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January 24, 2024
Mrs. Amanda Fuemmeler
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue; Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Providing Sound Environmental Solutions
10565 Highway 421 South
Trade, TN 37691
ph/fax: [phone]
susan@bfec, o�g
RE: Sweetgrass - Boone Fork Stabilization - Blowing Rock, NC (Watauga County)
Mrs. Fuemmeler,
Enclosed please find the referenced project Nationwide 13 permit application with the
following attachments:
1) US Army Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
2) Agent Authorization Forms
3) Site Maps
4) Site Plans
5) USACE Wetland Determination Package
6) Site Photosheets
7) USFWS Correspondence Letter and Biological Evaluation Report
The project site is located along the convergence of the Boone Fork and Blue Lake located
within the Sweetgrass community in Blowing Rock, NC (36.73579°,-81.443919°) in
Watauga County. Natural channel design and sediment removal involved in the restoration
project will allow this reach to become more stable, improve water flow, and create grade
control. These proposed construction activities will impact 253 ± LF of stream and 0.01 ± of
wetland. No trees will be harvested nor altered as a result of proposed construction
activities. Brushy Fork Environmental Consulting, Inc. was the authorized agent for this
permit application. If you have any questions, please call (423)727- 4476.
Sincerely,
Susan Cragg
CC: Andrea Leslie

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US Army Corps Submittal Cover Sheet

Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the following info:
1. Project Name Sweetgrass
2. Name of Property Owner/Applicant: Sweetgrass Community Association
3. Name of Consultant/Agent: Susan Cragg (Brushy Fork Environmental Consulting, Inc.)
*Agent authorization needs to be attached.
4. Related/Previous Action ID number(s):
5. Site Address:188 Blue Lake Dr.
6. Subdivision Name: Sweetgrass Mountain Lake Community
7. City: Blowing Rock
8. County: _ Watauga
9. Lat: 36.73579 Long:-81.443919
10. Quadrangle Name: Boone (7.5)
11. Waterway: Boone Fork
12. Watershed: Watauga River
13. Requested Action:
X Nationwide Permit # 13
General Permit #
_ Jurisdictional Determination Request
— Pre -Application Request
The following information will be completed by Corps office:
Prepare File Folder
M
Assign number in ORM
Authorization: Section 10
Project Description/ Nature of Activity/ Project Purpose:
Site/Waters Name:
Keywords:
(Decimal Degrees Please )
Section 404
Begin Date

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Agent Authorization Forms

AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCUTION:
10T NO, NIA PLAN NO. NJA PARCELID., IM7255982000.1897061162000
STREET ADDRESS' 18.8 Blue Lake Dr., BIDwing stock, NC 28605
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Sweetgrass Community Association
Th7e tin dersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authorize
Adam Williams cFf t3rush Fork tnvirorEmerltal iu nsulSln hnC.
�Contrartor{Agent) (Consulting firm)
to act on my behalf anal take all actlons necessary far the processing, i5suant@ and acceptanCe
of this permit or certification and any and all standard and special condItions attached_
Property Owner's Address (if different than Property above;-
4 50 S. Orange Ave„ Orlando, FL 32801
Telephone: S %" Ll iq - q 611
We hereby Certify the above information submitted In this application is true and accurate to
the best of our knowledve,
Authori2ed Signature:
Date'. I O `f

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5
USACE Wetland Determination Package

urisdictional Determination Reauest
US Army Corps
of Engineers
Wilmington District
This form is intended for use by anyone requesting a jurisdictional determination (JD) from the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District (Corps). Please include all supporting
information, as described within each category, with your request. You may submit your request
via mail, electronic mail, or facsimile. Requests should be sent to the appropriate project
manager of the county in which the property is located. A current list of project managers by
assigned counties can be found on-line at:
http: //www. saw. usace. army. mil/Mi ssions/RegulatoryPermitProgram/Contact/CounlyLocator. asps
by calling 910-251-4633, or by contacting any of the field offices listed below. Once your
request is received you will be contacted by a Corps project manager.
ASHEVILLE & CHARLOTTE REGULATORY
FIELD OFFICES
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
General Number: [phone]
Fax Number: [phone]
RALEIGH REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US Army Corps of Engineers
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
General Number: [phone]
Fax Number: [phone]
INSTRUCTIONS:
WASHINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US Army Corps of Engineers
2407 West Fifth Street
Washington, North Carolina 27889
General Number: [phone]
Fax Number: [phone]
WILMINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
General Number: 910-251-4633
Fax Number: [phone]
All requestors must complete Parts A, B, C, D, E, F and G.
NOTE TO CONSULTANTS AND AGENCIES: If you are requesting a JD on behalf of a
paying client or your agency, please note the specific submittal requirements in Part H.
NOTE ON PART D — PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION: Please be aware that
all JD requests must include the current property owner authorization for the Corps to
proceed with the determination, which may include inspection of the property when
necessary. This form must be signed by the current property owner(s) or the owner(s)
authorized agent to be considered a complete request.
NOTE ON PART D - NCDOT REQUESTS: Property owner authorization/notification for
JD requests associated with North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
projects will be conducted according to the current NCDOT/USACE protocols.
NOTE TO USDA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS: A Corps approved or preliminary JD
may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of
1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation in
USDA programs, you should also request a certified wetland determination from the local
office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, prior to starting work.
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A. PARCEL INFORMATION
Street Address: 188 Blue Lake Dr.
City, State: Blowing Rock, NC
County: Watauga
Parcel Index Number(s) (PIN): 188795598200
B. REQUESTOR INFORMATION
Name: Susan Cra
Mailing Address: 10565 US Hwy 421 South
Trade, TN 37691
Telephone Number: 423-727-4476
Electronic Mail Address: [e-mail]
Select one:
I am the current property owner.
W] I am an Authorized Agent or Environmental Consultant'
Interested Buyer or Under Contract to Purchase
Other, please explain.
C. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION
Name: Sweetgrass Community Association
Mailing Address: 450 S. Orange Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801
Telephone Number: 828-414-9619
Electronic Mail Address: [e-mail]
' Must provide completed Agent Authorization Form/Letter.
z Documentation of ownership also needs to be provided with request (copy of Deed, County GIS/Parcel/Tax Record).
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D. PROPERTY ACCESS CERTIFICATION',4
By signing below, I authorize representatives of the Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (Corps) to enter upon the property herein described for the purpose of conducting on -
site investigations, if necessary, and issuing a jurisdictional determination pursuant to Section
404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. I, the
undersigned, am either a duly authorized owner of record of the property identified herein, or
acting as the duly authorized agent of the owner of record of the property.
Adam Williams
Print Name
Capacity: ❑ Owner ❑✓ Authorized Agents
1 /4/24
Date '' ,, ll
Signature
E. REASON FOR JD REQUEST: (Check as many as applicable)
❑ I intend to construct/develop a projector perform activities on this parcel which would be
designed to avoid all aquatic resources.
❑ I intend to construct/develop a projector perform activities on this parcel which would be
designed to avoid all jurisdictional aquatic resources under Corps authority.
I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcel which may
require authorization from the Corps, and the JD would be used to avoid and minimize
impacts to jurisdictional aquatic resources and as an initial step in a future permitting
process.
❑✓ I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcel which may
require authorization from the Corps; this request is accompanied by my permit application
and the JD is to be used in the permitting process.
❑ I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities in a navigable water of the
U.S. which is included on the district Section 10 list and/or is subject to the ebb and flow of
the tide.
❑ A Corps JD is required in order obtain my local/state authorization.
LoI intend to contest jurisdiction over a particular aquatic resource and request the Corps
confirm that jurisdiction does/does not exist over the aquatic resource on the parcel.
❑ I believe that the site may be comprised entirely of dry land.
❑ Other:
3 For NCDOT requests following the current NCDOT/USACE protocols, skip to Part E.
4 If there are multiple parcels owned by different parties, please provide the following for each additional parcel on a
continuation sheet.
s Must provide agent authorization form/letter signed by owner(s).
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F. JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (JD) TYPE (Select One)
✓❑ I am requesting that the Corps provide a preliminary JD for the property identified herein.
A Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) provides an indication that there may
be "waters of the United States" or "navigable waters of the United States"on a property.
PJDs are sufficient as the basis for permit decisions. For the purposes of permitting, all
waters and wetlands on the property will be treated as if they are jurisdictional "waters of
the United States". PJDs cannot be appealed (33 C.F.R. 331.2); however, a PJD is
"preliminary" in the sense that an approved JD can be requested at any time. PJDs do
not expire.
I am requesting that the Corps provide an approved JD for the property identified herein.
An Approved Jurisdictional Determination (AJD) is a determination that
jurisdictional "waters of the United States" or "navigable waters of the United
States" are either present or absent on a site. An approved JD identifies the limits of
waters on a site determined to be jurisdictional under the Clean Water Act and/or
Rivers and Harbors Act. Approved JDs are sufficient as the basis for permit
decisions. AJDs are appealable (33 C.F.R. 331.2). The results of the AJD will be
posted on the Corps website. A landowner, permit applicant, or other "affected
party" (33 C.F.R. 331.2) who receives an AJD may rely upon the AJD for five years
(subject to certain limited exceptions explained in Regulatory Guidance Letter 05-
02).
I am unclear as to which JD I would like to request and require additional information
to inform my decision.
G. ALL REQUESTS
Map of Property or Project Area. This Map must clearly depict the boundaries of the
review area.
LJI Size of Property or Review Area 54.96 acres.
❑✓ The property boundary (or review area boundary) is clearly physically marked on the site.
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H. REQUESTS FROM CONSULTANTS
W]
Project Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 36.73579
Longitude:-81.443919
A legible delineation map depicting the aquatic resources and the property/review area.
Delineation maps must be no larger than 1 Ix 17 and should contain the following: (Corps
signature of submitted survey plats will occur after the submitted delineation map has been
reviewed and approved).'
■ North Arrow
■ Graphical Scale
■ Boundary of Review Area
■ Date
■ Location of data points for each Wetland Determination Data Form or tributary
assessment reach.
For Approved Jurisdictional Determinations:
Jurisdictional wetland features should be labeled as Wetland Waters of the US, 404
wetlands, etc. Please include the acreage of these features.
Jurisdictional non -wetland features (i.e. tidal/navigable waters, tributaries,
impoundments) should be labeled as Non -Wetland Waters of the US, stream, tributary,
open water, relatively permanent water, pond, etc. Please include the acreage or linear
length of each of these features as appropriate.
Isolated waters, waters that lack a significant nexus to navigable waters, or non -
jurisdictional upland features should be identified as Non -Jurisdictional. Please
include a justification in the label regarding why the feature is non jurisdictional (i.e.
"Isolated", "No Significant Nexus", or "Upland Feature"). Please include the acreage
or linear length of these features as appropriate.
For Preliminary Jurisdictional Determinations:
Wetland and non -wetland features should not be identified as Jurisdictional, 404,
Waters of the United States, or anything that implies jurisdiction. These features can be
identified as Potential Waters of the United States, Potential Non -wetland Waters of
the United States, wetland, stream, open water, etc. Please include the acreage and
linear length of these features as appropriate.
Completed Wetland Determination Data Forms for appropriate region
(at least one wetland and one upland form needs to be completed for each wetland type)
6 Please refer to the guidance document titled "Survey Standards for Jurisdictional Determinations" to ensure that the
supplied map meets the necessary mapping standards. b=://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatoa-Permit-
Pro eram4misdiction/
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Completed appropriate Jurisdictional Determination form
• PJDs, please complete a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form' and include the
Aquatic Resource Table
• AJDs, please complete an Approved Jurisdictional Determination Form'
A Vicinity Map
14 Aerial Photograph
USGS Topographic Map
Soil Survey Map
Other Maps, as appropriate (e.g. National Wetland Inventory Map, Proposed Site
Plan, previous delineation maps, LIDAR maps, FEMA floodplain maps)
Landscape Photos (if taken)
NCSAM and/or NCWAM Assessment Forms and Rating Sheets
❑ NC Division of Water Resources Stream Identification Forms
Other Assessment Forms
www.saw.usace.army.mil/Portals/59/docs/regulatory/regdocs/JD/RGL 08-02 App A Prelim JD Fonn fillable.pdf
' Please see http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatoa-Permit-Program/Juiisdiction/
Principal Purpose: The information that you provide will be used in evaluating your request to determine
whether there are any aquatic resources within the project area subject to federal jurisdiction under the regulatory
authorities referenced above.
Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local
government agencies, and the public, and may be made available as part of a public notice as required by federal
law. Your name and property location where federal jurisdiction is to be determined will be included in the
approved jurisdictional determination (AJD), which will be made available to the public on the District's website
and onthe Headquarters USAGE website.
Disclosure: Submission of requested information isvoluntary; however, if information is not provided, the
request for an AJD cannot be evaluated nor can an AJD be issued.
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NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 5
USACE AID#: NCDWR #:
Project Name Sweetgrass Date of Evaluation 1/3/24
Applicant/Owner Name Sweetgrass Community Association Wetland Site Name Wetland 1
Wetland Type Seep Assessor Name/Organization S. Cragg and D. Pedersen
Level III Ecoregion Blue Ridge Mountains Nearest Named Water Body Boone Fork
River Basin Watauga USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit 06010103
County Watauga NCDWR Region Asheville
Yes + No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude (deci-degrees) 36.73579°,-81.443919°
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following.
• Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.)
• Surface and sub -surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc.)
• Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc.)
• Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear -cutting, exotics, etc.)
Is the assessment area intensively managed? {+ Yes (- No
Regulatory Considerations - Were regulatory considerations evaluated? {+ Yes I No If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment area.
r Anadromous fish
r Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
r NCDWR riparian buffer rule in effect
r Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
r Publicly owned property
r N.C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
r Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
r Designated NCNHP reference community
r Abuts a 303(d)-listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d)-listed stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
Blackwater
Brownwater
r Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes) Lunar Wind C" Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island?Yes f+ No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver? {" Yes r+ No
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions? r Yes {+ No
Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area. Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect.
GS VS
A {" A Not severely altered
' B {+ B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
2. Surface and Sub -Surface Storage Capacity and Duration — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub -surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. A ditch <_ 1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only,
while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and sub -surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable.
Surf Sub
A {" A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
' B {+ B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation).
C {" C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines).
3. Water Storage/Surface Relief — assessment area/wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Check a box in each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type (WT).
AA WT
3a. s' A {" A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
# B B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
C {" C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
(' D {+ D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b. (— A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet

B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
. C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot

4. Soil Texture/Structure - assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape
feature. Make soil observations within the 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for
regional indicators.
4a. 4 A Sandy soil
f: B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
k` C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b. A Soil ribbon < 1 inch
B Soil ribbon >_ 1 inch
4c. A No peat or muck presence
. B A peat or muck presence
5. Discharge into Wetland - opportunity metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub -surface pollutants or discharges (Sub).
Examples of sub -surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc.
Surf Sub
. A + A Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
B B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
C C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sedimentation, odor)
6. Land Use - opportunity metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands)
Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources
draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the
assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M). Effective riparian buffers
are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion.
WS 5M 2M
A A A >_ 10% impervious surfaces
i B f B B Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants)
F C f C r C >_ 20% coverage of pasture
r D r_ D r D >_ 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
F, E F-o' E P, E >_ 20% coverage of maintained grass/herb
F Fv- F R F >_ 20% coverage of clear-cut land
t- G F_ G r G Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from little or no disturbance in
the watershed or hydrologic alterations that prevent dainage and/or overbank flow from affectio the
assessment area.
Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer - assessment area/wetland complex condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands)
7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
. Yes No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8.
7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? (Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make
buffer judgment based on the average width of wetland. Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.)
C' A >_ 50 feet
+ B From 30 to < 50 feet
" C From 15 to < 30 feet
D From 5 to < 15 feet
r E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c. Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width.
C' <- 15-feet wide � > 15-feet wide �- Other open water (no tributary present)
7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
(- Yes . No
7e. Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
C+ Sheltered - adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic.
C Exposed - adjacent open water with width >_ 2500 feet or regular boat traffic.
8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area - wetland type/wetland complex condition metric (evaluate WT for all marshes
and Estuarine Woody Wetland only; evaluate WC for Bottomland Hardwood Forest, Headwater Forest, and Riverine Swamp
Forest only)
Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT) and the wetland complex at the
assessment area (WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries.
WT WC
A
A
>_ 100 feet
B
{" B
From 80 to < 100 feet
C
C
From 50 to < 80 feet
D
i(- D
From 40 to < 50 feet
E
i(- E
From 30 to < 40 feet
F
it F
From 15 to < 30 feet
G
i(- G
From 5 to < 15 feet
{"' H
i(- H
< 5 feet

9. Inundation Duration - assessment area condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands)
Answer for assessment area dominant landform.
A Evidence of short -duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
C Evidence of long -duration inundation or very long -duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10. Indicators of Deposition - assessment area condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands and all marshes)
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition).
A Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels.
B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland.
0 Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland.
11. Wetland Size - wetland type/wetland complex condition metric
Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the
size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear-cut, select "K' for the FW column.
WT WC FW (if applicable)
A ( A A >_ 500 acres
B B {"' B From 100 to < 500 acres
{ C C {"' C From 50 to < 100 acres
D D {"' D From 25 to < 50 acres
E E {"' E From 10 to < 25 acres
F F {"' F From 5 to < 10 acres
G G {"' G From 1 to < 5 acres
H i(- H {"' H From 0.5 to < 1 acre
I IC' I { I From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre
J iC+ J { J From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre
K C K {"' K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness - wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
A Pocosin is the full extent (>_ 90%) of its natural landscape size.
B Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size.
13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas - landscape condition metric
13a. Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line corridors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide.
Well Loosely
A {" A >_ 500 acres
B {" B From 100 to < 500 acres
C {" C From 50 to < 100 acres
D {+ D From 10 to < 50 acres
0 E {" E < 10 acres
(- F {" F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b. Evaluate for marshes only.
(- Yes (- No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands.
14. Edge Effect - wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes and Estuarine Woody Wetland)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non -forested areas >_ 40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear -cuts. Consider
the eight main points of the compass. Artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in how many directiions? If the assessment area is clear-cut,
select option "C."
A 0
'B 1to4
C 5 to 8
16. Vegetative Composition - assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
A Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area.
B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
characteristic of the wetland type. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or
clearing. It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata.
f: C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition, or expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non -
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species), or exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum.
16. Vegetative Diversity- assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
{� A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics).
B Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics.
{"' C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics).

17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
+ Yes No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18.
17b. Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands.
A
>_ 25% coverage of vegetation
B
< 25% coverage of vegetation
17c. Check a box in each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands. Consider structure
in airspace
above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT) separately.
AA
WT
Q
A
A Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
C:
B
+ B Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
v
(: C
C Canopy sparse or absent
o
-- A
A Dense mid-story/sapling layer
k` B
+ B Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
(: C
C Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
k` A
A Dense shrub layer
k` B
« B Moderate density shrub layer
U)
k1' C
C Shrub layer sparse or absent
kA « A Dense herb layer
a� k-' B B Moderate density herb layer
_ k1` C C Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
A Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12-inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
. B Not A
19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
A Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
' B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12-inch DBH.
f: C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Include both natural debris and man -placed natural debris.
A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
B Not A
21. Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion — wetland type/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water.
A B C D
22. Hydrologic Connectivity— assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands and Salt/Brackish Marsh only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization,
diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision. Documentation required if evaluated as B, C, or D.
A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes

Wetland Site Name
Wetland Type
NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 5.0
Wetland 1
Date _
Assessor Name/Organization 3. C
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N)
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N)
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N)
Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N)
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N)
Sub -function Rating Summary
1 /3/24
and D. Pederser
NO
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
Kin
Function
Sub -function
Metrics
Rating
Hydrology
Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
NA
Sub -Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
NA
Water Quality
Pathogen Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Particulate Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Soluble Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Physical Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Pollution Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Habitat
Physical Structure
Condition
Landscape Patch Structure
Condition
LOW
Vegetation Composition
Condition
LOW
Function Rating Summary
Function
Metrics/Notes
Rating
Hydrology
Condition
MEDIUM
Water Quality
Condition
LOW
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Habitat
Condition
Overall Wetland Rating

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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT:
See ERDC/EL TR-12-9; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R (Authority: AR 335-15, paragraph 5-2a)
Project/Site: Sweetgrass City/County: Blowing Rock (Watauga County) Sampling Date: 1/3/24
Applicant/Owner: Sweetgrass Community Association State: NC Sampling Point: S1
Investigator(s): S. Cragg and D. Pedersen Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): Hillside Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave Slope (%): 2
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): Lat: 36.73579 Long:-81.443919 Datum: NAD 83
Soil Map Unit Name: Nikwasi loam NWI classification: None
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation X Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes No X
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS —Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
Wetland exists within a regularly mowed area that has been planted with fescue. The wetland is also located between a foot bridge entrance leading
to a walking trail and the paved parking area. A rack with canoes and kayaks are located along the boundary of the wetland as well. For these
reasons, I suspect that the wetland is regularly trafficked/impacted by pedestrians in this community. Hydrophytic vegetation not present due to the
planting of fescue and potentially other FACU species. Hoewever, this is still considered a wetland due to the presence of hydric soils and wetland
hydrology.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
_Surface Soil Cracks (136)
_Surface Water (Al) _True
Aquatic Plants (1314)
_Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
_ High Water Table (A2) _
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
—Drainage Patterns (1310)
X Saturation (A3) X
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
—Moss Trim Lines (1316)
—Water Marks (131) —Presence
of Reduced Iron (C4)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
—Sediment Deposits (132) _
Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
—Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (133) _Thin
Muck Surface (C7)
_Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (134) —Other
(Explain in Remarks)
—Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
_ Iron Deposits (135)
_Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
—Shallow Aquitard (D3)
—Water-Stained Leaves (139)
_ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Aquatic Fauna (1313)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No
X Depth (inches): 0
Water Table Present? Yes No
X Depth (inches): 12
Saturation Present? Yes X No
Depth (inches): 2
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Oxidized rhizospheres on living roots throughout entire soil profile. Saturation on the surface is present but no evidence of high water table nor surface
water.
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VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: S1
Absolute Dominant
Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size: )
% Cover Species?
Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
1
Number of Dominant Species
2.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 1 (A)
3.
Total Number of Dominant
4.
Species Across All Strata: 2 (B)
5.
Percent of Dominant Species
6.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 50.0% (A/B)
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
=Total Cover
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:
)
FACW species 0 x 2 = 0
1.
FAC species 50 x 3 = 150
2.
FACU species 50 x 4 = 200
3.
UPL species 0 x 5 = 0
4.
Column Totals: 100 (A) 350 (B)
5.
Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.50
6.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
7.
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
8.
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
9.
3 - Prevalence Index is :53.0'
=Total Cover
_
X 4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 20' x 20' )
-Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
1. Glechoma hederacea
10 No
FACU
' Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
2. Ranunculus repens
50 Yes
FAC
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3. Festuca arundinacea 35 Yes FACU
4. Trifolium repens
5 No
FACU
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
5.
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
6
height.
7.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
8.
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft
9
(1 m) tall.
10.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
11.
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
100 =Total Cover
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
50% of total cover:
50 20% of total cover:
20
height.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hydrophytic
=Total Cover
Vegetation
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation were not observed, however, this area has been planted with fescue and potentially other species causing the
result to trend away from hydrophytic. Additionally, indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology are present.
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SOIL Sampling Point: S1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth
Matrix
Redox Features
(inches)
Color (moist)
%
Color (moist) % Type' Locz
Texture Remarks
0-5
10YR 4/1
60
10YR 4/3 40
Sandy Mostly sand with some loam
5-9
10YR 4/1
60
10YR 4/2 40
Loamy/Clayey Mostly loamy with some sand
9-12
7.5YR 3/1
80
7.5YR 5/2 20
Mucky Loam/Clay Mostly loam and muck/silt
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_ Histosol (Al)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
—Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
—Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
_ Black Histic (A3)
_ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (MLRA 136)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
—Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
X Stratified Layers (A5)
X Depleted Matrix (F3)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
—Red Parent Material (F21)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
(outside MLRA 127, 1479 148)
—Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
—Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
—Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
_ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
—Other (Explain in Remarks)
—Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
MLRA 136)
—Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 122, 136)
31ndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
? Stripped Matrix (S6)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present,
Dark Surface (S7)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 1479 148)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
Soil profile has a chroma of 1 throughout. Sand present throughout entire profile but is not prevalent in the 9-12" layer
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers OMB Control#: 0710-0024, Exp:1113012024
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT:
See ERDC/EL TR-12-9; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R (Authority: AR 335-15, paragraph 5-2a)
Project/Site: Sweetgrass City/County: Blowing Rock (Watauga County) Sampling Date: 1/3/24
Applicant/Owner: Sweetgrass Community Association State: NC Sampling Point: S2
Investigator(s): S. Cragg and D. Pedersen Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): Hillside Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave Slope (%): 2
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): Lat: 36.73579 Long:-81.443919 Datum: NAD 83
Soil Map Unit Name: Nikwasi loam NWI classification: None
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation X Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes No X
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS —Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
S2 exists within a regularly mowed area that has been planted with fescue
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
_Surface Soil Cracks (136)
_Surface Water (Al) _True
Aquatic Plants (1314)
_Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
_ High Water Table (A2) _
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
—Drainage Patterns (1310)
—Saturation (A3) —Oxidized
Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
—Moss Trim Lines (1316)
—Water Marks (131) —Presence
of Reduced Iron (C4)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
—Sediment Deposits (132) _
Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
—Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (133) —Thin
Muck Surface (C7)
—Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (134) —Other
(Explain in Remarks)
—Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
_ Iron Deposits (135)
_Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
—Shallow Aquitard (D3)
—Water-Stained Leaves (139)
_ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Aquatic Fauna (1313)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No
X Depth (inches): 0
Water Table Present? Yes No
X Depth (inches): 12
Saturation Present? Yes No
X Depth (inches): 0
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
No wetland hydrology present.
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VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: S2
Absolute
Dominant
Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 20' x 20' )
% Cover
Species?
Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
1.
Acerrubrum
5
Yes
FAC
Number of Dominant Species
2.
Quercus rubra
5
Yes
FACU
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 2 (A)
3.
Betula lenta
5
Yes
FACU
Total Number of Dominant
4.
Species Across All Strata: 5 (B)
5.
Percent of Dominant Species
6.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 40.0% (A/B)
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
15
=Total Cover
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
50% of total cover:
8 20% of total cover:
3
OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 20' x 20'
)
FACW species 2 x 2 = 4
1.
Rhododendron maximum
10
Yes
FAC
FAC species 35 x 3 = 105
2.
FACU species 107 x 4 = 428
3.
UPL species 0 x 5 = 0
4.
Column Totals: 144 (A) 537 (B)
5.
Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.73
6.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
7.
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
8.
- Dominance Test is >50%
9.
-2
3 - Prevalence Index is :53.0'
10
=Total Cover
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
50% of total cover:
5 20% of total cover:
2
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 20' x 20' )
-Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
1.
Glechoma hederacea
15
No
FACU
' Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
2.
Ranunculus repens
5
No
FAC
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3. Festuca arundinacea 80 Yes FACU
4.
Rubus hispidus
2
No
FACW
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
5.
Viola sororia
15
No
FAC
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
6.
Taraxacum officinale
2
No
FACU
height.
7.
Polytrichum
10
No
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
8.
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft
9
(1 m) tall.
10.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
11.
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
129
=Total Cover
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
50% of total cover:
65 20% of total cover:
26
height.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hydrophytic
=Total Cover Vegetation
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover: Present? Yes No X
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Indicators of hydrophytic were not observed. Fescue was the dominant species and was planted here in the past
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SOIL Sampling Point: S2
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Locz Texture Remarks
0-12 10YR 3/2 70 10YR 4/3 30 Mucky Loam/Clay Mostly loam, some silt
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol (Al)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
_ Black Histic (A3)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
—Stratified Layers (A5)
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
_Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
_Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
—Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
—Sandy Redox (S5)
—Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (MLRA 136)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
_ Depleted Matrix (F3)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
_ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 136)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 122, 136)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 1479 148)
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
—Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147, 148)
—Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
—Red Parent Material (F21)
(outside MLRA 127, 1479 148)
—Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
31ndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
Soil profile consistent throughout sample.
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Appendix 2 - PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (PJD) FORM
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PJD: 1 /3/24
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PJD: Susan Cragg, 10565 US Hwy 421 South, Trade, TN 37691
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER: Wilmington
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
(USE THE TABLE BELOW TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE AQUATIC RESOURCES AND/OR
AQUATIC RESOURCES AT DIFFERENT SITES)
State. NC County/parish/borough: Watauga city: Blowing Rock
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format):
Lat.: 36.73579 Long.:-81.443919
Universal Transverse Mercator: NAD 83
Name of nearest waterbody: Boone Fork
E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
❑ Office (Desk) Determination. Date:
0 Field Determination. Date(s): 1/3/24
TABLE OF AQUATIC RESOURCES IN REVIEW AREA WHICH "MAY BE" SUBJECT TO REGULATORY
JURISDICTION.
Site
number
Latitude
(decimal
degrees)
Longitude
(decimal
degrees)
Estimated amount
of aquatic resource
in review area
(acreage and linear
feet, if applicable)
Type of aquatic
resource (i.e., wetland
vs. non -wetland
waters)
Geographic authority
to which the aquatic
resource "may be"
subject (i.e., Section
404 or Section 10/404)
Boone Fork
36.126257
-81.744956
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Non -wetland waters
404/401
Wetland 1
36.126293
-81.744665
0.1 ± ac
Wetland
404/401

1) The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional aquatic resources in
the review area, and the requestor of this PJD is hereby advised of his or her option
to request and obtain an approved JD (AJD) for that review area based on an
informed decision after having discussed the various types of JDs and their
characteristics and circumstances when they may be appropriate.
2) In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or a
Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring "pre -
construction notification" (PCN), or requests verification for a non -reporting NWP or
other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an AJD for the
activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware that: (1) the permit applicant has
elected to seek a permit authorization based on a PJD, which does not make an
official determination of jurisdictional aquatic resources; (2) the applicant has the
option to request an AJD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit
authorization, and that basing a permit authorization on an AJD could possibly result
in less compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) the
applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting the terms
and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4) the applicant can
accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply with all the terms and
conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation requirements the Corps has
determined to be necessary; (5) undertaking any activity in reliance upon the subject
permit authorization without requesting an AJD constitutes the applicant's acceptance
of the use of the PJD; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered
individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps permit
authorization based on a PJD constitutes agreement that all aquatic resources in the
review area affected in any way by that activity will be treated as jurisdictional, and
waives any challenge to such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial compliance
or enforcement action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7)
whether the applicant elects to use either an AJD or a PJD, the JD will be processed
as soon as practicable. Further, an AJD, a proffered individual permit (and all terms
and conditions contained therein), or individual permit denial can be administratively
appealed pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331. If, during an administrative appeal, it
becomes appropriate to make an official determination whether geographic
jurisdiction exists over aquatic resources in the review area, or to provide an official
delineation of jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review area, the Corps will
provide an AJD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable. This PJD finds
that there "may be"waters of the U.S. and/or that there "may be" navigable waters of
the U.S. on the subject review area, and identifies all aquatic features in the review
area that could be affected by the proposed activity, based on the following
information:

SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for PJD (check all that apply)
Checked items should be included in subject file. Appropriately reference sources
below where indicated for all checked items:
❑■ Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor:
Map: Parcel
0 Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor.
❑ Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
❑ Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report. Rationale:
❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
❑ Corps navigable waters' study:
❑ U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas:
❑ USGS NHD data.
❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps.
0 U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: 7.5 Boone
0 Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation:
0 National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name: NWI
❑ State/local wetland inventory map(s):
0 FEMA/FIRM maps: FIRMette
❑ 100-year Floodplain Elevation is: .(National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929)
❑■ Photographs: ❑ Aerial (Name & Date):
or ■❑ Other (Name & Date): Site Photosheets
❑ Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
❑ Other information (please specify):
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not necessarily
been verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for later jurisdictional
determinations.
Signature and date of
Regulatory staff member
completing PJD
Signature and date of
person requesting PJD
(REQUIRED, unless obtaining
the signature is impracticable)'
' Districts may establish timeframes for requestor to return signed PJD forms. If the requestor does not respond
within the established time frame, the district may presume concurrence and no additional follow up is
necessary prior to finalizing an action.

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USFWS Correspondence Letter &
Biological Evaluation Report

United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
In Reply Refer To:
Project Code: 2024-0039727
Project Name: Sweetgrass
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Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed, and candidate species, as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills the
requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested
through IPaC by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or
designated critical habitat.
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)
(c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a biological

Project code: 2024-0039727
01/23/2024
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12.
If a Federal agency determines, based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation, that
listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project, the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service
recommends that candidate species, proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation. More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation, including the role of permit or license applicants, can be found in the "Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook" at: https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/
endan ered-species-consultation-handbook.pdf
Migratory Birds: In addition to responsibilities to protect threatened and endangered species
under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), there are additional responsibilities under the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) to
protect native birds from project -related impacts. Any activity, intentional or unintentional,
resulting in take of migratory birds, including eagles, is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)). For more
information regarding these Acts, see Migratory Bird Permit I What We Do I U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service (fws.gov).
The MBTA has no provision for allowing take of migratory birds that may be unintentionally
killed or injured by otherwise lawful activities. It is the responsibility of the project proponent to
comply with these Acts by identifying potential impacts to migratory birds and eagles within
applicable NEPA documents (when there is a federal nexus) or a Bird/Eagle Conservation Plan
(when there is no federal nexus). Proponents should implement conservation measures to avoid
or minimize the production of project -related stressors or minimize the exposure of birds and
their resources to the project -related stressors. For more information on avian stressors and
recommended conservation measures, see https://www.fws.gov/library/collections/threats-birds.
In addition to MBTA and BGEPA, Executive Order 13186: Responsibilities of Federal Agencies
to Protect Migratory Birds, obligates all Federal agencies that engage in or authorize activities
that might affect migratory birds, to minimize those effects and encourage conservation measures
that will improve bird populations. Executive Order 13186 provides for the protection of both
migratory birds and migratory bird habitat. For information regarding the implementation of
Executive Order 13186, please visit https://www.fws. ov/partner/council-conservation-
mi ratory-birds.
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Code in the header of
this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit
to our office.
Attachment(s):
• Official Species List
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OFFICIAL SPECIES LIST
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
[phone]
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PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Code: 2024-0039727
Project Name: Sweetgrass
Project Type: Restoration / Enhancement of Waterbody
Project Description: Stream enhancement and pond maintenance
Project Location:
The approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:
www. google.com/maps/(a)36.1265341,-81.7422126871997,14z
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Counties: Watauga County, North Carolina
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ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SPECIES
There is a total of 7 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheriesi, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
MAMMALS
NAME
STATUS
Gray Bat Myotis grisescens
Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6329
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis
Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
Tricolored Bat Perimyotis subflavus
Proposed
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Endangered
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10515
Virginia Big -eared Bat Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii virginianus
Endangered
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8369
REPTILES
NAME
Bog Turtle Glyptemys muhlenbergii
Population: U.S.A. (GA, NC, SC, TN, VA)
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6962
STATUS
Similarity of
Appearance
(Threatened)
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Aw-IffiTAP
NAME STATUS
Green Floater Lasmigona subviridis Proposed
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical Threatened
habitat.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7541
INSECTS
NAME STATUS
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743
CRITICAL HABITATS
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.
YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO DETERMINE IF YOUR PROJECT(S) MAY HAVE EFFECTS ON ALL
ABOVE LISTED SPECIES.
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IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION
Agency: Private Entity
Name: David Pedersen
Address: 10565 US-421
City:
Trade
State:
TN
Zip:
37691
Email
[e-mail]
Phone:
4237274476
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Biological Evaluation for the Effect Determination of Threatened and
Endangered Species
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Prepared For:
Sweetgrass
Boone Fork Stabilization and Pond Maintenance
Watauga County, NC
Prepared By:
Brushy Fork Environmental Consulting, Inc.
10565 US Hwy 421 South
Trade, TN 37691
January 23, 2024

Existing Conditions
The purpose of this biological evaluation is to examine the potential impacts of the Boone Fork
Stabilization and Pond Maintenance (Sweetgrass) activities to threatened, endangered, and candidate
species. The Subject Property is located within the Sweetgrass Mountain Lake Community and the
encompassing area is primarily rural -residential. The Subject Property is approximately 54.85 ± acres,
located off Blue Lake Dr. in Blowing Rock, North Carolina (Watauga County). There is one (1) perennial
stream (Boone Fork, approximately 1156 ± LF; 253 ± LF of impact), one wetland (approximately 0.1 ±
acres total), and a lake feature located on the Subject Property. The riparian zone along river right and
left is dominated by trees and shrubs in the upstream reach, while the downstream section is mostly
open on both sides of the channel. There is a footbridge that crosses Boone Fork near Station 1+35.
Boone Fork continues and converges with Price Lake approximately 3000 LF downstream after leaving
the lake feature.
Project Description
The banks along the project extent of Boone Fork within the Subject Property are severely eroded and
excess sediment deposition has occurred in the confluence of the stream and the pond. The purpose of
this project is to restore and stabilize eroded stream banks, remove excess sediment material from the
pond, and enhance the project reach through the implementation of Natural Channel Design. Natural
Channel Design Structures will be installed to stabilize areas with increased shear stress. The installation
of these structures and the benching of banks in some reaches will impose necessary minor impacts to
streams (approximately 253 ± LF). This proposed restoration will not involve removal of or alterations to
bridges or culverts. Impacts to natural resources will be minimized by stabilizing disturbances same -day,
planting disturbed areas with native riparian plants, and working from outside of the stream while using
heavy equipment whenever possible. Overall, these techniques will improve stream hydrology, native
riparian vegetation, and provide channel stability.
Biological Evaluation
This biological evaluation was conducted to assess the potential impacts of the proposed stabilization
and maintenance project on federally listed species of concern (i.e., threatened, endangered, and
candidate). The biological evaluation was performed on January 3, 2024 by Susan Cragg and David
Pedersen with Brushy Fork Environmental Consulting, Inc. (BFEC). An official species list was obtained
through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information for Planning and Consultation
(IPaC). Six federally protected species are considered to be potentially occurring within the project
location (See Table 1).
Table 1. List of federally protected species potentially occurring within the project location (generated by the USFWS IPaC).
Common Name
Scientific Name
Status
Gray Bat
Myotis grisescens
Endangered
Northern Long-eared Bat
Myotis septentrionalis
Endangered
Tricolored Bat
Perimyotis subflavus
Proposed Endangered
Virginia Big -eared Bat
Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus
Endangered
Bog Turtle
Glyptemys muhlenbergii
Threatened*
Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Candidate
*Threatened due to similarity of appearance

Habitat Characteristics
Forested areas along the project area within the Subject Property are composed of tree species
such as sweet birch (Betula lenta), red maple (Acer rubrum), red oak (Quercus rubra) and tulip
poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera). Within 50 feet of where the proposed stream restoration
activities will occur, one tree (poplar, approximately 12" inches DBH) with the potential roosting
habitat criteria was identified. This poplar has a crevice larger than 3 inches and is located on
river left near Station 1+31. However, no trees are proposed to be removed nor altered for
restoration activities.
Protected Species
Myotis grisescens — Gray bat
Roost sites for this species are nearly exclusively restricted to caves throughout the year. In the
winter, deep vertical caves with domed halls are most suitable. In the summer, gray bats occupy
caves that trap warm air while providing restricted spaces or domed ceilings. Within maternity
caves, there is often a stream flowing through them and are separate from the caves used by
males. Characteristics of critical habitats include caves, deep crevices in boulders, and bedrock
outcrops There are no caves, deep crevices in boulders, nor bedrock outcrops within 50 feet of
the stream stabilization area. Therefore, the effect determination for gray bats within this project
site is "no effect".
Myotis septentrionalis — Northern Long-eared bat
During the winter, Northern long-eared bats (NLEB) hibernate in caves and mines with consistent
temperatures, high humidity, and lit le to no air flow. Within hibernacula, they are often
detected in small crevices or cracks. During the summer and parts of the fall and spring,
individuals of this species may be found roosting underneath bark and in cavities or in crevices of
both live trees and snags. The species has also been found roosting in man-made structures,
such as barns and sheds. Trees and snags with a diameter at breast height (DBH) greater than
three (3) inches and exfoliating bark, cracks, crevices, and cavities within 50 feet of the stream
stabilization area were evaluated. While one tree fitting these criteria was identified, no trees
will be harvested nor altered during proposed construction activities. Therefore, the effect
determination for NLEB within this project site is "no effect".
Perimyotis subflovus —Tricolored bat
Tricolored bats are often found in caves and abandoned mines during the winter. However,
where caves are sparse in the southern United States, these bats have often been detected in
road -associated culverts where they exhibit shorter bouts of torpor and forage during the warm
nights. Tricolored bats are often found in forested habitats where they roost in trees during the
spring, summer, and fall. Here, they are primarily found among the leaves of living or recently
dead deciduous trees and in cavities of trees. During the biological evaluation, no caves nor
abandoned mines were observed within 50 feet of the proposed work site. While one tree fitting
these criteria was identified, no trees will be harvested nor altered during proposed construction
activities. Therefore, the effect determination for tricolored bats within this project site is "no
effect".

Corynorhinus townsendii virginionus — Virginia Big -eared bat
Virginia big -eared bats (VBEB) inhabit caves year-round in karst regions that are dominated by
oak -hickory or beech -maple -hemlock forests. There are no caves located within 50 ft of the
proposed stabilization area, thus, the effect determination for VBEB within this project site is "no
effect".
Glyptemys muhlenbergii — Bog turtle
Bog turtles are semi -aquatic and often occupy shallow wetland habitats with ample sunlight
exposure, high humidity (in the near ground microclimate), and perennial saturation of the
ground. This species has been observed in wetlands with open -canopy herbaceous sedge bogs
or wet meadows. These wetland habitats usually have an occurrence of tussock sedges that
form hummocks (used for basking and nesting), shrubby cinquefoil, poison sumac, grass -of -
Parnassus, cat ail, and other plant species. Other microhabitat characteristics include soft,
muddy bot oms, interspersed wet and dry pockets, low -growing grasses and sedges, and slow -
moving water. Depending on latitude, bog turtles may retreat to more densely vegetated
habitats, under tree/shrub roots, rock walls, or muskrat burrows from mid -September through
mid -April. While there are shrubs and exposed tree roots on the Subject Property, these features
are located more than 50 LF upstream of where construction activities will occur. Additionally, no
muskrat burrows nor wetlands with standing water were located along this site. Thus, the effect
determination for Bog Turtles within this project site is "no effect".
Danaus plexippus — Monarch butterfly
The primary habitat characteristics for monarch but erfly occurrence is the prevalence of
milkweed and some flowering plants. This species will only lay eggs on milkweed plants and
adults depend on flowering plants for nectar during breeding and migration seasons. In the
winter, monarch but erflies are often detected in microclimates with moderate temperatures
(i.e., oyamel fir trees in Mexico). During the biological evaluation, there were no milkweed plants
detected. However, some flowering plant species were observed throughout the Subject
Property. Although flowering plants are present, it is highly unlikely that this site meets the
criteria for monarch but erfly habitat due to the absence of milkweed. Therefore, the effect
determination for Monarch But erflies within this project site is "no effect".
Conclusion
The biological evaluation of the Boone Fork stabilization and lake maintenance project determined that
there is potential suitable habitat for northern long-eared bats and tricolored bats. Within 50 feet of
where the proposed stream restoration activities will occur, one tree with potential roosting habitat
criteria was identified. However, no tree will be harvested nor altered as a result of construction
activities for this proposed project. Therefore, the effect determination for NLEB and tricolored bats is
"no effect".
The effect determination for gray bats and Virginia big -eared bats was "no effect" due to the absence of
caves and deep crevices in large boulders or bedrock outcrops. The effect determination for bog turtles
was "no effect" due to the absence of wetlands with standing water and muskrat burrows. The effect
determination for monarch but erflies was also "no effect" due to the absence of milkweed.

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