20140762 Ver 3_Project Concerns_20170327

Wanucha, Dave
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Wanucha, Dave
Monday, March 27, 2017 11:59 AM
'River Rat Ron Linville'
Homewood,Sue
Project Concerns
Hi Ron,
I'm planning to visit the project this week. The basin you are referring to may be near a wetland area where we have approved a
temporary erosion control measure to help manage soil erosion. The area will be restored to its original grade and profile and
reseeded upon project completion. I recall, during Merger meetings with NCDOT, USFWS, NCWRC and USEPA relative to
avoidance and minimization on this project, that aquatic life passage was discussed at length at each site where culverts were
proposed. A consensus was reached for each culvert. Sites where culverts had to be installed on steep grades, DOT agreed to
install baffles to help maintain stream substrates and assist with aquatic life passage. And, it is standard operating procedure to
bury culverts below streambed wherever possible to enhance aquatic passage and maintain channel equilibrium/stability
upstream and down of each structure.
As far as your second comment, I know that DOT strives to improve existing conditions wherever technically practicable (as long
as the areas are located within project boundaries/easements). Daylighting streams, culvert vs. bridge decisions and culvert
designs are all issues discussed during Merger meetings prior to permitting.
Let me know if you have some specific areas on this project where improvements could be made. I would be happy to review
the areas and determine if DOT can address them.
Tha n ks.
Dave Wanucha
Dave Wanucha
Division of Water Resources
Transportation Permitting Unit
NC Department of Environmental Quality
336-776-9703 office
336-403-5655 mobile
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NC DEQ Winston Salem Regional Office
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston Salem, NC 27105
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From: River Rat Ron Linville [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2017 9:41 AM

To: Wanucha, Dave <[e-mail]>
Cc: Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: A Race Against the Clock for Brook Trout Conservation | Wildlife Management Institute

Dave,

I routinely drive by this worksite near 421 end of project. I have a couple of recurring thoughts.

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It looks like they are using at least one stream (south end of large subdivision on right before Cranberry Springs Road)

for some type of basin. We found brook trout in the stream.

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I’m wondering if anyone looked into the plus and minus columns of restoring fish passage to tributaries previously

isolated by old DOT culverts in this area and maximizing day-lighted stream segments in project area to help with
passage. Long dark tunnels may tend to preclude fish passage.

Thanks,

Ron

From: Wanucha, Dave \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 9:16 AM
To: River Rat Ron Linville
Cc: Homewood, Sue
Subject: RE: A Race Against the Clock for Brook Trout Conservation | Wildlife Management Institute

Hi Ron,
Permit number is 20140762. Let me know if you need anything further. There is a permit modification coming soon
that addresses a few permit sites at the A and B Sections.

As Sue mentioned, NCWRC and USFWS have been involved every step of the way. We appreciate your concerns and
welcome your input. Thanks.
Dave W.

Dave Wanucha
NCDENR Winston Salem
Regional Office
450 West Hanes Mill Rd.
Suite 300
Winston Salem, NC 27105
336-403-5655
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-------- Original message --------
From: "Homewood, Sue"
Date:10/18/2016 8:44 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: River Rat Ron Linville
Cc: "Wanucha, Dave"
Subject: RE: A Race Against the Clock for Brook Trout Conservation | Wildlife Management Institute

Ron,

You can find all the 401 files on our new electronic filing system. The info is here. I’m copying Dave Wanucha on this
email. He’s the DWR staff person who handles all DOT projects and he can give you the permit number so it’ll be easier to look
up. He’s also been doing compliance on that project. Dave wasn’t around when that project was permitted but I was and it
went through a ton of review by all the resource agencies. All large DOT projects go through a very detailed multi-year process
and both WRC and FWS are members of the team and very involved in the permitting review/process.
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Thanks,

Sue Homewood
Division of Water Resources, Winston Salem Regional Office
Department of Environmental Quality

336 776 9693 office
336 813 1863 mobile
[e-mail]

450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300
Winston Salem NC 27105

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-----Original Message-----
From: River Rat Ron Linville \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2016 5:37 PM
To: COE RRO Jean. B. Gibby <[e-mail]>; John T JR SAW Thomas <[e-mail]>;
Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]>
Subject: A Race Against the Clock for Brook Trout Conservation | Wildlife Management Institute

I've been watching widening of Hwy. 221 in Watauga and Ashe Counties. There are brook trout habitats in small tribs all along
this area. These small tribs are critical spawning and rearing habitats so its essential not to pipe or dam them. Where passage
has been impaired, options to restore upstream access should be pursued. Are there any plans available for this road project
online that can be accessed?

The website below discusses brook trout's impediments to survival.

https://wildlifemanagement.institute/outdoor-news-bulletin/september-2016/race-against-clock-brook-trout-conservation

Hope you are all doing well.
Ron L.
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