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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20040639 Ver 1_Monitoring Report Year 2_20080115HALIFAX-NORTHAMPTON REGIONAL AIRPORT MITIGATION MONITORING 2007 YEAR TWO USACE Action ID 200420672 d 200421162 NCDWQ # 04- 639 E r- N ?? L?,,,ne f , 0 : w?, y ? ?p s u y t p 7 ±A N 2008 A !ir r?eei ?e1UALi C`. '8FTi_JN.)J `Z('1u Submitted by THE LPA GROUP INCORPORATED January 2008 Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Mitigation Monitoring Year Two (2007) Introduction On June 30, 2204 the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) issued a Section 404 Permit (Action ID 200420672 and 20042 1 1 62, DWQ Project # 04-0639) to the Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport located in Halifax, NC for 0.36-acre of fill placed in USACE jurisdictional wetlands, 280 linear feet of impact to an un-named tributary to Quankey Creek, and 1,642 linear feet of impacts to un-named intermittent drainages. These impacts are the result of the runway site preparation for construction of an airport on new location in Halifax County, NC. Wetlands that were impacted were low quality wetlands consisting of former farm ponds and naturalized ditches. Streams that were impacted were located in former agricultural fields, channelized, and did not have vegetated riparian buffers. It was determined by the USACE and North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) at an on-site meeting in March 16, 2004, that the channelized intermittent drainages did not provide any important biological function, and mitigation would not be required for impacts to these drainages. This letter report also serves as a response to the December 17, 2007 letter from Ms. Cyndi Karoly of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. Excavation of Airport Site Construction began on the Airport in September of 2004, and is currently still in progress. It is anticipated that the Airport will open to the public in the Fall of 2008. The project consisted of approximately 596,000 cubic yards of unclassified excavation and disturbed approximately 192 acres on the Airport property. This included grading of the runway, parallel taxiway, connector taxiways, and the apron for the Airport. Impacts resulting from the construction of these facilities, 0.36-acre of wetland impacts and 280 linear feet of stream impacts, required mitigation. The project also included construction of three permanent sediment basins to capture on-site runoff. All on-site runoff was routed to the sediment ponds. A variety of erosion and sediment control measured were employed (and are continuing to be used) during construction to protect adjacent waters and wetlands. A sequence of riprap check dams, rock dams, and temporary sediment traps were used to control sediment in the grassed drainage ditches on the site. Additional sediment was trapped using three stormwater detention basins during construction. Silt fence was also used to contain runoff from slopes and to protect surrounding wetlands during construction. A combination of Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 erosion control matting was used on side slopes and in ditches to prevent erosion and enable growth of permanent vegetation. Side slopes on ditches and fill slopes were steepened to 3:1 in order to minimize the disturbed area and avoid impacts to adjacent wetlands. Where ditches were required to be located adjacent to, or, in the edges of wetlands, the soil adjacent to the ditches was compacted and a low berm was constructed adjacent to the ditches to prevent inadvertent wetland draining. Additionally, Best Management Practices including, but not limited to the use of slit fencing, straw bales, and seeding and mulching were used where appropriate. 1 Establishment Mitigation Sites Onsite wetland mitigation consisted of wetland resto tion, and involved replanting a 1.5- acre on-site wetland with native hardwood tree species (refer to Figure 1). This planting provided a 4:1 mitigation ratio (1.5 acres mitigated to 0.36 acres impacted). During a site visit on September 26 and 27, 2007 (during the drought of 2007), saturation was not observed in the soil. However, other hydrology indicators observed included oxidized root channels and drainage patterns. The wetland is situated at the toe of a slope and the source of hydrology appears to be from surface runoff and groundwater, perched on the clayey sub-soil. To compensate for impacts to the channelized perennial stream, a 7.25-acre buffer area was planted with native hardwood species along a 1,485 linear foot section of two perennial streams, located on Airport property south of SR 1619 (refer to Figure 1). The buffer site is located along a portion of Little Marsh Swamp and one of its tributaries, both of which are in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. The establishment of vegetated riparian buffer provides water quality benefits to streams by creating a forested buffer between the stream and future development at the Airport, in an area that consisted of former agricultural fields vegetated with successional herbaceous species. Tree seedlings were planted in wetland restoration and stream buffer sites in the spring of 2006. They were planted on 10-foot centers, in rows spaced 10 feet apart, which would provide a total of 436 trees per acre (refer to Figures 2 and 3). A total of 654 trees were planted in the wetland restoration site and 3,161 trees were planted in the stream buffer. The trees were planted by hand to avoid disturbance to the soil. The following tree species were originally planted within the mitigation site: Table 1 Planted Tree Species (2006) Common Name Species Wetland Indicator Willow oak Quercus phellos FACW- Black um Nyssa sylvatica FAC Water oak Quercus nigra FAC Overcu oak Quercus lyrata OBL naseu on the results of the zwo and 2UU/ monitoring events, it was determined that replanting the wetland and buffer sites would be necessary to establish the prescribed survivability rates. Using the survival rate calculated after the 2007 count (detailed in the Sampling Results Section) an estimate of the amount of trees needed to replant the site was determined. Based on these calculations approximately 4,000 trees were replanted within the wetland restoration site and the stream buffer site in December of 2007. Due to species shortages of the original planted species at the time of the replanting, the species detailed in Table 2 below were used in the wetland site and Table 3 details species planted in the stream buffer site. The site was replanted by scattering the seedlings throughout the sites following the original planting specifications (10 foot centers). Live trees that remained from the original planting were left in place and used as a baseline for determining where to plant the new seedlings. Since the planting areas are located in fallow field/pasture, the planted species are competing with early successional weedy species and invasive species such as Lonercia japonica. In order to 2 help correct this issue, the area around the seedlings will be treated with an herbicide (approved for use in wetlands). This treatment will occur early in the 2008 growing season to ensure sufficient mortality of the weedy/invasive species and improve the survivability of the planted species. Table 2 Wetland Restoration Site Planted Tree Species (2007) Common Name Species Wetland Indicator Willow oak Quercus hellos FACW- Tuli poplar Liriodendron tulipifera FAC Water oak Quercus ni ra FAC River birch Betula nigra FACW Table 3 Stream Buffer Site Planted Tree Species (2007) Common Name Species Wetland Indicator River birch Betula nigra FACW Black um Nyssa sylvatica FAC Water oak Quercus ni ra FAC In addition to the plantings, the restored wetland area and created stream buffer are protected through the establishment of a conservation easement. The Airport's attorney is currently reviewing this conservation easement, when it is officially recorded at the Halifax County Courthouse a copy will be provided to the USACE and DWQ. An example copy of the easement is included in Appendix A. Methodology As specified in the mitigation plan, four permanent sample plots within the wetland restoration site and ten sample plots within the stream buffe?n were established during the first sampling event in 2006 (Refer to Figures 2 and ?•j,/ To locate the sample plots within the wetland restoration site, a base line was drawn on the site plan along the east edge of site and a grid was developed consisting of squares measuring 75 feet by 75 feet. Each square the fell within the boundaries of the site was sequentially numbered and a random number generator was used to select the plots to be sampled. The randomly selected plots were located in the field by pulling a measuring tape along the baseline, starting in the northeast corner of the site, and marking the appropriate gridlines using survey flagging. Then, using the measuring tape and a compass, and measuring off the baseline the sample plots were located and permanently marked in the field. The four corners of each sample plot were marked by installing 1-inch diameter, schedule 40 PVC pipe, placed approximately two feet into the ground using a soil auger. The location of the sample plots are shown on Figure 3. 3 To determine the location of the ten sample plots within the stream buffer site, the 30 foot by 100 foot sites were drawn on the site plan. The plots were located in the field by pulling a measuring tape along the channel and marking every 100 feet with survey flagging. The sites were then determined in the field as to have a random sample area that was representative of the entire site. The corners were then permanently established in the field using 1-inch diameter, schedule 40 PVC pipe, placed approximately two feet into the ground using a soil auger. The locations of the ten sample plots are shown on Figure 3. The data sheets included in Appendix B document the results of the vegetative sampling conducted in each of the four wetland sample plots and the ten stream buffer sample plots. Each living planted tree that was identified within the sample plots was marked with pink survey tape and counted. Trees were only counted if living shoots were present. Invasive volunteer tree species observed in the sample plots, such as red maple (Acer rubrum), black willow (Salix nigra), and Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) were also noted. In addition to the tree inventory, a list was prepared in each sample plot of the herbaceous species observed. Permanent photographic stations were established within the sites (eight in the stream buffer and four in the wetland). The location of the photo stations is shown on Figures 1 and 2. Photographs from these stations taken on September 26 and 27, 2007 are included in Appendix C. Vegetation Monitoring and Success Criteria The wetland and stream buffer sites will be monitored annually for five years and started at the end of the growing season in 2006. A report detailing the findings of the sample events will be prepared for submission to the USACE and DWQ annually. Permanent sample plots were randomly established in each of the mitigation sites and surviving tree species were counted within those plots to determine the percent survivability of the planted tree species. A comprehensive list of volunteer species observed within the sites was also recorded. Additionally, observations on the hydrology in the wetland restoration site were made during the sampling events. Success will be achieved when at the end of the five-year monitoring period 260 of the planted trees per acre survive. Data collected during the monitoring events will be evaluated to determine what if any adjustments that would need to be undertaken at the wetland restoration site and stream buffer site to insure success of the mitigation sites. This may include replanting of trees and/or the removal of invasive species that could potentially hinder the development of the planted species. Although alterations to the hydrology of the wetland mitigation site are not included in the proposed mitigation, alterations in the surface flow to enhance the mitigation site hydrology may be appropriate to ensure the survival of the planted trees. 4 2007 Vegetative Sampling Results (Year Two) As specified in the mitigation plan success within the restoration areas will be achieved when at the end of the five-year monitoring period 260 of the planted trees per acre survive. Wetland Restoration Site As indicated in Table 4 below, the live tree counts within the wetland restoration site ranged from a high of 28 in Plot 2, to a low of 4 in Plot 7. A total of 50 of the trees planted during the restoration of the site were identified within the three sample plots. The three sample plots represent approximately 25.8 percent of the total 1.5 acre site. In comparison to the 654 total trees (25.8 percent of which equals 169 trees) that were originally planted, 50 trees represent a 30% survivability rate at the end of the second monitoring period. Based on the sampling conducted in the six sampling plots, it is extrapolated that 196 of the original 654 trees or 131 trees per acre are currently alive (before replanting in December 2007 occurred). Table 4 Tree Count Results Wetland Restoration Site Sample Plot Number Counted (2006) Number Counted (2007) Plot 2 52 28 Plot 5 18 18 Plot 7 7 4 TOTAL 77 50 Stream Restoration Site As indicated in Table 5 below, the live tree counts within the stream buffer restoration site ranged from a high of 13 in Plot 10, to a low of 0 in Plots 1 and 3. A total of 34 of the trees planted during the restoration of the site were identified within the three sample plots. The 10 sample plots represent approximately 10 percent of the total 7.25 acre site. In comparison to the 3,161 total trees (10 percent of which equals 316 trees) that were originally planted, 34 trees represent an I I% survivability rate at the end of the second monitoring period. Based on the sampling conducted in the 10 sampling plots, it is extrapolated that 348 of the original 3,161 trees or 48 trees per acre are currently alive (before the replanting is December of 2007 occurred). 5 Table 5 Tree Count Results Stream Buffer Restoration Site Sample Plot Number Counted (2006) Number Counted (2007) Plot 1 l 0 Plot 2 3 l Plot 3 3 0 Plot 4 9 2 Plot 5 1 2 Plot 6 5 7 Plot 7 7 4 Plot 8 8 0 Plot 9 20 5 Plot 10 17 13 TOTAL 74 34 Conclusions In the second monitoring period (2007) the goal of 260 trees per acre was not being met. Therefore, it was determined that the area would need to be replanted. Both sites were replanted in December 2007 as discussed earlier would allow for (with a total of approximately 4,000 trees). The additional 4,000 trees planted, plus the estimated amount currently alive (total of 4,544 trees), will allow for an approximately 50% mortality rate over the next three years and still meet the 260 trees per acre requirement established in the mitigation plan. The cause of the large mortality rate in 2006 and 2007 is unknown; however, it appears that the drought of 2007 and invasive species are probably contributing factors. In order to help control weedy/invasive species, the site will be treated with an herbicide (approved for use in wetlands) early in the 2008 growing season to ensure sufficient mortality of the weedy/invasive species and improve the survivability of the planted species. The third year (2008) monitoring counts will include the newly planted species. This count will occur towards the end of the growing season in 2008. 6 FIGURES LAd, v ?i i Q NN W Z O O W ? , ? 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APPENDIX A SAMPLE CONSERVATION EASEMENT MODEL DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS August, 2003 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY CONSERVATION DECLARATION This DECLARATION of CONSERVATION COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, and RESTRICTIONS (" ") is made on this day of , 200, by [NAME AND ADDRESS OF DECLARANT] 'Declarant"). RECITALS & CONSERVATION PURPOSES A. Declarant is the sole owner in fee simple of the certain Conservation Property (Property) being approximately acres, more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein [reference to a recorded map showing a survey of the preserved area may be required]; and B. The purpose of this Conservation Declaration is to maintain wetland and/or riparian resources and other natural values of the Property, and prevent the use or development of the Property for any purpose or in any manner that would conflict with the maintenance of the Property in its natural condition. The preservation of the Property in its natural condition is a condition of Department of the Army permit Action ID issued by the Wilmington District Corps of Engineers (Corps), required to mitigate for unavoidable impacts to waters of the United States authorized by that permit, and this Conservation Declaration may therefore be enforced by the United States of America. NOW, THEREFORE the Declarant hereby unconditionally and irrevocably declares that the Property shall be held and subject to the following restrictions, covenants and conditions as set out herein, to run with the subject real property and be binding on all parties that have or shall have any right, title, or interest in said property. ARTICLE I. PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES Any activity on, or use of, the Property inconsistent with the purposes of this Conservation Declaration is prohibited. The Property shall be maintained in its natural, scenic, and open condition and restricted from any development or use that would impair or interfere with the conservation purposes of this Conservation Declaration set forth above. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following activities and uses are expressly prohibited or restricted. A. Disturbance of Natural Features. Any change disturbance, alteration or impairment of the natural features of the Property or any introduction of non-native plants and/or animal species is prohibited. B. Construction. There shall be no constructing or placing of any building, mobile home, asphalt or concrete pavement, billboard or other advertising display, antenna, utility pole, tower, conduit, line, pier, landing, dock or any other temporary or permanent structure or facility on or above the Property. C. Industrial, Commercial and Residential Use. Industrial, residential and/or commercial activities, including any right of passage for such purposes are prohibited. D. Agricultural, Grazing and Horticultural Use. Agricultural, grazing, animal husbandry, and horticultural use of the Property are prohibited. E. Vegetation. There shall be no removal, burning, destruction, harming, cutting or mowing of trees, shrubs, or other vegetation on the Property. F. Roads and Trails. There shall be no construction of roads, trails or walkways on the property. G. Signag_e. No signs shall be permitted on or over the Property, except the posting of no trespassing signs, signs identifying the conservation values of the Property, signs giving directions or proscribing rules and regulations for the use of the Property and/or signs identifying the Grantor as owner of the property. H. Dumping or Storage. Dumping or storage of soil, trash, ashes, garbage, waste, abandoned vehicles, appliances, machinery or hazardous substances, or toxic or hazardous waste, or any placement of underground or aboveground storage tanks or other materials on the Property is prohibited. 1. Excavation, Dredging or Mineral Use. There shall be no grading, filling, excavation, dredging, mining or drilling; no removal of topsoil, sand, gravel, rock, peat, minerals or other materials, and no change in the topography of the land in any manner on the Property, except to restore natural topography or drainage patterns. J. Water Quality and Drainage Pattern. There shall be no diking, draining, dredging, channeling, filling, leveling, pumping, impounding or related activities, or altering or tampering with water control structures or devices, or disruption or alteration of the restored, enhanced, or created drainage patterns. In addition, diverting or causing 2 or permitting the diversion of surface or underground water into, within or out of the easement area by any means, removal of wetlands, polluting or discharging into waters, springs, seeps, or wetlands, or use of pesticide or biocides is prohibited. K. Development Right No development rights that have been encumbered or extinguished by this Conservation Declaration shall be transferred pursuant to a transferable development rights scheme or cluster development arrangement or otherwise. L. Vehicles. The operation of mechanized vehicles, including, but not limited to, motorcycles, dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, cars and trucks is prohibited. M. Other Prohibitions. Any other use of, or activity on, the Property which is or may become inconsistent with the purposes of this grant, the preservation of the Property substantially in its natural condition, or the protection of its environmental systems, is prohibited. ARTICLE II. ENFORCEMENT & REMEDIES A. This Declaration is intended to ensure continued compliance with the mitigation condition of authorizations issued by the United States of America, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, and therefore may be enforced by the United States of America. This covenant is to run with the land and shall be binding on all parties and all persons claiming under the Declarant. B. Corps, its employees and agents and its successors and assigns, have the right, with reasonable notice, to enter the Property at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting the Property to determine whether the Declarant, Declarant's representatives, or assigns are complying with the terms, conditions and restrictions of this Conservation Declaration. C. Nothing contained in this Conservation Declaration shall be construed to entitle Corps to bring any action against Declarant for any injury or change in the Conservation Property caused by third parties, resulting from causes beyond the Declarant's control, including, without limitation, fire, flood, storm, and earth movement, or from any prudent action taken in good faith by the Declarant under emergency conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate significant injury to life, damage to Property or harm to the Property resulting from such causes. ARTICLE III. PUBLIC ACCESS A. This Conservation Declaration does not convey to the public the right to enter the Property for any purpose whatsoever. 3 ARTICLE IV. DOCUMENTATION AND TITLE A. Conservation Property Condition. The Declarant represents and acknowledges that the Property is currently undeveloped land, with no improvements other than any existing utility lines, Declarations and rights of way. B. Title. The Declarant covenants and represents that the Declarant is the sole owner and is seized of the Property in fee simple and has good right to make the herein Declaration; that there is legal access to the Property, that the Property is free and clear of any and all encumbrances, except Declarations of record. ARTICLE V. MISCELLANEOUS A. Conservation Pumose. (1) Declarant, for itself, its successors and assigns, agrees that this Conservation Property shall be held exclusively for conservation purposes. B. Entire Agreement. This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the Conservation Declaration and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, understandings or agreements relating to the Conservation Declaration. If any provision is found to be invalid, the remainder of the provisions of this Conservation Declaration, 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. C. Recording. Declarant shall record this instrument and any amendment hereto in timely fashion in the official records of County, North Carolina, and may re-record it at any time as may be required to preserve its rights. D. Environmental Condition of Conservation Property. The Declarant warrants and represents that to the best of its knowledge after appropriate inquiry and investigation: (a) the Property described herein is and at all times hereafter will continue to be in full compliance with all federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, and (b) as of the date hereof there are no hazardous materials, substances, wastes, or environmentally regulated substances (including, without limitation, any materials containing asbestos) located on, in or under the Property or used in connection therewith, and that there is no environmental condition existing on the Property that may prohibit or impede use of the Property for the purposes set forth in the Recitals. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Declarant has hereunto set his hand and seal, the day and year first above written. [Signature of Declarant in proper form] 4 APPENDIX B SAMPLE AREA DATASHEETS WETLAND RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Date: 9/26/2007 Sample plot: 2 Live tree count: 28 Additonal Species Observed: Salix nigra Populus deltoides Andropogon sp. Dichanthelium scoparium Juncus effusus Solidago spp. Supatoruim capillifolium Gnapphalium obtusifolium Agalinis sp. Rubus spp. Lonicera japonica Comments: WETLAND RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Date: 9/26/2007 Sample plot: 5 Live tree count: 18 Additional Species Observed: Salix nigra Cephalanthus occidentalis Baccharis halimifolia Dichanthelium scoparium Juncus effusus Scirpus cyperinus Andropogon sp. Erianthus giganteus Bidens frondosa Solidago spp. Ambrosia artemisiifolia Pluchea foetida Apocynum cannibinum Erechites hieracifolia Polygonum spp. Cassia obtusifolium Mikania scandens Comments: WETLAND RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Date: 9/26/2007 Live tree count: 4 Sample plot: 7 Additional Species Observed: Pinus taeda Liquidambar styraciflua Rhus copallina Baccharis halimifolia Andropogon sp. Dichanthelium scoparium Juncus effusus Ambrosia artemisiifolia Eupatorium capillifolium Eupatorium hyssopifolium Erigeron sp. Solidago spp. Bidens frondosa Cassia obtusifolium Pluchea foetida Solanum carolinense Gnaphalium obtusifolium Polygonum spp. Apocynum cannibinum Lespedeza sp. Comments: STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Date: 9/27/2007 Sample plot: 1 Live tree count: 0 Additional Species Observed: Pinus taeda Liquidambar styraciflua Acer rubrum Rhus copallina Rosa multiflora Rhus glabra Arundinaria gigantea Dichanthelium scoparium Solidago spp. Erigeron sp. Eupatorium hyssopifolium Rubus spp. Mikania scandens Lonicera japonica Comments: STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Date: 9/27/2007 Live tree count: Sample plot: 2 R?? wk? Additional Species Observed: Rosa multiflora Dichanthelium scoparium Setaria sp. Lespedeza sp. Solidago spp. Erigeron sp. Gnaphalium obtusifolium Eupatonum hyssopifolium Rubus spp. Comments: STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Date: 9/27/2007 Live tree count: 0 Sample plot: 3 Additional Species Observed : Prunus serotina Juniperus virginiana flex opaca Rhus copallina Andropogon sp. Dichanthelium scoparium Eupatonum hyssopifolium Erigeron sp. Solidago spp. Comments: Lespedeza sp. Rubus spp. Vitis cineria var. floridana Lonerica japonica STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Date: 9/27/2007 Sample plot: 4 Live tree count: 2 Herbaceous species: Andropogon sp. Cynodon dactylon Solidago spp. Erigeron sp. Lespedeza sp. Eupatroium capillifoium Agalinis sp. Rubus spp. Comments: STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Date: 9/27/2007 Sample plot: 5 Live tree count: 2 Additional Species Observed: Andropogon sp. Dichanthelium scoparium Setaria sp. Juncus effusus Solidago spp. Lespedeza sp. Solanum carolinense Erigeron sp. Eupatorium capillifolium Comments: Rubus spp. STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Date: 9/27/2007 Sample plot: 6 Live tree count: 7 Additional Species Observed: Rosa multiflora Lonercia japonica Mikania scandens Andropogon sp. Juncus effusus Solidago spp. Eupatonum capillifolium Rubus spp. Comments: STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET k Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Date: 9/27/2007 Sample plot: 7 Live tree count: 4 Additional Species Observed: Rosa multiflora Lonercia japonica Mikania scandens Andropogon sp. Juncus effusus Solidago sp. Eupatonum capillifolium Rubus spp. Comments: STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Date: 9/27/2007 Live tree count: 0 Sample plot: 8 Additional Species Observed: Liquidambar styraciflua Acer rubrum Lonicera japonica Andropogon sp. Juncus effusus Solidago sp. Eupatorium capillifoium Eupatorium perfoliatum Lespedeza sp. Comments: Agalinis sp. Rubus spp. STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Date: 9/27/2007 Live tree count: 5 Sample plot: 9 Additional Species Observed : Liquidambar styraciflua Acer rubrum Lonicera japonica Andropogon sp. Juncus effusus Solidago sp. Eupatorium capillifoium Eupatorium perfoliatum Lespedeza sp. Comments: Agalinis sp. Rubus spp. STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Date: 9/27/2007 Sample plot: 10 Live tree count: 13 Additonal Species Observed: Liquidambar styraciflua Acer rubrum Lonicera japonica Andropogon sp. Juncus effusus Solidago sp. Eupatorium capillifoium Eupatorium perfoliatum Lespedeza sp. Comments: Agalinis sp. Rubus spp. APPENDIX C PHOTOS FROM PHOTOGRAPHIC STATIONS WETLAND RESTORATION PHOTOGRAPHIC STATIONS Photographic Station I (PS-WI) - September 26, 2007 Photographic Station I (PS-WI) - September 26, 2007 Photographic Station 1 (PS-W1) - September 26, 2007 Photographic Station 1 (PS-W 1) -September 26, 2007 Photographic Station 2 (PS-W2) - September 26, 2007 Photographic Station 2 (PS-W2) - September 26, 2007 Photographic Station 2 (PS-W2) - September 26, 2007 Photographic Station 2 (PS-W2) - September 26, 2007 Photographic Station 3 (PS-W3) - September 26, 2007 Photographic Station 3 (PS-W3) - September 26, 2007 Photographic Station 3 (PS-W3) - September 26, 2007 Photographic Station 3 (PS-W3) - September 26, 2007 Photographic Station 4 (PS-W4) - September 26, 2007 Photographic Station 4 (PS-W4) - September 26, 2007 Photographic Station 4 (PS-W4) - September 26, 2007 Photographic Station 4 (PS-W4) - September 26, 2007 STREAM BUFFER PHOTOGRAPHIC STATIONS Photographic Station 1 (PS-1) -September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 1 (PS-1) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 1 (PS-1) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 1 (PS-1) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 2 (PS-2) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 2 (PS-2) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 2 (PS-2) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 2 (PS-2) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 3 (PS-3) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 3 (PS-3) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 3 (PS-3) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 3 (PS-3) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 4 (PS-4) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 4 (PS-4) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 4 (PS-4) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 4 (PS-4) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 5 (PS-5) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 5 (PS-5) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 5 (PS-5) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 5 (PS-5) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 6 (PS-6) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 6 (PS-6) - September 27, 2007 w. _ Photographic Station 6 (PS-6) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 7 (PS-7) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 7 (PS-7) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 7 (PS-7) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 7 (PS-7) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 8 (PS-8) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 8 (PS-8) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 8 (PS-8) - September 27, 2007 Photographic Station 8 (PS-8) - September 27, 2007