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2. The 'project will require an individual 401 Water Quality
Certification and should meet the following conditions for
the impact to wetlands around the perimeter of area C in the
enclosed plans.
a.. That work be restricted to excavation of material along
"the perimeter of the pond within 20' of the pond edge.
No work shall take place within the interior of the
pond.
b.. That silt fences and other erosion control measures be
in place prior to any excavation. It is also
_recommended that existing erosion control measures in
place for the construction of the sewer line near the
pond be repaired/upgraded prior to any excavation.
c.- That excavation be conducted during periods of low flow
out of the pond to prevent the discharge of sediments
into Futch Creek.
d. That the area be stabilized with vegetation as soon as
possible after completion of the project.
e. That the turbidity outside the immediate construction
area (i.e., in Futch Creek) not exceed 25 NTU.
This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
JHG:91700.OCT
cc: Wilmington Regional Office Files
Central Files
Margaret Gray (McKim & Creed)
243 North Front Street
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
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IMPORTANT
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N.C. Dept. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
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RESEARCH AGREEIVIEf
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
and
Northeast New Hanover Conservancy, Inc.

1. Background. The Northeast New Hanover Conservancy, Inc. (subsequently the
Conservancy) successfully petitioned the State of North Carolina in 1989 to classify
Middle Sound, including Howe Creek, as SAIORW, (outstanding resource waters). Base
line studies by UNCW scientists and graduate students were an important part of this
petition. Futch Creek was included in the original petition. It was withdrawn because
a portion of the creek was slightly polluted. If pollution sources can be identified and
corrected the Conservancy will petition to have Futch Creek added to the ORW
classification. To achieve these objectives the Conservancy and the University of North
Carolina at Wilmington (subsequently UNCW) propose to work together to carry out a
Futch Creek Environmental Analysis Program directed toward these objectives.
2. Project Supervision. The Project Director for this activity for UNCW will be Dr.
James Merritt (Center for Marine Science Research, 7205 Wrightsville Avenue,
Wilmington, N. C. 28403). The Coordinator of activities for the Conservancy will be
Conrad Lowman. Changes in these assignments must be approved by both parties to this
agreement.
3. Scope of Work. UNCW shall achieve the objectives outlined in the attached Scope of
Work. The Conservancy will assist UNCW in arranging for access to the Creek and will
assume the responsibility of liaison with the Futch/Foy Creek Stream Watch Association
riparian property owners, The U. S. Soil Conservation Service and the Federal, State and
County Agencies involved in achieving the objectives outlined in paragraph 1.
4 . Period of Program. The work covered by this agreement shall begin January 1, 1992
and shall terminate December 31, 1992.
5. Duties of UNCW. UNCW shall furnish the necessary personnel and other appropriate
support. All fiscal records shall be retained for a period of 24 months after the
termination or completion of this project and shall be available to agents of the
Conservancy. A report summarizing the data collected and the conclusions of the project
will be submitted to the Conservancy April 31, 1993. Interim reports will be made
available to assist in identification of pollution types of sources.
6. Fiscal Arrangements. The total cost, including indirect costs, shall not exceed
$9,564,00. The Conservancy will provide the total sum upon receipt of an initial invoice
following approval of the agreement.

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Z Right to Publish. UNCW reserves the right to publish the results of the study in
another format.
8. Ternunation. Either parry may terminate this agreement upon two (2) weeks written
notice, in which case allowable costs shall be limited from receipt of said notice to those
costs associated with the orderly conclusion of work.
9. Conservancy Representative: Mr. Paul Foster, President, Northeast New Hanover
Conservancy, 126 Beach Road South, Wilmington, N. C. 28405.
FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT WILMINGTON

JOHN J.
DR.
, Mxector of Research Administration
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MERRITT, PROJECT DIRECTOR
FOR THE NORTHEAST NEW HANOVER CONSERVANCY
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Conrad Lowman, Treasurer Date
Paul Foster, President

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT WILMINGTON
CENTER FOR MARINE SCIENCE RESEARCH
FLITCH CREED ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS PROGRAM
Futch Creek, a tidal creek watershed in northern New Hanover County is encountering
increasing pressure from residential and recreational development. This type of coastal
development is a potential threat to the quality and productivity of Futch Creek. In 1989, New
Hanover County adopted a plan for this area with the stated objective of "preserving the
excellent estuarine water quality of the creeks and Sound, including the maintenance of open
shellfish areas". Little is known about the past and current environmental conditions of the
creek. With little or no baseline data it will be difficult to determine the impact increasing
development will have on Futch Creek and more difficult to institute management strategies that
will protect the creek and watershed.
The proposed environmental analysis program for Futch Creek will initiate research and
data acquisition that will be useful in assisting the development of successful management
strategies. The Futch Creek Program will establish baseline environmental and ecological data
to yield a comprehensive understanding of the environmental factors affecting the creek. The
program objectives are: (a) obtain baseline chemical, physical and biological data; (b) establish
a long term monitoring program to determine trends; (c) provide data to agencies charged with
the management of Futch Creek; and (d) provide a mechanism for training environmental
students in techniques necessary to collect and analyze environmental data.

AREAS OF STUDY
Water Quality Assessment-Chemical aspects
1. Establish the range of variation in salinity.
2. Determine dissolved oxygen profile.

3. Monitor the presence of organo-chlorine and selected organo-
phosphorus pesticides in water, shellfish tissue, and sediment.
These chemicals are used on golf courses and lawns and reflect
non point source runoff.
Salinity and dissolved oxygen are important factors determining the variety and
abundance of organisms present in a coastal estuary; therefore, directly affecting the overall
characteristics of an estuarine system. Pesticides in extremely small concentration are lethal to
a large number of invertebrates and can cause significant loss of productivity.
Bimonthly sampling at five stations for salinity, dissolved oxygen and pesticides will be
conducted. Minimum values for salinity will be determined by sampling at low tide during a
period of high runoff and maximum values determined by sampling during high tide at a time
of low runoff.
Water Quality Assessment4hysical Aspects

1. Establish the relationship of water temperature and air temperature
in shallow and deep water.
2. Determine turbidity levels during various environmental
conditions.
Because Futch Creek is a shallow creek, temperature is probably closely related to air
temperature. Salinity and temperature information should reveal any water stratification useful
in predicting low oxygen values. Turbidity measurements will be used to establish input to the
system and to identify sources of siltation. Bimonthly sampling of five stations will be
conducted to gather temperature and turbidity data.

Water Quality Assessment Biological Aspects
1. Perform total fecal coliform and E. coli counts for 10 water
samples per month for 12 months to determine extent and
periodicity of contamination.
2. Determine the composition and population of benthic communities
that are indicators of water quality.
3. Census the top-level carnivores, (river otter, mink and other natural
occurring carnivores) and relate their presence or absence to
environmental phenomena.
4. Determine chlorophyll a levels as an indicator of eutrophic
conditions.
5. Sample fish and shrimp populations.
Monitoring of benthic populations is widely used by state agencies and the Environmental
Protection Agency to assess the health of estuarine systems. Benthic organisms have the
advantage of being long-lived and being confined to a specific place. As a result, the
composition of the benthic community may reflect average conditions, or the most extreme toxic
conditions, that may occur over a spot. Benthic organisms can also be classified according to
their tolerance to pollutants. Thus, the disappearance of a group of species, or the predominance
of certain species, can indicate stressed water conditions.
Quarterly sampling at three stations within the creek (one station near the head, one station
midway to the waterway and one station near the mouth of the creek) will be conducted. Five
sample cores will be taken at each station to detect patterns above seasonal and annual variation.
Although they are not continually resident in the creek, fish and shrimp are commercially
important an should be considered in any study program. Concurrent with benthic sampling,
fish and shrimp abundances will be determined on a bimonthly basis. At each of the three
stations used for benthic sampling, two seines for larger fish and two sweep net samples for
shrimp and smaller fish will be conducted. Seines and sweep net sampling will be done to detect
correlations in abundance trends between nekton and benthos.
Chlorophyll a is an indicator of productivity and, in conjunction with turbidity readings,
can be used to indicate conditions of eutrophication. Bimonthly sampling at five stations to
determine chlorophyll a level will be conducted.
Healthy communities support relatively large and stable populations of carnivores, but
natural environments that have been perturbed are less densely populated by carnivores. Most
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large mammals are top-level carnivores, and as such they are excellent indicators of habitat
health and stability. Habitats that have been perturbed do not function properly and the
populations of top-level carnivores are affected. River otter, mink and other large mammals are
useful in assessing water quality and the overall health of the aquatic and wetland communities.
Weekly censuses along established transects will be taken over a period of four months to
establish baseline data on the top-level carnivore populations.
Report
A annual report due no later than 14 months following the initiation of the project will
&be prepared describing and interpreting the data collected for the 12 month period.
Budget
Personnel 1/2 Research Assistant or
Graduate Research Assistant -------------------------------- $8664.00
Supplies ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------$ 900.00
Total ---------------- $9564.00
The University will provide equipment, boats and other supplies and the sampling and
lab analysis will be directed by the following faculty participants. Dr. Ron Sizemore, Dr. Joan
Willey, Dr. Jack Manock, Dr. Martin Posey, Dr. David Webster, Dr. Paul Hosier, and Dr.
James Merritt.
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State of North Carolina
nent of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
December 9, 1991
Regional Offices Ms , Margaret Gray
Asheville McKim and Creed
704/251-6208 243 Front Street
Fayetteville Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
919/486-1541
Mooresville Dear Ms. Gray:
704/663-1699
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
Raleigh Clean Water Act
919/733-2314 Proposed '
pond shoreline stabilization
Washington Project # 91728
919/946-6481 New Hanover County
Wilmington
919/395-3900 Attached hereto is a copy, of Certification No. 2650 issued.
Winston-Salem to Porter's Neck Plantation dated December 9, 1991.,919/896-7007
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to
contact us.
Attachments
Sincerely,
urge T. Everet
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CC: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Wilmington DEM Regional Office
Mr. john Dorney
Central Files

P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] / Pollution Prevention Pays'
An Equal Oppemuniry Altirniative Auto,. Employer.
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New Hano;Abk Count
CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued
of Section 401 Public Laws 92-500
and subject to the North Carolina
Management Regulations in 15 NCAC
Porter's Neck Plantation pursuant
26 day of September, 1991 to upgr
of an existing pond.
in conformity with the requirements
and 95-217 of the United States
Division of Environmental
2H, Section .0500 to
to an application filed on the
3de and stabilize the perimeter
The Application provides adequate assurance that the
discharge of fill material into the waters of a tributary to
Futch Creek in conjunction with the proposed pond stabilization
in New Hanover County will not result in a violation of
applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines.
Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this
activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL
92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the
application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. The project will require an individual 401 Water Quality
Certification and should meet the following conditions for
the impact to wetlands around the perimeter of area C in the
enclosed plans.
a. That work be restricted to excavation of material
along the perimeter of the pond within 20' of the
.pond edge. No work shall take place within the
interior of the pond.
b. That silt fences and other erosion control measures
be in place prior to any excavation. It is also
recommended that existing erosion control measures
in place for the construction of the sewer line
near the pond be repaired/upgraded prior to any
excavation.
C. That excavation be conducted during periods of low
flow out of the pond to prevent the discharge of
sediments into Futch Creek.
d. That the area be stabilized with vegetation as
soon as possible after completion of the project.
e. That the turbidity outside the immediate
construction area (i.e., in Futch Creek) not exceed
25 NTU.
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Ceication (continued)
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in
revocation of this Certification.
This Certification shall become null and void unless the above
conditions are made conditions of the Federal Permit.
This the 9th day of December, 1991.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT L 0?
eo ge T'. Everett irector
WQC# 2650
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State of North Carolina
epartment of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
necnmber 5, 1.x91
Regional Offices
Asheville
704/251-6208
Fayetteville Margaret Gray
919/486-1541 McKim and Creed
Mooresville 243 North Front Street 704/663-1699 Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
Raleigh Dear Ms. Gray:
919/733-2314
Washington Enclosed is a copy of the bill for $ 47.85 for the Public
919/946-6481 Notice for your project entitled Porter's Neck Plantation, ,in
Wilmington New Hanover County. As you are probably aware, payment is
919/395-3900 required by 15 NCAC 2H .0502(f). The check should be sent to me
Winston-Salem and made out to the Department of Environment, Health and Natural
.
919/896-7007 Re sources
Please call me at 919/733-5083 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE 'OF NORTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of said County and State,
JAC06 *RINSON
who, being duly sworn or affirmed, according to the law, says that he/she is
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MANAGER
of THE WILMINGTON STAR-NEWS, INC., a corporation organized and doing business under the
Laws of the State of North Carolina, and publishing a newspaper known as WILMINGTON
MORNING STAR & SUNDAY STAR-NEWS in the City of Wilmington _
NORTH CAROLINA
DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that
Porters Neck Marina near Wilming-
ton, North Carolina, has applied to
he North Carolina Division of Envi-
ronmental Management for a Water
Quality Certificabon pursunt to Sec-
lion 401 of the Federal Claean Water i
Act and Environment Management
Commission rules in 15A NCAC 2H
0500 and 15A NCAC 213.0109. The
activity for which the certification is
sough is to repair the area ad)'acent
to an exfstmg ppopnndd on a pond adja-
cent to Finch Creek in New Hanover
County.
The public is invited to comment on
the above mentioned application to
the Division of Environment Manage-
ment. Comments shall be in writing
and shall be received by the Division
no later than November 15, 1991.
Comments should be sent to N.C.
Division or Environmental Manage-
ment, Water Ouality Planning, Post
Office Box 29535, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27626-0535, Attention: John
Dorr. A copy of the application is
on file at the Division office at 127
Carolina Drive Extension, Wilmington
Regional Office [phone] dur-
ing normal business hours and may
be inspected by the public. I
John R. homey
for George T. Everett, Director
North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management
DATE: October 21, 1991
NORTH CAROLINADIVISION CFENVIR
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PORTERS NECK V
was inserted in the aforesaid newspaper in space, and on dates as follows:
10/3G91X 11391
and at the time of such publication Wilmington Star-News was a newspaper meeting all the
requirements and qualifications prescribed by Sec. No. 1-597 G.S. of N.C.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
00crober 21, 1991
Regional Offices Wilmington Star-News
Asheville P. O. BOX 840
704251-6208 Wilmington, N.C. 28402
Fayetteville
919/486-1541 ATTN: Legal Ad Department
Mooresville
704/663-1699 Dear Sir:
Raleigh SUBJECT: Public Notice
919/733-2314
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Washington Please publish the attached Public Notice one time in the
919/946-6481 section set aside for Legal Advertisements in your newspaper.
Wilmington The publication should run on or before October 28, 1991. Please
919/395-39W send the .invoice for publication and three copies of the
Winston-Salem affidavit of publication to the address given below. Payment 9191896-7007 cannot be processed without the affidavit of publication.
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post office 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Attn: John Dorney
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call
me at 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
J n Dorney
401 Certifications
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Jim Gregson, WiRO
Margaret Gray, McKim and Creed
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27026-0535 Telephone [phone] / P011ution Prevention Pay,
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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Porter's Neck Marina
near Wilmington, North Carolina, has applied to the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management for a Water Qualit!
Certification pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water
Act and Environmental Management Commission rules in 15A NCAC 2H
.0500 and 15A NCAC 2B .0109. The activity for which the
certification is sought is to repair the area adjacent to an
existing pond on a pond adjacent to Futch Creek in New Hanover
County.
The public is invited to comment on the above mentioned
application to the Division of Environmental. Management.
'Comments shall be in writing and shall be received by the
Division no later than November 15, 1991. Comments should be
sent to N.C. Division of Environmental Management, Water Quality
Planning, Post Office Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina
2762.6-0535, Attention: John Dorney. A copy of the application
is on file at the Division office at 127 Carolina Drive
Extension, Wilmington Regional Office [phone] during
normal business hours and may be inspected by the public.
George T. Everett, irector
North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management
DATE: October 21, 1991

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MEMORANDUM 1415
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Date: October 10, 1991 co OCT1991
To: John Dorney s WATER QUAilTy
Planning Branch Z plannI Branch
From: James. H . Gre son ??`
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Wilmington Region 1 Office
Through: Dave Adkins
Wilmington Regional Office
Subject: Regional Office Review and Recommendations
Application for Permit for Excavation and/or Fill
Central Office Permit #91700
McKim & Creed /.Porters Neck Plantation
New Hanover County
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to "clean up" the
perimeter of an existing pond.
ADJACENT WATER BODY: Futch Creek
CLASSIFICATION: SA
The project has been reviewed to determine impacts to water
quality. The following comments have been provided.
1. Please find the attached Wetland Rating System Worksheet
completed by Margaret Gray of McKim & Creed. I generally
agree with the rating submitted except in the following
areas:
4 Special Ecological Attributes - Because the area is a
fresh water marsh adjacent to an estuaries system it is
felt that a score of zero is inappropriate. A score in
the 2-3 range would better fit this situation.
7 Water Storage
9 Removal of Pollutants - These values should be in the 4-5
range because the wetland is located adjacent to and
receives a direct discharge via pipe from a golf course
fairway.

WETLAND RATING SYSTEM WORKSHEET
Project No. or description FDA' m s [N&_,t< '1 GA+JA 0"
Location
County ix)1, ' o\/SR Nearest road or town 60_
River basin GA f
Nearest streamUT? U2?J,C, and classification_
Evaluator r-(,. "" ?CAiA4 K,1 M
Agency and address ZG??j j. IJT 4S ?7. 0 LW I 61? ??01
Date and time evaluated
Major Wetland Type 7,A I,VS-rtZ 1 tNI-_- f PoJfU 6_D f1Zt%WA1)V- ?
Approximate size of wetland system 0.0 Z acres
Approximate extent of wetlands in area_L!5_acres
within '51-rE, -620 Three most common plant species (in order):
LaN, L rf Nt w A-IVL OA K HOC) wOCr,>
Soil Series (if known) ? 61\i
Hydrologic indicators pi`Lp?(y?iN? ?ZwP
Direct surface hydro ogic conne ion? YES NO
Existing Conditions,
Drainage IiY-u A-r6itS of-' PA-M I Iy G tfFEC?T_ y r sf? 4c,
Disturbance PO ?-PTT 206 '70 PAC> t1A _.If
Restoration-potential L,0 0J
Restoration value L_cL.d
Is site known to rovide habitat for rare, endangered or
threatened species? NO If so, list species observed or recorded.
Item No. Score (circle one)
I. Location/Landscape
1 Natural area buffer 5
2 Sensitive watershed Q 4 3 2 1 0
3 Dispersal corridor system 5 4 3 2 © 0
II. Ecological Values
4 Special ecological attributes 5 4 3 2 1
5 Wildlife habitat 5 4 .3 2 (J 0
6 Aquatic life 5 4 3 2 0
7 water storage 5 4 3 2 1
8 Streambank stabilization 5 4 3 2 1
9 Removal of pollutants 5 4 3 2 0
III. Human Values
10 Outdoor recreation/education 5 4 3 2 0
11 Economic value 5 4 3 2 1
Total score
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Site description and notes:

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September 25, 1991 M&C90077(10)
ENGINEERS
PLANNERS
NCDEHNR
SURVEYORS Water Quality Division
c/o Jim Gregson
127 Cardinal Dr. Ext.
Wilmington, NC.28405
RE: Porters Neck Plantation - Wetland Impact
"C" 401 Water Quality Certification
Dear Jim:
Enclosed is the Golf Course Development Wetland Impact
Plan dated 10/19/90, a vicinity map and our internal
wetland rating system worksheet.
In the past (Nov. 9, 1990) the Corp of Engineers had
authorized us to discharge fill material into isolated
wetland areas A & B (reference plan).
Our present request is to impact area C. We have
submitted a request to the Corp of Engineers to upgrade
that existing pond. We propose to clean-up the perimeter
of the pond.
Please review in accordance with a 401 water quality
certification or waiver. Call if you need additional
information.
Sincerely,
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and made out to the Department of Environment, Ecalth and Natural
Winqon 'RTh'h,'QtJ Resources.
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2. The project will require an individual 401 Water Quality
Certification and should meet the following conditions for
the impact to wetlands around the perimeter of area C in the
enclosed plans.
a., That work be restricted to excavation of material along
the perimeter of the pond within 20' of the pond edge.
No work shall take place within the interior of the
pond.
:b..--That silt fences and other erosion control measures be
_.:in place prior to any excavation. It is also
recommended that existing erosion control measures in
place for the construction of the sewer line near the
pond be repaired/upgraded prior to any excavation.
C. That excavation be conducted during periods of low flow
out of the pond to prevent the discharge of sediments
into Futch Creek.
d. That the area be stabilized with vegetation as soon as
possible after completion of the project.
e. That the turbidity outside the immediate construction
area (i.e., in Futch Creek) not exceed 25 NTU.
This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
JHG:91700.OCT
cc: Wilmington Regional Office Files
Central Files
Margaret Gray (McKim & Creed)
243 North Front Street
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401

RESEARCH AGREEMENT
University of North Carolina at Wihnington
and
Northeast New Hanover Conservancy, Inc.

1. Background. The Northeast New Hanover Conservancy, Inc. (subsequently the
Conservancy) successfully petitioned the State of North Carolina in 1989 to classify
Middle Sound, including Howe Creek, as SAIORW, (outstanding resource waters). Base
line studies by UNCW scientists and graduate students were an important part of this
petition. Futch Creek was included in the original petition. It was withdrawn because
a portion of the creek was slightly polluted. If pollution sources can be identified and
corrected the Conservancy will petition to have Futch Creek added to the ORW
classification. To achieve these objectives the Conservancy and the University of North
Carolina at Wilmington (subsequently UNCW) propose to work together to carry out a
Futch Creek Environmental Analysis Program directed toward these objectives.
2. Project Supervision. The Project Director for this activity for UNCW will be Dr.
James Merritt (Center for Marine Science Research, 7205 Wrightsville Avenue,
Wilmington, N. C. 28403). The Coordinator of activities for the Conservancy will be
Conrad Lowman. Changes in these assignments must be approved by both parties to this
agreement.
3. Scope of Work. UNCW shall achieve the objectives outlined in the attached Scope of
Work. The Conservancy will assist UNCW in arranging for access to the Creek and will
assume the responsibility of liaison with the Futch/Foy Creek Stream Watch Association
riparian property owners, The U. S. Soil Conservation Service and the Federal, State and
County Agencies involved in achieving the objectives outlined in paragraph 1.
4.' Period of Program. The work covered by this agreement shall begin January 1, 1992
and shall terminate December 31, 1992.
5. Duties of UNCW. UNCW shall furnish the necessary personnel and other appropriate
support. All fiscal records shall be retained for a period of 24 months after the
termination or completion of this project and shall be available to agents of the
Conservancy. A report summarizing the data collected and the conclusions of the project
will be submitted to the Conservancy April 31, 1993. Interim reports will be made
available to assist in identification of pollution types of sources.
6. Fiscal Arrangements. The total cost, including indirect costs, shall not exceed
$9,564.00. The Conservancy will provide the total sum upon receipt of an initial invoice
following approval of the agreement.

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7 Right to Publish. UNCW reserves the right to publish the results of the study in
another format.
8. Temdnation. Either party may terminate this agreement upon two (2) weeks written
notice, in which case allowable costs shall be limited from receipt of said notice to those
costs associated with the orderly conclusion of work.
9. Conservancy Representative: Mr. Paul Foster, President, Northeast New Hanover
Conservancy, 126 Beach Road South, Wilmington, N. C. 28405.
FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT WILMINGTON

JOHN J. YKANOCK,
DR.
of Research Administration
MERRITT, PROJECT DIRECTOR
FOR THE NORTHEAST NEW HANOVER CONSERVANCY
Date
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Conrad Lowman, Treasurer Date
Paul Foster, President
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT WILMINGTON
CENTER FOR MARINE SCIENCE RESEARCH
FUTCH CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS PROGRAM
Futch Creek, a tidal creek watershed in northern New Hanover County is encountering
increasing pressure from residential and recreational development. This type of coastal
development is a potential threat to the quality and productivity of Futch Creek. In 1989, New
Hanover County adopted a plan for this area with the stated objective of "preserving the
excellent estuarine water quality of the creeks and Sound, including the maintenance of open
shellfish areas". Little is known about the past and current environmental conditions of the
creek. With little or no baseline data it will be difficult to determine the impact increasing
development will have on Futch Creek and more difficult to institute management strategies that
will protect the creek and watershed.
The proposed environmental analysis program for Futch Creek will initiate research and
data acquisition that will be useful in assisting the development of successful management
strategies. The Futch Creek Program will establish baseline environmental and ecological data
to yield a comprehensive understanding of the environmental factors affecting the creek. The
program objectives are: (a) obtain Baseline chemical, physical and biological data; (b) establish
a long term monitoring program to determine trends; (c) provide data to agencies charged with
the management of Futch Creek; and (d) provide a mechanism for training environmental
students in techniques necessary to collect and analyze environmental data.

AREAS OF STUDY
Water Quality Assesment Chemical aspects
1. Establish the range of variation in salinity.
2. Determine dissolved oxygen profile.
3. Monitor the presence of organo-chlorine and selected organo-
phosphorus pesticides in water, shellfish tissue, and sediment.
These chemicals are used on golf courses and lawns and reflect
non point source runoff.
Salinity and dissolved oxygen are important factors determining the variety and
abundance of organisms present in a coastal estuary; therefore, directly affecting the overall
characteristics of an estuarine system. Pesticides in extremely small concentration are lethal to
a large number of invertebrates and can cause significant loss of productivity.
Bimonthly sampling at five stations for salinity, dissolved oxygen and pesticides will be
conducted. Minimum values for salinity will be determined by sampling at low tide during a
period of high runoff and maximum values determined by sampling during high tide at a time
of low runoff.
Water Quality Assessment-Physical Aspects
1. Establish the relationship of water temperature and air temperature
in shallow and deep water.
2. Determine turbidity levels during various environmental
conditions.
Because Futch Creek is a shallow creek, temperature is probably closely related to air
temperature. Salinity and temperature information should reveal any water stratification useful
in predicting low oxygen values. Turbidity measurements will be used to establish input to the
system and to identify sources of siltation. Bimonthly sampling of five stations will be
conducted to gather temperature and turbidity data.

Water Quality Assessment-Biological Aspects
1. Perform total fecal coliform and E. soli counts for 10 water
samples per month for 12 months to determine extent and
periodicity of contamination.
2. Determine the composition and population of benthic communities
that are indicators of water quality.
3. Census the top-level carnivores, (river otter, mink and other natural
occurring carnivores) and relate their presence or absence to
environmental phenomena.
4. Determine chlorophyll a levels as an indicator of eutrophic
conditions.
5. Sample fish and shrimp populations.
Monitoring of benthic populations is widely used by state agencies and the Environmental
Protection Agency to assess the health of estuarine systems. Benthic organisms have the
advantage of being logg-lived and being confined to a specific place. As a result, the
composition of the benthic community may reflect average conditions, or the most extreme toxic
conditions, that may occur over a spot. Benthic organisms can also be classified according to
their tolerance to pollutants. Thus, the disappearance of a group of species, or the predominance
of certain species, can indicate stressed water conditions.
Quarterly sampling at three stations within the creek (one station near the head, one station
midway to the waterway and one station near the mouth of the creek) will be conducted. Five
sample cores will be taken at each station to detect patterns above seasonal and annual variation.
Although they are not continually resident in the creek, fish and shrimp are commercially
important an should be considered in any study program. Concurrent with benthic sampling,
fish and shrimp abundances will be determined on a bimonthly basis. At each of the three
stations used for benthic sampling, two seines for larger fish and two sweep net samples for
shrimp and smaller fish will be conducted. Seines and sweep net sampling will be done to detect
correlations in abundance trends between nekton and benthos.
Chlorophyll a is an indicator of -productivity and, in conjunction with turbidity readings,
can be used to indicate conditions of eutrophication. Bimonthly sampling at five stations to
determine chlorophyll a level will be conducted.
Healthy communities support relatively large and stable populations of carnivores, but
natural environments that have been perturbed are less densely populated by carnivores. Most

large mammals are top-level carnivores, and as such they are excellent indicators of habitat
health and stability. Habitats that have been perturbed do not function properly and the
populations of top-level carnivores are affected. River otter, mink and other large mammals are
useful in assessing water quality and the overall health of the aquatic and wetland communities.
Weekly censuses along established transects will be taken over a period of four months to
establish baseline data on the top-level carnivore populations.
Report
A annual report due no later than 14 months following the initiation of the project will
&be prepared describing and interpreting the data collected for the 12 month period.
Budget
Personnel 1/2 Research Assistant or
Graduate Research Assistant -------------------------------- $8664.00
Supplies ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------$ 900.00
Total ---------------- $9564.00
The University will provide equipment, boats and other supplies and the sampling and
lab analysis will be directed by the following faculty participants. Dr. Ron Sizemore, Dr. Joan
Willey, Dr. Jack Manock, Dr. Martin Posey, Dr. David Webster, Dr. Paul Hosier, and Dr.
James Merritt.
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Division of Environmental Management
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James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
December 9, 1991
Regional Offices Ms. Margaret Gray
Asheville McKim and Creed
704/251-6208 243 Front Street.
Fayetteville Wilmington, North-Carolina .28401
919/486-1541
Mooresville Dear Ms. Gray:
704/663-1699
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
Raleigh Clean Water Act,
919!733-2314 proposed pond shoreline stabilization
Washington Project # 91728
919/946-6481 New Hanover County
Wilmington
919/395-3900 Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 2650 issued.
Winston-Salem to Porter's Neck Plantation dated December 9, 1991-
919/896-7007
If we can be of further assistance., do not hesitate to
contact us.
Sincerely,
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Attachments
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Wilmington DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] / Pollution Prevention Pays'
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CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued
of Section 401 Public Laws 92-500
and subject to the North Carolina
Management Regulations in 15 NCAC
Porter's Neck Plantation pursuant
26 day of September, 1991 to upgr
of an existing pond.
in conformity with the requirements
and 95-217 of the United States
Division of Environmental
2H, Section .0500 to
to an application filed on the
3de and stabilize the perimeter
The Application provides adequate assurance that the
discharge of fill material into the waters of a tributary to
Futch Creek in conjunction with the proposed pond stabilization
in New Hanover County will not result in a violation of
applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines.
Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this
activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL
92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the
application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
Condition(s) of certification:
1. The project will require an individual 401 Water Quality
Certification and should meet the following conditions for
the impact to wetlands around the perimeter of area C in the
enclosed plans.
a. That work be restricted to excavation of material
along the perimeter of the pond within 20' of the
pond edge. No work shall take place within the
interior of the pond.
b. That silt fences and other erosion control measures
be in place prior to any excavation. It is also
recommended that existing erosion control measures
in place for the construction of the sewer line
near the pond be repaired/upgraded prior to any
excavation.
.c. That excavation be conducted during periods of low
flow out of the pond to prevent the discharge of
sediments into Futch Creek.
d. That the area be stabilized with vegetation as
soon as possible after completion of the project.
e. That the turbidity outside the immediate
construction area (i.e., in Futch Creek) not exceed
25 NTU.
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Ceication (continued)
.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in
revocation of this Certification.
This Certification shall become null and void unless the above
conditions are made conditions of the Federal Permit.
This the 9th day of December, 1991.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 5, 1.Q91
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Regional Offices
Asheville
704/251-6208
Fayetteville Margaret. Gray
919/486-1541 McKim and Creed
243 North Front Street
Mooresville
704/663-1699 Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
Raleigh Dear Ms. Gray:
919/733-2314 A*
Washington Enclosed is a copy of the bill for $ 47.85 for the Public
919/946-6481 Notice for your project entitled Porter's Neck Plantation, in
Wilmington New Hanover County. As you are probably aware, payment is
919/395-39W required by 15 NCAC 2H .0502(f). The check. should be sent to me
Winston-Salem and made out to the Department of Environment, Health and Natural
919/896-7007 Resources.
Please call me at 919/733-5083 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATES`9F NORTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
NORTH CAROLINA
DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that
Porters Neck Marina near Wilming-
ton, North Carolina, has applied to
the North Carolina Division of Envi-
ronmental Management for a Water
Quality Certification pursuant to Sec-
tion 401 of the Federal Clean Water I
Act and Environment Management
Commission rules in 15A NCAC 2H
.0500 and 15A NCAC 28 .0109. The
activity for which the certification is
sought is to repair the area adjacent
to an existing pond on a pond adja-
cent to Futch Creek in New Hanover
County.
The public is invited to comment on
the above mentioned application to
the Division of Environment Manage-
ment. Comments shall be in writing
and shall be received by the Division
no later than November 15, 1991.
Comments should be sent to N.C.
Division or Environmental Menage- ,
meet, Water Quality Planning, Post
Office Box 29535, Raleigh, North 1
Carolina 27626-0535, Attention: John
Dorr. A copy of the application is
on file at the Division office at 127
Carolina Drive Extension, Wilmington
Regional Office [phone] dur- ,
ing normal business hours and may
be inspected by the public.
I
John R. Domey
for George T. Everett, Director
North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management
DATE: October 21, 1991
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of said County and State,

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Laws of the State of North Carolina, and publishing a newspaper known as WILMINGTON
MORNING STAR & SUNDAY STAR-NEWS in the City of Wilmington ,
NORTH C14AIDLIN,ALIVISION CFENVIf'
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was inserted in the aforesaid newspaper in space, and on dates as follows:
10/3GilK 11391
and at the time of such publication Wilmington Star-News was a newspaper meeting all the
requirements and qualifications prescribed by Sec. No. 1-597 G.S. of N.C.
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made, and that the summons has been duly and legally served on the defendant(s).
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Regional Offices Wilminrxfion Star-News
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Raleigh SUBJECT: Public Notice
919/733-2314
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Washington Please publish the attached Public Notice one time in the
919/946-6481 section set aside for Legal Advertisements in your newspaper.
Wilmington The publication should run on or before October 28, 1991. Please
919/395-3900 send the invoice for publication and three copies of the
affidavit of publication to the address given below. Payment
919/896-7007 em cannot be
processed without the affidavit of publication.
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Attn: John Dorney
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call
me at 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Porter's Neck Marina
near Wilmington, North Carolina, has applied to the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management for a Water Qualit,
Certification pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water
Act and Environmental Management Commission rules in 15A NCAC 2H
.0500 and 15A NCAC 2B .0109. The activity for which the
certification is sought is to repair the area adjacent to an
existing pond on a pond adjacent to Futch Creek in New Hanover
County.
The public is invited to comment on the above mentioned
application to the Division of Environmental. Management.
Comments shall be in writing and shall be received by the
Division no later than November 15, 1991. Comments should be
sent to N. C. Division of Environmental Management, Water Quality
Planning, Post Office Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina
27626-0535, Attention: John Dorney. A copy of the application
is on file at the Division office at 127 Carolina Drive
Extension, Wilmington Regional Office [phone] during
normal business hours and may be inspected by the public.
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&eorge T. Everett, irector
North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management
DATE: October 21, 1991

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MEMORANDUM ??,?2131415,5 j
Date : , October 10, 1991 Co OC1' 1991
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To : John Dorney s WATER QUALITY
Planning Branch planning Branch
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From: James--H. Gre son.
Wilmington Region 1 Off ice EOE6Z
Through: Dave Adkins
Wilmington Regional Office
Subject: Regional Office Review and Recommendations
Application for Permit for Excavation and/or Fill
Central Office Permit #91700
McKim & Creed /.Porters Neck Plantation
New Hanover County
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to "clean up" the
perimeter of an existing pond.
ADJACENT WATER BODY: Futch Creek
CLASSIFICATION: SA
The project has been reviewed to determine impacts to water
quality. The following comments have been provided.
1. Please find the attached Wetland Rating System Worksheet
completed by Margaret Gray of McKim & Creed. I generally
agree with the rating submitted except in the following
areas:
4 Special Ecological Attributes - Because the area is a
fresh water marsh adjacent to an estuaries system it is
felt that a score of zero is inappropriate. A score in
the 2-3 range would better fit this situation.
7 Water Storage
9 Removal of Pollutants - These values should be in the 4-5
range because the wetland is located adjacent to and
receives a direct discharge via pipe from a golf course
fairway.
WETLAND RATING SYSTEM WORKSHEET ?p
Project No. or description 0,2? N?G{C '1 GAQT-P lO"
Location
County 6.1x)4 QC)461p, Nearest road or town
River basin LF} f
Nearest stream F y- rt4 ? (?C and classification
Evaluator A-a& LV-1 Gam`( ZP (KI LA Gib
Agency and address ZAD 1\? . ? tJr 'Sir. U)1 LP 06-J W 'Z,64-01
Date and time evaluated 7, Major Wetland Type VVS'("? N /NC J D?2.C f T1 c 4WAI-i

Approximate size of wetland system a.& 2 acres -
Approximate ex ent of wetlands in area___L,5_acres
within M.i IQ Acres Three most common plant species (in order):
l.v Q 6) L -ri N t w Ate- CA K ?>oG) wCUP
Soil Series (if known)
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Hydrologic indicators
Direct surface hydro ogic conne ion? YES NO
Existing Conditions.
Drainage PA6- "A1tA-5 or- PAH i N G tfrfFGT 0r-
Disturbance ? 2.? h1T D()e _M HE_'>WA 4
Restoration-potential L-OCAj
Restoration value L-c(
22
Is site known to rovide habitat for rare, endangered or
threatened species? 0 If so, list species observed or recorded.
Item No.
I.-Location/Landscape
1 Natural area buffer
2 Sensitive watershed
3 Dispersal corridor system
II. Ecological Values
4 Special ecological attributes
5 Wildlife habitat
6 Aquatic life
7 Water storage
8 Streambank stabilization
9 Removal of pollutants
III. Human Values
10 Outdoor recreation/education
11 Economic value
Score (circle one)
5
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5 4
4 3
3 2
2 1 0
10 0
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 .3 2 ( 0
5 4 3 2 0
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 0
5 4 3 2 0
5 4 3 2 1 P
. Total score
Site description and notes:

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September 25, 1991 M&C90077(10)
ENGINEERS
PLANNERS
NCDEHNR
SURVEYORS Water Quality Division
c/o Jim Gregson
127 Cardinal Dr. Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405
RE: Porters Neck Plantation - Wetland Impact
"C" 401 Water Quality Certification
Dear Jim:
Enclosed is the Golf Course Development Wetland Impact
Plan dated 10/19/90, a vicinity map and our internal
wetland rating system worksheet.
In the past (Nov. 9, 1990) the Corp of Engineers had
authorized us to discharge fill material into isolated
wetland areas A & B (reference plan).
Our present request is to impact area C. We have
submitted a request to the Corp of Engineers to upgrade
that existing pond. We propose to clean-up the perimeter
of the pond.
Please review in accordance with a 401 water quality
certification or waiver. Call if you need additional
information.
Sincerely,
MCKIM & CRE r D E INEERS, P.A.
243 NORTH FRONT STREET
NflLMINGTON, NC 28401 Margaret Gray
919/343-1048 pc: Street Lee - McKim & Creed
FAX [phone] mcc
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