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Brookwood Marsh wetlands restorationI t Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection �w y ¢ -- Bureau -of- Resource Protection - Wetlands - Ax a WPA Form 8B — Certificate of Compliance r Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131 ' §40 , pats City of Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance, Chapter 24 f 0 Important: When filling out forms on the computer, use only the tab key to move your cursor - do not use the return key. tab return DEP File Number: 246 -462 Provided by DEP A. Project Information 8/C.0 --41 4 1, * rfi 1 1. This Certificate of Compliance is issued to: New England Environmental, Inc./ City of Northampton Name 800 Ma in Street Mailing Address Amherst MA 01002 City/Town State Zip Code 2. This Certificate of Compliance is issued for work regulated by a final Order of Conditions issued to: Citv of Northampton, Office of Planning & Developm Name May 8 2001 246 -462 Dated DEP File Number 3. T h . nrul r•+ cite i located at: Brookwood Marsh-At the end of 29 Assessors /Plat Number Road Northampton City/Town 484 Parcel /Lot Number the final Order of Condition was recorded at the Registry of Deeds for: County City of Northampton Property Owner (if different) Hampshire 5953 117 Book Page Certificate 4. A site inspection was made in the presence of the applicant,' or the applicant's agent, on: September 19, 2001 Date B. Certification Check all that apply: ® Complete Certification: It is hereby certified that the work regulated by the above - referenced Order of Conditions has been satisfactorily completed. ❑ Partial Certification: It is hereby certified that only the following portions of work regulated by the above - referenced Order of Conditions have been satisfactorily completed. The project areas or work subject to this partial certification that have been completed and are released from this Order are: Scanned Digitized -- WPA Form 8B + ► Page 1 of 3 Rev. 02/00 C heck e d r � Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection _ - - -... __ -- __— —. _._ ..__ We - -- -_ - DEP File- Number: - Bureau of Resource P�rotectlon - Wetlands r 1111'PA Form 8B — Certificate of Compliance ;z := L. P 2 246 -4 62 ' Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131 §40 Provided by DEP � City of Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance, Chapter 24 B. Certification (cont.) ❑ Invalid Order of Conditions: It is hereby certified that the work regulated by the above - referenced Order of Conditions never commenced. The Order of Conditions has lapsed and is therefore no longer valid. No future work subject to regulation under the Wetlands Protection Act may commence without filing a new Notice of Intent and receiving a new Order of Conditions. Ongoing Conditions: The following conditions of the Order shall continue: (Include any conditions contained in the Final Order, such as maintenance or monitoring, that should continue for a longer period). Condition Numbers: 25. 26 & 2 C. Authorization Issued by: Northampton Conservation Commission November 2, 2001 Conservation Commission Date of Issuance This Certificate must be signed by a majority of the Conservation Commission and a copy sent to the applicant and appropriate DEP Regional Office (See Appendix A). Of October, 2001 Month and Year Mason Maronn to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrume acknowledged that he /she executed the same as his /her free act and deed. Notary Pubic I M7 expires Date sent to DEP: November 2, 2001 WPA Form SB ... Rev. 02/00 rat ��', +�''+ta�°'�s?• � ®`'! QT ARY • Page 2 of 3 On 25th / Day before me personally appeared Massachusett-, apartment of Environmental Pr04. tion Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands L� - - - -WPA Form - - -8-A - -Re uest- for Certificate - of Com Rance - q - p. Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Important: When filling out forms on the computer, use only the tab key to move your cursor - do not use the return key. tab reran A. Project Information 1. This request is being made by: New England Environmental, Inc. Name 800 Main Street Mailing Address Amherst MA Cityrrown State (413) 256 -0202 Phone Number DEP File Number: 246 -462_ Provided by DEP 01002 Zip Code 2. This request is in reference to work regulated by a final Order of Conditions issued to: City of Northampton, Office of Plannin & Development Applicant May 8, 2000 246 -462 Dated DEP File Number Upon completion of the work 3. authorized in an Order of Conditions, the property owner must request a Certificate of 4 Compliance from the issuing authority stating that the work or portion. of the work has been satisfactorily completed. The project site is located at: Brookwood Marsh at the end of Ellingto Road _ Northampton Street Address CityrFown #29 _48 _ Assessors Map /Plat Number Parcel /Lot Number The final Order of Conditions was recorded at the Registry of Deeds for: City of Northampton Property Owner (if different) Hampshire County Book Page Certificate (if registered land) 5. This request is for certification that (check one): ® the work regulated by the above - referenced Order of Conditions has been satisfactorilycompleted. ❑ the following portions of the work regulated by the above - referenced Order of Conditions have been satisfactorily completed (use additional paper if necessary). ❑ the above - referenced Order of Conditions has lapsed and is therefore no longer valid, and the work regulated by it was never started. wpaform8a.doc • rev. 9/24/01 Page 1 of 2 NEW ENGLAND ENVIRONMENT `L INC. Environmental Consulting Services September 24, 2001 Northampton Conservation Commission City Hall 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 ] 2001 DI:Pl Of PIANIVIG annri +An ^P nN, N.AA 01 800 Main Street Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 256 -0202 FAX (413) 256 -1092 RE: Final Monitoring Report for Brookwood Marsh Wetland Restoration, Northampton, MA Request for a Certificate of Compliance NEE file 00 -1753 DEP File # 246 7462. NHESP file 00 -7120. Dear Commission Members: This report summarizes the site conditions found at the Brookwood Marsh wetland Restoration site after. the second growing season. We believe that all. conditions required in the Order of Conditions issued by the Conservation Commission on May 15, 2000 have been fulfilled, and we therefore request that a Certificate of Compliance for this work be issued at this time. On behalf of the City of Northampton Office of Planning & Development, New England Environmental, Inc, (NEE) has been conducting construction and maintenance site visits since the beginning of construction (see Condition #22). Our most recent site visit was conducted on September 19, 2001 and concludes the 2001 growing season inspections, and the second season of plant establishment. Our last report was submitted to the Commission at the beginning of the 2001 (second) growing season. At this time we reported that wetland herbaceous cover was not dense, and that additional seeding was conducted by NEE to supplement the initial seeding. We also reported possible problems with purple loosestrife establishment and control. In this letter we can report to the Corrurussion that the wetland restoration is meeting all standards as described in the Notice of Intent application (March, 2000) and the Order of Conditions. As of thus date, I can report to you that the wetland restoration area is very well established after the second growing season. The trees and shrubs are putting out significant new growth, and the herbaceous growth of wetland sedges, rushes and herbaceous species has been phenomenal. The following outlines the status of these areas. Hydrology: The wetland restoration area has demonstrated suitable hydrology to support wetland vegetation. The grade of the wetland restoration area matches the previously filled wetland grades based on soil excavation during construction. The Monitoring Report for Brookwood Marsh, Northampton September, 2001 Page 1 (�l NEW ENGLAND - ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. constructed grades were designed to achieve a wet meadow /shrub scrub /forested wetland and these grades have been achieved. An examination of the soils also shows that there is evidence of hydric characteristics (e.g. oxidized rhizospheres) within the restored wetland. The entire interior of the wetlands is dominated (more than 90 %) by wetland vegetation. The periphery of the restoration area where the grades are higher, gradually are dominated by upland herbaceous vegetation. The higher hummock areas were designed to built slightly higher than the groundwater level, and therefore do not show hydric characteristics. Wetland Plants: The wetland trees and shrubs which were planted on the hummocks are all showing excellent growth and establishment. In particular, the Black Willow and Alder are showing significant new growth. Several species have been browsed by deer, but all are continuing to thrive. One dead shrub was observed. Wetland Seed: The wetland seeding (Wetmix) has shown excellent results after being fully established for one growing season after being reseeded in the Spring of 2001. Several of the species have set seed such as: Carex comosa; C. vulpinoidea; Juncits effitsus; and Scirpus atrovirens. Other wetland plants which seed during the second year have become well established such as: Carex crinita; C. lurida; C. lupulina; Glyceria canadensis; Verbena hastata; Scirpus cyperinus; Eupatoriadelphus maculatus and others. Turtle Nesting Sites: Two separate sand banks were created as turtle nesting habitats. NEE has monitored these areas, and although there have been numerous small excavations within the sand banks, we have no firm data to report whether or not these areas have been used by nesting turtles (see Condition # 30). Invasive Species: Brookwood Marsh has a large population of Purple Loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria plants, and it has been our concern that the wetland restoration area would become invaded by this exotic invasive species. I am pleased to report that the dense growth of herbaceous wetland species within the restoration area has effectively eliminated or suppressed purple loosestrife from growth within the restoration area. NEE pulled new seedlings during the 2001 growing season from the restoration area, and removed several large mature plants from edge of the mitigation area. The restoration area below the new beaver dam to the outlet structure has a number of purple loosestrife seedlings which will need to be pulled. This however may be a Monitoring Report far Broobvood Allarsh, Northampton September, 2001 Page 2 NEW ENGLAND ENVIRONMENTAL-, INC. __ ___ _ -_ difficult area to control as there remains a large population of purple loosestrife upstream. It is my recommendation that the City consider a yearly purple loosestrife control maintenance .program within Brookwood Marsh. The City should consider a one day /year annual spot application of Rgdeo herbicide on purple loosestrife plants within Brookwood Marsh while the mature plants are flowering, but prior to seed set. Beaver Dam: The framework for a beaver dam was constructed in the location of a former dam, and the dam construction has been completed by the beavers. With the permission of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife and the Northampton Board of Health, the old beaver dam was removed. The beaver exclusion devices (Clemson Levelers) and three outlet pipes have been installed through the new dam by the City's beaver specialist. The inlet elevation of the levelers is the same as the previous inlet. The- outlet is a drop inlet at the end of Ellington Road. This system appears to be � working as designed. The water level within the marsh has not changed, and the flooding of the nearby residences has been significantly reduced. Rare Species: The rare Spatterdock Darner (Aeshna mutata) was historically found in this pond, an assessment of the dragonflies on the site was completed by NEE during the 2001 growing season. A number of dragonflies and damselflies were noted on site. Both Common Whitetails (Plathemis lydia) and Twelve- spotted Skimmers (Libellula pulchella) were abundant. A few Spangled Skimmers (Libellula cyanea) were also noted, including one female laying eggs in the water. One damselfly.species of Bluet (Enallagma sp.) was also noted. No species of Darners (Aeshna sp.) were noted by NEE during these site visits. Additional Yellow Water Lily (Nuphar lutea) were planted within the pond adjacent to the wetland restoration area to expand potential habitat for this species of Darner. These plants have now become established and have shown significant new growth during the 2001 growing season. Certificate of Compliance: Condition # 34 requires that upon completion of the project that "the applicant shall submit a certification that all work has been done in conformance with the provisions of the Order of Conditions and request a Certificate of Compliance ". On behalf of the City of Northampton Office of Planning and Development, please consider this report, accompanying photographs, and Request Form as our Monitoring Report for Brookwood Marsh, Northampton September, 2001 Page 3 certification of compliance with the Order of Conditions for DEP file 246 -462. In summary, we are satisfied with the results of the wetland restoration work at Brookwood Marsh, and at this time no other remedial work is necessary. Over one acre of filled wetland has been restored and planted with native wetland vegetation. We have observed that this restored wetland is already being used by the local wildlife, and will hopefully be used by the threatened wildlife species found in the marsh. Sincerely, New England Environmental, Inc. I J. Marcus Scientist cc: DEP, Western Regional Office Pat Huckery, Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program Steve Block, Restoration and Banking Program Cynthia Williams, Northampton Planning and Development enc. Photographs Request for a Certificate of Compliance F AS HARED\Let00\ 175 3 finalmonitoringreportmpd Monitoring Report for Brookwood Marsh, Northampton September, 2001 Page 4 �� Y4 ? r t ��'� - �:c`I _ �" 4sY �' i '} I t � h Xa vi � dip »,. � • r f r:�.r�v.J� '} I t � h Xa vi � dip »,. � • r r:�.r�v.J� -4Pre- construction, fill and rocks in wetland. -OPre- construction, Fill and debris Post- NEW - ENGLAND ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHS BROOKWOOD MARSH, POST - CONSTRUCTION NOVEMBER 2, 2000 Post - construction, fill► and rocks removed. Topsoil to grade of adjacent wet meadow -qPre- construction, piles of fill. No wetlands. Post - construction, ► fill has been removed, hummocks built and planted with trees and shrubs. Wetland seed sown construction, ► restored wetlands and wildlife habitat (sand nesting bank for turtles) NEW ENGLAND ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Environmental Consulting Services 800 Main Street Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 256 -0202 FAX (413) 256 -1092 11 September 2000 Northampton Conservation Commission City Hall Northampton, MA 01060 RE: Status report on Brookwood Marsh Wetland Restoration DEP file 246 -462. NEE file 99 -1669 NHESP file 00 -7120 Dear Commission Members: This report is to provide the Commission with a current status report of the wetland restoration work presently being conducted at the Brookwood Marsh conservation area. New England Environmental, Inc. has been retained by the City to provide the wetlands restoration design and permitting work which has been completed. As part of our contract with the City, our firm is also responsible for the construction monitoring and post- construction maintenance of this restoration site until a Certificate of Compliance is issued by the Commission. We have inspected the site on a weekly basis to review and approve the work conducted by the Contractor. The selected contractor, Great Meadow Farm, began work shortly after a pre- construction site visit held on July 13, 2000. Due to rainy weather conditions at the start of construction, the project was halted for several days to a week at a time to allow the site to dry -up. As of this past Friday, September 8, 2000 the excavation and restoration of the wetlands was completed. The only work remaining is the installation of the new beaver exclusion pipes, final grading around the existing beaver pond, completing the wetland planting and seeding, and site clean up grading and seeding of the upland lawn areas. The installation of the aquatic vegetation is not scheduled to be conducted until Spring /2001. Several recent photographs of this wetland restoration are attached for your review. Sincerely, Newland Environmental, Inc. M.Wsl cc: Ms. Cynthia Williams, City of Northa�nptor� Planning Development Ms. Karen Hirschberg, DEP Western Region Ms. Pat Huckery, NHESP Mr. Chuck Katuska, GROWetlands F:\SHARED\LET99\1669status.l.wpd NEW - ENGLAND ENVIRONMENTRL-- INC. - - - -- PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHS OF BROOKWOOD MARSH SEPTEMBER 8 2000 t ; Re- creation of old beaver dam using boulders from wetland mitigation area Grading completed showing raised hummock areas planted with wetland trees and shrubs, and woody debris. All old fill, debris and boulders have been removed from the wetland area. Two sand banks for use as turtle nesting sites have been created. -- PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT_ CITY OF_ NORTHAMPTON___ City Hall • 2i o Main Street, Room 11 • Northampton, MA of o60 -3198 • 4 1 3)S 8 7 - i 266 • Fax: 587 -1264 Wayne Feiden, Director -email: planning @city.nortbampton.ma.us -in ternet:www.nortbamptonplanning.org MEMORANDUM TO: Peter McErlain, Director, Board of Health FROM: Cynthia R. Williams, Conservation and Land Use Planner DATE: September 21, 2000 SUBJ: Removal of Beaver Dam at Brookwood Marsh Thank you for meeting with me on such short notice Monday September 18 to discuss and approve the removal of an old beaver dam at Brookwood Marsh. A Notice of Intent was received from the Northampton Conservation Commission that approved removal of the old beaver dam once the newly built dam was installed with water level control devices and was maintaining existing water levels in the marsh (approval attached). An evaluation of the site on September 19 indicated that the new dam was fully functional and removal of the old dam was necessary immediately in order not to jeopardize the success of the new dam. I met on site with Mike Ciborowski, wildlife biologist with Mass Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, who stated that he also approved of removal of the old dam, however, the correct permitting authority would be the Board of Health. He further stated that per section 80A of said chapter 131 (b) (attached) that the Board of Health may issue a permit for removal of beaver dams subject to conditions of municipal conservation commissions. I submit this memo for your signature to indicate approval from the Board of Health for removal of the old beaver dam at Brookwood Marsh. Please contact me at x1263 for questions. Thank you! enclosures ynthia R. Williams Peter McErlain Conservation and Land Use Planner Board of Health planning board • conservation commission • zoning boardo f appeals • housing partnership • redevelopmentauthoritS • northampton GIS economic development • community development • historic district commission • historical commission• centralbusinessarebitecture original printed on recocied paper Jul -09 -99 09 :43A Minuteman 413 5868532 P -01 / ntMnrnr►a t r Page No. I of 1 Pages X awr vu -. r . WESTERN MASS PRODLEM WILDLYPL SERVICE 90 Conz St. Northampton, MA. 01060 Phone ( 413 ) 586 -1009 PROPOSAL SUBNffrrM TO PHONE DATE City of Northampton July 9, 1999 ;TREET JOB NAME Beaver Pipe Maintenance Program MY, STATE. AND ZIP CODE JOB LOCATION Ellington Rd., Florence We hereby submit q=jEcatiow and estunates for; ro maintain beaver flow control devices installed in dam at Brookwood Marsh. ( Metal pipes and wire cages above dam only) ro keep left flowing, ( free of floating debris & materials placed by beaver to obstruct water flow) ro adjust pipes once in the spring if needed. the term of this contract is July 9, 1999 to July 9, 2000 Chia contract does not cover damage due to vandalism or intentional acts by humans. this contract does not cover damage or replacement of systems due to severe weather or acts of God. this contract does not cover damage or repairs to any property accept as described above. Phis system will only control the waster flow at the volume that it was originally intended for. We Propose hereby to furnish material and labor - complete in accordance with above specifications, for the sum of We Hundred and zu1100 dollars (S 500.00 'ayment to be made as follows: In full upae acceptance a mtlaW is wcowdad to be as wtz+So& Af workto cor vkW in a.ataoxAUv==.a«d% .wand pe.rme -.Any akeMioas or devWion Lem above 3peci6coim mvohing mma ood will be Authorized .am" oaV upon v.0en omkm and wt4 beoome an aztta charge over and above the estimate. Ail Slguature y`Y+� ieeraents oentingent upon a acoideka. or delays beyond owcotptuL Owner to txery fac, tornado d othereteoeesaty irtatuawe. ourti�vtkas Rc Tully mvaed by worl;mart's Coanpematiott Inwrauca Titxe: This proposal may be YA0x1mwn by ns if not accepted Widlin 30 days. 1 . kcceptance- of Proposaf- rneab�pti� aped i«t.and�anai�etu.tr y . ................. .... d ate hereby aocepted. you ale authorized to do the work as specified. Payment wilt be made m oudioed above. �ig[tatilre '.... // � � Sipatwe we of Acceptance - NEW ENGLAND- ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. it J Environmental Consulting Services 800 Main Street 13 March 2000 Amherst MA 01002 (413) 256 - 0202 Northampton Conservation Commission FAX (413) 256 - 10 . 92 City Hall Northampton, MA 01060 RE: Notice of Intent Brookwood Marsh Wetlands Restoration (Off Ellington Road) NEE file 99 -1669 Dear Commission Members: J Enclosed please find nine copies of the Notice of Intent filed under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the City of Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance for work associated n with the restoration of previously filled wetlands adjacent to Brookwood Marsh. This work is l J part of a GROWwetlands grant which has been received by the City of Northampton. In addition, this work addresses the habitat restoration of rare wetland wildlife species, and proposes a plan to (� address flooding caused by beaver activities. All of the proposed work falls within the 100' foot buffer zone to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland, and actual estimated habitat of rare wetlands wildlife. This Notice of Intent and attached site plan. describe the steps which will be taken to restore approximately one acre of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands, restore and enhance degraded rare species habitat, and address flooding caused by beaver activities. Thank you for reviewing this project and please feel free to contact our office if you would like to schedule a site visit prior to the public hearing. Sincerely yours, New England Environmental, Inc. c el J. Marcus S or Scientist L Principal MDNsl cc: DEP, Western Region I� City of Northampton, Planning and Development Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program GROWwetlands F:\SHAREMLET99 \1669noi I Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection — Wetlands DEP File Number I WPW Form 3 - Notice of intent for DEP use only r Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M. G. L. c. 131, §40 1 Please type or print clearly all General Information r information 3. Property Owner (if different from applicant): requested on this 1. Applicant: form. City of Northampton ` City of Northampton Planning and Development Name Name City Hall, 210 Main Street City Hall 210 Main Street Mailing Address Mailing Address Northampton Northampton City/Town CiyTown MA 01060 MA 01060 State Zip Code J ' J State Zip Code (413) 587 -1266 4. Summary of Project Impacts: Phone Number i� (413) 587 - 1264 a. Is any work being proposed in the Buffer Zone? Fax Number (ifapplicable) n planning @city.northampton.ma.us ❑ No 2 Yes I I E -Mail Address (if applicable) l) If yes, how many sq. ft.? 2. Representative (if any): 45,000 New England Environmental, Inc. Square Fee -� Firm Michael J. Marcus b. List the impacts of proposed activities on each wetland Contact Name resource area (temporary and permanent impacts, prior to 800 Main Street restoration or mitigation): L Mailingaddress Resource Area Size of Imp (e.g., sq, ft.) Amherst n j 04VTown BVNI 0 L MA 01002 Stato Zip Code Bank 0 (413) 256 -0202 Phone Number (413) 256 - 1092 Fax Number (if applicable) F 1 ne e @crocker.com L _ E -Mail Address (if applicable) IL - Project Description l I 1. Project Location: 2. Registry of Deeds: North ampton Hampshire City/Town County Elllington Road Brookwood Marsh J Street Address Book 29 484 i� AssessorsMaolPlatA Parcel/LotP Page Certificate (if Registered Land) Rev. 10/98 Pagel of 5 Massachusetts Department of Eh ronmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands IAdPA Form 3 ° Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G. L. c. 131, §40 Project Description (cost.) 3. Project Description: 4. Plan and/or map references (list title and date); The purpose of this project is to restore approximate. Brookwood Marsh R estorat i o n Pla 1 on acre of previously filled wetlands. Other work NEE, Inc. 213/00 includes the enhancement of rare species habitat, LJ 0 and the rebuilding of an old beaver dam to manage flooding and property damage. Activities Subject to Regulation 1, a. If Buffer Zones to resource areas are to be impacted, in whole or in part, check the applicable resource areas: Inland Resource Areas 0 Inland Bank 521 Bordering Vegetated Wetland Coastal Resource Areas ❑ Coastal Beach ❑ Barrier Beach ❑ Rocky Intertidal Shore ❑ Coastal Dune ❑ Coastal Bank ❑ Salt Marsh Rev. 10/98 1_ _ Land Under Water Bodies: 0 Square Feet to be altered 0 Cubic Yards to be dredged Land Subject to Flooding: - Bordering: 0 Square Feet to be altered 0 Cubic Yards filled or displaced - Isolated: Square Feet to be altered 0 Cubic Yards filled or displaced Coastal Resource Areas Salt Marsh: 0 Square Feet to be altered Coastal Dune: 0 Square Feet to be altered 0 Cubic YardsNolume to be removed Page 2 of 5 i b, Proposed activities located, in whole or in part, in Wetland Resource Area(s) (Complete all that apply): Inland Resource Areas C 1 Bank: 0 Linear Feet to be altered Bordering Vegetated Wetlands: J 0 Square Feet to be altered 45,000 Square Feet to be replicated or restored Rev. 10/98 1_ _ Land Under Water Bodies: 0 Square Feet to be altered 0 Cubic Yards to be dredged Land Subject to Flooding: - Bordering: 0 Square Feet to be altered 0 Cubic Yards filled or displaced - Isolated: Square Feet to be altered 0 Cubic Yards filled or displaced Coastal Resource Areas Salt Marsh: 0 Square Feet to be altered Coastal Dune: 0 Square Feet to be altered 0 Cubic YardsNolume to be removed Page 2 of 5 i ' Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 3 - Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G. L. c. 13 9, §40 Activities Subject to Regulation (coot.) - Land Under Ocean: 0 H. Width of Riverfront Area (check one): Square Feet tobealtered ❑ 25 feet - Designated Densely Developed Areas only 0 ❑ 100 feet - New agricultural projects only Cubic Yards to be dredged ❑ 200 feet - all other projects iii. Mean annual high =water line determined by: Beach: (check all that apply) 0 Square Feet to be altered ❑ Changes in soil; vegetation; water marks; scouring ❑ Top of bank (inland rivers) ❑ First observable break in slope Rocky Intertidal Shore: ❑ Mean annual flood level 0 ❑ Mean high tide (for coastal rivers only) Square Feet to be altered iv. Distance of proposed activity closest to the mean annual I high -water line: Land Under Salt Pond: Feet 'L 0 J Square Feet to be altered 0 v. Total area (square feet) of Riverfront Area on the site of the proposed project: it Cubic Yards to be dredged JJ 0 Coastal Bank: Square Feet r j I 0 vi. Proposed alteration of Riverfront Area: Linear feet to be altered 0 Total Square feet Designated Port Area: 0 Square feet wftn 100 It. from bank I Square feet to be altered Square Feet between 100 and 200 ft. from bank Land Containing Shellfish: 0 2. Bordering Vegetated Wetland Delineation: Explain the IL determination of Bordering Vegetated Wetland boundaries Square Feet to be altered identified on plans: r Fish Run: ❑ Final Order of Resource Area Delineation issued by conservation commission or DEP (attached) 0 ❑ DEP BVW Field Data Form (attached) i t Linear Feet to be altered 2 Other Method of Determining BVW boundary (Check all Riverfront Area that apply and attach documentation): 1150% or more wetland indicator plants L Name of waterway (if available): Fel Saturated /inundated conditions exist n/a 0 Groundwater indicators © Direct observation ❑ Nydric soil indicators j J ❑ Credible evidence of conditions prior to disturbance Rev. 10198 Page 3 of 5 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands IL I WPA Form - - _Notice ®f _ fi ent - - Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G. L. c. 13 1, §40 Activities Subject to Regulation (cost.) 3. Sites Subject to Special Protection a. Is any portion of the proposed project located within estimated habitat which is indicated on the most recent Estimated Habitat Map of State - Listed Rare Wetland Wildlife published by the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program? 0 Yes ❑ No 2000 -2001 Date of Map If yes, include proof of mailing or hand delivery of NOl to: b. Is any portion of the proposed project located within an Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC)? ❑ Yes 0 No If yes; provide name of ACEC (see Appendix D for ACEC locations): ACEC Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program Division of fisheries and Wildlife Route 135, North Drive Westborough, MA 01581 r L i r - � U Rev. 10/98 c. Is any portion of the site subject to a Wetlands Restriction Order under the Inland Wetlands Restriction Act (M.G.L. c. 131, S. 40A) or Coastal Wetlands Restriction Act (M.G.L. c. 131, s. 105)? ❑ Yes 0 No If yes, attach a copy of the Restriction Order to the NO1. ' Performance Standards ❑ Yes 0 No If yes, describe which limited project applies to this project: 1. Is any portion of the proposed activity eligible to be treated as a limited project subject to 310 CMR 10.24 or 310 CMR 10.53? b. Was the lot where the activity is proposed created prior to August 1, 1996? ❑ Yes 0 No 4. a. Describe how the project will meet all performance standards for each of the resource areas altered, including standards requiring consideration of alternative project design or location. Attach additional sheets: if necessary. This project is a wetland restoraton of previously 2. Is any activity within any Resource Area or Buffer Zone exempt from performance standards of the wetlands regulations, 310 CMR 10.00. ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, describe which exemption applies to this project: 3. a. Is the project located in the Riverfront Area: ❑ Yes I✓7 No If yes, indicate the proposed project purpose: • Single family home • Residential subdivision ❑ Commercial development ❑ Industrial development ❑ Transportation ❑ Other - describe: i� filled Bordering Vegetated Wetland. b. Stormwater Management: The project Is exempt from the DEP Stormwater Policy: la Yes ❑ No If yes, explain why the project is exempt: no new paving or discharges as part of this p roject If no, stormwater management measures are required. Applicants are encouraged to complete Appendix C: Stormwater Management Form and submit it with the Notice of Intent. Page 4 of 5 I - - Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands N ®$ice - ®f Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G. L. c. 93 9, §40 Additional Information Ll J J I I u Applicant must Include all the following with this Notice of Intent: • USGS or other map of the area (along with a narrative description, if necessary), containing sufficient information for the conservation commission and the Department to locate the site. • Plans identifying the location of proposed activities (including activities proposed to serve as a BVW replication area or other mitigating measure) relative to the boundaries of each affected resource area. • Other material identifying and explaining the determination of resource area boundaries shown on plans (e.g., a DEP BVW Field Data Form). • List of the titles and final revision dates of all plans and other material submitted with this NO1. Fees The fees for work proposed under each Notice of Intent must be calculated and submitted to the conservation commission and the Department (see the Instructions and Appendix B: Wetland Fee Transmittal Form). No fee shall be assessed for projects of the federal govern- ment, the Department of Environmental Protection, or cities and towns of the Commonwealth. Applicants must submit the following information (in addition to pages 1 and 2 of Appendix B) to confirm fee payment: Municipal Project Exempt from filing - fees Check number Check dale Payorname on check Applicant name (ifdll(erent from payor) Signatures and Submittal Requirements I hereby certify under the penalties of perjury that the foregoing Notice of Intent and accompanying plans, docu- ments, and supporting data are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the conservation commis- sion will place notification of this Notice in a local newspaper at the expense of the applicant in accordance with the wetlands regulations, 310 CMR 10.05(5)(a). I further certify under penalties of perjury that all abutters were notified of this application, pursuant to the requirements of M.G.L. c.472 of the Massachusetts Acts of 1993. Notice must be made in writing by hand delivery or certified mail (return receipt requested) to all abutters within 100 feet of the property line of the project location. Signature ofapplicant Date Signalure ofpro owner Date Do ofrepresentative Date For conservation commission: Two copies of the completed Notice of Intent (Form 3), Including supporting plans and documents; two copies of pages 1 and 2 of Appendix B; and the city /town fee payment must be sent to the conservation commission by certified mail or hand delivery. For DEP: Two copies of the completed Notice of Intent (Form 3), Including supporting plans and documents; two copies of pages 1 and 2 of Appendix B; and a copyof the state fee payment must be sent to the DEP regional office by certified mail or hand delivery (see Appendix A for regional office addresses). Other: If the applicant has checked the "yes" box in any part of Section C, Item 3, above, refer to that section and the Instruc- tions for additional submittal requirements. The original and copies must be sent simultaneously. Failure by the applicant to send copies in a timely manner may result in dismissal of the Notice of Intent. Rev. 10/98 Page 5 of 5 f �_ 0 NEW ENGLAND ENVIAONMENTAI, INC. I. INTRODUCTION Tlus Notice of Intent is for the restoration of approximately one acre of previously filled wetlands adiacent to the Brookwood Marsh Conservation Area and to restore and enhance the habitat for several species of rare wetlands wildlife. In addition, this project proposes to initiate several measures to reduce flooding cause by beaver - related activities All proposed activities fall within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and adjacent to the actual habitat of rare wetlands wildlife. Although there will be no alteration of any additional areas of BVW, it is proposed to rebuild portions of a old beaver dam located within the marsh. A a sediment and erosion plan is proposed to protect the wetlands during construction- related activities. I� The wetlands restoration work described in this Notice of Intent application will be built with �J funds received through grants received by the City of Northampton. It is anticipated that this work will begin in late Spring, 2000. Calculation of filing fee U This is a Municipal project and as such is not subject to filing fees under the Massachusetts U Wetlands Project Act. a II. SITE DESCRIPTION In 1990 the City of Northampton acquired the 16 acre Brookwood Marsh in an effort to preserve and restore critical wetlands habitat within the City. The site of the proposed wetland restoration is located between Ellington Road and Crest view Drive along the northwest side of the Brookwood Marsh Conservation Area. These areas were filled approximately 25 years ago during the house and road construction work in the area, and prior to the adoption of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. There are two separate restoration areas each located on either side of the outlet stream at Ellington Road (see site plan 1). The wetland areas to be restored have been filled, and presently jl are covered with piles of fill and boulders. Dominant vegetation in this disturbed area includes: J Aspen (Populus trenauloides); Pin Cherry (Prztnus pennsylvanica); Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) and Blackberry (Rebus alleghaniensis). J Narrative for Brookwood Marsh Wetland Restoration Page I F] iJ 0 0 J NEW ENGLAND ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. III. DESCRIPTION OF WETLANDS The Brookwood Marsh Conservation Area is a complex wetland and upland habitat which has been significantly modified by recent beaver activity. A photograph from March, 1992 is attached which shows that there was no open water or beaver dam located near Ellington Road at this time. The conservation area presently supports abandoned pastures which is. now wet meadow; red maple wooded swamp; open water beaver pond; power line shrub thicket, bog; and wetland shrub -scrub habitat. The following Wetland Resource Areas are found on this site: Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (entire marsh complex) ► Bank (intermittent stream) There is no FIRM mapped Bordering Land Subject to Flooding (100 year floodplain, see Figure 3). The site is listed as the estimated habitat for several species of rare wetlands wildlife # e- Figure 2) on the 2000• -2001 Estimated Habitat Map. Wetland Delineation Methodology The wetlands adjacent to the proposed wetlands restoration was delineated by NEE with consecutively numbered orange and black - striped flagging tape and is shown on the site plan. The edge of the Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (edge of fill) was delineated by using a multiple parameter methodology to identify the upland /wetland boundary. This approach emphasizes the use ofhydrophytic vegetation according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National.T ist of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands (1988, and draft revisions, 1997), and the 50% wetland vegetation criterion as outlined in 310 CMR 10.55(2)(c). The assessment of soils was not used in this delineation. The area on the wetland side of the delineation is open water /emergent wetlands, and the area on the upland side of the delineation is fill. As part of the delineation process, the most current USGS topographical map (Figure 1.), the Firm Insurance Rate Maps (see above and Figure 3.) and the Massachusetts Natural Heritage Atlas (Figure 2.) were consulted. Bordering Vegetated Wetlands The Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW) on this site are associated with an un -named intermittent stream channel which has been impounded by recent beaver activity (see attached project photographs). Vegetation within the wetlands is composed primarily of woody plants such as Water Willow (Decodon verticillata); Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa); willow Narrative for Brookwood ALfarsh Wetland Restoration Page 2 Il NEW ENGLAND ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. (Salix spp.); red maple (Ater rubrum);. alder (Alnus incana); Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata); Silky Dogwood (Corpus anionaum); Red osier Dogwood (Cornets sericea). In addition, there are several species of emergent, floating, and submerged aquatic vegetation associated with the open water created by the beaver ponds, and many species of herbaceous plants growing on the higher elevation hummocks within the marsh complex. The proposed project work will take place within the 100' buffer zone, and will not directly impact any BVW. Bank The bank resource is associated with a small un -named intermittent stream which runs through the wetland complex and enters a drop inlet at the end of Ellington Road. The most current USGS map shows no stream within the wetlands, although the 1992 aerial photograph (Figure 4) clearly shows the stream. Because the stream is intermittent and dries up at certain times duringthe -year, the bank is classified as the centerline of the stream on this site. Bank resource also has a,100" foot Buffer Zone. a IV PROJECT DESCRIPTION The purpose of this project, and the grant funding received by the City, is specifically earmarked to restore approximately 1 acre of previously filled Bordering Vegetated Wetlands within the Brookwood Marsh Conservation Area and to restore critical habitat for rare wetlands wildlife species. To the extent which is feasible, this project will also include specific steps designed to minimize. flood damage to adjacent properties caused by beaver activities. Wetland Restoration LJ Approximately 1 acre of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands will be created b the rem g g y oval of fill and debris and the establishment of wetland plants. The restoration work will be contracted to a qualified construction firm based on a competitive bidding process, and the wetlands restoration work will be supervised and monitored by New England Environmental, Inc. The following will be the sequence of work: 1. Sediment and erosion control fencing will be installed at the edge of the work, between n the marsh and the fill prior to any other site work. 2. The drop inlet at the end of Ellington Road will be protected during construction by the n placement of a crushed stone berm around the inlet (see site plan) U Narrative for Brookwood Marsh Wetland Restoration Page 3 r� I� NEW ENGLAND ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Wetland Seed Mix Common Name Scientific Name Fox Sedge C arex vull2inoidea Frin ed Sedge j 3. Removal of fill and debris will be removed from the site and brought to an off site Chufa erz s e cule to location to be approved by the Northampton Conservation Commission. lJ 4. Raised hummocks will be created within the restoration areas which will rise 2 -4 feet above the elevation of the restored wetlands i 5. The site will be graded to an elevation approximately 1 foot below the final grade of the proposed restoration area (elevation 196.5'±). 1 6. The site will be backfilled to an elevation of 197.2 t with clean sandy loam, sortable for I � the establishment of wetland vegetation. 7. Fine sand will be deposited to a depth of 24". as indicated on the site plans, to provide Ll turtle- nesting habitat. 8.. On each hummock a large tree root, log, or other suitable woody debris will be placed to F ] add habitat diversity. 9. All wetland trees and shrubs shall be planted within the restoration areas (see Table 3). �j 10. Aquatic water lilies will be planted along the marsh shore (see site plan). 11. All wetland areas, including the hummocks, are to be seeded with-the specified wetland . seed mix (see Table 1). 12. , All upland areas adjacent to Ellington Road are to restored by grading, and seeded with �J the specified upland seed mix (see Table 2). The grading shall direct all runoff from the end of Ellington Road and adjacent properties into the drop inlet basin. �.l Table 1. Wetland Seed Mix to be Spread throughout the wetland Restoration Area Wetland Seed Mix Common Name Scientific Name Fox Sedge C arex vull2inoidea Frin ed Sedge C arex crinita Canada Manna Grass Gl ceria canadensis Chufa erz s e cule to Narrative for Brookwood Nlarsh TT Restoration Page 4 NEW ENGLAND ENVIRONMENTo INC !_1 JJ �� � t' Bearded Sedge i Carex comosa Lurid Sed e Carex lurida Woolglass .S'cir us _ cvverinus Boneset Eupatorium perfoliatum Hop Sedge Carex lu42ulinq Blue V rvain Verbena hastata reen Bulrush Scir us atrovirens Side -oats Gramma -grass (Bouteloua curtipendula) 5 Table 2. Native Upland Seed Mix to be used in all disturbed u land F I n U I� 1J i SPECIES areas PERCENT Creeping Red Fescue (Festuca rubra) 30 Annual Rye -grass (Lolitan multiflorum) 25 Timothy (Phleunz pratense) 15 White Clover (Trifolhun repens) 10 Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparius) 10 Red Top (Agrostis alba) 5 Side -oats Gramma -grass (Bouteloua curtipendula) 5 TOTAL 100 Table 3. Wetland Plant List for Brookwood Marsh Restoration Area I n I �l l_J Li i II . J � i Common Name Scientific Name Quantity Form Spacing Shadblow Amelanchier canadensis 12 3' -4' 5' on center Red Maple Acer rubrum 4 4' -6' 10' on center Black Chokeberry Aronia melanocaipa 14 3' -4' 5' on center Silky Dogwood Cornus amomum 7 3' -4' 5' on center Red osier Dogwood Cornus sericea 7 3' -4' 5' on center Alder Alnus incana 14 3' -4' 5' on center Green Ash Fiaxinus pennsylvanica 3 4' -6' 10' on center Winterberry flex verticillata 9 3' -4' 5' on center Yellow Water Lily Nuphar haeum 150 bare root P on center Pin Oak Ouercus palush-is 4 4' -6' 10' on center Black Willow I Salix nigra 3 4' -6' 10' on center /nrrntiva fnr Rrnnln,vnnr/ Alfnrvh LVotlnrvd Roatnrntin11 Pnao 5 _ NEW ENGLAND ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. it J Rare Species Habitat Restoration It is well known through published reports that the Brookwood Marsh supports several species of ) rare wetlands wildlife. In addition, resident(s) of the Brookwood Marsh area have certified vernal pools located approximately 1000 feet from the proposed work area. The presence and the r protection of these species is in part why the City owns and manages the Brookwood Marsh Conservation Area.. It is probably fair to say the presence of these rare wetland wildlife species has exacerbated the conflict between neighbors, and the beavers which have increased the size of and the water levels within the marsh. In an effort not to disrupt the current water level within Brookwood Marsh, no change of the existing water levels is proposed. Spotted Turtle This species (Clemmys guttata) is found within the Brookwood Marsh Conservation Area. Based on conversations with local: residents, these turtles are regularly seen in back yards, presumably while females are looking for suitable nesting sites. The proposed wetland restoration plan provides several elements to enhance the habitat for spotted turtles. First, two sand banks will be created, and left unvegetated to provide nesting substrate for spotted turtles. Each sand bank will be composed of 24 inches of clean sand, and located in close proximity to the marsh (see site plan). It should be recognized that several other turtles have been observed in the marsh, including snapping turtle and painted turtle, and that the sand banks are likely to also be used by these species. In addition . to the sand banks, the raised hummocks within the wetland restoration areas will also provide suitable substrate and protected areas for use as turtle- nesting sites. Springy Blue Darner This dragonfly (Aeshna mutata), also known as the Spatterdock Darner, is known from only six towns in the state of Massachusetts, ' J and it is listed as an Endangered Species in Massachusetts. The ideal habitat for this dragonfly is a bog and pond complex with 1 emergent and floating aquatic vegetation. The name "Spatterdock Darner" refers to the females laying eggs on Spatterdock (Yellow water lily) leaves which float to the surface. The propose wetland restoration plan does not directly alter or affect the habitat of the Spring Blue Darner. The planting plan however includes the F planting of 150 tubers of Yellow water lily adjacent to the '`i restoration areas in an effort to provide this species with a suitable ` Narrative for Brookwood Marsh Wetland Restoration Page 6 IJ NEW ENGLAND ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. J and preferred substrate for egg deposition. Yellow Water Lily (Nuphar hiteum) spread by underwater tubers.. Yellow Spotted Salamander This relatively common mole salamander has been documented laying eggs in the bog area of Brookwood Marsh, and a local resident has located and certified several vernal pools approximately 1000 feet from the restoration area. It is likely that mole salamanders, and several frog species are using the open J marsh complex created by beaver for egg deposition and feeding habitat. The proposed restoration work will not affect any of these habitats. Beaver Activities and Flooding L-' Due to beaver - related flooding of Brushwood Marsh which affected adjacent private properties, in 1992 the City of Northampton installed a pipe to help stabilize the water levels within the marsh. This intervention worked for approximately one year, until the beaver built a new dam downstream from the first, and closer to Ellington Road. The City intervened a number of times -� with new pipes, all of which successfully managed the water level within the marsh at the J I elevation established by the Conservation Commission; however each of these measures eventually failed. In the spring of 1998 the beavers clogged the twin culverts installed through the n dam which raised the water level in the marsh by more than one foot. This additional flooding affected properties upgradient, and down gradient of the dam. With approval from the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, it was agreed to lower the water level two feet �� below the top of the dam, or one foot below the twin outlet pipes installed by the City. The city hired a wildlife control professional to install and maintain state of the art piping to maintain these lower water levels. These pipes remain in effect at this time (see attached project photographs). Some trapping and removal of beavers has taken place to reduce the population of animals. It is proposed to leave the existing dam in place, which is located at the outlet at Ellington Road, but to attempt to rebuild the old dam located which was located approximately 100 feet upstream of the outlet (see site plan). The intent of this work is to provide the direct downstream abutters with an additional safety factor from beaver - initiated flooding. To achieve this goal, the old dam will be partially rebuilt using boulders and materials obtained during the wetland restoration work. Once the framework for the dam is in place, it will be up to the beavers to complete the dam. If the dam is rebuilt as we anticipate, or if the old dam is otherwise no longer controlling the level of the water, the old dam at the outlet will be removed. The City will install and maintain the outlet device(s) (Clemson Leveler) through the new dam (see Figure 6). Narrative for Brookwood Marsh Wetland Restoration Page 7 r-, NEW ENGLAND ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. n � 1 FIGURE 6. Clemson Leveler to control pond levels through beaver dam I i I U n f I� Li II �1 0 I11 i �1 Elbow and stand pipe are optional. Needed only to manage water level if maintaining pond is an objective 1' Re -bar 6' long 8" dia. 40 pvc pipe Intake Device J B eav \ er Da T - joint fitted with a drain plug may replace elbow _ Pond Side Sedimentation and Erosion Control Sedimentation and erosion control barriers will be installed prior to any work in the vicinity of wetland restoration areas. The .barrier will consist of a line of silt fence dug into the ground 4 to 6 inches to prevent underflow (see site plan for proposed location). All sedimentation and erosion control barriers will be left in place and maintained until the adjacent restoration area is stabilized. All disturbed uplands adjacent to wetland areas will be planted with a native seed mix (see Table 1). This seed mix contains a wide variety of native species which may be mown, or allowed to naturalize the disturbed areas. In any side slope area with greater than a 3:1 slope, a straw and coconut fiber erosion control blanket (BonTerra ENCS2 with biodegradable netting) will be used to stabilize the slopes and to hold the seed until germination. Prior to excavation, a haybale check dam barrier will be placed around the drop inlet at the end .of Ellington Road to prevent sediment from entering the drainage system. These haybales will be replaced as necessary during construction. Narrative for Brookwood Nfarsh Metland Restoration Page 8 Timing It is anticipated that the City will begin construction soon after the receipt of all permits. And competitive bid results. Work is scheduled to be completed by June 30, 2000. V. MANAGEMENT PLAN There are several aspects of this restoration plan which will require on -going maintenance. These area listed and described below: l . Control of invasive and exotic wetland vegetation At the present time there is a limited amount of purple loosestrife within the Brookwood Marsh complex The City proposes to have a two year monitoring plan and remedial action plan by NEE, Inc. for the wetland restoration area, and to provide control of any invasive exotic vegetation during this time J period. (I 2. Water level Monitoring It will be the responsibility of the Conservation Commission to monitor the water level within the marsh and the adequacy of the Clemson levers. The City has retained the services of a wildlife professional to maintain these pipes in good j working condition. 3. Beaver Dam. The Conservation Commission, the City Planning Staff, and the paid I n wildlife professional will endeavor to have the beaver relocate the dam as U proposed. It is likely that this will involve the erection of fencing materials as was successfully done in the past. If and when the new dam is (—� successfully created, the old dam and outlet pipes will be removed. The u long -term management of the beaver dams, water leveling devices, and flood controls will be an on -going maintenance activity until such time that the beaver have exhausted the food supply within the Brookwood Marsh - Conservation Area and move elsewhere. F1 4. Ellington Road drop inlet The drop inlet at the end of Ellington Road must be maintained clear of debris to prevent flooding of the adjacent properties. We recommend that the City DPW, the Conservation Commission, and a neighborhood volunteer group, take iij responsibility to regularly inspect and maintain this drop inlet structure so that it remains clear of debris. Narrative, for Brookwood Marsh Wetland Restoration Page 9 Li _NEW . ENGLAND ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. _ __ _ _ j J As proposed, this project will result in the restoration of approximately one acre of previously filled wetlands which is part of the Brookwood Marsh Conservation. Habitat enhancements for rare and endangered wetlands wildlife is part of the wetland restoration plan. Modification of the existing beaver dam and outlet structure is proposed, although there is no change proposed to the existing water level within the marsh and pond complex. I U a J Narrative for Brookwood Marsh Wetland Restoration Page 10 NEVI ENGLRND ENVIRONMENTRL, INC. Figure 2. Estimated Habitats of Rare Wildlife and Certified Vernal Pools, Easthampton Quad, 2000 -2001. © 1998 F j i I I 'J u J NEW ENGLAND ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Existing Conditions at Brookwood Marsh Open Water and Marsh Complex within Brookwood Marsh Conservation Area Present Beaver Dam and Clemson Lever Outlet devices Filled Wetland Areas to be restored. Note the piles of fill, boulders and debris within the restoration areas, all of which will be removed from the site. l_J �I Narrative for Rrookwood Marsh Wetland Restoration Pape 11 Office of Planning and Development City of Northampton City Hall - 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 - (413) 587 -1266 FAX (413) 587 -1264 - EMAIL planning@city.northampton.ma.us - Conservation Commission -Historical Commission - Planning Board - Housing Partnership Zoning Board of Appeals November 19, 1998 Robert J. McCollum Watershed Chief Department of Environmental Protection 436 Dwight Street Springfield, MA 01103 RE: Long -range plan for Brookwood Marsh Conservation Area Dear Mr. McCollum: At your direction the Office of Planning and Development along with the Northampton Conservation Commission has formed a beaver subcommittee and proposed a long -range plan for the management of the Brookwood Marsh beaver population. The breaches in the beaver dam at Ellington Road have been restored and the water level is being maintained at its original level (photos enclosed). Included herein is our proposed: 1. Charge to the Beaver Subcommittee 2. Beaver management objectives 3. Brookwood Marsh beaver management plan Charge to Beaver Subcommittee Assist the Conservation Commission in developing a policy to deal with beaver activities which can create conflicts with human activities for the City, including but not limited to properties controlled by the Conservation Commission. Specifically: 1. Using the Conservation Commission owned property at Brookwood Marsh as a case study, develop a proposed list of beaver management objectives and actions at Brookwood Marsh for the Conservation Commission's consideration. Final action . will be up to the Commission and is dependent on funds, but to the extent the subcommittee can develop a consensus the subcommittee's recommendations will be extremely useful. 2. Develop a proposed list of citywide beaver management objectives for consideration. It will be up to the Conservation Commission and other city land managing agencies to adopt these objectives for their own management activities. 3. Develop a proposed list of citywide beaver management actions for consideration. ORIGINAL PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 4. Develop guidelines for use of volunteers versus staff/contractors in maintaining beaver - related facilities. Proposed Beaver Management Objectives Before identifying a detailed management plan, the Commission needs to identify their management objectives. We recommend the following: 1. Preserve wildlife habitat, especially for rare species. 2. Maintain water level in the marsh at levels low enough to minimize flood damage to private structures. (But do not automatically attempt to control all flooding of private land, especially land with historical wetlands.) 3. Allow beaver populations to fluctuate naturally, when possible. 4. Manage to preserve habitat, not necessarily individual animals. 5. Prevent or remove hazardous trees. 6. Prevent risks of catastrophic failure from beaver dams. 7. Remove fill in historical wetlands. 8. Minimize maintenance costs to the city to the extent compatible with these objectives. Proposed Brookwood Marsh Management Plan activities The Commission can manage the property to avoid or minimize beaver -human conflict while preserving beaver and wildlife habitat. There is no need to destroy all beaver dams or all of the beaver population. Management would probably involve the following steps, or some variation on this theme: 1. Maintain the pipes in the beaver dam and our maintenance contract on these pipes. 2. Work with volunteers to clean out debris from the down - gradient side of the dam that could otherwise wash into the catch basin. 3. Work with volunteers to walk the edge of the property identifying hazardous trees. 4. Install hardware cloth on trees which would pose a danger to abutters if beavers cut them down (volunteers and staff install). 5. Using a combination of DPW cooperation and a contract with professional tree services, set up a response system to quickly cut down hazardous trees. 6. Remove historical fill brought onto the property and restore historical wetlands, with emphasis on having the narrowest neck, which is attractive for beaver dams, further away from Ellington Road then the current dam. 7. Work to encourage beaver to rebuild the beaver dam approximately 80 feet southerly of the current Ellington Road dam (through a combination of removing the fill described above and building a low fence which will encourage beaver to build a dam). If dam work is successful, then consider removing current dam. 8. Provide technical assistance for private property owners who wish to perform similar maintenance activities on their land. (We cannot perform any maintenance on private property.) 9. DPW will maintain responsibility for the catch basin. 1 � 10. Work with DPW to consider regrading the southerly end of Ellington Road so that it has positive drainage to the catch basin (water ponds here after rain and snow melt). 11. Obtain necessary permits for all of the above activities. 12. Every fall, analyze the beaver population and, if necessary, do very limited trapping during the trapping season to maintain the population at sustainable levels. If the Commission adopts this management plan, then no detailed hydrological study or rare species analysis will be necessary except as it relates to the wetlands restoration. Please consider this our final response to your letter dated October 7, 1998 regarding breaching of the beaver dam at Brookwood Marsh. Your assistance in this matter has been greatly appreciated. If you require additional information please feel free to contact Cynthia R. Williams at 413 -587 -1263. Sincerely, Wayne Feiden, AICP, Director, Office of Planning and Development enclosure c: Northampton Conservation Commission Cynthia R. Williams, Conservation and Land Use Planner John T. Bennett, III, Senior Planner/Permits Manager 03/06/199512 :02 31CCMR 10.99 DEP File No. 246 - � & (To be provided by DEP) Form 5 City /Town Northampton Applicant Northampton Plann Office Connno.nweal th of Massachusetts Order of Conditions Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act G.L. c. 131, §40 and the Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance From Northampton Conservation Commission Issuing Authority To attn: Wayne Feiden) Northampton Conservation Co mmission (Name of property owner) i Address City Hall, Room 11, 210 Main Si A ddress City Hall, 210 Main Stree N'ton This Order is issued and delivered as follows: [X by hand delivery to applicant or representative on '� (date) [ ] by certified mail, return receipt requested on (date) This project is located in Northampton at the end of Ellington Road The property is recorded at the Registry o ms�i9re ounty Book 3536 Page 85 & 95 Certificate (if registered) The Notice of Intent for this project was filed on 1 1L�� 9 7 (date) The public hearing was closed on ICI /a.� J V (date) Findings The Northampton Conservation Commission as reviewed the above - referenced Notice of Intent and plans and has held a public hearing on the project. Based on the information available to the Conservation Commission at this time, the Commission has determined that the area on which the proposed work is to be done is significant to the following interests in accordance with the Presumptions of Significance set forth in the regulations for each Area Subject to Protection Under the Act (check as appropriate): [ ] Public water supply (X] Flood Control [ ] Land containing shellfish [ ] Private water supply (X] Storm damage prevention [ ] Fisheries [ ] Ground water supply [X] Prevention of pollution [ ] Protection of Wildlife Habitat Total Filing Fee Submitted A State Share n (1/2 fee in excess of $25) City Share 0 Total Refund Due $ City Portion $ State Portion $ (1/2 total) (1/2 total) page 5 -1 (memorex \wp \conscom \order.cc) Do6; 950003454 OR /4633/0313 03/06/199512(Ur Therefore, the Northampton Conservation Commission hereby finds that the following conditions are necessary, in accordance with the Performance Standards set forth in the regulations, to protect those interests checked above. The Conservation Commission orders that all work shall be performed in accordance with said conditions and with the Notice of Intent referenced above. To the extent that the following conditions modify or differ from the plans, specifications or other proposals submitted with the Notice of Intent, the conditions shall control. General Conditions 1. Failure to comply with all conditions stated herein, and with all related statutes and other regulatory measures, shall be deemed cause to revoke or modify this Order. 2. The Order does not grant any property rights or any exclusive privileges; it does not authorize any injury to private property or invasion of private rights. 3. This Order does not relieve the permittee or any other person of the necessity of complying with all other applicable federal, state or local statutes, ordinances, by -laws or regulations. 4. The work authorized hereunder shall be completed within three years from the date of this Order unless either of the following apply: (a) the work is a maintenance dredging project as provided for in the Act; or (b) the time for completion has been extended to a specified date more than three years, but less than five years, from the date of .issuance and both that date and the special circumstances warranting the extended time period are set forth in this Order. 5. This Order may be extended by the issuing authority for one or more .periods of up to three years each upon application to the issuing authority at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the Order. 6. Any fill used in connection with this project shall be clean fill, containing no trash, refuse, rubbish or debris, including but not limited to lumber, bricks, plaster, wire, lath, paper, cardboard, pipe, tires, ashes, refrigerators, motor vehicles or parts of any of the foregoing. The applicant is prohibited from using demolition materials, asphalt, large chunks of concrete, tree stumps and limbs, and general refuse; 7. No work shall be undertaken until all administrative appeal periods from this Order have elapsed or, if such an appeal has been filed, until all proceedings, before the Department have been completed. 8. No work shall be undertaken until the Final order has been recorded in the Registry of Deeds or the Land Court for the district in which the land is located, within the chain of title of the affected property. In the case of recorded land, the Final Order shall also be noted in the Registry's Grantor Index under the name of the owner of the land upon which the proposed work is, to be done. In the case of registered land, the Final Order shall also be noted on the Land Court Certificate of Title of the owner of the land upon which the proposed work is to be done. The recording information shall be proposed work is to be done. The recording information shall be submitted to the Commission on the form at the end of this Order prior to commencement of the work. The Commission usually will record the Order in the Registry of Deeds. It is the applicant's responsibility to insure the Order is properly recorded. ` 9. A sign shall be displayed at the site not less than two square feet or page 5 -2 (memorex \wp \conscom \order.cc) t Doc 950003454 OR /4633/0314 03/06/199512; 02 more than three square feet in size bearing the works, "Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, File Number 246- __ 36-7 " 10. Where the Department of Environmental Protection is requested to make a determination and to issue a Superseding Order, the Conservation Commission shall be a party to all agency proceedings and hearings before the Department. 11. Upon completion of the work described herein, the applicant shall forthwith request in writing that a Certificate of Compliance be issued stating that the work has been satisfactorily completed. 12. The work shall conform to the following plans and special conditions: PLANS TITLE DATED SIGNED & STAMPED BY: 1 1994 Estimated Habitat, Natural Heritagdc.� En dangered Species Brookwood Locus Pian /94 3 Brookwood Marsh Wetlands Restorat 11Z21 94 4 Dep Aquifer Protection Zones 11/21/944 Det Breek-weed Marsh r.,et „ n , a�s� at ien Details 11/22/94— All Plans on File with Northampton Conservation Commission Special Conditions: 13) All construction areas shall be restored to original condition or better upon completion of the project, including vegetation; 14) No -area within the 100 year.f.loodplain, any wetland, or area within 100 feet of- a wetland or 40 feet of a 100 year f.loodplain, as defined in 310 CMR 10, and _Chapter 24, shall be permissible disposal sites, unless such areas are specifically approved by the Commission; 15) Excavated material and topsoil stockpiles shall be located and stabilized so as to minimize washing into wetland areas or waterways; 16) Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent erosion and siltation of all disturbed areas, and shall be implemented prior to any construction. Sedimentation and erosion control devices shall be placed according to standards set in the U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service, "Guidelines for Soil and Water Conservation in Urbanizing Areas of Massachusetts ". Placement shall be directed at the site by the project engineer in order to accomplish maximum control of erosion 'and ensure than no eroded materials will reach wetland resource areas. Hay bales must be staked. Silt fencing must be placed in a dug trench with sufficient porosity to allow detained water to pass while trapping suspended sediments; of each construction y'. Erosion controls s e inspect �`t. ti and mainta' or reinforced to meek specif icatio he plans this o. 8) This rder of Coa. ons shal a y to y successor in erest cessor 'n control; 9) ers an ents of the Con vation sib- -s all have the right \ enter inspect the premi• es to evaluate eamip with the Conditi an o require the subma tta_1 --e a for —t- page 5 -3 (memorex \wp \conscom \order.cc) Doc; 950003454 OR /4633/0315 03/06/199512;01 17. Areas of construction shall remain in a stable condition at the close of each construction day. Erosion controls shall be inspected at this time, and maintained or reinforced to meet specifications in the plans and this order; 18. All construction areas shall be restored to original condition or better upon completion of the project, including replanting of vegetation; 19. The Commission and its agents shall have the right to enter and inspect the property at any time for compliance with the conditions of this Order, the Act, and Wetlands Protection Regulations: 310 CMR 10.00 and Chapter 24 of the City's Ordinances: "The Wetlands Protection Ordinance ". They shall have the right to request and receive any data or documentation that is deemed necessary for evaluation of compliance. 20. This Order of Conditions shall apply to any successor in interest or successor in control; 21. The contractor is as responsible as the applicant and property owner for any violations of the Orders of Condition and penalties under the law, while all activities regulated by this Order are being performed. A copy of this Order and associated plans shall remain on site during all construction and /or building activities. The project manager and all equipment operators shall be familiar with the approved plans, and shall be informed of their location on the site. This location shall be accessible to all contractors whenever work is occuring on site. A copy of the plans and Order must always be on -site and in all excavating machinery when work is being performed; 22. All required permits must be obtained from the Planning Board, Zoning Board, Department of Public Works, and Building Inspector prior to the start of projects involving fill within any wetland resource area; 23. The owner of the property described in this Order, must advise any potential buyer of the property that any construction or alteration to said property, including brush cutting or clearance, may require action by the Northampton Conservation Commission. Any instrument conveying any or all of the owners' interest in said property or any portion thereof, shall contain similar language as follows: "This property may be subject to the Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance, Wetlands Protection Act, an Order of Conditions, and /or a Determination of Applicability from the Northampton Conservation Commission "; 24. Upon completion of the project, the Applicant shall submit a statement that all work has been done in conformance with the provisions of the Order of Conditions and request a Certificate of Compliance. If checked: ?j YES Certification shall be by a Professional Engineer or by a Wetlands Consultant who shall have been approved by the Commission: page 5 -4 (memorex \wp \conscom \order.cc) Doc; 950003454 OR /4633/0316 03/06/199512;02 25. If checked ] YES An "As Built" plan shall be included with the project engineer's certification, detailing the post - development conditions of the site: 26. Ongoing conditions that shall not expire with the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance are as follows: BEAVER PREVENTION: 27. 72 hours prior to the modification and replacement of the drainage grate, the Conservation Commission shall be notified by the DPW that the work will be completed. 28. Extension of the fence (40 feet in each direction) shall /✓atbe permitted under this Order of Conditions. 29. The Commission shall be notified by the applicant, as to who will install the 4" PVC pipe through the beaver dam, and when that activity will take place. 30. Chain link fence shall be allowed to completely enclose area. WETLAND RESTORATION: 31. Three weeks prior to the start of any work on the site, the applicant shall submit a revised plan to the Commission that shows the following: * The limit of work (With distances shown from wetland to Limit of excavation) * flag #s and locations on the plans. * Topography at the beginning of the work and the expected elevation of where the work shall stop. * The area designated where trees shall be piled to be left, and areas where trees to be chipped will be piled. * Area where rocks /boulders shall be deposited, and where any additional rocks shall be stored and /or disposed of. 32. Three weeks prior to the start of any work on the site, the applicant shall have the following work completed in the field: * The limits of disturbance within the 100 -foot buffer zone and wetland resource areas shall be clearly flagged in the field by stakes at intervals not greater than 25 feet apart. A continuous construction barrier consisting of siltation fencing or a crenelated hay -bale dike shall be established. Snow fencing shall be installed immediately upgradient of the hay bales. The location of the barrier shall be confirmed by the Conservation Commission prior to construction. * The boundaries of all wetland resource areas shall be identified by flagging spaced at intervals not greater than 25 feet apart. Flagging used to identify wetland resource areas shall be a color different from any other flagging used on the site. * Grade stakes shall be established in the field page 5 -5 (memorex \wp \conscom \order.cc) i `wcc 950003454 OR /4633/0317 03/06/199512;02 33. A Work completion schedule shall be submitted to the Commission, to include: * a detailed outline of the work, and when it is proposed to be done, (times of the year, etc) (i.e. stake haybales, cut trees, remove rocks...) 34. Any change or deviation from the Notice of Intent, plans and /or Order of Conditions approved by the Commission, prior to or during construction, shall require the applicant to file a request for an amendment with the Conservation Commission. It shall include a written inquiry as to whether or not the change is substantial enough to require the filing of a new Notice of Intent. If a positive determination is made, the Commission shall conduct a public hearing for the purpose of amending the Order or to issue a new Order, if a new Notice of Intent is required. 35. Prior to the start of any site work, excavation or construction, a preconstruction conference shall be held on the site, between the contractor conducting the work, the site /project engineer, the applicant, and a member or agent of the Conservation Commission, in order to ensure that the requirements of this Order are understood by all parties. 36. The name of the wetlands specialist shall be submitted to and approved by the Conservation Commission prior to the beginning of work. 37. Cutting of trees located within the buffer zone shall only be allowed if it is take place within thirty days of excavation activity. 38. No trees larger than 5 -6" in diameter shall be left on the site. If large amounts of large trees are to remain on the site, they shall be piled, chipped or removed from the site. 39. Cutting of trees located within the buffer zone shall be allowed prior to the installation of the siltation barrier, under supervision of a person approved by the Conservation Commission, and as long as stumps are not removed or unearthed. 40. All silt fencing and erosion control shall be installed prior to the removal of stumps and shrubs within the replication area. 41. No material removed for the construction of the replicated wetland shall be utilized as fill material on the site, and shall be disposed of properly. Copies of the disposal receipts must be submitted to the Conservation Commission, prior to requesting a Certificate of Compliance. 42. Haybales /silt barriers shall be inspected at the close of each work day, and after each rainstorm. Any breaches in the siltation barriers shall be repaired prior to the continuation of work. 43. Flags shall be checked and replaced as necessary prior to the start of work. The flags shall be maintained until work is complete. 44. Any vehicles and /or equipment entering the project site shall only be through the access route specified on the plans and approved by the Conservation Commission. 45. No equipment is to enter or cross a wetland resource area at any time, unless the location of entry or disturbance is clearly indicated on plans page 5 -6 (memorex \wp \conscom \order.cc) MU6: 950003454 OR /4633/0318 i 03/O6/19951t, 02 and within information approved with the issuance of this Order of Conditions. 46. All equipment shall be operated, parked, and maintained in such a manner that will prevent potential alteration of the wetland /resource area and buffer zone. 47. Permanent markers shall be installed along the Limit of Work Line and spaced a maximum of fifty feet apart. A plan showing the location of the markers shall be submitted to the Conservation Commission prior to requesting a Certificate of Compliance. The as -built plan shall include, at a minimum, elevations of all pipe inverts and outlets, pipe sizes, materials, and slopes; limits of clearing, grading, and fill; and contours within 100 feet of wetland boundaries; all alterations within the wetland resource areas; all wetland replication areas. 48. Area proposed for replication shall be staked prior to excavation, with notification to the Commission when completed. 49. Before any disturbance of wetland soils or vegetation, the applicant shall provide to the Conservation Commission for its approval a wetland replication plan, containing at a minimum the following information: The Conservation Commission shall incorporate the approved plan into this Order of Conditions by amendment, and all wetland replication activities shall occur in accordance with the plan. 50. Any person who shall be responsible for supervising excavation work in the wetland and buffer zone, shall be required to be approved by the Conservation Commission, and shall be on -site during all phases of the excavation, transference /replanting and construction of the replication area. 51. Wetland replication areas shall be excavated to the elevations indicated on plans to be submitted and approved by the Commission, and the applicant shall present the Conservation Commission with written certification that the proposed wetland replication area possesses the appropriate groundwater elevations and hydrologic connections, and soil structure. 52. Applicant shall demonstrate to the Commission that the soil depth and structure, hydrology in wetland replication area is present, in order to reproduce the original wetland to the greatest extent possible, prior to the beginning of construction. 53. No wetland soils shall be excavated and /or stockpiled. 54. The applicant shall submit to the Commission a planting plan for the replication area. The wetland replication area will be planted with native species of wetland plants, which may be obtained from within the 100 foot buffer zone, or can be selectively transplanted, with the prior approval of the Conservation Commission. 55. If the seed stock and vegetative structures in the excavated soils do not result in establishment of a plant community comparable to the original wetland in species composition, and with at least 50 percent cover, by the end of the first growing season, the applicant shall supplement with plantings of indigenous species obtained from a nursery specializing in the propagation of wetland plants, or with plantings obtained from nearby wetland area, with approval from the Conservation Commission. page 5 -7 (memorex \wp \conscom \order.cc) r oc : 950003454 OR /4633/0319 03/06/195, 102 56. A report of the success of the re- vegetation of the replication shall be conducted and be submitted to the Conservation Commission, by a qualified wetlands scientist on the following schedule: By (1 year & within 30 days of the end of the growing season, as defined by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service) By (2 years & within 30 days of the end of the growing season, as defined by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service) 57. If more than 75% wetland vegetation has not been established after two growing seasons (2 years), then a plan for additional plantings and /or changes to wetland restoration plan shall be submitted to the Commission for consideration and approval. 58. The applicant shall monitor the soil horizons and depths, ground water levels, plant community composition, and plant community structure, along transects to be established through consultation with the Conservation Commission and submit a report to the Commission on the status of the re- vegetation. Monitoring shall occur in March, July, and September for two complete growing seasons following completion of construction, and it shall continue beyond that date if the wetland replication area is not established according to the performance standards contained with the Regulations at the end of the second complete growing season. 59. At the time of requesting a Certificate of Compliance, the applicant must submit a "Summary Report ", by a qualified individual, of work completed on the site, actions taken during the replication and the rate of success of wetland replication. page 5 -8 (memorex \wp \conscom \order.cc) O % , Doc; 9AO03454 OR /4633/0320 C 03/06/199512; 02 This Order must be signed by a majority of the Conservation Commission. On this 1 17 4-1 day o m ,� ,� 199.5 before me personally appeared � t o me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged , that he /she executed the same as his /her fr e act and deed. // -. Notary Public commissi V expires g ~' , f�-�''c� r The applicant, the owner, any person aggrieved by this Order, any o;,Mek-r land4,� abutting the land upon which the proposed work is to be done,: or z any residents of the City or town in which such land is located, are hereby notified of their right to request the Department of Environmental Protection to- °issu�a,����' Superseding Order, providing the request is made by certified mail :or•- han delivery to the Department, with the appropriate filing fee and Fee Transmittal,c' Form as provided in 310 CMR 10.03(7), within ten days from the date of issuance:, of this determination. A copy of the request shall at the same time be sent by j" certified mail or hand delivery to the Conservation Commission and the applicant. r Detach on dotted line and submit to the Northampton Conservation Commission prior to commencement of work. PLEASE NOTE- -THIS IS NOT REQUIRED IF THE COMMISSION HAS ALREADY RECORDED THE ORDER, AS IS THEIR USUAL PRACTICE, UNLESS LAND IS REGISTERED IN LAND COURT. To Northampton Conservation Commission Please be advised that the Order of Conditions for the project at E1R'iigton_Road =_ File Number 246-36 been a recorded at the Registry of Hampshire County and has been noted in the chain of title of the affected property in accordance with General Condition 8 on 19 ctt: If recorded land, the instrument number which identifies this transaction is If registered land, the document number which identifies this transaction is Signature Applicant I page 5 -q (memorex \wp \conscom \order.cc) I A''Tfi: I�'S�IREs , REGISTER:; �.. M�RI+�3 L It 310 CMR 10.99 Form 3 NINE COPIES OF THIS FORM, COMPLETE WITH PLANS, TO CONSERVATION COMMISSION. TWO COMPLETE COPIES TO DEP, SPRINGFIELD ConMDoawealth of lfassachusetts DEP Pik No. ' OK (ro be p —idod by DFF) - Gty/ro,, Northampton - Applicant Northampton Planning Of fice Department of Defense vzdted States • Notice of Intent of America Under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection G.L. c. 131,: $SO and Application for a Department of the Army Permit & NORTHAMPTON WETLANDS PROTECTION ORDINANCE .Part I: General Information 1. Location: Street Address end of Ellington Rd. ' Assessor'•s.Map TD :29- 484 -001 >2. Project: Type Restoration Description Remove fill from wetland & wetland buff Improve and restore the natural capacity of a resource area (310'CMR 10.53 ( 4J) I 3. Registry: County Ha mpshir e Current Book 3536 & p 85 & 95 - Certificate (if Registered Land) nja 4. Applicant Office of Planning & Development attn: W ayne Tel: 586 -6950 Address City Hall, 210 Main St., Northampton, MA n 5. Property owner N'ton, City of Conservation Commission Tel. 5S6-6990 Address City Hall, 210 Main St., Northampton, MA 01060 6. Representative ' Tel. Address �7. a. Have the Conservation Commission and the Department's Regional office each been sent, by certified mail - or hand deliver, 2 copies of completed Notice.of Intent, With supporting plans and documents? Yes ® No ❑ (9 COPIES TO CONSERVATION COMMISSION) b. Has the fee been submitted? Yes ❑ No 13 exempt c. Total Filing Fee submitted Mirni cipolsnitcrnmcrpt d. City /Town Share of Filing Fee 0 state share of Filing Fee 0 (sent to City/Town) ('h of fee in excess of $25, sent to DEP) �.e. Is a brief statement attached indicating how the applicant calculated the Exempt as a municipal government fee? Q Yes ❑ No - - - f Permit requested unde-r': Mass, Wetlands Protection Act --(310 DIR 10) - -X Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance: X Commonwealth of &iassachusetts DivisiOnof �. s s llo F her®es &Wildlife Wayne F. MacCallum, Director December 12, 1994 Northampton Conservation Commission City Hall 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 Re: . Applicant: Office of Planning and Development, c/o Wayne Feiden Project Location: end of Ellington Road Project Description: Wetland restoration NHESP File No. 94 -952 Dear Commissioners: The applicant listed above has submitted a Notice of Intent (received 28 November 1994) with project plans (dated 11/21/94), to our office in accordance with the rare wildlife species sections of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10.37 and 10.59) for the subject project. Based on a review of the information that was provided, and the information that is currently contained in our database we have determined that this project occurs near and possibly within the actual wetland habitat of a state - listed wetlands wildlife species. However, it is our opinion that this project as currently proposed will not adversely impact the actual wetland habitat of a rare state - listed wildlife species. Please note that this determination addresses only the matter of rare wetlands wildlife habitat and does not pertain to other wildlife habitat issues that may be pertinent to the proposed project. =ds Huckery - _ Environmental Reviewer �r C I cc: Wayne Feiden, Office of Planning & Development DEP Western Regional Office file 1 This response to your request for rare species information has been prepared for you as a free service. However, funding for this service conies largely from voluntary contributions. Those wishing to help support the program's work, including the preparation of responses to requests for rare species information such as this, can do so by making out a check to the "Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Fund" and sending it to: THE NHES FUND, 100 Cambridge Street, Room 1902 - MDFW -HP, Boston, MA 02202. Contributions are tax deductible on federal income tax returns. Thank you for your support. Field Headquarters One Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581 (508) 792 -7270 An Agency of the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife & Environmental Law Enforcement ALL WETLAND BOUNDS, CATCHBASIN, AND FENCE ARE GPS 2 METER CEP ACCURACY I NCH E QU A L 100 FEE TRAIL AND WATER EDGE ARE CPS 5 METER CEP ACCURACY o Z o ��C o �o 0 po w cc c cl z o � J o ro W J O ~ O W 0 ° (n - W I U 0 N �. Q z N LL Ld W W �Z O -. 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