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Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration
Robeson County
Restoration Plan
Prepared for:
North Carolina Department of the Environment and Natural Resources
l {)S Stc Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCDENR-EEP)
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PRO1.1 Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
Submitted June 18, 2007
Prepared by:

THE JOHN R. McADAMS
COMPANY, INC.
The John R. McAdams Company, Inc.
Post Office Box 14005
RTP, NC 27709
[phone] Office
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Project Manger: James M. Halley, P.E.
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Meadowbranch Swamp Wettand Restoration • USGS I-IUC 03440203
Restoration Plan • Robeson County, North Cal-alina • June 2007
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................... I
1.0 Project Site Identification and Location ......................................................................................... 2
1.1 Directions to Project Site ......................................................................................................... 2
1.2 USGS Hydrologic Unit Code and NC DWQ River Basin ...................................................... 2
2.0 Watershed Characterization ........................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Drainage Area .......................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Surface Water Classification ................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Physiography, Geology and Soils ............................................................................................ 2
2.4 Historical Land Use and Development Trends ........................................................................ 3
2.5 Endangered 1 Threatened Species ............................................................................................ 4
2.5.1 American Alligator ........................................................................................................ 4
Description ......................................................................................................................... 4
Biological Conclusion ........................................................................................................ 4
2.5.2 Red-Cockaded Woodpecker .......................................................................................... 5
Description ......................................................................................................................... 5
Biological Conclusion ........................................................................................................ 5
2.5.3 Michaux's Sumac ........................................................................................................... 5
Biological Conclusion .......................................... ....................................................... 5
2.6 Cultural Resources ................................................................................................................... 6
2.6.1 Site Evaluation Methodology ......................................................................................... 6
2.6.2 Field Evaluation ............................................................................................................. 6
2.6.2.1 Potential for Historic Architectural resources ...................................................... 6
2.6.2.2 Potential for Archaeological resources ................................................................. 6
2.6.3 SHPO/THPO Concurrence ............................................................................................ 7
2.7 Potential Constraints ................................................................................................................ 7
2.7.1 Property Ownership and Boundary ................................................................................ 7
2.7.2 Site Access ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.7.3 Utilities and Easement ................................................................................................... 7
2.7.4 Hydrologic Trespass ...................................................................................................... 8
3.0 Project Site Wetlands and Streams (existing conditions) .............................................................. 8
3.1 Jurisdictional Wetlands ........................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Hydrologic Characterization ................................................................................................... 9
3.2.1 Preliminary Groundwater Characterization ................................................................... 9
3.2.2 Surface Water Investigation .......................................................................................... 9
3.3 Soil Characterization ............................................................................................................. 10
3.3.1 Taxonomic Classification (including series) ................................................................ 10
3.3.2 Profile Description ....................................................................................................... 11
3.4 Plant Community Characterization ....................................................................................... 12
4.0 Reference Wetlands ............... .................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Target Reference Conditions ............................................................................................ 13
4.2 Reference Site Parameters ..................................................................................................... 13
4.2.1 Soils ............................................................................................................................. 13
4.2.2 Vegetation ....................................................................................................................14
4.2.3 Hydrology and Topography ......................................................................................... 14
5.0 Project Site Restoration Plan ........................................................................................................ 15
5.1 Restoration Project Goals and Objectives ............................................................................. 15
5.1.1 Designed Wetland Type ............................................................................................... 15
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5.1.2 Target Wetland Communities / Buffer Communities .................................................. 16
5.2 Best Management Practices ..................................................................................................... 16
5.3 Hydrologic Modifications (for wetland restoration or enhancement) ................................... 16
5.3.1 Narrative of Modifications ........................................................................................... 16
Soil Restoration ................................................................................................................ 17
5.5 Natural Plant Community Restoration .................................................................................. 17
5.5.1 Narrative & Plant Community Restoration .................................................................. 17
5.5.2 On-site Invasive Species Management ........................................................................ 18
6.0 Performance Criteria .................................................................................................................... 18
6.1 Wetlands ................................................................................................................................ 18
6.2 Vegetation ............................................................................................................................. 19
6.3 Flow Features ........................................................................................................................ 19
6.4 Schedule 1 Reporting ............................................................................................................. 19
7.0 References .................................................................................................................................... 20
Tables (within text of document)
Table 1. Historical Land Use and Development Trends..
Table 2. Project Site Flooding Summary .........................
Table 3. Hydric Soil Series ..............................................
Table 4. Non-hydric Soil Series .......................................
Table 5. Project Area Vegetation Transects .....................
Table 6. Bibb Soil Series .................................................
Table 7. Reference Wetland Community Type ................
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8.0 Exhibit Tables
Exhibit Table 1. Project Restoration Structure and Objectives
Exhibit Table 2. Drainage Areas
Exhibit Table 3. Land Use of Watershed
Exhibit Table 4. Groundwater Monitoring Summary
Exhibit Table 5. Rain Gauge and Rainfall Summary
Exhibit Table 6. Designed Vegetative Communities
Exhibit Table 7. Project Restoration Summary
9.0 Figures
Figure 1. Project Site & Reference Site Vicinity Map
Figure 2. Project Site & Reference Site Watershed Map
Figure 3. Project Site & Reference Site Gauge Locations & Hydrologic Features
Figure 4. Project Site & Reference Site NRCS Soil Survey Map
Figure 5. Reference Site Wetland Determination Sample Locations and Communities Map
Figure 6. Project Site Wetland Delineation Map
Figure 7. Project Site Color Infrared Photograph
Figure 8. Project Restoration Summary
Figure 9. Historical Aerial Photographs
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10.0 Design Sheets
Sheet 1. Existing Site Conditions
Sheet 2. Existing Site Cross-Sections I
Sheet 3. Existing Site Cross-Sections 2
Sheet 4. Proposed Conditions
Sheet 5. Designed Vegetative Communities Map (by zone)
11.0 Appendices
Appendix 1. Project Site Photographs
Appendix 2. Project Site USACE Routine Wetland Determination Data Forms
Appendix 3. Project Site NCDWQ Stream Classification Forms
Appendix 4. Reference Site Photographs
Appendix 5. Reference Site USACE Routine Wetland Determination Data Forms
Appendix 6. Preliminary Gauge Data Summary Groundwater and Rainfall Charts and Data
Appendix 7. Hydrologic Analysis
Appendix 8. Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration Project Memorandum of Agreement
Appendix 9. Ecosystem Enhancement Program FEMA Reporting Form
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Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03040203
Restoration Plan • Robeson Cnunty, North Carolina • June 2007
Executive Summa
The Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration site has been selected for wetland restoration,
enhancement, and preservation by the North Carolina Department of the Environment and Natural
Resources, Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCDENR-EEP). The purpose of this restoration
project is to restore, enhance, and preserve a low lying area adjacent to Meadowbranch Swamp.
The project site is approximately one-half mile west-northwest of Lumberton, in Robeson County,
North Carolina as depicted on Figure 1, Project Site and Reference Site Vicinity Map. The project
lies within USGS Hydrologic Unit Code 03040203 080010 (USGS, 1974) and within NC DWQ
Lumber River Subbasin 03-07-51 (NCDENR, 2003).
The project goal for this restoration plan is to restore surface flow and groundwater elevations within
the site area by removing the former logging road and modifying the canal access road. The intent of
this project is to change these site features to restore the wetland functions as closely as possible to
that of pre-disturbance conditions. The design will be based on reference conditions, USACE
guidance (USACE, 1987) and criteria that are developed during this project to achieve success.
Currently the site consists of a wooded parcel owned by the Lumber River Conservancy that
encompasses approximately 57.0 acres. Channelized water features exist on and adjacent to the site.
One drainage feature is located along the eastern edge of the former logging road and another more
prominent feature, referred to as Meadowbranch Swamp, flows under SR 211 north of the project
area and continues southward to the end of the project area at SR 1538 Carthage Road.
The primary actions to restore the site will include removal of the former logging road, and minor
earthwork to modify the existing access road along the canal. Several road crossings, low areas built
into the access road, will be designed to mimic the natural swale observed adjacent to the reference
area. These road crossings will allow flood events onto the project parcel. The road modifications
are necessary because the City of Lumberton will not allow any modifications to the existing channel
and they require access along the maintenance road. The area located to the east of the former
logging road is a prime example of an area partially isolated from overbank flooding. Soil excavated
to create the former logging road will be returned to its original location. This will hydrologically
reconnect the site east of the former logging road to the rest of the site, allowing water from overbank
flood events to be distributed and stored over the entire site. Through these actions, it is expected that
approximately 50 acres of riverine wetlands will be restored, enhanced, and preserved.
Tables 1 through 7, within the text of this document, primarily apply to soils and vegetation and are
referred to as "Tables". Tables referenced in an attached appendix (Section 8.0) are referenced as
"Exhibit Tables". Exhibit Tables 1 through 7 present project restoration structures and objectives,
drainage areas, land use of watershed, groundwater monitoring summary, rainfall summary, designed
vegetative communities (by zone), and a restoration summary. Figures 1 through 9 primarily depict
site and reference wetland conditions, and also depict historical site conditions. Sheets 1 through 7
illustrate existing conditions, site cross-sections, proposed site conditions, and designed vegetative
communities.
Appendices 1 through 5 contain photographs and data forms for the site and the reference sites.
Appendices G through 9 contain gauge data and charts, a Memorandum of Agreement between the
City of Lumberton, the Lumber River Conservancy, and EEP, and the F'EMA Reporting Form for the
site.
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Meadowbranch Swamp wetland Restoration • USGS I fUC 03040203
Restoration Plan • Robeson County, North Carolina • June 2007
1.0 Project Site Identification and Location
1.1 Directions to Project Site
The project site is approximately one-half mile west-northwest of Lumberton in Robeson County,
North Carolina as depicted on Figure 1, Project Site and Reference Site Vicinity Map. To reach the
site from Interstate 95, take exit 19 onto Carthage Road traveling west. Approximately 500 feet after
exiting the interstate, the site is on the right (north). It is marked by Meadowbranch Swamp passing
under Carthage Road.
1.2 USGS Hydrologic Unit Code and NC DWQ River Basin
The site lies within the USGS Hydrologic Unit Code 03040203 080010 (USGS, 1974), which falls
within the Lumber River basin. The NC DWQ River Subbasin for the project area is listed as the
Lumber 03-07-51 (NCDENR, 2003).
2.0 Watershed Characterization
ZI Drainage Area
The drainage area for this site measured at the downstream end of the project area, directly above
Carthage Road is 34.4 square miles. The drainage area at the reference area is 34.2 square miles.
2.2 Surface Water Classification
The current State classification for Meadowbranch Swamp (Stream Index 4 14-12) from its source to
the Lumber River, is Class C and Swamp Waters (Sw) waters (NCDENR, 2006). Class C waters
support aquatic life, wildlife, and they can also be used for secondary recreation and agriculture. The
Sw classification is intended for waters which have low velocities and other natural characteristics,
different from adjacent streams.
2.3 Physiography, Geology and Soils
The site is located in the Inner Coastal Plain Physiographic Region of North Carolina. Generally,
topography of the Inner Coastal Plain is relatively flat with gently sloping uplands, or interstream
divides, dissected by slow-moving coastal streams and swamps. The area is known for a prevalence
of Carolina Bays, which are shallow oval depressions occurring mostly in the interstream divides.
According to the Geologic Map of North Carolina (1985) the City of Lumberton lies on the Yorktown
Formation and Duplin Formation, Undivided. The description of these formations indicates that in
the area of the state south of the Neuse River, the Duplin Formation is primarily found. The Duplin
Formation consists of shelly medium to coarse grained sand, sandy marl, and limestone and is bluish
gray.
The site itself consists of a channelized stream, or canal, forming the western boundary of the
property and the relatively flat floodplain of this stream. The eastern portion of the site contains sorxne
slopes that grade up, off-site, to agricultural areas within the interstream divide.
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The Robeson County Soil Survey shows the property as primarily Bibb soils, with two mapping units
of Norfolk soils protruding from the east. Bibb soils are listed as hydric for the County. Bibb soils
consist of nearly level, poorly drained soils on floodplains of natural drainageways, formed in recent
alluvium. The surface layer is dark gray sandy loam, loamy sand, or loam, underlain by stratified
dark gray sandy loam and gray sand. Permeability is moderately rapid, and shrink-swell potential is
low. Seasonal high water table is at or near the surface, and frequent flooding occurs unless drained.
Norfolk soils consist of well-drained soils on gentle side slopes between nearly level soils and
drainageways. The surface layer is grayish-brown loamy sand, underlain by a layer of yellowish-
brown loamy sand. Permeability is moderate and the shrink-swell potential is low. The seasonal high
water table is generally more than five (5) feet below surface.
2.4 Historical Land Use and Development Trends
Table 1. Historical Land Use and Development Trends
(Observations based on aerial imagery)
Date Land Use and Development Observations
1938 Site completely wooded, interstate 1-95 not present.
1960 Site completely wooded, interstate 1-95 present but no exit 19 exists, farming fields have been
expanded.
1972 Sewer easement evident in northwest of site, exit 19 on interstate 1-95 has been built, urban build-up
at interstate exit is present.
1981 Site is the same as in 1972, increased urban build-up at exit 19 present.
1988 Site is the same as in 1981.
1998 Logging road and access road evident on site.
2007 Site is the same as in 1998.
Based on information provided by a local official, a grist mill was located in the vicinity of the project
area. This structure was reportedly intact during the early 1900's and is the reason that the site area is
sometimes called the old mill pond. During this time period Meadowbranch Swamp was not
channelized and the flow through the area was not confined to a channel. Reportedly, the canal
adjacent to the site was excavated during the late 1930's and early 1940's.
Aside from the channelization of Meadowbranch Swamp, it appears that no significant land
disturbing activity occurred at the site between 1900 and the late 1980s. Verbal information provided
by the City and review of historical aerial photographs (Table 1) support the notion that site
disturbance activities were minimal or non-existent until the late 1980s. Sometime during the late
1980s and early 1990s a portion of the site was logged. It was during this timeframe that the logging
road was constructed.
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Aerial imagery along with information provided by the City indicates that the subject site was largely
undeveloped woodlands until the 1990's. The historical aerial photograph from 1998 (Figure 9)
depicts the subject parcel as partially timbered with a former logging road extending from Carthage
Road north through the central portion of the parcel. All of the facts presented in this Section support
the notion that the groundwater, vegetation, and surface drainage have been modified. Although most
on-site soil series are classified as poorly drained, the channelization and dredging at the site has
likely lowered the groundwater elevation when compared to historical groundwater elevations.
2.5 Endangered l Threatened Species
A search was conducted of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program data for Robeson County,
NC. This search produced a list of plant and animal species with varying federal and state status.
Upon further review, it was determined that three of the species listed for Robeson County were listed
as either federally endangered or threatened. These species are the Alligator mississippiensis,
commonly known as the American Alligator, Picoides borealis, commonly known as the Red-
Cockaded Woodpecker, and Rhus inichauxii, commonly known as Michaux's Sumac (US Fish and
Wildlife Service, 2006).
2.5.1 American Alligator
Descriptions
The American Alligator is a large crocodilian species, blackish colored, with a broad snout lacking
upward protruding conspicuous teeth. The juveniles exhibit yellow bands across their backs. This
species grows to a maximum of 5.8 meters, but are generally less than 4 meters in length. The
American Alligator differs from the American Crocodile in its broad snout and lack of protruding
teeth (SCDNR, 2006).
The American Alligator inhabits fresh and brackish marshes, ponds, lakes, rivers, swamps, and other
surface water features. They prefer deep open water areas to forage. They dig dens in the margin of
rivers and lakes or in marshes, and stay primarily in the den during the winter months.
Biological Conclusion
Carolina Ecosystems personnel conducted a search of the site on November 1 and 2, 2006 in
conjunction with the natural community characterization. Although the canal that forms the western
boundary of the property could provide habitat for this species, it is relatively shallow and therefore
not permanent habitat for the alligator. Due to the proximity of the site to the Lumber River, there is
limited potential for this species to occur on the site, however no individuals of this species were
observed during the site visit. The NCNHP database shows an occurrence of this species on the
Lumber River approximately two miles southeast of the site. No adjacent inundated wetlands occur
within the project site. The species, if temporarily using the canal to travel between habitats or
forage, would not be harmed by the project. Habitat for the alligator could be improved by the
increased inundation created by the project.
Although the project is not likely to adversely affect this species, a biological conclusion is not
required. The American Alligator is listed due to its similarity of appearance to the American
Crocodile, which does not occur in North Carolina. Unless a "take" of this species is anticipated no
consultation with the USPWS is necessary.
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2.5.2 Red-Cockaded Woodpecker
Description
The Red-Cockaded Woodpecker's (RCW) historic range included East Texas to Florida and north to
New Jersey. Current distribution is excluded fi•orn Missouri, Maryland, and New Jersey. The
remaining populations are isolated fragments of the original species distribution, which was tied to
the range of the southern pines.
The RCW inhabits open stands of pines with a minimum age of 80 to 120 (Longleaf Pine) or 70 to
100 (Loblolly Pine) years. Longleaf Pines (Pinus palustris) are most commonly used but other pines
are acceptable, and the majority suffers from red heart disease which softens the center of the trunk.
Dense hardwood stands or pine stands with a dense hardwood understory are avoided. Foraging
habitat is usually provided by pine and pine hardwood stands of at least 30 years. RCWs have a
preference for pines of at least 10 inches diameter at breast height. They live in "clusters" of cavity
trees in family groups of 4 or 5 to 9 individuals (USF'WS, 2006b).
Biological Conclusion
Carolina Ecosystems personnel conducted a search of the site on November I and 2, 2006. Suitable
habitat for the RCW was not found on the site. No open stands of suitably aged pines are present.
Some young mixed hardwood and small pine stands exist within the site, but do not provide nesting
or foraging habitat for this species. The NCNHP database shows two occurrences of this species
approximately four miles east of the site. No individuals of this species were observed during the site
visit. Therefore, the project will have no effect on this species.
2.5.3 Michaux's Sumac
Description
Michaux's Sumac is found throughout the coastal plain, sandhills, and piedmont regions in sandy
forests, woodlands, and woodland edges. It grows in sandy or rocky open woods in association with
basic soils. It usually is found in areas where some form of disturbance has provided an open area. A
majority of the plant's remaining populations are on highway right-of-ways, roadsides, or the edge of
artificially maintained clearings (utility lines, etc.). A few retraining populations occur in areas with
periodic fires or where natural succession is ongoing. Michaux's Sumac is a densely hairy shrub with
erect stems of 1 to 3 feet in height. The compound leaves are narrowly winged at the base and finely
toothed on its edges. Flowers are greenish-yellow to white and 4-5 parted. Michaux's Sumac flowers
from April to June, and fruits in October- and November (USFWS, 2006c).
Biological Conclusion
Carolina Ecosystems personnel conducted a search of the Site on November I and 2, 2006. Potential
habitat areas for this species were limited to the old roadbeds and the sewer line easement where
continued disturbance from mowing maintains a clearing. However, these areas are either in or
adjacent to wetlands and not suitable habitat for Michaux's Sumac. A known reference population on
Barwell Road, just south of Poole Road in Raleigh NC, was checked prior to field surveys in order to
verify the growth status of the plants for the time of year. No individuals of this species were
observed during the site visit. Therefore, the project will have no effect on this species.
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Therefore, it is concluded that no major elements for the American Alligator, Red-Cockaded
Woodpecker, and Michaux's Sumac habitats exist on the site and no evidence of these species have
been found. It is the professional opinion that this project will have no effect on the Alligator
mississippiensis, American Alligator, the Picoides borealis, Red-Cockaded Woodpecker, or Rhus
michauxii, Michaux's Sumac.
2.6 Cultural Resources
2.6.1 Site Evaluation Methodology
The categorical exclusion document was followed in order to address any cultural resource issues.
The site is not located in a county claimed as "territory" by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
The site is not federal or Indian lands and thus compliance is reached for the Antiquities Act,
Archaeological Resources Protection Act, and the Indian Sacred Sites Executive Order 13007. The
National Register of Historic Places was searched and no sites were identified near the site.
2.6.2 Field Evaluation
The site begins immediately north of SR 1528, Carthage Road, on the left bank side of
Meadowbranch Swamp and ends approximately 2,000 feet north of Carthage Rd. The site was clear-
cut within the last twenty (20) years as evidenced from the scrub floral growth found throughout the
site. The project site was reviewed along five transects. Two soil borings were conducted along each
transect to a depth ranging from one-half (112) meter to one (1) meter.
2.62.1 Potential for Historic Architectural resources
The project site has no buildings on the property. In addition, the project site does not contain any
known historic trails. There is no potential for historic architectural resources.
2.62.2 Potential_forArchaeological resources
Based on information provided by the City, the majority of the project site was timbered during the
late 1980s and early 1990s. Meadowbranch Swamp appears to have been channelized and is
currently maintained by the City of Lumberton. An access road runs along the branch and changes
from left bank to right bank halfway through the site. This access road appears to have been built up
and may have been constructed from fill dirt either from dredging or from on-site soils. The road
extends north from SRI 528 and south from SR 211 on either bank respectively. A former logging
road exists to the east of the access road and parallels the access road through the southern portion of
the site. This road also extends north from SRI 528. A beaver impoundment along the former
logging road was recently drained to allow access to the interior of the site.
The current site topography is relatively uniform and flat. The site is bordered to the east by farm
land that is higher in elevation. There are two small "Carolina Bays" shown on tile USGS
Topographic map that are over a quarter (1/4) mile northwest of the project site. These "Carolina
Bays" are very small and would not have offered enough resources for long term inhabitation.
Consideration was given to the presence of the bays and the topography of the site, however, the
logging activities, the observed conditions, and the lack of noted findings during previous work on the
existing canal leads us to the conclusion that this site has a poor potential for archaeological
resources. Two potential sites have been identified by SHPO, but they are outside of the property
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boundary. These two sites will be addressed in the next section. Due to the minimal impact of the
proposed restoration activities we have concluded that the project will not affect any future
archaeological investigations.
2.6.3 SHPO/THPO Concurrence
A letter and maps of the project were submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for
review and comment on October 18, 2006. A SHPO response letter was received on
December 5, 2006. The response letter contained reference to two sites known to SHPO, but not
listed on the National Register of Historic Places, in the vicinity of the project. A meeting was
conducted on December 18, 2006 to address the comments provided by SHPO. The site 31 RB487 is
an historic site, possibly a mill, identified by NCDOT in 2001. This site is to the west of
Meadowbranch Swamp and is outside of the project area. The site 31 RB488 is a prehistoric site
identified by an independent researcher in 2004. This site is to the east of the project boundary and
outside of the project area. Based on a project update provided by NSE during the December 18,
2006 meeting, SHPO has concurred that the site activities will not affect either of these sites.
2.7 Potential Constraints
2.7.1 Property Ownership and Boundary
This project will affect the following parcels: adjacent parcels to the north, east, and south are owned
solely by Mr. James Britt and the adjacent parcel to the west is owned solely by the City of
Lumberton. The main project parcel is owned solely by The Lumber River Conservancy.
2.7.2 Site Access
'rhe site can be accessed from two locations. The primary access is a road which enters from SR
1528 to the south of the property. The secondary access point is the existing former logging road to
the west of the existing canal access road. This former logging road extends to the middle of the
property and will be removed as part of the restoration. The City will maintain access to the site
through the use of the road along the canal.
2.7.3 Utilities and Easement
A pump station is located in the northeast corner of the site. The pump station is owned and operated
by the City of Lumberton; access to the pump station is not inside the easement and will not be
affected by the restoration project in any way. The City of Lumberton is involved in the project and
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2.7.4 Hydrologic Trespass
Hydrologic trespass is not a major concern with the site. The site floods on a regular basis and is
entirely located in the FEMA designated 100-year floodplain and floodway for Five Mile Branch, as
depicted on FEMA FIRM Panel 3710939200J, effective January 19, 2005. Based on communication
with City personnel, the purnp station located in the northeastern portion of the property floods two to
three times per year. Any action taken or change made to the site is not expected to raise the flood
elevations above existing levels. The proposed changes at the site are only intended to re-distribute
flow across the entire site by removing impediments such as the former logging road and access road.
A "no-rise" study will be required as part of this project. This study will be completed prior to
completion of the bid documents for the site. A letter of map revision (LOMB) will not be required if
the results of the "no-rise" study indicate no increase in Base Flood Elevations.
3.0 Project Site Wetlands and Streams (existing conditions)
The site is located approximately 2,500 feet to the west of Interstate 95 near exit 19 in Lumberton,
North Carolina. The project area encompasses 57 acres along the east side of Meadowbranch
Swarnp. The parcel which begins 2,500 feet downstream of SR 211, ends at SR 1528 Carthage Road
and is situated in the 100-year floodplain. An access road has been established by the City of
Lumberton along the canal. This road extends frorn Carthage Road along the western border of the
project parcel and ends approximately 400 feet frorn the end of the parcel where the road begins on
the other side of the canal and extends to SR 211. A former logging road parallels the canal an
approximate distance of 2,000 feet from Carthage Road. Culverts placed under this road have been
blocked from beaver activity. Land surface elevations along the eastern border are 120 feet in most
locations. Elevations along the access road that borders the canal range between 114 and 116 feet.
The drainage area of Meadowbranch Swamp at the most downstream end of the project site is 34.4
square miles. Two small drainage ways enter the project site from the east. The drainage way to the
south has a drainage area of 56 acres while the drainage way to the north has a drainage area of 66
acres.
31 Jurisdictional Wetlands
A wetland delineation was completed for the entirety of the project area. The project is bound to the
west by Meadowbranch Swamp. This stream has been channelized which has altered the hydrology
of the site. The site is mapped almost entirely as a Bibb soil and is completely within the 1.00-year
floodplain. An overbank event was observed during November 2006 and also during December 2006
while personnel were on site performing field investigations.
The site appears to be more groundwater dominated to the east further from the channel, and more of
a mixture of groundwater and surface water closer to the channel. Although the former logging road
and the canal access road have impeded surface flow, evidence suggests that the historical wetland
areas within the project are still classifiable as jurisdictional wetlands. However, sorne alterations
have occurred to the site in the past which have removed some areas from jurisdictional status. There
is a maintenance road that has been built up along the channel to facilitate cleaning and maintenance
of the channel. The other area is a former logging road which was built up for logging purposes. In
addition to these altered areas, there are two natural upland areas that extend frorn the eastern
property boundary and terminate near the western boundary. Please see Figure 6 for a depiction of
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3.2 Hydrologic Characterization
3.2.1 Preliminary Groundwater Characterization
Collection of groundwater elevation data at the site began in October of 2006 to enable the evaluation
of pre- and post-project site conditions. The data collected during this initial period represents site
conditions from October 27, 2006 to March 29, 2007. The depth to groundwater from ground surface
at the individual monitoring wells ranged from 42.0 inches below ground surface to 12.0 inches above
ground surface. Monitoring well 9 and the reference well were not installed until November 1, 2006.
In the month of October when precipitation was low, the groundwater elevations were very low, most
not reaching within 12.0 inches of ground surface. For the months of December 2006 to March 2007,
the majority of the groundwater elevations reached within 12.0 inches of ground surface.
Recorded precipitation arnounts during the initial monitoring period were 0 inches for October
(10/27/06-10131/06), 7.1 inches for November, 3.9 inches for December, 3.0 inches for January, 2.0
inches for February, and 1.7 inches for March (3/1/07-3/29/07), respectively. The typical average
rainfall for in Red Springs/Lumberton area (State Climate Office of North Carolina, 2002) is 3.20
inches in October, 2.96 inches in November, 3.23 inches in December, 4.04 inches in January, 3.50
inches for February, and 4.34 inches in March; therefore, 2006 October-December and 2007 January-
March rainfall is approximately 3 inches below normal. The average length of the growing season for
Robeson County is about 225 days, from late March to early November (USDA, 1978).
The preliminary groundwater well results located in Exhibit Table 4 and Appendix 6 illustrate the
affect of the precipitation that occurred during the observation period between October 2006 and
March 2007. Long term data collection of pre- and post-project site conditions will assist in
evaluating the groundwater at the site.
3.2.2 Surface Water Investigation
A hydrologic analysis was performed to determine the optirnal flooding elevation of the site. The
Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration project will restore portions of the property by allowing
flood waters to inundate the site. Flood waters will enter the site through several low areas at specific
target elevations. Data used in the analysis included historical gauge and rainfall data and to a lesser
extent on-site data. A detailed explanation of the Hydrologic Analysis is presented in Appendix 7.
The core of the analysis involved determining the frequency at which specific site elevations had
flooded in the past. This was accomplished by selecting a range of whole foot elevations frorn the
site and then examining the flood frequency associated with each. Rainfall data and river height data
were used in this analysis. River height data was available from a USGS gauge in Lumberton where
the Lumber River passes under 5th Street.
Daily rain gauge data over the past six years was obtained from seven rain gauges spread throughout
the Lumber River watershed. Historical water surface elevation data for Meadowbranch Swamp is
extremely limited; therefore, a method was developed to use historical data from a nearby gauge on
the Lumber River.
To determine the historical behavior of Meadowbranch Swamp, measurements were periodically
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from culvert to the water surface. This enabled a water surface elevation to be calculated by
subtracting the distance from the top of the culvert to the water surface. These elevations were then
compared to elevations of the Lumber River approximately two (2) miles down stream at USGS
gauge 02134170.
Using the correlation between the site elevations and the USGS Lumber River gauge it was possible
to directly examine the frequency of flood events at the site. This was accomplished by counting the
number of times certain elevations were reached, within the six year span of time. Hydrologic
analysis indicates that on average, elevation 114 has been inundated three tirnes per year, elevation
115 has been inundated 2 times per year, and elevation 116 has been inundated once a year.
Table 2. Project Site Flooding Frequency
Average Number of Occurrences Flooding Frequency
Per elevation-Since Julv 2000
Flooded site Total

7/00
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
elevation .
Number of Avg.
ft Occurrences yr.
7. 12
....... ....... 13
.... ....... ... 25
.............. 16
.............. 15
.. ... .. 18 109 106 17
_..
6 7
... 11
. 25 13 12 13 110
......... .. ......... 87 14
5 6
_ 7 25 12 8 9
. 111
......... ......... 72
..................... .. it
... ...........
4
........ 3 3 24
........ -.... 9
.. -......... 6
... 8
...... .... 112
.._... 57 9
2
.............. -
. ... ....... -
.. 16
..... 5 3 5 113 31 5
--
1 - -
......... 9 4 -
......... 3 114
... ......... ..... 17
........... . ... ... .. 3
......... .........
1
..... ... -
...--... - 4 3 -
._...... ... 2
...... 115 10 2
-
....... -
........ ...... -
.. .......... 1

..... 2

........ - 1 116
.... 4

..
...... 1

.....
..............
...... .... ?
..... ......... -
......... - 117 1
........ 0
..
- - - - 1 - -
..... 118
......... ......... 1
......-........... 0
..................
- - - - 1 - - 119 1 0
3.3 Soil Cliaracterization
3.3.1 Taxonomic Classification (including. series
The restoration site was investigated to determine the soil types on the site as well as the hydric
nature of those soils. A wetland delineation was performed on the site. Two small areas of upland
were found on the site. These areas were found to have non-hydric soils. They also matched up fairly
well with the Robeson County Soil Survey mapping for Norfolk. The remainder of the site is mapped
out as Bibb on the Robeson County Soil Survey. During the field investigation it was determined that
pockets of Lumbee exist within the project area. Therefore, three (3) soil series were found to exist
within the project limits with one of those being a non-hydric soil. These soils are as follows:
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Hvdric ---- within the jurisdictional wetland areas
Bibb - coarse-loamy, siliceous, active, acid, thermic Typic Pluvaquents
Lumbee - fine-loamy over sandy or sandy-skeletal, siliceous, subactive, thermic Typic Endoaquults
Non-Hvdric - outside of the jurisdictional wetland area
Norfolk - fine-loamy, kaolinitic, thermic Typic Kandiudults
3.3.2 Profile Description
Based on the numerous soil borings completed throughout the site, the following profile descriptions
are provided that typify the two (2) hydric soil series found within the restoration area. Bibb is the
only soil that is a hydric soil.
Table 3. Hvdric Soil Descriptions
Soil Depth Description
Horizon
Bibb
.
0-4 ........... ....... . ........ ................................ _
Very dark gray (IOYR 3/1) sandy loam; weak fine granular structure, ft iable; common fine toots,
A inches strongly acid
abrupt wavy boundary,
. ............. ....
. .. .. ....... .
. ....
.
4-20 _
... ....
Grayish brown (10YR 512) sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; friable; few fine roots and
A inches pores common fine red (2.5 YR 4/6) stains around old roots strongly acid, clear wavy boundary
-... _. ..... .......
20-36 ....... ........
Light gray (10YR 711) and grayish brown (10YR 5/2) loamy sand; massive; friable, few fine roots
C.gl inches and pores, common medium yellowish brown (10 YR 5/6) stains around old roots, some strata

a€?
have bits of partially decomposed organic materials very strongly acid clear v<avy bound
... ....
Cg2 36-42 Gray (10YR 6/1) sand; massive; slightly sticky; common strata of sandy loath and loamy sand;
inches strongly acrd
Lumbee
._
0-8 ........ ....... ......... .........
Very dark gray (IOYR 3/1) sandy loam; weak fine granular structure, very friable; common fine
inches toots strongly acid, clear boundary
8-18 Grayish brown (10YR 5/2) sandy clay loam common fine and medium red (2.5YR 4/6) masses of
Btg1 inches oxidized iron; weak medium subangular block} structure; clear boundary,
.. ... .....
_ 18-25 ......... . . ..
Gray (IOYR 511) sandy clay; common fine dark yellowish brown (IOYR 4/6) stains around old roots
Btg2 inches and masses of oxidized iron; moderate medium subangula€ blocky structure, abrupt boundary. „
.. ....... ..... .
..... ......... 25-43 Gray (10YR 511) loamy sand; many medium distinct dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/6) masses of
Cgl inches
......... oxidized iron.
..... ................ ......... ...... ........... ...... .......... ..................
Cg2 43-50
inches light gray (10YR 7/1) sand, single grained.
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Table 4. Non-Hydric Soil Description
Soil Depth Description
Horizon
Norfolk
A 0-3 Very dank gray (1OYR 3/1) sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; nonsticky,
inches
_ nonplastic;.few fine and snediu€n toots strongly acid, clear smooth bounda€y.
....... ...........-..
L 3-11 Dark yellowish brown (10YR 414) loamy sand; weak fine granular structure; very friable;
inches nonstick nonplastc few fine and €nedium roots; strongly acid; clear smooth boundary.
13t1 11-17 Brown (10YR 413) sandy clay loan; weak fine subangular blocky structure; friable; slightly sticky,
ruches sl€ghtlyplastc few fine roots. strongly acid; clea€ wavy bounda€y
17-38 Yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; few
I3t2 inches distinct light yellowish brown (2.5 Y 614) masses; slightly sticky, slightly plastic; strongly acid;
g, adual wavy boundary ........ .........
... ............................. _...
38-58 Yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable;
1313 inches slightly sticky, slightly plastic; few faint strong brown (7.5YR 416) masses of oxidized iron and few
Ime dist i net pate brown (10YR 613) iron depletions; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
58-70 Yellowish brown (10YR 516) sandy clay loam; wake medium subangular blocky structure; friable;
inches slightly sticky, slightly plastic, few faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium distinct
Bt4 yellowish red (5YR 518) masses of oxidized iron and pale brown (10YR 613) and light brownish
gray (10YR 612) iron depletions; 1 percent, firm yellowish red plinthite nodules; strongly acid;
gradual wavy boundary.
70-82 Variegated brownish yellow (10YR 616), strong brown (7.5YR 516), and yellowish red (5YR 516)
13C inches sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; slightly stickyt slightly plastic;
5 percent fir€n bt €ttle pluithite nodules st€ongly acrd gradual wavy boundary. „
C 82-100 Variegated red (2.5YR 418), strong brown (7.5YR 518), brownish yellow (10YR 618) and gray
inches (10YR 511) sandy clay loath; massive; friable; slightly sticky, slightly plastic; stron 1 acid.
3.4 Plant Community Characterization
The project site is almost entirely forested primarily with young hardwoods and some areas of young
pine. This is due to the fact that the site was logged approximately 15 years ago. Due to the timing of
the logging, the site is currently at a stage of succession where the vegetation is very dense.
Therefore, five (5) transects were cut through the site to aid in the site investigation. The following
table describes the vegetation found along each of these transects. In general, the site is too disturbed
to adequately assess the ultimate climax community types. Also, the increase in hydrology from the
project may also adjust the community type boundary. Currently, there are a few small areas near the
canal road that still have stands of relatively older growth Taxodiurn distichurn and would be
designated as Cypress-Gum Swamp. Other larger areas have some young Taxodium distichurn, but
the areas are more dominated by Acer° rubruna and Beada nigra and it is not clear what community
will ultimately predominate. Besides those few areas of Cypress-Gum Swamp on the site, the
remainder of the area could probably best be described as a disturbed site undergoing succession to a
Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwood (based on reference wetland conditions). In general, the majority
of the site appears to have strong characteristics of bottomland hardwood. This will be discussed
more in the restoration design section of this report. In general, large portions of the site are naturally
regenerating with appropriate native vegetation and it would probably be counter-productive to
intercede in this natural process. However, some portions of the site do need attention such as where a
logging road was built into the site and in areas where Ligustrum sinense dominates. Those areas are
where planting efforts will be focused for this project.
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Table 5. Project Area Vegetation Transects
Species
_. ..... .. Transect 1 Transect 2 Transect 3 Transect 4
... Transect 5
Betula nrgra
.
.. common common
................ common occasional common
.......
.
Rubr um common frequent frequent occasional common
Lirradcndr can tuhprfer a
..... ............. occasional occasional
.
Salix nrgra occasional occasional
.. .
Myrna cer {fora occasional
Lrguatrwn sinense occasional occasional common
.... .
L?nrbar styrac{flua
............... occasional common
Pinus taeda
.. common occasional common
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
......
. . occasional occasional
Taxodium distichum occasional
.. ..... ..
.. .... occasional common
_
.... ....
flex opaca occasional
Quercus nrgra common
Quercus laurrfolra
......... ........... .....,._............
. ........ ..... _..... ...... common
...
......
............
C rilla racen#flora common
4.0 Reference Wetlands
4.1 Target Reference Conditions
At the outset of the project, the target was to find a reference wetland that was directly connected to
surface waters with a similar watershed size. In addition, the reference wetland needed to have similar
soils to the project area and to be relatively undisturbed. This meant that the site should contain older
growth trees with minimal invasive plant species.
4.2 Reference Site Parameters
The project site is located on one side of a canal. During an early site visit after recent rains, it was
noted that the other side of the canal had clear surface water connections to the canal and no man-
made berms, dikes, or roads. The project site has a built up access road to provide a maintenance
corridor along the canal. It was also evident that the other side of the canal had not been logged
recently nor did it contain any visible invasive species. The reference area was reviewed based on
aerials, soil survey data, floodplain data, and topography. It was determined that this area was an
excellent candidate for a reference wetland. A site visit was conducted to the other side of the canal
and preliminary soil borings indicated that this area would be a very good reference wetland for the
project.
4.2.1 Sails
Multiple soil borings were conducted within the reference wetland. Borings were taken within both
plant community types. The soil was found to consistently be the Bibb soil series. This finding is
supported by the Robeson County Soil Survey which also has the reference wetland area mapped as
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Bibb. Based on soil borings and the Robeson County Soil Survey, the following is the typical soil
profile description for the reference wetland area.
Bibb - coarse-loamy, siliceous, active, acid, thermic Typic Iiluvaquents
Table 6. Bibb Soil Series
Soil Depth Description
Horizon
A 0-11 Very dark gray (IOYR 311) loam; weak fine granular WLIC ure; friable; common fine roots;
inches strongly acid; abrupt wavy boundary,
Ag 11-23 bark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; friable; few fine roots and
inches pores; many fine red (2.5YR 5/$) masses of oxidized iron; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
23-37 Liglit brownish gray (IOYR 612) loamy sand; common f ine very pale brown (IOYR $12) coarse
C,gl inches sand; friable; few fine roots and pores; common medium red (2.5YR 5/$) masses of oxidized iron;
very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
cg2 37-43 Very pale browny (IOYR $/2) sand; massive; many medium brownish yellow (IOYR 6/$) masses
inches of oxidized iron; strongly acid.
4.2.2 Vegetation
As discussed above, the reference wetland area appears to have no recent significant disturbances.
The area is regularly flooded due to overbank events of Meadowbranch Swamp. This brings trash and
other small debris into the r'efer'ence wetland area which might minimally impact the herbaceous
layer. The following tables show the community types and plant species list found at the reference
wetland.
Table 7: Reference Wetland Community Type
Community Type - Cypress-Guru Swamp Community Type - Coastal Plain
(Brownwater Subtype) Bottomland Hardwood (Brownwater Subtype)
Subcanopy Canopy (%) Subcanopy Canopy(°i)
Iaxodhan distlchum 95% Quercus laurifolia 30%
Acer rubrunr Frequent Quercus• nigra 30%
I raxinus caroliniana Occasional Acer rubrunr 15%
Befula nigra 5% Betula Wgra 10%
Pinus taecla 10%
Liquidambar styracii lua 5%
Traxinus pennsylvanica Occasional
4.2.3 Hydrology and..Topoggphy
Topographic and water table data was collected during the reference reach surveys to better
understand the physical setting of the reference area and to integrate the information into the
restoration design. The reference wetland cross section is shown on Sheet 3. The mean elevation of
the reference area is 1 I 1 feet in the location of the reference well, while the elevation of the site is
approximately 114 feet. The difference in elevation may indicate that the canal was not excavated in
the true center of the floodplain, but instead was located slightly off-center near higher ground. If the
canal were located in the center of the floodplain, the reference area elevation would be much closer
to the site area elevation. Despite the difference in elevation between the site and the reference area,
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the duration that the soil within reference areas remains saturated will be beneficial when evaluating
the site.
Approximately 23 acres immediately adjacent to the canal has an approximate elevation of 111 feet.
Two small drainage ways enter the canal on either side of cross-section 2. The drainage ways have a
bottom elevation that ranges from 111 within the floodplain to 110.5 where the natural Swale
intersects the canal.
5.0 Pro.iect Site Restoration Plan
5.1 Restoration Project Goals and Objectives
The goal of this project is to restore, enhance, and preserve the project area. This will be achieved by
creating low areas in the access road based on flood elevations, removing an existing former logging
road and adjacent canal within the site, and planting native wetland vegetation in select areas. This
will return the site to a more natural hydrologic state which will:
Treat runoff from 1.8 square miles of developed land, nearly half of Lumberton, which drains
to the project site.
• Allow for retention and treatment of sediment, nutrients, and toxins to improve water quality
of the Lumber River which is listed as impaired approximately six miles downstream of
project site.
• Support the goals outlined in the 2003 Lumber River Basinwide Water Quality Plan by
implementing a project within a watershed that has been identified by the NC Wetlands
Restoration Program (NCWRP) as having the greatest need.
• Assist in the improvement of water quality; the Basinwide plan indicates 406 miles of waters
within Subbasin 03-07-51 are impaired.
• Provide a more natural flood regime and flood storage for waters in Meadowbranch Swamp.
• Connect to surrounding wetland areas and enhance the wildlife habitat present in the wetland.
The design will be based on reference conditions, USACE guidance (USACE, 1987), and criteria that
are developed during this project to achieve success.
5. 1.1 Designed Wetland Type
The project area is located adjacent to Meadowbranch Swamp with a drainage area of 34.4 square
miles. In addition, the site is located only about 1,000 feet above where Meadowbranch Swamp
empties into the Lumber River. The direct Meadowbranch Swamp drainage, as well as the Lumber
River, contribute to the overbank events at the site. As such, the project area regularly experiences
hydrologic inputs from local rain events and more widespread "whole basin" events. The entire
project area is located within a designated 100 year floodplain. Therefore, the type of wetland
targeted for the project area will be a palustrine riverine floodplain wetland system. Alterations to the
area from canal maintenance and from previous logging operations have modified the functions of the
system. The project design will seek to counteract these impacts to the wetlands by improving
hydrologic connections to Meadowbranch Swalnp and by removing a constructed logging road which
is impeding surface water movement across the site.
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5,1,2 Target Wetland Communities / Buffer Communities
As discussed above, a reference wetland was located on the opposite bank of Meadowbranch Swamp.
This reference wetland was investigated and found to contain two wetland community types within
the palustrine riverine floodplain system. These two wetland community types are the Cypress-Gum
Swamp and the Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwood communities as described by Schafale and
Weakley, 1990. Any locations that are disturbed during construction will be planted in a manner to
promote the establishment of these two communities. Section 5.5 discusses the plant communities in
greater detail.
5.2 Best Management Practices
Individual stormwater best management practices (BMPs) have not been required for this project. If
the opportunity presents itself during detailed design, stormwater BMPs will be implemented. 'T' he
project itself is a wetland feature and is expected to capture, retain, and treat any stormwater runoff
emanating from outside of the easement area. Stortnwater management issues from future
development of adjacent property will be governed by the applicable local and state ordinances and
regulations.
5.3 Hydrologic Modifications (for wetland restoration or enhancement)
5.3.1 Narrative of Modifications
The first proposed modification is the installation of access road crossings (cuts in the access road to
allow surface flow across the roadway surface) along the canal to promote temporary flooding of the
site during overbank events. Currently the access road acts as a berm and restricts the natural surface
flow regime near the edge of the existing waterway. The road modifications are necessary because the
City of Lumberton will not allow any modifications to the existing channel and they also require
access along the maintenance road.
The second proposed modification is the removal of the former logging road (as shown on Sheet 5)
which currently is preventing surface flow across the site. A linear ditch feature immediately adjacent
to the logging road (Photo 4) was created when soil material was removed to create the road. The
former logging road is disrupting the natural surface flow regime within the site and its removal will
restore surface flow to a pattern more similar to pre-disturbance conditions. Beaver activity has
contributed to a large open water area to the east of the logging road. As part of the proposed
modifications, the culverts underneath both the logging road and the access road will be removed.
The reinforced crossings proposed along the access road will allow surface flow to pass when needed,
and will provide a reinforced surface for vehicle traff ic as required by the City of Lumberton. These
actions will leave the site in a more natural state and will promote the retention of water within the
project area.
In addition to retaining floodwaters, breaching an area across the upland located between cross-
sections one and two, will promote a more diffuse and evenly distributed surface flow regime during
flood conditions. The spoil material from this process could also provide material needed to fill the
water feature to the east of the logging road.
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Soil Reston-cation
The vast majority of the soils on-site appear to be in a relatively undisturbed state and no soil
preparation or amendments are anticipated except for sediment and erosion control purposes.
However, significant soil movement will take place with the removal of the built up logging road.
Several soil borings were conducted along the length of the logging road during the course of the site
investigation. The borings showed that the majority of the fill soil is sand with some areas of clay.
The borings also indicated that the original soil surface is largely still intact under the road with little
indication of significant subsidence. The key areas to making this a successful area will be to ensure
that neither organic poor sand not, heavy clays remain near the final graded surface. It is likely that
some topsoil placement will be needed to ensure an appropriate surface is attained.
5.5 Natural Plant Community Restoration
5.5.1 Narrative & Plant Community Restoration
The project site was logged approximately 15 years ago and the site is undergoing natural
regeneration. Therefore, the current vegetative communities are not clearly defined. Although the site
has been disturbed, the vegetation returning to the project area along with the reference wetland
community types has provided strong evidence as to what the climax communities would be on the
site. Some areas have invasive species, but most of the site is regenerating with native vegetation
typically seen in a successional floodplain area. A few areas were not logged on the site, likely
because they were too wet to enter during the logging operation. Since these were the wettest
locations on the site, they are also the sites that have the lowest elevations in what would have been
the Cypress-Gum Swamp. Since the project should improve hydrology on the site, it is likely that
areas that have been marginalized by the canal road and the logging road will begin a stronger
progression toward the Cypress-Gum Swamp. The likely areas for this to occur already have young
cypress returning. Even with improved hydrologic function, it appears that the majority of the site
will still develop into the Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwood.
A wetland delineation was performed and a plant species list was developed for the site. This shows
that the site still maintains jurisdictional wetland status across most of the area except where the canal
maintenance road and the logging road were put in to the site. This investigation also found fairly
large areas of Ligustrurn sinense, Chinese privet, that have invaded the site. The logging road will be
removed and the privet will be controlled (as discussed below). These areas will be replanted based
on the plants documented at the reference wetland and shown in Table 7. The other areas of invasion
are not being controlled or replanted because they are too dense to plant without tree removal. The
existing trees growing in those areas are trees found within the targeted community types. These areas
are already fifteen years old and it would be impractical to improve upon the plant makeup of these
areas at this stage of development. Although some areas will not be planted, a schematic (Sheet 7)
showing the community types across the entire site indicates what the area should develop into over
time with the restoration and enhancement efforts being undertaken.
The logging road will be removed as result of this project. The road was basically built by digging out
a large ditch and using the spoil from the ditch to build up the road. The removal of the logging road
will involve the removal of the road and the replacement of the material back into the ditch. Both
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areas will be regraded close to the original soil surface with some surface microtopographic relief and
then planted as a Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwood.
5.5.2 On-site Invasive Species Management
As mentioned previously, there are some invasive species control issues on the site. Primarily, there
are large areas that are dominant in Ligustrum sinense, chinese privet. The site is very dense and
difficult to traverse. Therefore, high resolution color and infrared aerial imagery was used to
determine potential areas of privet. Site visits were conducted with GPS equipment to review these
areas and mark privet boundaries where the area was accessible. This GPS data and the aerials were
combined and a final map produced showing those areas dominated by privet.
These areas of privet will be controlled by aquatic approved herbicides. The trunks and branches will
be removed from the site, but the stumps and the soil surface will remain minimally disturbed during
the control process. Plants from the appropriate community type will then be planted in these areas.
These areas will be reviewed for privet during subsequent monitoring visits.
6.0 Performance Criteria
6.1 Wetlands
The project area will be restored and enhanced as a palustrine riverine f7oodplain wetland system. The
restored wetland will function as a bottomland hardwood forest, but will consist of Cypress-Gum
Swamp and Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwood communities (Schafale & Weakley, 1990)
according to reference data. Plant community selection was based on the reference data (Section
4.0). Therefore, the wetlands restored on this project site shall target establishing a wetland with
water tables near or at the surface.
Additionally, the site will experience overbank flooding events as an important part of its function.
The water tables will be monitored by using ten automated groundwater gauges located on the site.
Performance criteria for hydrology will be based on the reference site (USACE, 2002).
Specific performance criteria for the site indicating success shall consist of flood waters reaching the
improved road crossings, at an elevation equal to the existing elevation of the adjacent wetlands, at
least three (3) times per year. This flooding occurrence number is based on Table 1 of Appendix 7.0
- Hydrologic Analysis, which illustrates that the mean site elevation 114 is flooded an average of
three (3) times per year. The flooding occurrence performance criteria are only valid if rainfall
amounts are equal to or greater than historical averages. An additional monitoring well will be placed
within the limits of the restored area of the former logging road to measure the groundwater table.
Groundwater table elevations within this area will be deemed successful if water tables are near- or at
the surface. More specifically, the water table shall be within 12 inches of the soil surface
continuously for greater than 5% of the growing season under normal rainfall conditions (USACE,
1987), as measured in the restored area of the former logging road.
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Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration • USGS I IUC 03040203
Restoration Plan • Robeson County, North Carolina • June 2007
6.2 Vegetation
`File project area will be planted in targeted areas with species appropriate for the two targeted
community types on the site. Areas to be planted include the logging road after its removal and the
privet areas after the privet is removed. Most of these areas will be planted as the Coastal Plain
13ottomland Hardwood, but one area at the northwest corner of the project area will be planted as
Cypress-Gum Swamp. For each community, the vegetation will be monitored on an annual basis to
determine survival.
Areas of privet will be controlled by aquatic approved herbicides. The trunks and branches will be
removed from the site, but the stumps and the soil surface will remain minimally disturbed during the
control process. Plants from the appropriate community type will then be planted in these areas.
These areas will be reviewed for privet during subsequent monitoring visits.
This monitoring process will be conducted in an effort to show the survival of a diverse target
community such that the restored site has survival at a density of 320 sterns/acre after three years.
This data will be monitored using sample plots (USACE, 2003) and in accordance with the most
recent version of the EEP document entitled "Content, Format, and Data Requirements for EEP
Monitoring Reports". In addition, the areas being controlled for privet will be assessed during
monitoring for the return of privet. If the privet returns in a quantity that threatens the targeted plants,
then corrective actions will need to be taken.
6.3 Flow Features
Low areas will be constructed across the canal access road as indicated on Sheets S and 6. The road
modifications are necessary because the City of Lumberton will not allow any modifications to the
existing channel and they require access along the maintenance road. The proposed low areas will be
reinforced with a plastic grid and stone, and will provide a long-term crossing for maintenance
vehicle traffic. The low areas that are to be installed will be visually inspected for function during
monitoring. Existing culverts will be removed and replaced by the low areas along the access road as
shown on Sheets S and 6.
6.4 Schedule /Reporting
Activities for the first year of monitoring will begin at the completion of major construction activities.
A field investigation will be conducted to establish all monitoring locations (Figure 3). This will
include the establishment of fixed photo points, and stern counts for the planted areas.
The appropriate number of monitoring wells will be installed/re-installed, immediately after
construction, in a similar pattern to the pre-construction configuration. The establishment of
monitoring features and the collection and surnmarization of monitoring data will be conducted in
accordance with the most current version of the EEP document entitled "Content, Format, and Data
Requirements for EEP Monitoring Reports". As requested by EEP, a monitoring protocol similar to
pre-construction will be adopted for past-construction monitoring. Once the appropriate time has
passed, the first annual post-construction site monitoring will be conducted. A monitoring report of
findings as it relates to identified success criteria will be prepared and submitted to the Ecosystem
Enhancement Program.
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Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration • USGS IIUC 03040203
Restoratim Nan • Robeson Cotmty, North Carolina • June 2007
7.0 References
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR). December 2003. 2003 Lumber
River I3asinwide Water Quality Plan. Division of Water Quality.
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR), 2005. North Carolina
Waterbodies Listed by Subbasin. Report Date 9/30105.
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR), 2006. Surface Water
Classifications. http:/Ili2o.enr.state.nc,us/csu/swc,btinI
Pierce, Gary J. 1993. Planning hydrology for constructed wetlands. Wetland Training Institute, Inc.
Poolesville, MD.
Rantz, S.E., et al. 1982a. Measurement and Computation of Streamflow, Volume 1, Measurement of
Stage and Discharge, U.S. Geological Survey, USGS Water-Supply Paper 2175.
Schafale, Michael P. and Weakley, Alan S. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of
North Carolina Third Approximation. NC Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources.
Schafale, Michael P. and Weakley, Alan S. 2003. Classification of the Natural Communities of
North Carolina Fourth Approximation. NC Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources. Copy obtained through Carolina Vegetative Survey. Website obtained July 2006.
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual.
Technical Report Y-87-1, January 1987.
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), 2002. Regulatory Guidance Letter. RGL No. 02-2,
December 24, 2002.
US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE), 2003. April 2003 Stream Mitigation Guidelines.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Soil Conservation Service, 1978. Soil Survey of Robeson
County, North Carolina.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 1997. Engineering Field Handbook. 210-EFH, Part 650,
1/92, revised 1997.
United States Geological Survey (USGS), 1974. North Carolina Hydrologic Unit Map.
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), 2005. Information Regarding Stream Restoration In The
Outer Coastal Plain Of North Carolina. US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District,
Regulatory Division and North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Water Quality December 1, 2005
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2006. Robeson County Endangered Species, Threatened Species,
and Federal Species of Concern. littp://www.fws.gov/ne-es/es/cntylist/i-obesoii.litml
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Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03040203
Restoration Plain Robeson County, North Carolina • April 2007
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Section 8.0 -Exhibit Tables
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COMPANY, INC.
Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration- USGS HUC 03040203
Restoration Plan - Robeson County, North Carolina - June 2007
Exhibit Table 1. Project Restoration Structure and Objectives
Meadowbranch Swamp
Site area adjacent to the existing canal access road
Restoration Restoration Designed Linear Comment
Area Type Footage or
The former logging road is preventing
surface flow from being distributed across
Former Logging the site evenly. Removal of the logging
Road Wetland Restoration 0.82 acres road will restore surface flow pattern to a
more natural hydrologic regime. Currently
the former logging road is creating an
impoundment.
Wetland Privet in these areas will be removed and
Privet Areas Enhancement 1.8 acres treated, and subsequently planted with the
appropriate vegetation.
Although the canal access road will remain
Remaining site area outside of the primary site area, low areas
containing disturbed Wetland 27.0 acres will be integrated into the access road that
surface flow regime Enhancement will allow flood waters to enter the site
while also allowing surface water to exit the
site.
Site area upstream of the canal access road
Wetland Privet in these areas will be removed and
Privet Areas Enhancement 3.4 acres treated, and subsequently planted with the
appropriate vegetation.
Remaining site area Wetland 14.5 acres Preservation is planned for the remaining
Preservation portion of the site.
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Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration- USGS HUC 03040203
Restoration Plan - Robeson County, North Carolina - June 2007
Exhibit Table 2. Drainage Areas
Meadowbranch Swamp
Area
Project Site
Reference Site
Lumber River at Confluence of Saddletree Swamp
Small drainage way that enters project site on left bank
Exhibit Table 3. Land Use of Watershed
Meadowbranch Swamp
34.4
34.2
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Landuse Square Miles Percentage
Forest / Swamps / Wooded
Developed (Low & High Intensity)
Open / Cultivated
11.64 33.9%
1.81 5.3%
20.94 60.8%
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Drainage Area (sq. mi.)
Exhibit Table 4. Groundwater Monitoring Summary
Depth to Water from Ground Surface
Meadowbranch Swamp
Well Cross Section Cross Section 1 Cross Section 2 Cross Section 3 Cross Section 4 Cross Section 5
MW 1 MW 2 MW 3 REF MW 4 MW 5 MW 6 MW 7 MW 8 MW 9 MW10
High. -4.0 -41.8 -6.4 no data -21.4 -2.4 -19.9 -8.0 -21.4 no data -41.8
Oct 06 Avg. -10.5 -41.8 -11.4 no data -21.5 -5.9 -20.6 11.7 -21.4 no data -41.8
Low. -16.8 -41.8 -20.4 no data -21.6 -13.4 -21.6 -21.3 -21.5 no data -41.8
High. 3.3 2.5 3.1 3.0 3.2 2.9 4.1 3.0 -10.3 2.5 4.9
Nov 06 Avg. -5.6 -12.5 -3.1 -15.7 -12.4 -2.6 -3.1 -3.1 -10.3 -13.6 -26.4
Low. -17.2 -41.7 -16.2 -41.4 -21.4 -14.0 21.6 -21.6 -21.5 -21.4 -41.8
High. 2.4 2.8 2.2 3.3 2.8 2.9 4.4 -0.5 -0.5 -3.6 -4.5
Dec 06 Avg. -6.1 -4.6 0.7 -5.3 -6.5 1.7 3.4 -2.9 -11.1 -5.3 -30.8
Low. -12.0 -9.0 0.4 -14.7 -14.4 0.0 3.0 -3.5 -13.3 -6.3 -41.6
High. -1.1 2.8 1.2 4.7 -1.5 3.5 4.6 -0.8 -10.3 -3.9 -11.6
Jan 07 Avg. -5.2 -4.7 0.7 2.0 -5.0 3.2 3.5 -2.8 -2.8 -4.8 -30.5
Low. -7.6 -8.7 0.4 -6.3 -7.7 2.8 2.7 -3.4 -12.7 -5.3 -40.8
High. -2.0 1.7 1.1 2.6 -0.2 3.6 3.3 -1.4 -10.6 -3.7 -18.5
Feb 07 Avg. -7.4 -7.1 0.6 -5.8 -7.7 3.5 2.8 -2.9 -12.3 -5.1 -37.2
Low. -11.1 -9.3 0.4 -13.5 -11.3 3.4 2.6 -3.4 -12.9 -6.0 -41.5
High. -2.6 -4.2 1.2 5.0 -4.1 3.8 3.6 -0.7 -10.8 -3.9 -30.0
Mar 07 Avg. -9.5 -8.1 0.7 -7.3 3.7 3.7 2.7 -2.9 -12.9 -6.4 -39.4
Low. -13.0 -14.8 0.6 -41.4 -12.6 3.5 2.5 -3.3 -14.4 -12.9 -41.7
Indicates groundwater is within 12 inches of ground surface.
Monitoring well locations are provided on Figure 2.
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COMPANY, INC.
Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration, USGS HUC 03040203
Restoration Plan, Robeson County, North Carolina, May 2007
Exhibit Table 5. Rain Gauge Summary
Meadowbranch Swamp
Rain Gauge Average Rainfall
Nov 06 7.1 in 0.058
Dec 06 3.9 in 0.031
Jan 07 3 in 0.023
Feb 07 2 in 0.017
Mar 07 1.7 in 0.01
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COMPANY, INC.
Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration- USGS HUC 03040203
Restoration Plan - Robeson County, North Carolina - June 2007
Table 6: Designed Vegetative Communities (by Zone)
Meadowbranch Swamp
Cypress-Gum Swamp
Target Species Common Name Growth Habit Propagation Method Plant Spacing
Taxodium distichum Bald Cypress Tree Bare Root 8x8
Betula nigra River Birch Tree Bare Root 8x8
Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwood
Target Species Common Name Growth Habit Propagation Method Plant Spacing
Quercus laurifolia Laurel Oak Tree Bare Root 8x8
Quercus nigra Water Oak Tree Bare Root 8x8
Quercus phellos Willow Oak Tree Bare Root 8x8
Betula nigra River Birch Tree Bare Root 8x8
Fraxinus pennsylvanica Green Ash Tree Bare Root 8x8
Exhibit Table 7. Proposed Project Goals
Meadowbranch Swamp
Restoration Type Acres
Wetland Restoration 0.8
Wetland Enhancement 32.1
Wetland Preservation 17.9
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COMPANY, INC.
Meado«branch Swamp Wethend Restoration • USGS I IUC 03040203
Restoration Plan- Robeson County, ?North Carolina • April 2007
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GEOWEBa CELL SIZES
THE CELL
CELL DEPTHS mm (1n) NON- NOMINAL DIMENSIONS AT RECOMMENDED CELL EXPANSION RANCE
STANDARD CELL AREA MINIMUM MAXIMUM
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CELL GW30V
WIDTH
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LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH
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LONG 18.0 5.5 21.7 6.6 167 15.:
18 21.4 6.5 25.8 7.9 198 18.4
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MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS.
2.) LONGITUDINAL SLOPE IN CUT SECTION
SHALL NOT EXCEED 20:1 (5%).
3.) LENGTH OF ROADWAY CUT WILL
VARY, DEPENDING ON EXISTING GRADE
AT TIE POINTS.
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NOTES FOR STANDARD CONNECTIONS
BETWEEN GEOWEEPSECTIONS:
1. ADJACENT GEOWEB SECTIONS ARE STAPLED
TOGETHER USING MANUFACTURER APPROVED
STAPLERS AND STAPLES
2. THE TOP EDGES OF ADJACENT CELL WALLS
SHOULD BE HELD FLUSH WHEN STAPLING.
3. SIDE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN EXPANDED GEOWEB
SECTIONS SHOULD BE INTERLEAFED AS SHOWN IN
FIGURE A, WELDED EDGE SEAMS SHOULD BE
ALIGNED WHEN STAPLING.
4. END CONNECTIONS BETWEEN GEOWEB SECTIONS
SHOULD BE BUTTED AS SHOWN IN FIGURE B.
THE LONGITUDINAL CENTER-LINES OF ABUTTING
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SPECIES COMMON NAME GROWTH HABIT PROPAGATION METHOD SPACING
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BETULA NIGRA RIVER BIRCH TREE BARE ROOT 8 X 8
COASTAL PLAIN BOTTOMLAND HARDWOOD
SPECIES COMMON NAME GROWTH HABIT PROPAGATION METHOD SPACING
QUERCUS LAURIFOLIA LAUREL OAK TREE BARE ROOT 8 X 8
QUERCUS NIGRA WATER OAK TREE BARE ROOT 8 X 8
QUERCUS PHELLOS WILLOW OAK TREE BARE ROOT 8 X 8
BETULA NIGRA RIVER BIRCH TREE BARE ROOT 8 X 8
FRAXINUS PENNSYVANICA GREEN ASH TREE BARE ROOT 8 X 8
PLANTING AREA (FORMER LOGGING ROAD)
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Restoration I'lan• Robeson County, North Carolina • April 2007
Project Site Photographs
Appendix 1.0
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Section 11.0 -Appendices
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Restoration Plan • Robeson County, hlorlb Carolina • April 2007
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COMPANY, INC.
Photo 1- View of the access road and canal, at south end of site, looking north.
Photo 2 --- Access road and canal during flood conditions at south end of site,
looking south, Carthage road in background.
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Restoration Plan • Robeson County, North Carolina • April 2007
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Photo 3 - Logging road (proposed restoration area)
Photo 4 Water backed up behind former logging road.
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Restoration Plan • Robeson County, North Carolina • April 2007
Photo 5 - Significant undergrowth and some exotic vegetation (privet).
Eradication of privet and enhancement of these areas is recommended.

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Photo 6 - Proposed preservation area, during flood conditions,
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Restoration Nan- Robeson County, North Carolina • April 2007
Project Site USACE Routine Wetland
Determination Data Forms
Appendix
THE JOHN R. McADAMS
COMPANY, INC.
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project ! Site:_ 1 .?;1?.
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Applicant 1 Owner: __,r^
lnvestlgator: - P, 1

Date:.,-_0/'-?s. /(°,;')
County: i° ,€s r
State:
C
-
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes - IVo
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes - No-2-
(explain on reverse i€ needed) Community ID: l
Transect ID:
Plot ID:_
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum In 1cator Dominant Plant Species _ Stratum Indicator
1. 1.
? _4... 9,
, y
2. :.. 10.
-A, 6
12.
E
13.
14,

7. - -° _
15.

Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). r:
Remarks:

HYDROLOGY
- Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
- Other Inundated
_Z Saturated in Upper 12"
'. No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: - Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns In Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) Secondary Indicators:
:..
Depth to Free Water In Pit: Oxidized Roots Channels In Upper 12"
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain In Remarks)
Remarks.

F

SOILS
Map Unit Name
.
;
(Series and Phase): :Drainage Class:
r-
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Corttirm Mapped Type? Yes No

Profile Descrlption_
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
s) Horizon Munseli Moist
inch (Munsetl Molstl AbundancelContrast Siructura etc.
w
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Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content In Surface Layer in Sandy Solis
Sulfidic Odor -Organic Streaking in Sandy Solis
Aguic Moisture Regime Listed On Local Hydric Sons List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
_ Gleyed or Low-Chrorna Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks.
ij
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? YesNo Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Within a Wetland? Yes_ Nom
Hydric Solis Present? Yes No ;
Remarks:
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project I Site: F?..?'>,
Applicant/ Owner: { F?

'- Date: w? o

County:
..-

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes ; No
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes_ No--g%
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No
(explain on reverse if needed) Community ID: .1AtJ
Transect ID: _
Plot ID: a 1~1v-.?G
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum indicator 20minant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. 9. 47
2.
i
10.

4. tmf 12.
5. x,, ... AC+ 13.
?
6. C- 14.
7. EA, C tj 15.__
$- j { LC€-f 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). c.:?
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12"
? No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns In Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: _0m) Secondary Indicators.,
Depth to Free Water In pit: ??;' on.) Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Water-Stained Leaves
Local
Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil- ,. (ire) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain In Remarks)
Remarks: 3

SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): ` _ Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup):--silt -., 1.t F?(x + .. Confirm Mapped Type? Yes_ No^
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture. Concretions,
inches orizon munsell Mo1st1 ( Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contraat structure' etc.

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _ Concretions
Histic lpipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Solis
_ Sultidic Odor Organic Streaking In Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed On Local Hydric Solis List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes` No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes No
Remarks:
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes h No
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Restoration Plaw Robeson County, North Carolina • April 2007
Classification Forms
Appendix
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COMPANY, INC.
? Project Site NCDWQ Stream
Mortis Carolina Division of Water Quality _.. Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: fl ?f,' 1f, Project: Latitude:
Evaiuatur r'.. Site: t-ongitk;de:
Total Points-
Other ji
Stream is at least intnrMittorrt i Couaa€y:
if2 19 or arer V21 ff? e.g. Quad Nerve.
A. G otna i3oto y (Subtotal
w Abseltt l ea€c € oderate i - Steong
1 °. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 ?2 - 3'
2- Sinuosity 0 2
3. €n-channel struc€urw. riffle-pool sequence 0 1, 2 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 3
5. Activelreficfloodplain 0 1 - 2 3---
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 . = g
7. Braided channel ()- 1 2
8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2
9° Natural levees 0
- 1 2 3
10. Readouts 0 : 1 2 3
11. Grade controls fl
? 0.5 1
12. Natural valley ordrainageway 0 0.5 1 1.5
13. Second or greater carder channel on exlstina
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence, _
No = 0
yes :=, 3.`.
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R_ t-lvdrolr nv lStthMf-A a /f _ 117 1
14. Groundevater flovildischarge 0 1 2 (3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channe€ ? or roerain sear._ sores 0 1 2
t 3
16. Leaflitter (.1.5. 1 _
0.5 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 4 . 1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 0.5 1
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No µ 0 Yes = ! .5
C.13€olaoy (subtotal = __-- ff
20°. Fibrous roots in channel
' 2 0
21
5. Booted plants in channel
µ 3. 2 1 4
22. Crayfish 4 0.5 1 1.5
23. Bivalves _
0 1 3
24. Fish 0 0.5
25. Amphibians 0.5 1 1.5
26, Macrobenthos (mote diversity enci abundarttx-) 0 0.5
27. Filamentous algae; per€phyton 1 2 3
28_ iron oxidizing bacteriatiungus. 4 ' 0.5 1 _
1,5
?_9 . Wetland plants in strearnbed l AC 0.5; FACW = 0.75; 08L r 1.5 SAV = 2,0; Other 0
stems zu ana ei rocus on the presence ot upiand plants, ltent 28 focuses On the pretence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Sketch:
Notes: (use bank side of this form for addi(;ana1 notes.)
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Restoration flan- Robeson County, North Carolina • April 2007
Appendix 4.0
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COMPANY, INC.
Reference Site 1-Photographs
Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03040203
Restoration flan • Robeson County, North Carolina • April 2007
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Photo 2 - Reference site, cypress trees.
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COMPANY, INC.
Meadowbrancli Swamp Wetland Restoration - USGS HUC 03040203
Concept Plan • Robeson County, North Carolina - DCeenlber 2006
Photo 3 - Reference site.
THE JOHN R. McADAMS
COMPANY, INC.
Photo 4 - Reference site.
Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03040203
Concept Plan • Robeson Counly, North Carolina • December 2006
t
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Photo 5 -Natural swale within wetland area, view looking east from reference
area toward canal.
Photo b - Natural swale within wetland area, view looking west across canal from
access road.
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COMPANY, INC.
Reference Site 1- USACE Routine
Wetland Determination Data Forms
Appendix 5.0
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COMPANY, INC.
Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration • USGS I IUC 03040203
Restoration I'lan• Robeson County, North Carolina • April 2007
DATA FORM
ROUTINE ET ND DETERMINATION
(1987 Q Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project/ Site: Hate:
Applicant A Owner t= r l'
County:
Investigator: L° .:State:
Do normal circumstances exist on tiae site? Yes No Community ID: _? z..
Is the site significantly disturbed (,Atypical situation)? Yes No Transect lD;
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No Plot ID:
(explain on reverse If needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant S2x? ies 5t atu Indicator
? c
5.
8.
Dominant Plant 5 ecies _ Stratum_ Indicator
9.
1?.
11.
1Z.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or F'AC excluding FAG+
Remarks: ?.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
_ Stream, Labe, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
_ Other inundated
Saturated In diaper 12°
""-No Recorded Data Available ? Water Marks
riff Line
as
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns In Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: Secondary Indicators:
Oxidized Roots Channels in tipper 12=,
Depth to FCL? Vitater in Pit'. (is3.? ?[?^Sta3raeel Leaves
" Loral Soli Survey Data
Depth to Satrirated Soil: FAC-Neutral Test
- Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

,90iLS
Map Unit Name
j Series and Phase):
Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgrouft r) r,.-. f Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No-

Description:
Profile
Depth Matrix Colors Mowe Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
iirmhe5} Horizon (Munsett_Moiist) --_. iti4unsell Moist A&bundancelContrast Structure, etc.

Flydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
- Concretions
_
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Suliidia odor Organic Streaking In Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime r Listed On Local Hyd tic Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain In HemarRs)
Rernarics:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ? No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes No
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes No
Remarks:
Meadowbratich Swamp Wetland Rcstoration • USGS IIUC 03040203
Restoration Nan- Robeson County, North Carolina • April 2007
Preliminary Gauge Data Summary
Groundwater and Rainfall Charts and
Appendix
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COMPANY, INC.
Gauge Data Summary
Groundwater Elevations Information
Dote: All data reported in inches from ground surface
Date MW 1 MW 2 MW 3 MW 4 MW 5 MW 6 MW 7 MW 8 MW 9 MW10 REF
1012712006 -16.8 -41.8 -20.5 -21.6 -13.4 -21.6 -213 -21.5 -41.8
10/28/2006 -4.0 -41.8 -6.4 -21.4 -2.4 -19.9 -9.2 -21.4 -41.8
10/29/2006 -8.4 -41.8 -8.8 -21.5 -3.7 -20.3 -8.0 -21.5 -41.8
1013012006 -11.4 -41.8 -10.1 -21.5 -4.6 -20.5 -9.2 -21.5 -41.8
10/31/2006 -12.8 -41.8 -11.0 -21.5 -57 -20.7 -10.8 -21.5 -41.8
11/112006 -13.7 -41.7 -11.9 -21.4 -6.9 -21 A -12.5 -21.4 -21.3 -41.8
11/212006 -14.3 -29.2 -12.7 -21.4 -8.3 -21.4 -14.3 -21.4 -21.4 -41.8 -41.4
11/312006 -15.5 -30.2 -14.1 -21.4 -10.9 -21.5 -16.7 -21.5 -21.4 -41.8 -41.4
11/4/2006 -16.4 -30.9 -15.1 -21.4 -127 -21.6 -18.3 -21.5 -21 A -41.8 -41.4
11/5/2006 -16.7 -31.2 -15.4 -21.4 -13.3 -21.6 -18.9 -21.5 -21.4 -41.8 -41.4
11/6/2006 -17.0 -31.6 -15.9 -21.4 -13.9 -21.6 -19.6 -21.4 -21.4 -41.8 -41.4
11/7/2006 -17.2 -31.8 -16.2 -21.4 -14.0 -21.5 -20.0 -21.3 -21.3 -36.8 -41.4
11/812006 -3.9 -15.2 -2.8 -21.4 -1.0 -3.0 -4.6 -5.9 -21.2 -41.7 -30.0
1119/2006 -5.1 -14.1 -0.3 -21.4 -1.0 2.4 -4.4 -3.1 -21.2 -41.7 -21.0
11/10/2006 -6.4 -15.8 -0.9 -21.4 -1.8 1.8 -5.5 -4.3 -21.2 -41.8 -25.4
11/1112006 -7.5 -16.6 -1.2 -21.4 -2.4 1.6 -5.9 -16.3 -21.3 -41.8 -27.5
11/12/2006 -6.7 -15.1 -0.8 -21 A -2.2 1.7 -4.9 -20.0 -21.3 -41.8 -26.3
11/1312006 -6.3 -15.3 -0.2 -21.4 -1.5 2.4 -4.9 -19.1 -21.4 -41.8 -23.5
11/14/2006 -7.4 -16.2 -0.3 -21.4 -2.0 22 -5.3 -19.9 -21.4 -41.8 -23.5
11/15/2006 -8.7 -16.8 -0.3 -21.4 -2.4 1.9 -5.5 -20.7 -21.4 -41.8 -23.5
11/16/2006 -2.8 -4.9 1.7 -17.7 0.4 15 -1.4 -7.8 -16.9 -23.5 -7.5
11/17/2006 -4.4 -1.7 1.4 -7.9 0.2 4.1 -3.2 -9.5 -5.7 -20.8 2.9
11/18/2006 -5.4 -6.4 0.9 -9.2 -0.4 3.8 -3.7 -12.9 -6.4 -32.3 -0.4
11/19/2006 -5.9 -7.8 0.7 -10.2 -0.8 2.9 -3.7 -13.3 -6.5 -37.7 -4.6
11/20/2006 -6.4 -8.5 0.6 -11.4 -0.5 2.9 -3.7 -13.3 -6.5 -41.2 -7.9
11/21/2006 -4.2 -5.9 0.9 -11.4 0.7 3.0 -2.4 -12.7 -6.2 -40.4 -8.8
11/22/2006 -0.8 -1.6 2.0 -6.3 2.0 3.1 -0.3 -7.7 -4.4 -5.9 -2.8
11123/2006 3.1 2.3 2.8 2.2 2.6 3.3 2.4 2.9 -0.7 3.2 2.5
11/24/2006 3.2 2.4 3.1 2.9 2.9 3.7 3.0 3.0 2.5 3.6 2.7
11/25/2006 3.2 2.5 2.0 2.9 2.9 3.7 2.0 3.1 -2.1 3.8 2.8
11126/2006 3.2 2.5 0.9 19 2.6 3.8 -2.0 3.1 -5.3 4.0 2.8
THE JOHN R. McADAMS
COMPANY, INC.
Gauge Data Summary
Date
11/27/2006
11128/2006
11/2912006
11/30/2006
12/112006
12/2/2006
12/3/2006
12/4/2006
12/5/2006
12/6/2006
12/7/2006
12/8/2006
12/9/2006
1 2/1 0120 06
12/11/2006
12/12/2006
12/1312006
12/14/2006
12/15/2006
12/16/2006
12/17/2006
12/18/2006
12/19/2006
12/20/2006
12/21/2006
12/22/2006
12/23/2006
12/24/2006
12/25/2006
12/2612006
12/27/2006
MW 1 MW 2
3.2
3.2
3.3
3.3
2.4
-2.2
-3.7
-3.9
-5.0
-5.3
-5.4
-6.4
-6.8
-7.0
-7.3
-7.7
-8.1
-8.2
-8.5
-8.9
-10.3
-10.6
-10.9
-11.5
-12.0
-9,0
-2.7
-5,0
-3.2
-1.4
-3.2
THE JOHN R. McADAMS
COMPANY, INC.
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.7
2.7
2.8
1.7
-2.0
-5.4
-7.2
-7.7
-8.7
-9.0
-9.0
-8.9
-9.0
-8.8
-8,8
-8.8
-8.9
-8.9
-8.6
-8.7
-8.9
-9.0
-6.7
-4.4
-6.4
-3.1
1.7
2.7
Groundwater Elevation Information
Note: Ail data reported in inches from ground surface
MW3 MW4 MW5 MW6 MW7
0.8 3.0 1.5 3.7 -2.7
0.8 3.0 2.0 3.8 -2.7
0.9 3.1 2.9 3.8 -27
0.9 3.2 0.9 3.8 -2.7
1.1 2.8 0.4 3.7 -2.4
0.8 0.7 0.2 3.5 -2.7
0.7 -0.6 0.0 3.4 -2.8
0.9 -1.2 0.4 3.4 -2.5
0.7 -3.0 0.1 3.4 -3.1
0.7 -4.5 0.1 3.5 -3.1
0.8 -5,6 0.5 16 -3.0
0.5 -7.1 0.6 3.2 -3.4
0,4 -7.7 0.7 11 -3.5
0.5 -8.7 0.9 3.1 -14
0.5 -9.5 1.1 3.2 -3.3
0,5 -10.3 1.3 3.2 -3.3
0.5 -11.0 1.5 3.3 -3.3
0.5 -11.4 1.8 15 -12
0.6 -11.7 2.0 3.5 -3.1
0.5 -12.O 2.2 3.3 -3.3
0.5 -12.9 2.2 3.2 -3.4
0.6 -13.2 2.2 3.2 -3.2
0.5 -13.4 2.3 3.2 -3.3
0.5 -13.9 2.2 3.1 -3.4
0.5 -14.4 2.2 10 -3.5
0.9 -14.2 2.5 3.4 -2.1
1.3 -1.7 2.9 3.5 -1.3
0.9 -3.4 2.9 3.4 -2.8
1.5 -4.1 2.9 3.5 -1.5
2.2 -0.5 2.9 3.6 -0.5
1.2 0.4 2.9 3.6 -2.4
MW 8 MW 9 MW10 REF
3.1 -5.4 4.2 2.8
3.1 -5.4 4.5 2.8
3.2 -5.3 4.9 2.9
3.3 -5.3 4.3 3.0
-3.3 -5.0 -4.5 3.2
-11.3 -5.0 -14.5 3.3
-12.5 -5.4 -22.4 3.2
-12.0 -4.9 -27.4 3.0
-12.5 -5.4 -32.7 2.5
-12.7 -5.5 -37.0 -1.0
-12.6 -5.4 -40.0 -4.0
-13.1 -5.7 -41.1 -6.3
-13.3 -5.9 -41.6 -7.0
-13.3 -6.0 -41.5 -7.8
-13.3 -5.9 -41.5 -8.3
-13.3 -5.8 -41.5 -9.4
-13.0 -5.8 -41.5 -10.7
-12.9 -5.7 -41.5 -112
-12.9 -5.6 -41.4 -13.0
-13.1 -5.5 -41.5 -13.2
-13,1 -5.9 -41.5 -13.8
-13.2 -5.8 -41.5 -119
-13.2 -5.8 -14.0
-13.3 -6.0 -41.5 -14,5
-113 -6.3 -41.6 -14.7
-12.6 -5.8 -39.8 -12.6
-10.4 -3.6 -33.3 -6.5
-11.6 -4.7 -36.3 -7.1
-8.1 -4.4 -31.3 -5.0
-0,5 -37 -6.5 0.7
-1.9 -4.4 -10.1 3.1
Gauge Data Summary
Date
12/2812006
12/29/2006
12130/2006
12/31/2006
111/2007
1/2/2007
113/2007
1/4/2007
1/5/2007
116/2007
1/712007
118/2007
1/9/2007
1/1012007
1/11/2007
1/12/2007
1 11 312 0 0 7
1/14/2007
1/1512007
1/16/2007
1/17/2007
1118/2007
1/19/2007
1/20/2007
1121/2007
1/23/2007
1 /2412 0 0 7
1 /2 512 0 0 7
1/26/2007
1 12 712 0 0 7
MW 1 MW 2
-3.4
-3.3
-3.7
-3.7
-2.7
-2.8
-4.3
-4.9
-5.0
-3.6
-4.8
-2.5
-4.6
-5.6
-6.3
-6.3
-6.3
-6.4
-6.5
-6.3
-7.6
-4.9
-3.9
-5.6
-6.5
-1.1
-4.0
-5.1
-5.6
-6.4
-6.7
THE JOHN R. McADAMS
COMPANY, INC.
2.7
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.7
0.0
-4.2
-5.0
-5.6
-3.1
-2.2
-2.8
-3.8
-4.3
-4.4
-4.2
-4.1
-5.2
-7.5
-5.6
-6.6
-7.9
-8.2
-3.4
-6.0
-5.6
-6.0
-7.3
-7.9
Groundwater Elevation Information
Note: All data reported in inches from gro und surface
MW3 MW4 MW5 MW6 MW7
0.9 -0.6 2.9 3.5 -3.0
0.8 -1.4 2.8 3.5 -3.1
0.8 -2.1 2.8 3.7 -3.0
0.8 -2.7 2.8 4.4 -3.0
0.9 -2.9 2.9 4.6 -2.7
1.0 -2.5 2.9 4.5 -2.6
0.6 -3.5 2.8 4.4 -3.2
0.7 -4.5 2.9 4.5 -3.1
0.8 -4.8 2.9 4.6 -2.9
1.0 -3.2 2.9 4.6 -1.9
0.8 -4.0 2.9 4.5 -2.8
1.2 -2.7 3.0 4.6 -1.3
0.9 -2.5 2.9 4.5 -2.7
0.6 -4.3 2.8 4.4 -3.2
0.6 -5.6 2.8 3.4 -3.3
0.7 -6.1 2.8 3.1 -3.1
0.8 -6.3 2.9 3.2 -3.0
0.8 -6.6 2.9 3.2 -3.0
0.8 -6.8 3.1 3.3 -3.0
0.9 -6.7 3.5 3.3 -2.9
0.6 -7.5 3.5 3.0 -3.4
0.7 -6.6 3.5 2.9 -2.1
0.8 -3.4 3.5 3.1 -23
0.6 -5.9 3.5 3.0 -3.2
0.6 -7.1 3.4 2.9 -3.2
1.1 -2.9 3.5 3.0 -0.8
1.0 -1.5 3.5 3.1 -2.5
0.9 -3.2 3.5 3.2 -2.9
0.7 -4.6 3.5 3.2 -3.0
0.5 -5.7 3.4 3.1 -3.3
0.7 -6.4 3.5 3.0 -3.2
MW 8
-7.0
-9.4
-10.9
-10.9
-10.3
-10.8
-12.3
-12.4
-12.3
-11.2
-11.8
-10.9
-11.7
-12.3
-12.6
-12.5
-12.5
-12.5
-12.4
-12.3
-12.7
-12.3
-11.5
-12.3
-12.5
-10.9
-11.5
-12.0
-12.2
-12.4
-12.5
MW 9 MW10 REF
-4.8 -11.9 3.0
-5.0 -12.7 2.9
-5.0 -13.2 2.9
-5.0 -12.3 2.9
-4.8 -11.7 2.9
-4.6 -14.3 3.1
-5.0 -19.5 3.1
-5,0 -25.5 3.0
-4.8 -31.3 3.1
-4.3 -31.6 3.3
-4.6 -29.7 4.3
-4.0 -26.2 4.7
-4.5 -24.9 4.6
-4.8 -26.8 4.4
-5.1 -28.7 4.3
-5.0 -29,6 4.3
-5.0 -29.7 4.4
-4.9 -29.6 4.4
-4.9 -29.6 4.5
-4.8 -31.2 4.6
-5.2 -34.6 2.5
-5.1 -37.3 -0.7
-4.3 -37.3 -1.8
-4.9 -39.3 -4.0
-5.1 -40.8 -6.3
-3.9 -32.4 -1.7
-4.4 -28.5 3.1
-4.8 -28.4 4.0
-4.9 -30.2 4.0
-5.1 -32.5 3.9
-5.2 -34.4 1.7
Gauge Data Summary
Groundwater Elevation Information
Note: All data reported in inches from ground surface
Date MW 1 MW 2 MW 3 MW 4 MW 5 MW 6 MW 7 MW 8 MW 9 MW10 REF
1/28/2007 -5.3 -6.5 0.9 -5.5 3.5 3.3 -2.4 -12.0 -4.7 -35.1 1.0
1/29/2007 -6.3 -8.4 0.4 -6.2 3.5 2.9 -3.3 -12.3 -5.0 -36.1 0.1
1/30/2007 -7.0 -8.5 0.5 -7.3 14 2.8 -3.3 -12.6 -5.3 -37.8 -1.5
1131/2007 -7.6 -8.7 0.5 -7.7 3.4 2.7 -3.3 -12.7 -5.2 -40.1 -3.9
2/1/2007 -4.4 -5.5 0.9 -6.7 3.4 2.8 -1.7 -11.8 -4.8 -36.5 -3.6
2/2/2007 -2.0 -2.3 1.1 -0.2 3.4 2.9 -1.4 -10.6 -3.7 -22.2 2.4
2/3/2007 -4.5 1.7 0.9 -1.2 3.4 3.0 -2.6 -11.5 -4.5 -18.5 2.4
2/4/2007 -5.3 0.7 0.7 -2.5 3.5 3.2 -2.9 -11.9 -4.9 -21.9 2.4
2/5/2007 -5.8 -2.6 0.5 -3.7 3.4 3.0 -3.0 -12.2 -5.1 -26.6 2.4
2/6/2007 -6.3 -5.2 0.4 -5.1 3.4 2.9 -3.2 -12.4 -5.3 -30.3 2.4
2/7/2007 -5.9 -6.8 0.6 -5.7 15 3.0 -3.0 -12.1 -5.2 -32.4 2.6
2/8/2007 -6.6 -7.8 0.5 -6.5 3.5 2.9 -31 -12.4 -5.2 -34.2 1.9
2/9/2007 -7.1 -8.4 0.4 -7.1 3.4 2.8 -3.1 -12.5 -5.2 -36.0 0.1
2/10/2007 -7.4 -8.7 0.5 -7.6 3.4 2.8 -3.1 -12.5 -5.2 -382 -1.8
2/11/2007 -8.1 -9.0 0.5 -8.3 3.4 27 -3.2 -12.7 -5.4 -40.4 -4.3
2/12/2007 -8.2 -8.9 0.5 -8.7 3.5 2.8 -3.1 -12.6 -5.4 -41.0 -6.9
2/13/2007 -7.9 -8.6 0.8 -8.7 3.5 10 -2.9 -12.5 -5.1 -41.2 -9.2
2/1412007 -4.5 -6.8 0.9 -6.0 3.6 3.3 -2.0 -11.5 -4.3 -41.2 -9.9
2/15/2007 -6.7 -8.8 0.4 -8.1 3.5 2.9 -3.1 -12.4 -5.0 -41.5 -11.3
2/16/2007 -7.8 -9.0 0.4 -9.1 3.5 2.7 -32 -12.7 -5.2 -41.4 -11.9
2/1712007 -8.5 -8.9 0.4 -9.6 3.4 16 -3,2 -12.8 -5.3 -41.5 -12.1
2/1812007 -8.9 -9.0 0.5 -9.9 3.5 2.7 -3.2 -12.7 -5,2 -41.5 -12.1
2/1912007 -10.1 -9.3 0.4 -10.6 3.4 2.6 -3.4 -12.9 -5.6 -41.5 -11.0
2/2012007 -9.9 -8.9 0.5 -10.6 3.5 2.7 -3.1 -12.7 -5.5 -41.5 -8.7
2/2112007 -9.6 -8.7 0.8 -10.5 3.5 3.0 -3.1 -12.6 -5.1 -41.5 -6.7
2/2212007 -9.4 -8.7 0.8 -10.3 3.5 3.0 -3.0 -12.5 -5.0 -41.3 -5.2
2123/2007 -10.5 -9.1 0.6 -10.9 3.5 2.6 -3.3 -12.8 -5.4 -41.4 -6.4
2124/2007 -11.1 -9.2 0.5 -11.4 3.5 2.6 -3.3 -12.9 -6.0 -41.5 -9.0
2/25/2007 -9.1 -7.6 0.8 -11.2 3.5 2.8 -2.4 -12.7 -5.9 -41.4 -11.0
2126/2007 -5.3 -7.3 0.8 -6.5 3.6 3.3 -2.3 -117 -4.4 -41.3 -11.6
2/27/2007 -7.2 -8.4 0.6 -9.3 3.5 2.9 -3.1 -12.4 -5.1 -41.5 -12.9
Flsni-
THE JOHN R. McADAMS
COMPANY, INC.
Gauge Data Summary
Groundwater Elevation Information
Dote: All data reported in inches from ground surface
Date MW 1 MW 2 MW 3 MW 4 MW 5 MW 6 MW 7 MW 8 MW 9 MW14 REF
2/28/2007 -9.0 -8.7 0.6 -10.6 3.6 2.6 -3.2 -12.6 -5.2 -41.5 -13.5
3/1/2007 -9.9 -8.6 0.6 -111 3.7 2.7 -3,1 -12.7 -5.3 -41.5 -13.8
312/2007 -2.6 -4.2 1,2 -5.5 3.7 3.6 -0.7 -10.8 -3.9 -39.9 -9.6
3/312007 -4.9 -6.9 0.9 -4.1 3.8 13 -2.7 -11.8 -4.7 -40.8 -8.5
3/4/2007 -6.3 -8.0 07 -6.1 3.7 2.7 -3,1 -12,4 -5.1 -40.6 -5.9
3/5/2007 -7.4 -8.5 0.6 -7.5 3.7 2.6 -3.2 -12.7 -5.3 -40.6 -5.3
3/6/2007 -8.3 -8.6 0.6 -8.3 17 2.6 -3.1 -12.8 -5.4 -40.6 -5.0
3/7/2007 -8,8 -8.5 0.7 -8.8 3.7 2.7 -3.1 -12.8 -5.6 -40.1 -3.1
3/8/2007 -9.4 -8.7 0.7 -9.1 3.7 16 -3.1 -12.9 -5.6 -387 -1.5
3/912007 -10.1 -8.8 0.6 -9.6 3.7 2.6 -3.2 -12.9 -5.9 -37.6 -03
3/10/2007 -10.0 -8.6 0.7 -9.6 3.7 2.7 -31 -12.8 -5.8 -37.5 -0.1
3/1112007 -10.1 -8.7 0.8 -9.6 3.8 2.7 -10 -12.8 -5.7 -39.8 -2.5
3/1212007 -10.5 -8.8 0.7 -10.0 3.8 2.7 -3.1 -13.0 -5.9 -41.2 -6.4
3/13/2007 -10.7 -8.8 0.7 -10.3 3.8 2.7 -3.1 -12.9 -5.9 -41.4 -10.4
3/14/2007 -10.9 -8.8 0.8 -10.7 3.8 2.8 -3.0 -13.0 -6.0 -41.4 -12.4
3/15/2007 -11.0 -8.8 0.7 -11.1 3.7 2.7 -3.0 -13.0 -5.9 -41.4 -13.2
3116/2007 -7.5 -7.0 1.0 -10.1 3.8 3.2 -1.7 -12.4 -5.5 -41,3 -12.0
3/17/2007 -5.7 -7.8 0.7 -6.8 3.8 3.0 -2.7 -12.0 -4.5 -41.5 -12.5
3/18/2007 -8.2 -8.9 0.6 -9.7 18 2.5 -33 -12.8 -5.3 -41.6 -13.7
3/19/2007 -10.0 -9.1 0.6 -10.9 3.7 2.5 -3.3 -13.0 -57 -41,6 -14.4
3120/2007 -10.7 -8.9 0.8 -11.2 18 2.7 -3.1 -13.1 -5.8 -41.7 -13.4
3/21/2007 -11.2 -9.0 0.8 -11.5 3.8 2.7 -3.1 -13.1 -6.0 -40.9 -4.8
3122/2007 -11.2 -8.2 0.8 -11.3 3.8 2.7 -3.0 -13,0 -6.2 -34.6 3.4
3/23/2007 -10.8 -5.2 0.8 -10.8 3.8 2.7 -3.1 -13.0 -6.4 -30.8 4,9
3124/2007 -10.7 42 0.8 -10.5 3.8 2.7 -3.1 -13.2 -7.0 -30.0 5.0
3/2512007 -107 -6.8 0.8 -10.3 3.8 2.7 -3.1 -13.3 -7.7 -33.3 4.4
3/2612007 -11.2 -8.9 0.8 -10.8 3.8 2.6 -3.2 -13.9 -9.1 -38.8 -1,1
3/27/2007 -11.3 -9.2 0.8 -11.1 3.7 2.7 -3.1 -14.0 -10.3 -41.2 -6.7
3/28/2007 -12.0 -9.6 0.7 -11.7 3.5 2.7 -3.2 -14.3 -11.4 -41.4 -11.1
3/2912007 -13.0 -10.1 0.9 -12.6 3.7 2.6 -2.6 -14.4 -12.9 -41.4 -41.4
THE JOHN R. McADAMS
COMPANY, INC.
Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03040203
Restoration Plan • Robeson County, North Carolina • April 2007
Well Cross-Section 1 Groundwater Elevations and Rainfall Data
20.0
10.0
0.0
2
L -10.0
d
3
c -20.0
L
V
O
Q -30.0
d
D
-40.0
-50.0
-60.0
IC IC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
O Q Q Q Q Q Q Q ti ti ti ti ti ti w w w w w
Date
THE JOHN R. McADAMS
COMPANY, INC.
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0 2
L r_
3 MRG 1
2.5 MW 1
N
2.0 a
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
RG = Rain Gauge
Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03040203
Restoration Plan • Robeson County, North Carolina • April 2007
Well Cross-Section 2 Groundwater Elevations and Rainfall Data
20.0
10.0
0.0
2
L -10.0
d
3
c -20.0
L
0
0
Q -30.0
N
0
-40.0
-50.0
-60.0
IC IC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
O Q Q Q Q Q Q Q ti ti ti ti ti ti w w w w w
Date
THE JOHN R. McADAMS
COMPANY, INC.
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
0
MRG 1
2.5.2- MW 2
U
L MW3
a
2.0
N
1.5 RG = Rain Gauge
1.0
0.5
0.0
Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03040203
Restoration Plan • Robeson County, North Carolina • April 2007
Well Cross-Section 3 Groundwater Elevations and Rainfall Data
20.0
10.0
0.0
2
L -10.0
d
3
c -20.0
L
0
0
Q -30.0
N
0
-40.0
-50.0
-60.0
IC IC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
y 1') -8) -8 -8 -8
O Q Q Q Q Q Q Q ti ti ti ti ti ti w w w w w
Date
THE JOHN R. McADAMS
COMPANY, INC.
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
0
MRG 1
2.5 ,2- MW 4
L MW5
a
2.0
N
1.5 RG = Rain Gauge
1.0
0.5
0.0
Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration • USGS HUC 03040203
Restoration Plan • Robeson County, North Carolina • April 2007
Well Cross-Section 4 Groundwater Elevations and Rainfall Data
20.0
10.0
0.0
2
L -10.0
d
3
c -20.0
L
0
0
Q -30.0
N
0
-40.0
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Hydrologic Analysis - December 2006
Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration Project
A. Introduction
The Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration project will restore portions of the project area by
allowing flood waters to inundate the site. Flood waters will enter the site through several low areas
at specific target elevations. A hydrologic analysis was performed to determine the optimal
elevation to allow waters into the site. Data used in the analysis included historical gauge and
rainfall data and to a lesser extent on-site data. The core of the analysis involved determining the
frequency at which specific site elevations had flooded in the past. This was accomplished by
selecting a range of whole foot elevations at the site and then examining the flood frequency
associated with each.
B. Project Area
The Meadowbranch Swamp watershed is approximately 32 square miles. The land use is
approximately 45% forest, 45% grassland, and 10% impermeable surfaces. The watershed has a
calculated time of concentration of 8.5 hours. The Lumber River watershed 2 miles downstream of
the site has a drainage area of 715 square miles, and the land use is very similar to the watershed of
Meadowbranch Swamp, about 45% forest, 45% grassland, and 10% impermeable. The Lumber
River watershed has a calculated time of concentration of 32 hours. The Lumber River watershed is
22 times larger than that of the Meadowbranch Swamp. Large rain events have a much greater
impact on the Lumber River water surface elevation than they do on Meadow Branch swamp due to
the larger drainage area. Based on site data and gauge information, backwater from the Lumber
River directly affects water elevations at the site. The differences in watershed size and rainfall
variability allow flood events to be caused by rainfall within the Meadowbranch Swamp watershed
as well as long duration backwater conditions associated with the Lumber River.
C. Available Data
Rainfall data and river height data were used in this analysis. River height data is available and is
recorded at a USGS gauge in Lumberton where the Lumber River passes under 5th Street.
Measurements are taken hourly, the minimum, maximum, and daily average, are recorded and
placed on the USGS website; the data is available to download. Water surface elevation
measurements were taken on-site, and were used to find the correlation between the water surface
elevation on-site, and the water surface elevation of the Lumber River. Daily rain gauge data over
the last 6 years was obtained from 7 rain gauges spread throughout the watershed of the Lumber
River.
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D. Data Analysis
Historical water surface elevation data for Meadowbranch Swamp is extremely limited. On-site
elevation data collected by NSE only includes the months of November and December; therefore, a
method was developed to use historical data from a nearby gauge on the Lumber River. At the
south end of the site, a culvert allows Meadowbranch to flow under Carthage Road. This culvert
was surveyed and the elevation at the top of the culvert was found to be 118.39 ft.
To determine the historical behavior of Meadowbranch Swamp, measurements were made from this
known elevation to the surface of the water on each site visit made by Natural Systems Engineering
(NSE). These elevations were then compared to elevations of the Lumber River approximately two
(2) miles down stream at USGS gauge 02134170. Each time a measurement was taken on-site, it
was compared to the elevation of the Lumber River on the same day (see Figure 1). The data
contained in Figure 2 was obtained after the placement of a stream gauge on site and verifies the
data that was collected manually.
The reported elevation of the USGS gauge was not surveyed but was selected from a topographic
map. The selected elevation was 110 ft and is merely used for comparison purposes with the
analysis. The measurements taken on site correlate very closely with the elevations of the Lumber
River. Each elevation measured onsite was 9.25 feet lower than the corresponding Lumber River
gauge for that day, plus or minus a maximum error of 0.62 ft, as illustrated by the Figure 1. The
Lumber River has a much larger watershed than Meadowbranch, and because the site is just above
the confluence of the two bodies of water, it has been concluded that this direct relationship in
elevation change is the result of a backwater affect caused by the Lumber River on Meadowbranch
Swamp. Using the data shown in Figure 1, it can be assumed that subtracting 9.25 ft. from the
Lumber River gauge is an acceptable estimate of historical Meadowbranch Swamp water surface
elevations.
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Analysis Methods
1. Primary Method - Determine flood frequency by direct measurement of on-site flood
elevations by correlating site data to nearby USGS gauge data.
2. Secondary Methods - A secondary analysis approach involved comparing total storm
event precipitation depth and return period with the corresponding rise in river elevation.
Another approach was to determine flood frequency using a Log-Pearson analysis.
Primary Method
Using the correlation between the site elevations and the USGS Lumber River gauge it was possible
to directly examine the frequency of flood events at the site. This was accomplished by counting
the number of times certain benchmark elevations were reached, within the six year span of time.
Cross section profiles perpendicular to Meadowbranch Swamp have been surveyed throughout the
site. Available onsite storage volume can be calculated using cross sectional profiles and a
maximum elevation. An elevation, and corresponding storage volume which will supply the
remaining necessary water to support wetland hydrology, will then be selected. Flood frequency to
whole foot benchmarks can be seen in Table 1.

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Table 1. Project Site Flooding Frequency
Average Number of Occurrences Flooding Frequency
Per elevation-Since July 2000
Flooded site Total
Avg.
7/00 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 elevation Number of
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Secondary Methods
Another approach involved comparing total storm event precipitation depth return and return period
and the corresponding rise in river elevation. Due to the backwater effects of the Lumber River, the
entire 715 square mile Lumber River Basin had to be analyzed. The first step was to collect rainfall
data. Daily rainfall quantities from seven rain gauges across the watershed were obtained from the
State Climate Office. To calculate the weighted rainfall average for the Lumber River watershed,
Thiessen's Method was used. To use Thiessen's method, the watershed must be divided into
polygons. There is one polygon for each rain gauge. A weighted rainfall average can then be
calculated using the area of these polygons, and the rainfall amounts from each rain gauge. The
Thiessen average rainfall will be referred to simply as the "average rainfall" in this document.
Average rainfall for the watershed was then compared to the estimated water surface elevation of
Meadowbranch Swamp. For each rain event that resulted in a water surface elevation increase, the
total rainfall, initial elevation and final elevation was recorded. Over six years, this generated 95
rain events, each of which resulted in a water surface elevation change. Initial elevation is recorded
to correlate an elevation change with rainfall amounts. Rain events resulting in roughly the same
elevation change and starting at approximately the same elevation were selected and compared, to
find average rainfall values.
Further analysis was pursued, but site conditions and the available data made them invalid. The
time period over which the Lumber River reacted to rain events was observed. For some events this
time interval was over one week. This revealed that the time of concentration, which was
calculated as 32 hours, was not accurate. This is because the watershed is very flat, and contains
numerous wetlands, providing a high water storage capacity. These wetlands absorb storm events
and release them over a greater period of time than the calculated time of concentration would
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suggest. This causes the water levels to continue to rise sometimes over a week. If the time of
concentration had been accurate, and the Lumber River had reacted in a clear and well defined
manner to the rain events, elevation changes could have been linked directly to rainfall amounts.
Twenty-four hour rain events could have then been compared to the return periods that they are
known to have in this region. The return periods would have verified the frequency of the high flow
events, but because of the large amount of wetlands present in the watershed, the exact reaction of
the water surface elevation to the rainfall could not be identified. Another approach was to
determine flood frequency using the Log-Pearson analysis. The flood frequency was calculated, this
method is only accurate when used with 10 or more years of data, and because only six years of
data was available, this calculation can not be made with acceptable accuracy. The average
recurrence interval of all the high flow events recorded suggests the return intervals are inaccurate;
because the Log-Pearson method is not being applied as it was designed, it can not be expected to
give accurate results. Based on the challenges associated with the secondary methods, the results
were limited to those produced from the primary method.
E. Results & Conclusion
The analysis shows how often the site floods to target elevations, measured in whole feet over the
last six years. Over the last 6 years, Meadowbranch Swamp has flooded to an elevation of 114 ft.
three times per year, on average. Elevations of 115 ft. and 116 ft. were flooded two times and one
time, respectively.
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Mead owbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration • USES FlUC 03440203
Restoration Plan- Robeson County, North Carolina • April 2007
Restoration Project Memorandum of
Agreement
Appendix
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THE JOHN R. MCADAMS
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Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland
Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration Project
NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program
City of Lumberton
Lumber River Conservancy
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
A. Introduction
The mission of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (NCDENR) Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) is to restore, enhance
and preserve wetlands, streams and riparian buffer areas throughout North Carolina's
seventeen (17) major, river basins with the overall goal of improving water quality
and instream and riparian habitats. EEP is planning to restore and enhance the
functions of approximately 60 acres of riverine wetlands along Meadowbranch
Swamp (the "Project Area") in Lumberton The wetlands are adjacent to the
waterway north of'Carthage Road and west of'1-95 on a parcel owned by the Lumber
River Conservancy (LRC) . Currently the City of Lumberton (hereafter "City") owns
a Conservation Easement and a Water Rights Easement on the parcel.
Pursuant to this Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between EEP, the City and
LRC, the City will release its Water Rights Easement and Conservation Easement on
the Project Area, copies of which are attached hereto as Appendix A. For the project
area shown in Appendix B, LRC agrees to convey to EEP for recordation
contemporaneous with the cancellation of the City's Conservation Easement, the
standard Conservation Easement that is required by EEP for the permanent protection
of'stream and wetland mitigation projects (Appendix C) Both of these legal matters
must be resolved prior to the restoration of the site The Agreement will also
delineate the roles of the City, LRC and of EEP throughout the course of the design,
construction, monitoring and fixture of the Project.
B. Background
This potential project was brought to the attention of'EEP by the LRC in ,January
2006.. EEP staff members visited the site in February 2006, and after internal feview
and approval, proceeded to investigate the property. At this time, the existing
Conservation Easement and Water Rights Easement owned by the City were
identified. The EEP's interest in this site is for the restoration, enhancement and
preservation of riverine wetlands, to be used for mitigation credits in the USGS
03040203 cataloguing unit of the Lumber River Basin
EEP's goals on the property are to establish crossings within an existing maintenance
road that will allow floodwaters from Meadowbranch Swamp to enter and exit the
property, and to replant the site with native wetland vegetation. This will accomplish
several goals: re-connect the historical riverine wetland with stream floodwaters;
restore a more natural hydrologic regime to the historical wetland; provide flood
storage for waters in Meadowbranch Swamp; allow for retention and treatment of
sediment, nutrients, and toxins to improve downstream water quality; and enhance the
wildlife habitat present in the restored wetland. In addition, an existing timber, road
and adjacent canal will be removed to restore natural wetland hydrology
The access road will not be included in the Project area, except to act as a
construction entrance and exit and monitoring access, and will not be subject to
ESP's Conservation Easement. LRC will grant a permanent access easement along
the access road to the City The City has plans to make the access road part of a
greenway system.
The City's existing sewer, easement in the northeastern corner of the property will
also remain under easement by the City. A Pumping Station on the site of the Project
Area will be removed by Fall of 2006 by the City
C Purpose
The purpose of'this MOA is to set forth the terms of agreement reached by all parties
relating to the planning, engineering, designing, construction, monitoring and
maintenance required for the planned wetland restoration project within the City of
Lumberton. The Project includes the ecological enhancement of approximately 60
acres of wetlands by re-connecting the wetlands to the waterway to restore natural
hydrology and planting native plant species indigenous to similar wetlands in the
area. The ecological restoration shall re-establish flood plain connectivity to
Meadowbranch Swamp to provide for long term ecological integrity The
enhancement work will include installation of'culverts and/or other crossings along
the maintenance road to allow flow from the waterway to enter, the wetlands..
The aforementioned crossings will accomplish the following: allow floodwaters to
enter and exit the property; allow for pedestrian as well as maintenance vehicle access
to the waterway (to include large machinery such as trackhoes); and be designed so as
to avoid heavy maintenance requirements in the future
All costs associated with the planning, engineering, designing, construction,
monitoring and maintenance of the Project will be funded by EEP through other
contracts for a minimum of five years after construction.
This MOA establishes that the City will work in close coordination with EEP and the
project design consultant regarding the design and construction phases of the
restoration project, The City will be solicited for both comment and approval on the
final design of the restoration project; the design must be mutually acceptable to the
EEP and the City.
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The designer shall investigate and provide hydrologic data indicating current and
proposed flood levels in the Project Area.
The property for the Project Area is identified in Attachment B.
EEP agrees to do the following:
1. EEP shall fund, plan, engineer and design the wetland restoration portion of
the Project„
2. EEP will provide the City and LRC with two (2) opportunities to review and
provide written comment on the design of the Project. EEP will forward to
the designated contacts one (1) copy of the Project Area Draff Restoration
Plan and one copy of the Project Area Draft Construction Plans.
3. EEP will assume responsibility for the selection, oversight, and supervision of
designated contractors and consultants to conduct this work
4. EEP will ensure that activities are carried out in accordance with the
conditions of this agreement as well as with all applicable laws and
regulations of the State of'North Carolina and the United States of'America
5 EEP will review and monitor each phase of the project during restoration and
after its completion to ensure that all technical and ecological specifications as
identified in the final approved plan have been met„
6. EEP will meet with City and LRC staff to review and assess the Project's
progress.
7 EEP shall remove all unused material, excluding waste spoil material, at the
completion of the project and will grade and seed the disturbed areas with
temporary and permanent seeding.
8. EEP shall be responsible for-maintenance of those portions ofthe Project
lying within the Protected Property area, as described in the Permanent
Conservation Easement, for a minimum of five years after project
construction (until mitigation success criteria have been met„)
9 EEP shall monitor the wetland restoration portion of the Project for a
minimum of five (5) years following project completion. Any repair or
maintenance that must be performed on the project will be at EEP expense fbr
a minimum of five (5) years.
10, EEP shall be responsible for- environmental compliance and regulatory
requirements of the Project
11 EEP and its contractors will be responsible for restoring property affected by
the construction activities during the construction phase of the project,
including but not limited to the City's roads, bridges, parking facilities, stream
banks, underground utilities and vegetation Access and staging areas will be
restored to condition equivalent to or superior to the pre-construction
condition.
12 EEP will allow the City to remove beaver, dams or other debris jams within
the Project area that cause flooding onto adjacent properties, resulting in
hydrologic trespass. These clearing activities will not be done with large
machinery, but by hand and with hand-held implements
The City agrees to do the following:
The City will cancel its Conservation Easement and Water Rights Easement
that exist on the property. The ESP's Permanent Conservation Easement
(Attachment C) will govern future activities on the property due to current
wetland mitigation regulations
2.. The City will review and comment on the Project Area Draft Restoration Plan
and Draft Construction Plan within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of said
plans Comments will include but not be limited to schematic drawings of any
infrastructure improvements planned for the project area. Comments provided
by the City on the design, including but not limited to final vegetative cover,
may be incorporated into the design and approved by the EEP if such
comments are consistent with: the template Permanent Conservation
Easement (Appendix C); wetland mitigation protocols endorsed by stream and
wetland regulatory agencies; and the EEP Project budget. These reviews will
ensure that both the EEP wetland r-estor ation obi ectives and City infrastructure
needs are properly planned for and integrated into the final design Note that
ifno comments are received within this fifteen (15) day period, approval by
the City is implied and EEP will proceed with the design as is
3. City staff' will meet with EEP staffat a frequency sufficient to review and
assess the Project's progress„
4. The City will provide reasonable on-site assistance as needed or requested by
EEP or its contractors during the Project as typically outlined in the City's
standard specifications. This may include: diverting traffic around the project
area during construction; coordination with maintenance crews to avoid the
site during construction; assistance in complying with City and County
regulations.
5. The City shall provide a map describing utilities in the Project Area to EBP
within one (1) month of the City's authorization of this document
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6. The City will provide reasonable access for- EEP, its consultants and
contractors to all work sites during the Project's duration.
7 The City shall coordinate with EEP on its property to identify construction
staging areas within or adjacent to the Project Area sufficient to stockpile
construction materials and construction equipment during the construction
period ofthe Project.
LRC agrees to do the following:
1. To execute and deliver- a Conservation Easement Option Agreement in the
form of'Appendix D on the Project Area (Appendix B) for eventual purchase
of 'a Conservation Easement at fair market value
2. To give EEP a temporary access easement and the City a permanent easement
across the maintenance road shown on Appendix B pursuant to the terms of
written easement agreements to be mutually agreed upon after, the date hereof'
LRC will review and comment on the Project Area Draft Restoration Plan and
Draft Construction Plan within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of'said
plans Comments will include but not be limited to schematic drawings of any
infrastructure improvements planned for the project area. Comments provided
on the design, including but not limited to final vegetative cover, may be
incorporated into the design and approved by the EEP if such comments are
consistent with: the template Permanent Conservation Easement (Appendix
C); wetland mitigation protocols endorsed by stream and wetland regulatory
agencies; and the EEP Project budget. Note that if'no comments are received
within this fifteen (15) day period, approval by LRC is implied and EEP will
proceed with the design as is.
4. LRC shall coordinate with EEP on its property to identify construction staging
areas within or adjacent to the Project Area sufficient to stockpile construction
materials and construction equipment during the construction period of the
Pr-oj ect
All parties to this MOA agree as follows:
L EEP and the City shall coordinate regarding public outreach and
environmental education opportunities for the Project.
2. EEP, LRC and the City will work cooperatively to develop and implement a
restoration plan that is agreeable to all.
3. EEP, LRC and the City will work cooperatively to develop and implement a
remedial action plan that is agreeable to all in the event that post-construction
remedial activities are necessary within five ,years after, construction..
4. EEP and the City will provide personnel as necessary to ensure proper
supervision of'construction activities and public safety during the construction
phase of'the project.
5. EEP will work cooperatively to develop and implement a Project Area
Monitoring and Maintenance Plan that is agreeable to all parties.
6 The City, LRC and EEP shall abide by all covenants, conditions and
restrictions set forth in the Permanent Conservation Easement..
7, The City and EEP shall provide training to maintenance staff regarding
acceptable maintenance of'vegetation within ESP's Permanent Conservation
Easement Area.
D. Fundin
The State, acting through the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program,
agrees to provide one-hundred percent (100%) of'the funds for design, construction
and monitoring and maintenance of the restored wetland for a minimum of five (5)
years after- the completion of'the Project.
E. Timeline and Duration of this Agreement
The Project guided by this MOA shall commence on the date that this agreement is
signed by all parties and the agreement shall terminate upon the completion of the
EEP wetland restoration project Obligations of the State do not apply until the
Permanent Conservation Easement have been granted and recorded for this project
It is anticipated that the Project will commence construction on or before 12/01/2007
F Enforcement and Remedies
a In the event that EEP determines that the City or LRC has violated or is
threatening to violate any of these terms, conditions or restrictions, EEP
may institute a suit to enjoin such violation and if'necessary, to require the
restoration of the Protected Property to its prior condition at the
responsible party's expense. Barring such violation, LRC shall have no
liability for- any maintenance or repairs related to the wetland restoration
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project, Neither the City nor LRC shall be responsible for damage or
violation attributable to third parties
b. No failure on the part of any party to enforce any covenant or provision
hereof shall discharge or invalidate such covenant or any other covenant,
condition or provision hereof' or affect the right of either party to enforce
the same in the event of a subsequent breach or default„
G. Miscellaneous
a. If any party fails to comply with any condition of'this agreement and such
failure shall continue for more than 30 days after written notice fiom the
other party, and if' the non-compliant party should not within 30 days
commence to cure with due diligence the failure, then the aggrieved party
may terminate this MOA on written notice to the non-compliant party,
termination to be effective not less than 15 days from the receipt of the
written notice. If the project is Terminated before the restoration of the
wetlands is completed, EEP will insure that all disturbed areas are
stabilized with temporary and permanent seeding.
b„ No provision of this MOA shall be deemed amended oar- waived unless such
amendment or waiver is set forth in a writing signed by EEP. No act or
failure to act by EEP shall be deemed a waiver of its rights hereunder, and
no waiver, in any one circumstance or of any one provision shall be
deemed a waiver in other circumstances or of other provisions.
c, This MOA may be modified or terminated by mutual consent of the
parties as long as such modifications or termination are made in writing
and signed by authorized officers from both agencies,
d. All notices required to be given under this agreement shall be deemed to
have been given when reduced to writing and deposited, postage-paid, in
the US. Mail or delivered by courier or in person to the addresses:
City of Lumberton
500 N Cedar Street
P 0, Box 1388
Lumberton, N.C. 28359-1388
Attn: I. Wayne Horne, City Manager
NC Department of'Environment and Natural Resources
Ecosystem Enhancement Program
1619 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1619
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Attn: Suzanne Klimek, Director of Operations
Lumber River Conservancy
P O. Box 1235
Pembroke, NC 28372-1235
Attn: Jeff'McKay, President
IN TESTIMONY THEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands
and seals, or if' corporate have caused this instrument to be executed in their
corporate names by their duly authorized representatives as of the dates indicated
below.
City of Lumberton
By:
Raymond B. Pennington
Mayor, City of Lumberton
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
I, , a Notary Public in and for the County and
State aforesaid, do hereby certify that ,
personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the execution of the
foregoing instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this
the day of , 200
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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Ecosystem Enhancement Program
By:
Suzanne Klimek
EEP Director of Operations
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
I, , a Notary Public in and for the County and
State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Suzanne Klimek, Director of Operations for
the Ecosystem Enhancement Program, personally appeared before me this day
and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this
the day of , 200_
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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NORTH CAROLINA
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State aforesaid, do here 6y certify that Jefl McKay, President of the Lumber Riven
Conservancy personally appealed before me this clay and aclrnowledgcd the
execution of the foregoing instrument.
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the---2,,,/ day of 56,n e , 200 .
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APPENDIX C
EEP CONSERVATION EASEMENT TEMPLATE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY
SPO File Number
Prepared by: Office of'the Attorney General
Property Control Section
Return to: NC Department of Administration
State Property Office
1321 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1321
CONSERVATION EASEMENT
THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT DEED, made this day of
2006, by ("Grantor"), whose
mailing address is
to
the State of North Carolina, ("Grantee"), whose mailing address is State of North
Carolina, Department of Administration, State Property Office, 1321 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1321 The designations Grantor and Grantee as used herein
shall include said patties, their heirs, successors, and assigns, and shall include singular,
plural, masculine, feminine, or neuter as required by context.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of N.C Gen. Stat § 143-214.8 et sea•,
the State of North Carolina has established the Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(formerly known as the Wetlands Restoration Program) within the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources for the purposes of acquiring, maintaining, restoring,
enhancing, creating and preserving wetland and riparian resources that contribute to the
protection and improvement of water quality, flood prevention, fisheries, aquatic habitat,
wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, The State of North Carolina is qualified to be the Grantee of a
Conservation Easement pursuant to N, C Gen Stat. § 121-35; and
WHEREAS, the Ecosystem Enhancement Program in the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources has approved acceptance of 'this instrument; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North
Carolina Department of Transportation and the United States Army Corps of Engineers,
Wilmington District entered into a Memorandum of Agreement, (MOA) duly executed
by all parties in Greensboro, NC on July 22, 2003. This MOA recognizes that the
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Ecosystem Enhancement Program is to provide for compensatory mitigation by effective
protection of the land, water and natural resources of the State by restoring, enhancing
and preserving ecosystem fimctions; and
WHEREAS, the acceptance of this instrument for and on behalf of the State of
North Carolina was granted to the Department of Administration by resolution as
approved by the Governor, and Council of State adopted at a meeting held in the City of
Raleigh, North Carolina, on the 8th day of F ebtuary 2000; and
WHEREAS, Grantor owns in fee simple certain real property situated, lying, and
being in Township, County, North Carolina (the "Property"),
and being more particularly described as that certain parcel of land containing
approximately acres and being conveyed to the Grantor by deed as rccotded in
Deed Book at Page of the County Registry, North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Gr'antor' is willing to grant a Conservation Easement over the herein
described areas of the Property, thereby restricting and limiting the use of the included
areas of the Property to the terms and conditions and purposes hereinafter' set forth, and
Grantee is willing to accept such Conservation Easement. This Conservation Easement
shall be for the protection and benefit of'the water's of if'known, insert name of stream,
branch river or waterwa here.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms,
conditions, and restrictions hereinafter set forth, Grantor unconditionally and irrevocably
hereby grants and conveys unto Grantee, its successor's and assigns, forever and in
perpetuity, a Conservation Easement of the nature and character and to the extent
hereinafter' set forth, over' a described area of the Property, referred to hereafter as the
"Easement Area", for the benefit of the people of North Carolina, and being all of the
tract of land as identified as Tract as shown on a plat of survey entitled
" " dated , certified by , and r'ecor'ded in Map
Book , Page County Registry. Tract being more
particularly described as follows:
[INSERT LEGAL DESCRIPTION OR REFERENCE ATTACHED EXHIBIT]
The purposes of this Conservation Easement are to maintain, restore, enhance,
create and preserve wetland and/or' riparian resources in the Easement Area that
contribute to the protection and improvement of'watei quality, flood prevention, fisheries,
aquatic habitat, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities; to maintain permanently
the Easement Area in its natural condition, consistent with these purposes; and to prevent
any use of the Easement Area that will significantly impair or interfere with these
purposes. To achieve these purposes, the following conditions and restrictions are set
forth:
DURATION OF EASEMENT
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This Conservation Easement shall be perpetual. It is an easement in gross, runs
with the land, and is enforceable by Grantee against Grantor, their personal
representatives, heirs, successors, and assigns, lessees, agents, and licensees..
11. GRANTOR RESERVED USES AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITES
The Easement Area shall be restricted from any development or usage that would
impair or interfere with the purposes of this Conservation Easement Unless
expressly reserved as a compatible use herein, any activity in, or use of, the Easement
Area by the Grantor is prohibited as inconsistent with the purposes of this
Conservation Easement Any rights not expressly reserved hereunder by the Grantor
have been acquired by the Grantee The following specific uses are prohibited,
restricted, or reserved as indicated:
A. Recreational Uses. Grantor expressly reserves the right to undeveloped
recreational uses, including hiking, bird watching, hunting and fishing, and access to the
Easement Area for the purposes thereof Usage of motorized vehicles in the Easement
Area is prohibited, except as they are used exclusively for management, maintenance, or
stewardship purposes, and on existing trails, paths or roads.
B. Educational Uses. The Grantor reserves the right to engage in and permit
others to engage in educational uses in the Easement Area not inconsistent with this
Conservation Easement, and the right of access to the Easement Area for such purposes
including organized educational activities such as site visits and observations
Educational uses of the property shall not alter, vegetation, hydrology or topography of
the site.
C. Vegetative Cutting. Except as related to the removal of non-native
plants, diseased or damaged trees, and vegetation that obstructs, destabilizes or- renders
unsafe the Easement Area to persons or natural habitat, all cutting, removal, mowing,
harming, or destruction of'any trees and vegetation in the Easement Area is prohibited
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D. Industrial, Residential and Commercial Uses. All are prohibited in the
Easement Area.
E. Agricultural Use. All agricultural uses within the Easement Area
including any use for cropland, waste lagoons, or pastureland are prohibited
F. New Construction. There shall be no building, facility, mobile home,
antenna, utility pole, tower, or, other structure constructed or placed in the Easement
Area..
G. Roads and Trails. There shall be no construction of roads, trails,
walkways, or paving in the Easement Area. Existing roads or trails located in the
Easement Area may be maintained by Grantor in order to minimize runoff; sedimentation
and for access to the interior of the Property for management, ;maintenance, stewardship
purposes, or undeveloped recreational and educational uses of the Easement Area.
Existing roads, trails or paths may be maintained with loose gravel or permanent
vegetation to stabilize or cover the surfaces.
H. Signs. No signs shall be permitted in the Easement Area except
interpretive signs describing restoration activities and the conservation values of the
Easement Area, signs identifying the owner of the Property and the holder of the
Conservation Easement, signs giving directions, or signs prescribing rules and regulations
for the use of the Easement Area may be allowed.
L Dumping or Storing. Dumping or storage of soil, trash, ashes, garbage,
waste, abandoned vehicles, appliances or machinery, or other material in the Easement
Area is prohibited.
I Grading, Mineral Use, Excavation, Dredging„ There shall be no
grading, filling, excavation, dredging, mining, or drilling; no removal of topsoil, sand,
gravel, rock, peat, minerals, or other materials.
K. Water Quality and Drainage Patterns. There shall be no diking,
draining, dredging, channeling, filling, leveling, pumping, impounding or diverting,
causing, allowing or permitting the diversion of surface or' underground water. No
altering or tampering with water control structures or devices, or, disruption or alteration
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of the restored, enhanced, or created drainage patterns All removal of wetlands,
polluting or discharging into waters, springs, seeps, or wetlands, or use of pesticide or
biocides is prohibited. In the event of an emergency interruption or shortage of all other
water, sources, water fiom within the Easement .Area may temporarily be used fbr, good
cause shown as needed for the survival of livestock and agricultural production.
L. Subdivision and Conveyance. No further subdivision, partitioning, or-
dividing of the Easement Area is allowed„ Unless agreed to by the Grantee in writing, any
future conveyance of the Easement Area and the rights as conveyed herein shall be as a
single block of property,, Any future transfer of'the remaining fee simple rights shall be
subject to this Conservation Easement. Any transfer is subject to the Grantee's right of
ingress, egress, and regress over and across the Property to the Easement Area for the
purposes set forth herein..
M. Development Rights. All development rights are removed fiom the
Easement Area and shall not be transferred.
N. Disturbance of Natural Features. Any change, disturbance, alteration or
impairment of the natural features of the Easement Area or any intentional introduction
of'non-native plants, trees and/or animal species by Grantor is prohibited.
The Grantor may request permission to vary from the above restrictions fbr good
cause shown, provided that any such request is consistent with the purposes of this
Conservation Easement. The Grantor, shall not vary from the above restrictions
without first obtaining written approval fiom the N. C Ecosystem Enhancement
Program, whose mailing address is 1652 Mail Services Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1652.
III„ GRANTEE RESERVED USES
A. Ingress, Egress, Regress and Inspection. The Grantee, its employees
and agents, successors and assigns, receive the perpetual right of general ingress, egress,
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and regress to the Easement Area over the Property at reasonable times to undertake any
activities to restore, manage, maintain, enhance, and monitor the wetland and riparian
resources of the Easement Area, in accordance with restoration activities or a long-term
management plan. Unless otherwise specifically set forth in this Conservation Easement,
the rights granted herein do not include or establish for the public any access rights.
B„ Restoration Activities. These activities include planting of trees, shrubs
and herbaceous vegetation, installation of monitoring wells, utilization of heavy
equipment to grade, fill, and prepare the soil, modification of the hydrology of the site,
and installation of natural and manmade materials as needed to direct in-stream, above
ground, and subterraneous water flow.
IV. ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES
A. Enforcement, To accomplish the purposes of this Conservation
Easement, Grantee is allowed to prevent any activity within the Easement Area that is
inconsistent with the purposes of this Easement and to require the restoration of such
areas or features of the Easement Area that may have been damaged by such activity or
use. Upon any breach of the terms of this Conservation Easement by Grantor, their
successors or assigns, that comes to the attention ofthe Grantee, the Grantee shall, except
as provided below, notify the Grantor, their successors or, assigns in writing of such
breach. The Grantor shall have ninety (90) days after receipt of such notice to correct the
conditions constituting such breach. If the breach remains uncured after ninety (90) days,
the Grantee may enforce this Conservation Easement by appropriate legal proceedings
including damages, injunctive and other relief: the Grantee shall also have the power and
authority, consistent with its statutory authority: (a) to prevent any impairment of the
Easement Area by acts which may be unlawful or in violation of this Conservation
Easement; (b) to otherwise preserve or protect its interest in the Property; or (c) to seek
damages from any appropriate person or entity Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
Grantee reserves the immediate right, without notice, to obtain a temporary restraining
order, injunctive or other appropriate reliefif the breach of' the term of' this Conservation
Easement is or would irreversibly or otherwise materially impair the benefits to be
derived from this Conservation Easement The Grantor and Grantee acknowledge that
under such circumstances damage to the Grantee would be irreparable and remedies at
law will be inadequate The rights and remedies of the Grantee provided hereunder shall
be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other rights and remedies available to Grantee in
connection with this Conservation Easement .
B. Inspection. The Grantee, its employees and agents, successors and
assigns, have the right, with reasonable notice, to enter the Easement Area over the
Property at reasonable times for the purpose of inspection to determine whether the
Grantor, their successors or assigns are complying with the terms, conditions and
restrictions of this Conservation Easement
C. Acts Beyond Grantor-'s Control. Nothing contained in this Conservation
Easement shall be construed to entitle Grantee to bring any action against Grantor, their
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successors or assigns, for any in or change in the Easement Area caused by third
parties, resulting from causes beyond the Grantor's control, including, without limitation,
fire, flood, storm, and earth movement, or- from any prudent action taken in good faith by
the Grantor under emergency conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate significant injury
to life, damage to property or harm to the Property resulting from such causes.
D. Costs of Enforcement. Beyond regular and typical monitoring, any costs
incurred by Grantee in enforcing the terms of this Conservation Easement against
Grantor, their, successors or, assigns, including, without limitation, any costs of restoration
necessitated by Grantor's acts or, omissions in violation of the terms of this Conservation
Easement, shall be borne by Grantor.
No Waiver-. Enforcement of this Easement shall be at the discretion of the Grantee and
any forbearance, delay or, omission by Grantee to exercise its rights hereunder in the
event of any breach of any term set forth herein shall not be construed to be a waiver by
Grantee.
V. MISCELLANEOUS
A. This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of the patties with respect
to the Conservation Easement and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations,
understandings or- agreements relating to the Conservation Easement.. If any provision is
found to be invalid, the remainder of the provisions of the Conservation Easement, and
the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which
it is found to be invalid, shall not be affected thereby.
B. Any notices shall be sent by registered or certified mail, return reccipt
requested to the parties at their addresses shown above or to other address(es) as either
party establishes in writing upon notification to the other.
C. Grantor- shall notify Grantee in writing of the name and address and any
patty to whom the Property or any part thereof' is to be transferred at or prior to the time
said transfer is made. Grantor further agrees to make any subsequent lease, deed, or other
legal instrument by which any interest in the Property is conveyed subject to the
Conservation Easement herein created.
D. The Grantor and Grantee agree that the terms of this Conservation
Easement shall survive any merger of the fee and easement interests in the Property or
any portion thereof:.
E. This Conservation Easement may be amended, but only in a writing
signed by all parties hereto, and provided such amendment does not affect the
qualification of this Conservation Easement or the status of the Grantee under any
applicable laws, and is consistent with the purposes of'the Conservation Easement
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F. The parties recognize and agree that the benefits of this Conservation
Easement are in gross and assignable provided, however, that the Grantee hereby
covenants and agrees, that in the event it transfers or- assigns this Conservation Easement,
the organization receiving the interest will be a qualified holder under N,C Gen Stat. §
121-34 et seq„ and § 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code, and the Grantee further
covenants and agrees that the terms of the transfer or assignment will be such that the
transferee or assignee will be required to continue in perpetuity the conservation purposes
described in this document.
A. QUIET ENJOYMENT
Grantor- reserves all remaining rights accruing from ownership of the Property,
including the right to engage in or, permit or invite others to engage in only those uses of
the Easement Area that are expressly reserved herein, not prohibited or restricted herein,
and are not inconsistent with the purposes of this Conservation Easement Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Grantor expressly reserves to the Grantor,
and the Grantor's invitees and licensees, the right of access to the Easement Area, and the
right of'quiet enjoyment ofthe Easement Area.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said rights and easements perpetually unto the
State of North Carolina for the aforesaid purposes,
AND Grantor covenants that Grantor is seized of said premises in fee and has the
right to convey the permanent Conservation Easement herein granted; that the same are
free from encumbrances and that Grantor will warrant and defend title to the same against
the claims of all persons whomsoever .
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Grantor has hereunto set his hand and seal,
the day and year first above written .
(SEAL)
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
I, , a Notary Public in and for the County and State
aforesaid, do hereby certify that , Grantor, personally
appeared before me this day and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing
instrument..
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the
day of , 200_
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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APPENDIX D
CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ROBESON
Prepared by State Property Office
Return after recording to:
Biane Rice, State Property Office
1321 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1321
CONSERVATION EASEMENT Option Agreement
Ecosystem Enhancement Program
SPO Fite Number 78-AAF
THIS OPTION AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as Option, made and entered into
this day of , 2006 by and between The Lumber River
Conservancy, a non-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State
of North Carolina hereinafter referred to as the Seller, and the State of North Carolina,
and its successors and assigns, hereinafter referred to as the State.
WITNESSETH
In consideration of S10 00 and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, and of 'the agreements contained in this
Option, Seller hereby grants to the State, its successors and assigns, the exclusive right
and option to receive a perpetual Conservation Easement in the form of Appendix C
attached hereto over mutually agreed upon lands owned by the Seller, hereinafter
referred to as the Parent Tract, The Conservation Easement shall perpetually protect
those lands hereinafter referred to as the Easement Area. The Parent Tract is located in
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Robeson County, North Carolina and contains 64 acres, more or less. The Parent Tract
subject to the Conservation Easement is more particularly described as follows:
Located on both sides of the Carthage Road, located east of the Saddletree Swamp
Carnal on the North side of'said road, and located west of the Saddletree Swamp Canal on
the South side of said road, and containing 64 acres by survey,. Being all of Lot Number
Two (2) of the McMillan Mill Pond Division as shown on a map of the Division dated
November 1953 and recorded in Book of Maps Number 20, at Page 67 in the office of the
Register, of Deeds for Robeson County, North Carolina, and also being the same property
allotted to Mrs., Nora G„ Caldwell, by decrce confirming Report of Commissioners,
recorded in Book 11-R at Page 194 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Robeson
County, North Carolina
Also being all that tract of land containing 64 acres, more or less, as particularly shown
on a map of a survey by Johnny W. Nobles & Associates, Registered Land Surveyor, dated
September, 1993, a copy of which map is attached hereto and made a part of this
description .
Also being the same land described in deed fiorn Harold J.. Pait, et als to The Lumber
River Conservancy dated March 24, 1997, recorded in Book 944, at page 475, Robeson
County Registry.
The Property is subject to a right of way and easement of the Grantee for. the sewer lift
station and 20 foot wide sanitary sewer easement as shown on the attached map of a survey by
Johnny W. Nobles & Associates, which easement and right of way is hereby ratified by the
Grantor„
Being a perpetual Conservation Easement that will permanently protect the restoration,
enhancement and/or preservation of the Meadowbranch Swamp, located on the north side
of'Carthage Road.
The following terms, provisions, and conditions are further agreed to:
OPTION PERIOD. This option shall remain in effect from the date that this Option
has been executed by the Grantor, until the 31St of December 2006„ This Option
shall be exercised upon posting, by certified mail, a written notice to the Grantor, at
the following address: Lumber- River- Conservancy, P.O. Drawer- 1087,
Lumberton, NC 28359 Exercise shall be deemed timely if' such written notice is
mailed on or before the date first set forth in this paragraph,.
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1 PURCHASE PRICE The total purchase price for the Easement Area per acte shall
be the sum of $1%.00 (ONE HUNDRED FIFTY Dollars) per acre subject to final
survey. ($150.00 per acre).
3 CLOSING A closing of the sale of this Conservation Easement under this Option
shall be held within 90 days of'the exercise of this Option; provided, however, in the
event of objections to title or condition of land at closing, and diligent efforts on
Seller's part to cure said objections, a closing shall be held within a reasonable time
following the removal of said objections.
4. EVIDENCE OF TITLE Upon receipt of this signed Option, the State will have
title to the Easement Area examined, and if' applicable, obtain a preliminary title
insurance commitment. The title examination and/or commitment must evidence the
Seller's ability to deliver title at closing as set forth below. All costs necessary to
procure the title examination and, if' applicable, the title commitment and final title
insurance policy to be issued at closing, shall be the responsibility of the State.
5, TITLE„ At closing, the Seller shall convey good, insurable and marketable title to
the Conservation Easement together with all rights necessary to protect the
Easement Area in perpetuity, including legal access, all mineral rights and all
development rights, to the State free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, restrictions,
rights, or exceptions except those of'record that are acceptable to the State
6. TITLE DEFECTS. If for any reason the Seller cannot deliver title at closing as
required by Paragraph 5 of this Option, the State may elect to a) accept the
Conservation Easement with title as is; b) refuse to accept the Conservation
Easement; or c) allow the Seller- additional time to pursue reasonable efforts to
correct the problem, including bringing any necessary quiet title actions or other
lawsuits
7. SUBJECT TO SURVEY AND DESIGN. It is understood and intended that the final
Easement Area and Conservation Easement under this option is subject to final
design, approval and survey by the Ecosystem Enhancement Program with these
costs paid by the State.
8 DOCUMENTS FOR CLOSING„ The Seller- shall execute and deliver at closing a
Conservation Easement, any owner's affidavits or documents required by a title
insurance company to remove the standard title policy exceptions, and any other
documents necessary to close in accordance with the terms of this Option These
documents will be prepared at the expense of the State.
9. PROPERTY TAXES. Any delinquent real estate taxes and all levied assessments
are the Seller's responsibility and should be satisfied of record by the Seller at or
before closing. Any deferred taxes on the Easement Area, which become due as a
result of this conveyance, shall be the responsibility of the Seller Real estate taxes
for the ,year- in which the transaction is closed shall be the responsibility of the Seller
and not prorated, as the State is not receiving fee simple title.
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W. MISCELLANEOUS CLOSING EXPENSES. The Seller, will pay any
documentary stamp tax, real estate transfer fee or, any similar charge due upon
conveyance of title to the State. The State will pay recording fees.
11 POSSESSION. The Seller will deliver- possession of the Easement Area to the
State at closing subject to no leases, mortgages, liens or other reserved rights, and in
the condition set forth below in Paragraph 12
12. CONDITION OF PROPERTY/ RISK OF LOSS. The Seller- shall not transfer or
encumber any interests in the Easement Area prior to closing The Seller shall keep
the Easement Area in its current condition until closing and shall prevent and refrain
from any use of the Easement Area, for any purpose or in any manner, that would
diminish its value or adversely affect the State's intended uses
In the event of any adverse change in the condition of the Easement Area, whether
said change is caused by Seller or by forces beyond Seller's control, the State may
elect to a) refuse to accept the property; b) accept the Property, or a portion thereof, in
which case there may be an equitable adjustment of the purchase price based on a
change in circumstances; or c) require restoration of the Property to its condition at
the time this Option was granted.
13. RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION„ The State and its agents shall have the
right to enter upon the Property at reasonable times for surveying, engineering,
conducting environmental inspections and assessments to detect hazardous or- toxic
substances, and other reasonable purposes related to this transaction. Based upon the
results of the environmental inspections and assessments, or upon other, conditions
revealed to be unsuitable to the State, the State may elect to refuse to accept the
Easement Area.
14. REMEDIES. In addition to any other remedy specifically set forth in this Option,
the State has the right to enforce the provisions of this Option through an action for
specific performance, injunctive relief; damages, contribution or any other available
proceedings in law or equity. The election of any one remedy available under this
Option shall not constitute a waiver of any other available remedies
15, BINDING EFFECT„ This Option becomes effective when signed by the Seller and
shall then apply to and bind the Seller and Seller's heirs, executors, administrators,
successors, and assigns.
16. COMPLETE AGREEMENT. This Option constitutes the sole and complete
agreement between the parties and cannot be changed except by written agreement.
The Ecosystem Enhancement Program promotes the preservation, restoration and
enhancement of streams and/or wetlands. Any representations, contracts or
agreements created by or for the Ecosystem Enhancement Program are exclusive of
this option unless specifically incorporated herein by exhibit.
17.. NO WAIVER. No provision of the Option shall be deemed amended or waived
unless such amendment or waiver is set forth in a writing signed by the State. No act
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or failure to act by the State shall be deemed a waiver of its rights hereunder, and no
waiver in any one circumstance or of any one provision shall be deemed a waiver in
other circumstances or of other provisions
18. ASSIGNMENT. The State has the right to assign this Option. In the event of such
assignment, the assignee will have all the rights, powers, privileges and duties held by
the State pursuant to this Option..
IN TESTIMONY THEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals, or if
corporate have caused this instrument to be executed in their corporate names by their
duly authorized representatives as of'the dates indicated below
Seller: The Lumber River- Conservancy, a
Nan-profit corporation
By:
Jeffrey L.. McKay, President
ATTEST
J. Dickson McLean, Secretary
[Corporate seal]
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Ecosystem Enhancement Program
FEMA Reporting Form
Appendix 9.0
THE JOHN R. McADAMS
COMPANY, INC.
Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration • USGS I lUC 03040203
Restoration P law Robcson County, North Carolina • April 2047
,F?cosystem
E.Yl
PROCIRAM
EEP Floodplain Requirements Checklist
This form was developed by the National Flood Insurance program, NC Floodplain
Mapping program and Ecosystem Enhancement Program to be filled for all EEP projects.
The form is intended to summarize the floodplain requirements during the design phase
of the projects. The form should be submitted to the Local Floodplain Administrator
with three copies submitted to NFIP (attn. Edward Curtis), NC Floodplain Mapping Unit
(attn. John Gerber) and NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program.
Project Location
Name of project: Meadowbranch Swamp Wetland Restoration
Name if stream or feature: Meadowbranch Swamp
County: Robeson
Name of river basin: Lumber
Is project urban or rural? Urban
Name of Jurisdictional
municipality/county: Lumberton
DFIRM panel number for
entire site: 3710939200)
Consultant name: The John R. McAdams Company Inc.
Phone number: 919.361.5000
Address: Post Office Box 14005
RTP, North Carolina 27709
Appendix 9 2007_04_16.doc Page 1 of 4
Design Information
The primary actions to restore the site will include removal of the former logging road,
and minor earthwork to modify the existing access road along the canal. Several road
crossings, low areas built into the access road, will be designed to mimic the natural
swale in the reference wetland. These road crossings will allow flood events onto the
project parcel. The area located to the east of the former logging road is a prime example
of an area partially isolated from overbank flooding. Soil excavated to create the former
logging road will be returned to its original location. This will hydrologically reconnect
the site east of the former logging road to the rest of the site, allowing water from
overbank flood events to be distributed and stored over the entire site. Through these
actions, it is expected that approximately 50 acres of riverine wetlands will be restored
enhanced, and preserved.
See last page for a site map.
Proposed Project Goals
Meadowbrancb Swamp-EEP 06050
Restoration Type Acres
Wetland Restoration 0.8
Wetland Enhancement 32.1
Wetland Preservation 17,9
Floodplain Information
Is project located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)?
t Yes r No
The land area covered by the floodwaters of the base flood is the Special Flood Hazard Area (SH lA) on NFIP reaps.
The SFJJA is the area where the Nl,ll"s floodplain management regulations inust be enforced and the area where the
mandatory purchase of flood insurance applies. The SHIA includes Zones A, AO, All, Al-30, Al, A99, AR, AR/AI-
30, AR/AE, A.R/AO, AR/All, ARIA, VO, VI-30, VF., and V.
If project is located in a SFHA, check how it was determined:
l- Redelineation
W Detailed Study
r- Limited Detail Study
T- Approximate Study
r- Don't know
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List flood zone designation:
Check if applies:
W AE Zone
r- Floodway
r Non Encroachment
(' None
F- Zone
r Local Setbacks Required
(' No Local Setbacks Required
If local setbacks are required, list how many feet:
Does proposed channel boundary encroach outside floodway/non-
encroachment/setbacks?
r Yes ' No
Land Acquisition (Check) - N/A Land not being acquired, already protected
C"- State owned. (fee simple)
F- Conservation easment (Design Bid Build)
F- Conservation Easement (Full Delivery Project)
Note: if the project property is state-owned, then all requirements should be addressed to
the Department of Administration, State Construction Office (attn: Herbert Neily,
[phone])
Is community/county participating in the NFIP program?
0, Yes (' No
Note: if community is not participating, then all requirements should be addressed to
NFIP (attn: Edward Curtis, [phone] x369)
Name of Local Floodplain Administrator: Brandon Love
Phone Number: 910.671.3 976
Appendix 9_2007_04_16.doe Page 3 of 4
Floodplain Requirements
This section to be filled by designer/applicant following verification with the LFPA
T- No Action
F No Rise
F Letter of Map Revision
1- Conditional Letter of Map Revision
F Other Requirements
List other requirements:
Comments:
Name:
Title:
Signature:
Date:
Appendix 9 2007_04_16.doc Pagc 4 of 4
PROJECT NO. EEP-06050 III THE JOHN R. McADAMS
FILENAME: EEP06050
LIB COMPANY, INC.
a SPIF MAP
C? SCALE: ENGINEERS/PLANNERS/SURVEYORS
_
- 600 t
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC

DATE: 3-26-07 P.O. BOX 14005 ZIP 27709-4005

(919) aet-sooo
` ... ... . .ZONE
ZONE X .... .... GRID NORTH
ES25U0 1
?' • . • ..•.?Hrrrnrh• AP SCALE 1" 500' (1 fi,000)
GREEN D wo 1000
.. ... . . .,// . . . . .. .. ?. FEET
ZONE X :. . t ...:: , : : .::. .:: /. .::. ..:: ` :.. - .?.... ...'
........ ......... ?d
......
Gp?? . ZONE X
y ZONE X
. . . . . .? . .. . . : PANEL 93'rW
E ... 37 FIRM
.. , /.. - - .. .... .. :: .: :: FLOOD INSURANCE RATE W
. /. / HIS / NORTtf L'AROJANA
City' of 1_umbenon
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction 5 W 34TH sT W 34T+ _ PANEL 9392
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ZONE X
W 3aTH Si
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ELfArEN EFPECTWE DATE MAP NUMBER
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apsn neey mope eMOk IM FElAa pmn Nee Sfxe a wvv mee leme ea.
OTHERWISE PROTECTED AREAS (OPAs)
GRID NORTH
CBRS areas and OPAs are normally located within or adjacent to Special Flood Hazard Areas.
AP SCALE 1" = 500' (1 : 6
000)
1%annuaf chance floodplain boundary ,
0.2% annual chance floodplain boundary 0 500 1000
FEET
Floodway boundary

- Zone D Boundary
....•a•.aas.....• CBRS and OPA Boundary

Boundary dividing Special Flood Hazard Areas of different LEGEND
Base Flood Elevations, flood depths or flood velocities.

' SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS ISFHAs} SUBJECT TO
,
C
O
513 Base Flood Oevation fine and value-, elevation in feet INUNDATION BY THE i
% ANNUAL CHAN
E FL
OD

rEL 387 Base Flood Elevation value where uniform within zone;
(EL 987) .he 1% snnu&I hone hood 1100 year hood), also knn,vn as the base ilood, is the fiend
lhar has a 1% ?1.,- of Lri,y rnlnaled or -W in any yivv n y.... The Spectai
elevation in feet' FI000 HaWd Area 15 the area Sut%W 10 11000nCl by the I% annLlal chance h0o0. Areas
A
nl fipecial Road Hazard include Tones A AF,
H. AO, AR. A99. V. and VF The Rase
`Referenced to the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 FloodElavanonisthew„ter&Af.cem-AlWnnt'he l?..nnnualchnra nom

012 dross secll0n line ZONE A No Base Flood Elevations deiermined.
ZONE AE Base Flood Elevations delcrnimac.

Transeci line
23 23
-?---? ZONE AH Flood oeplhS of 1 10 .°i feet (usually areas of porrong), Base Hocd

Eleval=s determined.

Geographic coordinates referenced to the North American ZONE AO Flood depths of 1 to 3 feel {usually sheet hove on sloping terrain!;
97 07'30°, 32 22'30°
Datum of 1983 (NAD 83) average deplhs delermincd. For areas bl anuval tan ricioding, votncit;es
also determined.

4276 DM n 1000-meter Universal Transverse Mercator grid ticks, zone 17 ZONE AR Special Flood Hazard Area formerly protected from the 14; annual
chance flow by a flood control system that was subsecluenny

1 477 500 FEET 2500-foot grid values; North Carolina State Plane coordinate decertified Zone AR indicates that the termer flood control system is
being restored to provlde protection from the 1% annual chance or
system (FIPSZONE 3200, State Plane NAD 83 feet) greater flow.
ZONE A99 Area to be protected from 12% annual chance flood Ly a Federal
BM5510 North Carolina Geodetic Survey bench mark (see explanation need promotion system under construction; no Base Flood Elovations
X in the Datum Information section of this FIRM panel). determmm.
ZONE VE Coastal flood zone with velocity hazard twave aCOoni. Ease Flood Elevat+Cns
BM5510 National Geodetic Survey bench mark (see explanation in dctormind
the Datum Information section of this FIRM panel). FLOODWAY AREAS IN ZONE AE
M 1.5 River Mile the tloodway S the chamlel of a stream plus any adjacent Ifgodplain areas that must be
kept frco of encr31-cnmont so that the 114 annual cho.Co flood Can bC Corded without
subStantial mcreaSes in flood heOrItS
OTHER FLOOD AREAS
ZONE X Areas of 0.2% annual chance flood; areas of 1% annual chance flnod
with average depths of less than 1 inot or with drainage areas less than
1 so pare bile; and areas protected by levees from i% annual Chance
flood.
OTHER AREAS
ZONE X Areas delonnincd to bn cngsidc the 6 V annual thm" floodplain.
ZONE D Areas rn which flout tozanfs ate unoelelmmLIJ, but possble
COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES SYSTEM (CBRS) AREAS
OT HERWfSE PROTECTED AREAS (OPAs)
09RS o ,15 and OP&re normally tootled +vi;hin or adlncanl ro Sp-l Flood Hazn,J Amax
1% ammo! ehara. lf-dplaoi bri"ru wy
0.2'.e annual chance floodplain I>0'lndnrY
- - - Fl-1-y baurWary
- Zri- D Boandn,
.................. raFC arve nca Rniarvlarv
This is an oRlciai copy 01 a portion or the above referenced flood map. tt
was extracted using F-MIT On-Line. This map does not reflect chanpcs
or amendments which may have been made subsequent to the date en the
title block. For the latest product Irrformation about National Flood Insurance
Program flood m?ps check the FEMA Flood Map Store at vvvvw. msc.fema.gov