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Home My WebLink About20120383 Ver 1_IRT Meeting Summary-20170418_20170511fires 11 1l • : _ \ 11 To: Paul Wiesner, NCDMS From: Daniel Ingram, RES Re: Junes Branch IRT Site Visit on 4/18/2017, DMS project #(95027), FD contract #(003979) Date: 4/24/2017 Meeting Summary Date: 4/18/2017, 8:30am to 11:00am Location: Junes Branch Site, Jackson County Attendees: Todd Tugwell, Kim Browning, David Brown, and Steve Kichefski (USACE); Mac Haupt (NCDWR); Paul Wiesner and Matthew Reid (NCDMS), Daniel Ingram and Brian Hockett (RES) RES and NCDMS requested a site visit at Junes Branch during the 2017 Credit Release IRT meeting. Specific items to review were two reaches with sediment aggradation (Doris Branch and Higdon Branch). IRT members also wanted to discuss the monitoring schedule over the previous three years. Junes Branch is entering into Monitoring Year 4 of 5. The IRT intends to revamp the close-out process by providing increased review of monitoring reports and providing feedback in advance of close- out. In light of that approach, the IRT members wanted to walk the entire project area to review all project components. Their comments are presented below by reach. At the outset of the meeting RES presented a detailed monitoring schedule to the IRT and DMS staff (see below). IRT feedback on the schedule was they do not want to see two monitoring events in the same calendar year. RES explained the reasoning behind the schedule, noted that over six months had elapsed between each monitoring event, and noted the lack of clear guidance and interpretation of the mitigation guidelines. Paul W. stated that he approved the compressed monitoring schedule. RES asked what remedy the IRT proposed and was answered that we just shouldn't do it again on other sites, but no specific remedy or consequence for Junes Branch was proposed. RES and DMS noted the clear direction from the IRT and will incorporate these comments into future project activities. 412 N. 4th St. #300 1200 Camellia Blvd. #220 1434 Odenton Rd. 10055 Red Run Blvd. #130 302 Jefferson St. #110 33 Terminal Way #431 Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Lafayette, LA 70508 Odenton, MD 21113 Owings Mills, MD 21117 Raleigh, NC 27605 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 701 E. Bay St. #306 5020 Montrose Blvd. #650 2750 Prosperity Ave. #220 1521 W. Main 2n1 Floor 3751 Westerre Pkwy. #A 5367 Telephone Rd. 1371/2 East Main St. #210 Charleston, SC 29403 Houston, TX 77006 Fairfax, VA 22031 Richmond, VA 23233 Richmond, VA 23220 Warrenton, VA 20187 Oak Hill, WV 25901 fires Activity Date of Data Collection Notes Earthwork Complete May 2014 Planting Complete May 2014 As -Built Veg June 2014 As -Built Survey June 2004 Year 1 Veg Jan 2015 7 months from As -Built Year 1 Survey Jan 2015 7 months from As -Built Year 2 Veg Sep 2015 8 months from Year 1 Year 2 Survey Oct -Nov 2015 9 months from Year 1 Year 3 Veg June 2016 9 months from Year 2 Year 3 Survey Aug -Dec 2016 10 months from Year 2 Junes Branch • No specific problem areas or concerns were noted on Junes Branch. • Overall the system has a high sediment load but appears to be maintaining appropriate geomorphology. Bumgarner I and II • No problems or concerns were noted on Bumgarner I and II. Higdon Branch • Sediment accumulation was noted in Higdon Branch, but a defined channel was present. • No maintenance, remedial actions, or credit deductions were requested by the IRT. 412 N. 4th St. #300 1200 Camellia Blvd. #220 1434 Odenton Rd. 10055 Red Run Blvd. #130 302 Jefferson St. #110 33 Terminal Way #431 Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Lafayette, LA 70508 Odenton, MD 21113 Owings Mills, MD 21117 Raleigh, NC 27605 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 701 E. Bay St. #306 5020 Montrose Blvd. #650 2750 Prosperity Ave. #220 1521 W. Main 2n1 Floor 3751 Westerre Pkwy. #A 5367 Telephone Rd. 1371/2 East Main St. #210 Charleston, SC 29403 Houston, TX 77006 Fairfax, VA 22031 Richmond, VA 23233 Richmond, VA 23220 Warrenton, VA 20187 Oak Hill, WV 25901 fires Doris Branch • Sediment accumulation was observed in Doris Branch and distinct channel features are absent along much of the reach. • No specific maintenance was requested by the IRT. • Todd T. stated the system appeared to be more of a linear wetland seep. • Mac H. and David B. both observed that some aquatic function was still provided by the restoration. • Mac H. commented that a reduced credit ratio, such as 2:1, may be warranted. • David B. and Paul W. both stated the pre -construction condition was a shallow ditch/swale through a disturbed old field with groundwater flow. • Based on monitoring data the reach appears to have spring fed perennial flow, but limited watershed size and is lacking channel -forming flow events. • IRT members did not request any specific remedial actions and recommended a final decision on crediting be made after additional monitoring. 412 N. 4th St. #300 1200 Camellia Blvd. #220 1434 Odenton Rd. 10055 Red Run Blvd. #130 302 Jefferson St. #110 33 Terminal Way #431 Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Lafayette, LA 70508 Odenton, MD 21113 Owings Mills, MD 21117 Raleigh, NC 27605 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 701 E. Bay St. #306 5020 Montrose Blvd. #650 2750 Prosperity Ave. #220 1521 W. Main 2n1 Floor 3751 Westerre Pkwy. #A 5367 Telephone Rd. 1371/2 East Main St. #210 Charleston, SC 29403 Houston, TX 77006 Fairfax, VA 22031 Richmond, VA 23233 Richmond, VA 23220 Warrenton, VA 20187 Oak Hill, WV 25901