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Ms. Cyndi Karoly
DENR/Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
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Reference: Individual Permit Application — DWQ #08-1199''
Proposed Girl Scout Lake — Fairmont Road
Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina
ECS Project No. 09-14580B
Dear Ms. Karoly:
ECS Carolinas, LLP (ECS) received a letter from the NCDENR, Division of Water Quality dated May 1,
2009 requiring that the applicant reapply. The letter references a March 31, 2009 DWQ Request for More
Information letter that indicates that the DWQ failed to receive a response within 30 calendar days. Our
records show that a response was prepared and mailed to the DWQ. However, at your request, ECS has
revised the Individual Permit application to include the additional information that has been requested by the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the NCDENR Division of Water Quality through May 6, 2009. A section
of the appendix contains the supplemental information including all correspondence between ECS and the
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Please contact us at [phone] if you have any questions concerning this letter or the Individual Permit
application.
Sincerely,
ECS Carolinas, LLP
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Michael T. Brame
Senior Environmental Scientist
Denise M. Poulos, LSS
Principal Scientist
Attachments: Individual Permit Application
Application Fee
4811 Koger Boulevard • Greensboro, NC 27407 • [phone] • Fax [phone]

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APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT I OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-0003
133 CFR 3251' Expires December 31, 2004
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number. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having
jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection , Research and
Sanctuaries Act, 33 USC 1413, Section 103. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a
permit. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies.
Submission of requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated not can a permit
be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this
application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed
activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned.
1. APPLICATION NO. 12. FIELD OFFICE CODE 13- DATE RECEIVED 14. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
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S. APPLICANT'S NAME
B. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE ran epenr is nnr reawred;
Girl Scouts Hornets Nest Council
Michael T. Brame/Senior Environmental Scientist
6 APPLICANT'S ADDRESS
9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
7007 Idlewild Road, Charlotte, NC 27212
( 4811 Koger Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27455
7, APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
10. AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W/AR A. CODE
a. Residence NA
a. Residence NA
b. Business [phone]
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1 1, STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize, Michael T. Brame to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to
furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.g /,
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APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE rseek=uawns:
The Girl Scout Environmental Academy at Oak Springs - Proposed Lake
13. NAME OF WATERBODY. IF KNOWN rir wont nHw:
Unnamed
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Iredell
COUNTY
North Carolina
STATE
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS fcfepyNebJe) I
Fairmont Road, O
Statesville, NC MAY
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16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, taeeinsrructiursl M TERgWr4
350 53' 32.07" N 800 50' 10.85" W
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
From Statesville, intersection of Interstate 40 and Interstate 77: Go North on Interstate 77; Go
approximately 2.25 miles and take Tumersburg Highway (Highway 21) exit, take right; Go approximately
4.4 miles and take left onto Fairmont Road; Go 0.9 miles and take left onto Lundy Road; Go approximately
0.4 miles and take left onto Hay Meadow Lane; Hay Meadow Lane dead ends onto site.
tnu rvnM 14a40, Jw a / EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE, (Proponent: CECW-ORI

1E. Nature of Activity (!m,—pr-, n' cvmps-c!...dude e!' re r -es
See supplemental information.
19. Project Purpose (9M crffir the resson o wmpwr. o> me wgioa, see mmumrr
See supplemental information.
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s)for Discharge
The reason for the discharge will result from the construction of a dam associated with a proposed 23.42
acre lake.
21. Type(s) of Material Being Diacharoed and the Amount of Each Tvoe in Cubic Yards
See supplemental information.
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled iseemsrrwrievu
See supplemental information.
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Aireadv Complete? Yes = No IF YES. DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (If more than can be entered here,
please attach a supplemental list).
See supplemental information.
25. List of Other Certifications or Approvais/Denials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
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AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL* IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVFn nATF nceucn
No certifications or approvals/denials have been applied for or received at this time. The following approvals will be applied for in conjunction with
this project:
- NCDENR Division of land Resources, Dam Safety Section - Permit to Construct {
-NCDENR Division of land Resources, Land Quality Section - Sediment and Erosion Control Plan
-NCDENR Division of Water Quality, Wetlands Unit — Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
ould include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood plain permits
26. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. 1 certify that the information in this
appiication is complete and accurate, I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the
duly authorized agent of the applicant.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant} or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent it the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C, Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.

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AGENT AUTROMATION
Scope of Work. StreamMetland Services
Location: Proposed Girl Scout Lake
Fairmont Road
Statesville, North Carolina
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This form authorizes ECS to act as our agent in stream/wetland matters including U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, and North Carolina Division of Water Quality field verification and permit
application.
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Supplemental Information
Block 18 — Nature of Activity
Construction of an approximate 23.42 acre lake on an approximate 700 acre tract that is owned by the Girl Scouts.
The lake construction will impact approximately 3,993.02 linear feet of perennial streams. Of that total, 3,555.35
linear feet will be impacted by inundation, 322.98 linear feet will be impacted by fill material for the dam and
114.69 linear feet will be impacted by riprap for the spillway. There will be approximately 1,267.9 linear feet of
impact to unmitagable streams by inundation. There will be approximately 0.0104 acres of wetlands impacted by
inundation.
Additional details are included in the Application Report
Block 19 — Project Purpose
The proposed site is capable of accommodating the proposed Girl Scout Environmental Academy, and is
considered to be a 100 year property decision for the Girl Scouts. The size of Camp Occoneechee, the current
Girl Scout camp, combined with increasing membership growth, presents a deficit. As a result, Camp
Occoneeche is in the process of being sold. The proposed site with the addition of the lake has been identified as
a viable replacement capable of handling increased membership growth. The lake is the key component of the
camp. The lake will provide recreation and environmental education opportunities to campers, an irrigation
source for organic gardens and orchards and habitat for migratory water fowl and other wildlife. The lake will be
used for recreational activities including swimming, kayaking, canoeing and sail boating. The lake will
accommodate these activities concurrently and within the Girl Scouts SAFETY- WISE guidelines.
Additional details are included in the Application Report.
Block 21 — Types of Material Being Discharged
The material that will be used to construct the dam will consist of 63,000 cubic yards of clean earthen fill. Of the
fill, approximately 143 cubic yards will be placed below the ordinary high water mark. Approximately 50 cubic
yards of rip rap will be placed below the ordinary high water mark.
Block 22 — Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters to be Filled
• 3,555.35 linear feet of perennial stream will be impacted by inundation
• 322.98 linear feet will be impacted by fill material for the dam
• 114.69 linear feet will be impacted by riprap for the spillway
• 1,267.9 linear feet of impact to intermittent stream features by inundation
• 0.0104 acre in size will be impacted by inundation
Additional details are included in the Application Report.
Block 24 — Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners
See map and list below.

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ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS
1. Allison Woods Family Limited
1122 Dogwood Road
Statesville. NC 28677
2. Shirley Mae C. Wood
1555 White Plains Road
Roaring River, NC 28668
3. O.B. & Alberta S. Davis
453 Crawford Road
Statesville, NC 28625
4. James M. & Ava Hurd
182 Blackwelder Road
Statesville, NC 28625
5. N.G. Hayes Sr.
286 Blackwelder Road
Statesville, NC 28625
6. James M. & Dorothy
Blackwelder
296 Blackwelder Road
Statesville, NC 28625
7. Alan B. Crumpler
2914 A Park Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
8. J.F. Bass
134 Carl Austin Road
Statesville, NC 28625
9. Foster C. & Bonnie Periccinoli
P.O. Box 535
Inglis, Florida 34449
10. William A. Lundy
626 Oakdale Drive
Statesville, NC 28677
11. Samuel Lundy
146 Moore Trail
Mocksville, NC 27028
12. Jack Dean & Linda Jolly
111 Havmeadow Lane y
Statesville, NC 28625
13. Archie H. & Sarah B. Lundy
184 Lundy Road
Statesville, NC 28625
14. Dana Lynn Eta] Martin
162 Lundy Road
Statesville, NC 28625
15. Bobby Wayne and Shelia Price
156 Lundy Road
Statesville, NC 28625
16. Geraldine P. Smith
135 Smith Farm Drive
Statesville, NC 28625
17. Wanda Ruth Johnson
146 Lundy Road
Statesville, NC 28625
18. Thomas E. & Diana L. Melvin
142 Lundy Road
Statesville, NC 28625
19. Geoffrey A. & Donna E. Weigel
345 Fairmont Road
Statesville, NC 28625
20. Howard L. & Angela Caywood
116 Lundy Road
Statesville, NC 28625
21. D. Phillip McDaniels
578 Union Grove Road
Union Grove, NC 28689
22. Roy Davis Blackwelder
103 Edgeview Road
High Point, NC 27260

ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS
23. E.C. Bennett
249 Fairmont Road
Statesville. NC 28677
24. Edgar Galton
253 Fairmont Road
Statesville. NC 28677
25. Jack Galton
175 Fairmont Road
Statesville, NC 28677
26. Fred Thomas Bell
127 Fairmont Road
Statesville, NC 28677
27. Hebron Baptist Church
175 Hebron Road
Statesville, NC 28677
28. Petree Styron Builders, LLC
605 Greenberry Lane
Statesville, NC 28625
29. Dana A. & Timothy R. Dupuis
116 Windrow Lane
Statesville, NC 28625
30. Ashley N. Grimes
112 Windrow Lane
Statesville, NC 28625
31. Jeffrey & Melissa Matthews
108 Windrow Lane
Statesville, NC 28625
32. Lucian W. & Rhonda J. Bone
104 Windrow Lane
Statesville, NC 28625

Instructions for Preparing a
Department of the Army Permit Application
Blocks 1 through 4. To be completed by Corps of Engineers
Block 5. Applicant's Name. Enter the name of the responsible party or parties. If the responsible party is an agency,
company, corporation or other organization, indicate the responsible officer and title. If more than one party is
associated with the application, please attach a sheet with the necessary information marked Block 5.
Block 6. Address of Applicant, Please provide the full address of the party or parties responsible for the application.
If more space is needed, attach an extra sheet of paper marked Block 6,
Block 7. Applicant Telephone Number(s). Please provide the number where you can usually be reached during normal
business hours.
Blocks 8 through 11. To be completed if you choose to have an agent
Block S. Authorized Agent's Name and Title. Indicate name of individual or agency, designated by you, to represent
you in this process. An agent can be an attorney, builder, contractor, engineer or any other person or organization
Note: An agent is not required.
Blocks 9 and 10. Agent's Address and Telephone Number. Please provide the complete mailing address of the agent,
along with the telephone number where he/she can be reached during normal business hours.
Block 11. Statement of Authorization. To be completed by applicant if an agent is to be employed.
Block 12. Proposed Project Name or Title. Please provide name identifying the proposed project (i.e., Landmark
Plaza, Burned Hills Subdivision or Edsall Commercial Center).
Block 13. Name"of Waterbody. Please provide the name of any stream, lake, marsh or other waterway to be directly
impacted by the activity. If it is a minor (no name) stream, identify the Waterbody the minor stream enters.
Block 14. Proposed Project Street Address. If the proposed project is located at a site having a street address (not a
box number), please enter here.
Block 15. Location of Proposed Project. Enter the county and state where the proposed project is located. If more
space is required, please attach a sheet with the necessary information marked Block 15.
Block 16. Other Location Descriptions. If available, provide the Section, Township and Range of the site and/or the
latitude and longitude. You may also provide description of the proposed project location, such as lot numbers, tract
numbers or you may choose to locate the proposed project site from a known point (such as the right descending
bank of Smith Creek, one mile down from the Highway 14 bridge). If a large river or stream, include the river mile of
the proposed project site if known.
Block 17. Directions to the Site. Provide directions to the site from a known location or landmark. include highway
and street numbers as well as names. Also provide distances from known locations and any other information that
would assist in locating the site.
Block 18. Nature of Activity. Describe the overall activity or project. Give appropriate dimensions of structures such
as wingwalls, dikes (identify the materials to be used in construction, as well as the methods by which the work is to
be done), or excavations (length, width, and height). Indicate whether discharge of dredged or fill material is involved.
Also, identify any structure to be constructed on a fill, piles or float supported platforms.
The written descriptions and illustrations are an important part of the application. Please describe, in detail, what you
wish to do. If more space is needed, attach an extra sheet of paper marked Block 1$.

Block 19. Proposed Project Purpose. Describe the purpose and need for the proposed project. What will it be used for
and why? Also include a brief description of any related activities to be developed as the result of the proposed project.
Give the approximate dates you plan to both begin and complete all work
Block 20. Reason(s) for Discharge. If the activity involves the discharge of dredged and/or fill material into a wetiand or
other waterbody, including the temporary placement of material, explain the specific purpose of the placement of the
material (such as erosion control).
Block 21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards. Describe the
material to be discharged and amount of each material to be discharged within Corps jurisdiction. Please be sure this
description will agree with your illustrations. Discharge material includes: rock, sand, clay, concrete, etc.
Block 22. Surface Areas of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled. Describe the area to be filled at each location.
Specifically identify the surface areas, or part thereof, to be filled. Also include the means by which the discharge is to be
done (backhoe, dragiine, etc.). If dredged material is to be discharged on an upland site, identify the site and the steps to
be taken (if necessary) to prevent runoff from the dredged material back into a waterbody. If more space is needed, attach
an extra sheet of paper marked Block 22.
Block 23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Provide any background on any part of the proposed project
already completed. Describe the area already developed, structures completed, any dredged or fill material already
discharged, the type of material, volume in cubic yards, acres filled, if a wettand or other waterbody (in acres or square
iaai). If die work was done under an existing Corps permit, identify the authorization if possibie.
Block 24. Names and Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, etc,, Whose Property Adjoins the
Project Site. List complete names and fuii maiiing addresses of the adjacent property owners (public and private) lessees,
etc., whose property adjoins the waterbody or aquatic site where the worts is being proposed so that they may be notified of
the proposed activity (usually by public notice). If more space is needed, attach an extra sheet of paper marked Block 24.
Information regarding adjacent landowners is usually available through the office of the tax assessor in the
county of counties where the project is to be developed.
Block 25. Information about Approvals or Denials by Other Agencies. You may need the approval of other Federal,
state or local agencies for your project. identify any applications you have submitted and the status, if any (approved or
denied) of each application. You need not have obtained all other permits before applying for a Corps permit.
Block 26. Signature of Applicant or Agent. The application must be signed by the owner or other authorized party
(agent) . This signature shall be an affirmation that the party applying for the permit possesses the requisite property rights
to undertake the activity applied for (including compliance with special conditions, mitigation, etc.),
DRAWINGS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
General Information.
Three types of illustrations are needed to properly depict the work to be undertaken. These illustrations or drawings
are identified as a Vicinity Map, a Pian View or a Typical Cross -Section Map. Identify each illustration with a figure
or attachment number.
Please submit one original, or good quality copy, of all drawings on 8 1/2x 11 inch plain white paper (tracing paper or
film may be substituted). Use the fewest number of sheets necessary for your drawings or illustrations.
Each illustration should identify the project, the applicant, and the type of illustration (vicinity map, plan view or
cross-section) . While Mustrations need not be professional f many small, private project illustrations are prepared by
hand), they should be dear, accurate and contain all necessary information.

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REVISED APPLICATION FOR SECTION 404 INDIVIDUAL PERMIT
THE GIRL SCOUT ENVIRONMENTAL
LEADERSHIP CENTER AT OAK SPRINGS
PROPOSED LAKE
FAIRMONT ROAD
STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
ECS PROJECT NO. 09.14580B
FOR
GIRL SCOUTS HORNETS' NEST COUNCIL
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
MAY 7, 2009

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North Carolina DIN-ision of Water Qualitti�
Attn: Ms, Cyndi Karoly
401 Wetlands Unit
2 321 Crabtree BouleN,ard, Suite 250
Raleigh. North Carolina 27604-2260
ECS Proiect No. 09.145808
Reference: Reapplication for Individual Permit!Water Quality Certification
Proposed Girl Scout Lake
Fairmont Road
Statesville, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Karoly:
ECS Carolinas, LLP (ECS) is pleased to provide this application for a Department of the Army
Section 4044 Individual Permit (IP) and a corresponding North Carolina Individual Water Quality
Certification (IC) for proposed impacts to waters of the U.S, in connection with the proposed project
referenced above. This application has been prepared on behalf of the Girl Scouts Hornets Nest Council,
If there are questions regarding this application, or a need for further information, please contact
us at [phone].
Respectfully submitted,
ECS CAROLINAS, LLP
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Michael T. Brame MAY 0
Project Scientist 8 2009
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WETLANDS AND STORMINATER ORANCH
Denise M. Poulos. LSS
Principal Scientist
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
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EXECUTIVESUMMARY........................................................................................................................... I
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INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
1.1
Project Description......................................................................................................................1
1.2
Purpose and Need of Project.......................................................................................................1
2.0
EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS....................................................................................................4
2.1
Background ..................................................................................................................................4
2.2
Site Reconnaissance....................................................................................................................
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2.3
Streams........................................................................................................................................
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Wetlands......................................................................................................................................
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Vegetation ....................................................................................................................................9
2.6
Cultural Resources.....................................................................................................................10
2.7
Biological Resources/Endangered Species................................................................................
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PROJECT CONSTRUCTION.......................................................................................................12
4.0
ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION.....................................................................14
4.1
Off -Line Lake Alternative.........................................................................................................14
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No Build Alternative.................................................................................................................14
4.3
Acquisition of Other Properties.................................................................................................14
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PROPOSED IMPACTS.................................................................................................................16
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AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION........................................................................................17
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PROPOSED MITIGATION..........................................................................................................18
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CORRESPONDENCE/REFERENCES.........................................................................................22
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EXHIBITS/MAPS.........................................................................................................................
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Proposed Girl Scout Camp
Statesville, North Carolina
ECS Project G -14580B
May 7, 2009
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This environmental report was prepared by ECS Carolinas, LLP for use by the Girl Scouts Hornets Nest,
the "applicant" in obtaining an individual permit that will allow the construction of a 23.42 acre lake.
Stream impacts are required to construct the lake. The purpose of the Environmental Report is to provide
sufficient information that will enable the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to evaluate
the proposed project.
ECS submitted the initial application on August 1, 2008. Between August 1, 2008 and May 7, 2009,
there have been multiple correspondences between ECS, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National
Wildlife Resources Commission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the North Carolina Department
of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality. There have been multiple requests
from these agencies for additional information to supplement the application. ECS has responded to each
request. The correspondences between ECS and the agencies are included in Appendix V.
The project purpose is to develop an approximate 700 acre tract that has been acquired by the Girl Scouts
Hornets Nest with a Girl Scout Environmental Leadership Center. The center will accommodate the
expected service population of 20,000 Girl Scouts per year. The primary use of the center will be to
educate Girl Scouts about the environment, natural resources and renewable energy. In order for the
property to be developed for it's intended use, a solar field, organic gardens, cabins, nature trails,
recreational fields, an environmental center and a lake must be constructed on the site.
The proposed lake is the key feature of the land use plan for the Girl Scout Environmental Academy. The
property will not be used by the Girl Scouts as an Environmental Leadership Program Center without the
construction of the lake. The property, which was once farm land, has far greater benefits to the public
and a positive socio-economic impact to the community with the intended use for environmental
' education and recreation. The Girl Scout Environmental Leadership Center is expected to accommodate
20,000 or more girls and volunteers each year, with additional public access for a variety of school,
community and business groups.
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In addition to being the key component of the camp, the lake will provide recreation and environmental
education opportunities to campers, an irrigation source for organic gardening and orchards and habitat
for migratory water fowl and other wildlife. The lake will be used for recreational activities including
swimming (including blob, sliding, diving area and tubing), kayaking, canoeing, paddle boating, row
boating and sail boating. The lake will also be used for fishing and aquatic studies. Wildlife observation
stations will be located in different areas of the lake for observing waterfowl and other wildlife species
that use the lake for habitat. To accommodate these activities concurrently and within the Girl Scouts
SAFETY- WISE guidelines, a lake of at least 23.42 acres is required.
The main focus of the academy is to educate Girl Scouts about the environment, natural resources and
renewable energy. Environmental programs and development features will include: organic gardens and
orchards with the lake as the irrigation source, a nature preserve that has been proposed to be placed
under a permanent conservation easement, an environmental education center, LEED certified
construction and environmentally friendly elements such as solar powered facilities, rainwater collection,
the use of solar energy and the creation of new habitat for water fowl. In addition, 300 foot riparian
buffers will be placed around the majority of streams and along the majority of the South Yadkin River
which forms the southern property boundary.

' Proposed Girl Scout Camp
Statesville, North Carolina
ECS Project G -14580B
May 7, 2009
A 17 acre solar field will provide clean energy for the program facilities and an excellent vehicle for girls
to learn about renewable energy. Excess energy created on site will be released back into the energy grid.
The solar field will use sheep/goats to maintain the grounds, providing an additional educational
opportunity for girls. There are ample research and education opportunities available that could be
conducted in part and used as an educational tool by the Girl Scouts including, but not limited to, aquatic
and wildlife studies directed by universities and governmental agencies. The Girl Scouts intend to
examine irrigation designs to use natural rain water collection for irrigation of fields, gardens, and
' common areas. The Girl Scouts will seek to work with ECS and others on informational/educational
programs for wetlands, drainage, floodplain, and soil studies and analysis.
The construction of the lake is paramount to the Girl Scout Environmental Academy. However, to
facilitate the 23.42 acre lake, there will be approximately 3,993 linear feet of total impact to perennial
streams. Of that total, 3,555.35 linear feet will be impacted by inundation, 322.98 linear feet will be
' impacted by fill material for the dam and 114.69 linear feet will be impacted by riprap for the spillway.
There will be approximately 1,267.9 linear feet of impact to intermittent stream features by inundation.
In addition, one wetland area that is 0.0104 acre in size will be impacted by inundation.
The Girl Scouts have evaluated several alternatives to determine if the proposed action is the best
available option. The construction of an off-line lake was evaluated as one alternative. The general
' topography of the site consists of uplands and steep sloping valleys that contain the streams and wetlands.
Elevations range from approximately 860 feet above mean sea level on the uplands to 800 feet above
mean sea level in the valleys. Ideally, offline lakes are located next to the stream that is the water source
and elevations are only slightly above that of the stream. To evaluate this alternative, the best possible
' area to construct an off-line lake was identified. This area was determined to be to the southwest of the
proposed lake and would use the same water source as the proposed lake. For comparative purposes,
ECS evaluated construction of a 7.0 acre lake in this area. In order to create an area that would be
' suitable for an offline lake, significant excavation, grading and earthwork would be required. To
facilitate acceptable grades, grading limits would extend well beyond that of the 7.0 acre lake itself and
would likely extend beyond 9.0 to 10.0 acres. Approximately 580,000 cubic yards of material would
need to be excavated in order to create an approximate 7.0 acre lake. The excavation, movement and
placement of this amount of material is not viable alternative environmentally or economically. In
addition, rock outcrops visible on the ground surface indicate that excavation of a pond basin may be
' limited by shallow bedrock. The amount of excavation required to build an offline lake large enough to
fulfill the needs of the Girl Scouts could not feasibly be performed on the site.
The no build alternative where no lake is constructed was also identified as an unacceptable alternative.
If there is no lake constructed on the site, the Girl Scouts will be forced to sell the property because the
goals and objectives of the Girl Scouts can not be realized. At this time, the property is under minimal
threat of over development as the Girl Scouts are planning very low impact development of the site. If
' this site is sold, there is risk that the property will be developed with high density residential or
commercial development with little or no buffer throughout the entire 700 acres opposed to the use of the
300 foot riparian buffers that have been proposed by the Girl Scouts.
The Girl Scouts have considered the use of the site in conjunction with alternative resources.
Recreational facilities in the project area include Lake Norman State Park, Caldwell Park, Mac Anderson
' Park, Andrews Natural Area/ASMO Greenway, Newtonville Greenway and Garfield Recreation Center
Outdoor Pool. Lake Norman State Park is the only park that provides swimming and boating amenities.
The Lake Norman State Park's swimming and boating amenities are not large enough to accommodate
Girl Scouts in conjunction with the public who already use these amenities. A round trip to the state park
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' is approximately 50 miles. Bussing the Girl Scouts 50 miles a day to use these amenities presents a
liability to the academy. It is not economically feasible and is not a rational environmental alternative.
The subject site was identified through an intense search of many different properties throughout the
' service region. Thousands of acres were visited during the search for the subject site. The Girl Scouts
were not able to identify other sites that would accommodate their needs. The subject site was
determined to be the best available site. Therefore, the acquisition of other properties that would meet the
needs of the Girl Scouts is not a practical alternative. Based on the known variables and reasonable
assumptions made for evaluative purposes, the proposed project (the construction of the 23.42 acre lake)
was determined to be the most feasible of the alternatives.
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Initially, the Girl Scouts sought to construct a 100 acre lake consistent with the YMCA -Camp Herring
Ridge 100 acre lake in Boomer, North Carolina. Due to constraints, the Girl Scouts reduced the size to
approximately 50 acres, modeled after the existing Boy Scout Camp Grimes in McDowell County. The
construction of a 50 acre lake would have required additional impacts to approximately 2,206 linear feet
of perennial stream and approximately 0.010 acres of wetlands. The Girl Scouts further reduced the size
of the lake to 23.42 acres to minimize impacts to the streams, wetlands and wooded areas on the site.
The Land Trust for Central North Carolina has proposed conservation easements that will consist of 300
feet riparian buffers that will be maintained around the majority of the perennial streams on the site and
along the majority of the South Yadkin River located along the southern site boundary. Long term stream
impacts will be avoided and upland impacts within the buffers will be limited as a result of the
conservation easements. In addition, the Girl Scouts are working with adjoining landowners to promote
similar easements on their properties. Approximately 14,913 linear feet of stream and 5,193 feet of the
South Yadkin River located on the site will be placed in a conservation easement. Approximately 10,587
linear feet of the South Yadkin River borders the site. However, the Girl Scouts are proposing that
mitigation credits for buffering the north side of the South Yadkin River be based on a length of half its
total, less 200 linear feet for river access (5,193 linear feet). As a result, the total length of streams
(including the South Yadkin River) located on the site that will be buffered is 20,106 linear feet.
There is potentially an additional 6,470 linear feet of perennial streams and 1,000 feet of the south side of
the South Yadkin River on adjoining properties that may be placed into easements. This project would
protect a large amount of stream footage in an area that is likely to experience increased suburban growth
in the coming years (with nearly 50% increases in population expected in Iredell County in a twenty year
period). The buffers will provide important long term benefits including water quality benefits, aquatic
species habitat support (e.g., shading) and watershed protection in addition to habitat for wildlife. These
benefits would likely not be achieved if different development scenarios occurred (e.g., residential
development) and no buffers were established.
There are approximately 33,000 linear feet of streams and 6.656 acres of wetlands located on the site.
There will be no additional impacts to streams or wetlands beyond those that are proposed by this project.
The dam of the lake will contain a road to avoid stream crossings and additional impacts in other areas of
the site. The academy has been designed in a manner as to not impact streams or wetlands anywhere else
on the site.
There are approximately 1,000 linear feet of stream channel (low -quality, with unstable banks and a
source of sediment for the South Yadkin River) that will remain between the dam and the South Yadkin
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' River. The lower flow rate and the lake functioning as a sediment trap will actually help to decrease the
amount of sediment that is currently being discharged into the South Yadkin River.
' The dam has been designed so that it will limit the impact of downstream flow during construction and at
the completion of construction. During construction, closable gates will be installed in the bottom and
top of the riser to achieve continued flow downstream from the dam. Embankment drains and seepage
through the dam will provide additional flows during and after construction. Down stream flows are not
' expected to be severely impacted during periods of normal rainfall. However, due to surface water
evaporation and possible drought conditions, downstream flow characteristics could be altered by
construction of the lake. The Girl Scouts intend to monitor downstream flow characteristics following the
completion of the dam. If downstream flow is altered by the dam, the Girl Scouts will evaluate the
pumping and transfer of water from the South Yadkin River.
The Girls Scouts have shown an attempt to avoid and minimize where possible and will compensate to
the extent practicable for the remaining unavoidable losses with mitigation. The proposed project will
impact 1,267.9 linear feet of immitigable stream channel. The unmitigable stream channel includes
intermittent streams that are aquatically unimportant. These streams contain no flowing water with pools
of water present only in portions of the stream. The intermittent features dissipate into the floodplain of
the main stream and do not physically connect to other streams or water bodies. The project will impact
0.0104 acres of wetland. Because the wetland impact does not exceed 0.10 acres, mitigation for wetland
impact is not proposed.
The project will impact 3,993 linear feet of mitigable stream channel. With the exception of the upper
reaches that will be impacted by inundation, the stream is high banked. The banks of the stream are
unstable in most areas. The banks contain bare soil, have been undercut and in their current state are a
source of erosion and sediment into downgradient water bodies. Although perennial, the mitigable
streams appear to have been straightened in the past and further degraded by timber harvesting. The Girl
Scouts propose that the mitigation ratio resulting from the impacts resulting from inundation (3,555 linear
feet) be set at a '/2:1 ratio. These impacts will be compensated through the establishment of conservation
easements on the Girl Scout site and on neighboring properties that will restrict future impacts to
perennial streams and in buffers established around the streams. There are approximately 15,012 linear
feet of perennial streams located on the site that will be buffered and permanently protected by the
conservation easement. In addition, a conservation easement and associated buffer will be placed on the
north side of the South Yadkin River with the exception of approximately 200 linear feet that will be used
as access to the river. As a result, of the 10,587 linear feet of river that borders the site, the Girl Scouts
are proposing that mitigation credits for buffering the north side of the South Yadkin River be based on a
length of half its total less the 200 linear feet (5,193 linear feet). The total length of streams that will be
buffered is 20,106 linear feet. There are approximately 6.646 acres of wetland located within the 300 feet
riparian buffers that will also be preserved.
In addition, the Girl Scouts are working with adjoining landowners to promote similar easements on their
properties. As a result, potentially 6,470 linear feet of perennial stream and approximately 10,000 linear
feet of the south side of the South Yadkin River will be placed in conservation easements on adjoining
properties. The buffers will provide important long term benefits such as water quality benefits, aquatic
species habitat support (e.g., shading) and watershed protection in addition to habitat for upland wildlife.
These benefits would not be realized if different development scenarios occurred (e.g., residential
development), as there are no state mandated buffers required for the site. At ''/z: l ratio, the 20,106 linear
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feet of stream that will be buffered and preserved on site will more than off -set the impacts to the stream
by inundation. The streams that will be buffered on nearby properties are an added benefit and are not
being used to offset impacts. In addition, natural buffers will remain around approximately 75% of the
lake.
The Girl Scouts propose to compensate for fill impacts for the construction of the dam by offering
payment into the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) at a 1:1 ratio. Approximately 437.67 linear
feet of stream will be impacted by dam construction and mitigated by payment into the EEP. There are
no additional impacts that will require mitigation. At the ratios proposed, the Girl Scouts will receive
2,448 credits, exceeding the 2,215 mitigation credits proposed.
The Girl Scout Environmental Leadership Center has already undergone a huge positive environmental
impact to the area by way of transforming farm land and a shooting range into a natural habitat for
wildlife due to removing livestock, extensive clean up, crop planting, noise reduction and lead pollution
to the area. The proposed site of the Girl Scout Academy is critical to accommodate the expected service
population of 20,000 Girl Scouts per year. The future environmental impacts expected through the use of
the site and proposed lake for the education and recreation of generations of Girl Scouts will prove to be
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Description
The project purpose is to develop an approximate 700 acre tract that has been acquired by the Girl Scouts
Hornets Nest with a Girl Scout Environmental Leadership Center. The center will accommodate the
expected service population of 20,000 Girl Scouts per year. The primary use of the center will be to
educate Girl Scouts about the environment, natural resources and renewable energy. In order for the
property to be developed for it's intended use, a solar field, organic gardens, cabins, nature trails,
recreational fields, an environmental center and a lake must be constructed on the site.
The project includes the construction of an approximate 23.42 acre lake. Stream impacts are required to
facilitate the construction of the lake. The Girl Scouts have acquired an approximate 700 acre tract
located on Fairmont Road in Statesville, North Carolina (Figure 1). The property was acquired to
develop the proposed Girl Scout Environmental Academy. The proposed Girl Scout Environmental
Academy will consist of multiple land use activity areas centralized around the proposed lake (Figure 2).
The lake will be the key feature of the academy. The site will not be used or developed with the
environmental academy without the construction of the lake.
The project will utilize LEED certified construction with environmentally friendly building materials and
energy sources. The academy will contain land uses that will cater to environmental education activities.
Environmental programs and development features will include: organic gardens and orchards with the
lake as the irrigation source, a nature preserve that has been proposed to be placed under a permanent
conservation easement, an environmental education center, rainwater collection, solar energy, 300 foot
riparian buffers around streams and the South Yadkin River placed under a conservation easement and the
creation of new habitats for waterfowl and other wildlife.
A 17 acre solar field will provide clean energy for the program facilities and also provide an excellent
vehicle for girls to learn about renewable energy. Excess energy created on site will be released back into
the energy grid. The solar field will use sheep/goats to maintain the grounds, providing an additional
educational opportunity for girls. There are ample research and education opportunities available that
could be conducted in part and used as an educational tool by the Girl Scouts including, but not limited
to, aquatic and wildlife studies directed by universities and governmental agencies. The Girl Scouts
intend to examine irrigation designs to use natural rain water collection for irrigation of fields, gardens,
and common areas. The Girl Scouts will seek to work with ECS and others on informational/educational
programs for wetlands, drainage, floodplain, and soil analysis.
1.2 Purpose and Need of Project
The project purpose is to develop an approximate 700 acre tract that has been acquired by the Girl Scouts
Hornets Nest with a Girl Scout Environmental Leadership Center. The center will accommodate the
expected service population of 20,000 Girl Scouts per year. The primary use of the center will be to
educate Girl Scouts about the environment, natural resources and renewable energy. In order for the
property to be developed for it's intended use, a solar field, organic gardens, cabins, nature trails,
recreational fields, an environmental center and a lake must be constructed on the site.
The proposed site is capable of accommodating the proposed Girl Scout Environmental Leadership
Center, and is considered to be a 100 year property decision for the Girl Scouts. The size of Camp
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' deficit. As a result, Camp Occoneeche is in the process of being sold. The proposed site with the
addition of the lake has been identified as a viable replacement capable of handling increased membership
growth. Without the addition of the lake, the camp is not a viable replacement. The subject site was
identified through an intense search of many different properties throughout the service region. The Girl
Scouts were not able to identify other sites that would accommodate their needs. The subject site was
determined to be the best available site.
The Long Range Property Task Group which consisted of operational volunteers for the Girl Scouts,
Hornets' Nest council evaluated existing council camp properties in 2002. The long range property task
group considered the growth rate of the Charlotte Area and the Girl Scout population growth for the
' council and felt strongly that existing Girl Scout properties within the council were too small to
accommodate the growth which would comprise girl scouting in the region. The official search for
property began in 2003 with the following site specific criteria: a minimum of 600 to 1200 acres, a visual
' buffer for safety, a unique forest and water features and proximity to girls served (150 miles or less to
charlotte one way). From 2003 to 2007, the Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council looked at hundreds of
properties to no avail. In the meantime, the council's existing camp sites at Lake Wylie and near Lake
' Lure suffered from encroachment and safety issues due to development of areas adjacent to the Girl Scout
camp sites. The Girl Scouts current property at Oak Springs in Statesville, NC (Iredell County) was
identified in March 2007 and closed on in October 2007. Several additional transactions occurred to
' acquire additional acreage surrounding the property to meet the criteria established by the long range
property task group of the council and fulfill the 100 year property decision for the council. The lake is a
critical feature to Girl Scout programming now that the acreage, buffer, safety, and forest criteria have
been achieved.
' As recreational and educational facilities develop on the Girl Scout property Yin the coming Years
educational programs related to conservation, stewardship and environmental leadership will be key focus
I areas. A nature center and interpretive trail system will provide environmental programs for tens of
thousands of Girl Scouts each year in addition to community use through future school and public/private
partnerships. This project has the potential to positively impact approximately one-half million citizens
' over the next 25 years. The "Linking Girls To The Land" curriculum and extensive badge and patch
programs provide outstanding opportunities for public education on important environmental topics that
will result in development of strong skills for responsible stewardship of land and water resources for
' future generations.
The proposed Girl Scout Center with a 23.42 acre lake is capable of servicing 20,000 or more girls and
volunteers that are expected to attend the camp each year. In addition, the Girl Scouts will allow public
access for a variety of school, community and business groups and targeted outreach efforts.
In addition to being the key component of the camp, the lake will provide recreation and environmental
education opportunities to campers, an irrigation source for the organic gardens and orchards and habitat
for migratory water fowl and other wildlife. The lake will be used for recreational activities including
swimming (including blob, sliding, diving area and tubing), kayaking, canoeing, paddle boating, row
boating and sail boating. The lake will also be used for fishing and aquatic studies. Wildlife observation
stations will be located in different areas of the lake for observing waterfowl and other wildlife species
that use the lake for habitat. To accommodate these activities concurrently and within the Girl Scouts
SAFETY- WISE guidelines, a lake of at least 23.42 acres is required. To accommodate these activities
concurrently and within the Girl Scouts SAFETY- WISE Guidelines for SAFETY & RISK
MANAGEMENT IN GIRL SCOUTING; Decision-making Related to Program Activities (Chapter 6,
page 55- 57) which calls for analysis of other like organizations conducting similar activities, a lake of at
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least 23.42 acres is required. Initially, the Girl Scouts sought to construct a 100 acre lake comparable
with the YMCA -Camp Herring Ridge 100 acre lake located in Boomer, North Carolina. Due to site
constraints, the Girl Scouts reduced the size to 50 acres, modeled after the existing Boy Scout Camp
Grimes in McDowell County that has a boat dock and swimming area to provide many aquatics activities
including canoeing, rowing, sailing, swimming, tubing, water-skiing and motor boating. The Girl Scouts
further reduced the size of the lake to 23.42 acres to minimize impacts to the streams, wetlands and
wooded areas on the site.
The Girl Scout Environmental Leadership Center will most importantly instill valuable ethics in children.
At a young age, children will be taught to protect the environment and to conserve our natural resources
using hands-on techniques. The Girl Scouts are dedicated to meeting the needs and challenges of the
environment and believe that educating our children is the most important step in meeting those needs and
challenges. The lake at the Girl Scout Environmental Leadership Center will be the focal point on
environmental education for all girls in the region who wish to explore geo-technical design, green
building, aquatic studies, wildlife protection, hydro -power, solar power, organic gardening, and
responsible land stewardship. The proposed site and lake will provide the vehicle required to meet these
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2.0 EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
2.1 Background
ECS has identified the locations of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, on the subject site. ECS
performed a delineation of jurisdictional waters at the site between July 2007 and July 2008. Prior to
visiting the site, ECS reviewed the USGS Topographic Map, Harmony, North Carolina Quadrangle, the
Soil Survey of Iredell County, the Geologic map of North Carolina and the National Wetland Inventory
Maps, prepared by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to obtain information regarding the site.
• The USGS Topographic Map (Figure 1) shows an unnamed tributary to the South Yadkin River in
the proposed lake basin. The unnamed tributary forks near the northern end of the lake basin. The
South Yadkin River is located along the southern boundary of the 700 acre proposed Girl Scout
N Academy. Several additional unnamed tributaries, a pond and drainage swales that could contain
streams or wetlands are depicted on the 700 acre tract.
• The USDA Soil Survey of Iredell County (Figure 3) shows a stream consistent with the unnamed
tributary depicted on the USGS map located within the proposed lake basin. The soil survey depicts
three additional tributaries in the proposed lake basin. The South Yadkin River, unnamed tributaries
and a pond are depicted on the larger 700 acre tract. Soils within the lake basin are mapped as:
- Worsham Loam (Wo) - The Worsham series consists of poorly drained, moderately slow
permeable soils that occur around the heads of streams and the base of slopes.
- Cecil soils (CtD2, CcD3 and CsE2) - The Cecil series consists of well drained, moderately
permeable soils that occur on ridges and gently sloping uplands.
- Moderately Gullied (MoD) - Moderately gullied land consists of well drained soils of uplands
that have been cut by shallow gullies.
- Lloyd fine sandy loam (LfE2) - The Lloyd series consists of well drained, moderately permeable
soils that occur on gently sloping to moderately steep slopes.
The soils located within the pond basin are not identified on the Hydric Soils List for Iredell County.
Several soil types are mapped within the property boundaries. These soils range from Wehadkee fine
sandy loam and Buncombe loamy sand, which are common around streams; to Cecil, Madison and
Lloyd series soils, which are characteristic of uplands. The Wehadkee series is identified on the
Hydric Soils List for Iredell County.
• The Geologic Map of North Carolina indicates that the site is located in the Inner Piedmont Belt of
the Piedmont Physiographic Province. The soils encountered in this area are the residual product of
in-place chemical weathering of rock presently underlying the site. In general, shallow unconfined
groundwater movement within the overlying soils is controlled largely by topographic gradients.
Recharge occurs primarily by infiltration along higher elevations and typically discharges into
streams or other surface water bodies. The elevation of the shallow water table is transient and can
vary greatly with seasonal fluctuations in precipitation. Movement in this water table is generally
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The National Wetland Inventory Map (Figure 4) shows a pond and streams consistent with features
shown on the USGS topographic map and the soil survey. In addition, the inventory map shows two
wetland pockets located on the southern portion of the larger tract near the South Yadkin River.
Neither of the two wetland areas shown on the map will be impacted by the project.
2.2 Site Reconnaissance
ECS personnel conducted several site reconnaissances between July 2007 and July 2008. The proposed
lake basin contains undeveloped, wooded land that was partially timbered within the last five years. A
mixture of hardwoods, pines and low lying vegetation was observed within the proposed pond basin. The
remainder of the site contains a mixture of agricultural fields, pasture land and wooded land.
During our reconnaissances, we observed the site for evidence of streams, ponds and wetlands. Several
streams are located within the proposed lake basin. The main stream crosses through the proposed dam
and forks near the upper reaches of the pond. The main stream and its tributary contain flowing water
and a defined bed and bank. Based on our observations and a site visit by Mr. Steve Chapin with the
USACE on March 18, 2008, the stream and its tributary are perennial. Two intermittent streams are
located within the pond basin. The intermittent streams begin near the eastern boundary of the pond and
dissipate near the main stream. Pooled water was observed in sections of the streams. These streams
were identified as unmitagable during Mr. Chapin's site visit. A small wetland pocket was observed next
to the unmitagable stream. Routine wetland determination data forms supporting our opinion are
included as attachments. ECS flagged the centerline of the streams and boundary of the wetland pocket
during our site visit. The stream and wetland flags were verified in the field by Mr. Chapin. Figure 2 and
Figure 5 shows the approximate locations of the streams and wetlands located on the site.
Several additional streams, wetlands and a pond were identified on the remainder of the 700 acre tract.
Impacts to these features are not anticipated. The remaining streams, wetlands and ponds were delineated
in the field by ECS. The beginning of streams and their designations (as perennial or intermittent) were
flagged in the field. Coordinates were gathered using a Trimble GeoXH 2005 GPS unit. The locations of
wetlands were also identified in the field. - The GPS coordinates of the streams and wetlands are depicted
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2.3 Streams
The subject property is located adjacent to the South Yadkin River and contains 14 streams. The streams
have been classified as perennial and intermittent channels. Stream descriptions are included in Table 1
below. See Figure 7 for stream locations and identification.
Stream 1 is located on the southwestern portion of the site and is perennial throughout its entirety. It will
not be impacted by the project. Stream 1 originates at the base of a dam. The pond is located
immediately north of the subject property. Stream 1 contains meanders, a defined bed and bank and a
moderate amount of flowing water throughout its entirety.
Stream 2 is a tributary of Stream 1. Stream 2 will not be impacted by the project. Stream 2 is intermittent
and contained no flowing water, weak to moderate bed and bank definition and weak to moderate
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' Stream 3 is an intermittent stream located on the southwestern portion of the site. Stream 3 and
associated wetlands will not be impacted by the project. Stream 3 originates to the north of a partially
' drained pond basin. Stream 3 contains weak bed and bank definition, weak flow, and weak substrate
sorting as it dissipates into the flood plain of the South Yadkin River.
Stream 4 is located on the northwestern and north central portion of the site. Stream 4 is intermittent at its
' origin and converges into a perennial stream at a nick point not far from its origin. A portion of Stream 4
that is perennial will be impacted by inundation of the lake. Stream 4 has a defined bed and bank,
moderate to strong flow characteristics with a riffle pool sequence, and strong substrate sorting ranging
' from bedrock to silt and gravel. NCDWQ Stream Evaluation Forms and USACE Stream Quality
Assessment Worksheets prepared for the stream are included in Appendix III.
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Stream 5 is a tributary of Stream 4. Stream 5 will not be impacted by the project. Stream 5 is a perennial
stream with meanders, a defined bed and bank and moderate flow.
Stream 6 is located on the central portion of the site (see Photograph 1 through Photograph 7). Stream 6
will be impacted by construction of the dam and by inundation of the lake. Stream 6 is a perennial stream
that appears to have been straightened in the past. Stream 6 contains strong flow and has incised banks
and heavy sediment loading in its bed. Two intermittent features converge at the origin of stream 6.
Wetland pockets are located along the upper reaches of Stream 6 before it converges with Stream 7.
NCDWQ Stream Evaluation Forms and USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets prepared for the
stream are included in Appendix III.
Stream 7 is a tributary of Stream 6. The majority of Stream 7 will not be impacted by the project. The
lower reach will be impacted by inundation of the lake. Stream 7 is intermittent at its origin and perennial
for its remainder. The majority of Stream 7 contains meanders, a defined bed and bank and a moderate
amount of flowing water. NCDWQ Stream Evaluation Forms and USACE Stream Quality Assessment
Worksheets prepared for the stream are included in Appendix III.
Stream 8 is a perennial stream and a tributary of Stream 7. Stream 8 will not be impacted by the project.
Stream 8 originates at the base of a dam associated with a pond located north of the subject property.
Stream 8 contains meanders, a defined bed and bank and a moderate amount of flowing water throughout
its entirety.
Stream 9 (Photograph 8) and Stream 10 are intermittent streams located on the central portion of the site.
Portions of Stream 9 and Stream 10 will be inundated by the lake. Stream 9 contains a weak bed and
bank structure, pooled water, and no substrate sorting. Stream 9 and Stream 10 dissipate into the flood
plain of Stream 6.
Stream 11 is located on the southeastern portion of the site. Stream 11 will not be impacted by the
project. Stream l l originates at the convergence of two intermittent streams. Stream 11 is perennial and
contains wetlands along its entirety. It dissipates into a wetland located in the floodplain of the South
Yadkin River.
Stream 12 is located on the eastern portion of the site. Stream 12 will not be impacted by the project.
Stream 12 is an intermittent stream near its origin and perennial for its remainder. Stream 12 contains
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' Stream 13 and Stream 14 are intermittent streams that discharge into the flood plains of Stream 12 and the
South Yadkin River. The streams will not be impacted by the project. Stream 13 and Stream 14 contain
weak bed and bank definition, weak to no flow and silty substrate.
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Descriptions of jurisdictional wetlands located on the site are included in Table 2. See Figure 7 for
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Wetland B is located within the proposed lake basin. The remaining wetlands will not be impacted by the
' project. In addition, these wetlands are located in proximity to the streams and will be protected by a
conservation easement and associated 300 foot riparian buffers that will be placed around the perennial
streams and the South Yadkin River. The wetlands are separated from uplands by distinct breaks in
' topography and vegetative species. Wetland A is located within a semi -drained pond basin. The
remaining wetlands can be characterized as seeps and flood plain wetlands. Typical vegetation that was
identified in the wetlands include sedges and rush species. Routine Wetland Determination data forms
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2.5 Vegetation
The proposed lake basin consists of wooded land that was selectively harvested in the last 5 years (Photograph
9 and Photograph 10). The area of impact includes the following species:
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Canopy/Understory
White oak
Tree/Sap
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Liriodendron tulipifera
Canopy/Understory
Tulip poplar
Tree/Sap
FAC
Acer rubrum
Midstory/Understory
Red maple
Tree/Sap
FAC
Pinus virginiana
Overstory
Virginia pine
Tree
NI
Carya tomentosa
Canopy/Understory
Mockernut hickory
Tree/Sap
NI
Platinus occidentalis
Canopy/Midstory
Sycamore
Tree/Sap
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Cornus florida
Midstroy/Understory
Dogwood
Tree/Sap
FACU
Fraxinus pensylvanica
Midstory
Green ash
Tree/Sap
FACW
Lindera benzoin
Midstory
S icebush
Herb
FACW
Ulmus rubra
Midstory
Slippery elm
Tree
FAC
Ilex opaca
Sap
American holly
Understory
FAC-
Oxydendrum arboretum
Midstory
Sourwood
Tree/Sap
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Prunis serotina
Midstory
Black cherry
Tree/Sap
FACU
Juglans nigra
Midstory
Black walnut
Tree/Sap
FACU
Migustrum sinense
Midstory
Chinese privet
Herb
FAC
Carpinus caroliniana
Midstory
Musclewood
Tree/Sap
FAC
Juniperus virginiana
Understory
Eastern red cedar
Sap
FACU-
Smilax rotundifolia
Understory
Common greenbrier
Herb
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Lonicera japonica
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Japanese honeysuckle
Herb
FAC-
Eulalia viminea
Understory
Microste um
Herb
FAC+
Vitis rotundifolia
Understory
Muscadine
Vine
FAC
Urtica chamaedryoides
Herb
False nettle
Understory
FAC
Vaccinium simulatum
Herb
Blue berry
Understory
FAC
Juncus roemeranus
Herb
Needlegrass rush
Understory
Obl
Phytolacca americana
Herb
Pokeweed
Understory
FACU+
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Herb
Virginia creeper
Understory
FAC
Polistichum acrostichoides
Herb
Christmas fern
Understory
FAC
Rosa multiflora
Herb
Multiflora rose
Understory
UPI
Macluria pomisera
Herb
Osage orange
Understory
FACU
2.6 Cultural Resources
ECS submitted a letter to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on March 28, 2008 requesting
information concerning historic preservation/potential archaeological remains that may be located within
the proposed lake basin. Mr. Peter Sandbeck with the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
responded to our request in a letter dated May 13, 2008. The letter indicates that SHPO has no comment
on the undertaking as proposed. The letter with Mr. Sandbeck's response is attached.
The portion of the site that will be altered by the construction of a lake contains undeveloped, wooded
land. The land has been timbered using selective harvest methods within the past five to ten years. The
vegetation consists of sparse trees and low-lying herbaceous species. Autumn olive (Eleagnus umbellata)
and Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) are invasive species that are located within the basin. Overgrown
logging roads, tire ruts and tree stumps are located within the proposed lake basin. There will be no
structures demolished, moved or otherwise disturbed as part of this project. Therefore, there will be no
impacts to structures with historical significance.
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2.7 Biological Resources/Endangered Species
ECS reviewed the North Carolina Natural Heritage Database to obtain information regarding federally
listed protected, threatened, and endangered species that could be located on the site or immediately
adjacent properties. The quad status list prepared by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program is a
listing by USGS quadrangles of the elements of natural diversity (rare plant and animal species,
exemplary natural communities, and special animal habitats) known to occur in North Carolina.
The site contains buildings that were formerly part of a firing range, agricultural buildings, undeveloped,
wooded land and fields. The forest types that are present on the site include bottomland hardwoods,
upland hardwoods, mixed pines/hardwoods and young pine forests. A small pond and unnamed
tributaries to the South Yadkin River are located on the site.
The intermittent streams that will be impacted by the construction of the lake have not contained flowing
water during our site visits. ECS observed the intermittent streams to assess their value as aquatic habitat.
During our site visits, the only water that was observed in the intermittent streams was located in the
' deeper pools. The water was stagnant and there was no evidence of aquatic life observed. Based on our
observations, the intermittent streams are of low quality and have minimal value as habitat for aquatic
wildlife.
The perennial streams that will be impacted by the proposed lake have contained flowing water during
each of our site visits. ECS observed the perennial streams to assess their value as aquatic habitat. ECS
performed visual assessments during multiple site visits to identify species that are currently inhabiting
the perennial streams. Common aquatic wildlife including minnows, crayfish, salamanders, frogs and a
snapping turtle were observed in areas of the streams that will contain the lake. The lower reaches and
majority of the streams that will be impacted are degraded as the result of previous agricultural practices
and timber harvesting. The banks are unstable and the beds contain sediment in most areas. The upper
reaches of the stream contain sections with stable beds and banks, substrate sorting and rocky bottoms.
These areas are more valuable than the lower reaches for aquatic habitat. Damsel fly casings, damsel flies
and several species of aquatic worms were observed in the upper reaches. Many of the species observed
do not depend on flowing water to survive. They will be able to inhabit the fringes and headwaters of the
proposed lake. Based on our observations, the perennial streams located in the proposed lake basin
provide moderate habitat for aquatic wildlife species.
The portion of the site that will be altered by the construction of a lake contains undeveloped, wooded
land. The land has been timbered using selective harvest methods within the past five years. The
vegetation consists of sparse trees in the canopy and low-lying herbaceous species in the understory.
Autumn olive (Eleagnus umbellata) and Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) are invasive species that are
located within the basin. Overgrown logging roads, tire ruts and tree stumps are located within the
proposed lake basin. Unnamed tributaries to the South Yadkin River are also located within the proposed
lake basin.
The site is located in Iredell County within the Harmony, North Carolina Quadrangle. The North
Carolina Natural Heritage Program website does not identify federally listed endangered or threatened
species that have been identified on this quadrangle. The following species of importance are identified
on the quadrangle:
• Little Sneezeweed (Helenium brevifolium) — a vascular plant that is considered to be a historic
state listed -endangered species. A detailed survey to determine if this species occurs on the site
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has not been performed. Its habitat is typically bogs, seeps and riverbanks. This habitat occurs
on the site and will be permanently protected by 300 foot riparian buffers that will be placed
around the streams.
Appalachian Goldenbanner (Thermopsis mollis) - a vascular plant that is considered to be a
historic state listed -significantly rare -protected. A detailed survey to determine if this species
occurs on the site has not been performed. Its habitat is typically dry ridges and open wood
lands. This type of habitat occurs on the site but is not within the proposed lake basin. There will
be minimal impact to critical habitat capable of containing these species at completion of the
project.
Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) - a vertebrate animal that is considered to be a current
state listed -species of concern. A detailed survey to determine if the Loggerhead Shrike occurs
on the site has not been performed. Their habitat typically includes grasslands interspersed with
scattered trees and shrubs that provide nesting and perching sites. A variety of habitats often
occur within breeding territories, including cultivated cropland, transportation rights -of -ways, and
shelterbelts. Critical habitat for this species exists on the site. However, it will not be impacted
by the proposed project. The habitat critical for this species will remain and be enhanced by the
proposed project.
The Girl Scout Environmental Academy will be constructed in a manner that will have minimal impact to
the environment. The majority of the site will remain in a natural condition. Critical habitat for these
species and many others that are not identified above will remain on the site as a result of the academy.
In addition, the possible presence of these species represents a valuable educational opportunity for the
Girl Scouts.
3.0 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
Construction of the proposed dam will be carried out in the following sequence:
1. Installation of required erosion control and sedimentation control measures/devices.
2. Site clearing and preparation.
3. Excavation of approach roads and fill placement for left'/2 of dam embankment to height required
to accommodate principal spillway installation.
4. Installation of principal spillway system including outlet structure and riprap channel leading to
existing stream.
5. Diversion of stream flow through principal spillway system.
6. Excavation of right approach road and fill placement for right %2 of dam embankment to match
left'/2 of embankment.
7. Excavation of emergency spillway channel and dam road approaches and fill placement for entire
embankment to finished subgrade elevations.
8. Installation of crushed aggregate on dam and approach road and riprap installations.
9. Seeding and mulching of disturbed areas.
The embankment fill required for the dam construction is available from excavations required for the
approach road and the emergency spillway channel. However, it may also be necessary to obtain fill from
on-site borrow sources. Prior to fill placement or foundation construction, the upstream and downstream
areas to receive fill will be stripped of unsuitable materials. During construction, it is anticipated that a
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temporary cofferdam will be constructed to divert stormwater flows away from the riser and outlet pipe
areas. Sumps will be placed to collect accumulated water. A portable and backup pump will be used
during construction of the intake structure, outlet piping, and outlet structure to de -water. After
installation of the intake structure and outlet pipe, the drain valve will be opened immediately to allow
normal flows to resume during the remainder of construction. Construction of the embankment will be
finished with the principal drain valve open. The portable pump will remain on standby to handle large
storm flows as necessary.
During construction of the project, erosion control measures will be employed to minimize the amount of
sediment runoff into nearby streams. Silt fencing will be used to prevent erosion and capture sediment.
Disturbed areas will be reseeded promptly to prevent future erosion and sedimentation runoff into
streams. Stockpiling excavated soil will be avoided where possible. If temporary stock piling is
necessary, it will be bermed with bales of hay. Erosion control inspections will be scheduled with the
Land Quality Section as necessary.
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4.0 ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION
4.1 Off -Line Lake Alternative
' The construction of an off-line lake has been evaluated as an alternative. The general topography of the
site consists of uplands and steep sloping valleys that contain streams and fringe wetlands. Mean sea
elevations range from 860 feet above mean sea level on the uplands to 800 feet above mean sea level in
' the valleys. Ideally, offline lakes are located adjacent to the stream that is the water source and elevations
are only slightly above that of the stream. To evaluate this alternative, the best possible area to construct
an off-line lake was identified. This area was determined to be to the southwest of the proposed lake and
' would use the same water source as the proposed lake. For comparative purposes, ECS evaluated the
construction of a 7.0 acre lake in this area. In order to create an area that would be suitable for an offline
lake, significant excavation, grading and earthwork would be required. To facilitate acceptable grades,
grading limits would extend well beyond that of the 7.0 acre lake itself. Approximately 580,000 cubic
yards of material would need to be excavated in order to create an approximate 7.0 acre lake. The
excavation, movement and placement of this amount of material is not a viable alternative
environmentally or economically. In addition, rock outcrops visible on the ground surface indicate that
excavation of a pond basin may be limited by shallow bedrock. The amount of excavation required to
build an offline lake large enough to fulfill the needs of the Girl Scouts could not feasibly be performed
on the site.
4.2 No Build Alternative
The no build alternative is one where the lake would not be constructed. If there is no lake constructed on
the site, the Girl Scouts will be forced to sell the property. The current low impact development proposed
for the Girl Scout Camp will have minimal impact to the environment when compared to alternate
development that could occur on the property. Proposed conservation easements will protect the
remaining streams and wetlands located on the site. If this site sold, there is risk that the property will be
developed with high density residential or commercial development with little or no buffer throughout the
' entire 700 acres opposed to the use of the 300 feet riparian buffers that have been proposed by the Girl
Scouts.
The Girl Scouts have considered the use of the site in conjunction with alternative resources.
Recreational facilities in the project area include Lake Norman State Park, Caldwell Park, Mac Anderson
Park, Andrews Natural Area/ASMO Greenway, Newtonville Greenway, Garfield Recreation Center
I Outdoor Pool. Lake Norman State Park is the only park that provides swimming and boating amenities.
Lake Norman State Park's swimming and boating amenities are not large enough to accommodate Girl
Scouts in conjunction with the public who already use these amenities. A round trip to the state park is
approximately 50 miles. Bussing the Girl Scouts 50 miles a day to use these amenities presents a liability
to the academy. It is not economically feasible and is not a rational environmental alternative.
Furthermore, other resources could not be used while maintaining the Girl Scouts SAFETY -WISE
guidelines.
4.3 Acquisition of Other Properties
' The subject site was identified through an intense search of many different properties throughout the
service region. Thousands of acres were visited during the search for the subject site. The Girl Scouts
have not been able to identify other potential sites that would accommodate their needs without
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significant disturbance to the environment. The subject site was determined to be the best available site
for the Girl Scouts and the environment.
The official search for property began in 2003 with the following site specific criteria: a minimum of 600
to 1200 acres, a visual buffer for safety, a unique forest and water features and proximity to girls served
(150 miles or less to charlotte one way). From 2003 to 2007, the Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council
looked at hundreds of properties to no avail. In the meantime, the council's existing camp sites at Lake
Wylie and near Lake Lure suffered from encroachment and safety issues due to development of areas
adajcent to the Girl Scout camp sites. The Girl Scouts current property at Oak Springs in Statesville, NC
(Iredell County) was identified in March 2007 and closed on in October 2007. Several additional
transactions occurred to acquire additional acreage surrounding the property to meet the criteria
established by the long range property task group of the council and fulfill the 100 year property decision
for the council.
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5.0 PROPOSED IMPACTS
Construction of the lake will require impacts to perennial and intermittent streams and wetlands. The
unavoidable stream impacts are included in Table 4 and depicted on Figure 5.
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322.98
2,260.86
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3,555.35
22,546.5
322.98
2,260.86
114.69
802.83
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1,267
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Impacts:
There will be approximately 3,993.02 linear feet of total impact to perennial streams. Of that total,
3,555.35 linear feet will be impacted by inundation, 322.98 linear feet will be impacted by fill material
for the dam and 114.69 linear feet will be impacted by riprap for the spillway. There will be
approximately 1,267.9 linear feet of impact to intermittent streams by inundation.
The unavoidable wetland impacts are included in Table 5 and depicted on Figure 5. Only wetland B will
be impacted by the project. Wetland B is an approximate 0.0104 acre seep area that will be impacted by
inundation.
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6.0 AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION
Initially, the Girl Scouts sought to construct a 100 acre lake consistent with the YMCA -Camp Herring
Ridge 100 acre lake located in Boomer, North Carolina. Due to constraints, the Girl Scouts reduced the
size to approximately 50 acres, modeled after an existing Boy Scout Camp Grimes. The construction of a
50 acre lake would have required additional impacts to approximately 2,206 linear feet of perennial
stream and approximately 0.010 acres of wetlands. The Girl Scouts further reduced the size of the lake to
23.42 acres to minimize impacts to the streams, wetlands and wooded areas on the site. The reduction of
the lake by more than half its initial size reduced perennial stream impacts by approximately 40%.
The Land Trust for Central North Carolina has proposed conservation easements that will consist of a 300
feet riparian buffer permanently placed around perennial streams located on the site. Long tern stream
impacts will be avoided and upland impacts within the buffers will be limited as a result of the
conservation easements. Only limited disturbance will occur within the 300 foot buffers. These
disturbances include dirt/natural footpaths, access to the river, a roadway in two areas, a tree house village
and a pavilion. None of these will be located within 200 feet of the streams. Figure 8 shows the
' approximate location of buffers/conservation easements that have been proposed to be placed around the
streams.
' In addition, the Girl Scouts are working with adjoining landowners to promote similar easements on their
properties. Approximately 20,106 linear feet of stream will be placed in a conservation easement on the
site. Potentially, 6,470 linear feet of perennial streams and 1,000 feet of the south side of the South
Yadkin River on adjoining properties will be placed into easements. This project would protect a large
amount of stream footage in an area that is likely to experience increased suburban growth in the coming
years (with nearly 50% increases in population expected in Iredell County in a twenty year period). The
' buffers will provide important long term benefits such as water quality benefits, aquatic species habitat
support (e.g., shading) and watershed protection in addition to habitat for wildlife. These benefits would
likely not be achieved if different development scenarios occurred (e.g., residential development) and no
buffers were established.
Sediment and erosion control measures will be implemented to avoid indirect impacts due to sediment
' runoff during construction. Silt fencing will be used to prevent erosion and capture sediment. Disturbed
areas will be reseeded promptly to prevent future erosion and sedimentation runoff. Stockpiling
excavated soil will be avoided where possible. If temporary stock piling is necessary, it will be bermed
with bales of hay.
' There are approximately 33,000 linear feet of stream channel and approximately 6.656 acres of wetlands
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located on the site. There will be no additional impacts to streams or wetlands beyond those that are
' proposed in this project. The dam of the lake will contain a road to avoid stream crossings and additional
impacts in other areas of the site. The remainder of the site will contain various development and land
use activity areas. The academy has been designed in a manner as to not impact streams or wetlands
anywhere else on the site.
There are approximately 1,000 linear feet of stream channel (low -quality, with unstable banks and a
source of sediment for the South Yadkin River) that will remain between the dam and the South Yadkin
River. The lower flow rate and the lake functioning as a sediment trap will actually help to decrease the
amount of sediment that is currently being discharged into the South Yadkin River.
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The dam has been designed so that it will limit the impact of downstream flow during construction and at
the completion of construction during times of normal precipitation. During construction, closable gates
will be installed in the bottom and top of the riser to achieve continued flow downstream from the dam.
' Embankment drains and seepage through the dam will provide additional flow during and after
construction. Down stream flow is not expected to be severely impacted during periods of normal
rainfall. However, due to surface water evaporation and possible drought conditions, downstream flow
characteristics could be altered by construction of the lake. The Girl Scouts intend to monitor
' downstream flow characteristics following the completion of the dam.
ECS, with the Assistance of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, has calculated downstream flow
differential resulting from evaporation. Annual flow volumes have not been calculated. However, during
a July 2008 sampling event, flow volume was determined to be approximately 100 gallons per minute or
0.2 cubic feet per second during a low flow period. This volume would be expected to increase
substantially during rainfall events and during the fall, winter and spring. Clearing the vegetation in the
pond basin will further increase flow rates by adding the amount of water that is currently being lost
through evapotranspiration. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service indicated that 0.04 cubic feet per second
could be lost due to evaporation. To ensure flows are maintained during construction and during initial
inundation of the lake, closable gates will be installed in the top and the bottom of the riser to minimize
differences in flow, temperature and dissolved oxygen.
' Using the projected evaporation rate provided, downstream flow volume would be decreased to
approximately 80 gallons per minute during periods of low flow. During periods surrounding rainfall
' events and during the fall, winter and spring months, downstream flow volumes would be expected to
increase substantially, limiting flow differential as a result of the lake.
' 7.0 PROPOSED MITIGATION
The Girls Scouts have shown an attempt to avoid and minimize where possible and will compensate to
the extent practicable, for remaining unavoidable losses with mitigation. The proposed project will
impact 1,267.9 linear feet of unmitigable stream channel. The immitigable stream channel includes
' intermittent streams that are aquatically insignificant. These streams contain no flowing water with pools
of water present only in portions of the stream. The intermittent features dissipate into the floodplains
and do not physically connect to other streams or water bodies. The project will impact 0.01 acres of
' wetland. Because the wetland impact does not exceed 0.10 acres, mitigation for wetland impact is not
proposed. However, the remaining wetlands located on the site will be preserved because they are located
within proposed stream buffers.
The project will impact 3,993 linear feet of mitigable stream channel. With the exception of the upper
reaches that will be impacted by inundation, the stream is high banked. The banks of the stream are
unstable in most areas. The banks contain bare soil, have been undercut and in their current state are a
source of erosion and sediment into downgradient water bodies. Although perennial, the mitigable
streams appear to have been straightened in the past and further degraded by timber harvesting. The
proposed mitigation is included in Table 6.
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impact Linear Feet Proposed Mitigation Roi�ris
Ratio
Dam Fill 323 1:1 323
Rip Rap 115 1:1 115
Inundation 3,554 0.5:1 1777
Total: 2,215::::J
' The Girl Scouts propose that the mitigation ratio from the impacts resulting from inundation (3,555 linear
feet) be set at a ''/z: l ratio. These impacts will be compensated through the establishment of conservation
easements on the Girl Scout site and on neighboring properties that will restrict future impacts to
' perennial streams and in buffers established around the streams. There are approximately 15,012 linear
feet of perennial streams located on the site that will be buffered and permanently protected by the
conservation easement. In addition, a conservation easement and associated buffer will be placed on the
' north side of the South Yadkin River with the exception of approximately 200 linear feet of the river that
will contain access to and from the river. As a result, of the 10,587 linear feet of river that borders the
site, the Girl Scouts are proposing that mitigation credits for buffering the north side of the South Yadkin
' River be based on a length of half its total less the 200 linear feet (5,193 linear feet). The total length of
streams that will be buffered is 20,106 linear feet.
There are approximately 6.646 acres of wetlands located within the 300 feet riparian buffers that will also
be preserved. In addition, the Girl Scouts are working with adjoining landowners to promote similar
easements on their properties. Potentially, approximately 6,470 linear feet of perennial stream and
' approximately 1,000 linear feet of the south side of the South Yadkin River will be placed in conservation
easements on adjoining properties. The buffers will provide important long term benefits such as water
quality benefits, aquatic species habitat support (e.g., shading) and watershed protection in addition to
' habitat for upland wildlife. These benefits would not be realized if different development scenarios
occurred (e.g., residential development), as there are no state mandated buffers required. At''/z:1 ratio, the
20,106 linear feet of stream that will be buffered and preserved on site will more than off -set the impacts
' to the stream by inundation. The streams that will be buffered on nearby properties are an added benefit
and are not being used to offset impacts. In addition, natural buffers will remain around approximately
75% of the lake. Table 7 provides mitigation credits gained through preservation and buffering.
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The Girl Scouts propose to compensate for fill impacts for the construction of the dam by offering
payment into the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) at a 1:1 ratio. Table 8 provides mitigation
credits gained through payment into the EEP.
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payment into the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) at a 1:1 ratio. Table 8 provides mitigation
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There are no additional impacts that will require mitigation. At the ratios proposed, the Girl Scouts will
receive 2,448 credits, exceeding the 2,215 mitigation credits proposed.
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' 8.0 CORRESPONDENCE/REFERENCES
USGS Topographic Map, Harmony North Carolina Quadrangle dated 1993.
' Geologic Map of North Carolina, compiled by the North Carolina Geological Survey, dated 1985.
Iredell County Hydric Soils List, provided by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
' http://soils.usda.aov/use/hydric/
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation, State Park and Recreation Map,
' http://www.ils.unc.edu/t)arkproject/visit/ncmap.htmi
Soil Survey of Iredell County, prepared by the Iredell County Natural Resources Conservation Service,
' Issued June 1964.
National Wetland Inventory Maps, prepared by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
' http://wetiandsfws.er.usgs.gov/wtlnds/launch.html
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, Listings in the National Register of Historic Places
http://www.hpo.dcr.state.nc.us/nrlist.htm
North Carolina National Heritage Program, List of Threatened and Endangered Species ,
http://www.ncnhp.ora/Paizes/heritagedata.html
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources Response, dated May 13, 2008.
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9.0 EXHIBITS/MAPS
Figure 1 — Site Vicinity Map
Figure 2 — Iredell County Girl Scout Retreat Center — Master Plan w/ Stream Overlay
Figure 3 — Soil Survey Map
Figure 4 — National Wetlands Inventory Map
Figure 5 — Stream/Wetland Delineation Map
Figure 6 — Stream/Wetland GPS Coordinate Map
Figure 7 — Stream/Wetland ID Map
Figure 8 — Approximate Buffer/Conservation Easement Map
Routine Wetland Determination Data Forms
USFWS Wetland Inventory Maps
Stream Evaluation Forms
Photographs
Agency Correspondance
Alternative Properties
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APPENDIX II
1 ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORMS
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
ILlYes U No
❑Yes ® No
❑Yes ® No
1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual
Project/Site: Proposed Girl Scout Lake — Fairmont Road
Project No:
Date: February 4, 2008
Applicant/Owner: Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council
County: Iredell
Investigators: ECS Carolinas, LLP
09-14580B
State: North Carolina
VEGETATION
Plot ID: DP -1
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site?
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation:)?
Is the area a potential Problem Area?
ILlYes U No
❑Yes ® No
❑Yes ® No
Community ID: Wooded
Transect ID:
Field Location: View Figure 3
(If needed, explain on the reverse side)
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VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species (Latin/Common)
Stratum
Indicator
Plant Species (Latin/Common)
Stratum
Indicator
roemeranus
'Juncus
Herb
OBL
Needlegrass rush
Carex sp.
'
Herb
FACW
Sedge sp.
Alnus serrulata
Tree/Sap
FACW+
-side alder
'Brook
Rosa palustris
Swamp rose
Herb
OBL
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC: 100%
FAC Neutral:
(excluding FAC-)
Numeric Index:
Remarks:
The dominant vegetation is hydro hytic.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
❑ Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
❑ Aerial Photographs
❑ Other
® No Recorded Data
Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Primary Indicators
❑ Inundated
® Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
❑ Water Marks
❑ Drift Lines
Field Observations
❑ Sediment Deposits
® Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
'
Depth of Surface Water: 0"
Secondary Indicators
® Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
® Water -Stained Leaves
'Depth
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3"
to Saturated Soil: Surface
❑ Local Soil Survey Data
® FAC -Neutral Test
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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Wetland hydrology indicators are present.
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Pagel of 2

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
1987 COE Wetlands
Delineation Manual
Project/Site: Proposed Girl Scout Lake — Fairmont Road Project No: Date: February 4, 2008
Applicant/Owner: Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council
County: Iredell
Investigators: ECS Carolinas, LLP
09-14580B State: North Carolina
Plot ID: DP -1
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Worsham loam
Map Symbol: Wo
Mapped Hydric Inclusion? ®Yes ❑ No
Drainage Class: Poorly drained
Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type: ®Yes ❑ No
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic endoaquults
Profile Description
Depth
Matrix Color
Mottle Color
Mottle
inches
Horizon
Munsell Moist
Munsell Moist
Abundance/Contrast
Texture, Concretions, Structure, etc.
0-12"
2.5Y 4/2
7.5YR 4/6
20%
Loam
Hydric Soil Indicators:
❑ Histosol
❑ Concretions
❑ Histic Epipedon
❑ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
❑ Sulfidic Odor
❑ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
❑ Aquic Moisture Regime
® Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
❑ Reducing Conditions
❑ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
® Gleyed or Low Chroma Colors
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Hydric soil indicators are present.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Myes No Is the Sampling Point within the Wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? ®yes ❑
' No
Hydric Soils Present? ®yes ❑ No
Remarks:
The three wetland criteria are present. The sampling point is located within a wetland
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Page 2 of 2

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual
'Do
Project/Site: Proposed Girl Scout Lake — Fairmont Road
Project No:
Date: February 4, 2008
Applicant/Owner: Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council
Is the area a potential Problem Area?
County: Iredell
Investigators: ECS Carolinas, LLP
09-14580B
State: North Carolina
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Plot ID: DP -2
'Do
Normal Circumstances exist on the site?
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation:)?
MYes 0 No
❑Yes ® No
Community ID: Wooded
Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area?
[]Yes ® No
Field Location: View Figure 3
(If needed, explain on the reverse side)
'
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species (Latin/Common)
Stratum
Indicator
Plant Species (Latin/Common)
Stratum
Indicator
Juncus roemeranus
Needlegrass rush
Herb
OBL
Rosa multiflora
Herb
UPL
Multiflora rose
Alnus serrulata
Tree/Sap
FACW+
Brook -side alder
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip tree
Tree/Sap
FAC
'Liquidambar
styraciflua
Sweet gum
Tree/Sap
FAC
'Percent
of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC: 80%
FAC Neutral:
(excluding FAC-)
Numeric Index:
Remarks:
The dominant vegetation is hydrophytic.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
❑ Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
❑ Aerial Photographs
❑ Other
® No Recorded Data
Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Primary Indicators
® Inundated
® Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
❑ Water Marks
❑ Drift Lines
Field Observations
❑ Sediment Deposits
❑ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators
Depth of Surface Water: 0-l"
❑ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
® Water -Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: Surface
Depth to Saturated Soil: Surface
❑ Local Soil Survey Data
® FAC -Neutral Test
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Wetland hydrology indicators are present.
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
1987 COE Wetlands
Delineation Manual
Project/Site: Proposed Girl Scout Lake — Fairmont Road Project No: Date: February 4, 2008
Applicant/Owner: Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council
County: Iredell
Investigators: ECS Carolinas, LLP
09-14580B State: North Carolina
Plot ID: DP -2
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Worsham loam
Map Symbol: Wo
Mapped Hydric Inclusion? ®Yes ❑ No
Drainage Class: Poorly drained
Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type: ❑Yes ® No
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic endoaquults
Profile Description
Depth
Matrix Color
Mottle Color
Mottle
inches
Horizon
Munsell Moist
Munsell Moist
Abundance/Contrast
Texture, Concretions, Structure, etc.
0-12"
2.5YR 3/6
1 OYR 4/4
20%
Loam
Hydric Soil Indicators:
❑ Histosol
❑ Concretions
❑ Histic Epipedon
❑ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
❑ Sulfidic Odor
❑ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
❑ Aquic Moisture Regime
® Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
❑ Reducing Conditions
❑ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
❑ Gleyed or Low Chroma Colors
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Hydric soil indicators are not present.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? NYes LJ No Is the Sampling Point within the Wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? ®yes ❑ No
' Hydric Soils Present? ❑Yes ® No
Remarks:
' Hydric soil indicators are not present. The sampling point is not located within a wetland.
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APPENDIX III
STREAM EVALUATION FORMS

North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: June 3, 2008 Project: 09-14580B Latitude: 080050'11.29" W
Evaluator: Michael Brame/ECS Site: Proposed Girl Scout Lake Longitude: 035053'27.61" N
Total Points: Other Harmony
Stream is at least intermittent 38.25 County: Iredell e.g. Quad Name:
if i 19 or perennial if >_ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal =_22__j
Absent
Weak
Moderate Strong
18. Continuous bed and bank
0
1
2
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2. Sinuosity
0
1
2
3
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0
1
2
3
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5. Active/relic floodplain
0
0
1
1
2
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6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Braided channel
0
1
2
3
8. Recent alluvial deposits
0;11
29 . Wetland plants in streambed
2
3
9' Natural levees
0
2
3
10. Headcuts
0
1
23
11. Grade controls
0
0.5
1
1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway
0
0.
1
1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
No = 0
Yes �3
- Man-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
R WWAMtMV /Cuhtntni = 7.5 1
14. Groundwater flow/discharge
0
1
2
3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel - dry or grovAng season
0
1
O2
3
16. Leaflitter
1.5
1
0.5
0
17. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0
1
1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines)
0
0.5
1
1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present?
No = 0
Yes
1.5
C Rinlnnv (Suhtntal = 1075 1
20 . Fibrous rots in channel
3
2
1 0
21b. Rooted plants in channel
3
2
1 0
22. Crayfish
0
0.5
1 1.5
23. Bivalves
0
1
2 3
24. Fish
0
1 1.5
25. Amphibians
0
0.5
1 1.5
26. Macxobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton
0
1
2 _ 3 _
1-1.5
28. Iron oxidizing bacteriatfungus.
0
0.5
1
29 . Wetland plants in streambed
FAC = 0.5; FACW =(g.-7
OBL = 1.5
SAV = 2.0; Other = 0
" Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants, Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Sketch:
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.)
This form represents the perennial streams located within the proposed lake basin. In most areas the beds
and banks have been compromised by previous agricultural and timber harvesting practices. This form was
completed for streams 4, 6 and 7.

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North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: June 3, 2008 Project: 09-14580B Latitude: 080050'7.79" W
Evaluator: Michael Brame/ECS Site: Proposed Girl Scout Lake Longitude: 035053'30.21" N
Total Points: other Harmony
Stream is at least intermittent 17.75 County: Iredell e.g. Quad Name:
it a 19 or perennial if >_ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = 9.5
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
18. Continuous bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity _
0
_ 1
2
U
3. In -channel structure: riffle -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relic floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Braided channel
0
1
2
3
8. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
98 Natural levees
CO)
1
2
3
10. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
11. Grade controls
0
0.5
1
1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway
0
0.
�i
1
1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on xisti
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
No =(!DYes
= 3
Man -maw anc:hes are not ratea; see aiscussams in manuai
u..a......... - 3
14. Groundwater flow/discharge
0
1
2 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel - dry or growing season
0
O
2 3
16. Leaflitter
1.5
1U
0
17. Sediment on plants or debris
0
U
1 1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines)
0
0.5
1 1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? I
0
No 0
Yes = 1.5
r, nin! M"htntol = S 7 5 1
20 Fibrous roots in channel
3
2
1 0
21 b . Rooted plants in channel
3
2
1 0
22. Crayfish
COD
0.5
1 1.5
23. Bivalves
0
1
2 3
24. Fish
0
0.5
1 1.5
25. Amphibians
0
.5
1 1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
0.5
1 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton
0 _
1 _
2 _ 3
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28. Iron oxidizing bacteriatfungus.
0
0.5
1 1.5
29 . Wetland plants in streambed
FAC = 0.5; FACW =
, OBL = 1.5
SAV = 2.0; Other = 0
Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of uplana plants, item za Toruses on me presence or aquauc ur weumm p1anw.
Sketch:
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.)
This form represents the intermittent streams located within the proposed lake basin. These streams have
weak beds and banks and dissipate into the floodplain before reaching the main stream. This form was
completed for streams 9 and 10.

APPENDIX IV
PHOTOGRAPHS

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APPENDIX V
AGENCY CORRESPONDANCE

North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Peter B. Sandbeck, Administrator
Michael F. Easley, Governor Office of Archives and History
Lisbeth C. Evans, Secretary Division of Historical Resources
Jeffrey J. Crow, Depots Secretary David Brook, Director
May 13, 2008
Michael Brame
ECS Carolinas
4811 Koger Boulevard
Greensboro, NC 27407
Re: Girl Scout Camp Lake, Fairmont Road, ECS # 09-14580B, Statesville, Iredeil County, ER 08-0894
Dear Mr. Brame:
Thank you for your letter of March 28, 2008, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the proposed undertaking and are aware of no historic resources that would be
affected by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the undertaking as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration, If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6579. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
0
Peter Sandbeck
Location: 109131st. Jones Sucx L, Balogh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Servicc Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/ Fax: [phone].6599

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''gowstem
PROGRAM
' January 26, 2009
Cori Hurd
Girl Scouts Hornets Nest Council
' 7007 Idlewild Road
Charlotte, NC 27212 Expiration of Acceptance: October 26, 2009
Project: Girl Scouts Environmental Academy County: Iredell
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is willing to accept
payment for impacts associated with the above referenced project. PIease note that this decision does not assure that the payment will
' be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact these
a& encies to determine if a ment to the NCEEP will be approved. You must alsts com 1 'wrth altother state f eralor local
govi:rnment octmtts 'reeulahons or author»a t s associated vrlthYcose�'activity iticlugSL 200$ 152 An Act'to Promote
Comoehsatorv;on
Midi atib Pv rtvattiyj�tteattbh`Batiks
' This acceptance is valid for nine months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not received a copy of the
Issued 404 Permit/401 Certification/CAMA permit within this time frame, this acceptance will expire. It is the applicant's
' responsibility to send copies of the permits to NCEEP. Once NCEEP receives a copy of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based
on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the In
Lieu Fee to be paid to NCEEP by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed at www.neeep.net.
' Based on the information supplied by you the impacts that may require compensatory mitigation are summarized in the following
table.
River
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Stream (feet)
Wetlands (acres) Buffer 1 Buffer II
(Sq. Ft.) (Sq. Ft.)
Impact Yadkin
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438
Riparian
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0 0 0
Credits Yadkin
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Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. If the regulatory agencies require
mitigation credits greater than indicated above, and the applicant wants NCEEP to be responsible for the additional mitigation, the
applicant will need to submit a mitigation request to NCEEP for approval prior to permit issuance. The mitigation will be performed
in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dated November 4, 1998.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Valerie Mitchener at [phone].
cc: Cyndi Karoly, NCDWQ Wetlands/401 Unit
Steve Chapin, USACE-Asheville
Alan Johnson, NCDWQ-Mooresville
Michael Brame, agent
File
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REPLY TO
ATT?N ON OF
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
151 PATT'ON AVENUE
ROOM 208
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801-5006
August 21, 2008
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Regulatory Division.
Action ID. SAW -2008-00858-349
Mr. Michael T. Brame
ECS, LLP
4811 Koger Boulevard
Greensboro, North Carolina 27455
IDear Mr. Brame:
This is in reference to an individual permit application which you submitted and we
received in our office on August 5, 2008, regarding the construction of a 23.4 acre recreational
lake on unnamed tributaries to the South Yadkin River, north of Statesville, in Iredell County,
North Carolina. The proposed lake would impact approximately 5,000 linear feet of stream
channel through dam fill, inundation, and riprap placement. The lake is proposed to serve a Girl
Scout camp located on a 700 acre parcel.
tThe application materials submitted do not contain a clear statement of project purpose.
Pursuant to 33 CFR 325, any application for Department of the Army authorization to undertake
work in waters of the US must include a statement of purpose and need for the proposed activity.
The stated project purpose should identify the fundamental or essential. purpose of the proposed
project but should not be so narrowly defined as to eliminate all potential alternatives. Defining
project purpose is necessary in the evaluation of any project. The stated project purpose is the
' basis for the analysis of alternatives in determining a proposed projects compliance with the
Clean Water Act, Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines.
' The Sections of your application package addressing project purpose discuss both
establishment of a Girl Scout Camp with educational opportunities and construction of a lake for
' the Girl Scout Camp. However neither activity is identified as the proposed "project purpose".
In general, the stated purpose for projects of this type should not be to construct an on-line
impoundment. If the purpose of the proposed project is to provide water access and activities for
area Girl Scouts, then. the alternatives analysis would need to include all practicable sites
' available within a reasonable geographical area and not just the current site that the Girl Scout
Hornets Nest Council has recently purchased. If the project purpose is to develop a Girl Scout
' camp with amenities (equestrian center, aquatics center, lake, camper residential area,
environmental area, encampment area, etc.) then all practicable alternatives must be evaluated.

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This may include but not be limited to one or more off-line lakes and/or construction of a smaller
lake which minimizes impacts to waters of the United States. Although we have not researched
this issue extensively, it is our determination that successful Girl Scout camps have been
developed with only minimal impacts to jurisdictional waters and wetlands.
In order for the Corps to continue to process your permit request, must submit a revised
application with the purpose and need clearly defined. We recommend that you review the
enclosed document titled "Information Regarding the Review and Processing of Standard Permit
Applications for the Construction of On -Line Impoundments" for further guidance on project
purpose.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have questions, please contact
Mr. Steve Chapin at [phone], extension 224.
Sincerely,
Enclosure
Copy furnished w/encl:
Girl Scouts Hornets Nest Council
7007 Idlewild Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 27212
Copy furnished w/o encl:
Ms. Cyndi Karoly
NCDENR - Wetland/401 Unit
Division of Water Quality
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260
Torn Walker
Chief, Asheville Regulatory Field Office

ECS CAROLINAS, LLP
Geotechnical • Construction Materials • Environmental
CAROLINA$
September 8, 2008
Mr. Steve Chapin
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Reference: Revised Individual Permit Application
Proposed Girl Scout Lake — Fairmont Road
Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina
1 ECS Project No. 09-14580B
Dear Mr. Chapin:
' ECS Carolinas, LLP (ECS) received a letter from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dated August 21, 2008.
ECS has revised the Individual Permit Application to address the following concerns that are identified in the
letter.
• "'The application materials submitted do not contain a clear statement of the project purpose."
• "The sections of your application package addressing project purpose discuss both establishment of a
Girl Scout Camp with educational opportunities and construction of a lake for the Girl Scout Camp.
However, neither activity is identified as the proposed "project purpose"."
ECS acknowledges that there is no concrete statement for the project purpose. For clarification purposes and
to address these two concerns, ECS has added the following paragraph to the executive summary and purpose
and need sections in the attached, revised permit application. Please note, the figures have not been changed
' and are attached to the original permit application.
The project purpose is to develop an approximate 700 acre tract that has been acquired by the Girl Scouts
Hornets Nest with a Girl Scout Environmental Leadership Center. The center will accommodate the
expected service population of 20,000 Girl Scouts per year. The primary use of the center will be to educate
Girl Scouts about the environment, natural resources and renewable energy. In order for the property to be
' developed for it's intended use, a solar field, organic gardens, cabins, nature trails, recreational fields, an
environmental center and a lake must be constructed on the site.
As was mentioned in the letter, we also acknowledge that successful Girl Scout camps have been developed
with only minimal impacts to jurisdictional waters and wetlands. In most instances, these camps have been
constructed on pre-existing water bodies. It is necessary for the larger Girl Scout and Boy Scout camps to
have a water body to have a fully functional and successful camp. Lakes provide educational opportunities in
swimming, life -guarding, boating, fishing, aquatic wildlife studies and many other activities that are critical
in the lives of young men and women. There are camps in the Coastal Carolinas that have minimal impacts
due to the proximity to the coast. Other camps have been constructed in the proximity of pre-existing water
bodies including lakes and larger rivers. One thing that the larger successful camps share is that they do have
safe and feasible access to a large water body.
1 4811 Koger Boulevard • Greensboro, NC 27407 • [phone] • Fax [phone]

Proposed Girl Scout Lake - Fairmont Road
Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina
ECS Project 09-14580B
' September 8, 2008
The Girl Scouts Hornets Nest Council has considered the use of the site in conjunction with alternative
resources. Recreational facilities in the project area include bake Norman State Park, Caldwell Park, Mac
Anderson Park, Andrews Natural Area/ASMO Greenway, Newtonville Greenway, Garfield Recreation
' Center Outdoor Pool. Lake Norman State Park is the only park that provides swimming and boating
amenities. Lake Norman State Park's swimming and boating amenities are not large enough to accommodate
Girl Scouts in conjunction with the public who already use these amenities. A round trip to the state park is
' approximately 50 miles. Bussing the Girl Scouts 50 miles a day to use these amenities presents a liability to
the academy. It is not economically feasible and is not a rational environmental alternative. Furthermore,
other resources could not be used while maintaining the Girl Scouts SAFETY -WISE guidelines.
' There are multiple Boy Scout and Girl Scout camps in North Carolina that have required on-site streams and
wetlands to be impacted by impoundment to gain access to the necessary water resource. We mentioned in
our application the YMCA -Camp Herring Ridge which has a 100 acre lake located in Boomer, North
' Carolina and the existing Boy Scout Camp Grimes which has a 50 acre lake in McDowell County, North
Carolina. The larger successful camps that do not have access to existing water bodies do have
impoundments. In most instances the creation of their impoundments have impacted more streams and
wetlands than the proposed 23.42 acre lake that is being proposed. Several additional North Carolina scout
camps with lakes are listed below:
' Camp Harrison - Western, NC -150 Acre Lake
• Camp Falling Creek - Tuxedo, NC - Two 8 Acre Lakes
• Girl Scout Camps of the Coastal Carolinas - All have lakes or water access
' • Girl Scout Camp Keyauwee - Randolph County, NC - Lakes
• Camp Daniel Boone - Asheville, NC - Lake
• Bonner Scout Reservation and Pamlico Sea Base - Kinston, NC - Lake
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• Camp Bob Hardin - Saluda, NC - Lake
• Camp Bud Schiele - Gastonia, NC - 31 Acre Lake
• Camp John T. Bonhardt - Albemarle, NC - Lake
• Cherokee Scout Reservation - Caswell County, NC - Lake
• Raven Knobb Surry County, NC - Lake
• Camp Lawrence Bowers - Wilmington, NC - Lake
• Camp Durant - Raleigh Council - Lake
• Camp Reeves - Raleigh Council - Lake
• Mecklenburg Scout Reservation - Blue Ridge Foothills - Lake
• Camp Tuscarora- Goldsboro, NC - Two Lakes
These are successful scout camps that have lakes that have impacted streams and wetlands. This list was
compiled with minimal research. There are numerous additional camps throughout North Carolina and the
surrounding states that also have impoundments that are not listed above. Please consider this information
when determining that successful Girl Scout camps have been developed with only minimal impacts to
jurisdictional waters and wetlands.
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Proposed Girl Scout Lake - Fairmont Road
Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina
ECS Project 09-14580B
September 8, 2008
Please contact us at [phone] if you have any questions concerning this letter or our revised permit
application.
Sincerely,
ECS Carolinas, LLP
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Michael T. Brame
Senior Environmental Scientist
Denise M. Poulos, LSS
Principal Scientist
Attachments: Revised Individual Permit Application
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Subject Property: Girl Scouts Environmental Academy — Proposed Lake
Dear Mr. Walker:
On behalf of the NC DWQ 410/Wetlands Permitting Unit, we respectfully request that you consider the
following comments within your review of the 404 Individual Permit request for the above referenced property:
' 1. Please provide a more robust alternatives analysis, including a narrative discussing why the existing
onsite pond could not be modified to serve the purpose and need of the project and why nearby
impoundments such as Lake Norman complex and the former Girl Scout lakes could not be utilized.
2. Please provide a more robust avoidance and minimization narrative. It is the opinion of this Office
' that a 23+ acre recreational lake is excessive for this project.
3. Please submit complete and comprehensive dam details.
' 4. Please discuss how water quality standards will be maintained within the impoundment.
Thank you for your attention. If you have any questions, please contact Ian McMillan or me in our Central Office
in Raleigh at [phone],
'Sinceltely,
Cyndi Karoly, Supervisor
' 01 Oversight/Express Permitting Unit
CBK/Ym
cc: Steve Chapin, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Alan Johnson, DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
File Copy
Central File
Matt Matthews, DWQ Branch Manager
Michael T. Brame, ECS, LLP, 4811 Koger Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27455
' Filename; 081199GiriScoutsLnvironmentalAcademyProposedLake(Iredell)_IP_Cominent_Letter
N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-226ii (Location)
[phone] (phone), 919-733-6893 (tar,;; htll.l/h2o.enrstate.nc.us/ncw-etlands)
Customer Service #: 1-877-623-6748
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Michael F. hasley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Coleen H. Sullins, Director
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Division of Water Quality
October 8, 2008
Iredell County
DWQ Project # 08-1199
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CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ms. Tom Walker, Field Chief
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Subject Property: Girl Scouts Environmental Academy — Proposed Lake
Dear Mr. Walker:
On behalf of the NC DWQ 410/Wetlands Permitting Unit, we respectfully request that you consider the
following comments within your review of the 404 Individual Permit request for the above referenced property:
' 1. Please provide a more robust alternatives analysis, including a narrative discussing why the existing
onsite pond could not be modified to serve the purpose and need of the project and why nearby
impoundments such as Lake Norman complex and the former Girl Scout lakes could not be utilized.
2. Please provide a more robust avoidance and minimization narrative. It is the opinion of this Office
' that a 23+ acre recreational lake is excessive for this project.
3. Please submit complete and comprehensive dam details.
' 4. Please discuss how water quality standards will be maintained within the impoundment.
Thank you for your attention. If you have any questions, please contact Ian McMillan or me in our Central Office
in Raleigh at [phone],
'Sinceltely,
Cyndi Karoly, Supervisor
' 01 Oversight/Express Permitting Unit
CBK/Ym
cc: Steve Chapin, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Alan Johnson, DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
File Copy
Central File
Matt Matthews, DWQ Branch Manager
Michael T. Brame, ECS, LLP, 4811 Koger Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27455
' Filename; 081199GiriScoutsLnvironmentalAcademyProposedLake(Iredell)_IP_Cominent_Letter
N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-226ii (Location)
[phone] (phone), 919-733-6893 (tar,;; htll.l/h2o.enrstate.nc.us/ncw-etlands)
Customer Service #: 1-877-623-6748
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ECS CAROLINAS, LLP
Geotechnical - ConstrllCholl Materials - Environmental
December 17, 2008
Ms. Cyndi Karoly
DENR/Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
Reference: Response to October 8, 2008 DWQ Letter
Proposed Girl Scout Lake — Fairmont Road
Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina
ECS Project No. 09-14580B
Dear Ms. Karoly:
ECS Carolinas, LLP (ECS) received a letter from the DENR/Division of Water Quality dated October 8,
2008. ECS is pleased to address your concerns in our responses below.
1. "Please provide a more robust alternatives analysis, including a narrative discussing why the existing
onsite pond could not be modified to serve the purpose and need of the project and why nearby
impoundments such as Lake Norman complex and the former Girl Scout lakes could not be utilized."
Eidstina On-site Pond
' ECS has evaluated the use of the drainage swale that contains the existing on-site pond for construction of a
lake. The swale cannot be used for several reasons. The entire drainage swale is 20 acres. The portion of the
drainage swale that could be used for a lake, using the natural grades and topography is limited to less than 4
' acres. A four acre lake will not satisfy the needs of the Girl Scouts Environmental Academy.
The existing pond has a partially breeched dam and contains less than one-tenth of an acre of standing water.
1 ECS has visited the site on multiple occasions over the last two years. The existing pond and its drainage
swale have been delineated and the area has been observed during many of the site visits. The feature located
within the drainage swale that conveys water into the partially drained pond has been dry during each of our
' site visits. The feature receives so little flow that the channel, is not discernible through portions of the
floodplain before it enters the South Yadkin River. There is insufficient hydrology within the drainage swale
to support a one acre pond, much less a 23.42 acre lake.
' In order to supply the lake with water, an artificial water supply would be necessary. Water would have
to be pumped full time from the South Yadkin River or water supply wells would have to be constructed
and pumped full time. This could require impacts to the bed, banks and buffers of the South Yadkin
' River. It would also draw from its water and could impact aquatic habitat for native species that inhabit
the river. The use of water supply wells and water lines would create land disturbance and would alter
natural hydrology, function to deplete the water supply and potentially dry up the water source for nearby
wells that people depend on for potable water.
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' Proposed Girl Scout Lake - Fainnom Road
Statesville, Iredell Cowin% North Carolina
ECS Proiect 09-14580B
December 17. 3008
' No Build Alternative
The no build alternative is one where the lake would not be constructed. If the lake is not constructed, the
' Girl Scouts will be forced to sell the property. The current low impact development proposed for the Girl
Scout Camp will have minimal impact to the environment when compared to alternate development that
could occur on the property. Proposed conservation easements will protect the remaining streams and
wetlands located on the site. If this site is sold, it is likely that the property will be developed with high
density residential or commercial development. Conservation easements and riparian buffers will not be
part of an alternate development scheme.
' The Girl Scouts have considered the use of the site in conjunction with alternative resources.
Recreational facilities in the project area include Lake Norman State Park, Caldwell Park, Mac Anderson
Park, Andrews Natural Area/ASMO Greenway, Newtonville Greenway and Garfield Recreation Center
Outdoor Pool. Lake Norman State Park is the only park that provides swimming and boating amenities.
Lake Norman State Park's swimming and boating amenities are not large enough to accommodate Girl
Scouts in conjunction with the public who already use these amenities. A round trip to the state park is
' approximately 50 miles. Bussing the Girl Scouts 50 miles a day to use these amenities presents a liability
to the academy. It is not economically feasible and is not a rational environmental alternative.
Furthermore, other resources could not be used while maintaining the Girl Scouts SAFETY -WISE
' guidelines.
Off -Line Lake Alternative
The construction of an off-line lake has been evaluated as an alternative. The general topography of the
site consists of uplands and steep sloping valleys that contain streams and fiinge wetlands. Elevations
' range from 860 feet above mean sea level on the uplands to 800 feet above mean sea level in the valleys.
Ideally, offline lakes are located adjacent to the stream that is the water source and elevations are only
slightly above that of the stream. To evaluate this alternative, the best possible area to construct an off-
line lake was identified. This area was determined to be to the southwest of the proposed lake and would
use the same water source as the proposed lake. For comparative purposes, ECS evaluated the
construction of a 7.0 acre lake in this area. In order to create an area that would be suitable for an offline
' lake, significant excavation, grading and earthwork would be required. To facilitate acceptable grades,
grading limits would extend well beyond that of the 7.0 acre lake itself. Approximately 580,000 cubic
yards of material would need to be excavated in order to create an approximate 7.0 acre lake. The
excavation, movement and placement of this amount of material is not a viable alternative
' environmentally or economically. In addition, rock outcrops visible on the ground surface indicate that
excavation of a pond basin may be limited by shallow bedrock. The amount of excavation required to
build an offline lake large enough to fulfill the needs of the Girl Scouts could not feasibly be performed
on the site.
Acquisition of Other Properties
' The subject site was identified through an intense search of many different properties throughout the
service region. Thousands of acres were visited during the search for the subject site. The Girl Scouts
' have not been able to identify other potential sites that would accommodate their needs without
significant disturbance to the environment. The subject site was determined to be the best available site
for the Girl Scouts and the environment.

' Proposed Girl Scout Lake — Fairmont Road
Statesville, Iredell Counm, North Carolina
ECS Proiect 09-14580B
December 17. 2008
' The official search for property began in 2003 with the following site specific criteria: a minimum of 600
to 1200 acres, a visual buffer for safety, unique forest and water features and proximity to girls served
(150 miles or less to Charlotte). Between 2003 and 2007, the Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council looked
' at hundreds of properties to no avail. In the meantime, the council's existing camp sites at Lake Wylie and
near Lake Lure suffered from encroachment and safety issues due to development of adjacent areas. The
Girl Scouts current property at Oak Springs in Statesville, NC (Iredell County) was identified in March
' 2007 and closing occurred in October 2007. Several transactions occurred to acquire additional acreage
surrounding the property to meet the criteria established by the long range property task group of the
council and to fulfill the 100 year property decision for the council.
' 2. "Please provide a more robust avoidance and minimization narrative. It is the opinion of this Office
that a 23+ acre recreational lake is excessive for this project."
Decreased Lake Size
Initially, the Girl Scouts sought to construct a 100 acre lake consistent with the YMCA -Camp Herring
' Ridge 100 acre lake located in Boomer, North Carolina. Due to site constraints, the Girl Scouts reduced
the lake size to approximately 50 acres, modeled after the existing Boy Scout Camp Grimes. The Girl
Scouts further reduced the size of the lake to 23.42 acres to minimize impacts to the streams, wetlands
' and wooded areas on the site. The construction of a 50 acre lake would have required additional impacts
to approximately 2,206 linear feet of perennial stream and more than 0.10 acre of wetlands. The decision
to construct the smallest lake that will support the girl scouts needs (less than half of its original size) has
reduced impacts to perennial streams on the site by 40%.
Conservation Easements
' The Land Trust for Central North Carolina has proposed conservation easements that will consist of a 300
foot riparian buffer permanently placed around perennial streams located on the site. Long term stream
impacts will be avoided and upland impacts within the buffers will be limited as a result of the
' conservation easements. Only limited disturbance will occur within the 300 foot buffers. These
disturbances include unpaved natural footpaths, access to the Yadkin River, a roadway in two areas, a tree
house village and a pavilion. None of these will be located within 200 feet of the streams. Not only have
' the other streams on the site been avoided, conservation easements will protect and enhance each of the
remaining streams on the site.
' In addition, the Girl Scouts are working with adjoining landowners to promote similar easements on their
properties. Approximately 20,106 linear feet of stream will be placed in a conservation easement on the
site. Potentially, 6,470 linear feet of perennial streams and 1,000 feet of the south side of the South
Yadkin River on adjoining properties will be placed into easements. This project will protect a large
amount of stream footage in an area that is likely to experience increased suburban growth in the coming
years (with nearly 50% increases in population expected in Iredell County over a twenty year period).
' The buffers will provide important long term benefits such as improved water quality, aquatic species
habitat support (e.g., shading) and watershed protection in addition to habitat for wildlife. These benefits
would likely not be achieved if different development scenarios occurred (e.g., residential development)
' and no buffers were established. Not only are the streams on the site being protected and impacts to them
avoided, the Girl Scouts are working diligently with neighboring land owners to protect and avoid the
streams and wetlands on their properties.
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Proposed Girl Scout Lake — Fainnom Road
Statesville, Iredell Coimn% North Carolina
ECS Project 09-14580E
December 17, 31108
Sediment and Erosion Control Measures
Sediment and erosion control measures will be implemented to avoid indirect impacts due to sediment
runoff during construction. Silt fencing will be used to prevent erosion and capture sediment. Disturbed
areas will be reseeded promptly to prevent future erosion and sedimentation runoff. Stockpiling
excavated soil will be avoided where possible. If temporary stockpiling is necessary, it will be bermed
with bales of hay.
Additional Avoidance and Minimization Measures
There are approximately 33,000 linear feet of stream channel and approximately 6.656 acres of wetlands
located on the site. There will be no additional impacts to streams or wetlands beyond those that are
proposed for this project. The dam of the lake will contain a road to avoid stream crossings and
additional impacts in other areas of the site. The remainder of the site will contain various development
and land use activity areas. The academy has been designed in a manner as to not impact streams or
wetlands anywhere else on the site.
There are approximately 1,000 linear feet of stream channellow- uali with unstable banks and a
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source of sediment for the South Yadkin River) that will remain between the dam and the South Yadkin
River. The lower flow rate and the lake functioning as a sediment trap will help to decrease the amount
of sediment that is currently being discharged into the South Yadkin River.
The dam has been designed so that it will limit the impact of downstream flow during construction and at
the completion of construction during times of normal precipitation. During construction, closable gates
will be installed in the bottom and top of the riser to achieve continued flow downstream from the dam.
Embankment drains and seepage through the dam will provide additional flow during and after
construction. Downstream flow is not expected to be severely impacted during periods of normal rainfall.
The Girl Scouts intend to monitor downstream flow characteristics following the completion of the dam.
3. "Please submit complete and comprehensive dam details."
Dam details are included as an attachment.
4. "Please discuss how water quality standards will be maintained within the impoundment."
As part of the construction of the proposed lake, the existing vegetation within the basin will be cleared and
grubbed. Areas within the lake basin will be graded to create swimming areas, deep areas for sediment to
accumulate within the headwaters of the lake and to gather soil for constructing the dam. Best management
practices, including the construction of temporary sediment basins and erosion control fencing will be used to
minimize and prevent surface water runoff impacts to the streams that flow through the lake basin.
After the lake is constructed, an undeveloped, wooded buffer will remain on all of the shorelines of the
proposed lake except for the swimming area. The buffer will shade out invasive species and algae that would
deplete the lake of dissolved oxygen. The buffer will also keep the water in the lake cool. Sand will be
placed in the swimming area and on the shore of the swimming area. The sand will overlay silty, clayey and
loamy soil that would otherwise erode and potentially wash into the lake. The sand will function to filter
stormwater runoff and stabilize soils within the unbuffered area of the lake.
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Statesville, Iredell Countv, North Carolina
ECS Project 09-14580B
December 1-7, 2008
The Land Trust for Central North Carolina has proposed conservation easements that will consist of a 300
foot riparian buffer permanently placed around perennial streams located on the site, including those
located upgradient of the proposed lake basin. Long term stream impacts will be avoided and upland
impacts within the buffers will be limited as a result of the conservation easements. The buffers along the
streams located upgradient of the lake will filter runoff and prevent sediment from entering the lake. The
buffers will provide shade and keep the water in the streams cool and limit the growth of algae and
invasive plant species.
Please contact us at [phone] if you have any questions concerning this letter or if you need additional
information.
Sincerely,
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Michael T. Brame
Senior Environmental Scientist
Denise M. Poulos, LSS
Principal Scientist
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
151 PATTON AVENUE
ROOM 208
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. 28801-5006
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF. J anuary 14, 2009
Regulatory Division
Action ID. 20080858
Ms. Sally Daley
Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council
7007 Idlewild Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28212
Dear Ms. Daley:
Reference is made to your August 5, 2008, Department of the Army permit application in
which you requested a permit for impacts to stream channels for the construction of a lake in
association with the development of an Environmental Leadership Center, near Statesville, in
Iredell County, North Carolina. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with comments
received in response to the Public Notice dated September 30, 2008, and request that additional
information be submitted to continue the review of your permit request. Please also reference our
subsequent on-site meeting dated December 17, 2008 in which we discussed the comments
received and many of the issues addressed below.
By letter dated November 7, 2008, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) provided
comments in response to the Public Notice which are attached for your review. USFWS
provided specific comments related to the potential affects on federally threatened or endangered
species, the purpose and need statement, information regarding known effects to aquatic
' resources from impoundments, concerns over maintenance of downstream flows during and after
lake construction, and the adequacy of the mitigation plan. In regards to threatened and
endangered species, USFWS concurred that no federally listed species are present on the site and
that obligations under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act have been fulfilled. In addition,
USFWS estimated that if current estimated base flows of 0.2 cubic feet per second (cfs) were
maintained upstream during lake construction, the lake would fill with water in approximately
t 756 days provided no water was released downstream. USFWS also commented that the
mitigation plan is inadequate. USFWS stated that a 2:1 mitigation ratio should be provided for all
'impacts (both fill and flooding) since they believed the stream channel would classify as good quality.
By letters dated October 14, 2008, the N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission (NCWRC)
provided comments which are attached for your review. NCWRC commented that the property is
located near a North Carolina Significant Natural Heritage Area known as Allison Woods.
' NCWRC also provided. comments regarding mitigation ratios, maintenance of downstrearn flows
and temperatures, acceptable stream buffers and conservation easements, and other standard low
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impact developrnerit techniques. NCWRC specifically noted that lower initiga.tion ratios should
be used since they believed the stream channel to be impacted was degraded and of lower
rquality. They also commented that a minimum flow release should be determined and that
discharge flows and temperatures should be routinely monitored to minimize effects to
downstream waters. NCWRC also commented that the discharge waters from the dam should be
aerated to enhance dissolved oxygen levels for downstream aquatic life.
' The Corps shares those concerns listed above regarding the determination, monitoring acid
maintenance of downstream flows both pre and post construction and the clarification of the
mitigation plan based on the quality assessmemat of the stream channels being impacted. As
' referenced in the March 18, 2008 guidance titled: Information Regarding the Review and
Processing of Standard Pen -nit Applications for the Construction of On -Line Impoundments
(impoundment SOP), adequate documentation of pre and post water temperatures, dissolved
oxygen levels, pH and hydrologic flows may be required in order to create a baseline to
determine what effects, if any, the impoundment will have on downstream waters. Based upon
our discussions on-site, we believe this information is essential to the review of this application
and a plan should be submitted that addresses when and how these variables will be measured.
Also, if plans include taking water from the Yadkin River to fill the lake and for on-going water
level maintenance, more detailed information should be provided as to how water will be taken
' from the Yadkin River, how much and over what length of time so that any secondary effects, if
any, to the Yadkin River can be determined.
With regards to the proposed mitigation plan and appropriate ratios, USACE approved
stream quality assessment forms (enclosed) should be submitted which documents the quality of
the streams that are proposed for impact in addition to the proposed preservation reaches so that
' appropriate mitigation ratios can then be determined and we can then determine the adequacy of
the mitigation plan. Please be advised that the amount of credit given for preservation is
dependent upon many factors including the quality of stream charnels being preserved,
' associated buffer widths, and the type of protection mechanism and has not yet been detemZined
for this project. Based on our site visit, there also appears to be anopportunity to conduct some
on-site stream restoration/enhancement downstream of the dam either for compensatory
' mitigation and/or educational purposes. Dependent upon further review of the mitigation plan,
this area does have the potential to be added to the mitigation plan if needed. Also, to complete
our jurisdictional determination review, please complete the enclosed "Approved Jurisdictional
Determination Form" as appropriate for waters of the U.S. on the site.
As discussed in detail during our site visit, more complete information should be submitted
' that documents both on-site and off-site alternatives that were evaluated to include location maps
for the off-site locations and a cost analysis for the on-site alternative of off-line ponds. For the
' off-site alternatives, please provide information for those properties that met your search criteria
as identified in your permit application and whether or not these properties had existing
impoundments. Based on our discussion, we understand that many successful camps have a
water-based amenity, however, the size of these impoundments vary greatly. Please provide
' more information as to why the needed lake size was determined to be 23 acres and could not be
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further minimized or located on a smaller tributary and thereby further minimizing the lake size.
This information should also include documentation as to the number of scouts anticipated to be
using the lake during routine camp activities.
Please be reminded that the requested information including responses to specific agency
comments is essential for our permit review. If you have any questions please contact me at
(828)-271-7980, extension 231.
Sincerely,
M" (-'�
Amanda Jones
Acting Chief
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Copies Furnished:
Mr. Michael Brame
ECS Carolinas, LLP
4811 Koger Boulevard
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407
Mr. Ian McMillan
N.C. Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Mr. Brian Cole
Asheville Field Office
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North. Carolina 28801

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
' Governor Director Secretary
February 17, 2009
' DWQ Project # 08-1199
Iredell County
' CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
' Ms. Sally Daley
7007 Idlewild Road
Charlotte, NC 28212
' Subject Property: Girl Scouts Environmental Academy — Proposed Lake
Ut to South Yadkin River [030706, 12-108-(9.7), WSIV]
' REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dear Ms. Daley:
On August 5, 2008, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application dated August 1,
2008, to fill or otherwise impact 0.0104 acre of 404 wetlands, 3,993 linear feet of perennial streams, and
' 1,267 linear feet intermittent streams, to construct the Girl Scout Environmental Leadership Center and
recreational lake at the referenced site. On September 30, 2008 (Public Notice), December 17, 2008
(materials received by DWQ personnel during the field visit), and January 21, 2009 (correspondence from
' the USACE), the DWQ received additional information related to this project; however, the DWQ has
determined that your application remains incomplete as discussed below. The DWQ will require the
following additional information in order to process your application to impact protected wetlands and
streams on the subject property. Until we receive five copies of the additional information requested
' below, we will place this project on hold as incomplete. if we do not receive the requested information,
your project will be formally returned as incomplete. Please provide the following information so that we
may continue to review your project.
Additional Information Requested:
1. This Office shares the concerns of the USACE as outlined in their correspondence to you dated
January 14, 2009, and received by the DWQ on January 21, 2009. Many of these issues will
directly affect the location and quantity of your proposed impacts and therefore the DWQ will be
placing your project on hold until these items have been addressed.
Please submit this information within 30 calendar days of the date of this letter. If you will not be able to
' provide this information within 30 days, please provide a timeline specifying when the information will be
provided. If we do not receive this requested information or your specific timeline within 30 calendar days,
your project will be withdrawn and you will need to reapply with a new application and a new fee.
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit One
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Location: 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 -V�ura!`�
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ECS CAROLINAS. LLP
Geotechnical - Construction Materials • Environmental
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' Ms. Amanda Jones
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
' Reference: Response to January 14, 2009 U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's Letter
Proposed Girl Scout Lake — Fairmont Road
Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina
ECS Project No. 09-14580B
Dear Ms. Jones:
February 27, 2009
' ECS Carolinas, LLP (ECS) received a letter from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dated January 14, 2009.
The purpose of your letter was to provide comments received in response to the Public Notice dated
' September 30, 2008 and to request that additional information be submitted to continue the review of the
permit request. ECS is pleased to address the concerns identified in the January 14, 2009 letter and concerns
identified during our December 17, 2008 site meeting in the responses below.
Potential Affects on Federanv Threatened or Endangered Species
As indicated in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) letter, there are no potential affects on federally
threatened or endangered species because neither listed species nor their habitats occur on the site. It is noted
that obligations under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act will be reconsidered if new information
reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not
previously considered, this action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not previously considered in
the review, or a new species is listed or critical habitat is identified that may be affected by this action.
Known Effects to Aquatic Resources
The USFWS letter identifies possible negative effects to fish and wildlife resources caused by this action as
' blocking migration routes, habitat fragmentation, declines in biodiversity, alteration of natural food webs,
alteration of natural hydrologic and geomorphic regimes, degradation of water quality, and disruption of
riparian plant communities within the impoundment and downstream of the impoundment.
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There are limited fish species that are present that may depend on the stream for migratory purposes such as
feeding, breeding and population disbursement. Migration for an unlimited number of macro invertebrate
species such as stone flies, caddis flies, damsel flies, dragon flies and others will not be inhibited. It is
unlikely that feeding and breeding of the fish species observed in the stream will be inhibited by the
impoundment as similar habitat required for these species will remain upstream and downstream from the
impoundment. Neither a decline in biodiversity nor a significant alteration of natural food webs is anticipated
as habitat that is present in the portions of the stream that will be impounded is consistent with the habitat that
will remain upstream and downstream of the impoundment. Biodiversity and the natural food web in these
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' Ms, Sally Daley
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' This letter only addresses the application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands or waters.
Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application are not authorized (at this time) by the
DWQ. Please call Ms. Cyndi Karoly or Mr. Ian McMillan at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions
' regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
C�l I
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' Cyndi Karoly, Supervisor
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit
' CBK/ijrn
cc; Amanda Jones, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Alan Johnson, DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
' File Copy
Central File
Michael T. Brame, ECS, LLP, 4811 Koger Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27455
Filename: 081199GirlScoutsEnvironmentalAcademyProposedLa ke(Iredell)On_Hold
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' portions of the stream and other streams located throughout the site will be further protected with buffers that
will be placed into a conservation easement.
Maintenance of Downstream Flows
' While the impoundment is being filled, impacts to the hydrologic and geomorphic regimes will be limited by
maintaining a base flow volume downstream. A base flow volume will be maintained during the time that it
' takes to fill the impoundment. During construction of the dam, the stream will be pumped around the
construction area maintaining flow downstream. Once the dam has been constructed, in order to maintain
flows while the impoundment is filling, adjustable control valves installed at the base, middle and top of the
riser will be adjusted to not only maintain base flows downstream but to also re -oxygenate the stream and
minimize changes in water temperature. As indicated in the USFWS letter, there is some concern about the
amount of time that it will take to fill the impoundment, especially while maintaining downstream flows. The
estimate provided in the USFWS letter is based on a measurement that was taken by ECS in July 2008,
during a lengthy period of drought conditions and does not account for rain events or seasonal fluctuations. It
is not practical to estimate the amount of rainfall that it would take to fill the impoundment due to numerous
' variables such as soil moisture content, soil permeability, soil and underlying bedrock character, vegetation
content, evapotranspiration, and other factors that contribute to rainfall runoff rates and groundwater
discharge. However, it is common for impoundments to fill during periods of high rainfall without
' significant impacts to downstream flows. After factoring in rainfall events and increased seasonal flows, it is
anticipated that the impoundment will fill much quicker than the estimated 756.9 days calculated in the
USFWS letter. Once the impoundment has filled, downstream flow volumes are expected to return to normal
conditions.
' Water Ouality Monitoring
The impoundment is not expected to have significant adverse effects on downstream water quality. The
stream in the area of the impact is currently in a degraded state with incised banks and sediment deposits
visible throughout the streambed. Water released from the impoundment will be clear and free of sediment
' due to sediment settling in the reservoir. Impoundments that release water from only the bottom or only the
top of the dam usually cause the most significant changes and adverse effects to water quality. Sediment and
nutrient concentrations may be elevated and temperature lowered by deep -release dams. Significant changes
in water quality may occur due to the release of oxygen -depleted water from the bottom or top of deep
impoundments. Water -quality impacts downstream of the proposed impoundment will be minimized by
releasing water from different levels on the outlet structure as opposed to only releasing deep water or surface
water. Three separate control valves are proposed to be installed on the spillway riser structure for the dam.
' These control valves will be placed at different elevations on the riser to allow for minimum base flows to be
pulled from various levels. The control valves are capable of releasing water from the bottom, middle or top
' of the impoundment, as appropriate. In addition, the turbulence created by releasing water from different
levels and flow through the outlet structure and into the stream will re -oxygenate the water that is released
from the impoundment. The valves will be controlled at the top of the riser and will be able to be adjusted by
camp staff upon reading the stream gauge inflow and adjusting the outflow.
ECS proposes to monitor pre -construction andost construction stream
P flows, water temperatures, oxygen
levels and pH levels upstream and downstream of the impoundment to gauge and limit water quality impacts.
1 V -notch weirs will be installed to monitor flows. The V- notch weirs will be calibrated based on contributing
drainage areas to each weir. A YSI 556 Multi -Parameter meter will be used to collect water temperatures,
dissolved oxygen levels and pH levels. To determine a baseline, the data will be collected monthly for one
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' year to account for seasonal fluctuations. The same monitoring will be performed post construction to
determine if adjustments in the control valves are needed. The different levels of control valves will control
each of the above variables by allowing more flow if necessary and by mixing outflow with different
' dissolved oxygen levels, temperatures and pH levels.
Flora and Fauna
The existing riparian plant community consists predominantly of scattered hardwood trees and saplings (most
of which are immature due to previous logging operations), needlegrass rush, greenbrier and honeysuckle.
There is a prevalence of non-native invasive species including Chinese privet and Russian olive within the
riparian plant community. We estimate the average canopy cover during the growing season to be less than
25%.
' We concur with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that the existing riparian plant community will be altered
by the construction of the impoundment and acknowledge that riparian zones play a significant role in soil
conservation, biodiversity and aquatic ecosystems. During the impoundment site selection process, we
' observed riparian communities along the South Yadkin River and along each of the streams that cross the
site. The riparian plant communities along the South Yadkin River and other streams on the site contain
wetlands, mature trees/forests (including denser canopy cover) and provide more valuable riparian habitat
' than the riparian zone that will be disrupted by the impoundment. Due to the streams being incised within the
proposed lake basin and dam footprint, the soils within the riparian zone are well drained. The banks of the
streams are unstable in areas and there is evidence of erosion including sediment deposits in the stream. Due
to the well drained soils outside of the incised banks, vegetation consists of a mixture of hydrophytic
vegetation, upland vegetation and non-native invasive species. The biodiversity within the riparian area is
limited.
' The impoundment will create coves and fringe wetlands surrounding the lake, especially in the headwaters.
Canopy cover will be present along more than 75% of the shoreline that will be buffered. Although the
impoundment will disrupt the existing riparian plant community that has been compromised by timber
' harvesting and agricultural practices, the impoundment will create habitat for hydrophytic vegetation species
(smooth alder, silky dogwood, black willow and other species), amphibians (newts, frogs, salamanders and
other species) and reptiles (turtles, snakes and other species). The adjacent wooded areas will also be used
' for nesting habitat by migratory waterfowl. The buffers will shade the edges of the lake (maintaining a cooler
water temperature and shading out invasive aquatic plant species) and will be valuable in soil conservation.
The impoundment will be located in an area of the site with the lowest quality existing riparian plant
community in comparison to alternate areas of the site. The site is located in an area that has no State
mandated buffer requirements. Alternate uses of the site could result in the removal of all riparian plant
communities, including the higher quality riparian areas that are to be placed into a conservation easement. It
is our opinion that the riparian plant community that will be disrupted by the impoundment is minimal when
considering the riparian areas that will be protected on the site.
' Non -Native and Invasive Species Management
With appropriate construction and management techniques, problems associated with nonnative and invasive
' species are not anticipated Invasive aquatic plants that root to the bottom commonly occur in impoundments
that are shallow (water less than 24 inches deep). The proposed impoundment will have few areas around the
edge with depths less than 24 inches. In addition, approximately 75% of the boundary of the impoundment
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will contain a wooded buffer, limiting the amount of sunlight necessary for most aquatic plant species to
thrive. Problems with algae and some invasive aquatic plants usually develop in very fertile ponds that
receive runoff from livestock operations or other nutrient -rich areas. Based on the preliminary site layout,
there will be no livestock operations or other farming activities adjacent to the impoundment that will result
in excess nutrient runoff into the impoundment. Fertilizer and pesticide application on the property will be
applied only in a manner specified on the label and directed by certified personnel. Other methods of
controlling invasive and nonnative aquatic species such as winter drawdown, manual weed removal,
chemical treatment, stocking and biological controls will be used as necessary to maintain a natural aquatic
system.
IResponse to the Purpose and Need Statement
The purpose and need of the impoundment is to allow the Girl Scouts to meet the objectives and goals of the
Girl Scouts and the programs that they offer. The impoundment is so essential to the development of the
Environmental Leadership Academy that the Girl Scouts do not intend to develop the property at all without
the impoundment because it is anticipated that the number of campers that would attend the camp would
decrease exponentially. As a focal point of the development, the impoundment will provide water dependent
educational and recreational activities that are a crucial part of the Girl Scout program and camp experience.
The impoundment is necessary to provide educational and recreational activities that are part of the Girl
Scout badge and patch programs including swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boating, row boating and
sail boating. The impoundment is also necessary to meet objectives such as the "Linking Girls To The Land"
curriculum. The impoundment will be used for fishing and aquatic studies. Wildlife observation stations will
be located in different areas of the lake for observing waterfowl and other wildlife species that will use the
lake for habitat. Without the impoundment, the goals and objectives of the Girl Scouts, their badge and patch
programs and other curriculums can not be achieved A smaller impoundment would not allow these
activities to be performed concurrently with one another and within the Girl Scouts Saftey-Wise Guidelines
nor would it allow the continued growth the Girl Scouts are experiencing at this time.
Currently, there are 40,000 girl scouts that will have access to the Environmental Leadership Academy and
' lake. This number is projected to increase by 13% to 46,000 girl scouts over the next five years based on
census data. The GSHNC goals are to grow by more than 15% during the next five years. Initially, the camp
will contain sleeping quarters for five hundred campers. The amount of sleeping quarters will increase over
time to accommodate anticipated growth of the program. The camp and impoundment have been designed to
meet the 100 year needs of the girl scouts and accommodate growth. The number of girl scouts within the
GSHNC are expected to increase substantially over the next 100 years.
Alternative Properties Considered
Mr. Damon Scott with the Girl Scouts Hornet's Nest Council (GSHNC) began a property search in January
2006 to find property that met the criteria of the GSHNC Long Range Property Task Group. The search was
limited to large tracts that could accommodate the needs of a girl scout camp. Mr. Scott estimates that he
walked over 7,000 acres of property before identifying the subject site. We have attached information for
eleven of the properties that were evaluated by Mr. Scott (Appendix I). A portion of the site was identified in
October 2007. Additional parcels that are included by the site were acquired in 2008. Mr. Scott is no longer
employed by the GSHNC.
The first property evaluated during Mr. Scott's property search was a 1,000 acre tract in Kershaw, South
Carolina. Details are not provided for this property. We contacted Mr. Ken Faulkenbury, a realtor that
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will contain a wooded buffer, limiting the amount of sunlight necessary for most aquatic plant species to
thrive. Problems with algae and some invasive aquatic plants usually develop in very fertile ponds that
receive runoff from livestock operations or other nutrient -rich areas. Based on the preliminary site layout,
there will be no livestock operations or other farming activities adjacent to the impoundment that will result
in excess nutrient runoff into the impoundment. Fertilizer and pesticide application on the property will be
applied only in a manner specified on the label and directed by certified personnel. Other methods of
controlling invasive and nonnative aquatic species such as winter drawdown, manual weed removal,
chemical treatment, stocking and biological controls will be used as necessary to maintain a natural aquatic
system.
IResponse to the Purpose and Need Statement
The purpose and need of the impoundment is to allow the Girl Scouts to meet the objectives and goals of the
Girl Scouts and the programs that they offer. The impoundment is so essential to the development of the
Environmental Leadership Academy that the Girl Scouts do not intend to develop the property at all without
the impoundment because it is anticipated that the number of campers that would attend the camp would
decrease exponentially. As a focal point of the development, the impoundment will provide water dependent
educational and recreational activities that are a crucial part of the Girl Scout program and camp experience.
The impoundment is necessary to provide educational and recreational activities that are part of the Girl
Scout badge and patch programs including swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boating, row boating and
sail boating. The impoundment is also necessary to meet objectives such as the "Linking Girls To The Land"
curriculum. The impoundment will be used for fishing and aquatic studies. Wildlife observation stations will
be located in different areas of the lake for observing waterfowl and other wildlife species that will use the
lake for habitat. Without the impoundment, the goals and objectives of the Girl Scouts, their badge and patch
programs and other curriculums can not be achieved A smaller impoundment would not allow these
activities to be performed concurrently with one another and within the Girl Scouts Saftey-Wise Guidelines
nor would it allow the continued growth the Girl Scouts are experiencing at this time.
Currently, there are 40,000 girl scouts that will have access to the Environmental Leadership Academy and
' lake. This number is projected to increase by 13% to 46,000 girl scouts over the next five years based on
census data. The GSHNC goals are to grow by more than 15% during the next five years. Initially, the camp
will contain sleeping quarters for five hundred campers. The amount of sleeping quarters will increase over
time to accommodate anticipated growth of the program. The camp and impoundment have been designed to
meet the 100 year needs of the girl scouts and accommodate growth. The number of girl scouts within the
GSHNC are expected to increase substantially over the next 100 years.
Alternative Properties Considered
Mr. Damon Scott with the Girl Scouts Hornet's Nest Council (GSHNC) began a property search in January
2006 to find property that met the criteria of the GSHNC Long Range Property Task Group. The search was
limited to large tracts that could accommodate the needs of a girl scout camp. Mr. Scott estimates that he
walked over 7,000 acres of property before identifying the subject site. We have attached information for
eleven of the properties that were evaluated by Mr. Scott (Appendix I). A portion of the site was identified in
October 2007. Additional parcels that are included by the site were acquired in 2008. Mr. Scott is no longer
employed by the GSHNC.
The first property evaluated during Mr. Scott's property search was a 1,000 acre tract in Kershaw, South
Carolina. Details are not provided for this property. We contacted Mr. Ken Faulkenbury, a realtor that
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worked with Mr. Scott. Mr. Faulkenbury informed ECS that he has shown the GSHNC multiple properties
and could not remember details pertaining to the 1.000 acre tract.
The second property evaluated was a 700 acre parcel located within a 3,280 acre tract located in Richland
County, South Carolina. The larger tract contained an 85 acre impoundment. Access to the impoundment
was being negotiated as part of the land deal. Alligators, an extensive floodplain and asking price/terms of
sale voided the deal.
The third property evaluated was a 400 acre tract located in Brevard, North Carolina. We spoke with a
realtor involved in the sale of this tract. There are no impoundments on this property. The streams contain
waterfalls and are of high quality. The site was not suitable for building an impoundment large enough to
fulfill the girl scout's needs. The nearest public impoundment is a 30 minute drive from the property which is
not acceptable under the Girl Scouts Safety Wise Guidelines.
The fourth property evaluated was located on Lake Toxaway. The price of the property was too high and the
property was not large enough to support the proposed camp.
The fifth property evaluated was a 1,074 acre tract located in Wilkes County, North Carolina . The GSHNC
was not interested in purchasing the entire tract for financial reasons. The owners were not willing to
subdivide. An approximate five acre impoundment was located near the southern boundary. The pond was
too small to accommodate the girl scout's needs and a portion of the pond extended onto adjoining property
south of the site.
The remaining six properties were located in Wilkes County. Maps showing the properties are included as
attachments. These six properties did not contain impoundments. Due to topographic constraints, it would
have been more expensive and impacted more linear feet of stream channel if a 25 acre lake was constructed.
Mr. Scott noted that additional smaller tracts were evaluated that would have required separate deals to
increase the tract size to accommodate the girl scouts camp. Mr. Scott did not include information for the
additional properties.
In summary, the property search has been a long and rigorous process. Multiple properties have been
considered and were determined to be unsuitable due to economic constraints, geographic constraints, Girl
Scouts Safety -Wise constraints and size constraints. Building an impoundment on most of the properties
would have required impacting additional linear footage of higher quality streams than the ones that will be
impacted by constructing an impoundment on the site. They would have also required the construction of a
much higher dam due to the topographic constraints. Based on our review of the property search, the Girl
Scouts Hornet's Nest Council has selected a property that will allow the construction of a 23.4 acre lake and
have the least amount of impact to streams and wetlands.
wr Response To Mitigation Comments
The USFWS indicates in their comments that they recommend a 2:1 mitigation ratio for all impacts because
they consider the streams to be impacted as "good quality." Contrary, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
indicate in their comments that mitigation ratios should consider current poor aquatic habitat values of this
' stream and benefits associated with the impoundment and other basin improvements. The project will
impact 3,993 linear feet of mitigable stream channel. With the exception of the upper reaches that will be
impacted by inundation, the streams are high banked. The banks of the streams are unstable in most
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' areas. The banks contain bare soil, have been undercut and, in their current state, are a source of erosion
and sediment into downgradient water bodies. Although perennial, the mitigable streams appear to have
been straightened in the past and further degraded by timber harvesting. During site visits. ECS personnel
have observed the banks caving in which is contributing to sedimentation of the receiving waters. The
' majority of the streams have a sandy/muddy bottom. There are few cobbles or other structures within the
streams that provide aquatic habitat. ECS disagrees with the assessment of the streams by the USFWS as
"good quality" and agrees with the findings of the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission.
' Furthermore, ECS believes that the mitigation ratios offered in the prior Department of the Army permit
application adequately mitigate for impacts from fill and inundation.
Based on our observations and knowledge of Piedmont streams, the portion of the stream that will be filled
by the dam and rip rap is of low quality. There is an existing culvert in the stream in the location of the dam
that has been improperly installed. The reach of the stream that will be impacted by the dam has steep banks
' and is approximately four feet wide. Due to siltation from the eroding banks, the bed of the stream has a
muddy bottom and minimal structure. There are few riffle pool sequences that would contribute to
biodiversity. ECS recognizes that the dam will eliminate this section of the stream. It is our opinion that the
' stream is poor quality and the impacts from the dam should be mitigated using a 1:1 ratio.
The USFWS letter references the IPA statement: "Common aquatic wildlife including minnows, crayfish,
salamanders, frogs and a snapping turtle were observed in areas of the stream that will contain a lake." ECS
recognizes that these species and other species currently inhabit the stream. We recognize that the portion of
the stream that will be inundated will be altered. The USFWS comments state: "Lakes are not a naturally
occurring feature in the piedmont region of North Carolina." However, naturally occurring lakes and
' manmade lakes provide benefit to many wildlife species, especially migratory waterfowl and amphibians.
They also provide similar function to wetlands by limiting sediment and other pollution from entering
receiving waters. The common aquatic wildlife species including minnows, crayfish, salamanders, frogs and
turtles that were observed in the streams will not be eliminated and some will actually benefit from having a
larger amount of surface water. In addition, native piedmont fish species will be stocked in accordance with a
stocking permit from the NCWRC pursuant to 15A NCAC l OC .0209. The lake will function as a refuge for
more than 10 species of migratory waterfowl. The lake will benefit species such as Great Blue Heron and
other predator birds. The species that depend on the streams and moving water will continue to inhabit and
thrive in the upper reaches of the streams that are "good quality" and have higher quality riparian areas,
including wetlands. The existing stream will be inundated but the beds and banks will not be disturbed
during grading and construction of the lake. ECS understands that the habitat is being altered and that some
aquatic species will lose habitat while other species, existing and new, will gain habitat. Therefore, we share
the opinion with the NCWRC that these items should be considered in regards to setting mitigation ratios and
that the inundated streams be mitigated at a ''/z:1 ratio.
In summary, the quality of the streams being impacted and the nature of the impacts are important
considerations when determining mitigation ratios. The dam and lake have been designed in a manner such
that the stream beds and banks will not be altered during the construction of the lake. There will be no
grading within the beds and banks of the streams. When inundated, the habitat will be altered in a way that
will benefit many existing and new species. The native species that do not thrive in an impoundment will
remain upstream and downstream of the impoundment. If the dam was breeched in the future, the stream
would return to its banks and the native species would continue to use the stream for habitat. We do not
anticipate that the stream would be significantly altered if returned to its original state because of the current
condition of the stream and its lack of riffle and pool sequencing. It is our opinion that the impacts from
impounding the stream are less destructive and that the benefits of the impoundment should be considered
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' Proposed Girl Scout Lake - Fairmont Road
Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina
ECS Project 09-14580B
Febnran' 37, 3009
' when determining a mitigation ratio. Based on our experience, knowledge of similar projects that have been
permitted and the existing conditions of the streams that will be impacted, the proposed mitigation of on-site
conservation easements and compensatory mitigation is adequate.
' Mitigation Credits Through On -Site Stream Preservation
ECS has completed Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets for the streams that will be impounded by the
lake and for streams that will be preserved through a conservation easement. The 1P specified that the
intermittent streams have not been used to calculate mitigation credits for the impoundment impacts,
Therefore, ECS has not prepared stream forms for the intermittent streams. The forms and a map identifying
' the locations of the streams evaluated are included as attachments (Appendix II). Based on our evaluation,
the perennial streams that will be preserved are high quality streams that are significantly better in quality
than the streams that are being impacted. The preserved streams will have a more than adequate buffer of
' 300 feet from the centerline of the stream. If the property is sold by the Girl Scouts, it is at risk of being
developed with high density residential or commercial development with little or no buffer throughout the
entire 700 acres. Based on our observations and the planned preservation, the proposed mitigation ratio of
' 10:1 is adequate for preserving the remaining perennial streams and their buffers.
On -Site Restoration Opportunities
' Comments indicate that there may be some opportunity for on-site stream restoration/enhancement
downstream from the proposed dam and in a former pond basin. Upon finther review, stream restoration
downstream from the dam is not recommended for various reasons. This portion of the stream is buffered
with relatively older growth hardwoods. This portion of the stream is located within existing buffers around
the stream itself and the South Yadkin River that will be preserved as part of the conservation easement. A
' stream restoration project would require significant clearing of the existing vegetation in effort to access the
stream with large equipment, create meanders, install structures and create riffle pool sequences. Though
these areas could be reforested, reforestation to its original condition would take many years. Existing soils
' are of a fluvial character and would require significant structure to maintain pattern and profile and avoid
further degradation. It is our opinion that adverse impacts of clearing the established woody buffer outweigh
the advantages of restoring this portion of the stream. In addition, this portion of the stream is located in a
' major flood plain of the South Yadkin River. The integrity of a restored stream may not be capable of
withstanding a major flood and bankful event from the South Yadkin River.
' ECS does not recommended that restoration be performed in the location of the former pond basin. The
basin currently contains a functioning and established wetland. The wetland captures and filters runoff from
the surrounding uplands. In order to perform restoration in this area, the integrity of the wetland would be
' jeopardized. The pond basin feeds an intermittent/ephemeral feature. The feature connects to the flood plain
of the South Yadkin River but does not connect to the Yadkin River or to adjoining wetlands. Restoration of
features of this sort is generally not recommended. The feature is insignificant enough that it has not been
' included in the conservation easement portion of the proposed mitigation plan. Restoration of the area
downstream from the proposed dam and in the former pond basin is not recommended and it is our opinion
that it is not needed because the mitigation ratios proposed meet the mitigation requirements.
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Proposed Girl Scorn Lake — Fai»now Road
Statesville. Iredell Counn-, North Carolina
ECS Project 09-14580B
Februar- ? i, ?009
' Existing On-site Pond
ECS has evaluated the use of the drainage swale that contains the existing on-site pond for construction of a
lake. The swale cannot be used for several reasons. The entire drainage swale is 20 acres. The portion of the
drainage swale that could be used for a lake, using the natural grades and topography is limited to less than
four acres. A four acre lake will not satisfy the needs of the Girl Scouts Environmental Academy.
' The existing pond has a partially breeched dam and contains less than one-tenth of an acre of standing water.
ECS has visited the site on multiple occasions over the last two years. The existing pond and its drainage
Swale have been delineated and the area has been observed during many of the site visits. The feature located
' within the drainage swale that conveys water into the partially drained pond has been dry during each of our
site visits. The feature receives so little flow that the channel is not discernible through portions of the
floodplain before it enters the South Yadkin River. There is insufficient hydrology within the drainage swale
' to support a 23.42 acre lake.
In order to supply the lake with water, an artificial water supply would be necessary. Water would have
' to be pumped full time from the South Yadkin River or water supply wells would have to be constructed
and pumped full time. This could require impacts to the bed, banks and buffers of the South Yadkin
River. It would also draw from its water and could impact aquatic habitat for native species that inhabit
' the river. The use of water supply wells and water lines would create land disturbance and would alter
natural hydrology, function to deplete the water supply and potentially dry up the water source for nearby
wells that people depend on for potable water.
' Off -Line Lake Alternative
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The construction of an off-line lake has been evaluated as an alternative. The general topography of the
site consists of uplands and steep sloping valleys that contain streams and fringe wetlands. Elevations
range from 860 feet above mean sea level on the uplands to 800 feet above mean sea level in the valleys.
Ideally, offline lakes are located adjacent to the stream that is the water source. To evaluate this
alternative, the best possible area to construct an off-line lake was identified (Appendix III). This area
was determined to be to the west of the proposed lake and would use the uppermost reaches of the
adjacent stream as a water source. While this area is not an ideal location for an off-line impoundment, it
was identified as the best location on the site. For comparative purposes, ECS evaluated the construction
of a lake that is approximately the same size as the proposed lake. In order to create an area that would be
suitable for an offline lake, significant excavation, grading and earthwork would be required. To facilitate
acceptable grades, grading limits would extend well beyond that of the lake itself. Cost comparisons for
the proposed lake and the off-line reservoir are included as attachments (Appendix III). Based on the cost
analysis, the off-line reservoir would cost approximately $1,500,000.00 more to construct than the
proposed lake. In addition, rock outcrops visible on the ground surface indicate that excavation of a pond
basin may be limited by shallow bedrock. The cost of construction does not account for the excavation of
rock and bedrock material that would be expected to be encountered. Costs increase exponentially with
the removal of rock. The drainage area received by an off-line reservoir would decrease by more than
one-half when compared to that of the proposed lake. As a result, the off-line reservoir would not be
expected to recharge as quickly and water quality within the impoundment would be harder to maintain.
Due to the amount of excavation, the presence of bedrock and the cost, the construction of an off-line
reservoir is not a feasible option.

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Proposed Girl Scout Lake - Fairmont Road
Statesville, Iredell Cotard?, North Carolina
ECS Projccr 09-14580B
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Februar-n 2i, 2009
1 Conservation Easements
The Land Trust for Central North Carolina has proposed conservation easements that will consist of a 300
foot riparian buffer permanently placed around perennial streams located on the site. Long term stream
impacts will be avoided and upland impacts within the buffers will be limited as a result of the
conservation easements. Only limited disturbance will occur within the 300 foot buffers. These
' disturbances include unpaved natural footpaths, access to the Yadkin River, a roadway in two areas, a tree
house village and a pavilion. None of these will be located within 200 feet of the streams. Not only have
the other streams on the site been avoided, conservation easements will protect and enhance each of the
remaining streams on the site. Setbacks will be established from the centerline of perennial streams.
Closin
' Based on the information outlined above and in the previous Individual Permit Application, it is the
opinion of ECS that all requirements have been fulfilled and we recommend that the permit to construct a
dam and create an impoundment be issued. ECS appreciates the opportunity to respond to the comments
' and concerns of the various agencies involved and eagerly awaits acceptance so that the Girl Scouts may
continue in their endeavor to promote environmental stewardship to young minds throughout North
Carolina.
Please contact us at [phone] if you have any questions concerning this letter or if you need additional
information.
Sincerely,
Michael T. Brame
Senior Environmental Scientist
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Principal Scientist
Attachments: Alternative Properties
Stream Wetland ID Map (Figure 1)
Approved Jurisdictional Determination Forms
USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets
Off -Line Reservoir Alternative Map (Figure 2 and Figure 2A)
Off -Line Reservoir Cost Analysis
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APPENDIX I
Alternative Properties
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PROPERTIES THAT DAMON SCOTT TOURED AND WALKED TO FIND OAK
SPRINGS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER FOR GIRL SCOUTS HORNETS' NEST
COUNCIL: JANUARY 2006 TO OCTOBER 2007. over 7,000 Acres
***List is not comprehensive or exhaustive. There are more properties that 1 walked in smaller tracts
where separate deals had to be made to increase the overall tract size. Goal was to find property that met
criteria of GSHNC Long Range Property Task Group.
I.) 1000+ ACRES KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
Ken Faulkenbury contact [phone] for details
2.) ht!p:Hgoodwillplantation.com/ 3280 acres RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (We were
negotiating 700 acres with access by way of partnership to 85 acre pond onsite
and provide educational opportunities for girls in region). Alligators on property
and extensive floodplain and asking price/terms spoiled the deal.
3.) 400 Acres BREVARD, NC (backed up to DuPont State Forrest),
CASHIERS/Sapphire NC 400 acres backed up to Gorges State Park;
Jim Lorenz contact [phone] for more details and exact locations/ID#.
4.) http://www.campwindinggan.com/ LAKE TOXAWAY 500 WINDING GAP
ROAD. I toured this for sale but price was too high and tract not large enough.
5.) Wilkes County total: 1074 Acres --Contact Larry Caudill [phone]; Deal
had to be made and owners would not subdivide so acreage in 3 parcels was 1074
acres.
6.) Enclosed, List in separate email for 6 other tracts of land.
Submitted:
Damon Scott, COO
12/18/08

www.rnountains4saie.comN4ountain Lancf
Wilkes County- Darnell Creek Road
412.529.-t Acres - 6 595/Acre
There are still some properties left
in the mountains that stimulate ex-
citement in the pure outdoorsman (or
woman). You know, the feeling that you
have stepped back 75 years into the
"good 'ole days". This
is one of those special
parcels.
It's located just below
the Blue Ridge Parkway
on the north. Darnell
Creek Road dead -ends
right into the property
on the south.
This is a diverse par-
cel with marketable
Have an ATV and a yearning to ride
those trails? Enjoy hiking? Like
horses? There are plenty of old trails
throughout.
0414&441&
• Near Blue Ridge Parkway
- 2,600' Elevations•
• 412.529 ± Acres
• Surveys Available
• Excellent Views
• Streams & Springs
timber, several open
meadows, streams, springs, and wildlife
galore. It has Wilkes heritage written
all over it.
The topography var-
ies from steep slopes
to more gently sloping
ridges and hollows.
Elevations range up to
2,600+ feet. Survey
plats are available for
interested buyers.
Shown by appointment
only. For more de-
tails, call Paul today at
800/849.9225.
Paul Christian Breden
"Land's Best Friend"
DIRECTIONS: Beginnine at the intersection of U.S. Highwav 421 and Hichwav
N I6 north, travel north on Highway 16 for approximately 5-7 miles: turn right onto Old
Highway 16 and traN el 1-2 miles: turn right on Vannoy Road: travel several miles and
E turn left on Sheets Gap Road: travel a short distance and turn left onto Darnell Creek
Road. Property is located at the end of the road. Shown h) appointment only.
REALTOR@ Paul Christian Breden • Mountain Land Company • Toll Tree 800/849-9225
15784 US M�xv. 421 S • Deep Gap. NC '8618. 336/1►73-9640 • FAX: 336/973-_2476 • Email: paolchristian<« ncmountainlancl.urt

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proximatclh 5-7 miles: turn ri-ht onto Old Highway 16 and travel 1-2 miles; turn right on Vannoy Road; travel several miles and
turn left on Sheets Gap Road: travel a short distance and turn left onto Darnell Creek Road. Proper[-\, is located at the end of'the road.
Shown by appointment only.
REALTORCR Paul Christian Breden - Mountain Land Companj - Toll Free 800/849-9225
1578-1 1 IS Hty\. 421 S - Deep Gap. NC 28618 - 336./97.1-8640 - FAX: 336/97;-247x, - Email: Pa111christian4! ncmountainland.net

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Mountain Land
C O M P A N Y
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Wilkes County - Grissel Tail Road
625± Acres REDUCED to $2,475/Acre
Now, here's a parcel that's large enough
to satisfy the serious investor. Even
better, it's near Wilkes county's popular
Greenstreet Mountain Resort and has
road frontage on Grissel Tail Road, just
off Longbottom Road.
This beautiful property
is also located less than
a mile from the entrance
to Stone Mountain State
Park. Last year, Stone
Mountain Park officials
reported over 600,000
visitors.
This parcel has gently
sloping land along the
state road. At its high-
est elevations - over
2,100' - there is a flat
ridge of approximately 50+ acres ad-
joining Stone Mountain Golf Club. This
ridge also offers unusually good views
toward Stone Mountain.
The heavily wooded terrain varies from
almost flat to gently sloping to steep in
places, with plenty of trails throughout
for hiking or horseback riding.
If you've been seeking a diverse property
with great access in one of
the mostpopular areas of
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• 2,100'± Elevations
• Long Creek Frontage -
• Great Views & Trails
• Paved Road Frontage -
-Wooded & Small Stream
• Near Recreation Areas
the mountains, consider this
one an excellent choice.
Please call Paul for an ap-
pointment and tour of
this property. Photos are
on our website.
For on appointment call
Paul Christian Breden, at
800/849-9225
Paul Christian Breden
"Land's Best Friend"
' DIRECTIONS: Beginning at the corner of Traphill Road and
Longbottom Road in northern Wilkes County, travel West on
'r Longbottom Road for about 1 mile, then turn left on Grissel Tail
Road: go approximately 1/2 - 1 mile; the property is on right - sec
signs and orange flagging.
REALTOR® Paul Christian Breden - Mountain Land Company • Toll Free 800/849-9225
15784 US Hwy 421 S • Deep Gap. NC 28618.336/973-8640 - FAX: [phone] - Email: paulchristianC,ncmountainland.net

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Togo Map -628 ±Acres �
East Prong - Roaring River - Traphill Area
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15784 US H%� N 421 S • Dccp Gap. NC 28618 • 336/973-8640 • FAX: [phone] • Email: imulchrisUanri, ncnioumainland,ncr

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Aerial Photo - 628± Acres
Wilkes County - Stone Mountain Area
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15784 US H« N 421 S - Deep Gap. NC 28618 -336/973-SWO - FAX: [phone] - Email: paulchristianCmncmounUnland.net

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Directions: Beginning at the corner of Traphill Road and Longbottom Road in northern Wilkes County,
travel West on Longbottom Road for about 1 mile, then turn left on Grissel Tail Road; go approximately
1/2 - 1 mile: the property is on right - see signs and orange flagging.
REALTOR® Paul Christian Breden • Mountain Land Company • Toll Free 800/849-9225
1578-! IIS H%i % 421 S • Deep Gap. NC 28618 •336/973-8640 • FAX: [phone] - Email: [e-mail]

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Ashe / Wilkes Counties - Off Blue Ridge Parkway
411.32.-t Acres - $5,300,000
Looking for a large and unspoiled tract in the
Blue Ridge Mountains? How about one
that spans from just below the Blue Ridge
Parkway at elevations over 2,800' in Ashe
County, down the mountain, and takes in some
of the headwaters of the Reddies River?
Wilkes County tax maps
indicate over five miles of
state road frontage (not
including Ashe County).
The property lies on both
sides of Old Highway lb
as it winds its way down
the mountain into Wilkes
County.
Like wildlife and hunting
possibilities? This parcel
Looking for a retreat or family compound?
This property runs from ridgetop to ridgetop,
is very heavily wooded, and has a stream right
through the middle. Where else could you find
such seclusion and privacy?
• Long -Range Views -
- Springs and Stream -
• 2,800'+ Elevations -
- Wooded with Trails -
- 5+ Miles Road Frontage -
- Near Blue Ridge Pkwy -
is one of the last large undisturbed tracts in
the area. Just imagine the population of deer,
turkey, and other game animals you'd find in
such a location.
Looking for a development
parcel? Need plenty of
road frontage? Although we
don't have an exact figure,
the tax maps indicate well
over five miles of state road
frontage. This one is special!
Don't wait.
Need more information?
Shown by appointment
only. Call Chris today at
800/849-9225.
Chris Breden
Broker - REALT'OR@ I
DIRECTIONS: From U.S. Highway 421. travel North on the Blue Ridge
Parkway to Glendale Springs. At the "Northwest Trading Post" (Milepost
257-258), turn Right onto Old Highway 16 and travel 0.9 miles. Property
begins on the Right. The property is on both sides of the road for several
Miles. See signs.
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REALTOR® Chris Breden, Broker - Mountain Land Company • Toll Free 800/849-9225
15784 US Ha N 421 S - Deep Gap. NC _28618. 336/973-8040 - FAX: 336/97'-2470 - Email:chrisCa�ncnunintainland.net

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ing Post", turn Right onto Old HighwaN 16 for 0.9 miles. Property begins on the Right. Road frontage continues fo
3.6 miles. Call Chris at 336/927-4261.
REALTOR® Chris Breden, Broker • Mountain Land Company • ToU Free 800/849-9225
15784 1 IS W N 421 S • Deep Gap. NC 28619. 336/973-8640 • FAX: [phone] • Email:chris El ncniountainland.ner

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M Ountain Land
Wilkes County- N. Fork of Reddies River
398 ± Acres - $2,288,500
LARGE TRACT! When searching for one of
the largest land parcels in the area, it's nice
to have choices. We're pleased to present
a great one!
This mountain tract is located in northern
Wilkes County, and lies
several miles below the Blue
Ridge Parkway. With state -
maintained road frontage on
Vannoy Road, it is convenient
to both N.C. Highway 18 and
16.
Planning to develop? With
elevations up to 2,200' this
one offers excellent views
and is heavily wooded.
Like to hunt? In this section of Wilkes
County, wildlife of all types are evident.
Deer and wild turkey are plentiful. Enjoy
fishing? This property has over 1/4 mile
frontage on the Reddies River. The seller
even reports that it's stocked with trout
• 2,000'+ Elevations -
• 165 Acres -
• Resort Location
• Long-range Views -
• 18 -hole Golf Course
• Near Stone Mtn. Park -
Looking for a large family retreat property?
A trail system runs throughout the tract.
Numerous homesites are available for that
special mountain cabin.
yearly!
This property is priced
economically for such a large
parcel and won't last long.
Signs are on the property.
Please call Paul today for an
appointment at 800/849-
9225.
I'al,ll Christian Breden
'Land's Best Friend-
DIRECTIONS:
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DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of U.S. Highway 421 and N.C.
16 North, travel north on Highwac 16 for approximately 5 miles. turn
right on Old Highw ay 16 for approximately. 1-2 miles: turn right onto
Vannoy Road for 5.1 miles, after passing Sheets Gap, continue on Van-
noy Road for another 2.3 miles. see signs on left.
REALTOR® Paul Christian Breden • Mountain Land Company • Toll Free 800/549-9225
15794 1 IS H\N x 411 S • Deep Gap. NC 28018. 336/9T-86-10 • FAX. [phone] • Email: p;uilchristian<<,ncmountainland.nrt

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SECTION L BACKGROUND INFORMATION
TCI:PORT COMPLETION DATI? FOV APPRCr`111) JURVS' ?IC'TIONAI PKI LIZ "MNA,'I ?0 iAP)
K DISTRI(A OFFICE. FILE. NAME, AND NUMBER:
C. PROJECT i3OCATION AND PAC KGROUND INFORMAT ION:
Italc:NC C:,y: Statesville
Center coordinate., of site 0a',/long in degree dc/mal form, t). rt ?'i.889544° IX 1 ong 80.8' 6681 ' I'1'.
Universal Transverse; Mercator: X 3971709.5 Y48'1253.44
Nance ofnearest waterbody: South Yadkin River
NCame of neares Traditional Navigable Water (TN W) Into which the aquatic, resource flows. Somh Yadkin River
Name of watershed or Hydrologic t'nit Code (HUC): South Yadkin - 03040102
heck if map diagram of review area and/or potential jurisdictional arcas is/aro available upon request.
Check if other sites (e.g.. offsite mitigation sites, disposal sites, etc.. are associated with this action and are recorded on a
different JD form.
D. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK AL I, TIIAT APPLY):
Q Office (Desk) Determination. Date:
0 Field Determination. Date(s): March JS, 2008 Steve Chapin
SECTION 11: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
A. RHA SECTION 10 DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION,
There ATe no "navigable maters of the U.S." within Rivers and Harbors Act. (RHA) jurisdiction (as defined by 33 CFR part 329) in the
review area. [Requiredl
Waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tide.
Waters are presently used, or have been used in the past, or may be susceptible for use to transport interstate or foreign commerce.
Explain:
B. CWA SECTION 404 DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION.
There :vire "waters of the U.S." within Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction (as defined by 33 CFR part 328) in the review area. (Required]
1. Waters of the U.S.
a. Indicate presence of waters of U.S. in review area (check all that apply): '
TNWs, including territorial seas
Wetlands adjacent to TNWs
{ Relatively permanent waters (RPWs) that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
[] Non-RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
Wetlands directly abutting RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
EJ Wetlands adjacent to but not directly abutting RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
Wetlands adjacent to non-RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
Q Impoundments of jurisdictional waters
E] Isolated (interstate or intrastate) waters, including isolated wetlands
b. Identify (estimate) size of waters of the U.S. in the review area:
Non -wetland waters: 3,993 linear feet: 6.44 width (it) and/or 0.59 acres.
Wetlands: 0.01 acres
c. Limits (boundaries) of jurisdiction based on 087 Delineation`1Vlanuat
Elevation of established OHWM (if known) vanes.
2. Non-regulated waters/wetlands (check if applicable):'
EJ Potentially,jurisdictional waters and/or wetlands were assessed within the review area and determined to be not jurisdictional.
Explain:
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Bows checked below shall be supported by completing the appropriate sections in Section 111 below.
` For purposes of this form, an RPW is defined as a tributary that is not a TN W and that typically flows year-round or has continuous flow at least "seasonally"
(c.g., typically 3 months).
Supporting documentation is presented in Section HIT

SECTION Ill: CWA ANALYSIS
A INvYW ti "NI) VVI,11 Q.Y4Fk 1,J A t 1,1NT NR.! RIV YY:
1 he areociel will assert jurisdict:iott over TNW : and wetiands adjaceto tc "FNNV!,. It the aquatic resource it ti TNWcompictc
Section IIL,4., and Section 111.11.1. only; ii the aquatic resoorve is a vvetlan►i atijaceivi i►o- v TNN , cornpietc Seetiorts 111.A i and
and section 111.1) 1 .. otherwise„ sec Section 111.13 below.
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Identity "1 N':
Summarize rationale supportint, determination:
2. W tland adjacent tt, TN`A'
Summarize -rationale supportinp,, conclusion that wetland is "adljacewt :
R. CHARACTERISTIC'S OF TRIBUTARY (THAT IS NOTA TNN',') AND ITS ADJACENT WETf.ANDS (IF ANY):
This section summarizes information regarding characteristics of the tributary and its adjacent wetlands, if any, and it help!,
determine whether or not the standards for jurisdiction established under Rapanos have been !net.
The agencies will assert jurisdiction over non -navigable tributaries ofTNWs where the tributaries are "relatively permanent
waters" (RPWs), i.e. tributaries that typically flow year-round or have continuous flow at least seasonally (e.g., typically 3
months). A wetland that directly abuts an RPW is also ,jurisdictional. If the aquatic resource is not a TNM', but has year-round
(perennial) flow, skip to Section III.D.2. If the aquatic resource is a wetland directly abutting a tributary with perennial flow,
skip to Section III.D.4.
' A wetland that is adjacent to but that does not directly abut an RPW requires a significant nexus evaluation. Corps districts and
EPA regions will include in the record any available information that documents the existence of a significant nexus between a
relatively permanent tributary that is not perennial (and its adjacent wetlands if any) and a traditional navigable water, even
though a significant nexus finding is not required as a matter of law.
if the waterbody° is not an RPW, or a wetland directly abutting an RPW, a JD will require additional data to determine if the
waterbody has a significant nexus with a TNW. If the tributary has adjacent wetlands, the significant nexus evaluation must
consider the tributary in combination with all of its adjacent wetlands. This significant nexus evaluation that combines, for
' analytical purposes, the tributary and all of its adjacent wetlands is used whether the review area identified in the JD request is
the tributary, or its adjacent wetlands, or both. If the JD covers a tributary with adjacent wetlands, complete Section III.B.1 for
the tributary, Section iII.B.2 for any onsite wetlands, and Section i11.B.3 for all wetlands adjacent to that tributary, both onsite
and offsite. The determination whether a significant nexus exists is determined in Section II1.0 below.
I. Characteristics of non-TNWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNW
(i) General Area Conditions:
Watershed size: 357 acres
Drainage area: 357 acres
Average annual rainfall: 40.3 inches
Average annual snowfall: 5 inches
(fl) Physical Characteristics:
(a) Relationship with TNW:
® Tributary flows directly into TNW.
❑ Tributary flows through'1<ist tributaries before entering TNW.
Project waters area4or less) river miles from TNW.
Project waters are PieiCis river miles from RPW.
Project waters are �(9ir,j aerial (straight) miles from TNW.
Project waters are lPtek.List aerial (straight) miles from RPW.
Project waters cross or serve as state boundaries. Explain:
Identify flow route to TNW : Directly into TNW.
Tributary stream order, if known: 2"t' and 3"') Order.
` Note that the instructional Guidebook contains additional information regarding swales, ditches, washes, and erosional features generally and in the grid
West.
5 Flow route can be described by identifying, e.g., tributary a, which flows through the review area, to flow into tributary b, which then flows into TNW.

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El Artificial (man made). Explain:
F-! Manipulated (nran-ahclvd) Expklm
'I rihutary properlres with lespeci t+ trip of hanl% (estimates'
Avvmvc vVidt}t: frcl
fi,verage depth: 4-+., ie:e;.
rAverage side slopes: Vertical (1.'1 -or less).
Primary tributary substrate composition (check all that apply):
[Z Silts Z Sande ❑ Concrete
Cobbles ® Gravel Muck
® Bedrock Vegetation, I ypc)'�i, cover: 25''SO
❑ Other. Explain:
Tributary condition/stability e.g., highly eroding, sloughing, bunks]. Explain. highly eroding with sloughing, banks.
i'resenec of run/riffle/pool complexes. Explain: moderate towe-A'. runlriffle/pool complexes.
l ributary gcannetry' Relatively straight
Tributary gradient (approximate average slope'): 1.8
(c) Flow:
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TTributaryroe ides for: Seasonal flow
Estimate average number of flow events in review area/year- 20;(or greater)
' Describe flow regime: continual.
Other information on duration and volume:
r Surface flow is: Discrete and confined. Characteristics:
Subsurface flow: Ualmown. Explain findings:
❑ Dye (or other) test performed:
r Tributary, has (check all that apply):
® Bed and banks
® OHWM' (check all indicators that apply):
r ® clear, natural line impressed on the bank ® the presence of litter and debris
® changes in the character of soil ❑ destruction of terrestrial vegetation
® shelving ❑ the presence of wrack line
® vegetation matted down, bent, or absent ® sediment sorting
r ® leaf litter disturbed or washed away BI scour
sediment deposition ® multiple observed or predicted flow events
® water staining ® abrupt change in plant community
❑ other (list):
❑ Discontinuous OHWM.' Explain:
If factors other than the OHWM were used to detennine lateral extent of CWA jurisdiction (check all that apply):
r ❑ High Tide Line indicated by: ❑ Mean High Water Mark indicated by:
❑ oil or scum line along shore objects ❑ survey to available datum;
❑ fine shefl or debris deposits (foreshore) ❑ phvsical markings;
❑ physical markings/characteristics ❑ vegetation lines/changes in vegetation types.
' ❑ tidal gauges
❑ other (list):
(iii) Chemical Characteristics:
Characterize tributary (e.g., water color is clear, discolored, oily film; water quality, general watershed characteristics, etc.).
Explain: silt laden.
Identify specific pollutants, if known:
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' 'A natural or man-made discontinuity in the OHWM does not necessarily sever jurisdiction (e.g., where the stream temporarily flows underground. or where
the OHWM has been removed by development or agricultural practices). Where there is a break in the OHWM that is unrelated to the waterbody's flow
regime (,e.g.. flow over a rock outcrop or through a culvert), the agencies will look for indicators of flow above and below the break.
'Ibid.
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t Ilaracterktirs of wetlands adjacent tonna-TNN'that floirdirectly fit indirer:tli ml,t'TNir4'
N) Physical Characteristics:
(a) General Wetland_ Charact_et_i_siic�:
' Propertie a:
Wetland size:0.01 acres
Wetland type. Explain: wetlands seep adjacent to stream
Wetland quality. ExplahrModerate
Project wetlands cross or serve as state boundaries. Explain: no.
(h) General Flow Relationship with Non1'NN)\!_
Flow is: Perennial flown. Fxplain:
Surface flow is: Confined
Characteristics: confined by topography.
Subsurface flow: 17nknown. Explain findings: and stonnwater runoff.
❑ Dye (or other} test performed:
(c) Wetland Adiacene Determination with Non-TNW:
® Directly abutting
❑ Not directly abutting
❑ Discrete wetland hydrologic connection. Explain:
' ❑ Ecological connection. Explain:
❑ Separated by berm/barrier. Explain:
(d) Proximity (Relationship) to WIN
Project wetlands are 1,(or less] river miles from TNW.
Project waters are f (or.less) aerial (straight) miles from TNW.
Flow is from: 1'Vetlan(to navalhle waters.
Estimate approximate location of wetland as within the 2 - 5-yeAr floodplain.
(ii) Chemical Characteristics:
Characterize wetland system (e.g., water color is clear, brown. oil film on surface; water quality; general watershed
characteristics; etc.). Explain: dingy and silty.
Identify specific pollutants, if known,: none.
(iii) Biological Characteristics. Wetland supports (check all that apply):
❑ Riparian buffer. Characteristics (type, average width):
' o Vegetation type/percent cover. Explain:50% herbacious wetland vegetation cover.
Habitat for:
❑ Federally Listed species. Explain findings:
❑ Fish/spawn areas. Explain findings:
❑ Other environmentally- sensitive species. Explain findings:
® Aquatic/wildlife diversity. Explain ftndings:Aquatic wildlife observed with limited diversity.
3. Characteristics of all wetlands adjacent to the tributary (if any)
All wetland(s) being considered in the cumulative analysis:
Approximately ( 0.01 ) acres in total are being considered in the cumulative analysis.
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of water, lransli,rmation of nutrients, growtl; of living matter, and diversity of'wetland plants and aeuatic wildlife.
C. SICNI► ICAN'INEXUS I FTJF,;PMINATION''
A significant nexus analysis will asses4 the flow characteristics and functions of the tributary itself and the functions performed
by any wetlands adjacent to the tributary to determine if they significantly affect the chemical, physical, and biological integrity
of a TNW. For each of the following situations, a significant nexus exists if the tributary, in combination with all of its adjacent
wetlands, has more than a speculative oi- insubstantial effect on the chemical, physical and/or biological integrity of a TNW,
Con side rations when evaluating significant nexus include, but are not limited to the volume, duration, and frequency of the flo"
of water in the tributary and its proximity to a TNW, and the functions performed by the tributary and all its adjacent
wetlands. It is not appropriate to determine significant nexus based solely on any specific threshold of distance (e.g. between a
tributary and its adjacent wetland or between a tributary and the TNW). Similarly, the fact an adjacent wetland lies within or
outside of a floodplain is not solely determinative of significant nexus.
' Draw connections between the features documented and the effects on the TNW, as identified in the Rapanos Guidance and
discussed in the Instructional Guidebook. Factors to consider 'include, for example:
• Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have the capacity to carry pollutants or flood waters to
TNWs, or to reduce the amount of pollutants or flood waters reaching a TNW?
• Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), provide habitat and lifecycle support functions for fish and
other species, such as feeding, nesting, spawning, or rearing young for species that are present in the TNW?
• Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have the capacity to transfer nutrients and organic carbon that
support downstream foodwebs?
• Does the tributary. in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have other relationships to the physical.. chemical. or
biological integrity of the TNW?
Note: the above list of considerations is not inclusive and other functions observed or known to occur should be documented
below:
1. Significant nexus findings for non-RPW that has no adjacent wetlands and flows directly or indirectly into TNWs. Explain
findings of presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary itself, then go to Section III.D:NA.
Z. Significant nexus findings for non-RPW and its adjacent wetlands, where the non-RPW flows directly or indirectly into
TNWs. Explain findings of presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary in combination with all of its
adjacent wetlands, then go to Section iI1.D: NA.
3. Significant nexus findings for wetlands adjacent to an RPW but that do not directly abut the RPNi'. Explain findings of
presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary in combination with all of its adjacent wetlands, then go to
Section IIID: NA.
D. DETERMINATIONS OF JURISDICTIONAL FINDINGS. THE SUBJECT WATERS/WETLANDS ARE (CHECK ALL
' THAT APPLY):
1. TNWs and Adjacent Wetlands. Check all that apply and provide size estimates in review area:
0 TNWs: linear feet width (ft), Or, acres.
0 Wetlands adjacent to TNWs: acres.
2. RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs.
Z Tributaries of TNWs where tributaries typically flow year-round are jurisdictional, provide data and rationale indicating that
tributary is perennial: has continual flow and defined bed and bank.
[j Tributaries of TNW where tributaries have continuous flow "seasonally" (e.g.. typically three months each year) are
jurisdictional. Data supporting this conclusion is provided at Section 111.8. Provide ratirniale indicating that tributary flows
seasonally:
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Non-HVWS° that flow directly or indtrecM into'IANN's.
j vy;atcrbody that is not <1 tN"h' o mi 1 -',PW, but flows directly or indirectly min, 1'l arxl it i:ar ,r siguifu�ant uex�r�, with <<
T111V i 4k isdr:tioi-a,. D"It'! i pr ,video a: ` r( o r-, 11!.t"
Provide estimates far jurisdictional waters within the review arca (check all that apply):
Tributary waters: linear feel width (ft).
❑ Other non -wetland waters: acr es.
Identify tJpc(s) cfwatet,
Wetlands directly abutting; an RPW that flo-w directly or indirectly, into TNWS.
Wetlands directly abut RPW and thus are jurisdictional as adjacent wetlands.
Wetlands directly abutting an RPW where tributaries typically flow year-round. Provide data and rationale
indicating that tributary is perennial in Section, Ili.h2, above. Provide rationale indicating that Wetland is
directly abutting an RPW. The wetland abuts an unnamed tributary that flows directly into the South Yadkin
River.
Wetlands directly abutting an RPW where tributaries typically flow "seasonally."' Provide data indicating that tributary is
seasonal in Section I11.B and rationale in Section III.D.2. above. Provide rationale indicating that wetland is directly
abutting an RPW:
Provide acreage estimates for jurisdictional wetlands in the review area: 0.5acres.
5. Wetlands adjacent to but not directly abutting an RPW that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs.
Wetlands that do not directly abut an RPW. but when considered in combination with the tributary to which they are adjacent
and with similarly situated adjacent wetlands, have a significant nexus with a TNW are jurisidictional. Data supporting this
conclusion is provided at Section 11I.C.
Provide acreage estimates for jurisdictional wetlands in the review area: acres.
6. Wetlands adjacent to non-RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs.
Wetlands adjacent to such waters, and have when considered in combination with the tributary to which they are adjacent and
with similarly situated adjacent wetlands, have a significant nexus with a INW are jurisdictional. Data supporting this
conclusion is provided at Section III.C.
Provide estimates for jurisdictional wetlands in the review area; acres.
7. Impoundments of jurisdictional waters.9
As a general rule, the impoundment of a jurisdictional tributary remains jurisdictional.
Demonstrate that impoundment was created from "waters of the U.S.," or
Demonstrate that water meets the criteria for one of the categories presented above (1-6), or
�❑ Demonstrate that water is isolated with a nexus to commerce (see E below).
ISOLATED [INTERSTATE OR INTRA -STATE] WATERS, INCLUDING ISOLATED WETLANDS, THE USE,
DEGRADATION OR DESTRUCTION OF WHICH COULD AFFECT INTERSTATE COMMERCE, INCLUDING ANY
SUCH WATERS (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):to
which are or could be used by interstate or foreign travelers for recreational or other purposes.
from which fish or shellfish are or could be taken and sold in interstate or foreign commerce.
which are or could be used for industrial purposes by industries in interstate commerce.
Interstate isolated waters. Explain:
Other factors. Explain:
See rootnote t3
To complete the analysis refer to the key in Section 111.17.6 of the Instructional Guidebook.
r° Prior to asserting or declining CWA jurisdiction based solely on this category, Corps Districts will elevate the action to Corps and EPA HQ for
review consistent with the process described in the Corps/EPA Memorandum Regarding CWA Act Jurisdiction Following Rapanos.

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I'roviue cstirnr,tc� to]rjurisdiction l water,-; in the rcvusvr aria. (chec;k all that apply):
'lributarywater:: ling w
lecl idth(11}.
f )thee non. wetland waters evict,
Iden;ifti t}'p�(;j cr( ���,�tcr
' Lf Wetlands: acres
1 NON-JURISDICTIONAI, WATERS, INCLUDING '4rt'ETLANDS (CHECK ALL THAI APPLY'):
If potenti 1 .glands were assessed within the review area, these areas did not meet the criteria in the 1987 '_..rrp _ of F!T' ln(,CV
Wetland Delincation Manual and/or appropriate Regional Supplements.
Review area included isolated waters with no substantial nexus to interstate (or foreign) e:ommercc.
EJ Prior to the Jan 2001 Supreme. ( Durr decision in "SITANC:C'," the review arca would have been regulated bred solely on t1rc
"Migratory Bird Rule" (MBR).
Waters do not meet the "Significant Nexus` standard. XVfiere such a finding is required for jurisdiction. Explain:
n Other: (explain, if not covered above):
Provide acreage estimates for non -jurisdictional waters in the review area, where the sole potential basis of jurisdiction is the MBR
factors (i.e., presence of migratory birds, presence of endangered species, use of water for irrigated agriculture), using best professional
judgment (check all that apply):
0
Non -wetland waters (i.e,, rivers. streams): linear feet width (ft).
Lakes/ponds: acres.
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Other non -wetland waters: acres. List type of aquatic resource:
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Wetlands: acres.
Provide acreage estimates for non jurisdictional waters in the review area that do not meet the "Significant Nexus" standard, where such
a finding
is required for jurisdiction (check all that apply):
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Non-wctland waters (i.e., rivers, streams): linear feet, width (ft).
Lakes/ponds: acres.
Q
Other non -wetland waters: acres. List type of aquatic resource:
Wetlands: acres.
SECTION IV: DATA SOURCES.
A. SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for JD (check all that apply - checked items shall be included in case file and, where checked
and
requested, appropriately reference sources below):
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Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the applicant/consultant:
Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the applicant/consultant.
❑ Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
❑ Office does not concur with data sheeWdelineation report.
Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
Corps navigable waters' study:
1.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas:
❑ USGS NHD data.
❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps.
U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name:
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation:
National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name:
Stare/Local wetland inventory nrap(s):
FEMA/FIRM maps:
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100 -year Floodplain Elevation is: (National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 3 929)
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Photographs: ❑ Aerial (Name & Date):
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or ❑ Other (Name & Date):
Previous detennination(s). File DO. and date of response letter:
Applicable/supporting case law:
Applicable/supporting scientific literature:
Other information (please specify):
B. ADDITIONAL
COMMENTS TO SUPPORT JD:

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Provide acreage estimates for non-iurisdictional waters in the review area that do not meet the "Significant Nexus" standard, where such
a finding is required for jurisdiction (check all that apply):
_ Non -wetland waters (i.e.. rivers; streams): linear feet, width (ft).
Lakes/ponds: acres.
Other non -wetland waters: acres. List type of aquatic resource:
F1 Wetlands: acres.
SECTION IV: DATA SOURCES.
A. SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for JD (check all that apply - checked items shall be included in case file and, where checked
and requested, appropriately reference sources below):
Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the applicant/consultant:
Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the applicant/consultant.
❑ Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
❑ Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report.
[❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
Corps navigable waters' study:
U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas:
❑ LJSGS NHD data.
❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps.
U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name:
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation:
National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name:
Q State/Local wetland inventory map(s):
FEMA/FIRM maps:
100 -year Floodplain Elevation is: (National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929)
�Q Photographs: ❑ Aerial (Name & Date):
or ❑ Other (Name & Date):
f Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
17 Applicableisupporting case law:
Applicable/supporting scientific literature:
E] Other information (please specify):
B. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS TO SUPPORT JD:
1,mvidc. cSiirnatcs IW jurisdictional watei'� it] Tile ic,vlc?W alc";. W17e:ck all thal allpl-yi.
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'Iriblitary waters: linewr feet width (11).
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001ci non -u, -€;thrid waters aCrc,.,
identify type( S; of ',vatcl
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Wetlands: acres.
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-JURISDICTIONAL WAI DIGS, INCE_.UDING WETLANDS (CHECK ALL THAI APPLY):
If potential wetlands were, assessed within the icvicVv arca, thctic area did not mcei the criteria in the o1 Fnitn: ert:
Wetland Delineation Manual and/or appropriate Regional Supplements.
Review area included isolated waters with no substantial nexus to interstate; (or foreign) commerce.
[7] Prior to the Jan 2001 Supreme Court decision in "SHANC'C." the; review arca would In;vt, been reg ulwed batted solely or; thr
"Migratory Bird Rule" (MBR)
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Waters do not meet the "Significant Nexus" standard, where such a finding is rcauired for jurisdiction. Explain:
E]
Other: (explain, if not covered above):
Provide acreage estimates for non -jurisdictional waters in the review area, where the sole potential basis of jurisdiction is the MBR
factors
(i.e., presence of migratory birds, presence of endangered species, use of water for irrigated agriculture), using best professional
judgment
(check all that apply):
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Non -wetland waters (i.e', rivers, streams): linear feet width (ft).
Lakes/ponds: acres.
Other non wetland waters: acres. List type of aquatic resource:
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Wetlands: acres.
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Provide acreage estimates for non-iurisdictional waters in the review area that do not meet the "Significant Nexus" standard, where such
a finding is required for jurisdiction (check all that apply):
_ Non -wetland waters (i.e.. rivers; streams): linear feet, width (ft).
Lakes/ponds: acres.
Other non -wetland waters: acres. List type of aquatic resource:
F1 Wetlands: acres.
SECTION IV: DATA SOURCES.
A. SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for JD (check all that apply - checked items shall be included in case file and, where checked
and requested, appropriately reference sources below):
Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the applicant/consultant:
Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the applicant/consultant.
❑ Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
❑ Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report.
[❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
Corps navigable waters' study:
U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas:
❑ LJSGS NHD data.
❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps.
U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name:
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation:
National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name:
Q State/Local wetland inventory map(s):
FEMA/FIRM maps:
100 -year Floodplain Elevation is: (National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929)
�Q Photographs: ❑ Aerial (Name & Date):
or ❑ Other (Name & Date):
f Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
17 Applicableisupporting case law:
Applicable/supporting scientific literature:
E] Other information (please specify):
B. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS TO SUPPORT JD:

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14. Proposed ch�,-inc! work 64, None - I o be buffered
15. Recent weather conditions:—Moderate precipitation within last month.
16, Site ;ondilio s at time of visil:__ Undeveloped _________--
Ii. Identify afiy:;-)ecial waterway classifications known: Section 10 Tidal W7aievs, Essenli-al Fisheries 1`13bital
Trout W ate, _Outstanding Resourov 'A aters Nutrient Sensitive Waters -Water Supply Waiershed V—() -I\')
18. Is there a ponj or lake located upstrearn of the evaluation point,'ES NO It ves. estunate the water suriace area: 1.163 Acres
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19. Doer; chane" appear on ISGS quad map.'( N0 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated wvicrsfied land use: 5 % Residential —2,l) Commercial /o industrial 45 -IV(-, Agricultural
45 Forested '1/v Cleared! Log. -ed "'i, 001cl
22. Bankfull 6 Feet -13. B2nk height (from bed to top of bank,): 3-5 Feet
24. Channel sloj%� down center of stream: ---Fiat (0 to 2�'O Gentle (2 to 41�� i, X Jvloderate (4 to t0`. -t,) _ Steel) (> I Mu')
25. Channel sim-osity: Straight _Occasional bends -X-Frequent meander Ven- sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions foi- completion of worksheet (located on page 2)- Begin by dererrrrining the most appropriate oregion based on
location- terrain, vegetation, stream classification. etc, Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign point,,,
to cacti charact,--ristic within the ranee shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of bow to reviev., the
characteristics icmtified in, the worksheet. should", reflect an overall asNcssment of the stream reach under rl!aluation. 11 U
cliaracte:isric cannot be evaluated due 10 Site Or weather conditions. enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the
comment section Where there are obvious chanted in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream fioxvs from a pasture
into a forest), tiv stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuil)t. and a separate form used to evaluate each
reach. The tout score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the
highest quality -
Total Score reverse):_ 69 comments:
Evaluator's Sip-riature Date February 5, 2009
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the (iata required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make g preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score requiting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and do" not imph, a
particular mitigation ratio or require ... cm, Form subject to change - version OW03. To Comment, please call 91 �-�76.,R441 x 26,
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11. Recent wcati,-­ ccondinons-- Moderate precipitation within last month.
16. Site conditiw,.,a at time. of -visif: Undeveloped
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18. Is they e. nor :i or lake located upstream of the evaluation point'., (gNO li z es. estimate the water surface ACTCS-
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21, Estimated �-v�ershed land use: 5 I/ii Residential 1,,t) Commercial —°i, lndust-ial 4$ 11'; Avricultural
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22, BanHull width: 4-5 Feet 23. Baal: height (from bed to trip of 3-4 Feet
24. Channel slop., down center of strearri: Flat (0 to 2%) Gentle (2 to 4';u,,
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25. Channel sini.r)sitv: Straight Occasional bends X Frequent meander VerN Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Be -in by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location. terrain, vegetation. stream classification, etc. Fvm, characteristic must be scored using the same ecorepon. Assign points
to each charactcristic within the ranec shown for (fie ecore-ion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics irmtified it,, the workshect. 'ku-,s should reflect in overall ai;tessmeni (if the stream reach under evaluation. if
characteristic ca,lno, be evaluated due to site or -weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring bo -v. and provide an explanation in the
comment sectiot% Where there are obvious changes in the character of stream under review the stream floxvS frOT11 a pasture
into z forest). th,. stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity. and a separate forn) used to evaluate each
reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100. with a score of 100 representing, a strearri ofthe
highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 55 comments:­
Lvaluator's Sionaturr­­ Date February 5, 2009
This channel c-aluation form is intended to be used only as a aliddr to assist landowners and environmental Professionals in
gathering the d3ta required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. Thv tii,tal score resulting frorn the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitiratioii ratio or requirement, Form subject tel charive - versior; 06.103To ('omme.n, plt:3,,t ::ail 26.
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16. Site condition, at tint of visit:Undeveloped
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19. is there a pcu;tl or lake iocated upstream of the evaluatioll pcinC' 6'ES NO 11 ees, estimate the: water surface area: I .l Acres
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? 1'ES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Sune;? YF:S N(1
21. Estimated Nv'nLershed land use: 5 ',u Residential �% Commercial °r,, Industrial 45`.x, Agriculnirai
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24. Channel sloilf- down center of stream: Fiat (0 to T'/'(4) Gentle to 4°1i,j _5 kiciderate (4 to 10",x) Steep ( 101/0
24. Channel sinuosity: Straight _Occasional bends X Frequent meander Very sinuous Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location_ terrain; vevetation, stream classification, etc,. EveD, characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. .assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
ch:,:acte;isrics iti,ntifled in *he worksheet. Scores should reflect iii overall assessi-hent 0; the ';treats': reaCh under evaluation If
characteristic Ca+?totbe evaluated du(P to 'site or weather conditions. enter 0 lII the scoring 10x and provide an explanation in the
comment sectioi, where there are obvious changer in the character of a stream under review {e,g. the stream flo4vs rroin a pa;;ture
into a forest), th. stream mai' be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each
reach. The tow', score assigned to a stream react; must range, betxueen 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a streair, of the
highest quaht,
Total Score (frow reverse): 59 Comments,
Evalustor's Sig;.tature_ Bate.` February 5, 2009
This channel e� aiuntion form is intended to 4c used only as a ,tide to assist landovirnem and environmental professionals in
gathering the catat required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to matte a prelimina.ry assessment of stream
qualify. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USAC_E approval and does not imply a
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14. Proposed cjl�Ilnej wort` , l ifany) None - To be buffered
Recent Vveathcl ,onditiom, Moderate precipitation within last month.
16, Site conditiol, at time of visit: Undeveloped
17. Identify ani pecial waterway cimsificaiions, knowrl: -__._Section, 10 _-Tidal Weoe,­. ___Essential Fisheries Habitat
1'row Waier�� _Outstanding Resource waters Ninnew Sensitive 'KateTs Water SLIT)PI-k.- NVaiershed V (j-1\1)
1S. is there v. pore of lake located upstream of the evaluation point'., YE:1�CN ()) If'Yes. estimate the Nvater surface -.rc,,1,:.___.________
19. Does channt'i appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey'! YES NO
21. Estimated wai,ershed land use: 10 % Residential "'t'? Commercial Industrial 40 °1, Agricntiltural
40 (X, Forested Cleared / Logged Other
22, Bankfull wid!h, 4-5 Feet 23. Bahl: heiQht (from bedto top of bank): 3-5 Feet
24. Channel slol�,­,, down center ofstreani: Flat (0 to 211"(4) —Gentle (2 to X Moderate (4 to IMi*'i Stecp (> I 01i)l
25. Channel sinu:)sitv: _,Straight ()CCasional bends X frequent meande, Very sinuous Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location- terrain. �egetatior, stream classification, etc. Ever,7 characteristic 'must be -cored using OW wine ecoregion. Assign points
to each characti:Tistic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics N_mtificd, in the workslhect. Scorehoule -.-flect overall zisfizessmen',, of the strealn 'eacil urld-_- -viluation. If E4
characteristic cal;rioi be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the-
comment
hecomment sectim. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under revicv,, (e.g., the stream flows ft-orn a pasture
into a forest), tht stream may be divided into sinallcr reaches that display More COTIT-inuiiy, and a separate forrn used to evaluate each
reach. The total, score assigned to 2i stream reach must range bet -weer., 0 anti 100. with u score of 100 representing a stream nfthc
highest qualit-v
Total Score (fn-rn reverse): 65) Comments:
Evalunior's Signature Date February 5, 2009
This channel evaluation form is intended to he used oniv as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
,gathering the cata required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make P preliminary assessment of stream
quality The 1=aal score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to LISACE approval and does not imply a
particular uaiti,Vation ratio or requirement. Forni subject to chaup, — vcrsion 06,10 3). 1't, Coninwrit. please call 919-M-544.1 x 26.

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16. Site conditiot at time of visit:_ Undeveloped
17. Identify ani• rpecial walerw'W,' classifications knoxvrn _ Scctior 10 _—Tidal t�'aters _--,1_ssenual Ptsherics Habitat
-rout Water _Outstanding, R4sourcV Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters. ��lvatcr Suppiy 1l'aicrsiteC � -(1-Ili)
18h is there a Pot. i or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NCS If yes, esritnue the water surface
19, foes channe' appear on USGS quad map" ONES N 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES No
21. Estimated wt.:ershed land use: __� e, Residential °�; Commercial ",_.; industrial 50 i, Auricultura!
SO forested "'0 Cleared ,` Logged � `�+ fltbe:
22. Bankfull vt-mh _ 4-5 Feet � �� 23. Bank height (from bed to tap of,br�nl:,i:_.... "-4 Feet _
24. Channel slops down center of strean3: —Flat (0 to ?°,�) _ Gentle (2 to 411, X ,Moderate (4 to ldc;-it) --- Ste,p (>10'/o;i
25. Chmnel sinuosity: Strain Occasional bends X Frequent meander V en7 sinuous Braided channel
Instructions fot completion of workshect (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based ori
location,. terrain, vegetation., stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the ,am- ecoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of hov, to revietisr the
ch aCtfTr5ii 1C1cntr;'ie tr the �a'erhsheet S�-ores should reflect an overall assessment of the strearn reach under twaluation If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions. enter 0 in tite scoring box and provide an explanation in the
comment sectio-;, Where there are obvious changes in the character of,- stream under revie'ev (e.g._ the stream flows fiom a pasture
into forest3, thy° srrcam may be divided into smalier reaches that display more continuity. and a separate form used to evaluate each
reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between11 an6 100. with r+ score o; 100 representing a stream of the
highest gtralii�.
1 oral Score (frcm reverse?: 46 Comments:_
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This channel craluation form is intended to he used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the c;atst required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make n prelirninar , assessment of stream
quality. the lista= score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USA.CE approval and does not imply is
particular nlitii atdun r:iiio or requirement. Form subject To, change version 06/0-3. i fr t. ornment, plens- call 1)1 0-y.76-8441 ; 'fit,
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Moderate precipitation within last month
t< itcrcentvvcatl,a conditions: . -Moderate
Undeveloped
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I?, Idem. airy=neciai waterway classifications known: Section 1(t —;iaa1 Water,, �f�ssenhal > rsiie=.ie iidl)itar.
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rout water: Outstanding Resource aters Nutrient Sensitive Water, ir4`ater Suppkl vvatershec —V
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18. is there a pord.? or lake iacated upstream of the evaluation t>oint YIN- NC) ifves, esrirnatc the eater Suriacc
t�. Does channel appear on USGS quad map'? �'ES NC) 20. )Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey"'l E. , NO
45 11,t Acriculnrral
21. Estimated vv,,,ershed land use: 10 ° i 'Residential _ i43 Commercial v`-
45 ° i, Forested 1�,i Cleared.,' Lor�.ged �� Other
4-5 Feet _ 23. Bank_ height (from hed to top of bank)'-- 3-6 Feet
. Bankfull width---
24. Channel sloj-%- down center of stream: --Flat (0 W 2°/,) _—Gentle (2 to d'? t'o X- Moderate (4 to I M'G') _ Stecp
25. Channel sinu,e)snv: Straight _Occasional beards X Frequent meander ____Vera sinuous —Braided channel
Instructions for completion of wa'rksheet (located on page 2). Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain. vegetation, stream classification. etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic vv�ithin the range shown for the ecoregion. }'age 3 provides a brief description of hove to revisal the
citarai;tc,Y tr ; i�--.nti7ied in the ; ork-sheet. Scorff should reflect an overall assessment of the sneam reach under evaluation. If a
citaracterrstic cannot be evaluated dile to site or weather conditions. enter O m the scoring bo-,: and provide ;m ctiplanation In the
comment section_ Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream, under review (c n-. tite stream flows from a pasture
into a forest), flir- stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display luore continuity, and I separate font used to evaluate each
,each. "he tota; scare assignee to a stream reach must range betWeen 0 and 100, Wial a score of 100 representing a stream a# the
highest quality,
l'otal Score (fry= reverse;: 67-- Comments:--
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E:vaivator s Sig attire_____ _ — — This channel evaluation form is intended to he used only as a guide to assist landowner,, and environmental professionals in
gathering the Bata required by the United ',states army Corps of En_ gineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
clutaiity. the trital score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particnlar Initir`Ation ratio til regUirenicut. Fol -nn subject to change — version 06103, To ('-omniettt. please call Q'1 1 7: �, S rw t x 26
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rout water: Outstanding Resource aters Nutrient Sensitive Water, ir4`ater Suppkl vvatershec —V
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18. is there a pord.? or lake iacated upstream of the evaluation t>oint YIN- NC) ifves, esrirnatc the eater Suriacc
t�. Does channel appear on USGS quad map'? �'ES NC) 20. )Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey"'l E. , NO
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21. Estimated vv,,,ershed land use: 10 ° i 'Residential _ i43 Commercial v`-
45 ° i, Forested 1�,i Cleared.,' Lor�.ged �� Other
4-5 Feet _ 23. Bank_ height (from hed to top of bank)'-- 3-6 Feet
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24. Channel sloj-%- down center of stream: --Flat (0 W 2°/,) _—Gentle (2 to d'? t'o X- Moderate (4 to I M'G') _ Stecp
25. Channel sinu,e)snv: Straight _Occasional beards X Frequent meander ____Vera sinuous —Braided channel
Instructions for completion of wa'rksheet (located on page 2). Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain. vegetation, stream classification. etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic vv�ithin the range shown for the ecoregion. }'age 3 provides a brief description of hove to revisal the
citarai;tc,Y tr ; i�--.nti7ied in the ; ork-sheet. Scorff should reflect an overall assessment of the sneam reach under evaluation. If a
citaracterrstic cannot be evaluated dile to site or weather conditions. enter O m the scoring bo-,: and provide ;m ctiplanation In the
comment section_ Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream, under review (c n-. tite stream flows from a pasture
into a forest), flir- stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display luore continuity, and I separate font used to evaluate each
,each. "he tota; scare assignee to a stream reach must range betWeen 0 and 100, Wial a score of 100 representing a stream a# the
highest quality,
l'otal Score (fry= reverse;: 67-- Comments:--
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-Iiate� February 5, 2009
E:vaivator s Sig attire_____ _ — — This channel evaluation form is intended to he used only as a guide to assist landowner,, and environmental professionals in
gathering the Bata required by the United ',states army Corps of En_ gineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
clutaiity. the trital score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particnlar Initir`Ation ratio til regUirenicut. Fol -nn subject to change — version 06103, To ('-omniettt. please call Q'1 1 7: �, S rw t x 26
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Trout 1A'atti, 0111 -standing; Resource Nkatcrs _ Nutrient Sensitive eaters �Vater Sum I- Watershe ., V .(t-lA'}
CO.:0.5 Acres
l8. is there d pr or lake ioeated upstrearr, Ofthe evaluation point'? 1'�'S �C� lr t��` estilnaEs to�i�ater surfiact R1.
ig, Does channe appear on USC -.S quad map? 9 NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES iJC_`i
�, 04, Commercial %� industrial 45 "t Agricultural
21. Estimated wauershed land use- 5 � Residential — .�
45 .° u Farested ° a Cleared , Logged %t. Othei
22. Banlfull width:_ 4-5 Feet _ 23. Bank: height (from bed to top of rank) 3-4 Feet._
24. Charnel slop',- downI center of stream: _______z''lat (0 to 2t R) _Cientle (2 to Hi-i,� X �4oderate f' tit 1(?"-h't _ _Ste p ',">l tt°-<,;
25. Channel sinuositv: Straight �Occasionai bends X Frequent meander Very sinuous Braided channel
instructions fin, completion of' yvorksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecorerion based on
loctlticm. terrain; vegetation. stream ctassiftcation. etc. Every charactexistic. most be scored usin, tile sae ecorenion. Assign points
to each charactc-�ristic° within the range shown for the ecoregion. Mage 3 provides a brief description of hmv to review the
h?racte,'tStt iti�rtifieG tfi tiff yy'ntkSiteet- ICC:re >}ii3IIlC i"CfitC1 all C)verah agsessmeni of the stream react"; Under eY'ahiati0n. if ii
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather c4),lditiorts_. entet� t? in die scoring bo aI pi0\t(t i� explanation in the
comirIent sectioi.. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g.. the stream, flows froin a pasture
into ra forest). th,- stream may be divided into smaller rcae-hes that display more co,ninuity, and a separate Porn, used to evaluate each
' reach. The tota score assigned to a stream reach mint range between 0 and 100.. witl; a Score of 100 represertin '. a stream of the
highest quality.
'Total Score (fro,", reverse); 55 Comments: The upper reach of this stream segment is e ual to ___ the portion of Stream 4 that is being preserved and used for mitigation (the score represents this segment). The lower reach
becomes deeply entrenched contains unstable banks contains sediment deposits and provides little h bitat or atic species..__
Lvaivator s Signature Date February 5, 2009
This channel evaluation forth is intended to be used only as a guide to assist isando A,"er, and environmental professionals in
' ratlaet-ing the seta required by the united grates Armi Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality, The t{atal score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACL approval and does not itilph a
particular mitis ation ratio or requirement. Forrn subject to change versinrn 06`0) ; o Comment, please call ' l-R?fr8a; l ?.t
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Portion of Stream 6 being, inundated - N>iew [alae
14, Prop. -)sed c ht-nnel work (if any,None - To be buffered
1. Recent went;,,-, conditions:,._ Moderate precipitation within last month.
16, Site ,.onditions at time of visit: Undeveloped
r, Identify any :.pecial waterway classifications known: --section 10 —._Tidal Waters _____hssendal Fisheries hiabitat
—Trotit Water-—Ou.tstanding Resource \%aten, -1— y utrient Setashivc Waters water Supply Watershed __v _()-JV1
18. is t1wric a poi; -J or lake locates; upstlean) of the eN,aluation point's YES 14 C3 It ,yes, estimate the water surface; area
19, Does c-hanne appear on USGS quad trap? 'ES G 20, Doeti channel appear on UISDA Soil Surae,? YL S NO
21. Esttntated waxrshed land Use: 110 ", Residential ____"-, Commercial °o industrial 40 n,n Agricultural
40 0,�, Forested Cleared 'LO -1 -led. °rL C)thes'
22. Bankfull wid t: 4-5 Feet _ _ 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank ): 5--7 Feet --
24. Channel slop_ down center of stream: Fiat 4;0 to 2°l0) ____Gentle (2 to 434,) X _,Moderate (4 to ilt`%f,} ____-_Steep
24�. Cli innel sinur)city: Straighi, Occasional mends X Frequent thea rider _ hien-, sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2), Begin by detennining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location. terrain: ,,"station, stream classification. etc. Feer-,., characteristic must be scored using the wane ecoreLion. Assign points
to each charact€-ristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description or how to review tlic
;Ilamcte,!`tt, lc mtified In the worksheet Sc;res should reflect ail overall asgessnienl of the stream reach, Unger evaitiatioti. 1f t'
characteristic cai:aToi he—,-aivazed due to site o., weather conditions. enter 0 in the seorinii box and provide an explanation in the
comment sectio; where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review t`t .g,, the stream, flows frorn a pasture
into a fare t), thu stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity. and a separate form used to Cl,ahiate: each
reach. The total score assicned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100. wiL`s a score of 100 represcmin�ti Fl stream of tile
highest quality.
'iota Seore (fnm reverse)- 47 Comments: Unlike the portion of Stream 6 that is being preserved. the
rear a of stream that is being tnun to stir the exception of a smart reach is deeply incised. The banks are unstable in areas. _
The so=Ti s outside of -tEe—cTian-nel are bright and well drained. The stream has been straightened and further impacted by timber
harvesting. The streams that are being preserved and placed into a conservation easement as part of this project are of better _
' quality than the streams being inundated._
Evaluatlotr s Sig. ---hire _ D21 V, February 5, 2009
This channel elzaluatiun form is intended to ire used on1N as a guide to assist landowners and en0ronmental professionals in
' hatherin.g the t ata required hi the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make s preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The tt,tal score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and dries not imp)' a
particular mith, ation rado or requirement. Forai su jcct ill ch anre - .erSion OiVo. Tt~ C*s;n?ment, call 91 cl �7f,-Sa4l x ?b.
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GIRL SCOUT CAMP DAM
STATESVILLE, NC
CONSTRUCTION BID SCHEDULE
NO.
BID ITEM
QTY
UNIT
PRICE
COST
1
Mobilization and Demobilization
JOB
LS
$60,000.00
$82,000.00
2
Clearing and Grubbing
31
ACRE
$2,700.00
$83,700.00
3
Stream Diversions and Construction Dewatering
JOB
LS
$35,000.00
$35,000.00
4
Excavation (Foundation Prep)
9750
YD3
$10.00
$97,500.00
5
Earthfill
36356
CY
$3.75
$136,335.00
6
Pollution Control
JOB
FT
$25,000.00
$25,000.00
7
84" Precast Concrete Spillway Riser
36
FT2
$510.00
$18,360.00
8
48 -inch Diameter Ductile Iron Pipe
270
FT2
$325.00
$87,750.00
9
Reinforced Concrete Riser Foundation Base
30
CY
$1,000.00
$30,000.00
10
Non -Reinforced Concrete Pipe Cradle and Collar
85
CY
$1,000.00
$85.000.00
11
Reinforced Concrete Outlet Basin
JOB
LS
12
18 -Inch Diameter Reservoir Drain Gate
JOB
LS
$7,000.00
$7,000.00
13
Embankment Drain System
JOB
LS
$76,000.00
$76,000.00
14
Rock Riprap Wave Protection
787
CY
$45.00
$35,415.00
15
Rock Riprap Plunge Pool
1000
CY
$45.00
$45.000.00
16
Trash Guard for Riser
JOB
LS 1$10,000.00
$10,000.00
17
Trash Rack for Drain Gate
JOB
LS
$700.00
$700.00
18
Seeding and Mulching
5
LS
$2,500.00
$12,500.00
19
Engineering Design
JOB
LS
$25,000.00
$25,000.00
20
Engineering Observation
JOB
LS
$60,000.00
$60,000.00
21
Engineering Testing
JOB
LS
$20,000.00
$20,000.00
TOTAL
1$972,260.00
UNIT DEFMTTIONS: LS=Lump Sum, CY=Cubic Yard, FT=Foot, EA=Each, ACRE
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GIRL. SCOUT CAMP DAM
STATESVILLE, NC
Offline Reservoir Alternative
CONSTRUCTION BID SCHEDULE
NO.
BID ITEM
QTY
UNIT
PRICE
COST
I
Mobilization and Demobilization
JOB
LS
$60,000.00
$82,000.00
2
Clearing and Grubbing
15
ACRE
$2,700.00
$40,500.00
3
Stream Diversions and Construction Dewatering
JOB
LS
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
4
Excavation
550000
YD3
$3.00
$1,650,000.00
5
Earthfill
55000
CY
$3.75
$206,250.00
6
Pollution Control
JOB
FT
$25,000.00
$25,000.00
7
48" Precast Concrete Spillway Riser
36
FTS
$310.00
$11,160.00
8
24 -inch Diameter Ductile Iron Pipe
270
FT2
$200.00
$54,000.00
9
Reinforced Concrete Riser Foundation Base
20
CY
$1,000.00
$20,000.00
10
Non -Reinforced Concrete Pipe Cradle and Collar
65
CY
$1,000.00
$65,000.00
11
Reinforced Concrete Outlet Basin
JOB
LS
12
12 -Inch Diameter Reservoir Drain Gate
JOB
LS
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
13
Embankment Drain System
JOB
LS
$76,000.00
$76,000.00
14
Rock Riprap Wave Protection
1000
CY
$45.00
$45,000.00
15
Rock Riprap Plunge Pool
600
CY
$45.00
$27,000.00
16
Trash Guard for Riser
JOB
LS
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
17
Trash Rack for Drain Gate
JOB
LS
$700.00
$700.00
18
Seeding and Mulching
5
LS
$2,500.00
$12,500.00
19
Engineering Design
JOB
LS
$50,000.00
$50.000.00
20
Engineering Observation
JOB
LS
$60,000.00
$60,000.00
21
Engineering Testing
JOB
LS
$20,000.00
$20,000.00
TOTAL
$2,463,110.00
UNIT DEFINITIONS: LS=Lump Sum, CY=Cubic Yard, FT=Foot, EA=Each, ACRE
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ATTEN'n ON OF.
DEFARTJ�, IEF'T OF THE A'�T,a 1'
WIL.AILAdGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
151 PATTCN A37T
ROOM 208
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801-5006
March 24, 2009
Regulatory Division
Action ID. 2008-0858
Ms. Sally Daley
Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council
7007 Idlewild Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28212
Dear Ms. Daley:
Reference is made to your August 5, 2008, Department of the Army permit application in
which you requested a permit for impacts to stream channels for the construction of a lake in
association with the development of an Environmental Leadership Center, near Statesville, in
Iredell County, North Carolina. We have received your response to our January 14, 2009 letter in
which we provided comments from your Public Notice and outlined additional information
necessary to continue the review of your permit application.
In general, your response dated February 27, 2009 adequately addressed a number of our
concerns and the comments received in response to the Public Notice. However, as stated in our
January 14, 2009 letter, we requested information regarding how many girl scouts are anticipated
to be using the lake during routine camp activities. The information you provided summarizes a
total projection of approximately 40,000 campers that will have access to the Environmental
Leadership Academy and does not specifically address how many campers are expected to be
utilizing the lake during a routine camp session. This is information is important when
' determining the need for a 23 -acre lake and will be required for the continued review of this
permit application.
If you have any questions please contact the project manager, Amanda Jones at (828) 271-
7980, extension 231.
' Sincerely,
Scott Jones, P), S
Chief, Asheville Regulatory Field Office

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ECS Carolinas, LLP
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N.C. Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
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Ms. Amanda Jones
' U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Reference: Response to March 24, 2009 U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's Letter
Proposed Girl Scout Lake — Fairmont Road
Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina
ECS Project No. 09-14580B
' Dear Ms. Jones:
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ECS Carolinas, LLP (ECS) received a letter from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dated March 24, 2009.
The purpose of the letter was to request additional information. ECS is pleased to provide additional
information that will specifically address how many campers are expected to be utilizing the lake during a
routine camp session.
T•he camp will be open year round from Friday night to Sunday afternoon for troop encampments. Five
hundred girl scouts and adults will use the camp each weekend. During the summer (June, July and August),
one and two week summer camp sessions will be staggered at different start and end dates. Five hundred girl
scouts and adults will use the camp everyday during the summer. Based on the past and current uses of
similar camps, it is anticipated that the camp will stay booked to capacity.
It is anticipated that 500 campers per day will swim, canoe, kayak, participate in aquatic and environmental
study, fish, gather around the lake or use the lake for other activities. In addition a minimum of 25
canoes/kayaks will be on the lake at any given time due to the number of required facilitators needed and
safety standards. The certifications/training that will be associated with and provided at the lake will include
Red Cross Small Craft Safety, Fundamentals of Canoeing, Lifesaving and Swimming.
Please contact us at [phone] if you have any questions concerning this letter or if you need additional
information.
Sincerely,
OAMat�l /
Michael T. Brame
Senior Environmental Scientist
Denise M. Poulos, LSS
Principal Scientist
4811 Koger Boulevard • Greensboro, NC 27407 ® [phone] • Fax [phone]

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director
Secretary
' March 31, 2009
DWQ Project # 08-1199
Iredell County
CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
' Ms. Sally Daley
7007 Idlewild Road
Charlotte, NC 28212
Subject Property; Girl Scouts Environmental Academy — Proposed Lake
Ut to South Yadkin River [030706, 12-108-(9.7), WSIV]
REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dear Ms. Daley:
On August 5, 2008, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application dated August 1,
' 2008, to fill or otherwise impact 0.0104 acre of 404 wetlands, 3,993 linear feet of perennial streams, and
1,267 linear feet intermittent streams, to construct the Girl Scout Environmental Leadership Center and
recreational lake at the referenced site. On September 30, 2008 (Public Notice), December 17, 2008
(materials received by DWQ personnel during the field visit), and January 21, 2009 (correspondence from
the USACE), and March 4, 2009, the DWQ received additional information related to this project;
however, the DWQ has determined that your application remains incomplete as discussed below. The
DWQ will require the following additional information in order to process your application to impact
' protected wetlands and streams on the subject property. Until we receive five copies of the additional
information requested below, we will place this project on hold as incomplete. if we do not receive the
requested information, your project will be formally returned as incomplete. Please provide the following
information so that we may continue to review your project.
Additional Information Requested:
1. It is not clear how the applicant will be handling releases from the three different levels. Will they be
releasing from all three simultaneously or alternating between them? It is the opinion of this Office
that if they alternate between the three it will be very destructive to downstream aquatic communities.
2. Since primary recreation will be occurring (see page 4 under "Response to the Purpose and Need
Statement"), this Office will request fecal coliform sampling post construction.
3. P r�
Please support your claim that The biodiversity within the riparian area is limited.' within section
Flora and Fauna, on page 3, with onsite collected data.
' Please submit this information within
30 calendar days of the date of this letter. If you will not be able to
provide this information within 30 days, please provide a timeline specifying when the information will be
' provided. If we do not receive this requested information or your specific timeline within 30 calendar days,
your project will be withdrawn and you will need to reapply with a new application and a new fee.
401 Civersight/Express Review Permitting Unit
'1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Location: 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: hflp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/
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March 31, 2009
This letter only addresses the application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands or waters.
Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application are not authorized (at this time) by the
DWQ. Please call Ms. Cyndi Karoly or Mr. Ian McMillan at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions
regarding this matter.
' Sincerel ,
'
r Y PKarol , Su ervisor
ersight/Express Review Permitting Unit
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cc: Amanda Jones, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Alan Johnson, DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
File Copy
Michael T. Brame, ECS, LLP, 4811 Koger Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27455
Filename: 081199GirlScoutsEnv ironmentalAcademyProposedLake(lredell)On_Hold2
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Geotechnical • COIISCPUdi011 Materials • Environmental
Ms. Cyndi Karoly
DENR/Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh. North Carolina 27699
April 8. 2009
' Reference: Response to March 31, 2009 DWQ Letter
Proposed Girl Scout Lake — Fairmont Road
Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina
' ECS Project No. 09-14580B
Dear Ms. Karoly:
ECS Carolinas, LLP (ECS) received a letter from the NCDENR/Division of Water Qualitythat was
addressed to Ms. SallDale
Sally y (our client) dated March 31, 2009. ECS is pleased to address your concerns in
' our responses below.
1. "It is not clear how the applicant will be handling releases from the three different levels. Will they
be releasing from all three simultaneously or alternating between them? It is the opinion of this
office that if they alternate between the three it will be very destructive to downstream aquatic
communities."
• The valves will be releasing simultaneously to insure that the temperature, pH and dissolved oxygen
levels are as consistent as possible downstream.
"Since primary recreation will be occurring, this Office will request fecal coliform sampling post
construction."
1 0 Fecal coliform testing will be performed post construction
3. "Please support your claim that "The biodiversity within the riparian area is limited." Within section
Flora and Fauna, on Page 3, with on-site collected data."
• Please refer to Sections 2.5 and 2.7 of the Application for Section 404 Individual permit dated
' August 1, 2008.. The flora and fauna that exist within the lake basin have been identified in the field
and discussed in these two sections. The collected data includes species that have been identified
within the riparian area.
ECS concludes that, the biodiversity within the riparian area is limited. There is one small wetland
pocket that is less than one-tenth of an acre in size. The remainder of the riparian area contains well
drained soils that are highly erodable. The majority of the vegetation within the riparian area has
been compromised by former timber harvesting operations and agricultural practices. Invasive, non-
native species including Chinese privet and Russian olive are prevalent and have out -competed
native species throughout much of the riparian area. Scattered hardwood trees and saplings including
' 4811 Koper Boulevard • Greensboro, NC 27407 • [phone] • Fax [phone]

' Response to DWO Letter
Statesville, Iredell Count'1% North Carolina
ECS Proiect 09-14580B
' April 8. 2009
sweet gum and tulip poplar (most immature due to previous logging operations), needlegrass rush,
greenbrier and honeysuckle make up the dominant vegetation that inhabits the riparian area. We
observed tracks of wild pigs, whitetail deer, raccoons and opossums on exposed ground surfaces
' within the riparian area. Various animals including dragonflies, songbirds and amphibians have been
observed within the riparian area. The forest is immature and the understory is dominated by
invasive non-native species. There are no pockets of standing water that are used by amphibians for
reproductive purposes. The riparian area is not a rich bottom -land forest with wetland pockets that
contains an abundance of biodiversity. The riparian area is homogenous and contains limited
biodiversity when compared to other riparian areas located on the site.
Please contact us at [phone] if you have any questions concerning this letter or if you need additional
information.
Sincerely,
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Michael T. Brame
Senior Environmental Scientist Denise M. Poulos, LSS
Principal Scientist

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director Dee Freeman
Secretary
May 1, 2009
DWQ Project # 08-1199
Iredell County
CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
' Ms. Sally Daley
7007 Idlewild Road
Charlotte, NC 28212
Subject Property: Girl Scouts Environmental Academy — Proposed Lake
Ut to South Yadkin River [030706, 12-108-(9.7), WSIV]
RETURN OF APPLICATION
Dear Ms. Daley:
On August 5, 2008, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application dated August 1,
' 2008, to fill or otherwise impact 0.0104 acre of 404 wetlands, 3,993 linear feet of perennial streams, and
1,267 linear feet intermittent streams, to construct the proposed Girl Scout Environmental Leadership
Center and recreational lake at the above -referenced site. On September 30, 2008 (Public Notice),
' December 17, 2008 (materials received by DWQ personnel during the field visit), January 21, 2009
(correspondence from the USACE), and March 4, 2009, the DWQ received additional information related
to this project. On March 31, 2009, the DWQ sent a Request For More Information letter to you
requiring a response from you within 30 calendar days. As of today the DWQ has not received the
requested information. For this reason your permit application is hereby considered returned. Once
you have redesigned your project to address the problems and inadequacies with your application as it
' was submitted, you will need to reapply for DWQ approval. This includes submitting a complete
application package with the appropriate.
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Please be aware that you have no authorization under Section 401 of the Clear Water Act for this activity
and any work done within waters of the state would be a violation of North Carolina General Statutes and
Administrative Code. Please call Ms. Cyndi Karoly or Mr. Ian McMillan at 919-733-1786 if you have
any questions or concerns.
CBK/yni
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Location: 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/
1 An Equal Opporlunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
Since , UZA,�
Cyndi Karoly, Supervisor
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit
NorthCarolina
Natuidi4

' Ms. Sally Daley
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Ma) 1, 2009
cc: Amanda Jones, U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers - Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Alan Johnson, DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
File Copy
' Michael 'I, Brame, ECS, LLP, 4811 Koger Boulevard. Greensboro. NC 27155
Filename: 081199GirlScoutsEnvironmentalAcademy,ProposedLake(Iredell)Retumed_Applicat ion
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