19930616 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19930719

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources Ar*
Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
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A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 26, 1993
Ms. Bambi Teague
Dept. of Interior
National Park Service,
Blue Ridge Parkway
200 BB&T Building
Asheville, N.C. 28801
Dear Ms. Teague:
Subject: Proposed fill in Wetlands or Waters
Trout habitat improvement and cattle exclusion
Alleghany County
DEM Project # 9361,,8 4
Upon review of your request for 401 Water Quality Certification
to place fill material in 0.3 acres of wetlands or waters which are
tributary to Little Glade Creek for streambank stabilization and
riparian habitat improvement located at US 21 and The Blue Ridge
Parkway in Alleghany County as described in your submittal dated 14
July 1993, we have determined that the proposed fill can be covered by
General Water Quality Certification Nos. 2665 & 2678 issued January
21, 1992. Copies of the General Certifications are attached. These
Certifications may be used in qualifying for coverage under Corps of
Engineers' Nationwide Permit Nos. 13 and General Permit 020.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you, you have the right
to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in
the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. Unless such
demands are made, this Certification shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions, please contact John Dorney at 919-733-
1786.
Sincerely,
(T\ A P eston owa`?e Jr . E .
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cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DEM Regional Office
John Dorney
Central Files
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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DEM ID: ACTION ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): MUZ F"
JOINT FORM FOR SUzo
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
Telephone [phone]
WATER QUALITY PLANNING
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
ATTN: MR. jOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: Department of Interior, National Park Service, Blue Ride Parkway
2. Owners Address: 200 BB&T Building, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): (Work): 704/271-4718
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number:
Bambi Teague (address same as above) 704/271-4760
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Al leghany, North Carolina
Nearest Town or City: Glade Valley, Sparta
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Intersection of Route 21 and Blue Ridge
Parkway
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Little Glade Creek
7. River Basin: New River (listed on page 7 of 15A NCAC 2B.0307)
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS H? YES P9 NO [ ]
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES t j NO [ ]
Ifyes,explain. Approval received April 29, 1993; Action Id--199300805; GP 198600020 (GP-20)
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site: 0.7
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled:
Drained:
Flooded:
Excavated:
Total Impacted: 0.3 acres (all stabilization)
12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only): See attached
13. Purpose of proposed work: Trout habitat improvement; also improved water quality (removal
of cattle)
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this acti
taken to minimize wetland impacts Project is stye
improvement; no agri urt-a! or of
must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
ink stabilization and riparian habitat
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed or proposed for listing endangered or threatened species or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES[ ] NO [ ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES [ J NO [ ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What is land use of surrounding property? agricultural lease (cattle)
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? Not applicable
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Owner's Signature I/ U Date
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO April 29, 1993
Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199300805
United States Department of
the Interior
National Park Service
C/O Mr. James C. Ryan
Blue Ridge Parkway
200 BB&T Building
One Pack Square
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Dear Mr. Ryan:
Reference is made to your request dated April 1, 1993, for Department of
the Army permit authorization for a proposed trout waters enhancement project
located on the Blue Ridge Parkway off of US 21, adjacent to little Glade
Creek, Cherry Lane, Alleghany County, North Carolina. Reference is also made
to the meeting of November 17, 1992, between Messrs. John Thomas and Ken Jolly
of my staff and Mr. Bob Cherry of your staff at the aforementioned site. The
purpose of this meeting was to discuss plans for construction of trout water
enhancement structures, and to inspect the site for waters and wetlands
subject to Department of the Army permitting authority.
The meeting revealed that the proposed site is located adjacent to Little
Glade Creek. The review of your provided plans plans provided by Mr. Joe
Mickey of the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission showed the proposed
use of bank cover logs, root wads, deflector logs, vortex weirs, and other
trout water enhancement structures for 26 separate and complete sites. The
sites range from 17 to 129 linear feet in length. The project stream banks
will be planted with willows, alder, rhododendron, and other native vegetation
to provide additional stabilization and shade. To exclude cattle from the
creek, a cattle crossing will be constructed over the stream and fencing
installed to restrict access to the riparian zone.
In regards to the proposed trout water enhancement structures, on January
1, 1992, we renewed general permit No. 198600020, (copy enclosed), that
authorizes the maintenance, repair and installation of fish enhancement
structures in mountain trout waters in the State of North Carolina. Your
proposed weir dams and root wad placements are authorized provided the work is
accomplished in strict accordance with all general permit conditions. Please
read the enclosed permits to prevent an unintentional violation of Federal
law. As this Department of the Army general permit does not relieve you of
the responsibility to obtain any other required approvals, you should contact
appropriate State and local agencies before beginning work.
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In regards to your construction of a stream crossing for cattle, such
construction is considered exempt provided the facility follows the procedures
and specifications identified in the Soil Conservation Service Technical Guide
(Section IV, No. 576-1) applicable in North Carolina.
If you have questions, contact Mr. John Thomas, Regulatory Branch,
telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
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hie Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (with enclosures): Copies Furnished (with plans):
Mr. Joe Mickey, Jri
Route 2 Box 278
State Road, North Carolina 28676
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
C/O Mr. Dennis L. Stewart
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina. 27604-1188
Copies Furnished (without enclosures):
Mr. John Parker
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. Ann Miller
State Property Section
North Carolina Department of
Administration
116 West Jones Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh. North Carolina 27611-7687
Regional Office Manager
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
8025 North Point Boulevard
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106
LITTLE GLADE CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT
Alleghany County, North Carolina
March 29, 1993
The Blue Ridge Parkway proposes to restore a portion of Little Glade Creek, Alleghany
County, North Carolina, that has been damaged by cattle overgrazing. This work is a
joint project of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC), North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management (DEM) and Blue Ridge Parkway (BLRI). The site
location is shown in Figure 1.
At the proposed project site, Little Glade Creek has an average width of 20 feet and a
substrate of sand, gravel, cobble, and rubble. Riparian vegetation has been virtually
eliminated by cattle grazing. No wetlands are present and habitat conditions that would
likely support any endangered, threatened, or special concern species were not
observed.
The objectives of this project are to stabilize eroding stream banks, eliminate cattle from
riparian areas to permit reestablishment of vegetative bank cover, and improve trout
habitat.
Restoration methods will include: (1) sloping existing banks, (2) placement of rock riprap,
root wads, bank cover logs and/or reseeding for bank stabilization, (3) plantings of
shrubs and trees to provide stream shading and bank stabilization, (4) placement of a
vortex rock weir to improve instream habitats, (5) removal of a central gravel bar for
creation of a pool by vortex weir, (6) removal of an island created by an eroded bank,
(7) installation of a deflector log to divert water from eroding banks, and (8) installing
a fence along the creek to eliminate cattle from the riparian zone (a stream crossing
already exists at the Highway 21 bridge).
A description of each method is given below:
SLOPING EXISTING BANKS will be necessary to achieve a 3 to 1 ratio. A backhoe will
be required.
RIPRAP/ROOT WADS/BANK COVER LOGS/RESEEDING are used to repair and stabilize
eroded stream banks.
Riprap. Class 2 riprap (from 25-250 pounds with at least 60 percent of
total weight consisting of individual pieces weighing a minimum of 100
pounds; not more than five percent in individual pieces weighing less than
50 pounds each) will be used. Riprap will be placed up the bank by a
backhoe or by hand. The first row of riprap will be placed one-third to
one-half below the stream bottom as an anchor. The remaining rocks will
be placed on top of the anchor up the bank. This process also provides
some channel narrowing, deepening, and cover for trout.
Root wads. Native species of herbaceous cover will be used in some
areas, when available. These provide better instream cover for trout and
benthic insects. An estimated 80 to 100 cubic yards of fill materials (either
root wads or riprap) will be placed below the ordinary high water mark
during construction of these bank stabilization measures.
Bank Cover Logs. These will provide cover along the streambank where
none currently exists. Logs installed along the streambank will be placed
at a slight angle to the water and will be anchored with reinforcing rods or
pinned to adjacent logs.
Reseeding. This will be necessary in some areas to stabilize banks soils
and prevent sedimentation into the creek. NPS standards will be used in
reseeding.
PLANTINGS, using native species of alder, willows, and rhododendron, will be placed
along the water's edge for a width of approximately 6 feet on each bank.
A VORTEX ROCK WEIR is designed to improve instream fish habitat (Figure 4). Five to
eight cubic yards of riprap will be placed in the stream for construction of the weir.
REMOVAL OF GRAVEL BAR/ISLAND will require a backhoe. Material will be reused in
the project where possible. If unsuitable for use within the project, materials will be
taken to a Parkway bone yard.
DEFLECTOR LOGS will be used at one location to divert flow and relocate fine sediment
and gravel. The log will be held in place by metal rods (rebar).
FENCING will be required to keep cattle away from Little Glade Creek. This will prevent
loss of newly planted riparian vegetation and prevent continued trampling of stream
banks. Fencing will meet NPS standards.
A site-specific review was made on October 22, 1992, by WRC and BLRI. A total of 26
sites requiring 1,244 linear feet of work were identified. Specific information is provided
in Figure 2.
Figure 1. Site map (use topographic sheet, or state/county map)
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1. Stabilize 66 feet of eroding stre,=mi bank with bank cover
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25a. Add 2 bar deflectors to divert water to middle of channel.