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W E L C O M E W E L C O M E A Case Study of North Fork Wetlands Bank A Case Study of North Fork Wetlands Bank Presented By: Michael S. Rolband, P.E., P.W.S. Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. S Wetland t u d i e s a nd S o l u t i o n s , I n c . www.wetlandstudies.com A Case Study of North Fork Wetlands Bank www.wetlandstudies.com

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W E L C O M EW E L C O M E

A Case Study of North Fork Wetlands BankA Case Study of North Fork Wetlands Bank

Presented By: Michael S. Rolband, P.E., P.W.S. Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.

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www.wetlandstudies.com

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WETLAND STUDIES AND SOLUTIONS, INC.WETLAND STUDIES AND SOLUTIONS, INC.

- Focus on Northern VA, with Projects From Maryland to the everglades, hired by Disney in 1993hired by Disney in 1993.

- 35 Person Consulting Firm:

-Engineers, scientists and GIS/ Surveyorsg y

-Delineation, permitting, mitigation, stream restoration, stormwater and floodplain studies

-Over 64 000 acres of sites-Over 64,000 acres of sites (1,075+) studied in Northern Virginia alone

-88 mitigation sites-88 mitigation sites

-3 mitigation banks

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1993: DISNEY AMERICA PROPOSED1993: DISNEY AMERICA PROPOSED

• Project Location

• Existing Conditions

• Expected Wetland Impacts

F b 23 1999

- Disney site: 9.8 acres

- I-66 widening: 10-15 acres

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February 23, 1999

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1994: “WHITE KNIGHT” SOLUTION1994: WHITE KNIGHT SOLUTION

“White Knight” SolutionCreate wetland bank- Create wetland bank

- If zoning denied, donate wetland bank to County or VDOT

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1994: LAWSUITS FILED1994: LAWSUITS FILED

- Stream Characterization

Perennial vs IntermittentPerennial vs. Intermittent

- Approval of Bank is a Pre-judgmental decision

- Lawsuits Dismissed

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SEPTEMBER 1994: DISNEY PULLS OUTSEPTEMBER 1994: DISNEY PULLS OUT

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1995-1997 WSSI TRIES TO ACQUIRE THE LAND

- 1996 Service Area Law

HYDROLOGIC UNIT CODE (HUC)

RIVERSHED BOUNDARY

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1997: GENTLEMAN’S AGREEMENT REACHED1997: GENTLEMAN S AGREEMENT REACHED

- Disney sells the mitigation site to the Boy Scouts of America - 1997Disney sells the mitigation site to the Boy Scouts of America 1997

- WSSI subdivides 125 acres and buys from Boy Scouts - 1999

- WSSI develops North Fork Wetland Bank - June 1999-March 2000

- WSSI donates the property back to the Boy Scouts of America –July 2001

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MITIGATION BANKING INSTRUMENT (MBI)MITIGATION BANKING INSTRUMENT (MBI)

• February, 1999: MBI signed by COE, EPA and DEQ with a non-binding condition (2-yr process)

• Major MBI Issues:• Major MBI Issues:- Open Water

- Boy Scout Usage- Boy Scout Usage

- 1 Dam vs. 3 Dams

- Design Standards for Dames g Sta da ds o a

- USFWS did not sign MBI

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1999: EXISTING CONDITIONS1999: EXISTING CONDITIONS

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February 23, 1999

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CONSTRUCTION OF WETLANDSCONSTRUCTION OF WETLANDS

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Design: March 1999 Construction: September 17, 1999

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CONSTRUCTION OF WETLANDSCONSTRUCTION OF WETLANDSCONSTRUCTION OF WETLANDSCONSTRUCTION OF WETLANDS

Delivering the Clay Liner Material Construction of the Clay Liner

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Stockpiling Clay Liner Material Spreading Topsoil on Clay Liner

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CONSTRUCTION OF WETLANDSCONSTRUCTION OF WETLANDS

Newly Seeded Wetlands AreaWetlands Area at Final Grade

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September 2000 – 1st Growing SeasonSeeding the Wetlands Areas

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CONSTRUCTION COMPLETEDCONSTRUCTION COMPLETED

Objectives Achieved:

Create wetlands habitat acceptable to regulatory agencies for mitigation of wetlands impacts in Northern Virginia

Provide educational and recreational opportunities for the Boy Scouts of America

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September 20, 2000

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CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED (CONTINUED)CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED (CONTINUED)

Obj ti A hi dObjectives Achieved:

Attract a diverse mixture of wildlife by selecting and planting a diverse mixture of nati e plants incl dingof native plants, including:

- 59,150 trees, 11different species

- 30,400 shrubs, 9 different speciesp

- 7,175 emergents, 9 different species

- 2,380 floating aquatics, 3 different species3 different species

- 16,070 lbs of herbaceous seeds, 51 different species

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September 20, 2000

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MONITORING A SUCCESSMONITORING A SUCCESS

- 588 woody stems per acre and 90% herbaceous cover in Forested and Scrub/Shrub Wetlands - MBI requirement of 400 woody stems per acre

94% herbaceous coverage in emergent wetlands MBI requirement of- 94% herbaceous coverage in emergent wetlands – MBI requirement of 60% coverage in Year 2

- WSSI staff, Fairfax Audubon Society members, and other birdwatchers have documented over 170 bird species as well as high densities of

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have documented over 170 bird species, as well as high densities of turtles and amphibians

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MITIGATION CREDIT USERSMITIGATION CREDIT USERS

38 Projects have utilized North Fork Wetlands Bank to date

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DEDICATION TO THE BOY SCOUTSDEDICATION TO THE BOY SCOUTS

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EDUCATION AND RECREATIONEDUCATION AND RECREATION

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WETLANDS AND WILDLIFE INHAYMARKET, VIRGINIA

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