20051270 Ver 1_Complete File_20050714

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O? RQG 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
July 25, 2005
Project # 05-1270
Robert Wiseman, County Manager ?W r a Avery County
Avery County AUG 1 - 2.005
Post Office Box 640
Newland, NC 28657 DENR - WATERUUALITY
WETLANDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH
Subject Property: Linville River, Crossnore Creek, & Stamey Branch EWP (DSR -
CrsC-1 & 2, LR-2, 3, & 5, & SBA)
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Wiseman:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed
below, to place fill within or otherwise impact 1,560 feet of streams for the purpose of
streambank stabilization and woody debris removal / trash removal at the subject
properties, as described within your application received by the N.C. Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) on July 14, 2005. After reviewing your application, we have decided that
the impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number(s) 3367 (3367).
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 that you described in your application. (Nothing in this
approval should be interpreted as giving permission to remove bedload material
from the existing channel, nor allowing for the construction of berms which
would not allow the stream access to it's floodplain.) As "stable" and "pre-storm"
are not interchangeable terms, all work must be to ensure stability, regardless of
channel location. Additionally, channels cannot be returned to it's pre-storm location
unless there is documented instability is submitted and approved as part of the
application package. 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.
101 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
?321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
'hone: 919-733-17861 FAX [phone] / Intemet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
1. Impacts Approved
Amount
Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference
Stream 1,560 feet Linville River & Tribs
Avery Co y:
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The following 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:
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 Ibe
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, 'he
requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carol na
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 rip rian
areas beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre-Construction
Notification. All construction activities, including the design, installation, opera ion,
and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices,
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Avery County:
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shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes,
or rules occur.
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, where
applicable, should be avoided during the October 15 to April 15 trout spawning
period to avoid adverse effects of sediment on eggs and larvae, where applicable.
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.
Avery County:
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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 natur I
and more stable stream channel dimensions. Stream bed materials are unstabl
in flowing-water situations and are unsuitable for bank stabilization. In stream
dredging has catastrophic effects on aquatic life and disturbance of the natural fora
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 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 tern
Avery County:
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(10) to twelve (12) foot centers. Stream banks in these areas should also be
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.)
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
Avery County:
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Violations 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 150B 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,
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Enclosures: GC 3367
Certificate of Completion
Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration
cc: Doug Smith,
Buck Engineering, PC
8000 Regency Parkway
Suite 200
Cary, NC 27511
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Asheville Regional Office
DLR Asheville Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
Filename: 05-1270. EWP. LinvilleRiver.Approval
Triage Check List
FILE COPY
Date: 07115/05 Project Name: Avery County EWP - Group 12 - CrsC-1, 2
LR-2, 3, 5 SB-1
DWQ #:05-1270
Kevin Barnett, Asheville Regional Office County: Avery
To:
60-day Processing Time: 7/14/05 to 9/12/05
From: Cyndi Karoly Telephone : [phone]
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 (Neuse, 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!

Via COPY
EWP-Avery County, North Carolina
Group 12 - Linville River, Crossnore Creek, and Stamey Branch
DSR Sites: CrsC-1, CrsC-2, LR-2, LR-3, LR-5, SB-1
Catawba River Basin
Scope of Work
These sites are on the Linville River, Crossnore Creek, and Stamey Brach near the town
of Crossnore, NC. The Forest Service has already completed work on LR-3. LR-5 only
requires woody debris removal. CrsC-1, CrsC-2, LR-2, and SB-1 require planting along
with the sloping back of stream banks. Several of these also require the placement of in-
stream structures, the reestablishment of stream banks, and the removal of woody debris.
Site specific plans, which are attached, show site location, existing conditions, and
planned repairs. All repair work is being proposed under the Emergency Watershed
Protection Program that Avery County is administering. Questions relative to this
package should be directed to Buck Engineering's Steve Glickauf, at 404-371-4495.
Contents
• Preconstruction Notification (Permit Application)
• Table 1. Property owners of sites proposed for repai r under EWP
• Agent Authorization Letter
• Plan Review Checklist of NRCS's Review.
• Repair Plan for DSR CrsC-1
• Repair Plan for DSR CrsC-2
• Repair Plan for DSR LR-2
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• Repair Plan for DSR LR-3 .
• Repair Plan for DSR LR-5
• Repair Plan for DSR SB-1
• Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
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• Design Standards

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(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing
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 ? Express 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 Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ?
If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information a§@NW9 D
1. Owner/Applicant Information JUL 1 4 2005
Name: Robert Wiseman
Mailing Address: County Manager DENR WkT .9e
County Administrative Offices
PO Box 640
Newland, NC 28657
Telephone Number: 828-733-8201 Fax Number:
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.)
Name: Steve Glickauf
Company Affiliation: Buck Engineering
Mailing Address: 200 Arizona Avenue, Suite 114
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
Telephone Number: 404-371-4495 Fax Number: 404-653-0186
E-mail Address: s lickauf ,bucken ing_ eering.com
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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 pans 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: DSR numbers CrsCl, CrsC2, LR2, SB1
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): See Table 1.
4. Location
County: Avery Nearest Town: Spear
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): DSR numbers CrsCI and
CrsC2 are on Crossnore Creek, LR2 is on the Linville River, and SB1 is on St,Rmey Creek.
The location of each site is attached on each individual site map.
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum):
Each individual site summary contains the coordinates. Also Table 1 has each individual
landowners coordinates for each DSR.
6. Property size (acres): N/A
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Stamen Branch and Crossnore Creek are both
tributaries to the Linville River.
8. River Basin: Catawba
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major rivet- basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity, of the project
at the time of this application: A site specific description is included with each site plan.
Landuse on these sites is a mixture of residential and agriculture.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Specific
repair activities for each site are provided in the site repair plans which are attached. Repair
activities proposed for these sites include: removing aggraded rocky debris from the channel
to return the channel to the proper dimension and profile, installing vane structures to protect
unstable stream banks, grading bankfull benches in areas where the channel can no longer
access its floodplain, removing unstable woody debris, grading and planting unstable stream
banks to provide long-term stability, and moving structures that are too close to the stream.
This work will require the use of a trackhoe with hydraulic thumb and a dump truck to haul
boulders to the site and to remove rock debris from the site, and a forklift to move structures.
Bulldozers may be needed for grading work.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: This work is being done as part of the
Emergency Watershed Protection program that counties impacted by 2 hurricanes in the fall
of 2004 are carrying out. The purpose of the work is to repair damaged stream reaches that
are unstable and continuing to cause loses to personal and public property and to public
resources by degrading water quality and other natural resources.
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 USACE 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. To our knowledge permits have not been issued for work at these sites in
the past.
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 future permit requests are anticipated for this project.
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. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
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accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should 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: Impacts from this work will be
minimized whenever possible. However, to accomplish these needed repairs, impacts may
be realized from temporaU increased turbidity and short-term loss of herbaceous vegetation.
Long-term impacts will be an increase in stream bank, bridge, and building stabili , stable
dimension, and improved vegetative cover.
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not 'limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
senarately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact Type of Wetland
(e.g., forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year
Floodplain
es/no Distance to
Nearest
Stream
linear feet )l Area of
Impact
(acres)

Total Wetland Impact (acres) 0
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.00 acres
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identif} temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, 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. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact Average Stream Impact Area of
Number Type of Impact Perennial or Width Before Length Impact
(indicate on Intermittent. Impact (linear
(acres)
ma feet

CrSC 1 install root wads, move shed,
Perennial 10 feet
1100
0.21
slope, seed, mat, and plant
CrsC2 Install cross vane, and root wads, Perennial 10 feet 200 0.04
bench, slope, seed, mat, and plant
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LR2 reestablish stream bank and
channel, seed, mat, and plant Perennial 75 feet 110 0.03
SB 1 Remove woody debris, slope, Perennial 8 feet 150 0.06
seed, mat, and plant
Totals 1560 0.34
Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water Impact
Site Number

indicate on ma

Name pplicabblele) ) Wat
(if applicable)

Type of Impact Type of Waterbody

(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc. Area of

Impact
acres

Total Open Water Impact (acres) 0
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the proiect:
Stream Im act acres : 0.34
Wetland Impact acres): 0
Open Water Impact (acres): 0
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0
Total Stream Impact linear feet): 1560
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ? Yes ® No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
8. 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.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
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Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
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. Access to each site will be over
the most stable route possible and movement of vehicles over access routes will be 1 inimized.
Wherever possible eauipment work will be done from the stream bank. Operatina leauinment
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 January 15, 2002, 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 fiinction and relative value of th impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and racticable
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 preserving 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 NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration I,in DWQ's
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Excavated material will be moved directly to trucks for hauling to disposal sites when it will not
be used on site. When excavated material will be used on site it will be handled as few times as
possible. Work at each site will be accomplished as quickly as possible and the site will be
stabilized with erosion control matting and seeding within 5 days of site completion. "Trees will
be planted during the next dormant season. Equipment leaking any fluids will not be used and if
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Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.htmi.
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.
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2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.tis/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCF,EP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX.
X.
Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ?
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
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
3. 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 ?
Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
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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 lis ed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be sown 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.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 1 ?A NCAC
213 .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ? No
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparialn buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
I I Zone* Impact Multiplier Required
(square feet) Mitiization
I 1 I 13 (2 for Catawba)
2 1.5
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* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 213.0242 or.0244, or.0260.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (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. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. There will be no change in impervious acreage.
runoff of stormwater from each site. The end result of this proposed work will be stream banks
that are better able to withstand the erosive forces generated by storm flows.
XII. 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.
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N/A, wastewater will not be generated by this project.
XIII. 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. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ? No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
XV. 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).
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(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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TABLE 1
Group 12 Landowners, Ave County, NC EWP
DSR PARCEL NUM NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP LATTITUDE LONGITUDE
162300644162 OLLIS, L GUY 8 BEVERLY 886 STAMEY BRANCH RD NEWLAND NC 28657 $1.946]]2 36.006506
SBI 182300830987 MC KINNEY. JAMES JR & EDITH 40 FRANKLINTOWN RD SPRUCE PINE NC 287]] -81.948038 36.005962
182300836327 COOK, SAM 8 KATRINA 8 281 PINE BRANCH RD SPRUCE PINE NC 28777 -81.946815 36.005213
183306394639 CROSSNORE, TOWN OF PO BOX 129 CROSSNORE NC 28616 -81.930553 36022184
183306395605 CROSSNORE. TOWN OF PO BOX 129 CROSSNORE NC 28616 -81 930316 36.022046
183306391583 SMITH, MARY A 1325 VASSAR AVE ORLANDO FL 32804 -81,930712 36.021854
183306396364 CROSSNORE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 220 CROSSNORE DRIVE CROSSNORE NC 28616 .81 929886 36.021366
C.Ct 183306394401 SLOOP BERTHA DORA BOX 24 CROSSNORE NC 28616 -81.930648 36.021400
183306394264 SMITH. FRANKLIN P: TRUSTEE 8 7004 CORTEZ CT HERMITAGE TN 37076 -81 930374 36.020941
183306398253 JAMES, DAVID A. PO BOX 1610 NEWLAND NC 28657 81.929116 36.020920
183306399260 SIMON, LAURA K. PO BOX 326 CROSSNORE NC 28616 81.928740 36.020846
183306386999 CROSSNORE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 220 CROSSNORE DRIVE CROSSNORE NC 28616 -81.929625 36.020225
183417201088 PUETT, JUANITA PO BOX 492 CROSSNORE NC 28616 -81.934967 36.022840
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C2 163306299609 MOHR, CLAY & MICHELLE BOX 59 CROSSNORE NC 28616 -81.932325 36.022096
rs 183306391802 CUTHBERTSON, ESTELLE BOX 283 CROSSNORE NC 28616 .81.931727 36.022466
183306390646 VANCE, MARSHALL 139 MILL ST CROSSNORE NC 28616 -81.931889 36.022025
183200250688 TAYLOR, HENRY LEWIS 959 CAMP CREEK ROAD NEWLAND NC 28657 -81.935124 35.982908
WHITE. WAYNE R. & WHITE. BRENDA 4197 WHITE ROAD VALE NC 28168 -81.937697 35.982738
183200059317 LAWS. THELMA MC CLELIAN 872 CAMP CREEK RD NEWLAND NC 28657 81.938270 35.982506
LR2 183200046667 MC CLELLAN, VIRGINIA 48 RAY MCCLELLAN LANE NEWLAND NC 28657 81,939295 35.982922
MG CLELLAN, GREGORY RAY 840 CAMP CREEK RD NEWLAND NC 28657 81.940092 35.982897
182200956006 SMITH, SAXTON HALL BOX 231 NEWLAND NC 28657 81.941548 35.961643
183200056338 LAWS, THELMA HUGHES & LAWS, BILLY 8]2 CAMP CREEK ROAD NEWLAND NC 28657 -61 938604 35.982630
183209046667 MC CLELIAN, VIRGINIA 48 RAY MCCLELLAN LANE NEWLAND NC 28657 -81.938431 35.980641
LRS 184300266190 CARTER. LEE F 8 UBBY PO BOX 192 LINVILLE NC 28646 -81.898845 36.013124
784300362266 MOON, HENRY CARLISLE 8 ANN W 4620 KUYKENDALL RD CHARLOTTE NC 28270 1. 9696 36.013528
To Whom It May Concern:
I, Robert Wiseman, County Manager for Avery County, attest to the fact that Avery County has
entered into a contract with Buck Engineering PC, a North Carolina professional corporation. Buck
Engineering will be providing engineering services and pemutting assistance in support of the
Emergency Watershed Protection Program. In this contractual relationship, Buck Engineering will
act as the County's agent for the purpose of accomplishing this work. Specifically, employees of
Buck Engineering may take those actions necessary to obtain environmental permits from the U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers, N. C. Division of Water Quality, and N. C. Division of Land Quality.
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RobertWisexn,4 ?? County Manager for Avery County
Date: ,/- 9- o 5
Office: Avery County Courthouse, Newland, NC 28657
Plan Review Checklist
EWP-Avery County, North Carolina
DSRs CrsC-1, CrsC-2, LR-2. LR-3, LR-5, SB-1
I 1L) , the Natural Resource Conservation Service Agent for Avery
County, have reviewed the stream repair plans listed below. These plans have been
prepared by Buck Engineering PC to accomplish stream repair under the Emergency
Watershed Protection Program being administered by Avery County. The following table
summarizes my comments on these plans:
DSR Approve Disapprove Approve with Modifications
CrsC-1 ?
CrsC-2
LR-2
LR-3
LR-5
SB-1

Additional comments:
Natural Resource Conservation Service Agent
Agent's Signature
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DSR No. CrossCrk-1
Site Assessed By: WH, SG, AC
Date Assessed: 6/17/2005
Location: Behind the First Baptist Church,
Crossnore.
Latitude 36.0218320 Lonqitude -81.930355
Length of Approximately 1728 feet Waterbody: Crossnore Creek
Assessment:
Debris removal Channel realignment X Seeding
X Bank sloping X In-stream structures _ Adjust channel dimension
X Bank stabilization X Riparian planting
Summary Evaluation of Conditions:
The First Baptist Church on the left bank had already done some in-stream work. They have fortified the left bank with
concrete barriers and filled in behind them in the are adjacent to their parking lot. Downstream from this area both the
right and left banks are vertical and eroding. Upstream from the church both banks are also vertical and eroding.
Upstream from the church there is a shed on top of the bank that is threatening to fall into the channel.
The DSR states that this site threatens 10 homes, a church, and one business. The total repair cost or damage to
these properties is $425,000. The original DSR cost estimate for fixing this site was $5,300. The revised cost
estimate is $21,570.
The shed on the right bank that is threatening to fall into the channel should be moved to protect the structure and to
allow the banks to be sloped for stabilization.
1100 feet of banks should be sloped up and downstream from the church as shown by the design details. Note the
areas skipped to save trees. These banks should be sloped to a 2.5:1 to 3:1 ratio. They should also be seeded,
matted, and planted for stabilization. The banks should be planted from the water surface to the top of the bank
(approximately 3 feet in height) with live stakes at 3 foot spacing on the outside of meander bends (270 ft, 0.05 ac)
and 6 foot spacing on the inside of meander bends or in straight sections (830 ft, 0.16 ac). A total of 465 live stakes
will be needed. Though a 25 foot riparian buffer is desirable, it is unlikely that the landowners will agree to it as this
buffer would take up a great deal of their backyards. Therefore, the left banks will not be included in the riparian buffer
calculations, and will result in a more conservative cost estimate. To achieve a planting rate of 680stemstacre in the
riparian zone on the right bank (680 ft, 0.39 ac), 265 stems will be needed. The entire 0.60 acres should be seeded
using both temporary and permanent seeding mixes. 8.71bs of each type of seed will be needed to achieve an
application rate of 15lbs/acre. 3862 square yards of coconut coir matting will be required to cover the banks. See the
attached erosion and sedimentation control plan for the species list.
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Photo 4: booking downstream from the bridge at the church.
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Site Assessed By: SG, AC
Date Assessed: 6/17/2005
Length of
Assessment: Approximately 1051 feet
Location: Off of Mount Pleasant Rd, between
New St and Meadow St.
Latitude 360 01'20" Longitude -810 55' 59"
Waterbody: Crossnore Creek
Debris removal Channel realignment X Seeding
X Bank sloping X In-stream structures Adjust channel dimension
X Bank stabilization X Riparian planting
Summary Evaluation of Conditions:
There are three locations that need to be addressed at this DSR. The problem is similar at each location, where
banks have eroded and lack vegetation.
Site 1 is located between Meadow Street and New Street. For approximately 55 feet the right bank has eroded and is
lacking vegetation. This erosion is located in the front yard of a home and directly across the creek from a large brown
metal storage building.
Site 2 is located directly downstream of New Street. Both the right bank and the left bank have eroded and lack
vegetation. The pipe is also elevated above the bed of the stream by approximately 12 inches.
Site 3 is located between two driveways. The pipe extending from the upstream driveway has eroded the right bank
and the bank is lacking vegetation. Further downstream the left bank is eroded in places and is lacking adequate
vegetation.
According to the Economic Evaluation the project will protect thee homes valued at $250,000. According to the
Damage Survey Report the installation cost of emergency work would be $6,500. The recommendations for
improvements listed below would cost approximately $16,270.
Site 1: Where the erosion occurs, the 55 foot eroded right bank should be sloped back approximately 2.5-3:1 slope
(0.01 acres). The area should also be seeded and planted for stabilization. A total of 13 live stakes will need to be
planted from the top of the bank to the water surface to achieve 6 foot spacing. 0.611bs of both temporary and
permanent seed will achieve a seeding rate of 151bs/acre. 193 square yards of coconut coir matting will be required to
cover the bank. See the attached erosion and sedimentation control plan for the species list.
Site 2: Both the right bank and the left bank should be sloped back (cut) from the water surface using a 2:1 slope
from the pipe downstream approximately 40 feet (0.01 ac). The sloping should end where the channel narrows to a
more typical bankfull width. A rock toe should be added on both the left and right bank toe of slope from the pipe
downstream approximately 25 feet. Rock sizes for the toe of slope should be a minimum of 4x3x2. Where the mid-
channel bar occurs, approximately 25 feet downstream of the pipe, the apex of the cross vane should be placed and
tied into the existing banks. The invert of the cross vane should be the same height as the invert of the pipe in order to
control grade and raise the bed elevation.
The area where sloping of the banks occurs should also be seeded and planted for stabilization. A total of 15 live
stakes will need to be planted from the top of the bank to the water surface to achieve 6 foot spacing. 0.9lbs of both
temporary and permanent seed will achieve a seeding rate of 151bs/acre. 214 square yards of coconut coir matting
will be required to cover the bank. See the attached erosion and sedimentation control plan for the species list.
Site 3: The right bank from the edge of the rock wall should be sloped at 2.5-3:l ratio for a distance of
as
indicated in the design details. The left bank should be sloped (cut) at a 2.5-3:1 ratio from the first bend in the creek
and tied into the existing bankfull bench which is located approximately 30 feet downstream (0.006 acres). The
existing bankfull bench is approximately 35 feet long. Downstream of the bench, the left bank has also eroded and is
lacking adequate vegetation to the existing culvert. From the existing bankfull bench to the culvert the left bank should
be sloped (cut) to a 2.5-3:1 slope for approximately 60 feet (0.01 acres).
The area where sloping of the banks occurs should also be seeded and planted for stabilization. A total of 27 live
stakes will need to be planted from the top of the bank to the water surface to achieve 6 foot spacing. 1.3lbs of both
temporary and permanent seed will achieve a seeding rate of 15lbs/acre. 386 square yards of coconut coir matting
will be required to cover the bank. See the attached erosion and sedimentation control plan for the species list.
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Site Assessed By: WH, AC
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Assessment:
Location: Ray McClellan Ln. Take the Linville
highway to Camp Creek Road. Ray McClellan
Lane is off of Camp Creek Rd.
Latitude 35.9823180 Longitude -81.9390580
Waterbody: Linville River
X Debris removal Channel realignment X Seeding
X Bank sloping X In-stream structures Adjust channel dimension
X Bank stabilization X Riparian planting
There are several issues that need to be addresses at this site, the foremost being a blowout of the Lineville River at a
meander bend (Site 1). This blowout created a new bypass channel on prime farmland. Woody debris has also been
deposited on the right bank downstream from the blowout (Site 2). Further downstream on the left bank a 50 foot
section of riprap has eroded leaving a bare and unstable bank (Site 3). Across from the rip rap associated with Site 3
on the right bank, several trees have fallen into the channel and onto the floodplain (Site 4).
According to the Economic Evaluation the project will protect 8 acres of prime farmland valued at 70,000, 500,000
Christmas tree plants valued at $125,000, and a bridge valued at 27,000. According to the Damage Survey Report
the installation cost of emergency work would be $79,300. The recommendations for improvements listed below
would cost approximately $30,040.00.
for Improvements:
Site 1: The work that will be done to stabilize the Linville River at this site will involve reestablishing the banks and
channel. The landowner has applied to another agency for the material and work that will be required to fill in the
bypass channel and reestablish that land that was once his Christmas Tree farm. Two plugs, one at the upstream
end of the site and one at the downstream end of the site, will be installed to prevent water from entering the blow out
channel. The plugs will each be 25 feet wide. The plugs will require approximately 333 cubic yards of fill. Gravel fill
from the blowout channel will be used to reinforce the toe of the upstream plug. Logs from the debris removal site will
be used to reinforce the toe of the downstream plug. Two J-Hooks will be installed as indicated by the design aerial
and tied into the right bank as indicated by photo 3. Each J-Hook will induce a 18 foot sill. The plugs will be seeded,
matted, and planted.
Site 2: Downstream from Site 1, on the right bank, woody debris will be removed.
Site 3: Downstream from Site 2, on the left bank, the rip rap will be moved to cover the toe of the slope. The bank will
then be shaped, seeded, matted, and planted. For approximately 50 feet.
Site 4: Across from Site 3, a large tree that has fallen in the channel will be removed. These trees will be used to
protect the toe of the downstream plug.
Planting: A total of 110 feet will be seeded, matted, and planted. The banks on the plugs are approximately 6 feet
high and the bank on the rip rap reach is approximately 4 feet high. At each planting site, the water surface to the top
of the bank should be planted with live staking (0.03 acres). 35 live stakes should be planted to achieve 6 foot
spacing. A 25 foot riparian buffer should be planted on the plugs (0.03 acres). To achieve a planting rate of
680stems/acre, 23 stems will be needed on this riparian zone. The entire 0.08 acres should be seeded using both
temporary and permanent seeding mixes. 1.1lbs of each type of seed will be needed to achieve an application rate of
15Ibs/acre, 662 square yards of coconut coir matting will be required to cover the banks. A species list for planting
and permanent seeding is enclosed in the attached erosion and sedimentation control clan.
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Photo 1: Site 1. Right bank erosion at bridge.
Photo 2: Site 1. Right bank erosion and blowout channel behind bridge.
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Photo 3: Site 1. Looking downstream at the Linville River and the blowout channel.

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Photo 4: Site 1. Looking downstream at the
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Photo 5: Site 2. Woody debris removal on the right bank.
Photo 6: Site 3. A riprap fix downstream on the left bank that needs adjustment. The rocks
should be moved to cover the bank. The bank should be shaped, seeded, matted, and planted.
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DSR No. LR-3
Site Assessed By:
Date Assessed: 5/16/2005
Length of 1315 feet
Assessment:
Location: Linville River behind the Forest Service
Latitude 36.005597 Longitude -61.9332843
Waterbody: Linville River
_ Debris removal _ Channel realignment _ Seeding
Bank sloping In-stream structures Adjust channel dimension
Bank stabilization _ Riparian planting
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The Forest Service has already completed the necessary work on this site.
According to the Economic Evaluation the project will protect six homes valued at $600,000. According to the
Damage Survey Report the installation cost of emergency work would be $20,000. Since the Forest Service has
already completed the work on this site, the revised estimate is $0.
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DSR No. LR-5
Site Assessed By: SG, AC
Date Assessed: 6/17/2005
Length of Approximately 40 feet
Assessment:
X Debris removal
_ Bank sloping
Bank stabilization
Location: Access is off of Linville River Farm Rd
which is a small road off of 181, South of Pineola.
Latitude 36.0127254 Longitude -81.898109
Waterbody: Linville River
_ Channel realignment _ Seeding
In-stream structures Adjust channel dimension
_ Riparian planting
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A large tree has been swept up against a bridge and is threatening the integrity of the structure. Access to the site is
off of Linville River Farm Road. This is on the west side of State Highway 181 south of Pinola. According to the
Economic Evaluation the project will protect a bridge valued at $30,000. According to the Damage Survey Report the
installation cost of emergency work would be $1,500. The recommendations for improvements listed below would
cost approximately $1,450.
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The tree shall be removed. The landowners requested that the tree be left on site. According to the DSR the log
should be left on site, but the stump should be removed. The above cost includes removal of the stump.
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DSR No. SB-1
Site Assessed By: DS, GM, AC
Date Assessed: 5/18/2005
Length of 2450 feet
Assessment:
Location: Parallels Stamey Branch Road.
Latitude 36.008757 Longitude -91.949730
Waterbody: Stamey Branch (Golden Creek)
X Debris removal Channel realignment X Seeding
X Bank sloping In-stream structures Adjust channel dimension
X Bank stabilization X Riparian planting
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The right and left banks, on a section of the stream that is approximately 150 feet long, are vertical. There arealso
two sites where woody debris is either in the channel or on the adjacent floodplain. According to the Economic
Evaluation the project will protect two homes valued at $80,000, a driveway valued at $5,000, and a state road and
state bridge which were given no values. According to the Damage Survey Report the installation cost of emergency
work would be $3,100. The recommendations for improvements listed below would cost approximately $5,930.
for
Equipment access to this site is from Claude Pyatte Rd. Woody debris should be removed in two areas as indicated
by the design aerial.
Both the right and left bank should be sloped for approximately 150 feet each at a 2:1 angle also as indicated by the
design aerial (0.08 ac). This work can be done with a CAT 315. The logs in the channel may be used for toe
protection. Both banks should be seeded, matted, and planted for stabilization over a length of approximately 150
feet The water surface to the top of the bank (approximately 4 feet in height) should be planted with live staking
(0.06 acres). 37 live stakes should be planted on the inside of the meander bend (right bank) and 149 should be
planted on the outside of the meander bend (left bank). A riparian buffer on the right bank cannot be planted because
of the proximity of Stamey Branch Road. On the left bank it is recommended that a 25 foot riparian buffer be planted
using bare root trees (0.09 acres). To achieve a planting rate of 680stems/acre, 62 stems will be needed for this 0.09
acre riparian zone. The entire 0.15 acres should be seeded using both temporary and permanent seeding mixes.
2.21bs of each type of seed will be needed to achieve an application rate of 15lbs/acre. 119 square yards of coconut
coir matting will be required to cover the banks. A species list for planting and permanent seeding is enclosed in the
attached erosion and sedimentation control plan.

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Photo 2: In channel debris removal. 1'se log for toe protection. Slope, seed and neat. This
work may be done with a CAT 315. Equipment access from Claude Pyatte Rd.
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Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
Emergency Watershed Protection Program
Avery County
The following erosion and sediment control measures will be incorporated into all stream
repair sites.
1. The Contractor shall minimize vegetation disturbance by only working on the
stream bank and channel that is in need of repair. Existing buffers shall not be
disturbed unless directed by the designer.
2. The Contractor shall only enter the stream channel as shown on the plans or
directed by the designer. These stream accesses shall conform to the design
standards shown in the attached detail drawings. Timber mats may be used as a
substitute for rock per the approval of the designer.
3. The Contractor shall limit all bank and channel disturbance to activities that can
be completed by the end of each working day such that the work would remain in
place during an overnight storm event.
4. All equipment and uninstalled materials shall be removed from the channel at the
end of each working day and secured safely from potential out-of-bank flow
events that may occur prior to performing additional work.
5. Graded stream banks shall be stabilized with temporary and permanent seed and
coir fiber matting at the end of each working day. Seeding and coir fiber
matting specifications are included with this plan.
6. Stockpiles shall remain at least fifteen feet from flowing water and outside of the
top of bank. Silt fence shall be placed at the base of the stockpile between the
stockpile and the channel and must function to receive stockpile runoff before
entering the channel. Silt fence shall conform to design standards shown in the
detail drawings.
7. Temporary vegetation and permanent herbaceous vegetation shall be established
on all disturbed areas not already stabilized with matting, within five days after
construction is completed.
8. Permanent woody vegetations species are listed in the vegetation specifications;
planting details are also included.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Vegetation Planting
General Seeding
Seeding should be done immediately upon completion of final grading. Apply seed prior
to installing matting. Prepare the soil surface so that it is smooth and free from stones,
clods, or debris that will prevent the contact of the matting with the soil. Fertilizer and
lime are generally not necessary on most projects, particularly not on sites that have been
used for agriculture production or cattle grazing. Urban soils may require amendments.
Seed should be broadcast with a centrifugal seeder or by hand, at the full rate along
stream banks and in stockpile areas. In all areas where permanent seeding is used in
addition to the temporary seed, mixing of the seed for broadcasting is acceptable. Seed
and amendments (if needed) should be covered to a depth of 1/2 to 1 inch with soil by
using a hand rake, drag or other tillage equipment.
Seeding may also be done with a hydroseeder. Wood cellulose fiber will not be
acceptable as a substitute for straw mulch. A suitable tracer shall be used to clearly
identify areas hydroseeded. A minimum of 500 lbs. per acre of wood cellulose fiber or a
non-toxic water base dye may be used as a tracer. Seed shall not remain in water
containing fertilizer more than 45 minutes before being used. All products used to
hydroseed shall be non-toxic to aquatic organisms.
Temporary Seeding
For temporary seeding, apply the following vegetation at the listed rates and times.
Temporary Seeding (September to March):
Rye grain 31bs per 1,000 sq ft or 1301bs per acre
Temporary Seeding (April to August):
Foxtail Millet 1 lb per 1,000 sq ft or 40 lbs per acre
A combination of the two temporary seed types shall be used during the boundary months
of March, April, August and September to ensure survival. In all disturbed areas where
no permanent seed is being used (i.e. yard or agricultural field) and temporary seed is not
desired at the higher rate, broadcast temporary seed at the lower rate of approximately 1/2
the full lbs/acre stocking rate. When used in conjunction with permanent seed mix, apply
at 1/2 the full lbs/acre rate.
Permanent Seeding
Permanent seeding will be accomplished using the mix listed below:
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Riparian Seed List
Scientific name
Agrostis alba
Carex vulpinoidea
Elymus virginicus
Juncus effusus
Panicum clandestinum
Polygonum pennsylvanicum
Bidens frondosa
Coreopsis lanceolata
Cassia fasciculata
Verbesina alternifolia
Common Name % of Mix
Redtop 15%
Fox Sedge 10%
Virginia Wild Rye 20%
Soft Rush 5%
Deer Tongue 15%
Smartweed 5%
Beggars Ticks 5%
Lance leafed Coreopsis 15%
Partridge Pea 5%
Wingstem 5%
Seed at full rate of 15 lbs/acre along stream banks and in any stream buffer and wetland
areas.
Riparian Buffers
Trees and Shrubs
Trees and shrubs will be used to provide permanent vegetation for EWP repair sites.
Species used shall be selected from the following list:
Shrub and Small Trees
Scientific name Common name
Salix sericea Silky Willow
Xanthorhiza simplicissima Yellowroot
Physocarpus opulifolius Ninebark
Cornus amomum Silky Dogwood
Hamamelis virginiana Witch-hazel
Carpinus caroliniana Ironwood
Corylus americana Hazel-nut
Alnus serrulata Tag Alder
Ostrya virginiana Hornbeam
Spirea tomentosa Hardhack
Rhododendron arborescens Smooth Azalea
Rhododendron maximum Rosebay Rhododendron
Cephalanthus occidentalis Button Bush
Itea virginica Virginia Sweetspire
Calycanthus floridus Sweet Shrub
Leucothoe axillaris var. editorum Dog Hobble
Hydrangea arborescens Mountain Hydrangea
Sambucus canadensis Elderberry
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Large Trees
Scientific name Common name
Aesculus octandra Buckeye
Tsuga canadensis Canadian Hemlock
Platanus occidentalis Sycamore
Acer rubrum Red Maple
Quercus alba White Oak
Quercus rubra Red Oak
Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Poplar
Tsuga caroliniana Carolina Hemlock
Betula lenta Cherry Birch
Trees shall be planted as either bare rooted or containerized material. Trees should be
planted at a rate of 400 stems/acre (roughly 10 feet on center) where EWP repairs have
been accomplished. Planting of this material will be done during the dormant season
(late fall and winter of 2005-2006). Refer to the attached details and specifications for
more information.
Stream banks
Live Staking
Species used for live staking shall be taken from the following species:
Scientific name Common name
Cornus amomum Silky Dogwood
Salix sericea Silky Willow
Sambucus canadensis Elderberry
Cephalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush
Salix nigra Black Willow
Stake at 2-3 foot spacing on the outside of all meander bends. Stake at 6-7 foot spacing
on the inside of meander bends and all tangent sections. Note this is appropriate for most
rural systems. Urban or flashy systems should be staked at higher rates. Utilize as
diverse a species group as feasible and make sure that black willow constitutes less than
25% of total stakes used.
Containerized Plants:
Containerized shrub material may also be used on the stream banks to increase the
diversity. Applications and spacing should reflect that of live stake material.
Mulching
Mulching shall be used to provide temporary protection of soil surfaces from erosion.
Mulching should be performed within 48 hours of seeding. Grain straw mulch should be
applied on seeded areas at a rate of 75 bales per acre. Apply mulch uniformly.
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Erosion Control Matting
Ecostakes
Provide wooden stake not less than 12 in. (300 mm) in length with a notch cut 1 in. (25
mm) from the top. These stakes shall be used to stake the matting along the slopes.
Wooden 3 ft. stakes spaced approximately 4 ft. apart shall be used to secure the matting
at the toe of slope. The toe stakes shall have a minimum 1-inch by 1-inch cross-section
and shall be designed so that the matting can not slide past the exposed end of the stake.
Refer to the attached details and specifications for EWP work for more information.
Coir Fiber Matting
The erosion control matting shall be a machine-produced mat of 100% coconut fiber with
the following properties:
Matrix 100% Coconut Fiber
Weight 20 oz/SY (678 gm/m2)
Tensile Strength 1348 x 6261b/ft minimum (1650.5 x 766.5 kg/m)
Elongation 34% x 38%
Open Area (measured) 50%
Thickness 0.30 in minimum (7.6 mm)
Flexibility (mg -cm) 65030 x 29590
Recommended Flow 11 feet/second (3.35 m/s)
Size 6.6 x 164 ft (120 SY) or (100 SM)
"C" Factor 0.002
Place the coir fiber matting immediately upon final grading. Provide a smooth soil
surface free from stones, clods, or debris that will prevent the contact of the matting with
the soil. Apply seed prior to installing matting. Begin at the bottom of the slope by
anchoring the matting in a 6-inch (15 cm) deep by 6-inch (15 cm) wide trench. Backfill
and compact the trench after staking. Walking backward down the stream, allow the
matting to unroll slowly; ideally the matting roll will rest against your shin as you walk.
Stake the matting according to recommended stake pattern for specific product and slope.
(See stake pattern guide that comes with the product.) Place matting in full contact with
the soil.
The edges of the parallel matting must be staked with approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of
overlap such that the edge of the downstream matting is under the one just upstream.
When matting must be spliced down the slope, place matting end over end (shingle style)
with approximately 6 inches overlap. Drive stakes through the overlapped area.
Place stakes across the matting at ends, junctions and trenches approximately 1.3 ft apart.
Place stakes along the outer edges, down the center of each strip of matting and along all,
lapped edges approximately 2 ft apart. Cut excess matting and anchor at the end of the
slope.
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Temporary Stream Access Ramps
Stream access ramps shall be constructed using either rock or timber mats in locations as
shown on the plans or as directed. Grading shall be performed only to the extent needed
to form a stable ramp connecting the stream bank grade to the streambed. The Contractor
shall determine the appropriate number of timber mats and ramp angle according to the
equipment that will be using the ramp. Stream access ramps are temporary and shall be
removed and the areas restored to their original state when they are no longer needed or
permanent measures are installed.
Sediment Fence
Geotextile sediment fences shall be used to trap sediment from areas of limited runoff.
Sediment fences shall be properly anchored to prevent erosion under them. These works
are temporary and shall be removed and the areas restored to their original state when
they are no longer needed or permanent measures are installed. Locations for sediment
filters are shown on the plans. Refer to sediment fence specifications (6.62) in the NC
Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual for material and installation
requirements.
Gravel Construction Entrance/Exit
Temporary gravel construction entrances shall be constructed as shown on the plans and
according to specification 6.06 of the NC Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and
Design Manual.
In-stream Structures
In-stream structures include w-weirs, cross vanes, j-hook vanes, log vanes, and wing
deflectors. The quantity of in-stream structures to be constructed shall follow approved
plans, but may be affected by conditions encountered during construction
Boulders used for in-stream structures shall be relatively flat on either side in the same
dimension, preferably the long dimension, and must have relatively smooth ends. No
more than 5% of the boulders shall be smaller than 3'x2'x2'. Boulders larger than
6'x4'x3' shall be permitted. Boulders found on-site and approved for use by the
Developer will be used to the extent feasible.
The Contractor shall construct in-stream structures with equipment capable of moving
and accurately placing boulders of approximate dimensions 6'x4'x3'. If suitable for
backfill, excavated material shall be placed on the upstream side of structures or as
directed. Unless otherwise approved by the Developer, excavation to prepare the
subgrade for the installation of in-stream structures shall be consecutive and continuous.
Once the excavation of a structure has begun, the structure shall be completed by the end
of the workday. All equipment shall be removed from the stream at the end of each
workday. Any accumulation of sediment in the channel shall be cleaned as needed
during construction and at the end of construction. No separate payment will be made for
this clean-up work.
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Construction Sequence of Events
Construction shall be performed at the EWP site in accordance with the plans and in
general accordance with the following sequence:
1. Mobilize equipment and materials to the site.
2. Set up construction access pads, staging areas, haul roads, and silt fences.
3. Install stream access ramps.
4. Excavate and grade banks and construct in-stream structures.
5. Seed and mat graded banks and immediately upon reaching final grades.
6. Stabilize all disturbed soil with temporary and permanent seed prior to leaving the
site each day and prior to moving to the next work area.
7. Dispose of excess materials at approved off-site locations.
8. Remove stream access ramps.
9. Remove silt fence and seed and mulch staging areas to restore these areas to pre-
project conditions.
10. Demobilize grading equipment from the site. Remove construction access pads.
11. Plant bank, floodplain and buffer woody vegetation and live stakes during the
dormant season.
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Details and Specifications for EWP Work
Planting
• Bare Root/Container Planting
• Brush Mattress
• Tree & Shrub Planting Details
• Live Staking
Erosion Control
• Erosion Control Matting
• Silt Check
• Silt Fence
• Typical. Pump Around Operation
• Temporary Gravel Construction Entrance
• Ford Stream Crossing
• Ford Stream Crossing 2
• Temporary Ford Stream Crossing W/ Flume Pipe
Stream Repair Structures
• Typical Structure Placement
• Typical Plan View & Profile
• Constructed Riffle
• Double Drop Rock Cross Vane
• Double Wing Deflector
• "J" Hook Vane
• Log Vane
• Log Vane 2
• Log Step Pool
• Rock Vane
• Rock Cross Vane Type 1
• Rock Cross Vane Type 2
• Root Wads
• Single Wing Deflector
• Step Pool Channel
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LIVE STAKING
TOP OF TOP OF STREAMBANK
STREAMBANK

PLANT STAKES FROM TOP OF BANK
TO TOE OF BANK IN A DIAMOND SHAPED
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8'-8' SPACING
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SQUARE CUT TOP
BUDS FACING UPWARD
LIVE CUTTING
MIN. 12" DIA
2'- 3' LENGTH
ANGLE CUT
30 - 45 DEGREES
LIVE STAKE DETAIL
NOTES:
1. STAKES SHOULD BE CUT AND INSTALLED ON THE SAME DAY.
2. DO NOT INSTALL STAKES THAT HAVE BEEN SPLIT.
3. STAKES MUST BE INSTALLED WITH BUDS POINTING UPWARDS.
4. STAKES SHOULD BE INSTALLED PERPENDICULAR TO BANK.
5. STAKES SHOULD BE 12 TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND 2 TO 3 FT LONG.
8. STAKES SHOULD BE INSTALLED LEAVING 115 OF STAKE ABOVE GROUND.
LIVE STAKING
- TLAN'RNGS - PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS --
NOTES:
1. PLANT BARE ROOT SHRUBS AND TREES TO THE WIDTH OF THE
BUFFER AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS.
2. ALLOW FOR 8-10 FEET BETWEEN PLANTINGS, DEPENDING ON SIZE.
3. LOOSEN COMPACTED SOIL
TOP OF STREAMBANK 4. PLANT IN HOLES MADE BY A MATTOCK DIBBLE, PLANTING BAR,
OR OTHER APPROVED MEANS.
5. PLANT IN HOLES DEEP AND WIDE ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE ROOTS
TO SPREAD OUT AND DOWN WITHOUT J-ROOTING.
6. KEEP ROOTS MOIST WHILE DISTRIBUTING OR WAITING TO PLANT
BY MEANS OF WET CANVAS, BURLAP, OR STRAW.
7. HEEL4N PLANTS IN MOIST SOIL OR SAWDUST IF NOT PROMPTLY
PLANTED UPON ARRIVAL TO PROJECT SITE.
NOTES:
1. WHEN PREPARING THE HOLE FOR A POTTED PLANT OR SHRUB
DIG THE HOLE 8 -12 INCHES LARGER THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE
POT AND THE SAME DEPTH AS THE POT.
2. REMOVE THE PLANT FROM THE POT. LAY THE PLANT ON ITS SIDE
IF NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE POT.
3. IF THE PLANT IS ROOTBOUND (ROOTS GROWING IN A SPIRAL
AROUND THE ROOT BALL), MAKE VERTICAL CUTS WITH A KNIFE
OR SPADE JUST DEEP ENOUGH TO CUT THE NET OF ROOTS.
ALSO MAKE A CRISS-CROSS CUT ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE BALL
4. PLACE THE PLANT IN THE HOLE.
TOP OF STREAMBANK 5. FILL HALF OF THE HOLE WITH SOIL (SAME SOIL REMOVED FOR BACKFILL).
6. WATER THE SOIL TO REMOVE AIR POCKETS AND FILL THE REST
OF THE HOLE WITH THE REMAINING SOIL. North BV C K 4 6000 Regency Parkway Suite
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BRUSH MATTRESS
STAKES 3 FT
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DETAIL
BANKFUL
4CHES MIN PER 3.3 FT.
1ES OF 1 INCH OR LESS
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NOTCHED FOR WIRE OR
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NOTES:
1. BOARD FOR STAKE SHOULD BE 2" x 4" x 18"
2. SAW 2 x 4 TIMBER DIAGONALLY TO PRODUCE 2 DEAD STOUT STAKES
BRUSH MATTRESS
NOTES;
1. CREATE 12" DEEP TRENCH
2. STAKE AND WIRE BRUSH LAYER INTO TRENCH
3. BACK FILL 3" OF ON-SITE ALLUVIUM OVER BRUSH LAYER
CROSS SECTION
PLACE COIR FIBER MATTING IN 6 INCH DEEP
TRENCH, STAKE, BACKFILL, AND COMPACT
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CROSS SECTION VIEW
TYPICAL MATTING STAKE
THE WOOD STAKE SHALL BE THE NORTH AMERICAN
GREEN ECOSTAKE OR APPROVED EQUAL WITH THE
FOLLOWING DIMENSIONS:
LEG LENGTH 11.00 IN 27.94 CM
HEAD WIDTH 1.25 IN 3.18 CM
HEAD THICKNESS 0.40 IN 1.02 CM
LEG WIDTH 0.60 IN 1.52 CM (TAPERED TO POINT)
LEG THICKNESS 0.401N 1.02 CM
TOTAL LENGTH 12.00 IN 30.48 CM
DITCH DITCH
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Cary, North Caroline 2751 27511
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EROSION CONTROL MATTING
NOTES:
1. BANKS SHOULD BE SEEDED PRIOR TO
PLACEMENT OF MATTING.
2 PLACE COIR FIBER MATTING ACCORDING TO
MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS.
3. MATTING STAKES SHOULD BE PLACED
IN A DIAMOND SHAPED PATTERN.
EROSION CONTROL MATTING
TEMPORARY GRAVEL CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE
PUBLIC ROAD
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8" MINIMUM THICKNESS OF
WASHED CLASS A STONE
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SPECIFICATION NO 6.06 - CONSTRUCTION ACCESS 'N.C. EROSION AND SEDIMENT
CONTROL PLANNING AND DESIGN MANUAL DECEMBER 1993"
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Cary, North Carolina a 2751 27511
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B 1. THE POINTS SHOWN, 9.9. HEAD OF RIFFLE, HEAD OF POOL AND MAX DEPTH OF POOL
ARE THE CONTROL POINTS USED TO CUT THE PROFILE; HOWEVER, THE CONTRACTOR
SHOULD CREATE SMOOTH TRANSITIONS BETWEEN CONTROL POINTS AS SHOWN ABOVE.
2. USE THE FACET SLOPES IN THE TABLE AS A GUIDE TO ENSURE THAT THE FEATURES
A ARE APPROPRIATELY GRADED.
3. THE HEAD OF RIFFLE ELEVATION SHOULD NOT EXCEED THE HEAD OF POOL ELEVATION.
BANKFULL 4. THE CHANGE IN WIDTH BETWEEN THE RIFFLES AND POOLS SHOULD OCCUR GRADUALLY
LIMITS OVER THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE BEND.
CENTERLINE
BANKFULL? PROFILE VIEW
STAGE
FLOW
HEAD OF RIFFLE (DP-OM D-FUa-x) _ '?-
HEAD OF POOL THALWEG
MAX DEPTH OF POOL -
HEAD OF RIFFLE
FACET SLOPE RANGE
RIFFLE .0019-.0069
RUN .018-.030
POOL .0007-.002
GLIDE .013-.028 Regency
Parkway Suits 200
BUCK 5000
orth Carolina 271 919 835488 1
C P one
Fax: [phone] TYPICAL PLAN VIEW & PROFILE
FLOOW
1
1/3 TOP WIDTH
C
B r GRADE
ROCK CROSS VANE TYPE 1- -
TYPE 1 CROSS VANE FOR GRAVEUCOBBLE BED RIVERS
WITH DRAINAGE AREAS GREATER THAN 12m?
FLOW -?
2'
rl*-MIN-"'l
TOE OF B
A
VANE
ARM-

SCOUR POOL
I

SILL SILL

NO GAPS
B
VANE ANGLE
BETWEEN
20' TO 30' I I
I BOULDERS
C
PLAN VIEW VANE ARM LENGTH FT
INVERT WIDTH FT
VANE ARM SLOPE %
VANE ANGLE
NOTES FOR ALL VANE STRUCTURES o
:
1. BOULDERS MUST BE AT LEAST 4' x 3' x Z.
2. INSTALL FILTER FABRIC FOR DRAINAGE BEGINNING AT THE MIDDLE OF THE HEADER
ROCKS AND EXTEND DOWNWARD TO THE DEPTH OF THE BOTTOM FOOTER ROCK, AND
THEN UPSTREAM TO A MINIMUM OF SOX FEET.
3. DIG A TRENCH BELOW THE BED FOR FOOTER ROCKS AND PLACE FILL ON UPSTREAM
SIDE OF VANE ARM, BETWEEN THE ARM AND STREAMBANK
4. CONSTRUCT FOLLOWING ANGLE AND SLOPE SPECIFICATIONS.
5. USE CLASS i STONE TO FILL GAPS ON UPSTREAM SIDE OF BOULDERS, AND CLASS A
STONE TO FILL GAPS ON UPSTREAM SIDE OF CLASS 1 STONE.
6. AFTER ALL STONE HAS BEEN PLACED, FILL IN THE UPSTREAM SIDE OF THE STRUCTURE
WITH ON-SITE ALLUVIUM TO THE ELEVATION OF ONE HALF THE HEADER ROCK
8000 Regency Parkway Suite 200
Cary, North Carolina 27511
BUCK
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
BANKFULL
B 'A
FLOW ?
STREAM BED
ELEVATION t?
HEADER ROCK
STREAM BANK
-/ - B
FOOTER ROCK
PROFILE VIEW B - B
VANE ARM
FILTER
SECTION A - A
PROFILE VIEW C - C
ROCK CROSS VANE TYPE 1
CROSS VANE INVERT/GRADE POINT
-FLOW,
ROCK CROSS VANE TYPE 2
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OF CHANNEL TYPE 2 CROSS VANE FOR GRAVEL/SAND BED STREAM S

C WITH DRAINAGE ARES LESS THAN 12mi' MIN
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SCOUR POOL BANKFULL STAGE HEADER ROCK
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B
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SILL \ _ i S!L( FLOW
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3
`

ANE ANGLE
NO GAPS

BETWEEN r
STREAM BED

' ELEVATION
20' TO 30' BOULDERS . ..... FOOTER ROCK
1
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PROFILE VIEW B - B
VANE ARM
VANE ARM LENGTH FT
PLAN VIEW INVERT WIDTH FT
VANE ARM SLOPE %
VANE ANGLE 0
NOTES FOR ALL VANE STRUCTURES:
1. BOULDERS MUST BE AT LEAST 4'x 3' x Z.
2. INSTALL FILTER FABRIC FOR DRAINAGE BEGINNING AT THE MIDDLE OF THE HEADER
ROCKS AND EXTEND DOWNWARD TO THE DEPTH OF THE BOTTOM FOOTER ROCK, AND
THEN UPSTREAM TO A MINIMUM OF SIX FEET.
3. DIG A TRENCH BELOW THE BED FOR FOOTER ROCKS AND PLACE FILL ON UPSTREAM
SIDE OF VANE ARM, BETWEEN THE ARM AND STRFAMBANK.
4. CONSTRUCT FOLLOWING ANGLE AND SLOPE SPECIFICATIONS.
5. USE CLASS 1 STONE TO FILL GAPS ON UPSTREAM SIDE OF BOULDERS, AND
CLASS A STONE TO FILL GAPS ON UPSTREAM SIDE OF CLASS 1 STONE.
8. AFTER ALL STONE HAS BEEN PLACED, FILL IN THE UPSTREAM SIDE OF THE STRUCTURE
WITH ON-SITE ALLUVIUM TO THE ELEVATION OF ONE HALF THE HEADER ROCK.
North ParKway State 200
BI n 8000 Regenry
4t Cary, North Carolina 27511
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
FILTER FABIC FOR DRAINAGE
(SEE SPECIFICATIONS)
CROSS VANE INVERT/GRADE POINT
ROCK CROSS VANE TYPE 2
- x PROFILE VIEW C - C
ROOT WADS WITHOUT TRANSPLANTS
CROSS SECTION VIEW
NTS
ROOT WADS
PLAN VIEW
NTS
COIR FIBER MATTING
FLOOD PLAIN
BERM (0.S MAX. HT.) BERMS)
NOT TO EXTEND BEYOND
LIMITS OF ROOT WADS.
TOP OF BANK
- tlANICtVLL AIAIit
BASEFLOW
- 1/3 . OF! ROOT MASS.` HEIGHT
`IS'. BELOW STREAM BED

1 D-15 FEET LONG
>10" DIAMETER
FOOTER LOG > 12" DIAMETER INSTALLED BELOW STREAMBED
(OPTIONAL PER DIRECTION OF ENGINEER)
TRANSPLANTS OR BOULDERS
O?
/- OPTIONAL
/ COVER LOG
ANCHOR COVER LOG
UNDER FOOTER LOGS
OR WITH A BOULDER.
ROOT WAD
ROOT WADS WITH TRANSPLANTS
CROSS SECTION VIEW
NTS
FLOOD PLAIN
TRANSPLANTS
BERM (0.6 MAX. HT.) BERMS)
NOT TO EXTEND BEYOND
LIMITS OF ROOT WADS.
TOP OF BANK
1/3 0FI ROOT MASS HEIGHT
IS BELOW STREAM BED

B FEET LONG TRUNK
>12" DIAMETER
FOOTER LOG > 12" DIAMETER INSTALLED BELOW STREAMBED
(OPTIONAL PER DIRECTION OF ENGINEER)
BUCK 8000 Rs Parkway Suns 200
Cary, North Carolina a 27511
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
FOOTER LOG FOR
TRENCHING METHOD
ONLY
NOTES
TRENCHING METHOD:
IF THE ROOT WAD CANNOT BE DRIVEN INTO THE BANK OR THE BANK
NEEDS TO BE RECONSTRUCTED, THE TRENCHING METHOD SHOULD
BE USED. THIS METHOD REQUIRES THAT A TRENCH BE EXCAVATED
FOR THE LOG PORTION OF THE ROOT WAD. IN THIS CASE, A FOOTER
LOG SHOULD BE INSTALLED UNDERNEATH THE ROOT WAD IN A TRENCH
EXCAVATED PARALLEL TO THE BANK AND WELL BELOW THE STREAMBED.
ONE-THIRD OF THE ROOT WAD SHOULD REMAIN BELOW NORMAL BASE
FLOW CONDITIONS.
NOTES:
DRIVE POINT METHOD:
SHARPEN THE END OF THE LOG WITH A CHAINSAW BEFORE "DRIVING"
IT INTO THE BANK ORIENT ROOT WADS UPSTREAM SO THAT THE STREAM
FLOW MEETS THE ROOT WAD AT A 90-DEGREE ANGLE, DEFLECTING THE
WATER AWAY FROM THE BANK A TRANSPLANT OR BOULDER SHOULD BE
PLACED ON THE DOWNSTREAM SIDE OF THE ROOT WAD IF A BACK EDDY
IS FORMED BY THE ROOT WAD. THE BOULDER SHALL BE APPROXIMATELY
4'XXX7.
ROOT WADS
SILT CHECK
FLOW
1
m

CONSTRUCTION AREA UPSTREAM

STILLING BASIN \ STONE CLASS A
J
(2 FT. MAX DEPTH)

FILTER FABRIC

BOULDERS
EXISTING CHANNEL
PLAN VIEW
NOTES:
CLEAN OUT STILLING BASIN OF TRAPPED SEDIMENT PRIOR TO REMOVAL.
FLOW ---- ?
CLASS A STONE

FILTER FABRIC
CROSS SECTION
BUCK 6000 Regency Parkway Suite 200
Cary, North Carolina 2761 27511 SILT CHECK
Phone: e: 919-483-5488
Fax: [phone]
2
1 1/2 BANKFULL
MAXIMUM DEPTH
TEMPORARY SILT FENCE
NOTES:
1. USE FILTER FABRIC A MINIMUM OF 38" IN WIDTH AND
FASTEN ADEQUATELY TO THE WIRE AS DIRECTED
BY THE ENGINEER.
2. PROVIDE 5 STEEL POST OF THE SELF-FASTENER
ANGLE STEEL TYPE
FILTER FABRIC -
COMPACTED FILL
8•,
EXTENSION OF FABRIC
INTO TRENCH
BUCK n 6000 Regency P 200
4e Cary, North Carolina 2751 27511 SILT FENCE
Phone: [phone]
1; ' • Fax: [phone]
8' MAXIMUM
TYPICAL STRUCTURE PLACEMENT
LOG VANE
MAT BANKS WITH GOIR FIBER
(SEE SPECS)
MAT BANKS WITH COIR FIBER MATTING
(SEE SPECS)
LOG WEIR

MAT BANKS WITH COIR FIBER MATTING
(SEE SPECS)

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ROOT WADS
(NUMBER AND
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IN THE FIELD) i
TOP OF BANK
MAT BANKS WITH COIR FIBER MATTING
(SEE SPECS)
STRUCTURE NOTES;
1. GENERALLY LOO WEIRS, ROOT WADS, NOTES:
1. COIR FIBER MATTING TO BE INSTALLED ON
LOO VANES AND COIR FIBER MATTING ALL RESTORED STREAMBANKS.
WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE LOCATION
AND SEQUENCE AS SHOWN. 2. IF ROOT WADS DO NOT COVER ENTIRE SLOPE ON OUTSIDE
OF MEANDER BENDS, COIR FIBER MATTING IS NEEDED.
2. ADDITIONAL STRUCTURES OR CHANGES
TO STRUCTURE LOCATIONS MAY BE MADE
BY THE DESIGN ENGINEER DURING
CONSTRUCTION.
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PER DIRECTION OF ENGINEER
PLAN VIEW
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FLOW --y
STREAMBED ELEVATION
BACKFILL (ON-SITE ALLUVIUM OR NO. 57 STONE)
CLASS A STONE
CLASS 1 STONE
PROFILE VIEW
HEADER ROCK
FOOTER ROCK
SCOUR POOL
(EXCAVATED)
CLASS A STONE HEADER ROCK
STREAMBED l
BACKFILL (ON-SITE ALLUVIUM OR NO. 57 STONE)
FILTER FABRIC
NOTES FOR ALL VANE STRUCTURES:
1. BOULDERS MUST BE AT LEAST 4' x Tx 2'.
2 INSTALL FILTER FABRIC FOR DRAINAGE BEGINNING AT THE MIDDLE OF THE HEADER
ROCKS AND EXTEND DOWNWARD TO THE DEPTH OF THE BOTTOM FOOTER ROCK, AND
THEN UPSTREAM TO A MINIMUM OF TEN FEET.
3. DIG A TRENCH BELOW THE BED FOR FOOTER ROCKS AND PLACE FILL ON UPSTREAM
SIDE OF VANE ARM, BETWEEN THE ARM AND STREAMBANK
4. START AT BANK AND PLACE FOOTER ROCKS FIRST AND THEN HEADER (TOP) ROCK
5. CONTINUE WITH STRUCTURE, FOLLOWING ANGLE AND SLOPE SPECIFICATIONS.
8. AN EXTRA BOULDER CAN BE PLACED IN SCOUR POOL FOR HABITAT IMPROVEMENT.
7. USE CLASS 1 STONE TO FILL GAPS ON UPSTREAM SIDE OF BOULDERS, AND CLASS A
STONE TO FILL GAPS ON UPSTREAM SIDE OF CLASS 1 STONE.
8. AFTER ALL STONE HAS BEEN PLACED, FILL IN THE UPSTREAM SIDE OF THE STRUCTURE
WITH ON-SITE ALLUVIUM TO THE ELEVATION OF THE TOP OF THE HEADER ROCK
BUCK 8000 Regency ParKway SORB 200
Cary, North Carolina 27511
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
-?I 1' 17,
10' MINIMUM
SECTION A - A
"J" HOOK VANE
FOOTER ROCK.
CLASS 1 STONE

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6/28/05
Subject: Cultural Resources Literature Search and Survey Results for Avery County NRCS Planned
EWP Undertakings
To: Jane Shaw, NRCS District Conservationist
Date of Survey: 6/14 -15/2005
From : Jim Errante
USDA-NRCS, CRS SC & NC
1835 Assembly St., Rm 950
Columbia SC 29201
Phone: [phone]
The following list of DSR's were reviewed by Jim Errante, NRCS Cultural Resources Specialist (CRS). A
literature search for each planed practice location took place in the Archaeological Map room of the NC Office
of State Archaeology. Each location was reviewed for the potential of NRCS planned activities to effect
cultural resources (CR's). In addition, photographs of the APE's were reviewed and discussions were held
with knowledgeable field office and the engineering staff in order to determine the potential of planned
activities to effect CR's at each EWP practice location. Each practice location received a ranking of a low,
medium or high potential to effect CR's.
All EWP practice locations receiving a medium or high ranking to effect cultural resources were
archeologically surveyed by the NRCS CRS. Archaeological survey procedures included reconnaissance
survey of all visible soils in the area including river bank profiles, and shovel testing. All shovel tested soils
were screened through'/4 inch hardware mesh. The following Excel file list of EWP locations includes a
statement describing the results of this survey work. The NRCS CRS maintains the field work details of the
archaeological survey at each APE. Any questions concerning the results of these survey results as listed
below should contact the NRCS CRS for further explanation.
DSR #s CR Review Comments
BC 1 Elk Mills Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
BC 1 Elk Park Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
BC 2 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
CB 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
cc 1 No previous recorded CR's. Very low terrace over stream & disturbed soils in APE. Surveyed by
CRS. Ok to proceed.
CC 2 No previous recorded CR's. Very low terrace over stream & disturbed soils in APE. Surveyed by
CRS. Ok to proceed.
CC 3 No previous recorded CR's. Very low terrace over stream & disturbed soils in APE. Surveyed by
CRS. Ok to proceed.
Avr
A
DSR #s CR Review Comments
CC 4 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
CH 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Cross Cr 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Cross Cr 2 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Curtis Cr 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Dellinger Br 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
ER 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
ER 2 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
ER 3 No impact to CR's in area. All CR's are outside of APE. All work planned in-stream. Primarily debris
removal. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
ER 5 No previously recorded CR's in area. Very disturbed soils in APE. No CR's. Surveyed by CRS. OK
to proceed.
ER 6 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
ER 7 No previous recorded CR's. Alluvial, silty soils. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
FC 1 Small Area, OK for FO to Survey
FC 2 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
GP 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
HB 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
HP 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
K 3 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
K 4 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
KC 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
KC 2 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LEC 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LHC 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LL 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LR 1 No previously recorded CR's area. APE is roadside. Soils are disturbed. No CR's. Surveyed by CR
Specialist. OK to proceed.
LR 2 No previously CR's recorded in APE. This reach is primarily just debris removal or requiring fill. No
CR's in APE. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
LR 3 No previously recorded CR's in APE. Only debris removal scheduled. No CR's in APE. Surveyed by
CRS. Ok to proceed.
LR 4 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LR 5 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LR 6 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LS 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LS 2 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LS 3 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LS 5 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LS 6 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LS 7 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LS 8 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LS 9 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LS 10 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LS 11 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LS 12 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
MB 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Mrk 123 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
MT 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
MT 2 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
MT 3 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
MT 4 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
NT 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
NT 2 No CR's previously recorded in area. Location will primarily involve debris removal. Low banks in
area and no evidence of CR's found. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
1.

DSR #s CR Review Comments
NT 3' Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey - primarily debris removal.
NT 4! No CR's previously recorded in area. Location will primarily involve debris removal. Low banks in
area and no evidence of CR's found. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
NT 5 No CR's previously recorded in area. Location will primarily involve debris removal. Low banks in
area and no evidence of CR's found. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
NT 6 No CR's previously recorded in area. Location will primarily involve debris removal. Low banks in
area and no evidence of CR's found. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
NT 7 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey (previously surveyed - No CR's)
NT 8 No CR's previously recorded in area. Location will primarily involve debris removal. Low banks in
area and no evidence of CR's found. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
NT 9 No CR's previously recorded in area. Location will primarily involve debris removal. Low banks in
area and no evidence of CR's found. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
NT 10 No CR's previously recorded in area. Location will primarily involve debris removal. Low banks in
area and no evidence of CR's found. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
NT 11 No previously recorded CR's in area. Impacts planned are adjacent to bridge and are disturbed and
heavily scoured. No CR's. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
NT 12 No previously recorded CR's in area. No CR's. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
NT 13 No previously recorded CR's in area. Survey focused on streambank stabilization areas. No CR's
discovered. Location will primarily involve debris removal. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
NT 14 No previously recorded CR's in area. Survey focused on streambank stabilization areas. Significant
nursery agricultural impacts in area. No CR's discovered. Location will primarily involve debris
removal. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
NT 15 No previously recorded CR's in area. Survey focused on streambank stabilization areas. Significant
nursery agricultural impacts in area. No CR's discovered. Location will primarily involve debris
removal. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
NT I16 No CR's previously recorded in area. Location will primarily involve debris removal. No evidence of
CR's found. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
NT 17 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
NT 18 No previously recorded CR's in area. Very low terrace, and very scoured area. Area floods
frequently. No CR's. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
NT 19 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
PC 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
PM1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
RB 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
RC 1 No previously recorded CR's in area. Very disturbed soils in APE - re-routed stream & scoured area.
No CVs. Surveyed by CRS. OK to proceed.
SB 1 Newland Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
SIB 1 V.Crucis Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
SC 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Sol Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
TMC 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
TMC 2 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
TMC 3 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
TMC 4 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
TMC 5 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
UNR 4 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
UNT 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
UNT 2 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
UNT 3 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
LINT 5 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
UNT 6 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
UNT 7 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
UNT 8 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
i
DSR #s CR Review Comments
WC 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
WF 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
WF 2 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey (previously surveyed - No CR's)
WO 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
WO 2 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
WO 3 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
WP 1 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
WP 2 Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Federally Threatened and Endangered Species Review
Based upon a memo submitted by Brian Cole of the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS), dated June 21, 2005, no listed species or their habitats occur on this
site. The USFWS concur with the determination that the activities proposed at this site
will not affect endangered or threatened species or their habitats.