20181047 Ver 1 _WRC Comments to Add Info _20180807

Strickland, Bev
From: Dunn, Maria T.
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2018 1:13 PM
To: Bodnar, Gregg; Staples, Shane; '[e-mail]'
Cc: Scarbraugh, Anthony; Trowell, Steve
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Request for Additional Information for Middle Creek Farms (DWR
Project No. 18-1047)
G regg,
The plan Daniel sent is just the standard water management plan across the state for the best water levels to facilitate
better agricultural growth — not a management plan for surface waters. This is just guidance across the state for crops,
not water quality for surface waters. Although it provides a minimum water level for 50% of the ditch, this is more or
less to address nutrient loads rather than flows, dissolved oxygen, and other parameters important for the downstream
PNA habitats. The concerns NCWRC would need to have addressed would be more related to how much water would be
retained during warm months when flow, water temperature, and dissolved oxygen are crucial; what would trigger
retaining and release of water; how parameters would be monitored, etc. This a similar discussion previously had with
the county. I do not believe a detailed management plan would be necessary for only the tide gates.
Maria
Maria T. Dunn
Coastal Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
943 Washington Sq. Mall
Washington, NC 27889
office: 252-948-3916
fax: [phone]
www.ncwildlife
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From: Bodnar, Gregg
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2018 11:12 AM
To: Staples, Shane <[e-mail]>; Dunn, Maria T. <[e-mail]>;
'[e-mail]' <[e-mail]>
Cc: Scarbraugh, Anthony<[e-mail]>; Trowell, Steve <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: [External] RE: Request for Additional Information for Middle Creek Farms (DWR Project No. 18-1047)
Morning all,
Daniel Brinn (Agent for Mr. Pugh) has provided the above attachment that notes the O&M plan for the structure. Please
review and let me know how this fits into any comments.
Thanks,
G regg

From: Daniel Brinn[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2018 10:58 AM
To: Scarbraugh, Anthony <[e-mail]>
Cc: Dumpor, Samir <[e-mail]>; Trowell, Steve <[e-mail]�>; Bodnar, Gregg
<[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
Subject: [External] RE: Request for Additional Information for Middle Creek Farms (DWR Project No. 18-1047)
Mr. Scarbraugh,
Please find attached the operation and maintenance agreement signed by Mr. Pugh which is specific to the proposed
structure. This is the management regime that is used statewide on NC Ag Cost Shared Risers funded through the
Division of Soil & Water Conservation. Mr. Pugh has committed to this management and it is subject to random
inspection by the Hyde Soil and Water Conservation District for 10 years upon installation.
I believe this is a good starting point for discussion of riser management at this location and I would look to you and
other DEQ staff to provide further input about concerns and desired actions to move forward.
Thanks for your assistance,
Daniel
From: Scarbraugh, Anthony[mailto:anthony.scarbrauahCaancdenr.Qov]
Sent: Friday, August 3, 2018 7:39 AM
To: Daniel Brinn (dbrinn hydecountync.gov)
Cc: Dumpor, Samir
Subject: Request for Additional Information for Middle Creek Farms (DWR Project No. 18-1047)
Mr. Brinn,
Please find attached a copy of the additional information request for the proposed project. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me.
Regards,
Anthony Scarbraugh
Environmental Specialist II
Division of Water Resources — Water Quality Regional Operations
Department of Environmental Quality
252 948 3924 office
anthony.scarbraugh(a)ncdenr.gov
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
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