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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20061358 Ver 1_Year 2 Monitoring Report_200902125s' CROWNS WEST STREAM RESTORATION PROJECT ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT FOR 2008 (YEAR 2) Contract Number D06003-2 NCDENR - Ecosystem Enhancement Program 2728 Capital Blvd, Suite 1H 103 Raleigh, NC 27604 t Submitted to: r 0system ruucKnm ' Prepared by: Michael Baker Engineering, Inc. Michael Baker Engineering, Inc. - 8000 Regency Parkway Sere 200 ? I Cary. North CaroNna 27518 Phone: 919.483.5488 Fax: 919.483.5490 December 2008 DRAFT 1 RECEIVED DES;93>008 NC ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM =?r WATER ^{!F.Lrrv 4. rt a:d??s ?r?c s rC < ; V1 "JER apw rcti TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...............................................................................................1 2.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND ........................................................................................... .. 2 ' 2.1 Project Objectives .......................................................................................................... .. 2 2.2 Project Structure, Restoration Type and Approach ........................................................ .. 2 ' 2.3 Location and Setting ....................................................................................................... 2.4 Project History and Background .................................................................................... .. 3 .. 3 2.5 Project Plan .................................................................................................................... .. 3 ' 3.0 PROJECT CONDITION AND MONITORING RESULTS ......................................... 7 3.1 Vegetation Assessment .................................................................................................. .. 7 ' 3.1.1 Description of Vegetative Monitoring ...................................................................... 7 3.1.2 Vegetative Success Criteria ...................................................................................... 7 3.1.3 Vegetative Observations and Results ........................................................................ 8 ' 3.1.4 Vegetative Problem Areas ........................................................................................ 9 3.1.5 Vegetation Photographs ............................................................................................ 9 3.2 Stream Assessment ........................................................................................................... 9 ' 3.2.1 Morphometric Success Criteria ................................................................................. 9 3.2.2 Morphometric Results ............................................................................................. 10 3.2.3 Hydrologic Criteria ................................................................................................. 11 ' i 3.2.4 Hydrologic Monitoring Results .............................................................................. 3.2.5 Stream Problem Areas ............................................................................................ 3.2.6 Stream Photographs ................................................................................................ 3.2.7 Stream Stability Assessment ................................................................................... 3.2.8 Quantitative Measures Summary Tables ................................................................ 11 12 12 13 13 3.2.9 Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling ..................................................................... 13 3.2.10 Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling Results and Discussion ............................... 13 4.0 OVERALL CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS .................................... 15 5.0 WILDLIFE OBSERVATIONS ...................................................................................... 15 6.0 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................. 16 ' APPENDICES APPENDIX A - Vegetation Raw Data ' APPENDIX B - Stream Raw Data ' Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFT 1 LIST OF TABLES Table 1. Design Approach for the Crowns West Restoration Site Table 2. Project Activity and Reporting History Table 3. Project Contacts Table 4. Project Background Table 5. Vegetation Species Planted Across the Restoration Site Table 6. Verification of Bankfull Events Table 7. Summary of Pre-Restoration vs. Post-Restoration Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling Data Table A.1. Vegetation Metadata Table A.2. Vegetation Vigor by Species Table A.3. Vegetation Damage by Species Table A.4. Vegetation Damage by Plot Table A.S. Stem Count by Plot and Species Table A.6. Stem Count for Each Species Arranged by Plot Table B.1. Categorical Stream Feature Visual Stability Assessment Table B.2. Baseline Stream Summary Table B.3. Morphology and Hydraulic Monitoring Summary LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. Location of Crowns West Restoration Site. Figure 2A. As-built Plan Sheet 1 for the Crowns West Restoration Site. Figure 2B. As-built Plan Sheet 3 for the Crowns West Restoration Site. Figure 2C. As-built Plan Sheet 4 for the Crowns West Restoration Site. Figure 21). As-built Plan Sheet 5 for the Crowns West Restoration Site. Figure 2E. As-built Plan Sheet 6 for the Crowns West Restoration Site Figure 2F. As-built Plan Sheet 7 for the Crowns West Restoration Site Figure 2G. As-built Plan Sheet 8 for the Crowns West Restoration Site Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 11 December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFT 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Annual Report details the monitoring activities during the 2008 growing season (Monitoring Year 2) on the Crowns West Stream Restoration Site ("Site"). As per the approved Restoration Plan for the Site, this Annual Monitoring Report presents data on stream geometry, stem count data from vegetation monitoring stations, and discusses any observed tendencies relating to stream stability and vegetation survival success. ' Crowns West Branch had been channelized and riparian vegetation had been cleared in the lower half of the Site. The upstream area had a degraded, early successional buffer that included several exotic species. Prior to restoration, Crowns West Branch was incised along its length ' and lacked bedform diversity. As a result, channel degradation was widespread throughout the Site. After construction, it was determined that 3,835 linear feet (LF) of stream were restored. ' A total of 11 monitoring plots 100 square meters (m) (10M x 10m) in size were used to predict survivability of the woody vegetation planted on-site. The Year 2 vegetation monitoring indicated an average survivability of 725 stems per acre. The data shows that the Site is on track for meeting the minimum success interim criteria of 320 trees per acre by the end of Year 3 and the final success criteria of 260 trees per acre by the end of Year 5. During Year 2 monitoring, kudzu (Pueraria spp.) and privet (Ligustrum L.) were observed on the ' Site. The kudzu is located east of Haw Branch Road and is present in the NC Division of Highways (NCDOT) right-of-way and also occurs within the project easement. The privet is located along the southern easement boundary, west of Haw Branch Road or along the right side ' of the restored channel west, of Haw Branch Road. According to the cross-section survey, stream dimension remained stable during Year 2. Overall in-stream structures also remained stable during Year 2. The longitudinal profile for Year 2 showed that the in-stream structures and features are remaining stable. However, the upstream portion of reach M2 demonstrated slight aggradation below the Haw Branch Road culvert. This ' area will be monitored closely during the coming year. The on-site crest gauge documented the occurrence of at least one bankfull flow event during Year 2 of the post-construction monitoring period. Inspection of conditions during a site visit ' revealed visual evidence of out-of-bank flow, confirming the crest gauge reading of 1.91 feet (22.92 inches) above the bankfull stage. The total length of stream channel restored on the Site was 3,835 LF. This entire length was inspected during Year 2 of the monitoring period (2008) to assess stream performance. During Year 2 monitoring, the Site did experience several problem areas related to root wad ' installations. All problems areas were located in the pools and involved erosion around rootwads that were installed in sandy soil areas. These problems were repaired in November 2008 and are currently functioning properly. ' The restoration plan for the Site did not include wetland areas. Therefore, no groundwater monitoring stations or rain gauges were installed on the Site. In summary, the Site is on track to meet the hydrologic, vegetative, and stream success criteria specified in the Site's Restoration Plan. Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 ' December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFr 2.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND The project involved the proposed restoration of 3,835 LF of stream. Table 1 summarizes the restoration areas on the Site. Selected site photographs are shown in Appendix A and B. A total of 10.8 acres of stream and riparian buffer are protected through a conservation easement. 2.1 Project Objectives The specific goals for the Crowns West Site Restoration Project were as follows: • Restore 3,904 LF of channel dimension, pattern and profile • Improve floodplain function by matching floodplain elevation with bankfull stage • Establish native stream bank and floodplain vegetation in the 10.8-acre permanent conservation easement • Improve water quality in the Crowns West and New River watersheds by reducing sediment and nutrient inputs • Improve aquatic and riparian habitat by creating deeper pools and areas of re-aeration, planting a riparian buffer, and reducing bank erosion. 2.2 Project Structure, Restoration Type and Approach For analysis and design purposes, Baker Engineering divided on-site streams into reaches. The reaches were numbered sequentially from west to east, with a "M" designation for "mainstem." M1 begins on the upstream portion of the project, and flows east, ending at Haw Branch Road. M2 begins at Haw Branch Road and flows east, to the end of the wood line at the downstream end of the project. One unnamed tributary (UT1) flowing from Haw Branch Road to the confluence with Crowns West Branch was originally proposed for restoration and was included in the 3,904 LF of stream restoration originally proposed for the Site. The landowner withdrew this short section of UT1 in exchange for additional property and stream length at the upstream section of M1 on Crowns West Branch. UT1 was to be tied into the project and the tie-in point was stabilized. The restoration design allows stream flows larger than bankfull flows to spread onto the floodplain, dissipating flow energies and reducing stress on streambanks. In-stream structures were used to control streambed grade, reduce streambank stress, and promote bedform sequences and habitat diversity. The in-stream structures consisted of root wads, log vanes, log weirs, and constructed riffles which promote a diversity of habitat features in the restored channel. Where grade control was a consideration, constructed riffles were installed to provide long-term stability. Streambanks were stabilized using a combination of erosion control matting, temporary and permanent seeding, bare-root planting, and transplants. Transplants provide living root mass to increase streambank stability and create holding areas for fish and aquatic biota. Native vegetation was planted across the Site. The entire restoration project is protected through a permanent conservation easement. Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFT r Table 1. Design Approach for the Crowns West Restoration Site Crowns West Restoration Site: Project No. D06003-2 Reach Project Segment or Linear 1 M1 R P1, P2 2,320 10+46 - 24+37 ' M2 R P1, P2 1,515 24+09 - 36+13 Total linear feet of channel ' restored: 3,835 * R = Restoration **P1 = Priority I P2 = Priority II 2.3 Location and Setting The Site is located in Onslow County, NC (Figure 1), approximately six miles northwest of the town of Richlands. The Site lies in the White Oak River Basin within North Carolina Division of Water Quality sub-basin 03-05-02 and NCEEP targeted local watershed 03030001.010010. ' 2.4 Project History and Background Land use on the Site consisted primarily of row crop agriculture with adjacent woodlands. ' Crowns West Branch had been channelized and riparian vegetation had been cleared in the lower half of the Site. The upstream area had a degraded, early successional buffer that included several exotic species. Prior to restoration, Crowns West Branch was incised and lacked 1 bedform diversity. As a result, channel degradation was widespread throughout the Site. The chronology of the Crowns West Project is presented in Table 2. The contact information for all designers, contractors, and relevant suppliers is presented in Table 3. Relevant project ' background information is presented in Table 4. 2.5 Project Plan Plans depicting the as-built conditions of the major project elements, locations of permanent monitoring cross-sections, and locations of permanent vegetation monitoring plots are presented in Figures 2A, 2B, 2C, 21), 2E, 2F and 2G of this report. Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 ' December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFT 3 TahiP 2_ Prniert Activity and Rennrtinp Histnrv Crowns West Restoration S Activity or Report Restoration Plan Prepared ite: Project No. Scheduled Completion N/A D06003-2 Data Actual Collection Completion or Complete DeliNwy N/A Jul-06 Restoration Plan Amended N/A N/A N/A Restoration Plan Approved N/A N/A Aug-06 Final Design - (at least 90% complete) N/A N/A Oct-06 Construction Begins Nov-06 N/A Nov-06 Temporary S&E mix applied to entire project area N/A N/A Mar-07 Permanent seed mix applied to entire project area Mar-07 N/A Mar-07 Planting of live stakes Mar-07 N/A Mar-07 Planting of bare root trees Mar-07 N/A Mar-07 End of Construction Mar-07 N/A Mar-07 Survey of As-built conditions (Year 0 Monitorin -baseline Mar-07 Mar-07 Mar-07 Year 1 Monitoring Dec-07 Oct-07 Dec-07 Year 2 Monitoring Dec-08 Oct-08 Dec-08 Year 3 Monitoring Scheduled Dec-09 Scheduled Oct-09 N/A Year 4 Monitoring Scheduled Dec-10 Scheduled Oct-10 N/A Year 5 Monitoring Scheduled Dec-11 Scheduled Oct-11 N/A Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 4 December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFT Table 3. Proiect Contacts Crowns West Restoration Site: Project No. D06003-2 Designer Michael Baker Engineering, Inc. 8000 Regency Parkway, Suite 200 Cary, NC 27518 Contact: Kevin Tweedy, Tel. 919-463-5488 Construction Contractor River Works, Inc. 8000 Regency Parkway, Suite 200 Cary, NC 27518 Contact: Will Pedersen, Tel. 919-459-9001 Planting Contractor River Works, Inc. 8000 Regency Parkway, Suite 200 Cary, NC 27518 Contact: Will Pedersen, Tel. 919-459-9001 Seeding Contractor River Works, Inc. 8000 Regency Parkway, Suite 200 Cary, NC 27518 Contact: Will Pedersen, Tel. 919-459-9001 Seed Mix Sources Mellow Marsh Farm, 919-742-1200 Nurser Stock Suppliers International Paper, 1-888-888-7159 Monitoring Performers Michael Baker Engineering, Inc. 8000 Regency Parkway, Suite 200 Cary, NC 27518 Stream Monitoring Point of Contact: Dwayne Huneycutt, Tel. 919-463-5488 Vegetation Monitoring Point of Contact: Dwayne Huneycutt, Tel. 919-463-5488 Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFT' 5 Table 4. Project Background Crowns West Restoration Site: Project No. D06003-2 Project Count : Onslow County, NC Drainage Area: Reach: M1 0.65 miz Reach: M2 0.98 miz Estimated Drainage % Impervious Cover: M1 <5% M2 <5% Stream Order: M1 1 M2 2 Ph sio ra hic Region Coastal Plain Ecore ion Carolina Flatwoods Ros en Classification of As-Built C5c Riverine, Upper Perennial, Cowardin Classification Unconsolidated Bottom, Sand Dominant Soil Types M1 Mk,CrB M2 Mk,CrB, AuB Reference site ID Beaverdam Branch USGS HUC for Project and Reference sites 03030001010010 NCDWQ Sub-basin for Project and Reference 03-05-02 NCDWQ classification for Project and Reference C An portion of an project segment 303d listed? No Any portion of any project segment upstream of a 303d listed segment? No Reasons for 303d listing or stressor? N/A % of project easement fenced 0% Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 6 December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFT 3.0 PROJECT CONDITION AND MONITORING RESULTS 3.1 Vegetation Assessment 3.1.1 Description of Vegetative Monitoring As a final stage of construction, the stream margins and riparian area of the Site were planted with bare root trees, live stakes, and a seed mixture of temporary and permanent ground cover herbaceous vegetation. The woody vegetation was planted randomly six to eight feet apart from the top of the stream banks to the outer edge of the project's re- vegetation limits. In general, bare-root vegetation was planted at a target density of 680 stems per acre, in an 8-foot by 8-foot grid pattern. The tree species planted at the Site are shown in Table 5. The permanent seed mix of herbaceous species applied to the project's riparian area included soft rush (Juncus effitses), redtop (Agrostis alba), Virginia wild rye (Elymus virginicus), switchgrass (Panicum virgatum), smartweed (Polygonum pennsylvanicum), tick seed (Bidens frondosa), lance leaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), fox sedge (Carex vulpinoidea), hop sedge (Carex lupulina), and shallow sedge (Carex lurida). This seed mixture was broadcast on the Site at a rate of 15 pounds per acre. All planting was completed in March 2007. At the time of planting, eleven vegetation plots - labeled 1 through 11 - were delineated ' on-site to monitor survival of the planted woody vegetation. Each vegetation plot is 0.025 acre in size, or 10 meters x 10 meters. All of the planted stems inside the plot were flagged to distinguish them from any colonizing individuals and to facilitate locating ' them in the future. The trees also were marked with aluminum metal tags to ensure that the correct identification is made during future monitoring of the vegetation plots. On a designated corner within each of the eleven vegetation plots, one herbaceous plot was also delineated. The herbaceous plots measure 1 meter x lmeter in size. These plots are photographed at the end of the growing season. The locations of the eleven ' vegetation plots are presented in Figures 2A through 2G. 3.1.2 Vegetative Success Criteria ' To characterize vegetation success criteria objectively, specific goals for woody vegetation density have been defined. Data from vegetation monitoring plots should display a surviving tree density of at least 320 trees per acre at the end of the third year of ' monitoring, and a surviving tree density of at least 260 five-year-old trees per acre at the end of the five-year monitoring period. Table 5. Vegetation Species Planted Across the Restoration Site Crowns West Restoration Site: Project No. D06003-2 Total Scientific Name Common Name Percent Planted by Species Number of Stems Bare Root Trees Species Betula ni ra River Birch 15% 1,110 Celtis laevi ata Su arberr 5% 370 Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFT 7 Table 5. Vegetation Species Planted Across the Restoration Site Crowns West Restoration Site: Project No. D06003-2 Scientific Name Common Name Percent Planted by Species Number of 1 Stems Fraxinus 7.50% 555 enns lvanica Green Ash Ju lans ni ra Black Walnut 5% 370 Nyssa sylvatica 10% 740 var. bi ora Swam Tupelo Platanus 20% 1,480 occidentalis Sycamore Quercus l rata Overcu Oak 10% 740 Quercus 10% 740 michauxii Swam Chestnut Oak Quercus hellos Willow Oak 7.50% 555 Taxodium to% 740 distichum Bald Cypress Native Herbaceous Species El mus vir inicus Virginia wildr e 15% NA Panicum vir atom Switch grass 15% NA Carex vul inoidea Fox sedge 5% NA Polygonum 5% NA enns lvanicum Smart Weed Juncus e tsus Soft rush 10% NA Carex hi ulina Ho sedge 10% NA A rostis alba Redto 10% NA Bidens ondosa Tick seed 10% NA Coreopsis 10% NA lanceolata Lance leaf coreo sis Carex lurida Shallow sedge 10% NA Wood Vegetation for Live Stakes Salix sericia Silk Willow 40% 1,040 Cornus amomum Silk Dogwood 40% 1,040 Sambucus 20% 520 canadensis Elderberry 3.1.3 Vegetative Observations and Results The species that were planted as part of the permanent ground cover seed mixture ' broadcast on the Site after construction were present during Year 2 monitoring of the Site. Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 8 December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFT' Tables A.1. through A.6. in Appendix A present vegetation metadata, vegetation vigor, vegetation damage and stem count data of the monitoring stations at the end of the Year 2 monitoring period. Data from the Year 2 monitoring event of the eleven vegetation plots showed a range of 567 to 971 stems per acre. The data showed that the plots had an average of 725 stems per acre. Based on these results, all plots are on track to meet the interim success criteria of 320 stems per acre at the end of monitoring Year 3. Trees within each monitoring plot are flagged regularly to prevent planted trees from ' losing their identifying marks due to flag degradation. It is important for trees within the monitoring plots to remain marked to ensure they are all accounted for during the annual stem counts and calculation of tree survivability. Permanent aluminum tags are used on ' surviving stems to aid in relocation and identification during future counts. Flags are also used to mark trees because they do not interfere with the growth of the tree. No significant volunteer woody species were observed in any of the vegetation plots. The plots will be assessed during Year 3 monitoring for significant volunteer species. 3.1.4 Vegetative Problem Areas There are quite a few weedy species occurring on the Site, though none seem to be posing any problems for the woody or herbaceous hydrophytic vegetation. The weedy species are mostly annuals and seem to pose very little threat to survivability on site. ' During Year 2 monitoring, kudzu (Pueraria spp.) was observed on the Site. The kudzu is located south of Haw Branch Road and is present in the NCDOT right-of-way and also ' occurs within the project easement. Privet (Ligustrum L.) was also observed on the Site, during Year 2 monitoring. The privet is located along the southern easement boundary, west of Haw Branch Road or ' along the right side of the restored channel, west of Haw Branch Road. These areas have been treated previously with herbicides and are scheduled to be treated again in the spring of 2009. The privet in the area will be treated by the cut and paint method. The areas will continue to be monitored and treated with herbicides to control the spread of invasives. ' 3.1.5 Vegetation Photographs Photographs are used to visually document vegetation plot success. A total of 11 reference stations were established to document tree conditions at each vegetation plot across the Site. Additional photo stations were also established at each of the 11 vegetation plots for herbaceous vegetation monitoring. Reference photos of both tree ' conditions and herbaceous conditions are taken at least once per year. Photos of the tree plots showing the on-site vegetation are included in Appendix A of this report. Photos of the herbaceous plots are also included in Appendix A. 3.2 Stream Assessment 3.2.1 Morphometric Success Criteria To document the stated success criteria, the following monitoring program was instituted following construction completion on the Site: Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 9 December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFT Cross-sections: Two permanent cross-sections were installed per 1,000 LF of stream restoration work, with one of the locations being a riffle cross-section and one location being a pool cross-section. A total of nine permanent cross-sections were established across the Site. Each cross-section was marked on both banks with permanent pins to establish the exact transect used. The permanent cross-section pins are surveyed and located relative to a common benchmark to facilitate easy comparison of year-to-year data. The annual cross-section surveys include points measured at all breaks in slope, including top of bank, bankfull, inner berm, edge of water, and thalweg. The approved Restoration Plan requires the following criteria be met to achieve stream restoration success. There should be little change in as-built cross-sections. If changes do take place, they will be evaluated to determine if they represent a movement toward a more unstable condition (e.g., down-cutting or erosion) or a movement toward increased stability (e.g., settling, vegetative changes, deposition along the banks, or decrease in width/depth ratio). Cross-sections will be classified using the Rosgen Stream Classification System, and all monitored cross-sections should fall within the quantitative parameters defined for channels of the design stream type. Longitudinal Profiles: A complete longitudinal profile was surveyed following construction completion to record as-built conditions. The profile was conducted for the entire length of the restored channels (M1 and M2). Measurements included thalweg, water surface, bankfull, and top of low bank. Each of these measurements was taken at the head of each feature (e.g., riffle, pool, and glide). In addition, maximum pool depth was recorded. All surveys were tied to a single, permanent benchmark. As directed by EEP guidelines, longitudinal profiles will be completed in all five years of the monitoring period. The longitudinal profiles should show that the bedform features are remaining stable; i.e., they are not aggrading or degrading. The pools should remain deep, with flat water surface slopes, and the riffles should remain steeper and shallower than the pools. Bedforms observed should be consistent with those observed for channels of the design stream type. 3.2.2 Morphometric Results Year 2 cross-section monitoring data for stream stability were collected during August 2008. The nine permanent cross-sections along the restored channels (five located across riffles and four located across pools) were re-surveyed to document stream dimension at the end of monitoring Year 2. Data from each of these cross-sections are summarized in Appendix B. The cross-sections show that there has been very little adjustment to stream dimension since construction. Cross-sections 1, 3, 4, 7 and 8 are located across riffles found between meander bends. Cross-section 1 has aggraded since the as-built survey, however, it has remained stable since monitoring during Year 1. The channels in cross-sections 3, 7 and 8 have remained relatively stable since the as-built survey. However, the floodplains of cross- sections 7 and 8 have experienced sediment deposition on the floodplain, composed mostly of fine sand. Visual on-site observations of areas east of Haw Branch Road have documented the deposition of sediment on the floodplain, which occurred during a large out-of-bank flow event during the year. This is considered to be a natural system response and no areas of concern have been noted due to the deposition. Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 10 December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFT ' Cross-sections 2, 5, 6, and 9 are located across pools found at the apex of meander bends. Based on the cross-section data, the pools at cross-sections 2 and 6 have filled some since Year 1 monitoring. Cross-sections 5 and 9 have remained relatively stable since Year 1. The pool cross-sections are showing slow development of point bar features on the inside bank of the meander bends. ' The longitudinal profile for Year 2 was surveyed in December 2008 and was compared to data collected during the as-built condition survey and Year 1 monitoring. ' The results of the Year 2 longitudinal profile show that the pools and riffles in M1 have maintained elevations and pool depths similar to those documented during the as-built survey and Year 1 monitoring. The longitudinal profile shows that the riffles and in- stream structures throughout the reach M1 are stable. The Year 2 profile for M2 shows that the riffles at the beginning of the reach, (stations 33+95 to 45+05) have slightly aggraded since Year 1. The aggradation in these riffle areas was found to be generally 0.1- 0.3 feet in depth. The Year 2 profile for M2 shows that the pools between stations 33+95 to 38+75 have also aggraded slightly since Year 1. The maximum measurement recorded in the pool areas is 2 feet in depth. It is noted that this area of concern is downstream of the Haw Branch Road culvert. The longitudinal profile for reach M2 shows that the riffles and in-stream structures are stable on the ' downstream portion of the reach. The longitudinal profile for the upstream portion of reach M2 will be closely monitored during Year 3. The longitudinal profiles of reaches M1 and M2 are presented in Appendix B. ' 3.2.3 Hydrologic Criteria One crest gauge was installed on the Site to document bankfull events. The gauge is ' checked regularly and records the highest out-of-bank flow between site visits. The gauge is located on the downstream portion of reach M2, which is presented in Figure 2G. The approved Restoration Plan requires that two bankfull flow events must be documented within the five-year monitoring period. The two bankfull events must occur in separate years, otherwise, the stream monitoring will continue until two bankfull events have been documented in separate years. 3.2.4 Hydrologic Monitoring Results The on-site crest gauge documented the occurrence of at least one bankfull flow event during Year 2 of the post-construction monitoring period, as shown in Table 6. Inspection of conditions during a site visit revealed visual evidence of out-of-bank flow, confirming the crest gauge reading. The largest on-site stream flow documented by the crest gauge during Year 2 of monitoring was approximately 1.91 feet (22.92 inches) above the bankfull stage and was the result of overbank flooding of M2. Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 ' December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFT Table 6. Verification of Bankfull Events Crowns West Restoration Site: EEP Contract No. D06003-2 Date of Data Date of Occurrence of Method of Data Ph Collection Bankfull Event Collection Mea oto# or surement 3/24/2008 Unknown Crest Ga ge on M2 1.91 5/29/2008 Unknown Crest Ga ge on M2 0.18 8/20/2008 Unknown Crest Ga ge on M2 0.17 10/2/2008 Unknown Crest Ga ge on M2 0.33 3.2.5 Stream Problem Areas During Year 2 monitoring, the Site experienced several stream restoration-related problems. These problems were repaired in November 2008 and are currently functioning properly. The stream problem areas were located on reaches M1 and M2. All problems areas were located in pools where erosion occurred around root wads that were installed in sandy soils. The areas were repaired during November 2008 and will be monitored closely during the coming years. Photographs of the problem areas prior to repairs are presented in Appendix B. 3.2.6 Stream Photographs Photographs are used to visually document restoration success. A total of 23 reference stations were established to document conditions at the constructed grade control structures across the Site, and additional photo stations were established at each of the 9 permanent cross-sections. The GPS coordinates of each grade control structure photo station have been noted as additional reference to ensure the same photo location is used throughout the monitoring period. Reference photos are taken at least once per year. Each stream bank is photographed at each permanent cross-section photo station. For each stream bank photo, the photo view line follows a survey tape placed across the channel, perpendicular to flow (representing the cross-section line). The photograph is framed so that the survey tape is centered in the photo (appears as a vertical line at the center of the photograph), keeping the channel water surface line horizontal and near the lower edge of the frame. Photographs will be used to document restoration success visually. Reference stations were photographed before construction and will be photographed for at least five years following construction. Reference photos will be taken once per year, from a height of approximately five to six feet. Permanent markers are established to ensure that the same locations (and view directions) on the Site are monitored during each monitoring event. A photo log of the restored channel is presented in Appendix B of this report. Data for each of the nine permanent cross-sections are also included in Appendix B. Photographs of the restored channel were taken in October 2008 at the end of the monitoring season. Herbaceous vegetation is dense along the edges of the restored stream, making the photography of some of the stream channel areas difficult. Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 12 December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFT 2 3 . .7 Stream Stability Assessment A summary of the results obtained from the visual inspection of in-stream structures ' performed during Year 2 of post-construction monitoring is presented in Table B.1. The percentages noted are a general, overall field evaluation of the how the features were performing at the time of the photo point survey. According to the visual stability ' assessment, during Year 2 monitoring, all features except the pools described in Section 3.2.5 are performing as designed. 3.2.8 Quantitative Measures Summary Tables The quantitative pre-construction, reference reach, and design data used to determine ' restoration approach, as well as the as-built baseline data used during the project's post construction monitoring period are summarized in Appendix B. 3.2.9 Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling Benthic macroinvertebrate monitoring was conducted in accordance with the Crowns West Restoration Plan. Because of seasonal fluctuations in populations, macroinvertebrate sampling must be consistently conducted in the same season. Benthic sampling for the Site was conducted during February 2008. This report summarizes the benthic samples collected following Year 1 of the post-construction monitoring phase. Year 2 data will be collected in February 2009. The sampling methodology followed the Qual 4 method listed in NCDWQ's Standard Operating Procedures for Benthic Macroinvertebrates (2006). Field sampling was conducted by Baker Engineering. Laboratory identification of collected species was conducted by Wendell Pennington, of Pennington and Associates, Inc. Benthic macroinvertebrate samples were collected at one location on the Site (Site 1) and one location at the Beaverdam Branch reference site in Jones County (Site 2). Site 1 was located within the restoration area of M1 on the Site. Benthic macroinvertebrates were collected to assess quantity and quality of life in the streams. In particular, specimens belonging to the insect orders Ephemeroptera (mayflies), Plecoptera (stoneflies) and Trichoptera (caddisflies) (EPT species) are useful as an index of water quality. These groups are generally the least tolerant to water pollution and therefore are very useful indicators of water quality. Sampling for these three orders is referred to as EPT sampling. Habitat assessments using NCDWQ's protocols were also conducted at each site. Physical and chemical measurements including water temperature, percent dissolved oxygen, dissolved oxygen concentration, pH, and specific conductivity were recorded at each site. The habitat assessment field data sheets and photos are presented in Appendix B. 3.2.10 Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling Results and Discussion A comparison between the pre- and post-construction monitoring results is presented in Table 7 with complete laboratory results presented in Appendix B. Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 13 December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFT At Site 2, the undisturbed reference site, the Year 1 community structure and ecological habitat appears to be similar to that observed during the pre-construction monitoring period. Site 2 showed a slight increase in both overall and EPT taxa richness as well as a slight increase in EPT biotic indices. However, the data showed a lower total biotic index for Site 2 than was observed during pre-construction sampling. Site 1, which underwent complete restoration, exhibited decreased total and EPT taxa richness, as well as decreased total and EPT biotic indices in the post-construction sample. It is anticipated that, as the project matures, populations will increase as more habitat in the form of snags, logs, and leaf packs become available. Currently Site 1 has 18 percent Dominance in Common (DIC) compared to the reference site, which indicates that 18 percent of the dominant communities at the reference site are dominant at Site 1. In pre-construction conditions, Site 1 had a DIC of 41 percent. This indicates that post-construction recolonization from refugia upstream or downstream (represented at Site 2) has begun. It is anticipated that improvements in biotic indices and an increase in DIC will be seen in future monitoring reports as communities begin to re-colonize. Table 7. Summary of Pre-Restoration vs. Post-Restoration Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling Data Crowns West Restoration Site: EEP Contract No. D06003-2 Site 1 Site 2 Ml Crowns West (Restoration) Beaverdam Branch (Reference) Pre Post Pre Post 3/3/2006 2/28/2008 1/5/2006 2/28/2008 Total Taxa Richness 24 14 28 35 EPT Taxa Richness 4 0 3 6 Total Biotic Index 6.75 3.99 7.78 6.73 EPT Biotic Index 5.78 NA 4.05 5.28 Dominance in Common (%) 41 18 N/A N/A EPT Abundance - 0 - 29 Habitat Assessment Rating 42 88 89 70 Water Temperature (°C) Not Collected 10.5 Not Collected 7.9 DO Concentration (mg/1) Not Collected 5.05 Not Collected 9 pH Not Collected 6.63 Not Collected 7.24 Conductivity (pmhos/cm) Not Collected 110 Not Collected 320 Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 14 December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFr 4.0 OVERALL CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ' Stream Monitoring - The total length of stream channel restored on the Site was 3,835 LF. This entire length was inspected during Year 2 of the monitoring period (2008) to assess stream performance. During Year 2 monitoring, the Site experienced several areas of bank erosion around rootwads that were installed within sandy soils. These problems were repaired in November 2008 and currently appear to be functioning properly. ' Based on the data collected, all riffles, pools, and other constructed features along the restored channel are stable and functioning as designed. The on-site crest gauge documented the occurrence of at least one bankfull flow event during the Year 2 of the post-construction ' monitoring period. Inspection of site conditions during a site visit revealed visual evidence of out-of-bank flow. ' Overall, the site is on track to achieve the stream morphology success criteria specified in the Restoration Plan for the Site. Macroinvertebrate data at the Site, exhibited a decrease in total and EPT taxa richness, as well as ' a decrease in total and EPT biotic indices in the post-construction sample. It is anticipated that, as the project matures, populations will increase as more habitat in the form of snags, logs, and leaf packs become available. The Site has 18 percent Dominance in Common (DIC) compared ' to the reference site, which indicates that 18 percent of the dominant communities at the reference site are dominant at Site 1. In pre-construction conditions, Site 1 had a DIC of 41 percent. This indicates that post-construction recolonization from refugia upstream or ' downstream has begun. Vegetation Monitoring - For the I I monitoring plots, vegetation monitoring indicated a ' survivability range of 567 stems per acre to 971 stems per acre with an overall average of 728 stems per acre. The data shows that the Site is on track for meeting the success interim criteria of 260 trees per acre at the end of Year 5. During Year 2 monitoring, kudzu (Pueraria spp.) and privet (Ligustrum L.) were observed on the Site. The kudzu is located east of Haw Branch Road and is present within the NCDOT right-of- way and also occurs within the project easement. The privet is located along the southern easement boundary west, of Haw Branch Road or along the right side of the restored channel west, of Haw Branch Road. These areas are scheduled to be treated during the spring of 2009. ' Overall, the site is on track to achieve the stream morphology success criteria specified in the Restoration Plan for the Site. 5.0 WILDLIFE OBSERVATIONS Observations of deer and raccoon tracks are common on the Site. During certain times of the year, frogs, snakes and crawfish and have been periodically observed. The macroinvertebrates ' sample in February 2008 revealed that an American eel (Anguilla rostrata) was present on the Site. The eel was captured and released by use of a kick net on reach M1. Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFT 15 6.0 REFERENCES Rosgen, D. L. 1994. A Classification of Natural Rivers. Catena 22: 169-199. Schafale, M. P., and A. S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina, Third Approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Division of Parks and Recreation. NCDENR. Raleigh, NC. USDA, NC Agricultural Experiment Station, Soil Survey of Onslow County, North Carolina, 1992. NCDWQ, Standard Operating Procedures for Benthic Macroinvertebrates. (2006). Crowns West Restoration Project, EEP Contract No. D06003-2 16 December 2008, Monitoring Year 2 DRAFr L 1 l7 1 1 ? 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E W N 0 0f T m m m m IK °° y E_ ?2"aaa'>'>???a as a??? w mwin Table A.2. Veaetation Viaor by Species Crowns West Restoration Site: Project No. D06003-2 Species 4 3 2 1 0 Missing Unknown Betula nigra 3 9 5 2 Celtis laevi ata 4 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 5 5 8 Juglans nigra 2 5 4 2 Nyssa biflora 2 12 16 Quercus lyrata 4 10 6 Quercus michauxii 2 4 6 Quercus nigra 1 Quercus phellos 7 5 1 Taxodium distichum 4 11 7 Platanus occidentalis 3 18 29 1 1 Unknown 20 TOT: 12 24 78 91 4 25 2 Table A.3. Vegetation Damage by Species Crowns West Restoration Site: Project No. D06003-2 ?y oi. a 0 1 Va ? Q m J 0 o ? 0 O O F c 4 V, Betula ni ra 19 17 2 Celtis laevi ata 4 4 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 18 18 Ju lans ni ra 13 11 2 Nyssa biflora 30 29 1 Platanus occidentalis 52 50 2 Quercus lyrata 20 20 Quercus michauxii 12 12 Quercus ni ra 1 1 Quercus phellos 13 12 1 Taxodium distichum 22 21 1 Unknown 20 19 1 TOT: 12 224 195 1 24 4 r `91 ". 4 41 S a v v Vi 4441 4i 0 v V co v It 4 p pa/ q`4 e4 4p ?' o y as p tVp v r ? a v rn rn m N r? v rn (n 041 sa '40 J 0 as 0 e ?E' DD a0 N (° N °? O N N N N l O O// N N ? a O Z U p CL w O N N N N N (V N N N N N T m m m m m m m m m m m 0. m a) w o m w w m w m m O T >. T T T T T T ' Al y N M c (f] CO f? OD m 0 a7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 c d 0 0 0 O ? 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 = 2 c io 0 0 0 0 ? ? O Q N N N N N N N N N N N M M M M M M M M M M M 10 y 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 y 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (° 0 O 0 O 0 O 0 O a7 UJ O O O D ? 0 0 0 0 0 0 y ? 0 ? 0 ? ? ? ? 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AT a e .n ci Vegetation Plot 7 ?, ? a `?# ?e tfve t: ? ? -aa x ? f a };?\ 14 ? r ? ,thy :_ • 'de :\lr 4? ti s ata$ .ate ;: .?s a 3?`?". ay ?v .. •7Yc ??'"1 F she" A'` ,?* i,?Y" ? „ ? a c??. ? ? - y tl' .'fir yr ` 95 h-' , x? , ?t ? _ r i'•`a.;! '? "^s G?`I ?a s{yyy ??r e e ?t t $ w o:3 r ?,` t ',? ue t ;y # Vegetation Plot 8 R 'r:' e? m r' wY b, U ?.> 'gar Y Vegetation Plot 9 ? N . trg F 4F y a?. ml i r ". i+' # e ? fit.` L Y t?jt oil 1 of??Li4l •Q s J:} 'i ?Aj r ` •°,? ?t SfL ((t # t , i P °1 ? 1e, W: ^?µ ?y"1?'l ? 'J raw ?'? F # t' ' Herbaceous Vegetation Plot 8 Herbaceous Vegetation Plot 9 1 tt ti? s pi ? 14 I? ? p 9 ,;. , Vegetation Plot 10 S + z ?? .? 1 + ?~? 4 + r 1-7 Y J S i 'Y B tL[ Y f ,? i rx.-t 1 p ?\ ? \ y e Y d Herbaceous Vegetation Plot 10 _ - j.. -• 'c••+ ,I 44 Yr ` , ?'y 1,(t ' h c Y ! NY?¢ .! "Y? 'Y ? + r t M P? ?y ? uC,?M•'`' i"/. } k r fit +?i ,'.? b? ??? 1 t 4 = . ."2 "a } , j '?nl i }"1'i? 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O N N M C) O it - N 0 T- • O LO N O C -.• O A ''A v, ? C?j M 04 co O L. f' e IL - - O O N C 3 O O O L V ? O O r O O O (o 04 CD D LO LO LO LO LO r LO (41) UOIIBA013 rn 3 -C a°i c rn 4! ° o I- fn N L m 4- M Cl) Q L a) L N O ' . O N 0 - + + • N o 0 O • ' N O LO o C) N ca vI - . O p + N ? '^ O +' L CL o N _o N U 3 O O O L V ? O O ti r O O COO C(O CNO (0 LO LO O LO LO L (:U) UOIIBA013 Permanent Cross-section 1 (Year 2 Data - Collected August 2008) 4. 1011 ., ' Y x`v i 9t rl t n? iq? 4 4 Looking at the Left Bank Y r?, ,fg`, „+s e I ' aaS a .. a? .y. 41 Looking at the Right Bank Feature Stream Type BKF Area BKF Width BKF Depth Max BKF Depth W/D BH Ratio ER BKF Elev TOB Elev' Riffle Cc 6 9.79 0.61 0.97 16.05 1 6.1 64.04 64.05 Crowns West Cross-section 1 68 67 66 e 65 0 ------------------------------------------------------------- --------- o m 64 w ... 63 - Year 1 Bankfull 62 0 - - Floodprone As-Built Year2 61 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Station (ft) Permanent Cross-section 2 (Year 2 Data - Collected August 2008) ? 7j'???ei lry A??4??' ;•'?.. . r Fti1;c s a .R fA f J s Ik ?4 a .d 6_ill,,! at •?`??,yyr 3? Feature Stream Type B BKF Width BKF Depth Max BKF Depth W/D BH Ratio ER BKF Elev TOB Elev Pool 16.4 10.43 1.57 2.75 6.64 1.2 6.7 62.45 62.98 Crowns West Cross-section 2 68 67 66 64 63 - ---?- .......... 62 w 61 - - Year 1 s Bankfull 60 o • . Floodprone As-Built 59 - x- Year 2 58 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Station (ft) Looking at the Left Bank ?p t? rt $Aa Looking at the Right Bank Permanent Cross-section 3 (Year 2 Data - Collected August 2008) Feature Stream Type BKF Area BKF Width BKF Depth Max BKF Depth W/D BH Ratio I R KF Elev OB Elev Riffle Cc 6.3 10.38 0.61 1.1 16.99 1.1 5.3 61.27 61 A Crowns West Cross-section 3 68 - 67 66 65 64 c R 63 > ---------•--------------------------------------------------------------- o m 62 W 61 60 y? Year 1 o Bankfull o - - Floodprone As-Built 59 Year 2 58 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Station (ft) Looking at the Left Bank Looking at the Right Bank Permanent Cross-section 4 (Year 2 Data - Collected August 2008) ?X I Feature Type BKF Area Width Depth Depth W/D BH Ratio ER BKF Elev TOB Elev Riffle Cc 5.1 8.76 0.58 0.92 15.1 1.1 6.6 58.92 59.01 Crowns West Cross-section 4 63 62 61 60 .............................................................. .0 59 - A w 58 57 ----Year1 > Bankfull o - - Floodprone As-Built 56 - Year 2 55 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Station (ft) Looking at the Left Bank Looking at the Right Bank Permanent Cross-section 5 (Year 2 Data - Collected August 2008) t (?i?1 K pr.. rT1 . r 4. Looking at the Right Bank Stream BKF BKF Max BKF Feature Type BKF Area Width Depth Depth W/D BH Ratio ER BKF Elev TOB Elev Pool 14.9 11.19 1.33 2.69 8.42 1.1 6.1 56.28 56.52 Crowns West Cross-section 5 60 59 ------------------ ------- -------------------------- ------------------- ----- 58 57 o 56 w 55 54 - Year 1 o Bankfull 53 0 - - Floodprone As-Built Year 2 52 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Station (ft) Looking at the Left Bank Permanent Cross-section 6 (Year 2 Data - Collected August 2008) s ?? - - 1' ?? T !<1 As - ,.=9 3 rcr" y t? y .? f a r i r te; ?d,, f _ ;e 9E r kF' llr?d ..,,.? ?''r^?` 'fit ?l i? :.u. '1 ` i„4 '?_ ,., r -j ?•.1 S r f si t t? 3 Y '?si'.'?'?. .•'.i .?.=t+_i'.AeOu Looking at the Left Bank Looking at the Right Bank Feature Stream Type BKF Area BKF Width BKF Depth Max BKF Depth W/D BH Ratio ER BKF Elev TOB Elev Pool 16.6 13.13 1.26 217 10.4 1.1 53 53.05 53.37 Crowns West Cross-section 6 60 58 56 --- \ ......................................................... . c 54 > d w 52 - --- Year 1 o Bankfull 50 - - o - - Floodprone As-Built mac- Year 2 48 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Station (ft) Permanent Cross-section 7 (Year 2 Data - Collected August 2008) Looking at the Left Bank f ; gbh' i Stream BKF BKF Max BKF Feature Type BKF Area Width Depth Depth W/D BH Ratio ER BKF Elev TOB Elev Riffle E 8 9.12 0.88 1.37 10.41 1.1 7.9 52.8 52.91 Crowns West Cross-section 7 60 58 56 \ 54 ...... ..... .. .......... ..........................• • d w 52 50 -- -Year 1 Bankfull o Floodprone As-Built -- Year 2 48 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 Station (ft) Looking at the Right Bank Permanent Cross-section 8 (Year 2 Data - Collected August 2008) Sk 14, i r t. Looking at the Left Bank Looking at the Right Bank Stream BKF BKF Max BKF Feature Type BKF Area Width Depth Depth WID BH Ratio ER BKF Elev TOB Elev Riffle E 9 9.24 0.98 1.53 9.46 1.1 13.9 51.28 51.41 Crowns West Cross-section 8 60 ------Year1 o Bankfull o - - Floodprone As-Built 58 x Year 2 56 c 0 :r 54 d W 52 50 48 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 Station (ft) Permanent Cross-section 9 (Year 2 Data - Collected August 2008) ? d ( k 1 ?? yPot Y tLooking at the Right Bank ?" 'l i- r v r q1 J All, 4 't` Y I ?'F t -ti !ti'"_`.Sa$ # 4, Mw? Photo Point 1 - Constructed Riffle 1 7,, ire} + r Photo Point 3 - Constructed Riffle 2 Photo Point 5 - Log Weir 3 Photo Point 6 - Log Weir 4 Photo Point 2 - Log Weir 1 Photo Point 4 - Log Weir 2 Photo Point 7 - Constructed Riffle 3 ? •. A g a . 6 ?# -1 Air Photo Point 9 - Constructed Riffle 4 Photo Point I 1 - Constructed Riffle 5 Photo Point 10 - Log Weir 6 Photo Point 12 - Constructed Riffle 6 Photo Point 8 - Log Weir 5 14 t _ A *, t f ? I}j k "?'r •? 1 r r?+ R{Iii a :x I P. ? A ff! Photo Point 18 - Constructed Riffle 12 Photo Point 13 - Constructed Riffle 7 Photo Point 14 - Constructed Riffle 8 Photo Point 15 - Constructed Riffle 9 Photo Point 16 - Constructed Riffle 10 Photo Point 17 - Constructed Riffle 11 (tic - ?.{fr r .f >.- ?` -} ? 'i ?. fps e t 4AL :?;dsS ,6? +4• Problem Area 1, Station -31+50 4l? ' h s•; Crest gauge reading of 1.91 feet Crest gauge reading of 0.33 feet Problem Area 2, Station -43+00 Problem Area 3, Station -45+25 Problem Area 4, Station -47+50 F. st ,! yf, 4 !'M ' BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CROWNS MANAGEMENT, ONSLOW CO., NC, FEBRUARY 2008. SPECIES T.V. F.F.G. Sta.1 Sta.2 PLATYHELMINTHES Turbellaria Tricladida Dugesiidae Girardia (Dugesia) tigrina 7.2 1 MOLLUSCA Bivalvia Sphaeriidae *8 FC Pisidium sp. 6.5 FC 2 Gastropoda Mesogastropoda Viviparidae Campeloma decisum 6.5 SC 2 Basommatophora Planorbidae *6 SC Menetus dilatatus 8.2 SC 6 Physidae Physella sp. 8.8 CG 4 Planorbidae *6 SC Planorbella sp. 6.8 1 ANNELIDA Oligochaeta *10 CG Tubificida Tubificidae w.o.h.c. 7.1 CG 1 ARTHROPODA Crustacea Isopoda Asellidae SH Caecidotea sp. 9.1 CG 2 Amphipoda CG Crangonyctidae Crangonyx sp. 7.9 CG 1 Gammaridae Gammarus sp. 9.1 SH 37 Decapoda Cambaridae 7.5 Procambarus sp. 7 SH 3 Insecta Ephemeroptera Baetidae CG Pseudocloeon sp. 4 CG 1 Ephemerellidae SC Eurylophella sp. 4.3 SC 2 Heptageniidae SC Maccaffertium (Stenonema) modestum 5.5 SC 22 Stenacron interpunctatum 6.9 SC 2 Odonata Calopterygidae p Calopteryx dimidiata 7.8 P 9 Cordulegastridae p Pennington and Associates, Inc. Page 1 of 2 Mar 2008 lab results RAW 11/21/2008 BENTHIC MACRO INVERTEBRATES COLLECTED FROM CROWNS MANAGEMENT, ONSLOW CO., NC, FEBRUARY 2008. SPECIES T.V. F.F.G. Sta.1 Sta.2 Cordulegaster maculata 5.7 1 Megaloptera Corydalidae P Nigronia serricornis 5 P 1 Sialidae P Sialis sp. 7.2 P 1 Trichoptera Hydropsychidae FC Cheumatopsyche sp. 6.2 FC 1 Philopotamidae FC Chimarra aterrima 2.8 FC 1 Coleoptera Dryopidae Helichus fastigiatus 4.6 SC 1 1 Dytiscidae P 1 Hydroporus sp. 8.6 PI 4 3 Gyrinidae P Gyrinus sp. 6.2 P 1 Haliplidae Peltodytes sp. 8.7 SH 1 Diptera Chironomidae Chaetocladius sp. CG 1 Conchapelopia sp. 8.4 P 5 Corynoneura sp. 6 CG 8 Cricotopus sp. CG 17 1 Cricotopus bicinctus 8.5 CG 5 Diplocladius cultriger 7.4 CG 6 Orthocladius sp. CG 18 Microtendipes pedellus gp. 5.5 CG 1 Paralauterborniella nigrohalteralis 4.8 CG 1 Polypedilum flavum (convictum) 4.9 SH 6 Polypedilum fa//ax 6.4 SH 1 Rheotanytartsus exiguus gp. 5.9 1 Tanytarsus sp. 6.8 FC 1 Zavrelimyia sp. 9.1 P 1 1 Simuliidae FC Simulium sp. 6 FC 42 3 Tabanidae PI Chrysops sp. 6.7 PI 3 Tipulidae SH Hexatoma sp. 4.3 P 1 Tipula sp. 7.3 SH 1 TOTAL NO. OF ORGANISMS 105 132 TOTAL NO. OF TAXA 14 35 EPT INDEX 0 6 NC BIOTIC INDEX 6.76 7.17 Pennington and Associates, Inc. Page 2 of 2 Mar 2008 lab results-RAW 11/21/2008 ? x 1 , . 11 .'' t i. i {t a i kart' ,.a p ' it xix t.'c A2 Site 1 - Crowns West macroinvertebrate sampling Site 1 - Crowns West macroinvertebrate sampling site, view is upstream site, view is downstream Site 1 - American eel (Anguilla rostrata) Site 2 - Beaverdam Branch macroinvertebrate sampling site, view is upstream Site 2 - Beaverdam Branch macro invertebrate sampling site, view is downstream