20190175 Ver 1_B-4427 NRTR_20190207

NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT
Replace Bridge No. 6 on Market Street (SR 1422) over Big Swamp
Beaufort County, North Carolina
TIP B-4427
Federal Aid Project No. BRSTP-1422(10)
WBS Element No. 38361.1.2
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Unit
Natural Environment Section
June 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................1
2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS .............................................................1
3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES ..............................................................................................1
3.1 Soils ....................................................................................................................................1
3.2 Water Resources ...............................................................................................................2
4.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES ....................................................................................................2
4.1 Terrestrial Communities ..................................................................................................2
4.1.1 Maintained/Disturbed ..................................................................................................2
4.1.2 Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest ...................................................................................3
4.1.3 Riverine Swamp Forest ................................................................................................3
4.1.4 Bottomland Hardwood Forest ......................................................................................3
4.1.5 Terrestrial Community Impacts ...................................................................................3
4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife ...........................................................................................................3
4.3 Aquatic Communities .......................................................................................................4
4.4 Invasive Species ................................................................................................................4
5.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES ...........................................................................................4
5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S ................................................................................4
5.2 Clean Water Act Permits .................................................................................................5
5.3 Coastal Area Management Act Areas of Environmental Concern ..............................5
5.4 Construction Moratoria ...................................................................................................5
5.5 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules .........................................................................................5
5.6 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters .................................................6
5.7 Wetland and Stream Mitigation ......................................................................................6
5.7.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts .....................................................................6
5.7.2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts ..........................................................................6
5.8 Endangered Species Act Protected Species ....................................................................6
5.9 Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act ..............................................................10
5.10 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species .............................................................10
5.11 Essential Fish Habitat .................................................................................................10
6.0 REFERENCES ...............................................................................................................11
Appendix A. Figures
Figure 1. Vicinity Map
Figure 2. Project Study Area Map
Figure 3. Jurisdictional Features Map
Figure 4. Terrestrial Communities Map
Appendix B. Scientific Names of Species Identified in Report
Appendix C. Stream and Wetland Forms
Appendix D. Qualifications of Contributors
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Soils in the study area ................................................................................................... 2
Table2. Water resources in the study area ............................................................................... 2
Table 3. Physical characteristics of water resources in the study area ................................... 2
Table 4. Coverage of terrestrial communities in the study area .............................................. 3
Table 5. Jurisdictional characteristics of water resources in the study area ......................... 5
Table 6. Jurisdictional characteristics of wetlands in the study area ..................................... 5
Table 7. Federally protected species listed for Beaufort County ............................................. 6

Natural Resources Technical Report TIP B-4427, Beaufort County, N.C.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace bridge number
6 on Market Street (SR 1422) over Big Swamp (TIP B-4427) in Beaufort County (Figure 1).
The following Natural Resources Technical Report (NRTR) has been prepared to assist in the
preparation of a Categorical Exclusion (CE) for the proposed project.
2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS
All work was conducted in accordance with the NCDOT Natural Environment Section standard
operating procedures and July 2012 NRTR template. Field work was conducted on December
1 l, 2014. Jurisdictional areas identified will need to be verified by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) and North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR). The principal
personnel contributing to this document were:
Principal
Investigator:
Education:
Experience:
Responsibilities:
Investigator:
Education:
Experience:
Responsibilities:
Timothy W. Savidge
M.S. Marine BiologyBiological Oceanography, University of
North Carolina at Wilmington, 1998
B.S. Biology, Guilford College, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1987
Environmental Supervisor, The Catena Group, 2002 - present
Environmental Supervisor, NCDOT, 1992 - 2002
Natural communities assessment, T/E species assessment,
document
John Roberts, LSS #1292
M.S. Soil Science, North Carolina State University, 2005
B.S. Natural Resources, North Carolina State University, 2001
Licensed Soil Scientist, The Catena Group 2010-present
Licensed Soil Scientist, Hal Owen & Associates, 2005-2010
Wetland and stream delineations, soil investigations, hydric soil
delineations, document preparation
Additional personnel who contributed to portions of the field work and/or documentation for this
project was Kate Montieth. Appendix D lists the qualifications for this contributor.
3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES
The study area lies in the coastal plain physiographic region of North Carolina (Figure 2).
Topography in the project vicinity is comprised of gently rolling hills with narrow, level
floodplains along streams. Elevations in the study area range from 26 to 34 feet above sea level.
Land use in the project vicinity consists primarily of agriculture, interspersed with residential
development along roadways and forestland along stream corridors.
3.1 Soils
The Beaufort County Soil Survey identifies three soil types within the study area (Table 1).
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Table 1. Soils in the stuc
Soil Series
area
Mapping
Unit
Goldsboro fine sandy loam, 0-2% slopes
Lynchburg fine sandy loam
Muckalee loam, freauentiv flooded
3.2 Water Resources
GoA
Ly
Me
TIPB-4427, Beaufort County, N.C.
Drainage Class
Moderately well
drained
Somewhat Poorly
Drained
Poorlv Drained
Hydric
Status
Nonhydric
Hydric
Hvdric
Water resources in the study area are part of the Tar River basin [U.S. Geological Survey
(USGS) Hydrologic Unit 03020103]. One stream was identified in the study area (Table 2). The
location of this water resource is shown in Figure 3. The physical characteristics of this stream
are provided in Table 3.
Table 2. Water resources in the stud area
NCDWQ Index Best Usage
Stream Name Ma ID Number Classification
Bi Swamp Bi Swamp 28-103-14-1-1 C Sw NSW
Table 3. Ph sical characteristics of water resources in the stud area
Bank Bankful Water Channel
Ma ID Hei ht (ft) Width (ft) De th (in) Substrate Velocit Clarit
Big Swamn <1 50 >72 Clay. Sand Slow Clear
There are no designated High Quality Waters (HQW) or water supply watersheds (WS-I or WS-
II) within 1.0 mile downstream of the study area. There are no designated anadromous fish
waters or Primary Nursery Areas (PNA) present in the study area. Big Swamp is not listed on
the North Carolina 2014 Fina1303(d) list of impaired waters due to due to excessive
sedimentation and/or turbidity.
There are no benthic monitoring sites or sites monitored by the NC Stream Fish Community
Assessment Program within 1.0 mile downstream of the project area.
4.0
4.1
BIOTIC RESOURCES
Terrestrial Communities
Four terrestrial communities were identified in the study area: maintained/disturbed, mesic
mixed hardwood forest-coastal plain subtype, riverine swamp forest, and bottomland hardwood
forest. Figure 3 shows the location and extent of these terrestrial communities in the study area.
A brief description of each community type follows. Scientific names of all species identified
are included in Appendix B.
4.11 Maintained/Disturbed
Maintained/disturbed areas are located in the southern portion of the study area in places where
the vegetation is completely devoid (road ways), or periodically mowed, such as roadside
shoulders, residential lawns, and agriculture fields. The dominant vegetation in this community
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is comprised of low growing grasses and herbs, including fescue, centipede grass, wild onion,
gill-over-the-ground, red clover, and Canadian white violet.
4.1.2 Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest-Coastal Plain Subtype
The mesic mixed hardwood forest community exists in the southern portion of the study area
outside of wetland communities. Dominant canopy species in this community include American
beech, red maple, tulip poplar, and loblolly pine. Subcanopy and shrub species include in
American beech, American holly, red maple, loblolly pine, Chinese privet, and willow oak.
Herb and vine species include poison ivy, muscadine grape, Japanese honeysuckle, and Japanese
stilt grass.
4.1.3 Riverine Swamp Forest
The riverine swamp forest community comprises most of the study area and is located within the
floodplain of Big Swamp. Dominant canopy species in this community include bald cypress,
black gum, and red maple. Dominant subcanopy and shrub species include black gum, red
maple, red bay, willow oak, and elderberry, with Chinese privet along the roadside boundary.
Herb and vine species include common reed, Japanese stilt grass, laurel leaf greenbriar, Japanese
honeysuckle, and poison ivy.
4.1.4 Bottomland Hardwood Forest
The bottomland hardwood forest occurs along a somewhat drier landscape position in southern
portion of the study area. The dominant canopy species in this community include red maple,
black gum, willow oak, and tulip poplar. Dominant subcanopy and shrub species include red
maple, willow oak, tulip poplar, black gum, titi, red bay, elderberry, American holly, and horse
sugar, with Chinese privet along the roadside boundary. Herb and vine species include Japanese
stilt grass, netted chain fern, common greenbriar, laurel leaf greenbriar, cross-vine, Japanese
honeysuckle, and switch cane.
4.1.5 Terrestrial Community Impacts
Terrestrial communities in the study area may be impacted by project construction as a result of
grading and paving of portions of the study area. At this time, decisions regarding the final
location and design of the proposed bridge replacement have not been made. Therefore,
community data are presented in the context of total coverage of each type within the study area
(Table 4). Once a final alignment and preliminary design have been determined, probable
impacts to each community type will be calculated.
Table 4. Covera e of terrestrial communities in the stud area
Communitv C�
Maintained/ Disturbed*
Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest
Riverine Swamn Forest
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Total
* includes paved roads
1.0
1.6
3.2
0.6
6.4
ac.
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4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife
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Terrestrial communities in the study area are comprised of both natural and disturbed habitats
that may support a diversity of wildlife species (those species actually observed are indicated
with *). Mammal species that commonly exploit forested habitats and stream corridors found
within the study area include species such as golden mouse, cotton mouse, northern short-tailed
shrew*, eastern cottontail*, North american river otter*, grey squirrel*, raccoon, Virginia
opossum*, and white-tailed deer*. Birds that commonly use forest and forest edge habitats
include the American crow*, tufted titmouse*, eastern kingbird*, pine siskin*, cedar waxwing*,
northern cardinal*, red-bellied woodpecker*, downy woodpecker*, white-breasted nuthatch*,
Carolina wren*, and house finch*. Birds that may use the open habitat or water bodies within
the study area include and turkey vulture*, red-shouldered hawk*, wood duck* and great blue
heron*. Reptile and amphibian species that may use terrestrial communities located in the study
area include the corn snake, eastern box turtle, five-lined skink, ground skink, southern cricket
frog, Southern toad, and southern dusky salamander*.
4.3 Aquatic Communities
Perennial streams of comparable size in this portion of the North Carolina Coastal Plain, support
several fish, species as well as freshwater mollusks and amphibians. The level of habitat
degradation due to habitat modification (channel straightening, artificial barriers, culverts etc.)
can influence the species composition. The perennial stream in the study area could support,
bowfin, long-nose gar, yellow bullhead, brown bullhead, swampfish, eastern mudminnow, lined
killifish, pirate perch*, eastern mosquitofish*, various species of sunfish, such as redbreast
sunfish, warmouth and bluegill*, various darter species, including tessellated darter and swamp
darter, and various minnows, such as eastern silvery minnow, golden shiner and ironcolor shiner.
Amphibian species that potentially occur in the stream include American bull frog, pickerel frog,
and many-lined salamander*. Reptile species may include common snapping turtle, Eastern
musk turtle, brown water snake, red-belly water snake and Eastern cottonmouth. Aquatic snails
that may be present include pointed campeloma and two-ridged ramshorn. Freshwater mussel
species such as Eastern elliptio and northern lance may be present as well as the invasive Asian
clam.
4.4 Invasive Species
Five species from the NCDOT Invasive Exotic Plant List for North Carolina were found to occur
in the study area. The species identified were Chinese privet (Threat), common reed (Threat),
Japanese stilt grass (Threat), Japanese honeysuckle (Moderate Threat), and gill-over-the-ground
(Moderate Threat). NCDOT will manage invasive plant species as appropriate.
5.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S.
One jurisdictional stream was identified in the study area (Table 5). The location of the stream is
shown on Figure 4. The physical characteristics and water quality designation for the
jurisdictional stream is detailed in Section 3.2. The jurisdictional stream in the study area has
been designated as a warm water stream for the purposes of stream mitigation.
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Table 5. Jurisdictional characteristics of water resources in the
ID I Length (ft.) I Classification
; Swamp � 266 � Perennial
Total 266
TIPB-4427, Beaufort County, N.C.
Compensatory
tigation Required
Yes
area
River Basin
Buffer
Subi ect
A jurisdictional wetland was identified within the study area (Figure 4). Wetland classification
and quality rating data are presented in Table 6. All wetlands in the study area are within the Tar
River basin (USGS Hydrologic Unit 03020103). USACE wetland delineation forms, NCWAM
forms, and NCDWQ wetland rating forms are included in Appendix C. Descriptions of the
terrestrial communities at each wetland site are presented in Section 4.1. Wetland WA consists
of a wetland complex and is comprised of the riverine swamp forest and bottomland hardwood
forest NCWAM wetland types.
Table 6. Jurisdictional characteristics of wetlands in the studv area
ID
WA
NCWAM
Classification
Riverine Swamp
Forest / Bottomland
Hardwood Forest
Wetland Complex
Hydrologic
Classification
Riparian
75
Total
5.2 Clean Water Act Permits
Area (ac.
3.79
3.79
The proposed project has been designated as a CE for the purposes of National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) documentation. As a result, a Nationwide Permit (NWP) 23 will likely be
applicable. A NWP No. 33 may also apply for temporary construction activities such as stream
dewatering, work bridges, or temporary causeways that are often used during bridge
construction or rehabilitation. The USACE holds the final discretion as to what permit will be
required to authorize project construction. If a Section 404 permit is required then a Section
401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) from the NCDWR will be needed.
5.3 Coastal Area Management Act Areas of Environmental Concern
No designated Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC)
were identified in the study area. Big Swamp is a designated Public Trust Water (Figure 3). A
CAMA permit from the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (NCDCM) will be
required for all impacts to public trust waters within the study area.
5.4 Construction Moratoria
At this time, no moratoria are recommended for this project.
5.5 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules
Streamside riparian zones within the study area are protected under provisions of the Tar-
Pamlico River Buffer Rules administered by NCDWR. Table 5 indicates which streams are
subject to buffer rule protection. Potential impacts to protected stream buffers will be
determined once a final alignment and design have been determined.
NCDWQ Wetland
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5.6 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters
TIPB-4427, Beaufort County, N.C.
There are no waters within the study area subject to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act.
5.7 Wetland and Stream Mitigation
5.7.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts
The NCDOT will attempt to avoid and minimize impacts to streams and wetlands to the greatest
extent practicable in choosing a preferred alternative and during project design. At this time, no
final decisions have been made with regard to the location or design of the preferred alternative.
5.7.2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts
The NCDOT will investigate potential on-site stream and wetland mitigation opportunities once
a final decision has been rendered on the location of the preferred alternative. If on-site
mitigation is not feasible, mitigation will be provided by North Carolina Division of Mitigation
Services (DMS).
5.8 Endangered Species Act Protected Species
As of March 9, 2015, the United States Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) lists seven federally
protected species for Beaufort County; additionally, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) lists the Carolina distinct
population segment of the Atlantic Sturgeon as endangered (Table 7). A brief description of
each species' habitat requirements follows, along with the Biological Conclusion rendered based
on survey results in the study area. Habitat requirements for each species are based on the
current best available information from referenced literature and/or USFWS.
Table 7. Federall rotected s ecies listed for Beaufort Count .
Federal Habitat Biological
Scientific Name Common Name Status Present Conclusion
Acipenser oxyrinchus Atlantic sturgeon E No No Effect
ox rinchus
Lepidochelys kempii Kemp's (=Atlantic) ridley E No No Effect
sea turtle
Calidris canutus rufa Red knot T No No Effect
May Affect —
Canis rufus Red wolf EXP Yes Not Likely to
Adversely
Affect
Picoides borealis Red-cockaded woodpecker E No No Effect
Trichechus manatus West Indian manatee E No No Effect
Lysimachia Rough-leaved loosestrife E No No Effect
as er�ulae olia
Aeschynomene virginica Sensitive joint-vetch T No No Effect
E - Endangered
T - Threatened
EXP — Experimental population
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Atlantic sturgeon
USFWS Recommended Survey Window: Not required; assume presence in appropriate waters
Habitat Description: Atlantic sturgeon occur in most major river systems along the eastern
seaboard of the United States. The species prefers the near-shore marine, estuarine, and
riverine habitat of large river systems. It is an anadromous species that migrates to faster-
moving, upriver freshwater areas to spawn in the spring, but spends most of its life in
saltwater. Large freshwater rivers that are unobstructed by dams or pollutants are
imperative to successful reproduction. Distribution information by river/waterbody is
lacking for the rivers of North Carolina; however, records are known for most counties.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Suitable habitat for Atlantic sturgeon is not present in the study area within the perennial
Maple Branch. A review of the Apri12015 NCNHP database on May 20, 2015, indicates
no occurrence within 1.0 mile of the study area..
Kemp's ridley sea turtle
USFWS/NMFS Recommended Survey Window: April-August
Habitat Description: Kemp's ridley sea turtle is the smallest of the sea turtles that visit North
Carolina's coast, and has been sighted in most coastal counties. While the majority of
this sea turtle's nesting occurs in Mexico, the species is known to nest on North Carolina
beaches infrequently. Sightings of the species exist for most coastal counties. Kemp's
ridley sea turtle can lay eggs as many as three times during the April to June breeding
season. Kemp's ridley sea turtles prefer beach sections that are backed up by extensive
swamps or large bodies of open water having seasonal narrow ocean connections and a
well defined elevated dune area. The species prefers neritic areas with sandy or muddy
bottoms.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Kemp's ridley sea turtles prefer to nest on beaches back by well elevated dunes. Beaches
are not present within the study area therefore nesting habitat is not present within the
study area. Suitable foraging habitat is also not present in the study area within the
perennial Big Swamp. A review of the Apri12015 NCNHP database on May 28, 2015,
indicates no occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area.
Red-cockaded woodpecker
USFWS Optimal Survey Window: year round; November-early March (optimal)
Habitat Description: The red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) typically occupies open, mature
stands of southern pines, particularly longleaf pine, for foraging and nesting/roosting
habitat. The RCW excavates cavities for nesting and roosting in living pine trees, aged
60 years or older, and which are contiguous with pine stands at least 30 years of age to
provide foraging habitat. The foraging range of the RCW is normally no more than 0.5
miles.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Suitable habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker is not present within the study area.
Forests in the study area are comprised of a closed hardwood canopy and sub-canopy.
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Therefore, a half mile survey was not conducted. A review of the April 2015 NCNHP
database on May 28, 2015, indicates no occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area.
Red knot
USFWS Optimal Survey Window: Spring and Fall
Habitat Description: The red knot is a robin-sized shorebird that annually migrates from its
breeding grounds in the Canadian Arctic to southern Argentina. The red knot makes a
9,000+ mile journey to winter at the tip of South America, throughout the Caribbean, and
along US coasts from Texas to North Carolina. In North Carolina the species can be seen
during the spring and fall as the red knots travel north for breeding and then back for
wintering. During migration, red knots gather in huge flocks, stopping along coastal
areas to recharge their energy reserves for their flight to wintering grounds. Red knots
feed on mollusks, marine worms, and horseshoe crab eggs. Near Delaware Bay, their
migration stopover coincides with the horseshoe crab's annual spawning, which provides
an ample source of protein for the migrating birds. Red knot habitat along the North
Carolina coast is closely tied to beach and shoreline habitat also used by piping plover.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Suitable habitat for red knot is not present in the study area. There are no tidal flats,
rocky shores, or beaches. A review of the Apri12015 NCNHP database on May 28 2015,
indicates no occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area.
Red wolf
USFWS Recommended Survey Window: year round
Habitat Description: Red wolves were extirpated from North Carolina and most other
southeastern states by the 1920's. In the mid 1980's, the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service reintroduced the species to the Alligator National Wildlife Refuge in eastern
North Carolina. Since that time, the wolves have expanded their range outside the
refuge. Red wolves are generally crepuscular predators, preying on deer, nutria, raccoon,
rabbits, and other small mammals. Any area that provides sufficient size, adequate food,
water, and the basic cover requirement of heavy vegetation, should be suitable habitat for
the red wolf. Telemetry studies indicate that red wolf home range requirements vary
from about 25 to 50 square miles.
Biological Conclusion: May Affect — Not Likely to Adversely Affect
Red wolves were reintroduced to neighboring Dare County in the late 1980's. According
to a May 28, 2015 review of the Apri12015 NCNHP database, the species now occurs in
the northeastern portion of the Beaufort County (north of the Pamlico River). Red wolf
status in the rest of the county is unknown (EO ID#23092). Small areas of marginal
habitat are present within the study area.
West Indian manatee
USFWS Recommended Survey Window: year round
Habitat Description: Manatees have been observed in all the North Carolina coastal counties.
Manatees are found in canals, sluggish rivers, estuarine habitats, salt water bays, and as
far off shore as 3.7 miles. They utilize freshwater and marine habitats at shallow depths
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of 5 to 20 feet. In the winter, between October and April, manatees concentrate in areas
with warm water. During other times of the year habitats appropriate for the manatee are
those with sufficient water depth, an adequate food supply, and in proximity to
freshwater. Manatees require a source of freshwater to drink. Manatees are primarily
herbivorous, feeding on any aquatic vegetation present, but they may occasionally feed
on fish.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Suitable habitat for West Indian manatee is not present in the study area within the
perennial Big Swamp. A review of the April 2015 NCNHP database on May 28, 2015,
indicates no occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area.
Rough-leaved loosestrife
USFWS Optimal Survey Window: mid May-June
Habitat Description: Rough-leaved loosestrife, endemic to the Coastal Plain and Sandhills of
North and South Carolina, generally occurs in the ecotones or edges between longleaf
pine uplands and pond pine pocosins in dense shrub and vine growth on moist to
seasonally saturated sands and on shallow organic soils overlaying sand (spodosolic
soils). Occurrences are found in such disturbed habitats as roadside depressions,
maintained power and utility line rights-of-way, firebreaks, and trails. The species
prefers full sunlight, is shade intolerant, and requires areas of disturbance (e.g., clearing,
mowing, periodic burning) where the overstory is minimaL It can, however, persist
vegetatively for many years in overgrown, fire-suppressed areas. Blaney, Gilead,
Johnston, Kalmia, Leon, Mandarin, Murville, Torhunta, and Vaucluse are some of the
soil series that the plant occurs on.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Suitable habitat for rough-leaved loosestrife is not present in the study area. Maintained
areas within the study area do not contain the moist to seasonally saturated sands andlor
spodosolic soils preferred by the species. A review of the Apri12015 NCNHP database
on May 28, 2015, indicates no occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area.
Sensitive j oint-vetch
USFWS Optimal Survey Window: mid July-October
Habitat Description: Sensitive joint-vetch grows in the mildly brackish intertidal zone where
plants are flooded twice daily. This annual legume prefers the marsh edge at an elevation
near the upper limit of tidal fluctuation, but can also be found in swamps and on river
banks. Sensitive joint-vetch normally occurs in areas with high plant diversity where
annual species predominate, and can grow in sand, mud, gravel, or peat substrates. Bare
to sparsely vegetated substrates appear to be a microhabitat feature of critical importance
to this plant. Such microhabitats may include accreting point bars that have not yet been
colonized by perennial species, areas scoured out by ice, low swales within marshes,
muskrat "eat outs" where this rodent removes all of the vegetation within a small portion
of the marsh, storm damaged areas, and the saturated organic sediments of some interior
marshes that have local nutrient deficiencies. In North Carolina, stable occurrences have
been found in the estuarine meander zone of tidal rivers where sediments transported
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from upriver settle out and extensive marshes are formed. Additional North Carolina
occurrences are also found in moist to wet roadside ditches and moist fields, but these are
not considered stable populations.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Suitable habitat for Sensitive joint-vetch is not present in the study area. No intertidal
edge habitat is present in the study area. A review of the Apri12015 NCNHP database on
May 28, 2015, indicates no occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area.
Northern long-eared bat
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has developed a programmatic biological opinion (PBO) in
conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the US Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE), and NCDOT for the northern long-eared bat (NLEB) (Myotis
septentrionalis) in eastern North Carolina. The PBO covers the entire NCDOT program in
Divisions 1-8, including all NCDOT projects and activities. The programmatic determination for
NLEB for the NCDOT program is "May Affect, Likely to Adversely Affect". The PBO
provides incidental take coverage for NLEB and will ensure compliance with Section 7 of the
Endangered Species Act for five years for all NCDOT projects with a federal nexus in Divisions
1-8, which includes Beaufort, where TIP B-4427 is located.
5.9 Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Habitat for the bald eagle primarily consists of mature forest in proximity to large bodies of open
water for foraging. Large dominant trees are utilized for nesting sites, typically within 1.0 mile
of open water.
A desktop-GIS assessment of the project study area, as well as the area within a 1.13-mile radius
(1.0 mile plus 660 feet) of the proj ect limits, was performed on February 9, 2015, using 2010
color aerials. No water bodies large enough or sufficiently open to be considered potential
feeding sources were identified. Since there was no foraging habitat within the review area, a
survey of the project study area and the area within 660 feet of the project limits was not
conducted. Additionally, a review of the January 2015 NCNHP database on February 9, 2015,
revealed no known occurrences of this species within 1.0 mile of the project study area. Due to
the minimal impact anticipated for this project, it has been determined that this project will not
likely affect this species.
5.10 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species
As of March 9, 2015, the USFWS lists no Candidate species for Beaufort County.
5.11 Essential Fish Habitat
According to a February 9, 2015 search of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) Essential Fish Habitat
Mapper, there is no Essential Fish Habitat within the study area.
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Appendix A
Figures

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Appendix B.
Scientific Names of Species Identified in Report
Plants
Common Name
American beech
American holly
Bald cypress
Blackgum
Candian white violet
Centipede grass
Chinese privet
Common greenbriar
Common reed
Cross-vine
Elderberry
Fescue
Gill-over-the-ground
Horse sugar
Japanese honeysuckle
Japanese stilt grass
Laurel leaf greenbriar
Loblolly pine
Longleaf pine
Muscadine
Netted chain fern
Poison ivy
Swamp bay
Switch cane
Red clover
Red maple
Titi
Tulip poplar
Wild onion
Willow oak
Scientific Name
Fagus grandifolia
Ilex opaca
Taxodium distichum
Nyssa sylvatica
Viola canadensis
Cynodon dactylon
Ligustrum sinense
Smilax rotundifolia
Phragmites sp.
Bignonia capreolata
Sambucus canadensis
Schedonurus arundinacea
Glechoma hederacea
Symplocus tintoria
Lonicera japonica
Microstegium vimineum
Smilax laurifolia
Pinus taeda
Pinus palustris
Vitis rotundifolia
Woodwardia areolata
Toxicodendron radicans
Persea palust�is
Arundinaria tecta
Trifolium pratense
Acer rubrum
Cyrilla racemiflora
Liriodendron tulipifera var. tulipifera
Allium sp.
Quercus phellos

Animals
Common name
American bull frog
American crow
Asian clam
Bluegill
Bowfin
Brown bullhead
Brown water snake
Carolina wren
Cedar waxwing
Common snapping turtle
Corn snake
Cotton mouse
Downy woodpecker
Eastern box turtle
Eastern cottonmouth
Eastern cottontail
Eastern elliptio
Eastern kingbird
Eastern mosquitofish
Eastern mudminnow
Eastern musk turtle
Eastern silvery minnow
Five-lined skink
Golden mouse
Golden shiner
Great blue heron
Grey squirrel
Ground skink
House finch
Ironcolor shiner
Lined killifish
Long-nose gar
Many-lined salamander
North American river otter
Northern cardinal
Northern lance
Northern short-tailed shrew
Pickerel frog
Pine siskin
Pirate perch
Scientific Name
Rana catesbeiana
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Corbicula fluminea
Lepomis macrochirus
Amia calva
Ameiurus nebulosus
Nerodia taxispilota
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Bombycilla cedrorum
Chelydra serpentina
Elaphe guttata
Peromyscus gossypinus
Picoides pubescens
Terrapene carolina
Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus
Sylvilagus floridanus
Elliptio complanata
Tyrannus tyrannus
Gambusia holbNooki
Umbra pygmaea
Sternotherus odoratus
Hybognathus regius
Eumeces anthracinus
Ochrotomys nuttalli
Notemigonus crysoleucas
Ardea herodias
Sciurus callolinensis
Scincella lateralis
Haemorhous mexicanus
Noti^opis chalybaeus
Fundulus lineolatus
Lepisosteus osseus
Stereochilus marginatus
Lontra canadensis
Cardinalis cardinalis
Elliptio fisheriana
Blarina brevicauda
Lithobates palustris
Carduelis pinus
Aphredoderus sayanus

Common name
Pointed campeloma
Raccoon
Red-bellied woodpecker
Red-belly water snake
Redbreast sunfish
Red-shouldered hawk
Southern cricket frog
Southern dusky salamander
Southern toad
Swamp darter
Swampfish
Tessellated darter
Tufted titmouse
Turkey vulture
Two-ridged ramshorn
Virginia opossum
Warmouth
White-breasted nuthatch
White-tailed deer
Wood duck
Yellow bullhead
Scientific Name
Campeloma decisum
Procyon lotor
Melanerpes carolinus
Nerodia erythrogaster
Lepomis auritus
Buteo lineatus
Acris gryllus
Desmognathus auriculatus
Anaxyrus terrestris
Etheostoma fusiforme
Chologaster cornuta
Etheostoma olmstedi
Baeolophus bicolor
Cathartes aura
Helisoma anceps
Didelphis virginiana
Lepomis gulosus
Sitta carolinensis
Odocoileus virginianus
Aix sponsa
Ameiurus natalis

Appendix C.
Stream and Wetland Forms

WETLAMD DEiERMlI�iATlDW DATA fOR1�A — A#iarrtic an� Guff �oastal P[ain R tvn �,rj,� �
Pfc�eCUSite: I�� � ��,t. �3G �� 1!- b ■7 ?. � CitylCourtty �� [.(�Sf' P�� ��i �`� bate. ��-11- r�'�
�
AppliGsrrtFawner. Q f Sta�jte,:� �.� �amF3+irr9 Po3nc �✓ ' �
��gator(sj� lJ��r j ' .�r�✓�4 .• Secficsh. Tawnship, Range: �T�/{� � 4 �S�rC�'�.� _,...�.
Lar�dfcrm {hilt�ope. tersace. stc ): _.' f��/+f L� �vq! rel7ef (wreca�re, cvnv+ex, nw+e}: L- { i^Ga,. C�✓� 1�f�1' Sbpe L%}: �^
5utxregiqn 4LRR or �AlRR7: �• � %� ' � ILa� � �, � S / % � l,png: " �� f% � � � � 7� Daturn: /d��
SaiT WSap Urrit Name: �� S �.S u C �`, htWt classifiration: �►
Are C1an8Lic; hydroWg�c oonditions an the si�e typical far this rime ef year� Yes No tff no, exp�ain in Remarka,)
Are we9etation dG' . Sail �_, ar HY��9Y �_!�9n`�icaratly dishrrbed? Are "hlvrmar Ceraimstsurces` P�s�znt? Yes ✓ Na
Are VegeSation _,�yL_, $a'si �,� Fiydreslogy �V naturalty problemati�? {if neec€ed: exptain �y araswers in Remarks.J
S4fN�lA�4RY �� FIH�I�tGS — Attach site rr�r sh�wing sarnpiing pvir�t locatians, trar�ecfis, irnportant feate,�res, etc.
Hyaropi+yt� Veyeiation PresenY? Yes _� �ko Is the 5amp�aa Area
l�iydric Safl Pres�nt? Yes � M1Eo -„— �Fn a We#land? Yes � Na
iNet#and Hydredogy PresEnY? Yes � h[fl
R�►,a�s: �� ��� �; � -� ;l�c.��l , '� br�� t�p.� �� v+� -�.,r wr ��c �. ��, o�` � �
� � � � �� ��• +' r�� �� �� � �����.,���.� � � �`
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HYQR��DGY
Wudand HyslroloQy Indf��atars. 5econdary lnd�c�ators (minimum af bnm reau�ed]
P' ''rnkm i • eck aiE ti�ai a _ 5urf8ee �il Gr2CkS [BS]
�urface VNater {A1 } � Aquatic Fatrna [B'13j _ 5parsefir VegGtatesJ Cdr+cave Surtace t68}
Migh Water Table �A2} _ lU�rl Deposits (B15] [LRR Llj �fhainage Patterns (B10)
� 5aturatiare (A3; _ Flydrogen SuEtide Ddor (C1] �AAass T�n Liries (616]
Water Marks �46�) `•; Oxidi�ed Rh'szospheres aicng L7vir�g Roots {G'�} -� Ilr�'Season Water Tahle {C2)
�ment Depo�iis {82) Rr�enc:e of Redu� ItDn [Ca} _ Cra�ush Burr�ws tC8)
�C ariit Deposits {B3} _ R�t Iron Reduction i� Tilled 5oi1s �C63 ! Sattuatian Vaibie on Aeriel Im�g�«ry {G9}
_ Algel Yu�t or Crusi [84) � TYan MuGc Surface iC7j _ Geomor[N�ic F'asiLioa� {p2}
lron D�poAi�s (851 _ 4�ser {�xplain in Remarks] _ Sha9csw A�quitsrd {03}
�undativn Vsibie v� Retial knagery [B7) FAG-Neutrei'i'esF {D5j
Wa�ee-5is�iraed Leaves [88} _„�SPhagnarrs moss [�8] (LRl2'f, tly
F'�sld Obscrrations:
Stai�CB Watet Present? Yes � No f78pih (inches): �
1Nater TaWe PrBser�t? Yes NQ DeF� (inehesj:
5af�ration Praser�t? Yes !VD DeP�'+ (inches3: VYetland Hydmlv4Y Pressnt7 7as �[_,_ Flo
ireGfudss !a frt
�xrilx Re�rded p81a fatrearn 9auqe, moniEaring w�elt, aerial phcrtos. Previous irtspectivnsj. if a�ea#1al�le:
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height.
4.
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50°/a oftotai cover: �' � 20% of total ao�er� ��7 Prasent7 Yes �Ha
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sampr�ns Po�nt: i'°/� ' �i�
Numher o� Dominant 5gecies
That Afe CJ 6L, FAC:31V, a' FAC: (A}
1
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Spec'ses Aaoss AEI 5trata: E$]
Percenf of �ominant Species I
1'tist Are O BL, FAC1N, or FAC: 4' �. � I��
Prerra�ence lndex warxsheet:
Totel % Caver of: Multialv b�'
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FAC1N species x 2 =
FRC species x 3 =
FACU specEes x 4 =
u�� SPec��s X � _
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Prevalence lndex = BIA �
1- Rapfd Test far Hydraphytic Vegetation
�i 2 - Qominance Test is �SD°�5
3- Prevalence lndex is 53.0'
_ Pratrlematic Hydrophytic VegCtafion' (Explain)
']nd�cators af hydric soil �nd we�land hydrdogy must
be present. unless disiurbed or prohlerr�atic.
Tree -- Woody pfants,_excfuding �nes, 3 in. (7.fi cm} or
more in diameter at breast heigh# [OSH}, regardless af
heEght.
S�plingl5hrl,�b-Wvpdyplaslt5, exdudingvirtes, less
than 3 in. ❑BH and �reater than 3.28 ft i7 rrs] tall.
IHerb - All her�aceous {ncn-woady] plants, reg�rdfess
of size, ar�d waody pEants less than 3.28 tt t$II.
Atlaatie and G�lf Coastal Plain Reglvn - Version 2.0

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Prpflle pescrlptin�r: �Dascrlhs to fhe depth rreeded to docurnent the Endicator ar canfirm the ahsenca of fndlcators.j
Depth Matrix, Redcnc FeaWre
.{iriohes] Cdar mdst Qi6 C�lorimaisti , % Tvr,e Lo Texture Remarks
— �— J Cr �/f 1 � J � • ,
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' e: G—CancCnh'�tion D=[3e e�ion, RM=Reduced Matrix, �115=Masked 5and Grains. ��or.ativrr: PL=Pvre Linin ,}I+�Mairix.
Ffyri�lc Svl1 Indicators: [AppllcaSzle to ail LRRs, urdess oYherwfse noted.} lndfc�ors ior Frohlematic Hydr�c Soi1s':
_ HFstosd (A1} � pdyvaiue BeTow Surface [S8) {LRR 8, T, U} _ 1 cm Niuck (A9] {LRR CYj
Histic Epipedorr (A2} _ 7hin Dark SurFace {5S) {LRR 3, T, U] _ 2 cm ll+Iuck (A10] {Llilt S)
Bladc Histic [,43] i I oarrry Msacky Mineral (F1] {L�tR D) „� Reduced Vertic (F18} �duts[de IKLRA 15DA,B}
_ Mydroqen 5ulfide �A4� cartty Gleyed Ma#rix (F2} ,,,� Piedmont Flaodpfain Shcs (F19) {LR� P, S, Tj
_ Str�tifted Layers (AS) �DeR��Ed MBtfix (F3J _ Antxn2Ious IIt'ight L�Rry 5DiIS (F20]
_ Qrganic Bodies (Afi) (LRR P, T, U) � Redox �ark Surface [F6] (ARLRA 153B]
5 �r� M�cl�y Ninerai (A7] [lRR P, T, U] _ DeplE4ed Dartc 5urface [F7] � Red Perent A+Isterial [TF2}
_„ A+luck Presen�e (A8} jLTiFi EJ} _ Redax Depressions [F8) _ Very Shallow �7ark 5'�rFace [TF12�
1 cm Mucic (A9} [LRR P, Tj _ Mar9 (Fi0] (LRR lir ,�„ Other (�xplain in Rerrrerksj
_ Depleted Belaw aark Surtace [R'f 1 j _ Qepleted Dchric (F91� (MLRA 15�]
Thi�k flark SurFaae {Al2} ,� Iron-Manganese Masses [F12} [LRI� C1, A, Tj �Indicators oFhydrophytic vegeiation and
� Coast Prairie Redox (At6y (N1LiiA i5�Aj _ Urn6ric SurF�ce (F13] jLRR P, T, 1J] wetfand hydroEogy must tre present,
5andy Mu�ky Miner�l {S7) {LRR O, S} _ Qelta �chric (�17) {AdLRA 154} unless dist�rhe� or problemetic.
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (54) _ aeduced Vertfo �F-18] {AALRR 15Qp, 1508}
� Sandy Redo�c [85) � Piedrrnxt Flcodplain Saiis (F99} {HILRA 149,4�
StrEpped Matrix (56) � Anomelous @right Loamy 3oils {F20) fIYILRA 749A,153C, 153D)
�, Qark S1�riace {S7] {�RR P, S, T, LI}
iiestrlcti�e Laysr{Efabserved�:
Type: �/
p�pth {inchas}; Hydrie 5oil Preserrt? Yss V Na
i�8fR8r1[S:
US Army Corps af Engineers Atlar+tic arrd GuiiCoasta! Piein Region — Vers�ort 2.0

W�L.A�MD AET�RMENATf4N DATA FQRM - At�arrtic and Gul# �oastai Pl�n Reg3on u�
Prvie�TlSi�e: -- rx� c ��� 'r��� � "�%y � � CiiylCounty; .S���f,a�..s t.�.1'�'I�� �t7�w�Tj° � c.,ampt;ng iJate: �� -�/- rJ°7�
app�anuo�vner. G�C3C� —� state: �/iIG 5amp��r�g Par+t: �
E�9ab�is): �l , d�G /7� ' � •�w v� �C _ 5ection. �'owstship. Range: �!+ �s�"�'�'" ��
L�+tdfvrm (h�lislope. �arrace, e#c. j: �, r' 1 ISlo/TG Lacal refief (e�ncave, aonvex. nvnej: G� hf�+0 �{°,�3- �
s��� ��� ����: L�E' �- i �s: _�S. 6�.�a�'T6 �..��: _f� 77. G� y S� 5� o��: t�d�1 �► $�
�viE �Ilsp t}nit Plar�e: � 7 �er' F[V�fi t�assificatiorr. �/ i�'
P,re Gimaiic 1 hydrologic c�'�f�ons Ori the aite typi�! tor tttis tirne of yea�? Yes y �lo {�# no, e�airt a� Remarks.] �
Ara Veyets�tiarr �� 5ail �. . or Hydrdq�y � gsgne�eantiy distrarbed7 ArE "I+iormal Circumst�anCes' preserti? Ye& v Nv
Pxc Veys'�Uvn 'y , 5ai! �. or Hydrnlvgy �,� r�aiural�yr prablematic? (I€ nee�ed, axptain �� arisw�ers in Remarks.]
SV�RY ['1F �E�iE�lNGS - Attac� si#e rr�ap shovrring san�pifn� point locati�rEs, transects, un�ortant fea#unes, etc.
I-tydropieytic veQetati�+ Prersent?
Hydric Soi! Prosant?
Watland H]'��b9Y Prasent?
i1Yi3ROLOGY
Yes � � Is the 5ampi8ti Area �/
Yes hio �~ wifhFn a VYetlandT Y9s No u
Yes hbo �
YVltlafnd Fiydro�ogy lc�dlrators: 5econrJBry IndiC8tOr5 f mirt�num o# lWo re�Clri[e�]
P�y�ndicata_rs [miciitrwr� o[ sane �s tenuired: ehech afl ihat anohr] _ Swi�rx Soi1 �racks (Bfi�
� Sur�aGs WatCr (A1 ] _ AqEraaiicc Fauraa f S1 S} _ 5}�arseEy 1legetaied Concav� 5urfaoC {88)
_ High Wa�eer 3ahle =A2j _ RAari E3eposiis (B75� [iRR U) _ Drainage Pat6�ms (810]
5attrrativn (q3} _ Hydrogen Su3�ade Qdar (C#j , Maas Toim L7r►es (67S}
T Water M�rks�(61 } _„_ Oxidized i�hizospheres alqng Living Roats {�3] �_ ❑ry 5eason Water Table [CZ)
,_ Sa�mant De�Osils {82) � Presence af Reduced 1ro� {Ca) _ CrayFsF� 8urrows tC8)
DriR peAassts f B3) _ Recent iron Fteduc4on in "f�fed S�ils (L'$} � Sat�sratiars �ait�e a�s Rerial Imagery +[C9]
_ Atga! Niat ar Crust {84] _ Tnif� !uiuC[c SurFace {C7) _ Geofxrorphic Fositi0n i}2)
IrsSn 17epvsits fBSt _�er (Expiain in R�marksl _.__ ��g� �N�� i�]
� Inundativn 1lisi�ie on AeaaF lmagery {B7) _ FAC-NeeRraf 'fest (�5j
� V1later-Stained Leavas [B8� �. 5Fha4num mqss {E38i iLRR T, li}
FiNd absen►�ti0rls=
5urfsae WaDer i�serM? Yes 3�o Depth {inches):
Wster Tabae Preser�t? Yes Na Depih [irrcFies}:
5atura'riort Preser�t? Yes No Dppth (inchesl: Wetiand HY��Y P�rtt? YQs �la
sndudes �ta �rin
Dea�ribe Recdrded E7ata [sireaTn qaupe. moni�#ing �I, aeria! photos. Pre+�bus insp�ciiarrsj. i� avai3able:
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Recnerlrs'
US AnY+y corpe os �ineers
W1�re�c and G�rlf Coastal P�irr �egian — Versi�dr7 i.0
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V�G�TATIOh! {Faur Stra#a} - U�e scientific names of plarrts.
�ly Ahsoluie aomCnant
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5D°� of total cover: 2b°r6 of total co�er:
�Herb Stratum (Plot size: �'"�'� ] 0
9. L� , �7 C�O C�.A � � � 1.�
2.
3.
4_
5.
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7.
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509b �otal Co�er: 20% of toFal oover.
Nloo �ne Stratum (PI sina: "��`� )
1. � r ; . - - - �{L y �A�
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s. ,� ��� a r: � r� �� � F��
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5�°/o afitatai cover: J�� S 2096 of total cover: 1��
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Sarr�pfing Point: �''�`� ��
3Ci:
I�umper �f pominant S'pecies
That Are D6�, FACIlU, a FAC:
Tota� Alumber oi IJattinarat
5peciesAerossAll Strafa:
� (p]
� tg,
Aer�ent of f7omEnant Species
Tha# Are 06L, FACW, or FAC
�1� � [,qrg]
�revauanes �naex rvQrtcsrreez:
raa3 �,5 crnrer or; 7Vluitio€v �v:
c]BL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
FAC speoi�s x 3 =
�,a�u spe��es x a �
:JFL SpECIES X 5 =
ca�mrr rotafs: (Ai t�)
Pre�alenae knd�c = EJA=
1- Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetstion
� 2 - dominance Test is �509k
3- Prevafear�a Index is s3.d'
_ ProtrCematic Hydro�ytic vegetat[ar�' (E�cpEasn]
'lnd�ators of hydric sc�al and wetland hy[�dogy must
be prasent, unless disturbed or prohlema#ic.
Trea - Woody pEants,.exGluding �ines, 3 in. (7.6 an} or
more in diameter at breast heighf [a$Hj, regardEess of
he�ght.
Saplingl5hrub � Woody planis, exciuding vines, less
than 3 in. bB�f and greater than 3.28 ft('1 m) tal1.
FEer6 - AI[ rierbaceous (am-woody} plants, regard[ess
of size, and woady plants �ess than 328 R tall.
1Naady rrine - AIE woody �nas greaierthan 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydruphytic
Vegetakion
Aresent7 Yes Ho
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5ampling Point: �� ���
Proifle t7escrlptlprl: (Q85CKb9 !d fha depth nesded !D doCum$nt the 3ndlcator or conflrm the absenee of irtdc�tors.}
17�pth Matrix Redox F es
Cinches] C.olor mcist 96� Color im;astl 96 _T�e Lo Texture Ret11BPk5
�_ �� �f�� j0a ��
1(� � �> i �- / �' L
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4� �� r� . zo
' e: G�C��entration. C�Depletion, RM=Radu�ed Matrix, M.5 Masked Sand t�ains. �Location: PL=Pore �inin , M�Matrix.
Hydric Soif �ndi�vrs: (RppEicabEe tu al[ LRRs, urMess otheru+�ise nvted_j lndicaEvrs fvr Pra6lsmatfc Hydr1� SoEfs'.
_ Nistasof (A4} _ Pohvalue Belcnv Surface �58] {LRR S, T, E7k _ t cm M�tck (A9} {LRR O)
_ HisTic Epipedvn (A2) _ Thin �ark 5vrface (59) {LRI� S, T, l�j _ 2 cm Muck (A10} (LRR Sj
B3aok Histic {A3} � Loarny Mucky Mineral (F1} {LRR Oj � Reduced Vertie {F18} �autslds HILRA 150A,8j
o Hy[lrogen SuPfide (A4] _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2} _ Piedmont Floodpla�n Soils (F'E9) (LRR P, S, Ty
StraYdied Layers (A5) � Oepleted Matrix {F3} _ Artomaiaus 8right Lv�my Soils {F�Q)
� prganic Bodies (A�) (LRR P, T, Lf} � Redox Dark Surface [F6) [MLRA 133Bj
5 om M�ci@�r NNknerai �,4TJ [LFiR P, T, �] ��epfeted []ark SurFaca [F7) _ Red Parent NPaterial (TF2y
� Muck Presence (A8) (LRR Uy _ F2edox Deprassions {FS) _ Very ShalEaw Dark Se�rFace (TF'i2}
4 cm MucK [AJ) {LRR P, Tj _ Marl {F1Qj (LRR Uj _ tJther (F,acplain irt RemarPcs}
� DCpleted B�low park Surfa�e [R1�t} _ Depleted Achric {F1 t} (1YILRq 1513
Thick C]ark S�3fa�e {Al2j ,,,_.., iron-Nianganese Masses [F12} jLRR �D, P, Tj 3lndicators af hyrirophytic �egetation and
� Coast Prairie Redox [A1fi} (1NLRA 150A} _ Llmlxic 5uriaee (F93) (LRR P, T, Li] wetland hy�irdvgy musS he present,
� 5antly Arlucky Mineral [S1) {LRR O, 5] _ Qelta Ochric (F17) (fY1LRA i51} uniess di�t�r�ed or pro�emati�.
Sandy Gleyed �Vfat7ix [54) _ Reduoed Vartic {F18} {1ytLRA 15�A, 15ft8]
� Sandy Redca (S5] _ Piedmoni �Ioodpiain 5als [F99) {�ILRA 949Aj
� StnR�d Mefsix (S6} r Anotraatpus Bright Laamy 5ois {F20j �II�LRPI 149A,153C, 453Q)
❑ark �rFace {Si} RLRR P, 3, T U)
Restrlctl�e L.ayer {lf vbserved};
7yrpe:
Qeptfi (inchas): HydrEe Sail Preser�t? No�
Ramarks:
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l!5 Army Caps of �ngineers �4tlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Re�ivn —Version Y.0

NC WAM F1ELfl ASS�SS11fl��ET FL7RM
AcCompanies lfser Manttal Version 4,1
Vlfe�l�rtd Type � ` `,�
Level E1I Eco[e�iot7 � �r
River $asin �
�'$. Yes ❑ Na Precip"rtatavn within
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Assessor NarrfelC7rgania�bi�
�+icarest Nanted Water Sady
USGS 8-�igit Catatogue� 'LEnzt
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�(;�r�b: r77.02A�52�
CwFdenFe vf shessvrs affecting the assessmerrt area {may noY be within '�e �merrt area} �
Please circle arrdlor malce note on ti�e Iasi page if e�'rdenoe of sTressars is apparent CQnsider departure fmm re�erence, iF apProPriaie, in
reoetit past {fvr irrs4�nce, wr�F�sr� 10 years). Ilioteworthy stressors incEvde, btxt are nat iimi't�ed to the 1`v�Iowing.
• '�iycirafvg� madific�tions {�xxamples: diiches. dams, 6ea�er dams, dikes, berrns, pc�R�s, etc.}
• 5ur�ace and sub�surFace discharges i2ato the we�and (exampies; �sr.�arges corrtain6ng obrrious poilutar�ts, presenoe pf nearby
sep�c tanks, ur�derground stflrage tanEcs {USTsj, hog Iagvans, etc.)
• 5igrrs af vegetativn stress {ex-arriples: vegetation rnortatity, irtsect dam�qe, dtsease, s�mz damage, saft irztrvsivn, eic.}
• Hai�itatlpiarrt commuriity alteration {examples: rrtowing, c�ear�ng, exa5cs, etc.)
!S tihe assessrnerrt area irrterdsi►ieiy mana�ged? ❑ Yes ,� No
i�eyulatory Cor�siderations [s�� a![ that apptY ta 'tfie assessrr�ent area]
� Anadromous f�sh
� Federafly prvtected species ar 5tate endange�ed or t�reatened species
IVCI}iNQ riparian be�r rule 4n sfFect
I�truts a �nary i��rsery Area (PNR}
❑ PubiicPy owned pro�erty
❑ N.C. C?ivision of Coastal ManagemerrkArea v# Erneirorrmertt2l GvRcern (A�Gj ("snc[uding 6trf`er)
0 Abtrts � Stream with a iVCD1NC� ciassificatior'i of 5A vr Suppl�meR�i c�assiFicativrrs oi HQW, GR1N, ar "fi`rout
❑ D�siyrrted hICNHP refer�nce com�nur��i}+
[� Abvts � 3Q3(d�iis�d stream vr a Yributary. to a 343[d)-listed siream
� 'lype o�f natural str�x� is associated wi�i� '�tre wetiand, if any� (c�tieck aEi that aFFIY)
Blackw2ter
❑ $TQWfIYV2EEf
❑ Tidal (if Sdal, check cne of the t�llowing bvues} ❑ Lunar ❑ Wmd ❑ Bc#h
1s the a�merrt area on a coastaE islanci'? � Yes j,� �[v
IS ��2�Tli�iti �C2a'S SI,1�'dG@ W2l�T StD�@ C��£[L}I GC �ilCditO�t SGI]�ii�l7tlf]I ��� �?jl �V�EI? ❑ Y�S . I� 1�i0
�7oes the a�merrt ar� ext�ri�nce v�+erbarck ilvndir�a d�erir�a narmaR nvrrfaEi cond'�? 3�"'tes ❑ No
1. Gfosand Snrface Cond`�iordVV�g�tation Cored9tion — assessmerrt area canci►t�on r�retrie
C�ck a i�ox in ea�:h ceiamn. Car�sicter aitera�on tv the grcrund surFace (GS) in tlle assessmerrE aeea and wegetatian str�cture (VS} in
tfre a�ment ar�. Compare to ref�res�ce wet�and if appiicai�te (see LEser Manual}. 1# a refeer�ence is not applica��, then rate the
a�smerrt area base�3 as� eviderrce af an e�fec4.
G5 VS
�` $A �ot severety alier�d
IJ� ❑S Severei�y alter�cf over a rna�ority af the �ssessrr�e�t area (�round surtace al'l�ration examples� vehiGe tracks, �xces.sive
sedim�rrt�ation, fr�pfow lanes, skidder �adcs, beddin�, fli i, svil oompaction, vt3vio�ss poil�atar�ts} (veye�tativn shvc6ure
aiieraiian examp9�: mech�nicai ciisturhanc�. herbicides, salt intrt�sion [where apprapriate], exottc s�ecies, grazing.
re�uced dsvers�i.j+ �'�# appr�spr�a#�j. hydr�iagic aife�tion}
2. SurFace a�d SubSurFace �rage CaPaciYY artd Duration — ass�ssmerrt area cvndition metr�c
Checic a bux in �h cvle�mn. Consider sur�ace starage capacity and duration (SurF} �nd svb surfaee storage �apacity and dura6on
{Su�}. Consider both inaea5e anci decrease irr hydroiogY• Fiefer to the current AiRCS fateral e�� vf dric�ing guidance far Nor� Carot�s'r�
YrydriC soifs {see CiSACE VV�imirtgton Dis�ict wehsiteJ fartt�e zor�e vF irrfEuenc� of dit�es ir� hy^dri� svils. A ditr�-� __ 1 foa# cieep is cortstdered
to ai#ect surFaoe water vniy, uvhile a ditch a 9 foat de�p is ex�cted to aff�ct f�oth 5urFace and suh-svrFace water, Consider tida! flonding
regime. if app�icable.
Susf 5v�
�A Water storage ca�ar;�y and draration are nvt a�tercd.
❑8 S Water storage capaciiy or du�tivn ar� aftered, but nat substartiaiPy (iypicafly, not s�cient #a chang� vegetationy.
OC [�C 1Nater storage cagac'rty or dura�on is substantia�ly altered {typicaiiy, at�eration sufTc9er�` to �uEt in r�egetafivrr changs}
{examp3cs: c3raining, flvoding. sviE compactian, fiEling, excessi� sedimenta�ti�n, uncfergrc�urrsi vtifity irnes}.
3. Waaer 5bdragelSurFace Reli�f— assessmerrt arealwetiand fype candition meb'ic teva3uaf� fc�r nvn�arsn w�ands oniy}
Gheck a hox in each �aiurnn for �ch grvup beiow. 5elect for the assessmeRt area (AA} and the wetianci iype (Wf].
A�1 WT
3a• �A �A Majvriiy of wetiand with d�pressions abie tv pond water � 1 fvot deep
❑6 �S N#a�ority of vretiand with depress'sans a�l� to pond water f inches ta 1 foat deep
❑C ��C Nla�arity af wsf]and wsth depressions able #cr pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
❑b �� �ep�ssiar�s 2bie to pvnd wat,�r � 3 zn�hes deep
3b. []A ��ideRoe that rna�dmum depth aF inuridation is greater than 2 fE�t
�S ��idence that maximum depth of inundatian is bet�e�n 1 and 2'�eet
C �videnc.e iha�t maxim�sm depth of tn�ndation � 1e55 ihan 1 fvot
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4. Soi! TexturelStru�ture — asse.5sine�t area candit�oR rnefric
Check a box irom �ch of the three saii property grovps beivw. Big saif prafile in the damir�ant assessrrsent �r�a landscape feature.
Make sail obsenrati�ns within the top i2 inches. Use most recent g�idance for Nationai Ter,hnicai Comrriiftee far �-tydric SailS regiona!
indi�ators.
4a. �]A 5anciy soif
�B Loarny or c€ayey soiis exhi�i#irig redoximorpYri� feat�tres {r.on�afrans, depletioris, or rh�heresJ
�C Lvamy ar �fayey soiis not axhi�iting r�doximarphic features
❑❑ Loamy ar cfaYEY 9leyed sQdl
Q� }'�fSIOSDI O� t'IiS�EC @Pl�On �
4q. �1 5oil ri%bvn a 7 inch
OS 5oii ribUon ? i inch
4�. DA hto neat or muck presenr.e
�S A peat or muck ,presenoe
5. IIiseharge into vVetiaria -- assessmern area opport�nity metric
Check a box in eac3� coiumn. Cvnsider surFace pollutants or dischsrges (SurFj and sub-suiface pc,Ilutants or discharges {Sub}.
�xamptes of sub�surface discharges inciuda presence af nearhy septi� ian�C, undergrvund s#orage tank [IJSi}, etG.
Suri 5ut�
�A �A LitE1e er no e�idenc� of pollutants ar diseharges entering the assessment area
8 ❑8 fVo�ceahle ��idence af poiiutants or discharges entering the.wet�and and stressirsg, but not overwhetrrrirrg the
treatment capacaty af the assessmenf area
�C ❑C Na�oeahle eviden� af poll�tants nr discharges {pathagen, particulate, or solubie} entering the assessment area and
poten�aliy averwhelming the treafinent capacity af the wetiand (uva#er discaiawation, dead �ege�an, excessNe
se[limerrtation, odorj
6. I..arid �ise -� opportunity metric
Chec�c all that appEy {at least one �avx in each coiumn}, Evafuation inval�es a GlS etfort with field adjvsbrient� Cvr:sider so�rcas
tlraining ta assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles anct wifhin the �rvatershed drair�iRg to the assessment
area {SMJ, and urith�n 2 miies and within the watershed draining to the assessmeni area {2M}.
W5 5M 2M
❑A [A DA � 9 �°la impervious SurFaaes
❑S OB ❑S � 14°/o imp�rviDuS SurFdCeS
OC ❑G ❑G Canfined anima! flperatians (or other lacai, GDi10Efi�"d'�d SOUI� pf �}GIiLiFaRSS}
QL7 �D ❑D ? 2�% �oWesage of pasture
�jE �E � ? 2D% cv�erage af agrir.ulizaral Ean[i {regularIy ptowed far�d}
❑F ❑F �F ? 2p95 co�erage oi maintained grasslf�erE�
❑G OG ❑G ? 2fl9b coverage csf �fear-cvt lancf
❑H OH ❑H Liitie ar no opportursity ta irrtpra�: wafier quality. Lark af �ppartuniiy may r�sult fram hydralagic aitcrations
that pre�errt dr.�tnage ar o�erbanic flow frarrE ai%cfir�g the assessment area.
7_ Wetland Ac#ing as Vege�ted Buffer — assessment arealwetla�d compfe�s eandition rrtetr'sc
7a. !s assessment are2 wi#hin 5� feet of a txibutary or other open wat�?
�Yes [�Na 1f Yes, �ontiriue to �b. !f Na, skip ta Me#ric 8.
Wetland bufi�r naed only i� present on one sicie of the open water. Make hcsi#er judgment �ased on the average width of wetfand.
Ftecord a note if a partion af the buffer has heen rema�d or disturbed.
7b. H�w much of the first 5� faet from the bank is wetland?
�A ? 50 feet
8 �rom 3a to � 50 feet
❑C From 15 to � 3p feet
❑i7 Fram 5 to � "i5 feet
❑E E 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7�. Tribuhary width, if the lxibutary is anast4mosed, combine widths af channe�SJbrdids for a total wid#h.
❑� 15-feet wide �7 15-feet wide 0 Qther open wai�r {na trii�utary present}
7d. ❑4 roots of assessment area Vege#atian extend into the bank of the iributarylopen water?
j�FjYes ❑ritio
7e. �s th� tributary ar othee apen water shei#ered ar ex�vse�1?
�5hsi#ered — r�pen waYer uvic�ih r 25Qa feet and na regu�ar boat'traf�e.
❑Exposed — open water widih � 25�40 feet ar regular boat traffic.
$. WetEand Width at tE�e A.ssessmerrt Ar� -- we�t[and typehn►e�ar�d comp�ex conditivn metric [evatuate tor riparian wetlands onlyy
Check a box in each coiurnn. Select the average width far the wetland tiy{ae at the assessmer�t area (lN'T} and the wetland camplex at
the assessment area {WC). See User Manual far WF and WC houndaries.
WT WC �
A �}A ? i p0 feet
8 ❑B From 8D to � 9 O�J feet
QC aC From 5� to c 80 feet
❑D ❑a Fram 40 to � 5�'Feet
❑E DE From 3[3 ta � 40 feet
❑F ❑F From 95 ta ¢ 30 fe�t
❑G �G From 5 ta <'dS fieet
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9. Enundativn �uratEon — assessmerrt area oandition me#ric .� �� ��
Answer fvr assessm�nt area dvmfharrt 9aadfvrm.
[�A E�idence of sh+��urativn inundatian (� i wns�cutirre days}
❑B Ev�den� af satura#ivn, withs��t evid�nce of inundation
�C Evsdence af lang-c�vration inunda�or� flr very tang�uration ittundativn (7 tv 3{3 r.onsecuti�e days ar mo�e}
1 fJ. indicabors of i]e�osition — assessmerrt area conditian metric
Consider �cerrt depasitiar� only (no plant growth since depesi'�on).
S�dimerit 6epcsfibrt is not ex�n+e, but af approxirnateiy nat:araf levels.
B Sedimesrt depasi�vn is exc�ssive, but not overwhefming tfie weUand.
❑C 5edimerft tie�ositian is a�.��nre an@ is o�+erwtteIming #he wettiand.
'i'[. Wetla�d S¢e—wetland typelwetEand complex corrditivn metric
Check a l�c in each cols�rrrn. irnroirr�s a G1S el�vrt wi#tt f�eld adjustrr�errt This metric erraluaf�s three aspecfs of the ww�ttiand area: the
size of She wetlancf fy� (Wf), the size af tYse wefiand complex {WCy, ar�d the size af the faresteci wetJand [F'W� �`r� apptic�3e. see User
Manuai}. 5e� the �]ser Manuai ior i�ounda�ies o# these eval�ation ar�s. 1�F asse.ssment area is c[ear-aat, sei�ct `K" �xrr the �11V cvfumn.
WT WG FVII {iF apgfica�afe}
[�A DA �.4 � 50fl acres
� uC �C From 50 ta 1 �0 acres
❑D ❑iJ ❑D Frvm 25 to � 50 ac:res
❑E F]E QE From 1 D to £ 25 acres
❑F ❑F �F From 5 to � 10 acres
OG ❑G [�G Fmrn 1 ta � 5 acres
❑H ❑�t ❑H Frarn Q.5 � C � acre
❑z ❑i ❑r �r�r� a.� ro � o.� �r.re
❑.] OJ �J From 4.09 ta ��_9 acre
❑K �K �K � 0.�� acre ar asseassrrtent area is r.iear�ut
� We�Earrd Ir�actness — wetFarrcf 'type condriion metric (eva�uate for Pocasir�s onlyj
❑A Pocasin is the �ull ex#ent (? 9p°!a) of its natvrai lansiscape s�ae�
❑6 Pocasin is � 9a% caf the full exterrt o# ifis natural landscape size.
43. Cdnriec�vity ic pitrer lVatvral Ar� — 9ast�scape oranditivr� rr�etri�
13a. Ct�seck appropriate boxt�y (a 6vx may be checKed 4r� ea.ct� colurr�n}. I��oives a G2S efFort wiii� fi�3d ac�ustmerrt. Ti�is metric
evaivates whether t�re wetiand is well conn�ed �Weli� ar�dlar tociseiy cannected (Loosety) to the iarr�scape patch, th� contiguoas
natura�fy �eget2r6ed area and open water (rf appropriatej. 8ourzdaries are farmed tsy four-iane roads. regufa�y mainiair►�d usl�ity line
corridvrs the width of a four-larre road or wider, urbara iandscapes, mairrtained fieids [pasture and a�ricuthare;, or open water � 30fl
feet wide.
Weil Lovs�ly
�,q DA ? 540 acres
�8 ❑B From 1 �fl tn � SflQ acres
[,�C ❑C Fmm 50 to C� Ofl acres
❑p ❑D F^om 10 to � 5Q acr�s
❑� ❑� � 1 p acres
❑� ❑F Wettand type nas a poar or na �anneciior� tv other naturai haErtats
�@�. Ewaluate far marshes anIy
�Yes �P#o W�t!and type has a surf�ace hydmCagy cvnrsection to open vratessRrtibutary ar tidai wetlands.
44. Edge E€Fect—wet]and type carn9rtian metric [s[ap'fnrall mars�esj
N1ay inrroive a Gf5 effvrt wi'ti't field adjustrt�ent �5tisrsat� dis#�r�ce frvm weiland typE bvs�ndary to artificial edges_ Ar[afraal edg�s ;ndude
non-inresEed arEaS ? 44 fe�t vride such as 4�elds, de�fapment, rraads, r�eguia�y maFsnairrect Utii4ty Eine cvrridors, and r�+'�. Cos�sider
the eight main pairsts of the compass.
[]A IVo artifi�ial erk�e wthin 'f50'F�ef in ail direcctiflr�s
�B hio arti6'fifiaal edge vv�ir� 75� feet in four t4} to se+ren {� directiens
C Art artificia! edge a�curs +�rrthin 15Q feet in more than i`our (4] directions or a5sessrr�ent area is ciear-cut
i 5. Vegetatir►e Com;positiv� — assessmsnt area candition rnetric (skip fae a1I rrEarsh� and Pine F1at)
�A Vegetakian is r�ose ta reference corsdilion in speoies present and ihsir prapvr�ions. Lawer strafa �mposed af approAriate
speci�s, with exaiic plants absen# vr sparse within the assessmerr� area.
[]8 Vegetation is diP�erent frem re#eren�e cyanditian in species d'suers�ty ar propartar�, but sti�� larg�[y composed of na'tiree speaes
charade�istic of the wetIan�i type• �his may ineiude �mmur�i�es of weedy native speaes thaf de�eiQp a#�er ciearcut6ng or
clear�ng_ lt ai.sv includes commur�i�es with exotics Presen� but nqt domin�nt, ow�r a Iarge partan o; t�e e.�cp�te�i s'�ata.
❑C Vegetation �+!erPly aitered from re'f�rence fn c.�rnpasi�ios�. F_xpected s�c'ses are Unrraturally absent (pianted stands of nvn-
characEerist�c speci� or at ieast ane s�m inapprapr�ately composed ot a szngie speeies}. ExaE�� speeies ar� dominant irr at
teast flne stratum.
76. Veyetatirre �iversity -- asse�rner+t area condition metric (ew�ivatie #or IVon-ticf�] Fresl2water Marsh onlYj
[jA Vegetation di�er5ity is high a�d �s co:nposed g�marily af nati+r� species (� 1[]96 co�er of exvtics}.
❑8 Vegetativn d'n+ersity is faw ar has � 1096 #0 5�% co�rer of exatiw.
❑C Vegetation is dvrr�inated by exotic species {a 50% c�r�er of exotics}.
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17. Veg�ve Struc�are — assessmetst areahv�tland type conditioro metric
'! 7a. Is vegetafion p�nt?
�Yes ❑No If YEs. cvntinue to 'iTt,. if Na, Sicrp ta Meiric 78.
771s. Evaluate percent r,cv�erage of �ssessment area vegetation for ai! marshe� aniy. Skip toi7c far non-marsh werlands.
❑A � 25% ca�erage of ►r�geta#ian
�]8 � 25°/o coverage af �egetation
�7c. Check a i�o�c in ear.h columr� for �ach stratum_ Eva�uate this partion af the rnetric for non�narsh wetiar�ds. Gansider sfrvciure
in airspace aborie the a,ssessment area {AA] and the we�and fype {UVT} separate�y.
AA IIVT
�l� j�]A Ganapy clos�i, or nearly dased, with natural gaps assncia#ed with nat�araf prve�sses
�❑S ❑S CanaPY Present, l�irt npeneri mare than natural gaps
c�❑C ❑C Canopy sparse or al�.sent
� �A I]ens� mid-starylsapiing layer
�[�S �B Nioderate density mi�l-storylsapling �ayer
��C �C Mid�tvrylsap9ing layer sparse ar a�sent
�,�,A �,A Dense shrub layer
�� �8 Maderate density shrub �ayer
c�n❑C ❑C Shrub layer s�sarse or absent
❑A ❑A Derise herb Iayer
��]� ❑B Mod�rat� density herf� layer
=�C �C Herh Iayer sparse ar absent
�18. 5nays — vretlaruE type condrtian metric
Large snags {more tharr ar�} are �isil�le {� 12 inches �BH, or large relat�e f� species preserrt and iandscape stabilitJ+}.
B Not A
19. Aiam$ter Class Bistri�ution —w�and type conditiar m�ic
J�A Ma�oriiy of eanopy trees haue s%ms � fi inch�s irs diam�t�r at 3ateast height (D81i]; many Earge trees {? 12 inch€s (]BH} are
present
❑8 Majority of canopy frees have stems beiween 6 and '12 inches DSH, few are �'f 2 inch dBH.
�G Ma�arity of canopy � are � 6 inches OSH ar no tr�es.
2U. Large Wondy Debris -- wetiand type oondiiion metric
IncIude both nafurai Gebris and man-placed nat�ral detiris.
�4 Large iogs (mare than ane) are �isible (� '!2 inches in diameter, or large relati�e #o sp�cies present and landscape stahiliiy).
❑B 1Vat A
21. Vege#atioNDpen Water [}ispersipn — wettand typefopen water r.ondition m�tric {evai� for 13an-lidal Freshwater Mars� onlyj
Sele�# the figure that best describes the arno�nt of interspersion batween �egeYatian and apen water in the grow'sng seasan. Paitem�d
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indica�e open water.
❑A �S ❑C ❑D
�r �! +' 1'`"'� �':� � ��"���
� f �~� '�r s � !^
,r� �, ` A � � �� �"� _ �
,� -
22. Hydralogic Cor,nectivity -- assessment area �andition metric (evaluate for riparian wetIands anfy)
�xamples af acdvities that may severe�y alter hydrAEpgiC connecli�ty inGude int,�nsi�e ditchirsg, fiii, seciimenta#ian, channelizatiars,
cjiuersian, man-made beams, bea�er dams, and stream incision.
Q[A O�erbank and averiand flow are not se�erely aFtered rn the assessrnent area.
❑B Q�erbank flaw is sewereiy aitesed in fhe assessmertt ara_a.
❑C []r�erYand #Ivw is seuere�y a!#ered �n t�� ass��ssmen# area.
OD Both oVert�ank and oyeriand flow are ser�erefy altered in the assessmerit area.
Nates
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h�C WAM F1EL'� ASSESSMEN'� F�RM
�ccurnpanies E15er Manual Version 4.'!
Alarrre
We�and Type .ET�
Level E1! Eevrec�ion ,• �
Ri�n2r B�sin f w
�. Yes ❑ No Precipitation
: � �aE�
� Assessor Narr�eJ�rgac�iz�tias�
iVear�st �12��nec1 Water Body
USGS 8-I}igi� Cat�lvgve lin"rt
LaLitu.delLor�gitude [�i-degroeesi
�ii/�
Erndence of str�ssors aff�ciing #he �ssrrtertt area {may �at i�e within the �merrt area} -
Pfeas� prcle andlar make �tvte on Ehe iast page if e�idence of stressors is ap{�arent Consider departure Trom re�ecrenc:e, i� aAR�Ariate, in
reCer�t past (far instana2, witi�iR '!� years}. Noteworthy stnessars Endude, but ar'e nfl't iimi� to the faiiowFng.
• HydroEogical modi�rativrrs {exarrtples: di�ches, dams, hearrer dams, dikes. berms, porrds, �tc.)
� SurFace and suia-�urtace discharges into the wet�and (exaanpi�s: discharges cor,taining vb�ous �otfutar�ts, presence � nearby
septic tanks, un�lergmund storage tanlcs �L�STsj, i�og lagoons, etc.}
• Signs a'Fv[getativn s�'ess {exampfes: rreget-ation mortaGiy, insect damage, dis�as�. stvrm tCamage, Salt intrusion, etc.J
- Flah'�tlplant eorrtmurrity atteration (exampias: rr�owing. Gear-cut`ang. exvtics, et�)
is the a�m�rrk area intetts°s�reiy managed� ❑ Yes ❑ Na
�l�bary Corrsirlerali�ns (sel�ct a1I that app�y to th� ���.merrt area}
Anadromous'�ish
Fetierally protected species or 5tate endangered or Fhrea�ened species
� NGDWQ riparian buffer rule 'rn �ff�c;f
Alxrts a Primary Ai�rrsery Area (PNA}
❑ PtsY�iicty vwr�ed R�i��]'
[] N.C. Dirrision af �oastai Managemerrt Area o# Environment2f Cvn�m [AEG} (in�uding bu�er)
❑ Abuts a stream wrth a tVCDI+VQ cIass"�'rcation vf SA or supplemerrtai cfassifrcatiorrs o` HQVIl, DRW, Qr Trout
❑ i�esigna'�ed l�Ci�HP referenCe Comrnur�ity
❑ Abtr�s a 3Q3(d}-iisEed stream or a tri�utary to a 303(d}-listed siream
Wf3at type of rt2ituraF s�am is a�svciaie�d witt� the wetFand, if art}�? [d�eck a!1 thai �PP�i
� 6[ackwater
� Brom�waber
❑ Ts�al [iF �dal, chec[c one of the foifawir�g boxes} ❑ Lunar ❑�nd ❑ Soth
Is the assessrrtent area on a�! %siand? [] Yes �,NR
Is the �errt area's surtace water storage capaMy or dur�tia� su�atiy altered �y E�car�f? � Yes . t�I No
QOes'H'ie �rrtertt are<t e�riertCe v►�erix�nk f[�rtG durintl r�s'n'ta1 rdir�aif ConCifiaras� � Yes � No
'i. C+roured SurFace CandrtionNeg�t�abion Condition — a�7ent area conditivn metric
Check a bvx in each colurrtre_ Consider afteratiarr ta the gro+�nd surface (GS} in �,e assessment area and �egetatian stnucture [VS) in
the asses.smes�t ar�a C�mpare ta r�erence wetland i"# apoficabie (see User Manuai}. ff a reterence �s no: appficable, then rate �e
ass�srnerrt area based on e�idence ai an e#fect
� �
I�at sever�ty attered
❑8 8 Severely ait�red cver a majarity of the ass�ssmenY area (grour�d surFace al�raban examples: �ehicIe txacics, e.�ccessi�ne
sedimen�ation. fre-�iivw 12neS, skidder tr'acks, beddir�g, �Ei, soii campacUon, obvious gvifutar�ts} (�e9etatron s#ruchar�
alteratior► examples: mecharricai disturban�, herbicad�s. saEt inin�sion �where appropri�te], ejrotic spe�ies, grazing.
teciuced dir+ersitY Crf ap�repriate], hydrairsgic aite�tion}
2 5urtace and Suh-5uri�ce Stor� Capar.ity and 17uration — assessmerxt area cancifian rrae�ic
Check a�vx in each r�olurrin. Consider svfiace storage capacity and duration �Surf} and suEs-surF�sx� stvraqs �apaci'ty and duration
{5ub). �ar�ider both iacreas� ar�d decrease in �ydrolagy. Refer tv the curcent AiRCS tataral e�Fect af d"rtchrng guidanc� #or NaRh Caroliria
ttydr�c soits 4see LfSAC� WilmingtaR D'rstrict webs�} far the rene ai intluenoe df ditehes in hy+dri� so�s. A ditch � i ioat dee� is cor►sidered
tv aiiect surFace water onty, while a ditch �� foot deep is r..,....�ed to �i�eci both surfa� and su�-s�r�ce water. C�nsader tidaI Rc�cisng
regim�, if appi�caiafe_
j�ASurf �
Water storage capacity and duration ars not aitefed.
'�6 S Water storage capacity or duratiQn are attered, �ut not suf35#�ar:tiaHy (typicalty, nrsf sufFrcient to change wegei�onj.
❑C �C Wa#er storage cal��Y of ��ra�ian is substantiaiiy altereci {typicafly, a1#eration sui#icient to tesuit in vegetation change)
(examples: drainirtg. flrJadir�g, sol carnpaCtiar�, ��ing, excessi� sedimer�tat�Qn, ur�derar4�srrd uti!"Ry �nes}.
3. W�6er Stor�{gNSurFace Reiic#-- assessmerrt arealwetiand type CQn[fitian rn�tric (�va[uate fvr nan-�narsh wetTands only]
Check a box in each calumn for each group be�w. Select fvr the assessrnent area {AA} and the weifand typ� (WTj.
AA VV'#'
3a. �A ❑A Majarit)r o# we�farad rvit3� depressions abis to pond water � 1 ioot deep
❑8 ❑B Majos'ity af wetiand with depressions abte to porrd water 6 isrches to 1 fnat d�
[�C .� Majorily of we�and with depressrorrs able � pond water 3 tv S inches r3eep
�L� ❑D Qepressit�r� a�aie to pvnd water � 3 inr.�es deep
3b. [jA E�idenc� �hat maximurr� depth of inundativn is gneater than 2 f�et
�B Evidenc� that maxirnum depth af inundatian 'ss betw�ea 1 and 2 feet '*' "
�C E�icie�roe that rnaximum depth of inu�rdafion is lEss than 1 faat �"�'.
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a. soil rexturelstructure —�ss�srxierst area coror�ition metric
Cheak a laox fram each of fhe three soi! prc�perty graups beicnv. �ig saii prof�le in the dominant assessment area iar�dscape feat�re.
Make sail obsenrabons wit�in #he top �2 inr.hes. lJse masf receni �vidanoe for �fational Technical Ccmmiitee for Hydric Saifs regiarsai
indicatars.
4a. �A Sandy soil
�$ i..aamy or clayey saiis exh�bi�ng redoxirnarpi�ic featr�res (r�ncentra�ons. depie�ans, or rh�zosRheres)
❑C Laarr,y ar clayey soils nat ext�ibiting redoximorphic fesitFres
❑I7 Laamy or cla]'ey gieyed soti
�]E Histasol or histic epipedon
4l�. ❑A 5oi1 ribban �`I in�h
�8 Svii ribbar� ? 1 incli
4�. [EA No p�at or muck presenoe
❑B A peat at muck presenr,e
5. C�isci�rge into Wetiand — as.sessm�rrt area oppartuniLy metric
Check a tavx in eacYt cvlumn. Consider surFace pal]utan#s ar 8isr.harges �SurPy and s��urFace pvl➢�tants or discharges (Svb}.
�camples ofsub-surFace disch�rges inGude presence of nearby seAtiG tank, undergmvn� starage tank (LiS'FJ, etc.
SurF 5u�s
�A �A �i#tie ar no evidence af pallutants or discharges erit�ring the assessment asea
❑$ ❑8 l�oticeable e�icfenee of paliutants or discharges entenng the wetland and s#ressing, but not o�erwhelming the
ireatment cap�city of the assessment area
OC ❑C l�aticea�ste e�ic�ence of paIiutants or discharges [pathagen, pariiruiate, or solubie} enter�ng tJte assessmeni area ancf
poterrtiaily overvuh�lming the tr�atm�nt capacity of the wetland twat�s discoloration, deacf vegetatioR, exoessi�e
sedimentation, adorj
s. Land us� — appartunity metric
Check all that appEy {at t�st ane box iri �aeh coturnn}. Evaivation irnvolves a G[5 effart with �ield ad�us#menL Carssider soi[rces
cfraining to assessment area wi#hin entire upstream watershed (WS}, within 5 mfles ana within the wafershed drainirsg ta th� assessmerst
area {SMJ, and wit�in 2 miles anci within the watershed flraining to the assessrnent ar�a �2M).
WS 5M 2M
❑A [JA [�A � 1 D°/a impeiViaus surfaoes
❑S �B ❑S � `I(]°� imper�aus s�rfaoes
❑C QG QC Coil�lile� anima3 Dpera�tol�s {pr O#her i4Cai, Cai10EiliCateCi SOiJCCe []T po�llltar'�{S)
❑a [�D QC7 ? 20°% coVerags of pa54�fE
� � � ? 2�°/a co�erage or' agrics�ltural Eand {regulariy pipw� 3artd)
LJr �F �F ?��96 �rrerdge of maintained grasslh�rb
❑G ❑G ❑G � 20°!o ea�erage nf �Eear-cut latid
❑H ❑li ❑H Li'tt% or no opportunify ta impro�e v�rater qcsality. Lack af oppartuaify may result frorn hydralvgic atieratians
that pre�eat drainage or o�erhank #law frorn aifactiRg the assessmerrt area.
7. Wet9and Acting as Vegeta#�d Buifer — assessmer►t arealwetland compiex candition cnetr'sc .
7a. is assessment area within 5� fe�et oi a trifoutary �r ott;er apen waier?
�Yes o if Yes, cvntinue to 7b. }f No, skip fo Metric 8.
Weiland er need only be pr�sen# on orre side oi the open water. Make but�er judgment based on the a�erage wirith of uretEand.
Record a note if a poREan [�f tha buffer has E7een rerno�ed ar disturbed.
7ks. How much of the f�rst 5Q feet from the bank is wetiand?
�A 2 5a feet
[{B From 3� ta � 50 feet
❑C Fram '! 5 ta � 30 fe.et
❑D From 5 to E�5 feet
[]E a g%et or bufF�r bypassed by ditches
7�. "Cribc�tary wid#h. !f the tributary is ar�as�omns�d, cambine widths of chanr�elslfsraids far a total width.
❑s �t 5-ieet wide 0� 'i 5-#eet �+ride � Other apen water (no tributary �rr�sent)
7d. i7a mots of assessrrieni area vegetafion extend iRtn the i�ank af ihe tributarylopen wateY?
�Yes �No
7e. !s the �i��tary ar other open water sheifered ar exposed?
�5heltered — open wafE;r width = 25Da feet and no regular Boat iraf�ic.
[J�rosed —�pen water width ? 250a feef ar regui�r k�oat tr�afFc.
$. WetJand Width at the AssesSmero# Area — wetfand typ�hnretfand camplex conditron mefxlc {e�ai�te for riparian wetfands ar�lY)
CY�ck a bnx in each column. Salect the a�erage width for the weiland type at the assessrnent area {WC} and the wetfand complex at
the assessment area {WC). See LJser ManUal for WI' and WC boundaries.
1/VT V1fG
�A �A ? � �0 feet
❑B ❑8 Fmrn 84 to � 1 aD feet
�C �C From 5� to a 8f] feet
❑D ❑o Frr�m 40 to � 50 feet
❑E ❑E From 30 ta S 4� feet
❑F OF Fram i5 to � 3p feet
OG OG Fram 5 to � 15 feet
❑3�i ❑H t 5 feet

9. Inund�tion I]urat'ron — assessrnerrt area conditivn metric " ' � '� • 7 � � �� � � � � �
Arrswerfor assessmerrt area dflminant landfarm. �'�+�`a
�A �viden� of shart�uration inur�dativn (� 7 cons�aafire daysj
❑6 �rridence o'f saturatian, without e�idence �f inundation
OC Evidence o# Iong-durasion inundation or very iong-duration inundativn (7 ta 34 cansec�sti�e days vr morej
7{1_ Indcaetors o# Depvsitior� — assessrrzerri ar� cand"fivn rrtetric
Gvnsicier reoerrt depositioR only (no pianL growkh since deposition}.
Sediment depflsitran is not exce.ssi�e, b�rt at appro�amaiely naturai ie�els.
B Sedimerrt depositian is exoessive, but naE or�erwl�elming the weilartd.
�C Sedimenfi deposition �s excessive and is orrenvhelm�ng the we�and.
i�. Wetland Szze--wetlar�d typeiwetIand com�fex cunditio� metriG
Chealc a pox in �ch caiurtin. fnvvhrr�s a GiS effort with �i�id adjustmer3t This metr'sc e�ra€uates three aspects ef the v�weftand area: the
size af the wetfand type t1NT}, th� size aF the wet�and comptex (WC}, asid the size vf the inrested wettarid iFVll� (if appl"x�ble, see User
PJlanuaf�. 5ee ihe Lfser Nianrxal for boundaries of these e�a�uaUvn ar�as. ff assessmsnt area is ciear-r� select'K° for ti7e FW c�qlumn.
Wi WC FW {'rf appiis�;e)
�A � r]A ? 504 �Cres
❑8 B �B �rvm �t00 io � �4i0 ad�.s
❑C QC ❑C From 54 tv c'144 acres
,�D ❑❑ ❑f] Fmm 25 ta � 50 acres
❑E ❑E ❑E �rsam 14 to � 25 acr�s
OF ❑F 0� From 5 ta �'E fl acres
❑G �G ❑G �ram 'I to � 5 acres
❑H ❑H ❑�i �rom 0.5 to r � scre
❑I ❑! DE From fl.9 to = 4.5 acre
�.r p� p� ��om o.a� to � o.� acc�
❑K ❑K ❑K a'D,fl1 acre or assessment a�ea is dear-cut
'� WeRiand irrtactness —wetlartd type condition meEric (e�val�� for Pocasires orriy)
❑A P�r�asin 'rs the #uIi ex6ent {? 9�96} af its naiural landscape s�ze.
OS Pocvsin is a 9Q96 of the futi extent of'rts nat�aral iar�dscape size.
7 3. Connecti+fity to Dther NaturaF Areas — laredscape conBifion metric
13a, Check a�propriate box(es) [a F�ox rnay be �hec.lced in �ach column). tn�vives a GIS effor� with �aelci adjustmeni This metric
ev2luate5 whether the wetiand is weil connec#ed �Well} artdlor ioosely connecfed (Loos�Ey} tv the iandscape patch, ihe carrtiguo�as
rraiuraliy vegetated ar�a �nd apen water {i� apprt+priate}. Boundaries are form�cf hy foiar�ane roads, regularfy ma�ri�ained u�'fiiy Eir�
ovrridors the rrvFdth of a four lane raad or wider, urban iandscape.s, rnaini�ined fieEds �pastrsre an�i agricuif�re}, or apen water � 30a
feet w'sde.
WeIf LaaSely
DA �A ? 6�0 acr�
�8 ❑8 From 9 DD tv � 504 acres
❑C ❑C From 50 to �� 00 scres
❑Q ��] From 1Q to � 50 a�res
❑E ❑� t'i0 acres
�]F ❑F WetEand type �as a pvvr ar no oonnection tfl ot�rer r�a#ural habilats
1�. Ewalvate for marshes QnIy.
�Y'es ❑NQ Weiland type has a surface hydmle�gy conr�eciion � open vmatersfin'butary or tidaI wet�ands.
�[4. Edge EfFect—wetiand type car�d'rtion m�tric (slap'�oraEi marshes} �
IVfay irn+oive a GfS efFort vvi'�t �isld adjustmsrrt. �s'timafe d�stanc� from weiland type bour�dary ta arFr�aal edges. Artzf' rciai edges include
non-ivr�d areas � 44 i�et wide ss�cf�+ as 44e3ds, developmerrt, roads, regu�ariy rnaint�a�ned visiily iir�e corridos's, and clear-cuis. Consider
�e eight main pair�ts of tiYse campass.
❑A IVo artificial etlge witP�in 150 reet in ali dir�eCfi�ns
Nv arpeci�ai edge witt�in 750 feet in four {4} to se�err (�} direciions
�C An artificial edge occurs within 150 fie�t srr more than four (4) directions or assessment area is �tear-cut
95. V�ge�atTve Corrtpasitinn -- assessrr�er� area �ondition metric {skip far all rrttars3ies and Pine Flat]
�A Veg�tation is ci�ssa to reference oandition in s�.^�es F�nt and 'fJ�eir prvpor�ians_ �ower strata comp�seci af aPProkaria'k�
speaes, wifh exotic planfs aiasent ar sparse within t�e assessment area.
❑S VegetatioR �s d�fFerent fram reference rondi�on in speci�:s div�rsiEy or proportions, but siill largely composQd of native speaes
characteristic of the wetland type_ �his r�ay inciude cvmmuniYies of we�y r�ai�e spe�es 'that develQp a'iier ciearcz�tting or
ctearing. it atso ineiudss communities wit� exotics preserr�� buf not dominant, owr a[�rge portion o� the �xpec�ed strata.
❑C Vegeta#ivn �r►erely aitered from referer�ce in camposi�on. Txpected s;�cies are unnaturally absent {,pianted stands of nos�-
charader�c spec,aes flr at Isast orre stratutn inappropriaieEy compvsed af a singie s�secies}. Exvtic sPes�es are dominanY in at
I��st one sb atvrn_
�Vegetati� �iversity —�ment area cvndititm m�tric (evaluate far Nan�dat Freshwater Marsh vnEy]
,�'.jA Vegeta�on diversiiy is high and is composed pr€marily of nati�e species �� �D96 c�ver of exa4ics}.
❑6 Vegetaiion di�ersity is Iow or has �'[ 496 #0 5a% c�er o# axo�cs.
❑C Ve�getation is domin2ted by exotic specEes (� �5{l% Co�rer o'F exCtics}.
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�7. Vegeta#ive� Structure — aSsessm�tit arealwe#ignd type cnndil�o� metri�c
't7a. Is �vegetativn presanY?
�Yes []Na lf Yes, con#in�e #a '17b. tf No, skip to Metric T 8.
77p. Evaluate percent cq�erage cf assessmerst area vege#atian fpr aEE marshes anly. Skip toz7c zor non-rnarsh weUands.
�,4 ? 25% co�et-age pf uege�a#ion
❑B � 259'o coverage of vegeta�an
Z7c. CYreck a hax in each column far eacks straturrE. E�valuate this partian of the metric fvr nan-mars3i wetlarids. Cansicier s�r,ture
in airspace abave the assessmen# area (AA] and the wetland type {VUT} separatefy.
AA 1II1T
�A �R Canapy closed, ar near�y �lased, with naturai gaps assaciated with nat�rat pracesses
�❑B �6 Canopy present, but opened mor� than natura! gaps
�QC ❑C Canapy sparse ar absent
avA �.4 Dense mit!-staryls2p3ing layer
��B ❑B Maderate density mid�torylsapling layer
�❑C ❑G Mid�torylsapling I�yer sparse ot absenY
pQA �P, dens� Shru� layer
� OB Moderate density shrub �ayer
v�pC ❑C shruh layer sparse ar absent
�DA [�A �ense herh 3ayer
�[]8 �B Moderate density herb tayer
�C II� Hetb layer sparse or absent
18. Srrags — wetfand type conditivn metri�
Large snags {rnore fhan ane} are �isible {n 12 inches OSii, ar large relative to spe�es present and landscape st��7iiy).
B Not A
1S_ Aiameter Clas� Distnbertivn —wetland Lyp� cvndition metric
�4 AAa}arity af canop�r traes ha�e s%ms � 5 inches in diameter at breast height [L�BH); marfy large #rees �� 12 inches DBH) are
F��-
❑8 Majarity af canapy trees have stems befween fi and 12 inches DSH, few are �'t2 inrh DBH.
❑C Majarity af canapy t�es are a 6 inehes I]BH ar no traes.
20. �arge Woody �bris — we#land type oondition metrre
lnciucie both natural detrris and man-placed natural da�ris.
Large iogs (mare than one) are �isibie {a �2 incYie, "sn diameter, ar large re6ativ� ta species pr�nt arxd landscape stahiliiy}.
B l�nt A
21. Vegetaiinnll7pen Water �]ispersion — wetland typelvpe� water condition metric [eva[ua#e for !�lan-Tida� f�reshwater iUla�si� ontyy
Select #he f�gure that best aescribes th� amoun# a# interspersion between aegstation anci ppen wat�r in the grawing seasars. Pattemed
areas indieafe �egeta#ed areas, w�ile salid wfiite ar�eas indic.�#e open water.
�]A, ❑S ❑C ',�D
� �.. � �Y,��� �','d'- -.�.` �'
.r t �' � ,:r .. � � � �} .t ���
�,� � } � ' ���
4 _.
22. HydraFogic Conne�ctf�[ty -- assessment area condition rn�fric �erralua�e fsx ripariar� we�[ands anh+�
Exampies af activrt�s that may seuere�y after nydrolagic connecfi�ity incluSe intensive ditchir�g, fiIi, sedimen#ation, cizanneliza#ion,
dirrersion, man-made berms, bea�rer dams, and s#rearr� mcision.
Dverbank and ave�iand flaw are nat severely aliered in the assessment area.
B C]ver�ank fl�w fs se�er�iy alteret! in fh� assessmerst area.
❑C C7verland flaw is sev�ereiy 3ltered in t9i2 assessment at�a_
�D Soth v�erbank and overiand fiow are severely altered in tJ-oe ass�.ssrnent area.
Notes
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WETLAND RATTNG WQRKSHEET Faurth Vers�on
P�rojectName ��,� � P��+� � Neaarest Raad a� �
Caunry ��-�,�-�° Wetiand area � acres Wetland width /�� feet
IVame af e�aivatar �, ,� 1 ti r��T Date ��- �I ��`�
Wetland lvcatiun
on pand or lak�
� on perennial streatn
on intermittent stream
� within interstreann diVide
other:
Soil series• � � � �+.�
_ predorninantly organic - �mus, muck, or
peat
predominantly mineral - non-sandy
�predominantly sandy
Hydraulie factors
steep topogxaphy
ditched or channelized
DL �otal wetland width � 100 feet
Adjacent land use
(within '/z mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
forestedlnatural vegetatian � %
_ agriculture, urbanlsuburban ��%
irnper�iaus surface ��i %
Dorninant �egetation
(1} �, -fr� �r n.�``��
l�Z� �1��'r� v� --
(3) � , � �
Flooding and wetness
D( semipermanently ta permar�ently flooded ar
inundated
seasonally flaoded or inundated
_ intermittently floaded or temporary surfa�e water
no e�idence of flaoding or surface water
Wetiand type (select one}`
Bottomiand haxdwood forest
H�adwater forest
� Svvamp forest
_ Wet flat
Pqcosin
_ Bag farest
Pine sa�anna
� Freshwater marsh
Boglfen
_ Ephemeral wetland
Carolina bay
dther:
w The rating System cannvt be app€ied to salf vr brackish marshes or Stream channels
�____.�..,_____�._.__...____.__._�.___._� ___________
,� Water storage x 4.00 = �
A BankJShoreline stabilization � x 4�p -� Wetland
rating
T Pollutant remo�al '� g8 x 5.00 = �-Q
I Wiid�ife habitat 3 x 2.00 = � �7 �
C
N Aquatic life �alue �{ x 4.Op =�
� RecreationlEducation [ x La0 = 0
�* Add 2 paint if in sensiti�e watershed and �1Q°lo nunpoint source disturbance within'/z mile upstream, upslope, or radiras

� �
NC UW S� �de�5.ca�i�. �'arm, v�u�. 4.�:�. � I [� '• � `�4 � �.
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To�ta[ �'oitrts: ` � 5tr+�arr� Det�in�ior► (ra�d � Dt�er
5iream rs 3t Ieast' i.�ermrTfanf C.�-
�� 79 nrr perern�iai r]` � 3ff' � EPi�emet'�3 [3�ett«' e�. Qtrad Narne:
l�. �`4'OT71CJ �t4� ' (SUi']#o#'�ci = � �tlt 1�c } A� S`�mrn�
1�` CortSTtuity of cY�e1 c>ed a'�d 'aaniC Q. �t �
2 Sinuos`�jr t�` cFran�ei al�a �ahn� G 'I 2 3
3_ in-cYrar.nel s�uc�.�:. ::x ^f`te-�. s��pvoi, � ;�- 2 3
ri ! u�nce -.
4_ ParScie size cs�s�e2�r: substr�i� Q �i �. 3
5. Ac�iv�� elict t�oo:iwIQin g 1 2
6_ E?epvs"r(ic�nai izars or be�sc?�es t] i 3
i_ Recent a�wial d�posi�� - Q 2 3
� 8. He-adc�s - 0 2 3
9_ Car'dti[e c�vi C ,15� � 'I.5
�U_ �i2ttut2ti valiey � 0_5 'I
'�'� . Second or gree'�er ord�r chanriel {�ia = 0 Yes. �—
a
�3. �u� t0��� a� Sub�f�i � _ r -- � ,� � , � �. �...a�
'I2. Preser��e of 8ase�ow
13. irori c�ad�rrg b�a -
'i4_ Leaf �it�er � ,5
15. Sedirrzer�# on pi�rrts �r Ct�ris � G
i 5_ Organic debris Gn� or p�:� Q
'17. 5oii-��' evidar.ce o� h;vh w�* �h�? �
C. B�ogy {5ubtoia' = i
'T 8. ri roofs 'sn �t�amb�d '
'[ 9_ r�oo'�ed uptas� pi-ar�^w ir. �-�2rr�bed
2CI. MaCroUetf'�,h�5 Cecste d'�ve��y° a.-rd a�ixRdaszee) C1
2�. Ac3st�c rtii[�litFsks �
22 F� fl
23, Cr�xyfssh 0
24. Amph�'saris ti
25. A3gae Q
�'a_ Wetlar� giarrts in str�rrs�ed
'perenrrca sfreatns ^�ay alsa 6e idetY,�Sed s:s{Ag �iher r�e�s. See p. 35 0€
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Appendix D.
Qualifications of Contributors
Investigator
Education
Experience:
Responsibilities
Kate Montieth
M.S. Environmental Sciences, URI, 2004
B.A. Biology, Reed College, 2000
Environmental Specialist and Graphics Coordinator, The Catena Group
Inc., 2004-Present
GIS, document preparation