20190846 Ver 1_Draft Prospectus (12 June 2019)_20190619

Neu -Con Stream and Wetland Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Cairo Mitigation Project
Instrument Modification
Neuse River Basin
HUC 03020201
Prepared by: Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
fires
Bank Sponsor: Environmental Banc & Exchange — Neuse I, LLC
302 Jefferson Street, Suite 110
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-209-1052
June 2019

Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................1
1.1 Project Description........................................................................................................................1
1.2 Project Location............................................................................................................................1
1.3 Service Area..................................................................................................................................1
1.4 Identified Watershed Needs.......................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Purpose and Objectives................................................................................................................. 2
1.6 Technical Feasibility..................................................................................................................... 3
1.7 Site Ownership.............................................................................................................................. 3
2 QUALIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................3
2.1 Bank Sponsor................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Bank Sponsor Qualifications........................................................................................................ 3
3 EXISTING CONDITIONS........................................................................................................4
3.1 Existing Jurisdictional Waters of the US...................................................................................... 4
3.2 Existing Reach Conditions............................................................................................................ 5
3.3 Physiography and Soils................................................................................................................. 7
3.4 Endangered/Threatened Species................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Vegetation.....................................................................................................................................1
3.6 Cultural Resources........................................................................................................................1
3.7 Constraints....................................................................................................................................1
4 PROPOSED BANK CONDITIONS..........................................................................................2
4.1 Conceptual Mitigation Plan.......................................................................................................... 2
4.2 Stream Restoration, Enhancement, and Preservation................................................................... 3
4.3 Wetland Preservation and Enhancement....................................................................................... 5
5 MONITORING.........................................................................................................................5
5.1 Reference Ecosystems................................................................................................................... 5
5.2 As -Built Survey............................................................................................................................ 5
5.3 Visual Monitoring......................................................................................................................... 5
5.4 Cross Sections............................................................................................................................... 6
5.5 Vegetative Success Criteria.......................................................................................................... 6
5.6 Adaptive Management.................................................................................................................. 6
6 BANK ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION.......................................................................7
6.1 Establishment and Operation of the Bank..................................................................................... 7
6.2 Proposed Credit Release Schedule................................................................................................ 7
6.2.1 Initial Allocation of Released Credits..................................................................................... 7
6.2.2 Subsequent Credit Releases.................................................................................................. 7
6.3 Financial Assurances.................................................................................................................... 9
6.4 Proposed Ownership and Long -Term Management..................................................................... 9
6.5 Assurance of Water Rights........................................................................................................... 9
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List of Figures
Figure 1. Project Vicinity Map
Figure 2. Project Parcel Map
Figure 3. USGS Topographic Map
Figure 4. Existing Conditions Map
Figure 5. Project Constraints Map
Figure 6. Historical Aerial Photography
Figure 7. Soils Map
Figure 8. FEMA Map
Figure 9. Conceptual Plan
Figure 10. LiDAR Map
Appendices
Appendix A — NC DWR Stream Determination
Appendix B — Landowner Authorization Forms
Appendix C — Photo Log
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1 INTRODUCTION
Environmental Banc & Exchange -Neuse I, LLC (EBX-Neuse 1), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Resource Environmental Solutions (RES), is pleased to propose the Cairo Mitigation Project (the
Project) for inclusion in the Neu -Con Umbrella Mitigation Bank. The Project, Cairo Mitigation
Project, has been identified as having potential to help meet the compensatory mitigation
requirements for stream and wetland impacts in hydrologic unit 03020201 o f the Neuse River Basin.
This mitigation plan will be prepared in accordance with the Neu -Con Umbrella Mitigation Bank made and
entered into by EBX-Neuse I, LLC and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE). In addition
to the stream restoration and wetland preservation, the Project is proposing to provide nutrient offset
mitigation and riparian buffer mitigation through the NC Division of Water Resources (NC DWR) Neuse
Riparian Buffer Mitigation program.
1.1 Project Description
The Project is located in Wake County, approximately four miles northeast of Fuquay-Varina, NC within
the Middle Creek Targeted Local Watershed (TLW-03020201120010) (Figure 1). The Project consists of
three parcels totaling 47.03 acres of conservation easement (Figure 2). The Project has a total drainage area
of 4,230 acres (Figure 3) and is located within a semi urban area, and land use within the project area is
currently comprised primarily of agricultural and forested land uses (Figure 4).
The Project presents the opportunity to implement a unique mitigation opportunity: To coexist a stream and
wetland mitigation site with an urban development project. The Project will provide critical ecological
uplift to aquatic and riparian corridors that would otherwise be even further degraded by the construction
and establishment of a housing development.
The Project will involve the restoration of five unnamed tributaries to Terrible Creek (Reach UT1, UT2,
UT3, UT4, and UT5) and the preservation of a section of Terrible Creek and the surrounding wetlands. All
of these tributaries drain north to south into Terrible Creek, except UT5, which is a tributary to UT4.
Terrible Creek has a wide riparian wetland buffer that will be preserved and enhanced through this project.
The conceptual design presents the opportunity to provide up to 4,298.200 stream mitigation units (SMU),
and 5.03 Wetland Mitigation Units (WMU).
1.2 Project Location
To access the Project from the town of Fuquay-Varina, travel east approximately 2.5 miles on NC -401.
Turn left on Wilbur Jones Road, which becomes Johnson Pond Road after following a sharp right curve
and continue for another 1.7 miles to the northern end of the project. The latitude and longitude of the
Project is 35.6179°N and -78.7532°W.
1.3 Service Area
This Bank will provide mitigation credits to offset unavoidable impacts to stream resources within the
Neuse River Basin (8 -digit USGS HUC 03020201).
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1.4 Identified Watershed Needs
The 2010 Neuse River Basin Restoration Priorities (RBRP) (amended 2018) identified several restoration
needs for the entire Neuse River Basin, as well as for HUC 03020201 (the Upper Neuse), specifically. The
Neuse RBRP specifically states that buffer and stream restoration projects are critical in areas of bank
instability and stormwater management projects are a priority within the Middle Creek, TLW
03020201120010. The Neuse 01 Regional Watershed Plan (RWP) states that the Upper Middle Creek
subwatershed is in an area that has a recommended need for the prioritization of stream and buffer
restoration, and wetland restoration for Phase I prioritization of subwatersheds. This Bank supports both
the Neuse RBRP goals and the goals in the Neuse 01 RWP and presents an opportunity to restore, enhance
and preserve over 8,002 linear feet of stream and 28.25 acres of wetland and will provide improvements to
water quality, hydrologic function, and habitat. The Project will address stressors identified in the watershed
through nutrient removal, sediment removal, runoff filtration, and improved aquatic and terrestrial habitat.
1.5 Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of the proposed Project is to generate compensatory mitigation credits for inclusion in the Neu -
Con Umbrella Mitigation Bank in the Upper Neuse River Basin. The project goals address stressors
identified in the watershed, and include the following:
• Improve water transport from watershed to channels in a non-erosive manner;
• Improve water quality within the restored channel reaches and downstream watercourses by
reducing sediment and nutrient loads;
• Improve flood flow attenuation on site and downstream by allowing for overbank flows and
connection to the active floodplain;
• Improve instream habitat;
• Preservation of a high quality bottomland hardwood wetland community;
• Restore and enhance native riparian and wetland plant communities; and
• Improve ecological processes by reducing water temperature, improving terrestrial and aquatic
habitat, and restoring a native plant community.
The project goals will be addressed through the following project objectives:
• Design and reconstruct stream channels sized to convey bankfull flows that will maintain a stable
dimension, profile, and planform based on watershed and reference reach conditions;
• Add in -stream structures and bank stabilization measures to protect restored and enhanced streams;
• Install habitat features such as brush toes, constructed riffles, woody materials, and pools of varying
depths to restored and enhanced streams;
• Reduce bank height ratios and increase entrenchment ratios to reference reach conditions;
• Increase forested riparian buffers to at least 50 feet on both sides of the channel along the project
reaches with a hardwood riparian plant community;
• Enhancing wetlands by planting native wetland plant species and preserving high quality wetland
communities;
• Establish a permanent conservation easement on the Project.
The proposed Project is designed to help meet these goals. The project will address stressors identified in
the watershed through nutrient removal, sediment removal, runoff filtration, and improved aquatic and
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terrestrial habitat. These project goals will be achieved through stream restoration, enhancement, and
preservation as well as wetland enhancement and preservation.
1.6 Technical Feasibility
The technical feasibility of the Bank is assured due to RES' extensive experience with stream and wetland
restoration and enhancement in North Carolina and throughout the Southeast. Examples of EBX-Neuse I's
success with stream and wetland restoration and enhancement include the Neu -Con and Cape Fear 02
Umbrella Mitigation Bank Projects.
1.7 Site Ownership
The land required for the construction, management, and stewardship of this mitigation project includes
portions of the parcels listed in Table 1. A landowner map is also provided in Figure 2. EBX-Neuse I has
obtained a legal option to develop the mitigation project and establish a permanent conservation easement
on the necessary area on the subject parcels.
Table 1. Cairo Landowner Information
2 QUALIFICATIONS
2.1 Bank Sponsor
The Project shall be established under the terms and conditions of the Neu -Con Umbrella Mitigation Bank
made and entered into by EBX-Neuse I, LLC, acting as the Bank Sponsor.
Company Name: Environmental Banc & Exchange -Neuse I, LLC
Company Address: 302 Jefferson Street, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27605
Contact Name: Brad Breslow
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
2.2 Bank Sponsor Qualifications
RES is the nation's largest and most experienced dedicated ecological offset provider. RES develops and
supplies ecological solutions to help public and private sector clients obtain required permits for
unavoidable, project -related impacts to wetlands, streams, and habitats. RES helps clients proactively
manage risk from operations in environmentally sensitive areas by providing impact analyses, streamlining
permitting processes, and limiting liability and regulatory exposure.
Founded in Louisiana in February of 2007, RES quickly expanded to a statewide footprint of restored
wetlands and streams and continued to grow organically into Texas, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio
serving in each geography a suite of energy, power, industrial and public clients, as well as others in need
of de -risked mitigation solutions for their critical development projects.
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In December of 2014, RES acquired industry pioneer Environmental Banc and Exchange (EBX), expanding
RES' knowledge base and geographic and technical delivery capabilities into North Carolina, Virginia,
Maryland, and South Carolina. In September of 2016, RES acquired Angler Environmental (Angler), a
design -build firm specializing in wetland and stream mitigation in Virginia.
In July 2016, KKR announced an investment in RES. KKR is a leading global investment firm that manages
investments across multiple asset classes including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit
and hedge funds. This investment is part of KKR's Green Solutions Platform, which supports environmental
initiatives at KKR portfolio companies across three areas: eco -efficiency, eco -innovation, and/or eco -
solutions.
Key RES milestones and achievements include:
• Reductions of over 250 tons of water quality nutrients
• Restoration of over 294 miles of streams
• Design and construction of over 350 stormwater management facilities
• Maintenance of 600 commercial, municipal and residential stormwater management facilities
• Restoration, Enhancement, and Preservation of 58,024+ acres of wetlands
• Permitting and development of 350 mitigation sites, completed or in process
• Successful close-out of 50 mitigation sites
• Delivery of 20,000 acres of custom, turnkey mitigation solutions
• Rehabilitation and preservation of over 9,100 acres of endangered species habitats
• Planting of over 14,000,000 trees across all operating regions
• Supplying compensatory wetland and stream mitigation for over 2,840 federal and state permits.
In North Carolina, RES and its affiliated companies have a long history of supplying mitigation
contracts with North Carolina state agencies. With a regional office in Raleigh staffed with full-time
professionals, RES has the ability to carry out existing projects, as well as secure and carry out new
projects and banks in the State. The Neu -Con Umbrella Mitigation Bank (North Carolina) was one
of the first approved wetland and stream banks in North Carolina. The service area of the Bank is the
entire Neuse River Basin. The Bank was established in April 2001. Initial contract: 22,964 linear feet
of stream mitigation units (SMU) sold to North Carolina DOT based on credits produced from 3 stream
restoration sites (initiated November 2000; sold all credits in November 2000; design -initiated
December 2001; construction completed on all sites Spring 2005; monitoring completed on all sites in
Fall 2009). Additional sites were added starting in 2008.
3 EXISTING CONDITIONS
3.1 Existing Jurisdictional Waters of the US
National Wetland Inventory (NWI) mapping depicts one wetland within the proposed project easement
(PFOIA). There is one PUBHx wetland and seven PUBHh wetlands within close proximity the project area
(Figure 5). There is also a L1UBHh wetland (Johnsons Pond) upstream of Terrible Creek. Detailed wetland
delineation has not been performed. The Project will be delineated by RES and approved by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE) during the decision phase of the project. The stream channels were classified
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using NC DWR methodology. Stream calls will be verified by the USACE and DWR during the decision
phase of the project.
The Project area includes unnamed tributaries to Terrible Creek, which eventually drains to the Neuse
River. The current State classifications for Terrible Creek is Class B, Nutrient Sensitive Water. Class B
waters have the same protections as Class C but also adds primary recreation. Primary recreational activities
include swimming, skin diving, water skiing, and similar uses involving human body contact with water
where such activities take place in an organized manner or on a frequent basis. Nutrient Sensitive Waters
are supplemental classified for waters needing additional nutrient management due to being subject to
excessive growth of microscopic or macroscopic vegetation.
3.2 Existing Reach Conditions
In general, all or portions of the Project streams do not function to their full potential. Current conditions
demonstrate significant habitat degradation as a result of impacts from watershed development and historic
agriculture, including livestock husbandry and row crop production (Figure 6). Many Project reaches are
moderately to severely degraded with incised channels and eroding banks along with poor riparian buffer
conditions. Alternatively, portions of Terrible Creek and its associated riparian wetland buffer corridor are
in good condition, although some large areas lack sufficient, if any, trees. Some existing stream parameters
are summarized in Table 2 and can be found in Figure 3 and Figure 4. Photos that show existing field
conditions can be seen in Appendix C.
Table 2. Cairo Project Stream Summary
Reach I drology Statu Determination
Stream i�
S!=_ Jr Score*
UTI Perennial 33
Drainage
Area (acres)
Reach
AL ength (LF)
870
Livestock
Access
No
135
UT2
Perennial
33
80
1216
Yes
UT3-A
Perennial
35
27
260
Yes
UT3-13
Perennial
35
29
231
Yes
UT3-C
Perennial
35
36
610
Yes
UT4-A
Perennial
35
47
617
Yes
UT4-13
Perennial
35
57
594
Yes
UT5
Intermittent
25
14
256
Yes
TCI
Perennial
43
4,230
3,348
Yes
*Stream determination score determined by NCDWR
Stream Identification
Form 4.11. see Aonendix A.
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Reach UT1
Reach UTI is the furthest west reach and flows directly into Terrible Creek. This channel flows in a
southerly direction across the Project beside past row crops that is being converted to neighborhood
development. The top half of the reach is adjacent to active construction site on the left bank while the right
bank is vegetated with disturbed hardwood trees and shrubs. The downstream half of this reach is vegetated
along both banks. It is highly incised and eroded and the areas of forested buffer are highly disturbed with
dense exotic invasive species. The channel measures approximately 14 feet wide and 5 feet deep, and the
drainage area is approximately 135 acres.
Reach UT2
Reach UT2 is in the middle of the Project, east of UTI, and flows into Terrible Creek. This channel flows
in a southerly direction across the Project through forest and shrubs. The riparian buffer along both banks
consist of hardwood trees and shrubs. It is highly incised and eroded and the forested buffer is highly
disturbed with dense exotic invasive species. The channel measures approximately nine feet wide and five
feet deep, and the drainage area is approximately 80 acres.
Reach UT3-A
Reach UT3-A is the reach to the east and transitions into UT3-B. This channel flows in a southerly direction
across the Project through active pasture. The channel is eroded throughout due to significant cattle
trampling, and there is essentially no riparian buffer. The channel measures approximately eight feet wide
and three feet deep, and the drainage area is approximately 27 acres.
Reach UT3-B
Reach UT3-B is the middle reach of UT3 and transitions into UT3-C. This channel flows in a southerly
direction through active pasture. The channel is mostly incised, banks are eroded throughout due to
significant old cattle trampling, and there is little to no riparian buffer. The drainage area for the reach is
approximately 29 acres.
Reach UT3-C
Reach UT3-C is the lowest reach of UT3 and flows directly into Terrible Creek. This portion of UT3 does
not currently have a discernable bed and bank as it has fanned out into the Terrible Creek bottomland
floodplain. It has some riparian buffer; however, tree density is low. The drainage area for the reach is
approximately 31 acres.
Reach UT4-A
Reach UT4 is located in the easternmost section of the Project that flows directly into UT4-B. The stream
flows in a southerly direction across the Project through open pasture and then disturbed forest. The reach
is nested behind suburban housing on the left bank. The upper half of the reach is mostly incised, banks are
eroded throughout due to significant cattle trampling, and there is little to no riparian buffer. The channel
measures approximately six feet wide and four feet deep, and the drainage area for the reach is
approximately 47 acres.
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Reach UT4-B
Reach UT4-B is the downstream reach of UT4 and flows directly into Terrible Creek. This channel flows
in a southerly direction through active pasture. The channel is mostly incised, banks are eroded throughout
due to significant past cattle trampling, and there is little to no riparian buffer. The lower portion of UT4-B
does not currently have a discernable bed and bank as it has fanned out into the Terrible Creek bottomland
floodplain. The channel measures approximately four feet wide and 8 inches deep, and the drainage area is
approximately 56 acres.
Reach UT5
Reach UT5 flows south into UT4 through pasture. The channel is eroded throughout due to significant
cattle trampling, and there is little to no riparian buffer. The channel measures approximately six to ten feet
wide and five feet deep, and the drainage area is approximately 14 acres.
Reach TC1
Reach TCI is Terrible Creek and flows in an easterly direction across the Project through trees, shrubs, and
wetlands. The reach is a braided system with two distinct channels and other small drainages and oxbows.
The riparian buffer is a disturbed bottomland hardwood community type; however, there are large patches
throughout that are devoid of trees. The primary channel measures approximately 12 to 15 feet wide and
three to five feet deep, and the drainage area is approximately 4,230 acres.
3.3 Physiography and Soils
The Project is located within the Piedmont Level III ecoregion. This area is a transitional area between
the Appalachian Mountains and the Coastal plain to the southeast. Stream drainage in the Piedmont tends
to be perpendicular to the structural trend of the rocks across which they flow. Furthermore, the Project is
within the Northern Outer Piedmont Level IV ecoregion. The Northern Outer Piedmont is composed
mostly of gneiss and schist rock. This region contains more loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) compared to the
Virginia Pine (P. virginiana) and shortleaf pine (P. echinata) found in the Piedmont to the west, but it
also contains local concentrations of mountain plant species. The region extends into Virginia and
becomes contiguous with the Northern Inner Piedmont.
The Natural Resource Conservation Service (MRCS) depicts five soil mapping units across the Project
(Figure 7). The map units are Clifford sandy clay loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded, Dan
River sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded, Fairview fine sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent
slopes, Fairview sandy clay loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded, Fairview sandy clay loam,
15 to 25 percent slopes, moderately eroded, Nathalie sandy clay loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately
eroded, Siloam sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, Toast sandy clay loam, 10 to 15 percent, moderately
eroded. The soil characteristics of these map units are summarized in Table 4.
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Table 4. Cairo Mapped Soil Series
Map Unit
Map Unit Name
Drainage Class
Hydric Status
Hydrologic
Symbol
Bibb sandy loam, 0
BbA
to 2 percent slopes,
Poorly drained
Hydric
A/D
Floodplains
frequently flooded
Dothan loamy sand,
DoB
2 to 6 percent
Well drained
Non -hydric
C
Interfluves
slopes
Gritney sandy
Moderately
GrC
loam, 6 to 10
well drained
Non -Hydric
D
Interfluves
percent slopes
Pacolet Sandy
PaE
loam, 15 to 25
Well drained
Non -hydric
B
Interfluves
percent slopes
Wedowee sandy
WeD
loam, 10 to 15
Well drained
Non -hydric
D
Interfluves
percent slopes
3.4 Endangered/Threatened Species
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) database (accessed March 7, 2019) for Wake County, North
Carolina lists one threatened species, Yellow Lance (Elliptio lancelata), and three endangered species Red -
cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), Dwarf Wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), and Michaux's
Sumac (Rhus michauxii). The Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is protected under the Bald and
Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA) and prohibits take of bald and golden eagles. Potential habitat may
be present for Dwarf Wedgemussel however no protected species were observed during preliminary site
evaluations (Table 5).
In addition to the USFWS database, the NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) GIS database was consulted
to determine whether previously cataloged occurrences of protected species were mapped within one mile
of the project. Results from NHP indicate that there is one known occurrence of state threatened or
endangered species within a one -mile radius of the project area. This occurrence is for the Coryphaeschna
ingens, or Regal Darner, a species of Damselfly. Based on initial site investigations, no impacts to state
protected species are anticipated as a result of the proposed project. The decision phase of the project will
include USFWS and North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission coordination to confirm these findings.
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Table 5. Federally Protected Species in Wake County
Common
Federal
Status*
Habitat
Present
RecordIff
Vertebrate:
Red -cockaded woodpecker
Picoides borealis
E
No
Current
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
BGPA
No
Current
Invertebrate:
Dwarf Wedgemussel
Alasmidonta heterodon
E
Yes
Current
Yellow Lance
Elliptio lancelata
T
No
Current
Flowering Plants:
Michaux's Sumac
Rhus michauxii
E
No
Current
*E = Endangered, T = Threatened
3.5 Vegetation
The Project is characterized primarily pastureland with areas of disturbed riparian forest regeneration.
Along the Project's tributaries of Terrible Creek, common species include yellow poplar (Liriodendron
tulipifera), white oak (Quercus alba), river birch (Betula nigra), sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciva), and
loblolly pine. The Terrible Creek floodplain is a disturbed bottomland hardwood community and identified
species include American sycamore, (Platanus occidentalis), gums (Nyssa spp.), oaks (Quercus spp.), and
red maple (Acer rubra). Exotic invasive species are present throughout and locally dense in some areas and
include Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) and Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica).
3.6 Cultural Resources
On March 7, 2019, the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) website database was
reviewed to determine if any listed or potentially eligible historic or archeological resources in the proposed
project area existed. This search did not reveal any registered occurrence within the project area; however,
there are seven state registered houses, Atkinson-Whitted House and Tower (WA0565), Farm Complex
(WA7595), Daniel Farm House (WA1118), House (WA0564), House (WA7502) and J. Beale Johnson
House (WA0566), within a half mile of the easement boundary. There is also one historical house that is
reported as gone; Johnson Grist Mill (WA1459). This project will not have construction outside of the
easement, so these historical houses will not be affected. The environmental screening phase of the Project
will include SHPO coordination to confirm these findings.
3.7 Constraints
There are a few minor constraints to the Project that will be considered during the design of the project.
Terrible Creek is within a FEMA regulatory floodway. The downstream sections of UTI, UT2, UT3, and
UT4 are within the FEMA Zone AE and .2% Chance Annual Flood zone of Terrible Creek (Figure 8). The
design and permitting of the mitigation work will include coordination with the Wake County Floodplain
Administrator. No FEMA permitting will be required for this project as currently designed. No hydrologic
trespass will be permitted to adjacent properties upstream or downstream of the Project. A tree survey will
be conducted to design the mitigation measures and access to minimize impacts to significant specimen
trees. Trees that are necessary to remove for project construction will be utilized for in -stream habitat
structures.
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The proposed mitigation site is located within five miles of one air transport facility. The Triple W is a
publicly owned and operated airport and is located approximately 2.6 miles East of the Project. The Project
is just outside of the five miles radius of the Fuquay-Angier field, a privately owned and operated airport.
The proposed Project will not affect the operations of these airports (Figure 1).
There are currently no existing crossings on Project streams. However, the development currently being
constructed proposes stream crossings on reaches UT2, UT3, and UT4. Therefore, the Project will
accommodate for future land use by establishing easement breaks in the aforementioned areas (Figure 9).
4 PROPOSED BANK CONDITIONS
4.1 Conceptual Mitigation Plan
The Project presents the opportunity to provide 4,298.200 stream mitigation units (SMUs). These will be
derived from a combination of stream restoration, enhancement, and preservation and wetland enhancement
and preservation. Table 6 details the mitigation types and credits generated. If applicable, the non-standard
buffer tool may be used to add additional credits in the mitigation plan stage of the project. The proposed
conceptual design plan is shown in Figure 8.
Table 6. Cairo Proposed Stream Mitigation Summary
Table 7. Cairo Proposed Wetland Mitigation Summary
M
Stream Mitigation
—MM 0
Reach
Mitigation
Proposed Length (LF)
Ratio
SMUs
UTI
Restoration
870
1:1
870.000
UT2
Restoration
1216
1:1
1,216.000
UT3-A
Enhancement II
260
2.5:1
104.000
UT3-13
Restoration
231
1:1
231.000
UT3-C
Restoration
610
1:1
610.000
UT4-A
Restoration
617
1:1
617.000
UT4-13
Preservation
594
10:1
59.400
UT5
Restoration
256
1:1
256.000
TC1
Preservation
3348
10:1
334.800
Total Length
8,002
Total SMUs
4298.200
Table 7. Cairo Proposed Wetland Mitigation Summary
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M
Wetland Mitigation W
Wetland
Mitigation
Proposed Area (ac)
Ratio
WMUs
W1
Enhancement
1.35
2:1
0.674
W2
Enhancement
3.43
2:1
1.714
W3
Preservation
22.72
10:1
2.271
W4
Enhancement
0.49
2:1
0.245
W5
Enhancement
0.27
2:1
0.135
Total Acres
28.25
Total WMUs
5.039
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4.2 Stream Restoration, Enhancement, and Preservation
Current stream conditions along the proposed restoration reaches demonstrate significant habitat
degradation as a result of impacts from agricultural land use, channel modification, and water diversion,
Additionally, the riparian buffer is in poor condition throughout most of the project area.
Stream restoration, enhancement, and preservation efforts along the tributaries at the Project will be
accomplished through analyses of geomorphic conditions and watershed characteristics. The design
approach applies a combination of analytical and reference reach based design methods that meet objectives
commensurate with both ecological and geomorphic improvements. Proposed treatment activities may
range from minor bank grading and planting to re-establishing a stable planform and hydraulic geometry.
For reaches requiring full restoration, natural design concepts have been applied and verified through
rigorous engineering analyses and modeling. The objective of this approach is to design a geomorphically
stable channel that provides habitat improvements and ties into the existing landscape. The Project will
include Restoration, Enhancement Level II, and Preservation.
A conceptual plan view is provided in Figure 8.
The Project has been broken into the following design reaches:
Reach UT1
Priority Level I Restoration is proposed for Reach UT -1, which will entail designing and constructing a
stable meandering channel with appropriate width/depth ratio and cross-sectional area. Restoration
activities will include using log and rock structures to provide vertical stability, assist in maintaining riffle,
run and pool features and to provide habitat features. Cut and fill will be balanced in an effort to raise the
channel bed to provide small floodplain benches where topography allows. Habitat will further be improved
by widening and planting buffers.
Reach UT2
Restoration activities will include reconstructing a stable stream offline and installing log structures to
provide vertical stability and improve habitat features. Brush -toe or vane structures will be installed on the
outside of meander bends to provide bank stability and provide aquatic habitat. Habitat will further be
improved through livestock exclusion. Restoration of the channel will reduce sediment loads to downstream
reaches by stabilizing eroding banks and improving both hydraulic and geomorphic functions.
Reach UT3-A
Enhancement II is proposed for reach UT3-A. Enhancement activities will include improving habitat
through supplemental buffer plantings and livestock exclusion fencing. The widening and restoration of the
riparian areas will filter runoff from adjacent pasture, reduce sediment loads, and provide wildlife corridors
throughout the project area. Minor bank stabilization is also proposed in order to improve hydraulic and
geomorphic functions.
Reach UT3-B
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Restoration activities will include reconstructing a stable stream offline and installing log structures to
provide vertical stability and improve habitat features. Brush -toe or vane structures will be installed on the
outside of meander bends to provide bank stability and provide aquatic habitat. Habitat will further be
improved through buffer planting and livestock exclusion. Restoration of the channel will reduce sediment
loads to downstream reaches by stabilizing eroding banks and improving both hydraulic and geomorphic
functions.
Reach UT3-C
Restoration activities will include reconstructing a stable stream channel to re -connect the stream to Terrible
Creek and installing log structures to provide vertical stability and improve habitat features. Brush -toe or
vane structures will be installed on the outside of meander bends to provide bank stability and provide
aquatic habitat. Habitat will further be improved through buffer planting and livestock exclusion.
Restoration of the channel will improve both hydraulic and geomorphic functions.
Reach UT4-A
Restoration activities will include reconstructing a stable stream offline and installing log structures to
provide vertical stability and improve habitat features. Brush -toe or vane structures will be installed on the
outside of meander bends to provide bank stability and provide aquatic habitat. Habitat will further be
improved through buffer planting and livestock exclusion. Restoration of the channel will reduce sediment
loads to downstream reaches by stabilizing eroding banks and improving both hydraulic and geomorphic
functions.
Reach UT4-B
Preservation is proposed for this reach. Forested buffer occurs on both sides of the reach; however, some
areas are lacking in tree density. Therefore, preservation activities will include installing livestock exclusion
fencing, supplemental planting, and invasive species treatment.
Reach UT5
Restoration activities will include reconstructing a stable stream offline and installing log structures to
provide vertical stability and improve habitat features. Brush -toe or vane structures will be installed on the
outside of meander bends to provide bank stability and provide aquatic habitat. Habitat will further be
improved through buffer planting and livestock exclusion. Restoration of the channel will reduce sediment
loads to downstream reaches by stabilizing eroding banks and improving both hydraulic and geomorphic
functions.
TC1
Preservation is proposed for Reach TC -1. Forested buffer occurs on both sides of the reach; however, some
areas are lacking in tree density. Therefore, preservation activities will include livestock exclusion,
supplemental planting, and invasive species treatment.
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4.3 Wetland Preservation and Enhancement
The wetlands surrounding Terrible Creek will be both preserved and enhanced. Wetland areas that are
currently vegetated will be preserved. The bare wetland areas will be enhanced both around TC -1 and
UT3-A.
5 MONITORING
Stream stability, hydrology, and vegetation survival will be monitored across the site to determine the
success of the stream and wetland mitigation. Stream stability will be monitored with cross section surveys
and visual assessment stream walks. Wetland success will be monitored using automatic recording pressure
transducer gauges installed in representative locations across the enhancement/restoration areas and
reference wetland. Vegetation survival rates will be monitored using vegetation plots over approximately
two percent of the planted area. The success criteria for the Project will follow current accepted and
approved success criteria presented in the USACE Stream and Wetland Mitigation Guidelines, and
subsequent agency guidance. Monitoring reports will be prepared annually and submitted to the Interagency
Review Team (IRT). Specific success criteria components are presented below.
5.1 Reference Ecosystems
An appropriate local reference community will be identified and surveyed during the mitigation plan phase.
5.2 As -Built Survey
An as -built topographic survey will be conducted immediately following construction to document
floodplain grading, channel planform, profile, and dimension. The survey will include a complete profile
of centerline, thalweg, water surface, bankfull, and top of bank to compare with future geomorphic data.
Longitudinal profiles will not be required in annual monitoring reports unless requested by the IRT.
5.3 Visual Monitoring
Visual monitoring of all mitigation areas will be conducted a minimum of twice per monitoring year by
qualified individuals. A Current Conditions Plan View (CCPV) and associated tables will be submitted
every monitoring year in the annual monitoring report. The Current Condition Plan View (CCPV) provides
the spatial distributions and qualitative performance ratings for certain monitoring features. Visual
assessments will include vegetation density, vigor, invasive species, and easement encroachments. Visual
assessments of stream stability will include a complete stream walk and structure inspection. Digital images
will be recorded at fixed representative locations during each monitoring event, as well as at any noted
problem areas or areas of concern. Results of visual monitoring will be presented in a plan view exhibit
with a brief description of problem areas and digital images. Photographs will be used to subjectively
evaluate channel aggradation or degradation, bank erosion, success of riparian vegetation and effectiveness
of erosion control measures. Longitudinal photos should indicate the absence of developing bars within the
channel or an excessive increase in channel depth. Lateral photos should not indicate excessive erosion or
continuing degradation of the banks over time. A series of photos over time should indicate successional
maturation of riparian vegetation.
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5.4 Cross Sections
Permanent cross-sections will be installed at approximatelyof one per 20 bankfull widths with half in pools
and half in riffles on all reaches that include restoration or significant channel stabilization. All cross-section
measurements will include bank height ratio and entrenchment ratio. There should be minimal changes in
the annual monitoring cross sections from the as -built cross sections. If changes do take place, they will be
evaluated to determine if they represent a movement toward a less stable condition (for example down -
cutting or erosion) or are minor changes that represent an increase in stability (for example settling,
vegetative changes, deposition along the banks, or decrease in width/depth ratio). Channel stability should
be demonstrated through a minimum of four bankfull events documented in the seven-year monitoring
period. Cross-section surveys will occur in monitoring Years 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7.
5.5 Vegetative Success Criteria
Vegetation monitoring plots will be a minimum of 0.02 acres in size and cover approximately two percent
of the planted area. The following data will be recorded for all trees in the plots: species, height, planting
date (or volunteer), and grid location. Monitoring will occur each year during the monitoring period. The
interim measures of vegetative success for the Projects will be the survival of at least 320 planted three-
year old trees per acre at the end of Year 3 and 260 five-year old trees per acre at the end of Year 5. The
final vegetative success criteria will be the survival of 210 trees per acre with an average height of 10 feet
at the end of Year 7 of the monitoring period. Invasive and noxious species will be monitored and controlled
so that none become dominant or alter the desired community structure of The Project. If necessary, EBX-
Neuse I will develop a species-specific control plan.
5.6 Adaptive Management
The Mitigation Plan will include a detailed adaptive management plan that will address how potential
problems are resolved. In the event that the Project or a specific component of the Project fails to achieve
the defined success criteria, RES will notify the USACE of the need to develop necessary adaptive
management plans and/or implement appropriate remedial actions for the Project. Remedial action required
will be designed to achieve the success criteria specified previously, and will include identification of the
causes of failure, remedial design approach, work schedule, and monitoring criteria that will take into
account physical and climatic conditions. If needed, a corrective action plan will be created to change the
management of the Project, to meet success criteria. Once the Corrective Action Plan is prepared and
finalized RES will:
1. Notify the USACE as required by the Nationwide 27 permit general conditions.
2. Revise performance standards, maintenance requirements, and monitoring requirements as
necessary and/or required by the USACE.
3. Obtain other permits as necessary.
4. Prepare Corrective Action Plan for review and approval by IRT.
5. Implement the Corrective Action Plan.
6. Provide the IRT a Record Drawing of Corrective Actions. This document shall depict the extent
and nature of the work performed.
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6 BANK ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION
6.1 Establishment and Operation of the Bank
Bank parcels shall be established under the terms and conditions of the Neu -Con Umbrella Mitigation
Banking Instrument (UMBI) made and entered into by and among EBX-Neuse I, LLC, and the USACE,
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the USFWS, the National Marine Fisheries Services, the
NCDWR, and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, collectively, the IIRT.
6.2 Proposed Credit Release Schedule
All credit releases will be based on the total credit generated as reported in the approved mitigation plan of
the project. Under no circumstances shall any mitigation project be debited until the necessary DA
authorization has been received for its construction or the District Engineer (DE) has otherwise provided
written approval for the project in the case where no DA authorization is required for construction of the
mitigation project. The DE, in consultation with the IRT, will determine if performance standards have
been satisfied sufficiently to meet the requirements of the release schedules below. In cases where some
performance standards have not been met, credits may still be released depending on the specifics of the
case. Monitoring may be required to restart or be extended, depending on the extent to which the Project
fails to meet the specified performance standard. The release of project credits will be subject to the criteria
described in Table 7.
6.2.1 Initial Allocation of Released Credits
The initial allocation of released credits, as specified in the mitigation plan can be released by the IRT with
written approval of the DE upon satisfactory completion of the following activities:
a) Execution of the UMBI by the Sponsor and the USACE
b) Approval of the final mitigation plan
c) Mitigation site must be secured
d) Delivery of financial assurances
e) Recordation of the long-term protection mechanism and title opinion acceptable to the USACE
f) Issuance of the 404 -permit verification for construction of the Project, if required
6.2.2 Subsequent Credit Releases
The second credit release will occur after the completion of implementation of the Mitigation Plan and IRT
approval of the Baseline Monitoring Report and As -built Survey. All subsequent credit releases must be
approved by the DE, in consultation with the IRT, based on a determination that required performance
standards have been achieved. As projects approach milestones associated with credit release, the Sponsor
will submit a request for credit release to the DE along with documentation substantiating achievement of
criteria required for release to occur. This documentation will be included with the annual monitoring
report.
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Table 7. Stream Credit Release Schedule
*Please note that vegetation plot data may not be required with monitoring reports submitted during these monitoring years
unless otherwise stated by the Mitigation Plan or directed by the IRT.
**10% reserve of credits to be held back until the bankfull event performance standard has been met.
Table 8. Wetland Credit Release Schedule
:-kedit Release Activity
Total
Total
MInterim
Release
Released
Release
Released
1
Site Establishment (includes all required criteria stated above)
15%
15%
Completion of all initial physical and biological improvements
2
pursuant to the Mitigation Plan
2
made pursuant to the Mitigation Plan
15%
30%
Year 1 monitoring report demonstrates that channels are stable and
3
being met.
3
interim performance standards have been met
10%
40%
Year 2 monitoring report demonstrates that channels are stable and
4
being met.
4*
interim performance standards have been met
10%
50%
Year 3 monitoring report demonstrates that channels are stable and
5
being met.
5
interim performance standards have been met
10%
60%
Year 4 monitoring report demonstrates that channels are stable and
6*
605%
6*
interim performance standards have been met
5%
(75%**)
)
Year 5 monitoring report demonstrates that channels are stable and
7
75%
7
interim performance standards have been met
10%
(85%**)
Year 6 monitoring report demonstrates that channels are stable and
8*
80%
8
interim performance standards have been met
o
5 /o
(90%**)
Year 7 monitoring report demonstrates that channels are stable and
9
being met, and project has received close-out approval.
9
interim performance standards have been met project has received
10%
90%
close-out approval.
(100%**)
*Please note that vegetation plot data may not be required with monitoring reports submitted during these monitoring years
unless otherwise stated by the Mitigation Plan or directed by the IRT.
**10% reserve of credits to be held back until the bankfull event performance standard has been met.
Table 8. Wetland Credit Release Schedule
*Vegetation plot data may not be required with monitoring reports submitted during these monitoring years unless otherwise
stated by the Mitigation Plan or directed by the IRT.
**10% reserve of credits to be held back until the bankfull event performance standard has been met.
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:-kedit Release Activity
Interim
Total
Release
Released
15%
15%
1
Site Establishment (includes all required criteria stated above)
Completion of all initial physical and biological improvements made
2
pursuant to the Mitigation Plan
15%
30%
Year 1 monitoring report demonstrates performance standards are
3
being met.
10%
40%
Year 2 monitoring report demonstrates performance standards are
4
being met.
10%
50%
Year 3 monitoring report demonstrates performance standards are
5
being met.
15%
65%
Year 4 monitoring report demonstrates performance standards are
6*
being met.
5%
70%
Year 5 monitoring report demonstrates performance standards are
7
being met.
15%
85%
Year 6 monitoring report demonstrates performance standards are
8*
being met.
5%
90%
Year 7 monitoring report demonstrates performance standards are
9
being met, and project has received close-out approval.
10%
100%
*Vegetation plot data may not be required with monitoring reports submitted during these monitoring years unless otherwise
stated by the Mitigation Plan or directed by the IRT.
**10% reserve of credits to be held back until the bankfull event performance standard has been met.
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6.3 Financial Assurances
The Sponsor shall provide financial assurances in the form of a Performance Bond to the IRT sufficient to
assure completion of all mitigation work, required reporting and monitoring, and any remedial work
required. Financial assurances shall be payable at the direction of the USACE to his designee or to a standby
trust. Financial assurances structured to provide funds to the USACE in the event of default by the Bank
Sponsor are not acceptable. A financial assurance must be in the form that ensures that the USACE receives
notification at least 120 days in advance of any termination or revocation.
6.4 Proposed Ownership and Long -Term Management
EBX-Neuse I, LLC, acting as the Bank Sponsor, will establish a Conservation Easement, and will monitor
the Project for a minimum of seven years. The Mitigation Plan will provide detailed information regarding
bank operation, including long term management and annual monitoring activities, for review and approval
by the IRT. Upon approval of the projects by the IRT, the project will be transferred to a long-term land
steward. The long-term steward shall be responsible for periodic inspection of the project to ensure that
restrictions required in the Conservation Easement or the deed restriction document(s) are upheld.
Endowment funds required to uphold easement and deed restrictions shall be negotiated prior to site transfer
to the responsible party.
The Bank Sponsor will ensure that the Conservation Easement will allow for the implementation of an
initial monitoring phase, which will be developed during the design phase and conducted by the Bank
Sponsor. The Conservation Easement will allow for yearly monitoring and, if necessary, maintenance of
the project during the initial monitoring phase. These activities will be conducted in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Neu -Con Umbrella Mitigation Bank made and entered into by EBX-Neuse I,
LLC and USACE.
6.5 Assurance of Water Rights
Sufficient water rights exist to support the long-term sustainability of the Project, as there are no "severed"
rights on the property.
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Figures
Figure 1. Project Vicinity Map
Figure 2. Project Parcel Map
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Figure 4. Existing Conditions Map
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Figure 6. Historical Aerial Photography
Figure 7. Soils Map
Figure 8. FEMA Map
Figure 9. Conceptual Plan
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Appendix A - NC DWR Stream Determination

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: -3115 P Q(1
Project/Site: C"rO
Latitude:
Evaluator: M, PeAoT f- Q
County: Wa Ke
Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
Stream Determination (circle one)
Other
if 2:19 orperennial if z 30'
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial I
e.g. Quad Name:
el 'C
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = V-
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
Q
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
.3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
11. Second or greater order channel
a
No = 0es
=_3
Sketch:
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal =
12. Presence of Baseflow
0 1
2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0 1
a 3
14. Leaf litter
M 1
0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0 0.5
Ii 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0 1 0.5
1 _
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Cgs= 3 .--
V. t IO!Ogy (subtotal = fo )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75;
OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

NC
Date: -/
ProjectlSite:j CL
Latitude:
Evaluator: D FT
County: /W�
Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent 3
irk 19 or oerenniai if 2 30'
Stream Determination (circle
Ephemeral Intermittent ren
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
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1
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
12 Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
0.5
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
1
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
®
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
24. Amphibians 0
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
1
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
FACW = 0.75; OBL 1.
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
3
9.ra
Gde control
0
0.
1
1 5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
11. Second or greater order channel
o =
Yes = 3
.artificial ditches are not rated; see discuss'ons in manual
B. Hvdroloqv (Subtotal = 1
12. Presence of Baseflow
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
t15
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debds
1
1.516.
Organic debris lines or piles
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
es =
1.5
C. Biology (Subtotal = t -i ) `�
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians 0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL 1.
Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

NC DWO Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: tQ&c��L7
Project/Site� -
� 2
Latitude:
Evaluator:
County:
Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream Determination (circle one
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if a 19 or erennlel it z 30'
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e.g. Quad Name:
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Weak
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0
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2
1.5
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0
1
0
1
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
Notes:
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
o = 0
Yes = 3
Sketch:
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 6 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0 1 1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0 0.
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
es = 3
1
C. Biology (Subtotal= q,5 )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
2 1
1 1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
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1 1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
1
1.5
25. Algae
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; 0 L ='1.
Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

NC DWO Stream. Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: r Z �01 7
ProjectlSite' (1 - &L;-3
Latitude:
Evaluator:
County: lNai�
Longitude:
Total Points:Stream
Determination (circle
Other
Stream is of least intermittent
Ne 19 or erennial Ne 30`
Ephemeral Intermittent re n'
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = I
F_ Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1°' Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
15. Sediment on plants or debris
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
0 0. 1
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool se uence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
1
3
S. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
1.5
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.
11. Second or greater order channel
o =
Yes = 3
Sketch:
artificial ditches are not rated; see discuss' In manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal =?r )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0 1 2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
1 2
3
14. Leaf litter
1 0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0 1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0 0. 1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
e - 3
C. Bioloov (Subtotal = 1U )
16. Fibrous roots in streambed
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
1
1.5
25. Algae
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; O
= 1. Other = 0
`perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

NC DWQ Streijm Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: (7j L
Pro)ect/Slte:�A u -
Latitude:
Evaluator:
County: u
Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream Determination (ei e)
Other
Stream is at least intermittent ✓L,
if a 19 or etennial if z 30-
Ephemeral Intermittent eren i
e.g. Quad Name:
s
A. Geornor holo (Subtotal = L U t
F Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
18 Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
r2
1 1.5
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict Floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
ij
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
B. Headcuts
0
FACW = 0.75;
= 1: Other = 0
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
Notes:
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.
11. Second or greater order channel
o =
Yes = 3
Sketch:
e artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrolow (Subtotal= 7,5,-)
12. Presence of Baseflow
0 1
G7 1 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0 1
2 3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0 UP
1 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0.5
1 1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
lea =
C. Biology Subtotal =
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
0 1
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
1
1.5
25. Agae
0
1
1.5
26. Welland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75;
= 1: Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

kle-ac k UT 5
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: -V 1 11 [ -" (.
Project/Site: Co �" �-
Latitude:
Evaluator: M. P r O�L U
County: W a1< Q
Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent a 5
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemerak�l� Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
if z 79 or perennial if >_ 30*
. 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =-L
, �J }
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
. 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
0.5
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0.5
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
1.5
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
Other = 0
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
a
ef4i7,
jo
Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = q" S )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
(
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
(1-.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
Q
0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
0
No = 0
1
-
C. Bi0109y (Subtotal = 7 )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
(3)
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
{i'
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5
Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

Appendix B - Landowner Authorization Forms

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SELLER:
JWM 57, LLC
By:
W yne Masse ll
Date: 17/
Date:
Signature Page to First Amendment to
Option Agreement for the Purchase of an Easement
Buyer: EBX-Neuse 1, LLC
Seller: JWM 57, LLC
{NO072847.DOCX; 11 Page 2 of 2

LANDOWNER AUTHORIZATION FORM
Site: Cairo Site
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRITION:
Deed Book Page County
15788 2733 Wake
Parcel ID Number: 37183-0677299412 and 37183-0577399240 in Wake County North Carolina.
Street Address: Johnson Pond Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Property Owner (please print): JWM 57, LLC — Wayne Massengill
The undersigned, registered property owner(s) of the above property, do hereby authorize
EBI, Neuse 1, LLC, Resource Environmental Solutions ("RES"), the NC Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, their employees,
agents or assigns to have reasonable access to the above referenced property for the evaluation of
the property as a potential stream, wetland and/or riparian buffer mitigation project, including
conducting stream and/or wetland determinations and delineations.
Property Owners(s) Address: 2105 N Main Street
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Property Owner Telephone Number: 919-614-2909
I/We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge.
By:
OR
Owner Othorized Signature) (Date)

Appendix C - Photo Log

Cairo Photo Log
UT 1 —Looking Downstream
UT2 — Looking Upstream
UT3-A — Looking Upstream
UT1 — Looking at Left Bank
UT2 — Looking Downstream
UT3-A — Looking Downstream

Cairo Photo Log
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UT5 — Looking Upstream
Terrible Creek (TCI) — Looking Upstream
Terrible Creek (TC 1) — Looking Upstream
UT5 — Looking Downstream
Terrible Creek (TCI) — Looking Downstream
Terrible Creek (TC1) — Looking Downstream