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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20150709 Ver 1_Buffalo Crk Baseline Doc Report_20150722FINAL PRESERVATION PROJECT AND BASELINE DOCUMENTATION REPORT BUFFALO CREEK DURHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA EEP Project No. 92603 Neuse River Basin Cataloging Unit 03020201 Prepared for: OS�Stcm Ek a errent PROGRgM North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ecosystem Enhancement Program 217 West Jones Street, Suite 3000A Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 Prepared by: Axiom Environmental, Inc. Axiom Environmental, Inc. 218 Snow Avenue Raleigh, NC 27603 January 2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Buffalo Creek Preservation Project (Site) is located in northwest Durham County, approximately 11 miles northwest of Durham on Buffalo Creek. The Site contains upper reaches of the Buffalo Creek and North Little River stream systems, which drain to the Little River Reservoir and Falls Lake. Current agricultural runoff, increasing urban land uses, and high populations within the watershed are becoming of greater concern making preservation of Site streams and riparian areas vital to maintaining water quality within the watershed and the water supplies of the Little River Reservoir and Falls Lake. This preservation report has been written in conformance with the requirements of the following: Federal rule for compensatory mitigation project sites as described in the Federal Register Title 33 Navigation and Navigable Waters Volume 3 Chapter 2 Section § 332.8 paragraphs (c)(2) through (c)(14) and 332.3(h); and NCDENR Ecosystem Enhancement Program In -Lieu Fee Instrument signed and dated July 28, 2010. Site Description Project Name and EEP Project Number Buffalo Creek - Project #92603 County General Location Basin Physiographic Region USGS Hydro Unit NCDWQ Sub -basin Watershed Planning Information Preservation Mechanism Conservation Values Deed Recordation Date Total Credit Linear Footage /Area Total Mitigation Units Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Durham 11 miles northwest of Durham Neuse Piedmont 03020201 03 -04 -01 Within TLW 03020201020010 (North Fork Little River) Conservation Easement Permanent preservation of upper stream reaches and riparian buffers, which drain to two water supplies: Little River Reservoir and Falls Lake November 16, 2007 Mitigation Assets Warm Stream 9066.961f 670 SMUs Riparian Buffer 963,141.671f 104,110 BMUs Executive Summary Page i Conservation values for this project include the following. • Surrounded by a 50.33 acre Farmland Conservation Easement Area. • Permanent preservation of upper stream reaches and riparian buffers, which drain to two water supplies: Little River Reservoir and Falls Lake. A conservation easement deed was recorded on November 16, 2007; the conservation easement deed document is included in Appendix B. Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Executive Summary Page ii TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .............................................................................. ............................... i 1.0 PRESERVATION PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES .................. ............................... 1 2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... ............................... 1 2.1 General Description .............................................................................. ............................... 1 2.2 Directions .............................................................................................. ............................... 1 3.0 SITE SELECTION ................................................................................... ............................... 2 4.0 BASELINE INFORMATION .................................................................. ............................... 2 4.1 Physical Features .................................................................................. ............................... 2 4.2 Plant and Wildlife Communities ........................................................... ............................... 2 4.3 Jurisdictional Streams ........................................................................... ............................... 2 5.0 SITE PROTECTION INSTRUMENT ..................................................... ............................... 3 5.1 Encumbrances ....................................................................................... ............................... 3 6.0 DETERMINATION OF CREDITS .......................................................... ............................... 3 7.0 LONG -TERM MANAGEMENT PLAN .................................................. ............................... 4 8.0 FINANCIAL ASSURANCES .................................................................. ............................... 5 9.0 REFERENCES ......................................................................................... ............................... 5 APPENDICES Appendix A. Figures and Photographs Figure 1. Site Protection Instrument Figure 2. Vicinity Map Figure 3. Site Watershed Map Figure 4. Site Mitigation Asset Map Site Photographs Appendix B. Site Protection Instruments Appendix C. Stream Forms Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Table of Contents Page i 1.0 PRESERVATION PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The Buffalo Creek Preservation Project (Site) is located in the 03020201 Cataloging Unit (CU), in the Neuse River Basin and Targeted Local Watershed (TLW) 03020201020010. The Site addresses several issues /stressors identified within the watershed in the Neuse River Basin Restoration Priorities (NCEEP 2010) and Neuse River Basin Water Resources Plan (NCDWR 2010) including the following. • Agricultural Runoff • Increasing Urban Land • Nonpoint and Point Source Pollution The Buffalo Creek Preservation Project addresses watershed stressors /issues with the following goals. • Protection of water quality by preserving riparian buffers within the Site in a permanent conservation easement. • Permanent preservation of upper stream reaches and associated riparian buffers in a stream system within the Upper Neuse Watershed (03020201) that drains to the Little River Reservoir and Falls Lake. The Upper Neuse Watershed is highly populated; therefore, due to the number of people depending on the water supplies, management of the water sources is of increasing importance (NCDWR 2010). 2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION 2.1 General Description The North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) has established the Buffalo Creek Preservation Project (Site) located off of Bill Poole Road (SR 1470) in the northwest corner of Durham County. The Site is located in a parcel owned by Poole Farm Holdings, LLC (PIN 0819 -03 -31 -6464) within 14 -digit Cataloging Unit 03020201020010 (sub -basin 03- 04 -01) of the Neuse River Basin (Figures 1 -3, Appendix A). The Site is protected by a permanent conservation easement recorded in Deed Book 5798 Pages 435 -445. Current land -use at the Site is comprised of mixed hardwood forest. Land -use adjacent to the Site consists of agricultural fields and managed coniferous forest. The conservation easement boundary is well- marked with posts and signage. 2.2 Directions Directions to the Site from Raleigh (Figure 2, Appendix A): ➢ Travel west on I -40 to exit 279B (NC -147 N), ➢ Merge onto NC -147N and travel 7.3 miles, ➢ Take exit onto S Duke Street ➢ After 4.5 miles, Duke Street will change to US -501N (Roxboro Rd), ➢ Continue 12 miles, then turn left onto Bill Poole Rd, ➢ Bill Poole Rd crosses the Site in approximately 2 miles. ➢ Site Latitude, Longitude 36.2023, - 79.9538 (NAD83/WGS84) Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Page 1 3.0 SITE SELECTION The Site contains upper stream reaches in the Buffalo Creek and North Fork Little River stream systems, which is currently affected by agricultural runoff and increasing urban land uses. Conservation Values • Surrounded by a 50.33 acre Farmland Conservation Easement Area. • Permanent preservation of upper stream reaches and riparian buffers, which drain to two water supplies: Little River Reservoir and Falls Lake. Threats of Adverse Modification Adjacent agricultural land and increasing urban land uses adjacent to the Site threaten Site streams and buffers; therefore, preservation of the Site is important to maintaining water quality in the Buffalo Creek watershed, and downstream water supply reservoirs (Little River Reservoir and Falls Lake). 4.0 BASELINE INFORMATION 4.1 Physical Features The Site is located in the Carolina Slate Belt ecoregion of the Piedmont physiographic region of North Carolina. Topography within the Carolina Slate Belt ecoregion is generally comprised of dissected irregular planes, some hills, linear ridges, isolated monadnocks, and low- to moderate - gradient streams with mostly boulder and cobble substrates. Topography within the Site is moderate with elevations ranging from 510 feet at the downstream end of Site to 530 feet above sea level at the top of the Site. 4.2 Plant and Wildlife Communities The natural community dominating the Site is Mesic -Mixed Hardwood Forest (Piedmont Subtype). The vegetation is mature with a relatively full canopy throughout. Dominant species include tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), and red oak (Quercus rubra). Dominant understory species include ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana), Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides), common greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia), and muscadine (Muscadinia rotundifolia). Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) was observed scattered throughout the Site, namely near the roadsides. 4.3 Jurisdictional Streams Watershed Summary The Site provides water quality function to a 4.8- square mile (3055 -acre) watershed at the Site outfall (Figure 3, Appendix A). The Site drainage area is primarily composed of a mix of agricultural and forested land, with sparse residential areas along state maintained roads. Reach Summary The Site contains 11 jurisdictional stream reaches (4 perennial and 7 intermittent), which total 7518 linear feet of stream; the table below gives information for each reach. Buffalo Creek is listed as Water Supply — II, High Quality Waters, and Nutrient Sensitive Waters by the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR 2013). Beaver activity in the upper portion of UT Main and the entire length of UT1 is prevalent and has resulted in a large impounded area (Photos 25 -32, 34, 44 -46, Appendix A). Additionally, eight areas of minor bank erosion and Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Page 2 instability were observed along Buffalo Creek (Photos 3, 4, 6, 47 -50, Appendix A). Both the impounded area and the unstable areas are depicted on Figure 4 (Appendix A). 5.0 SITE PROTECTION INSTRUMENT Length (linear Feet) 3656.14 1594.63 746.88 (impounded) 72.83 (impounded) 76.78 158.88 555.85 94.24 227.56 69.80 116.64 147.79 7518.00 The land required for stewardship of this mitigation project includes portions of the following parcels. A copy of the recorded conservation easement deed is included in Appendix B. Site Jurisdictional Stream Characteristics Depicted on Depicted on Drainage USACE and Page Type USGS NRCS Soil Map Area (acres) Form Score Buffalo Creek Perennial Yes Yes 3,008 76 UT -Main Parcel 0819- 03 -31- Conservation Bk 5798 Pg November Holdi s Perennial Yes Yes 886 67 UT -1 Perennial Yes Yes 184 -- UT-2 Intermittent Yes Yes 95 58 UT -3 Intermittent No No 22 50 UT -4 Perennial Yes Yes 225 70 AXE -1 Intermittent No No <1 49 AXE -2 Intermittent No No 2 61 AXE -3 Intermittent No No 2 48 AXE -4 Intermittent No No 3 57 AXE -5 Intermittent No No 2 45 Total 5.0 SITE PROTECTION INSTRUMENT Length (linear Feet) 3656.14 1594.63 746.88 (impounded) 72.83 (impounded) 76.78 158.88 555.85 94.24 227.56 69.80 116.64 147.79 7518.00 The land required for stewardship of this mitigation project includes portions of the following parcels. A copy of the recorded conservation easement deed is included in Appendix B. All site protection instruments require 60 -day advance notification to the Corps and the State prior to any action to void, amend, or modify the document. No such action shall take place unless approved by the State. 5.1 Encumbrances A 60 -foot public right -of -way for Bill Poole Road (SR 1470) bisects the conservation easement on Buffalo Creek. In addition, the upper reaches of UT Main and the entire length of UT1 within the Site is impounded from remnant beaver dams as well as current beaver activity; these areas are not included in the mitigation credits. 6.0 DETERMINATION OF CREDITS Verification of project mitigation assets was conducted in December 2014 with Global Positioning Systems to validate perennial and intermittent stream lengths and locations (Figure 4, Appendix A and Stream Dataforms, Appendix Q. The following tables summarize Site stream reaches and mitigation assets. Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Page 3 Site Deed Book Date Deed Acreage Parcel Landowner PIN County Protection and Page Signed protected Instrument Number Poole Farm Parcel 0819- 03 -31- Conservation Bk 5798 Pg November Holdi s Durham 32.24 acres A 6464 LLC Easement 435 -445 16, 2007 All site protection instruments require 60 -day advance notification to the Corps and the State prior to any action to void, amend, or modify the document. No such action shall take place unless approved by the State. 5.1 Encumbrances A 60 -foot public right -of -way for Bill Poole Road (SR 1470) bisects the conservation easement on Buffalo Creek. In addition, the upper reaches of UT Main and the entire length of UT1 within the Site is impounded from remnant beaver dams as well as current beaver activity; these areas are not included in the mitigation credits. 6.0 DETERMINATION OF CREDITS Verification of project mitigation assets was conducted in December 2014 with Global Positioning Systems to validate perennial and intermittent stream lengths and locations (Figure 4, Appendix A and Stream Dataforms, Appendix Q. The following tables summarize Site stream reaches and mitigation assets. Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Page 3 All credits will be released upon IRT approval. The project service area will be in compliance with the EEP In -Lieu Fee Instrument. Buffalo Creek, Durham County, Neuse River Basin, 03020201 Cataloging Unit EEP Project Number 92603 Mitigation Credits Non - riparian Riparian Nitrogen Phosphorous Warm Stream Riparian Wetland Wetland Buffer Nutrient Nutrient Preservation Offset Offset Type R RE R RE R RE Buffer on Only Buffer <50 feet from Totals NA 670 NA -- NA -- 104,110 NA NA Stream Mitigation Unit Component Summation Riparian Buffer Mitigation Unit Component Summation Preservation components Mitigation Ratio Buffer Buffer Receiving p g (square feet) Credit (square feet) Rural Non - Subject Streams with 30 -100 foot Buffer from TOB 5:1 108,184.78 108,184.78 Rural Non - Subject Streams with 100 -200 foot Buffer from TOB 10:1 53,314.21* 53,314.21 Rural Subject Streams with 30 -100 foot Buffer from TOB 10:1 741,191.22 741,191.22 Rural Subject Streams with 100 -200 foot Buffer from TOB 20:1 234,966.50 ** 60,451.46 Total (square feet) 1,137,656.71 963,141.67 Total Buffer Mitigation Units 104,110 *The area of mitigation beyond 100 feet from the TOB for Rural Non - Subject Streams is 4.69% of the total mitigation area. * *The area of mitigation beyond 100 feet from the TOB may comprise no more than 10 percent of the total mitigation area; therefore, only 5.3 1 % of the area of mitigation beyond 100 feet from the TOB for Rural Subject Streams may receive credit. Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Page 4 Warm Stream (linear feet) Preservation Impounded or components Buffer on Only Buffer <50 feet from Buffer 50 -100 feet Buffer >100 feet Total Stream by one or both TOB from both TOB from both TOB One Bank (10:1) (10:1) (10:1) Reach (No Credit) Buffalo 551.76 2045.50 1058.87 3656.14 Creek UT -Main 746.88 143.52 780.91 670.19 2341.51 UT -1 72.83 72.83 UT -2 76.78 76.78 UT -3 158.88 158.88 UT -4 305.82 87.27 162.76 555.85 AXE -1 24.41 69.84 94.24 AXE -2 227.56 227.56 AXE -3 69.80 69.80 AXE -4 116.64 116.64 AXE -5 147.79 147.79 Total 819.71 1159.97 3054.73 2483.59 7518.00 (linear feet) Total SMUs 0 116.00 305.47 248.36 670 SMUs Riparian Buffer Mitigation Unit Component Summation Preservation components Mitigation Ratio Buffer Buffer Receiving p g (square feet) Credit (square feet) Rural Non - Subject Streams with 30 -100 foot Buffer from TOB 5:1 108,184.78 108,184.78 Rural Non - Subject Streams with 100 -200 foot Buffer from TOB 10:1 53,314.21* 53,314.21 Rural Subject Streams with 30 -100 foot Buffer from TOB 10:1 741,191.22 741,191.22 Rural Subject Streams with 100 -200 foot Buffer from TOB 20:1 234,966.50 ** 60,451.46 Total (square feet) 1,137,656.71 963,141.67 Total Buffer Mitigation Units 104,110 *The area of mitigation beyond 100 feet from the TOB for Rural Non - Subject Streams is 4.69% of the total mitigation area. * *The area of mitigation beyond 100 feet from the TOB may comprise no more than 10 percent of the total mitigation area; therefore, only 5.3 1 % of the area of mitigation beyond 100 feet from the TOB for Rural Subject Streams may receive credit. Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Page 4 7.0 LONG -TERM MANAGEMENT PLAN Upon approval for close -out by the Interagency Review Team (IRT), the Site will be transferred to the NCDENR Division of Natural Resource Planning and Conservation's Stewardship Program. This party shall be responsible for periodic inspection of the site to ensure that restrictions required in the conservation easement or the deed restriction document(s) are upheld. The NCDENR is currently evaluating the endowment model. Until the evaluation is complete and any changes resulting from the model are implemented, the long -term management of this project will be funded annually. 8.0 FINANCIAL ASSURANCES Pursuant to Section IV H and Appendix III of the Ecosystem Enhancement Program's In -Lieu Fee Instrument dated July 28, 2010, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources has provided the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District with a formal commitment to fund projects to satisfy mitigation requirements assumed by EEP. This commitment provides financial assurance for all mitigation projects implemented by the program. 9.0 REFERENCES NC Division of Water Resources (2010), Neuse River Basin Water Resources Plan. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, NC Division of Water Resources, Raleigh, NC NC Division of Water Resources (2013), Neuse River Basin Surface Water Classifications, online (December 18, 2014). htto: / /vortal.ncdenr.ora /web /wQ /ps /csu/classifications. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, NC Division of Water Resources, Raleigh, NC NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program (2010), Neuse River Basin Restoration Priorities, NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program, Raleigh, NC Schafale, M.P. and Weakley, A. S. (1990), Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina, Third Approximation, NC Natural Heritage Program, Raleigh, NC Stream Mitigation Guidelines, April 2003, US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Simon, A. 1989. A model of channel response in distributed alluvial channels. Earth Surfaces Processes and Landforms 14 (1):11 -26. Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Page 5 APPENDIX A FIGURES AND PHOTOGRAPHS Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Appendices Y I , Iq Wx AL ^'p. ..� : - � fd 7u-'�' , a i T �r'�� �y � vT � T( �j, � �• 4 5 •`+ — �° - tlo 1 {"q t •'Yr 7� r A# S 4 a Legend 0 250 500 1,000 Feet Q Conservation Easement Boundary Prepared for: Project: Title: Drawn by: KRJ FIGURE BUFFALO CREEK Date: Y PRESERVATION SITE SITE PROTECTION DEC 2014 INSTRUMENT Scale: - stem 1:3000 Durham County, NC nx6m Enwoftnwsaa, Inc. t7 lal "('nleht Project No.: FR Ue M 14 -018 Society, i -cubed Direction to the Site from Raleigh: ;- - Travel West on 1 -40 to exit 279B (NC -147 N), _ - Merge onto NC -147 N and travel 7.3 miles, - Take the exit onto S Duke Street, C - After 4.5 miles, Duke Street will change to US -501 N (Roxboro Road), - Continue 12 miles, then turn left onto Bill Poole Road, - The road will cross the site in 2 miles. - Site Latitude, Longitude: 36.2023, - 78.9538 (NAD83 /WGS84) Jy k W f y i l: 1 TIS �I�T � .�`' ' � BUFFALO CREEK -cp� PRESERVATION _ SITE i 11 Y L 555 ° i - • T , ' a �, r IV Durham County, NC Title: VICINITY MAP Drawn y 0 Date r Scale: Project No.: Na y - n, d Copyrlgh6 ©�0a1.3 *Na.tio,nalrGep.gra _ `,,o,�� s � ,,r,. _ - ,, •- ,� - - ��, � � , ,..- SocletT I cubed - _ 1 t *I R! -� Copyrlr ht:© 2013 National Geo , i -cubed ra hic Society, g 9 p Y KRJ DEC 2014 1:30000 14 -018 FIGURE 2 Legend1 C3 Site Watershed - 4.77 sq mi (31054.7 ac) CZConservation Easement Boundary N 9 2111MR/Irl-k1'1:i1' ABI Y • �T ff f^ F /}J of USGS Topographic Map - Rougemont, NC Quad -7 0 1,000 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 Feet Y N _.. IL tt .� axiom En.v}+onmx n.9al, Inc. a Prepared for: it�r �r 9 ? - Project: ~• .. BUFFALO CREEK a. • �'' •' N PRESERVATION SITE Durham County, NC fi • j ! Title: ! I 0 "' • " •` • a � SITE WATERSHED MAP ♦9 }S Drawn by: KRJ Date: f` DEC 2014 Scale: 1:21000 ` Project No.: 14 -018 FIGURE * copyhig'ht:© 2013.National Geagraphie SocNety, i- cubed` AX6m EnvrAnnt@n181, pnn Prepared for: r� o tem E' 1 1�Meffe eht f�2ocaaM Project: Title: Drawn by: KRJ /CLF FIGURE BUFFALO CREEK MITIGATION Date: PRESERVATION SITE JAN 2015 ASSETS scale: 4 1:3000 Durham County, NC Project No.: 14 -018 Photo 1. Looking south from corner of bridge towards the Site at EEP Boundary Marking Photo 3. Downstream of bridge facing downstream, showing some instability Photo 5. Looking upstream on Buffalo Creek along right bank Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Photo 2. Standing on bridge facing south Photo 4. Outer bend on left bank of Buffalo Creek showing instability Photo 6. Outer bend on left bank of Buffalo Creek showing instability Appendices Photo 7. Facing upstream on right bank of Buffalo Creek at easement boundary I Photo 9. UT -4, facing upstream Photo 11. Wrack along UT -4 Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Photo 8. UT -3 entering from west Photo 10. Stream bed sorting in UT -4 Photo 12. Easement marker at top of UT -4 Appendices Photo 13. Small path along edge of easement, north of UT -4 Photo 15. Facing downstream on AXE -5 Photo 17. Easement marker south of bridge k Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Photo 14. Facing upstream on AXE -5 Photo 16. Berm on UT -4 facing downstream Photo 18. From bridge facing upstream Appendices Photo 19. AXE -4 looking downstream Photo 21. UT -Main facing upstream Photo 23. UT -Main along beaver impoundment facing upstream Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Photo 20. AXE -4 facing downstream of headcut Photo 22. UT -Main facing downstream Photo 24. UT -Main along beaver impoundment facing downstream Appendices Photo 25. Facing upstream on UT -Main from second large beaver dam Photo 27. Facing upstream on UT -Main towards easement and fourth beaver dam Photo 29. Another view of beaver lodge and open water Photo 26. Facing downstream on UT -Main towards second large dam Photo 28. Beaver lodge at the upstream end of UT -Main Photo 30. Open water facing upstream just at upstream edge of easement Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Appendices Photo 31. UT -Main facing upstream towards beaver dam Photo 33. AXE -3 Photo 35. Freshly felled tree along Buffalo Creek Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Photo 32. AXE -2 Photo 34. Beaver dam on Buffalo Creek Photo 36. Easement marker along Buffalo Creek Appendices Photo 37. Buffalo Creek Photo 39. Downstream along Buffalo Creek north of bridge Photo 41. Big bend in Buffalo Creek Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Photo 38. Facing offsite at upstream end of Buffalo Creek, towards northeast Photo 40. Upstream along Buffalo Creek north of bridge Photo 42. Facing south along Buffalo Creek Appendices Photo 43. Confluence of UT -Main and Buffalo Creek a r ' .JS Photo 45. Beaver impoundment facing UT -1 Photo 47. Outer bend showing instability Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Photo 44. Beaver dam on UT -Main Photo 46. Beaver impoundment looking towards Photo -30 Photo 48. Outer bend along Buffalo Creek showing instability Appendices Photo 49. Outer bend on Buffalo Creek Photo 50. Outer bend on Buffalo Creek sloughing Photo 51. Slough of outer bend on Buffalo Creek Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Appendices APPENDIX B SITE PROTECTION INSTRUMENTS Poole Farm Holdings, LLC Parcel. Recorded Conservation Easement Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Appendices III,IIIII'iu�iWNVV1�h1B1PVlll 5pR REGI5TRATIG REGISTER OF DEEDS taillie LCOU TV D n� Gn URHPI� 2g No 16 p4 26 . i Pfd B1(;a798 PG ,435 -445 F�E:$41.pp NC RSV 5MP'.1ER STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION EASEMENT DURHAM COUNTY SPO File Number 032 -ZE Prepared by: Office of the Attorney General Property Control Section Return to. NC Department of Administration State Property Office 1321 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 -1321 THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT DEED, pursuant to the provisions of N.C. General Statutes Chapter 121, Article 4 and made this /o '' " day of &,/a"" , 2007, by Poole Farm Holdings, LLC, ( "Grantor "), whose mailing address is 101 W. Main St., First Floor, Durham, NC 27701, to the State of North Carolina, ( "Grantee "), whose mailing address is State of North Carolina, Department of Administration, State Property Office, 1321 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -1321. The designations Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their heirs, successors, and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine, feminine, or neuter as required by context. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143 -214.8 et seq., the State of North Carolina has established the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (formerly known as the Wetlands Restoration Program) within the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for the purposes of acquiring, maintaining, restoring, enhancing, creating and preserving wetland and riparian resources that contribute to the protection and improvement of water quality, flood prevention, fisheries, aquatic habitat, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, The State of North Carolina is qualified to be the Grantee of a Conservation Easement pursuant to N.C. Gen. Slat. § 121 -35; and WHEREAS, the Ecosystem Enhancement Program in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has approved acceptance of this instrument; and WHEREAS, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District entered into a Memorandum of Agreement, (MOA) duly executed by all parties in Page I of 9 Greensboro, NC on July 22, 2003. This MOA recognizes that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program is to provide for compensatory mitigation by effective protection of the land, water and natural resources of the State by restoring, enhancing and preserving ecosystem functions; and WHEREAS, the acceptance of this instrument for and on behalf of the State of North Carolina was granted to the Department of Administration by resolution as approved by the Governor and Council of State adopted at a meeting held in the City of Raleigh, North Carolina, on the 8th day of February 2000; and W HEREAS, Grantor owns in fee simple certain real property situated, lying, and being in Mangum Township, Durham County, North Carolina (the "Property "), and being more particularly described as that certain parcel of land containing approximately 116.6 acres and being conveyed to the Grantor by deed as recorded in Deed Book 5192 at Page 121 of the Durham County Registry, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, Grantor is willing to grant a Conservation Easement over the herein described areas of the Property, thereby restricting and limiting the use of the included areas of the Property to the terms and conditions and purposes hereinafter set forth, and Grantee is willing to accept such Conservation Easement. This Conservation Easement shall be for the protection and benefit of the waters Buffalo Creek and Turnpike Branch. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms, conditions, and restrictions hereinafter set forth, Grantor unconditionally and irrevocably hereby grants and conveys unto Grantee, its successors and assigns, forever and in perpetuity, a Conservation Easement of the nature and character and to the extent hereinafter set forth, over a described area of the Property, referred to hereafter as the "Easement Area ", for the benefit of the people of North Carolina, and being all of the tract of land as identified as N.C, Ecosystem Enhancement Program Permanent Conservation Easement as shorn on a plat of survey entitled "N. C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program Permanent Conservation Easement" elated October 9, 2007, certified by Steven M. Puckett, PLS L -3991, and recorded in Plat Book 179, Page 290, Durham County Registry, and being more particularly described as follows: [SEE EXHIBITS A, B] The purposes of this Conservation Easement are to maintain, restore, enhance, create and preserve wetland and /or riparian resources in the Easement Area that contribute to the protection and improvement of water quality, flood prevention, fisheries, aquatic habitat. wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities; to maintain permanently the Easement Area in its natural condition, consistent with these purposes; and to prevent any use of the Easement Area that will significantly impair or interfere with these purposes. To achieve these purposes, the following conditions and restrictions are set forth: I, DURATION OF EASEMENT Pursuant to law, including the above referenced statutes, this Conservation Easement shall be perpetual and it shall run with, and be a continuing restriction upon the use of, the Property, and it shall be enforceable by the Grantee against the Grantor and against Grantor's heirs, successors and assigns, personal representatives, agents, lessees, and licensees. Page 2 of 9 II. GRANTOR RESERVED USES AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITES The Easement Area shall be restricted from any development or usage that would impair or interfere with the purposes of this Conservation Easement. Unless expressly reserved as a compatible use herein, any activity in, or use of, the Easement Area by the Grantor is prohibited as inconsistent with the purposes of this Conservation Easement. Any rights not expressly reserved hereunder by the Grantor have been acquired by the Grantee. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following specific uses are prohibited, restricted, or reserved as indicated: A. Recreational Uses. Grantor expressly reserves the right to undeveloped recreational uses, including hiking, bird watching, bunting and fishing, and access to the Easement Area for the purposes thereof. Usage of motorized vehicles in the Easement Area is prohibited, except as they are used exclusively for management, maintenance, or stewardship purposes, and on existing trails, paths or roads. B. Educational Uses. The Grantor reserves the right to engage in and permit others to engage in educational uses in the Easement Area not inconsistent with this Conservation Easement, and the right of access to the Easement Area for such purposes including organized educational activities such as site visits and observations. Educational uses of the property shall not alter vegetation, hydrology or topography of the site. C. Vegetative Cutting. Except as related to the removal of non - native plants, diseased or damaged trees, and vegetation that obstructs, destabilizes or renders unsafe the Easement Area to persons or natural habitat, all cutting, removal, mowing, harming, or destruction of any trees and vegetation in the Easement Area is prohibited. D. Industrial, Residential and Commercial Uses. All are prohibited in the Easement Area. E. Agricultural Use. All agricultural uses within the Easement Area including any use for cropland, waste lagoons, or pastureland are prohibited. F. New Construction. There shall be no building, facility, mobile home, antenna, utility pole, tower, or other structure constructed or placed in the Easement Area. G. Roads and Trails. There shall be no construction of roads, trails, walkways, or paving in the Easement Area. Existing roads or trails located in the Easement Area may be maintained by Grantor in order to minimize runoff, sedimentation and for access to the interior of the Property for management, maintenance, stewardship purposes, or undeveloped recreational and educational uses of the Easement Area. Existing roads, trails or paths may be maintained with loose gravel or permanent vegetation to stabilize or cover the surfaces. H. Signs. No signs shall be permitted in the Easement Area except interpretive signs describing restoration activities and the conservation values of the Easement Area, signs identifying the owner of the Property and the holder of the Conservation Easement, signs giving Page 3 of 9 directions, or signs prescribing rules and regulations for the use of the Easement Area may be allowed. I. Dumping or Storing, humping or storage of soil, trash, ashes, garbage, waste, abandoned vehicles, appliances or machinery, or other material in the Easement Area is prohibited. J. Grading, Mineral Use, Excavation, Dredging. There shall be no grading, filling, excavation, dredging, mining, or drilling; no removal of topsoil, sand, gravel, rock, peat, minerals, or other materials. K. Water Quality and Drainage Patterns. There shall be no diking, draining, dredging, channeling, filling, leveling, pumping, impounding or diverting, causing, allowing or permitting the diversion of surface or underground water. No altering or tampering with water control structures or devices, or disruption or alteration of the restored, enhanced, or created drainage patterns. All removal of wetlands, polluting or discharging into waters, springs, seeps, or wetlands, or use of pesticide or biocides is prohibited. In the event of an emergency interruption or shortage of all other water sources, water from within the Easement Area may temporarily be used for good cause shown as needed for the survival of livestock and agricultural production. L. Subdivision and Conveyance. Grantor voluntarily agrees that no subdivision, partitioning, or dividing of the underlying fee that is subject to this Easement is allowed. 'Unless agreed to by the Grantee in writing, any future conveyance of the underlying fee for the Easement Area and the rights as conveyed herein shall be as a single block of property. Any future transfer of the fee simple shall be subject to this Conservation Easement. Any transfer of the fee is subject to the Grantee's right of ingress, egress, and regress over and across the Property to the Easement Area for the purposes set forth herein. M. Development Rights. All development rights are removed from the Easement Area and shall not be transferred. N. Disturbance of Natural Features. Any change, disturbance, alteration or impairment of the natural features of the Easement Area or any intentional introduction of non- native plants, trees and/or animal species by Grantor is prohibited. The Grantor may request permission to vary from the above restrictions for good cause shown, provided that any such request is consistent with the purposes of this Conservation Easement. The Grantor shall not vary from the above restrictions without first obtaining written approval from the N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program, whose mailing address is 1652 Mail Services Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -1652. III. GRANTEE RESERVED USES A. Ingress, Egress, Inspection. The Grantee, its employees and agents, successors and assigns, receive the perpetual right of general ingress, egress, to the Easement Area over the Property at reasonable times to undertake any activities to restore, manage, maintain, enhance, and monitor the wetland and riparian resources of the Easement Area, in accordance with Page 4 of 9 restoration activities or a long -term management plan. Unless otherwise specifically set forth in this Conservation Easement, the rights granted herein do not include or establish for the public any access rights. B. Restoration Activities. These activities include planting of trees, shrubs and herbaceous vegetation, installation of monitoring wells, utilization of heavy equipment to grade, fill, and prepare the soil, modification of the hydrology of the site, and installation of natural and manmade materials as needed to direct in- stream, above ground, and subterraneous water flow. W. ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES A. Enforcement. To accomplish the purposes of this Conservation Easement, Grantee is allowed to prevent any activity within the Easement Area that is inconsistent with the purposes of this Easement and to require the restoration of such areas or features of the Easement Area that may have been damaged by such activity or use. Upon any breach of the terms of this Conservation Easement by Grantor, their successors or assigns, that comes to the attention of the Grantee, the Grantee shall, except as provided below, notify the Grantor, their successors or assigns in writing of such breach. The Grantor shall have ninety (90) days after receipt of such notice to correct the conditions constituting such breach. if the breach remains uncured after ninety (90) days, the Grantee may enforce this Conservation Easement by appropriate legal proceedings including damages, injunctive and other relief. The Grantee shall also have the power and authority, consistent with its statutory authority; (a) to prevent any impairment of the Easement Area by acts which may be unlawful or in violation of this Conservation Easement; (b) to otherwise preserve or protect its interest in the Property; or (c) to seek damages from any appropriate person or entity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Grantee reserves the immediate right, without notice, to obtain a temporary restraining order, injunctive or other appropriate relief if the breach of the term of this Conservation Easement is or would irreversibly or otherwise materially impair the benefits to be derived from this Conservation. Easement. The Grantor and Grantee acknowledge that under such circumstances damage to the Grantee would be irreparable and remedies at law will be inadequate. The rights and remedies of the Grantee provided hereunder shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other rights and remedies available to Grantee in connection with this Conservation Easement. B. Inspection. The Grantee, its employees and agents, successors and assigns, have the right, with reasonable notice, to enter the Easement Area over the Property at reasonable times for the purpose of inspection to determine whether the Grantor, their successors or assigns are complying with the terms, conditions and restrictions of this Conservation Easement. C. Acts Beyond Grantor's Control. Nothing contained in this Conservation Easement shall be construed to entitle Grantee to bring any action against Grantor, their successors or assigns, for any injury or change in the Easement Area caused by third parties, resulting from causes beyond the Grantor's control, including, without limitation, fire, flood, storm, and earth movement, or from any prudent action taken in good faith by the Grantor under emergency conditions to prevent; abate, or mitigate significant injury to life, damage to property or harm to the Property resulting from such causes. D. Costs of Enforcement. Beyond regular and typical monitoring, any costs incurred by Grantee in enforcing the terns of this Conservation Easement against Grantor, their Page 5 of 9 successors or assigns, including, without limitation, any costs of restoration necessitated by Grantor's acts or omissions in violation of the terms of this Conservation Easement, shall be borne by Grantor. E. No Waiver. Enforcement of this Easement shall be at the discretion of the Grantee and any forbearance, delay or omission by Grantee to exercise its rights hereunder in the event of any breach of any term set forth herein shall not be construed to be a waiver by Grantee. V. MISCELLANEOUS A. This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the Conservation Easement and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, understandings or agreements relating to the Conservation Easement. If any provision is found to be invalid, the remainder of the provisions of the Conservation Easement, and the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is found to be invalid, shall not be affected thereby. B. Any notices shall be sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested to the parties at their addresses shown above or to other address(es) as either party establishes in writing upon notification to the other. C. Grantor shall notify Grantee in writing of the name and address and any party to whom the Property or any part thereof is to be transferred at or prior to the time said transfer is made. Grantor further agrees to make any subsequent lease, deed, or other legal instrument by which any interest in the Property is conveyed subject to the Conservation Easement herein created. D. The Grantor and Grantee agree that the terms of this Conservation Easement shall survive any merger of the fee and easement interests in the Property or any portion thereof. E. This Conservation Easement may be amended, but only in writing signed by all parties hereto, and provided such amendment does not affect the qualification of this Conservation Easement or the status of the Grantee under any applicable laws, and is consistent with the purposes of the Conservation Easement. P. The parties recognize and agree that the benefits of this Conservation Easement are in gross and assignable provided, however, that the Grantee hereby covenants and agrees, that in the event it transfers or assigns this Conservation Easement, the organization receiving the interest will be a qualified holder under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121 -34 et seq. and § 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code, and the Grantee further covenants and agrees that the terms of the transfer or assignment will be such that the transferee or assignee will be required to continue in perpetuity the conservation purposes described in this document. V1. QUIET ENJOYMENT Grantor reserves all remaining rights accruing from ownership of the Property, including the right to engage in or permit or invite others to engage in only those uses of the Easement Area that are expressly reserved herein, not prohibited or restricted herein, and are not Page 6 of 9 inconsistent with the purposes of this Conservation Easement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Grantor expressly reserves to the Grantor, and the Grantor's invitees and licensees, the right of access to the Easement Area, and the right of quiet enjoyment of the Easement Area. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said rights and easements perpetually unto the State of North Carolina for the aforesaid purposes. AND Grantor covenants that Grantor is seized of said premises in fee and has the right to convey the permanent Conservation Easement herein granted; that the same are free from encumbrances except for those exceptions set forth in Schedule B, Section 2 of the title insurance commitment issued by Chicago "title Insurance Company having number 34 106 DU06- 0017054, and that Grantor will warrant and defend title to the same against the claims of all persons whomsoever. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Grantor has hereunto set his hand and seal, the day and year first above written. Poole Farm Holdings, LLC By: Unique Places, LLC, its Mana er By: RA Seal) u nevere Abernat V. its Manager STATE OF CWajl,�q, COUNTY OF , �r" nr, I certify that the following persons) personally appeared before me this day, each acknowledging to me that he or she signed the foregoing document: Gwywvtxt, f*- 1 %N " 0 %W i 0#p* 1 [Official Seal] � 5Vj sod ��i 4S- �. �V Page 7 of 9 Notary Public Print Name:13 ex5 av�, HC, 6+OA- My commission expires:- ,AMkoW io zv 1'Z "EXHIBIT A " Legal Description for Conservation Easement On Tax Parcel ID 4 189471 As shown in Plat Book 179 Page 290 Mangum Township, Durham County, North Carolina EASEMENT DESCRIPTION — Tract 1 Being a certain parcel located in Mangum Township, Durham County, NC located on the south side of Bill Poole Road (S.R. 1470) and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron stake on the southern right of way line of Bill Poole Road (S.R. 1470) being located N65 °35'14 "E, 1385.59' from the centerline intersection of S.R. 1536 and S.R. 1535 in Orange County, NC; then along the southern right of way line of Bill Poole Road N65 °35'33 "E, 92.46' to a point and N65 °53' 19 "E, 263.30' to an iron stake; then leaving the southern right of way line of Bill Poole Road S06 °54'53 "W, 112.16' to an iron stake; then S43 °00'20 "W, 164.87' to an iron stake; then SO4'3 1'46"W, 378.49' to an iron stake; then S28 °59'42 "E, 183.61' to an iron stake; then S12 °25'41 "E, 549.72' to an iron stake in the northern boundary line of Kerry McKenzie as described in Deed Book 2801 Page 133; then with McKenzie S72 °29'03 "W, 149.63' to an iron stake; then S83 °36' 19 "W, 574.04' to an iron stake; then leaving the McKenzie line N35 °59'31 "W, 269.43' to an iron stake; then N76 °59'47 "E, 169.52' to an iron stake; then S74 050'05 "E, 269.42' to an iron stake; then N07 °24' 19 "E, 376.07' to an iron stake; then N09 °1VI 7"W, 340.74' to an iron stake; then NI 1'29'44"E, 382.56' to the Point of Beginning containing 10.718 Acres. Page 8 of 9 "EXHIBIT B " Legal Description for Conservation Easement On Tax Parcel Ill # 189472 As shown in Plat Boole 179 Page 294_ Mangum Township, Durham County, North Carolina Tract 2 Being a certain parcel located in Mangum 'Township, Durham County, NC located on the north side of Bill Poole Road (S.R. 1470) and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron stake on the northern right of way line of Bill Poole Road (S.R. 1470) being located N63 °24'07E, 1561.90' from the centerline of intersection of S.R. 1536 and S.R. 1535 in Orange County, NC; then leaving the right of way line of S.R. 1470 N06° 17'30 "W, 285.27' to an iron stake; then N32 °55'58 "W, 640.32' to an iron stake; then N53 °43'50 "W, 389.15' to an iron stake in the eastern line of Lot 1 depicted on Plat Book 76 Page 184 (Orange County, NC Registry); then along the line of Lot 1 N07 057'56 "E, 275.13' to an iron stake; then along the line of Lot 2 depicted on Plat Book 76 Page 184 N07 °59' 18 "E, 99.34' to an iron stake being the southwest corner of M.L. Honeycutt, Jr. Property as depicted on Plat Book 166 Page 7; then along the southern line of the Honeycutt and Compton Properties as depicted on Plat Book 166 Page 7 S53 °49'18 "E, 455.96' to a stone; then S33 °48'35 "E, 415.14' to a stone, then S68 025'59 "E, 157.59 to a stone; then N44 °11'41 "E, 249.79' to a stone; then N29'19'41 "E, 196.88' to a stone; then N14 °30'47 "E, 221.16' to a stone; thenN53 °55'58 "E, 402.45' to a stone; then N28'2 1'09"E, 134.14' to a stone; then N54'10'1 7E, 92.45' to a stone; then N63 °33'28 "E, 418.56' to an iron stake; thenN04°34'06 "W, 87.31' to a stone; then S50 °43'48 "E, 151.36, to an axle being at the southwest corner of George Reeves as depicted on Plat Book 96 Page 150 (Tract 4); then along the line of George Strader as depicted on Plat Book 96 Page 150 (Tract 5) S46 049'21 "W, 268.19' to an iron stake; then S47 °28'07 "W, 211,50' to an iron stake; then S40 °53'23 "W, 230.99' to an iron stake; then S21 °31'55 "W, 402.48' to an iron stake being the southwest corner of Plat Book 96 Page 150 (Tract 5) and on the northern line of Tract D depicted on Plat Book 179 Page 145; then along the line of Tract D N74 °04'52 "W, 60.29' to an iron stake; then S27 °02'33 "W, 889.83' to an iron stake; then Sl 1 °28'59 "W, 147.12' to an iron stake on the northern right of way line of Bill Poole Road; then along the northern right of way line of Bill Poole Road S66 °03' 14 "W, 78.76' to a point; then S65 °53' 19 "W, 180.99' to the Point of Beginning containing 21.517 Acres. The above described tracts being depicted as "N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program Permanent Conservation Easement" on map entitled "Boundary Survey for; N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement program permanent conservation Easement" dated October 9, 2007 by S.D. Puckett and Associates and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds in Durham. County, NC in Plat Book 179 Page 290. Page 9 of 9 U.F ALICE n 10T: lo Lace Ban NI.p (NtS) XV CA Wipsfe— , OkL G LEE,*, Do 172019" PIS 1291AT S.D. Puckett & Associate.- Pmfossionjl Land So 'Lyw� 155 Ns" % !rh ' kLNL&LL.W91 LINE' S.D_ Fuekekt & Asgodlils 7)' 547 _k r N- MATCH LINE ME) W­ _W.. C­ S.— 3111 EAR., AFNr rjr 'r Me& AaE3 fyOrAL) so' 9) UN— R;� R.. 1, F] P., j FILED Pill BDOk 122 P.VQ DaTB 10-IS-07 Ttll �� E 38.390 ACHES (YOTAL) ..w r.VAI_r fS.9711 ACRES Boundary Survey for: 4' N. C. Ecosystem CA Wipsfe— , OkL G LEE,*, Do 172019" PIS 1291AT S.D. Puckett & Associate.- Pmfossionjl Land So 'Lyw� 155 Ns" % !rh ' kLNL&LL.W91 LINE' S.D_ Fuekekt & Asgodlils 7)' 547 _k r N- MATCH LINE ME) W­ _W.. C­ S.— 3111 EAR., AFNr rjr 'r Me& AaE3 fyOrAL) so' 9) UN— R;� R.. 1, F] P., j FILED Pill BDOk 122 P.VQ DaTB 10-IS-07 Ttll Boundary Survey for: 4' N. C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program UI Permanent Conservation Easement FLr� El FIL DctcL*,%2M7 14fr,, — To1.� hipo(KfAnguw -County of Durham -Statt& N.C. Alt WILLIE L. COVINGTON REGISTER OF DEEDS, DURHAM COUNTY DURHAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE 200 E. MAIN STREET DURHAM, NC 27701 PLEASE RETAIN YELLOW TRAILER. PAGE It is part of recorded document, and must be submitted with original for re- recording and/or cancellation. Filed For Registration: 1111612007 04:26:12 PM Book: RE 5798 Page: 435 -445 Document No.: 2007051668 DEED -EASE 11 PGS $41.00 NC REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX: $291.00 Recorder: SHARON M CEARNEL 2007051668 APPENDIX C STREAM FORMS Buffalo Creek Preservation Project EEP ID 92603 Appendices NC DWQ,rStream Ifdentifica Date: Evaluator: `FtL�'_ Total Points: Stream is at least intermittent if k 19 or perennial rf a 30' BurC &4 0 (ire 'r tion Form Version 4.11 Project/Site: 1 >.Jf ?, , Latitude: County: D, l4v Longitude: - 7W. q�-3�y Stream Determination (cir Other iti'yce..,- Ephemeral Intermittent ��ntall ' e.g. Quad Name: A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =_d c s-_ 1 Absent Weak_ Moderate Strong 1' Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 - - - - - 1 2 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -poor, 0 1 2 ripple -pool sequence 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 5. Activelrelict floodplain 0 1 2 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 8. Headcuts 1-) 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 i 1 1. 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 I (-des = 3� a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria _Q.' 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 i!' 0.5 0 S 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 (9 1.5 P 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 re s C. Biology (Subtotal 7 ) `� 18. Fibrous roots in streambed % 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed '31 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3 1 2.1. Aquatic Mollusks 0 '1,r 2 3 22. Fish 0 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 415 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0..5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed "perennial streams may also be identified FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1,5 Oltt�er�') using other methods. See P. 35 of manual Notes: Sketch: USAGE AID# DWQ # Site # (V kindicate on attached map) F + STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: 1. Applicant's name: /I/ 2. Evaluator's name: 011, ..OuC 3, Date of evaluation: r !t �' r�. �Gf 4. Time of evaluation: 5. Name of stream: N J f6+llu C--e-10- 5. River basin: dplo. _ 7. Approximate drainage area: Il �m 8. Stream order: - 9. Length of reach evaluated: �� r 10. County:u 11. Site coordinates (if known) :? �-076 6 K34 12. Subdivision name (if any): - -- 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): 14. Proposed channel work (if any): c_ 15. Recent weather Conditions: rrr rte. v1. r d y Ir `1:lvr S 16. Site conditions at time of visit: ':;c, -,,. - Car 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: Section 14 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries -�- Habitat Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters -----W,' ater Supply Watershed 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? S NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: r -v, 19, Does channel appear on USGS quad map? �NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey"? (!?�S NO 21. Estimated watershed land use: % Residential '%a Commercial % Industrial E;O % Agricultural ' % Forested % Cleared 1 Logged % Other ( - 22. Bankfull width: 3 0 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 17 - �'') ' 24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2 %) C%entle (2 to 4° Moderate (4 to 10 %) Steep (>I 0%) 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Occasional ens Frequent meander Very sinuous Braided channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (loc & -ed-on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign paints to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality. Total Score (from reverse): Comments: Evaluator's Signature i/ _ — Date I y �rrj This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USAGE approval and does not imply a particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 06103. To Comment, please call 919 -876 -8441 x. 26. STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT W0iussnhv.T ECOREGION POINT RANGE # * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams, CHARACTERISTICS ICS SCORE Coastal Piedmont Mountain 1 Presence of flow 1 persistent pools in stream 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points) 2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0 - 5 0-5 r_'° extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points 3 Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max poi nts 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0-5 0 - 4 0-4 extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points) 5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0-4 0-4 I L� no discharge = 0; springs, see s, wetlands, etc. = max pints Presence of adjacent floodplain 0-4 0-4 0-2 r no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points) ,x 7 Entrenchment 1 floodplain access 0- 5 0- 4 0- 2 C J (deeply entrenched = 0; fie went flooding = max points) 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0-2 no wetlands = 0; Tare adjacent wetlands = max points)-� 9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0- 4 0-3 ] extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points) to Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0- 4 extensive dc position= 0; little or no sediment = max points) 1 1 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0 - 5 fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points) 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points) 13 Presence of major bank failures J 0 -5 0 -5 0 -5 severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points) 4 14 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0 - 4 0-5 l� no visible roots = 0; dense routs throughout = max points) ! 5 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0-5 0 - 4 0 - 5 substantial impact =0; no evidence = max oints 16 Presence of riffle- poollripple -pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 5- no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = mar points) 4 17 Habitat complexity -Little 0-6 0 - 6 0-6 or no habitat = 0• frequent, varied habitats = max points) 18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0-5 0 - 5 0-5 no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max p Dints 19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0-5 0-5 1 1 no evidence = 0; common, numerous 13,pes = max {, 21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0 - 4 0-4 O no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 22 Presence of fish 0 -4 0 -4 0 -4 no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 23 Evidence of wildlife use 0 -6 0 -5 0 -5 J. no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points) Total Points Possible —r ]00 100 100 -, TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 1(G * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams, NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4,11 QT-Y .'n Date: + It ProjectlSite: < +lam Meet - V-r Latitude: �� I u_4 Y Evaluator: t4o County: ,,,,orA Longitude: ` 35- Total Points: Stream is at least intermittent ( Stream Determination (crc Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial Other pfn ,,�� + (dame: it? 19 or perennial if? 30' e.g. Quad A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1a Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 0 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 r 1^ 3 P 1 In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, 0 1 2 , 3) `I ripple -pool sequence 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 3 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 C3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2) 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 3 a. Headcuts 0,-.? 1 2 9, Grade control 0 0.5 1 1. 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 _ 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes =3) a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = I } 11 Presence of Baseflow p 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria ( 1 ( 2,) 3 14. Leaf litter 1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5-1 1.� 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 SP.S - =' 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Les - 3 G. Biology (Subtotal 18, Fibrous roots in streambed 31r 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed _V 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3 f 22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0; 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 01 0.5 1 1.5 25, Wetiand plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. 'See p. 35 of manual Notes: Sketch: ttl• , s* USACE AID# DWQ # - -- Site # (indicate on attached map) STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET ' F' Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: 1. Applicant's name: JJ st? 2. Evaluator's name: "'"'1`�' � �r►� 1 e 3. date of evaluation: Z f i I Pq 4. Time of evaluation:: 1 45 5. Name of stream: q a Vr(' b rtchc 6. River basin: 1 twe 7. Approximate drainage area: (6 %( 8. Stream order: I ?) 9. Length of reach evaluated: It), County: f2. d-, AA 11. Site coordinates (if known): - a - i 3 3S 12. Subdivision name (if any): 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): 14. Proposed channel work (if any): Nape 15. Recent weather conditions: &A Mo 16. Site conditions at time of visit: L► a. .�+�•� 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: Section 10 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters ' Water Supply Watershed_ (l -IV) 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? OF NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 7 3,t-r 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? NO 21. Estimated watershed land use: ril% Residential %u Commercial yc— % Industrial 'W;-0/o Agricultural 5f> Forested /{,7% Cleared / Logged % Other 6 1 22. Bankfull width: 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2 %) Gentle (2 to 4 %) V-11, Moderate (4 to 10 %) Steep (>I 0%) 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Occasional bends. Frequent Very sinuous Braided channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (Located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 104, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality. Total Score (from reverse): Comments: Evaluator's Signature � - `Y� Date I � - I /_ 0 This channel evaluation form ' intend tetiesed only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not 'imply a particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919- 876 -8441 x 26. STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. ECOREGION POINT RANGE #£ CHARACTERISTICS SCORE Coastal Piedmont Mountain 1 Presence of flow f persistent pools in stream 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points) 2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points) 3 Riparian zone o —f 0 -4 0 -5 no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points) 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0-5 o-4 0— 4 extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points) J 5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0-4 0-4 no discharge = 0; springs, see s, wetlands, etc. = max points) Presence of adjacent floodplain 0-4 0-4 0-2 no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points) x 7 Entrenchment 1 floodplain access 0-5 0-4 0-2 (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points) Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0 - 4 2 ` 0-2 no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max onts Channel sinuosity 0— S 0— 4 0— 3 extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points) 10 Sediment input 0-5 0 —4 0-4 extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points) 11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0-5 fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points) r 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 �r (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points) 13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0 — S 0-5 severe erosion = 0• no erosion stable banks = max points) 14 Root depth and density on bunks o-3 0 - 4 0-5 no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points) 15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0-5 0-4 0 — 5 substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points) 16 Presence of riffle - pool /ripple -pool complexes 0-3 0 - 5 0-6 no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max oints es~ 17 Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 0-6 little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points) Canopy coverage over streambed+ x 1 8 no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points) 0-5 0 - 5 0 — 5 L. l9 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0 — 4 7 (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max) 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0 5 0 no evidence = 0• common. numerous es = max points) - _ 5 - :) 21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 Q no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)-� © 22 Presence offish 0-4 0-4 0-4 no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max points) 23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0 — 5 0-5 no evidence = 0; abundant evidence =max pints Total Points Possible 100 100 100 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: I H Project/Site: gA(Ukb Creels Evaluator: ;, . , . f'.. County: 9_L.,.n Iota! Points: -- - Stream Deter circle one) Stream is at least intermittent ` Ephemeraf ermitite Perennial if ? 19 or perennial if a 30' A. Geomorphology (Subtotal= 13. i Absent Weak 12' Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 3. In- channel structure: ex. rife -pool step -pool, 0 1 ripple -pool sequence �'Q f 25. Algae 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 5. Activelrelict floodplain 0 1 6- Depositional bars or benches 0 (12 7. Recent alluvial_ deposits 0 1 8. Headcuts ("o) 1 9. Grade control 0 0.5 10. Natural valley - 0 � 5, ---a- 11. Second or greater order channel Nod= 0,31 a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 2.5 1 12. Presence of Baseflow 1 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria r0/) 1 14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 15. Sediment on plants or debris_ 0 0.5 _ 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? a = C. Biology (Subtotal = . r- 1 `� Latitude:jf b Longitude; Other f��tt C cd t e.g. Quad Name? Moderate (2) {27) 2 2 2 r4 R Yes = 3 2 2 Yes = 3 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 w 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed (3) 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)p b 21. Aquatic Mollusks 2 22. Fish - 0) 23. Crayfish 0 24. Amphibians �'Q f 25. Algae KO) 26. Wetland plants in streambed Y `{perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes. ll *'? d U V - 19 .-. r 4 d ". Sketch: �: 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 0.5 C 1 0.5 1 0.5 1 0.5 1 FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 Strong 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1.5 1.5 3 3 0 1.5 1.5 0 0 3 3 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 f Y USACE AID# DWQ # Site # F (indicate on attached map) STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Provide the Following information for the stream reach under assessment: 1. Applicant's name: Nc. 66P 2. Evaluator's name: 3. Date of evaluation: 121011m 4. Time of evaluation: l l 3cr 5. Name of stream: i { „de r _ 'Z 6. River basin: P, e 7. Approximate drainage area:tg c— 8. Stream order: 0 } 9, Length of reach evaluated: 50 p 10. County: 11. Site coordinates (if known): - D1, - !ie 12. Subdivision name (if any): 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): 14. Proposed channel work (if any) :� 15. Recent weather conditions: �, 0 1 — du" � � 4..r 16. Site conditions at time of visit: :4 - d rda 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: Section 10 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters _ Vater Supply Watershed ([-IV) 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? VE_S )NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 0 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? 0 NO 20, Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? NO 21. Estimated watershed land use: ( 0 % Residential % Commercial % Industrial 7�'iu Agriculturai 22. Bankfull width: &.) % Forested ,� -rk 24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2 %) 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Qccasional bends I % Cleared/ Logged % Other ( 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): ) , 5 r Gentle (2 to 4 %) Moderate-(4 to 10 %) / Steep ( >10 %) Frequent meander Very sinuous Braided channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality. Total Score (from reverse): 57 Comments: Evaluator's Signature bate This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environm�entallproressionals in gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919 - 876 -8441 x 26. STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. aw ECOREGION POINT RANGE CHARACTERISTICS SCGRE Coastal Piedmont Mountain I Presence of flow 1 persistent pools in stream 0-5 0-4 0-5 0 no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points) Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 5 extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points) 3 Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 Ll no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points) 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0-5 0-4 0-4 Li extensive discharges = 0• no discharges = max points) 5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0-4 0-4 no discharge = 0; springs, see s, wetlands, etc. = max Dints ,V. 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain 0 -4 0 -4 0 -2 �{ no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points) Entrenchment 1 floodplain access 0_ 5 0_ 4 0— 2 96 (deeply_ entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max. points) 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0-2 0 no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points) 9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points) 10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points) 11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0 - 5 7e� fine, homogenous = 0• large, diverse sizes = max points) 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 >0 dee l incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max oints 13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0 - 5 0-5 severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points) 14 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0-4 0 - 5 % F„ no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points) 15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0-5 0 —4 0-5 substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points) 16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0 - 5 0-6 no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed= x oints .� 17 Habitat complexity 0-6 0 - 6 0-6 j little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points) l Canopy coverage over streambed 0-5 0-5 0-5 no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max p pints 19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0 - 4 (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0 - 5 0-5 I i} no evidence = 0• common, numerous types = max pints 21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 d no evidence =_O; common, numerous types = max points) 1'4 C 22 Presence of fish 0 -4 0 -4 0 -4 no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max oints 23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0 - 5 0-5 no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max po ints Total Points Possible 100 100 100 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 �lA�1sef�t [lame: � � - f � t�< ProjectlSite: Evaluator: P p - tva County: Total Points: Stream Determination (circle one) Stream is at feast intermittent Ephemeral 6termitten Perennial if z 19 ar perennial if?: 30' A. Geomorphology (Subtotal= 1 Absent Weak 1a Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 16. Organic debris lines or piles 3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, 0 1 ripple -pool sequence 1 0 18. Fibrous roots in streambed i 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 5. Active /relict floodplain 0 f1 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 0 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 8. Headcuts 0 1 9. Grade control 0 0.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 11. Second or greater order channel 1.5 to = 0 a artificial ditches are not rated see discussinn. in ^�s^ �1 1.5 0.5 B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 01 14. Leaf litter 1.5 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 16. Organic debris lines or piles o IT Soil -based evidence of high water table? No C. Biology (Subtotal = f- i 1 0 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 19. Rooted upland plants In streambed If 20, Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 1 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 22. Fish 0 2.3. Crayfish 0 24. Amphibians 0 25. Algae 4 26- Wetland plants in streambed 3 'Perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 f manual. Notes: r � ( :_ �,,_ , ) ` - - r , r. I /, ` �.�' 7,, , . . Sketch: J(.tr Latitude: 36- )oc� Longitude: /r. Other 4rdu a1-4 $ e.g. Quad Name: Moderate 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 I 1 Yes = 3 Strong (� 3,, 0 3 3 3 1.5 1 2 _Ji 1 2 3 0 -5 0 0.5 �1 1,5 0.5 1 1.5 0 - - -1 % 1 0 2 1 0 1 2 3 1 2 3 0,5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0,5 1 1.5 0.5 1 I 1.5 FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other= 0 USACE AID# aL]'r'L� Site # (indicate on attached map) F , ■. t _ STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: 1. Applicant's name: 4/t E- F_-P 2. Evaluator's name:.. 3. Date of evaluation: ` k 4. Time of evaluation: _ 5. Name of stream: 6. River basin: itle;�G 7. Approximate drainage area-. I S. Stream order: 0 9. Length of reach evaluated: 369 1Q. County: &- �*,A- 11. Site coordinates (if known): 40- a V V _ 1 - 12, Subdivision name (if any): 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): 14. Proposed channel work (if any): ✓l._ E 15. Recent weather conditions: 16. Site conditions at time of visit: - , 1.1 — Ad "I 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: /Section 10 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters '—/ Water Supply Watershed. 1$, is there a pond or take located upstream of the evaluation point? NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: Ar 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? NO 20. hoes channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? /fE51 NO � 21. Estimated watershed land use: 1.0 %'Residential % Commercial % Industrial Al %u Agricultural ff -10% Forested 22. Bankfull width: 4 9 24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) 25. Channel sinuosity: Strat� Occasional bends % Cleared 1 Logged %u Other t 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 2. Gentle (2 to 47/.)-, Frequent meander Moderate (4 to 10 %a) Very sinuous Steep (,10 %0) Braided channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate farm used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 104 representing a stream of the highest quality. 17 Total Score (from reverse): v Comments: Ir.VUa..f i�+G -C� 4 +rr.�f�d d— � •..� f rL.,, .,�....1 J�' P >lnae �a +r%.� ,_,.....�✓•' Evaluator's Signature d Date I c'`' _ This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmentalrofessionals in gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06103. To Comment, please cal 1919-876-8441 x 26. STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. EGOREGION POINT RANGE # CHARACTERISTICS SCORE Coastal Piedmont Mountain 1 Presence of flow I persistent pools in stream 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 — - no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points) 2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 r! extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points)"l 3 Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 f no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max poi nts 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0-5 0 -4 0-4 extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points) 5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0 - 4 0-4 no discharge = 0• springs, sees wetlands, etc. = max points) 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain 0-4 0 - 4 0-2 no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points) 7 Entrenchment 1 floodplain access 0-5 0-4 0-2 (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points) 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0-2 no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max p oints 9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 C extensive channelization = 0` natural meander = max points) 10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points) 11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0 - 5 fine, homogenous = 0• large diverse sizes = max points) 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 �. (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points) i 3 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0 - 5 0-5 severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points) I4 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0 - 4 0-5 ---� no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points) r15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0-5 0 -- 4 0-5 f substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points) 16 Presence of riffle- pool/ripple -pool complexes 0-3 0 - 5 0-6 no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; wel[-developed = max points_ 17 Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 0-6 FA little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points) 18 Canopy coverage over streambed_ 0 -5 0--5 0 -5 no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points)_ .J _ 1 Substrate embeddedness NA 0-4 0 - 4 (deeply embedded = 0• loose structure = max) 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0 - 5 0-5 no evidence = 0• common numerous types = max oints ;, 01 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 0 no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 0 22 Presence of fish 0 -4 0 -4 0 -4 ,,� b no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0 - 5 0-5 no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points) Total Points Possible 100 100 100 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: I d- Project/Site :6&1 Latitude: 36,1q g 7 3 Evaluator; ;'1' rtl County: DU - I,, Longitude: >f- Total Points: Stream is at feast intermittent (� Stream Determin ' circle one) Ephemeral nteT!!en Perennial Other e.g. Quad Name: iii' 19 or perennial rf > 30' / i A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = i? 1 Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1" Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 3 3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, 0 2 3 ripple -pool sequence 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 Q 2 3 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 1 1 2 3 8. Headcuts () 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 (TW 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 ('101x' 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel Yes = 3 $ artificial ditches are not rated; see discuss ns in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = i ) 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 /1;3 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 r`y 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 CvI 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 (9w 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 es G. Biology (Subtotal = q 1 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 l' 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 (2,/ 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) A 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks Q 1 2 3 li 22. Fish 1 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0 -5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians - 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae ! 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual Notes: Sketch: 1 1, \t l W) C)w,() 4 Site" lindlcate kilt attached IlIal/I M STREAM QUALITY ASSLSSMENTWORKSHEET t: I"rmitie Ilie frrlloi%inlj info rnlattion for the stresrrn reach tinder as%essaal ell I: , 1. 1p1,11Ca III 'r nanIC W( t L p ?. l v-aaluator's nanit . 3. Daleol'naluation: - � .° = rl�t~d 4.1tineurevaluation- 5. Nainv t)f sti-van1 1 r• ,b — uT- 6. River hasul __Cvf_ �rV- \pl1rrr\nnaIc drainage arca: N. Stream order:O N. 1 enLlh of realch evalunled' ravA 1 11. tin,: cooidinales 111 kno+" +,rill j1h:1c1 11+ de,111131 JgICes 12. tiuhtllvmon name ! of and t C alalat,ld re +.I 1'71'1. Co- /� I tr11g11trtlt: rei '' ddr +nt I, V - 7 \It11,,,J 4":'l d' el- IT]IIICd Ii. at. Ik Y I I' Iul,too shred 1 lrlhtr 1. \ellall l'huu,r t,I� rlhc a starer 13. 1 1'Il.lntall Of reaih Model' Cl lalifAtYt (note nearby road, Lind landmafil •. �tlltl all�li It111p 1dC11Slld mL itrealiiw+I location 14. Proposed chaanncI st or'i, t I l anti } a'/Cltt P Ic. 1 {ccelll ddeatlacr cundlti.lns v D 1 _ , , u i +;f ; tic L, -� 16. ,+11e conditi)n, at tanle 4 Y visit I -. IdentIIs an\d spertaI %% ater% +ag classifications knosvta Section 111 Tidaal 11 ,ter, I ssential I'isheric'. IIallllaai i ruin Pr titer, Owsla ildial'-, Resource "awn Nutrient Sc-ta,llly \k atcrs %k, ,ides Supph VIwmershed l 1-1V I 18, Is there a pond or lake located upstrearo orille evaluation poinl" 1 I 1 `.1 a 11 \es. estimate the tvaler surface area 11). Does channel appeaar on t 'SGS quad nlaap:' )'[:S 1( 1 20. Does channel appear tin L''SDA Sod :Starve\" N I ti 21. 1 shiliaied %% alcrshed Bind tase- Qn Residemial _ °`ot:'ornmercial o Industra,al Agriculltalal Forested _ °'n Cleared I kq:t!cd �"''n ( )tllcr l M Hankiull n idtia 23. B ak height I II,an1 bed it, toll of h;utk 1 24. Choisuwl ,lopc dtrtdal center of stream Flat 011,1211`.i _Gentle f, (o 4',,s lvtodcrslte (•I to 10°„) titce,p B It > "ol _15. t °hanttc l ,inuosit\ atr w-hi a )ccasionaal hellds frequent meander _Ver't ,Inutrus lit. laded Challftcl Instructions for completaon ttf t5nrksbovel Ilrtt`altud on paagt• ' -I: lie -In hY dviternlimta'k' the 111t7st .11?111tt1 mill: vfo „rCL'n7n hosed ,err Ittdtlllkin, terrain. ve.._`rtalloll, rtrvall7 cI;1, rlit;air„II CtL I \er, characterl!tttc must he wored using the 'road.• eetlrC'pon 'Assign pkmstl It'” e;k.h 0mraeterls IC tdnilln 111e till tl'w ecorcoon. Page ti provides it brie! desciiplion of llt,td 1t) re41r44 tilt: characteristics identified to Ole workslrcel Score-; Owuld rellect an overall a.sscssnlcnt of -the stream reach under evaluation. If a tha[ractervoic cannot be v% aloatedi d'ue 1st site or weather ctoji,htions,. enter 0 in the scoritiv hox and provide atn v \plranaatann in tilt" ,omnent +cction. Where there are oh\ IoUS change, ill the lh,lractel 1+1 .t (ream under re%ic%% le.g.. (Ile Ntreanl Ill,dd, Irons a pasture into a I`orestl. the stream may he dal Ideal into smaller rcacho tftal diNpla!, more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each re.11.h the ltlial ,cure assigned to a stream reach Ittaa.rt range between U and 100, lvith a score of 1110 representing a %neanl Of 1110 111 he <t a11N.t111\. + Trtlal Score (frown reverse): 7 C-raannIVIIII\: d (�', !,°� tL,CA P -tools f.t.afuaatur'4 Sismaturl: r `� [hats: ll G^ [his channel ct aluatiou form is iaatended to be used onli as a guide to .assist landaawners and cos eonanentaal professiotalais ill 2 athcriw,? Ihr data required hr (lac 11niled States rout► Corps of Engincers to make at I)rchminar► assessment t1f vtrc.aln t{uahtd- 'I hr amid scare resulting from (lie cmuple itan (if llli% form is subject tea U%ACE approval and does not imply a 1larticular ill il!aation ratio or r•etluirement_ I orm ,rrt,ieer to) ,la.tn r - verwl,lo f)Pt 0 : I,a t. t,tllanent. 1',Irase caall tli� $'i +- s•1 l l _'t, STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT'+d1ORKSHEET ti('[ RFt 3 3 '7 3 a a 3 Y 0 d U 50 EC'[)REGION 1'[�l;�iT RANGV CHARACTERISTICS iiI(`4 Coastal Piedmont 1'Coo111ain 1 Presence of f1m% ' persistent pools in stream fl -5 (I -S it -� (no Ilow tit saturdtton 0 strong flow max points) 1=vAerace of past human alteration 0-6 (extensive alteration - 0, no alteration = max poinl,0 Riparian zone 0- t7 0 1 is - (no buffer - (1; contiguous- wide bolder - max polniti! d E id en cc of nutrient or chemical discharkex -- — - - - - -- -- -- - - (l - 1 L!\tcn-,k c disclt:lrl�.cs 0; fit) dischare-Gs, Lila\ points) i Groundwater discharge (,1- i I) --1 (no discharge It: springs. wcps. v4ellalncl4, etc ma\ point,;) - -- fi, Presence of adjacent flood plain D-4 II - -1 V.1 - (110 1100dl)IM11 I) f\1tinsIVC 1100dPIJ111. In.lx points) Entrenchment flondplain access 0 - 5 5 ( deepk entienche� 1) frequent f oding ma\ polnts Presence of adjacent wetlands (no wetlands lt, lame adjacent wellands max points) — l Channel slnuosily � (e\ienso c channeli /ahon 11: 11,31W Al Meander 1114\ polnls) I() Sediment input tl 5 () 1 U 1 lemensive dcflosition 0. little or no sediment maN po +lofts I Size & diversit► of channel bell sul)xtrale ( line:. IIo no; enous 0. large, diverse tie; : • n0\ 1101111s) 1 F%idenee of c)lasoitcl ineisintl t11 ti) idcninl! i) _ 11- (deeply Incised - 0. .table bed& bank, nla\ points) d 13 Presence oaf major bank failures (severe crosion - 0: no erosion, stable bank-, n1ax points) 1.1 Row depth and density on banks - (110 VIN1111C RIMS I}, dense roots 6'routghow ma\ 110intti) I� 15 Impact by agriculture, lk cstuck, or timber production (1 - 4 1) I tNubslanital Impact (1; no evidence ntalx points) It, Presence of riffle- rit"Wripple -pool complexes 0- 3 I) _ 5 (1 - ft (wee rillles'ripples or pools 0: wc11- developed Ina\ points) ' 1 I Iabitaticomplexit}' � {) _ fi tl - h l7 - 6 ( little of no habitat 0. frequent, varied habit,•1rs - max points) 1 Canopy cov'ereatV ovcr streambed I) � 1) - (t - . s (no shading v'egetallon 0, conllnUOUS Cdtll)p+ 111,1X Point%) ® +� tillhstrale coo bedded ness NFL° t) - -1 tdcepl� embedded (I, loose structure marl � 20 Presence of stream in) crlchrates (see page .11 (no e\idence l); common. nu111c.rMIN typs:x - max points) Presence o'f ;am phibians (no evtdence f}: c<,Ir1111on. numuroos types = Inax poilINI „ Prey live of fish - (no ex idenee (I. ,ninon- ntuncrow, types - ntax polntsl L. 1dence (of wildlife use 11 0 - tnO lvlJCnLC 0, abllltdant L:\ ide'nce max poinis) To(al Points Possible 100 11111 100 TOTAL SCORE. (also Cnler on lira Page) • I -hose characierlslICS a1tl not assessed in Lo,isi,ol tiirc:lwl ti('[ RFt 3 3 '7 3 a a 3 Y 0 d U 50 NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 1,h )3 r. (' p 46W Date: _ �� I q ProjecVSite: 6A IL Latitude: r Evaluator: 40, 4 x 60', County: � Longitude: P6. C j Total Points` : Stream Determination (circle one) Other �10,sr "'4rfj Stream is at least intermittent l if z 19 or perennial if a 34' Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial e.g. Quad Name: A. Geomorphology {Subtotal = 1� J 1 Absent 1a Continuity of channel iced and bank 0 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 3. In- channel structure: ex, riffle -pool, step -pool, 0 ripple -pool sequence 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 5. Active/relict floodplain 4 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 7. Recent alluvial deposits 24, Amphibians 8, Headcuts 0 9. Grade control 0 f 10. Natural valley 0 j 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal =1, 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 14. Leaf litter 1.5 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 C. Biology (Subtotal= �! } 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed y% 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) !� 0 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 22. Fish , 0 23. Grayfash 0 24, Amphibians I 0 25. Algae 0 26. Wetland plants in streambed 'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods, See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: Weak 1 1 1 1 1. 1 f 0.5 0.6 1 0.5 0.5 Moderate 2 (2) 0 2 Cf) 2 2 2 1 Yes = 3 Strong "IV, 1 3 1 3 Ct (V 3 3 11.5 0.5 o ( 1.5 1 (es 2 1 0 2 i 0 1 2 3 ' 2 3 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 J 1 USACE AID# DWQ 4 Site J# (indicate on attached map) no STREAM +QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET r Provide the fallowing information for the stream reach under assessment: 1. Applicant's name: 2, Evaluator's name;' „” - f 3. Date of evaluation: t1litI1 tl 4. Time of evaluation. 5. Name of stream: ��r G1„ Liar 6 t� 6. River basin: Out. SE 7. Approximate drainage area: 8. Stream order 9. Length of reach evaluated: loo, 10. County: P.,,'w+fi" 11, Site coordinates (if known): 36 • N76 , � TV 12. Subdivision name (if any): 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): 14. Proposed channel work (if any): 0904 15. Recent weather conditions;■ Mr {0 r a 16. Site conditions at time of visit: /t,.r . ell) ( Mine 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: ,Section 10 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters V Nutrient Sensitive Waters Water Supply Watershed (I -[V) 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 19. Does channel appear on USES quad map? NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? Yo NO 21. Estimated watershed land use: to % Residential %n Commercial % Industrial 5--No Agricultural 60 % Forested ,7 % Cleared 1 Logged % Other l 22. Bankfull width: � 1 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 24. Channel slope down center of stream: flat (0 to 2 %) Gentle (2 to 4 %) / Moderate (4 to 10 %0) Steep ( >I0 %) 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Occasional bends Frequent meander v Very sinuous Braided channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality. Total Score (from reverse): 7J Comments; Evaluator's Signature ✓ 1'-� Date i +` - I -' -f � This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919 -876 -8441 x 26. STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. ECOREGION POINT RANGE � CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain _1 1 Presence of flow 1 persistent pools in stream 0-5 - 0-5 !� no flow or saturation = 0• strong flow = max points) Evidence of past human alteration 0 -6 0 -5 0-5 extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max pints 3 Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 t� no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points) 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0-5 0 - 4 0-4 extensive dischares = 0; no discharges = max poi nts 5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0-4 0-4 no discharge = 0• springs, see s, wetlands, etc. = max points 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain 0- 4 0- 4 0- 2 f no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max points) C" Entrenchment 1 floodplain access 0 - 5 0-4 0 - 2 z � (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points) Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0- 2 no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points) 9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max oints 10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points) l 1 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA" 0-4 0 -5 c{ fine, homogenous = 0; lame diverse sizes = max points) 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points) 13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0 - 5 0-5 C severe erosion = 0. no erosion, stable banks = max points) W e� 14 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0 - 4 0-5 17 no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points) rA 15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0 -5 (} -4 0 -5 lr substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points) Presence of riffle - pool /ripple -pool complexes 0-3 0 5 0-6 16 no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points) i� Habitat complexity 0 -6 0 -6 0 -6 little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points) M 18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0-5 0-5 0-5 no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points) 19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0 - 4 (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0 - 5 0-5 no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) u► 21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0 - 4 0-4 no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) a 2 2 Presence of fish 0-4 0 - 4 0 - 4 n o evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max points f,l 23 H Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0 - 5 0 - 5 no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points)r Total Points Possible 100 100 100 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) =r'! * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. NC DWQ Stream Identification Forth Version 4.11 of -� Date: r Ali {iii ProjectfSite: 13,j4,1, '„ (jeet Latitude: r� � / Evaluator: rnl+ypJ .,,,., County. 17" V - 'Vl Longitude: �73 7 Total Points: I Stream Deteyrrtinatiert- circle one) Other Stream is at least intermittent Ephemeral: Intermittent Perennial e.g. Quad Name: if 2:19 or perennial if a 30' A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = ?'S ) Absent Weak p 1g Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, 0 �, Ste/ ripple -pool sequence 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 (} 5- Active /relict floodplain 0 6. Depositional bars or benches rg1 1 7 Recent alluvial deposits _4 1 8. Headcuts 1 [ 9. Grade control? 0. 10. Natural valley 0 _ 0 5_) 11. Second or greater order channel - -- - Ni = 0- a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 1 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 f 13. iron oxidizing bacteria 0 (Fi 14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0- ct .05 16, Organic debris lines or piles L 0--) 0.5 17. Soil - based evidence of high water table? No = 0 G. Biology (Subtotal = L' 1 18. Fibrous roots in streambed N 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed t" 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) l7. 21. Aquatic Mollusks Q. 22- Fish 0' 23. Crayfish 0 [ 24. Amphibians 0 25- Algae '0 26. Wetland plants in streambed -perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Moderate Strong 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 Yes =3 (2) 2 0.5 1 1 Yest = 3 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 0.5 1 0.5 1 0.5 1 0.5 1 FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 Sketch; Ajja t r.1cZ tar�.~t1.� M „y. AR c) s- �,. )( 1011,1 r�:,,,�1 C�••r 1, �9J'u.tsr �coWnS�rr «r^ J! 3 3 3 3 3 3 1.5 1.5 3 3 0 1.5 1.5 0 0 3 3 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 USACE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map) t _ STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET ,; Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: _ 1. Applicant's name: IV C-C it 17 2. Evaluator's name: V Of k ski A %L(9 -Im 3. Date of evaluation;_ ! ! `� 4. Time of evaluation: _ 5. Name of stream: l` 6. River basin: + r 4S t- 7. Approximate drainage area: 8. Stream order. 9. Length of reach evaluated: x 10. County: 0 G ` LIV 11. Site coordinates (if known): - ! 12. Subdivision name (if any): 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): 14. Proposed channel work (if any): •4-.0 r 15. Recent weather conditions: ✓' td + --- x k 4Ny. -. t4 1 < 16. Site conditions at time of visit: '-I �. --. - r z. - d f N., 1 1.7. Identify any special waterway classifications known: Section 10 Tidal Waters Essential f=isheries Habitat Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters ISsnt Se � ( I -IV) 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES f yes, estimate the water surface area: 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES�N�' 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES CV 21. Estimated watershed land use: %u Residential %n Commercial % Industrial % Agricultural 014 Forested % Cleared 1 Logged % Other ( 22. Bank-full width: 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 24. Channel slope down center of stream: fat (ii to 2% Gentle (2 to 4 %) Moderate (4 to I U °,U) Steep (>I 0,%) 25. Channel sinuosity: g t Occasional bends Frequent meander Very sinuous Braided channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality. Total Score y (fro +m reverse): y N Comments: Gi l "C R - ° Fi �W- M-t'k Y • A- JrA J ! o 5 d YK- a- F - k Evaluator's Signature { - -Date` r C `J This channel evaluation forth is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 06103. To Comment, please call 919- 876 -8441 x 26. STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. ECOREGION POINT RANGE # CHARACTERISTIC'S SCORE Coastal Piedmont Mountain 1 Presence of flow f persistent pools in stream 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 no flow or saturation = 0• strong flow = max points 2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 extensive alteration = 0, no alteration = max points) 3 Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 /1 no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points) 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0-5 0 - 4 0-4 extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max po ints - 5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0-4 0-4 no discharge = 0; springs. sees wetlands, etc. = max points) U Presence of adjacent floodplain 0-4 0--4 0- 2 no floodplain = 0; extensive flood lain = max points) Entrenchment 1 floodplain access 0-5 0-4 0-2 (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points) 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0- 2 1 no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points) 9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 V extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points) 10 Sediment input 0-5 0--4 0 -- 4 extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = max points) I 1 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0 - 5 fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points) 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points) 1' Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0 5 0-5 r- severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points 14 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0 - 4 0-5 F no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points) ] 5 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 f substantial im act =0; no evidence = max points) [ 16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0 - 5 0-6 no riffles/ripples, or pools, = 0; we][-developed = max points) l Habitat complexity 0-6 0 - 6 0-6 little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points) 18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0 - 5 0-5 0 - 5 no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points) 19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0 -4 0 -5 0 -5 no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0 - 4 0-4 �] Q no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)f/ "4 4 22 Presence of fish 0 -4 0 -4 0 -4 no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0 - 5 0-5 no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points) Total Points Possible 100 100 100 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: lZ /11.liq ProjectiSite: ,,,44.1. Evaluator: -�` f County:�r�.yry Total Points: ' �+ Stream is at least intermittent Stream Deter i ' circle one) if z 19 orpefennial if? 30' Ephemeral, ntermittent erenniaf A. Geomorpholopv {Subtotal = 1 i ) Absent Weak I" Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 3. In- channel structure: ex- riffle -pool, step -pool, 0 a`1 ripple -pool sequence ?,b) 1' 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 L 5. Active /relict floodplain 0 1 6. Depositional bars or benches 0) 1 7_ Recent alluvial deposits 0 13 8. Headcuts 0 1 9. Grade control 0 10. Natural valley 0 a .5 11. Second or greater order channel _ 11 artificial ditches are not rated: see discussions In manual B. Hydrology {Subtotal = 1 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 13. Irons oxidizing bacteria 0 1 14. Leaf litter 15 1 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 G. Biology (Subtotal = ' y Strang 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 10 21. Aquatic Mollusks ' 0) 1 22, Fish ro 23. Crayfish ?,b) 24. Amphibians D 25. Algae 0 26. Wetland plants in streambed 1.5 - perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Yes = 3 Sketch: Latitude: �0'-S Longitude: !Other jrA e.g. Quad Name: Moderate Strang 2 3�) li'2 ) 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 1 1.5 1 1.5 Yes = 3 r2 3 2 3 51 0 r.5 1 1.5 es =3 R {? 1 0 2 1 0 1 2 3 1 2 3 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 USAGE AID# DWQ #1 Site # (indicate on attached map) 4' STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET , Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: 1. Applicant's name: �,X i 12 2. Evaluator's name: vtw l -vl A vs A�- 3. Date of evaluation: k-.) ld 4. Time of evaluation: 1Z • 4 S. Name of stream: � � ^'�* C�ct r: 1`�G' 6. River basin: �Jt -Se 7. Approximate drainage area: J k c— •s 8. Stream order:! 9. length of reach evaluated: C 10. County: 11, Site coordinates (if known): � -S I - 12. Subdivision name (if any):. 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): 14. Proposed channel work (if any): r- 15. Recent weather conditions: 16. Site conditions at time of visit: 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: Section 10 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters utrient Sensi s ter Su 1 W ed (I -IV) 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO if yes, estimate the water surface area: 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES R 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES 21. Estimated watershed land use: % Residential %n Commercial % Industrial % Agricultural r`r501/6 Forested % Cleared / Logged % Other i 22. Banlcfull width: = 23. Hank height (from bed to top of bank:): 24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) /' Gentle (2 to 4 %) Moderate (4 to 10 %Q) Steep ( >10 %a) 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Occasional bends Frequent meander vl"' Very sinuous Braided channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scares should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream [nay be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality. Total Score (from reverse): ( 1 Comments: c, - S-� -e..— P Evaluator's Signature } ' ) Date , I- Al - d- dl- This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to snake a preliminary ,assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USAACE approval and does not imply a particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 06103. To Comment, please call 919 -876 -8441 x 26. STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT' WORKSHEET * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. ECOREGION POINT RANGE # CHARACTERISTICS SC© Coastal Piedmont Mountain 1 Presence of flow 1 persistent pools in stream 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points) 2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints 3 Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 no buffer = 0° contiguous, wide buffer = max points) 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0 5 0-4 0-4 extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points) 5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0 — 4 0-4 no discharge = 0; springs, see s, wetlands, etc. = max points) 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain 0 4 0 —4 0— 2 no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max points) 7 Entrenchment 1 floodplain access 0-5 0-4 0-2 0. (dee2ly entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points) f Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0 — 4 0-2 no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points) 9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max poi nts 10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 (extensive deposition= 0• little or no sediment = max points) ri i Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0 —4 5 0 — 5 fine, . homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points) 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0 —4 0-5 ,�. (deeply incised = 0• stable bed & banks = max points) 13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0 — 5 0-5 w severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max oints WRoot 14 depth and density on banks 0-3 0 - 4 0-5 F, no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points) 15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 4 substantial impact =0• no evidence = max points) 16 Presence of riffle- poot/ripple -pool complexes 0-3 0 - 5 0-6 no riffles/ripples or pools = 0, well-developed = max points) 17 Habitat complexity 0-6 0 _ b 0-6 (little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points) i 18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0-5 0 - 5 0-5 t, x no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points) 19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max 4•' 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0-5 0-5 no evidence = 0; common numerous types = max points) V► 21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0 - 4 0-4 �+ C7 no evidence = 0• common numerous types = max points) 22 Presence of fish 0-4 0 — 4 0-4 - no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max Dints 231 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0 - 5 0-5 no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points) Total Points Possible 100 100 100 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11` Date: Project/Site: I j €�,l Q f r ee k _ Latitude: -3(_ � (� ( Evaluator; , County: 9"6w Longitude; f ( Y anti, Total Points: Stream is at least intermittent Stream Determ° on (circle one) Ephemeral i ermi± erennial Other e.g. Quad ame if a 19 or perennial if a 30" A. Geomorphology (Subtotal Absent Weak Moderate Strong 18 Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 r3 f 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 (1 2 3 f 3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, 0 r 2 3 ripple -pool sequence j 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 ` 2 3 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 2 3 f 5. Depositional bars or benches (6) 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 (9 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 C2) 3 { 9. Grade control (V 05 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel No Yes = 3 s artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 1 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 60 � 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 (01) 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 t 15. Organic debris lines or piles 0 ( 3) 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Yeo _ A C. Biology (Subtotal = } 18- Fibrous roots in streambed 3 1 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed ('3 _ -" 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) �9 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks _0 1 2 3 22. Fish 0? 0 -5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0) 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians j 0.5 1 1 -5 25. Algae 0) 0.5 1 1 -5 25_ Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 `perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes. Sketch: Mir- USAGE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map) Y 4 t t STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET AQP Provide the fallowing information for the stream reach under assessment: 1. Applicant's name: QC 1 - 'V.P 2. Evaluator's name. J � 3. Date of evaluation: 1 j/111 14 4. Time of evaluation: I E w 5. Name of stream: • tom V 6.. River basin: Neu -tt 7. Approximate drainage area: • c,c e5 8. Stream order 9. Length of reach evaluated: d 10. County: �w 11. Site coordinates (if known): 69- 12. Subdivision name (if any): 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying streams) location): 14. Proposed channel work (if any): rli a 15. Recent weather conditions: Z" 1 .4 -y -'r, f 16. Site conditions at time of visit: P-1 r r- 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: Section 10 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters Nutlt<ent Sensiti.y ers 1,t[oier Supply aters d (1 4V) 18. Is there a pond or Cake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES 'NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES 20. Does channel el appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO 21. Estimated watershed land use: %w Residential % Commercial % Industrial % Agricultural t6V% Forested %n Cleared / Logged % Other f 22. Bankfull width: 24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2 %) 25. Channel sinuosity: St t �1 Occasional bends 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 3 Gentle (2 to 40 /A�,,f''r Moderate (4 to 10 %) Steep (> 10%) Frequent meander Very sinuous Braided channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality. Total Score (from reverse): Comments: 0 — 174-.0--1 Evaluator's Signature i rt,. Date r�rl This channel evaluation form is inten(Xe&t-d be us tt only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in gathering the data required by the.tnited States Army Corps of 'Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USAGE approval and does not imply a particular mitigation ratio or requirement. form subject to change -- version 06103. To Comment, please call 919- 876 -8441 x 26. STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. 2 SCORE L-� Z 6 6 V Z I "f z N, C ice. -I ECOREGION POINT RANGE # CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain 1 Presence of flow 1 persistent pools in stream 0-5 4 , 4 0 5 no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points) 2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0 - 5 0-5 extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points) Riparian zone 0-6 0 - 4 0-5 no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points) 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0-5 0 e 4 0-4 extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points) 5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0-4 0-4 no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points) 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain 0-4 0-4 0-2 no floodplain = 0• extensive floodplain = max points) Entrenchment / floodplain access 0-5 0 -4 0 -2 a" (deeply entrenched = 0- frequent flooding = max points) 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0-2 no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points) 9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points) 10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0- 4 extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points) 1 l Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0-5 Fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points) 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points) 13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0 - 5 0-5 severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points) l4 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0 4 0-5 no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max oints - 15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points) 16 Presence of riffle - pool /ripple -pool complexes 0-3 0 - 5 0-6 (no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points) e� 17 Habitat complexity 0-6 0 - 6 0-6 little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = max points) 18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0-5 0 - 5 0-5 no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points) 1 Substrate embeddedness NA 0-4 0 - 4 (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max) 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0 - 5 0-5 no evidence = 0• common, numerous types = max Points) 21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0 - 4 0-4 g no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max points) Q 22 Presence of fish 0 -4 0 -4 0 -4 no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0 - 5 0-5 no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points) Total Points Possible 100 100 l00 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. 2 SCORE L-� Z 6 6 V Z I "f z N, C ice. -I a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = / , 1 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 2 14. Leaf litter 1.5 Data: iZ lr�l�d ProjectJSite: 1 15. Sediment on plants or debris Latitude: C Evaluator: ,,,�, J Cownty: ,rte Longitude: `f i _jg3q Total Points; Stream is at least intermittent Stream De #e (circle one) Other dd ir? 99 croerennial if? 30' ' Ephemeral Perennial e g quad Name: A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = It l Absent Weak Moderate Strong 18 Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 1 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 t 3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step - pool, 0 1 22, Fish 3 ripple -pool sequence 1 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 , 3 5. ActiveiM W fl cod plain 0 1 2' 3 5. Depositional bars or benches 0 OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 ('11j 2 3 8. Headcuts L77 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 1 1 5 10. Natural valley 0 _ ' _ 1 1 5 11. Second or greater order channel No 0 ) Yes = 3 a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = / , 1 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria !`0; 1 2 14. Leaf litter 1.5 { 1-) 0.S 1 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 C 1 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 i?.5 0 _ 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Yes= 3 } C. Biology (Subtotal= C 1 18. Fibrous roots in stream bed 3 (2 1 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 37 2 1 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 22, Fish 0 0.5 1 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 f 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 f 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: 3 3 0 1.5 1.5 0 0 3 3 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 USAGE AID# -- - UWQ # -- -- — - Site # (indicate on attached map) t _ STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: 1. Applicant's name: le 2. Evaluator's name : 4vao 3. Date of evaluation: It 11114 4. Time of evaluation: 5. Name of stream: iw�l- `� f • — b. River basin: z 'Sf. 7. Approximate drainage area: 7 acr -� 8. Stream order: 9. Length of reach evaluated: 10 10. County: 11. Site coordinates (if known): 12. Subdivision name (if any): 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): 14. Proposed channel work (if any): ti 15. Recent weather conditions: V, M 3 A.7 ,,r 16. Site conditions at time of visit: Qrj A C-44 , crl% -y 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: Section 10 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters N tt%rien Sensitive W s Wat�rsupply Water ed 17 (I -IV) 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YA 10 If yes, estimate the water surface area: 19. Does channel appear on 11SGS quad map? YES 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES 21, Estimated watershed land use: %° Residential b46 Forested 22. Bankfull width: { '' % Commercial % Industrial % Agricultural Cleared l Lagged % Other f 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank) :' 24. Channel slope dawn center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) Gentle (2 to 4 %) y,/'� Moderate (4 to 10 %fl) Steep (>I0 %) 25. Channel sinuosity. Straight Occasional bends Frequent meander /° Very sinuous Braided channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality. Total Score (from reverse): Comments: Evaluator's Signature � L_ Date � �_A I. i This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 46103. To Comment, please call 919 -876 -8441 x 26. STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT 'WORKSHEET * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. ECOREGION POINT RANGE # CHARACTERISTICS SCORE Coastal Piedmont Mountain 1 Presence of flow 1 persistent pools in stream 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 no flow or saturation = 0; strong, flow = max points) 2 Evidence of past human alteration 0 -6 0-5 0 -5 ,- extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints 3 Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 no buffer = 0- contiguous wide buffer = max points) 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0-5 0-4 0-4 (extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points) 5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0-4 0-4 no discharge = 0; springs, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints U Presence of adjacent floodplain 0-4 0 - 4 0-2 no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max points) 7 Entrenchment 1 floodplain access 0-5 0-4 0-2 (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points) Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0 4 0-2 no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points) 9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points) 10 Sediment input 0 - 5 0-4 0 -4 extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points) 11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0 - 5 (fine, homogenous = 0• large, diverse sizes = max points) 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0 - 4 0 - 5 7 (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points) E " 13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0 - 5 0 - 5 severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points) 14 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0-4 0 - 5 no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max oints I 5 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 substantial impact =0• no evidence = max points) 16 Presence of riffle- pool/ripple -pool complexes 0-3 0 -- 5 0-6 no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; we] l- develo ed = max points) 1 Habitat complexity 0-6 0 - 6 0-6 little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points) Canopy coverage over streambed 1 8 no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max 0 - S 0-5 points) 0 - 5 y 19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0 -4 ✓ (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0-5 0 - 5 no evidence = 0• common numerous types = max points) 21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 C� no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max oints Q 22 Presence of fish 0 -4 0 -4 0 -4 no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max points) � 23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5 I no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points) Total Points Possible I00 100 100 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) { f * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. NC DWQ Stream Identification Form 'Version 4.11 �� -� Date: I2� # r f +� Project/Site: `f A 1 4 t e r <� �[ Latitude: 6. 7 Evaluator: � � � ,{ � NWn County: 1,r ­0 Longitude: Total Paints: I Stream Determination (circle one) Other 0(re -p.-,a Stream is at least intermittent r1, Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial e.g. quad Name: if a 19 or perennial if ? 30" p' A. Geomorphology (Subtotal= l Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1' Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 2 3 3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, 0 -, L-' 2 3 ripple -pool sequence 4. Particle size of stream substrate 4 (1 2 3 5. Activelrelict floodplain 0 ('1 2 3 6 Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3 9. Grade control l 07 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0 5 -1 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel Na= O) Yes = 3 artificial ditches are not rated: see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = y } 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 '17 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1 5 1 �0.5 - 0 15 sediment on plants or debris 0ti. 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 5_. 1 1.5 17. Sail -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Yes = 3� C. Biology (Subtotal 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed // ! 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3 22. Fish - 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0,75. OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: ... . Sketch: USACE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map) t , STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT 'V WORKSHEET ir Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: 1. Applicant's name: Pt - t C 0") 2. Evaluator's name: Af tia 1-,., 3. Date of evaluation: 5. Name of stream: 1-t 7. Approximate drainage area: 9. Length of reach evaluated: 11. Site coordinates (if known): 4. Time of evaluation: _ 6. River basin: 8. Stream order: d )0- 10. County: J) -4 - Ll S 12. Subdivision name (if any): 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): 14. Proposed channel work (if any): Woo- ¢- l5, Recent weather conditions: A­i - 4 I (' `l 4 ,if 16. Site conditions at time of visit: i o t ) � - 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: Section 10 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters tiut-ne—ni­`§e_n_sZD Waters Wat=jgl Waters d (I-lv) 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES 0 If yes, estimate the water surface area: 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES C 1 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YE 21. Estimated watershed land use: % Residential % Commercial % Industrial % Agricultural (+3',( le Forested % Cleared 1 Logged % Other ( 22. Bankfull width: j j 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): I T 24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) Gentle (2 to 4 %) ­1 Moderate (4 to 10 %) Steep (>I0 %) 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Occasional bends Frequent meander very sinuous Braided channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality. `r � Total Score (from reverse); 'I Comments: Evaluator's Signature }� Date This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environments {{ professionals in gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USAGE approval and does not imply a particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 06103. To Comment, please call 919 -876 -8441 x 26. STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. 2 4� G/ v c 3 I 3 3 J 3 I V 1♦ ECOREGION POINT RANGE # CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain 1 Presence of flow 1 persistent pools in stream 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 Clip flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points) 2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0 - 5 0-5 extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points) 3 Riparian zone 0_ 6 0-4 0-5 no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points) Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0-5 0-4 0 4 extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points) —4 5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0-4 0-4 Vno discharge = 0• springs, see s, wetlands, etc. = max points) Presence of adjacent floodplain 0 4 0— 4 0— 2 y„ no flood lain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points) 7 Entrenchment 1 floodplain access 0-5 o-4 0-2 (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points) 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0— 2 no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max poi ntsj 4 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points) 10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points) I 1 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0 - 5 fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points) 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 (de e ply incised = 0; stable bed & 'banks = max points) F* 13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0 - 5 0-5 a severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points) 14 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0 4 0-5 no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points) Un 15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0-5 0 - 4 0-5 substantial impact =0; no evidence = max point s 16 Presence of riffle- pooUripple -pool complexes 0-3 0 - 5 0-6 no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points) [� d 17 Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 0-6 little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points) Canopy coverage over streambed 1$ 0 -5 0-5 0 5 no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points) 19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0 - 5 0-5 no evidence = 0• common, numerous types = max points) 21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0 - 4 0-4 G no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 0.4 Q 22 Presence of fish 0--4 0--4 0 -4 no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max points) H23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0 - 5 0-5 (no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points) Total Points Possible 100 l00 l00 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. 2 4� G/ v c 3 I 3 3 J 3 I V 1♦ Mitigation Project Name EEP IMS ID River Basin Cataloging Unit Buffalo Creek 92603 NEUSE 03020201 Applied Credit Ratios: Beginning Balance (feet and acres) Beginning Balance (mitigation credits) NCDOT Pre -EEP Debits (feet and acres): Not Applicable EEP Debits (feet and acres): DWQ Permit No USACE Action IDs Impact Project Name 2005 -1701 2005 -20292 Brighton Forest NCDOT TIP R- 2000CB / D / F / 1996 -0319 1997 -00885 G - Northern Wake Expressway . NCDOT TIP U -2582B - Edwards 2000 -11281 1999 -21144 Mill Rd Extension Remaining Balance (feet and acres) Remaining Balance (mitigation credits) 1:1 1.5:1 2.5:1 10:1 1:1 3:1 2:1 5:1 1:1 3:1 2:1 5:1 1:1 3:1 2:1 5:1 Various "NOTE: Buffer breakdown: Rural non - subject 30 - 100 feet 108,184.78 @ 5:1 = 21,637.16 100 - 200 feet 53,314.21 @ 10:1 = 5,331.42 Rural subject 30 - 100 feet 741,191.22 @ 10:1 = 74,119.12 100 - 200 feet 60,451.46 @ 20:1 = 3,022.57 963,141.67 sq ft = 104,110.27 credits 0.00 0.000 163,141.67 04,110.27 Information from EEP Debit Ledger dated 04/20/2015