeline and
Contact Information
Table 4. Project Timeline and Contacts
Data Collection Task Completion or
Activity or Deliverable Complete Deliverable Submission
Project Instituted NA Dec‐20
Mitigation Plan Approved NA Nov‐20
Construction (Grading) Completed NA 20‐Jan‐22
Planting Completed NA 07‐Mar‐22
As‐built Survey Completed NA May‐22
MY‐0 Baseline Report Mar‐22 May‐22
Encroachment 
MY1 Monitoring Report Nov‐22 Jan‐23
Encroachment Adressed Farmer access driveway relocated. Easement boundary 
markers and horse tape installed.
Mar‐23
Supplemental Planting Replanted 65 container trees on driving path 
encroachment area.
Feb‐23
MY2 Monitoring Report XS ‐ June‐23
VP ‐ Oct‐23
Nov‐23
Remediation Items (e.g. beaver removal, supplements, repairs etc.)

Provider RES / 3600 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 
27612
Mitigation Provider POC Jamey Mceachran (919) 623‐9889
Designer RES / 3600 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 
27612
Primary project design POC Ben Carroll, PE (336) 514‐0927
Construction Contractor RES / 3600 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 
27612
Construction contractor POC Jacy Kirkpatrick
Strawberry Hill  #100094
Areas noted in Nov‐22. Hunting driving path continued use and farm equipment cutting 
corners. Only applies to buffer mitigation‐only section of Project. RES is actively resolving.