SCOPES of WORK - MARCH 2003

This document provides background and board action on grant requests before the Clean Water Management Trust Fund Board of Trustees at its March 2003 meeting, including staff recommendations, board committee recommendations and any previous actions taken by the board.

Projects favorably acted on by the committees and the board of trustees in March remain eligible for further review later this year. Projects on the agenda but not evaluated will be reviewed at a subsequent meeting.

2002B Cycle Restoration/Stormwater/Planning

Deferred Applications
2002A-404
2002A-406
2002A-702
2002A-706
2002A-707
2002A-708

2002B Applications
2002B-401
2002B-402
2002B-403
2002B-404
2002B-405

Stormwater Applications
2002B-701
2002B-702
2002B-703
2002B-704

Planning Applications
2002B-801
2002B-802
2002B-803
2002B-804
2002B-805

Deferred Applications

2002A-404 Pilot View RC&D-Rest & Stormwater/Koerner Place Creek,
Forsyth County, Piedmont Region

Summary
Pilot View RC&D, Inc. is requesting $238,000 of a $313,000 effort to restore 800 linear feet of Koerner Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The project includes a stormwater detention pond. The stormwater detention pond is proposed within the existing stream channel; however, no mention is made of 401/404 permit discussions. Restoration costs are difficult to determine, as budget isn't clear as to component costs. Restoration costs are estimated $60.00 per lin. ft., but seem to be much higher (probably over $300.00). No pre- or post-erosion rates estimated in application.

Water Quality Benefits
Restore 800 linear feet of Keorner Creek (WS IV)

Scope of Work

• Stabilize 800 linear feet streambank
• Treat stormwater drainage from 35 acres (33% impervious)

Budget Notes
· Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 9/15/02
Staff recommends not funding the project at this time. Ask the applicant to develop a more complete application and resubmit. Applicant should also seek assistance from the town.

Committee Recommendation 9/15/02
Committee voted to defer. Any future revision should comprehensively deal with stormwater as well as stream restoration.

Board Action 9/16/02
Board accepts Committee recommendation to defer.

Revisions 3/16/03
The stormwater retention pond will capture runoff from Hwy 66 prior to discharge to the creek. 404/401 permit communications have been held.

Conditions

• Monitor in accordance with CWMTF standard contract
• Meet minimum DWQ design standards

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $100,000 for planning and design. Encourage applicant to reapply with final project plan and outstanding permitting issues addressed.

Committee Recommendation 3/16/03
Motion by Gwyn, 2nd by Hester, to defer and gather additional information on design and planning cost.

Board Decision 3/17/03:
Committee amends motion to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $175,000. Motion carries.

2002A-406 Wake Forest, Town of - Rest./Richlands Creek Greenway,Wake County, Piedmont Region

Summary
The Town of Wake Forest is requesting $2,734,739 of a $3,418,424 (20%) effort to restore 5,100 linear feet along Richland Creek in the Neuse River Basin. Restoration costs are estimated at $200.00 per linear foot. The project involves acquisition of about 63 acres of buffers and wetland, 2 workshops , tours and 25 properties. Monitoring to be done by KCI of NC in coordination with Wake S&WCD for stream chemistry and bank and vegetation stability.

Water Quality Benefits

• Restoration of 5,100 linear feet of Richland Creek (C, NSW - ST)
• Reduce sediment delivery by nearly 100% from 0.576 T/l.ft./yr to "negligible" (2,900 T/yr total)

Scope of Work

• Natural channel design restoration of 5,100 linear feet
• Purchase of 62.58 acres
• Conduct 2 workshops
• Monitoring stream chemistry, bank and vegetation stability
  

Conditions

• All relevant permits are acquired
• Easements to conform to the standard CWMTF model
• Conduct monitoring of benthic macroinvertebrates
  

Budget Notes
Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 9/15/02
Staff recommends deferral until confirmation of the involvement of NC Wetlands Reserve Program.

Committee Recommendation 9/15/02
Committee voted to support staff recommendation to defer.

Board Action 9/16/02
Board accepts Committee recommendation to defer.

Revised Summary 3/16/03
Requests $449,938 of $1,865,798 (76%) effort. NCWRP will fund restoration of segment 3, CWMTF funds towards segments 1 & 2 for design and permitting, transactional costs on 29 properties, project management and surveying. Wake Forest has an open contract for $1,128,300

Revised Scope of Work

• Natural Channel restoration design only on 2,250 linear feet and permitting costs
• Design and surveying
• Transactional costs on 48 acres

Conditions
Monitor restoration in accordance with CWMTF standard contract

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends funding the project up to $239,750: $136,750 for design and permitting, $20,000 for project management, $33,000 for segment 1 & 2 surveying, and $50,000 for transactional costs on potentially donated 10 tracts.

Committee Recommendation 3/16/03
Motion to accept staff recommendation. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/17/03-
Board supports Committee’s recommendation to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $240,000.



2002A-702 Fayetteville - Stormwater/Cross Creek, Cumberland
County, Piedmont Region

Summary
The City of Fayetteville requests $1,200,000 (no match) to address stormwater discharges to Little Cross Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The project would treat stormwater from 6 acres with porous pavement, and capture 4 discharges with infiltration devices, including infiltration beds and rain gardens, buffer plantings, along with monitoring. The TSS load reduction is estimated to be 2,400 lbs./yr. This is a part of a comprehensive effort to address stormwater from a 26.4 acre drainage area, and permitting agencies have been contacted. This project was automatically deferred as it was not evaluated or reviewed by CWMTF Board of Trustees.

Water Quality Benefits
Reduce stormwater contaminant delivery (TSS by 2,400 lbs./yr.) to Cross Creek (C,I; 303(d)).

Scope of Work

• Install porous pavement
• Install Infiltration beds, rain gardens, buffer plantings

Conditions
Monitor in accordance with DWQ stormwater guidance document

Budget Notes
No match provided

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends not funding the project at this time, but encourages the applicant to reapply with the completed design as a match. We would also like to see riparian stabilization ideas.

Committee Recommendation 3/16/03
Motion by Wakild, 2nd by McMillan, to accept staff recommendation. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/17/03
Board accepted Committee recommendation to not fund this project.

2002A-706 Town of Manteo

Summary
The Town of Manteo requests a revised amount of $1,537,000 of a $1,695,700 (10% match) to protect Shallowbag Bay in the Pasquotank River Basin. The project will address discharges from 10 existing outfalls, using deflective separators and constructed wetlands. The match includes $91,700 in combined municipal sewer expenses. The drainage area is 161.3 mi2 with 25% impervious surfaces.

Water Quality Benefits
·Reduce stormwater contaminants entering Shallowbag Bay (SC-FS, NS for shellfish)

Scope of Work

• Construct three stormwater wetlands
• Install four deflective separators
• Pipe improvements
• Purchase of maintenance equipment

Conditions
All appropriate permits to be acquired

Staff Recommendation 9/15/02
Staff recommends deferring application at this time. Although the full 10 outfalls are now addressed in the revisions, permit issues and off-line placement of wetlands need to be answered. Also, the deflective separators are patented products, requiring specialized maintenance equipment. Potential for alternatives should be investigated.

Committee Recommendation 9/15/02
Committee voted to support staff recommendation to defer.

Board Action 9/16/02
Board accepts Committee recommendation to defer.

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends continued deferral at this time, until permit requirements are clear. The applicant is actively investigating permit issues that could significantly alter some project components, and wetland delineations are scheduled to be conducted.

Committee Recommendation 3/16/03
Motion by Gwyn, 2nd by McMillan, to defer. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/17/03
Board accepted Committee recommendation to not fund this project.



2002A-707 Mount Airy - Stormwater/ Lovills Creek, Surry County,
Piedmont Region

Summary
The City of Mount Airy requests $440,000 of a total $857,500 effort (49% match) to address sediment/stormwater discharge to Lovills Creek in the Yadkin River Basin. The funding is to repair the dam of Tumbling Rock Reservoir for use as a stormwater catchment. The reservoir collects from a 1.1 mi2 drainage area, with 422 acres (60%) impervious now and 123 acres (17%) zoned commercial. Preliminary design has been done. Applicant estimates a reduction of 436,776 lbs annually in sediment loading will be realized. Applicant may be willing to donate 73 acres of zoned industrial property and place under CWMTF easement. City is currently evaluating overall stormwater and buffer needs.

Water Quality Benefits
Reduce discharge of stormwater and 436,776 lbs./yr of sediment to Lovills Creek (WS IV), which drains to 303(d) portion of Ararat River

Scope of Work

• Design and permitting
• Repair or existing dam

Condition
Monitor in accordance with DWQ stormwater guidance document

Budget Notes
Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $111,000 for complete project design ($105,000) and permitting ($5,825). Encourage the applicant to reapply with final design and needs for project completion. Also would encourage donation of conservation easement of 73 acres of the adjacent industrial park.

Committee Recommendation 3/16/03
Motion by Gwyn, 2nd by Wakild, to defer until applicant provides specific line item budget, especially related to design cost of the dam repair. Applicant should consider removing the dam. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/17/03
Board accepted Committee recommendation to not fund this project.

2002A-708 Raeford - Stormwater/Wetland, Peddler's Branch, Hoke
County, Piedmont Region

Summary
The City of Raeford requests $390,885 (no match) to address stormwater discharges to Peddler's Branch in the Cape fear River Basin. This project is a continuation of a previous CWMTF grant (2000A-701: $178,250 with $61,200 match from Raeford) to fund purchase property, permitting and develop design. A stormwater wetland will be created through modification of an existing pond, treating 964 acres of drainage area, with 172 acres (17.8%) impervious area. The wetland will treat approximately 50% of the city's stormwater, with an estimated 60% reduction in stormwater contaminants. The town has indicated a willingness to consider monitoring the project as a match.

Water Quality Benefits
Reduce by 60% stormwater contaminants delivered to Peddler's Branch (C-NR), which had been a 303(d) listed stream. It was removed due to size constraints for modeling purposes (not from improvement)

Scope of Work
Construction of wetland modification of pond, and wetland management.

Conditions

• Monitor for 5 years in accordance with DWQ stormwater guidance document
• All appropriate permits to be acquired

Budget Notes
Budget and match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $391,000 under the condition that the applicant conduct monitoring program for 5 years.

2002B Applications

2002B-401 Buncombe SWCD-Rest./Newfound Cr., Buncombe
County, Mountain Region

Summary
Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District requests $450,000 of a total $616,200 (27% match) for a two-year effort to protect Newfound Creek in the French Broad River Basin through agricultural BMP implementation and repair of failing septic tanks. The District has identified 50 urban and agricultural BMPs for implementation dealing with fecal coliforms and sedimentation. Agricultural livestock exclusion and streambank stabilization components will comply with CWMTF policy (30 year contracts or permanent easements). The urban component involves roadbank stabilization and septic tank repairs. The application indicates no match, but funding partners include 319, EQIP, SWCD, NC Ag Cost-Share, Buncombe County, NRCS and Pigeon River Fund. CWMTF funds will be used to repair 10 septic tanks, with 319 funding eight. Buncombe SWCD received a planning grant (1997-030) that involved the funding of a position and was to identify watershed needs. This project is a result of that and other program initiatives, including WRP, USGS, EPA and DSWC funding. The project is in a WRP targeted watershed. CWMTF funds will go towards: Livestock exclusion ($105,000), streambank stabilization and buffer plantings ($75,000), sediment control ($135,000) and septic tank repairs ($35,000), and Coordinator for 2 years ($100,000).

Water Quality Benefits

• Reduce fecal coliforms and sediment delivered to Newfound Creek (C-I, 303(d)) through elimination of stream access by livestock
• Reduce sediment delivery through stabilization of roadbanks
• Potentially reduce fecal coliform contamination from failing septic tanks
• Expand public awareness
  

Scope of Work

• Install livestock exclusions and streambank enhancement BMPs
• Implement roadside stabilization BMPs
• Support of coordinator position
  

Budget Notes
Match as described in the application

Conditions

• Agricultural BMPs to comply with CWMTF easement/contract policy
• Confirm need for permits and obtain as necessary
  

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $415,000 towards the livestock exclusions, streambank plantings, sediment stabilization components and Coordinator. Do not fund $35,000 for the septic tank repairs. Encourage the Buncombe County Health Dept to apply for the septic tank repair project.

Committee Recommendation 3/16/03
Motion by Hester, 2nd by Wakild, to accept staff recommendation. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/17/03
Encourage Buncombe County to adopt a land use planning ordinance. Board accepts Committee’s motion to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $415,000.

2002B-402 Mecklenburg County - Rest/ Little Sugar Creek
Greenway, Piedmont Region

Summary
Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Dept. requests $400,000 of a $2,000,000 effort (80% match) for stormwater management, stream restoration and greenway construction along Little Sugar Creek in the Catawba River Basin. CWMTF funding will be used towards stream and floodplain restoration ($266,000), buffer plantings ($54,000), Design, survey and construction services ($50,000) and educational signage ($30,000). This project involves a number of funding partners, and adds to an extensive effort to address sedimentation and stormwater runoff to Sugar and Little Sugar Creek. The project was originally a request for greenway boardwalk construction. The overall restoration cost is $136 per linear feet. Pre-project erosion rates are estimated at 0.15 to 0.21 tons/linear foot/yr. Post rates will be 0.02 T/LF/yr.
Fourteen water quality and greenway projects totaling approximately $13 million are completed or ongoing on Little Sugar Creek. In this project area, 50 residences have been removed using FEMA funding and 40% matching funds from the County. Mecklenburg has $1,940,000 in open CWMTF contracts, completed $959,000 worth of projects, and has received approval for $1,300,000. The project will also, with alternative funds, implement stormwater bioretention and pocket wetland systems, and construct greenway boardwalks. Mecklenburg County has completed $959,000 in contracts, and has $3,240,000 in open contracts

Water Quality Benefits

Restore 5,100 linear feet of Little Sugar Creek (C-I, 303(d) listed)
Reduce delivery of 700 to 1,000 tons of sediment per year to the creek

Scope of Work

• Develop design and survey of greenway, stormwater and stream restoration along project area
• Restore with natural channel design 5,000 linear feet of Little Sugar Creek
• Establish Buffer plantings
• Erect educational signage along greenway
  

Conditions

• Monitor according to CWMTF standard contract for stream restoration.
• Place restoration portion under standard CWMTF permanent conservation easement
• Monitor in perpetuity
• Meet minimum DWQ design standards
  

Budget Notes
Match as described in supplemental budget

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $400,000

Committee Recommendation 3/16/03
Motion by Wakild, 2nd by Hester, to accept staff recommendation. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/17/03
Board accepts Committee’s motion to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $400,000.



2002B-403 Middle Fork Greenway Assoc.- Rest./S. Fork New River
Greenway, Watauga County, Piedmont Region

Summary
The Middle Fork Greenway Association requests $60,560 of a $3,911,000 effort to protect the South Fork New River in the New River Basin. The total project costs is for the completed greenway project, with construction estimated at $3,850,500. This request is for transactional costs for easements on 5 small tracts ($25,000) and buffer plantings (Riverbuilder) on 12,000 linear feet of a donated 50 ft. easement ($35,560). This portion represents a cost of $2.96 per linear foot. The other 5 tracts comprise 4,300 linear feet with 30-50 ft. buffers. This will essentially connect the Tweetsie Railroad to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust would hold the easements. Middle Fork Greenway Assoc. has $32,000 in open contract.

Water Quality Benefits
Establish 30 to 50 ft. buffer protection along 16,300 linear feet of South Fork New River (WSIV, HQW)

Scope of Work

Acquire easements along 16,300 linear feet.
Livestake planting along 12,000 linear feet
Monitor in perpetuity.
Easements to conform to CWMTF standards.

Conditions

• Place riparian areas under permanent CWMTF standard conservation easement
• Monitor in perpetuity
  

Budget Notes
Match as described in the application

Staff recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $61,000.

Committee Recommendation 3/16/03
Motion by Gwyn, 2nd by Hester, to accept staff recommendation. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/17/03
Board accepts Committee’s motion to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $61,000.

2002B-404 NC Cooperative Extension Service - Rest./Buffalo Creek,
Johnston County, Piedmont Region

Summary
The NC Cooperative Extension Service is requesting a revised amount of $396,900 of a total $793,800 effort (50% match) to protect Buffalo Creek in the Neuse River Basin. The project would restore 1,600 linear feet of an unnamed tributary and help improve existing stormwater treatment near the Smithfield Hospital. Natural stream restoration techniques would be used at a cost of $217/linear foot, including construction and plantings, design and monitoring. The property is owned by the Town of Smithfield, with part of the match as permanent easement donation. A greenway and educational effort is also planned to include public awareness of other stormwater projects in the area. CWMTF costs are for permitting and design ($71,000), restoration construction and plantings ($232,000), monitoring ($60,000), wetland plantings ($3,000), construction management ($24,900), level spreaders ($6,000), used to dissipate overland flow into riparian areas. The wetland plantings are for an existing stormwater wet pond. NCSU has completed $994,103 worth of contracts, and has $1,644,170 in open contracts.

Water Quality Benefits

• Reduce by 125 T/yr of sediment delivered to the unnamed tributary of Buffalo Creek (C, NSW)
• Restore 1,600 linear feet of stream
• Improve existing stormwater treatment
  

Scope of Work

• Natural channel design restoration of 1,600 linear feet of stream
• Construct level spreader
• Wetland plantings for stormwater retention pond
  

Conditions

• Applicant must have necessary permits in hand prior to project start (401/404 and Neuse buffer)
• Monitor in accordance with CWMTF standard contract
• Meet minimum DWQ design standards
• Place under standard CWMTF permanent conservation easement
• Monitor easement in perpetuity
  

Budget Notes

Match as described in the revised supplemental budget, includes land donated by Smithfield.

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $397,000.

Committee Recommendation 3/16/03
Motion by Gwyn to defer until applicant can submit detailed budget information on requested funds and match. Also supply information on water quality benefits related to this project of 48 acre preservation effort being used as match. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/17/03
Board accepts the committee's recommendation to defer.


2002B-405 NC Div. Parks and Recreation - Rest./ Stone Mt. State Park,
Big Sandy Cr., Wilkes County, Piedmont Region

Summary

The NC Division of Parks and Recreation is requesting $425,000 of a $1,239,800 (66% match) effort to restore Big Sandy Creek and tributaries in the Yadkin River Basin. The project will restore 4,225 linear feet of stream using Rosgen methodologies, and develop a management plan for the Big Sandy Creek watershed. Sediment reductions are expected from a pre-project loss of 0.11 T/linear foot/yr to 0.02 T/l.ft./yr. Costs are $69/linear foot including construction and plantings, design and monitoring for a total $290,000 to CWMTF. The watershed management plan ($135,000) would help in water reclassification and prioritization of acquisitions, and includes biological & physical assessment, aerial photography and data analysis. Match includes Trout unlimited funding ($5,000 - $10,000) towards arch culvert design and installation and land acquisition by DPR ($514,000), as in supplemental information. NC DPR has successfully completed $1,700,000 worth of projects, and has $141,000 in open contracts.

Water Quality Benefits

• Potentially reduce sediment delivery by 380 tons per year to Big Sandy Creek (C, Tr, HQW)
• Targeting of future protection efforts

Scope of Work

• Natural channel design restoration of 4,225 linear feet of stream
• Monitor for 5 years according to CWMTF standard contract
• Develop watershed management plan

Budget Notes
Match as described in the application, includes land acquisition in the targeted watershed.

Staff recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $425,000. Project was proposed to CWMTF previously, with questions regarding need for restoration in HQW and the need for greater match. Supplemental information and a significant match are here provided for consideration.

Committee Recommendation 3/16/03
Motion by Wakild, 2nd by Gwyn, to fund up to $290,000 for stream restoration only. Ask applicant to reapply for planning portion for the whole park.

Board Decision 3/17/03
Board accepts Committee’s motion to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $290,000.



2002B-406 Pilot View RC&D - Rest./Tom's Creek, Surry County,
Piedmont Region

Summary
Pilot View RC&D requests $191,250 of a $689,250 (72% match) effort to protect Tom's Creek and an unnamed tributary in the Yadkin River Basin. The project would restore, using natural channel design, 900 linear feet and buffer planting restoration along 1,200 linear feet at an overall cost of $174/linear foot. Costs include construction, design, surveying, plantings, project management and contingencies. Pilot Mountain Recreational authority is willing to donate a 50 ft. riparian permanent conservation easement along 5,500 linear feet of the unnamed tributary (both sides) and 3,200 linear feet of Tom's Creek (one side) to total 8,700 linear feet of stream, or 14,200 linear feet of 50 ft. buffer. The site is a 120 acre acquisition from an EPA watershed grant, to be used as a passive park. Tom's Creek flow to the Ararat River, a 303(d)-listed stream.

Water Quality Benefits

• Reduce sediment delivery by 115 Tons per year to surface waters.
• Establish 16.3 acres of 50 ft. riparian buffers along 14,200 linear feet of Tom's Creek (WSII) and tributary.
• Restore 900 linear feet of stream
• Restore buffer vegetation along 1,200 linear feet of stream
  

Scope of Work

• Acquire 16.3 acres of 50 ft. buffers
• Establish plantings along 1,200 linear feet
• Restore, using natural channel design, 900 linear feet of stream
• Place buffers under permanent standard easement
• Monitor in perpetuity
  

Conditions

• Pilot Mt. Recreational Authority to donate easement on 300 ft (an additional 250 ft.)
• Limit impervious surfaces in the easement to 10%
• Monitor stream restoration according to CWMTF standard contract
  

Budget Notes
Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $192,000. Encourage the applicant to adopt a forest buffer zone of at least 50 ft. adjacent to streams throughout the water supply watershed areas within the Town's jurisdiction.

Committee Recommendation 3/16/03
Motion by Gwyn, 2nd by Hester, to accept staff recommendation. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/17/03
Board accepts Committee’s motion to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $192,000.

2002B-407 Pilot View RC&D Rest,/ Yadkin Farmland Project,
Surry County, Piedmont Region

Summary
Pilot View RC&D requests $961,000 of a total $1,796,600 effort (46% match) to protect the South Fork Mitchell River in the Yadkin River Basin through restoration and enhancement of 7,200 linear feet of stream and protection of 400 acres of farmland. Overall stream restoration costs are $598,000, for a cost of $83/linear foot, and includes design ($140,000), Construction ($320,000), monitoring/repair (36,000) and project management, contingencies and riparian acquisition. The project includes also the acquisition of easements on 400 acres of farmland, with matching funds through USDA Farmland Preservation Program (FPP) and Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP). Details on the acquisition portion are incomplete.

Water Quality Benefits

• Restore and enhance 7,230 linear feet of the South Fork Mitchell River (C-S)
• Establish riparian areas along tributaries and mainstem of Mitchell River (ORW), Ararat River (303(d) and Fisher River (WS II) watersheds
  

Scope of Work

• Restore using natural channel design and enhance 7,200 linear feet of stream
• Purchase conservation easement on 400 riparian acres and place under standard CWMTF easement

Condition

• Monitor stream restoration according to CWMTF standard contract
• Monitor conservation easements in perpetuity

Budget Notes
Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends that the restoration/EQIP portion be funded up to $314,000. Match provided by $261,000 EQIP funds and donated permanent easements by landowner. Encourage the applicant to reapply for the Farmland protection portion with specific tracts, and when the CWMTF and FPP coordination policies are confirmed. Scoring based on restoration only.

This project was not evaluated during the March meeting.

2002B-408 Watauga SWCD - Rest/Agriculture BMPs, Multiple 79
waters, Watauga County, Western Region

Summary
Watauga Soil & Water Conservation District requests $37,500 of a $50,000 effort (25% match) to address stream degradation by livestock access to various locations in the Watauga, New and Yadkin River Basins. The project would fund livestock exclusion systems, including critical area stabilization, riparian plantings and alternate watering facilities. Funding would compliment the NC Agriculture Cost Share Program, with landowners responsible for 25% BMP of implementation costs. All BMPs would adhere to CWMTF policy of either permanent easements or 30-year contracts. Specific tracts have been identified, and continues the District's efforts as with previous CWMTF projects.

Water Quality Benefits

Will reduce nutrient and fecal contamination of surface waters in the Watauga, Yadkin and New River watersheds (includes HQW, Tr, WS waters)

Scope of Work

• Install livestock exclusion fencing
• Livestock watering tanks and alternative water sources
• Riparian plantings
• Area stabilization (gravel and fabric)
  

Conditions

• BMPs to comply with CWMTF policy for permanent easements or 30-year contracts

Budget Notes
Match as described in the application and NCACSP supplemental

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $38,000.

This project was not evaluated during the March meeting.

Stormwater Applications

2002B-701 Carolina Shores, Stormwater/ Persimmon Swamp, 30
Brunswick County, Eastern Region

Water Quality Benefits
Potential for reduction of stormwater contaminant delivery to Persimmon Swamp (C, SW-S)

Scope of Work
Construct 1.5 acre stormwater retention pond

Budget Notes
Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends not funding the project at this time. Encourage the applicant to reapply when the treatment design is verified and permitting questions are answered.

This project was not evaluated during the March meeting.

2002B-702 Fayetteville, City of - Stormwater/Little Cross Creek
Cumberland County, Piedmont Region

Summary
The City of Fayetteville requests $2,400,000 of a total $3,593,480 effort (33% match) to control stormwater entering Little Cross Creek in the Cape fear River Basin. CWMTF funds would be used for implementation of at least 10 stormwater BMPs out of a top 15 identified as high priority within a list of 55 identified projects. These include lake forebay enhancement, wetlands, wet ponds, bioretention areas and level spreaders. The list of the top 15 BMPs used for the project total does not specify which ones will be funded through this CWMTF grant request amount. The top 10 projects listed total $2,616,102, with those identified for CWMTF totaling $2,409,025. At the requested funding, this would be an 8% match. Potential CWMTF participation is noted on 12 of the top 15 sites.

Water Quality Benefits
Reduction of TSS and associated stormwater contamination of Cross Creek (WS IV, 303(d))

Scope of Work

• ? lake enhancements w/ forebay and plantings
• Construction of ? wet ponds
• Construction of ? stormwater wetlands
• Installation of 1 level spreader?
• ? critical area plantings
• 1 bioretention area
  

Conditions

• Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
• Monitoring to be done in accordance with DWQ stormwater guidance
  

Budget Notes
Match as revised?

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends deferral until specific BMPs and matching resources are identified. Complete scoring is not possible without this information.

This project was not evaluated during the March meeting.

2002B-703 Mecklenburg County - Stormwater/Little Sugar Creek, 94
Belmont Branch, Piedmont Region

Summary
Mecklenburg County requests $1,450,000 of a $3,262,000 effort (56% match) to reduce stormwater contaminant delivery to Little Sugar Creek in the in the Catawba River Basin. This is a revision of a previously submitted application, which was withdrawn due to timing for condemnation and demolition of residences within the project area, and in-line structure permitting issues. Both scenarios are resolved. The project involves construction of wetlands, retention basin, vegetation and buffer plantings, rerouting of drainage and sanitary sewer ($875,000), Design & survey ($300,000), Monitoring ($125,000), boardwalk construction, public relations and educational signage ($150,000). Matching funds are for land acquisition, stream restoration and greenway trail construction. The first-flush drainage area is 8 mi2, with 25% impervious surfaces. All 400 acres of Belmont Branch will drain through the project area, with nearly 100% as impervious surfaces. TSS load reduction is estimated at 80,000 lbs. per year. The project is one of seven efforts underway to eliminate Little Sugar Creek from its impaired status.

Water Quality Benefits

• Reduce stormwater contamination by 80,000 lbs./yr. to Little Sugar Creek (C-I, 303(d)
• Enhance future support through public awareness
  

Scope of Work

• Construct wetlands, wet ponds and forebays
• Buffer plantings
• Boardwalk construction & signage
• Reroute storm drainage and sewer lines
  

Conditions

• Monitor in accordance with CWMTF standard contract
• Meet minimum DWQ design standards
• Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
• Place under permanent standard conservation easement
• Monitor in perpetuity
  

Budget Notes
Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $1,450,000.

This project was not evaluated during the March meeting.

2002B-704 UNC-Ashville - Storm/French Broad River, Buncombe 68
County, Western Region

Summary
UNC-Ashville requests $69,200 of a $112,370 (38% match) effort to reduce stormwater contaminant delivery to the French Broad River. The project would treat stormwater from 81 acres, and consists of a constructed wetland (31,200), stream ($5,000), a wet pond ($28,000) and monitoring ($5,000), with 11.5 (14%) impervious surface. This project is a part of the stormwater master plan for the campus' 265 acres, and is the next effort after completion of a previous CWMTF grant 200B-411 at the Botanical Gardens. The match is through in-kind services ($43,170). The wetland will retain the first one inch of storm runoff, and permit discussion have been held. UNC-A has spent almost all of a $100,000 open contract.

Water Quality Benefits
Reduce stormwater contaminant delivery to the French Broad River (B-S)

Scope of Work

• Install 1 wet pond
• Plantings and shaping of conduit stream
• Install 1 constructed wetland

Conditions

• Permits to be acquired by applicant prior to project implementation
• Contaminant load reduction estimates to be provided to CWMTF staff
• Monitor in accordance with CWMTF standard contract
• Meet minimum DWQ design standards
  

Budget Notes
Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/16/04
Staff recommends funding the request up to $ 70,000.

This project was not evaluated during the March meeting.

Planning Applications

2002B-801 NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation - Plan/
Sediment Initiative, Greene County, Eastern Region

Summary
The NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation requests $66,975 of a $92,893 effort (28% match) for addressing sediment in the Contentnea Creek watershed in the Neuse River Basin. The project would establish a technical position to work with Greene, Lenoir and Pitt Soil and Water Conservation Districts to identify and solicit cooperators for agricultural erosion control BMP installation, and to investigate and manage funding opportunities. The DSWC has received $18,685,049 in open contracts.

Water Quality Benefits
Enhance opportunities for decreasing sediment delivery to Contentnea Creek (NSW, 303(d) list for sediment)

Scope of Work
Create one full-time technical position in SWC District office

Budget Notes
Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends not funding at this time. Much sediment control work is needed in the Contentnea Creek watershed, and Soil and Water Conservation Districts are extremely effective when addressing such needs. We would be more supportive of technical assistance in BMP design and implementation after specific cooperators and sites have been selected.

This project was not evaluated during the March meeting.

2002B-802 Partners for Environmental Justice - Plan/Walnut Creek,
Wake County, Piedmont Region

Summary
Partners for Environmental Justice request $100,000 (0% match) to develop a Walnut Creek Urban Wetland Education Park in the Neuse River Basin. The requested costs are for park feasibility determination design ($86,300), monitoring equipment ($2,700), technical position and data analysis ($5,000), Supplies ($3,000) and a student fellowship ($3,000). The applicant is investigating additional funding sources for Park construction. The primary objectives of this project are the thorough planning of an educational park for community education of wetland values, and the full assessment of park feasibility to minimize impact to the surrounding wetlands

Water Quality Benefits
Enhance potential future protection efforts through public education along Walnut Creek (NSW, 303(d)).

Scope of Work

• Park feasibility study
• Sample and field monitoring equipment, and associated data analysis
• Establish student fellowship
• Establish Technician position
  

Budget Notes
Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends not funding the request at this time. Staff likes the project from an environmental education perspective, and would encourage the applicant to collaborate with additional confirmed partners such as the City of Raleigh; also to apply to CWMTF if land acquisition or wetland/stream restoration components are needed in the proposed park area.

This project was not evaluated during the March meeting.

2002B-803 Piedmont Land Conservancy - Plan/Upper Dan River, Stokes
County, Piedmont Region

Summary
The Piedmont Land Conservancy requests $173,235 of a $211,735 (18% match) 3-year planning effort to establish an Upper Dan River Coalition. Project will build the coalition, establish and maintain 30 sediment stations for direct targeting, conduct public workshops, develop watershed plan, GIS and riparian corridor design, and contains component for transactional and stewardship costs for donated easements on 4 of 7 tracts identified in the Riparian Corridor Plan completed by PLC under CWMTF funding. The 7 sites contain approx. 273 riparian acres along 29,426 linear feet of stream. Numerous rare and endangered species occur in the watershed. The PLC has completed $1,797,100 in closed contracts, and has received $654,000 in open contracts.

Water Quality Benefits

• Establish sediment monitoring stations on 30 sites in portions of the Dan River (C, WSIV), and tributaries w/ classifications including, C, B, WSIV & V, and Tr
• Establish riparian areas along tributaries
  

Scope of Work

• Equipment and lab analysis for 30 sediment monitoring sites
• Transactional and stewardship costs for 4 tracts
• Conduct 12 workshops
• Develop Phase II Riparian Corridor Design, watershed plan, and farmland inventory
  

Budget Notes

• Match as described in the application
• Place donated tracts under standard permanent conservation easement
• Monitor in perpetuity
  

Staff recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $174,000

This project was not evaluated during the March meeting.

2002B-804 Pilot View RC&D - Plan/Upper Yadkin Sediment Bedload,
Surry County, Piedmont Region

Summary
Pilot View requests $294,800 of a $422,300 5-year planning effort (30% match) to validate stream restoration methods in the Yadkin River Basin. The project will assess bedload sedimentation in the impacted Muddy Creek (C) using the Mitchell River (ORW) as a reference site. This project had been previously tentatively approved, but was not selected for final approval. The Div. Water Resources is a funding partner ($100,000) along with Pilot View RC&D, Surry SWCD and NCSU ($10,000). Funding needs are for 2 USGS gauging stations and operation for 5 years, collection and laboratory equipment, labor and data management. Support for the need for such work in this region comes from Dave Rosgen. Previous application (2001A-805, score 73) requested $394,000 with a 7% match. Applicant was encouraged to seek additional funding.

Water Quality
Field-based confirmation of restoration practice success or failures can be applied to future efforts for water quality protection projects.

Scope of Work

• Install and operate USGS gauging stations for 5 years
• Purchase of sampling and laboratory equipment
• Sampling and laboratory analysis
  

Budget Notes
Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $295,000. Encourage participation by WRP and DOT.

This project was not evaluated during the March meeting.

2002B-805 Western Carolina University-Planning/Restoration BMPs,
Statewide/Regional

Summary
Western Carolina University requests $166,430 of a $220,390 (24% match) effort to evaluate the effectiveness and cost efficiency of various stream restoration best management practices across the 3 geographic regions of NC. The objectives for the three-year project are to characterize project costs, design strategies, monitoring programs, assess effectiveness of structures, and determine specific factors of success. A regional database of restoration projects completed since 1990 will be developed, which will be used to assess design, implementation and performance of projects. Structures and treatment methods will then be evaluated throughout the 3 geographic regions. Upon completion applicant will provide this information to state and federal agencies and the general public. This information will be made available in several formats: CD 's, on WCU website which can also be linked to other websites, and a hardcopy and electronic copy set of guidelines for distribution. This had been a previous application (2002B-810) proposing approximately 250 site evaluations across the southeastern US. It is now proposing 250 sites in NC only, as requested by CWMTF in September, 2002.

Water Quality Benefits
Potential for improved and possibly more cost-effective future stream restoration projects.

Scope of Work

• Characterize project costs, designs and objectives
• Review monitoring programs
• Assess BMP effectiveness
• Identify critical factors to project success
  

Budget Notes
Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/16/03
Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $167,000. Encourage participation by Division of water Resources, DOT and WRP. This project could be instrumental in considerations by the Long Range Planning Committee, such as monitoring and targeting issues.

This project was not evaluated during the March meeting.

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