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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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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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