Year in review : success stories & accomplishments [2007]

More . . . Stream Restoration We completed the second phase of our stream and watershed restoration project on Purlear Creek at Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest in Wilkes County. This phase included realigning, restoring and reconfiguring 1 ,825 feet of Purlear Creek. In some sections, a brand new stream channel was excavated. Along other sections, within the existing channel, rocks were installed by hand to help slow down the water flow. Tree seedlings will be planted during the winter of 2007-2008. I Design, Engineering & Construction Oversight Project Funding Restoration & Construction 1 ш4_ ™шапшяз5шя cA> cleanwater MANAGE MINT TRUST FUND Before: March 2005 1 . Stream was artificially straightened and deepened, making it appear and function more like a drainage ditch instead of a stream. The water flowed too fast and did not meander. 2. Steeply under-cut stream banks were eroding and caving in. The stream flow was disconnected from its natural floodplain, which reduces riparian wetland function. After: August 2007 1 . Curves are added to the channel to mimic natural flows. Rocks are placed to slow down stream flow and provide a foundation for aquatic insect habitat, which is needed to support fish. Small settling pool areas are also added. 2. A terraced floodplain reduces undercutting and cave-ins, allowing the stream to develop a riparian wetland zone. Smokey’s Helpers... 2007 was a busy year for wildfires due to the prolonged drought. We assisted with fires in-state, and helped our colleagues across the country: • Cascade Fire Complex and Poe Cabin Fire, both in Idaho. • Brush Creek Fire in Montana. • Robeson-Longbranch Fire Complex in Robeson county, NC. • Salt Creek Fire Complex in Utah. • Stag Road Fire in Pender county, NC. • Sweat Farm Road Fire Complex and other associated fires across Georgia/Florida. Additional Partners and Cooperators in 2007 N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Research Stations division NC STATE UNIVERSITY FORESTRY andj ENVIRONMENTAL J RESOURCES t Nciutt imivHum USDA - Forest Service Southern Research Station Southern Global Change Program We can’t wait for ‘08! • Deliver a full-color, photo illustrated BMP Field Guide to loggers and foresters across North Carolina • Complete the Istyear of baseline data collection and water quality sampling on the BMP Effectiveness Monitoring Watershed Study • Purchase additional bridgemats to fill out our inventory statewide so we can maintain our ability to protect stream crossings • Produce our 4th BMP training video for use in the ProLogger Program, to discuss the topic of post-harvest site rehabilitation and stabilization ША NCDENR For updates, visit the 'Water Quality Newsdesk’ on our Web site: www.dfr.state.nc.us where you can also sign up on the Forestry NPS e-mail list. The North Carolina Division of Forest Resources is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Its programs, activities and employment practices are available to all people regardless of race, color, religion, sex. age. national origin, handicap or political affiliation. 1000 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $885.26 or 0.88 each. WQ-02-07 1 2/07 2007 YEAR IN REVIEW Success Stories & Accomplishments North Carolina Division of Forest Resources Non-Point Source and Water Quality Programs Why is this track-hoe sitting in a river?! Find out inside > > > 0 0 0 Things to Do:in’07 Introduce a new and revised Forestry Best Management Practices (BMP) Manual for North Carolina. Complete 1 ,825 feet of stream restoration for trout habitat in Wilkes Co. Stabilize and restore 600 feet of river bank along the Little River at Hooker Falls on DuPont State Forest near Brevard. ПЛ Complete design and construction of an 1 — 1 educational pavilion and observation deck at Clemmons Educational State Forest. F^l Install stream monitoring equipment to begin our multi-year forest watershed assessment and BMP effectiveness study. I^t Complete BMP demonstration exhibit trails and self-guided interpretive signage at two state forests. North Carolina Forestry Best Management Practices Manual To Protect Water Quality New Forestry Best Management Practices (BMP) Manual • Completed first revision to North Carolina’s forestry BMPs since 1989. • Product of a 4-year, multi-disciplinary technical advisory committee and peer-reviews from state, federal and private participants. • Enhanced recommendations for preharvest planning, erosion control practices, installing stream crossings, and much more. • Includes summaries of applicable state and federal water quality rules. • Free copies are available from our statewide offices or from our web site. NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act 319 GRANT forestry n|Os www.dfr.state.nc.us North Carolina Non-point Source Program We are committed to protecting the stole’s forest resources so they con continue to produce the best quality water for the benefit of our health, environment ond economy. The Division of Forest Resources Water Quality ond Non-Point Source programs work together with our partners to protect ond restore water quality while educating citizens obout how we all con meet sodety's needs for healthy forests.