Phase I: Preliminary Project Atlas
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) is in the process of performing the first phase of a Regional Watershed Plan (RWP) for the upper Neuse River Basin within Hydrologic Unit (HU) 03020201, otherwise known as the Neuse 01 subbasin. This subbasin is one of the most developed and continues to be one of the most rapidly growing areas of North Carolina. Population growth and associated rapid development create a significant need for mitigation projects in this HU. The I‐540 corridor runs through portions of the HU and future completion of the interstate highway loop is a major driver for mitigation credits and for this watershed planning effort. EEP is developing the Neuse 01 RWP in order to identify and prioritize potential mitigation projects to offset ecological impacts related to development throughout the Neuse 01 subbasin. The potential projects may include traditional stream and wetland mitigation as well as buffer restoration; nutrient offset; and non‐traditional mitigation projects such as stormwater best management practices; and rare, threatened, or endangered (RTE) species habitat preservation or enhancement. This document contains prioritized potential projects that may be implemented by EEP or other organizations for mitigation credit or other purposes (summarized in Table ES1). These projects are also intended to serve as demonstration projects for mitigation providers and other organizations interested in watershed improvements. The most highly prioritized projects are described in detail and include site maps and data in tables. All potential projects evaluated, including those not highlighted in this Project Atlas, are included in the project database in Appendix A. Table ES1. Summary of Potential Mitigation Projects in Project Atlas
Traditional Mitigation Stream Restoration and Enhancement Wetland Restoration and Enhancement Buffer Restoration/Nutrient Offsets Non‐Traditional Mitigation Stormwater Best Management Practices Barrier Removals Targeted Resource Areas
Number of Potential Projects 10 5 5 10 3 4
Total Length of Potential Mitigation 52,765 LF N/A 31,168 LF N/A Unknown 42,134
Total Acreage of Potential Mitigation N/A 154.7 AC 71.2 AC N/A N/A N/A
Total Acreage of Treated Area N/A N/A N/A 284.6 AC N/A N/A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................................... I 1.0 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 1 2.0 POTENTIAL STREAM AND BUFFER RESTORATION/ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS ........................ 6 2.1 PRIORITY STREAM PROJECTS .................................................................................................... 6 2.2 PRIORITY BUFFER PROJECTS ................................................................................................... 27 3.0 POTENTIAL AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGE BARRIER REMOVAL SITES .................................. 37 4.0 POTENTIAL WETLAND RESTORATION/ENHANCEMENT SITES ................................................ 44 5.0 POTENTIAL URBAN STORMWATER BMP SITES AND REGENERATIVE STORMWATER CONVEYANCE AND BIOFILTRATION CONVEYANCE SITES ....................................................... 54 6.0 POTENTIAL TARGETED RESOURCE AREA PROJECTS ................................................................ 74
APPENDICES APPENDIX A. POTENTIAL PROJECT DATABASE APPENDIX B. PROJECT RATING PLAN
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1.0 Introduction The North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) is in the developing the first phase of a Regional Watershed Plan (RWP) for the upper Neuse River basin within Hydrologic Unit (HU) 03020201, otherwise known as the Neuse 01 subbasin. This subbasin is one of the most developed and continues to be one of the most rapidly growing areas of North Carolina. The HU includes portions of Orange, Durham, Wake, and Johnston Counties, all of which are among the fastest growing counties in the state and are part of the Raleigh‐Durham‐Cary combined statistical area, also known as “the Triangle.” Population growth and associated rapid development create a significant need for mitigation projects in this HU. The I‐540 corridor runs through portions of the HU and future completion of the interstate highway loop is a major driver for mitigation credits and for this watershed planning effort. The study area is shown on Figure 1. For a more complete description of the 580 square mile planning area, refer to the Preliminary Findings Report which is available on EEP’s web portal at the following link: http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=757415a8‐044e‐4966‐8873‐ 308e4d27e747&groupId=60329 This document, along with the Preliminary Findings Report, are the primary documentation of the Phase I planning study. This document includes the most highly rated potential watershed improvement projects that were identified during Phase I. Projects were only identified in priority 12‐digit subwatersheds (Figure 2) that were selected based on preliminary subwatershed assessments. Refer to the Preliminary Findings Report for more information on subwatershed prioritization. The potential projects in this document are considered preliminary as additional phases of the planning study will provide more detailed information to guide project implementation. However, the projects included herein may be pursued as mitigation sites by EEP or mitigation providers or as watershed improvement projects by other entities. These projects are also intended to serve as demonstration projects for mitigation providers and other organizations interested in watershed improvements. In addition to traditional types of mitigation sites, this document includes potential projects that could be implemented as non‐traditional mitigation. EEP has worked with the Interagency Review Team (IRT) so that this RWP may prescribe both traditional and non‐tradition mitigation projects to enhance water quality and habitats. Traditional mitigation projects include:
Stream restoration, enhancement, and preservation Wetland restoration, enhancement, and preservation Riparian buffer restoration, enhancement, and preservation and nutrient offset to reduce nitrogen and phosphorous inputs to sensitive water bodies.
Non‐traditional mitigation projects are not limited to particular types but are based on reducing the impacts of particular stressors. Although there are many potential types of projects that may be prioritized by this planning study, potential examples include:
Urban stormwater and agricultural best management practices (BMPs) Regenerative stormwater conveyance and biofiltration conveyance Removal of fish and aquatic organism passage and flow obstructions Aquatic habitat preservation or improvements.
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The projects in this document are organized in the following manner: Section 2: Potential Stream and Buffer Restoration/Enhancement Sites Section 3: Potential Aquatic Organism Passage Barrier Removal Sites Section 4: Potential Wetland Restoration/Enhancement Sites Section 5: Potential Urban Stormwater BMP Sites and Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance and Biofiltration Conveyance Sites Section 6: Targeted Resource Areas (Aquatic Habitat Preservation and Improvements) The most highly rated projects are described in this document with map figures that include aerial photography and tables of data. Additional potential projects are included in the project database in Appendix A. Even though those these projects were rated somewhat lower, many of them represent viable potential mitigation sites that should be investigated further. Figure 3 shows the locations of all projects included in the project database – those highlighted in this Project Atlas as well as those only listed in Appendix A. Although no subwatersheds will be eliminated from additional study during later phases of the RWP, the priority subwatersheds for each of the four functional categories will be assessed as described below to identify potential projects. For example, only the subwatersheds prioritized for stream corridors will be assessed for stream restoration projects.
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2.0 Potential Stream and Buffer Restoration/Enhancement Projects Potential stream restoration and enhancement sites were identified in 12‐digit subwatersheds prioritized for stream corridor improvements (Figure 2). These priority subwatersheds include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Upper Middle Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River.
Potential sites were identified through GIS‐based analysis and scored according to the Project Rating Plan which is included in Appendix B. These projects are traditional stream and buffer restoration and enhancement sites. Where possible, the projects may include wetland restoration as well to create “project clusters.” Projects that have multiple elements or treatments that will provide a variety of ecological services such as aquatic habitat improvement, water quality improvement, wetland functional improvements, etc. are encouraged. Descriptions of the top rated potential sites follow. Due to the number of potential projects, not all sites were visited in the field. Photographs are provided with the descriptions if available. 2.1 Priority Stream Projects Stream Site S3 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S3 1 Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 5,884 LF None 515 ac (0.8 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 261514‐34‐2063 261514‐34‐2360 261514‐33‐2955 261514‐33‐0517 261514‐33‐1137 261514‐44‐4014 261514‐33‐2842 261514‐34‐2163 261514‐44‐4614
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Stream Site S4 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S4 2 Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 8,315 LF W10 (66.8 acres) 90 ac (0.14 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 260407‐57‐1688
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Stream Site S20c Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S20c 3 (tie) Lake Benson‐Swift Creek 030202011002 5,680 LF None 96 ac (0.15 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 791273988 791566640 791566864 791565094
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Stream Site S20a Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S20a 3 (tie) Lake Benson‐Swift Creek 030202011002 5,183 LF None 976 ac (1.53 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 792118344 792311310 782815303 792026005 791273988
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Stream Site S1 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S1 5 Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 7,479 LF W19 (34.8 acres) 382 ac (0.6 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 261600‐54‐5804 261600‐84‐8800 261600‐74‐3136 261600‐72‐1996 261600‐63‐5318
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Stream Site S45 Project ID Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S45 6 (tie) Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 4,016 LF None 257 ac (0.4 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 169500‐74‐6294 169500‐65‐3829
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Stream Site S43 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S43 6 (tie) Lake Benson‐Swift Creek 030202011002 3,100 LF None 111 ac (0.17 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 699283995 699298457
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Stream Site S13 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S13 8 (tie) Little Creek 030202011005 5,584 LF None 346 ac (0.54 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 166800‐82‐0725 166800‐62‐6125
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Stream Site S11 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S11 8 (tie) Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 3,717 LF W14 (7.5 acres) 98 ac (0.15 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 169500‐17‐3683
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Stream Site S2 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S2 8 (tie) Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 3,807 LF W18 (18.6 acres) 193 ac (0.3 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 262600‐00‐5277 262500‐09‐3249 261600‐80‐8780
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2.2 Priority Buffer Projects Potential buffer restoration/nutrient offset sites were identified in 12‐digit subwatersheds prioritized for water quality improvements (Figure 2). These priority subwatersheds include: These include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Upper Middle Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Poplar Creek‐Neuse River Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek.
Potential sites were identified through GIS‐based analysis and scored according to the Project Rating Plan which is included in Appendix B. These projects are traditional buffer restoration sites which can be done as buffer mitigation or a nutrient offset mitigation. In some cases, it may be possible for one site to include both buffer and nutrient offset mitigation. Credit is available for planting buffer mitigation areas out to 50 feet from the top of each stream bank, however, stream buffers planted for nutrient offsets can extend to 200 feet from the top of each bank. Therefore one site could potentially provide both types of credits. It is also possible in some cases to do stream mitigation and buffer mitigation on the same site, though these buffer sites were not evaluated as stream restoration. All of these buffer sites include potential stream restoration or enhancement to create “project clusters.” Projects that have multiple elements or treatments that will provide a variety of ecological services such as aquatic habitat improvement, water quality improvement, wetland functional improvements, etc. are encouraged. Descriptions of the top rated potential sites follow. Buffer sites were not visited in the field, therefore no photos are available. Buffer Site B22 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
B22 1 (tie) Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek 030202011001 9,756 LF Potential stream restoration/enhancement 12,101 ac (18.91 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 761887110
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Buffer Site B50 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
B50 1 (tie) Poplar Creek‐Neuse River 030202011103 1,954 LF Potential stream restoration/enhancement 109 ac (0.17 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 1752496412 1752597507 1752599261
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Buffer Site B8 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
B8 1 (tie) Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 3,540 LF Potential stream restoration/enhancement 115 ac (0.18 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 167300‐23‐7454 167300‐13‐0539 167300‐13‐4177
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Buffer Site B18 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
B18 4 (tie) Lake Benson‐Swift Creek 030202011002 12,344 LF Potential stream restoration/enhancement 1,300 ac (2.03 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 699872102 699892857 1700019441
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Buffer Site B47 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
B47 4 (tie) Little Creek 030202011005 3,574 LF Potential stream restoration/enhancement 707 ac (1.1 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 1649492593 164900‐57‐5937 164900‐59‐5122 Neuse 01 Regional Watershed Plan Preliminary Project Atlas ‐ DRAFT
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3.0 Potential Aquatic Organism Passage Barrier Removal Sites Potential aquatic organism passage barrier removal sites were identified in 12‐digit subwatersheds prioritized for stream corridor improvements (Figure 2). These include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Upper Middle Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River.
Potential sites were identified through GIS‐based analysis and scored according to the project rating plan which is included in Appendix B. These sites are existing dams that could be partially or completely removed to allow for increased range of movement of aquatic species and, therefore, could potentially be completed as non‐traditional mitigation. In some cases, removal of these structures could also improve water quality by restoring the river behind the dam from a lentic to a lotic ecosystem with free flowing water to move sediments and improve oxygenation. Many other potential benefits of dam removal have been documented. Descriptions of the top rated potential sites follow. Due to the number of potential projects, not all sites were visited in the field. Photographs are provided with the descriptions if available. Unnamed Dam Project ID Unnamed Dam Project Rank 1 Subwatershed Little Creek 12‐Digit HUC Number 030202011005 Drainage Area 12.3 sq. mi. Parcel Identification Number 166700‐17‐7971
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Little River Park Dam Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Drainage Area
Little River Park Dam 2 Cattail Creek‐Little River 030202011503 56.2 sq. mi.
Parcel Identification Number 1795254279
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Johnson Pond Dam Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Drainage Area
Johnson Pond Dam 3 Upper Middle Creek 030202010901 4.9 sq. mi.
Parcel Identification Number 677179515
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4.0 Potential Wetland Restoration/Enhancement Sites Potential wetland restoration and enhancement sites were identified in 12‐digit subwatersheds prioritized for wetland condition functional improvements (Figure 2). These include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Middle Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lower Middle Creek Long Branch‐Little River.
Potential sites were identified through GIS‐based analysis and scored according to the project rating plan which is included in Appendix B. These projects are traditional wetland restoration and enhancement sites. Where possible, the projects may include stream/buffer restoration as well to create “project clusters.” Projects that have multiple elements or treatments that will provide a variety of ecological services such as aquatic habitat improvement, water quality improvement, wetland functional improvements, etc. are encouraged. Descriptions of the top rated potential sites follow. Due to the number of potential projects, not all sites were visited in the field. Photographs are provided with the descriptions if available. Wetland Site W10 Project ID W10 Project Rank 1 (tie) Subwatershed Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 12‐Digit HUC Number 030202011105 Adjacent Projects S4 (8,315 LF) Existing Wetland Area 66.8 ac Parcel Identification Number 260407‐57‐1688
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Wetland Site W19 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Adjacent Projects Existing Wetland Area
W19 1 (tie) Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 S1 (7,479 LF) 34.4 ac
Parcel Identification Number 261600‐67‐8498 261600‐56‐2920
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Wetland Site W11 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Adjacent Projects Existing Wetland Area
W11 3 (tie) Lower Middle Creek 030202010903 No 27.4 ac
Parcel Identification Number 165500‐91‐1711 165500‐71‐2606 165500‐52‐8980
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Wetland Site W18 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Adjacent Projects Existing Wetland Area
W18 3 (tie) Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 S2 (3,807 LF) 18.6 ac
Parcel Identification Number 262600‐00‐5277 262500‐09‐3249 261600‐80‐8780
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Wetland Site W14 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Adjacent Projects Existing Wetland Area
W14 3 (tie) Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 S11 7.5 ac
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5.0 Potential Urban Stormwater BMP Sites and Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance and Biofiltration Conveyance Sites Potential urban stormwater BMP sites were identified in 12‐digit subwatersheds prioritized for water quality improvements (Figure 2). These include: 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Upper Middle Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Poplar Creek‐Neuse River Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek.
Potential sites were identified through GIS‐based analysis and scored according to the project rating plan which is included in Appendix B. These projects include potential stormwater wetlands, wet ponds, regenerative stormwater conveyance and/or biofiltration conveyance. Where possible, the projects may include multiple BMPs in series and or stream/buffer restoration to create “project clusters.” Projects that have multiple elements or treatments that will provide a variety of ecological services such as aquatic habitat improvement, water quality improvement, wetland functional improvements, etc. are encouraged. Descriptions of the top rated potential sites follow. Due to the number of potential projects, not all sites were visited in the field. Photographs are provided with the descriptions if available. Note: Project ranks are not included in the table below because the scores for all of the included BMP sites were very similar (e.g. the top 6 sites all had the same total score). BMP Site 1 Project ID BMP1 Subwatershed Upper Middle Creek 12‐Digit HUC Number 030202010901 Drainage Area 10.4 ac Percent Impervious 46.5% BMP Type (Option 1) Bioretention BMP Type (Option 2) Biofiltration conveyance Adjacent Projects BMP 35 and potential unnamed stream restoration Potential upfit of drainage channel to regenerative stormwater conveyance or biofiltration conveyance at Description Fuquay‐Varina High School. Project cluster with BMP 35 and potential stream restoration. Parcel Identification Number 667120673
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BMP Site 35 Project ID Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Drainage Area Percent Impervious BMP Type (Option 1) BMP Type (Option 2) Adjacent Projects
BMP35 Upper Middle Creek 030202010901 19.1 ac 59.5% Constructed Wetland Wet Pond BMP 1 and potential unnamed stream restoration Potential construction of new stormwater wetland or wet pond on Fuquay‐Varina High School property. Project cluster with BMP 1 and potential stream restoration.
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BMP3a Poplar Creek‐Neuse River 030202011103 11.7 ac 36.3% Constructed Wetland Wet Pond BMP3b and RSC/biofiltration conveyance Potential upfit of existing basin (no existing riser structure) at Barwell Road Elementary School into stormwater wetland or wet pond. Project cluster with BMP 3b and potential regenerative stormwater conveyance/biofiltration conveyance.
Description
Parcel Identification Number 1732313627 BMP Site 3b Project ID Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Drainage Area Percent Impervious BMP Type (Option 1) BMP Type (Option 2) Adjacent Projects
BMP3b Poplar Creek‐Neuse River 030202011103 11.0 ac 31.0% Constructed Wetland Wet Pond BMP3a and RSC/biofiltration conveyance Potential upfit of existing basin (no existing riser structure) at Barwell Road Elementary School into stormwater wetland or wet pond. Project cluster with BMP 3a and potential regenerative stormwater conveyance/biofiltration conveyance.
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BMP11 Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek 030202011001 22.2 ac 56.3% Constructed Wetland Wet Pond None Potential upfit of existing basin (no existing riser structure) into stormwater wetland or wet pond.
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BMP18 Upper Middle Creek 030202010901 9.5 ac 51.3% Constructed Wetland Wet Pond None Potential upfit of existing basin (no existing riser structure) at Apex Middle School into stormwater wetland or wet pond.
Description Parcel Identification Number 741593016
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BMP Site 24 Project ID Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Drainage Area Percent Impervious BMP Type (Option 1) BMP Type (Option 2) Adjacent Projects
BMP24 Upper Middle Creek 030202010901 17.0 ac 37.9% Constructed Wetland Wet Pond Potential RSC/biofiltration conveyance Potential construction of new stormwater wetland or wet pond on Wake Tech property. Project cluster with potential regenerative stormwater conveyance/biofiltration conveyance.
Description Parcel Identification Number 689718778
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BMP Site 7 Project ID Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Drainage Area Percent Impervious BMP Type (Option 1) BMP Type (Option 2) Adjacent Projects
BMP7 Lake Benson‐Swift Creek 030202011002 29.8 ac 30.6% Constructed Wetland Wet Pond None Potential construction of stormwater wetland or wet pond draining Garner High School site.
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BMP Site 40 Project ID Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Drainage Area Percent Impervious BMP Type (Option 1) BMP Type (Option 2) Adjacent Projects
BMP40 Little Creek 030202011005 34.2 ac 32.1% RSC Biofiltration conveyance BMP42 and potential RSC/biofiltration conveyance Potential upfit of drainage channel to regenerative stormwater conveyance/biofiltration conveyance at Clayton High School. Project cluster with BMP 42 and other potential regenerative stormwater conveyance/biofiltration conveyance locations.
Description
Parcel Identification Number 165920‐81‐0652 165920‐81‐6873 165920‐81‐0769 BMP Site 42 Project ID Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Drainage Area Percent Impervious BMP Type (Option 1) BMP Type (Option 2) Adjacent Projects
BMP42 Little Creek 030202011005 119.7 ac 30.0% Constructed Wetland Wet Pond BMP40 and potential RSC/biofiltration conveyance Potential construction of new stormwater wetland or wet pond. Project cluster with BMP 40 and other potential regenerative stormwater conveyance/biofiltration conveyance locations.
Description Parcel Identification Number 165920‐70‐6849
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6.0 Potential Targeted Resource Area Projects Potential Targeted Resource Area (TRA) sites were identified in 12‐digit subwatersheds prioritized for important aquatic habitat. These include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Cattail Creek‐Little River Long Branch‐Little River Piney Grove Cemetery‐Swift Creek Mahlers Creek‐Swift Creek Mill Creek‐Neuse River.
Potential sites were identified based on knowledge of the aquatic resources, existing habitats and populations of important aquatic species, and sources of degradation of these populations. Four potential projects have been identified and included in the project atlas as potential non‐traditional mitigation. These projects include preservation of important mussel habitat along with habitat improvement activities and opportunities to reduce negative impacts on important habitats. Because of the unique nature of each of these projects, a narrative description of each is included with the map figures and data tables. Photographs are also provided. Note: The four TRA sites included below were not ranked. TRA 1: Swift Creek Ford Tract Preservation and Buffer Enhancement This 74 acre potential habitat preservation site is located near the I‐40/NC 42 interchange in Johnston County and includes up to 0.72 miles of the main stem of Swift Creek and includes properties on both sides of the creek. Swift Creek is known to support a rich and diverse freshwater mussel fauna, including the federally endangered Dwarf Wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), the state endangered Atlantic Pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni) and Yellow Lance (Elliptio lanceolata), as well as numerous other rare species. The portion of Swift Creek from the I‐40 crossing downstream to Barber Mill Road (SR 1525) is considered to provide the most “high quality habitat” for mussels and supports the highest densities of most of the rare species in the watershed. In addition to the mussels, the Carolina Madtom (Noturus furiosus), a small member of the catfish family, and the Neuse River Waterdog (Necturus lewisi), an aquatic salamander, have also been recorded from this portion of Swift Creek. Both species are endemic to the Neuse and Tar/Pamlico River Basins in North Carolina and are listed as Threatened (T) and Special Concern (SC) in North Carolina respectively. The Ford Tract, which occurs within the “high quality habitat” reach of Swift Creek, had been used as pastureland up until 2013, and currently consists largely of open fields with limited vegetated riparian buffers. This general area of the Swift Creek watershed has experienced rapid urbanization, particularly along the NC 42 corridor in the vicinity of the I‐40 interchange. The landowner is considering selling the majority of the property, and has been approached by various developers (based on personal communication). The potential project would include preservation of the site to protect habitat for the existing populations but could also include buffer enhancement and an in‐stream barrier removal to improve habitat conditions. The buffers width on the site ranges from absent to 300 feet, with the majority within the 30‐ 40 foot range. There is a utility easement ford crossing on the creek within the property that has scoured to the point where it has likely become a barrier to aquatic passage. Neuse 01 Regional Watershed Plan Preliminary Project Atlas ‐ DRAFT
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Given the rapid urbanization taking place in the watershed, habitat protection is crucial to maintaining populations of rare aquatic fauna in Swift Creek. The Ford tract occurs within a key section of the creek with regards to biodiversity and high quality habitat. This parcel is adjacent to other tracts that should also be pursued including the West (PIN: 163700‐37‐9618), Coats (PIN: 163700‐48‐5225 and 163700‐58‐ 0230), and Barefoot (PIN: 163700‐36‐6576) parcels.
Project Name Project ID Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Size (acres) Existing Stream Length Drainage Area Project Attributes
Swift Creek Ford Tract TRA 1 Mahlers Creek‐Swift Creek 030202011004 74 0.72 miles 21.6 sq. mi. Large undeveloped tract in rapidly developing portion of watershed, opportunity for buffer enhancement, and barrier removal
Parcel Identification Number 163700‐57‐2421
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TRA 2: Little River Casey Preservation Tract This 63 acre potential habitat preservation site is located near the SR 2129 (Micro Road) crossing of the Little River in Johnston County. This section of the Little River supports the federally endangered Dwarf Wedgemussel and Tar River Spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansanna), state endangered Atlantic Pigtoe and Yellow Lampmussel (Lampsilis cariosa), as well as the Carolina Madtom, Neuse River Waterdog and numerous other mussel species. The anadromous American Shad (Alosa sapidissima) also utilizes this section of the Little River as spawning habitat. This site is currently for sale, and could be used largely as a preservation site, as the entire property is currently forested. There may also be opportunities for Beaver (Castor canadensis) management (see TRA 4 below).
Project Name Project ID Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Size (acres) Existing Stream Length Drainage Area
Little River Casey Preservation Tract TRA 2 Long Branch‐Little River 030202011505 63 0.88 miles 24.0 sq. mi. Large undeveloped forested tract in largely agricultural portion of watershed
Project Attributes Parcel Identification Numbers 163700‐57‐2421
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TRA 3: Swift Creek in‐stream Habitat Improvements Two sources of habitat degradation in Swift Creek include all‐terrain vehicle (ATV) use and in‐stream debris jams. ATV use has been identified as a threat to the Swift Creek Dwarf Wedgemussel population (Smith et al. 2014). In addition to directly running over mussels, ATVs destabilize stream banks and floodplains, causing sedimentation and buffer degradation. These impacts can extend well downstream of their source. There is evidence of ATV use throughout much of Swift Creek’s course; however, it is particularly evident in the 4.4 mile stretch extending from the Indian Creek Overlook development downstream to the I‐40 crossing in Wake County. Multiple unregulated crossings of the stream occur in this reach, and there is evidence that ATVs are traveling within the streambed for extended lengths. In addition to the ATV use, large log jams are also having a localized adverse effect on habitat stability in this section of Swift Creek. While woody debris generally contributes to improved habitat within aquatic environments, excessive amounts that block the channel flow can cause significant bank erosion, transform habitats from lotic to lentic, and create barriers to aquatic organism passage during some flows. Identification of these areas, and dislodging the log jams with hand held chain saws, can be a useful conservation tool, and should be pursued in this area of Swift Creek. Reference: Smith, D. R., S. E. McRae, T. Augsperger, J. A. Ratcliff, R. B. Nichols, C. B. Eads, T. Savidge, and A. E. Bogan (2014). Conservation Strategies For Dwarf Wedgemussel In North Carolina: Maximizing Persistence While Considering Management Cost And Effectivness. Unpublished Manuscript, 30 pp. Project Name Swift Creek In‐stream Habitat Improvements Project ID TRA 3 Subwatershed Mahlers Creek‐Swift Creek 12‐Digit HUC Number 030202011004 Size (acres) N/A Existing Stream Length 4.38 miles Drainage Area 14.2 sq. mi. Improve local habitat conditions, and prevent downstream Project Attributes habitat degradation Parcel Identification Numbers Multiple
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TRA 4: Little River Beaver Management The effects of beaver dams have been identified as a major threat to the Dwarf Wedgemussel population in the Little River in Wake County (Smith et al. 2014). Many of the lotic habitats in the Wake County portion of the Little River that had been occupied by the Dwarf Wedgemussel have been transformed into large lentic habitats and this effect has likely lead to extirpation of the mussels in this reach. While this issue occurs throughout much of the course of the Little River, it is particularly problematic in the vicinity of the SR 1720 (Morphus Bridge Road) crossing of the Little River in Johnston County. This section of the stream used to support the Dwarf Wedgemussel and numerous other rare mussel species. However, since the late 1990’s this reach has become inundated by a series of beaver dams. An intensive trapping program coupled with removal of multiple dams is recommended in this reach to restore suitable habitat for the many rare aquatic species known from this portion of the river. This project would provide functional uplift by restoring the natural aquatic biology of the river in this location. While this potential project represents an unusual approach, it would meet the intent of the 2008 federal rule on Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources (40 CFR Part 230). The rule states: “A watershed approach to compensatory mitigation considers the importance of landscape position and resource type of compensatory mitigation projects for the sustainability of aquatic resource functions within the watershed. Such an approach considers how the types and locations of compensatory mitigation projects will provide the desired aquatic resource functions, and will continue to function over time in a changing landscape. It also considers the habitat requirements of important species, habitat loss or conversion trends, sources of watershed impairment, and current development trends, as well as the requirements of other regulatory and non‐regulatory programs that affect the watershed, such as storm water management or habitat conservation programs.” While EEP will not pursue this project for mitigation, other entities may be interested in this project or other projects of this type. Project Name Little River Beaver Management Project ID TRA 4 Subwatershed Cattail Creek‐Little River 12‐Digit HUC Number 030202011503 Size (acres) N/A Existing Stream Length 2.0 miles Drainage Area 28.0 sq. mi. Improve local habitat conditions, and prevent downstream Project Attributes habitat degradation Parcel Identification Numbers Multiple
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APPENDIX A. POTENTIAL PROJECT DATABASE
Potential Stream Project Database Neuse 01 Regional Watershed Plan
Project ID S3 S4 S20c S20a S1 S45 S43 S13 S11 S2 S22 S7a S18 S8 S7 S47 S9a S49 S10 S17 S40 S12 S5 S15 S37 S48 S19 S20b S35 S10a S14a S16 S6 S46 S30 S32 S39 S44 S14 S26 S36
Subwatershed Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Little Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Little Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River UpperMiddle Creek UpperMiddle Creek Little Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River UpperMiddle Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River UpperMiddle Creek UpperMiddle Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Little Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek UpperMiddle Creek Little Creek UpperMiddle Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek
Riparian Buffer Drainage Project Quality Area Length Group Rating Rating Length (LF) Rating 5,884 3 3 3 8,315 3 3 3 5,680 2 3 3 5,183 3 3 3 7,479 3 3 3 4,016 2 3 3 3,100 3 3 2 5,584 2 3 3 3,717 3 3 2 3,807 3 3 2 9,756 3 3 3 1,565 3 3 1 12,344 3 3 3 3,540 3 3 2 3,455 2 3 2 3,574 3 3 2 2,356 3 3 2 5,117 2 3 3 2,546 2 3 2 2,723 2 3 2 2,901 2 3 2 7,912 1 3 3 5,745 1 2 3 3,852 2 3 2 3,794 2 3 2 3,661 2 3 2 2,155 1 3 2 1,104 1 3 1 3,411 1 3 2 1,325 2 2 1 1,649 2 3 1 1,786 2 3 1 1,221 2 3 1 1,673 2 3 1 1,284 1 3 1 1,896 1 3 1 1,667 1 3 1 750 2 1 1 960 1 3 1 1,935 1 2 1 1,679 1 3 1
Landowner Density Rating 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 3 2 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1
Livestock Access Rating 3 2 3 2 1 2 3 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
Qualitative Channelization Assessment Rating 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 2 2 1 3 2 1 2 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 2 3 3 2 1 2 2 2
Wetland Adjacent? Y Y Y Y
Total Score 26 25 24 24 23 22 22 21 21 21 21 21 20 20 19 19 19 18 17 17 17 17 17 16 16 15 15 15 15 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12
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Project ID B22 B50 B8 B18 B47 B7a B9a B10 B15 B17 B40 B7 B10a B14a B16 B39 B20b B44 B46 B6
Subwatershed Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Poplar Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River UpperMiddle Creek UpperMiddle Creek UpperMiddle Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River UpperMiddle Creek UpperMiddle Creek UpperMiddle Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Little Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River
Riparian Buffer Landowner Quality Length Density Adjacent Rating Rating Rating Land Use 3 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 1 2 3 2 2 2 3 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 3 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 3 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
Length (LF) 9,756 1,954 3,540 12,344 3,574 1,565 2,356 2,546 3,852 2,723 2,901 3,455 1,325 1,649 1,786 1,667 1,104 750 1,673 1,221
Total Score 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 7 6 6 6 5 5 5 5
Potential Passage Barrier Removal Database Neuse 01 Regional Watershed Plan Dam Name Apex Lake Dam Atkinson Millpond Dam Austin Lake Dam Beaver Pond Johnson Pond Dam Lake Benson Dam Lake Myra Dam Lake Wendell Dam Lake Wheeler Dam Little River Park Lochmere Dam Lochmere Lake Dam #2 Macgregor Downs Lake Da Perry Lake Dam Sunset Lake Dam Tarpley's Pond Dam Unnamed Dam Yates Millpond Dam
Subwatershed Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Cattail Creek‐Little River Whiteoak Creek Cattail Creek‐Little River UpperMiddle Creek Mahlers Creek‐Swift Creek Marks Creek Buffalo Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Cattail Creek‐Little River Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Upper Buffalo Creek UpperMiddle Creek Cattail Creek‐Little River Little Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek
Imparments AFSA T&E Related to Total Connectivity (Wildlands/C (Wildlands/ Impoundments in (miles) atena) Catena) Watershed 0 1 1 27 1 1 0 163 0 1 0 1,895 0 1 0 29 0 1 0 36 1 1 0 1,912 0 1 0 1,898 1 0 0 148 0 1 1 50 0 1 0 54 0 1 1 29 0 1 1 27 0 1 1 28 0 1 0 9 0 1 0 42 0 1 0 10 0 1 0 1,897 0 1 1 29
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Recreational High Hazard Use Dam 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1
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N/A N/A N/A N/A 4 N/A 1 N/A N/A 3 N/A N/A N/A 6 N/A 5 2 N/A
Potential Wetland Project Database Neuse 01 Regional Watershed Plan Project ID W10 W19 W11 W18 W14 W9 W23 W31 W1 W22 W30 W5 W6 W17 W20 W4 W7 W12 W15 W16 W21 W25 W27 W28 W32 W3 W29 W2 W13
Subwatershed Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lower Middle Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lower Middle Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lower Middle Creek Lower Middle Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lower Middle Creek Lower Middle Creek Lower Middle Creek Lower Middle Creek Middle Middle Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lower Middle Creek Lower Middle Creek Lower Middle Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Long Branch‐Little River Long Branch‐Little River Long Branch‐Little River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lower Middle Creek Long Branch‐Little River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lower Middle Creek
Size (acres) 66.8 34.4 27.4 18.6 7.5 28.2 48.4 44.3 23.5 18.6 23.1 17.7 23.3 16.3 12.0 9.2 5.6 8.7 13.2 10.0 7.6 10.8 5.4 9.3 1.1 4.0 8.8 5.0 8.6
Number of Parcel Owners 1 1 1 2 1 1 4 3 1 1 1 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Landowner Density (acres/landowner) 66.8 34.4 27.4 9.3 7.5 28.2 12.1 14.8 23.5 18.6 23.1 8.8 7.8 8.1 12.0 9.2 5.6 8.7 13.2 10.0 7.6 3.6 5.4 9.3 1.1 4.0 8.8 5.0 8.6
Hydrological Alteration Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Limited Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Limited Obvious Obvious Obvious No signs Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Limited Limited No signs No signs
Size Rating 3 3 3 2 1 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Landowner Density Rating 3 3 3 1 1 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Hydrological Alteration Rating 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1
Adjacent Project/Notes yes, stream rest/buf yes, stream rest/buf yes, stream rest/buf yes, stream rest/buf
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Total Score 12 12 9 9 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 3 3
Potential Stormwater BMP Database Neuse 01 Regional Watershed Plan
ID 1 3a 3b 11 18 24 35 7 40 42 4 5 6 17 22 25 28 29 30 33 37 39 43 20 21 23 2 9 10 12 13 26 8 19 31 32 34 41 44 27 14 15 16
Type RSC BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP RSC BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP/RSC BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP RSC BMP BMP/RSC BMP BMP BMP RSC BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP/RSC BMP BMP BMP BMP
Percent Impervious Area 46.5 36.3 31.0 56.3 51.3 37.9 59.5 30.6 32.1 30.0 72.9 51.0 35.2 40.4 28.3 45.6 28.0 54.3 42.7 31.2 46.5 41.9 31.2 58.8 33.7 34.4 26.6 40.6 28.6 36.5 57.8 33.7 36.8 15.8 18.6 17.8 21.8 30.1 24.3 17.3 23.1 15.9 30.0
Drainage Area (acres) 10.4 11.7 11.0 22.2 9.5 17.0 19.1 29.8 34.2 119.7 3.3 38.5 25.9 28.7 10.7 39.1 21.6 11.4 13.9 14.3 8.7 11.3 54.9 11.5 11.9 54.2 16.7 15.2 24.5 7.0 4.7 33.1 54.6 13.1 22.4 13.6 24.9 114.5 1.9 26.8 12.5 8.6 5.7
Land Owner Public (Wake parcel dbase) Public (Wake parcel dbase) Public (Wake parcel dbase) Public (Wake parcel dbase) Public (Wake parcel dbase) Public (Wake parcel dbase) Public (Wake parcel dbase) Public (Wake parcel dbase) Public (Johnston parcel dbase) Public (Johnston parcel dbase) Public (Wake parcel dbase) Other Other Public (Wake parcel dbase) Other Public (Wake parcel dbase) Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Public (Wake parcel dbase) Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other
Subwatershed Upper Middle Creek Poplar Creek‐Neuse River Poplar Creek‐Neuse River Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Little Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Little Creek Little Creek Little Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Marks Creek Upper Middle Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Upper Middle Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Little Creek Little Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek
Feasibility Yes Yes Yes Existing Dry Pond Existing Dry Pond Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Existing Dry Pond Yes Yes Questionable Yes Questionalble Existing Dry Pond Existing Dry Pond Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Existing wet pond Yes Yes Yes No Yes Questionable Questionalbe No Yes
Type 1 Bioretention Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland RSC Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Pocket Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland
Type 2 Biofiltration conveyance Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Biofiltration conveyance Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wetpond RSC Wet Pond Biofiltration Conveyance Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond
Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland
Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wetpond Wetpond
Bifiltration Conveyance Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland
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Notes Good site for RSC, bioswale, biofiltration. Adjacent to BMP 37 Existing basin but no outlet control. Looks like it could be easily retrofitted to wetpond or CW. Existing basin but no outlet control. Looks like it could be easily retrofitted to wetpond or CW. Appears to be functioning existing dry pond. Existing basin next to soccer field. Could not see riser stucture. Could be a good site. On Wake Tech property. Opportunity for multiple BMPs in series. Good site, adjacent to school and BMP 1 At school. Potentially good site. Wooded. Potentially on perennial stream. Good site by Clayton High School. Potentially perennial stream. Other linear drainage sites nearby in roadside ditches. Looks like a good site but in on perennial stream Existing dry pond could be upfitted. Good site, in industrial area, drainage unclear. Good site. Wooded. Would be good site if there is enough room and no utilities or other constraints In the woods behind subdivision. Adjacent to community park. Likely on perennial stream. Could upfit pond and add short RSC. Could upfit pond. Adjacent to school. Good site, in the woods. Good site, but drainage unclear. Possible treatment train. Good site for RSC, bioswale, biofiltration into CW or pond Good site. Potential for pre treatment in roadside ditches. Good linear site. Some utility constraints. Looks good but could be a perennial channel. Adjacent to 21 Looks good but could be a perennial channel. Adjacent to 21 May be on perennial stream, but otherwise good opportunity for multiple BMPs in series. Small site between houses In woods. Next to pond retrofit draining industrial site Adjacent to appartments in woods. Appears to be an easement adjacent. Behind parking lot. Near 13. Could be cluster. Regency Forest. Behind parking lot. Near 11, and 12. Could be cluster. Regency Forest. Possible candidate for stream restoration. Small stream wooded buffer Appears to be on sewer easement Existing pond. Design could be improved. Adjacent parcel has recently been developed limiting space for improvements. Good site, but does not drain much impervious surface. GIS‐based watershed probably not correct. Potentially good site. This site will likely be developed for a shopping center. Good site Site has been filled and developed into a paved parking lot. Good linear site. Upstream of BMP 37. Unclear how drainage from subdivision is routed. Could be perrenial stream. Between houses in subdivision Would need reconstruction of drainage infrastructure Located in wrong place in GIS. Should be located east of current location. Watershed delineation incorrect.
Drainage Area Impervious Score 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1
Feasibility Score 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2.5 2.5 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2 2 2 3 3 1 1 3 3 3 3 1 3 2.5 2 1 2
Landowner Score 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Total Score 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8.5 8.5 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7.5 7.5 7.5 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5.5 5 4 3
APPENDIX B. PROJECT RATING PLAN
Project Rating Plan The following approach was developed to prioritize potential project sites for the Project Atlas. It was originally submitted to EEP for approval before projects were identified and rated. This version has been modified slightly for clarity and to incorporate revisions (note: future tense has not been changed). Goals of Prioritization 1. Eliminate sites that do not meet basic criteria from further consideration 2. Prioritize potential projects from the remaining sites to include in Project Database 3. Identify Project Atlas sites (select representative projects from Project Database) Although no subwatersheds will be eliminated from additional study during later phases of the RWP, the priority subwatersheds for each of the four functional categories will be assessed as described below to identify potential projects. For example, only the subwatersheds prioritized for stream corridors will be assessed for stream restoration projects. Subwatersheds Prioritized for Stream Corridor Condition Stream Restoration Initial assessments will include the following: 1. Drainage Area – Streams that have a drainage area of larger than 10 square miles are typically not pursued as restoration projects by EEP and will be removed from further evaluation. The drainage areas of remaining streams were categorized as follows: 0 to 1.9 square miles (3 points) 2 to 5 square miles (2 points) >5 square miles and
Traditional Mitigation Stream Restoration and Enhancement Wetland Restoration and Enhancement Buffer Restoration/Nutrient Offsets Non‐Traditional Mitigation Stormwater Best Management Practices Barrier Removals Targeted Resource Areas
Number of Potential Projects 10 5 5 10 3 4
Total Length of Potential Mitigation 52,765 LF N/A 31,168 LF N/A Unknown 42,134
Total Acreage of Potential Mitigation N/A 154.7 AC 71.2 AC N/A N/A N/A
Total Acreage of Treated Area N/A N/A N/A 284.6 AC N/A N/A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................................... I 1.0 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 1 2.0 POTENTIAL STREAM AND BUFFER RESTORATION/ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS ........................ 6 2.1 PRIORITY STREAM PROJECTS .................................................................................................... 6 2.2 PRIORITY BUFFER PROJECTS ................................................................................................... 27 3.0 POTENTIAL AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGE BARRIER REMOVAL SITES .................................. 37 4.0 POTENTIAL WETLAND RESTORATION/ENHANCEMENT SITES ................................................ 44 5.0 POTENTIAL URBAN STORMWATER BMP SITES AND REGENERATIVE STORMWATER CONVEYANCE AND BIOFILTRATION CONVEYANCE SITES ....................................................... 54 6.0 POTENTIAL TARGETED RESOURCE AREA PROJECTS ................................................................ 74
APPENDICES APPENDIX A. POTENTIAL PROJECT DATABASE APPENDIX B. PROJECT RATING PLAN
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1.0 Introduction The North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) is in the developing the first phase of a Regional Watershed Plan (RWP) for the upper Neuse River basin within Hydrologic Unit (HU) 03020201, otherwise known as the Neuse 01 subbasin. This subbasin is one of the most developed and continues to be one of the most rapidly growing areas of North Carolina. The HU includes portions of Orange, Durham, Wake, and Johnston Counties, all of which are among the fastest growing counties in the state and are part of the Raleigh‐Durham‐Cary combined statistical area, also known as “the Triangle.” Population growth and associated rapid development create a significant need for mitigation projects in this HU. The I‐540 corridor runs through portions of the HU and future completion of the interstate highway loop is a major driver for mitigation credits and for this watershed planning effort. The study area is shown on Figure 1. For a more complete description of the 580 square mile planning area, refer to the Preliminary Findings Report which is available on EEP’s web portal at the following link: http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=757415a8‐044e‐4966‐8873‐ 308e4d27e747&groupId=60329 This document, along with the Preliminary Findings Report, are the primary documentation of the Phase I planning study. This document includes the most highly rated potential watershed improvement projects that were identified during Phase I. Projects were only identified in priority 12‐digit subwatersheds (Figure 2) that were selected based on preliminary subwatershed assessments. Refer to the Preliminary Findings Report for more information on subwatershed prioritization. The potential projects in this document are considered preliminary as additional phases of the planning study will provide more detailed information to guide project implementation. However, the projects included herein may be pursued as mitigation sites by EEP or mitigation providers or as watershed improvement projects by other entities. These projects are also intended to serve as demonstration projects for mitigation providers and other organizations interested in watershed improvements. In addition to traditional types of mitigation sites, this document includes potential projects that could be implemented as non‐traditional mitigation. EEP has worked with the Interagency Review Team (IRT) so that this RWP may prescribe both traditional and non‐tradition mitigation projects to enhance water quality and habitats. Traditional mitigation projects include:
Stream restoration, enhancement, and preservation Wetland restoration, enhancement, and preservation Riparian buffer restoration, enhancement, and preservation and nutrient offset to reduce nitrogen and phosphorous inputs to sensitive water bodies.
Non‐traditional mitigation projects are not limited to particular types but are based on reducing the impacts of particular stressors. Although there are many potential types of projects that may be prioritized by this planning study, potential examples include:
Urban stormwater and agricultural best management practices (BMPs) Regenerative stormwater conveyance and biofiltration conveyance Removal of fish and aquatic organism passage and flow obstructions Aquatic habitat preservation or improvements.
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The projects in this document are organized in the following manner: Section 2: Potential Stream and Buffer Restoration/Enhancement Sites Section 3: Potential Aquatic Organism Passage Barrier Removal Sites Section 4: Potential Wetland Restoration/Enhancement Sites Section 5: Potential Urban Stormwater BMP Sites and Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance and Biofiltration Conveyance Sites Section 6: Targeted Resource Areas (Aquatic Habitat Preservation and Improvements) The most highly rated projects are described in this document with map figures that include aerial photography and tables of data. Additional potential projects are included in the project database in Appendix A. Even though those these projects were rated somewhat lower, many of them represent viable potential mitigation sites that should be investigated further. Figure 3 shows the locations of all projects included in the project database – those highlighted in this Project Atlas as well as those only listed in Appendix A. Although no subwatersheds will be eliminated from additional study during later phases of the RWP, the priority subwatersheds for each of the four functional categories will be assessed as described below to identify potential projects. For example, only the subwatersheds prioritized for stream corridors will be assessed for stream restoration projects.
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2.0 Potential Stream and Buffer Restoration/Enhancement Projects Potential stream restoration and enhancement sites were identified in 12‐digit subwatersheds prioritized for stream corridor improvements (Figure 2). These priority subwatersheds include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Upper Middle Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River.
Potential sites were identified through GIS‐based analysis and scored according to the Project Rating Plan which is included in Appendix B. These projects are traditional stream and buffer restoration and enhancement sites. Where possible, the projects may include wetland restoration as well to create “project clusters.” Projects that have multiple elements or treatments that will provide a variety of ecological services such as aquatic habitat improvement, water quality improvement, wetland functional improvements, etc. are encouraged. Descriptions of the top rated potential sites follow. Due to the number of potential projects, not all sites were visited in the field. Photographs are provided with the descriptions if available. 2.1 Priority Stream Projects Stream Site S3 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S3 1 Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 5,884 LF None 515 ac (0.8 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 261514‐34‐2063 261514‐34‐2360 261514‐33‐2955 261514‐33‐0517 261514‐33‐1137 261514‐44‐4014 261514‐33‐2842 261514‐34‐2163 261514‐44‐4614
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Stream Site S4 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S4 2 Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 8,315 LF W10 (66.8 acres) 90 ac (0.14 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 260407‐57‐1688
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Stream Site S20c Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S20c 3 (tie) Lake Benson‐Swift Creek 030202011002 5,680 LF None 96 ac (0.15 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 791273988 791566640 791566864 791565094
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Stream Site S20a Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S20a 3 (tie) Lake Benson‐Swift Creek 030202011002 5,183 LF None 976 ac (1.53 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 792118344 792311310 782815303 792026005 791273988
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Stream Site S1 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S1 5 Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 7,479 LF W19 (34.8 acres) 382 ac (0.6 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 261600‐54‐5804 261600‐84‐8800 261600‐74‐3136 261600‐72‐1996 261600‐63‐5318
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Stream Site S45 Project ID Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S45 6 (tie) Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 4,016 LF None 257 ac (0.4 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 169500‐74‐6294 169500‐65‐3829
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Stream Site S43 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S43 6 (tie) Lake Benson‐Swift Creek 030202011002 3,100 LF None 111 ac (0.17 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 699283995 699298457
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Stream Site S13 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S13 8 (tie) Little Creek 030202011005 5,584 LF None 346 ac (0.54 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 166800‐82‐0725 166800‐62‐6125
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Stream Site S11 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
S11 8 (tie) Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 3,717 LF W14 (7.5 acres) 98 ac (0.15 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 169500‐17‐3683
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S2 8 (tie) Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 3,807 LF W18 (18.6 acres) 193 ac (0.3 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 262600‐00‐5277 262500‐09‐3249 261600‐80‐8780
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2.2 Priority Buffer Projects Potential buffer restoration/nutrient offset sites were identified in 12‐digit subwatersheds prioritized for water quality improvements (Figure 2). These priority subwatersheds include: These include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Upper Middle Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Poplar Creek‐Neuse River Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek.
Potential sites were identified through GIS‐based analysis and scored according to the Project Rating Plan which is included in Appendix B. These projects are traditional buffer restoration sites which can be done as buffer mitigation or a nutrient offset mitigation. In some cases, it may be possible for one site to include both buffer and nutrient offset mitigation. Credit is available for planting buffer mitigation areas out to 50 feet from the top of each stream bank, however, stream buffers planted for nutrient offsets can extend to 200 feet from the top of each bank. Therefore one site could potentially provide both types of credits. It is also possible in some cases to do stream mitigation and buffer mitigation on the same site, though these buffer sites were not evaluated as stream restoration. All of these buffer sites include potential stream restoration or enhancement to create “project clusters.” Projects that have multiple elements or treatments that will provide a variety of ecological services such as aquatic habitat improvement, water quality improvement, wetland functional improvements, etc. are encouraged. Descriptions of the top rated potential sites follow. Buffer sites were not visited in the field, therefore no photos are available. Buffer Site B22 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
B22 1 (tie) Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek 030202011001 9,756 LF Potential stream restoration/enhancement 12,101 ac (18.91 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 761887110
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Buffer Site B50 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
B50 1 (tie) Poplar Creek‐Neuse River 030202011103 1,954 LF Potential stream restoration/enhancement 109 ac (0.17 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 1752496412 1752597507 1752599261
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Buffer Site B8 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
B8 1 (tie) Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 3,540 LF Potential stream restoration/enhancement 115 ac (0.18 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 167300‐23‐7454 167300‐13‐0539 167300‐13‐4177
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Buffer Site B18 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
B18 4 (tie) Lake Benson‐Swift Creek 030202011002 12,344 LF Potential stream restoration/enhancement 1,300 ac (2.03 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 699872102 699892857 1700019441
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Buffer Site B47 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Existing Stream Length Adjacent Projects Drainage Area
B47 4 (tie) Little Creek 030202011005 3,574 LF Potential stream restoration/enhancement 707 ac (1.1 sq. mi.)
Parcel Identification Number 1649492593 164900‐57‐5937 164900‐59‐5122 Neuse 01 Regional Watershed Plan Preliminary Project Atlas ‐ DRAFT
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3.0 Potential Aquatic Organism Passage Barrier Removal Sites Potential aquatic organism passage barrier removal sites were identified in 12‐digit subwatersheds prioritized for stream corridor improvements (Figure 2). These include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Upper Middle Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River.
Potential sites were identified through GIS‐based analysis and scored according to the project rating plan which is included in Appendix B. These sites are existing dams that could be partially or completely removed to allow for increased range of movement of aquatic species and, therefore, could potentially be completed as non‐traditional mitigation. In some cases, removal of these structures could also improve water quality by restoring the river behind the dam from a lentic to a lotic ecosystem with free flowing water to move sediments and improve oxygenation. Many other potential benefits of dam removal have been documented. Descriptions of the top rated potential sites follow. Due to the number of potential projects, not all sites were visited in the field. Photographs are provided with the descriptions if available. Unnamed Dam Project ID Unnamed Dam Project Rank 1 Subwatershed Little Creek 12‐Digit HUC Number 030202011005 Drainage Area 12.3 sq. mi. Parcel Identification Number 166700‐17‐7971
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Little River Park Dam Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Drainage Area
Little River Park Dam 2 Cattail Creek‐Little River 030202011503 56.2 sq. mi.
Parcel Identification Number 1795254279
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Johnson Pond Dam Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Drainage Area
Johnson Pond Dam 3 Upper Middle Creek 030202010901 4.9 sq. mi.
Parcel Identification Number 677179515
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4.0 Potential Wetland Restoration/Enhancement Sites Potential wetland restoration and enhancement sites were identified in 12‐digit subwatersheds prioritized for wetland condition functional improvements (Figure 2). These include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Middle Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lower Middle Creek Long Branch‐Little River.
Potential sites were identified through GIS‐based analysis and scored according to the project rating plan which is included in Appendix B. These projects are traditional wetland restoration and enhancement sites. Where possible, the projects may include stream/buffer restoration as well to create “project clusters.” Projects that have multiple elements or treatments that will provide a variety of ecological services such as aquatic habitat improvement, water quality improvement, wetland functional improvements, etc. are encouraged. Descriptions of the top rated potential sites follow. Due to the number of potential projects, not all sites were visited in the field. Photographs are provided with the descriptions if available. Wetland Site W10 Project ID W10 Project Rank 1 (tie) Subwatershed Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 12‐Digit HUC Number 030202011105 Adjacent Projects S4 (8,315 LF) Existing Wetland Area 66.8 ac Parcel Identification Number 260407‐57‐1688
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Wetland Site W19 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Adjacent Projects Existing Wetland Area
W19 1 (tie) Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 S1 (7,479 LF) 34.4 ac
Parcel Identification Number 261600‐67‐8498 261600‐56‐2920
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Wetland Site W11 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Adjacent Projects Existing Wetland Area
W11 3 (tie) Lower Middle Creek 030202010903 No 27.4 ac
Parcel Identification Number 165500‐91‐1711 165500‐71‐2606 165500‐52‐8980
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Wetland Site W18 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Adjacent Projects Existing Wetland Area
W18 3 (tie) Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 S2 (3,807 LF) 18.6 ac
Parcel Identification Number 262600‐00‐5277 262500‐09‐3249 261600‐80‐8780
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Wetland Site W14 Project ID Project Rank Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Adjacent Projects Existing Wetland Area
W14 3 (tie) Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River 030202011105 S11 7.5 ac
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5.0 Potential Urban Stormwater BMP Sites and Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance and Biofiltration Conveyance Sites Potential urban stormwater BMP sites were identified in 12‐digit subwatersheds prioritized for water quality improvements (Figure 2). These include: 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Upper Middle Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Poplar Creek‐Neuse River Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek.
Potential sites were identified through GIS‐based analysis and scored according to the project rating plan which is included in Appendix B. These projects include potential stormwater wetlands, wet ponds, regenerative stormwater conveyance and/or biofiltration conveyance. Where possible, the projects may include multiple BMPs in series and or stream/buffer restoration to create “project clusters.” Projects that have multiple elements or treatments that will provide a variety of ecological services such as aquatic habitat improvement, water quality improvement, wetland functional improvements, etc. are encouraged. Descriptions of the top rated potential sites follow. Due to the number of potential projects, not all sites were visited in the field. Photographs are provided with the descriptions if available. Note: Project ranks are not included in the table below because the scores for all of the included BMP sites were very similar (e.g. the top 6 sites all had the same total score). BMP Site 1 Project ID BMP1 Subwatershed Upper Middle Creek 12‐Digit HUC Number 030202010901 Drainage Area 10.4 ac Percent Impervious 46.5% BMP Type (Option 1) Bioretention BMP Type (Option 2) Biofiltration conveyance Adjacent Projects BMP 35 and potential unnamed stream restoration Potential upfit of drainage channel to regenerative stormwater conveyance or biofiltration conveyance at Description Fuquay‐Varina High School. Project cluster with BMP 35 and potential stream restoration. Parcel Identification Number 667120673
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BMP Site 35 Project ID Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Drainage Area Percent Impervious BMP Type (Option 1) BMP Type (Option 2) Adjacent Projects
BMP35 Upper Middle Creek 030202010901 19.1 ac 59.5% Constructed Wetland Wet Pond BMP 1 and potential unnamed stream restoration Potential construction of new stormwater wetland or wet pond on Fuquay‐Varina High School property. Project cluster with BMP 1 and potential stream restoration.
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BMP3a Poplar Creek‐Neuse River 030202011103 11.7 ac 36.3% Constructed Wetland Wet Pond BMP3b and RSC/biofiltration conveyance Potential upfit of existing basin (no existing riser structure) at Barwell Road Elementary School into stormwater wetland or wet pond. Project cluster with BMP 3b and potential regenerative stormwater conveyance/biofiltration conveyance.
Description
Parcel Identification Number 1732313627 BMP Site 3b Project ID Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Drainage Area Percent Impervious BMP Type (Option 1) BMP Type (Option 2) Adjacent Projects
BMP3b Poplar Creek‐Neuse River 030202011103 11.0 ac 31.0% Constructed Wetland Wet Pond BMP3a and RSC/biofiltration conveyance Potential upfit of existing basin (no existing riser structure) at Barwell Road Elementary School into stormwater wetland or wet pond. Project cluster with BMP 3a and potential regenerative stormwater conveyance/biofiltration conveyance.
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BMP11 Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek 030202011001 22.2 ac 56.3% Constructed Wetland Wet Pond None Potential upfit of existing basin (no existing riser structure) into stormwater wetland or wet pond.
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BMP18 Upper Middle Creek 030202010901 9.5 ac 51.3% Constructed Wetland Wet Pond None Potential upfit of existing basin (no existing riser structure) at Apex Middle School into stormwater wetland or wet pond.
Description Parcel Identification Number 741593016
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BMP Site 24 Project ID Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Drainage Area Percent Impervious BMP Type (Option 1) BMP Type (Option 2) Adjacent Projects
BMP24 Upper Middle Creek 030202010901 17.0 ac 37.9% Constructed Wetland Wet Pond Potential RSC/biofiltration conveyance Potential construction of new stormwater wetland or wet pond on Wake Tech property. Project cluster with potential regenerative stormwater conveyance/biofiltration conveyance.
Description Parcel Identification Number 689718778
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BMP Site 7 Project ID Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Drainage Area Percent Impervious BMP Type (Option 1) BMP Type (Option 2) Adjacent Projects
BMP7 Lake Benson‐Swift Creek 030202011002 29.8 ac 30.6% Constructed Wetland Wet Pond None Potential construction of stormwater wetland or wet pond draining Garner High School site.
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BMP Site 40 Project ID Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Drainage Area Percent Impervious BMP Type (Option 1) BMP Type (Option 2) Adjacent Projects
BMP40 Little Creek 030202011005 34.2 ac 32.1% RSC Biofiltration conveyance BMP42 and potential RSC/biofiltration conveyance Potential upfit of drainage channel to regenerative stormwater conveyance/biofiltration conveyance at Clayton High School. Project cluster with BMP 42 and other potential regenerative stormwater conveyance/biofiltration conveyance locations.
Description
Parcel Identification Number 165920‐81‐0652 165920‐81‐6873 165920‐81‐0769 BMP Site 42 Project ID Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Drainage Area Percent Impervious BMP Type (Option 1) BMP Type (Option 2) Adjacent Projects
BMP42 Little Creek 030202011005 119.7 ac 30.0% Constructed Wetland Wet Pond BMP40 and potential RSC/biofiltration conveyance Potential construction of new stormwater wetland or wet pond. Project cluster with BMP 40 and other potential regenerative stormwater conveyance/biofiltration conveyance locations.
Description Parcel Identification Number 165920‐70‐6849
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6.0 Potential Targeted Resource Area Projects Potential Targeted Resource Area (TRA) sites were identified in 12‐digit subwatersheds prioritized for important aquatic habitat. These include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Cattail Creek‐Little River Long Branch‐Little River Piney Grove Cemetery‐Swift Creek Mahlers Creek‐Swift Creek Mill Creek‐Neuse River.
Potential sites were identified based on knowledge of the aquatic resources, existing habitats and populations of important aquatic species, and sources of degradation of these populations. Four potential projects have been identified and included in the project atlas as potential non‐traditional mitigation. These projects include preservation of important mussel habitat along with habitat improvement activities and opportunities to reduce negative impacts on important habitats. Because of the unique nature of each of these projects, a narrative description of each is included with the map figures and data tables. Photographs are also provided. Note: The four TRA sites included below were not ranked. TRA 1: Swift Creek Ford Tract Preservation and Buffer Enhancement This 74 acre potential habitat preservation site is located near the I‐40/NC 42 interchange in Johnston County and includes up to 0.72 miles of the main stem of Swift Creek and includes properties on both sides of the creek. Swift Creek is known to support a rich and diverse freshwater mussel fauna, including the federally endangered Dwarf Wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), the state endangered Atlantic Pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni) and Yellow Lance (Elliptio lanceolata), as well as numerous other rare species. The portion of Swift Creek from the I‐40 crossing downstream to Barber Mill Road (SR 1525) is considered to provide the most “high quality habitat” for mussels and supports the highest densities of most of the rare species in the watershed. In addition to the mussels, the Carolina Madtom (Noturus furiosus), a small member of the catfish family, and the Neuse River Waterdog (Necturus lewisi), an aquatic salamander, have also been recorded from this portion of Swift Creek. Both species are endemic to the Neuse and Tar/Pamlico River Basins in North Carolina and are listed as Threatened (T) and Special Concern (SC) in North Carolina respectively. The Ford Tract, which occurs within the “high quality habitat” reach of Swift Creek, had been used as pastureland up until 2013, and currently consists largely of open fields with limited vegetated riparian buffers. This general area of the Swift Creek watershed has experienced rapid urbanization, particularly along the NC 42 corridor in the vicinity of the I‐40 interchange. The landowner is considering selling the majority of the property, and has been approached by various developers (based on personal communication). The potential project would include preservation of the site to protect habitat for the existing populations but could also include buffer enhancement and an in‐stream barrier removal to improve habitat conditions. The buffers width on the site ranges from absent to 300 feet, with the majority within the 30‐ 40 foot range. There is a utility easement ford crossing on the creek within the property that has scoured to the point where it has likely become a barrier to aquatic passage. Neuse 01 Regional Watershed Plan Preliminary Project Atlas ‐ DRAFT
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Given the rapid urbanization taking place in the watershed, habitat protection is crucial to maintaining populations of rare aquatic fauna in Swift Creek. The Ford tract occurs within a key section of the creek with regards to biodiversity and high quality habitat. This parcel is adjacent to other tracts that should also be pursued including the West (PIN: 163700‐37‐9618), Coats (PIN: 163700‐48‐5225 and 163700‐58‐ 0230), and Barefoot (PIN: 163700‐36‐6576) parcels.
Project Name Project ID Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Size (acres) Existing Stream Length Drainage Area Project Attributes
Swift Creek Ford Tract TRA 1 Mahlers Creek‐Swift Creek 030202011004 74 0.72 miles 21.6 sq. mi. Large undeveloped tract in rapidly developing portion of watershed, opportunity for buffer enhancement, and barrier removal
Parcel Identification Number 163700‐57‐2421
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TRA 2: Little River Casey Preservation Tract This 63 acre potential habitat preservation site is located near the SR 2129 (Micro Road) crossing of the Little River in Johnston County. This section of the Little River supports the federally endangered Dwarf Wedgemussel and Tar River Spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansanna), state endangered Atlantic Pigtoe and Yellow Lampmussel (Lampsilis cariosa), as well as the Carolina Madtom, Neuse River Waterdog and numerous other mussel species. The anadromous American Shad (Alosa sapidissima) also utilizes this section of the Little River as spawning habitat. This site is currently for sale, and could be used largely as a preservation site, as the entire property is currently forested. There may also be opportunities for Beaver (Castor canadensis) management (see TRA 4 below).
Project Name Project ID Subwatershed 12‐Digit HUC Number Size (acres) Existing Stream Length Drainage Area
Little River Casey Preservation Tract TRA 2 Long Branch‐Little River 030202011505 63 0.88 miles 24.0 sq. mi. Large undeveloped forested tract in largely agricultural portion of watershed
Project Attributes Parcel Identification Numbers 163700‐57‐2421
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TRA 3: Swift Creek in‐stream Habitat Improvements Two sources of habitat degradation in Swift Creek include all‐terrain vehicle (ATV) use and in‐stream debris jams. ATV use has been identified as a threat to the Swift Creek Dwarf Wedgemussel population (Smith et al. 2014). In addition to directly running over mussels, ATVs destabilize stream banks and floodplains, causing sedimentation and buffer degradation. These impacts can extend well downstream of their source. There is evidence of ATV use throughout much of Swift Creek’s course; however, it is particularly evident in the 4.4 mile stretch extending from the Indian Creek Overlook development downstream to the I‐40 crossing in Wake County. Multiple unregulated crossings of the stream occur in this reach, and there is evidence that ATVs are traveling within the streambed for extended lengths. In addition to the ATV use, large log jams are also having a localized adverse effect on habitat stability in this section of Swift Creek. While woody debris generally contributes to improved habitat within aquatic environments, excessive amounts that block the channel flow can cause significant bank erosion, transform habitats from lotic to lentic, and create barriers to aquatic organism passage during some flows. Identification of these areas, and dislodging the log jams with hand held chain saws, can be a useful conservation tool, and should be pursued in this area of Swift Creek. Reference: Smith, D. R., S. E. McRae, T. Augsperger, J. A. Ratcliff, R. B. Nichols, C. B. Eads, T. Savidge, and A. E. Bogan (2014). Conservation Strategies For Dwarf Wedgemussel In North Carolina: Maximizing Persistence While Considering Management Cost And Effectivness. Unpublished Manuscript, 30 pp. Project Name Swift Creek In‐stream Habitat Improvements Project ID TRA 3 Subwatershed Mahlers Creek‐Swift Creek 12‐Digit HUC Number 030202011004 Size (acres) N/A Existing Stream Length 4.38 miles Drainage Area 14.2 sq. mi. Improve local habitat conditions, and prevent downstream Project Attributes habitat degradation Parcel Identification Numbers Multiple
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TRA 4: Little River Beaver Management The effects of beaver dams have been identified as a major threat to the Dwarf Wedgemussel population in the Little River in Wake County (Smith et al. 2014). Many of the lotic habitats in the Wake County portion of the Little River that had been occupied by the Dwarf Wedgemussel have been transformed into large lentic habitats and this effect has likely lead to extirpation of the mussels in this reach. While this issue occurs throughout much of the course of the Little River, it is particularly problematic in the vicinity of the SR 1720 (Morphus Bridge Road) crossing of the Little River in Johnston County. This section of the stream used to support the Dwarf Wedgemussel and numerous other rare mussel species. However, since the late 1990’s this reach has become inundated by a series of beaver dams. An intensive trapping program coupled with removal of multiple dams is recommended in this reach to restore suitable habitat for the many rare aquatic species known from this portion of the river. This project would provide functional uplift by restoring the natural aquatic biology of the river in this location. While this potential project represents an unusual approach, it would meet the intent of the 2008 federal rule on Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources (40 CFR Part 230). The rule states: “A watershed approach to compensatory mitigation considers the importance of landscape position and resource type of compensatory mitigation projects for the sustainability of aquatic resource functions within the watershed. Such an approach considers how the types and locations of compensatory mitigation projects will provide the desired aquatic resource functions, and will continue to function over time in a changing landscape. It also considers the habitat requirements of important species, habitat loss or conversion trends, sources of watershed impairment, and current development trends, as well as the requirements of other regulatory and non‐regulatory programs that affect the watershed, such as storm water management or habitat conservation programs.” While EEP will not pursue this project for mitigation, other entities may be interested in this project or other projects of this type. Project Name Little River Beaver Management Project ID TRA 4 Subwatershed Cattail Creek‐Little River 12‐Digit HUC Number 030202011503 Size (acres) N/A Existing Stream Length 2.0 miles Drainage Area 28.0 sq. mi. Improve local habitat conditions, and prevent downstream Project Attributes habitat degradation Parcel Identification Numbers Multiple
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APPENDIX A. POTENTIAL PROJECT DATABASE
Potential Stream Project Database Neuse 01 Regional Watershed Plan
Project ID S3 S4 S20c S20a S1 S45 S43 S13 S11 S2 S22 S7a S18 S8 S7 S47 S9a S49 S10 S17 S40 S12 S5 S15 S37 S48 S19 S20b S35 S10a S14a S16 S6 S46 S30 S32 S39 S44 S14 S26 S36
Subwatershed Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Little Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Little Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River UpperMiddle Creek UpperMiddle Creek Little Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River UpperMiddle Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River UpperMiddle Creek UpperMiddle Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Little Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek UpperMiddle Creek Little Creek UpperMiddle Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek
Riparian Buffer Drainage Project Quality Area Length Group Rating Rating Length (LF) Rating 5,884 3 3 3 8,315 3 3 3 5,680 2 3 3 5,183 3 3 3 7,479 3 3 3 4,016 2 3 3 3,100 3 3 2 5,584 2 3 3 3,717 3 3 2 3,807 3 3 2 9,756 3 3 3 1,565 3 3 1 12,344 3 3 3 3,540 3 3 2 3,455 2 3 2 3,574 3 3 2 2,356 3 3 2 5,117 2 3 3 2,546 2 3 2 2,723 2 3 2 2,901 2 3 2 7,912 1 3 3 5,745 1 2 3 3,852 2 3 2 3,794 2 3 2 3,661 2 3 2 2,155 1 3 2 1,104 1 3 1 3,411 1 3 2 1,325 2 2 1 1,649 2 3 1 1,786 2 3 1 1,221 2 3 1 1,673 2 3 1 1,284 1 3 1 1,896 1 3 1 1,667 1 3 1 750 2 1 1 960 1 3 1 1,935 1 2 1 1,679 1 3 1
Landowner Density Rating 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 3 2 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1
Livestock Access Rating 3 2 3 2 1 2 3 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
Qualitative Channelization Assessment Rating 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 2 2 1 3 2 1 2 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 2 3 3 2 1 2 2 2
Wetland Adjacent? Y Y Y Y
Total Score 26 25 24 24 23 22 22 21 21 21 21 21 20 20 19 19 19 18 17 17 17 17 17 16 16 15 15 15 15 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12
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Project ID B22 B50 B8 B18 B47 B7a B9a B10 B15 B17 B40 B7 B10a B14a B16 B39 B20b B44 B46 B6
Subwatershed Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Poplar Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River UpperMiddle Creek UpperMiddle Creek UpperMiddle Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River UpperMiddle Creek UpperMiddle Creek UpperMiddle Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Little Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River
Riparian Buffer Landowner Quality Length Density Adjacent Rating Rating Rating Land Use 3 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 1 2 3 2 2 2 3 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 3 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 3 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
Length (LF) 9,756 1,954 3,540 12,344 3,574 1,565 2,356 2,546 3,852 2,723 2,901 3,455 1,325 1,649 1,786 1,667 1,104 750 1,673 1,221
Total Score 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 7 6 6 6 5 5 5 5
Potential Passage Barrier Removal Database Neuse 01 Regional Watershed Plan Dam Name Apex Lake Dam Atkinson Millpond Dam Austin Lake Dam Beaver Pond Johnson Pond Dam Lake Benson Dam Lake Myra Dam Lake Wendell Dam Lake Wheeler Dam Little River Park Lochmere Dam Lochmere Lake Dam #2 Macgregor Downs Lake Da Perry Lake Dam Sunset Lake Dam Tarpley's Pond Dam Unnamed Dam Yates Millpond Dam
Subwatershed Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Cattail Creek‐Little River Whiteoak Creek Cattail Creek‐Little River UpperMiddle Creek Mahlers Creek‐Swift Creek Marks Creek Buffalo Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Cattail Creek‐Little River Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Upper Buffalo Creek UpperMiddle Creek Cattail Creek‐Little River Little Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek
Imparments AFSA T&E Related to Total Connectivity (Wildlands/C (Wildlands/ Impoundments in (miles) atena) Catena) Watershed 0 1 1 27 1 1 0 163 0 1 0 1,895 0 1 0 29 0 1 0 36 1 1 0 1,912 0 1 0 1,898 1 0 0 148 0 1 1 50 0 1 0 54 0 1 1 29 0 1 1 27 0 1 1 28 0 1 0 9 0 1 0 42 0 1 0 10 0 1 0 1,897 0 1 1 29
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Recreational High Hazard Use Dam 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1
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N/A N/A N/A N/A 4 N/A 1 N/A N/A 3 N/A N/A N/A 6 N/A 5 2 N/A
Potential Wetland Project Database Neuse 01 Regional Watershed Plan Project ID W10 W19 W11 W18 W14 W9 W23 W31 W1 W22 W30 W5 W6 W17 W20 W4 W7 W12 W15 W16 W21 W25 W27 W28 W32 W3 W29 W2 W13
Subwatershed Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lower Middle Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lower Middle Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lower Middle Creek Lower Middle Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lower Middle Creek Lower Middle Creek Lower Middle Creek Lower Middle Creek Middle Middle Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lower Middle Creek Lower Middle Creek Lower Middle Creek Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Long Branch‐Little River Long Branch‐Little River Long Branch‐Little River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lower Middle Creek Long Branch‐Little River Buffalo Creek‐Neuse River Lower Middle Creek
Size (acres) 66.8 34.4 27.4 18.6 7.5 28.2 48.4 44.3 23.5 18.6 23.1 17.7 23.3 16.3 12.0 9.2 5.6 8.7 13.2 10.0 7.6 10.8 5.4 9.3 1.1 4.0 8.8 5.0 8.6
Number of Parcel Owners 1 1 1 2 1 1 4 3 1 1 1 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Landowner Density (acres/landowner) 66.8 34.4 27.4 9.3 7.5 28.2 12.1 14.8 23.5 18.6 23.1 8.8 7.8 8.1 12.0 9.2 5.6 8.7 13.2 10.0 7.6 3.6 5.4 9.3 1.1 4.0 8.8 5.0 8.6
Hydrological Alteration Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Limited Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Limited Obvious Obvious Obvious No signs Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Obvious Limited Limited No signs No signs
Size Rating 3 3 3 2 1 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Landowner Density Rating 3 3 3 1 1 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Hydrological Alteration Rating 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1
Adjacent Project/Notes yes, stream rest/buf yes, stream rest/buf yes, stream rest/buf yes, stream rest/buf
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Total Score 12 12 9 9 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 3 3
Potential Stormwater BMP Database Neuse 01 Regional Watershed Plan
ID 1 3a 3b 11 18 24 35 7 40 42 4 5 6 17 22 25 28 29 30 33 37 39 43 20 21 23 2 9 10 12 13 26 8 19 31 32 34 41 44 27 14 15 16
Type RSC BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP RSC BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP/RSC BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP RSC BMP BMP/RSC BMP BMP BMP RSC BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP BMP/RSC BMP BMP BMP BMP
Percent Impervious Area 46.5 36.3 31.0 56.3 51.3 37.9 59.5 30.6 32.1 30.0 72.9 51.0 35.2 40.4 28.3 45.6 28.0 54.3 42.7 31.2 46.5 41.9 31.2 58.8 33.7 34.4 26.6 40.6 28.6 36.5 57.8 33.7 36.8 15.8 18.6 17.8 21.8 30.1 24.3 17.3 23.1 15.9 30.0
Drainage Area (acres) 10.4 11.7 11.0 22.2 9.5 17.0 19.1 29.8 34.2 119.7 3.3 38.5 25.9 28.7 10.7 39.1 21.6 11.4 13.9 14.3 8.7 11.3 54.9 11.5 11.9 54.2 16.7 15.2 24.5 7.0 4.7 33.1 54.6 13.1 22.4 13.6 24.9 114.5 1.9 26.8 12.5 8.6 5.7
Land Owner Public (Wake parcel dbase) Public (Wake parcel dbase) Public (Wake parcel dbase) Public (Wake parcel dbase) Public (Wake parcel dbase) Public (Wake parcel dbase) Public (Wake parcel dbase) Public (Wake parcel dbase) Public (Johnston parcel dbase) Public (Johnston parcel dbase) Public (Wake parcel dbase) Other Other Public (Wake parcel dbase) Other Public (Wake parcel dbase) Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Public (Wake parcel dbase) Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other
Subwatershed Upper Middle Creek Poplar Creek‐Neuse River Poplar Creek‐Neuse River Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Little Creek Little Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Little Creek Little Creek Little Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Marks Creek Upper Middle Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Upper Middle Creek Lake Benson‐Swift Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Little Creek Little Creek Upper Middle Creek Upper Middle Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek Lake Wheeler‐Swift Creek
Feasibility Yes Yes Yes Existing Dry Pond Existing Dry Pond Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Existing Dry Pond Yes Yes Questionable Yes Questionalble Existing Dry Pond Existing Dry Pond Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Existing wet pond Yes Yes Yes No Yes Questionable Questionalbe No Yes
Type 1 Bioretention Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland RSC Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Pocket Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland
Type 2 Biofiltration conveyance Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Biofiltration conveyance Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wetpond RSC Wet Pond Biofiltration Conveyance Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond
Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland
Wet Pond Wet Pond Wet Pond Wetpond Wetpond
Bifiltration Conveyance Constructed Wetland Constructed Wetland
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Notes Good site for RSC, bioswale, biofiltration. Adjacent to BMP 37 Existing basin but no outlet control. Looks like it could be easily retrofitted to wetpond or CW. Existing basin but no outlet control. Looks like it could be easily retrofitted to wetpond or CW. Appears to be functioning existing dry pond. Existing basin next to soccer field. Could not see riser stucture. Could be a good site. On Wake Tech property. Opportunity for multiple BMPs in series. Good site, adjacent to school and BMP 1 At school. Potentially good site. Wooded. Potentially on perennial stream. Good site by Clayton High School. Potentially perennial stream. Other linear drainage sites nearby in roadside ditches. Looks like a good site but in on perennial stream Existing dry pond could be upfitted. Good site, in industrial area, drainage unclear. Good site. Wooded. Would be good site if there is enough room and no utilities or other constraints In the woods behind subdivision. Adjacent to community park. Likely on perennial stream. Could upfit pond and add short RSC. Could upfit pond. Adjacent to school. Good site, in the woods. Good site, but drainage unclear. Possible treatment train. Good site for RSC, bioswale, biofiltration into CW or pond Good site. Potential for pre treatment in roadside ditches. Good linear site. Some utility constraints. Looks good but could be a perennial channel. Adjacent to 21 Looks good but could be a perennial channel. Adjacent to 21 May be on perennial stream, but otherwise good opportunity for multiple BMPs in series. Small site between houses In woods. Next to pond retrofit draining industrial site Adjacent to appartments in woods. Appears to be an easement adjacent. Behind parking lot. Near 13. Could be cluster. Regency Forest. Behind parking lot. Near 11, and 12. Could be cluster. Regency Forest. Possible candidate for stream restoration. Small stream wooded buffer Appears to be on sewer easement Existing pond. Design could be improved. Adjacent parcel has recently been developed limiting space for improvements. Good site, but does not drain much impervious surface. GIS‐based watershed probably not correct. Potentially good site. This site will likely be developed for a shopping center. Good site Site has been filled and developed into a paved parking lot. Good linear site. Upstream of BMP 37. Unclear how drainage from subdivision is routed. Could be perrenial stream. Between houses in subdivision Would need reconstruction of drainage infrastructure Located in wrong place in GIS. Should be located east of current location. Watershed delineation incorrect.
Drainage Area Impervious Score 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1
Feasibility Score 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2.5 2.5 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2 2 2 3 3 1 1 3 3 3 3 1 3 2.5 2 1 2
Landowner Score 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Total Score 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8.5 8.5 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7.5 7.5 7.5 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5.5 5 4 3
APPENDIX B. PROJECT RATING PLAN
Project Rating Plan The following approach was developed to prioritize potential project sites for the Project Atlas. It was originally submitted to EEP for approval before projects were identified and rated. This version has been modified slightly for clarity and to incorporate revisions (note: future tense has not been changed). Goals of Prioritization 1. Eliminate sites that do not meet basic criteria from further consideration 2. Prioritize potential projects from the remaining sites to include in Project Database 3. Identify Project Atlas sites (select representative projects from Project Database) Although no subwatersheds will be eliminated from additional study during later phases of the RWP, the priority subwatersheds for each of the four functional categories will be assessed as described below to identify potential projects. For example, only the subwatersheds prioritized for stream corridors will be assessed for stream restoration projects. Subwatersheds Prioritized for Stream Corridor Condition Stream Restoration Initial assessments will include the following: 1. Drainage Area – Streams that have a drainage area of larger than 10 square miles are typically not pursued as restoration projects by EEP and will be removed from further evaluation. The drainage areas of remaining streams were categorized as follows: 0 to 1.9 square miles (3 points) 2 to 5 square miles (2 points) >5 square miles and
