Scopes of Work on Grant Requests Before the CWMTF Board of Trustees, August 2004

SCOPES of WORK AUGUST 2004

This document provides background and board action on grant requests before the Clean Water Management Trust Fund Board of Trustees at its August 2004 meeting including staff recommendations, board committee recommendations and any previous actions taken by the board when available. Grant approvals made at the August meeting are tentative;final votes will likely be taken later in the year.

DEFERRED ACQUISITION APPLICATION
2004A-011 NC Coastal Federation – Quaternary Tract, White Oak 111
River, Onslow County, Coastal Plain Region

RESTORATION, STORMWATER APPLICATIONS
Deferred Applications

2003A-704 Kure Beach, Town of – Storm./ Ocean Outfalls, New
Hanover County, Southern Coastal Plain
2004A-701 Cape Fear RC&D – Storm. / Flemington Landfill, Hanover County, Coastal Plain Region

2004B (new) Applications

DEFERRED ACQUISITION APPLICATION

August 8, 2004

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2004A-011 NC Coastal Federation – Quaternary Tract, White Oak 111
River, Onslow County, Coastal Plain Region

Summary (7/11/04)

The NC Coastal Federation, partnering with the NC Coastal Land Trust, requests $1,977,600 for a $3,354,600 (41% match) effort to protect the White Oak River through fee simple purchase of 1,443 acres. The tract is valued at $3,172,000 ($2,198 per acre), which does not include includes the timber value of $672,372. which will be used to restore the site to natural conditions and serves as an additional match to the project. This is ideal waterfront property, with approximately 720 upland acres. USDA and US Forest Service cost-sharing will provide for longleaf pine habitat restoration. $600,000 has been applied for from the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, and the landowners will contribute to the boundary survey. The tract is a part of the White Oak Marshes Natural Heritage Area and adjacent to the Croatan National Forest, resulting in protection of over 7 miles of both sides of the White Oak. The project represents a cost to CWMTF of about $40.35 per linear foot of buffer. CWMTF has contributed to prior extensive prioritization and protection of thousands of acres along the White Oak corridor (1998B-003; 2000A-008), the lower portion of which has open shellfish areas and is a designated Primary Nursery Area. NCCF plans to ask WRC to manage as gamelands. CWMTF funds will be used to purchase the riparian and flood plain areas only. While the landowner will receive dollars for the sale of timber in the future, it is important to note that the landowner is also retaining risk of lost income in an area vulnerable to hurricanes, fire, disease and pest infestation.

The match of $1,272,000 (towards the total value of $3,172,000) comes from the $600,000 NAWCA grant expectation and $672,000 not asked for by the landowner. This is not a bargain sale, however, as the $672,000 will be realized by the landowner through timber sale. Site restoration will be funded through USDA and NC Forest Service cost sharing and hunting leases. NCCF will ask the WRC to take over management after restoration and the end of the timber rights and hunting lease terms.

Water Quality Benefits

Establish 723 acres of riparian buffer or wetlands of 49,000 linear feet on the White Oak River (C), Mulberry and Starks Creeks. Significant Natural Heritage Area and leads to shellfish waters

Scope of Work

Purchase fee simple approximately 1,443 acres and place under permanent easement with the State of North Carolina
Monitor the easement in perpetuity
Restore uplands to longleaf pine community after timber harvest of pine plantation
If transferred to WRC, NCCF shall monitor the easement until such transfer

Conditions (7/11/04)

The permanent conservation easement shall conform to the standard CWMTF model easement and shall be held by the State of North Carolina.
Submit, if possible, an electronic survey of the properties that depicts the total length of stream buffered, indicating separately the segments buffered on both sides and those on one side.
Timber harvest of pine plantation on uplands only; income to be used for site restoration; no timber harvesting to take place in the riparian areas.
Hunting leases to expire 5 years after the date of closing.
Timber harvest rights to expire 5 years after date of closing.
Appraisals are to account for the timber value at the time of expiration of timber harvesting right of landowner.
If application for the purchased area is made for income tax credit, CWMTF will provide the appraisals to the DENR and Dept. of Revenue.
NCCF shall inform the Natural Heritage Program (NHP) of the transfer to WRC management.
NCCF shall assure that the WRC works with NHP to seek to designate the tract as a NC Nature Preserve. The designation shall apply to an area at a minimum of 100 ft from the top of bank of all perennial and intermittent streams, as the NHP deems appropriate.

Budget Notes

Budget as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 2/8/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $1,978,000. Staff will investigate status of income generation from other CWMTF projects in the Basin.

Committee Recommendation 2/8/04

Wright requests firm timeline of when timber would be harvested, how long the hunting lease would be effective, who would hold the hunting rights, and when the parcel would be transferred to WRC. Motion by Wright, 2nd by Cragnolin, to defer until get more information on timelines for timber harvest and hunting rights. Question about how match is calculated with respect to timber value. Motion carries.

Board Decision 2/9/04

Board accepts recommendation to defer

Staff Recommendation 7/11/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount, under the above conditions, up to $1,978,000.

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RESTORATION, STORMWATER APPLICATIONS
August 8, 2004

Deferred Applications

2003A-704 Kure Beach, Town of – Storm./ Ocean Outfalls, New Hanover County, Southern Coastal Plain

Summary

The Town of Kure Beach is requesting$8,765,099 of a $10,765,099 (19%) total effort to remove ocean 18 outfalls and reroute and treat the stormwater to 4 5-acre constructed wetlands (20 acres total) prior to discharge to the Cape Fear River. The project involves the use of federal military property for the treatment of stormwater, with a value of over $2,000,000. Cost estimates are based on an engineering feasibility study funded by Div. Coastal Management. The drainage area is 1,920 acres (3 sq. mi.) with 132 acres (7%) impervious surfaces. Costs include construction at $7,034,426, contingency of $671,562 (9.5%), monitoring of $8,000, and design & permitting at $526,921. The project costs are $5,607/acre drainage area, and $81,554/acre impervious.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce fecal coliforms and associated stormwater contaminants from entering ocean front recreational area.
Will reduce the amount that would enter the Cape fear River (SC, SB) if rerouted without treatment

Scope of Work

Remove 18 ocean outfalls
Construct 4 5-acre stormwater wetlands
Relocate utilities

Conditions

Any required permits to be acquired by the applicant
Monitoring and design to be done in accordance with DWQ stormwater guidance

Staff Recommendation 8/17/03

Staff recommends funding up to $527,000 for design and permitting. Staff would also support design and permitting costs that would include Carolina Beach stormwater discharge. The applicant is encouraged to bring a proposed final project in phased stages, and to continue investigation of participation by Carolina Beach and NC DOT.

Revised Recommendation 8/17/03

Applicant requests project be deferred pending further analysis of scientific data and refining of project scope to produce greater project value.

Committee Recommendation 8/17/03

Move to defer by Hester and second by McMillan. Motion carries.

Board Action 8/18/03

Board accepts committee’s recommendation to defer.

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends deferral for one more cycle only. A wider scope should come of more regional efforts planned for the near future.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Beane, 2nd by McMillan, to accept staff recommendation. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

Staff Recommendation 8/8/04

Staff recommends deferring this project. Efforts are continuing to involve Carolina Beach resources in an improved project.

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2004A-701 Cape Fear RC&D – Storm. / Flemington Landfill, Hanover County, Coastal Plain Region

Summary

The Cape Fear RC&D is requesting a revised amount of $833,060 of a $3,299,560 (51% match) to reclaim the Flemington Landfill site for a soccer complex between the Cape Fear and Northeast Cape Fear Rivers. This is a Brownfields project, with appropriate fill and topsoil brought in to cap the 65-acre site. This will prevent further infiltration of rainwater into the landfill, greatly decreasing flow through the landfill and out to surface waters and wetlands. Ultimately, the site will accommodate 15 soccer fields and parking for 850 vehicles. CWMTF funds will be used for the site cap and constructed wetlands to treat stormwater runoff from the facility (not outflow from the landfill). Extensive groundwater monitoring will be done through the Brownfields portion of the project. Rare and endangered species have been documented: Shortnose Sturgeon and the Rare Skipper (wetland insect).

Water Quality Benefits

Potentially eliminate contaminated groundwater from entering the Cape Fear River (C, Sw). Nature of contaminants unknown.
Rare and endangered species documented; Primary Fish Nursery Area

Scope of Work

Cap the 65-acre Flemington landfill
Construct 7 stormwater wetlands

Budget Notes

Match as described in the supplemental budget

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the request up to $834,000. Due to the potential contamination / liability issues, staff suggests some alternative to establishment of a permanent easement, such as requiring deed restrictions.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Vaughan to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $834,000. Motion did not receive a second and failed. Motion by Hester, 2nd by McMillan, not to fund. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

McMillan addressed Board and asked Board to reconsider the water quality merits of the project and appropriateness of CWMTF being involved. Motion by McMillan, 2nd by L. Smith, to defer and ask staff to bring additional information back to the Board. Motion carries.

Staff Recommendation 8/8/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $650,000 for placing an appropriate cap on the landfill. The applicant has provided supplemental information as to the infiltration rates pre- and post-recapping. Contamination did exist in leachate measured in the 1970’s, and 2001 measurements detected contamination within the plume. This plume will continue to move towards surface waters and the cap will not influence this, but no information regarding contamination leaving the landfill proper. Staff assumes contaminated materials remain within the landfill. Monitoring of the groundwater and landfill leachate will be conducted as a part of the Brownfield requirements. CWMTF will not hold the easement on this property: Brownfield restriction will apply.

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2004B (new) Applications

2004B-401 Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition, Inc. - Rest./ Town Branch Restoration, Cherokee County, Mountains

Summary

The Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition requests $70,250 of a $80,675 (13% match) effort to restore Town Branch in the Hiwassee River Basin. The project is for implementation of a CWMTF-funded design and permitting grant (2001A-401). The project would restore through natural channel design 970 linear feet of stream, and would complete an existing restoration effort of 5,600 linear feet in the Valley River watershed. The restored stream length will be 1,124 linear ft. The project cost is $83 per linear feet, and is estimated to remove 68 Tons per year of sediment delivered to surface waters. The Valley River immediately downstream is a regionally significant aquatic habitat, with the Federal species of concern, the Sicklefin Redhorse (fish). The project is too small to require monitoring. The Town of Andrews will provide a 50-ft. permanent conservation easement on one side, and a landowner donated 30-yr / 30-ft. easement on the other. Both easements to be held by the Cherokee County Soil & Water District. It is likely that the Town will own both sides of this segment, in which case the permanent easement will be provided on both sides.

Water Quality Benefits

Restoration of 970 linear feet of stream along Town Branch (C, Tr), a tributary to Valley River (C, Tr, S2G2 spp., regionally significant aquatic habitat).
Reduce sediment delivery to the Valley River by 68 T/yr.

Scope of Work

Restore 970 linear feet of stream
Tree and shrub plantings
Establish 2.06 acres of buffer easement: 0.8 acres in 30-yr. Easement and 1.26 in permanent easement.
Monitor 1.26 acres in perpetuity; Monitor 0.8 acres for 30 yrs.

Conditions

Conservation easements to be permanent
Applicant must acquire all necessary permits

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff recommends funding the request up to $61,000 under the above conditions. Monitoring ($9,500 requested) is not necessary and will not be required.

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2004B-402 Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition, Inc. - Rest./ Valley River Tributaries, Cherokee County, Mountains

Summary

The Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition requests $2,260,500 of a $2,878,500 (21% match) effort to restore Valley River and tributaries in the Hiwassee River Basin. The project will restore through natural channel design 9,950 linear feet, enhance 8,250 linear feet, and stabilize 10,500 linear feet of stream (28,700 linear ft. total), for an overall total cost of $100 per linear ft. Four sites are on the Valley River. The applicant proposes that conservation easements be either permanent or 30-year contracts. Of the 26 landowners willing to participate, seven have agreed to permanent easements. Sediment loss has not been calculated for all sites, and monitoring costs will likely be less than proposed by the applicant due to restoration levels for stream segments. This project continues the effort by the applicant to restore the Valley River, with previous work on 5,600 linear feet of mainstem. The applicant is unsure of the ability to procure permanent easements on all tracts. The Henderson Soil & Water Conservation District will hold conservation easements. The total cost represents $100 per linear foot of stream. Of concern is the developing nature of the watershed, which complicates the design work.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce sediment delivery to Valley River and tributaries (C, Tr, S2G2 spp., regionally significant aquatic habitat) by restoring, enhancing and stabilizing 28,700 linear feet of stream.

Scope of Work

Restore 9,905 linear feet of stream
Enhance 8,250 linear feet of stream
Stabilize 10,500 linear feet

Conditions

Conservation easements to be permanent
Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitor easements in perpetuity
Monitoring to conform to CWMTF standard

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff recommends deferral. It is unclear as to the total site availability or specific site details to recommend a dollar figure, although the project is technically supported.

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2004B-403 Southwestern NC RC&D - Rest./ Pigeon River Restoration, Haywood County, Mountains

Summary

Southeastern RC&D is requesting a revised $712,698 of a $931,106 (23% match) effort to restore tributaries to Richlands Creek in the French Broad River Basin. The project would stabilize 4,870 linear feet of stream. The restoration sites are primarily residential, and are to be a combination of permanent buffer easements and 30-year contracts. The applicant has been working to restore portions of Richlands Creek through previous grant 2003A-405. A number of tributaries will be addressed, including Hyatt Creek (303(d)), Plott Cr, Raccoon and Shelton Branches (B, Tr). All tributaries are Trout waters. Pre- and post-BMP sediment reduction estimates are not available as baseline assessment and design work is a part of the requests. However, the applicant estimates a current sediment delivery of 1,330 Tons per year. The total costs represent $191 per linear foot. This is within acceptable range for urban/suburban streams. A concern is that the upstream portions of these watersheds are being developed. The applicant estimates impervious surface increases to not exceed 25% over the next 20 years, except possibly in Raccoon Branch. Haywood Soil and Water Conservation District will hold all conservation easements.

Water Quality Benefits

Potential reduction in sediment delivery to tributaries of Richlands Creek (C, B, Tr, 303(d)) with stabilization of 4,870 linear feet of streambank.

Scope of Work

Design projects
Install 1,470 linear feet of stabilization BMPs, including root wads, J-hooks, cross vanes and buffer plantings.
Monitor easements according to

Conditions

Conservation easements to be permanent.
Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitoring to be done in accordance with CWMTF stabilization standards

Budget Notes

Match as described in the supplemental information

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $166,000 to cover design, permitting ($128,700) and easement transactional costs ($36,800).

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2004B-404 Valley Crucis Park, Inc. - Rest./ Watauga Park Greenway Restoration, Watauga County, Mountains

Summary

Valley Crucis Park, Inc. requests $38,380 (no match) for an effort to repair 300 feet of streambank in the Watauga River basin. Slope failure is occurring, with likelihood of a tremendous amount of sediment that will fall into the stream. Design and permitting costs are $11,500; construction and related costs are $24,480, and erosion index monitoring cost is $2,400. Permitting agencies are already involved in the project. This small project does not require monitoring.

Water Quality Benefits

Prevent imminent delivery of sediment

Scope of Work

Design completed
Repair 300 linear feet of sloughing stream banks, including channel structures,

Conditions

Applicant must acquire all necessary permits

Budget Notes

Budget as described in the application

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $36,000. The applicant does not need to conduct monitoring.

2004B-701 Edenton, Town of - Storm./ Constructed Wetland, Queen Ann Creek, Chowan County, Coastal Plain

Summary

The Town of Edenton is requesting $760,000 (no match) to address stormwater runoff to Queen Ann Creek in the Chowan River basin. The project will construct 2 stormwater retention wetlands and reroute flows from ditches draining to Queen Ann Creek. Sewer rehabilitation is being done along the creek, and will have to be done in the project area. Easements have not been included in as match, which should be considered. No results of any pre-application meetings with regulatory agencies are reported, and no estimates of pollutant load reductions or hydraulic volumes. However, stormwater wetlands are very effective (up to 85% reductions some pollutants) in reducing pollutant delivery to surface waters. The impervious area of the 40-acre drainage (0.06 mi2) is 55% (25 acres). A significant part of this drainage is from a concrete plant adjacent to the creek. The remainder is residential with streets and sidewalks. Pollutant delivery under this scenario is very likely. It is possible that at this stage, the construction needs and costs may change significantly once permit requirements and design details are finalized. Monitoring needs or costs are also not considered in budget. The applicant has successfully completed two previous grants involving acquisition and stormwater constructed wetlands (1997B-017 and 1999A-406) in their efforts to protect surface waters of the Albemarle Sound. The total amount represents a cost of $19,000 per acre of drainage area.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce stormwater discharge and pollutant delivery to Queen Ann Creek (C, NSW).
Upstream of a regionally significant Natural Heritage Area

Scope of Work

Design project
Drainage ditch reconstruction/stabilization
Restore bulkheading at concrete plant
Construct 2 stormwater wetlands
Install rock check dam weirs

Conditions

Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitoring to be done in accordance with CWMTF standards and DWQ guidance

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $68,000 for the design and permitting costs. Edenton is not a Phase II community. CWMTF would be interested in working with Edenton to develop a comprehensive stormwater study.

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2004B-702 Emerald Isle, Town of - Storm./ Beach Access Pervious Parking, Bogue Sound, Carteret County, Coastal Plain

Summary

The Town of Emerald Isle requests $160,000 of a $320,000 (50% match) effort to reduce stormwater contamination of Bogue Sound in the White Oak River basin. The project would establish a demonstration of a pervious pavement system at a beach access parking lot. The current lot has been compacted such that no infiltration is occurring and water ponds and flows into a tributary to the Sound. The lot is 3.5 acres, including the parking, bathhouse, arboretum and volleyball courts (sand), with a proposed 1.78 acres to be treated with a combination of pervious concrete and asphalt. The pervious portion (0.7 acres) will be for the travel lanes, and the traditional asphalt for the parking spaces. The Town will match with $40,000 and has applied for a CAMA grant of $120,000. The applicant estimates a total phosphorus load reduction of 6 pounds per year, and an 85% and 95% reduction in nitrogen and sediment, respectively. No reductions for fecal coliforms were estimated. The goal is to treat stormwater without taking up parking spaces for construction of other BMPs such as a constructed wetland. $30,360 of the total budget is for the traditional asphalt paving. Demonstrations currently exist, and NCSU researchers may be available to assist with this project at some level. Carteret County is Tier IV, with Emerald Isles median household income of $53,274 (County MHI is $38,344). The Town is aggressive in its stormwater ordinances. The total amount represents a cost of $91,000 per acre of drainage area

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce stormwater contamination to Bogue Sound (SA)

Scope of Work

Install 0.7 acres of pervious cement
Install 1.1 acres of asphalt

Conditions

Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitoring to be done in accordance with CWMTF standards and DWQ guidance

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff does not recommend funding the project at this time.

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2004B-703 Friends of the NC Musuem of Natural Sciences - Storm./ Green Environmental Education Center, Richlands Creek, Wake County, Piedmont

Summary

The Friends of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences requests $133,662 of a $296,197 (55% match) effort to address wastewater and stormwater discharges to Richland Creek in the Neuse River basin. The project is focused on the Green Environmental Education Center off Blue Ridge Rd. in Raleigh. Matching funds are being provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMSL) ($121,664) and in-kind ($7,400). The purpose of the Center is to educate and demonstrate energy efficient living through renewable resources, utilizing wastewater reuse systems and rainfall / stormwater use & treatment. Stormwater will come from existing watershed and impervious surfaces, while the wastewater reuse will be a self-contained system for the Center under construction. The applicant has also secured a DENR Urban Forestry Grant to restore forested buffers, not included in the match, and the Museum will develop a greenway and environmental education trail throughout the 38-acre project.

Stormwater: This component proposes a total cost of $134,409, with CWMTF funding of $48,683 and the remainder from IMLS ($78,326) and in-kind ($7,400). The drainage area is 20 acres, with 50% impervious surfaces from office buildings, parking lots and streets. BMPs will be bioretention and constructed wetland, which will become a segment of an existing greenway. Rainwater will be captured and reused on site. The total amount represents a cost of $6,873 per acre of drainage area.

Wastewater Reuse: This component will implement and demonstrate an on-site wastewater treatment and reuse system applicable to homes and businesses. The project’s total cost is $128,317, with CWMTF funding $84,979 and the match ($43,338) provided by IMLS. The system will use hill marshes for primary and secondary treatment and UV disinfection, with water to be used for toilet flushing and landscaping. The non-potable supply will be pumped using solar power. Any excess wastewater will be delivered to the Raleigh sewer collection line.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce stormwater contamination of Richlands Creek (C, NSW, 303(d)).
Potentially reduce wastewater loading to municipal WWTP and groundwater withdrawal via education and adoption of methods elsewhere.

Scope of Work

Construct stormwater wetland
Construct bioretention area
Install wastewater reuse system, including treatment marshes, conduits, UV disinfection, pumping system, storage tanks and outfall.

Conditions

Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitoring to be done in accordance with CWMTF standards and DWQ guidance

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $49,000 for the stormwater component, and referring the wastewater component to the Wastewater and Infrastructure Committee.

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2004B-704 Global TransPark Authority - Storm./ Constructed Wetlands, Stoneyton Creek, Lenoir County, Coastal Plain

Summary

The Global Transpark Authority requests $3,672,830 of a $5,688,190 (35% match) effort to collect and treat stormwater from developing sites at the Park to Stoneyton Creek in the Neuse River Basin. The proposal would construct 2 large wetlands (22 and 27 acres) to treat 1,138 acres of drainage area, 154 of which is impervious (14%). The site is required to install stormwater treatment BMPs, and the majority of the area (86%) is as yet undeveloped. Site SC09 (22-acre wetland) has areas currently being developed, while SC04 (27-acre wetland) has no development. The use of the large wetlands for entire watershed treatment is unusual, and NCSU will be involved in monitoring effectiveness. The applicant provided a cost and effectiveness estimate for one site that has existing stormwater treatment needs: site SC09 has 513 acres drainage, with 110 acres drainage needing treatment and the rest to be developed. The proposed SC09 site wetland is 22 acres and will treat the 513 acres.

To construct 20 individual sites for the existing known needs, it would cost approximately $966,000. These sites would treat 440 pounds of Nitrogen, at a cost of $2,195 per lb. N. Additional sites would be needed for the rest of the drainage area. The SC09 22-ac. wetland will cost an estimated $750,000 (a savings of $216,000) to construct, will treat 1,848 pounds of Nitrogen at a cost of $406 per lb. N. This savings is just in addressing current requirements for the site, and does not count the cost of the additional needed BMPs for the remaining undeveloped acres in the subbasin. This demonstrates a project that may or may not be going above and beyond treatment requirements of effectiveness (research may bear this out either way), but will be implementing a somewhat innovative method that will treat nitrogen in a far more cost-effective manner.

The project includes environmental education walkways, boardwalks and signage ($182,930). Design and permitting cost will be $105,000, with CWMTF funding request of $55,000. The total project cost represents $4,998 per acre of drainage area.

Water Quality Benefits

Will prevent significant delivery of stormwater to Stoneyton Creek (C, NSW)

Scope of Work

Design and construct a 22-acre and a 27-acre wetland in subbasins SC09 and SC04
Construct environmental education walkways, boardwalks and signage

Conditions

Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitoring to be done in accordance with CWMTF standards and DWQ guidance

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff recommends not funding the project at this time. If the project were to be considered as a protection from potential development impacts of an area, it would have scored 81. Staff strongly commends the applicant for coming up with an approach that is so cost-effective, allowing a most economical use of funds.

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2004B-705 NC Aquarium, Fort Fisher - Storm./ Rainwater Catchment Cistern, New Hanover County, Coastal Plain

Summary

The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher requests $188,250 of a $196,105 (4% match) to reduce stormwater discharges to the Cape Fear River estuary. The project would design and construct a rainwater catchment cistern for the Cape Fear Conservatory building. The captured water would then be used for plants and landscaping. The long-term goal is to construct a stormwater wetland for the parking area runoff, but that is not included in this proposal. The match consists of $1,499 paid to a consultant for a planning estimate, and $11,356 in-kind service to include monitoring, maintenance and educational signage. No pollution reduction estimates are provided. The total cost, for the 0.5-acre runoff catchment, represents $392,210 per acre of drainage area.

Water Quality Benefits

Eliminate stormwater discharge from the roof surface to the Cape fear River estuary (open SA, PNA, significant Nat. Heritage Area).

Scope of Work

Install cistern

Conditions

Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitoring to be done in accordance with CWMTF standards and DWQ guidance

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff does not recommend funding this project at this phase. The applicant is encouraged to apply with a project to address the parking lot stormwater runoff.

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2004B-706 Pilot View RC&D, Inc. - Storm./ Upper Silas Creek, Forsyth County, Piedmont

Summary

Pilot View RC&D requests a revised amount of $1,603,000 of a $2,054,560 (22% match) effort to restore the headwaters of Silas Creek in the Yadkin River Basin. The project would implement 7 sites for stormwater and stream restoration BMPs; these sites were selected as top priority from a feasibility study funded by Winston-Salem and Pilot View RC&D ($11,000). The City of Winston-Salem will conduct the monitoring of these sites, as a $375,000 match. Easements are valued at $389,600. The sites include restoration of 3,798 linear feet. Design and permitting costs are estimated at $334,600. The applicant is anticipating receipt of $10,000 matching funds from Old Town Country Club to be used towards design costs. Grant recipient’s administrative costs are estimated at $100,000.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce sediment delivery and stormwater

Scope of Work

Restore 3,798 l. ft. streambank along 4 sites
Install 3 stormwater BMPs (bioretention, wet ponds, pocket wetlands)
Monitor conservation easements in perpetuity

Conditions

Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitoring to be done in accordance with CWMTF standards and DWQ guidance

Budget Notes

Match as described in the supplemental budget

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $268,000 for 80% of the design and permitting costs.

2004B-707 Wilmington, City of - Storm./ Hewletts Creek Shellfish, New Hanover County, Coastal Plain

Summary

The City of Wilmington is requesting $3,000,000 of a $5,046,000 (41% match) effort to reduce stormwater contamination to Hewlett’s Creek in the Cape Fear River basin. The total project costs include work done under the Tidal Creeks project, the Hewlett’s Creek master plan, and $782,000 for a greenway park development not yet adopted by the City. Including park development, the total specific project cost is $3,962,000, giving a match of $962,000 (24% match). The project will construct a stormwater wetland to treat 589 acres of drainage area, with 31% (187 ac.) impervious surfaces. The area is essentially built out, with 75% as residential. The project is a significant addition to current efforts underway to reduce contamination of Hewlett’s Creek, which is, and drains to, important shellfish estuarine waters. Monitoring will be provided by the City and UNC Wilmington, with an estimated match of $90,000 (60%). The total project represents a cost of $6,727 per acre of drainage.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce stormwater contaminant delivery to Hewlett’s Creek (closed SA, PNA)

Scope of Work

Construct stormwater wetland
Construct park greenway

Conditions

Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitoring to be done in accordance with CWMTF standards and DWQ guidance

Budget Notes

Match as evaluated by staff: CWMTF $2,520,000; applicant $1,442,000
The property was purchased through the CWMTF Tidal Creeks grant

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $2,520,000 for 80% of the construction cost, all construction contingency (9%) and administration (4.5%) cost and 40% of monitoring expenses. Tidal Creeks and Wilmington have funded the design and permitting, and Wilmington has a Stormwater Utility.

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2004B-801 Carolina Land and Lakes RC&D - Plan./ Fourth Creek Restoration, Iredell County, Piedmont

Summary

Carolina Land and Lakes RC&D requests $291,802 (no match) to conduct a restoration feasibility study on Fourth Creek in the Yadkin River Basin. The project proposes to conduct baseline assessments and produce preliminary plans and designs for Fourth Creek. The Phase I feasibility study itself will cost a revised $173,907, with more detailed designs produced as a part of a larger effort in the Gregory, Morrison and Fourth Creek watersheds in the remaining costs. While restoration is clearly needed, the cause of impairment (303(d)-listing) is from fecal coliform levels, ostensibly from agriculture (e.g. livestock). A large contributor of sediment seems to be from construction activities involving fill and ditching, in addition to eroding streambanks. Statesville is a Phase II stormwater community, and is required to address runoff to surface waters. Statesville has appropriated $200,000 for the Fourth Creek Greenway, and the estimated value of City-owned easements is $35,800.

Water Quality Benefits

Fourth Creek (C, 303(d), local targeted watershed)

Scope of Work

Develop restoration feasibility study
Develop preliminary restoration designs for Fourth Creek

Budget Notes

Details and match provided in supplemental information

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff recommends not funding the project at this time, but encourages the applicant to apply to CWMTF with implementation requests.

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2004B-802 Creswell, Town of - Plan./ Stormwater Management, Scuppernong River, Washington County, Coastal Plain

Summary

The Town of Creswell is requesting $25,000 to develop a plan addressing stormwater management needs for the Scuppernong River and a tributary canal in the Pasquotank River Basin. The Scuppernong River is 303(d)-listed due to nonpoint source runoff and municipal point sources. Although some of the components deal with drainage concerns, it is a part of an overall effort to deal with all aspects of water management within the Town.

Water Quality Benefits

Address stormwater discharge reduction strategy for the Scuppernong River (C, Sw, 303(d), Nationally Significant Natural Heritage Area.

Scope of Work

Develop Plan to include: wetland pond modification, constructed wetland, pump station modification, canal widening

Budget Notes

No match

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff recommends funding the request up to $25,000. Creswell is not a Phase II stormwater community. CWMTF would be interested in working with Creswell to develop a comprehensive stormwater study.

2004B-803 Emerald Isle, Town of - Plan./ Ocean Outfall Stormwater Elimination, Bogue Inlet, Carteret County, Coastal Plain

Summary

The Town of Emerald Isle requests $32,000 of a $40,000 (20% match) effort to the removal of six stormwater ocean outfalls and alternatives to stormwater management in the White Oak River basin. The plan would examine site conditions, assess potential for redirection of stormwater, and alternative discharge options. An existing effort is under way by researchers to evaluate the real impacts and conditions of these outfalls, with funding from NOAA (National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration). The effort to eliminate ocean outfalls is important to CWMTF. The results of the NOAA study would be of interest, and would provide important information and evaluation of use in this planning project.

Water Quality Benefits
· Potential to begin effort to reduce delivery of stormwater contamination, including fecal coliforms, to public beaches (SB, 303(d))

Scope of Work

Develop plan addressing six stormwater ocean outfalls near Bogue Pier.

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff recommends deferral until NOAA study is completed, which will likely be beneficial in development of this proposed planning process. The study, funded by NOAA, will be conducted by UNC Coastal Studies Institute.

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2004B-804 Grifton, Town of - Plan./ Stormwater Planning, Contentnea Creek, Pitt County, Coastal Plain

Summary

The Town of Grifton requests $40,000 of a $45,000 (11% match) effort to develop a plan to address stormwater management needs to protect Contentnea Creek in the Neuse River basin. This segment of Contentnea Creek has been removed from the 303(d) list, but a segment of the Neuse River near the mouth of Contentnea is proposed for 303(d) listing due to Mercury contamination. The Town is contributing $5,000 as the match.

Water Quality Benefits

Addresses stormwater contamination of Buckleberry Canal, a tributary of Contentnea Creek (C, NSW, supporting).

Scope of Work

Develop a stormwater management strategy for Buckleberry Creek

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff recommends funding the request up to $40,000. Grifton is not a Phase II stormwater community. CWMTF would be interested in working with Grifton to develop a comprehensive stormwater study.

2004B-807 NC Coastal Federation - Plan./ Oyster Restoration and Protection, Regional, Coastal Plain

Summary

The NC Coastal Federation requests $100,000 of a $147,560 (32% match) effort to develop a strategy for each of three coastal regions to identify acquisition, restoration and stormwater opportunities. The plan will use high quality shellfish and shellfish-growing areas as the criteria for prioritizing potential projects. This plan would be a key component to success of the Oyster Restoration and Protection Plan for North Carolina, and is supported by the Oyster Restoration Plan Steering Committee (which has CWMTF representation). Staff considers this akin to the Riparian Corridor Planning process, but with shellfish resource protection and development as the specific goal. Three teams of the Steering Committee comprised of research, resource management and agency representatives, will be conducting and overseeing the development of these plans and strategies for the three regions. The process will also include input from public and stakeholder groups.

Water Quality Benefits

Potential for directing resources to most efficient and effective opportunities to restore shell fishing areas (SA, PNA, ORW, SAV)

Scope of Work

Produce plans for three coastal regions
Mapping/GIS and supplies
Three workgroup sessions (1 per region)

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff recommends funding the request up to $100,000.

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2004B-808 NC State University - Plan./ Town Lake Restoration, Chatham County, Piedmont

Summary

NC State University requests $124,000 (no match) to begin efforts to restore Town Lake and Robeson Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. Robeson Creek is impaired for aquatic weed proliferation, due in large part to Town Lake eutrophication. The DWQ Basinwide Plan specifically recommends the restoration of Town Lake and stormwater management. The project would support the investigations needed to determine restoration opportunities for the lake, including baseline assessment. The costs include monitoring and supplies, personnel support, NCSU overhead and document printing/distribution.

Water Quality Benefits

Potential to begin process of restoring Town Creek, reducing nutrient delivery to Robeson Creek (WS IV, NSW, 303(d))

Scope of Work

Monitor water quality
Mapping of Lake topography, bedrock and sedimentation

Budget Notes
· Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff recommends funding the application up to $77,500, not to include overhead or printing costs.

2004B-809 Pilot View RC&D, Inc. - Plan./ Bath Creek Restoration, Forsyth County, Piedmont

Summary

Pilot View RC&D requests $65,635 of a $90,635 (28% match) effort to address the goal of “daylighting” Bath Creek in downtown Winston-Salem in the Yadkin River basin. Most of Bath Creek is subsurface in the downtown area. This project would investigate the feasibility of opening up the stream to the surface and reestablishing vegetation and habitat. This would be the largest daylighting project in the state, if feasible. The match is a cash match of $25,000. The DWQ Basinwide Plan recommends implementation of stormwater controls and revegetation in the Salem Creek watershed.

Water Quality Benefits

Potential for restoring natural habitat in Bath Creek (WSIII, C), a tributary of Salem Creek.

Scope of Work

Produce design

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff recommends funding the request up to $59,000, not to include items “exhibits and presentations ($7,500).

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2004B-810 Pilot View RC&D, Inc. - Plan./ Fisher Creek Restoration, Guilford County, Piedmont

Summary

Pilot View RC&D, Inc. requests $107,970 of a $157,970 (32% match) effort to develop a plan addressing the restoration of Fisher Creek in the Cape Fear River basin. The plan would develop the plan to implement stream restoration through natural channel design, including the design itself. The DWQ Basinwide Plan discusses Buffalo Creek as being impaired due to urban stormwater contamination resulting in an impaired biological community. The City of Greensboro will contribute $50,000 as match.

Water Quality Benefits

Plan to determine approach to reducing sedimentation of Fisher Creek, an urban tributary to Buffalo Creek (C, NSW, 303(d) for impaired biology)

Scope of Work

Develop plan for restoration opportunities
Design restoration through natural channel methods

Conditions

Must meet minimum DWQ design requirements for permitting

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff does not recommend funding the project at this time

2004B-811 Pilot View RC&D, Inc. - Plan./ Monarcas Creek Restoration, Forsyth County, Piedmont

Summary

Pilot View RC&D requests $133,665 of a $153,665 (13% match) for evaluating, planning and design for restoration of Monarcas Creek in the Yadkin River basin. The goal is to address approximately 7,000 linear feet of stream, through natural channel design, with the County donating 200-foot buffers. Wake Forest University will conduct an archaeological study ($20,000 value) in this area, which will be added to the Bethabara Historical Park. Monarcas Creek is not rated, but it drains to Mill Creek, which in turn drains to Muddy Creek, rated 303(d) at and below the confluence of Mill & Muddy.

Water Quality Benefits

Will address sediment delivery in Monarcas Creek (C, local watershed planning area)

Scope of Work

Design and permit for 7,000 linear feet of Monarcas Creek
Archaeological study by Wake Forest University

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $134,000.

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2004B-812 Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River - Plan./ Greens Creek Restoration, Jackson County, Mountains

Summary

The Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River requests $143,310 of a $145,200 (<1% match) effort to address restoration needs in the Green River watershed in the Little Tennessee River basin. The project would initiate screening-level data collection to determine sediment/turbidity levels for identifying restoration opportunities throughout the Tuckasegee watershed, and produce an action plan for the Greens Creek subbasin. The applicant states turbidity levels have violated standards in Greens Creek. However, the creek is not impaired at this time. The budget includes $65,000 in Executive Director’s salary, benefits and travel. Educational materials are $1,500, supplies and equipment are $11,400, with the remainder as $$74,410 for outside consultant sampling and GIS/Mapping costs. Greens Creek drains to Savannah Creek, which then drains to the Tuckasegee River. Neither creeks are impaired. The sampling efforts would be helpful in education of citizens in the watershed interested in protecting these unimpaired streams.

Water Quality Benefits

Develop a plan for opportunities for restoration throughout the Tuckasegee watershed (B, Tr)
Potential for addressing the need for sediment delivery reduction in the Greens Creek watershed (C, Tr)

Scope of Work

Data collection/sampling throughout the Tuckasegee watershed
Develop a Watershed Action Plan for addressing turbidity in Greens Creek watershed

Budget Notes

· Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendations 8/8/04

Staff does not recommend funding this project at this time

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