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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
May 27, 2005
DWQ Project # 05-0869
McDowell County
Charles Abernathy, County Manager
McDowell County
60 East Court Street
Marion, NC 28752
Subject Property: Mill Creek (EWP DSR 2005-1A)
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Abernathy:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed
below, to place fill within or otherwise impact 500 feet of streams for the purpose of
streambank stabilization at the subject properties, as described within your application
received by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on May 18, 2005. After reviewing
your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by General Water
Quality Certification Number(s) 3376 (3376). The Certification (s) allows you to use
Nationwide Permit(s) 37 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In
addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or
local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion
and Sediment Control, Non-discharge, and stormwater regulations. Also, this
approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters
as depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA
Permit.
This approval is for the purpose (but not the design) that you described in your
application. If you change your project beyond the approval here, you must notify us
and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold, the new
owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby
responsible for complying with all conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in the
future) exceed one acre of wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory
mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). This approval
requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any
additional conditions listed below.
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
301 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
?321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: http:/1h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncvvetlands
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1. Impacts Approved
The fcllowing impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific
and general conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met.
No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts:
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t Amount
Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference
Stream 500 (feet) Mill Creek
2. Erosion & Sediment Control Practices
Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all
specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and
maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface
waters standards:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be
designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most
recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning
and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and
erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the
requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina
Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on
all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including
contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project.
c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be
designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most
recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual.
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the
reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act.
3. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any Kind
No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian
areas beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre-Construction
Notification. All construction activities, including the design, installation, operation,
and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices,
shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes,
or rules occur.
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4. No Sediment & Erosion Control Measures w/n Wetlands or Waters
Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters
to the maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control
devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the
natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of Land
Resources has released the project.
5. Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification
or applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is
required to return the attached certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit,
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC,
27699-1650.
6. Construction in this creek and disturbance within a 25-foot trout buffer should be
avoided during the October 15 to April 15 trout spawning period to avoid adverse
effects of sediment on eggs and larvae. However, Wildlife Resources Commission
will not object to construction of Natural Resources Conservation Service "urgent
and compelling" sites during the spawning period provided these projects are, to the
extent appropriate and practical, constructed by: (1) using flow diversion structures
such as sand bags, (2) placing large-sized rock toes and filter cloth backing for
stabilization sites before backfilling, and (3) excavating new channel alignments in
dry areas. Construction at the other non-"urgent and compelling" sites should not
occur during the spawning period to minimize the potential adverse effects of
multiple construction activities on trout resources in this creek.
7. Sediment and erosion control measures must be implemented prior to construction
and maintained on the sites to minimize sediment in downstream areas. Seeding for
a temporary cover of wheat, millet, or similar annual grain or permanent herbaceous
cover should occur on all bare soil within five (5) days of ground disturbing activities
to provide long-term erosion control. The projects should be accomplished in stages
instead of leaving large tracts exposed to further storm events. Erosion control
matting should be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding on disturbed soils in
steep slope and riparian areas. Matting should be secured in place with staples,
stakes, or, wherever possible, live stakes of native trees. Straw mulch and tall
fescue should not be used in riparian areas. In addition, because of an anticipated
difficulty in establishing ground cover during the winter, reseeding should be
conducted, as necessary, in the spring-time with a native annual and perennial seed
mix with a temporary nursery crop of wheat, millet or other grain.
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8. Only clean, large, angular rock, large woody material, or other natural stream design
materials and techniques should be used for bank stabilization. Rock should not be
placed in the stream channel in a manner that constricts stream flow or that will
impede aquatic life movements during low flow conditions. Filter cloth should be
placed behind large rock that is used for bank stabilization. Properly designed rock
vanes should be constructed wherever appropriate on bank stabilization and
channel realignment stream reaches to improve channel stability and to improve
aquatic habitat. Root wads should be installed low enough in the bank so that a
significant portion (at least one-third) the root wad is inundated during normal flows.
9. The channel should be restored to a more stable condition. However, under no
circumstances should river rock, sand or other materials be dredged from the
stream channel under authorization of this permit except, if necessary, in the
immediate vicinity of the eroding banks for the explicit purpose of anchoring
stabilizing or flow/grade control structures or for reestablishing the natural
and more stable stream channel dimensions. Stream bed materials are unstable
in flowing-water situations and are unsuitable for bank stabilization. In stream
dredging has catastrophic effects on aquatic life and disturbance of the natural form
of the stream channel can cause downstream erosion problems. The natural
dimension, pattern, and profile of the stream upstream and downstream of the
permitted area should not be modified by widening the stream channel or changing
its depth.
10. Stabilization measures should only be applied on or near existing erosion sites,
leaving other stable stream bank areas in a natural condition. Grading and
backfilling should be minimized and tree and shrub growth should be retained where
possible to ensure long term availability of stream bank cover for aquatic life and
wildlife. Backfill materials should be obtained from upland sites except in cases
where excess stream bed materials are available. Berms should not be permitted
because they block the floodplain, constrict and accelerate flood flows, and often fail
and sometimes impede drainage during large flood events.
11. Repairs to eroded banks should be conducted in a dry work area where possible.
Sandbags or other clean diversion structures should be used where possible to
minimize excavation in flowing water. Channel realignments should be constructed
by excavating the new channel from downstream to upstream before connecting it to
the old channel.
12. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank whenever possible. All
mechanized equipment operated near surface waters should be inspected and
maintained regularly to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels,
lubricants, hydraulic fluids or other toxic materials. Equipment used in stream
channel must be clean, new or low hour equipment.
13. Disturbed stream banks and a 25-foot vegetated zone, or the widest width that is
practical under the site conditions, should be restored where possible along the
construction sites to natural riparian conditions with native trees and shrubs (e.g.,
silky dogwood, rhododendron, dog hobble, red maple, silky willow, tag alder, black
willow, sycamore) to provide long-term bank stability and stream shading. Note,
silky dogwood, silky willow and black willow can be planted as live stakes collected
during the dormant growing season. Cuttings should be randomly planted on four
(4) foot centers from the waters edge to the top of the bank. Trees should be planted
on ten (10) to twelve (12) foot centers. Stream banks in these areas should also be

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seeded with a native annual and perennial seed mix with a temporary nursery crop
of wheat, millet or other grain.
14. If pasture along the stream is to be used for grazing, a fence must be constructed
outside of the riparian zone and the stream to prevent livestock from entering these
areas.
15. Diffuse Flow
All constructed stormwater conveyance outlets shall be directed and maintained
as diffuse flow at non-erosive velocities through the protected riparian zones
such that it will not re-concentrate before discharging into a stream. If this is not
possible, it may be necessary to provide stormwater facilities that are considered
to remove nitrogen. This may require additional approval from this Office.
16. Riparian Zone Replanting
Replanting of vegetation within disturbed areas located within 30 feet of the
streambank associated with any land disturbing activity, repair, replacement
and/or maintenance must be done in a manner consistant with the Guidelines
for Riparian Buffer Restoration immediately following construction. (Please
see attached.)
i 45. Deed Notifications
Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all retained
jurisdictional wetlands, waters and protective woody riparian zones in order to
assure compliance for future wetland, water and buffer impact. These
mechanisms shall be put in place prior to impacting any wetlands, waters and/or
buffers approved for impact under this Certification Approval and Authorization
Certificate. A sample deed notification can be downloaded from the
401/Wetlands Unit web site at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. The text of
the sample deed notification may be modified as appropriate to suit to this
project.
17. Turbidity Standard
The turbidity standard of 10 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be
exceeded as described in 15 A NCAC 2B. .0200. Appropriate sediment and
erosion control practices must be used to meet this standard.
18. No Sediment and Erosion Control Measures in Wetlands
Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters
to the maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control
devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the
natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of Land
Resources or locally delegated program has released the project.
Mcllowell County: or
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Volatiens of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification
and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your
proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and
as authorized by this Certification, shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA
Permit.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the
approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You
must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing,
send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 1508 of the North Carolina General
Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you
ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of
the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Cyndi Karoly in the
Central Office in Raleigh at 919-733-9721 or Mr. Kevin Barnett in the DWQ Asheville
Regional Office at 828-296-4657.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
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Enclosures: GC 3376
Certificate of Completion
Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration
cc: Mike Osborne,
CH2MHill
4820 Parkway Plaza Blvd.
Suite 20
Charlotte, NC 28217
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Asheville Regional Office
DLR Asheville Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
Filename: 05-0869.EWP.MillCreek.Approval
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
Regional Contact: Barnett. Kevin
WQ Supervisor: Roger Friwarris
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name McDowell County EWP2005-1A Mill Creek County McDowell
Project Number 05 0869 County2
Recvd From APP Region Asheville
Received Date 5/18/05 Recvd By Region
Project Type EWP
Certificates Stream
Permit! Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type _Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
9 W37 Stream PT -@N F- 11-7-0.5 F_c [TTRHQw 30,830. F 500.00
F OY ON 1 I
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? Q Y * N Did you request more info? Q Y * N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? Q Y (0 N
Is Mitigation required? Q Y O N Recommendation: Q Issue 0 Issue/Cond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 353929 Longitude (ddmmss) 821507
Comments:
issued out of ARO - 05/27/2005 - KHB
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
Triage Check List
Date: 5/19/05 Project Name: McDowell County: EWP 2005-1A Mill
Creek 0?6?
Kevin Barnett, Asheville Regional Office DWQ#: 05-0*%
To: 60-day Processing Time: 5/18/05 to 7/16/05
From: Cyndi Karoly Telephone : [phone]
County: McDowell
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The file attached is being forwarded to your for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
? Stream length impacted
? Stream determination
Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
? Minimization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Meuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
? Pond fill
Mitigation Ratios
? Ditching
? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
? Check drawings for accuracy
? Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
? Cumulative impact concern
Comments: As per our discussion regarding revision of the triage and delegation processes,
please review the attached file. Note that you are the first reviewer, so this file will need to be
reviewed for administrative as well as technical details. If you elect to place this project on hold,
please ask the applicant to provide your requested information to both the Central Office in
Raleigh as well as the Asheville Regional Office. As we discussed, this is an experimental, interim
procedure as we slowly transition to electronic applications. Please apprise me of any
complications you encounter, whether related to workload, processing times, or lack of a "second
reviewer" as the triage process in Central had previously provided. Also, if you think of ways to
improve this process, especially so that we can plan for the electronic applications, let me know.
Thanks!
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MAY 1 s 2005
Office Use Only: WETLANDS AND ST0t WATER gRg nn Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 05-0869
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "wa .)
1. Processing I L E U Ot Y
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide 37
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of -PCN);, completer
section VIII and?heck here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed nrn page
;::4),: and the project is within a North' Carolina Division of Coastal 'Management Area of t,
, -Environmental Concern .(see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ? }' -
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Charles Abernathy /McDowell County Manager
Mailing Address: 60 East Court Street
Marion NC 28752
Telephone Number: 828-652-7121
E-mail Address:
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
_ Wnmer ike-Osborne -
Company Affiliation: CH2M HILL
Mailing Address: 4824 Parkway Plaza Blvd.
Suite 20
Charlotte NC 28217
Telephone Number: 704-329-0073 ext 252 Fax Number: 704-329-0141
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
Fax Number:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Mill Creek EWP 2005-1A
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): NA
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 073100408137
4. Location
County: McDowell Nearest Town: Old Fort
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): NA
From I-40 go north on US 70 for approximately 0.25 miles, turn left onto Mill Creek Road.
Follow Mill Creek Rd for approximately 6 miles, at stop sign turn right (north) onto Graphite
Road. Site is approximately 0.5 miles on left.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35°39'24"N 82°15'07"W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 1.62 AC
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Mill Creek
8. River Basin: Catawba
Tote-= this-mus h-Carohira's seventeen -
designated-major-river-basins.-The--River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application:
The proposed site consists of light residential and agricultural uses (see Exhibit 1). The
stream and stream banks were heavily impacted during Tropical Storms Frances and Ivan.
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Extensive stream bank erosion threatens the stability of existing structures including a house
and culvert. Extensive deposits of rocky debris have reduced the capacity of Mackey Creek.
9. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
This project area includes approximately 500 linear feet of Mill Creek near Andrews Geyser
that has suffered sever erosion. Highwater flows have severely eroded the left bank and
threaten a wilderness school for `at risk' children (see Exhibit 2).
Repairs in this reach of stream will involve the following:
-Remove rocky and woody debris from floodplain
-Stabilize the channel in its post flood configuration using organic and rock structure
including rock vanes
-Reseeding and planting woody vegetation
-Structural fill
The techniques that will be utilized for the proposed repairs at the EWP site listed
above are described below.
Removal of Organic and Rocky Debris
Fallen trees, :limbs, and non-native material: within the cross section of the existing or original
channel up to and including the debris line shall be removed. Any foreign debris (e g. trash
appliances)- will :also be removed.., Trees leaning over the channel whose near term' fall is
apparent. will be xemoved. These xooted trees :Wll'be cut three feet above the ground surface
d banks and
and the root masses will be left in place. Disturbance of channel bottom an
equipment access shall be held to the minimum necessary to allow the construction
equipment to remove the debris. All areas disturbed due to debris removal and equipment
access shall be reshaped and reseeded. Access to the channel will be perpendicular to the
channel so that cutting of trees is held to a minimum with precaution taken to protect mast
production and stream canopy trees. These trees will be cut off at ground level so re-
sprouting may occur after construction. Dead trees and small brush piles that provide den
habitat and are determined to pose no hazard to the channel will be protected. Woody debris
will be chipped and disposed of in upland areas or hauled offsite.
Rocky material within the floodplain will be removed using an excavator. The removal of
rocky debris will proceed from the stream channel back toward the stream bank allowing the
excavator to work on the debris pile. The reconstructed floodplain will be shaped in a
manner intended to restore hydraulic capacity of the stream system. Rocky debris removed
from the floodplain will be used to stabilize the streambank or will be hauled offsite. At sites
where there is no eroded streambank in the immediate vicinity, the excavated material will be
used to strengthen the natural berm of the streambank or will be hauled offsite. In no case
shall the deposited material be placed at an elevation higher than the existing streambanks.
Rocky material will not be removed below pre-existing elevations such as rock bars within
the channel width.
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Streambank Repair
When possible, excavation equipment will access streambank repair areas from the dry and
will not track into the stream channel. Most of the steep eroded streambanks are opposite or
adjacent to the debris removal areas. At these areas, the rocky material removed from the
floodplain will be used to stabilize the stream bank, with the addition of large boulders along
the toe of the slope as necessary to stabilize and protect the toe. Where suitable material is
available, rock vane and root wads will be installed in the restored bank section to reduce
bank stress and provide stability to the unconsolidated fill (typical structure cross-sections
and plan views are included in Exhibit 3).
An existing cross section is included for each of the impacted channel sections requiring
stabilization (Exhibit 3). Drainage areas of project areas are also listed on Exhibit 4. The
drainage area is used to determine the design storm (10-year or 25-year for trout streams)
peak flow using USGS Rural Regression equations for the Blue Ridge-Piedmont. Design
storm velocity and shear stress values were also calculated. This information, in conjunction
with the field investigation analysis, DSR notations, and agency guidance and regulations,
are used to develop an appropriate streambank stabilization design.
Equipment that may be used to accomplish the above listed tasks includes; rubber tired
skidders, 15 ton dump truck, hydraulic track mounted excavator with thumb, and chainsaws. `
10. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
The work addressed in this application is intended to improve post flood hydraulic capacity
of the stream reaches discussed and stabilize severely eroded streambanks ' that are
threatening structures or other property. The proposed actions are not intended to enhance
existing conditions or restore stream reaches using natural channel design techniques. Such
activities would require detailed engineering evaluation and design, which are beyond the
intent of the EWP program.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USAGE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction-schedules-
NA
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V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
NO
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section.VIII.below. If, additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:
Proposed impacts, include limited streambed disturbances, debris removal, and streambank
stabilization.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***

* List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. impacts tnctuae, out are not ttmttea to: mecnamzeu ctearrng, giawiig, rill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.eov.
**" List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: None
Total area of wetland impact proposed: NA
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3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please secify)

EWP 2005-IA Streambank-
stabilization,
rocky debris
removal, fill
activities

500

Mill Creek

30 ft

Perennial

s list each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included:
**. Su-am,names- can be found on USGS:topographic.maps... If a stream has na=me; list as UT (unnamed tributary),to,the nearest
downstream named'stream into which.it. flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at.1-800-358-9616, or4 online at
ww-w.uses.Qov. Several internet sites'- also -allow- direct download' and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone:com,
www.mapquest.com. etc.).
Cumulative impacts (lioear.distance.in feet) to all streams, on site:, 500 s
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes,.ponds, estuaries, sounds;' Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody

(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)

# List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): NA
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Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): NA
Size of watershed draining to pond: NA Expected pond surface area: NA
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
When at all possible equipment will be kept out of the stream channel, stream crossings will be
minimized, and no excavation will be below the existing channel bed. When at all possible
stream material will be moved from dry areas to banks, minimizing the movement of wet (or
below water line) stream material. Creating wide, shallow channels will be avoided. Temporary
and/or permanent herbaceous vegetation shall be planted on all bare soil within 15 days of
ground disturbing activities. Rocky material shall not be used for bank stabilization above the
normal high water mark. Large rocky material will be brought in to stabilize the toe of impacted
streambanks where necessary.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing?or preservi similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
Page 7 of 10
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
ht!p:/ih2o.enr.state.ne.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
NA
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please. note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and ,to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the..
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wm/index.htm..:-TIf,,iise,- of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the°
following information: - ;
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): NA
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): NA
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ® No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
n AN
u}reme-nts-"e---Nationa"r-North-Ear,olina-Enviroonmental-Policy-Aet-{SPA/-S
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NNEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
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Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* (sqImpact uare feet) Multiplier Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required please discuss what t3Te of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
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XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
Imperviousness will not change.
Erosion and sedimentation prevention and control will be maintained throughout this project
primarily through: proper water management, construction sequencing, proper staging and
stockpiling of materials, and the maintenance, at all times, of suitable channel capacity for
expected flow events. Equipment, fuels, lubricants, or other potential sources of water pollution
will not be stored in areas that could be flooded during this project.
XU. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Portable facilities shall be provided at the work site.
XHL Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
NA
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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EXISTIN CROSS SECTION WITH MARKU-PS
1 BANK ST ABILIZATION TYPICAL SECTION
X 2 BANK ST ABILIZATION WITH ROCK TOE TYPICAL SECTION 150 LF of right bank and 40 LF of left bank ; A=6 ft; Minimum medial rock axis=4.5 ft
3 STREAM HANNEL BENCH TYPICAL SECTION
4 TYPICAL HOOK DETAIL
5 TYPICAL ROSS VANE DETAIL
X 6 SUGGES TED VEGETATION LIST
X 7 STABILI TION PLANTING PLAN
8 BENCH P NTING PLAN
X 9 LIVE STA E DETAIL
X 10 DEAD ST UT STAKE DETAIL
X 11 EC FABR C INSTALLATION DETAIL EC Fabric =.4.5 Ib/fe
x 12 EC FABR C ANCHOR DETAIL
X 13 STABILI TION CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE DETAIL
X 14 TEMPOR RY SILT FENCE DETAIL
X 15 TEMPOR RY STREAM CROSSING DETAIL
X 16 LAND QU LITY 1
X 17 LAND QU ALITY 2
X 18 LAND QU LITY 3
Fill area upstream of the verhead utility pole, so it maches 3:1 slope
of proposed stabilization.

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This Access A3rosmat is made bctwun McDowoll County and:
ProM2wn r' 22n:1e1 How l lua Boy Scouts of AM06--
StrectA3cS?ossox SOt4 ,_„_,
Citvla:a m Asheville NC 28844
McDowo'g C.OU y 3s rewostio$ access to the property For the PWPOSo Ofaseemins and repikWAS d vrASO
to tlr: s =ic. atreean ahtumel, and floadpts% tiWW" caused by h=katvea Fra=s sad lvm. The
mpafreffvsts w* being fined b5 the W hod States l It ur.^? Con on Service through tho
emergutcy wr4rsW 3xotoeti m (I?WF) ptogmm. The repair w4sk will ivtefadc Some or 0 of the
following, e!eMts'
40 $t an*ank St&bWztwio» + Iiavegataticm
a C}sana01 R$04mjon to Pro-Flood Location • Do" ReMMI
M*T*wall County and dtc Property Owmr asmo:
1. Prepaq owner grants pw nission to MCD4wclI Catsaty era its COOWSMOrs .sAd agrx:ts to
woer upon our lard for tht pmposo of assaWAS xad raga dAt the flood dasttagc cau$od by
Mturica= Frances mid Ivan. A44iti*0 , dtxs AWW*ea i0dUdes t1:4 Might of ingress
and agrcas *a tiro tend for the pmr?' of masnWdsg tke eWS=dy works for tlae period
of *00 0.0 tlom to data of C0?1lettom
2. I?meaty owner steins M-mission to McDowen Cn utv and ire oontraators and agents to
c ooduct stt cAtm atabif IVM*A tnc9aut' 4 wl:14 mo+ bmiuda debris rcnx "L =am bm*
$t*Kj4gjt;oa using teaks. wood, #04for, mulahiot and somdiu& astd/cc c 1cmal ralocatiOn.
3. McrWOeb Coutr'y mpa to comply with Local. state acd #tdatal taws amllabi4 to the
**d4 cad fu-ter stSmes to examse due eery ad catdiaa in the perfomat?cc of ail work or.
Qsc PrVOW.
4. his AgreRsrtent eptt5tltntes rite Mire ttttdtAr,ding bew+es the F Optior
10% Car undwwndings, wbetbrr m%I or tvrittem, m* vaposodod.
may be aamsdod a»ly by a wrMm documesit d* aotocsted by the partite.
5. Ea^.c pmw watershed ?'roteotieusncaa+iees ace iwmded to repair flood damaV to ft
saaarn ad to retum aff" arras to pro-VoW coaditiom Rt*r arrester knpmements to
st>?u.*cs are reel putt of ttti? F.WP ptv;?oet. Dmtmged bsld$es, drivawey3, and anctcE l3ctda
are *A addrmmd by EWP measures. McDowai t Courtly m7?d its cootr omrs will strivt to
mjw mim bpam W ttdjaeeat Propesttes' . lfaW&M, semt h;wct may be aatavvid*Ie. Tbr,
Arowy owner reuses MODOMM i Ccaaty and its cowmmcu= from liabil:t? for any
dw ap fncurred as a nn* of this work.
6. This 4gre4Mc nt does not provide confirmallm that. The sabjetA Ott is oligible for
Emergetaa'y Ftauls? mr dxs it commbor fuods ft wV repair vmrk at tbis oft.
1. Franorty owrm agues not to remove or modify Card mp*s, t ding vegetation,
ibr sae yezr fmm the days of =Apkdon A4//)7)6

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DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
TITLE
BANK STABILIZATION
TYPICAL SECTION
N TS
FIGURE
1
EXISTING TOP OF BANK r"'^T"'^ ^^ ^^
EXISTING TOP OF BANK
PROPOSED GRADE
NOTES:
1. HEIGHT "A" IS MEASURED FROM
DEEPEST POINT IN CHANNEL
CROSS-SECTION.
2. FILTER FABRIC SHALL BE AMOCO PROPEX 2002
WOVEN GEOTEXTILE OR EQUIVALENT.
LAY FILTER FABRIC UNDER TRENCH ROCK
AND UP BEHIND ROCKS. CUT EXCESS
FILTER FABRIC SO NO FABRIC IS VISIBLE
AFTER INSTALLATION. BACKFILL WITH WELL-DRAINING
SOIL (USE NATIVE MATERIAL WHENEVER POSSIBLE).
MIN. OVERLAP OF COIR OVER FILTER FABRIC OF 12".
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
C142MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, INC 28217
TITLE FIGURE
BANK STABILIZATION
WITH ROCK TOE
TYPICAL SECTION 2
N TS
2' MIN. OF
EXPOSED
1 ROCK
3 MIN. ROCK TOE
(NOT STEEPER) 2' MIN. OF ROCK
EMBEDDED IN BANK
EC FABRIC
SEE FIGURE 7 ?
1
BASE FLOW A
1
2
FILTER FABRIC
EXISTING STREAMBED
KEY IN ROCK TOE
ONE ROCK DIAMETER
4' MIN.
EXISTING TOP OF BANK
PROPOSED GRADE - - - / 1
3 MIN.
(NOT STEEPER)
EC FABRIC
SEE FIGURE 7
NOTES:
1. HEIGHT "A" IS MEASURED FROM
DEEPEST POINT IN CHANNEL
CROSS-SECTION.
2. FILTER FABRIC SHALL BE AMOCO PROPEX 2002
WOVEN GEOTEXTILE OR EQUIVALENT.
LAY FILTER FABRIC UNDER TRENCH ROCK
AND UP BEHIND ROCKS. CUT EXCESS
FILTER FABRIC SO NO FABRIC IS VISIBLE
AFTER INSTALLATION. BACKFILL WITH WELL-DRAINING
SOIL (USE NATIVE MATERIAL WHENEVER POSSIBLE).
MIN. OVERLAP OF COIR OVER FILTER FABRIC OF 12".
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
EXISTING GRADE
B
GRADE TO DRAIN
(1% MAX.) `
I - FILL' STREAM CHANNEL BENCH
EXISTING STREAMBED
FILTER FABRIC
KEY IN ROCK TOE
ONE ROCK DIAMETER
4' MIN.
TITLE
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
2
STREAM CHANNEL
BENCH
TYPICAL SECTION
N TS
T
BASE FLOW A
1
FIGURE
3
FLOW G
DIRECTION CC\
G
GAPS
(1/4-1/3 ROCK DIA.) -T
BOULDERS
W
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DIRECTION r
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1.8 1?2-7% 1
2
r
FOOTER CHANNEL BED
PROFILE VIEW
NOTES:
1. BOULDER SIZE IS 4' MINIMUM OR AS
SPECIFIED ON PLANS.
2. WRAP FILTER FABRIC AROUND FOOTER STONES
AND BACKFILL WITH TYPE 3 RIPRAP OR EQUIVALENT
(ON SITE COBBLE WHEN AVAILABLE).
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
SCOUR
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PLAN VIEW
SOURCE: APPLIED ECOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC
TITLE FIGURE
TYPICAL J HOOK DETAIL
4
NOT TO SCALE
5'MIN. -J
CROSS SECTION VIEW
BANKFULL ELEVATION
ANNEL BED
FLOW
J DIRECTION j
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BOULDERS
213 W ? r
} TRENCHED IN 3' MIN.
AND COVERED
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SCOUR POOL
PLAN VIEW
SILL MUST BE TIED IN TO
BANKFULL ELEVATION
PROFILE VIEW
NOTES:
1. BOULDER SIZE IS 4' MINIMUM OR AS
SPECIFIED ON PLANS.
2. WRAP FILTER FABRIC AROUND FOOTER STONES
AND BACKFILL WITH TYPE 3 RIPRAP OR EQUIVALENT
(ON SITE COBBLE WHEN AVAILABLE).
SOURCE: APPLIED ECOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC
DRAWN: GMH TITLE FIGURE
PROD. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
TYPICAL CROSS VANE
CH2MHILL DETAIL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD 5
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217 NOT TO SCALE
iMountain Re Ion Su99. _ ested Ve9etatlon List
3
TREES S P F SMALL TREES/SHRUBS S P F HERBACEOUS VEGETATION FOR SEED MIX
Betula lenta Alnus serrulata Arisaema triphyllum Scirpus validus
cherry birch x x tag alder x x x jack-in-the-pulpit soft stem bulrush
Betula nigra Amelanchierarborea Asclepias incarnata Sparganium americanum
river birch x x serviceberry x x swamp milkweed bur-reed
Carya cordiformis Aronia arbutilolia Carex crinata Thelypteris palustris
bitternut hickory x x x red chokeberry x x fringed sedge marsh fern
Carya ovata Asimina triloba Carex intumescens Uniola latifolia
shagbark hickory x x x common pawpaw x x bladder sedge river oats
Diospyros virginiana Calycanthus floridus Carex lupulina Vernonia noveboracensi.,
persimmon x x x sweet-shrub x x hop sedge ironweed
Fraxinus pennsylvanica Carpinus caroliniana Carex lurida Leersia oryzoides
green ash x x ironwood x x lurid sedge rice cut grass
Halesia caroliniana Cornus alternifolia Carex scoparia Lobelia cardinalis
silverbell x x alternate leaf dogwood x x broom sedge cardinal flower
Nyssa sylvatica Cornus amomum Carex stricta Lobelia siphilitica
blackgum x x x silky dogwood x x tussock sedge great blue lobelia
Platanus occidentalis Corylus americana hazel- Carex vulpinoidea Ludwigia alternifolia
sycamore x x nut x x fox sedge bushy seedbox
Prunus serotina Hamamelis virginiana Chelone glabra Panicum virgatum
black cherry x x x witch-hazel x x turtlehead switchgrass
Salix nigra Ilex verticillata Cyperus strigosus Polygonum sagittatum
black willow x winter berry x x x umbrella sedge tearthumb
Tilia heterophylla fl Leucothoe axillaris Elymus hystrix Scirpus atrovirens
white basswood x
x doghobble x bottlebrush grass green bulrush
Lindera benzoin Eupatorium fistulosum Scirpus cyperinus

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spicebush
x
Joe-pye-weed
woolgrass
P = Partial Sun ' Lyonia ligustrina x Eupatorium perfoliatum Juncus effusus
F Full Sun Lyonia ligustrina boneset soft rush
Magnolia tripetala x Impatiens capensis
umbrella tree jewel-weed
Physocarpus opulifolius
i ninebark x x x
Rhododendron
..
periclym enoides
j wild azalea x x
_„ Rhododendron viscosum
swamp azalea x x
I Rosa palustris
C swamp rose x x

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Salix sericea _._____------- _ _.._..... _._... _.__._.
silky willow x x
1 Spirea latifolia
1 meadowsweet x
Symplocos tinctoria

sweet leaf

x

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Viburnum cassinoides

W ithe-rod
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TITLE DRAWN: GMH
SUGGESTED VEGETATION LIST DOE:MANAGER:
JMO
5
/2005
CHZMH I LL FIGURE
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200 6
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
APP
WIDTHxOF CHANNEL EXISTING SURFACE
ELEVATION
LIVE STAKE ZONE
3' TO EDGE OF WATER
PLANTING WIDTH WILL VARY TO
LANDOWNER COMPLIANCE AND
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS.
ZONE I ZONE 2
SYMBOL HERBACEOUS SEEDING DESCRIPTION SYMBOL WOODY VEGETATION DESCRIPTION
NATIVE TREE AND SHRUB SPECIES TO BE PLANTED AT
-TO BE SEEDED IMMEDIATELY WITH TEMPORARY RYE GRASS A DENSITY OF 436 TREES/ACRE, WHICH IS
AT 15 LBS/ACRE SEEDING RATE. SUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE 320 TREES/ACRE
-FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION, AREA TO BE SEEDED WITH
A NATIVE, PERMANENT GRASS/HERB MIXTURE AT
15-20 LBS/ACRE SEEDING RATE.
® AT MATURITY. FOLLOW NCDWO GUIDELINES
FOR RIPARIAN BUFFER RESTORATION.
-SHRUB SPECIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
-HERB/GRASS SPECIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Alnus serratula, Cepha/anthus occidentalis,
Agrosds albs, Carex spp.
Dactylis glomerata Cornus stricta, Rhododendron maximum, salix
,
,
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an
cum spp.,
enn
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aucum, Secale cerea/e,
ETC. -TREE SPECIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
LIVE STAKES TO INCLUDE Cornus spp. and Acer spp., Betula spp., Fraxinus spp., Juglands
Salix serica Nigra, Liriodendron Tulipifera., Pinus strobus.,
LIVE STAKES SPACED ON 2' CENTERS Platanus occidentalls., Robinia Pseudoacacla., etc.
-TO BE SEEDED IMMEDIATELY WITH TEMPORARY RYE GRASS.
-FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION, AREA TO BE SEEDED WITH
A NATIVE, PERMANENT GRASS/HERB MIXTURE AT
15-20 LBS/ACRE SEEDING RATE.
AT LEAST 3 SPECIES OF TREES AND 5 SPECIES OF
SHRUBS SHOULD BE USED.
RN(1TFC•
-TREE/SHRUB/GRASS SPECIES LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY FROM LOCAL NURSERIES AND
FORESTRY SUPPLY STATIONS.
SUBSTITUTION MUST BE APPROVED BY ENGINEER.
SOURCE: ALTAMONT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 512005
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, INC 28217
ZONE2 ZONE1
VARIES
3'
EXISTING STREAMBED
TITLE FIGURE
STABILIZATION
PLANTING PLAN 7
APPROX.
WIDTH OF CHANNEL
LIVE STAKE ZONE
3' TO EDGE OF WATER
T PLANTING WIDTH WILL VARY TO
1 LANDOWNER COMPLIANCE AND
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS.
ZONE I ZONE 2
SYMBOL HERBACEOUS SEEDING DESCRIPTION SYMBOL WOODY VEGETATION DESCRIPTION
NATIVE TREE AND SHRUB SPECIES TO BE PLANTED AT
-TO BE SEEDED IMMEDIATELY WITH TEMPORARY RYE GRASS A DENSITY OF 436 TREES/ACRE, WHICH
AT 15 LBS/ACRE SEEDING RATE. SUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE 320 TREES/ACRE
-FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION, AREA TO BE SEEDED WITH
A NATIVE
PERMANENT GRASS/HERB
T AT MATURITY. FOLLOW NCDWO GUIDELINES
FOR RIPARIAN BUFFER RESTORATION
,
MIX
URE AT
15-20 LBS/ACRE SEEDING RATE ® .
-SHRUB SPECIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED
.
-HERB/GRASS SPECIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO Alnus serratula, Cephalanthus occidentalls,
:
Agrosds alba
Carex spp
Dactylis glomerata Cornus stricta, Rhododendron maximum, salix
,
.,
, serecla, Sambucus canadens/s, etc.
Panlcum spp., Pennisetum glaucum, Secale cerea/e,
ETC. -TREE SPECIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
LIVE STAKES TO INCLUDE Cornus spp, and Acer spp., Betula spp., Fraxinus spp., Juglands
Salix serica Nigra, Liriodendron Tulipi/era., Pinus strobus.,
LIVE STAKES SPACED ON 2' CENTERS Platanus occidentalls., Robinia Pseudoacacia., etc.
-TO BE SEEDED IMMEDIATELY WITH TEMPORARY RYE GRASS.
-FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION, AREA TO BE SEEDED WITH
A NATIVE, PERMANENT GRASS/HERB MIXTURE AT
I5-20 LBS/ACRE SEEDING RATE.
AT LEAST 3 SPECIES OF TREES AND 5 SPECIES OF
SHRUBS SHOULD BE USED.
- 11401 t5:
-TREE/SHRUB/GRASS SPECIES LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY FROM LOCAL NURSERIES AND
FORESTRY SUPPLY STATIONS.
PLANT ZONE I TO EDGE OF WATER
- SUBTITUTION MUST BE APPROVED BY ENGINEER
SOURCE: ALTAMONT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, INC 28217
TITLE
BENCH
PLANTING PLAN
FIGURE
8
EC FABRIC
2' MAX
SPACING
O . NP 1
ESTABLISHED PLANT SHOWN
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
GROUND
30" LIVE CUTTING
(DORMANT) - TYP
DEAD STOUT STAKE
TYP, SEE FIGURE 10
NOTE:
INSTALL LIVE STAKE SO
% LENGTH IS (MIN. 20")
BELOW GROUND
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
NITS
TITLE I FIGURE
LIVE STAKE DETAIL
9
3.5"
18" STANDARD (30" IF
USED AT TOE OF SLOPE)
NOTES
1. DEAD STOUT STAKES SHALL BE FASHIONED FROM
UNTREATED 2" BY 4" (NOMINAL) BOARDS.
2. DEAD STOUT STAKES TO BE USED IN LIEU OF METAL
OR OTHER STAPLES OR FASTENERS FOR SECURING
EC FABRIC IN PLACE.
3. THE CONTRACTOR MAY USE'ECOSTAKE" 12" LENGTH
OR APPROVED EQUAL IN LIEU OF DEAD STOUT STAKES
FOR INSTALLATION IN THE CENTER OF THE EC FABRIC
"FIELD".
4. INSTALL EC FABRIC PER MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS.
-1 ?- 1/8"-1/4"
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
CF12MHILL
TITLE
DEAD STOUT STAKE
DETAIL
FIGURE
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
NTS
10
SOIL BIOENGINEERING
E
DEAD STOL
TIE TO TYPICAL SECTION
NOTES:
1. INSTALL ON ALL CUT AND FILL SLOPES
AND NEAR BANK DISTURBED AREAS.
2. INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS.
3. EC FABRIC SHALL BE WOVEN COIR
MAT WITH 50% OPEN AREA (max.), 0.5 INCH
MAX. OPENING SIZE, 4.5lbs/sq. ft. MAX.
SHEER STRESS, 10 fps MIN. VELOCITY.
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
OF BANK ANCHOR, TYP
SEE FIGURE 12
LIND, TYP
P.
TITLE FIGURE
EC FABRIC INSTALLATION
DETAIL 11
NTS
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12' ? 12 TOP OF BANK
ID
CE
12"
3"
EC FABRIC
BACKFILL
DEAD STOUT STAKE
SEE FIGURE 10
TOP OF BANK ANCHOR
EC FABRIC
BASE FLOW
DEAD STOUT STAKE
SEE FIGURE 10
L_ MAT WRAPS OVER
TOP OF STAKE @ TOE
TOE OF BANK ANCHOR
NOTES:
1. CLEAN SOIL BACKFILL SHALL BE USED TO SECURE DEAD STOUT STAKES AND
FABRIC INTO THE SOIL.
2. FOR TOE OF SLOPE APPLICATIONS, FABRIC SHALL BE INSTALLED AS TO
OVERLAP TRENCH & DEAD STOUT STAKE TO POSITION THE FABRIC FOR
INSTALLATION UP THE BANKS.
3. START INSTALLATION OF EC FABRIC AT TOE OF SLOPE. WRAP FABRIC
OVER TOE OF BANK ANCHOR AND PROCEED UP THE BANK TO THE
TOP OF BANK ANCHOR.
4. FOR END OF GRADING APPLICATIONS, FABRIC SHALL BE INSTALLED
PERPENDICULAR TO BANK AND ANCHORED PER TOP OF BANK DETAIL,
WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT FABRIC DOES NOT EXTEND OUTSIDE OF
TRENCH & FABRIC IS NOT EXPOSED.
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
TITLE FIGURE
EC FABRIC ANCHOR
DETAIL 12
NTS
50' MIN.
EXISTING GROUND
OR AS SPECIFIED Z
ON PLAN SHEETS
N
6
PUBLIC STREET
L STABILIZATION FABRIC
)ER 2"-3" WASHED STONE
r
w
W
F-
F-
U
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a
NOTES:
1. A STABILIZED ENTRANCE PAD OF 2"- 3' WASHED STONE OR RAILROAD BALLAST SHALL BE LOCATED WHERE TRAFFIC WILL
ENTER OR LEAVE THE CONSTRUCTION SITE ONTO A PUBLIC STREET.
2. FILTER FABRIC OR COMPACTED CRUSHER RUN STONE MAY BE USED AS A BASE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE.
3. THE ENTRANCE SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A CONDITION WHICH WILL PREVENT TRACKING OR FLOWING OF SEDIMENT ONTO
PUBLIC STREETS OR EXISTING PAVEMENT. THIS MAY REQUIRE PERIODIC TOP DRESSING WITH ADDITIONAL STONE AS
CONDITIONS WARRANT AND REPAIR OR CLEANOUT OF ANY MEASURES USED TO TRAP SEDIMENT.
4. ANY SEDIMENT SPILLED, DROPPED, WASHED OR TRACKED ONTO PUBLIC STREETS MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY.
5. WHEN APPROPRIATE, WHEELS MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE SEDIMENT PRIOR TO ENTERING A PUBLIC STREET. WHEN
WASHING IS REQUIRED, IT SHALL BE DONE IN AN AREA STABILIZED WITH CRUSHED STONE.
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ.MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
TITLE FIGURE
STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION
ENTRANCE DETAIL 13
N.T.S.
A
8
STEEL POST I 8" MAX. ---.I -
WIRE FENCING
z
0
WOVEN FILTER FABRIC
o Z
A
B
• STEEL POST
WIRE FENCING
FILTER FABRIC
? U
J K
oLL ? ??OQ?
i I
ANCHOR SKIRT 6" MINIMUM
IN LIEU OF BURYING SKIRT. 6" OF
#5 WASHED STONE MAY BE USED
OVER TURNDOWN. SEE SECTION B-B.
SECTION A-A
STEEL POST
WIRE FENCING
w? ?5 FILTER RI
WASHED STONE
GENERAL NOTES:
1. FILTER FABRIC FENCE SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 32" IN WIDTH AND
SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM OF 6 LINE WIRES WITH 12" STAY SPACING.
2. WOVEN FILTER FABRIC BE USED WHERE SILT FENCE IS TO REMAIN
FOR A PERIOD OF MORE THAN 14 DAYS.
3. STEEL POSTS SHALL BE 5'-0" IN HEIGHT AND BE OF THE
SELF-FASTENER ANGLE STEEL TYPE.
4. WIRE FENCING SHALL BE AT LEAST #10 GAGE WITH A MINIMUM OF
6 LINE WIRES WITH 12" STAY SPACING.
5. TURN SILT FENCE UP SLOPE AT ENDS.
6. WIRE MESH SHALL BE MIN. 13 GAGE WITH MAXIMUM 12" OPENINGS.
7. WIRE AND WASHED STONE WILL BE REQUIRED WHEN:
AT TOE OF SLOPES GREATER THAN 10 FEET VERTICAL (2:1 SLOPE)
MAINTENANCE NOTES:
1. FILTER BARRIERS SHALL BE INSPECTED BY THE FINANCIALLY
RESPONSIBLE PARTY OR HIS AGENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER EACH
RAINFALL AND AT LEAST DAILY DURING PROLONGED RAINFALL.
ANY REPAIRS NEEDED SHALL BE MADE IMMEDIATELY.
2. SHOULD THE FABRIC DECOMPOSE OR BECOME INEFFECTIVE PRIOR TO THE END
OF THE EXPECTED USABLE LIFE AND THE BARRIER STILL IS NECESSARY. THE
FABRIC SHALL BE REPLACED PROMPTLY.
3. SEDIMENT DEPOSITS SHOULD BE REMOVED WHEN DEPOSITS REACH APPROX.
HALF THE HEIGHT OF THE BARRIER. ANY SEDIMENT DEPOSITS REMAINING IN
PLACE AFTER THE SILT FENCE IS REMOVED SHALL BE DRESSED TO CONFORM
TO THE EXISTING GRADE. PREPARED AND SEEDED.
4. REMOVE SILT FENCE 1 YEAR PAST CONSTRUCTION.
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
N.T.S.
TITLE
TEMPORARY SILT
FENCE DETAIL
T
It ANCHOR SKIRT
6" MINIMUM
SECTION B-B
FIGURE
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2. OMIT #57 WASHED STONE ON
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J A COBBLED BED STREAM.
STONE APPROACH SECTION
5:1 MAX. SLOPE ON ROAD 3. REMOVE STONE AND FILTER
STONE OVER
FILTER FABRIC
(SEE NOTE 2)
ORIGINAL STREAMBANK
e
FABRIC AFTER CONSTRUCTION
AND TIE INTO EXISTING GRADE.
VEGETATE SITE ACCORDING TO
PLANTING PLAN.
TEMPORARY ACCESS
STONE OVER AS SPECIFIED BY
;..?, ?..o a.: .:?..?..?.
FILTER FABRIC ENGINEER
6" MIN.f FILTER FABRIC
DRAWN: GMH TITLE FIGURE
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
TEMPORARY STREAM
CHZMHILL CROSSING DETAIL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD 15
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217 NTS
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[Fwd: [Fwd: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]]]
Subject: [Fwd: [Fwd: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]]]
From: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:58:57 -0500
To: Laurie J Dennison <[e-mail]>
fyi - so please note that fees are waived when you create
brief handwritten note in the file jacket, or we can add a
Subject: [Fwd: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]]
From: Tom Reeder <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:43:18 -0500
To: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
these files - perhaps a
copy of this message
Cyndi - In answer to your question yesterday it appears that the fees are being
waived for the EWP associated 401s.
Subject: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]
From: Alan Klimek <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:37:40 -0500
To: Tom Reeder <[e-mail]>
Yes, the fees are being waived. See attachment.
Alan

-------- Original Message --------
Subject:STream Clearing Activities
Date:Mon, 28 Feb 2005 09:40:08 -0500
From:"Robin W. Smith" <robin.w.smithPncmail.net>
Organization:NC DENR
To:Alan Klimek <Alan.Klimek(c),ncmail.net>, Jim Simons <Jim.Simons(a),ncmail.net>,
David Vogel <David.Vogel(a),ncmail.net>
CC:Johanna Reese <[e-mail]>, Nann Guthrie
<Nann. Guthrie0a,,ncm ai l.net>
?,tl : Attached is an electronic copy of the letter and information sheet
sent to the 19 counties and one town that have contracts with NRCS for
stream clearing projects. Those letters went out over the Secretary's
signature on Friday. We will hand-deliver a memo containing the same
basic information to the mountain area legislators tomorrow. We are
also working with the Governor's Office on a news release; I am not sure
how soon that will go out. Give me a call if you have any questions.
Thanks for working toward getting meetings setup. Robin.
i of,)

3/17/2005 6:46
[Fwd: [Fwd: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]]]
Robin W. Smith <[e-mail]>
Assistant Secretary of Planning & Policy
Office of the Secretary
NC DENR
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February 25, 2005
Page 1 of 2
February 25, 2005
RE: Emergency Watershed Protection Stream-Clearing Projects
Dear
I know that County experienced stream damage as a result of the fall
hurricanes. Our department would like to work closely with your county to insure that
stream restoration projects receiving state and federal funds under the Emergency
Watershed Protection (EWP) program move as smoothly as possible through the
environmental review and permitting process. I have enclosed for your information a
brief summary of the types of permits and approvals that may be required for these
projects. For projects that involve work directly affecting the streambed, the United
States Army Corps of Engineers will be the primary enviromnental permitting agency.
For those projects, our staff in the Division of Water Quality and the Division of Land
Resources play a supporting role and issue related state approvals.
I have asked our staff to meet with all of the western counties, either individually or in
small groups, to talk about each county's proposed stream restoration projects and answer
your questions about permit requirements. Our staff will ask the Corps of Engineers and
Soil and Water Conservation staff to join in those meetings in an effort to put together a
plan of action for reviewing and approving stream restoration projects as quickly as
possible. You should receive a telephone call from DENR staff soon to talk about a date
and time that would be convenient to meet and talk about your projects.
I have also directed our staff to waive fees for state water quality certifications (under
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act) and for approval of erosion and sedimentation
February 25, 2005
Page 2 of 2
control plans for stream-clearing projects funded under EWP. Fees will be waived for all
EWP permit s requested by September 1, 2005.
I hope these efforts will ease the burden on county governments already challenged by
the demands of reconstruction and recovery. If we can help you in any other way, please
do not hesitate to call. I have asked Assistant Secretary Robin Smith to be a primary
contact on these projects for DENR; you can reach Ms. Smith at [phone]. The
enclosed information sheet also provides contact information for DENR staff in both the
Asheville and Winston-Salem Regional Offices and for the Corps of Engineers office in
Asheville.
Sincerely,
William G. Ross, Jr.

CH2MHILL
ate,
May 13, 2005
pU?oeE 0
MAY 1 8 2005
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue
Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
DENR - WAATFR QUALITY
WETLANDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH
North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Dear Sir/Madam:
4824 Parkway Plaza Blvd.
Suite 200
Charlotte, NC
28217.1968
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
CH2M HILL is submitting the enclosed Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) applications
and associated documents on behalf of McDowell County, North Carolina regarding
upcoming bank repair/ stabilization at multiple sites in the County. CH2M HILL is
involved in the project of streambank repair and debris removal due to floods that occurred
as the result of tropical depressions Frances and Ivan in September 2004 in McDowell
County. This project is funded by the NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program.
The project objectives are to repair the affected river and streambanks at the identified sites.
The first site is located at the Aldridge & Carpenter Nursery along North Cove School Road,
south of Highway 221 along the North Fork Catawba River, stream class B. the second site
is located at Camp Tatum approximately 0.5 miles north of the intersection of Mill Creek
Road and Graphite Road along Mill Creek, stream class C. These streams are classified
Trout Streams and appropriate measures have been taken. CH2M HILL in conjunction with
the McDowell County intends to complete this project in two phases.
The first phase will involve removal of debris that poses a potential threat to the adjacent
and downstream properties, public infrastructure, and utilities. The massive woody and
foreign debris on the streambanks and in floodplains could potentially clog the downstream
culverts or bridges and direct cannel flows into vulnerable banks during future flood events.
During the second phase, streambank stabilization designs will be implemented at the sites
where streambank erosion had resulted in property damage, loss of land and/or poses a
continuing threat to private and public property or utilities. CH2M HILL intends to
commence with the first phase of the project, the woody debris removal on or about May 25,
2005.
US Army Corps of Engineers
Page 2
May 13, 2005
Should you have questions or comments, please feel free to call our office at 704.329.0073
ext. 250.
Sincerely,
CH2M HILL
Itiwk,." V-, (YLr
Liane R. Morgan