20140910 Ver 1_Closeout Report_20160523

Wells Creek #2
EEP ID (IMS#) 92688
CLOSEOUT REPORT: Stream Enhancement and Preservation
Proiect Setting & Classifications
Meeting XY Coordinates:
35.9247077697, -79.4458296016
County
Alamance
General Location
Snow Camp
Basin:
Cape Fear
Physiographic Region:
Piedmont
Ecore ion:
Carolina Slate Belt
USGS Hydro Unit:
03030002
NCDWQ Sub -basin:
03-06-04
Wetland Classification
N/A
Thermal Regime:
Warm
Trout Water:
No
Project Performers
9/2015
Source Agency:
EEP/DMS
Provider:
N/A
Designer:
Robert J. Goldstein &
Associates
Monitoring Firm:
Robert J. Goldstein &
Associates
Channel Remediation:
N/A
Planting / Invasives:
HARP
Plant remediation:
HARP
Approved for transfer to
Stewardship:
Yes
Stewards:
NC DEQ Stewardship
Project Activities and Timeline
Milestone
Month -Year
Project Instituted
9/2008
Permitted
N/A
Construction Completed
5/2011
As -Built
5/2011
Monitoring Year -1
10/2011
Monitoring Year -2
9/2012
Monitoring Year 3
10/2013
Monitoring Year 4
10/2014
Beaver Dam Removal
5/2015
Monitoring Year 5
9/2015
Closeout Submission
4/2016
Milestone
Month -Year
Project Instituted
9/2008
Permitted
N/A
Construction Completed
5/2011
As -Built
5/2011
Monitoring Year -1
10/2011
Monitoring Year -2
9/2012
Monitoring Year 3
10/2013
Monitoring Year 4
10/2014
Beaver Dam Removal
5/2015
Monitoring Year 5
9/2015
Closeout Submission
4/2016

Project Setting and Background Summary
Wells Creek #2 is a stream mitigation project located near Snow Camp in southwestern Alamance County, NC,
in the Carolina Slate Belt region. EEP (DMS) identified this project site's HUC as a Targeted Local Watershed in the
2009 Cape Fear River Basin Restoration Priority report. The project consists of two reaches on separate parcels.
The Northern Reach (stream enhancement II) is located along Wells Creek and includes a seep -fed tributary
(UT3). The Southern Reach (stream preservation) is located along western tributaries to Wells Creek (UT1 and
UT2). Wells Creek flows southeast into Cane Creek, which in turn, flows eastward into the Haw River
upstream of Jordan Lake. The streams immediately downstream of each project reach along Wells Creek and
UT1 were previously restored as a DMS project, called Wells Creek (IMS 414) which closed out successfully in
2012.
Prior to this project inception, cattle and hogs (free-range) had access to the project streams at both sites.
Livestock access created areas of channel instability and incision. Buffers were denuded or non-existent in
places. Banks of sections of UT3 were trampled and had hog "wallow" areas near the stream and in the
buffer.
Restoration activities were completed in May 2011 and included livestock/hog exclusion fencing and
alternative watering systems (December 2009), invasive species treatment (August -September 2010 and May
2011), and target community buffer planting (November 2010 and May 2011). All containerized planting in
non -forested areas were planted at a density of 436 stems/acre. In areas with mature canopy, understory
species were planted to achieve 436 stems/acre. Stream banks on UT3 were planted at a density of 681
stems/acre within 10 feet of the channel. A number of understory wetland species were installed on a
wallowed -out area of UT3. Streams have remained stable throughout the monitoring period, and the riparian
buffers are successfully establishing. One beaver dam was observed and removed on Wells Creek during the
project, and livestock have not accessed the creek. In 2015/2016, a narrow area of buffer was fenced, and
added to the conservation easement to ensure stream protection.
Goals and Obiectives:
As described in the baseline report, the goals of the Wells Creek #2 Stream Enhancement and Preservation
Project are to improve water quality and restore riparian habitat.
To achieve these goals, the project has the following objectives:
• Reduce direct nutrient loading and fecal coliform inputs into the streams by fencing out cattle and hogs
and providing an alternative livestock water system;
• Reduce excess sedimentation into the streams by eliminating livestock impacts from hoof shear to
forest floor and stream banks;
• Reestablish and enhance native forested buffers by planting native plants, removing invasive exotic
vegetation, and preventing future negative impacts within the buffer;
• Increase surface runoff infiltration and non -point pollutant removal through the vegetated riparian
buffer; and
• Preserve existing natural, well-established riparian plant communities.

Success Criterion
Because Wells Creek #2 is an enhancement level II and preservation project, success criterion are based on
vegetation survival, success of livestock exclusion, and invasive treatment success as evidenced by a visual
assessment, and documented through permanent photo points.
Success Criteria
Measured Parameter
Criteria Met
Channel Stability and Buffer
16 Photopoints
YES- No stream instability or loss
Viability
Mitigation
of vegetation were observed.
Vegetation
2 Vegetation Plots:
YES- Both plots met for planted
260 stems/acre
stems (average 486 s/ac); with
Component
volunteers = 2,104 s/ac
Asset Table:
Wells Creek #2 (92688)
Project
Riparian
Wetland Units
1
Non -riparian
Wetland Units
Total Wetland
(WMU)
Creditable
Nutrient
Offset
999.60
Mitigation
NA
Restoration
0
NA
Stationing/
Mitigation
Component
Approach
As -built (ft)
Close out
Units
Level
Location
Ratio
or Reach ID
(ft)
(SMU)
00+00 to
UT1
P
1130
1133
5:1
226.6
11+30
00+00 to
UT2
P
48
47
5:1
9.4
00+48
Wells Creek
P
438
0
00+00 to
N/A
0
04+38
04+98 to
Wells Creek
E
Ell
1253
1265
2.5:1
506
18+19
00+00 to
UT3
E
Ell
644
644
2,5:1
257.6
06+44
SUM
3513
3089
999.6
*Numbers varied from As -built to close out following GIS length assessment (typical asset refining). Stream
crossings area not eligible or counted towards credit.
MITIGATION UNIT TOTALS
Stream Mitigation
Units (SMU)
Riparian
Wetland Units
1
Non -riparian
Wetland Units
Total Wetland
(WMU)
Riparian Buffer
(BMU)
1
Nutrient
Offset
999.60
0
NA
0
0
NA

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From 1-85 in Burlington, take NC-49 south for
3.9 miles, then turn LEFT on Beale Rd. Go
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Hermon Rock Creek Rd, and continue another
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Carl Noah Rd, and the Northern Reach access
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Wells Creek (#414) Conservation Easement Boundaries
Wells Cr #2 (#92688) Conservation Easement Boundaries To access the Southern Reach, no back toBeale Rd, turn LIFT, and continue southeast
USGS Streams �' ,� `'f ---' on Beale Rd 1,0 mile past Carl Noah Rd, then
turn LEFT on Longest Acres Road. The access
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stems
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DMS Recommendation and Conclusion
The project stream exhibits characteristics of stability and the site vegetation is successful. Removal of
livestock, including hogs, preservation of an additional one-sided stream (no credit), and connectivity to a
previous downstream conservation easement provides additional uplift to the project. The local producer has
made significant steps toward conservation practices and improving the health of his cattle operation in a
recognized TLW, providing prescribed grazing for his cattle, a healthy source of water, and fencing them out of
the stream and buffer. DMS recommends closing this project with 996.6 SMUs.
Contingencies
None.

Pre- and MY5 Photos:
PP #1 — Looking S from Carl Noah Rd. E of Wells Cr (0&16M)
PP 02 — Looking S along easement. W of Wells Cr 099 6109)
PP #1— Looking S from Gael Noah Rd, E of Wells C r f Oc-j, 23.9 5)
PP #2—Looking S along easement' W of Wells Cr (0123M5)

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APPENDIX A
WATERSHED PLANNING SUMMARY
Watershed Characteristic Overview
Wells Creek 2 is an approximately 3,000 If stream restoration and preservation project located
in Alamance County, south of the City of Burlington in the Cape Fear River Basin. It is located
within HUC 03030002050050, the Cane Creek watershed, which was identified as a Targeted
Local Watershed (TLW) in the 2009 Cape Fear River Basin Restoration Priorities Plan (RBRP).
Currently, DMS has 12 other projects in this TLW.
According to the 2009 RBRP, this watershed is 46% agricultural, 49% forested and 1%
impervious. The Wells Creek 2 project is upstream of the NCNHP Natural Heritage Natural Area
called Haw River Aquatic Habitat (which is rated High). The Cane Creek watershed drains to the
Haw River which is identified on the 2012 NCDWR 303d List. Cane Creek has an active base of
landowners who are participating in conservation and restoration programs. Benthic ratings in
the HU vary between "Fair" and "Good -Fair" indicating a need for improvement to aquatic
conditions. DMS has been active in Cane Creek improvement efforts. These restoration
investments are important to maintain with continued restoration and preservation work along
with policies that promote good riparian conditions.
Links to Watershed Goals and Objectives
Wells Creek 2 project priorities include contributing to improved water quality and riparian
habitat. Prior to project implementation, direct access by cattle and hogs contributed excess
nutrients and resulted in riparian buffer impacts and stream bank erosion. The installation of
fencing and the establishment of riparian buffer increases filtration of inputs prior to entering
the stream, provides habitat improvements and reduces sediment inputs through stream bank
stabilization. This project is directly upstream of the DMS Wells Creek site and together these
projects total almost 10,000 If of stream resulting in downstream water quality improvements
on a 303d listed stream.
Watershed Summary
In addition to Wells Creek 2, there are 12 additional DMS projects in this watershed and three
agricultural BMPs as of 2014 DSWC data, all livestock exclusion sites, located within this
watershed. The DMS sites include Wells Creek (Long Term Management), Foust Creek
(Monitoring Year 2), Abbey Lamm (Monitoring Year 2), Reedy Branch (Long Term
Management), Cane Creek (Long Term Management), UT to South Fork Creek
(Stephens)(Closed out 2014), Upper UT to Cane Creek (Picard) (Long Term Management),
Holman Mill Site (Construction), UT to South Fork Creek (Hadley -Newlin) (Closed out 2014),
Maney Farm (Construction), Underwood (Monitoring Year 3), UT to Cane Creek (Monitoring
Year 3).

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Appendix B: Property Ownership & Protection
The site protection instrument for this mitigation project includes the following document(s), available at the specified
County Register of Deeds office, and is linked to the property portfolio at: http://ncdenr.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-
public/Mitigation%20Services/Document%20Management%20Libra ry/Property/Prope rty%20PortfoIio/92688 WellsCre
ek2 PD 2008.pdf
Project Name IMS County Grantor Property Rights Deed/Page Plat/Page Area
Wells Creek#2 92688 Alamance Charles and Cynthia Sydnor CE 2777/736 REV 77/3.59 12.38
Long-term stewardship of this property is managed by the NC DEQ Stewardship Program.

Appendix C: Permits and Jurisdictional Determination
No permits were issued for Wells Creek 2.

Mitigation Project Wells Creek #2
DMS IMS ID 92688
River Basin CAPE FEAR
Cataloging Unit 03030002
Applied Credit Ratios: 1:1 1.5:1 2.5:1 5:1 1:1 3:1 2:1 5:1 1:1 3:1 2:1 5:1 1:1 3:1 2:1 5:1
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Beginning Balance (feet and acres)
1,909.00
1,180.00
Beginning Balance (mitigation credits)
963.60
236.00
NCDOT Pre -DMS Debits (feet and acres): Not Applicable
DMS Debits (feet and acres):
DWR Permit No USACE Action IDs Impact Project Name
NCDOT TIP U-2524BA/BB -
Greensboro Western Loop,
2001-1318 2002-21216 Guilford County
166.65
Lake Townsend Dam
2007-0410 2007-00895-241 Replacement
600.001
810.00
E-22 Elementary School
2007-0503 2008-00035 Access/Mills Park Drive
444.50
203.35
2007-1235 2007-03230-029 Beckwith Property
467.50
2005-0688 2005-21057-201 East Alamance Quarry
385.00
Remaining Balance (feet and acres)
12.00
0.00
Remaining Balance (mitigation credits)
1 4.801
0.00
Information from DMS Debit Ledger dated 05/19/2016

Appendix E: Additional Data

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