20230245 Ver 2_Georgianna Nutrient Offset Plan - reduced

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Initial Review Completed Date 04/11/2024
Mitigation Project Submittal - 4/8/2024
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Project Type: DIMS Mitigation Bank
Project Name: Georgianna Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel
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Nutrient Offset Plan GEORGIANNA NUTRIENT OFFSET BANK PARCEL
Wayne County, NC
DWR Project Number 20230245 v.2
Neuse River Basin
April 2024 H U C 03020201
PREPARED BY:
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312 W Millbrook Road Suite 225
Raleigh, NC 27607
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April 8, 2024
Katie Merritt
Nutrient Offset & Buffer Banking Coordinator
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27620
RE: DWR Georgianna Nutrient Offset Plan Comments
Georgianna Bank Parcel (DWR # 20230245 v.2)
Wayne County, NC
Dear Ms. Merritt:
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. (Wildlands) has reviewed the Division of Water Resources (DWR) comments
dated May 1P, 2024, for the draft Nutrient Offset (NOP) for the Georgianna Bank Parcel.
The DWR comments are listed below in bold, while Wildlands responses are noted in italics lettering.
1. Cover Page — For nutrient offset only projects, we do not use "mitigation" in the name or plan.
Noted. The correction has ,been made.
2. Cover Page — Change project number to Version 2 instead of Version 1.
The correction has been made.
3. Section 1.0 — Once the naming conventions on maps have been updated to reflect the names
on the site viability letter, please update those names/labels here and throughout the Plan
where relevant.
The correction has been made within Section 1.0 and throughout the Plan.
4. Section 2.2 —1 won't make any more edits to the Plan to remove "mitigation" from the text.
But Wildlands needs to check the document and remove this word where it is used.
Where appropriate, Wildlands has removed the term mitigation" from the text.
5. Table 2 — Modify this to be the 12-digit, the 14-digit HUC isn't applicable for Neuse.
The correction has been made.
6. Section 2.10 — This culvert was determined to be clogged at Site Viability assessment and
preventing aquatic life passage. Identify this as a site constraint and explain how it will be
addressed in Section 4.0.
The culvert was identified as a site constraint and text has been added to Section 2.10 and
Section 4.0 stating that Wildlands will ensure the culvert remains clear at as -built and through
the duration of monitoring.
7. Section 4.0 —This should likely be section 4.0 but there is no section number.
The correction has been made.
8. Section 4.1
a. This section is lacking in details. Identify culvert removals, culvert maintenance,
ripping of any soils (or explain why you aren't manipulating the soils).
Details on culvert removals and culvert maintenance have been added to the Nutrient
Offset Plan. An explanation of why Wildlands does not foresee soil manipulation to be
necessary has been added, as well.
b. If seeding is not planned, then tell me what Wildlands observed as "herbaceous".
Detail the observations: Annual? Perennial? grasses, sedges, crops, rye, etc... Not all
herbaceous is good, not all herbaceous will thrive or last.
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Since Wildlands isn't proposing to seed with pollinator species or any seeding at all,
and ag fields can be barren with soils unstable at planting stage, then DWR needs to
know what exactly wildlands saw establishing in June. Otherwise, Wildlands needs to
include a seeding proposal to take place prior to year 1. Every provider proposes a
seeding plan, with the exception of Wildlands. Therefore wildlands is required to
provide additional details in this section to justify not needing to seed the ag fields.
Overland flow on barren soils will continue to add nutrients into streams and other
features even after planting hardwood species...therefore, nutrient loading isn't being
reduced as quickly or effectively when there are bare soils lacking in vegetation.
During June of 2023, the condition of herbaceous cover was visually assessed across the
Parcel. Species observed are displayed in Table 6: Existing Vegetation. Herbaceous
vegetation was noted to have established naturally throughout the Parcel with no bare
areas observed; therefore, Wildlands does not anticipate that seeding will be necessary.
If bare areas are observed in the Spring of 2024, Wildlands will seed with temporary and
native, pollinator species. Details on species used for seeding have been added to Section
4.1.
9. Section 4.2
a. Additional details are needed in this section. Explain the min and max widths that will
be restored, identify any areas that are not creditable and explain why (Le. areas <50
or a200).
Explanations of min and max widths that will be restored have been added to section
4.2. Areas that are not creditable hove been identified and explained.
b. Bank stabilization measures were identified as necessary during the site viability (see
letter) on UT2, but no measures are being described or proposed. Add this missing
information.
The missing information on UT2 honk stabilization has been added.
c. Add a statement about non -diffused flow here and request to use the clarification
memo (use correct reference in MBI template) to address the non -diffused flow from
the ditches.
A statement about non -diffused flow has been added.
d. Add a seeding plan here in case its ever needed and you don't want to have to submit
for approval later.
A seeding plan has been added.
10. Table 8
a. Suggest changing this table with the 8 species to be planted to be Table 8a, with an 8b
table showing the 3 substitutions.
Table 8 still details the 11 species to be planted, and the text in section 4.2 has been
updated to reflect this.
b. Add a column for "Tree/Shrub" and add that information for each species proposed.
A Tree/Shrub column has been added to Table 8.
c. This all adds up to 100%, but only 8 of these 11 are suggested as being planted.
Address comment above and change the density associated with planting the 8
species.
The text in section 4.2 has been updated to reflect that Wildlands plans to plant 11
species at the densities described.
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d. Identify the 8 that will be planted and include which 3 remaining species be used as
substitutions and at what density those 3 would be substituted if they were needed.
The text in section 4.2 has been updated to reflect that Wildlands plans to plant all 11
species at the densities described.
11. Section 4.3 —Add language to this section identifying what nutrient offset activities should be
completed at this stage: including adequately marking the easement boundaries, installing all
the plots, plantings completed, culvert maintenance complete, culvert removals, bank
stabilization measures...
Text has been added to Section 4.3 specifying what nutrient offset activities should be completed
by the NCDWR As -Built Evaluation.
12. Section 5.1
a. Clarify that the number of plots is in fact making up 2 percent of the planted area.
What is the total planted area in acres?? According to the project credit table, its
about 42 acres. Are these plots Fixed? Random? Rotating? Explain...
Clarification about the number of plots has been added, as well as details regarding the
amount of fixed and random plots.
b. The monitoring protocol for height and vigor is to record height for each stem in each
plot in years 1, 3, and 5. Average vigor per plot is to be recorded in years 1, 3, and S.
Adjust language accordingly. Remember that all other monitoring expectations are the
same for years 1-5 consecutively.
Noted. The language has been adjusted accordingly.
13. Section 5.3 —Add language that if there are any encroachments within the conservation
easement that are identified during the year, that the Sponsor will notify DWR promptly, take
corrective measures, provide written notification to the landowner (or third party) and
include all information in the monitoring report.
Language has been added that details these points.
14. Section 7.0
a. Using the phrase "mitigation activity" is okay here since it's a Column name on the
project credit table. But I'd all caps it as "Mitigation Activity".
The phrase has been capitalized within the referenced sentence.
b. Attach this clarification memo to the appendix and reference it here.
The change has been made.
c. What is going on with Ditch F? The site viability letter didn't address F, is F a ditch? A
swale? Did DWR miss this during the site viability? Should the ft2 of the feature's
footprint (bank to bank) be deducted from riparian restoration? It is causing non -
diffused flow ... please explain.
The referenced feature is a non -project ditch which must have been missed during the
site viability visit. Ditch F will be planted with a combination of live stakes and bald
cypress to ensure concentrated flows do not enter Ditch E. Due to planting, the footprint
of Ditch F is proposed to be included within the credit area.
d. Please add a statement to this section telling DWR how the Total Area you included in
the Project Credit Table was measured/quantified. Give us the technique used to get
the ft2. Tell me how your tree lines were measured out (did you use aerial, onsite,
etc.).
A statement explaining how the Total Area included in the Project Credit Table was
measured/quantified has been added.
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15. Table 10
a. Please use the revised project credit table I provided you via email to test out the
nutrient offset credits.
Wildlonds has used the revised project credit table for this Nutrient Offset Plan.
b. This table is called out as Table 9 in the T.O.C.
The table has been updated with the correct table number.
c. You should be able to combine all streams into just 2 categories (0-100 and 101-200)
All streams have combined into the 2 categories referenced.
d. You should be able to combine al ephemeral into just 2 categories (0-100 & 101-200)
The ephemeral channel has been combined into the 2 categories referenced.
e. You should be able to combine all ditches into 2 categories (0-100, & 101-200)
All ditches have been combined into the 2 categories referenced.
f. See comments on figures and change the names of the features to match what is in
the viability letter.
Parcel feature names have been changed throughout the report and figures to reflect
feature names chosen in the site viability letter.
g. Need to show a row for planted area that is not receiving credit based on being less
than 50'.
The change has been made.
15. Table 11— This is Table 10 in the TOC.
The table has been updated to reflect the correct table number.
17. Figure 3
a. This is the culvert that was determined to be clogged. Add a note here.
The note has been added.
b. This ditch was labeled as Da in the site viability letter ... add that label here.
Project feature labels have been updated to reflect feature names used in the site
viability letter.
c. Change all feature names to match exactly as they are in the site viability letter and
update the text to the Plan and all other figures to match. For example: Ditch C should
be Cb and Ditch G is Ca...
Project feature labels have been updated to reflect feature names used in the site
viability letter.
d. Ditch G is shown as Pink, Purple, then black. Explain.
Ditch G (now referred to as Ditch Ca and Ditch Cb) flows in two different directions.
Where the Conservation Easement intersects the ditch, the flow changes from travelling
west to then travelling east away from the Parcel. Where the ditch flows west toward
LIM, it is indicated as a project ditch with pink symbology. Where it flows east (Ditch
Co), its symbology is purple to indicate that it is a non -project ditch. The black line in
reference is the Project Location layer. Ditch Ca has been corrected on the figure to show
that it extends to the eastern tree line, thereby covering the Project Location line.
e. Add intermittent origins of this reach (see stream call letter).
The intermittent origin has been added to the figure.
f. Add ephemeral origin point.
The ephemeral origin point has been added to the figure.
g. Add a call out here to note that existing conditions include a sink hole and bank
erosion. See site viability letter.
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A callout has been added to note that existing conditions include bank erosion.
Change to "Existing Conditions Map". There should also be a figure in the Plan
representing existing conditions which are also described in the text of the Plan.
The change has been made. The Existing Conditions Map represents existing conditions
that are described in the Plan.
18. Figure 7
a. Please draw an arrow pointing to the specific spot <50'
An arrow has been added pointing to the specific locations which are less than 50'.
b. This should actually be called "non -diffused flow" deduction.
The change has been made.
c. Add (<50' or >200') if that is the reason the gray areas are not for credit.
Most of the non -credited area is due to the riparian widths being under 50' or over 200 ,
however, some are due to the presence of existing forest. The addition of (<50' or >200')
was therefore not made.
d. This area is shown with blue polka dots on the hard copy, but it isn't showing up with
the blue polka dots here. It could be a problem with the electronic upload on our end,
but just make sure it is showing up with the polka dots when you upload the final.
Noted.
e. Is this a ditch? I don't remember this feature during the site viability assessment.
Explain.
Yes, the feature in reference is a non -project ditch (Ditch F). It must have been missed
during the site viability visit. It will be planted with a combination of live stakes and bald
cypress to ensure concentrated flow does not enter Ditch E.
f. Make sure this area is also shown on a row in the project credit table. Prefer the
Feature Name on that table for that row be "UT1, UT3 (<50')".
A row has been added to Table 9 for the areas along UT1 and UT3b that are less than
50'.
19. Figure 9
a. The way you have the maps showing credit assets within 0-100 and 101-200 is fine, as
long as you use the new project credit table I gave you for nutrient offset only
projects. Otherwise, you'd have to have a different color representing the Nutrient
Offset credits measured off ditches vs streams and from Subject streams (UT1,UT2) vs
non -subject streams (UT3]. If this site were being proposed for Buffer, you would have
to have these features represented differently. The nutrient offset project credit table
should also help keep the survey for asbuilt alot simpler. Let me know if you run into
any errors.
The new project credit table provided was used.
Confirm that this ditch is directly connected to Da. I don't remember, and the figure
you submitted for the Site Viability doesn't show Da connected to Ditch B. If it is found
to NOT be connected, remove the credit deduction for non -diffused flow... otherwise,
leave it in.
The ditch in reference (Ditch B), is not connected to Do, therefore, the non -diffused flow
deduction has been removed.
The final Nutrient Offset Plan has been uploaded to the Laserfiche system. Please contact me at 540-
907-9432 if you have any questions or concerns.
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Nutrient Offset Plan
Georgianna Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel
Neuse River Basin
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Project Introduction..........................................................
1.1 Parcel Description.........................................................
2.0 Nutrient Offset Project Summary .....................................
2.1 Project Goals.................................................................
2.2 Existing Parcel Conditions .............................................
2.3 Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation and Nutrient Offset
2.4 Watershed Characterization .........................................
2.5 Soils...............................................................................
2.6 Existing Vegetative Communities .................................
2.7 Threatened and Endangered Species ...........................
2.8 Cultural Resources........................................................
2.9 FEMA Floodplain Compliance .......................................
2.10 Parcel Location, Parcel Constraints, and Access...........
2.11 Other Environmental Conditions ..................................
3.0 Site Protection Instrument.. .............. ... _ ....... ..........
4.0 Nutrient Offset Work Plan ................................................
4.1 Parcel Preparation........................................................
4.2 Riparian Area Restoration Activities... ......................
4.3 NCDWR As -Built Evaluation ..........................................
5.0 Monitoring and Maintenance Plan ...................................
5.1 Monitoring Protocol......................................................
5.2 Parcel Maintenance......................................................
5.3 Easement Boundaries ...................................................
6.0 Financial Assurance and Long -Term Management...........
6.1 Financial Assurances.....................................................
6.2 Long-term Management ...............................................
7.0 Project Credit Potential.....................................................
8.0 References........................................................................
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TABLES
Table 1
Ecological and Water Quality Goals
Table 2
Project Attributes
Table 3
Project Features
Table 4
Drainage Areas and Associated Land Use
Table 5
Project Soil Types and Descriptions
Table 6
Existing Vegetation
Table 7
Site Protection Instrument
Table 8
Selected Planted Species
Table 9
Georgianna Project Credit Table
FIGURES
Figure 1
Vicinity Map
Figure 2
Credit Service Area Map
Figure 3
Existing Conditions Map
Figure 4
USGS Topographic Map
Figure 5
Watershed Map
Figure 6
NRCS 1974 Soil Survey Map
Figure 7
Project Credits Map
Figure 8
Riparian Buffer Zones Map
Figure 9
Monitoring Components Map
APPEN DICES
Appendix A Current Land Use Photographs — June 28, 2023
Appendix B Historical Aerials
Appendix C On Site Determination of Applicability to Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules —June 21, 2023
Site Viability for Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Letter— September 11, 2023
Buffer Interpretation/Clarification Memo #2008-019
Appendix D USFWS Self -Certification Letter and Correspondence
SHP❑ Request for Review and Response
EDR Radius Map Report, Executive Summary
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Nutrient Offset Plan
Georgianna Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel
Neuse River Basin
1.0 Project Introduction
The Georgianna Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel ("Parcel") is proposed under the terms and conditions of
the proposed Georgianna Nutrient Offset Banking Instrument: ("NOBI"), made and entered into by
Wildlands Holdings X, LLC acting as Bank Sponsor ("Sponsor") and the North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality ("NCDEQ") Division of Water Resources ("NCDWR"). The Parcel shall be planned
and designed according to the NOBI, 15A NCAC 02B .0703, and the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule
15A NCAC 02B .0295 which became effective November 1, 2015.
The project is in Wayne County approximately 13 miles southwest of the City of Goldsboro (Figure 1).
Directions are included on Figure 1. The Parcel creates a protected riparian area from top of bank out to
200 feet along three unnamed tributaries (UT1, UT2, and UT3b), ❑ne ephemeral channel (UT3a), and
four project ditches (Ditch A, Ditch B, Ditch Cb, and Ditch Db). The primary purpose of the project is to
provide nutrient offset credits to compensate for unavoidable impacts in the Neuse River Basin
03020201 Hydrologic Unit Code ("HUC") outside the Falls Lake Watershed (Figure 2). The Parcel is
located within the Neuse River Basin HUC 030202011700 and NCDWR Subbasin 03-04-12 in Wayne
County.
1.1 Parcel Description
The project features stormwater and agricultural flows drain to Horse Branch just outside the property
boundary. Horse Branch extends for approximately two miles until its confluence with Thoroughfare
Swamp, which then flows into Falling Creek. Falling Creek eventually flows into the Neuse River. Falling
Creek is classified as Water Supply Water source ("WS-IV") and Nutrient Sensitive Waters ("NSW") by
NCDWR. The proposed project supports specific goals identified in the 2018 Neuse River Basin
Restoration Priorities Plan (RBRP) by promoting "nutrient and sediment reduction in agricultural areas
by restoring and preserving wetlands, streams and riparian buffers".
This nutrient offset riparian restoration project will reduce sediment and nutrient loading, provide and
improve terrestrial and instream habitats, and improve stream and bank stability. The area surrounding
the streams, ephemeral channel, and ditches proposed for nutrient offset is a mixture of forest and
active agricultural fields. See Appendix A for June 2023 photos. Restoring the riparian area up to 200
feet from project streams, ephemeral channel, and ditches will reduce nutrient and sediment inputs in
the tributaries to Falling Creek and subsequently the Neuse River. The restored fioodplain areas will
filter sediment during high rainfall events and provide cover and food for wildlife throughout the Parcel.
2.0 Nutrient Offset Project Summary
2.1 Project Goals
The major goals of the proposed nutrient offset project are to provide ecological and water quality
enhancements to the Neuse River Basin by restoring the riparian area to create a functional riparian
corridor. Specific enhancements to water quality and ecological processes are outlined below in Table 1.
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Table 1: Ecological and Water Quality Goals
Goals
Objectives
Nutrient input will be decreased by filtering runoff from the agricultural fields
Decrease nutrient levels.
through restored native vegetation. The off -site nutrient input will also be
absorbed on -site by filtering flood flows through restored floodplain areas,
where flood flows can disperse through native vegetation.
Decrease sediment input.
Sediment from off -site sources will be captured by deposition on restored
flood plain areas where native vegetation will slow overland flow velocities.
Decrease water
temperature and increase
Planted riparian trees will shade the project features as they mature, reducing
dissolved oxygen
thermal pollution.
concentrations.
Create appropriate
Riparian areas will be restored by treating invasive vegetation and planting
terrestrial habitat.
native vegetation.
Permanently protect the
project Parcel from
A conservation easement will be recorded on the Parcel.
harmful uses.
2.2 Existing Parcel Conditions
The proposed nutrient offset project includes approximately 49.7 acres of agricultural fields and mature
forest along three unnamed tributaries (UT1, UT2, and UT3b), ❑ne ephemeral channel (UT3a), four
project ditches (Ditch A, Ditch B, Ditch Cb, and Ditch Db), and two non -project ditches (Ditch E and Ditch
F). The Parcel easement boundary will extend from the top of bank to 200 feet from the project features
(Figure 3).
Much of the project is currently used for row crop production. UT1 originates from a culvert at the
southern edge of the property and flows northeast. UT1 is surrounded by agricultural fields for its entire
project extent. UT2 also originates from a culvert at the southern edge of the property fields and flows
northeast until its confluence with UT3a, at which point UT2 begins flowing east. Nearly all of UT2 is
surrounded by row craps. Ditch A flows east through agricultural fields until its confluence with UT2.
Ditch Cb flows west towards its confluence with UT3b and is surrounded by agricultural fields on both
banks. Ditches B and Db flow east into UT3b and have agricultural land on both banks. UT3a begins as an
ephemeral channel flowing north near the elbow of UT2. UT3a is surrounded by agricultural fields. UT3b
begins where the channel becomes intermittent near its confluence with Ditch B. UT3b is surrounded by
agricultural fields until it reaches the northern edge of the property, where part of its riparian area
becomes forested.
The project area was forested until the early 1960's. Since then, it has been used for agriculture (see
Appendix B). This consistency in land use within the project watershed indicates that watershed
processes affecting hydrology, sediment supply, and nutrient and pollutant delivery have not varied
widely over this period. With a lack of developmental pressure, watershed processes and stressors from
outside the project limits are likely to remain consistent throughout the implementation, monitoring,
and closeout of this project.
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Table 2: Project Attributes
Project Name
Georgianna Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel
Hydrologic Unit Code
030202011700
River Basin
Neuse, outside the Falls Lake watershed
Geographic Location (Lat, Long)
-78,157332 W, 35.300949 N
Site Protection Instrument (DB, PG)
To be recorded
Total Credits
96,153.035lbs. N
Types of Credits
Nutrient Offset Credits
Nutrient Offset Plan Date
Initial Planting Date
April 2024
December 2024
Baseline Report Date
April 2025
MY1 Report Date
December 2026
MY2 Report Date
December 2027
MY3 Report Date
December 2028
MY4 Report Date
December 2029
MY5 Report Date
December 2030
2.3 Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation and Nutrient Offset
NCDWR assessed the project features and issued the official Stream Origin Determination Letter on June
21, 2023. NCDWR performed an onsite visit of the project area to determine viability for buffer
mitigation and nutrient offset on May 31, 2023, and issued a site viability letter on September 11, 2023.
There have been no changes to land use in the project area since NCDWR's 2023 site visit. A copy of
both the "On -Site Stream Origin ❑etermination for AppIicabiIity to Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules" and the
"Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation & Nutrient Offset" letters from NCDWR are included in Appendix C
and summarized in Table 3.
Table 3: Project Features
Feature Name (NCDWR
Evaluation)
Classification
Buffer Credit Viable
Nutrient Offset Viable
UT1
Stream
Yes
Yes
UT2
Stream
Yes
Yes
UT3a
Ephemeral
Yes
Yes
UT3b
Stream
Yes
Yes (non -forested fields only)
A
Ditch
No
Yes
B
Ditch
No
Yes
Cb
Ditch
No
Yes
Db
Ditch
No
Yes
Additional features are referenced in the Site Viability letter, but are not included
in the project or Table 3.
2.4 Watershed Characterization
The Parcel is located within the HUC 030202011700. All onsite features drain to Horse Branch and then
Falling Creek. Falling Creek flows to the Neuse River. Falling Creek is classified as WS-IV and NSW by
NCDWR. WS-IV waters are sources of water supply for drinking water, culinary, or food processing
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purposes. The NSW designation applies to surface waters that are experiencing excessive growth of
microscopic or macroscopic vegetation.
The topography of the Parcel, as indicated on the Grantham USGS 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle,
shows gently sloped areas throughout the Parcel (Figure 4). Drainage areas for the project features
(Figure 5) were delineated using 2-foot contour intervals derived from the North Carolina Floodplain
Mapping Program's 2017 Light Detection and Ranging (Li DAR) data. Land uses draining to the project
features are primarily a mix of active crop fields, woodlands, and developed space. The watershed areas
and current land use are summarized in Table 4, below.
Table 4: Drainage Areas and Associated Land Use
Reach Name
Watershed Area
(acres)
Land Use
UT1
26
90% agriculture, 5% shrubland, 5% developed
UT2
62
96% agriculture, 4% developed
UT3a
5
100% agriculture
UT3b
56
99% agriculture, 1% forested
2.5 Soils
The proposed Parcel is mapped by the Wayne County Soil Survey. Project area soils are described below
in Table S. UT1 and UT2 are depicted as streams on the 1974 NRCS Soil Survey provided in Figure 6.
Table 5: Project Soil Types and Descriptions
Soil Name
Description
Ly — Lynchburg sandy
Lynchburg sandy loam consists of somewhat poorly drained soil on broad, smooth
loam, 0-2% slopes
flats. Permeability is moderate and surface runoff is slow. Seasonal high-water
table is around one and a half feet.
Ra — Rains sandy loam ---
Rains loamy sand consists of poorly drained soil on smooth flats in broad areas
0-2% slopes
between streams. Permeability is moderate and surface runoff is slow.
NoA -- Norfolk loamy
Norfolk loamy sand (0-2% slopes) consists of well drained soils on smooth broad
sandy — 0-2% slopes
divides. Permeability is moderate and surface runoff is slow.
NoB — Norfolk loamy sand
Norfolk loamy sand (2-6% slopes) consists of well -drained soil on smooth sides of
— 2-6% slopes
divides. Permeability is moderate and surface runoff is medium.
WaB — Wagram Loamy
Wagram loamy sand consists of well -drained soils on slightly convex, smooth, and
Sand, 0-6% slopes
broad divides. Permeability is rapid, while surface runoff is slow. Seasonal high-
water table remains below a depth of five feet.
Source: Wayne County Soil Survey, June 1974, USDA-NRCS,
http5.11www.nres.usdu.gov/Internet/FSE MANUSCRIPTS/northWcarolino/wayneNC1974/mopl9.pdf
https://www.nres.usda.govllnternet/FSE MANUSCRIPTS/north_caroling/wayneNC2974/text.pdf
2.6 Existing Vegetative Communities
Existing vegetation within the Parcel is primarily comprised of agricultural fields used to grow row crops.
Various species of herbaceous vegetation exist along the banks of project features, including smartweed
(Polygonum pensylvanicurn), goldenrod (Solidago spp.), seedbox (Ludwigia alternifolia), dog fennel
(Eupotorium capilllfolium) and rush (Juncos spp.). Additionally, agricultural fields on the Parcel were left
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fallow in the spring of 2023 and several herbaceous species were observed in June 2023. Several woody
species, primarily saplings, are scattered along ditch and stream banks, including sweetgum
(Liquidambar styrociflua), red maple (Ater rubrum), black willow (Salix nigra), winged sumac (Rhus
copollinum), common elderberry (Samhucus conadensis), and blackberry (Rubus occidentalis). Existing
mature forest is located on the right floodplain of the northern extent of UT3b. Woody forest edges also
occur along portions of the southern and eastern Parcel boundaries. See Table 6 for existing woody and
herbaceous species noted within the Parcel.
Table 6: Existing Vegetation
Woody
Herbaceous
Species
Common Name
Species
Common Name
Acer rubra
red maple
Arundinaria sp.
rivercane
Betula nigra
river birch
Bidens spp.
tickseed
Cyrillo racemiflora
swamp titi
Boehmerin cylindrica
smailspike false nettle
Ilex opaca
American holly
Campsis radicans
trumpet vine
Ligustrum sinense
Chinese privet
Carex lurida
lurid sedge
Liquidambarstyraciflua
sweetgum
Eupatorium capillifolium
Dog fennel
Liriodendron tulipifera
tulip poplar
Lespedeza cuneata
sericea lespedeza
Nyssa biflora
black gum
Lonicera Japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Pinus toeda
iobloliy pine
Ludwigia alternifolio
seedbox
Prunus serotina
black cherry
luncus spp,
rush
Quercus alba
white oak
Murdannia keisak
marsh dewflower
Quercus faicata
southern red oak
Panicum spp.
pamcgrass
Quercus nigra
water oak
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia creeper
Rhus copallinum
winged sumac
Paspalum urvillei
Vasey's grass
Rubus occidentalis
blackberry
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Salix nigra
black willow
Polygonum pensylvanicurn
smartweed
Sambucus conadensis
common elderberry
Solidogo spp.
goldenrod
2.7 Threatened and Endangered Species
The NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) database and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Information far Planning and Consultation database (IPaC) were searched for federally Fisted threatened
and endangered plant and animal species in Wayne County, NC. Three fisted endangered arthreatened
species and one species proposed for listing as endangered or threatened were identified. Respectively,
these are the Red -cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis), the Neuse River Waterlog (Necturus
Iewisi), the Carolina Madtom (Notorus furiousus), and the Tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus).
Wildlands performed a pedestrian survey of the project parcel on April 18, 2023. It was determined that
there is no suitable habitat for any of the listed species; therefore, the project will have "no effect" on
the federally listed species. It was determined that suitable habitat is present for the proposed listed
species, but no roosts were observed and restoration activity is unlikely to adversely affect this species.
USFWS was contacted on July 7, 2023 with request for comment on the project. USFWS responded on
July 14, 2023 with their concurrence of WiIdIands' findings. The USFWS correspondence and Self -
Certification Letter packet is included in Appendix D.
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2.8 Cultural Resources
There are no existing structures in the project area. The Parcel is not located near any sites listed on the
National Register with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). SHPO was contacted with request
for review and comment on July 7, 2023. SHPO responded ❑n August 1, 2023 stating they are aware of
no historic resources which would be affected by the project. The SHPO response and request are
included in Appendix D.
2.9 FEMA Floodplain Compliance
No grading activities are proposed in the FEMA floodplain, s❑ a floodplain development permit will not
be required. No hydraulic modeling is proposed for this project.
2.10 Parcel Location, Parcel Constraints, and Access
The Parcel is accessible via a dirt farm road off US Highway 13 (See Figure 7). There is one external
culvert crossing along UT3b, which was determined to be clogged at the time of Site Viability
Assessment. On March 27, 2024, Wildlands found the culvert to be cleared (see Appendix A). Wildlands
will ensure the culvert crossing on UT3b remains cleared at the time of As -Built and through the
duration of monitoring.
Three additional culverts exist on the Parcel which will all be removed. One culvert is located at the top
of UT1, another is located at the top of UT2, and the third is along UT3a (See Figure 7).
2.11 Other Environmental Conditions
An EDR Radius Map Report with Geocheck was ordered for the Parcel through Environmental Data
Resources, Inc. on March 23, 2023. Neither the target property nor the adjacent properties were listed in
any of the Federal, State, or Tribal environmental databases searched by EDR. There were no known or
potentially hazardous waste sites identified within or immediately adjacent to the project area. The
Executive Summary of the EDR report is included in the Appendix.
3.0 Site Protection Instrument
The land required for planting, management, and stewardship of the nutrient offset project includes
portions of the parcels listed in Table 7. The Parcel will remain in private ownership, protected in its
entirety by an approved NCDWR long term stewardship, and will be managed under the terms detailed
in an approved NCDWR conservation easement.
Table 7: Site Protection Instrument
Site Protection
Deed Book and
Acreage to
Landowner
PIN
County
Instrument
Page Number
be Protected
2556-16-8963
James O Burch
Conservation
To Be
2556-15-6813
Wayne
49.7
Trustee
Easement
Recorded
2556-15-6095
4.0 Nutrient Offset Work Plan
The project will restore agriculturally impacted land along project features to a protected riparian
corridor, improving the ecological function of the area. The project design will ensure that no adverse
impacts to existing riparian areas occur. Figure 7 illustrates the conceptual design for the Parcel. Figure 8
further depicts the riparian zones and designated widths for the Parcel.
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4.1 Parcel Preparation
Most areas slated for restoration will require little parcel preparation because the land has been cleared
and maintained for agriculture; therefore, soil disturbance during planting of the project will be minimal.
Moreover, due to repeated agricultural use, Parcel sails are not compacted and will not require any soil
ripping. During June of 2-02-3, the condition of herbaceous cover was visually assessed across the Parcel.
Herbaceous vegetation had established naturally, therefore seeding is not expected to be necessary.
Details on species observed are found in Table 5. If desirable herbaceous vegetation does not appear to
be establishing naturally during the spring of 2025, Wildlands will note the areas of deficiency and seed
them prior
s+^ mnnitoring year 1. An appropriate permanent seed mixture will be planted that may
include species beneficial to pollinators. Seeding will not be applied to areas with an existing native
herbaceous layer. Seeding used will be a mix of cover crop species, such as millet (Urochlea racemosa)
and clover (Trifolium repens), and permanent native species, such as black-eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta),
partridge pea (Chomaecrista fasciculato), and Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutons). Cover crop species are
to ensure quick establishment of herbaceous vegetation to provide ground coverage while permanent
native herbaceous species become established. Soil samples will also be collected and analyzed prior to
planting to determine if soil amendments are necessary to support herbaceous and planted stem
success.
Culverts at the top of UT1, the top of UT2, and along UT3a will be removed. Following their removals a
combination of coir matting, live stakes, and seeding with cover crop and native permanent species will
be applied to ensure the banks remain stable. Additionally, bank stabilization will occur where erosional
rills, sink holes, and gullies are observed on UT2. Bank stabilization may include a combination of coir
matting, live stake planting, seeding, and the installation of hay bales to slow and divert overland flow
near affected banks. Neither Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR), nor local County
permits, are anticipated for stabilizing compromised areas. An external culvert crossing at the
downstream end of UT3b will remain; however, it was determined to be clogged at the time of Site
Viability Assessment. On March 27, 2024, Wildlands observed that the culvert was cleared (see
Appendix A). Wildlands will ensure the culvert crossing on UT3b remains cleared at the time of As -Built
and throughout the duration of monitoring.
4.2 Riparian Area Restoration Activities
Riparian area restoration will involve planting appropriate native tree species along the riparian corridor.
More specifically, riparian restoration for Nutrient Offset Credits will occur 0' to 200' from the top of
bank on project streams, ephemeral channels, and ditches (Figure 7). Areas not for credit include
locations where the riparian width is less than SO' from the top of bank, which includes a small portion
on UT1 and UT3, as well as portions of the Parcel that are further than 200' from the top of bank. Ditch
Db and Ditch E are subject to the Buffer Interpretation /Clarification Memo #2008-019 where
maintenance of diffuse flow into the conservation easement cannot be attained. The Buffer
Interpretation /Clarification Memo #2008-019 can be found in Appendix C. Ditch F flows to ❑itch E
within the Parcel and will be planted with a combination of live staked species and bald cypress
(Taxodium distichum) to prevent concentrated stormflows from entering Ditch E. Saturation at the
surface, hydric soil indicators, fine sediment rather than coarse sorted sediment, hydrophytic
vegetation, and algae were all observed within ❑itch F, indicating that it functions similarly to a wetland.
Bald cypress was therefore selected due to its ability to thrive within such areas. Table 8 below details
species selected for planting within Ditch F. Minor bank stabilization work will be completed along UT2
as described in Section 4.1. Herbaceous seeding will be done as needed across the Parcel and where
bank stabilization work is completed. Details on herbaceous seeding can be found in Table 8 below and
Section 4.1 above.
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Vegetation management and herbicide applications may be needed over the first few years of tree
establishment in the riparian restoration areas to prevent undesirable species from out -competing
planted native vegetation. Tree and herbaceous species to be planted across the riparian areas of the
Parcel will include a mixture of species listed in Table 8 below.
Table 8: Selected Planting Species
Tree Species
Species
Common Name
Density
Forest Strata
Tree/Shrub/Herb
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
10%
Canopy
Tree
Betula nigra
River Birch
10%
Canopy
Tree
Diospyros virginiana
Common Persimmon
5%
Canopy
Tree
Quercus nigra
Water Oak
10%
Canopy
Tree
Quercus phellos
Willow Oak
10%
Canopy
Tree
Quercus pagoda
Cherrybark Oak
10%
Canopy
Tree
Ulmus arnericana
American Elm
10%
Canopy
Tree
Populus deltoides
Eastern Cottonwood
10%
Canopy
Tree
Magnolia virginiana
Sweetbay Magnolia
10%
Sub -canopy
Tree
Acernegundo
Boxelder
10%
Canopy
Tree
Prunus serotina
Black Cherry
5%
Canopy
Tree
Herbaceous Species
Rud6eckia hirta
Black-eyed Susan
N/A
Herbaceous —
Permanent Seed Mix
Herb
Chamaecrista
fasciculata
Partridge Pea
N/A
Herbaceous —
Permanent Seed Mix
Herb
5orghastrum nutans
Indiangrass
N/A
Herbaceous —
Permanent Seed Mix
Herb
Urochlea racemose
Browntop Millet
N/A
Herbaceous —
Temporary Seed Mix
Herb
Trifoliurn repens
Ladino Clover
N/A
Herbaceous —
Temporary Seed Mix
Herb
Ditch F Planting
Taxodiurn distichum
Bald Cypress
50%
Canopy
Tree
5alixnigra
Black Willow
50%
Canopy
Tree
Trees will be spaced at TX12' upon planting, which is equivalent to a density of 519 stems per acre and
is sufficient to meet the performance standards outlined in Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295 of 260 stems per
acre at the end of five years. There are approximately 5.7 acres of non -credited areas within the Parcel
which are a result of the riparian width exceeding 200 feet (see Figure 7). These areas will be planted,
but at a lower density of 303 sterns per acre. This is equivalent to an approximate spacing of 12'X12'. No
one species will be planted at a composition higher than 15% throughout the Parcel. Stems will be well
mixed prior to planting to ensure diversity of bare root species across the Parcel. Due to the nature of
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random mixing, some stems of the same species might be planted together in some areas. Figure 7
illustrates areas proposed far planting. Planting is scheduled for December 2024.
4.3 NCDWR As -Built Evaluation
Within 30 calendar days after completing the establishment of the nutrient offset areas, the Sponsor will
submit written notification to NCDWR documenting that all nutrient offset activities have been
completed. Failure to submit written notification within 30 days may result in a modified credit release
schedule or a delay in the issuance of credit releases.
By the time of the NCDWR As -Built Evaluation, planting, vegetation plot installation, and easement
boundary demarcation will be completed. Culvert maintenance, three culvert removals, and bank
stabilization measures along UT2 will also be completed.
5.0 Monitoring and Maintenance Plan
5.1 Monitoring Protocol
Vegetation monitoring plots will be installed and evaluated within the riparian restoration areas to
measure the survival of the planted trees. Approximately 42.3 acres will be planted for Nutrient Offset
Nitrogen Credit. A total of 34 plots, making up 2 percent of the planted area, will be established within
the riparian restoration areas and will be randomly placed such that the plots are representative of the
nutrient offset credit areas (Figure 9). Of the 34 vegetation plots, 25 will be fixed in the same location
through the duration of the five-year monitoring period, and 9 will be placed randomly each year of
assessment. Each of the 34 plots will be 100 square meters; however, the 25 fixed plots will be 10 x 10
meter square plots while the 9 random plots will be circular with a radius of 5.64 meters. The equation
used to calculate the vegetation plot number is as follows:
42.3 acres x 0.02 = 0.846 acres
0.846 acres/0.0247 acres = 34.25 vegetation plots
Vegetation assessments will be conducted and follow the Carolina Vegetation Survey (CVS) Level 2
Protocol for Recording Vegetation (2008). A reference photo will be taken from the southwestern corner
of each of the 34 plots. Planting within Ditch F will be monitored annually to ensure stem survival, and
photographs will be included within each monitoring report. Dverview photos will be taken each
monitoring year and provided in the annual reports. All planted stems will be marked with flagging tape
and recorded.
The first annual monitoring activities will commence at the end of the first growing season, at least five
months after planting has been completed and no earlier than the fall season. Species composition,
individual stem height, and survival rates will be evaluated in each plot during monitoring years 1, 3, and
5, and included in monitoring reports. Additionally, average vigor per plot will be evaluated in
monitoring years 1, 3, and 5 and included in monitoring reports. During monitoring years 2 and 4 stem
density will be recorded, and visual assessments will be completed, however individual stem height and
average vigor per plot will not be required. The total number of volunteer woody stems will be
documented and reported each monitoring year. The measure of vegetative success for the Parcel will
be the survival of at least four native hardwood tree or shrub species, where no one species is greater
than 50% of stems, and an established density of at least 260 stems per acre at the end of the fifth year
of monitoring. Appropriate and desirable native volunteer species may be included in the Parcel's
density to meet the performance standards with written NCDWR approval.
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The Sponsor shall submit the annual monitoring report to NCDWR by December 31s' of each year for five
consecutive years and will follow the terms and conditions of the NOBI.
5.2 Parcel Maintenance
If the Parcel ❑r a specific component of the Parcel fails to achieve the success criteria ❑utlined in Section
5.1, adaptive measures will be developed and/or appropriate remedial actions will be implemented.
Maintenance will be performed to correct any identified problems on the Parcel that have a high
likelihood of affecting project success. Such items include, but are not limited to, fire, flooding, drought,
or insects that Cause excess tree mortality. Any actions Implemented will be designed to achieve the
success criteria and will include a work schedule and updated monitoring criteria. A rigorous herbicide
schedule may need to be implemented in the first few years of tree establishment in the restoration
areas to prevent establishment of invasive species that may out -compete the planted native vegetation.
The only herbicides used on the Parcel will be aquatic approved herbicides that will be applied in
accordance with North Carolina Department of Agriculture rules and regulations.
The easement boundary will be checked annually as part of monitoring activities. Easement boundary
conditions as well as any maintenance performed will be reported in the annual monitoring reports to
NCDWR. If mowing is deemed necessary by the Sponsor during the monitoring period, the Sponsor must
receive approval from NCDWR prior to conducting any mowing activities within Zone 1 and Zone 2 of
the Neuse buffers to ensure that no buffer violations have occurred.
5.3 Easement Boundaries
Easement boundaries will be identified in the field to ensure clear distinction between the Parcel and
adjacent properties. Boundaries may be identified by marker, post, tree -blazing, or other means as
allowed by Parcel conditions and/or conservation easement prior to the NCDWR on -site As -Built
evaluation for Task 2 credit release. Contact information for the conservation easement holder will be
included on easement markers. The easement boundary will be checked annually at a minimum as part
of monitoring activities and the conditions as well as any maintenance performed will be reported in the
annual monitoring reports to NCDWR. Boundary markers that have been disturbed, damaged, or
destroyed will be repaired and/or replaced on an as needed basis. In the case of a conservation easement
encroachment, written notification will be provided to the landowner, or third party, and corrective
measures will be taken. The Sponsor will forward all communication via email to NCDWR promptly, and
all information will be included within the appropriate year's monitoring report.
6.0 Financial Assurance and Long -Term Management
6.1 Financial Assurances
Following approval of the Georgianna Nutrient Offset Plan, the Sponsor shall provide a Performance
Bond from a surety that is rated no less than an "A-" as rated by A.M. Best. The Performance Bond
amount shall be 100% of the estimated cost for implementation of the project as described in the
Nutrient Offset Plan, but not less than $1SO,000.00. In lieu of posting the performance bond, the
Sponsor may elect to construct the project prior to the first credit release. In that case no performance
bond will be necessary.
After completion of the restoration/construction, a separate Performance/Maintenance Bond will be
secured for 100% of the estimated cost to implement the monitoring and maintenance plan but not less
than $100,000.00 initially. The Performance/Maintenance Bond shall apply at the inception of the
monitoring period for a term of one year and be extended annually for a minimum of five years. Upon
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NCDWR approval, this may be lowered each year based on the adjusted cost to complete the
monitoring.
Performance bonds for monitoring shall be renewed at least annually to cover the next year's
monitoring period, with confirmation of renewal provided to NCDWR with each annual monitoring
report when applicable. NCDWR reserves the right to alter the credit release schedule if monitoring
reports are submitted without proof of bond renewals when applicable.
6.2 Long-term Management
The Parcel will remain in private ownership, protected in its entirety by an approved NCDWR long term
steward and will be managed under the terms detailed in an approved NCDWR conservation easement.
The long-term manager will be chosen prior to the submittal of the Year 4 Monitoring report and will be
responsible for periodic inspection of the Parcel to ensure that the restrictions documented in the
recorded easement are upheld in perpetuity in accordance with the Parcel's NOBI. In accordance with
the Parcel's NOBI, no remaining credits will be released for Monitoring Year 4 until the conservation
easement has been assigned to an approved land trust or stewardship entity.
7.0 Project Credit Potential
Of the 49.7 acres protected under the conservation easement, the Mitigation Activity for 42.3 acres is
riparian restoration. All 42.3 acres of restoration are proposed for nutrient offset credit. Nutrient offset
credit totals were calculated using a combination of existing conditions data collected on -site and GIS
software. The existing top of bank of project features along with the existing tree line collected at the
base of trees were collected by a Professional Land Surveyor. G15 tools were then used to create
polygons which extend out a specified distance from the surveyed top of banks. These polygons were
then designated certain credit types based on factors including but not limited to distance from the top
of bank, whether the area was within the surveyed existing tree line, and project feature type. The
Buffer Interpretation /Cla rificatio n Memo #2008-019 applies to Ditch Db, and Ditch E where
maintenance of diffuse flow on site is unattainable; therefore, a total of 5,769 square feet are removed
from the creditable area. The Buffer Interpretation /Clarification Memo #2008-019 can be found in
Appendix C. Ditch F flows to Ditch E, however, it is being planted to ensure that concentrated flow does
not enter Ditch E and the diffuse flow remains throughout the surrounding riparian areas. Due to
planting within Ditch F, its footprint is being included within the nutrient offset credit area. The
management objectives and proposed amount of nutrient offset credits are presented in Tables 9 a-nd
4.9, below. Areas of riparian restoration where WiIdlands is seeking Nutrient Offset Credit will not be
convertible to Riparian Buffer Credits per the Parcel's NOBI. There will be one credit ledger for the
project: A Nitrogen Nutrient Offset Credit Ledger.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), 2015. 15A NCAC 02B .0259 Mitigation
Program Requirements for Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Buffers.
htt p://re po rts. oa h. state. nc. us/ncac/title%2015a%20-
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North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP), 2010. 2010 Neuse River Basin Restoration
Priorities Plan jRBRP).
https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/Mitigation%205ervices/Watershed_Planning/Neuse_River_Basin/FI NAL
%20 R B RP%20 N e use%202010_%2020111207%2000 RR ECTED. pdf
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP), 2019. Natural Heritage Element Occurrence Database,
Wayne County, NC. https://www.ncnhde.natureserve.org
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 2006. Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil
Survey Geographic (SSURGO) database for Wayne County, North Carolina.
https://websoiIsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (U5FW5), 2018. Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Federal
Species of Concern and Candidate Species, Wayne County, NC. https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/
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Directions: From the City of Raleigh, travel
east on 1-40 for approximately 42 miles. Take
exit 341 for NC-50/NC-55 towards US13/
DI Newton Grove. Keep left at the fork, follow
signs for Newton Grove. Turn left onto NC-50
S/NC-55 E. At the traffic circle, take the 4th
exit onto US-13 N/Goldsboro Street.
Continue on Goldsboro Street for
approximately 12 miles. The Parcel will be
located on the left.
Figure 1. Vicinity Map
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Neuse River Basin (03020201)
Wayne County, NC

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Figure 2. Credit Service Area Map
WILD LANDS o 6 12 Miles Georgianna Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel
ENGINEERING I I I Nutrient Offset Plan
Neuse River Basin (03020201)
Wayne County, NC

WILD LANDS
ENGINEERING
Figure 3. Existing Conditions Map
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Neuse River Basin (03020201)
Wayne County, NC

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Figure 4. USG5 Topographic Map
Georg ianna Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel
Nutrient Offset Plan
Neuse River Basin (03020201)
Wayne County, NC

Figure 5. Watershed Map
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ENGINEERING Nutrient ❑ffset Plan
Neuse River Basin (03020201)
Wayne County, NC

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W I L D L A N D S Georgianna Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel
E N G IN E E R I N G 0 200 400 Feet Nutrient Offset Plan
t� I i 1 I I Neuse River Basin (03020201)
Wayne County, NC

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Figure 7. Project Credits Map
' W 7 L D L A N D S 0 200 400 Feet Georgianna Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel
ENGINEERING I I 1 I 1 Nutrient Offset Plan
Neuse River Basin (03020201)
Wayne County, NC

Figure 8. Riparian Buffer Zones Map
W 7 L D L A N D S 0 200 400 Feet Georgianna Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel
ENGINEERING I t I E I Nutrient Offset Plan
Neuse River Basin (03020201)
Wayne County, NC

Figure 9. Monitoring Components Map
W 7 L D L A N D S 0 200 400 Feet Georgianna Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel
E N G I N E E R I N G I t I E I Nutrient Offset Plan
Neuse River Basin (03020201)
Wayne County, NC

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CURRENT LAND USE PHOTOGRAPHS
Georgianna Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel

UTi — Downstream (6/28/2023) 1 UT2 --Downstream (6/28/2023) 1
UT2 —Upstream (6/28/2023)
Ditch A — Upstream near confluence with UT2 (6/28/2023)
UT2 — Upstream near confluence with UT3 (6/28/2023)
Ditch B — Upstream near confluence with UT3 (6/28/2023)
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Ditch B — Downstream at origin (6/28/2023) 1 Ditch Cb — Downstream (6/29/2023)
Ditch Cb — Upstream near confluence with UT3 (6/28/2023)
Ditch Db — Downstream at origin (6/28/2023)
Ditch Db — Upstream from confluence with UT3 (6/28/2023)
Ephemeral UT3a — Upstream (6/28/2023)
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UT3b — Upstream (6/28/2023)
LIM —Culvert Inlet (3/27/2024)
UT3b — Downstream (6/28/2023)
UT3b — Upstream (6/28/2023)
LIM — Culvert Outlet (3/27/2024)
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