20170356 Ver 1_401 Application_20170317

Brent Hollifield
1700 Toms Creek Road
Marion, NC 28752
January 26, 2017
NC DWQ, WBSCP Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Dear Sirs,
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Please review my application for permitting the Stream Stabilization Project proposed for my property.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is assisting me with this project including survey,
design, construction, and practice certification.
Please send copies of comments and/or permit documents to William Faulkner (NRCS) and me.
Address;
William Faulkner
NRCS
130 Ammons Drive
Morganton, NC 28655
Warm regards,
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Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
Section 404 Permit E] Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 13 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
Yes No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
401 Water Quality Certification — Regular Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
401 Water Quality Certification — Express E] Riparian Buffer Authorization
le. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ
401 Certification:
[:] Yes 0 No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
Yes No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank
or in -lieu fee program.
Yes No
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
Yes No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
Yes No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
Brent Hollifield Stream Stabilization Project
2b. County:
McDowell
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
Marion, NC
2d. Subdivision name:
N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: N/A
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
HOLLIFIELD BRENT ALEXANDER
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
Deed Book: 01092 Pg: 0033
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address:
1700 TOMS CREEK ROAD
3e. City, state, zip:
MARION NC 28752
3f. Telephone no.:
[phone]
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
[e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
Agent Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
William Faulkner
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
Natural Resources Conservation Service
5c. Street address:
130 Ammons Drive
5d. City, state, zip:
Morganton, NC 28655
5e. Telephone no.:
828-439-9727, ext 3
5f. Fax no.:
828-764-9496
5g. Email address:
[e-mail]
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
la. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
171700239609
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
T Latitude: 35.360877 Longitude: 81.513594
1c. Property size:
8 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
North Fork Catawba River
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
20141ROverall3c
2c. River basin:
Catawba
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The property consists of agricultural hayland North of the stabilization site. Wooded land is south of the stream. The channel has migrated laterally
through a formerly tree lined riparian corridor leaving an actively eroding 10'vertical bank.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 800
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The objective of this design is to stabilize the streambank at it's current location.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
A 180'log cribwall will be installed on the North bank of the stream. This work will be done with a hydraulic excavator, chain saws and dump truck.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
El Yes 0 No El Unknown
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
E] Preliminary Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
0 Yes ZNo El Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?
El Yes Z No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
I a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
E] Wetlands Streams — tributaries F1 Buffers 0 Open Waters El Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
2b.
Type of impact
2c.
Type of wetland
2d.
Forested
2e.
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other)
2f.
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
W2
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
W3
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
W4
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
W5
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
W6
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b.
Type of impact
3c.
Stream name
3d.
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)?
3e.
Type of
jurisdiction
3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1 P
Stabilization
North Fork Catawba R.
PER
Corps-DWQ
21
200
S2
Choose one
PER
Corps-DWQ
S3
Choose one
PER
Corps-DWO
S4
Choose one
S5
Choose one
S6
Choose one
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
200
3i. Comments:
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then indiv, ually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody
type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
01 -
Choose one
Choose
02 -
Choose one
Choose
03 -
Choose one
Choose
04 -
Choose one
Choose
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below.
5a.
Pond ID number
5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c. 5d.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated Flooded Filled
Excavated
Pi
Choose one
P2
Choose one
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
E] Yes E] No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWO)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require miti ation, t en you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin?
[-] Neuse Tar -Pamlico Catawba F] Randleman E] Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number —
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Stream name
6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet)
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet)
B1 -
Yes/No
B2 -
Yes/No
B3 -
Yes/No
B4 -
Yes/No
B5 -
Yes/No
B6 -
Yes/No
6h. Total Buffer Impacts -T
I
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The work consists of stabilizing the stream banks on approximately 200' of stream. The majority of the work will be installing a log cribwall. The
proposed impacts will enhance the stream corridor providing increased aquatic and terrestrial wildlife habitat and improved water quality.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
All graded areas will be seeded. The new streambank profile will be protected by erosion control matting while vegetation is being established.
Woody plants (livestakes and/or rooted seedlings) will be a vital part of the final stabilization.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
Yes No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
[I DWQ E]Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
El Mitigation bank
El Payment to in -lieu fee program
El Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
El Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
Choose one
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
El Yes FX1 N o
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
Yes MX No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Yes No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
0%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
Yes No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
This project is located on agricultural farmland/woodland. Bioengineering techniques will be used to stabilize the stream channel and banks. Woody
and herbaceous vegetation will be established and maintained along the construction zone.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
Phase 11
El NSW
3b. Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs
El USMP
apply (check all that apply):
Water Supply Watershed
Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
E]Yes No
attached?
4. DWO Stormwater Program Review
DiCoastal counties
E1HQW
4a. Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply
[]ORW
(check all that apply):
E]Session Law 2006-246
E]Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
F] Yes No
attached?
5. DWO 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the, appropriate requirements?
Yes E] No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
E] Yes E] No
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F.
Supplementary Information
1.
Environmental Documentation (DWO Requirement)
1 a.
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
ED Yes
No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
0 Yes
0 No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c.
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (if so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
0 Yes
No
letter.)
Comments:
2.
Violations (DWO Requirement)
2a.
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (1 5A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
E] Yes
Eg No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (1 5A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b.
Is this an after -the -fact permit application?
0 Yes
ZNo
2c.
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3.
Cumulative Impacts (DWO Requirement)
3a.
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
Yes
ED No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4.
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
Yes No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
Yes No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
I am rellying on the US Fish and Wildlife and the NC Wildlife Resouces Commision to assess the site for Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?�
Yes No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Mapper
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
Yes No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
Request for Cultural Review, CRS, NRCS, 1835 Assembley Street, Room 950, Columbia, SC 29201
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?
Yes No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
The project will stabilize the stream bank.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
NC Flood Risk Information System
BRENT ALEXANDER HOLLIFIELD
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
-AI5�)fant/Agenrs Signature
Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Cultural Resources Map
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Custom Soil Resource
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McDowell County,
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Brent Hollifield
January 26, 2017

Preface
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applications. For more detailed information, contact your local USDA Service Center
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seasonally wet or subject to flooding. Some are too unstable to be used as a
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basements or underground installations.
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Contents
Preface.................................................................................................................... 2
SoilMap .................................................................................................................. 5
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Soil Map
The soil map section includes the soil map for the defined area of interest, a list of
soil map units on the map and extent of each map unit, and cartographic symbols
displayed on the map. Also presented are various metadata about data used to
produce the map, and a description of each soil map unit.

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MAP INFORMATION
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Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.
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misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil
line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of
contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed
scale.
Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map
measurements.
Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey LIRIL:
Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857)
Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator
projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts
distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the
Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more
accurate calculations of distance or area are required.
This product is generated from the LISDA-NRCS certified data as
of the version date(s) listed below.
Soil Survey Area: McDowell County, North Carolina
Survey Area Data: Version 17, Sep 19, 2016
Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales
1:50,000 or larger.
Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Oct 22, 2010—Apr
30,2011
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compiled and digitized probably differs from the background
imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor
shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident.

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Brent Hollifield
Stream Stabilization Project
North Fork Catawba River
Specifications, Drawings, and Details
McDowell County, North Carolina
September 2016
Approved by: Date:

CONTENTS
Location Map
Narrative
Landowner Guidance for Contracting Stream Projects
Specifications:
0 Cribwall
0 Strearaside Herbaceous Vegetation
0 Streamside Woody Vegetation
Construction Drawings
0 Sheet 1: Plan View
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GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Brent Hollifteld Property
Stream Channel Stabilization
North Fork Catawba River
McDowell County, North Carolina
This stream stabilization project will address instabilities along an approximately 200 feet
long reach of the North Fork Catawba River. The channel has migrated laterally through
a formerly tree lined riparian corridor into an adjacent cropfield, leaving an actively
eroding 10' tall vertical mass -wasting bank.
The objective of this design is to stabilize the streambank at its current location. The
large watershed and massive bedload, both in terms of particle size and quantity, as well
as the dynamic nature of the river makes the NRCS area engineering staff uncomfortable
with in -stream structures and a typical natural channel design approach. The proposed
stabilization will not address longitudinal profile or pattern, but will bring the cross-
section dimensions of the stream close to a regional average of reference reaches in
similar watersheds.
Improved aquatic and terrestrial habitat will be a by-product of the stream stabilization.
Native herbaceous and woody vegetation will be installed to provide long term stability.

Landowner Guidance for Contracting Stream Projects
Certain issues can arise when contracting a stream stabilization project that normally do
not arise with more common construction contracts such as building construction or
earth moving projects. With most common projects, there is a high degree of certainty
that the project will be installed exactly as shown on the drawings and with the quantity
of materials estimated. This means that contractors can bid on the job with a fixed dollar
amount and should not be surprised by unforeseen changes, difficulties, or additional
materials required to complete the job properly. If a contract awarded at a fixed amount
encounters unforeseen issues during construction, problems with the contractor can
occur since these issues can cost the contractor large amounts of money which will
lower their profit margin.
While engineering plans are carefully prepared to show the expected extent of work,
stream stabilization projects are sometimes not installed exactly as shown on the plans.
Constructing stream projects is unique in that work is being done on a dynamic system
where previously unknown complications are commonly found only after construction
has begun. It is not uncommon during construction for the construction supervisor
(NRCS or SWCD personnel) to determine the need to deviate slightly from the
engineering plans. Other factors can impact the time it takes or the amount of materials
required to complete a project. A few examples follow:
In -stream structure installation has a downstream effect causing a need for an
additional structure not shown in the plans, or making it possible to omit a
downstream structure
Availability of suitable construction materials may necessitate a change of plans
Equipment operator inexperience or equipment inadequacies can greatly
increase the time required to finish a project
Stream bed properties such as previously unidentified bedrock seams or deep
unconsolidated stream bed material may decrease or increase required materials
Large storm events and high flows that happen during construction can have
negative effects that must be repaired
All deviations from the plans affect the installation cost of the project making it either
more or less expensive. Material quantities, such as boulders for in -stream structures,
are very difficult to estimate accurately. The relative time required to complete a project
varies greatly from project to project. These factors make it difficult for both the
contractor and the engineer to predict the cost of installation. Also, there are only a
limited number of contractors that have experience with multiple stream projects so
many may underbid a project when bidding total cost. When the cost of installation turns
out to be more than a contractor expects, problems can occur especially if the contractor
is being paid a fixed amount for project completion.
For stream stabilization projects several hundred feet or more long and requiring multiple
in -stream structures, it is recommended that the landowner contract the job with
provisions to accommodate payment for changes to the plans or unexpected material
expenses. It can be problematic to try to work out costs for these issues once
construction is underway. There are various ways to set up your contract to avoid
problems during construction. Work with your contractor to come to good terms on how
to set up the contract so that unexpected issues can be easily resolved. And contact
your NRCS or SWCD representative for advice.
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Cribwall Specifications
Chapter 16 Streambank and Shoreline Protection Part650
Engineering Field Handbook
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(y) Live cribwall—A live crlbwaH consists of a box-
like interlocking arrangement of untreated log or
timber members. The structure is filled with suitable
backfill material and layers of live branch cuttings that
root inside the crib structure and extend into the
slope. Once the live cuttings root and become estab-
lished, the subsequent vegetation gradually takes over
the structural functions of the wood members (fig.
16-14).
Applications and effectiveness
* Effective on outside bends of streams where
strong currents are present.
• Appropriate at the base of a slope where a low
wall may be required to stabilize the toe of the
slope and reduce its steepness.
• Appropriate above and below water level where
stable streambeds exist.
• Useful where space is limited and a more vertical
structure is required.
• Effective in locations where an eroding bank
may eventually form a split channel.
• Maintains a natural streambank appearance.
• Provides excellent habitat.
• Provides immediate protection from erosion,
while established vegetation provides long-term
stability.
• Supplies effective bank erosion control on fast
flowing streams.
• Should be tilted back or battered if the system is
built on a smooth, evenly sloped surface.
• Can be complex and expensive.
Construction guidelines
Live materials—Live branch cuttings should be 0.5 to
2.5 inches in diameter and long enough to reach the
back of the wooden crib structure.
Inert materials—Logs or timbers should range from 4
to 6 inches in diameter or dimension. The lengths will
vary with the size of the crib structure.
Large nails or rebar are required to secure the logs or
timbers together.
Installation
• Starting at the base of the streambank to be
treated, excavate 2 to 3 feet below the existing
streambed until a stable foundation 5 to 6 feet
wide is reached.
• Excavate the back of the stable foundation
(closest to the slope) 6 to 12 inches lower than
the front to add stability to the structure.
• Place the first course of logs or timbers at the
front and back of the excavated foundation,
approximately 4 to 5 feet apart and parallel to the
slope contour.
• Place the next course of logs or timbers at right
angles (perpendicular to the slope) on top of the
previous course to overhang the front and back
of the previous course by 3 to 6 inches. Each
course of the live cribwall is placed in the same
manner and secured to the preceding course
with nails or reinforcement bars.
• Place rock fill in the openings in the bottom of
the crib structure until it reaches the approxi-
mate existing elevation of the streambed. In
some cases it is necessary to place rocks in front
of the structure for added toe support, especially
in outside stream meanders.
• Place the first layer of cuttings on top of the rock
material at the baseflow water level, and change
the rock fill to soil fill capable of supporting
plant growth at this point. Ensure that the basal
ends of some of the cuttings contact undisturbed
soil at the back of the cribwall.
• When the cribwall structure reaches the existing
ground elevation, place live branch cuttings on
the backfill perpendicular to the slope; then
cover the cuttings with backfill and compact.
• Live branch cuttings should be placed at each
course to the top of the cribwall structure with
growing tips oriented toward the slope face.
Follow each layer of branches with a layer of
compacted soil. Place the basal ends of the re-
maining live branch cuttings so that they reach to
undisturbed soil at the back of the cribwall with
growing tips protruding slightly beyond the front
of the cribwall (figs. 16-15a, 16-15b, and 16-15c).
• The live cribwall structure, including the section
below the streambed, should not exceed a maxi-
mum height of 7 feet. An engineering analysis
should determine appropriate dimensions of the
system.
The length of any single constructed unit should
not exceed 20 feet.
(210-vi-EFH, December 1996) 16-25

Chapter 16
Figure 16-14 live cribwall details
Cross section
Not to scale
Stream -forming flow
D --- n-, 3 to 4 feet
Note:
Rooted/leafed condition of the living
plant material is not representative of
the time of installation.
Streambank and Shoreline Protection Part650
Engineering Fleld Handbook
Existing vegetation, plantings
or soil bioengineering systems
16-26 (210-vi-EFH, December 1996)

Streamside Herbaceous Vegetation Specifications
The work shall consist of preparing the area, furnishing and placing seed, sprigs, sod mats, mulch,
fertilizer, inoculate, soil amendments and anchoring mulch in the designated areas as specified;
streambanks, access areas and other areas disturbed by construction activities.
Seedbed Preparation
On sites where equipment can be operated safely the seedbed shall be adequately loosened and smoothed.
Disking or cultipacking or both may be necessary. On sites where equipment cannot operate safely, the
seedbed shall be prepared by hand scarifying to provide a roughened surface so that seed will stay in place.
If seeding is done immediately following construction, seedbed preparation may not be required except on
compacted, polished or freshly cut areas.
FertflWn
Evenly distribute lime and fertilizer over the area to be seeded. Uniformly mix lime and fertilizer into the
top 3 inches of the soil. Where surface materials are predominately gravel and/or cobble, no incorporation
is required. Apply lime and fertilizer according to soil test results or at the following rates.
Per 1000 sq. ft. Per Acre
Lime 50- 100 lbs. 1-2 tons
10-10-10 Fertilizer 9-12 lbs. 4-500 lbs.
Sod Mats
Strip and stockpile mats of existing desirable herbaceous vegetation. Insure that several inches of sod
remains attached to the vegetation. The root systems must remain moist while the vegetation is stockpiled.
Place the mats on the lower bank slopes and anchor in place.
Seeding
Temporary Seeding - Use where needed for erosion and pollution control, when permanent
vegetation cannot be established due to planting season and where temporary ground cover is
needed to allow native or woody vegetation to become established.
Fall, Winter, Spriniz Seedina
Per 1000 sg. ft.
Per Acre
Oats, Wheat, or Cereal Rye
2 lbs.
3 bu.
Summer Seedin
Sudangrass
I lb.
35-45 lbs.
Browntop Millet
I lb.
30-40 lbs.
Permanent Seedin — Use in combination with woody plantings on the upslope side of the riparian
planting. Spring planting time is ideal for native perennial warm season grasses. These grasses
should be used when enhancing wildlife habitat is a goal of the riparian planting. Spring planted
seed should be treated with a cold wet chill process to maximize germination. Fall plantings
should be planted with a lightly sowed cool season annual to hold the soil and do not need the wet
chill process. To improve wildlife habitat existing stands of fescue can be killed using an
appropriate herbicide and warm season grasses can be no -till planted into the sod. Omit fertilizer
when establishing native grasses, fertilizer can be applied the second year to improve the stand.
Fall, Spring Seedin
Per 1000 sq.
Per Acre
Tall Fescue
I lb.
50 lbs.
Native warm season arasses
Big, Little or Broomsedge Bluestem
0.2 lbs. PLS (pure live seed)
5 lbs. PLS
Eastern Gamma Grass or Switchgrass
0.5 lb. PLS
10 lbs. PLS
Mtdchin
Mulching should be perfortnedAithin 48 hours of seeding. Grain straw mulch should be applied on seeded
areas at a rate of 3 bales per 1000 square feet or 1.5 tons per acre. Apply mulch uniformly. Anchor mulch
with a mulch crimper, asphalt tackifier or appropriate mulch netting.

Streamside Woody Vegetation Establishment
This work consist of securing and planting permanent woody vegetation using rooted stock, unrooted stock and
on site transplants.
Care and Handline
Planting stock should be stored in a cool moist environment or heeled in. Roots of bareroot stock shall be kept
moist during planting operations. Container or potted stock shall be kept moist at all times. The root balls of
transplanted stock must be kept moist.
Site Preparation
Desirable trees and shrubs on the construction site should be dug and stored. On recently graded sites use
temporary seedings, anchored mulch or erosion control fabrics to provide surface protection until woody
vegetation becomes established. Sod may be killed by non-selective herbicides the year previous to planting
stock (follow all federal, state and local regulations in the use of herbicides). When hand planting; scalp an area
at least 3 feet in diameter and 2-4 inches deep. Place plant in the center of the scalped area. On sites where
equipment cannot be operated safely and there are concerns about potential erosion use a non-selective herbicide
to kill vegetation in a 36 inch wide circle or 36 inch wide strip and plant in the center of the killed vegetation. If
the site is a row crop site, reasonably free of weeds, plant stock in the stubble without prior preparation. Sites
with undesirable brush will need initial treatments to facilitate planting and follow-up treatments to prevent
reencroachment.
Plantine
Transplants should be replanted to the same depth they were originally growing. Plant rooted stock in a vertical
position with the root collar approximately 1/2 inch below the soil surface. The planting trench or hole must be
deep enough and wide enough to permit roots to spread out and down without J -rooting. Insert dormant cuttings
to the depth required to reach adequate soil moisture, leaving 2 to 3 buds above ground. After planting pack soil
around each plant firmly to remove air pockets.
Plant List
Plant Types/
Mature Height
Shrubs, less than 10
Feet in height
Shrubs and trees from
10 to 25 feet in height
Plant to Plant Spacing Plant List
# Per Acre
#Per 1000 Sq. Ft.
3 to 6 feet *Buffonbush, *#'Bankers' Dwarf Willow
1210-4840 *Elderberry, Highbush Blueberry,
28-110 Hazelnut
6 to 8 feet Alder, Deciduous Holly, Crabapple,
680-1742 Red Chokeberry, *Silky Dogwood,
15-28 *Silky Willow, Spicebush,
*#'Streamco' Willow, Serviceberry,
Washington Hawthorne, Witch Hazel
Trees greater than 25 8 to 12 feet Black Cherry, *Black Willow,
Feet in height 302-680 Green Ash, Red Maple, River Birch
7-15 Sycamore, Yellow Poplar, Black Walnut
Persimmon
NOTES: Plants suitable for use as dormant cuttings, space cuttings 1.5-2.5 feet apart, 160-
445 cuttings per 1000 sq. ft. or 6970-19360 cuttings per acre;
# = Non-native plants; Plants listed in bold have wildlife value

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Bankfull Bench = 8' Wide
Compacted Fill MaterA
Live Branch Cuttings
Basal Ends Should Extend
to Undisturbed Bonk
BKF = 2.5' Above WS
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Surveyed Bed Elevation
Logs with —2'
Rootwad Overhang
8" Diameter Cribwa# L
Approximcte�y 400 total logs 6' long and 8" in diameter
will be required. 40 logs will have attached rootwads.
Logs should be straight and free of defects, and
should be from a hardwood and rot—resistcnt species.
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Construction Notes
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• Seed and mulch all disturbed areas as soon as possible according to the Strearnside Herbaceous Vegetation
Specification - Temporary Seeding.
• Remove all exotic invasive species as directed by NRCS or SWCD staff.
• Protect a] I trees not required to be removed for construction purposes.
• Excavated and constructed benches and banks shall be revegetated according to the Strearnside Herbaceous
Vegetation Specification - Temporary Seeding and Permanent Seeding, and the details shown in these
drawings. Erosion control matting shall be installed as well.
• Heavy equipment should work from the top of the bank whenever possible.
• Debris and construction waste shall be disposed of according to the recommendations of NRCS or SWCD staff.
• Leafed condition of the living plant material not representative of the time of installation.
• Thoroughly review all construction specifications prior to construction. Structure installation techniques
and specifics are not shown in detail in these drawings.
• All required permits and letters of consent from surrounding property owners must be obtained before
construction begins.
• An NIRCS representative present must be present during construction.
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herbaceous and woody vegetation
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Surveyed Bonk
Proposed Bonk
2--1 or Flctter Slope
Biodegradable Erosion Control Matting
J — 6.5' wide roll widths will be required
Backfill with Class—B Riprop
5"-12" Range, D50 = 8"
—400 tons will be required
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