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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20160225 Ver 1_Draft Prospectus_20160708PREPARED BY: DRAFT PROSPECTUS CANE CREEK UMBRELLA MITIGATION BANK Chatham and Alamance Counties, NC Cape Fear River Basin HUC 03030002 USACE Action ID No. 2016-00219 WILDLANDS ENGINEERING Wildlands Engineering, Inc. 312 West Millbrook Rd, Suite 225 Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone: 919-851-9986 Ju IV 8, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Mitigation Goals and Objectives.......................................................................................... Executive Summar Table 2. 1.0 Mitigation Bank Introduction and Objectives........................................................................1 Table 3a. 1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Bank Location............................................................................................................................1 Table 3c. 1.3 Goals and Objectives.................................................................................................................2 Table 4. 1.4 Qualifications of Bank Sponsor.................................................................................................3 Table 5a. 2.0 Establishment and Operation of Mitigation Bank..................................................................3 Table 5b. 2.1 Ownership Agreements............................................................................................................. 3 2.2 Landowner Information............................................................................................................ 3 2.3 Proposed Service Area...............................................................................................................4 Table 7. 2.4 Need and Feasibility of Mitigation Bank...................................................................................4 Table 8. 3.0 Ecological Suitability of Site.................................................................................................. 5 3.1 Bank Site Characterization........................................................................................................ 5 4.0 Mitigation Work Plan......................................................................................................... 17 4.1 Streams....................................................................................................................................17 4.2 Wetlands.................................................................................................................................18 4.3 Best Management Practices................................................................................:...................19 4.4 Vegetation Plan.......................................................................................................................19 5.0 Determination of Mitigation Credits................................................................................... 19 6.0 Credit Release Schedule...................................................................................................... 21 6.1 Initial Allocation of Released Credits....................................................................................... 23 6.2 Subsequent Credit Releases....................................................................................................23 7.0 Maintenance and Long -Term Sustainability........................................................................ 23 7.1 Maintenance...........................................................................................................................23 7.2 Adaptive Management............................................................................................................24 7.3 Long Term Management Provisions........................................................................................24 8.0 References......................................................................................................................... 25 NATIRW Table 1. Mitigation Goals and Objectives.......................................................................................... 2 Table 2. Landowner Information.......................................................................................................3 Table 3a. Stream Existing Conditions Pine Hill Branch Site..................................................................6 Table 3b. Stream Existing Conditions South Fork Site........................................................................... 9 Table 3c. Stream Existing Conditions Bethel Branch Site................................................................... 12 Table 4. Existing Wetland Conditions.............................................................................................. 13 Table 5a. Floodplain Soil Types and Descriptions- Pine Hill Branch Site ............................................ 14 Table 5b. Floodplain Soil Types and Descriptions -South Fork Site...................................................14 Table 5c. Floodplain Soil Types and Descriptions - Bethel Branch Site..............................................15 Table 6. Listed Threatened and Endangered Species in Chatham County, NC...................................15 Table 7. Proposed Stream Mitigation Credits.................................................................................. 19 Table 8. Proposed Wetland Mitigation Credits................................................................................. 21 Table 9a. Stream Credit Release Schedule......................................................................................... 22 Table 9b. Riparian Wetland Credit Release Schedule......................................................................... 22 Table10. Maintenance Plan.............................................................................................................. 23 CANE CREEK UMBRELLA MITIGATION BANK Draft Prospectus Page FIGURES Figure 1 Vicinity Map Figure 2 Location Map Figure 3 Service Area Map Figure 4 NCDOT Draft STIP FY 2015-2025 Figure 5a Existing Conditions Map— Pine Hill Branch Figure 5b Existing Conditions Map—South Fork Figure 5c Existing Conditions Map — Bethel Branch Figure 6 Topographic Map Figure 7a Watershed Map—Pine Hill Branch Figure 7b Watershed Map —South Fork Figure 7c Watershed Map — Bethel Branch Figure 8a Soils Map — Pine Hill Branch Figure 8b Soils Map—South Fork Figure 8c Soils Map — Bethel Branch Figure 9a FEMA Flood Map — Pine Hill Branch Figure 9b FEMA Flood Map—South Fork Figure 9c FEMA Flood Map — Bethel Branch Figure 10a Concept Map—Pine Hill Branch Figure 10b Concept Map—South Fork Figure 10c Concept Map—Bethel Branch APPENDICES Appendix Landowner Authorization Forms Appendix B Existing Conditions Geomorphic Data Appendix C Project Site Photographs Appendix D NCDWR Stream Classification Forms Appendix E Agency Correspondence CANE CREEK UMBRELLA MITIGATION BANK Draft Prospectus Pageii Executive Summary Wildlands Holdings IV, LLC ("Sponsor") proposes to develop the Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank ("bank"). Wildlands Holdings IV, LLC is wholly owned by Wildlands Engineering, Inc. (Wildlands) and was developed for the sole purpose of holding the proposed bank. The bank will include three separate sites referred to as Pine Hill Branch, South Fork, and Bethel Branch. South Fork and Bethel Branch are in Chatham County and Pine Hill Branch is partly in Chatham County and Partly in Alamance County (Figure 1). All three sites are within the Cane Creek watershed. Two of the sites, South Fork and Pine Hill Branch, are upstream of existing stream mitigation sites (Figure 2). The purpose of the bank is to provide stream and wetland mitigation credits to compensate for impacts to Waters of the United States and/or State Waters within the service area, Hydrologic Unit 03030002 (Cape Fear 02), as depicted in Figure 3. The bank will also provide riparian buffer and nutrient credits, however only stream and wetland credits are discussed in this document. 1.0 Mitigation Bank Introduction and Objectives 1.1 Introduction Each of the bank sites are on active cattle farms and livestock have access to most of the stream and riparian zones on the properties. The streams on the sites have been channelized, appear to have been relocated in some cases, and most are heavily impacted by cattle access. Wetlands on the Bethel Branch Site have been degraded due to stream channelization, livestock trampling, and deforestation. In total, the three sites will encompass 65.59 acres. Work will be performed on nearly 20,000 LF of existing streams and will include 11,435 LF of restoration, 1,153 LF of enhancement I, 8,438 LF of enhancement ll, and 938 LF of preservation. The three sites will generate 16,346 SMUs. The Bethel Branch Site will include approximately 3.6 acres of wetlands re-establishment and enhancement resulting in 3.35 WMUs. The bank will also include the restoration and protection of riparian buffers throughout the site and the incorporation of best management practices (BMPs) to treat runoff from agricultural fields. 1.2 Bank Location The proposed bank sites are located near snow Camp, NC (35.8936° N, 79.4299°W) as shown on Figure 2. The bank is within the 14 -digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 03030002050050 and the NC DWQ Subbasin 03-06-04. Directions to the sites are provided below. Pine Hill Branch From Raleigh take US 64 West to the exit for NC -87 N. Continue north on NC -87 for 1.8 miles and turn left on Silk Hope Gum Spring Road. Continue on Silk Hope Gum Spring Road for 8.1 miles. Turn right onto Silk Hope -Lindley Mill Road and continue for 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Sheep Rock Road and continue for 0.7 miles. Sheep Rock Road becomes Holman Mill Road, continue for 0.1 miles to 8773 Holman Mill Road, Snow Camp, NC. South Fork From Raleigh take US 64 West to the exit for NC -87 N. Continue north on NC -87 for 1.8 miles and turn left on Silk Hope Gum Spring Road. Continue on Silk Hope Gum Spring Road for 8.1 miles. Turn right onto Silk Hope -Lindley Mill Road and continue for 2.9 miles. Turn left on Moon Lindley Road and continue for 1.3 miles. Turn left onto Johnny Lindley Road and continue for 0.7 miles to 1727 Johnny Lindley Road, Snow Camp, NC. Bethel Branch From Raleigh take US 64 West to the exit for NC -87 N. Continue north on NC -87 for 1.8 miles and turn left on Silk Hope Gum Spring Road. Continue on Silk Hope Gum Spring Road for 8.1 miles. Turn right Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 1 onto Silk Hope -Lindley Mill Road and continue for 2.9 miles. Turn left on Moon Lindley Road and continue for 1.0 miles. Turn right onto gravel driveway for Lindale Farms at 1140 Moon Lindley Road, Snow Camp, NC. 1.3 Goals and Objectives The proposed stream and wetland mitigation bank described above will provide numerous ecological benefits within the Cape Fear River Basin. Project benefits include site specific improvements and watershed scale benefits. Once developed, these three sites will supplement five other mitigation sites in the Cane Creek watershed and contribute to overall watershed uplift. The project goals and related objectives are described in Table 1. Project goals are desired project outcomes and objectives are activities that will result in the accomplishment of goals. The project will be monitored after construction to demonstrate success. A detailed monitoring program will be described in the forthcoming Mitigation Plan. Table 1. Mitigation Goals and Objectives Goals Objectives Exclude cattle from streams and buffers by installing Reduce pollutant inputs to streams including fecal fencing around conservation easements adjacent to coliform, nitrogen, and phosphorous. cattle pastures and providing alternative water sources or removing cattle from sites. Reduce inputs of sediment into streams from eroding Reconstruct stream channels with stable dimensions. stream banks. Add bank revetments and in -stream structures to protect restored/enhanced streams. Return networks of streams to a stable form that is Construct stream channels that will maintain a stable capable of supporting hydrologic, biologic, and water pattern and profile considering the hydrologic and quality functions. sediment inputs to the system, the landscape setting, and the watershed conditions. Install habitat features such as constructed riffles, Improve aquatic habitat in project streams. cover logs, and brush toes into restored/enhanced streams. Add woody materials to channel beds. Construct pools of varying depth. Raise local groundwater elevations and allow for more Reconstruct stream channels with appropriate frequent overbank flows to provide a source of hydration for floodplain wetlands. Reduce shear stress te bankfull dimensions and depth relative to the existing on channels during larger flow events. floodplain. Restore wetland hydrology, y gy, soils, and plant Restore riparian wetlands by raising stream beds, communities on the Bethel Branch site. removing surface drains, and planting native wetland species. Create and improve riparian habitats. Provide a canopy to shade streams and reduce thermal loadings. Create a plant native tree and understory species in riparian source of woody inputs for streams. Reduce flood flow velocities on floodplain and improve long-term lateral zone. stability of streams. Ensure that development and agricultural uses that would damage the site or reduce the benefits of project Establish conservation easements on the sites. are prevented. Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 2 1.4 Qualifications of Bank Sponsor Wildlands Holdings IV, LLC., the bank sponsor, is wholly owned by Wildlands Engineering, Inc. and was developed for the sole purpose of holding the proposed bank. Wildlands is a multidisciplinary professional engineering firm that brings together the expertise necessary to create outstanding ecological restoration projects in a timely and cost effective manner. To execute stream and wetland mitigation projects, Wildlands assembles a team of project specific subcontractors to perform surveying, construction services, and planting. Each of these subcontractors has substantial experience in stream, wetland, and buffer restoration in North Carolina and a substantial full time professional staff presence in North Carolina. For this project, Wildlands will serve as the Authorized Agent. Wildlands Engineering, Inc. 1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104 Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: 704.332.7754 Fax: 704.332.3306 Attn: Shawn Wilkerson Email: swill<erson@wildlandseng.com 2.1 Ownership Agreements The bank Sponsor has signed option agreements with each of the landowners to record conservation easements on all land proposed as sites for the bank. Upon completion of the review process for the bank prospectus, the Sponsor will submit detailed mitigation plans and an umbrella mitigation banking instrument (UMBI) for the sites. The UMBI will provide detailed information regarding bank operation including the long term management of the sites. Once the final mitigation plans are approved and the accompanying instrument executed by members of the Interagency Review Team (IRT), the Sponsor will record conservation easements on the bank sites. 2.2 . Landowner Information The bank is located on three sites near Snow Camp, NC. Table 2 lists the landowner names, parcel identification number(s), deed book numbers, page numbers, and address associated with each parcel. Landowner authorization forms can be found in Appendix A. Table 2. Landowner Information Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus - Page 3 Deed Book Conservation Site Landowner PIN County and Page Address Easement Number Acreage Frank A. and Peggy L. Lindley; Peggy L. Alamance, 3185-0556 Pine Hill 8786-43-7403, 8773 Holman Mill Road, Lindley, Anne L. Alamance 32.28 ac Branch Campbell, & Janice 8786-41-5689 & Chatham 1666- 1666-1116060 Snow Camp, NC (Chatham) Elaine Lindley South James Michael 1639-239, 1727 Johnny Lindley 8785-65-9361 Chatham 16.54 ac Fork Lindley 1701-1135 Road, Snow Camp, NC Bethel M. Darryl Lindley Rev 8785-98-7348, 1537-881, 1140 Moon Lindley Branch Trust 8795-07-4275, Chatham 1554-159 Road, Snow Camp, NC 16.75 ac 8795-17-7185 Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus - Page 3 2.3 Proposed Service Area The bank will be established to provide mitigation to compensate for impacts to Waters of the United States and/or State Waters within the service area depicted in Figure 3. This service area shall include the Cape Fear 02 (Hydrologic Unit 03030002), including the Cities of Greensboro, Burlington, and portions of Durham, as well as the Towns of Chapel Hill, Graham, and Mebane, and Jordan Lake. 2.4 Need and feasibility of Mitigation Bank 2.4.1 Need Basinwide The Cape Fear 02 Basin, as described in the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) 2005 Cape Fear River Basin Water Quality Plan (RBWQP), is undergoing rapid population growth. The populations of Durham County, Guilford County, Alamance County and Chatham County are anticipated to increase by 17%, 5%, 12% and 15% respectively between 2020 and 2030. This increase in population drives development pressures, changes in land use, and the need for expanded infrastructure (e.g. roads, utilities), all of which create a need for mitigation banks in this region. Developing a mitigation bank will allow unavoidable impacts to Waters of the United States to be mitigated appropriately and provide a means for the economic growth of this region to continue while ensuring aquatic resources and water quality are maintained. The expected customers for the bank credits include a combination of private enterprises and public entities including NCDOT and the various municipalities located in the Cape Fear 02 service area as described in Section 2.3. Figure 4 depicts the potential projects set forth by NCDOT for fiscal years 2015- 2025 within the Cape Fear 02 watershed. This includes transportation projects along various interstate, state, regional, and division highways. Local Subbasin The proposed Bank is located in DWR subbasin 03-06-04 and the 03030002050050 14 -digit Hydrologic Unit (HU). There are no current local or state watershed plans associated specifically with this subbasin. The watershed is dominated by forested land (49%) and agricultural land (46%). Although few water quality studies have been reported in the subbasin, the 2009 Cape Fear River Basin Restoration Priorities (RBRP) plan indicates that water quality is likely impacted by the large amount of animal operations within the watershed, which was estimated to be 51 cattle, dairy, and poultry operations. This is the largest concentration of animal operations within a 14 -digit HU in Cape Fear 02. Current NCDWR data (1/5/2015) lists 9 permitted animal facilities within the HU. Thirty-five percent of the stream buffers in the HU are non -forested. The Haw River downstream of Cane Creek (south side of Haw River) was on the state 303(d) list as of 2010 for turbidity. Eroding streambanks are a leading cause of turbidity impairments. Examples of the impact of animal operations can be seen at each bank site, as each of the sites have obvious stream impacts from cattle. The impacts include bank trampling and animal waste in the streams. Fluvial erosion and cattle trampling from the bank sites are contributing significant sediment loads to downstream waters. In addition, all of the sites have streams with non -forested buffers. 2.4.2 Feasibility An environmental radius report was performed by Environmental Data Resources Inc. (EDR) for the potential bank sites. The report found no records of registered storage tanks, brownfield sites, hazardous waste sites, solid waste disposal sites, federally listed sites, or RCRA facilities within one mile Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 4 of the potential bank. This indicates there are no potential sources of contaminants that would affect the soil and water quality on site. The bank is located in a rural watershed where the dominant land uses are agriculture, forest, and silviculture. There are currently no developmental pressures in the area that suggest future changes in land use that might alter the watershed and/or add stressors to the project. Based on the preliminary existing conditions assessments performed at the bank sites between February and May, 2016, Wildlands is confident that the sites have substantial potential for the development of a viable mitigation bank. The bank will provide restoration, enhancement, and preservation of streams along three tributary systems to Cane Creek and rehabilitation of wetlands along one of these systems. The project will provide substantial uplift to the local Cane Creek Watershed and the Cape Fear River Basin. Although there are no specific RBWQP goals to address, the mitigation plan will address issues associated with livestock operations, which was noted as a key stressor in the RBWQP, by eliminating livestock access to all bank site streams. The bank will also expand on mitigation efforts within the local watershed by adding three additional mitigation projects to the five other sites already completed (Figure 2). Collectively, this high density of protected mitigation sites will result in a greater level of uplift than individual sites can accomplish. 3.0 Ecological Suitability of Site 3.1 Bank Site Characterization The bank includes three sites within one mile of each other, Pine Hill Branch, South Fork, and Bethel Branch (Figure 2). The Pine Hill Branch Site includes a portion of Pine Hill Branch and several unnamed tributaries. The Bethel Branch and South Fork Sites include unnamed tributaries to South Fork Cane Creek. These unnamed tributaries have been given names by Wildlands for this Prospectus and the duration of the project as shown in Figures 5a, 5b, and 5c. Cross-sections have been field surveyed on all reaches proposed for enhancement and/or restoration. Data for these are located in Appendix B, and locations of each cross-section are depicted in Figures 5a, 5b, and 5c. Topography of the sites is shown on Figure 6. The 65.59 -acre bank is located on three farms with active livestock operations comprised primarily of pastures used for grazing cattle. Goats are also sometimes grazed on the Bethel Branch Site. Surrounding land use consists of agriculture and forest with a few isolated residential homes. Aerial photographs show very little land use change over the last two decades and there are no developmental pressures indicating that land use will change in the future. Livestock have access to the majority of streams and wetlands, which serve as their sole water source on the properties. The streams on the sites have severe impacts from cattle and many are incised. In some locations, the riparian buffers have been eliminated or narrowed. Wetlands on the Bethel Branch Site have been degraded due to deforestation, stream channelization, and cattle trampling. The existing conditions of each stream reach are described in section 3.1.1, wetlands are described in 3.1.2 and vegetation is described in 3.1.4. 3.1.1 Existing Streams Pine Hill Branch Site This site is located east of Sheep Rock/Holman Mill Road and South of Clark Road. Slightly more than half of the site is in Alamance County and the remaining portion on the south side of the site is in Chatham County. Pine Hill Branch flows onto the site through a culvert under Holman Mill Road near the northern end of the property and continues across the site eastward and northeastward to another culvert under Clark Road. To the north of Clark Road, Pine Hill Branch becomes part of the Holman Mill Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 5 mitigation site (completed by Wildlands in March, 2016. UTI flows into Pine Hill Branch from the south near the midpoint of the receiving stream on the site. UT2 flows into Pine Hill Branch about 300 feet downstream of the UTI confluence. The other tributaries on the site drain to UTI or tributaries to UTI. Most of the site is used for grazing cattle though a small portion on the northern end is used for row crops. Significant portions of Pine Hill Branch and UT1 and its tributaries are forested, however, cattle still have access to most of the streams. The streams on the site are described in more detail in the following sections and in Table 3a. The existing conditions alignments of the site are shown in Figure 5a. The watersheds of the site streams are shown on Figure 7a. Geomorphic data collected on site is included in Appendix B. Photos of the site are included in Appendix C. Stream classification forms are included in Appendix D. Table 3a. Stream Existing Conditions Pine Hill Branch Site Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 6 Bank Existing W/D Drainage Height D50 Stream Existing Condition Stream Reach Length Ratio (ft) Area (ac) (ft/ft) Ratio (mm) Determination Impairment (ft/ft) Minor fluvial Pine Hill Branch - R1 938 588.0 8.9 2.3 P erosion, deforested 14.5 buffers Pine Hill Branch - R2 725 755.1 - - P Incision, erosion Cattle impacts, UTI -R1 897 54.0 7.6 2.9 P 6.69 deposition, erosion UTI -R2 1,249 96.7 26.3 5.8 p Cattle impacts, erosion, incision UTI -R3 208 97.5 - - P Incision, erosion Cattle impacts, UT1A 154 6.8 - - - I erosion, deforested buffers Cattle impacts, UT1B 183 3.4 - - - I erosion, partially deforested buffers Cattle impacts, UT1C 325 6.3 - - - I erosion, partially deforested buffers Cattle impacts, UTICa 72 4.5 - - - I erosion, deforested buffers Cattle impacts, UT1D-R1 432 21.3 - - - P erosion Cattle impacts, UT1D-R2 254 22.8 13.5 4.5 6.43 p erosion, incision Cattle impacts, UT1Da 224 2.1 - - - I erosion Cattle impacts, UT1E 308 3.3 15.4 13.4 - P erosion, incision Cattle impacts, UT1F-R1 255 4.3 - - _ I erosion, incision, partially deforested buffers Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 6 Pine Hill Branch Pine Hill Branch flows east from a culvert crossing beneath Holman Mill Road. Pine Hill Branch has diverse bedform with cobble and gravel substrate in riffle sections. The stream is wooded along the left bank and portions of the right bank. Reach 1 above the UTI confluence is generally in good condition although there is some minor fluvial erosion along this section. This reach is somewhat incised but the bed is now stable. Reach 2 downstream of UT1 is more incised and has more fluvial erosion. Existing riparian vegetation has prevented more widespread and severe erosion along this reach. UT1 UTI flows generally northward through the entire site. The stream is incised for nearly all of its length but the degree of incision varies from moderate to extreme. It becomes somewhat less incised as it continues downstream towards the confluence with Pine Hill Branch. Reach 2 is the most incised but is more laterally stable than the Reach 3 due primarily to forested buffers. A breached rock dam on UTI, upstream of its confluence with UT1E, has resulted in a 4 to 5 -foot -high knickpoint above which the stream is less incised. Upstream of the dam (Reach 1) there is considerable deposition of fine sediments which settled before the dam was breached. Most of the riparian zone along this reach is wooded, however the section above UT1B is not wooded. Throughout the entire length of this stream, livestock access is evident due to trampling of the bed and banks. The most unstable portions of this reach are located just upstream of the confluence with Pine Hill Branch, upstream of the dam, and along the upstream end of the project. UT1A UT1A is an intermittent reach that originates from a field near the upstream end of UT1. The small react is devoid of riparian vegetation other than pasture grasses. While erosion and incision are not severe on this small tributary, livestock have direct access to it entire length. UT1 B UT1B is another small tributary that flows into UTI approximately 400 feet downstream of UT1A. UT1B has a gravelly substrate and well defined riffles and pools. It is more incised than UT1A and has raw, eroding banks. There is very little riparian vegetation along this tributary apart from grasses and sparse trees. Livestock have direct access to the channel. Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 7 Bank Existing W/D Drainage Height D50 Stream Existing Condition Stream Reach Length Ratio Area (ac) Ratio (mm) Determination .....Impairment (ft) (ft/ft) (ft/ft) Cattle impacts, 1JT1F—R2 658 15.9 19.6 8.4 3.01 p erosion, incision Cattle impacts, UT1Fa 188 5.1 - - - I erosion, partially deforested buffers Cattle impacts, UT1G 329 2.4 7.2 6.3 - P erosion, partially deforested buffers Cattle impacts, UT11-1 234 5.2 46.2 5.7 - I erosion, partially deforested buffers Erosion, partially UT2 738 29.4 4.7 3.5 1.19 p deforested buffer Pine Hill Branch Pine Hill Branch flows east from a culvert crossing beneath Holman Mill Road. Pine Hill Branch has diverse bedform with cobble and gravel substrate in riffle sections. The stream is wooded along the left bank and portions of the right bank. Reach 1 above the UTI confluence is generally in good condition although there is some minor fluvial erosion along this section. This reach is somewhat incised but the bed is now stable. Reach 2 downstream of UT1 is more incised and has more fluvial erosion. Existing riparian vegetation has prevented more widespread and severe erosion along this reach. UT1 UTI flows generally northward through the entire site. The stream is incised for nearly all of its length but the degree of incision varies from moderate to extreme. It becomes somewhat less incised as it continues downstream towards the confluence with Pine Hill Branch. Reach 2 is the most incised but is more laterally stable than the Reach 3 due primarily to forested buffers. A breached rock dam on UTI, upstream of its confluence with UT1E, has resulted in a 4 to 5 -foot -high knickpoint above which the stream is less incised. Upstream of the dam (Reach 1) there is considerable deposition of fine sediments which settled before the dam was breached. Most of the riparian zone along this reach is wooded, however the section above UT1B is not wooded. Throughout the entire length of this stream, livestock access is evident due to trampling of the bed and banks. The most unstable portions of this reach are located just upstream of the confluence with Pine Hill Branch, upstream of the dam, and along the upstream end of the project. UT1A UT1A is an intermittent reach that originates from a field near the upstream end of UT1. The small react is devoid of riparian vegetation other than pasture grasses. While erosion and incision are not severe on this small tributary, livestock have direct access to it entire length. UT1 B UT1B is another small tributary that flows into UTI approximately 400 feet downstream of UT1A. UT1B has a gravelly substrate and well defined riffles and pools. It is more incised than UT1A and has raw, eroding banks. There is very little riparian vegetation along this tributary apart from grasses and sparse trees. Livestock have direct access to the channel. Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 7 UTi c UT1C originates in a small grove of trees and flows for approximately 325 feet before it discharges into UT1 just downstream of the UT1B confluence. The upper third of this small channel is in a wooded area but the bottom two thirds flow through an open pasture and along this reach the buffer is only vegetated with pasture grasses. The stream is trampled and over-widened due to cattle access. UT1 co This is a short 72-foot-long intermittent reach that flows northward and drains into UT1C. The buffer is vegetated with pasture grasses. The reach appears to be generally stable; however, livestock have access to the entire reach. UT1 D UT1D originates at a spring in a wooded area just east of Sheep Rock Road and flows for approximately 680 feet eastward to its confluence with UTI. This tributary is perennial and the banks are raw and eroding along much of its length due both to fluvial erosion and trampling by livestock. The incision along Reach 1 is minor but incision becomes more severe in Reach 2. The stream has some gravel and riffle substrate but much of the bed material is sand and silt due to cattle access and erosion. The riparian buffer along this stream is mostly vegetated with trees although there are some areas where the trees have been removed and the buffer vegetation consists of pasture grasses. UTIDo This reach is a short channel that flows southward off of a hillslope and discharges to UT1D near the upper end of the receiving stream. This intermittent stream is steep and somewhat incised. There is some lateral erosion but the banks are generally stable due to woody riparian vegetation. Livestock have access to this reach. UT1 E UTIE originates where two ephemeral swales come together in a pasture. The stream flows eastward and discharges to UTI approximately halfway between UT1D and UT1F. These swales are badly eroded and incised. The tributary is also quite steep and is somewhat incised. The substrate is a mix of cobble, gravel, and sand. The banks are fairly stable due to woody vegetation in the riparian zone but cattle have access to this stream and signs of past bank trampling are apparent, especially towards the lower end. UT1 F This stream is the longest tributary to UT1 on the site. It originates as an ephemeral swale in a pasture on the east end of the property. It flows through open pasture for approximately half of its length then continues through a wooded area before discharging to UT1 approximately 600 feet downstream of the UT1E confluence. The channel is incised, banks are eroding, and signs of cattle trampling are apparent. The erosion and incision are worse along Reach 2 than Reach 1. The vegetation on the banks and floodplain is primarily pasture grass and small diameter trees. The substrate is a mix of small cobble, gravel, and sand. UT1 Fo UT1Fa is a short ephemeral/intermittent reach that flows through open pasture and discharges to UT1F near the upstream end of the receiving stream. The riparian vegetation consists of pasture grass and a few small diameter trees. The channel is somewhat incised and the banks are generally stable though signs of past cattle access are apparent. The bed material is a mix of gravel and sand. UTI G This short reach originates in an open pasture on the western side of the property but flows primarily through a wooded area before discharging to UTI between the UTIF and UT1H confluences. The Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 8 channel is steep and incised but the banks are relatively stable. The bed material is a mix of cobble, gravel, and sand. Livestock have access to the reach. UT1 H UT1H is another short tributary that discharges to UT1 just downstream of the UT1G confluence. It flows through a wooded area. It is steep and incised but has relatively stable banks. The bed material is a mix of cobble, gravel, and sand. Livestock have access to the reach. UT2 UT2 is a small stream that originates in a small grove of trees near Clark Road on the northern end of the property. It flows into the southeast and discharges to Pine Hill Branch approximately 300 feet downstream of the UTI confluence. Most of this reach is vegetated with pasture grass and herbaceous vegetation; however, there are small diameter trees in the riparian zone near the upstream end. The channel has previously been accessible to livestock, but currently livestock are fenced out. The adjacent fields are now used for row crops. The channel has some bank erosion and the bed material is a mix of gravel and sand. Near the upstream end, the channel flows through a wide shallow area that appears to be a cattle wallow area from previous livestock access. South Fork Site The South Fork Site is located west of Johnny Lindley Road and south of Moon Lindley Road in Chatham County. It consists of UTI and several small tributaries to UTI. The streams flow through pastures used for grazing cattle and forested areas. Downstream of this site, UT1 continues on to the Underwood (Downstream) Mitigation Site (completed by Wildlands in January, 2013) and eventually discharges to South Fork Cane Creek on the Underwood property just upstream of the Moon Lindley Road bridge. The entire site is actively used for agriculture. Livestock have access to the majority of streams. There are active chicken houses off of Johnny Lindley Road, immediately east of the bank site. The streams on the site are described in more detail in the following sections and in Table 3b. The existing conditions alignments on the site are shown in Figure 5b. The watersheds of the site streams are shown on Figure 7b. Geomorphic data collected on site is included in Appendix B. Photos of the site are included in Appendix C. Stream classification forms are included in Appendix D. Table 3b. Stream Existing Conditions South Fork Site Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 9 Bank Existing W/D Drainage Height D50 Stream Existing Condition Stream Reach Length Ratio Area (ac) Ratio (mm) Determination Impairment (ft) (ft/ft) (ft/ft) Cattle impacts, UTI — Reach 1 397 103.0 41.4 3.1 P minor erosion Cattle impacts, UTI — Reach 2 1,479 563.0 41.2 2.6 P erosion, incision, partially deforested 14.6 buffer UTI — Reach 3 874 574.0 14.9 1.9 P Cattle impacts Cattle impacts, UT1 — Reach 4 586 613.9 12.7 2.2 P minor erosion, incision Cattle impacts, UT1A 898 15.0 1.5 1.2 0.33 I/P erosion, deforested buffer Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 9 UTI UTI enters the project from the east after flowing through a culvert beneath Johnny Lindley Road. The upstream reach within the project area is located in a sparsely wooded area and is mostly stable with intermittent bank erosion. Reach 1 begins at the point where cattle have access to the stream. The channel is incised and minor bank erosion has occurred in spots, exposing some tree roots. The bed substrate is a mixture of bedrock, cobble, and gravel in riffles and sand and small gravel in pools. The riparian buffer is wooded with small diameter trees. Downstream of the confluence with UT113, the buffer of UTI Reach 2 is narrower and sparsely vegetated, bank erosion is more severe, and the bed material transitions to gravel and sand with some intermittent cobble. Accumulations of fine sediment are common. This reach is adjacent to active pasture and cattle regularly use this section as a water source. There are many severely eroded access points where cattle enter the stream. The left riparian buffer has very few trees, especially on the left bank and understory vegetation is nonexistent due to livestock. There is an existing ford crossing on this reach. Approximately 100 feet downstream of UTID, UT1 Reach 3 enters a wooded area and becomes more stable. This reach has a steeper profile and coarse substrate, with abundant boulders and bedrock outcrops. Though cattle have access to this reach, the channel incision is minor and impacts are mostly limited to isolated bank erosion and minimal understory vegetation. There is an existing ford crossing on this reach. At the downstream end of the project beyond the confluence with UT1E, the channel of Reach 4 becomes more incised and eroded. The banks are vertical and bank scour is severe in some locations. Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 10 Bank Existing w/D Drainage Height D50 Stream Existing Condition Stream Reach Length Ratio Area (ac) Ratio (mm) Determination Impairment (ft) (ft/ft) Cattle impacts, UT113-111 391 100.0 9.1 1.9 - I erosion, partially deforested buffer Cattle impacts, UT1B—R2 198 103.0 - - - P erosion, partially deforested buffer Cattle impacts, UT1C 63 12.1 - - - I erosion, partially deforested buffer Cattle impacts, UTID 85 0.5 - - - E erosion, partially deforested buffer Cattle impacts, UT1E—R1 334 22.0 - - _ I erosion Cattle impacts, UT1E—R2 395 25.2 11.1 3.0 3.21 p erosion, incision, partially deforested buffer Cattle impacts, UT1F 475 17.9 7.7 2.7 3.34 E erosion, incision, partially deforested buffer UTI UTI enters the project from the east after flowing through a culvert beneath Johnny Lindley Road. The upstream reach within the project area is located in a sparsely wooded area and is mostly stable with intermittent bank erosion. Reach 1 begins at the point where cattle have access to the stream. The channel is incised and minor bank erosion has occurred in spots, exposing some tree roots. The bed substrate is a mixture of bedrock, cobble, and gravel in riffles and sand and small gravel in pools. The riparian buffer is wooded with small diameter trees. Downstream of the confluence with UT113, the buffer of UTI Reach 2 is narrower and sparsely vegetated, bank erosion is more severe, and the bed material transitions to gravel and sand with some intermittent cobble. Accumulations of fine sediment are common. This reach is adjacent to active pasture and cattle regularly use this section as a water source. There are many severely eroded access points where cattle enter the stream. The left riparian buffer has very few trees, especially on the left bank and understory vegetation is nonexistent due to livestock. There is an existing ford crossing on this reach. Approximately 100 feet downstream of UTID, UT1 Reach 3 enters a wooded area and becomes more stable. This reach has a steeper profile and coarse substrate, with abundant boulders and bedrock outcrops. Though cattle have access to this reach, the channel incision is minor and impacts are mostly limited to isolated bank erosion and minimal understory vegetation. There is an existing ford crossing on this reach. At the downstream end of the project beyond the confluence with UT1E, the channel of Reach 4 becomes more incised and eroded. The banks are vertical and bank scour is severe in some locations. Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 10 The channel lacks streambank vegetation. Accumulations of sediment are also evident in depositional zones of the reach. The substrate is gravel and sand with occasional bedrock outcrops. UT1F joins UTI from the east at the north edge of the site. From the confluence with UT1F, UT1 flows offsite to become a tributary of the Underwood Mitigation Site. UTIA UT1A originates on the bank site and flows eastward through a cattle pasture. Cattle are accessing this small, steep stream and trampling the banks. The riparian zone is vegetated only with pasture grasses and occasional small diameter trees. Much of the length of this stream is incised to varying degrees and the banks are raw and trampled. The bed material is mostly sand and small gravel and deposition of fine sediments from the trampled banks is common. A large wallow area exists approximately one-third of the way downstream from the origination point. UT18 UT113 enters the project property from the south and flows through a sparsely -wooded area to its confluence with UT1. Reach 1 is largely stable though somewhat incised and has coarse substrate. Livestock have access to the stream channel, however, and some of the banks have been trampled. The stream becomes more incised along Reach 2 and bank erosion increases. The substrate is primarily small cobble, gravel, and sand. Riparian vegetation along this reach includes areas of pasture grass only and areas of sparse trees. Understory vegetation is very limited. UT1 C UT1C is an intermittent stream that joins UTI from the east, downstream from the chicken houses. The channel is degraded due to cattle impacts, especially at the downstream end. Impacts include bank trampling and accumulations of fine sediment. The channel is somewhat incised. Riparian vegetation is primarily pasture grasses. UTI D UT11) is an ephemeral channel that discharges to UT1 downstream of UTIC. It drains a significant portion of the cattle pasture on the east side of the site, north of the chicken houses. UT1 E UTH flows from southwest to northeast and joins UTI toward the lower end of the project area. Reach 1 is in a forested setting and is relatively stable. Impacts along this reach are limited to occasional livestock access of the channel. The streambanks are wooded with small diameter trees and the substrate is primarily small gravel and sand with occasional small cobble. Reach 2 is more incised and bank erosion is more severe. The riparian zone along the lower reach is also wooded with small trees and the substrate is gravel and sand with some cobble. UTI F UT1F flows into UT1 from the east, along the northern property boundary. This small ephemeral channel is located in an active cattle pasture and has been severely trampled by cattle. It is completely devoid of bed form and the substrate is primarily fine sediments due to cattle impacts. The riparian vegetation for most of the reach consists only of sparse pasture grass except for the lower 200 feet which flows through a wooded area of small trees. Bethel Branch Site The Bethel Branch Site is bound on the south by Moon Lindley Road and on the east side by R.E. Wright Road. There are two main streams on the site, UTI and UT2, that flow generally parallel in a northeastern direction before converging at the northern edge of the project area. A third, shorter tributary, UT3, flows from the east through a small pond and discharges to UT2. An area of degraded Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 11 wetlands also exists on the floodplain of UT1. The site is used primarily for grazing livestock including cattle and goats and all of the streams and wetlands on the sites are impacted from livestock access. The streams on the site are described in more detail in the following sections and in Table 3c. The existing conditions alignments of the site are shown in Figure 5c. The watersheds of the site streams are shown on Figure 7c. Geomorphic data collected on site is included in Appendix B. Photos of the site are included in Appendix C. Stream classification forms are included in Appendix D. Table 3c. Stream Existing Conditions Bethel Branch Site UTI UTI originates upstream of Moon Lindley Road and enters the site through a corrugated metal culvert and flows northeast through the site. The first 200 feet of stream are incised and overly widened as it flows through a forested area. This section has vertical banks with severe bank erosion. The substrate consists of gravel and sand. Downstream of the wooded area, the channel flows through active pasture. There are indications of channel and floodplain manipulation along this reach including adjacent spoil piles in the right floodplain. The first 600 feet of this reach flows through open pasture with no trees. This section is less incised but is horizontally unstable and appears to be changing rapidly over fairly short periods of time. The bed material along this reach is small gravel and sand. An area of degraded riparian wetlands exists primarily on the left floodplain. For the remaining reaches of this stream to the downstream end of the project, there is a very narrow band of trees immediately adjacent to the channel on both banks. The stream is incised and bank erosion from cattle trampling and fluvial erosion is common. The bed material along this section includes cobble, gravel, and sand. Throughout the entire length of UTI, the channel appears to have been straightened and impacts due to cattle trampling are evident. There is an existing ford crossing approximately 600 feet upstream from the end of the project. UT2 UT2 originates upstream from R.E. Wright Road. and, after passing through a roadway culvert, flows initially west and then north through the site. Although minor incision has occurred in the past, Reach 1 is largely stable now and has appropriate bedform diversity and coarse substrate of cobble, gravel, and Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 12 Existing W/D Bank Stream Drainage Height D50 Stream Existing Condition Length Ratio Reach (f� Area (ac) (ft/ft) Ratio (mm) Determination Impairment If Cattle impacts, erosion, UTI 2,357 275.4 1654 1.0-3.9 4.18 P incision, partially deforested buffer Cat tleimpacts, erosion, UT2—R1 1,218 114.2 9.1 1.8 13.66 p incision Cat tleimpacts, erosion, UT2—R2 1,695 199.2 8.2 2.2 9.38 P incision UT2a 199 19.9 - - - E Deforested buffer Cattle impacts, erosion, UT3 787 48.9 3.4 1.4 7.23 1 impoundment, incision, deforested buffer UTI UTI originates upstream of Moon Lindley Road and enters the site through a corrugated metal culvert and flows northeast through the site. The first 200 feet of stream are incised and overly widened as it flows through a forested area. This section has vertical banks with severe bank erosion. The substrate consists of gravel and sand. Downstream of the wooded area, the channel flows through active pasture. There are indications of channel and floodplain manipulation along this reach including adjacent spoil piles in the right floodplain. The first 600 feet of this reach flows through open pasture with no trees. This section is less incised but is horizontally unstable and appears to be changing rapidly over fairly short periods of time. The bed material along this reach is small gravel and sand. An area of degraded riparian wetlands exists primarily on the left floodplain. For the remaining reaches of this stream to the downstream end of the project, there is a very narrow band of trees immediately adjacent to the channel on both banks. The stream is incised and bank erosion from cattle trampling and fluvial erosion is common. The bed material along this section includes cobble, gravel, and sand. Throughout the entire length of UTI, the channel appears to have been straightened and impacts due to cattle trampling are evident. There is an existing ford crossing approximately 600 feet upstream from the end of the project. UT2 UT2 originates upstream from R.E. Wright Road. and, after passing through a roadway culvert, flows initially west and then north through the site. Although minor incision has occurred in the past, Reach 1 is largely stable now and has appropriate bedform diversity and coarse substrate of cobble, gravel, and Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 12 some sand. This reach flows initially along the edge of a wooded area with a forested buffer on the right bank and pasture and some intermittent trees on the left bank. This stable section continues to an existing ford crossing approximately 1,000 feet downstream of R.E. Wright Road. UT2 Reach 2 begins downstream of the ford crossing and has been straightened and is incised. Though this reach flows entirely through a wooded area, cattle impacts are evident. The bed material is a mix of cobble, gravel, and sand but fine sediment deposition from bank erosion and cattle access is common. In at least two locations, tree roots are serving as temporary knickpoints and preventing headcuts from progressing. There is another existing ford crossing approximately 1,000 feet upstream from the end of the project. UT2o UT2a is an ephemeral swale flows into UT2 approximately 400 feet downstream of R.E. Wright Road. It drains a cattle pasture south of UT2. This reach is in an open field and the riparian vegetation is pasture grass only. It appears laterally and vertically stable. UT3 UT3 originates in an open cattle pasture on the eastern side of the property and feeds a small (0.8 ac) farm pond. The pond outlet overflows into a channel at the southwestern edge of the large embankment. The existing channel below the pond is small, steep, and alternates between being incised and eroded to being poorly defined due to severe livestock trampling. This channel flows through an open cattle pasture and the riparian zones are vegetated only with pasture grasses. The substrate is primarily gravel and sand with some cobble and bed form variability is poor. 3.1.2 Wetlands There is an area of hydric soils on the floodplain of UT1 on the Bethel Branch Site estimated to be 3.6 acres in size. This area has been drained and trampled by livestock for decades. A large portion of the area (1.8 ac) has been completely deforested. The livestock have impeded the growth of hydrophytic vegetation, continually deposited waste, and eliminated virtually all of the ecological benefits of the wetlands. Groundwater gauges were installed on site in May, 2016 and located in potential areas of wetlands reestablishment. Locations of the gauges and the estimated existing extent of hydric soils on the site are shown in Figure 5c. Details of the wetland area are included below in Table 4. Table 4. Existing Wetland Conditions Wetland Area Existing Wetland Existing Condition Impairment Acreage Type A 0.5 Riparian Livestock trampling, drainage B 3.1 Riparian Livestock trampling, lack of vegetation, drainage 3.1.3 Soils The sites that comprise the Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank are located in the Carolina Slate Belt of the Piedmont Physiographic Province. The Piedmont Province is characterized by gently rolling, well rounded hills with long low ridges, with elevations ranging anywhere from 300 to 1,500 feet above sea level. The Carolina Slate Belt consists of heated and deformed volcanic and sedimentary rocks. The predominant floodplain soils on site are described in Tables 5a, 5b, and 5c below and depicted in Figures 8a — 8c. Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 13 Table 5a. Floodplain Soil Types and Descriptions — Pine Hill Branch Site Soil Name Location Description Mapped along the floodplain of UT1, Georgeville silt loam soils are generally found on Georgeville between downstream project limits hillslopes, ridges, and interfluveThey are very deep silt loam, GaC and UT1F, and a portion of Pine Hill (>80"), well drained, and moderately permeable soils. Weehadkee Branch. surface layer and subsoil. Permeability is moderate and Georgeville Georgeville silty clay loam soils are generally found on silty clay Mapped along UT1F and UT1Fa. hillslopes and ridges. They are very deep (>80"), well loam, GeC drained, and moderately permeable soils. Goldston Mapped along much of Pine Hill Goldston channery silt loam soils are generally found on channery silt Branch. hillslopes and ridges. They consist of shallow, well - loam, GcD drained soils. Herndon silt Mapped along UT2 and a small Herndon silt loam soils are generally found on hillslopes, loam, HdB portion of Pine Hill Branch. ridges, and interfluves. They are moderate to deep (56- Cid-Lignum 80"), well drained, moderately permeable soils. Nanford- Mapped along UT1, between UT1F Nanford-Baldin complex soils are generally found on Baldin and the upstream project limits, also gently sloping to steep uplands. They are moderately complex, NaB mapped along UT1A, UT1B, UT1C, deep, well drained soils. Permeability is moderate and Goldston- UT1D, and UT1E. shrink -swell potential is low to moderate. Source: Alamance and Chatham County Soil Survey, USDA-NRCS, http://efotg.nres.usda.gov Table 5b. Floodplain Soil Types and Descriptions —South Fork Site Soil Name Location Description Chewacla and Wehadkee soils consist of nearly level, Chewacla very deep, poorly and somewhat poorly drained soils. and Mapped along the floodplain of UT1, These are typically floodplain areas. They have a loamy Weehadkee UT1A, UT1B, UT1C, and UT1D. surface layer and subsoil. Permeability is moderate and soils, ChA shrink -swell potential is low. These soils are subject to frequent flooding. Nanford- Nanford-Baldin complex soils are gently sloping to Badin Mapped along the floodplain of UT1E steep uplands. They are moderately deep to deep, well - complex, and UT1F. drained soils. The surface layer and subsoil are silt loam. Permeability is moderate and shrink -swell NaB potential is low to moderate. Cid and Lignum soils series are gently sloping, Cid-Lignum moderately deep, moderately well -drained soils. They complex, Mapped at upstream extent of UT1A. are often found in uplands. The surface layer and CMB subsoil are silt loam. Permeability is slow and shrink - swell potential is moderate. Goldston- Goldston-badin soils are found on hillslopes and ridges. Badin Mapped along right floodplain of They are shallow to moderately -deep, well -drained complex, UT1A. soils. The surface layer and subsoil are silt loam. Permeability is moderate to moderately rapid and GOC shrink -swell potential is low to moderate. Source: Chatham County Soil Survey, USDA-NRCS, http://efotg.nres.usda.gov Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 14 Table 5c. Floodplain Soil Types and Descriptions — Bethel Branch Site Soil Name Location Description Scientific Name Red -cockaded woodpecker Cid and Lignum soils series are gently sloping, Cid-Lignum Mapped along the leftfloodplain of moderately deep, moderately well -drained soils. They complex, UTI, and all of UT2 and UT3. are often found in uplands. The surface layer and CMB Harperella subsoil are silt loam. Permeability is slow and shrink - Endangered swell potential is moderate. Nanford- Nanford-Baldin complex soils are gently sloping to Badin Mapped along the floodplain of UT1E steep uplands. They are moderately deep to deep, complex, and UT1F. well -drained soils. The surface layer and subsoil are silt loam. Permeability is moderate and shrink -swell NaB potential is low to moderate. Source: Chatham County Soil Survey, USDA-NRCS, http://efotg.nres.usda.gov 3.1.4 Existing Vegetation Pasture Areas Each of the sites is used for grazing cattle. Cattle have access to streams in wooded areas as well as open pasture. The open pastures at the bank sites are dominated by fescue grasses (Festuca spp.) and broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus). Forested Areas The riparian areas on each of the sites include both cleared pasture and forest with cattle impacts. Vegetation in the forested areas is primarily hardwood species including white oak (Quercus alba), red oak (Quercus rubra), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), sweetgum (Liquidambarstyraciflua), red maple (Acer rubrum), American holly (Ilex opaca), American beech (Fagus grandifolia), and southern red oak (Quercus falcata). Though there are no large stands of pine, there are some pines in the forested areas, especially on the Bethel Branch site. These are primarily loblolly pine (Pinus toedo). 3.1.5 Threatened and Endangered Species Wildlands utilized the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) databases to search for federally listed threatened and endangered plant and animal species in Alamance and Chatham Counties, NC. Three animal and one plant species identified as threatened or endangered are currently listed in Chatham County (Table 6). There are currently no federally listed species in Alamance County that are subject to Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act. The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program also lists 30 rare and watch list plant and animal species within Alamance and Chatham Counties. Table 6. Listed Threatened and Endangered Species in Chatham County, NC Species Federal Status Common Name Scientific Name Red -cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis Endangered Bald eagle Holiaeetus leucocepholus BGPA Cape Fear shiner Notropis mekistocholas Endangered Harperella Ptilimnium nodosum Endangered A letter was sent to the USFWS on April 1, 2016 requesting a review of the project and comment on potential effects on endangered species or other resources. The USFWS has not commented on the effects on federally listed species at this time. A letter requesting review and comment was also sent to Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 15 the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) on April 1, 2016 and no response has been received to date. Review and comments from all appropriate environmental resource agencies will be completed prior to any land disturbing activity. 3.1.6 Cultural Resources/Conservation Lands/Natural Heritage Areas Generally, the sites are not located near any sites listed on the National Register with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The Lindley Log House (Site ID CH0413) is located on the Bethel Branch site property; however, it is located on a hill top at least 400 feet from the nearest proposed conservation easement boundary. Wildlands will not disturb this log house site in any way as part of the mitigation bank. A letter was sent to the SHPO on April 1, 2016 requesting a review of the project and comment on potential effects on archeological and cultural resources. At this time, no response to this letter has been received. Review and comments will be completed by all appropriate cultural resource prior to any land disturbing activity. There are no natural heritage areas listed near the bank sites. Two of the proposed sites are essentially contiguous with existing conservation easements held by the State of North Carolina for stream and/or wetland mitigation projects. The Pine Hill Branch Site is immediately upstream and across the road from the NCDMS Holman Mill Mitigation Site. The South Fork site is immediately upstream from the NCDMS Underwood (downstream) Mitigation Site. Additionally, the UT to South Fork and Maney Farm NCDMS Mitigation Sites are located approximately 1.5 miles northeast of the Bethel Branch Site. The Underwood (upstream) Mitigation Site is located approximately 2.0 miles southwest of the South Fork Site. See Figure 2 for locations of existing mitigation sites in the area. All agency correspondence is included in Appendix E. 3.1.7 FEMA Floodplain Compliance There is a FEMA regulated floodplain on Pine Hill Branch (Figure 9a). However, the only activities proposed on this stream are enhancement II and preservation which may not require a flood study or can be designed to result in a no -rise certification. There are no FEMA -regulated floodplain areas on the other proposed sites (Figures 9b — 9c). However, UTI on South Fork and UTI and UT2 on Pine Hill Branch are within the flood fringe of mapped streams. Wildlands will correspond with floodplain administrators from Alamance and Chatham Counties to ensure that applicable regulations are followed and appropriate permits are acquired. Each of the mitigation sites will be designed so that hydrologic trespass does not occur. 3.1.8 Existing Site Constraints All three sites are currently active livestock operations and have multiple existing stream crossings that allow livestock pasture access (Figures 5a -5c). There are currently three ford crossings located on the Bethel Branch Site — one on UT1 and two on UT2. The South Fork Site has four existing crossings — three along UT1 and one on UT1A. One stream crossing exists on the UTI of the Pine Hill Branch Site and one exists on Pine Hill Branch. Several of these stream crossings are currently poorly maintained. All of these crossings will remain but the ford crossings will be converted to culvert crossings. Crossings will be designed to reduce barriers to sediment transport and aquatic organism passage. The Pine Hill Branch Site has an existing spring that will not be included in the conservation easement at the landowners' request. However, there will be a deed restriction on the area (0.34 acres) around the spring requiring cattle exclusion and this area will be fenced (Figure 10a). There are no utility easements on the sites that will be within the conservation easement areas. Beaver activity has not been observed on any of the sites. However, beaver activity has been observed Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 16 downstream of the South Fork Site on the Underwood Mitigation Site. The beaver on the Underwood Site have been removed. If beaver activity begins on the South Fork Site or the other sites, Wildlands will contract with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to remove them. 4.0 Mitigation Work Plan 4.1 Streams The proposed bank includes a combination of stream restoration, enhancement level I, enhancement level 11, and preservation activities. Activities have been selected to provide the highest degree of ecological uplift to the system. Figures 10a —10c provide an overview of proposed mitigation activities on the sites. Preservation Preservation is being proposed on Reach 1 of Pine Hill Branch beginning at the culvert crossing on Holman Mill Road to the confluence with UTI (Figure 10a). The purpose of the proposed preservation is to protect this stable reach from livestock impacts and to provide maximum protection for the stream and riparian areas. This preservation is an important component of this site which will enhance and protect an entire watershed. The site also provides a continuous aquatic and terrestrial habitat corridor to a larger stream system including the downstream property which is the Holman Mill Mitigation Site. Enhancement I Enhancement I is proposed for UT1Fa on the Pine Hill Branch Site (Figure 10a) as well as UT1A on the South Fork Site (Figure 10b). For enhancement level I, two approaches will be considered. Mitigation activities for one possible approach will include raising the stream bed and adding instream structures to stabilize the channels and improve habitat and water quality. The second option would be a combination of localized channel reconstruction (i.e. restoration) and intermittent sections of enhancement level II type treatments. For these reconstruction sections, new channel will be built similar to the approach described below for stream restoration to connect existing stable sections of stream to be enhanced with targeted bank repairs. Both approaches will also include fencing livestock out of the conservation easement and planting the riparian zones with native vegetation. Enhancement II Enhancement II activities have been proposed at each of the three sites. At Pine Hill Branch, UT1A, UT1B, UT1C, UT1Ca, UT1D, UT1Da, UT1E, UT1F Reach 1, UT1G, UT1H, UT2, and Pine Hill Branch Reach 2 are proposed for enhancement II approach (Figure 10a). At the South Fork Site, Reaches 1 and 3 of UT1, UTIB Reach 1, UT1C, and UT1E Reach 1 are proposed for enhancement II activities (Figure 10b). Lastly, Reach 1 of UT2 at the Bethel Branch Site is proposed for enhancement II (Figure 10c). These reaches are characterized by relatively stable channels that are either connected to their floodplains or have incised in the past but are now stable. Most of these channels are at least partially located in wooded areas and, though currently accessible to livestock, related impacts are minor enough that with localized repairs and livestock exclusion the streams will likely return to a highly functional state. Fencing out livestock will enhance water quality and improve aquatic and terrestrial habitat along these reaches. Enhancement II activities will also include supplemental riparian planting and the construction of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) that will treat areas of concentrated flow running off the agricultural fields (described blow in Section 4.3). Restoration Restoration is being proposed on stream reaches that are incised, highly eroded, show signs of instability, have limited habitat features, and a poor quality riparian buffer. Reaches proposed for restoration for the Pine Hill Branch Site include the reach of UTI between its headwaters and the Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 17 breached dam (Reach 1), Reach 3 at the downstream end of UTI, Reach 2 of UT1D, and Reach 2 of UT1F (Figure 10a). For the South Fork Site, restoration is proposed for a large portion of UTI (Reaches 2 and 4), Reach 2 of UT1E, and Reach 2 of UT1B (Figure 10b). For the Bethel Branch Site, restoration is proposed for all of UTI, Reach 2 of UT2, and all of UT3 (Figure 10c). Restoration of UT3 will potentially include removal of an 0.8 ac pond. The value of removing the pond will be evaluated during development of the mitigation plan. All restoration reaches will be designed to create stable, functional stream channels based on reference reach parameters, design discharge analysis, and sediment transport analysis. Dimension, pattern and profile will be designed for all restoration reaches to provide a cross-sectional area sized for frequent overbank flows, a stable bed with variable bed forms, well - vegetated bank slopes, a well-connected floodplain, and improvements to aquatic habitat and water quality enabling biological lift. Establishing vertical and lateral stability will provide hydrologic connectivity to the adjacent floodplains. Diverse bedforms will be established using in -stream structures appropriate for the geomorphic setting. Priority I restoration will be designed on all applicable reaches. Stream Crossings Care was taken in the creation of this project to minimize stream crossings to those that are necessary for the landowners to maintain their livestock operation in a sustainable manner. Currently two crossings are proposed on the Pine Hill Branch Site, four on the South Fork Site, and three on the Bethel Branch Site. Several of these are existing fords that will be converted to culverts. All crossings on the Pine Hill Branch and Bethel Branch Sites are 50 -foot internal culvert crossings (no easement break). On the South Fork Site all crossings are easement breaks. They are all 50 feet wide except for the crossing on UT1A on the South Fork Site which will be a 25 -foot culvert crossing. All proposed crossings are shown on Figures 10a —10c. 4.2 Wetlands A combination of wetland re-establishment and wetland enhancement is proposed for an area of hydric soils on the Bethel Branch Site (Figure 10c). The wetland re-establishment area (Wetland Area B) is approximately 3.1 acres and currently contains hydric soils, therefore limited or no additional grading in these areas will be necessary other than raising the adjacent stream bed. The adjacent stream (UTI) will be designed to avoid impacts to any areas that are determined to be jurisdictional wetland. Filling abandoned channel sections and creating a small stream system connected to its floodplain with frequent overbank flows will increase the likelihood of wetland hydrologic success. Areas with overburden may be excavated to remove material and better establish floodplain hydrology. Shallow water and deeper pools will exist throughout the floodplain wetlands. Generous placement of woody debris and disking of the soil will create a heterogeneous wetland landscape. The wetland enhancement area is currently forested but drainage will be eliminated by plugging ditches and raising the adjacent stream bed. It is important to note that a jurisdictional determination (1D) has not been completed on the site to date and, based on the results of the future 1D, the approach for the re-establishment area may be changed to rehabilitation. A natural Piedmont bottomland hardwood forest community will be established in the wetland re- establishment areas. The vegetation planted will be selected based on species identified within appropriate reference locations and professional experience based on site conditions. Supplemental planting may be used on the wetland enhancement site to provide a more diverse natural community. Livestock will be removed from the wetland re-establishment and enhancement areas either with fencing or by moving them to another location. Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 18 4.3 Best Management Practices The bank sites are all located on an active livestock farms. Cattle pastures are located on each of the sites. There are several locations where runoff from the pastures becomes concentrated flow in ephemeral channels. These are prime locations to install best management practices (BMPs) that will treat pasture runoff before it enters into the stream network, thereby reducing nutrient, fecal coliform, and sediment inputs to the systems. Appropriate BMPs will be chosen based on the position in the landscape, degree of treatment desired, and the size of the drainage area. Potential BMPs include pocket wetlands, dry ponds, and step -pool stormwater conveyance. Cattle will be kept out all BMP locations either with fencing or by relocation. No credit is being requested directly for the BMPs. The BMPs are considered part of the overall mitigation approach of the stream to which they drain. The use of BMPs was considered in the development of the Credit Ratios for the bank. 4.4 Vegetation Plan The bank sites will be planted and seeded with a combination of early and later successional native vegetation chosen to create a Piedmont bottomland hardwood forest community. The specific species composition will be selected based on the community type, observations of the occurrence of species in the existing buffer, and best professional judgment on species establishment and anticipated site conditions in the early years following project implementation. Potential species to be planted in the floodplain and wetland areas of the bank sites include willow oak, sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), river birch (Betula nigra), tag alder (Alnus serrulate) and green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica). Understory species such as American hornbeam (Corpinus caroliniana) and blackhaw viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium) may be planted in areas where mature trees currently exist. 5.0 Determination of Mitigation Credits Use of credits from the bank to offset stream, riparian wetland, and riparian buffer impacts authorized by federal permits or state water quality certifications must be in compliance with the Clean Water Act, Section 404(b)(1) guidelines and other applicable state and federal legislation, regulations, and policies. Prior to the release of credits, the following requirements will be met: IRT approval of the final mitigation plan and execution of the banking instrument, recordation of the conservation easement, and establishment of appropriate financial assurances. A summary of the proposed credits is included in Tables 7 and S. All stream mitigation credits are designated as warm water stream credits. All wetland credits are designated riparian riverine wetland credits. A proposed credit release schedule is provided in Table 9 following the current IRT Mitigation Banking Instrument Template. Table 7. Proposed Stream Mitigation Credits Site Stream ReachMitigation Mitigation Type Existing Length' Proposed Length' Mitigation Factor' Stream Credits2.4 Preservation (P) Pine Hill Branch Pine Hill Branch — R1 P 938 938 10 94 Subtotal 94 Enhancement I (EI) Pine Hill Branch UT1F—RI EI 255 255 1.5 170 South Fork UT1A EI 898 898 1.5 5744 Subtotal 744 Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank W Draft Prospectus Page 19 Site Stream Reach Mitigation Type Existing Length' Proposed Length' Mitigation Factora Stream Mitigation Credits2,4 Enhancement II (Elf) Pine Hill Branch—R2 Ell 725 725 2 313^ UT1—R2 Ell 1,249 1,249 2 625 UT1A Ell 154 154 2 77 UT1B Ell 183 183 2 92 UT1C Ell 325 325 2 163 UTSCa Ell 72 72 2 36 Pine Hill Branch UT1D—RI Ell 432 432 2 216 UT1Da Ell 224 224 2 112 UT1Fa Ell 188 188 2 94 UT1E Ell 308 308 2 154 UT1G Ell 329 329 2 165 UT11-1 Ell 234 234 2 117 UT2 Ell 738 738 2 369 UTl —Rl Ell 397 397 2 199 UTI — R3 Ell 874 874 2 387^ South Fork UT1B — R1 Ell 391 391 2 196 UT1C Ell 63 63 2 32 UT1E—R7 Ell 334 334 2 167 Bethel Branch UT2—R1 Ell 1,218 1,218 2 5594 Subtotal 4,073 Restoration (R) UT1— R1 R 897 1,121 1 1,0714 Pine Hill Branch UTl — R3 R 208 190 1 190 UT1D — R2 R 254 292 1 292 UT1F—R2 R 658 729 1 729 UTI—R2 R 1,479 1,849 1 1,7994 UT1—R4 R 583 733 1 6834 South Fork UT1B—R2 R 198 248 1 248 UT1E—R2 R 395 474 1 474 UTI R 2,357 2,946 1 2,8964 Bethel Branch UT2 — R2 R 1,695 2,119 1 2,0694 UT3 R 787 984 1 984 Subtotal 11,435 Total 16,346 1. Existing stream length estimated based on GIS data. These values will be revised based on survey data for the mitigation plans. 2. Proposed lengths are estimates only. These values will be revised based on survey data and final design alignments for the mitigation plans. 3. Proposed mitigation factor for enhancement II set at 2.0 to account for increased benefits to the project from proposed BMPs. 4. No credits are proposed for internal easement crossings. The width of each crossing has been removed from the credit totals for reaches with crossings. Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 20 Table 8. Proposed Wetland Mitigation Credits USACE Mitigation Guidelines allow for credit ratios for preservation in the range of 5:1 to 10:1. For the stream preservation reach on Pine Hill Branch a credit ratio of 10:1 is being requested. Enhancement I work proposed will include a combination of stream restoration and enhancement II approaches or repairing bank erosion, raising the stream bed to connect the stream to its flood plain, and adding structures for habitat improvements. Either approach will include exclusion of livestock and enhancing or restoring the riparian buffers. We are requesting a ratio of 1.5:1 for enhancement I. Enhancement 11 work proposed includes combinations of the following activities: culvert replacement, localized bank grading and stabilization, fencing out or relocating livestock, and enhancing or restoring the associated riparian buffer. Because the enhancement areas tie together large portions of the project and provide extensive aquatic and terrestrial habitat corridors as well as opportunity to improve water quality a credit ratio of 1:2 is being requested for all enhancement reaches. Additionally, multiple BMPs are proposed on the sites which will help improve water quality and no credit is being claimed for these. A credit ratio of 1:1 is being requested for all restoration reaches. Restoration will include the design and implementation of a stable bankfull pattern, cross-section, and profile. This work will involve hydrologic reconnection of the streams with their floodplains, the implementation of instream structures, and the, exclusion of livestock. Wetland enhancement work will include reducing drainage by plugging ditches, supplemental planting, and fencing out cattle. We are proposing a credit ratio of 2:1 for this work. Wetland re-establishment will include reducing draining by eliminating ditches and raising the stream bed, replanting a native forest community, and fencing out or relocating livestock. For this approach we are proposing a 1:1 ratio. 6.0 Credit Release Schedule All credit releases will be based on the total credit generated as reported by the as -built surveys of the bank sites. Under no circumstances shall any mitigation bank be debited until the necessary Department of Army (DA) authorization has been received for its construction or the District Engineer (DE) has otherwise provided written approval for the project in the case where no DA authorization is required for construction of the mitigation project. The DE, in consultation with the Interagency Review Team (IRT), will determine if performance standards have been satisfied sufficiently to meet the requirements of the release schedules below. In cases where some performance standards have not been met, credits may still be released depending on the specifics of the case. Monitoring may be required to restart or be extended, depending on the extent to which the site fails to meet the specified performance standard. The release of project credits will be in compliance with the Monitoring Requirements and Performance Standards for Compensatory Mitigation in North Carolina, dated February 9, 2013. The proposed credits are shown below in Tables 9a and 9b. Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 21 Wetland Site Wetland Area Mitigation -Existing .Proposed Mitigation Mitigation 1 Type Acreage Acreage Factor Credits A E - 0.5 0.5 2 0.25 Bethel Branch B RE 3.1 3.1 1 3.1 Subtotal 3.35 USACE Mitigation Guidelines allow for credit ratios for preservation in the range of 5:1 to 10:1. For the stream preservation reach on Pine Hill Branch a credit ratio of 10:1 is being requested. Enhancement I work proposed will include a combination of stream restoration and enhancement II approaches or repairing bank erosion, raising the stream bed to connect the stream to its flood plain, and adding structures for habitat improvements. Either approach will include exclusion of livestock and enhancing or restoring the riparian buffers. We are requesting a ratio of 1.5:1 for enhancement I. Enhancement 11 work proposed includes combinations of the following activities: culvert replacement, localized bank grading and stabilization, fencing out or relocating livestock, and enhancing or restoring the associated riparian buffer. Because the enhancement areas tie together large portions of the project and provide extensive aquatic and terrestrial habitat corridors as well as opportunity to improve water quality a credit ratio of 1:2 is being requested for all enhancement reaches. Additionally, multiple BMPs are proposed on the sites which will help improve water quality and no credit is being claimed for these. A credit ratio of 1:1 is being requested for all restoration reaches. Restoration will include the design and implementation of a stable bankfull pattern, cross-section, and profile. This work will involve hydrologic reconnection of the streams with their floodplains, the implementation of instream structures, and the, exclusion of livestock. Wetland enhancement work will include reducing drainage by plugging ditches, supplemental planting, and fencing out cattle. We are proposing a credit ratio of 2:1 for this work. Wetland re-establishment will include reducing draining by eliminating ditches and raising the stream bed, replanting a native forest community, and fencing out or relocating livestock. For this approach we are proposing a 1:1 ratio. 6.0 Credit Release Schedule All credit releases will be based on the total credit generated as reported by the as -built surveys of the bank sites. Under no circumstances shall any mitigation bank be debited until the necessary Department of Army (DA) authorization has been received for its construction or the District Engineer (DE) has otherwise provided written approval for the project in the case where no DA authorization is required for construction of the mitigation project. The DE, in consultation with the Interagency Review Team (IRT), will determine if performance standards have been satisfied sufficiently to meet the requirements of the release schedules below. In cases where some performance standards have not been met, credits may still be released depending on the specifics of the case. Monitoring may be required to restart or be extended, depending on the extent to which the site fails to meet the specified performance standard. The release of project credits will be in compliance with the Monitoring Requirements and Performance Standards for Compensatory Mitigation in North Carolina, dated February 9, 2013. The proposed credits are shown below in Tables 9a and 9b. Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 21 Table 9a. Stream Credit Release Schedule Credit Release' Credit Release Activity Interim Total Milestone Release Released 1 Bank Establishment 15% 15% Completion of all initial physical and biological improvements made 2 pursuant to the Mitigation Plan 15% 30% First year monitoring report demonstrates channels are stable and 3 interim performance standards have been met 10% 40% Second year monitoring report demonstrates channels are stable and 50% 4 interim performance standards have been met 10% (60%') Third year monitoring report demonstrates channels are stable and 10% -60% (70') 5 interim performance standards have been met 15% 65% Fourth year monitoring report demonstrates channels are stable ando 65% 6 interim performance standards have been met 5% (75%') Fifth year monitoring report demonstrates performance standards are 75% 7 being met 10% (85%') 7 Sixth year monitoring report demonstrates performance standards areo 15% 80% 8 being met 5% (90%') Seventh year monitoring report demonstrates that channels are stable, 90% 9 performance standards have been met. 10% (100%.) *A 10% reserve of credits to be held back until the bankfull event performance standard has been met. Table 9b. Riparian Wetland Credit Release Schedule Credit Release Credit Release Activity Interim Total Milestone Release Released 1 Bank Establishment 15% 15% Completion of all initial physical and biological improvements made 2 pursuant to the Mitigation Plan o 15/ 0 30/ First year monitoring report demonstrates interim performance standards 3 are being met 10% 40% Second year monitoring report demonstrates interim performance 4 standards are being met 10% 50% Third year monitoring report demonstrates interim performance standards 5 are being met 15% 65% Fourth year monitoring report demonstrates interim performance 6 standards are being met 5% 70"% Fifth year monitoring report demonstrates performance standards are being met; Provided that all performance standards are met, the IRT may 7 allow the Bank Sponsor to discontinue hydrologic monitoring after the fifth 15% 85% year, but vegetation monitoring must continue for an additional two years after the fifth year for a total of seven years Sixth year monitoring report demonstrates performance standards are 8 being met 5% 90% Seventh year monitoring report demonstrates performance standards are 9 being met, and project has received close-out approval o 10/ 100% If the monitoring of the site is successful by year 5 and no concerns have been identified regarding vegetation, hydrology, stream stability, or encroachments, the Sponsor may propose to terminate Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 22 monitoring for the site for years 6 and 7 and request a project closeout. In the case of approved early project closeout, all remaining credits shall be released. 6.1 Initial Allocation of Released Credits The initial allocation of released credits is defined as Bank Establishment in the 2013 Wilmington District credit release schedule guidance document. The initial allocation can be released without prior written approval of the DE upon satisfactory completion of the following activities: a. Execution of the UMBI by the Sponsor and the USACE. b. Approval of the Final Mitigation Plan. c. Recordation of the conservation easement, as well as delivery of a title opinion that is acceptable to the USACE. d. Delivery of the financial assurances described in the Mitigation Plan. e. 404 permit verification for construction of the site, if required. 6.2 Subsequent Credit Releases All subsequent credit releases must be approved by the DE, in consultation with the IRT, based on a determination that required performance standards have been achieved. For stream projects, a reserve of 10% of a site's total stream credits shall be released after four bankfull events have occurred in separate years, provided the channel is stable and all other performance standards are met. In the event that less than four bankfull events occur during the monitoring period, release of these reserve credits shall be at the discretion of the IRT. As the bank approaches milestones associated with the credit release, Wildlands will submit a request for credit release to the DE along with documentation substantiating achievement of criteria required for release to occur. This documentation will be included with the annual monitoring report. 7.0 Maintenance and Long -Term Sustainability 7.1 Maintenance The Site shall be monitored on a regular basis and a physical inspection of the site shall be conducted at a minimum of once per year throughout the post -construction monitoring period until performance standards are met. These site inspections may identify site components and features that require routine maintenance. Routine maintenance will be conducted to rectify identified deficiencies and may include the activities listed in Table 10. Table 10. Maintenance Plan Component / Feature Maintenance through project close-out Routine channel maintenance and repair activities may include chinking of in -stream structures to prevent piping, securing loose coir matting, and supplemental installations of live stakes and other target vegetation along the channel. Areas where stormwater and floodplain Stream flows intercept the channel may also require maintenance to prevent bank failures and head - cutting. Beaver dams that inundate the streams channels shall be removed and the beaver shall be trapped. Vegetation shall be maintained to ensure the health and vigor of the targeted community. Routine vegetation maintenance and repair activities may include supplemental planting, Vegetation pruning, mulching, and fertilizing. Exotic invasive plant species affecting the viability of the mitigation shall be controlled by mechanical and/or chemical methods. Any vegetation control Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 23 Component / Feature Maintenance through project close-out requiring herbicide application will be performed in accordance with the NC Department of Agriculture (NCDA) rules and regulations. Site boundaries shall be identified in the field to ensure clear distinction between the bank site Site and adjacent properties. Boundaries may be identified by fence, marker, bollard, post, tree - Boundary blazing, or other means as allowed by site conditions and/or conservation easement. Boundary markers disturbed, damaged, or destroyed will be repaired and/or replaced on an as -needed basis. 7.2 Adaptive Management Upon completion of site construction, the Sponsor will implement the post -construction monitoring protocols and minor remedial actions (routine maintenance) will be performed as needed for the duration of the monitoring period. The Sponsor will notify the USACE immediately if monitoring results or visual observations suggest a trend towards instability, major remedial actions are needed, or that performance standards cannot be achieved. Should major remedial measures be required, the Sponsor will submit a Corrective Action Plan and coordinate with the USACE until authorization is secured to conduct the adaptive management activities. The Bank Sponsor is responsible for funding and/or providing the services necessary to secure any necessary permits to support the proposed major remedial adaptive management actions, to implement the corrective action plan, and to deliver record drawings that depict the extent and nature of the work performed. If the USACE determines that the bank is not meeting performance standards or the Sponsor is not complying with the terms of the instrument, the USACE may take appropriate actions, including but not limited to: suspending credit sales, utilizing financial assurances, and/or terminating the instrument. 7.3 Long Term Management Provisions The Bank Sponsor will institute a Long Term Management Plan responsible for assessing the condition of the mitigation site and implementing maintenance provisions to maintain performance of the site. The proposed conservation easement will help to ensure that only IRT -allowable activities take place. This easement will be transferred to an IRT -approved non-profit organization once monitoring success criteria have been achieved. The provider for long term management of the sites is anticipated to be Unique Places to Save (UP2Save). UP2Save is a 501c3 nonprofit committed to land conservation through conservation planning and management. The funding mechanism for long term management will be a stewardship endowment funded by Wildlands. Contact information for UP2Save is listed below. Unique Places to Save 206 Causeway Drive #206 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 Phone: (910)707-3622 Email: info@uniqueplacestosave.org To monitor the project's continued success, a Long Term Management Plan will be implemented following the seven-year monitoring period. All components of the bank will be inspected annually or less frequently as needed to ensure that the bank sites remain stable in perpetuity. Sources of instability or other deficiencies will be addressed. Invasive species will be managed annually or less frequently as needed to ensure the long term survivability of the planned native vegetation community. All reporting will be documented and kept on file for future reference. Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 24 8.0 References Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), 2011. Web Soil Survey. http://websoilsurvey.nres. usda.govJa pp/NomePage.htm North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) 2005 Cape Fear River Basinwide Water Quality Plan (RBWQP), accessed at: http://nccoastaIreserve.net/web/wq/ps/bpu/basin/capefear North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS) 2009 Cape Fear River Basin Restoration Priorities (RBRP), accessed at: https:/Zncdenr.s3.amazonaws.corn/s3fs- public/Mitigation%20Services/Pu blicFolder(Work%20W ith/Watershed%20PIa nners/RBRP%20Cape% 20Fear%202009.pdf Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Draft Prospectus Page 25 FIGURES I i al cv I I I I I I rM. c� ' r.�a: � -Proposed Bank Site Hydrologic Unit (8 -Digit) m,n I i A.1JE C REEK VOUA LAWS I I I' I � ...its. tinatc / Camp t 03030002 \ 1. 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'w.�*. 1\y/ W � `C ° •0 f�y✓J ri�� � ' � Figure 7a Watershed Map WILDLAND S 0 750 Feet Pine Hill Branch Site ENGINEERING I I I 1 I Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Cape Fear Basin 03030002 Alamance and Chatham Counties, NC Figure 7b Watershed Map WILDLANDS 0 750 Feet South Fork Site ENGINEERING ; Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Cape Fear Basin 03030002 Chatham County, NC Figure 7c Watershed WILDLANDS 0 750 Feet rant Map ite ENGINEERING I I I I I Bethel a Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigaanotionn Bank Cape Fear Basin 03030002 Chatham County, NC I`,',; Proposed Bank Site 71 Proposed Conservation Easement — Project Streams Project Soils GaC- Georgeville silt loam, 6-10% GbC3 -Georgeville silt loam, Tarrus, 6-10% GeC2 - Georgeville silt loam, 2-8% GcD - Goldston channery silt loam, 10-15% [--.1 GcE- Goldston channery silt loam, 15-25% 1J GoC - Goldston-Badin complex, 2-15% -1 HdB- Herndon silt loam, 2-6% 1 HdC2 - Herndon silt loam, 6-10% - .I HdD2 - Herndon silt loam, 10-15% I Lc - Local alluvial land, poorly drained I NaB - Nanford-Badin complex, 2-6% J NaC- Nanford-Badin complex, 6-10'/. !' --1 NaD - Nanford-Badin complex, 10-15% Z E rI a it r� t ©4 C3 . �W I pp t �S 1 � Figure 8a Soils Map N WILDLANDS 0 350 Feet Pine Hill Branch Site ENGINEERING I I I I I Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Cape Fear River Basin 03030002 Alamance and Chatham Counties, NC M C.; Proposed Bank Site Ci Proposed Conservation Easement Project Streams Project Soils ChA - Chewacla and Wehadkee soils, 0-2% '"# 1 -� F'i, CmB- Cid-Lignum complex, 2-6%,,'" GoC- Goldston-Badin complex, 2-15% NaB - Nanford-Badin complex, 2-6% MM NaC- Nanford-Badin complex, 6-10% 1h9 r+ , tip% > IN ChA7 NaB e CmB God-- NaC GoC a - ChA"it ` u_ pe itr®a © ,aC t Figure 8b Soils Map WILDLANDS 0 350 Feet P South Fork Site ENGINEERING Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Cape Fear River Basin 03030002 Chatham County, NC t P .. 7✓ yJ 1. Z N qr o v 7 ' i 1416 Figure Sc Soils Map Oft WILDLANDS 0 350 Feet Bethel Branch Site ENGINEERING i i i I Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Cape Fear River Basin 03030002 Chatham County, NC C.'D Proposed Conservation Easement — Project Streams Non -Project Streams —FEMA Cross -Sections 1% Annual C`- - "'---- — Topographic -- Alamance/C} hath m G'odntq y� I� 9 �{ A R I WILDLANDS ENGINEERING Figure 9a FEMA Flood Map 0 350 Feet Pine Hill Branch Site I I I I Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Cape Fear River Basin 03030002 Alamance and Chatham Counties, NC Proposed Conservation Easement Project Streams —Non -Project Streams J � — FEMA Cross -Sections r� r 1% Annual Chance Flood Hazard --- Topographic Contours (2') ���,`� �Al� & x� r.L ✓e:", ,n�yi 44JjIrr}kP, l/ hf bN _ PAN FI , srs ;37110.Bi%84;OO:J� ,�'�. a (0f (2,012001 o " .w / 1UV C �.T.. 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WILIJLANIN ENGINEERINGG A Figure 9c FEMA Flood Map 350 FeetI,IIN� Bethel Branch Site J Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Cape Fear River Basin 03030002 Chatham County, NC Figure 10a Concept Map Oft WILDLANDS 0 350 FeetP Pine Hill Branch Site ENGINEERING I i i i I� Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Cape Fear River Basin 03030002 Alamance and Chatham Counties, NC Proposed Bank Site Proposed Conservation Easement —Stream Restoration I rL Stream Enhancement I Stream Enhancement 11 h` •I BMP --Non-Project Streams h.. P Y JVi pI ��C .t. n \1 \N. WILDLANDS 0 350 Feet ENGINEERING I I I 1 Figure 10b Concept Map South Fork Site Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Cape Fear River Basin 03030002 Chatham County, NC L Figure 10c Concept Map WILDLANDS 0 350 Feet Bethel Branch Site ENGINEERING I i i i t Cane Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank Cape Fear River Basin 03030002 Chatham County, NC APPENDIX A LANDOWNER AUTHORIZATION FORMS Landowner Authorization Form PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRITION: Deed Book: Page: County: C�0.nin I>�4��ScA (iAb I17�185 kkbolb ,t, Street Address: I,I�. Fw+--r7) Property Owner (please print): The undersigned, registered property owner(s) of the above property, do hereby authorize the NC Division of Mitigation Services, the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, their employees, agents or assigns to have reasonable access to the above referenced property for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland and/or riparian buffer mitigation project, including conducting stream and/or wetland determinations and delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). Property Owners(s) Address: Property Owner Telephone Number: 0�kC1 - z— a%6 -L I/Wee %hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. O 161 n ll (Property Owner ZOA� (Date) (Property Owner Authorized Signature) (Date) Landowner Authorization Form PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRITION: Med Book: Page: County: Ctik<vk� 13�.q l"tV t u�,5 Street Address: -Z:Sn oiJr 5 , iX-3 w U`� ' Twp ' Property Owner (please print): t-kv�tc The undersigned, registered property owner(s) of the above property, do hereby authorize the NC Division of Mitigation Services, the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the US Army Cops of Engineers, their employees, agents or assigns to have reasonable access to the above referenced property for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland and/or riparian buffer mitigation project, including conducting stream and/o• wetland determinations and delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). Property Owners(s) Address: 1't —�-I tza4o 1 S�w C.&f" V' , �` -ZV54 q Property Owner Telephone Number: I/We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. Owner AuthorRed Signature) (Property Owner Authorized Signature) '--lls (Date) Landowner Authorization form PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRITION: Deed Book: Page: County: 15'b'1 �'?i\ CHk-t%'A n 'ZR15 1 GJ'"3'1 O `3l b C�kic"C`-llcn Street Address: Property Owner (please print): The undersigned, registered property owner(s) of tl:e above property, do hereby authorize the NC Division of Mitigation Services, the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the US Army Cops of Engineers, their employees, agents or assigns to have reasonable access to the above referenced properly for the evaluation of file property as a potential stream, wetland and/o' riparian buffer mitigation project, including conducting stream and/or wetland determinations and delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). Property Owners(s) Address: \\qtr Property Owner Telephone Number: (\\ CA - -v\ r-, - I/We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. e) (Property Owner Authorized Signature) (Date) APPENDIX B EXISTING CONDITIONS GEOMORPHIC DATA _ [§«± ) . \45 f2 CN ) k1 - LL \11 k\\\\� k !\{§)}f\ ? _ g \UOIJLAGe . LO Lo LO co { 2 ` _0 g }\{/0 «&222 LL ca � \«\ \ )\£/)IE5 LO !\)§/\f) t a� ] \ _ \ 8 { � � § { 00(D .0 0(D \o ---% 0@32 ƒ . k\�\�\\� /7\§§}f\ §x ) SLo Lo m It cc � U01leAGI-A � e - - \ LO .s i / ( §7) \D-o . , Ea) ~ \ -0 cj LL- i — ®ko ) x { (a (§\§§\{7 \ . 6` . 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L he l �.tFj- 01 _IN iz M WCANE CREEK UMBRELLA MITIGATION BANK Appendix B: Project Site Photographs - �* ro•�p1 � R'� i �'^#' �/yv� "� �i4.h$i3� �,�yu+- s t .a� �'al� 1 f y� t de i IF wsria- � �Ud%# - �• -• wry, 7, +r•J V+�i'�W"A^�t�ix�r�1f��Y3 !r'11��, ��� '� Pine Hill Branch Site: UTIB Pine Hill Branch Site: UTIE /Ix i ��r�l.yr •5��,� l` 1,7 i k3 r 211._L n Pine Hill Branch Site: UTIF Reach 1 Pine Hill Branch Site: UT2 WCANE CREEK UMBRELLA MITIGATION BANK Appendix B: Project Site Photographs _ RIF L` l ` - k Y A r WK r r. t,ON u naAysrr���k� r %)Al .13.2016 fIioil .y�.�y��yyjj %)Al .13.2016 .y�.�y��yyjj APPENDIX D NCDWR STREAM CLASSIFICATION FORMS NC nwn etrann, ra ,,r r: .: ,,,.... . ,. A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = zL 5 1 0 0 .6 0 _ 0 1 1 1 0.5 D.5 No = 0 Date: gL,t16 ProjectfSftey�� �.' l� Latitude: ga, 6t, qe 0 Evaluator.f^ " Evaluator;)(MI" �t� � Total Points:, Stream !s at least la3 tient llz is or erennlallfz 30" 42 Count y' Che%i,a nt Stream Determination (c rate -on. Ephemeral Intermittent Peron n' I Longitude: 1,1 . 1',10n Other PIA, �( e.g. Quad Name: A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = zL 5 1 0 0 .6 0 _ 0 1 1 1 0.5 D.5 No = 0 2 2 0.5 (r) 1 _d Yes =3 �Jl 3 0 Absent Weak Moderate g 1a' Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 23. 21. Aquatic Mollusks In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step-pool,ri 0 1 2 11-31 le- ooI se uence 0 1 2 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 0.5 5. Activelrelict floodplain 0 1 0 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 (1) 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 (31) 2 3 8. Headcuts FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 2 3 9. Grade control 0 0 5 1 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 a arligcial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual Sketch: B. Hvrtrnlnnv rCnhrnral= in % 12. Presence of Baseflow izing bacteria r on plants or debris debris lines or piles Etevidence of high water table? r. Rin(nn„ 0 0 .6 0 _ 0 1 1 1 0.5 D.5 No = 0 2 2 0.5 (r) 1 _d Yes =3 �Jl 3 0 18.. Fibrous roots in streambed CS 2 1 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 2 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 1 0 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3 22. Fish 0 3 23. Crayfish 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.6 1 1.6 25. Algae 0 0.6 1 1.6 26. Wetland plants In streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 ther = 'Perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: NC DWQ Streatn Identification Pm•m Vei-sion 4.11 0 1 2 1 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria Date: 6/,-, 116 Project/Site: i;,,r 1'1,11 2 Latitude: 3 5. su v ss I 20. Macrobenthos (vole diversity and abundance) Evaluator �.o(„ ��r� County: Y Longitude: 0 16. Organic debris lines or plies Total Points: 1 1.5 7 n No = 0 Sfreamisatleastlntermlftent J/a 9g StroamDetermination(c'rrcle-on Ephemeral Intermittent Other 23. Crayfish Yes or erennlal 1lt30"� 1 erennial e.g. goad Name: Ul) A. Geornor holo (Subtotal= Il,s 1 Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1°' Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 26. Wetland plants in streambed 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 Q 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, Notes: 3 ripple- ool se uence 0 1 (tiJ 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 5. Active/relict floodplain ® 1 3 6. Depositional bars or benches (a) 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial de oslts 0 1) 2 3 6. Headcuts (^gr 1 2 2 3 3 9. Grade control In Al.d.....1 ....IIS.. (w0.5 _- 1 1.5 _ - -. .---- -k-130-3e Yes=3 ° artificial dilehes are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Mroloov iSnhtntal = In c. N 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 1 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 (�? 2 14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 20. Macrobenthos (vole diversity and abundance) 3 15, Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 0 16. Organic debris lines or plies 0. 0 Ti 1 1.5 17. Solkbased evidence Which water table? No = 0 1 1.5 3 1.5 23. Crayfish Yes = I. IV.I- luivub luors m sneamoea 4 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants In streambed (3) 2 1 20. Macrobenthos (vole diversity and abundance) 0 0 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 (lj 2 2 3 22. Fish (0) 0.5 1 3 1.5 23. Crayfish 0.5 1 1.5 2.4. Amphibians ® 0.5 1 1 5 25. Algae 0 0 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW =p.75; OBC=1.5 (ii 'Perennial streams may also be Identified using other methods. See p, 36 of manual. Notes: - Sketch: NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: a J> ,f J is Pro)ecdSite: Plot U111 li Latitude: 3 5.4q o N 17 Evaluator: k(��r� County: 1 Longitude: "Tr rSrcJ 1 77, Tib 721 Total Points: Stream Determin circle one) Other stream is at least Intermittent If z 19 or perennial If 2:30* I h ,2 5 Ephemeral Intermitten Perennial e.g. QuadNeme:IAf)R A. Geornor holo Subtotal=lo, S ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1" Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 Q 2, Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 Q 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 1 (?} 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 7 (2) 3 5. Activelrelict Floodplain (1 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches A 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits (9i 1 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 FACW = 0.75 2 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1 10. valley 0 0.5 1 7„y SeNatural 11. cond or greater order channel o = 0 Yes =3 Sketch: artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions In manual B. Hvdroloav (Subtotal = I. S ) 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria ) 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter "1. 1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris (g7 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles (0) 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? r01 No =T Yes =3 1.5 C. Biology (Subtotal =�.zs 18. Fibrous roots in streambed ( 3 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 8 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) (9' 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 00 1 2 3 22. Fish (0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish r01 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians f0! 0:5 1 1.5 26. Algae 0 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75 OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p, 35 of manual. ,,.,,,,, ,,.((„ . r , �e, n, � Notes: Sketch: NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Data: 617416 Project/Site: A,,, All Latitude: gs.E,413V Evaluator; �ir•w�,n 1'.I,c.l County: (fJJ,;r, Longitude: 7?.36;sr6o Total Points: Stream Determination (circle one) Other Stream Is at least Intermittent i l 5 Ephemeral interm tten erennial e.g. Quad Name: GfT P > IF?: 19 or erennlal if a 30' ' (2) 3 A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Moderate Strong 10' Continuity of channel bed avid bank 0 1 2 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 (2) 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 1 0 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 Gy 2 3 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 0 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3 7. Redent alluvial deposits 0 (3) 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 (1) 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 11. Second or greater order channel No = Yes = 3 Sketch; artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hvdroloav (Subtotal = L 12. Presence of Baseflow (Do 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria v 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 0 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0. 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or plies 0 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? (0 o = Yes = 3 1.5 C. Biology Subtotal = 18. Fibrous roots In streambed 3 ( 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 0 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 01 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks M 1 2 3 22. Fish ( 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish (0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians (0 0.5 1 1.5 25• Algae ' 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Pther - 0 'perennial streams may also be Identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch; £ssy�asau,. Cf'eJt ',nlnr., r Q NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: 6111116 Project/Site: nine ��r/� Latitude: i ,j 5, &Nils 9 Evaluator: County: L/ia��t,M Longitude: /tPf+an 1 79„37d 3h� Total Points: - Stream Deters nat- n circle one) Other Stream Is at least Intermittent If t 19 or perennial Az 30" Ephemeral termitte Perennial P IL a Quad Name: 14r/c g•• A. Geofnor holo (Subtotal =_/L5__) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1a Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 (23 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 (2. 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 (j t 2 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 1 3 6. Active/relict floodplain 0 No = 0 2 3 6, Depositional bars or benches Co 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 (1j 2 3 8. Headcuts <t)' 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 (.11 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 11. Second or greater order channel 'No ='0 Yes =3 `arlificlal ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal= q, S ) 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3) 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 (23 3 14. Leaf litter 1.6 Ct9 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris Co 0.6 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5f 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? Qi No = 0 Yes - 1.5 C. Biology (Subtotal= _ tt.z s_ . ) 18. Fibrous roots In streambed CS 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed (j 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) (0 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks {Q, 1 2 3 22. Fish (J 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish Qi 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 Q 1.5 25. Algae 0 0-6 1 1.5 26. Welland plants In streambed ACW = 0,75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 -perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: NC DWQ Stream Identification Porin Version 4.11 Date: 6�zq�16 ProjectlSite: �nc iiLatitude; 3s,f,g0vs�7 _ Evaluator: county: l•if �l Longitude: , r. rn /0.d `76�ti �f Total Points; Stream Determ nation- c SHeam Isat least lnfemr/ttenf Circle one) Other 2:19or etvnnlall!>_30" 2 Ephemeral 1 teYmlHen�Perennial e.g.quadNam,. 411Cn B. Hvrlrninnu rc f r ref — esence of Base(low 0 1 2 3 n oxidizing bacteria 0 1 0 F14.af litter 10 1 2 0.61.5ganic ( 3 pdiment on plants or debds (tj QI r) 2. 3 debris lines or piles ( 0 0.5 1 3 1.5(0, 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 �Ves = 3 1.5 C. Bloloov Mjlhtnfal o c Q O6 1 15ae Id.erous roots In streambed 3 2 1 ooted upland plants in streambed (3 2 0 acrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) p, 1 1 0 uatic Mollusks (tj 1 2. 3 sh CO 0'S 2 1 3 1.5(0, ayfish 0.5 1 1.5phibians Q O6 1 15ae 0 . 0 1 1.5etland plants in streambednial streams may also be identified using other methods.See p. 35 ofmanual. :ketch: tut- Lwy �trean Date: 6/2911( Evaluator: f(r,11,11, Total Points: Stream Is at least Intermittent Identification H'orrn Version 4.11 Project/Site: Flat, County: (I.. (L Stream Determination (t Ephemeral Intermittent Latitude: Vit, 6V16r'1 Longitude: 9 1 39 gig Other e.g. quad Name: UTIV F\, Ueomof holo Subtotal = I I Absent 2 Weak Moderate Strong 1a• Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 3 1 2 0.5 2, Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 0 (0. I 1 2 16. Organic debris lines or piles 3. In -channel structure: ax. riffle -pool, step -pool, 1 1.5 t7. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 (S as = 8) ripple -pool sequence p %(3 1 (� 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 0 5. Active/relict Floodplain 0 1 M 3 U. Depositional bars or benches 0 (1) 2 1.5 7. Recent alluvial deposits NI 1 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 p.35 of manual. 2 3 3 9. Grade control 0 [0„� 1 t:5 10. Natural valley 0 _ 0.5 1 1. 11. Sbcond or greater order channel un "artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hvdrolnnv /Rnhtnfal = q c 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 2 { 3 ) 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1i 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1 0.5 0 16. Sediment on plants or debris 0 (0. I 1 2 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 { 0.9 1 1.5 t7. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 (S as = 8) 1,5 r1in %(3 0.5 1 16. Fibrous roots In streambed 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 2 1 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) n 2 0 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 2 22. Fish %(3 0.5 1 3 15 23. Crayfish 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians t"0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae (0.5) 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 'Perennial streams may also be ldenliried using. other methods. See p.35 of manual. Notes: /y/41101;..; j � L. Sketch: NC DMAQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: 6179I6 Project/Site:Latitude: ,,o5.y,i( Evaluator:rlr4kin ,I County: C1lAJAI el Longitude; Total Points; Stream Determi at Stream Is at least Intermittent (circle one) Other 1r219or erenniall23o" � Ephemeral 1 ermitteq Perennial 0.9.QaadName: (At7Du B. Hvrirnlnm, tc, htm, i - t c 12. Presence of Baseflow Qp 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria U 1 2 2 14. Leaf litter 1.5 0,6 3 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0 1 21. Aquatic Mollusks 16, Organic debris lines or piles 0) 0,5 1 1.5 17, Soil based evidence of high water table? _ 100 = 9 Yes = 3 1 5 C Rinlnnv rs„h+ ,moi — 23. C Crayfish Crayfish 00, 0.6 an car..,.,.,.. ,.. , l., uS,ww m eueamuea 13) 2 1 - 0 19. Rooted upland plants In streambed (9 2 1 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) (p 1 0 21. Aquatic Mollusks - 1 2 2 3 22. L0, 0.5 1 3 1.5 23. C Crayfish Crayfish 00, 0.6 1 1.5 24. Amphibians ((J 0 5 1 1.5 25. Algae 26. Wetland plants In streambed 'perennfal PACW = 0.75; OBL =1,5 lher j0 streams may also be Identilled using other malhods. See P. 35 of manual. -- Notes; Sketch: INU V WQ Stream Identification Form 'Version 4.11 Date: Project/Site: (ioc iatn Latitude: 55.'a�l 40 Evaluator; 1�niah (S,•,'I County: �.�la���ro n7 Long(tutte: 77 Total Is Points: Stream Determination c Stream Is of least intermittent (ircte one) Other lf>_fsor erennlell/z 30" 3� Ephemeral Intermittent I�erenne 0.9.4uadName: yF(L 1°' Continuity of channel bed and bank 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 3. In-channol structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 4. Particle size of stream substrate 5. Active/relict floodplain ( 6. Depositional bars or benches 7. Recent alluvial deposlts U. Headcuts 9. Grade control 10. Natural valley 11. Second or greater order channel ° adinclal dllches are not rated; see discussions In man B. Hvdrolnnv fRuhtntal = rt_ tc 0 1 0 1 z 3 0 1 (2) 3 0 1 (y 3 0 2 3 0 m 2 3 0 1 0 3 V 1 2 3 0 A. 1 0 0.5 11. Soil -based evidence of high water table? (� No ib Yos =3 1.6 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 0 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 (y 2 0 14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 3 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0 1 3 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 A. 1 1.5 11. Soil -based evidence of high water table? (� 0.5 No = 0 1 _ 1.6 C. Bininnv rcilhrm.1- !'. 1 0 0.5 Yes - _ 1.5 18, Fibrous roots In streambed 3 2 1 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed a 2 0 0. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundonce) 0 1 1 0 1. Aquatic Mollusks C�ii 1 2 3 2. Fish [23. 0 A. 1 3 1.5 Crayfish (� 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 <_I� 1.5 25. Algae 0 26. Wetland plants In streambedFACW = 0.75; OBL = 1:5 cher = 'perennial streams may also be Identified using other methods. see p. 35 of manual. Notes:. Sketch: tvU liWV Stream Identification Rm'm Version 4.11 Date: 6/29�Ih ProjectfSito: l roc lid( Latitude: 35. ti&1 2 e,i.5 Evaluator: �(s �, At., I' County: �,(„J;Lon itude: 9 Total IsPoints t leas Stream Detenn natio StreamisalleasFlnlemdHent (circleone) Other ifz 19 or erennfaI lfz 3o" 26,4 Ephemeral I termTq t Perennial e.9, Quad Name: Aur 11f. B. Hvrlrnlnnv /ctthfmt i - 9 12. Presence of Baseflov/ 0 1 2 (.3-), 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 9 2 14. Leaf litter 1.5 (1} 3 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 - 0 1 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 (03 1.5 1 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? (Oj No = 0 _ 1.5 Yes =e C. Binlnnv /Rijhtmr i- q % 23. Crayfish 0 — 16. Fibrous roots In streambed ^3 1 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed n 2 1 n 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 r1 0 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 (1 2 2 3 22.. Fish (Oj 05 1 3 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 (0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 25. Algae 0 C4. 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed 'perennial FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5r Other= Q j streams may also be Identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. - Notes: Sketch: tzn.I0 i Stream Date: 6L7 ---,1 i6 Evaluator: Ke"14 &,, Total Points: Stream Is at least Intermittent ntificatiott Form Version 4.11 TSP 6( it Project/Site: j'', r j1 jl Latitude: q5. g,+zs77 County: {jIj Longitude: 79.3&727; Stream Determination (ci� Other 3y Ephemeral Intermittent erennf �1TIF t"l6, g. Quad Name: B. Hvrlrnlnrnr rRrnhrn#.t = O < 12. Presence of BaseFlow 0 1 2 G 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 CC7 2 20. 2 14. Leaf litter 1.5 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 3 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 . 0 0 21. Aquatic Mollusks i6. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1 1.5 17, Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0es = e 1.5 t;- Rinlnnv /CnhMr�i - In � 23. Crayfish Q` 0.6 18. Fibrous roots in streambed C3> 2 1 19. Rooted upland plants In streambed C3 2 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 1 0 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 2 3 22, Fish 0.5 1 3 1.5 23. Crayfish Q` 0.6 1 1.b 24. Amphibians 0 25. Algae 0 26. Wetland plants In streambed 'perennial FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 other = 0 streams may aiso be Identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes r L I Sketch: �krv�y��sr,x. INU V Wl2 Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 f N- bre„Vf Date: 62.416 Project/Sito: Nal Latitude: o n[. � ,$. �G 4.35aY Evaluator: �f n�ao �e� county: Citaj�+vM Longitude: Total Points: Stream Deter ination circle one Other Stream Is of least Intermittent ) Gf7/FO IF 19 or arennial If 30” zIf Ephemeral ntermlttent erennial e,g. Quad Name: A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = A S 1a' Continuity of channel bed and bank 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -t ripple -pool sequence 4. Particle size of stream substrate 5. Active/relict floodplain 6. Depositional bars or benches 7. Recent alluvial deposits 8. Neadcuts 9. Grade control 10. Natural valley 11. Second or greater order channel — 0 anifcial ditches are not rated; sea discussions In B. Wdroloav tRuhtntai = N, S Ll m,It )sent Weak Moderate Stro 0 0 1 1 2 M C 3 0 1 (% 3 0 R 2 3 J 1 2 3 0' 1 2 3 0 C 2 3 0 1 5 2 3 0 1 1.5 0 0.5 C1> 1.5 N =0 Yes =3 OBE 1.5 Other =.0 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 �� 13. Iron oxidizing. bacteria 0 2 3 14, Leaf litter 1 �) 1 2 3 0 5 0 16. Sediment on plants or debris 0 . 0 7 (p�3 16. Organic debris Imes or piles 0 0.5 1 1.6 17, Soil -based evidence of high watertablo? No = 0 1 1.5 C. Btolnnv t.Ruhlnral —_ ¢ Yes =3 'Hors in sereamoea L$)M21 0 19, Rooted upland plants In streambed f 3)0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) (p�3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 22. Fish(0)1.5 3 23, Crayfish 0 1 5 24. Amphlbfans 25, Algae26. 01 5 Weiland plants In streambed 'perennial FACW=0.75; OBE 1.5 Other =.0 streams may also be Identified using other methods. See P. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch; NU llW(2 Strean Pate: 6 12nlld Evaluator: Ke, f,„ etj- Total Points: Stream Is at least Intermittent if 2:19 or perennialIf t 30" Identification Porin Version 4.11 ProleeUSite: r rnr �tlrii %mvt county: r l� s . rr Stream Determination (cir�r fe. °� Ephemeral hrtermittent Perei Latitude: ?,5. & l se 31 Longitude: ? 9 3L q 1 4 Other e.g. Quad Narne: b(116 A. Geotnor holo Subtotal =_ 1j, S ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 18' Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 0 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 01 2 0 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, 0 0. 2 3 ripple -pool se uence 0 1 G g 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 1 1.5 5. Active/relict Floodplain 0 U 2 (} 6. Depositional bars or benches � 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 FACW = 0.75; OBL =1.5 2 3 8. Headcuts o 2 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 2 3 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 11. Sbcond or greater order channel -= 1. artliiclal ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual- (NO -� Yes =3 B. Hvdroloov IRid,fnral= a r 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 1 Cg 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1') 2 0 14. Leaf litter 1_6, 1 1 0 16. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0. 0.5 0 16.Organic debris lines or piles ® 0.5 2 1 3 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? 0.5 1 1.5 C R1nlnnv (Riihrnr.i- r. N 0 0: 1 iu. t -fibrous roots in streambed C31 2 1 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed �j 2 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 1 0 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 3 22. Fish ® 0.5 2 1 3 1.5 23. Crayfish 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0: 1 25. Algae 0 (4 1 1.5 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambedI 'perennlal FACW = 0.75; OBL =1.5 Other = 0 streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. - Notes; Sketch: r4•vy��?4;���s��a NC AWQ Stream Identification form Version 4.11 Date: 612-gW Prolect/Site: PIA, 11,11 Latitude: 1) 5 611So.t Evaluator: �nLn 17cAf County: (i1u��nrq Longitude: 7 A. g{�t'SI4 Total Points: Stream Deter inati t circle ono Other Stream Is at least Intermittent ) If¢i9or erennfal/f>_30• Zt7 Ephemeral ntermitten_ Perennial e.g. Quad Name: UfiN./ H. HVrlrnlnnv /C,dd..+nl— 1 + 12. Presence of Baseflow o © 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria ( 1 14. Leaf litter (� 1 2 0.5 3 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 (0 5 1 16. Organic debris lines or plies 0 0 5 (.1, 1,5 1.5 17, Soil based evidence of high water table? No = 0.524. C Biology (Subt t I= 6 — 05(.� Yes = 3 a ,o, nv,vus roots In streambed (3� 2M23 19. Rooted upland plants In streambed {33 2 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) (� 1 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 22. Fish (o 0.523. Crayfish (0 0.524. Amphibians25. 05(.� Algae (0) 0:5 26. Wetland plants In streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 l Other = a 'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p, 35 of manual. -'_- Notes: Sketch: NC DWQ Stre Date: 6 )z i 116 Evaluator: kr.,l. a,I .Total Points: Stream Is at least lnterml@enl r.. v.VMVIf.nrviuyy [JUe[e[al= I! 1"Continuity of channel bed and bank r 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step ripple -pool sequence _ 4. Particle size of stream substrate 5. Active/relict floodplain 6. Depositional bars or benches 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0. Headcuts 9. Grade control 10. Natural valley 11. Second or greater order channel artificial ditches are not rated, see discussions I B. Hvdrninnv M1ihfnfni= 9.S N Fornt Version 4.11 Project/Site: l ink i) II (S ,. l Latitude: g5-s,q tsc 9 4 County: f LLI,Longitude: 79. aK 9.'r!7 Stream Determination�irel"ne) Other Ephemeral Intermitte Pererml I e.g. Quad Name:-WrZ 0 0 1 1 2 !3 3 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 (� 2 2 9 3 0 G 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 0.5 !,' 1.5 0 No = 0.5 d Yes =3 1.5 12. Presence of Basefloyl 0 1 1 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 (iJ 2 0 14. Leaf lifter 0 1) 2 3 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 (0 1 3 16. Organic debris lines or plies 0 0 5 2 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? 0 0 No = 0 1 1.6 C. Flinlnnv rRiihw. l- q c 0 (p. es = 1.5 Id. Fibrous roots In streambed 2 1 19. Rooted upland plants In streambed (;f 2 0 and abundance) 20. Macrobenth;streambed 0 1) 1 0 21. Aquatic Mol 0 2. 3 22. Fish 0) 0 5 2 1 3 1.5 23, Crayfish 0 24. Amphibians 0 (p. 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0: 1 1 1.5 26. Wetland pla FACW = 0.75;perennial 1.5 streamied using other methods. Seep, 35 of manual. .,� Notes: Sketch: NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 T0( °t ( Date: 6�rvii Project/Site: So«I{ f„t, Latitude; 2, 5, Evaluator: County: ct, ti y, Longitude: _ vn. in or;v'S Total Points: Stream Determination Stream /s of least Intermittent (circle one) Other Ua19or erennlaNt>_3o” �% Ephemeral Intermittent erennia e,g.gtmdNarno: U7I A. Geomomholottv (Subtotal= 2_I t nnca�r ur r, vvnmiuRy ucnmmei uee one Dank 0 1 2 0 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg p 1 Q (1j 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step,pool, 0A, 1 2 0,1 0,5 3 rl le- ool sequence 0 1 2 1.5 4. Particle size of stream substrate p 1 16 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 No = 0 2 1.5 6, Depositional bars or benches 0 (Yes .=T 1.5 1.5 7. Recent alluVlal deposits p 1 2 3 a. HeadeUla ) 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 2 1 3 3 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 19 11. Second or greater order channel �i)n,�( No = 0 Yes = ,5 adiriclai ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual - �r•�rinl R. Hvdrnlnnv — I i , 12. Presence of Basenow, 0 1 1 0 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 4) 2 (1j 14. Leaf litter 0A, 1 2 0,1 0,5 3 0 15. Sedlment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 16 11. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 1.5 C. Binlnnv rRnhfn4�1 = �-. � (Yes .=T 1.5 1.5 ro. rlDrous toots m streambed 1 0 W. Rooted upland plants in streambed 10 acrobenthosote diversity and abundance) 2) atic Moliusks 3 MC2 16 1.5 1 1.5 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed .perennial _ FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 (Other = ' streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 36 of manual. - - Notes: Sketch: Sjrcnj �.rt ., r.F �,.rdac,cli.„. d,• -I ri„ytl r (,<h I. ! �i)n,�( ��ro„yhr.nl Ip:,l - �r•�rinl tvt; 1J WV atreant identification Porttt Version 4.11 "`'' `' '"'I �a1 Itr.,lr„ Date: d (29 t ( Project/Site: Scwlt 17"1' Latitude: 3,,saz3c,3�6 Evaluator: County: �!, (I Longitude: 79 . 3 is .3zs3 Total Points; Stream Determination c Stream Is at least Intermittent Circle one) Other lft Igor erennlalJl>_3o" �S,�S Ephemeral Intermittent perennial e. q. quad Name: 6fJ74 V V,,!VIE 1V -VY tauutuldl=_ ib S 1 Hnsent Weak Moderate Strong el bed and bank ogbars 0 1 14. Leaf litter 1.5 of l along thalweg 0 1 2 dinuosity n -channel s: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0. 2 0 [10Continuity i ie- ool se 0 1 Q 3 article size m substrate 0 1 1.524. ctive/relict flin 0 (1) 23 2 benches 0 Cit 3epositional 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 2 (2 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 65 3 1.5 10. Natural valley0 O's 1 Kv 11. Sbcond or greater order channel aamnclai du�be< a.a ,, .ota • en dloc. , o = Yes =3 B- Hwrtrnlnnv fcr,i,r .t - 1.. N 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 (3/ 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 i NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 0 1 0 3 Date: G /z,t / 16 Project/Site: S, -A(,•(• 1 Latitude: 14. Leaf litter 1 5 Cil 0 5 3-5 6 2 z o t 5 Evaluator: �<onl , file A County: (1 .d6 1 Longitude: 16. Organic debr Total Points: 0.5 2 1 15 17. Soll-based evable? Stream is at least intermittent Stream Determination (circle one) Other 16 If>_ls OrPerennial lfz 30" 25.5 Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial e.g. Quad Name: 4r1n l,( A. Geomorphology Subtotal = I z ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1U'Continufty of channel bed and bank 0 1 FACW = 0,75; OBL =1.5 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3. In -channel structure: ex, riffle -pool, step -pool, Notes: 2 ripple -pool sequence 0 G 2 - 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 0 2 5. Active/relict floodplain 1 3 6. Depositional bars or benches (tt 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 C- 2 3 8. Headcuts - 0 © 2 2 3 U. Grade control 0 0. 1 3 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1,5 11. Sbcond or greater order channel ° No = Yes = s artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Ilvdroloov muhtntni = U 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 0 3 13. Iron oxidizingagAM 0 1 14. Leaf litter 1 5 Cil 0 5 3 0 15. Sediment on (. 0 5 1 3 16. Organic debr t0 0.5 2 1 15 17. Soll-based evable? t9J No = 0 1 16 Ci. BIOInnv M11htntnl - r r 0 (� Yes = 3 1.5 io. riumus roots in streambed 3 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants In streambed CP 2 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1Q 1 0 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1. 2 3 22. Fish (0) 0.5 2 1 3 1.5 23. Crayfish t9J 0.5 1 15 24. Amphibians 0 (� 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed 'Perennial FACW = 0,75; OBL =1.5 ther Other = streams may also be identified using other methods. Seep. 35 of manual. - Notes: Sketch: NC DWQ Stream Identification ra•m Version 4.11 Date: G/Zn/16 Project/Site: Evaluator: I<� County: Total Points: Stream Dete mt Stream Is at least littemdttent ifzl9or erennlalPt3w 7-�. i Ephemeral me _A. Geomorpholow (Subtotal = Its, s 1and �o i f I- continuity of channel bed and bank 0 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 3. In -channel structure: ex, riffle -pool, step -pool, tai ri le- ool se, uence 0 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 6. Depositional bars or benches _ 0 7. Recent alluvial deposits to 8.. Headcuts 1:5 9. Grade control 0 10. Natural valley 0 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 arliricial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? B. Hydrology (subtotal = 5 ) 0.5 No = 0 Latitude: 3, i'•Z t 6a 7 Longitude: 79.3E 2,f H O bole one) Other Perennial e.g. quad Name: 1 1 (2J 3 3 1 2 tai 1 2 (�� 1 C9 1 ¢1 2 2 3 3 3 7 2 3 0.5 t1) 1:5 0.5 1 _ A 12. Presence of Baseflow A 1 1 0 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria (0) 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 U 2 0.5 3 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 6,5 2E 30.5 16_0 rganic debris Ilnes or piles 0 1 1.6 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? (0) 0.5 No = 0 Cf) 1,6 C. B1010aV (Subtotal = r I 0.5 Yes =3 11a. rihmno r m. I- upland plants In streambed e 3 (2) 1 0 (note diversity and abundance) ((j 2 1 0robenthos Mollusks �� 1 1 2. 3tic 2E 30.5 K"Rded fish 0 1 1.5 (0) 0.5 1 1.5hibians 0.5 1 plants in streambed 0.5 1 1.5nd 'Perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Ot ar = 0 Notos: Sketch: Sir[;,m Awd J„r w [puss a, � of c PY„rm.n ane! j-iartp < �n,n c,�lc Zo s,.zr z",, 17 �1 4i3idWMV__ 1vu UWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 0'ad hJ.N a./P 1,,,., I, Date: 61741G 1G Project/Site: Latitude: soup as 6z��s� Evaluator; i( n)o (ijrn (' County: Longitude: y Cl�lI1,M g %.J%ZISo Total Points: Stream petermination Stream isalleast lntemrlftenl , (cfr ne Other Ifa19or erenniallfz39' ��� Ephemeral Intermittent' erennl e,y,quadNama: lU+B l.l..... A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =__L7 S ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1e' Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 C2'� c33 3, In -channel structure; ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, 0 015 0) 3 rf le- ool se uence 0 1 2 (3; 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 1;6 5. Active /relict floodplain 0 2 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 (10 2 3 8. Headcuts 0) 1 2 3 g. Grade control 0 0.5 2 (1 3 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 Sketch: 1 sh p.rsr l ��an(•r turtle e.,d ` 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0� Yes =3 artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions In manual - R_ Hwirnlnnv 12, Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 (3) 13. Iron o)ddlzing bacteria 0 2 14. Leaf litter 1.5 n1 2 0.5 3 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 015 0) 0 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 C1' 1,5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 1;6 C. RinlonV MiihW.ln 7,r 025. Yes = le. rlorous roots in streambed 3 19. Rooted upland tants in streambed � 2 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) p 1 21. Aquatic Mollusks rJ 1 22. Fish 0 0.5 W23 23. Crayfish .6 24. Amphibians 025. Algae0.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed 'Perennial FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 2ther = 9 streams may also be identified using other methods. Seep. 36 of manual. -� Notes: Sketch: 1 sh p.rsr l ��an(•r turtle e.,d cAl ft, rl?fe,1 , NC DWQ Strean Date: (i /7011i Evaluator; krr L' F>,•w�' Total Points; Stream is at least Intermittent Pori Version 4.11 Project/Site; County: Stream Deters ination (ci Ephemeral ❑termfttent I atitude: g5 y , c ongitude: 's 4. q,» e 2 c ther g, quad Name: t(776 .X. �UulIIV[ IIVIU Ouumtat= n ) 1' Continuity of channel bed and bank 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 3. In -channel structure: ex, riffle -pool, step -pool, rl le- ool se uence Absent 0 0 0 Weak 1 Q X11 Moderate 2 2 2 Strong 3) 3 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 (3) 5. Active/relict Floodplain 0 :1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches < tj 1 1 3 7. Recent alluvial depos(ts 0 0.5 2 3 6, Headcuts (d) 1 2 2 3 3 9. Grade control 0 D 625. 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0. 1 1.5 11. Sbcond or greater order channel a No = FACW = 0.75; OBL =1.6 Yes =3 artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions In manual p. 35 of manual. B. Hvdrninnv t:; d,fntni = c 12, Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1' 14. Leaf litter 1. 1 2 2 3 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0} 0,6 1 0 W. organic debris lines or piles U6 0.5 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 1 Yes = 3 1.5 C. Rininnv tc hi�t.i - t D 625. - 1 luiuus routs in streamneo 0 2W2�3 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 2 ?0. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) [d) 1 21.AquticMolusks22. F1sh CO 0523. Crayfish 0 624. Amphibians(0 D 625. Algae 0 0. 26. Wetland plants in streambed 'perennial FACW = 0.75; OBL =1.6 0 or _0 streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Data: 6179116 . ,ProjectlSite: 511Latitude: 3 S. R a 5 3 9 1. _ , a,l, Evaluator: /jcnl•a, (,lc,,count I Y (,Inu)l,,,,' Longitude: � a � to Total Points: t t� Stream Is at leastlntermlftanl Stream Deterinination_(circloone) Other if 19 or erennfalIft3o^ Z6 Ephemeral l tormitte� Perennial e.g. quad Name: 1411 LE fit, A. Geomorphology (Subtotal= a @ 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1 Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 0. J. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? COi No = 3 ripple -pool sequence 0 1 2 1;3b 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 C3,/ 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 Di 2 1 6. Depositional bars or benches �0 FACW=0.75; 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits U 1 2 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 QD 3 3 U. Grade control 0 0.5 1] 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 11. Second or greater order channel 5 a ariilicial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual o = Yes = 3 B. Hvdminnv lRnhW.I = "A k 12. Presence of Baseflow @ 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria @, ( 1 2 14. Leaf litter 1 3 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 t0.5 1 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0. 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? COi No = 1 1,6 C. Btnlnnv lRImm.l L sh U Yes = 3l �• , u,o�„wrs m srreamoea 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants tri streambed ( 2 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 1 0 ic Mollusks C9 1 2 3 COi 0.5 2 1 3 1.5 sh U 0.5 1 1.5 ibians W26.Wetiandpla,'ntsinstreambed 0.6 1 0 0,5 1 1.5 1.5 d plants in streambed FACW=0.75; OBL=1.6 Other=0 streams may also be Identl0ed using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: tvt_: IJWQ Ntreant Identification Form Version 4.11 11r lw. L ,l- Date: 61zq1I6 Project/Sfte: Snadl, fa, L Latitude: 0, Evaluator: Kent. /Ir„( County: LonOltuda: 7q, 36257'7 Total IsPoints:as Stream Determination ctr 1f Other Stream Is at least intermittent i Ifz1gor erenniallfz30" 35 Ephemeral Intermittent erenpa e.g. Quad Name: tole 6..11., n. v lnui IIvju ouoioiai- 17.5 I 1a' Continuity of channel bed and bank Absent 0 Weak 1 Moderate 2 Strong 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 3. In -channel structure: ex, riffle -pool, step -pool, 0 1 Q1 3 ripple -pool sequence 0 1 2 0 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 0 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 G 2 ._ 4.5 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 a 2 3 , 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 QI 2 3 8. Headculs 0 2 3 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 > 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 t1.s 11. Sbcond or greater order channel No = 0 Yes =3 a adfgClal dliehes am nnl rarad• c o rlimuecin..n 1.. ., _i Sketch: a '41,1 �rrtle. r�B<IIL h, Mop W) R_ Hvrirnlnnv c 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 C. 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3- 14. Leaf litter 1.5 (1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 (0.� 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or plies 0 0.5 C J ._ 4.5 17. Sol, -based evidence of high water table? (Q Nd = 0 _ 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 es 1 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants In streambed 2 1 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 C1 2. 0 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 (11 2 3 3 22. Fish CO' 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish (Q 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 28, Wetland plants in streambedI 'Perennial FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 gther = (l streams may also be identified using other methods. Seep. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: a '41,1 �rrtle. r�B<IIL h, Mop W) 111,140 nc(. 1 lcrr d'er J 4nJ S4 ... �rrgti3kCi�:srs /bsrf4„ NC DWO Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: z)y 116 ProjectlSite: South (,t Latitude: 35•az s79 Y Evaluator: yf J,,, �r„l• County: Lh 16e Longitude: 7Y 3110160 Total Points:Stream Is a( Stream Determination (circle one) Ephemeral Other ((nf ffa19operenstlntermltfent Ir r ilzl9or erennlal!lz3o' Intermittent Perennial e.g. quadNeme: A. Geomorphology (Subtotal= Absent Weak Moderate Strang 1e Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 (37 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 Q 2 3 3. In -channel structure: ex, riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 CD 2 3 4. Panicle size of stream substrate 0 1 1 3 5. Active/relict Floodplain (0) 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 (1) 2 3 8. Headcuts U 1 2 3 9. Grade control (J 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 ) 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel N =,d Yes =3 Sketch: -anitlClal ditches are not rated; see discussions In manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal= z.s. 12. Presence of Basefiow 07 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria ) 1 2 3 U. Leaf litter 1.� 1 0.6 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0. 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0. 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = Yes =3 1 C. Biology (Subtotal = S,S ) _ 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 r2) 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed (31 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) (0) 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks O> 1 2 3 22. Fish (0) 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish tg 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians M 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 00�} 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0,75; OBL =1.5 Qther =;0 'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: INU J)VYQ Stream Identification Porni Version 4.11 Date: ehgN Project/Site: l3cd)�l3ronrh Latitude: 35. eznroo Evaluator; i�rr,[(arra [ County: C{gH[H Longitude: . Total Points: I J rr — Stream is at least intermittent Stream Determination (CIrcIe-onQ Other ffa19or erenniallf>_30' 35 Ephemeral Intermittent 'erenn l e. g. quadNameat-f A. Geomorphology Subtotal = 17. S ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1a' Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 0 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 �3j 3. In -channel structure: ex, riffle -pool, step -pool, nNo 1 3 r le- ool se uence 0 1 2 CS) 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 is Kininn„ /G,M.d..�_ ,r, , 5. Active /relict floodplain 0 1 (9 (3) 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 ( 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 L7r 2 3 8. Headcuts 1 2 3 3 9. Grade control 0 (ED 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 CJ 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel No= • Yes =3 ariil[cial ditches are not mled; sae dfscusstons In manual B. Hvdroloav tRuhtntal = 7 s N 12. Presence of Baseflow 0UJ;U 2 1 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria (6' 2 1 0 14. Leaf litter 0 1) 2 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris nNo 1 3 16, Organic debris lines or piles 0 3 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? (Or 0.5 is Kininn„ /G,M.d..�_ ,r, , phibians 0 _ ibrous roots in streambed ( 2 1 ooted upland plants idstreambed (6' 2 1 0 acrobenthos (role diversity and abundance) 0 1) 2 0 quatic Mollusks 0 1 t2 3 sh 0 3 rayfish (Or 0.5 1 1.5 phibians 0 0 1 1.5 gae 0.51.5 etland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Chernial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.:h: Fn NC DWQ Stt•eam Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: ProjecUSite: 1� Latitude: 84ACI n 4 35.szr,ltz Evaluator: if( County: rn r. ars Longitude: 7 7. 36 tG nbf Total Points: Stream is at least Intermittent t Stream Determination (circle one Other i/>19or erennfalIfk3o" 3I• S Ephemeral Intermlttent(perennla1 e.g. Quad Name: l��$ B. Hvdrnlnnv mi htnlni = Q 1 12. Presence of Basenow 0 1W23 1 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 014. 2 0 Leaf litter 1. 1 1 2.21. 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris (0} 0.6 16,Organic debris lines or piles 0 2 3 17. S011 -based evidence ofhigh Water table? 0 No = 0 1 1.5 C. Bioinnv leuhtnt.i = 0 N (0 1.5 18. s roots in streambed tJ 2 1 19, upland plants In streambed 3 2 0 20. enthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 (jy 1 2.21. 0 Mollusks 22. 2 3 23. h_1 On 1 1.5 24. ians (0 1 1.5 25. 1 1 5 1.5 26. d plants in streambed FACW=0,75; OBL=1.5 then =)o 'pertreams may also be Idemiited using other methods, see p, s5 of manual. Note Sketch: 2�ea411-,A ares , IVC DWQ Stream Identific Date: 6i2�♦'lE Evaluator: k' J Total Points; Stream Is at least Intermittent ft>_ 19 orperennial 11 t 3v 9. 5 A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = I3 1a' Continuity of channel bed and bank 2, Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step Porro 'Version 4.11 Project7Sito: County; ('h 4. Particle size of stream substrate 6. Active/relict Floodplain 6. Depositional bars or benches 7. Recent alluvial deposits 6. Headcuts 9. Grade control 10. Natural valley 11. Second or greater order channel artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions In manual B. Hvdrnlnrni Miihiniol= 2 Stream Deten Latitude: 3 5 S 31 76 Longitude: 7q Other e.g, quad Name: U t 3 d 12. Presence of Baseflow G 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 1 2 14. Leaf litter 1. 1 3 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 1 Bonn,) 0 0.5 W23 17. Sol] -based evidence of high Water table4 No = 9 1.5 C. Rinlnrnr tRiih+ +tet- % -- Yes = 3 0 0-5 2 1 3 1.5 23. Crayfish W 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians (dt 0 0.5 1 1.5 0I 0.51 1' 16 1.5 No =I Yes = s Other= 0 streams may also be Identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. 12. Presence of Baseflow G 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 1 2 14. Leaf litter 1. 1 3 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 1 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1,5 t1j 17. Sol] -based evidence of high Water table4 No = 9 1.5 C. Rinlnrnr tRiih+ +tet- % -- Yes = 3 -io. riorous roots in streambed 3 2 .1 0 10. Rooted upland plants In streambed 3 2 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 0 21. Aquatic Mollusks Q 1 2. 3 22. Fish 0 0-5 2 1 3 1.5 23. Crayfish W 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians (dt 0.6 1 1.60 25. Algae 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed 'perennial FACW = 0.75' OBL = 1.6 Other= 0 streams may also be Identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: unr S Sketch: APPENDIX E AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE W WILDLANDS ENGINEERING April 1, 2o16 Shannon Deaton North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission Division of Inland Fisheries 1721 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Subject: Cane Creek Mitigation Bank Alamance and Chatham Counties, North Carolina Dear Ms. Deaton, Wildlands Engineering, Inc. requests review and comment on any possible issues that might emerge with respect to fish and wildlife issues associated with the proposed Cane Creek Mitigation Bank. The stream mitigation bank includes three sites: Pine Hill Branch, Bethel Branch, and South Fork. A USGS map and aerial maps showing the approximate project areas are enclosed. The topographic figure was prepared from the Crutchfield Crossroads and Silk Hope, 7.5 -Minute USGS Topographic Quadrangles. The Cane Creek Mitigation Bank is being developed to provide in-kind mitigation for unavoidable stream channel impacts. Several sections of channel have been identified as significantly degraded. The project will include stream restoration, enhancement, and preservation. The site has historically been disturbed due to agricultural use, primarily for livestock production. We thank you in advance for your timely response and cooperation. Please feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have concerning this project. Sincerely, AIX Ruby M. Davis Environmental Scientist Attachment: USGS Topographic Map Aerial Map 1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104, Charlotte; NC 28203 - (P) 704-332-7754 - (F) 704-332-3306 ON WILDLANDS ENGINCERING April 1, 2o16 Renee Gledhill -Earley State Historic Preservation Office 461-7 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4617 Subject: Cane Creek Mitigation Bank Alamance and Chatham Counties, North Carolina Dear Ms. Gledhill -Earley, Wildlands Engineering, Inc. requests review and comment on any possible issues that might emerge with respect to archaeological or cultural resources associated with the Cane Creek Mitigation Bank, a stream mitigation bank located on three sites: Pine Hill Branch, Bethel Branch, and South Fork. A USGS site map and aerial maps with approximate project areas are enclosed. The Cane Creek Mitigation Bank is being developed to provide in-kind mitigation for unavoidable stream channel impacts. Several sections of channel have been identified as significantly degraded. The project will include stream restoration, enhancement, and preservation. The site has historically been disturbed due to agricultural use, primarily for livestock production. We ask that you review this site based on the attached information to determine the presence of any historic properties. We thank you in advance for your timely response and cooperation. Please feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have concerning the project. Sincerely, Ruby M. Davis Environmental Scientist rdavis@wildlandseng.com 1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104 Charlotte, NC 28203 - (P) 704-332-7754 - (F) 704-332-3306 ktvw WILDLANDS ENGINEERING April s, 2o16 Dale Suiter US Fish and Wildlife Service Raleigh Field Office PO BOx33726 Raleigh, NC 27636 Subject: Cane Creek Mitigation Bank Alamance and Chatham Counties, North Carolina Dear Mr. Suiter, Wildlands Engineering, Inc. requests review and comment on any possible issues that might emerge with respect to endangered species, migratory birds or other trust resources associated with the proposed Cane Creek Mitigation Bank. The stream mitigation bank includes three sites: Pine Hill Branch, Bethel Branch, and South Fork. A USGS map and aerial maps showing the approximate project areas are enclosed. The topographic figure was prepared from the Crutchfield Crossroads and Silk Hope, 7.5 -Minute USGS Topographic Quadrangles. The Cane Creek Mitigation Bank is being developed to provide in-kind mitigation for unavoidable stream channel impacts. Several sections of channel have been identified as significantly degraded. The project will include stream restoration, enhancement, and preservation. The site has historically been disturbed due to agricultural use, primarily for livestock production. According to yourwebsite (http://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/reports/species-by-current-range- county?), there are no federally -listed species in Alamance County. The Cape Fear shiner, Red - cockaded woodpeckerand the Harperella are the federally listed endangered species for Chatham County. Due to the recent listing of the Northern long-eared bat and the forested nature of the site, we are requesting a specific review and any known information regarding this species, along with the federally listed species. If we have not heard from you in 3o days we will assume that you do not have any comments regarding associated laws and that you do not have any information relevant to this projects at the current time. We thank you in advance for your timely response and cooperation. Please feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have concerning this project. Sincerely, AA. 01111:� Ruby M. Davis Environmental Scientist Attachment: USGS Topographic Map and Aerial MapAerial Map 1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104 Charlotte, NC 28203 ° (P) 704-332.7754 ° (F) 704-332-3306