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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
Mr John Hennessy
DENR - Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Dear Mr Hennessy
February 12, 2009
T
EUGENE A CONTI, JR
SECRETARY
SUBJECT TIP Project No B-4752 Replacement of Bridge No 6 on SR 2014
over South Fork Catawba River in Gaston County
The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch is completing the project
development, environmental and engineering studies for the TIP Project B-4752 This project is
included in the North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and is scheduled
construction in fiscal year 2012
The alternative being studied for this project will replace the existing structure along the
existing alignment while using an off-site detour to maintain traffic
We have provided a copy of the Natural Resources Technical Report (NRTR) for your
use We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating
potential environmental impacts of the project Your comments will be used in the preparation
of a federally funded Categorical Exclusion This document will be prepared in accordance with
the National Environmental Policy Act If your agency desires to comment please have your
response in by March 31, 2009 so that your comments can be used in the preparation of this
document
If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Greg Blakeney at (919)
850-2719 and gmblakeney@npdot gov Please include the TIP Project Number in all
correspondence and comments
Sincerely,
• Greg 1 eney
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Bridge Pr ect Planni ng Engine r
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NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICAL REPORT
Replacement of Bridge No. 6 on SR 2014 (Lakeview Road)
Over South Fork Catawba River
Gaston County, North Carolma
T.I.P. B-4752
Federal Aid Project No. BRSTP-2014(3)
WBS Element No. 38524.1.1
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Natural Environment Unit
February 2008
NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICAL REPORT TIP B-4752, Gaston County, NC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................... 1
2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS ..................................... 1
3.0 Physical Resources ........................................................................ 1
3.1 Soils .................................................................................................. 2
3.2 Water Resources ................................................................................... 2
4.0 Biotic Resources ........................................................................... 3
4.1 Terrestrial Communities ...................................................................... 3
41 1 Mamtamed/Disturbed 3
4 1 2 Piedmont Bottomland Forest 3
41 3 Terrestrial Community Impacts 3
4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife ............................................................................. 4
4.3 Aquatic Communities ............................................................................. 4
4.4 Invasive Species ................................................................................... 4
5.0 Jurisdictional Issues .........................................................................5
5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S ...............................................................5
5.2 Clean Water Act Permits ...................................................................... 5
5.3 Construction Moratoria .......................................................................... 6
5.4 River Basin Buffer Rules ........................................................................ 6
5.5 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters ....................................6
5.6 Mitigation ...........................................................................................6
56 1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts 6
562 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts 6
5.7 Endangered Species Act Federally Protected Species ................................... 7
5.8 Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act ....................................... 8
5.9 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species .................................................. 8
6.0 References .....................................................................................9
Appendix A: Figures ......................................................................................................10
Figure 1. Vicinity Map ..............................................................................................11
Figure 2. Terrestrial Communities and Jurisdictional Resources Map ..............12
Appendix B: Scientific Names of Species Identified in Report ..................................13
Appendix C: Wetland Forms .........................................................................................15
NCDOT i February 2008
NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICAL REPORT TIP B-4752, Gaston County, NC
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace bridge
number 6 on SR 2014 (Lakewood Rd) over the South Fork Catawba River (TIP B-4752)
in Gaston County (Figure 1) The following Natural Resources Technical Report
(NRTR) has been prepared to assist in the preparation of a Categorical Exclusion (CE)
for the proposed protect
2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS
All work was conducted as per the NCDOT Natural Environment Unit standard operating
procedures dated January 1, 2007 Fieldwork was conducted on September 27, 2007
Jurisdictional areas identified in the project study area were verified by Steve Lund of the
USACE on November 15, 2007 Personnel contributing to this document were
Investigator Jason Dilday
Education B S Marine Biology, UNC - Wilmington, 1993
Experience Environmental Specialist, NCDOT, July 2006 - Present
Fisheries Technician, NCWRC, July 2005 - June 2006
Fisheries Biologist, NCDMF, January 1999 - April 2005
Fisheries Technician, NCDMF, December 1994 - December 1998
Investigator Brett M Feulner
Education B S Forest Management, North Carolina State University, May 2001
Experience Environmental Biologist, N C Dept of Transportation Feb 2003-present
Environmental Specialist, Landmark Design Group, Raleigh, NC, June
2001-December 2002
District Forester, Resource Management Service, New Bern, NC, January
1999-December 1999
Investigator Jeffrey Hemphill
Education BS, Forest Resource Management, Ohio State University,
Experience Environmental Specialist, NCDOT, March 2004 - present
Environmental Scientist, R D Zande & Associates, Columbus, OH, June
1991-January 2004
3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES
The project study area lies in the southern piedmont physrographic region of North
Carolina Topography in the project vicinity is comprised of gently sloping to steep hills
Elevations in the project study area range from 592 to 623 ft above sea level (Figure 1)
Land use in the project vicinity consists primarily of residential development and
forestland along the river floodplam
NCDOT 1 February 2008
NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICAL REPORT TIP B-4752, Gaston County, NC
3.1 Soils
The Gaston County Soil Survey identifies four soil types within the project study area
(Table 1)
Table 1. Soils in the pro'ct stud area.
Soil Series Mapping Unit Drainage Class H dric Status
Chewacla loam CH Somewhat poorly drained Yes
Pacolet sandy loam PaE Well drained No
Cecil sandy clay loam CeB2, CeD2 Well drained No
Cecil urban land complex CfD Well drained No
3.2 Water Resources
Water resources in the project study area are part of the Catawba River basin (USGS
Hydrologic Unit 03050102) Two streams and a pond were identified in the study area
(Table 2) The location of each water resource is shown in Figure 2 The physical
characteristics of these streams are provided in Table 3
Table 2. Water resources in the proiect study area.
Site ID Stream Name DWQ Index
Number Best Usage Classification
SFCR South Fork Catawba River 11-129-(15 5 WS-V
S1 UT to SFCR 11-129-(15 5 WS-V
P1 Pond 1 11-129-(15 5 WS-V
Table 3. Physical characteristics of water resources in the nroiect studv area.
Site ID Bank
Height ft. Bankfull
Width ft. Water
Depth ft. Channel
Substrate Flow Clarity
SFCR 10 120 - 200 2-8 sa,sl* Moderate Medium
S1 5 200 - 300 2-4 sa,sl* Weak Medium
P2 NA NA 2-4 sa,sl* NA Medium
*sa=sand, sl=silt
All surface waters identified within the study corridor limits have been assigned a
primary water resource classification of "WS-V" There are no designated trout waters,
anadromous fish waters or Primary Nursery Areas present in the project study area
There are no Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW), High Quality Waters (HQW),
Sensitive Supply Watersheds (WS-1 or WS-II) waters within three miles of the project
study area No waters appearing on the North Carolina 2006 Final 303(d) list of impaired
waters occur within one mile of the project study area
NCDOT 2 February 2008
NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICAL REPORT TIP B-4752, Gaston County, NC
Adjacent to the project study area is the Eagle Road Wastewater Treatment Plant, which
is considered a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) mayor
discharger The wasterwater treatment plant services the town of Cramerton and is
licensed under permit number N00006033
4.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES
4.1 Terrestrial Communities
Two terrestrial communities were identified in the project study area
maintained/disturbed and piedmont bottomland forest Figure 2 shows the location and
extent of these terrestrial communities in the project study area A brief description of
each community type follows Scientific names of all species identified are included in
Appendix B
411 Maintained/Disturbed
Maintained/disturbed areas are found scattered throughout the project study area in places
where the vegetation is periodically mowed, such as roadside shoulders and residential
lawns The vegetation in this community is comprised of low growing grasses, herbs,
and ornamental trees including fescue, clover, wild onion, spreading sunflower and crepe
myrtle
4 12 Piedmont Bottomland Forest
The piedmont bottomland forest occurs along the floodplam ridges and terraces adjacent
to the water resources American beech, hackberry, sweet gum, willow oak, white oak,
cottonwood, box elder, American sycamore and flowering dogwood dominate the
overstory, while mimosa, muscadine grape, greenbriar, and poison ivy occur in the
understory Included within this community are jurisdictional wetlands adjacent to a
tributary S 1 In these areas the shrub and ground layer contains tearthumb, giant cane,
,jewelweed, and false nettle
4 13 Terrestrial Community Impacts
Terrestrial communities in the project study area may be impacted by project construction
as a result of grading and paving of portions of the project study area At this time,
decisions regarding the final location and design of the proposed bridge replacement have
not been made Therefore, community data are presented in the context of total coverage
of each type within the project study area (Table 4) Once a final alignment and
preliminary design have been determined, probable impacts to each community type will
be calculated
NCDOT 3 February 2008
NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICAL REPORT TIP B-4752, Gaston County, NC
Table 4. Coverage of terrestrial natural communities in the pro_lect study area.
Community Coverage (ac.)
Maintained/Disturbed 8 1
Piedmont Bottomland Forest 43
Total 124
4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife
Many fauna species are highly adaptive and may populate or exploit the entire range of
biotic communities located within the project study area (species actually observed are
indicated with *) Mammal species that commonly exploit forested habitats and stream
corridors found within the project study area include species such as the eastern
cottontail, raccoon*, Virginia opossum, and white tailed deer* Birds that commonly use
forest and fringe habitats include the song sparrow, northern cardinal, rufous-sided
towhee, bluejay, Carolina wren, tufted titmouse, Carolina chickadee, American crow and
turkey vulture Reptile and amphibian species that may be encountered in the project
study area include the eastern box turtle, eastern fence lizard, five-lined skink and
Northern dusky salamander
4.3 Aquatic Communities
Aquatic communities in the project study area consist of two perennial streams and a
pond Species which may be present within the project study area include rosyside dace,
bluehead chub, greenfin shiner, creek chub and margined madtom Potential game fish
which may be present within the study corridor include redbreast sunfish and largemouth
bass Aquatic or semi-aquatic reptiles and amphibians which may occur within the
project corridor include snapping turtle, northern water snake, eastern newt, northern
dusky salamander, mud salamander, and pickerel frog
4.4 Invasive Species
Mimosa, Chinese privot and Japanese knotweed are invasive species that are found in the
project study area NCDOT will follow the Department's BMPs for the management of
invasive plant species
NCDOT 4 February 2008
NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICAL REPORT TIP B-4752, Gaston County, NC
5.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S.
Two jurisdictional streams and ajurisdictional pond were identified in the project study
area (Table 5) The location of these features is shown on Figure 2 The physical
characteristics and water quality designations of each jurisdictional stream are detailed in
Section 3 2 All jurisdictional streams in the project study area have been designated
Warm water streams for the purposes of stream mitigation
Table 5. Jurisdictional characteristics of water resources in the project study area.
Site ID Length Classification Compensatory Mitigation Buffer
SFCR 550 ft Perennial Yes Not subject
S1 350 ft Perennial Yes Not subject
P1 400 ft NA No Not subject
Two jurisdictional wetlands were identified within the project study area (Figure 2)
Wetland classification and quality rating data are presented in Table 6 All wetlands in
the project study area are within the Catawba River basin (USGS Hydrologic Unit
03050102) USACE wetland delineation forms and NCDWQ wetland rating forms for
each site are included in Appendix C Descriptions of the natural communities at each
wetland site are presented in Section 4 1 Wetland sites W l and W2 are included within
the piedmont bottomland forest
Table 6. Jurisdictional characteristics of wetlands in the project study area.
Site ID NWI Classification Classification DWQ Wetland Rating Area ac
1W PFO 1 C Riverme 42 0 02
2W PEM2 Riverme 47 015
5.2 Clean Water Act Permits
The proposed project has been designated as a Categorical Exclusion (CE) for the
purposes of NEPA documentation As a result, a Nationwide Permit 23 will likely be
applicable Other permits that may apply include a NWP No 33 for temporary
construction activities such as stream dewatermg, work bridges, or temporary causeways
that are often used during bridge construction or rehabilitation The USACE holds the
final discretion as to what permit will be required to authorize project construction
In addition to the 404 permit, other required authorizations include the corresponding
Section 401 Water Quality Certifications (WQC) from the NCDWQ An NCDWQ
Section 401 Water Quality General certification for a Categorical Exclusion (WQC 3701)
may be required prior to the issuance of a Section 404 Permit Other required 401
certification may include a WQC 3688 for temporary construction access and dewatermg
NCDOT 5 February 2008
NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICAL REPORT TIP B-4752, Gaston County, NC
5.3 Construction Moratoria
South Fork Catawba River and its tributaries are not considered trout waters nor
anadromous fish habitat No moratoriums are expected with this project
5.4 River Basin Buffer Rules
The South Fork Catawba River is not considered a part of the main stem of the Catawba
River and is not subject to the Catawba River Buffer Rules
5.5 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters
The South Fork Catawba River at bridge number 6 is not considered a Navigable Water
under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act
5.6 Mitigation
5 6 1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts
The NCDOT will attempt to avoid and minimize impacts to streams and wetlands to the
greatest extent practicable in choosing a preferred alternative and during project design
At this time, no final decisions have been made with regard to the location or design of
the preferred alternative
5 6 2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts
The NCDOT will investigate potential on-site stream and wetland mitigation
opportunities once a final decision has been rendered with regard to the location of the
preferred alternative If on-site mitigation is not feasible, mitigation will be provided by
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ecosystem
Enhancement Program (EEP) In accordance with the "Memorandum of Agreement
Among the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the U S Army Corps of
Engineers, Wilmington District" (MOA), dated July 22, 2003, the EEP will be requested
to provide off-site mitigation to satisfy the federal Clean Water Act compensatory
mitigation requirements for this project
NCDOT 6 February 2008
NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICAL REPORT TIP B-4752, Gaston County, NC
5.7 Endangered Species Act Federally Protected Species
As of November 5, 2007, the USFWS lists two federally protected species for Gaston
County (Table 7) A brief description of each species' habitat requirements follows,
along with the Biological Conclusion rendered based on survey results in the project
study area
Table 7. Federally protected species listed for Gaston County.
Scientific Name Common Name Federal Habitat Biological
Status Present Conclusion
Glyptemys bog turtle T (S/A) No Not Required
muhlenbergii
Helianthus Schweimtz's E Yes No Effect
schweinitzii sunflower
E- Endangered
T- Threatened
T (S/A)- Threatened due to similarity of appearance - these species are not biologically endangered or
threatened and are not subject to Section 7 consultation
Bog turtle
Habitat Requirements The bog turtle is typically found in bogs, freshwater marshes, and
wet pastures, usually in association with aquatic or semi-aquatic vegetation and
small, shallow streams over soft substrate Bog turtles are distributed throughout
the mountains and western piedmont of North Carolina The USFWS has listed
the bog turtle as threatened due to similarity of appearance to the northern
population, throughout the bog turtle's southern range
Biological Conclusion N/A
Species listed as threatened due to similarity of appearance do not require Section
7 consultation with the USFWS However, this project is not expected to affect
the bog turtle because no suitable habitat is present within the project study area
Schweinitz's sunflower
Habitat Requirements It is believed that this species formerly occupied prairie-like
habitats or post oak-blackjack oak savannas that were maintained by fire Current
habitats for this species includes roadsides, power line clearings, old pastures,
woodland openings and other sunny or semi-sunny situations Schweinitz's
sunflower is known from a variety of soil types but is generally found growing on
shallow, poor, clayey and/or rocky soils, especially those derived from mafic
rocks In the few sites where Schweimtz's sunflower occurs in relatively natural
vegetation, the natural community would be considered a Xeric Hardpan Forest
(Schafale and Weakley 1990)
Biological Conclusion No Effect
Marginal habitat for Schweinitz's sunflower exists along the maintained/disturbed
roadside in the eastern section of the project study area A survey for
Schweimtz's sunflower was conducted on September 27, 2007 No populations
NCDOT 7 February 2008
NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICAL REPORT TIP B-4752, Gaston County, NC
of the species were observed at the site A review of the NHP database of rare
species and unique habitats on December 31, 2007 revealed no known
populations of Schweinitz's sunflower within one mile of the project study area
5.8 Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Habitat for the bald eagle (Halweetus leucocephalus) primarily consists of mature forest
in close proximity to large bodies of open water for foraging Large, dominate trees are
utilized for nesting sites, typically within 10 mile of open water Suitable habitat for
bald eagle exists in the project study area both upstream and downstream along the South
Fork Catawba River Surveys for nest trees were conducted on September 27, 2007
within the project study area No nest trees were identified within the vicinity of the
project study area A review of the NHP database on December 31, 2007 revealed no
known incidents of bald eagle within five miles of the project study area
5.9 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species
As of December 20, 2007 the USFWS lists one Candidate species for Gaston County
(Table 7) A review of NCNHP records on January 3, 2008, indicates no known
occurrences o f Georgia aster within 10 mile of the project study area
Table 7. Candidatespecies listed for Mecklenburg County.
Scientific Name Common Name Habitat Present
Sym hyotrchum geor tanum Georgia aster Yes
NCDOT 8 February 2008
NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICAL REPORT TIP B-4752, Gaston County, NC
6.0 REFERENCES
Amoroso, J L 2002 Natural Heritage Program List of the Rare Plant Species of North
Carolina North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Raleigh
LeGrand Jr, H E and S P Hall 2001 Natural Heritage Program List of the Rare
Animal Species of North Carolina North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
Raleigh
N C Department of Transportation 1997 Best Management Practices for Protection of
Surface Waters
N C Natural Heritage Program 2004 Element Occurrence Search Report Gaston
County, North Carolina http //www ncsparks net/nhp/search html Updated
January 2004
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, NCDEHNR Raleigh, North Carolina 325 pp
United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service 1989
Soil Survey of Gaston County, North Carolina
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 4 Southeast Region, North Carolina
Ecological Services 2007 Threatened and Endangered Species in North Carolina
Gaston County Updated 5 November 2007 http //nc-es fws Rov/es/coqptyfr
United States Geological Survey 1993a Belmont, North Carolina, Topographic
Quadrangle (7 5-minute series) Reston 1 sheet
NCDOT 9 February 2008
NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICAL REPORT TIP B-4752, Gaston County, NC
APPENDIX A
Figures
NCDOT 10 February 2008
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APPENDIX B
Scientific Names of Species Identified in Report
Plants
American beech Ulmus americana
American sycamore Platanus occtdentalis
box elder Acer negundo
Chinese privet Ligustrum sinense
clover Trfolium spp
cottonwood Populus deltotdes
crepe myrtle Lagerstroemia indica
false nettle Boehmeria cylindrtca
fescue Festuca spp
flowering dogwood Corvus florida
giant cane Arundtnaria gigantea
greenbriar Smilax rotund foha
hackberry Celhs occtdentialts
Japanese knotweed Polygonum cuspidatum
jewelweed Impatiens capensis
mimosa Albtziajulibrtssin
muscadine grape Vitis rotundrfolta
poison ivy Toxtcodendron radtcans
spreading sunflower Hehanthus divaricatus
sweet gum Liquidambar styraciflua
tearthumb Polygonum sagittatum
white oak Quercus alba
wild omon Alltum canadense
willow oak Quercus phellos
Animals
American crow Corvus brachyrhynches
bluehead chub Nocomis leptocephalus
bluejay Cyanocitta cristata
Carolina chickadee Parus carohnensis
Carolina wren Thryothorus ludovtctanus
creek chub Semotilus atromaculatus
eastern box turtle Terrapene carohna
eastern cottontail Sylvilagus flortdanus
eastern fence lizard Sceloporus undulatus
eastern newt Notophthalmus viridescens
five lined skink Eumeces fasciatus
greenfin shiner Cyprmella chloristia
largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides
margined madtom Noturus insignis
NCDOT 13 FebruarX 2008
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APPENDIX C
Wetland Forms
NCDOT 15 February 2008
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Depth to Free Water in Pit (in ) ? Water-Stained Leaves
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? Aernal Photographs ? Inundated
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Depth of Surface Water (in) ? Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
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Depth of Surface Water (in ) ? Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
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? Drift Lines
? Sediment Deposits
Field Observations ? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
Depth of Surface Water (in) ? Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches

? Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit (in) ? Local Sod Survey Data
? FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Sod (in) ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks
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Project Name S-q 1S7i Nearest road 9R-2D Iy
County Gk o-i Wetland area b.UZacres Wetland width feet
Name of evaluator
Date 51 Z7 07
Wetland location
vndon pond or lake
on perennial stream
on intermittent stream
within interstream divide
other
Soil series Yu[O%f S"
predominantly org nic
(humus, muck, or peat)
predominantly mineral
(non-sandy)
predominantly sandy
Hydraulic factors
_ steep topography
ditched or channelized
_ total riparian wetland width > 100 ft
Adjacent land use (within % mile upstream,
upslop , or radius)
forested/natural vegetation /bo %
agriculture, urban/suburban %
impervious surface %
Dominant vegetation
2) R
3) X C_er n..iN
Flooding and wetness
_ semipermanently to permanently flooded
for inundated
V seasonally flooded or inundated
- intermittently flooded or temporary
surface water
- no evidence of flooding or surface water
Wetland type elect one)
Bottomland hardwood forest Pine savanna
Headwater forest Freshwater marsh
Swamp forest Bog/fen _
Wet flat Ephemeral wetland
Pocosin Carolina Bay
Bog forest Other
*The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels

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Water storage ti
x weight
4.00 =
A Bank/Shoreline stabilization I x 4 00 =
T Pollutant removal 4 x 5 00 = Zd Lf
I Low flow augmentation x 2 00 = -" /
N Wildlife habitat y x 4 00
G Aquatic life ?i x 1 00 = _Z-
'Add l point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint disturbance within '/z mile radius
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Project Name- U ` qI SZ Nearest road 512- ZD/y
County ?6 5+01-1 Wetland area'f 19.15 acres Wetland width feet
Name of evaluator. Sson! !7: INAk/ Date 1/2-7 107
Wetland location
on pond or lake
on perennial stream
on intermittent stream
within interstream divide
other Soil series 00 (1., predominantly organic
(humus, muck, or peat)
predominantly mineral
(non-sandy)
predominantly sandy
Hydraulic factors
steep topography
_ ditched or channelized
_ total riparian wetland width > 100 ft
Adjacent land use (within % mile upstream,
upslop?,-or radius)
forested/natural vegetation /va %
agriculture, urban/suburban %
impervious surface %
Dominant vegetation
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2) [Srr-?.Yy+g(a ruN,14
Flooding and wetness
semipermanently to permanently flooded
or inundated
seasonally flooded or inundated
intermittently flooded or temporary
surface water
no evidence of flooding or surface water
Wetland type (select one)
Bottomland hardwood forest Pine savanna
Headwater forest Freshwater marsh
Swamp forest Bog/fen
Wet flat Ephemeral wetland
Pocosin Carolina Bay
Bog forest -T Other
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*The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
R Water storage
A Bank/Shoreline stabilization
T Pollutant removal
I Low flow augmentation
N Wildlife habitat
G Aquatic life
weight
x 4 00 =
Z. x 4 00 = 8
q_i x 5 00 = Zv ??
x 2 00 =
2- x 4 00 = 8`
_ I x 1 00 =
'Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >I 0% nonpoint disturbance within ''/2 mile radius
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