20090622 Ver 1_Final BPDP for PN_20140609

Bank Parcel Development Plan
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel
Pursuant to:
Restoration Systems' Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument for
Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Mitigation Credits
Cape Fear River Basin - Jordan Lake Nutrient Strategy
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Restoration Systems, LLC
1101 Haynes St. Suite 211
Raleigh, NC 27604
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June 2014

Bass Mountain Parcel Development Plan
Restoration Systems' Jordan Lake Riparian Buffer &
Nutrient Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Restoration Systems (Sponsor) is pleased to provide this Bank Parcel Development Plan (BPDP) for the
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel (Parcel), proposed as part of the Restoration Systems' Jordan Lake Riparian
Buffer & Nutrient Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument (Banking Instrument) signed April 9th, 2013
between Restoration Systems, and the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NC DWR). Per the
Jordan Lake Water supply Nutrient Strategy (15A NCAC 02B .0267 & 15A NCAC 02B .0268), this
Parcel is designed to provide riparian buffer and nutrient offset mitigation credits for unavoidable impacts
due to development within the Haw River Sub - watershed of Jordan Lake, Cape Fear River Basin, United
States Geological Survey (`USGS') 8 -digit Hydrologic Unit Codes (`HUC') 03030002.
An onsite determination for applicability to the Jordan Lake Water supply Nutrient Strategy (15A NCAC
02B .0267 & 15A NCAC 02B .0268), was conducted on August 9th, 2013 (Appendix B). A perpetual
Conservation Easement is in place and dated September 28th, 2010 (Appendix Q. Parcel construction and
restoration activities were concluded in early April of 2013. These activities were designed and
implemented in concurrence with the Bass Mountain Steam Mitigation Bank (USACE Action ID # SAW -
2008- 02029) and approved by the Interagency Review Team (IRT) including the North Carolina Division
of Water Resources (NC DWR) on March 6th, 2013 (Appendix E).
Bass Mt. Bank Parcel Development Plan Executive Summary

Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... ..............................1
1.1 Parcel Location .......................................................................................... ..............................1
1.2 Parcel Overview ......................................................................................... ..............................1
2.0 Project Area — Existing Conditions ...................................................................... ............................... 2
2.1 Physiography ............................................................................................ ............................... 2
2.2 Soils .......................................................................................................... ............................... 2
2.3 Vegetation .................................................................................................. ..............................3
2.4 Threatened and Endangered Species ........................................................ ............................... 3
2.5 Environmental & Cultural Constraints ..................................................... ............................... 3
2.6 FEMA Floodplain/Floodway mapping ...................................................... ..............................4
3.0 Restoration Plan ................................................................................................... ............................... 4
3.1 Riparian Restoration Activities .................................................................. ..............................4
3.2 Planting Plan ............................................................................................. ............................... 5
3.3 BMP ........................................................................................................... ..............................6
3.4 Easement Boundaries and Fencing ........................................................... ............................... 6
4.0 Monitoring and Maintenance Plan ....................................................................... ............................... 6
4.1 Monitoring Protocol .................................................................................. ............................... 6
4.2 Parcel Maintenance ................................................................................... ............................... 6
4.3 Long Term Management Plan .................................................................. ............................... 6
5.0 Financial Assurance ............................................................................................. ............................... 7
6.0 Mitigation Potential .............................................................................................. ............................... 7
7.0 References ............................................................................................................ ............................... 8
Appendix B — DWR Buffer Determination Letter
Appendix C — Conservation Easement
Appendix D — State Historic Preservation Office Correspondence — May 29, 2008
Appendix E — DWR Memorandum to NC EEP `Reforms needed immediately in the regulation of
riparian buffer mitigation " — August 9, 2013
Appendix F — Bass Mountain Steam Mitigation Banking Instrument
(USAGE Action ID # SAW- 2008 - 02029)
Bass Mt. Bank Parcel Development Plan Table of Contents
Appendix
Appendix A —
Supporting Materials
Figure 1
— Site Location & Service Area
Figure 2
— NRCS Alamance County Soil Survey
Figure 3
— USGS 1:24000 Topographic Map
Figure 4
— Historic Conditions Plan View
Figure 5
— Restoration Plan
Figure 6
— Bass Mountain Stream Mitigation Bank — Planting Detail
Figure 7
— Credit Determination
Site Photographs
Appendix B — DWR Buffer Determination Letter
Appendix C — Conservation Easement
Appendix D — State Historic Preservation Office Correspondence — May 29, 2008
Appendix E — DWR Memorandum to NC EEP `Reforms needed immediately in the regulation of
riparian buffer mitigation " — August 9, 2013
Appendix F — Bass Mountain Steam Mitigation Banking Instrument
(USAGE Action ID # SAW- 2008 - 02029)
Bass Mt. Bank Parcel Development Plan Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction
Restoration Systems (Sponsor) is pleased to provide this Bank Parcel Development Plan (BPDP) for the
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel (Parcel), proposed as part of the Restoration Systems' Jordan Lake Riparian
Buffer & Nutrient Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument (Banking Instrument) signed April 9th, 2013
between Restoration Systems, and the North Carolina Division of Water Resources. This Parcel is
designed to provide riparian buffer and nutrient offset mitigation credits for unavoidable impacts due to
development within the Haw River Sub - watershed of Jordan Lake, Cape Fear River Basin, United States
Geological Survey (`USGS') 8 -digit Hydrologic Unit Codes (`HUC') 03030002, per the Jordan Lake
Water supply Nutrient Strategy (15A NCAC 02B .0267 & 15A NCAC 02B .0268). Supporting figures
can be found within Appendix A.
Stormwater runoff from the Parcel drains directly to Cane Creek via unnamed tributaries. According to
the Final Cape Fear River Basin Restoration Priorities (NC EEP 2009), this watershed should be targeted
for restoration to protect the nutrient sensitive watershed that ultimately drains into the nutrient sensitive
water supply at Jordan Lake.
An onsite determination for applicability to the Jordan Lake Water supply Nutrient Strategy (15A NCAC
02B .0267 & 15A NCAC 02B .0268), was conducted on August 9th, 2013 (Appendix B). A perpetual
Conservation Easement is in place and dated September 28th, 2010 (Appendix C). Parcel construction
and restoration activities were concluded in early April of 2013. These activities were designed and
implemented in concurrence with the Bass Mountain Steam Mitigation Bank (USACE Action ID # SAW -
2008- 02029) and approved by the Interagency Review Team (IRT) including the North Carolina Division
of Water Resources (NC DWR) on March 6th, 2013 (Appendix E).
1.1 Parcel Location
Located in the South Atlantic /Gulf Region approximately six miles northeast of Liberty, NC in southern
Alamance County (Figure 1, Appendix A), the Parcel is hydrologically situated within the USGS 14 -digit
HUC 03030002050050 of the Cape Fear River Basin and Jordan Lake's Haw Sub - Watershed (North
Carolina Division of Water Quality Subbasin Number 03- 06 -04).
Directions to Parcel:
• From I -40, take exit 147 (Highway 87 South).
• Travel 5.0 miles on Highway 87 South.
• Take a right on Mt. Hernon Rock Creek Road.
• Take first left onto Bass Mountain Road.
• Travel approximately 6.7 miles; the Parcel is on the left.
• Coordinates of Parcel at entrance are 35.9046 °N, 79.4475 °W.
1.2 Parcel Overview
The Parcel encompasses 20.53 acres of land with unnamed tributaries which flow directly to Cane Creek.
According to the Final Cape Fear River Basin Restoration Priorities (NCEEP 2009), this watershed
should be targeted for restoration to protect the nutrient sensitive waters that ultimately drain into the
nutrient sensitive water supply of Jordan Lake. The riparian restoration will result in improved water
quality within the Parcel and the downstream watershed. The Parcel is located in a region of the state
dominated by agriculture and livestock; restoration of the riparian buffer is expected to result in
immediate water quality benefits within the vicinity of the Parcel through the removal of livestock access
to Parcel streams.
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel Development Plan pg. 1

A significant portion of the Parcel is utilized for livestock grazing and hay production. Unnamed
tributaries 1 -3 were determined subject to the Jordan Lake Water supply Nutrient Strategy (15A NCAC
02B .0267 & 15A NCAC 02B .0268) and thus suitable to generate riparian buffer and nutrient offset
credit (Appendix C - NC Division of Water Quality Parcel Determination Letter dated June 7th, 2013).
Unnamed tributary 4 was deemed intermittent, however, is not identified on the 1960 Alamance County
Soil Survey (Figure 2, Appendix A), and thus subject only to provide nutrient offset credit. The drainage
area of these streams ranges from 0.02 mil to 0.2 miz. Additional land use practices including the
maintenance and removal of riparian vegetation and the relocation, dredging and straightening of onsite
streams resulted in degraded water quality and unstable channel characteristics (stream entrenchment,
erosion, and bank collapse and stream aggradation).
Staff from NC DWR visited the parcel in June of 2013 and determined that Parcel tributaries were viable
for riparian buffer and nutrient offset mitigation (Appendix B). A perpetual conservation easement was
placed over the Parcel in September of 2012 (Appendix C). Of the Parcel, approximately 12.13 acres will
be fully restored and generate riparian buffer or nutrient offset mitigation credit.
2.0 Project Area — Existing Conditions
2.1 Physiography
Situated within North Carolina's Piedmont Ecoregion, the Parcel's regional physiography is characterized
by dissected, irregular plains with moderate to steep slopes and low to moderate gradient streams over
boulder and cobble- dominated substrate (Griffith et. al. 2002). Onsite elevations range from a high of 640
feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) on slopes adjacent to UT1 at the northern/upstream end
of the Parcel to a low of approximately 590 feet NGVD at the Parcel's outfall (USGS Snow Camp, North
Carolina 7.5- minute topographic quadrangles). Surrounding land use is rural in nature with limited
residential development (Figure 3, Appendix A)
Historically, livestock had indiscriminate access to most of the Parcel streams, resulting in degradation of
stream banks. Riparian vegetation adjacent to tributaries was sparse and disturbed due to livestock
grazing, bush hogging, and regular maintenance activities. Pasture and hay fields over the entire Parcel
were subject to broadcast application of fertilizer and other agricultural products. Mature forests occupy
portions of UTs 1, 2 & 4 and throughout UT 3 (Figure 4, Appendix A). The existing vegetation survey
will be compared to the as -built stream location upon completion of stream restoration activities to derive
an exact acreage of riparian area restoration.
2.2 Soils
Based on Alamance County web soil survey the Parcel contains five soil series; Parcel soils are described
below in Table 1.
Table 1. Parcel Soils
Map Unit
Hydric Status
Family
Description
This series consists of somewhat poorly - drained, slowly
Aquic
permeable soils of depressions around heads of drainage ways.
Colfax
Non -hydric
Fragiudult
Slopes are generally between 0 and 15 percent. Depth to seasonal
high water table occurs between 0.5 and 1.5 feet. Bedrock occurs
at a depth of more than 60 inches.
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel Development Plan pg. 2

Source: 1960 Alamance County Soil Survey, USDA -NRCS
2.3 Vegetation
The Parcel was characterized by over used agricultural and pastured land, a few mixed - hardwood forest
stands, and a poorly developed riparian buffer. The Parcel was heavily grazed, received regular vegetation
maintenance, harvested for hay and subject to broadcast application of fertilizer and other agricultural
products.
Stream reaches were characterized by native grasses as well as invasive species including multiflora rose
(Rosa multiflora), blackberry (Rubus spp), milkweed (Asclepias sp) and tree of heaven (Ailanthus
altissima). Mature forests occupy portions of UTs 1, 2 & 4 and throughout UT 3 (Figure 4, Appendix A)
Tree and sapling layers include tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua),
American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana), red maple (Acer
rubrum), green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), and various oak species (Quercus spp.). The shrub and vine
layers are dominated by multiflora rose and also contain greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia). Livestock have
access to most onsite forest patches.
Staff from NC DWR confirmed the Parcel is suitable for riparian restoration throughout.
2.4 Threatened and Endangered Species
Species with the classification of Endangered (E), Threatened (T), or officially Proposed (P) for such
listing are protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), as amended (16 U.S. C. 1531 et
seq.). No species is federally listed for Alamance County by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) (USFWS 2013).
2.5 Environmental & Cultural Constraints
The presence of conditions or characteristics that had the potential to hinder restoration activities on the
Parcel was evaluated. The evaluation focused primarily on the presence of hazardous materials, utilities
and restrictive easements, rare /threatened /endangered species or critical habitats, cultural resources, and
the potential for hydrologic trespass. Existing information regarding constraints was acquired and
reviewed. In addition, any parcel conditions that had the potential to restrict design and implementation
were documented during the field investigation.
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel Development Plan pg. 3
This series consists of well to excessively- drained, moderately to
Typic
rapid permeable soils within uplands. Slopes are generally
Goldston
Non - hydric
Dystrudept
between 2 and 60 percent. Depth to seasonal high water table
occurs below 6.0 feet. Soft bedrock occurs at a depth of 20 to 40
inches or more.
This series consists of well- drained, moderately permeable soils of
Georgeville
Non - hydric
Typic
uplands. Slopes are generally between 2 and 50 percent. Depth to
Kanhapludult
seasonal high water table occurs below 6.0 feet. Soft bedrock
occurs at a depth of more than 60 inches.
This series consists of well - drained, moderately permeable soils of
Herndon
Non - hydric
Typic
uplands. Slopes are generally between 2 and 25 percent. Depth to
Kanhapludult
seasonal high water table occurs below 6.0 feet. Soft bedrock
occurs at a depth of more than 60 inches.
This series consists of well- drained, moderately permeable soils of
Fluventic
foot slopes and heads of drainage ways. Slopes are generally
Starr
Non - hydric
Dystrudept
between 0 and 8 percent. Depth to seasonal high water table
occurs below 6.0 feet. Soft bedrock occurs at a depth of more than
40 inches.
Source: 1960 Alamance County Soil Survey, USDA -NRCS
2.3 Vegetation
The Parcel was characterized by over used agricultural and pastured land, a few mixed - hardwood forest
stands, and a poorly developed riparian buffer. The Parcel was heavily grazed, received regular vegetation
maintenance, harvested for hay and subject to broadcast application of fertilizer and other agricultural
products.
Stream reaches were characterized by native grasses as well as invasive species including multiflora rose
(Rosa multiflora), blackberry (Rubus spp), milkweed (Asclepias sp) and tree of heaven (Ailanthus
altissima). Mature forests occupy portions of UTs 1, 2 & 4 and throughout UT 3 (Figure 4, Appendix A)
Tree and sapling layers include tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua),
American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana), red maple (Acer
rubrum), green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), and various oak species (Quercus spp.). The shrub and vine
layers are dominated by multiflora rose and also contain greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia). Livestock have
access to most onsite forest patches.
Staff from NC DWR confirmed the Parcel is suitable for riparian restoration throughout.
2.4 Threatened and Endangered Species
Species with the classification of Endangered (E), Threatened (T), or officially Proposed (P) for such
listing are protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), as amended (16 U.S. C. 1531 et
seq.). No species is federally listed for Alamance County by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) (USFWS 2013).
2.5 Environmental & Cultural Constraints
The presence of conditions or characteristics that had the potential to hinder restoration activities on the
Parcel was evaluated. The evaluation focused primarily on the presence of hazardous materials, utilities
and restrictive easements, rare /threatened /endangered species or critical habitats, cultural resources, and
the potential for hydrologic trespass. Existing information regarding constraints was acquired and
reviewed. In addition, any parcel conditions that had the potential to restrict design and implementation
were documented during the field investigation.
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel Development Plan pg. 3

No evidence of natural and /or man -made conditions were identified which had the potential to impede
proposed restoration activities. Correspondence with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
concluded that there were no dwellings that fell under the `National Register of Historic Place,' nor were
there any documented archaeological sites found within the contact of the Parcel. Correspondence
between RS and SHPO is provided in Appendix D. The mitigation will have no impacts to any cultural
resources.
2.6 FEMA Floodplain/Floodway mapping
The Parcel is not located within the Federal Emergency Management Association's (FEMA) designated
floodway and approximate 100 -year flood boundary (FEMA Map ID 3710876800J). No floodplain
impacts are anticipated with the project.
3.0 Restoration Plan
Restoration of riparian areas will be accomplished through the goals and methods outlined by the Bass
Mountain Stream Mitigation Bank - Mitigation Plan. Primary goals focus on 1) improving water quality,
2) enhancing flood attenuation and hydrology, 3) improving aquatic resources, and 4) restoring riparian
habitat. Proposed mitigation activities will create wildlife and fish habitat, shade /cool surface waters
(thereby increasing dissolved oxygen levels), filter nutrients, reduce sedimentation, reduce downstream
flooding, and increase bed morphology (habitat) through maintenance of perpendicular flow vectors. The
riparian area will be restored through the re- vegetation of native plant communities. Detailed analysis of
plant communities and the Interagency Review Team (IRT) approved planting plan follow.
3.1 Riparian Restoration Activities
Restoration of floodplain forest and stream -side habitat allows for development and expansion of
characteristic species across the landscape. Ecotonal changes between community types contribute to
diversity and provide secondary benefits, such as enhanced feeding and nesting opportunities for
mammals, birds, amphibians and other wildlife. Plant species and a planting plan were developed and
approved by the IRT including the NC DWR during the development of the Bass Mountain Stream
Mitigation Bank.
Stream -side trees include species with high value for sediment stabilization, rapid growth rate, and the
ability to withstand hydraulic forces associated with bankfull flow and overbank flood events. Stream -
side trees and shrubs were planted along reconstructed stream banks and concentrated along outer bends.
Planted vegetation along cleared stream banks will reestablish native/historic community patterns within
the stream corridor, associated side slopes, and transition areas. Re- vegetating Parcel floodplains and
stream banks will provide stream bank stability, give shade, reduce surface water temperatures, filter
pollutants from adjacent runoff, and provide habitat for area wildlife.
Variations in vegetative planting occurred based on topographic locations and hydraulic conditions of the
soil. Vegetative species composition mimics reference forest data, onsite observations, and community
descriptions from Classifications of the Natural Communities of North Carolina (Schafale and Weakley
1990). Community associations to be utilized include 1) Dry -Mesic Oak - Hickory Forest on slopes, 2)
Piedmont Alluvial Forest within floodplains, and 3) stream -side assemblage within 15 feet of stream
banks. Deep- rooted, riparian vegetation will be planted over 15.44 acres of the Parcel.
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel Development Plan pg. 4

3.2 Planting Plan
Species selected for planting were dependent upon availability of local seedling sources. Seedlings from a
local source (within 200 miles) were obtained from a licensed nursery and planted at the Parcel. Advance
notification to nurseries (1 year) helped to facilitate availability of various noncommercial elements.
Bare -root seedlings of tree species were planted within the Dry-Mesic Oak - Hickory Forest and Piedmont
Alluvial Forest at a density of approximately 680 stems per acre on 8 -foot centers. Species in the stream -
side assemblage community were planted at a density of 2,720 stems per acre on 3 -foot centers. Figure 6
Appendix A depicts the total number of stems and species distributed within each vegetation association,
with the exception of the emergent seed mix. Planting was performed in Mid -March of 2014. A detailed
planting list is depicted below in Table 2, and graphically on Figure 5 of Appendix A.
Table 2: Tree Species
Vegetation Association: Dry-Mesic Oak - Hickory Forest and Piedmont Alluvial Forest
Area (Acres) Total = 15.44 acres
4.49
10.95
Vegetation Association:
Streamside Assemblage
Piedmont Alluvial
Forest
Dry-Mesic Oak
Hickory Forest
Species
Live Stake
or Bare
Root
Stems per
Acre/
Spacing
Live Stake
or Bare
Root
Stems
per Acre
/ Spacing
Live Stake
or Bare
Root
Stems per
Acre/
Spacing
Black Willow (Salix nigra)
LS
3x3
River Birch (Betula nigra)
BR
85
Ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana)
BR
85
Shagbark hickory (Carya ovate)
BR
85
Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)
BR
85
Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
BR
85
Water Oak (Quercus nigra)
BR
85
Willow oak (Quercus phellos)
BR
85
American Elm )Ulmas americana
BR
85
Mockernut Hickory (Carya alba)
BR
97
Pignut Hickory (Carya glabra)
BR
97
Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)
BR
97
Sourwood (Oxydendron arboreum)
BR
97
White Oak (Quercus alba)
BR
97
Southern red oak (Quercus falcata
var. pagodifolia)
BR
97
Northern red oak (Quercus rubra)
BR
97
Total
N/A
3,053
8,100
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel Development Plan pg. 5

3.3 BMP
A total for four (4) constructed BMP's were installed to intercept surface waters draining through
agricultural areas prior to discharging into Parcel streams. Figure 5 of Appendix A identifies where these
structures were placed and Figure 7 shows the final footprint of each BMP. Each structure was excluded
from credit calculations. Design, permitting, and construction of these structures were completed under
the development of the Bass Mountain Steam Mitigation Bank (USACE Action ID # SAW- 2008 - 02029).
3.4 Easement Boundaries and Fencing
Parcel boundaries were identified in the field to ensure clear distinction between the Parcel and adjacent
properties. Boundaries were delineated by fencing where necessary to insure protection from livestock
and were clearly marked. Fencing and boundary markers disturbed, damaged, or destroyed will be
repaired and/or replaced on an as- needed basis and documented as part of annual monitoring reports
submitted to the NC DWR.
4.0 Monitoring and Maintenance Plan
4.1 Monitoring Protocol
Restoration monitoring procedures for vegetation will include periodic visual inspection and annual plant
survival and species diversity survey reports. Quantitative sampling of vegetation will be performed as
outlined in the CVS Level 1 -2 Protocol for Recording Vegetation, Version 4.0 (Lee et al. 2006). Detailed
qualitative and quantitative monitoring is proposed for vegetated riparian areas; marsh treatment areas
will be visually inspected periodically and reported qualitatively within the annual monitor report, which
will include photographic record of the Parcel's assets.
Monitoring of the restoration efforts will be performed for five years or until success criteria are fulfilled.
Restoration Systems shall submit to NC DWR an annual monitoring report, no later than December 31 st
of each year. Quantitative monitoring will occur at twelve (13) 10x10 meter vegetation plots. Sampling
of vegetation will be performed as outlined in the CVS Level 1 -2 Protocol for Recording Vegetation,
Version 4.0 (Lee et al. 2006) in late August or October of each year, with the 1st monitoring data to be
collected in the Fall of 2014 but not within 5 months from initial planting.
During the first year, vegetation will receive a cursory, visual evaluation on a periodic basis to ascertain
the degree of overtopping of planted elements by nuisance species. Success criteria within the riparian
buffer and nutrient offset restoration areas will be based on the survival of planted species at a density of
320 stems per acre after five years of monitoring. Natural recruits will not count towards annual success
criteria, but maybe taken into account during review by the NC DWR.
4.2 Parcel Maintenance
A remedial action plan will be developed and implemented with the approval of NCDWQ in the event
that the Site or a specific component of the Site fails to achieve success criteria as outlined above. Other
vegetation maintenance and repair activities may include pruning, mulching, and fertilizing. In the event
that exotic invasive plant species require treatment, such species will be controlled by mechanical
(physical removal with the use of a chainsaw) and/or chemical methods (aquatic approved herbicide) in
accordance with North Carolina Department of Agriculture (NCDA) rules and regulations.
4.3 Long Term Management Plan
The Sponsor currently holds a Conservation Easement over the Parcel which was approved by the IRT in
conjunction with the establishment of the Bass Mountain Stream Mitigation Bank. The Conservation
Easement and appropriate title insurance documents are attached as Appendix C. The Conservation
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel Development Plan pg. 6

Easement is perpetual, preserves all natural areas, and prohibits all use of the property inconsistent with
its use as mitigation property, including any activity that would materially alter the biological integrity.
The North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation is expected to be the long -term holder of the
Conservation Easement and responsible for long -term stewardship of the Parcel site. The Sponsor will
provide a financial sum appropriate for the long -term holder of the Conservation Easement to carry out its
responsibilities.
5.0 Financial Assurance
Following approval of the BPDP, the Sponsor shall provide a Performance Bond from a surety company
that is rated no less than an "A-" as rated by A.M. Best. The Performance Bond amount shall be 100% of
the estimated cost for implementation of the buffer restoration and /or stormwater BMP project as
described in the approved BPDP, but not less than $150,000.00. Alternatively, in lieu of posting the
Performance Bond, the Sponsor may elect to construct the project prior to the first credit release.
After completion of the restoration/construction, a separate Performance /Maintenance Bond will be
secured for 100% of the estimated cost to implement the monitoring and maintenance plan but not less
than $100,000.00. The Performance/Maintenance Bond shall be in effect for a minimum of five years,
and until NC DRW has released all mitigation credits to the Bank Sponsor. Upon NC DRW approval,
this may be lowered each year based on the adjusted cost to complete the monitoring.
6.0 Mitigation Potential
The Bass Mountain Bank will provide Jordan buffer mitigation credits for development impacts within
the Haw -River Sub - watershed of Jordan Lake. Additionally, it will provide nutrient offset mitigation
credits for development impacts within the Haw River Sub - watershed. The width of the credit generation
area will begin at the most landward limit of the top of bank or the rooted herbaceous vegetation and
extend landward a maximum distance of 200 feet (Appendix D, DWR Memo to NC EEP). A 5 foot
maintenance buffer was subtracted from the credit generation area to allow for fencing repairs and
vegetation maintenance around fencing posts and rails. No credit will be generated within 5 feet of
fencing (Figure 7, Appendix A).
According to the nutrient reduction goals for the Haw River arm of the Jordan Lake, the generated
nitrogen credits per acre in the Haw Sub - watershed is 2,249.36 pounds and the generated phosphorus
credit per acre is 143.81 pounds.
The Bass Mountain Bank will generate approximately 10.84 acres of restored riparian area. Of the 10.84
acres, approximately 10.49 acres (456,944.4 square feet) will generate Jordan lake riparian buffer credits
and approximately 0.35 acres will generate nutrient offset credits. The 0.35 acres of restored riparian area
will yield approximately 787.27 pounds of generated nitrogen offset credit and 50.33 pounds of generated
phosphorous offset credits.
The delivery factors applied to this parcel are 71 percent for nitrogen and 67 percent from phosphorus.
Therefore, the total delivered nutrient offset credits are 558.9 pounds of nitrogen and 33.7 pounds of
phosphorus. The exact acreage of Jordan riparian buffer and nutrient offset (Nitrogen and Phosphorus)
credits generated at the Parcel will be shown in the as -built Report.
The Sponsor will maintain three separate credit ledgers for the Bass Mountain Bank according to the
requirements listed in the UMBI. The Sponsor will maintain the nutrient offset ledgers in both "Generated
Credits" and "Delivered Credits." The Bass Mountain Bank can only sell delivered credits from this bank.
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel Development Plan pg. 7

Riparian buffer mitigation provided by this parcel can be used to offset unavoidable impacts within the
Haw River Sub - watershed of Jordan Lake. Both riparian buffer and nutrient offset credit can be generated
from the restored parcel per the credit calculations outlined in the DWR Memo to the NC EEP dated
August 9"', 2013 (Appendix E). Though, credits cannot be generated from the same sq. foot of restored
buffer. The Sponsor must request and receive approval of the transfer of any mitigation credits from NC
DWR. All mitigation credits assets shall be shown on the credit ledger.
Table 3 - Jordan Lake: Haw River Sub - Watershed Credit Determination Table
14 Digit Watershed ID: 03030002050050
Buffer Zone
Credit
Total
Credit Ratio
Credit per
Delivery Factor
Delivered
Type
Acreage
(if applicable)
Acre
(if applicable)
Credit Per Acre
Zone 1 (top of
Riparian
6.13
1:1
43,560 sq.
n/a
267,022.8 sq. ft.
bank to 50'
Buffer
ft.
Zone 2 (50'—
Riparian
4.36
1:1
43,560 sq.
n/a
189,921.6 sq. ft.
100')
Buffer
ft.
Zone 3 (100'
Nitrogen
0.35
n/a
2,249.36
71%
558.9 lbs.
— 150')
lbs. / ac.
Zone 3 (100'
phosphorus
0.35
n/a
143.81 lbs.
67%
33.71bs.
— 150')
/ ac.
7.0 References
Griffith, G.E., J.M. Omernik, J.A. Comstock, M.P. Schafale, W.H. McNab, D.R. Lenat, T.F. MacPherson,
J.B. Glover, and V.B. Shelbourne. 2002. Ecoregions of North Carolina and South Carolina. U.S.
Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
Jordan Lake Water Supply Watershed Buffer Rules 15A NCAC 02B .0267 and 15A NCAC 02B .0268
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Ecosystem Enhancement Program. Guidelines
for Riparian Buffer Restoration. October 2004
Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina:
Third Approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Division of Parks and Recreation, N.C.
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. Raleigh, North Carolina.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2013. Endangered Species, Threatened Species,
Federal Species of Concern, and Candidate Species, Alamance County, North Carolina Available:
http: / /www.fws.gov /raleigh /species /cntylist /alamance.html [March, 2013]. United States Fish and
Wildlife Service.
USDA, Soil Conservation Service, 1960. Soil Survey of Alamance County
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel Development Plan pg. 8

Appendix A: Supporting Materials
Figure 1 — Site Location & Service Area
Figure 2 — NRCS Alamance County Soil Survey
Figure 3 — USGS 1:24000 Topographic Map
Figure 4 — Historic Conditions Plan View
Figure 5 — Restoration Plan
Figure 6 — Bass Mountain Stream Mitigation Bank — Planting Detail
Figure 7 — Credit Determination
Site Photographs
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel Development Plan Appendices

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(C) 1960 Alamance County NRCS Soil Survey Manuscrip; Sheet 30
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N Easement Signage Planting Plan - 15.44 acres
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not created as survey dam, nor should II be used as such. It Is the user's responsibility to obtain proper survey Restoration Plan
data, prepared by a licensed surveyor, where required by law.

BUDS FACING UPWARD SQUARE CUT TOP
LIVE CUTTING
MIN. Y" DIA
ANGLE CUT 30 - 45 DEGREE
LIVE STAKE DETAIL
1ST LIVE STAKE ROW
SET 1.5' FROM TOE
ON INSIDE OF BEND
6: STAKE SPACING/ ROW SPACING
3' ROW SPACING
3' LIVE STAKE SPACING/
3' ROW SPACING
STAGGI
JIAKINU F'AI ItKIN
NOT TO SCALE
PLANTING NOTES:
NUMBER OF LIVE STAKE ROWS
CHANNEL
ALL DISTURBED AREAS WILL BE STABILIZED USING MULCH AND
AREA
{A. j
TEMPORARY SEED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GROUND COVER AND
DEPTH
INSIDE
TANGENT
OUTSIDE
(FT)
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PLANTING NOTES:
TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT SEED
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ALL DISTURBED AREAS WILL BE STABILIZED USING MULCH AND
AREA
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CONDITION THE SOIL.
2.
MULCH MUST BE ADDED TO ACHIEVE 80% COVERAGE (ROUGHLY
11.93
2 TONS/ ACRE FOR WHEAT STRAW)
3.
A FERTILITY SOIL TEST SHALL BE USED TO DETERMINE
ACRES
FERTILIZER AMOUNTS OR IF NO SOIL TEST IS AVAILABLE, A
11.93
STANDARD MIXTURE SHALL BE APPLIED OF 2 TONS OF LIME PER
Perainrnen
ACRE AND 700 -1D00 LBS OF 10 -10 -1D FERTILIZER PER ACRE.
BARE ROOT PLANTINGS
1.
PLANT BARE ROOT SHRUBS AND TREES IN AREAS IN INDICATED
SPACING {ftj
ON THE PLANS.
2.
PROVIDE 8' OF SPACING BETWEEN PLANTS.
3.
LOOSEN COMPACTED SOIL AND PLANT IN HOLES FORMED WITH A
Panicum clandestinum
MATTOCK, DIBBLE BAR OR EQUAL.
4.
PROVIDE PLANTING HOLE SUFFICIENT IN SIZE AND DEPTH TO
97
PREVENT CROWDING OF ROOTS.
SPACING 5.
ROOTS SHALL BE KEPT MOIST DURING TRANSPORTATION,
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DISTRIBUTION, AND INSTALLATION.
6.
PLANTS SHALL BE HEELED -IN INTO MOIST SOIL IF NOT
Lire Stake
PROMPTLY PLANTED AFTER DELIVERY TO THE PROJECT SITE.
LIVE STAKES:
1.
STAKES SHOULD BE CUT AND INSTALLED ON THE SAME DAY.
2.
STAKES THAT ARE SPLIT SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED.
3.
STAKES SHALL BE INSTALLED ORTHOGONALLY TO THE BANK AND
WITH BUDS POINTING UPWARDS.
4.
STAKES SHALL BE Yz TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND 2 TO 3
midst
undmtory
FEET IN LENGTH.
5.
AFTER INSTALLATION, THE TOP PORTION OF STAKES SHALL BE
Lice Stake
PRUNED WITH A SQUARE CUT LEAVING NO LESS THAN 3 INCHES
AND NO MORE THAN 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND.
POOL SECTION
NOT TO SCALE
1ST LIVE STAKE ROW
SET AT EDGE OF LOW
WATER ON OUTSIDE
OF BEND
DRY-MESIC OAK HDCKORY
CONIMON NAME
FOREST
SCENTIFIC NAME
PLANT MATERIAL SIZE
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AREA
{A. j
TOTAL STEMS
INIDCATOR
Cana mba
PLANT MATERAL
TOTAL
11.93
1157
COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
ACRES
% MIX
11.93
1157
Perainrnen
COMMON NAME
STRATUM
SCIENTIFIC NAME
STATUS
SPACING {ftj
SIZE
STEMS
Bete Root
97
Deer tongue
Panicum clandestinum
W h to O k
14%
Base Root
97
11.93
1157
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FACU
3x3
Lire Stake
Notthan Red Oak
Querous ndre
Be- Root
Fox Sedge
Ca- vulpincidea
1157
14%
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midst
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3x3
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Comusamon-
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Live Stake
Red Top
Agrostis palustris
14%
Elder
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FAC-
3x3
Lime Stake
Showy Ttokseed
Bidens adstosa
14%
- -
TOTAL
Switchgrass
Panicum wrgatum
16%
Virginia Wild Rye
Elymus virginicus
14%
COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
ACRES
%MIX
Annual Rye
Lohum multiflomm
50%
1ST LIVE STAKE ROW SHALL BE
PIEDMONT
Winter Wheat
I Ttiticum sp.
50%
AT LEAST 1.5' FROM TOE OF
AREA
RIFFLE SECTION
CHANNEL OR AT TOP OF BANK,
COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
PLANT MATERIAL SIZE
STEMSlACRE
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TOTAL STEMS
WHICHEVER DISTANCE IS SHORTER
Rice Each
Betub n' >e
Bare Roy
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NOT TO SCALE
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85
4.49
382
Shagbark HiI
Cary. ewat
Bare Roe[
85
449
382
G­ Ash
Fraxdrua penna~i
Bae Rod
85
449
382
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Fiat- oxrdeetairs
Bare Rod
85
4.49
382
W at- Oak
Quen:ua nirgra
Bee Rod
85
4.49
382
W illav Oak
Quee us phdtcaz
Bee Rod
85
4.49
382
American EIm
DMus am errr n
Bare Rod
85
4.49
382
TOTAL
3053
POOL SECTION
NOT TO SCALE
1ST LIVE STAKE ROW
SET AT EDGE OF LOW
WATER ON OUTSIDE
OF BEND
DRY-MESIC OAK HDCKORY
CONIMON NAME
FOREST
SCENTIFIC NAME
PLANT MATERIAL SIZE
STEMSiACRE
AREA
{A. j
TOTAL STEMS
M1 -emut Hicicry
Cana mba
B.arE Rxt
37
11.93
1157
Pig. Lit Hi
Bate Root
97
11.93
1157
Perainrnen
Drcapyrce Nryrkana
Bare Root
97
11.93
1157
Souxned
Ox endan arborerm
Bete Root
97
11.93
1157
W h to O k
Quero us a'b.a
Base Root
97
11.93
1157
Southern Red Oak
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Sere Root
97
11.93
1157
Notthan Red Oak
Querous ndre
Be- Root
97
11.93
1157
TOTAL
8100

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Legend 0 175 350 700
■ Conservation Easement Signage
Conservation Easement - 20.5 acres
ORestored Stream Channel: .76 acres (no credit)
- - - - Bass Mt. Stream Mitigaiton Bank - Proposed Thalwag
insert
UT -2
1,050 1,400
Constructed BMP Footprint: .08 acres (no credit)
Riparian Buffer Credit Area: 10.49 acres
Nutrient Offset Credit Area: 0.35 acres ji
Historic Riparian Buffer: 8.06 acres (no credit)
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1101 HAYNES ST, SUITE 211
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PHONE: [phone] PROJECT: Bass BP Cape Fear River Basin: USGS HUC 03030002
FAX: 919,755.9492
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needs. This map was not created as survey data, nor should it be used as such. It is the user's responsibility to Credit Determination
obtain proper survey data prepared by a licensed surveyor, where r"uired by law.

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Legend
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Riparain Buffer Zone 1: TOB - 50 ft. Zone 2: Riparain Buffer Credit Area - 4.36 acres Restored Stream Channel: .76 acres (no credit)
- - - Riparain Buffer Zone 2: 50 ft. - 100 ft. Zone 3: Nutrient Offset Credit Area - 0.35 acres Historic Riparian Buffer: 8.06 acres (no credit)
Riparain Buffer Zone 3: 100 ft. - 150 ft. 1 Feet
Conservation Easement Signage 0 125 250 500 750 1,000

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FAX: [phone]
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disclaims responsibility far damages ar Ilabillty from any claims Mat may arise out of ft—,r misuse d this
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eerie. This map was nol created as survey tlala, nv shwltl it be usetl as such. It is the user's responsibility to
obtain props surrey data, prepared by a licensed surveyor, where required by law.
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel
Haw River Branch - Jordan Lake Watershed
Cape Fear River Basin: USGS HUC 03030002
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Figure 7b (c) Color Ortho - Alamance
Credit Determination COORDINATE SYSTEM: NAD 1983 SPLAS FEET
Zone 1:
—Iry JM
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Legend
Zone 2:
Conservation Easement - 20.5 acres
- - Riparain Buffer Zone 1: TOB - 50 ft.
Zone 3:
- - - Riparain Buffer Zone 2: 50 ft. - 100 ft.
- ' - Riparain Buffer Zone 3: 100 ft. - 150 ft.
1
Conservation Easement Signage
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel
Haw River Branch - Jordan Lake Watershed
Cape Fear River Basin: USGS HUC 03030002
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Figure 7b (c) Color Ortho - Alamance
Credit Determination COORDINATE SYSTEM: NAD 1983 SPLAS FEET
Zone 1:
Riparain Buffer Credit Area - 6.13 acres
!
Constructed BMP Footprint: .08 acres (no credit)
Zone 2:
Riparain Buffer Credit Area - 4.36 acres
Restored Stream Channel: .76 acres (no credit)
Zone 3:
Nutrient Offset Credit Area - 0.35 acres
Historic Riparian Buffer: 8.06 acres (no credit)
1
0 75 150
Feet
300
450 600

Bass Mountain BPDP — Image 1: Looking North at the upper reach of UT 1

Bass Mountain BPDP — Image 2: Looking North along the center portion UT 1

Bass Mountain BPDP — Image 3: Looking North at the Southern extent of UT 1

Bass Mountain BPDP — Image 4: Looking North at the southern extent of UT 2

Bass Mountain BPDP — Image 5: DWR comments during the Draft BPDP review requested additional clarification on a small non - forested section along
UT 2. As this 2013 winter aerial shows there is clearly a non forested portion, no stem count survey was performed as no woody vegetation exsiits. The
follow photo shows this area

Bass Mountain BPDP — Image 6: Non - forested area along UT 2 (see photo 5)

Appendix B: DWR Buffer Determination Letter
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel Development Plan Appendices

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P. E.
Director
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
June 7, 2013
Mr. Raymond Holz
Restoration Systems LLC
1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211
Raleigh, NC 27604
Subject Property: Bass Mountain Mitigation Site, Graham INC, Alamance County
On -Site Determination for Applicability to the Mitigation Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0506(h))
Dear Mr. Holz:
On March 12, 2012, Sue Homewood conducted an on -site determination to review features located on the
subject property for intermittent /perennial determinations with regards to the above noted state
regulations.
The streams shown as UT3 and UT4, and the upper end of UT2 above location B on the attached map were
determined to be intermittent streams throughout the boundaries of the project. UT1 and UT2 below
location B on the attached map were determined to be perennial streams.
Please note that at the time of this letter, all intermittent and perennial stream channels and jurisdictional
wetlands found on the property are subject to the mitigation rules cited above. These regulations are subject
to change in the future.
The owner (or future owners) should notify the DWQ (and other relevant agencies) of this decision in any
future correspondences concerning this property. This on -site determination shall expire five (5) years from
the date of this letter.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston -Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston - Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1- 877 -623 -6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
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Bass Mountain Mitigation Site Stream Determination
June 7, 2013
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Landowners or affected parties that dispute a determination made by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority
that a surface water exists and that it is subject to the buffer rule may request a determination by the
Director. A request for a determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c/o Cyndi
Karoly, DWQ, 401 Oversight /Express Review Permitting Unit, 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250, Raleigh, NC
27604 -2260. Individuals that dispute a determination by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority that
"exempts" surface water from the buffer rule may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60
days of the date that you receive this letter. Applicants are hereby notified that the 60 -day statutory appeal
time does not start until the affected party (including downstream and adjacent landowners) is notified of
this decision. DWQ recommends that the applicant conduct this notification in order to be certain that third
party appeals are made in a timely manner. 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 determination is final and binding unless you ask for a hearing
within 60 days.
This letter only addresses the applicability to the mitigation rules and the buffer rules and does not approve
any activity within Waters of the United States or Waters of the State or their associated buffers. If you have
any additional questions or require additional information please contact me at 336 - 771 -4964 or
sue.homewood @ncdenr.gov
Sincerely,
Sue Homewood
DWQ Winston -Salem Regional Office
Enclosures: Wolf Creek provided location map
Axiom provided Aerial View Map
cc: DWQ, Winston -Salem Regional Office

Date: 9/5/2012

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Appendix C: Conservation Easement
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel Development Plan Appendices

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Recorded: 12/22/2010 at 12 :09:46 PM
Fee Amt: $47.00 Page 1 of 12
Revenue Tax: $0.00
Alamance, NC
HUGH WEBSTER REGISTER OF DEEDS
BK2973PG120 -131
Prepared by and mail to: William P. Aycock II, Attorney
Schell Bray Aycock Abel & Livingston PLLC
P. O. Box 21847, Greensboro, NC 27420
NORTH CAROLINA
ALAMANCE COUNTY
AMENDED AND RESTATED
PERMANENT CONSERVATION EASEMENT
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED PERMANENT CONSERVATION EASEMENT, made
this 28 day of September,, 2010, by and between RANDEL MACK GREESON and spouse,
IVA JEWEL GREESON; and HOYT LEE GREESON and spouse, KELLEY DAWSON-
GARTLAND GREESON, (the "Grantor ") whose mailing address is c/o Hoyt Lee Greeson, 1013 Sunny
Brae Court, Apex, North Carolina, 27502, and RESTORATION SYSTEMS, LLC, a North Carolina
limited liability company, (the "Grantee ") whose mailing address is 1 101 Haynes Street, Suite 211, Raleigh,
North Carolina, 27604. The designations Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their
heirs, successors and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter as required by
context.
WITNESSETH:
The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their heirs, successors
and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter as required by context.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Grantor owns in fee simple certain real property situated, lying and being in Patterson
Township, Alamance County, North Carolina, and more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto
and incorporated herein (the "Land "); and
WIEREAS, Grantor and Grantee entered into a Deed of Easement dated November 18, 2008, and
recorded in Book 2768, Page 630, Alamance County Registry (the "Prior Easement "), in which Grantor
conveyed a conservation easement to Grantee over a portion of the Land, which portion is more particularly
described on Exhibit A -1 attached thereto (the "Property"); and
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WHEREAS, Randel Mack Greeson and Hoyt Lee Greeson acquired the interest of Wayne Anthony
Greeson, Jr. in the Land subsequent to the execution and recording of the Prior Easement; and
WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee desire to amend and restate the Prior Easement in order to
facilitate the establishment of an environmental mitigation bank on the Property as more particularly
described herein; and
WHEREAS, Grantee agrees that it shall cause the appropriate environmental restoration to be
accomplished on the Property as more particularly set forth herein and, upon completion of such restoration,
Grantee will assign this Conservation Easement to a non-profit corporation or trust whose purpose is the
conservation of property and which is qualified to be the Grantee of a conservation easement pursuant to
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121 -34 et seq and Internal Revenue Code § 170(h); and
WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee recognize the conservation, scenic, natural, or aesthetic value of
the Property in its restored state, which includes the following natural communities: degraded stream
channels, riparian areas, and wetlands that will be restored to stable stream morphology, a forested
streamside assemblage, and piedmont alluvial forest as appropriate for landscape conditions. The purpose of
this Conservation Easement is to maintain wetland and/or riparian resources and other natural values of the
Property, and prevent the use or development of the Property for any purpose or in any manner that would
conflict with the maintenance of the Property in its natural condition; and
WHEREAS, the restoration and preservation of the Property is required by a Mitigation Banking
Instrument for the Bass Mountain Stream and Wetland Mitigation Bank, Department of the Army Action ID
# SAW - 200802029. The Mitigation Bank is intended to be used to compensate for unavoidable stream
and/or wetland impacts authorized by permits issued by the Department of the Army. Grantor and Grantee
agree that third -party rights of enforcement shall be held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
District (Corps, to include any successor agencies), and that these rights are in addition to, and do not limit,
the rights of the parties to the Mitigation Banking Instrument.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and representations contained
herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, Grantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably grants and conveys unto Grantee, its heirs,
successors and assigns, forever and in perpetuity a Conservation Easement of the nature and character and to
the extent hereinafter set forth, over the Property described on Exhibit A -1, together with the right to preserve
and protect the conservation values thereof, as follows:
ARTICLE 1.
DURATION OF EASEMENT
This Conservation Easement shall be perpetual. This Conservation Easement is an easement in
gross, runs with the land and is enforceable by Grantee against Grantor, Grantor's personal representatives,
heirs, successors and assigns, lessees, agents and licensees.
ARTICLE II
PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES
Any activity on, or use of, the Property inconsistent with the purpose of this Conservation Easement
is prohibited. The Property shall be preserved in its restored condition and restricted from any development
that would impair or interfere with the conservation values of the Property.
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Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following activities and uses are expressly
prohibited, restricted or reserved as indicated hereunder:
A. Disturbance of Natural Features. Any change disturbance, alteration or impairment of the
natural features of the Property or any introduction of non - native plants and/or animal species is prohibited.
B. Construction. There shall be no constructing or placing of any building, mobile home,
asphalt or concrete pavement, billboard or other advertising display, antenna, utility pole, tower, conduit,
line, pier, landing, dock or any other temporary or permanent structure or facility on or above the Property.
C. Industrial Commercial and Residential Use. Industrial, residential and/or commercial
activities, including any right of passage for such purposes are prohibited.
D. A icultural Grazing and Horticultural Use. Agricultural, grazing, animal husbandry, and
horticultural use of the Property are prohibited.
E. Vegetation. There shall be no removal, burning, destruction, harming, cutting or mowing
of trees, shrubs, or other vegetation on the Property.
F. Roads and Trails. There shall be no construction of roads, trails or walkways on the
Property; nor enlargement or modification to existing roads, trails or walkways.
G. Sianage. No signs shall be permitted on or over the Property, except the posting of no
trespassing signs, signs identifying the conservation values of the Property, signs giving directions or
proscribing rules and regulations for the use of the Property and/or signs identifying the Grantor as owner of
the Property.
H. _Dumping or Storage. Dumping or storage of soil, trash, ashes, garbage, waste, abandoned
vehicles, appliances, machinery or hazardous substances, or toxic or hazardous waste, or any placement of
underground or aboveground storage tanks or other materials on the Property is prohibited.
I. Excavation, Dredging or Mineral Use. There shall be no grading, filling, excavation,
dredging, mining or drilling; no removal of topsoil, sand, gravel, rock, peat, minerals or other materials, and
no change in the topography of the land in any manner on the Property, except to restore natural topography
or drainage patterns.
J. Water Quality and Drainage _Pattern. There shall be no diking, draining, dredging,
channeling, filling, leveling, pumping, impounding or related activities, or altering or tampering with water
control structures or devices, or disruption or alteration of the restored, enhanced, or created drainage
patterns. In addition, diverting or causing or permitting the diversion of surface or underground water into,
within or out of the easement area by any means, removal of wetlands, polluting or discharging into waters,
springs, seeps, or wetlands, or use of pesticide or biocides is prohibited,
K. Development Rights. No development rights that have been encumbered or extinguished
by this Conservation Easement shall be transferred pursuant to a transferable development rights scheme or
cluster development arrangement or otherwise.
L. Vehicles. The operation of mechanized vehicles, including, but not limited to, motorcycles,
dirt bikes, all- terrain vehicles, cars and trucks is prohibited.

M. Other Prohibitions. Any other use of, or activity on, the Property which is or may become
inconsistent with the purposes of this grant, the preservation of the Property substantially in its restored
condition, or the protection of its environmental systems, is prohibited.
ARTICLE III
GRANTOR'S RESEVERED RIGHTS
The Grantor expressly reserves for himself, his personal representatives, heirs, successors or
assigns, the right to continue the use of the Property for all purposes not inconsistent with this Conservation
Easement, including, but not limited to, the right to quiet enjoyment of the Property, the rights of ingress
and egress, the right to hunt, fish, and hike on the Property, the right to sell, transfer, gift or otherwise convey
the Property, in whole or in part, provided such sale, transfer or gift conveyance is subject to the terms of,
and shall specifically reference, this Conservation Easement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing Restrictions, Grantor specifically grants to Grantee, its successors
and assigns, the right to construct wetland and stream mitigation on the Property, in accordance with the
detailed mitigation plan approved in accordance with the Mitigation Banking Instrument for the Bass
Mountain Stream and Wetland Mitigation Sank.
ARTICLE IV.
GRANTEE'S RIGHTS
The Grantee or its authorized representatives, successors and assigns, and the Corps, shall have the
right to enter the Property at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting the Property to determine if
the Grantor, or his personal representatives, heirs, successors, or assigns, is complying with the terms,
conditions, restrictions, and purposes of this Conservation Easement. The Grantee shall also have the right
to enter and go upon the Property for purposes of making scientific or educational observations and studies,
and taking samples. The easement rights granted herein do not include public access rights.
ARTICLE V
ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES
A. To accomplish the purposes of this Easement, Grantee is allowed to prevent any activity on
or use of the Property that is inconsistent with the purposes of this Conservation Easement and to require the
restoration of such areas or features of the Property that may be damaged by such activity or use. Upon any
breach of the terms of this Conservation Easement by Grantor that comes to the attention of the
Grantee, the Grantee shall notify the Grantor in writing of such breach. The Grantor shall have 30
days after receipt of such notice to correct the conditions constituting such breach. If the breach
remains uncured after 30 days, the Grantee may enforce this Conservation Easement by appropriate
legal proceedings including damages, injunctive and other relief. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
Grantee reserves the immediate right, without notice, to obtain a temporary restraining order, injunctive
or other appropriate relief if the breach of the term of this Conservation Easement is or would
irreversibly or otherwise materially impair the benefits to be derived from this Conservation
Easement. The Grantor and Grantee acknowledge that under such circumstances damage to the
Grantee would be irreparable and remedies at law will be inadequate. The rights and remedies of the
Grantee provided hereunder shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other rights and remedies
available to Grantee in connection with this Conservation Easement, The costs of a breach, correction
or restoration, including the Grantee's expenses, court costs, and attorneys' fees, shall be paid by
Grantor, provided Grantor is determined to be responsible for the breach. The Corps shall have the
same right to enforce the terms and conditions of this Conservation Easement as the Grantee.
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B. No failure on the part of the Grantee or the Corps to enforce any covenant or
provision hereof shall discharge or invalidate such covenant or any other covenant, condition, or
provision hereof or affect the right to Grantee or the Corps to enforce the same in the event of a
subsequent breach or default.
C. Nothing contained in this Conservation Easement shall be construed to entitle Grantee
to bring any action against Grantor for any injury or change in the Property resulting from causes
beyond the Grantor's control, including, without limitation, fire, flood, storm, war, acts of God or
third parties, except Grantor's lessees or invitees; or from any prudent action taken in good faith by
Grantor under emergency conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate significant injury to life, damage
to property or harm to the Property resulting from such causes.
ARTICLE VI
MISCELLANEOUS
A. Warranty. Grantor warrants, covenants and represents that they own the Property in fee
simple, and that Grantor either owns all interests in the Property which may be impaired by the granting of
this Conservation Easement or that there are no outstanding mortgages, tax liens, encumbrances, or other
interests in the Property which have not been expressly subordinated to this Conservation Easement.
Grantor further warrants that Grantee shall have the use of and enjoy all the benefits derived from and
arising out of this Conservation Easement, and that Grantor will warrant and defend title to the Property
against the claims of all persons.
B. Subsequent Transfers. The Grantor agrees to incorporate the terms of this
Conservation Easement in any deed or other legal instrument that transfers any interest in all or a
portion of the Property. The Grantor agrees to provide written notice of such transfer at least thirty
(30) days prior to the date of the transfer. The Grantor and Grantee agree that the terms of this
Conservation Easement shall survive any merger of the fee and easement interests in the Property or
any portion thereof and shall not be amended, modified or terminated without the prior written
consent and approval of the Corps.
C. Assignment. The parties recognize and agree that the benefits of this Conservation
Easement are in gross and assignable provided, however that the Grantee hereby covenants and
agrees, that in the event it transfers or assigns this Conservation Easement, the organization
receiving the interest will be a qualified holder under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121 -34 et seq. and § 170(h)
of the Internal Revenue Code, and the Grantee further covenants and agrees that the terms of the
transfer or assignment will be such that the transferee or assignee will be required to continue to
monitor in perpetuity the terms of this Conservation Easement.
D. Entire Agreement and Severability. This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of
the parties with respect to the Conservation Easement and supersedes all prior discussions,
negotiations, understandings or agreements relating to the Conservation Easement. If any provision is
found to be void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder shall continue
in full force and effect.
E. Obligations of Ownership. Grantor is responsible for any real estate taxes,
assessments, fees, or charges levied upon the Property. Grantor shall keep the Property free of any
liens or other encumbrances for obligations incurred by Grantor. Grantee and its successors or assigns
shall not be responsible for any costs or liability of any kind related to the ownership, operation,
insurance, upkeep, or maintenance of the Property, except as expressly provided herein. Nothing

herein shall relieve the Grantor of the obligation to comply with federal, state or local laws,
regulations and permits that may apply to the exercise of the Reserved Rights.
F. Extinguishment. In the event that changed conditions render impossible the
continued use of the Property for the conservation purposes, this Conservation Easement may only be
extinguished, in whole or in part, by judicial proceeding.
G. Eminent Domain. Whenever all or part of the Property is taken in the exercise of eminent
domain so as to substantially abrogate the Restrictions imposed by this Conservation Easement, Grantor
and Grantee shall join in appropriate actions at the tune of such taking to recover the full value of the
taking, and all incidental and direct damages due to the taking.
H. Proceeds. This Conservation Easement constitutes a real property interest immediately
vested in Grantee. In the event that all or a portion of this Property is sold, exchanged, or involuntarily
converted following an extinguishment or the exercise of eminent domain, Grantee shall be entitled to the
fair market value of this Conservation Easement. The parties stipulate that the fair market value of this
Conservation Easement shall be determined by multiplying the fair market value of the Property
unencumbered by this Conservation Easement (minus any increase in value after the date of this grant
attributable to improvements) by the ratio of the value of this easement at the time of this grant to the value of
the Property (without deduction for the value of this Conservation Easement) at the time of this grant. The
values at the time of this grant shall be the values used, or which would have been used, to calculate a
deduction for federal income tax purposes, pursuant to Section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code
(whether eligible or ineligible for such a deduction). Grantee shall use its share of the proceeds in a manner
consistent with the purposes of this Conservation Easement.
I. Notification. Any notice, request for approval, or other communication required under
this Conservation Easement shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the following
addresses (or such address as may be hereafter specified by notice pursuant to this paragraph):
To Grantor: c/o Hoyt Lee Greeson
10I3 Sunny Brae Court
Apex, North Carolina 27502
To Grantee: Restoration Systems, LLC
1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
To the Corns: U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Attention: Regulatory Project Manager
J. Failure of Grantee. If at any time Grantee is unable or fails to enforce this
Conservation Easement, or if Grantee ceases to be a qualified grantee, and if within a reasonable
period of time after the occurrence of one of these events Grantee fails to mare an assignment
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pursuant to this Conservation Easement, then the Grantee's interest shall become vested in another
qualified grantee in accordance with an appropriate proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction.
K. Amendment. This Conservation Easement may be amended, but only in a writing
signed by all parties hereto, and provided such amendment does not affect the qualification of this
Conservation Easement or the status of the Grantee under any applicable laws, and is consistent with the
conservation purposes of this grant.
L. Present Condition of the Proper The wetlands, scenic, resource, environmental, and other
natural characteristics of the Property, and its current use and state of improvement, are described in
Section _ of the Mitigation Plan, dated , prepared by Grantor and acknowledged by
the Grantor and Grantee to be complete and accurate as of the date hereof. Both Grantor and Grantee have
copies of this report. It will be used by the parties to assure that any future changes in the use of the
Property will be consistent with the terms of this Conservation Easement. However, this report is not
intended to preclude the use of other evidence to establish the present condition of the Property if there is a
controversy over its use.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said rights and easements perpetually unto Grantee for the
aforesaid purposes.
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Grantor has set his hand and seal to this Amended and Restated
Permanent Conservation Easement, the day and year first above written.
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me that he or she signed the foregoing document:
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Conservation Easement to be signed, the day and year first above written.
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All of THE PROPERTY SHOWN ON Deed Book 736, Page 631, Office of the Register of
Deeds of Alamance County, North Carolina.
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EX MIT "A -1"
CONSERVATION EASEMENT
All of Conservation Easement A as shown on Conservation Easement Survey for
Restoration Systems, LLC, entitled "Bass Mountain Restoration Site (Across the Lands
of Greeson and McPherson)," prepared by K2 Design Group, P.A., and recorded in Plat
Book 73, Pages 58 -59, Office of the Register of Deeds of Alamance County, North
Carolina.
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Doc ID: 010537280010 Type: CRP
Recorded: 12/22/2010 at 12:07:36 PM
Fee Amt: $41.00 Page 1 of 10
Revenue Tax: $0.00
Alamance, NC
HUGH WEBSTER REGISTER OF DEEDS
BK2973PG110 -119
Prepared by and trail to, William P. Aycock 11, Attorney
Schell Bray Aycock Abel & Livingston PLLC
P. O. Box 21847, Greensboro, NC 27420
NORTH CAROLINA AMENDED AND RESTATED
PERMANENT CONSERVATION EASEMENT
ALAMANCE COUNTY
THIS AM
NDED AND RESTATED PERMANENT CONSERVATION EASEMENT, made
this z,l day of. 4-y\ , , 2010, by and between LOIS M. McPHERSON, TRUSTEE OF THE
SARAH J. McP1TERSON IRREVOCABLE TRUST (the "Grantor") whose mailing address is 1611
Purse Drive, Manassas, Virginia, 20112, and RESTORATION SYSTEMS, LLC, a North Carolina limited
liability company, (the "Grantee ") whose mailing address is 1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211, Raleigh, North
Carolina, 27604, The dcsignations Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their heirs,
successors and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter as required by
context.
WITNESSETH:
The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their heirs, successors
and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter as required by context.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Grantor owns in fee simple certain real property situated, lying and being in Patterson
Township, Alamance County, North Carolina, and more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto
and incorporated herein (the "Land "); and
WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee entered into a Deed of Easement dated November 18, 2008, and
recorded in Book 2768, Page 624, Alamance County Registry (the "Prior Easement"), in which Grantor
conveyed a conservation easement to Grantee over a portion of the Land, which portion is more particularly
described on Exhibit A -1 attached thereto (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee desire to amend and restate the Prior Easement in order to
facilitate the establishment of an environmental mitigation bank on the Property as more particularly
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described herein; and
WHEREAS, Grantee agrees that it shall cause the appropriate environmental restoration to be
accomplished on the Property as more particularly set forth herein and, upon completion of such restoration,
Grantee will assign this Conservation Easement to a non - profit corporation or trust whose purpose is the
conservation of property and which is qualified to be the Grantee of a conservation easement pursuant to
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121 -34 91 §Leq and Internal Revenue Code § 170(h); and
WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee recognize the conservation, scenic, natural, or aesthetic value of
the Property in its restored state, which includes the following natural communities: degraded stream
channels, riparian areas, and wetlands that will be restored to stable stream morphology, a forested
streamside assemblage, and piedmont alluvial forest as appropriate for landscape conditions. The purpose of
this Conservation Easement is to maintain wetland and/or riparian resources and other natural values of the
Property, and prevent the use or development of the Property for any purpose or in any manner that would
conflict with the maintenance of the Property in its natural condition; and
WHEREAS, the restoration and preservation of the Property is required by a Mitigation Banking
Instrument for the Bass Mountain Stream and Wetland Mitigation Bank, Department of the Army Action ID
# SAW - 200802029. The Mitigation Bank is intended to be used to compensate for unavoidable stream
and/or wetland impacts authorized by permits issued by the Department of the Army. Grantor and Grantee
agree that third -party rights of enforcement shall be held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
District (Corps, to include any successor agencies), and that these rights are in addition to, and do not limit,
the rights of the parties to the Mitigation Banking Instrument.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and representations contained
herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, Grantor hereby unconditionally fold irrevocably grants and conveys unto Grantee, its heirs,
successors and assigns, forever and in perpetuity a Conservation Easement of the nature and character and to
the extent hereinafter set forth, over the Property described on Exhibit A -1, together with the right to preserve
and protect the conservation values thereof, as follows:
ARTICLE I.
DURATION OF EASEMENT
This Conservation Easement shall be perpetual, This Conservation Easement is an easement in
gross, nuns with the land and is enforceable by Grantee against Grantor, Grantor's personal representatives,
heirs, successors and assigns, lessees, agents and licensees.
ARTICLE 11
PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES
Any activity on, or use of, the Property'inconsistent with the purpose of this Conservation Easement
is prohibited. The Property shall be preserved in its restored condition and restricted from any development
that would impair or interfere with the conservation values of the Property.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following activities and uses are expressly
prohibited, restricted or reserved as indicated hereunder:
A. Disturbance of Natural Features. Any change disturbance, alteration or impairment of the
natural features of the Property or any introduction of non- native plants and/or animal species is prohibited.
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B. Construction. There shall be no constructing or placing of any building, mobile home,
asphalt or concrete pavement, billboard or other advertising display, antenna, utility pole, tower, conduit,
line, pier, landing, dock or any other temporary or permanent structure or facility on or above the Property.
C, Industrial Commercial and Residential Use. Industrial, residential and/or commercial
activities, including any right of passage for such purposes are prohibited.
D. Agdcultural, Grazing and Horticultural Use. Agricultural, grazing, animal husbandry, and
horticultural use of the Property are prohibited.
E. Vegetation. 'There shall be no removal, burning, destruction, harming, cutting or mowing
of trees, shrubs, or other vegetation on the Property.
F. Roads and'rrails. Tinere shall be no construction of roads, trails or walkways on the
Property; nor enlargement or modification to existing roads, trails or walkways.
G. Sianag_e. No signs shall be permitted on or over the Property, except the posting of no
trespassing signs, signs identifying the conservation values of the Property, signs giving directions or
proscribing rules and regulations for the use of the Property and/or signs identifying the Grantor as owner of
the Property.
H. Dumping or Storage. Dumping or storage of soil, trash, ashes, garbage, waste, abandoned
vehicles, appliances, machinery or hazardous substances, or toxic or hazardous waste, or any placement of
underground or aboveground storage tanks or other materials on the Property is prohibited.
1. Excavation Dredging or Mineral Use. There shall be no grading, Elting, excavation,
dredging, mining or drilling; no removal of topsoil, sand, gravel, rock, peat, minerals or other materials, and
no change in the topography of the land in any manner on the Property, except to restore natural topography
or drainage patterns.
J. Water Quality and Drainage Pattern. There shall be no diking, draining, dredging,
channeling, filling, leveling, pumping, impounding or related activities, or- altering or tampering with water
control structures or devices, or disruption or alteration of the restored, enhanced, or created drainage
patterns. ILn addition, diverting or causing or permitting the diversion of surface or underground water into,
within or out of the easement area by any means, removal of wetlands, polluting or discharging into waters,
springs, seeps, or wetlands, or use of pesticide or biocides is prohibited.
IC. Develppmenj Rights. No development rights that have been encumbered or extinguished
by this Conservation Easement shall be transferred pursuant to a transferable development rights scheme or
cluster development arrangement or otherwise.
L. Vehicles. The operation of mechanized vehicles, including, but not limited to, motorcycles,
dirt bikes, all - terrain vehicles, cars and trucks is prohibited.
M. Other Prohibitions. Any other use of, or activity on, the Property which is or may become
inconsistent with the purposes of this grant, the preservation of the Property substantially in its restored
condition, or the protection of its environmental systems, is prohibited.
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ARTICLE III
GRANTOR'S RESEVERED RIGHTS
The Grantor expressly reserves for himself, his personal representatives, heirs, successors or
assigns, the right to continue the use of the Property for all purposes not inconsistent with this Conservation
Easement, including, but not limited to, the right to quiet enjoyment of the Property, the rights of ingress
and egress, the right to hunt, fish, and hike on the Property, the right to sell, transfer, gill or otherwise convey
the Property, in whole or in part, provided such sale, transfer or gift conveyance is subject to the terms of,
and shall specifically reference, this Conservation Easement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing Restrictions, Grantor specifically grants to Grantee, its successors
and assigns, the right to construct wetland and stream mitigation on the Property, in accordance with the
detailed mitigation plan approved in accordance with the Mitigation Banking Instrument for the Bass
Mountain Stream and Wetland Mitigation Bank.
ARTICLE IV.
GRANTEE'S RIGHTS
The Grantee or its authorized representatives, successors and assigns, and the Corps, shall have the
right to enter the Property at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting the Property to determine if
the Grantor, or his personal representatives, heirs, successors, or assigns, is complying with the terms,
conditions, restrictions, and purposes of this Conservation Easement. The Grantee shall also have the right
to enter and go upon the Property for purposes of making scientific or educational observations and studies,
and taking samples. The easement rights granted herein do not include public access rights,
ARTICLE V
ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES
A. To accomplish the purposes of this Easement, Grantee is allowed to prevent any activity on
or use of the Property that is inconsistent with the purposes of this Conservation Easement and to require the
restoration of such areas or features of the Property that may be damaged by such activity or use. Upon any
breach of the terms of this Conservation Easement by Grantor that comes to the attention of the
Grantee, the Grantee shall notify the Grantor in writing of such breach, The Grantor shall have 30
days after receipt of such notice to correct the conditions constituting such breach, If the breach
remains uncured after 3Q days, the Grantee may enforce this Conservation Easement by appropriate
legal proceedings including damages, injunctive•and other relief. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
Grantee reserves the immediate right, without notice, to obtain a temporary restraining order, injunctive
or other appropriate relief if the breach of the term of this Conservation Easement is or would
irreversibly or otherwise materially impair the benefits to be derived from this Conservation
Easement. The Grantor and Grantee acknowledge that under such circumstances damage to the
Grantee would be irreparable and remedies at law will be inadequate. The rights and remedies of the
Grantee provided hereunder shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other rights and remedies
available to Grantee in connection with this Conservation Easement. The costs of a breach, correction
or restoration, including the Grantee's expenses, court costs, and attorneys' fees, shall be paid by
Grantor, provided Grantor is determined to be responsible for the breach. The Corps shall have the
same right to enforce the terms and conditions of this Conservation Easement as the Grantee.
B. No failure on the part of the Grantee or the Corps to enforce any covenant or
provision hereof shall discharge or invalidate such covenant or any other covenant, condition; or
provision hereof or affect the right to Grantee or the Corps to enforce the same in the event of a
subsequent breach or default.
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C. Nothing contained in this Conservation Easement shall be construed to entitle Grantee
to bring any action against Grantor for any injury or change in the Property resulting from causes
beyond the Grantor's control, including, without limitation, fire, flood, storm, war, acts of God or
third parties, except Grantor's lessees or invitees; or from any prudent action taken in good faith by
Grantor under emergency conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate significant injury to life, damage
to property or harm to the Property resulting from such causes.
ARTICLE VI
MISCELLANEOUS
A. Warran1y. Grantor warrants, covenants and represents that they own the Property in fee
simple, and that Grantor either owns all interests in the Property which may be impaired by the granting of
this Conservation Easement or that there are no outstanding mortgages, tax liens, encumbrances, or other
interests in the Property which have not been expressly subordinated to this Conservation Easement.
Grantor further warrants that Grantee shall have the use of and enjoy all the benefits derived from and
arising out of this Conservation Easement, and that Grantor will warrant and defend title to the Property
against the claims of all persons.
B. Subsequent Transfers, The Grantor agrees to incorporate the terms of this
Conservation Easement in any deed or other legal instrument that transfers any interest in all or a
portion of the Property. The Grantor agrees to provide written notice of such transfer at least thirty
(30) days prior to the date of the transfer. The Grantor and Grantee agree that the terms of this
Conservation Easement shall survive any merger of the fee and easement interests in the Property or
any portion thereof and shall not be amended, modified or terminated without the prior written
consent and approval of the Corps.
C. Assignment. The parties recognize and agree that the benefits of this Conservation
Easement are in gross and assignable provided, however that the Grantee hereby covenants and
agrees, that in the event it transfers or assigns this Conservation Easement, the organization
receiving the interest will be a qualified holder under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121 -34 et seq. and § 170(h)
of the Internal Revenue Code, and the Grantee further covenants and agrees that the terms of the
transfer or assignment will be such that the transferee or assignee will be required to continue to
monitor in perpetuity the terms of this Conservation Easement.
D. Entire Agreement and Severability. This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of
the parties with respect to the Conservation Easement and supersedes all prior discussions,
negotiations, understandings or agreements relating to the Conservation Easement. If any provision is
found to be void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder shall continue
in full force and effect.
B. Obligations of Ownership. Grantor is responsible for any real estate taxes,
assessments, fees, or charges levied upon the Property. Grantor shall keep the Property free of any
liens or other encumbrances for obligations incurred by Grantor. Grantee and its successors or assigns
shall not be responsible for any costs or liability of any kind related to the ownership, operation,
insurance, upkeep, or maintenance of the Property, except as expressly provided herein. Nothing
herein shall relieve the Grantor of the obligation to comply with federal, state or local laws,
regulations and permits that may apply to the exercise of the Reserved Rights.

F. Extin ishment. In the event that changed conditions render impossible the
continued use of the Property for the conservation purposes, this Conservation Easement may only be
extinguished, in whole or in part, by judicial proceeding.
G. Eminent Domain. Whenever all or part of the Property is taken in the exercise of eminent
domain so as to substantially abrogate the Restrictions imposed by this Conservation Easement, Grantor
and Grantee shall join in appropriate actions at the time of such taking to recover the full value of the
taking, and all incidental and direct damages due to the taking.
H. Proceeds. This Conservation Easement constitutes; a real property interest immediately
vested in Grantee. 1',n the event that all or a portion of this Property is sold, exchanged, or involuntarily
converted following an extinguishment or the exercise of eminent domain, Grantee shall be entitled to the
fair market value of this Conservation Easement. The parties stipulate that the fair inarket value of this
Conservation Easement shall be determined by multiplying the fair market value of the Property
unencumbered by this Conservation Easement (minu's any increase in value after'the date of this grant
attributable to improvements) by the ratio of the value of this easement at the time of this grant to the value of
the Property (without deduction for the value of this Conservation Easement) at the time of this grant. The
values at the time of this grant shall be the values used, or which would have been used, to calculate a
deduction for federal income tax purposes, pursuant to Section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code
(whether eligible or ineligible for such a deduction). Grantee shall use its share of the proceeds in a manner
consistent with the purposes of this Conservation Easement.
1. Notification. Any notice, request for approval, or other communication required under
this Conservation Easement shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the following
addresses (or such address as may be hereafter specified by notice pursuant to this paragraph):
To Grantor: Lois M. McPherson, Trustee
1611 Purse Drive
Manassas, Virginia 20112
To Grantee: Restoration Systems, LLC
I101 Haynes Street, Suite 211
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
To the Corps: U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Attention: Regulatory Project Manager
J. Failure of Grantee. If at any time Grantee is unable or fails to enforce this
Conservation Easement, or if Grantee ceases to be a qualified grantee, and if within a reasonable
period of time after the occurrence of one of these events Grantee fails to make an assignment
pursuant to this Conservation Easement, then the Grantee's interest shall become vested in another
qualified grantee in accordance with an appropriate proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction.
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K. Amendment. This Conservation Easement may be amended, but only in a writing
signed by all parties hereto, and provided such amendment does not affect tine qualification of this
Conservation Easement or the status of the Grantee under any applicable laws, and is consistent with the
conservation purposes of this grant.
L. Present Condition of the Property. The wetlands, scenic, resource, environmental, and other
natural characteristics of the Property, and its current use and state of improvement, are described in
Section of the Mitigation Plan, dated , prepared by Grantor and acknowledged by
the Grantor and Grantee to be complete and accurate as of the date hereof. Both Grantor and Grantee have
copies of this report. It will be used by the parties to assure that any future changes in the use of the
Property will be consistent with the terms of this Conservation Easement. However, this report is not
intended to preclude the use of other evidence to establish the present condition of the Property if there is a
controversy over its use.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said rights acrd easements perpetually unto Grantee for the
aforesaid purposes.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Grantor has set her hand and seal to this Amended and Restated
Permanent Conservation Basement, the day and year first above written.
Lois M. c he sod, fru stee of the
Sarah J. McPherson Irrevocable Trust
STATE. OF
COUNTY OF
I certify that the following person(s) personally appeared before me this day, each acknowledging to
me that he or she signed the foregoing document,
Lois M. McPherson, Trustee of the Sarah J. McPherson Irrevocable Trust
WITNESS my hand and official seal, this of yday of 2016.
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IN TEE TMONY WHEREOF, Grantee has caused this Amended and Restated Permanent
Conservation Easement to be signed, the day and year first above written.
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EMMIT "A"
All of THE PROPERTY SHOWN ON Deed Book 2061, Page 871, Office of the Register
of Deeds of Alamance County, North Carolina,

EXMBIT "A -1"
CONSERVATION EASEMEI\Ii
All of Conservation Easements B, C, D and E as shown on Conservation Easement
Survey for Restoration Systems, LLC, entitled "Bass Mountain Restoration Site (Across
the Lands of Greeson and McPherson)," prepared by K2 Design Group, P.A., and
recorded in Plat Book 73, Pages 58 -59, Office of the Register of Deeds of Alamance
County, North Carolina,
TOGETHER WITH Access Easements 1, 2, 3 and 4 as shown on Conservation Easement
Survey for Restoration Systems, LLC, entitled "Bass Mountain Restoration Site (Across
the Lands of Greeson and McPherson)," prepared by K2 Design Group, P.A., and
recorded in Plat Book 73, Pages 5859, Office of the Register of Deeds of Alamance
County, North Carolina,
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Appendix D: State Historic Preservation Office Correspondence — May 29th, 2013
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel Development Plan Appendices

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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Peter B. Sandbeck, Administrator
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Lisbeth C. Evans, Secretary
Jeffrey J. Crom, Deputy Secretary
May 29, 2008
Barrett Jenkins
Restoration Systems, LLC
Pilot Mill
1101 Haynes Street, Suite 107
Raleigh, NC 27604
Re: Bass Mountain Stream Restoration, Alamance County, ER 08 -1106
Dear Mr. Jenkins:
Thank you for your letter of April 24, 2008, concerning the above project.
Office of Archives and History
Division of Historical Resources
David Brook, Director
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by
the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
please contact Renee Gledhill- Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919- 807 -6579. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above - referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
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Peter Sandbeck
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC, 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Nail Service Centeq Raleigh NC 276997617 Telephone /Fax: (919) 807 - 6570/807 -65W

Appendix E: DWR Memorandum to NC EEP "Reforms needed immediately in the regulation of
riparian buffer mitigation " — August 9th 2013
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel Development Plan Appendices

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
August 9, 2013
MEMORANDUM
To: N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program
From: Tom Reeder
Subject: DWR responses to the EEP document "Reforms needed immediately in the regulation
of riparian buffer mitigation"
On August 2, 2013, the Division of Water Resources (DWR) received a document from the N.C.
Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) titled "Reforms needed immediately in the regulation of
riparian buffer mitigation ". Below is a short summary of each point raised in the document and
DWR's response to those points.
I. Riparian Buffer Mitigation Widths — the Ironclad 50' Standard
There are two issues raised under this section: (a) provide mitigation credit for buffers wider than
50 feet and (b) provide mitigation credit for buffers narrower than 50 feet.
Response:
(a) DWR will approve mitigation credit for buffer widths in excess of 50 feet on a prorated
basis, up to a maximum of 200 feet, including on pre- existing mitigation sites:
Buffer width (ft)
Percentage of Full Credit
50 -100
100%
101 -200
25% for area > 100 feet
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: 919 - 807 -6492
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

Example for restoration of a 1,000 linear foot stream segment:
50 `
100,
25 ! FULL CREDIT FOR
ADDITIONAL BUFFER
BEYOND 100 `
Area = 104;004 ft-
Credit = 25,004 ft' not to scxl )
Tgtaf Credit= 125,04411,3
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(b) DWR agrees that mitigation credit should be granted for restored buffer widths less than
50 feet, however this would require a rule change. The draft consolidated buffer
mitigation rule (15A NCAC 02B .0295) already has provisions for narrower buffers in
urban areas and DWR supports expanding this to non -urban areas.
II. Riparian Buffer Jurisdiction — Map Jurisdiction.
There are two issues raised under this section: (a) the ability to conduct restoration or
enhancement on unmapped streams and (b) the ability to conduct restoration or enhancement on
all watercourses, including ditches.
Response for the Neuse, Tar - Pamlico, Catawba and Jordan:
Under the current buffer mitigation rules, applicants may "restore or enhance a non - forested
riparian buffer..." A riparian buffer is defined within each of the buffer rules. Each rule has
an applicability paragraph that defines where the rule shall apply (e.g. in the Neuse "This
Rule shall apply to 50 foot wide riparian buffers directly adjacent to surface waters in the
Neuse River Basin (intermittent streams, perennial streams, lakes, ponds, and estuaries),
excluding wetlands. ") The rule goes on further to clarify that a subject feature must be
depicted on either the USGS topo map or the NRCS soil survey and defines the Zones of the
riparian buffer.
50 `minimum
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required
50' ''\ 100'
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FULL CREDIT FOR ti
A 1QQ ` BUFFER
Area = 10O,000ft2
Credit = 1O�0y000ft�
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FULL CREDIT FOR
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1,666 LF
Area = 50,000ft2
Credit = 50,000 W
50 `
100,
25 ! FULL CREDIT FOR
ADDITIONAL BUFFER
BEYOND 100 `
Area = 104;004 ft-
Credit = 25,004 ft' not to scxl )
Tgtaf Credit= 125,04411,3
206 `
(b) DWR agrees that mitigation credit should be granted for restored buffer widths less than
50 feet, however this would require a rule change. The draft consolidated buffer
mitigation rule (15A NCAC 02B .0295) already has provisions for narrower buffers in
urban areas and DWR supports expanding this to non -urban areas.
II. Riparian Buffer Jurisdiction — Map Jurisdiction.
There are two issues raised under this section: (a) the ability to conduct restoration or
enhancement on unmapped streams and (b) the ability to conduct restoration or enhancement on
all watercourses, including ditches.
Response for the Neuse, Tar - Pamlico, Catawba and Jordan:
Under the current buffer mitigation rules, applicants may "restore or enhance a non - forested
riparian buffer..." A riparian buffer is defined within each of the buffer rules. Each rule has
an applicability paragraph that defines where the rule shall apply (e.g. in the Neuse "This
Rule shall apply to 50 foot wide riparian buffers directly adjacent to surface waters in the
Neuse River Basin (intermittent streams, perennial streams, lakes, ponds, and estuaries),
excluding wetlands. ") The rule goes on further to clarify that a subject feature must be
depicted on either the USGS topo map or the NRCS soil survey and defines the Zones of the
riparian buffer.

To allow buffer mitigation to occur on non - subject features requires a rule change. DWR
does support buffer mitigation on unmapped streams, and the draft consolidated buffer
mitigation rule (15A NCAC 02B .0295) already has language to allow for this.
Response for Randleman:
Under the current Randleman buffer mitigation rules, applicants may "restore or enhance a
non - forested riparian buffer..." A riparian buffer is defined within the Randleman rules to
include unmapped features, as well as ditches or manmade conveyances that "deliver
untreated stormwater runoff from an adjacent source directly to an intermittent or perennial
stream are subject to the Rule."
DWR will continue to allow buffer mitigation to occur in the Randleman watershed on
unmapped features as well as ditches or manmade conveyances that meet the rule.
Response for Goose Creek:
Under the current Goose Creek buffer mitigation rules, unmapped streams may be used to
provide buffer mitigation, as well as first order ephemeral streams that discharge /outlet into
intermittent or perennial streams.
III. Riparian Buffer Jurisdiction — Stream Calls on Mapped Streams
The issues raised under this section focus on the requirement to have a stream determination
made by DWR staff. More specifically, there is a concern that the stream method is not
appropriate for modified natural streams that may be severely degraded and that these streams
are not eligible for mitigation.
Response:
• DWR will allow all subject streams to be eligible for riparian buffer mitigation.
IV. Restoration Success Criteria — Native Hardwood Trees
The issues raised under this section focus on the requirement to plant a minimum of at least two
native hardwood tree species and the current DWR practice of not allowing Sweet Gum or Red
Maple to be counted towards meeting this requirement.
Response:
• DWR agrees that as written, the use of Sweet Gum and Red Maple counts towards
meeting the minimum requirement of the rule. Mitigation providers will be expected to
meet planting criteria established by the IRT in buffer areas that are part of a stream
mitigation site.

V. Restoration Success Criteria — Planted Stems
The issues raised under this section focus on the requirement to plant 320 trees per acre and the
statement that DWR does not count trees derived from existing seed sources, planted seeds,
stump sprouts or other volunteer species towards meeting that 320 requirement.
Response:
• DWR agrees that using 260 stems per acre at the end of the monitoring period would
provide more consistency with the federal performance standards for stream and wetland
projects; however this would require a rule change. The draft consolidated buffer
mitigation rule (15A NCAC 02B .0295) has already incorporated this change.
DWR staff will continue to consider the presence of woody volunteers during closeout of
buffer sites.
VI. Restoration and Enhancement Criteria — Measuring Density
The issues raised under this section focus on tree density for determining restoration or
enhancement. More specifically, the issues include the inconsistency among rules, the lack of
clarity on how to measure density which has resulted in inconsistent calls among DWR staff, and
the use of a tree's dripline.
Response:
• DWR agrees that the inconsistency among rules has created confusion and inconsistency
in implementation; however this would require a rule change to be consistent among all
six rules. The draft consolidated buffer mitigation rule (15A NCAC 02B .0295) has
definitions for restoration, enhancement and preservation, which were written to provide
clarity and predictability while still allowing DWR staff to use best professional
judgment in evaluating potential mitigation sites based on their many years of experience.
In the Jordan and Randleman watersheds, the rules allow for restoration on sites with
fewer than 100 trees /acre and enhancement on sites with between 100 and 200 trees. In
these two watersheds, DWR will accept established forestry protocols (e.g. fixed radius
plot sampling) to be used to determine existing tree densities in any non - forested buffer
area. Sufficient numbers of plots should be used to accurately assess stem densities and
delineate areas of the site with varying densities. Plot data should not be averaged to
determine an overall stem density unless the site is fairly homogeneous in terms of
vegetative coverage. Existing forested areas should be delineated out and not included in
stem density calculations. DWR has not considered the drip line to represent the outer
edge of a wooded area for several years and will not consider it in the future. Existing
wooded areas should be delineated at the trunks of the outer edge of the areas.

Appendix F: Bass Mountain Steam Mitigation Banking Instrument and Mitigation Plan
(USACE Action ID # SAW- 2008 - 02029)
Bass Mountain Bank Parcel Development Plan Appendices

(Version June 2009)
AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH THE BASS MOUNTAIN
STREAM MITIGATION BANK
IN ALAMANCE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
This Mitigation Banking Instrument (MBI) is made and entered into on the _ day of
, 2013, by the Restoration Systems, LLC , hereinafter Sponsor, and the U. S. Army
Corps of Engineers (Corps), and each of the following agencies, upon its execution of this MBI,
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), and the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality (NCDWQ). The Corps, together with the State and Federal agencies that execute
this MBI, are hereinafter collectively referred to as the Interagency Review Team (IRT).
WHEREAS the purpose of this agreement is to establish a mitigation bank (Bank) providing
compensatory mitigation for unavoidable stream impacts separately authorized by Section 404
Clean Water Act permits and /or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act permits in appropriate
circumstances;
WHEREAS the Sponsor is the record owner of a Conservation Easement covering that certain
parcel of land containing approximately 20.5 acres located in Alamance County, North Carolina,
described in the Bass Mountain Stream Mitigation Bank Stream Mitigation Plan (Mitigation
Plan, attached as Appendix A), and as shown on the attached survey (Property, attached as
Appendix B);
WHEREAS the agencies comprising the IRT agree that the Bank site is a suitable mitigation
bank site, and that implementation of the Mitigation Plan is likely to result in net gains in
functions at the Bank site, and have therefore approved the Mitigation Plan;
THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed among the parties to this agreement that the following
provisions are adopted and will be implemented upon signature of this MBI.
Section I: General Provisions
A. The Sponsor is responsible for assuring the success of the restoration, enhancement and
preservation activities at the Bank site, and for the overall operation and management of the
Bank. The Sponsor assumes the legal responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation
once a permittee secures credits from the Sponsor and the DE receives documentation that
confirms the Sponsor has accepted responsibility for providing the required compensatory
mitigation.
B. The goal of the Bank is to restore, enhance and preserve stream systems and their functions to
compensate in appropriate circumstances for unavoidable stream impacts authorized by Section
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circumstances deemed appropriate by the Corps after consultation, through the permit review
process, with members of the IRT.
C. Use of credits from the Bank to offset stream impacts authorized by Clean Water Act permits
must be in compliance with the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations, including but
not limited to the 404(b)(1) Guidelines, the National Environmental Policy Act, and all other
applicable Federal and State legislation, rules and regulations. This agreement has been drafted
in accordance with the regulations for Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources
effective June 9, 2008 (33 CFR Parts 325 and 332) ( "Mitigation Rule ").
D. The IRT shall be chaired by the District Engineer (DE) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Wilmington District. The IRT shall review documentation for the establishment of mitigation
banks. The IRT will also advise the DE in assessing monitoring reports, recommending remedial
measures, approving credit releases, and approving modifications to this instrument. The IRT's
role and responsibilities are more fully set forth in Sections 332.8 of the Mitigation Rule. The
IRT will work to reach consensus on its actions.
E. The DE, after consultation with the appropriate Federal and State review agencies through the
permit review process, shall make final decisions concerning the amount and type of
compensatory mitigation to be required for unavoidable, permitted stream impacts, and whether
or not the use of credits from the Bank is appropriate to offset those impacts. In the case of
permit applications and compensatory mitigation required solely under the Section 401 Water
Quality Certification rules of North Carolina, the N.C. Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) will
determine the amount of credits that can be withdrawn from the Bank.
F. The parties to this agreement understand that a watershed approach to establish compensatory
mitigation must be used to the extent appropriate and practicable. Where practicable, the use of
in -kind compensatory mitigation is preferred.
Section II: Geographic Service Area
The Geographic Service Area (GSA, shown in Appendix C) is the designated area within which
the bank is authorized to provide compensatory mitigation required by DA permits. The GSA
for this Bank shall include the Cape Fear River Basin Hydrologic Unit 03030002 in North
Carolina, which is situated entirely in the Piedmont ecoregion.
The Bank is located in the Cape Fear River Basin in 14 -digit United States Geological Survey Cataloging
Unit and Targeted Local Watershed 03030002050050 of the South Atlantic /Gulf Region (North
Carolina Division of Water Quality Subbasin Number 03- 06 -04). The Bank site will provide
functional improvements to its resident watershed. Primary considerations for Bank selection
include in -kind mitigation and the potential for protection/improvement of water quality within a
region of North Carolina under heavy livestock agriculture, and development pressure that is
characterized by nutrient sensitive waters. More specifically, considerations include desired
aquatic resource functions, hydrologic conditions, aquatic habitat diversity, habitat connectivity,
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compatibility with adjacent land uses, reasonably foreseeable effects the mitigation project will
have on ecologically important aquatic and terrestrial resources, and potential development
trends and land use changes.
Currently, the proposed Bank is characterized by pasture used for livestock grazing and hay
production. The Bank is located in an area protected by state water supply classification and
Jordan Lake buffer rules; however, clearing of vegetation for row crop production, channel
straightening, and livestock grazing adjacent to streams has resulted in stream bank erosion, a
decrease in flood attenuation, stream entrenchment in upstream reaches, and stream aggradation
in downstream reaches. If the proposed stream mitigation does not occur, erosion and nutrient
inputs into the nutrient sensitive watersheds are expected to continue.
The Bank is located along unnamed tributaries to Cane Creek. According to the Final Cape
Fear River Basin Restoration Priorities (NCEEP 2009), this watershed should be targeted for
restoration to protect the nutrient sensitive watershed that ultimately drains into the nutrient
sensitive water supply at Jordan Lake. The proposed restoration, enhancement and preservation
will result in improved water quality within the Bank and downstream watershed. The Bank is
located in a region of the state dominated by agriculture and livestock; therefore, restoration of
streams is expected to result in immediate water quality benefits in the vicinity of the Bank.
Use of a Bank site to compensate for impacts beyond the GSA may be considered by the Corps
or the permitting agency on a case -by -case basis.
Section III: Mitigation Plan
Any Mitigation Plan submitted pursuant to this agreement must contain the information
listed in 332.4(c)(2) through (14) of the Compensatory Mitigation Rule.
A. The Bank site is characterized by pastureland, which is utilized by the McPherson family for
cattle grazing and hay production. The property adjacent to Bank includes the primary residence
of the McPherson family and a large agricultural complex including barns, garages, and feed
storage areas. The Bank is situated south of the Cane Creek Mountains and Bass Mountain
within a region characterized by agricultural land and timber tracts. Area agriculture includes
beef and dairy cattle production, poultry, corn, tobacco, and wheat.
The main hydrologic features of the Bank include two unnamed tributaries to Cane Creek, two
secondary tributaries, and associated floodplains (Mitigation Plan, Figure 4, Appendix A). The
unnamed tributaries to Cane Creek (UT1 and UT2) are first- and second - order, perennial, bank -
to -bank stream systems that drain approximately 0.2- and 0.1- square mile watersheds,
respectively. UT 1 and UT2 have been dredged and straightened and are characterized by
eroding banks in the upper reaches, aggradation in the downstream reaches, bimodal sediment
transport, and a narrow and sparse, disturbed riparian buffer. The secondary tributary (UT3) is a
stable, perennial, first -order stream with a forested riparian buffer and is proposed for
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preservation. UT4 initiates at a spring that is eroded, trampled heavily by livestock, and is
characterized by disturbed vegetation.
A more detailed description of the baseline conditions on the site is contained in the Mitigation
Plan.
B. The Sponsor will perform work described on pages 14 through 18 of the Mitigation Plan,
including the restoration, enhancement and preservation of tributaries to Cane Creek in the
03030002050050 Targeted Local Watershed of the Cape Fear River Basin. Implementation of
the Mitigation Plan will include: 1) construction of a stable, riffle -pool stream channel, 2)
enhancement of water quality functions (reduce nonpoint source sedimentation and nutrient
inputs), 3) restoration of a natural woody riparian buffer along the Bank's stream reaches, 4)
restoration of wildlife habitat associated with a riparian corridor /stable stream, and 5)
establishment of a permanent conservation easement which will encompass all restoration
activities.
The purpose of this work, and the objective of the Bank, is to provide compensatory mitigation
for permitted impacts in the GSA through the restoration of 4,044 linear feet of stream channel,
enhancement of 938 linear feet of stream channel, and the preservation of 544 linear feet of
stream channel. These areas have been largely cleared of native forest vegetation and are
accessible to livestock, resulting in local disturbance to stream banks and soil surfaces.
Additional land use practices including the maintenance of riparian vegetation, and relocating,
dredging, and straightening of onsite streams have resulted in degraded water quality and
unstable channel characteristics (stream erosion, bank collapse, and stream aggradation).
Restoration of these streams will stabilize the stream channels, thereby limiting sedimentation
from instream and bank erosion, provide increased habitat for aquatic flora and fauna, and
establish a forested riparian corridor comprised of native plant species, which will provide water
quality and wildlife habitat benefits. Protection of Bank resources through a conservation
easement will promote the sustainability and improvement of aquatic resources in the Bank
watershed, as well as downstream of the Bank.
C. The Sponsors shall monitor the Bank Site as described on pages 19 through 21 of the
Mitigation Plan, until such time as the IRT determines that the success criteria described on page
19 of the Mitigation Plan have been met.
D. The members of the IRT will be allowed reasonable access to the Property for the purposes
of inspection of the Property and compliance monitoring of the Mitigation Plan.
Section IV: Reuortin2
A. The Sponsor shall submit to the DE, for distribution to each member of the IRT, an annual
report describing the current condition of the Bank and the condition of the Bank in relation to
the success criteria in the Mitigation Plan. The Sponsor shall provide to the DE any monitoring
reports described on pages 19 through 21 of the Mitigation Plan.
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B. The Sponsor shall provide ledger reports documenting credit transactions as described in
Section VIII of this MBI.
C. The Sponsor shall provide notification the DE each time a credit transaction occurs.
Section V: Remedial Action
A. The DE shall review the monitoring reports, and may, at any time, after consultation with the
Sponsor and the IRT, direct the Sponsor to take remedial action at the Bank site. Remedial
action required by the DE shall be designed to achieve the success criteria specified in the
Mitigation Plan. All remedial actions required under this section shall include a work schedule
and monitoring criteria that will take into account physical and climactic conditions.
B. The Sponsor shall implement any remedial measures required pursuant to the above.
C. In the event the Sponsor determines that remedial action may be necessary to achieve the
required success criteria, it shall provide notice of such proposed remedial action to all members
of the IRT. No remedial actions shall be taken without the concurrence of the DE, in
consultation with the IRT.
Section VI: Use of Mitigation Credits
Description of Stream Compensation:
Proposed Mitigation Activity
Proposed Mitigation
Mitigation Ratio
Proposed Credits
Streams (linear feet)
Stream Credits
Stream Restoration
4044
1:1
4044
Enhancement I
522
1.5:1
348
Enhancement II
416
2.5:1
166
Stream Preservation
544
5:1
109
Totals
5526
4667
Credit Adjustment for Buffer >
50' wide
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4981
After completion of the project the Bank will offer 4,981 Stream Mitigation Units.
B. It is anticipated by the parties that in most cases in which the DE, after consultation with the
IRT, has determined that mitigation credits from the Bank may be used to offset stream impacts
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enumerated above, constitute credits that are considered to be equal to restoration credits for the
purposes of compensatory mitigation. Therefore, the use of Restoration credits or Restoration
Equivalents credits, or any combination thereof, is acceptable to the DE for any permit
requirement so long as the required amount of credits are debited for a given mitigation
requirements. It is also understood that in order to satisfy mitigation requirements imposed by
the NC Division of Water Quality, that restoration impact amounts must be at a minimum of 1:1
such that for every one acre (or linear foot) of impact, at least one acre (or linear foot) of
mitigation must be in the form of restoration. Additionally, decisions regarding stream
mitigation will be made consistent with current policy and guidance and will be made on a case -
by -case basis. Wetland and stream compensation ratios are determined by the DE on a case -by-
case basis based on considerations of functions of the wetlands and /or streams impacted, the
severity of the wetland and/or stream impacts, the relative age of the mitigation site, whether the
compensatory mitigation is in -kind, and the physical proximity of the wetland and/or stream
impacts to the Bank site.
C. Notwithstanding the above, all decisions concerning the appropriateness of using credits from
the Bank to offset impacts to waters and wetlands, as well as all decisions concerning the amount
and type of such credits to be used to offset wetland and water impacts authorized by Department
of the Army permits, shall be made by the DE, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
and implementing regulations and guidance, after notice of any proposed use of the Bank to the
members of the IRT, and consultation with the members of the IRT concerning such use. Notice
to and consultation with the members of the IRT shall be through the permit review process.
Section VII: Credit Release Schedule
All credit releases must be approved by the DE, in consultation with the IRT, based on a
determination that required success criteria have been achieved.
If deemed appropriate by the IRT, fifteen percent (15 %) of the Bank's total restoration and
enhancement credits and one hundred percent (100 %) of the Bank's preservation credits shall be
available for sale immediately upon completion of all of the following:
1. Execution of this MBI by the Sponsor, the DE, and other agencies eligible for membership
in the IRT who choose to execute this agreement;
2. Approval of the final Mitigation Plan;
3. Mitigation bank site has been secured;
4. Delivery of the financial assurance described in Section IX of this MBI; and
5. Recordation of the long -term protection mechanism described in Section X of this MBI, as
well as a title opinion covering the property acceptable to the DE.
Subject to the Sponsor's continued satisfactory completion of all required success criteria and
monitoring, additional stream credits will be available for sale by the Sponsor on the following
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1. 15 % upon completion of all initial physical and biological improvements made pursuant
to the Mitigation Plan (total 30 %);
2. 10% after first year, provided channel is stable and all other success measures are met
(total 40 %);
3. 10% after second year, provided channel is stable and all other success measures are met
(total 50 %);
4. 10% after third year, provided channel is stable and all other success measures are met
(total 60 %);
5. 10% after fourth year, provided channel is stable and all other success measures are met
(total 70 %);
6. 15% after fifth year, provided channel is stable and all other success measures are met
(total 85 %).
A reserve of 15% of the Bank's total stream credits shall be released any time after two bank -full
events have occurred, in separate years, provided the channel is stable and all other Success
Criteria are met. In the event that less than two bank -full events occur during the monitoring
period, remaining credit release shall be at the discretion of the IRT.
Section VIII: Accounting Procedures
A. The Sponsor shall develop accounting procedures acceptable to the IRT for maintaining
accurate records of debits made from the Bank. Such procedures shall include the generation of
a ledger by the Sponsor showing credits used at the time they are debited from the Bank. A
template for this ledger is included as Appendix D herein. All ledger reports shall identify credits
debited and remaining by type of credit and shall include for each reported debit the Corps ORM
ID number for the permit for which the credits were utilized and the permitted impacts for each
resource type. Each time an approved credit transaction occurs, the Sponsor must notify the DE
within 30 days of the transaction in accordance with the current Wilmington District Transfer of
Mitigation Responsibility Guidelines.
B. The Sponsor shall prepare an annual ledger report, on each anniversary of the date of
execution of this agreement, showing all credits used, any changes in credit availability (e.g.,
additional credits released, credit sales suspended), and the beginning and ending balance of
credits remaining. The Sponsor shall submit the annual report to the DE, for distribution to each
member of the IRT, until such time as all of the credits have been utilized, or this agreement is
otherwise terminated.
Section IX: Financial Assurances
A. The Sponsor shall provide either a Performance Bond underwritten by a surety company
licensed to do business in North Carolina with a Best's current rating of not less than "A -" or a
casualty insurance policy in an appropriate form to be approved by the DE and in compliance
with current U.S. Army Corps of Engineers policy and guidance documents. A Model
Performance Bond and Casualty Insurance Policy are included herein as Appendix E. The
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financial assurances instrument shall be presented to the Corps for timely review prior to
execution.
a. Additionally, the Conservation Easement designates the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers as a party enabled to access the site and this document requires all
project - specific reports and records to be provided to the Corps. As such, the
Corps is enabled to determine the status of the site and to determine the
occurrence of default of the mitigation.
b. Prior to determination of default, the bank sponsor shall be given a full
opportunity to remedy the Site to the satisfaction of the Corps.
c. The total value of the financial assurances shall be $725,960.00, which will be
split between construction in the amount of $544,470.00 and, subsequently,
monitoring in the amount of $181,490.00. These values include the amount
necessary to complete all tasks associated with the project from its current point
through to completion. These include, but are not limited to, permitting,
construction, planting, monitoring, and a 30% contingency for regrading and/or
replanting.
d. Upon successful completion of the construction phase, the value of the financial
assurances shall decrement in amounts proportional to the cost of carrying the
bank through to completion. The project costs and bonding calculations are shown
in the Table below. The Bank Sponsor will keep the Corps apprised of any issues
that may affect the project's financial assurances.
Item
Future
(Bonded) Cost
Contingency
Fees (30 %)
Project Construction
$450,000
$135,000
Vegetation Planting
$25,000
$7,500
As -Built Survey & Report
$33,460
Project Monitoring
$75,000
Total
$583,460
$142,500
B. Financial assurances structured to provide funds to the Corps of Engineers in the event of
default by the Bank Sponsor are not acceptable.
C. A financial assurance must be in the form that ensures that the DE receives notification at
least 120 days in advance of any termination or revocation.
Section X: Long -Term Protection
A. The Sponsor currently holds a Conservation Easement on each of the two parcels of land
that comprise the Bank Site. The Conservation Easement documents and appropriate title
insurance documents are attached herein (Appendix B). The Conservation Easements are
perpetual, preserve all natural areas, and prohibit all use of the property inconsistent with its use
as mitigation property, including any activity that would materially alter the biological integrity
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the Mitigation Plan. The Conservation Easements assure that future use of the Bank site will
result in the restoration, protection, maintenance and enhancement of aquatic functions described
in the Mitigation Plan.
B. The Sponsor has included here title opinion documentation covering the mitigation property.
The property shall be free and clear of any encumbrances that would conflict with its use as
mitigation, including, but not limited to, any liens that have priority over the recorded
preservation mechanism.
C. The Sponsor shall hold the Conservation Easement during the operational life of the bank,
which is anticipated to be a period of seven to nine years (as shown in the Credit Release
Schedule), ending with project close out. At project close out, the Sponsor shall transfer the CE
to the North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation (NCWHF). A letter indicating the NCWHF's
willingness to accept the CE is attached as Appendix F. As the owner of the property, the
Sponsor will remain in the chain of title. The CE contains a provision requiring 60 -day advance
notification to the DE before any action is taken to void or modify the CE, including transfer of
title to, or establishment of any other legal claims over, the project site.
Section XI: Long -term Management
A. The Sponsor shall implement the long -term management plan, if required, described in
Section 11 of the Mitigation Plan prior to the final release of credits, which is anticipated to be
after completion of the fifth year of monitoring.
B. The long -term management plan will provide financing mechanisms as necessary to provide
for any long -term maintenance identified in the long -term management plan.
Section XII: Default and Closure
A. It is agreed to establish and /or maintain the Bank site until (i) credits have been exhausted or
banking activity is voluntarily terminated with written notice by the Sponsor provided to the DE
and other members of the IRT; and (ii) it has been determined and agreed upon by the DE and
IRT that the debited Bank site has satisfied all the conditions herein and in the Mitigation Plan.
If the DE determines that the Bank site is not meeting performance standards or complying with
the terms of the instrument, appropriate action will be taken. Such actions may include, but are
not limited to, suspending credit sales, adaptive management, decreasing available credits,
utilizing financial assurances, and terminating the instrument.
B. Any delay or failure of Bank Sponsor shall not constitute a default hereunder if and to the
extent that such delay or failure is primarily caused by any act, event or conditions beyond the
Sponsor's reasonable control and significantly adversely affects its ability to perform its
obligations hereunder including: (i) acts of God, lightning, earthquake, fire, landslide, or
interference by third parties; (ii) condemnation or other taking by any governmental body; (iii)
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enforcement thereof; (iv) any order, judgment, action or determination of any federal, state or
local court, administrative agency or government body; or (v) the suspension or interruption of
any permit, license, consent, authorization or approval. If the performance of the Bank Sponsor
is affected by any such event, Bank Sponsor shall give written notice thereof to the IRT as soon
as is reasonably practicable. If such event occurs before the final availability of all credits for
sale, the Sponsor shall take remedial action to restore the property to its condition prior to such
event, in a manner sufficient to provide adequate mitigation to cover credits that were sold prior
to such delay or failure to compensate for impacts to waters, including wetlands, authorized by
Department of the Army permits. Such remedial action shall be taken by the Sponsor only to the
extent necessary and appropriate, as determined by the IRT.
C. At the end of the monitoring period, upon satisfaction of the performance standards, the
Sponsor may submit a request to close out the bank site to the DE. The DE, in consultation with
the IRT, shall use best efforts to review and comment on the request within 60 days of such
submittal. If the DE determines the Sponsor has achieved the performance standards in
accordance with the mitigation plan and all obligations under this MBI, the DE shall issue a
close out letter to the Sponsor.
Section XIII: Miscellaneous
A. Any agency participant may terminate its participation in the IRT with notice in writing to all
other parties to this agreement. Termination shall be effective seven (7) days from placing
written notices in the United States mail. Member withdrawal shall not affect any prior sale of
credits and all remaining parties shall continue to implement and enforce the terms of this MBI.
B. Modification of this MBI shall be in accordance with the procedures set forth in 332.8 of the
mitigation rule.
C. No third party shall be deemed a beneficiary hereof and no one except the signatories hereof,
their successors and assigns, shall be entitled to seek enforcement hereof.
D. This MBI constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter
hereof and supersedes all prior agreements or undertakings.
E. In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this MBI are held to be invalid,
illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceablility will not
affect any other provisions hereof, and this MBI shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or
unenforceable provision had not been contained herein.
F. This MBI shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of North Carolina
and the United States as appropriate.
G. This MBI may be executed by the parties in any combination, in one or more counterparts,
all of which together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
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H. The terms and conditions of this MBI shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective successors.
I. All notices and required reports shall be sent by regular mail to each of the parties at their
respective addresses, provided below.
Sponsor:
Restoration Systems, LLC
John Preyer
Chief Operating Officer
1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211
Raleigh, NC 27604
Corps:
Mr. James Lastinger
Regulatory Specialist
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105 Wake Forest, NC 27587
EPA:
Ms. Becky Fox
Wetlands Section - Region IV
Water Management Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1307 Firefly Road
Whittier, NC 28789
FWS:
Mr. John Ellis
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636 -3726
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Ms. Shari Bryant
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
P.O. Box 129
Sedalia, North Carolina 27342 -0129
NCDWQ:
Sue Homewood
NC DENR Winston -Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston - Salem, NC 27107
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REC IVEC
FEB 15 202
RALEIGH REGULATORY
FIELD OFFICE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement entitled
"Agreement To Establish The Bass Mountain Stream Mitigation Bank In Alamance
County, North Carolina ":
Sponsor:
Date: I — 3 0 --• /.
Date: 3
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement entitled
"Agreement To Establish The Bass Mountain Stream Mitigation Bank In Alamance
County, North Carolina ":
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
By- Date
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
N.C. Division of Water Quality
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission-
Date
Date J: Z-1 3
By Date
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E ' @VEC
FEB 2 2013
RALEIGH REGULATORY
FIELD OFFICE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement entitled
"Agreement To Establish The Bass Mountain Stream Mitigation Bank In Alamance
County, North Carolina ":
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency:
By: Date:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service:
N.C. Division of Water Quality:
MI-
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission:
Date:
Date:
Date: Z ! y !J
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