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APPLICATION FOR SECTION 404 INDIVIDUAL PERMIT
THE GIRL SCOUT ENVIRONMENTAL
LEADERSHIP CENTER AT OAK SPRINGS
PROPOSED LAKE
FAIRMONT ROAD
STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
ECS PROJECT NO. 09.14580B
FOR
GIRL SCOUTS HORNETS' NEST COUNCIL
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
AUGUST 1, 2008

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1, APPLICATION NO. 12, FIELD OFFICE CODE 13. DATE RECEIVED 14. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
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S. APPLICANT'S NAME
B. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE ran apexes a nor rwLdrad;
Girl Scouts Hornets Nest Council
Michael T. Brame/Senior Environmental Scientist
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9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
7007 Idlewild Road, Charlotte, NC z'q2fz1
4811 Koger Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27455
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7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
10. AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence NA
a. Residence NA
b. Business [phone]
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11. STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize, Michael T. Brame I to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to
iurnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.
See Agent Authorization
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE rseeh=rucrxxs
The Girl Scout Environmental Academy at Oak Springs - Proposed Lake
13. NAME OF WATERBODY. IF KNOWN p1 annJcMW; 1 14 . PROJECT STREET ADDRESS t#spa",b e/
Unnamed
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Iredell
COUNTY
North Carolina
STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, (sersinstrucrions)
350 53' 32.07" N 800 50' 10.85" W
Fairmont Road,
Statesville, NC
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17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
From Statesville, intersection of Interstate 40 and Interstate 77: Go North on Interstate 77; Go
approximately 2.25 miles and take Turnersburg Highway (Highway 21) exit, take right; Go approximately
4.4 miles and take left onto Fairmont Road; Go 0.9 miles and take left onto Lundy Road; Go approximately
0.4 miles and take left onto Hay Meadow Lane; Hay Meadow Lane dead ends onto site.
ENG FORM 4346, Jul 97 EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE. (Proponent CECW-OR?

18. Nature of Activity (!W cr xwr w —bprt rnuu it, br{ tcwnNes
See supplemental information.
19. Project Purpose fbescrwe the rmsm or prrpose w the wavcr, see ms text" ,
See supplemental information.
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED ANWOR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED _
20. Reason(s)for Discharge
The reason for the discharge will result from the construction of a dam associated with a proposed 23.42
acre lake.
21. Types) of Material Being Discharoed and the Amount of Each Tvoe in Cubic Yards
See supplemental information.
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled rseernstraortmar
See supplemental information.
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes = No IF YES. DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (If more than can be entered here,
plane attach a supplemental list).
See supplemental information.
25. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AUtN .T I YYt ArMiUVAt.- WEN -1 ItIGAI]ON NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
No certifications or approvals/denials have been applied for or received at this time. The following approvals will be applied for in conjunction with
this project:
- NCDENR Division of land Resources, Dam Safety Section - Permit to Construct
-NCDENR Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section - Sediment and Erosion Control Plan
-NCDENR Division of Water Quality, Wetlands Unit - Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
Id include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood plain permits
26. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this
appiication is complete and accurate. 1 further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the
duly authorized agent of the applicant.
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C: Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or
traudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.

Supplemental Information
Block 18 — Nature of Activity
Construction of an approximate 23.42 acre lake on an approximate 700 acre tract that is owned by the Girl Scouts.
The lake construction will impact approximately 3,993.02 linear feet of perennial streams. Of that total, 3,555.35
linear feet will be impacted by inundation, 322.98 linear feet will be impacted by fill material for the dam and
114.69 linear feet will be impacted by riprap for the spillway. There will be approximately 1,267.9 linear feet of
impact to unmitagable streams by inundation. There will be approximately 0.0104 acres of wetlands impacted by
inundation.
Additional details are included in the Application Report.
Block 19 — Project Purpose
The proposed site is capable of accommodating the proposed Girl Scout Environmental Academy, and is
considered to be a 100 year property decision for the Girl Scouts. The size of Camp Occoneechee, the current
Girl Scout camp, combined with increasing membership growth, presents a deficit. As a result, Camp
Occoneeche is in the process of being sold. The proposed site with the addition of the lake has been identified as
a viable replacement capable of handling increased membership growth. The lake is the key component of the
camp. The lake will provide recreation and environmental education opportunities to campers, an irrigation
source for organic gardens and orchards and habitat for migratory water fowl and other wildlife. The lake will be
used for recreational activities including swimming, kayaking, canoeing and sail boating. The lake will
accommodate these activities concurrently and within the Girl Scouts SAFETY- WISE guidelines.
Additional details are included in the Application Report.
Block 21 — Types of Material Being Discharged
The material that will be used to construct the dam will consist of 63,000 cubic yards of clean earthen fill. Of the
fill, approximately 143 cubic yards will be placed below the ordinary high water mark. Approximately 50 cubic
yards of rip rap will be placed below the ordinary high water mark.
Block 22 — Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters to be Filled
• 3,555.35 linear feet of perennial stream will be impacted by inundation
• 322.98 linear feet will be impacted by fill material for the dam
• 114.69 linear feet will be impacted by riprap for the spillway
• 1,267.9 linear feet of impact to intermittent stream features by inundation
• 0.0104 acre in size will be impacted by inundation
Additional details are included in the Application Report.
Block 24 — Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners
See map and list below.

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ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS
1. Allison Woods Family Limited
1122 Dogwood Road
Statesville. NC 28677
2. Shirlev Mae C. Wood
1555 White Plains Road
Roaring River, NC 28668
3. O.B. & Alberta S. Davis
453 Crawford Road
Statesville, NC 28625
4. James M. & Ava Hurd
182 Blackwelder Road
Statesville, NC 2862.5
5. N.G. Hayes Sr.
286 Blackwelder Road
Statesville, NC 28625
6. James M. & Dorothy
Blackwelder
296 Blackwelder Road
Statesville, NC 28625
7. Alan B. Crumpler
2914 A Park Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
8. J.F. Bass
134 Carl Austin Road
Statesville, NC 28625
9. Foster C. & Bonnie Periccinoli
P.O. Box 535
Inglis, Florida 34449
10. William A. Lundy
626 Oakdale Drive
Statesville, NC 28677
11. Samuel Lundy
146 Moore Trail
Mocksville, NC 27028
12. Jack Dean & Linda Jolly
I l l Haymeadow Lane
Statesville, NC' 2862:+
13. Archie H. & Sarah B. Lundy
184 Lundy Road
Statesville, NC 28625
14. Dana Lynn Eta] Martin
162 Lundy Road
Statesville, NC 28625
15. Bobby Wayne and Shelia Price
156 Lundy Road
Statesville, NC 28625
16. Geraldine P. Smith
135 Smith Farm Drive
Statesville, NC 28625
17. Wanda Ruth Johnson
146 Lundy Road
Statesville, NC 28625
18. Thomas E. & Diana L. Melvin
142 Lundy Road
Statesville, NC 28625
19. Geoffrey A. & Donna E. Weigel
345 Fairmont Road
Statesville, NC 28625
20. Howard L. & Angela Caywood
1 l 6 Lundy Road
Statesville, NC 28625
21. D. Phillip McDamels
578 Union Grove Road
Union Grove, NC 28689
22. Roy Davis Blackwelder
103 Edgeview Road
High Point, NC 27260

ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS
23. E.C. Bennett
249 Fairmont Road
Statesville. NC 28677
24. Edgar Gatton
253 Fairmont Road
Statesville, NC 28677
25. Jack Gatton
175 Fairmont Road
Statesville, NC 28677
26. Fred Thomas Bell
1.27 Fairmont Road
Statesville, NC 28677
27. Hebron Baptist Church
175 Hebron Road
Statesville, NC 28677
28. Petree Styron Builders, LLC
605 Greenberry Lane
Statesville, NC 28625
29. Dana A. & Timothy R. Dupuis
l l6 Windrow Lane
Statesville, NC 28625
30. Ashley N. Grimes
112 Windrow Lane
Statesville, NC 28625
31. Jeffrey & Melissa Matthews
108 Windrow Lane
Statesville, NC 28625
32. Lucian W. & Rhonda J. Bone
104 Windrow Lane
Statesville, NC 28625

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ECS Careliines, LLP
AGENT AUTHORIZATION
Scope of Work: Stream/ Wetland Services
Location: Proposed Girl scout Lake
Fairmont Road
Statesville, North Carolina
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This form authorizes ECS to act as our agent m stream/weiland matters including U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers and North Carolina Diwrision of Water Quality field verification and permit
application.
Property Address; Fairmont Road
Statesville NC
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Lori Hurd
Girl Scouts Hornets Nest Council
7007 Idlewild Road
Charlotte, NC 27212 Expiration of Acceptance: January 23, 2009
Project: Girl Scouts Environmental Academy County: Iredell
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is willing to accept
payment for impacts associated with the above referenced project. Please note that this decision does not assure that the payment will
be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact these
agencies to determine if payment to the NCEEP will be approved.
This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not received a copy of the
issued 404 Permit/401 Certification/CAMA permit within this time frame, this acceptance will expire. It is the applicant's
responsibility to send copies of the permits to NCEEP. Once NCEEP receives a copy of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based
on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the In
Lieu Fee to be paid to NCEEP by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed at www.nceep.net.
Based on the information supplied by you the impacts that may require compensatory mitigation are summarized in the following
table.
Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. if the regulatory agencies require
mitigation credits greater than indicated above, and the applicant wants NCEEP to be responsible for the additional mitigation,.the
applicant will need to submit a mitigation request to NCEEP for approval prior to permit issuance. The mitigation will be performed
in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers dated November 4, 1998.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Valerie Mitchener at [phone].
Sincerely,
William . Gilmore, PE
Director
cc: Cyndi Karoly, NCDWQ Wetlands/401 Unit
Steve Chapin, USACE-Asheville
Alan Johnson, Mooresville
Michael Brame,, agent agent D D
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Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. if the regulatory agencies require
mitigation credits greater than indicated above, and the applicant wants NCEEP to be responsible for the additional mitigation,.the
applicant will need to submit a mitigation request to NCEEP for approval prior to permit issuance. The mitigation will be performed
in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers dated November 4, 1998.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Valerie Mitchener at [phone].
Sincerely,
William . Gilmore, PE
Director
cc: Cyndi Karoly, NCDWQ Wetlands/401 Unit
Steve Chapin, USACE-Asheville
Alan Johnson, Mooresville
Michael Brame,, agent agent D D
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Attn: Mr. Steve Chapin
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Attn: Ms. Cyndi Karoly
401 Wetlands Unit
' 2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260
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Reference: Application for Section 404 Individual Permit
Proposed Girl Scout Lake
Fairmont Road
Statesville, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Chapin and Ms. Karoly:
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August 1, 2008
ECS Project No. 09.14580B
ECS Carolinas, LLP (ECS) is pleased to provide this application for a Department of the Army
Section 404 Individual Permit (IP) and a corresponding North Carolina Individual Water Quality
Certification (IC) for proposed impacts to waters of the U.S. in connection with the proposed project
referenced above. This application has been prepared on behalf of the Girl Scouts Hornets Nest Council.
If there are questions regarding this application, or a need for further information, please contact
us at [phone].
Respectfully submitted,
ECS CAROLINAS, LLP
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T. Brame
Project Scientist
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Principal Scientist
---4--8-- 11 Koger Boulevard • Greensboro, NC 27407 • [phone] • Fax [phone]

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EXECUTIVESUMMARY...........................................................................................................................1
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INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................1
1.1
Project Description......................................................................................................................1
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Purpose and Need of Project.......................................................................................................1
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EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS.....................................................................................................4
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Background ..................................................................................................................................4
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Site Reconnaissance.....................................................................................................................5
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Streams.........................................................................................................................................6
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Wetlands......................................................................................................................................8
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Vegetation ....................................................................................................................................9
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Cultural Resources.....................................................................................................................10
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Biological Resources/EndangeredSpecies................................................................................1
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PROJECT CONSTRUCTION.......................................................................................................
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ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION.....................................................................
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Off -Line Lake Alternative.........................................................................................................14
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No Build Alternative..................................................................................................................14
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Acquisition of Other Properties.................................................................................................14
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PROPOSED IMPACTS.................................................................................................................16
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AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION.........................................................................................17
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PROPOSED MITIGATION...........................................................................................................18
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CORRESPONDENCE/REFERENCES.........................................................................................22
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EXHIBITS/MAPS..........................................................................................................................23

Proposed Girl Scout Camp
Statesville, North Carolina
ECS Project G- 14580B
August 1, 2008
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This environmental report was prepared by ECS Carolinas, LLP for use by the Girl Scouts Hornets Nest,
the "applicant" in obtaining an individual permit that will allow the construction of a 23.42 acre lake.
Stream impacts are required to construct the lake. The purpose of the Environmental Report is to provide
sufficient information that will enable the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to evaluate
the proposed project.
An approximate 700 acre tract has been acquired by the Girl Scouts Hornets Nest to develop a Girl Scout
Environmental Leadership Center. The proposed lake is the key feature of the land use plan for the Girl
Scout Environmental Academy. The property will not be used by the Girl Scouts as an Environmental
Leadership Program Center without the construction of the lake. The property, which was once farm
land, has far greater benefits to the public and a positive socio-economic impact to the community with
the intended use for environmental education and recreation. The Girl Scout Environmental Leadership
Center is expected to accommodate 20,000 or more girls and volunteers each year, with additional public
access for a variety of school, community and business groups.
In addition to being the key component of the camp, the lake will provide recreation and environmental
education opportunities to campers, an irrigation source for organic gardening and orchards and habitat
for migratory water fowl and other wildlife. The lake will be used for recreational activities including
swimming (including blob, sliding, diving area and tubing), kayaking, canoeing, paddle boating, row
boating and sail boating. The lake will also be used for fishing and aquatic studies. Wildlife observation
stations will be located in different areas of the lake for observing waterfowl and other wildlife species
that use the lake for habitat. To accommodate these activities concurrently and within the Girl Scouts
SAFETY- WISE guidelines, a lake of at least 23.42 acres is required.
The main focus of the academy is to educate Girl Scouts about the environment, natural resources and
renewable energy. Environmental programs and development features will include: organic gardens and
orchards with the lake as the irrigation source, a nature preserve that has been proposed to be placed
' under a permanent conservation easement, an environmental education center, LEED certified
construction and environmentally friendly elements such as solar powered facilities, rainwater collection,
the use of solar energy and the creation of new habitat for water fowl. In addition, 300 foot riparian
buffers will be placed around the majority of streams and along the majority of the South Yadkin River
which forms the southern property boundary.
A 17 acre solar field will provide clean energy for the program facilities and an excellent vehicle for girls
to learn about renewable energy. Excess energy created on site will be released back into the energy
grid. The solar field will use sheep/goats to maintain the grounds, providing an additional educational
' opportunity for girls. There are ample research and education opportunities available that could be
conducted in part and used as an educational tool by the Girl Scouts including, but not limited to, aquatic
and wildlife studies directed by universities and governmental agencies. The Girl Scouts intend to
examine irrigation designs to use natural rain water collection for irrigation of fields, gardens, and
common areas. The Girl Scouts will seek to work with ECS and others on informational/educational
programs for wetlands, drainage, floodplain, and soil studies and analysis.
iThe construction of the lake is paramount to the Girl Scout Environmental Academy. However, to
facilitate the 23.42 acre lake, there will be approximately 3,993 linear feet of total impact to perennial
streams. Of that total, 3,555.35 linear feet will be impacted by inundation, 322.98 linear feet will be
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Proposed Girl Scout Camp
Statesville, North Carolina
ECS Project G -14580B
August 1, 2008
impacted by fill material for the dam and 114.69 linear feet will be impacted by riprap for the spillway.
There will be approximately 1,267.9 linear feet of impact to intermittent stream features by inundation.
In addition, one wetland area that is 0.0104 acre in size will be impacted by inundation.
The Girl Scouts have evaluated several alternatives to determine if the proposed action is the best
available option. The construction of an off-line lake was evaluated as one alternative. The general
topography of the site consists of uplands and steep sloping valleys that contain the streams and
wetlands. Elevations range from approximately 860 feet above mean sea level on the uplands to 800 feet
above mean sea level in the valleys. Ideally, offline lakes are located next to the stream that is the water
source and elevations are only slightly above that of the stream. To evaluate this alternative, the best
possible area to construct an off-line lake was identified. This area was determined to be to the
southwest of the proposed lake and would use the same water source as the proposed lake. For
comparative purposes, ECS evaluated construction of a 7.0 acre lake in this area. In order to create an
area that would be suitable for an offline lake, significant excavation, grading and earthwork would be
required. To facilitate acceptable grades, grading limits would extend well beyond that of the 7.0 acre
lake itself and would likely extend beyond 9.0 to 10.0 acres. Approximately 580,000 cubic yards of
material would need to be excavated in order to create an approximate 7.0 acre lake. The excavation,
movement and placement of this amount of material is not viable alternative environmentally or
economically. In addition, rock outcrops visible on the ground surface indicate that excavation of a pond
basin may be limited by shallow bedrock. The amount of excavation required to build an offline lake
large enough to fulfill the needs of the Girl Scouts could not feasibly be performed on the site.
The no build alternative where no lake is constructed was also identified as an unacceptable alternative.
If there is no lake constructed on the site, the Girl Scouts will be forced to sell the property because the
goals and objectives of the Girl Scouts can not be realized. At this time, the property is under minimal
threat of over development as the Girl Scouts are planning very low impact development of the site. If
this site is sold, there is risk that the property will be developed with high density residential or
commercial development with little or no buffer throughout the entire 700 acres opposed to the use of the
300 foot riparian buffers that have been proposed by the Girl Scouts.
The Girl Scouts have considered the use of the site in conjunction with alternative resources.
Recreational facilities in the project area include Lake Norman State Park, Caldwell Park, Mac Anderson
Park, Andrews Natural Area/ASMO Greenway, Newtonville Greenway and Garfield Recreation Center
Outdoor Pool. Lake Norman State Park is the only park that provides swimming and boating amenities.
The Lake Norman State Park's swimming and boating amenities are not large enough to accommodate
Girl Scouts in conjunction with the public who already use these amenities. A round trip to the state park
is approximately 50 miles. Bussing the Girl Scouts 50 miles a day to use these amenities presents a
liability to the academy. It is not economically feasible and is not a rational environmental alternative.
The subject site was identified through an intense search of many different properties throughout the
service region. Thousands of acres were visited during the search for the subject site. The Girl Scouts
were not able to identify other sites that would accommodate their needs. The subject site was
determined to be the best available site. Therefore, the acquisition of other properties that would meet
the needs of the Girl Scouts is not a practical alternative. Based on the known variables and reasonable
assumptions made for evaluative purposes, the proposed project (the construction of the 23.42 acre lake)
was determined to be the most feasible of the alternatives.
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Proposed Girl Scout Camp
Statesville, North Carolina
ECS Project G -14580B
August 1, 2008
Initially, the Girl Scouts sought to construct a 100 acre lake consistent with the YMCA -Camp Herring
' Ridge 100 acre lake in Boomer, North Carolina. Due to constraints, the Girl Scouts reduced the size to
approximately 50 acres, modeled after the existing Boy Scout Camp Grimes in McDowell County. The
construction of a 50 acre lake would have required additional impacts to approximately 2,206 linear feet
of perennial stream and approximately 0.010 acres of wetlands. The Girl Scouts further reduced the size
of the lake to 23.42 acres to minimize impacts to the streams, wetlands and wooded areas on the site.
1 The Land Trust for Central North Carolina has proposed conservation easements that will consist of 300
feet riparian buffers that will be maintained around the majority of the perennial streams on the site and
along the majority of the South Yadkin River located along the southern site boundary. Long term
stream impacts will be avoided and upland impacts within the buffers will belimited as a result of the
conservation easements. In addition, the Girl Scouts are working with adjoining landowners to promote
similar easements on their properties. Approximately 14,913 linear feet of stream and 5,193 feet of the
South Yadkin River located on the site will be placed in a conservation easement. Approximately 10,587
linear feet of the South Yadkin River borders the site. However, the Girl Scouts are proposing that
mitigation credits for buffering the north side of the South Yadkin River be based on a length of half its
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total, less 200 linear feet for river access (5,193 linear feet). As a result, the total length of streams
(including the South Yadkin River) located on the site that will be buffered is 20,106 linear feet.
1 There is potentially an additional 6,470 linear feet of perennial streams and 1,000 feet of the south side of
the South Yadkin River on adjoining properties that may be placed into easements. This project would
protect a large amount of stream footage in an area that is likely to experience increased suburban growth
I in the coming years (with nearly 50% increases in population expected in Iredell County in a twenty year
period). The buffers will provide important long term benefits including water quality benefits, aquatic
species habitat support (e.g., shading) and watershed protection in addition to habitat for wildlife. These
' benefits would likely not be achieved if different development scenarios occurred (e.g., residential
development) and no buffers were established.
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There are approximately 33,000 linear feet of streams and 6.656 acres of wetlands located on the site.
There will be no additional impacts to streams or wetlands beyond those that are proposed by this
project. The dam of the lake will contain a road to avoid stream crossings and additional impacts in other
areas of the site. The academy has been designed in a manner as to not impact streams or wetlands
anywhere else on the site.
There are approximately 1,000 linear feet of stream channel (low -quality, with unstable banks and a
source of sediment for the South Yadkin River) that will remain between the dam and the South Yadkin
River. The lower flow rate and the lake functioning as a sediment trap will actually help to decrease the
amount of sediment that is currently being discharged into the South Yadkin River.
The dam has been designed so that it will limit the impact of downstream flow during construction and at
the completion of construction. During construction, closable gates will be installed in the bottom and
top of the riser to achieve continued flow downstream from the dam. Embankment drains and seepage
through the dam will provide additional flows during and after construction. Down stream flows are not
expected to be severely impacted during periods of normal rainfall. However, due to surface water
evaporation and possible drought conditions, downstream flow characteristics could be altered by
construction of the lake. The Girl Scouts intend to monitor downstream flow characteristics following
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the completion of the dam. If downstream flow is altered by the dam, the Girl Scouts will evaluate the
pumping and transfer of water from the South Yadkin River.
The Girls Scouts have shown an attempt to avoid and minimize where possible and will compensate to
the extent practicable for the remaining unavoidable losses with mitigation. The proposed project will
impact 1,267.9 linear feet of unmitigable stream channel. The immitigable stream channel includes
intermittent streams that are aquatically unimportant. These streams contain no flowing water with pools
of water present only in portions of the stream. The intermittent features dissipate into the floodplain of
the main stream and do not physically connect to other streams or water bodies. The project will impact
0.0104 acres of wetland. Because the wetland impact does not exceed 0.10 acres, mitigation for wetland
impact is not proposed.
The project will impact 3,993 linear feet of mitigable stream channel. With the exception of the upper
reaches that will be impacted by inundation, the stream is high banked. The banks of the stream are
unstable in most areas. The banks contain bare soil, have been undercut and in their current state are a
source of erosion and sediment into downgradient water bodies. Although perennial, the mitigable
streams appear to have been straightened in the past and further degraded by timber harvesting. The Girl
Scouts propose that the mitigation ratio resulting from the impacts resulting from inundation (3,555
linear feet) be set at a '/z:l ratio. These impacts will be compensated through the establishment of
conservation easements on the Girl Scout site and on neighboring properties that will restrict future
impacts to perennial streams and in buffers established around the streams. There are approximately
15,012 linear feet of perennial streams located on the site that will be buffered and permanently protected
by the conservation easement. In addition, a conservation easement and associated buffer will be placed
on the north side of the South Yadkin River with the exception of approximately 200 linear feet that will
be used as access to the river. As a result, of the 10,587 linear feet of river that borders the site, the Girl
Scouts are proposing that mitigation credits for buffering the north side of the South Yadkin River be
based on a length of half its total less the 200 linear feet (5,193 linear feet). The total length of streams
that will be buffered is 20,106 linear feet. There are approximately 6.646 acres of wetland located within
the 300 feet riparian buffers that will also be preserved.
In addition, the Girl Scouts are working with adjoining landowners to promote similar easements on their
properties. As a result, potentially 6,470 linear feet of perennial stream and approximately 10,000 linear
feet of the south side of the South Yadkin River will be placed in conservation easements on adjoining
properties. The buffers will provide important long term benefits such as water quality benefits, aquatic
species habitat support (e.g., shading) and watershed protection in addition to habitat for upland wildlife.
These benefits would not be realized if different development scenarios occurred (e.g., residential
development), as there are no state mandated buffers required for the site. At '/i: l ratio, the 20,106 linear
feet of stream that will be buffered and preserved on site will more than off -set the impacts to the stream
by inundation. The streams that will be buffered on nearby properties are an added benefit and are not
being used to offset impacts. In addition, natural buffers will remain around approximately 75% of the
lake.
The Girl Scouts propose to compensate for fill impacts for the construction of the dam by offering
payment into the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) at a 1:1 ratio. Approximately 437.67 linear
feet of stream will be impacted by dam construction and mitigated by payment into the EEP. There are
no additional impacts that will require mitigation. At the ratios proposed, the Girl Scouts will receive
2,448 credits, exceeding the 2,215 mitigation credits proposed.
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The Girl Scout Environmental Leadership Center has already undergone a huge positive environmental
impact to the area by way of transforming farm land and a shooting range into a natural habitat for
wildlife due to removing livestock, extensive clean up, crop planting, noise reduction and lead pollution
to the area. The proposed site of the Girl Scout Academy is critical to accommodate the expected service
population of 20,000 Girl Scouts per year. The future environmental impacts expected through the use of
the site and proposed lake for the education and recreation of generations of Girl Scouts will prove to be
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
' 1.1 Project Description
1 The project includes the construction of an approximate 23.42 acre lake. Stream impacts are required to
facilitate the construction of the lake. The Girl Scouts have acquired an approximate 700 acre tract
located on Fairmont Road in Statesville, North Carolina (Figure 1). The property was acquired to
develop the proposed Girl Scout Environmental Academy. The proposed Girl Scout Environmental
Academy will consist of multiple land use activity areas centralized around the proposed lake (Figure 2).
The lake will be the key feature of the academy. The site will not be used or developed with the
environmental academy without the construction of the lake.
The project will utilize LEED certified construction with environmentally friendly building materials and
energy sources. The academy will contain land uses that will cater to environmental education activities.
Environmental programs and development features will include: organic gardens and orchards with the
lake as the irrigation source, a nature preserve that has been proposed to be placed under a permanent
conservation easement, an environmental education center, rainwater collection, solar energy, 300 foot
riparian buffers around streams and the South Yadkin River placed under a conservation easement and
the creation of new habitats for waterfowl and other wildlife.
A 17 acre solar field will provide clean energy for the program facilities and also provide an excellent
vehicle for girls to learn about renewable energy. Excess energy created on site will be released back
1 d into the energy grid. The solar field will use sheep/goats to maintain the grounds, providing an additional
educational opportunity for girls. There are ample research and education opportunities available that
could be conducted in part and used as an educational tool by the Girl Scouts including, but not limited
to, aquatic and wildlife studies directed by universities and governmental agencies. The Girl Scouts
intend to examine irrigation designs to use natural rain water collection for irrigation of fields, gardens,
and common areas. The Girl Scouts will seek to work with ECS and others on informational/educational
programs for wetlands, drainage, floodplain, and soil analysis.
1.2 Purpose and Need of Project
The proposed site is capable of accommodating the proposed Girl Scout Environmental Leadership
Center, and is considered to be a 100 year property decision for the Girl Scouts. The size of Camp
Occoneechee, the current Girl Scout camp, combined with increasing membership growth, presents a
deficit. As a result, Camp Occoneeche is in the process of being sold. The proposed site with the
addition of the lake has been identified as a viable replacement capable of handling increased
membership growth. Without the addition of the lake, the camp is not a viable replacement. The subject
site was identified through an intense search of many different properties throughout the service region.
The Girl Scouts were not able to identify other sites that would accommodate their needs. The subject
site was determined to be the best available site.
The Long Range Property Task Group which consisted of operational volunteers for the Girl Scouts,
Hornets' Nest council evaluated existing council camp properties in 2002. The long range property task
group considered the growth rate of the Charlotte Area and the Girl Scout population growth for the
council and felt strongly that existing Girl Scout properties within the council were too small to
accommodate the growth which would comprise girl scouting in the region. The official search for
tproperty began in 2003 with the following site specific criteria: a minimum of 600 to 1200 acres, a visual
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buffer for safety, a unique forest and water features and proximity to girls served (150 miles or less to
charlotte one way). From 2003 to 2007, the Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council looked at hundreds of
properties to no avail. In the meantime, the council's existing camp sites at Lake Wylie and near Lake
Lure suffered from encroachment and safety issues due to development of areas adajcent to the Girl
Scout camp sites. The Girl Scouts current property at Oak Springs in Statesville, NC (Iredell County)
was identified in March 2007 and closed on in October 2007. Several additional transactions occurred to
acquire additional acreage surrounding the property to meet the criteria established by the long range
1 property task group of the council and fulfill the 100 year property decision for the council. The lake is a
critical feature to Girl Scout programming now that the acreage, buffer, safety, and forest criteria have
been achieved.
' As recreational and educational facilities develop on the Girl Scout property in the coming years,
educational programs related to conservation, stewardship and environmental leadership will be key
1 focus areas. A nature center and interpretive trail system will provide environmental programs for tens of
thousands of Girl Scouts each year in addition to community use through future school and public/private
partnerships. This project has the potential to positively impact approximately one-half million citizens
over the next 25 years. The "Linking Girls To The Land" curriculum and extensive badge and patch
programs provide outstanding opportunities for public education on important environmental topics that
will result in development of strong skills for responsible stewardship of land and water resources for
1 future generations.
The proposed Girl Scout Center with a 23.42 acre lake is capable of servicing 20,000 or more girls and
volunteers that are expected to attend the camp each year. In addition, the Girl Scouts will allow public
access for a variety of school, community and business groups and targeted outreach efforts.
In addition to being the key component of the camp, the lake will provide recreation and environmental
' education opportunities to campers, an irrigation source for the organic gardens and orchards and habitat
for migratory water fowl and other wildlife. The lake will be used for recreational activities including
swimming (including blob, sliding, diving area and tubing), kayaking, canoeing, paddle boating, row
' boating and sail boating. The lake will also be used for fishing and aquatic studies. Wildlife observation
stations will be located in different areas of the lake for observing waterfowl and other wildlife species
that use the lake for habitat. To accommodate these activities concurrently and within the Girl Scouts
SAFETY- WISE guidelines, a lake of at least 23.42 acres is required. To accommodate these activities
concurrently and within the Girl Scouts SAFETY- WISE . Guidelines for SAFETY & RISK
MANAGEMENT IN GIRL SCOUTING; Decision-making Related to Program Activities (Chapter 6,
page 55- 57) which calls for analysis of other like organizations conducting similar activities, a lake of at
least 23.42 acres is required. Initially, the Girl Scouts sought to construct a 100 acre lake to comparable
with the YMCA -Camp Herring Ridge 100 acre lake located in Boomer, North Carolina. Due to site
constraints, the Girl Scouts reduced the size to 50 acres, modeled after an existing Boy Scout Camp
Grimes in McDowell County that has a boat dock and swimming area to provide many aquatics activities
including canoeing, rowing, sailing, swimming, tubing, water-skiing and motor boating. The Girl Scouts
' further reduced the size of the lake to 23.42 acres to minimize impacts to the streams, wetlands and
wooded areas on the site.
The Girl Scout Environmental Leadership Center will most importantly instill valuable ethics in children.
At a young age, children will be taught to protect the environment and to conserve our natural resources
using hands-on techniques. The Girl Scouts are dedicated to meeting the needs and challenges of the
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and challenges. The lake at the Girl Scout Environmental Leadership Center will be the focal point on
environmental education for all girls in the region who wish to explore geo-technical design, green
building, aquatic studies, wildlife protection, hydro -power, solar power, organic gardening, and
responsible land stewardship. The proposed site and lake will provide the vehicle required to meet these
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' 2.0 EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
2.1 Background
IECS has identified the locations of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, on the subject site. ECS
performed a delineation of jurisdictional waters at the site between July 2007 and July 2008. Prior to
visiting the site, ECS reviewed the USGS Topographic Map, Harmony, North Carolina Quadrangle, the
Soil Survey of Iredell County, the Geologic map of North Carolina and the National Wetland Inventory
Maps, prepared by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to obtain information regarding the site.
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• The USGS Topographic Map (Figure 1) shows an unnamed tributary to the South Yadkin River in
the proposed lake basin. The unnamed tributary forks near the northern end of the lake basin. The
South Yadkin River is located along the southern boundary of the 700 acre proposed Girl Scout
Academy. Several additional unnamed tributaries, a pond and drainage swales that could contain
streams or wetlands are depicted on the 700 acre tract.
The USDA Soil Survey of Iredell County (Figure 3) shows a stream consistent with the unnamed
tributary depicted on the USGS map located within the proposed lake basin. The soil survey depicts
three additional tributaries in the proposed lake basin. The South Yadkin River, unnamed tributaries
and a pond are depicted on the larger 700 acre tract. Soils within the lake basin are mapped as:
- Worsham Loam (Wo) — The Worsham series consists of poorly drained, moderately slow
permeable soils that occur around the heads of streams and the base of slopes.
- Cecil soils (CfD2, CcD3 and CsE2) — The Cecil series consists of well drained, moderately
permeable soils that occur on ridges and gently sloping uplands.
- Moderately Gullied (MoD) — Moderately gullied land consists of well drained soils of uplands
that have been cut by shallow gullies.
- Lloyd fine sandy loam (LfE2) — The Lloyd series consists of well drained, moderately permeable
soils that occur on gently sloping to moderately steep slopes.
The soils located within the pond basin are not identified on the Hydric Soils List for Iredell County.
Several soil types are mapped within the property boundaries. These soils range from Wehadkee fine
sandy loam and Buncombe loamy sand, which are common around streams; to Cecil, Madison and
Lloyd series soils, which are characteristic of uplands. The Wehadkee series is identified on the
Hydric Soils List for Iredell County.
The Geologic Map of North Carolina indicates that the site is located in the Inner Piedmont Belt of
the Piedmont Physiographic Province. The soils encountered in this area are the residual product of
in-place chemical weathering of rock presently underlying the site. In general, shallow unconfined
groundwater movement within the overlying soils is controlled largely by topographic gradients.
Recharge occurs primarily by infiltration along higher elevations and typically discharges into
streams or other surface water bodies. The elevation of the shallow water table is transient and can
vary greatly with seasonal fluctuations in precipitation. Movement in this water table is generally
from higher to lower elevations.
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• The National Wetland Inventory Map (Figure 4) shows a pond and streams consistent with features
1 shown on the USGS topographic map and the soil survey. In addition, the inventory map shows two
wetland pockets located on the southern portion of the larger tract near the South Yadkin River.
Neither of the two wetland areas shown on the map will be impacted by the project.
2.2 Site Reconnaissance
1 ECS personnel conducted several site reconnaissances between July 2007 and July 2008. The proposed
lake basin contains undeveloped, wooded land that was partially timbered within the last five years. A
mixture of hardwoods, pines and low lying vegetation was observed within the proposed pond basin.
The remainder of the site contains a mixture of agricultural fields, pasture land and wooded land.
During our reconnaissances, we observed the site for evidence of streams, ponds and wetlands. Several
streams are located within the proposed lake basin. The main stream crosses through the proposed dam
and forks near the upper reaches of the pond. The main stream and its tributary contain flowing water
and a defined bed and bank. Based on our observations and a site visit by Mr. Steve Chapin with the
USACE on March 18, 2008, the stream and its tributary are perennial. Two intermittent streams are
located within the pond basin. The intermittent streams begin near the eastern boundary of the pond and
dissipate near the main stream. Pooled water was observed in sections of the streams. These streams
' were identified as unmitagable during Mr. Chapin's site visit. A small wetland pocket was observed next
to the unmitagable stream. Routine wetland determination data forms supporting our opinion are
included as attachments. ECS flagged the centerline of the streams and boundary of the wetland pocket
during our site visit. The stream and wetland flags were verified in the field by Mr. Chapin. Figure 2
and Figure 5 shows the approximate locations of the streams and wetlands located on the site.
Several additional streams, wetlands and a pond were identified on the remainder of the 700 acre tract.
Impacts to these features are not anticipated. The remaining streams, wetlands and ponds were
delineated in the field by ECS. The beginning of streams and their designations (as perennial or
intermittent) were flagged in the field. Coordinates were gathered using a Trimble GeoXH 2005 GPS
unit. The locations of wetlands were also identified in the field. The GPS coordinates of the streams and
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2.3 Streams
The subject property is located adjacent to the South Yadkin River and contains 14 streams. The streams
have been classified as perennial and intermittent channels. Stream descriptions are included in Table 1
below. See Figure 7 for stream locations and identification.
Stream 1 is located on the southwestern portion of the site and is perennial throughout its entirety. It will
not be impacted by the project. Stream 1 originates at the base of a dam. The pond is located
immediately north of the subject property. Stream 1 contains meanders, a defined bed and bank and a
moderate amount of flowing water throughout its entirety.
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Stream 1 is located on the southwestern portion of the site and is perennial throughout its entirety. It will
not be impacted by the project. Stream 1 originates at the base of a dam. The pond is located
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Stream 2 is a tributary of Stream 1. Stream 2 will not be impacted by the project. Stream 2 is
intermittent and contained no flowing water, weak to moderate bed and bank definition and weak to
moderate substrate sorting.
' Stream 3 is an intermittent stream located on the southwestern portion of the site. Stream 3 and
associated wetlands will not be impacted by the project. Stream 3 originates to the north of a partially
drained pond basin. Stream 3 contains weak bed and bank definition, weak flow, and weak substrate
sorting as it dissipates into the flood plain of the South Yadkin River.
Stream 4 is located on the northwestern and north central portion of the site. Stream 4 is intermittent at
' its origin and converges into a perennial stream at a nick point not far from its origin. A portion of
Stream 4 that is perennial will be impacted by inundation of the lake. Stream 4 has a defined bed and
bank, moderate to strong flow characteristics with a riffle pool sequence, and strong substrate sorting
' ranging from bedrock to silt and gravel. NCDWQ Stream Evaluation Forms and USACE Stream Quality
Assessment Worksheets prepared for the stream are included in Appendix III.
Stream 5 is a tributary of Stream 4. Stream 5 will not be impacted by the project. Stream 5 is a perennial
stream with meanders, a defined bed and bank and moderate flow.
Stream 6 is located on the central portion of the site (see Photograph 1 through Photograph 7). Stream 6
will be impacted by construction of the dam and by inundation of the lake. Stream 6 is a perennial
stream that appears to have been straightened in the past. Stream 6 contains strong flow and has incised
banks and heavy sediment loading in its bed. Two intermittent features converge at the origin of stream
6. Wetland pockets are located along the upper reaches of Stream 6 before it converges with Stream 7.
NCDWQ Stream Evaluation Forms and USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets prepared for the
stream are included in Appendix III.
Stream 7 is a tributary of Stream 6. The majority of Stream 7 will not be impacted by the project. The
lower reach will be impacted by inundation of the lake. Stream 7 is intermittent at its origin and
perennial for its remainder. The majority of Stream 7 contains meanders, a defined bed and bank and a
moderate amount of flowing water. NCDWQ Stream Evaluation Forms and USACE Stream Quality
Assessment Worksheets prepared for the stream are included in Appendix III.
Stream 8 is a perennial stream and a tributary of Stream 7. Stream 8 will not be impacted by the project.
Stream 8 originates at the base of a dam associated with a pond located north of the subject property.
Stream 8 contains meanders, a defined bed and bank and a moderate amount of flowing water throughout
its entirety.
Stream 9 (Photograph 8) and Stream 10 are intermittent streams located on the central portion of the site.
Portions of Stream 9 and Stream 10 will be inundated by the lake. Stream 9 contains a weak bed and
bank structure, pooled water, and no substrate sorting. Stream 9 and Stream 10 dissipate into the flood
plain of Stream 6.
Stream 11 is located on the southeastern portion of the site. Stream 11 will not be impacted by the
project. Stream 11 originates at the convergence of two intermittent streams. Stream 11 is perennial and
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Stream 12 is located on the eastern portion of the site. Stream 12 will not be impacted by the project.
Stream 12 is an intermittent stream near its origin and perennial for its remainder. Stream 12 contains
meanders, a defined bed and bank, substrate sorting and strong flow characteristics.
' Stream 13 and Stream 14 are intermittent streams that discharge into the flood plains of Stream 12 and
the South Yadkin River. The streams will not be impacted by the project. Stream 13 and Stream 14
contain weak bed and bank definition, weak to no flow and silty substrate.
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the project. In addition, these wetlands are located in proximity to the streams and will be protected by a
conservation easement and associated 300 foot riparian buffers that will be placed around the perennial
' streams and the South Yadkin River. The wetlands are separated from uplands by distinct breaks in
topography and vegetative species. Wetland A is located within a semi -drained pond basin. The
remaining wetlands can be characterized as seeps and flood plain wetlands. Typical vegetation that was
' identified in the wetlands include sedges and rush species. Routine Wetland Determination data forms
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2.5 Vegetation
The proposed lake basin consists of wooded land that was selectively harvested in the last 5 years
(Photograph 9 and Photograph 10). The area of impact includes the following species:
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Canopy/Understory
White oak
Tree/Sap
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Liriodendron tulipifera
Canopy/Understory
Tulip poplar
Tree/Sap
FAC
Acer rubrum
Midstory/Understory
Red maple
Tree/Sap
FAC
Pinus virginiana
Overstory
Virginia pine
Tree
NI
Carya tomentosa
Canopy/Understory
Mockernut hickory
Tree/Sap
NI
Platinus occidentalis
Canopy/Midstory
..Sycamore
Tree/Sa
FACW-
Cornus florida
Midstroy/Understory
Dogwood
Tree/Sap
FACU
Fraxinus pensylvanica
Midstory
Green ash
Tree/Sap
FACW
Lindera benzoin
Midstory
S icebush
Herb
FACW
Ulmus rubra
Midstory
Slippery elm
Tree
FAC
Ilex opaca
Sap
American holly
Understory
FAC-
Oxydendrum arboretum
Midstory
Sourwood
Tree/Sap
NI
Prunis serotina
Midstory
Black cherry
Tree/Sap
FACU
Juglans nigra
Midstory
Black walnut
Tree/Sap
FACU
Migustrum sinense
Midstory
Chinese privet
Herb
FAC
Carpinus caroliniana
Midstory
Musclewood
Tree/Sap
FAC
Juniperus virginiana
Understory
Eastern red cedar
Sap
FACU-
Smilax rotundifolia
Understory
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2.6 Cultural Resources
ECS submitted a letter to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on March 28, 2008 requesting
information concerning historic preservation/potential archaeological remains that may be located within
the proposed lake basin. Mr. Peter Sandbeck with the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
responded to our request in a letter dated May 13, 2008. The letter indicates that SHPO has no comment
on the undertaking as proposed. The letter with Mr. Sandbeck's response is attached.
The portion of the site that will be altered by the construction of a lake contains undeveloped, wooded
land. The land has been timbered using selective harvest methods within the past five to ten years. The
vegetation consists of sparse trees and low-lying herbaceous species. Autumn olive (Eleagnus
umbellata) and Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) are invasive species that are located within the basin.
Overgrown logging roads, tire ruts and tree stumps are located within the proposed lake basin. There
will be no structures demolished, moved or otherwise disturbed as part of this project. Therefore, there
will be no impacts to structures with historical significance.
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Toxicodendron radicans
Understory
Poison ivy
Herb
FAC
Lonicera japonica
Understory
Japanese honeysuckle
Herb
FAG
Eulalia viminea
Understory
Microste um
Herb
FAC+
Vitis rotundifolia
Understory
Muscadine
Vine
FAC
Urtica chamaedryoides
Herb
False nettle
Understory
FAC
Vaccinium simulatum
Herb
Blue berry
Understory
FAC
Juncus roemeranus
Herb
Needlegrass rush
Understory
ON
Phytolacca americana
Herb
Pokeweed
Understory
FACU+
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Herb
Virginia creeper
Understory
FAC
Polistichum acrostichoides
Herb
Christmas fern
Understory
FAC
Rosa multiflora
Herb
Multiflora rose
Understory
UPI
Macluria pomisera
Herb
Osage orange
Understory
FACU
2.6 Cultural Resources
ECS submitted a letter to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on March 28, 2008 requesting
information concerning historic preservation/potential archaeological remains that may be located within
the proposed lake basin. Mr. Peter Sandbeck with the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
responded to our request in a letter dated May 13, 2008. The letter indicates that SHPO has no comment
on the undertaking as proposed. The letter with Mr. Sandbeck's response is attached.
The portion of the site that will be altered by the construction of a lake contains undeveloped, wooded
land. The land has been timbered using selective harvest methods within the past five to ten years. The
vegetation consists of sparse trees and low-lying herbaceous species. Autumn olive (Eleagnus
umbellata) and Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) are invasive species that are located within the basin.
Overgrown logging roads, tire ruts and tree stumps are located within the proposed lake basin. There
will be no structures demolished, moved or otherwise disturbed as part of this project. Therefore, there
will be no impacts to structures with historical significance.
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2.7 Biological Resources/Endangered Species
' ECS reviewed the North Carolina Natural Heritage Database to obtain information regarding federally
listed protected, threatened, and endangered species that could be located on the site or immediately
adjacent properties. The quad status list prepared by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program is a
listing by USGS quadrangles of the elements of natural diversity (rare plant and animal species,
exemplary natural communities, and special animal habitats) known to occur in North Carolina.
The site contains buildings that were formerly part of a firing range, agricultural buildings, undeveloped,
wooded land and fields. The forest types that are present on the site include bottomland hardwoods,
upland hardwoods, mixed pines/hardwoods and young pine forests. A small pond and unnamed
tributaries to the South Yadkin River are located on the site.
' The intermittent streams that will be impacted by the construction of the lake have not contained flowing
water during our site visits. ECS observed the intermittent streams to assess their value as aquatic
habitat. During our site visits, the only water that was observed in the intermittent streams was located in
the deeper pools. The water was stagnant and there was no evidence of aquatic life observed. Based on
our observations, the intermittent streams are of low quality and have minimal value as habitat for
aquatic wildlife.
The perennial streams that will be impacted by the proposed lake have contained flowing water during
each of our site visits. ECS observed the perennial streams to assess their value as aquatic habitat. ECS
' performed visual assessments during multiple site visits to identify species that are currently inhabiting
the perennial streams. Common aquatic wildlife including minnows, crayfish, salamanders, frogs and a
snapping turtle were observed in areas of the streams that will contain the lake. The lower reaches and
majority of the streams that will be impacted are degraded as the result of previous agricultural practices
' and timber harvesting. The banks are unstable and the beds contain sediment in most areas. The upper
reaches of the stream contain sections with stable beds and banks, substrate sorting and rocky bottoms.
These areas are more valuable than the lower reaches for aquatic habitat. Damsel fly casings, damsel
' flies and several species of aquatic worms were observed in the upper reaches. Many of the species
observed do not depend on flowing water to survive. They will be able to inhabit the fringes and
headwaters of the proposed lake. Based on our observations, the perennial streams located in the
proposed lake basin provide moderate habitat for aquatic wildlife species.
The portion of the site that will be altered by the construction of a lake contains undeveloped, wooded
land. The land has been timbered using selective harvest methods within the past five years. The
vegetation consists of sparse trees in the canopy and low-lying herbaceous species in the understory.
Autumn olive (Eleagnus umbellate) and Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) are invasive species that are
located within the basin. Overgrown logging roads, tire ruts and tree stumps are located within the
proposed lake basin. Unnamed tributaries to the South Yadkin River are also located within the proposed
lake basin.
The site is located in Iredell County within the Harmony, North Carolina Quadrangle. The North
Carolina Natural Heritage Program website does not identify federally listed endangered or threatened
species that have been identified on this quadrangle. The following species of importance are identified
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Little Sneezeweed (Helenium brevifolium) — a vascular plant that is considered to be a historic
state listed -endangered species. A detailed survey to determine if this species occurs on the site
has not been performed. Its habitat is typically bogs, seeps and riverbanks. This habitat occurs
on the site and will be permanently protected by 300 foot riparian buffers that will be placed
around the streams.
Appalachian Goldenbanner (Thermopsis mollis) - a vascular plant that is considered to be a
historic state listed -significantly rare -protected. A detailed survey to determine if this species
occurs on the site has not been performed. Its habitat is typically dry ridges and open wood
lands. This type of habitat occurs on the site but is not within the proposed lake basin. There
will be minimal impact to critical habitat capable of containing these species at completion of the
proj ect.
Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) - a vertebrate animal that is considered to be a current
state listed -species of concern. A detailed survey to determine if the Loggerhead Shrike occurs
on the site has not been performed. Their habitat typically includes grasslands interspersed with
scattered trees and shrubs that provide nesting and perching sites. A variety of habitats often
occur within breeding territories, including cultivated cropland, transportation rights -of -ways,
and shelterbelts. Critical habitat for this species exists on the site. However, it will not be
impacted by the proposed project. The habitat critical for this species will remain and be
enhanced by the proposed project.
' The Girl Scout Environmental Academy will be constructed in a manner that will have minimal impact to
the environment. The majority of the site will remain in a natural condition. Critical habitat for these
species and many others that are not identified above will remain on the site as a result of the academy.
' In addition, the possible presence of these species represents a valuable educational opportunity for the
Girl Scouts.
3.0 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
Construction of the proposed dam will be carried out in the following sequence:
1. Installation of required erosion control and sedimentation control measures/devices.
2. Site clearing and preparation.
3. Excavation of approach roads and fill placement for left '/z of dam embankment to height
required to accommodate principal spillway installation.
4. Installation of principal spillway system including outlet structure and riprap channel leading to
existing stream.
5. Diversion of stream flow through principal spillway system.
6. Excavation of right approach road and fill placement for right '/z of dam embankment to match
left '/z of embankment.
7. Excavation of emergency spillway channel and dam road approaches and fill placement for entire
embankment to finished subgrade elevations.
8. Installation of crushed aggregate on dam and approach road and riprap installations.
9. Seeding and mulching of disturbed areas.
The embankment fill required for the dam construction is available from excavations required for the
approach road and the emergency spillway channel. However, it may also be necessary to obtain fill
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from on-site borrow sources. Prior to fill placement or foundation construction, the upstream and
downstream areas to receive fill will be stripped of unsuitable materials. During construction, it is
anticipated that a temporary cofferdam will be constructed to divert stormwater flows away from the riser
and outlet pipe areas. Sumps will be placed to collect accumulated water. A portable and backup pump
' will be used during construction of the intake structure, outlet piping, and outlet structure to de -water.
After installation of the intake structure and outlet pipe, the drain valve will be opened immediately to
allow normal flows to resume during the remainder of construction. Construction of the embankment
' will be finished with the principal drain valve open. The portable pump will remain on standby to handle
large storm flows as necessary.
' During construction of the project, erosion control measures will be employed to minimize the amount of
sediment runoff into nearby streams. Silt fencing will be used to prevent erosion and capture sediment.
Disturbed areas will be reseeded promptly to prevent future erosion and sedimentation runoff into
streams. Stockpiling excavated soil will be avoided where possible. If temporary stock piling is
necessary, it will be bermed with bales of hay. Erosion control inspections will be scheduled with the
Land Quality Section as necessary.
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4.0 ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION
4.1 Off -Line Lake Alternative
The construction of an off-line lake has been evaluated as an alternative. The general topography of the
site consists of uplands and steep sloping valleys that contain streams and fringe wetlands. Mean sea
elevations range from 860 feet above mean sea level on the uplands to 800 feet above mean sea level in
the valleys. Ideally, offline lakes are located adjacent to the stream -that is the water source and
elevations are only slightly above that of the stream. To evaluate this alternative, the best possible area
to construct an off-line lake was identified. This area was determined to be to the southwest of the
proposed lake and would use the same water source as the proposed lake. For comparative purposes,
ECS evaluated the construction of a 7.0 acre lake in this area. In order to create an area that would be
suitable for an offline lake, significant excavation, grading and earthwork would be required. To
facilitate acceptable grades, grading limits would extend well beyond that of the 7.0 acre lake itself.
Approximately 580,000 cubic yards of material would need to be excavated in order to create an
approximate 7.0 acre lake. The excavation, movement and placement of this amount of material is not a
' viable alternative environmentally or economically. In addition, rock outcrops visible on the ground
surface indicate that excavation of a pond basin may be limited by shallow bedrock. The amount of
excavation required to build an offline lake large enough to fulfill the needs of the Girl Scouts could not
' feasibly be performed on the site.
4.2 No Build Alternative
The no build alternative is one where the lake would not be constructed. If there is no lake constructed
on the site, the Girl Scouts will be forced to sell the property. The current low impact development
proposed for the Girl Scout Camp will have minimal impact to the environment when compared to
alternate development that could occur on the property. Proposed conservation easements will protect
the remaining streams and wetlands located on the site. If this site sold, there is risk that the property
' will be developed with high density residential or commercial development with little or no buffer
throughout the entire 700 acres opposed to the use of the 300 feet riparian buffers that have been
proposed by the Girl Scouts.
The Girl Scouts have considered the use of the site in conjunction with alternative resources.
Recreational facilities in the project area include Lake Norman State Park, Caldwell Park, Mac Anderson
Park, Andrews Natural Area/ASMO Greenway, Newtonville Greenway, Garfield Recreation Center
Outdoor Pool. Lake Norman State Park is the only park that provides swimming and boating amenities.
Lake Norman State Park's swimming and boating amenities are not large enough to accommodate Girl
Scouts in conjunction with the public who already use these amenities. A round trip to the state park is
approximately 50 miles. Bussing the Girl Scouts 50 miles a day to use these amenities presents a liability
to the academy. It is not economically feasible and is not a rational environmental alternative.
Furthermore, other resources could not be used while maintaining the Girl Scouts SAFETY -WISE
' guidelines.
4.3 Acquisition of Other Properties
' The subject site was identified through an intense search of many different properties throughout
the
service region. Thousands of acres were visited during the search for the subject site. The Girl Scouts
1 have not been able to identify other potential sites that would accommodate their needs without
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significant disturbance to the environment. The subject site was determined to be the best available site
for the Girl Scouts and the environment.
' The official search for property began in 2003 with the following site specific criteria: a minimum of 600
to 1200 acres, a visual buffer for safety, a unique forest and water features and proximity to girls served
(150 miles or less to charlotte one way). From 2003 to 2007, the Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council
looked at hundreds of properties to no avail. In the meantime, the council's existing camp sites at Lake
Wylie and near Lake Lure suffered from encroachment and safety issues due to development of areas
adajcent to the Girl Scout camp sites. The Girl Scouts current property at Oak Springs in Statesville, NC
(Iredell County) was identified in March 2007 and closed on in October 2007. Several additional
transactions occurred to acquire additional acreage surrounding the property to meet the criteria
established by the long range property task group of the council and fulfill the 100 year property decision
for the council.
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5.0 PROPOSED IMPACTS
Construction of the lake will require impacts to perennial and intermittent streams and wetlands. The
unavoidable stream impacts are included in Table 4 and depicted on Figure 5.
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3,555.35
22,546.5
322.98
2,260.86
114.69
802.83
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1,267
3,802
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Impacts:
There will be approximately 3,993.02 linear feet of total impact to perennial streams. Of that total,
3,555.35 linear feet will be impacted by inundation, 322.98 linear feet will be impacted by fill material
for the dam and 114.69 linear feet will be impacted by riprap for the spillway. There will be
approximately 1,267.9 linear feet of impact to intermittent streams by inundation.
The unavoidable wetland impacts are included in Table 5 and depicted on Figure 5. Only wetland B will
be impacted by the project. Wetland B is an approximate 0.0104 acre seep area that will be impacted by
inundation.
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6.0 AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION
Initially, the Girl Scouts sought to construct a 100 acre lake consistent with the YMCA -Camp Herring
Ridge 100 acre lake located in Boomer, North Carolina. Due to constraints, the Girl Scouts reduced the
size to approximately 50 acres, modeled after an existing Boy Scout Camp Grimes. The construction of a
50 acre lake would have required additional impacts to approximately 2,206 linear feet of perennial
stream and approximately 0.010 acres of wetlands. The Girl Scouts further reduced the size of the lake
to 23.42 acres to minimize impacts to the streams, wetlands and wooded areas on the site. The reduction
of the lake by more than half its initial size reduced perennial stream impacts by approximately 40%.
' The Land Trust for Central North Carolina has proposed conservation easements that will consist of a
300 feet riparian buffer permanently placed around perennial streams located on the site. Long term
stream impacts will be avoided and upland impacts within the buffers will be limited as a result of the
conservation easements. Only limited disturbance will occur within the 300 foot buffers. These
disturbances include dirt/natural footpaths, access to the river, a roadway in two areas, a tree house
village and a pavilion. None of these will be located within 200 feet of the streams. Figure 8 shows the
approximate location of buffers/conservation easements that have been proposed to be placed around the
streams.
1 In addition, the Girl Scouts are working with adjoining landowners to promote similar easements on their
properties. Approximately 20,106 linear feet of stream will be placed in a conservation easement on the
site. Potentially, 6,470 linear feet of perennial streams and 1,000 feet of the south side of the South
' Yadkin River on adjoining properties will be placed into easements. This project would protect a large
amount of stream footage in an area that is likely to experience increased suburban growth in the coming
years (with nearly 50% increases in population expected in Iredell County in a twenty year period). The
buffers will provide important long term benefits such as water quality benefits, aquatic species habitat
support (e.g., shading) and watershed protection in addition to habitat for wildlife. These benefits would
likely not be achieved if different development scenarios occurred (e.g., residential development) and no
buffers were established.
Sediment and erosion control measures will be implemented to avoid indirect impacts due to sediment
' runoff during construction. Silt fencing will be used to prevent erosion and capture sediment. Disturbed
areas will be reseeded promptly to prevent future erosion and sedimentation runoff. Stockpiling
excavated soil will be avoided where possible. If temporary stock piling is necessary, it will be bermed
with bales of hay.
There are approximately 33,000 linear feet of stream channel and approximately 6.656 acres of wetlands
located on the site. There will be no additional impacts to streams or wetlands beyond those that are
proposed in this project. The dam of the lake will contain a road to avoid stream crossings and additional
impacts in other areas of the site. The remainder of the site will contain various development and land
use activity areas. The academy has been designed in a manner as to not impact streams or wetlands
' anywhere else on the site.
There are approximately 1,000 linear feet of stream channel (low -quality, with unstable banks and a
' source of sediment for the South Yadkin River) that will remain between the dam and the South Yadkin
River. The lower flow rate and the lake functioning as a sediment trap will actually help to decrease the
amount of sediment that is currently being discharged into the South Yadkin River.
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1 The dam has been designed so that it will limit the impact of downstream flow during construction and at
the completion of construction during times of normal precipitation. During construction, closable gates
will be installed in the bottom and top of the riser to achieve continued flow downstream from the dam.
IEmbankment drains and seepage through the dam will provide additional flow during and after
construction. Down stream flow is not expected to be severely impacted during periods of normal
rainfall. However, due to surface water evaporation and possible drought conditions, downstream flow
1 characteristics could be altered by construction of the lake. The Girl Scouts intend to monitor
downstream flow characteristics following the completion of the dam.
' ECS, with the Assistance of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, has calculated downstream flow
differential resulting from evaporation. Annual flow volumes have not been calculated. However,
during a July 2008 sampling event, flow volume was determined to be approximately 100 gallons per
' minute or 0.2 cubic feet per second during a low flow period. This volume would be expected to
increase substantially during rainfall events and during the fall, winter and spring. Clearing the
vegetation in the pond basin will further increase flow rates by adding the amount of water that is
' currently being lost through evapotranspiration. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service indicated that 0.04
cubic feet per second could be lost due to evaporation. To ensure flows are maintained during
construction and during initial inundation of the lake, closable gates will be installed in the top and the
bottom of the riser to minimize differences in flow, temperature and dissolved oxygen.
Using the projected evaporation rate provided, downstream flow volume would be decreased to
I approximately 80 gallons per minute during periods of low flow. During periods surrounding rainfall
events and during the fall, winter and spring months, downstream flow volumes would be expected to
increase substantially, limiting flow differential as a result of the lake.
7.0 PROPOSED MITIGATION
The Girls Scouts have shown an attempt to avoid and minimize where possible and will compensate to
the extent practicable, for remaining unavoidable losses with mitigation. The proposed project will
impact 1,267.9 linear feet of unmitigable stream channel. The unmitigabie stream channel includes
' intermittent streams that are aquatically insignificant. These streams contain no flowing water with pools
of water present only in portions of the stream. The intermittent features dissipate into the floodplains
and do not physically connect to other streams or water bodies. The project will impact 0.01 acres of
1 wetland. Because the wetland impact does not exceed 0:10 acres, mitigation for wetland impact is not
proposed. However, the remaining wetlands located on the site will be preserved because they are
located within proposed stream buffers.
iThe project will impact 3,993 linear feet of mitigable stream channel. With the exception of the upper
reaches that will be impacted by inundation, the stream is high banked. The banks of the stream are
' unstable in most areas. The banks contain bare soil, have been undercut and in their current state are a
source of erosion and sediment into downgradient water bodies. Although perennial, the mitigable
streams appear to have been straightened in the past and further degraded by timber harvesting. The
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The Girl Scouts propose that the mitigation ratio from the impacts resulting from inundation (3,555 linear
feet) be set at a'/z:1 ratio. These impacts will be compensated through the establishment of conservation
easements on the Girl Scout site and on neighboring properties that will restrict future impacts to
perennial streams and in buffers established around the streams. There are approximately 15,012 linear
feet of perennial streams located on the site that will be buffered and permanently protected by the
conservation easement. In addition, a conservation easement and associated buffer will be placed on the
north side of the South Yadkin River with the exception of approximately 200 linear feet of the river that
will contain access to and from the river. As a result, of the 10,587 linear feet of river that borders the
site, the Girl Scouts are proposing that mitigation credits for buffering the north side of the South Yadkin
1 River be based on a length of half its total less the 200 linear feet (5,193 linear feet). The total length of
streams that will be buffered is 20,106 linear feet.
There are approximately 6.646 acres of wetlands located within the 300 feet riparian buffers that will
also be preserved. In addition, the Girl Scouts are working with adjoining landowners to promote similar
easements on their properties. Potentially, approximately 6,470 linear feet of'perennial stream and
approximately 1,000 linear feet of the south side of the South Yadkin River will be placed in
conservation easements on adjoining properties. The buffers will provide important long term benefits
such as water quality benefits, aquatic species habitat support (e.g., shading) and watershed protection in
addition to habitat for upland wildlife. These benefits would not be realized if different development
scenarios occurred (e.g., residential development), as there are no state mandated buffers required. At
1/z: l ratio, the 20,106 linear feet of stream that will be buffered and preserved on site will more than off-
set the impacts to the stream by inundation. The streams that will be buffered on nearby properties are an
added benefit and are not being used to offset impacts. In addition, natural buffers will remain around
approximately 75% of the lake. Table 7 provides mitigation credits gained through preservation and
buffering.
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2,010.537
The Girl Scouts propose to compensate for fill impacts for the construction of the dam by offering
payment into the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) at a 1:1 ratio. Table 8 provides mitigation
credits gained through payment into the EEP.
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There are no additional impacts that will require mitigation. At the ratios proposed, the Girl Scouts will
receive 2,448 credits, exceeding the 2,215 mitigation credits proposed.
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' 8.0 CORRESPONDENCE/REFERENCES
USGS Topographic Map, Harmony North Carolina Quadrangle dated 1993.
Geologic Map of North Carolina, compiled by the North Carolina Geological Survey, dated 1985.
Iredell County Hydric Soils List, provided by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
' http://soils.usda..ov/use/hydric/
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation, State Park and Recreation Map,
'http://www.ils.une.edu/parki)roject/visit/ncmqp.html
Soil Survey of Iredell County, prepared by the Iredell County Natural Resources Conservation Service,
' Issued June 1964.
National Wetland Inventory Maps, prepared by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
http://wetlandsf,,As.er.us�s.Lov/wtlnds/launch.html
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, Listings in the National Register of Historic Places
http://www.hpo.dcr.state.nc.us/iirlist.htm
' North Carolina National Heritage Program, List of Threatened and Endangered Species,
http://www.ncnhp.org/Pages/heritagedata.html
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources Response, dated May 13, 2008.
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9.0 EXHIBITS/MAPS
Figure 1 — Site Vicinity Map
Figure 2 — Iredell County Girl Scout Retreat Center — Master Plan w/ Stream Overlay
Figure 3 — Soil Survey Map
Figure 4 — National Wetlands Inventory Map
Figure 5 — Stream/Wetland Delineation Map
Figure 6 — Stream/Wetland GPS Coordinate Map
Figure 7 — Stream/Wetland ID Map
Figure 8 — Approximate Buffer/Conservation Easement Map
Routine Wetland Determination Data Forms
USFWS Wetland Inventory Maps
Stream Evaluation Forms
Photographs
Agency Correspondance
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APPENDIX II
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORMS

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
Indicator
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Stratum
Project/Site: Proposed Girl Scout Lake — Fairmont Road
Project No:
Date: February 4, 2008
Applicant/Owner: Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council
County: Iredell
Investigators: ECS Carolinas, LLP
09-14580B
State: North Carolina
Rosa multiflora
Herb
Plot ID: DP -2
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site?
'Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation:)?
Is the area a potential Problem Area?
(If needed, explain on the reverse side)
' VEGETATION
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' HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
❑ Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators
❑ Aerial Photographs ® Inundated
❑ Other ® Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
❑ Water Marks
® No Recorded Data ❑ Drift Lines
❑ Sediment Deposits
Field Observations ❑ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators
Depth of Surface Water: 0-1" ❑ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
® Water -Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: Surface ❑ Local Soil Survey Data
® FAC -Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: Surface ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Wetland hydrology indicators are present.
es U No Community ID: Wooded
es ® No Transect ID:
es ® No Field Location: View Figure 3
Dominant Plant Species (Latin/Common)
Stratum
Indicator
Plant Species (Latin/Common)
Stratum
Indicator
Juncus roemeranus
Herb
OBL
Needlegrass rush
Rosa multiflora
Herb
UPI,
Multiflora rose
Alnus serrulata
Tree/Sap
FACW+
Brook -side alder
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tree/Sap
FAC
Tulip tree
Liquidambar styraciflua
Tree/Sap
FAC
Sweet gum
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC: 80%
(excluding FAC-)
FAC Neutral:
Numeric Index:
Remarks:
The dominant vegetation is hydrophytic.
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
'(1987
Project/Site: Proposed Girl Scout Lake — Fairmont Road Project No: Date: February 4, 2008
Applicant/Owner: Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council
County: Iredell
Investigators: ECS Carolinas, LLP
09-14580B State: North Carolina
Plot ID: DP -2
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Worsham loam
'Map
Symbol: Wo
Mapped Hydric Inclusion? ®Yes ❑ No
Drainage Class: Poorly drained
Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type: ❑Yes ®No
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic endoaquults
'Profile
Description
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color
Mottle
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist)
Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions, Structure, etc.
'
0-12"
2.5YR 3/6
10YR 4/4
20%
Loam
'
Hydric Soil Indicators:
❑ Histosol
❑ Concretions
'
❑ Histic Epipedon
❑ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
❑ Sulfidic Odor
❑ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
❑ Aquic Moisture Regime
® Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
'
❑ Reducing Conditions
❑ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
❑ Gleyed or Low Chroma Colors
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
'Remarks:
Hydric soil indicators are not present.
'WETLAND
DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? LAYes LJ No
Is the Sampling Point within the Wetland? LJYes LLJ No
Wetland Hydrology Present? ®yes F-1 No
'
Hydric Soils Present? ❑yes ®No
Remarks:
Hydric soil indicators are not present. The sampling point is not located within a wetland.
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Proposed Girl Scout Lake — Fairmont Road Project No: Date: February 4, 2008
Applicant/Owner: Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council County: Iredell
Investigators: ECS Carolinas, LLP 09-14580B State: North Carolina
Plot ID: DP -1
'Is
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No
the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation:)? r_1 117 ® No
Is the area a potential Problem Area? ❑Yes ® No
(If needed, explain on the reverse side)
Community ID: Wooded
Transect ID:
Field Location: View Figure 3
' VEGETATION
'
Dominant Plant Species (Latin/Common)
Stratum
Indicator
Plant Species (Latin/Common)
Stratum
Indicator
'Juncus
roemeranus
Herb
OBL
❑ Water Marks
® No Recorded Data
Needlegrass rush
Carex sp.
Herb
FACW
® Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
sp.
'Sedge
Alnus serrulata
Tree/Sap
FACW+
® Water -Stained Leaves
'
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3"
Brook -side alder
'
Rosa palustris
Herb
OBL
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
'
Remarks:
Swamp rose
Wetland hydrology indicators are present.
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tPercent
of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC: 100%
(excluding FAC-)
FAC Neutral:
Numeric Index:
Remarks:
The dominant vegetation is hydrophytic.
N HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Wetland Hydrology Indicators
'
❑ Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
Primary Indicators
❑ Aerial Photographs
❑ Inundated
❑ Other
® Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
'
❑ Water Marks
® No Recorded Data
❑ Drift Lines
❑ Sediment Deposits
'
Field Observations
® Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators
Depth of Surface Water: 0"
® Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
® Water -Stained Leaves
'
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3"
❑ Local Soil Survey Data
® FAC -Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: Surface
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
'
Remarks:
Wetland hydrology indicators are present.
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' WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? NYes Ll No Is the Sampling Point within the Wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? ®yes ❑ No
Hydric Soils Present? ®yes ❑ No
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands
Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Proposed Girl Scout Lake — Fairmont Road
Project No:
Date: February 4, 2008
Applicant/Owner: Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council
County: Iredell
Investigators: ECS Carolinas, LLP
09-14580B
State: North Carolina
Plot ID: DP -1
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Worsham loam
Map Symbol: Wo
Mapped Hydric Inclusion? ®Yes ❑ No
Drainage Class: Poorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic endoaquults
Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type: ®Yes ❑ No
Profile Description
Depth
Matrix Color
Mottle Color
Mottle
(inches)
Horizon
(Munsell Moist)
(Munsell Moist)
Abundance/Contrast
Texture, Concretions, Structure, etc.
0-12"
2.5Y 4/2
7.5YR 4/6
20%
Loam
Hydric Soil Indicators:
❑ Histosol
❑ Concretions
❑ Histic Epipedon
❑ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
❑ Sulfidic Odor
❑ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
❑ Aquic Moisture Regime
❑ Reducing Conditions
® Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
❑ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
® Gleyed or Low Chroma Colors
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Hydric soil indicators are present.
-- Remarks:
' The three wetland criteria are present. The sampling point is located within a wetland
es I I No
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APPENDIX III
STREAM EVALUATION FORMS

North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Efate: June 3, 2008 Project; 09-14580B Latitude: 080050'11.29" W
Evaluator: Michael Brame/ECS Site: Proposed Girl Scout Lake Longitude: 035°53'27.61" N
Total Points: I Other Harmony
Stream is at least intermittent 38.25 county: Iredell e.g. Quad Name.
if 2! 19 or perennial if z 30
A. Geomorphology.Subtotal = 20
A#sent
Weak
i Moderate Strong
18. Continuous bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity
0
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2
( 3
3 �
3. In -channel structure: riffle -pool sequence
0
1
2
f
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting
' 0
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' 2
3
5. Activelrelic floodplain
0
I 1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Braided channel
I 0
1
2
3 G
3
8. Recent alluvial deposits
0
' 1
2
3
9 8 Natural levees
0
I 1
2
3
10. Headcuts
0
0
1
U.5
2
1
1.5
11. Grade controls
1
1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway
0
0.
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
=
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USGS or NRCS map or other documented
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evidence.
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14. Groundwater flow/discharge
0 1
2
3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
0 1
O
3
Water in channel - dry or rowin season
0.5
0
16. Leaflitter
1.5 i 1
1
1.5
17. Sediment on plants or debris
0
1
1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack fines)
0 ;
1
1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present?
No = 0
Yes
1.5
U. biology (auULU1t11 - IV./-) 1
2
1
0
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3
21b. Rooted plants in channel
3
2
1
0
22. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Bivalves
0
1
2
3
24. Fish
0
i 0
0.5
25. Amphibians
1
1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
o
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton
0
1
2
3
1.5
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus.
29 r. Wetland plants in streambed
0
FAC = 0.5; FACW =(0.75•
0,5
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1
SAV = 2.0; Other = 0
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Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.)
This form represents the perennial streams located within the proposed lake basin. In most areas the beds
and banks have been compromised by previous agricultural and timber harvesting practices. This form was
completed for streams 4 6 and 7.

North Carolina Division of Wafter Quality - Stream identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: June 3, 2008 Project: 09-14580B
latitude: 080050'7.79"
W
Evaluator: Michael Brame/ECS Site: Proposed
Girl Scout Lake Longitude: 035°53'30.21" N
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent 17.75County:. Iredell
Other Harmony
e.g. Quad Name:
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if a 19 or perennial if z 30
D
21 . Rooted plants in channel
3
2
A Geomorphology (Subtotal - 9.5 }
Absent
Weak
Moderate Strong
18. Continuous bed and bank 1
0
1
2
3
3
2. Sinuosity
1
1.5
0
1
2
3
3. in -channel structure: riffle -pool sequence
0
1.5
25, Amphibians
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting
0
1
2
0
5. Active/relic floodplain j
0
, 1
2
2
3
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
U
1
s..,,........ r. 0- nr-annc of nni infin or wetland Chants.
3
7. Braided channel
0
1
2
2
3
8. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
9 Natural levees
1
2
3
10. Headcuts
(
0
0
( 0.5
1
1.5
11. Grade controls
0. ��
1
1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway
0
13. Second or greater order channel on existin
Na
Yes = 3
USES or MRCS map or other documented
�
evidence. �
Man-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 3
2
3
14. Groundwater flow/discharge
0
1
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
0
1 O
I
2
3
Water in channel - dry or growing season
0
(
1 `5
1
16. Leaflitter
17. Sediment on plants or debris
0
1
1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines)
0
0:5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present?
Na 0
Yes = 1.5
G, biology ktiuotoral
2
i
0
20b. Fibrous roots in channel
3
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21 . Rooted plants in channel
3
2
1
1
1.5
22. Crayfish
E2 0
0.5
2 i
3
23. Bivalves
0
1
0.5
1
1.5
124, Fish
0
0
5
1
1.5
25, Amphibians
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0 G
D5
,
1 i
1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton
0
1
2
1
3
1.5
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus.
29 Wetland plants in streambed
D
FAC = 0.5; FACW =
0.5
OSL = 1.5
SAV = 2.0; Other = 0
.
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Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.)
This form represents the intermittent streams located within the proposed lake basin. These streams have
weak beds and banks and dissipate into the floodplain before reaching the main stream. This form was
completed for streams 9 and 10 -

APPENDIX IV
PHOTOGRAPHS

Photograph 7: A view of bank degradation in Stream 6.
Photograph 8: A typical view of Stream 9, an intermittent(unmitagable stream.
THE GIRL SCOUT ENVIRONMENTAL
ACADEMY AT OAK SPRINGS
FAIRMONT ROAD
STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

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Photograph 9: A typical view of the wooded areas located within the proposed lake basin.
Photograph 10: A view of the wooded areas located near the northern boundary of the proposed lake basin.
THE GIRL SCOUT ENVIRONMENTAL
ACADEMY AT OAK SPRINGS
FAIRMONT ROAD
STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

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APPENDIX V
AGENCY CORRESPONDANCE
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Peter B. Sandbeck, Administrator
Michael F. Easley, Governor office of Archives and History
Lisbeth C. Evans, Secretary, Division of Historical Resources
Jeffrey.j. Crow, Deputy Secretary David Brook, Director
May 13, 2008
Michael Brame
ECS Carolinas
4811 Koger Boulevard
Greensboro, NC 27407
Re: Girl Scout Camp Lake, Fairmont Road, ECS # 09-14580B, Statesville, Iredell County, ER 08-0894
Dear Mr. Brame:
Thank you for your letter of March 28, 2008, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the proposed undertaking and are aware of no historic resources that would be
affected by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the undertaking as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
' Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6579. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number.
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IN -LIEU FEE REQUESOT FORM
Print this form, fill in requesteu information. sign and date, and either mail to NCEEP. '1652 Mail Service Center, Raleiah, NC
27699-1652, fax to 919-715-2219. of email to Valerie.M itchener(o� ncm ail. net. Attachments are acceptable for clarification
purposes (location map is required).
C-31\'TACT NFORM.kTION
APPLICANT'S AG E N! T � c p't i o Ina 1
AI? PL I C A 1`,l T
1. Business or Individual Name
ECS Carolinas, LLP
Girl Scouts Hornets Nest Council
2. Street Address or P 0 Box
4811 Koger Boulevard
7007 Idlewild Road
3. City, State, Zip
Greensboro, NC 27407
Charlotte, NC 27212
4. Contact Person
Michael T. Brame
Lori Hurd
5. Telephone - 11 I - Number
[phone] ______(704)
731-6500
6. Fax Number
L36)..856-7160_.
[phone]
7. E -Mail Address (optional)
mbrarne&cslimited.com
[e-mail]
PROJECT INFORMATION
8. Project Name
9. Project Location (nearest town, city)
"'ATTACH MAP SHO%NING IMPACT LOCATION"
10. Lat-Long Coordinates (optional)
11. Project County
12. River Basin
13. Cataloging- Unit (8 -digit)_ ('See Note i)
14. Riparian Wetland Impact (ac.) (e.g., 0.1-3)
Chil Scouts Environmental Academy
Statesville
035053'18.24"N, 080050'12.17"W
Iredell
South Yadkin
03040102
NA
15.Non-Riparian Wetland Impact (ac.) NA
6Coastal Marsh Impact (ac.) NA
17. Stream Impact (ft.) (e.g. 1,234) WarmCool Cold
(See Note 2)
438 NA NA
U. Buffer impact -Zone (sq. ft.) (e.g. 1-2-,34-5,)-
(See Note 3) Zone 1: NA Zone 2: NA
19. Regulatory Agency Staff Contacts
(Indicate names, if known) USAGE: Steve Chapin DWQ: Cyndi Karoly
20.Other Regulatory ID Information
(e.g., USACE Action ID, if known)
I I tA P 0 R- T 24. V,
Check O below if this request is a:
— revision to a current acceptance, or
— re -submission of an expired acceptance
Signature,of Applicant o, Argent:
Date: July 16, 2008
Note 1., For help in determining the Cataloging Unit, go to EPA's "Surf Your Watershed" web page:
httD://CfDub.ei)a.00v/surf/locate/index.cfm Note (9) above: requirement to attach location map.
Note 2: For guidance on stream temperatures, go to:
httr)://,Awv�r.saw.usace.army.mil/WETLANDS/Mitiaation!Documents/Stream/Ar)Dendices/AoE)endixt.r)df
Note 3: Buffer mitigation applicable only in the Neuse, Ter -Pamlico and Catawba river basins, and the Randleman Lake
Water Supply Watershed, Direct all questions to Valerie Mitchener at 919-715-1973 [e-mail]