2023-12-07_REVISION - M2002020 ‎(2)‎

• Permit No: M2002020
• IBM Index Class Name: Revision
• Doc Date: 12/7/2023
• Doc Name: Adequacy Review Response
• From: City of Greeley
• To: DRMS
• Type & Sequence: TR3
• Email Name: HR1
• Email Name: MAC
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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Poudre Ponds Bank Stabilization Project b. Carbon to nitrogen ratio:20:1 or lower
Revegetation Plan c. Soluble salt concentration:5.0 dS/m(mmhos/cm)or less
November 29,2023
d. Organic matter content:30 to 70 percent
General Notes: 12. All areas to revegetated will also receive 750 pounds per acre of Biosol Forte 7-2-1,
1. This Revegetation Plan was prepared by Andy Herb,AlpineEco. which will be surface applied after compost is applied and tilled.
2. Any trees to be removed for the project will be removed during the non-nesting season 13. Areas of temporary disturbance for equipment access will be restored to original
for migratory birds(between September 1 and March 31).If this is not possible,active contours,amended,seeded,and either mulched(if less than 3H:1V slope)or blanketed
nest surveys will be required. according to the following,specifications.
3. Unnecessary impacts will be avoided by fencing the limits of construction.There will be Planting and Seeding Notes:
no vehicle access outside the limits of construction.
14. A qualified ecologist will direct and supervise all plant harvest and installation.The
4. To avoid the continued spread of noxious weeds,all discrete populations of Colorado exact installation locations for live plant material will be based on the final grading,as
List A or B noxious weeds found in or within 100 feet of the restoration area will be determined by a qualified ecologist.
sprayed with the appropriate herbicide(s)prior to construction.Russian Olive(Elaeagnus M
15. Live cuttings will be collected on-site or from elsewhere in Weld County or nearby N
angustifolia)and Saltcedar(Tamarisk spp.)must be removed using the"cut-stump' g �'( Y N
method(see Specifications).Weed populations must be identified by a qualified counties)within 500 vertical feet of near the site.A qualified ecologist must approve
ecologist during the growing season. collection site(s). N
5. All best management practices(BMPs)shall be selected,installed,implemented,and 16. Live cuttings to be installed on the Lower and Upper Planting Benches(Table 1)will be a)
maintained according to appropriate engineering,hydrologic,and pollution control harvested when dormant(before leaves emerge or after they are dropped)from live E
practices.All erosion control materials will be biodegradable and not use plastic netting. plants 0.5 to 1.0 inch in diameter.The stem will be stripped of all branches before cutting o
and then trimmed to the desired length.The lower(rooting)end of the stem will be cut Z
6. No chemicals shall be used,stored,or stockpiled within 50 horizontal feet of the river or at a 45-degree angle and the upper end will be cut at a 90-degree angle.The lower end of
other aquatic habitats. the cuttings will be placed into cold water(<50 degrees F)within one minute of cutting Z
7. All waste materials generated by the construction(garbage,excess soil or rock,etc.)will and then transferred to a storage vessel within 1 hour where they will remain 0
be stockpiled and disposed of in an approved upland location. completely submerged for at least 72 hours,but not more than 14 days,prior to planting. W
8. The project must meet the revegetation performance standards outlined in the The water will be kept cold during the entire soaking period.During planting,the 0
specifications before the contractor is released from maintenance responsibilities. cuttings will be kept wet until placed into the ground and will not be allowed out of Q
water for more than 10 minutes. Z
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17. Cuttings will be installed to a depth of two-thirds their length(20 inches for the Lower
9. If topsoil will be imported,a qualified ecologist will inspect the donor site for Planting Bench and 40 inches for the Upper Planting Bench),being sure to have the
undesirable species,noxious weeds,and other indicators of poor soil quality prior to rooting end(45-degree angle cut)at the bottom.After installing,the hole will be
harvest.If problems are observed,the ecologist will make recommendations to City backtilled or tamped to ensure no air pockets.
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10. All areas to be revegetated will be decompacted to a depth of 12 inches,being sure to 18. The Riparian Seed Mix(Table 2)will be hand-broadcast and the Upland Seed Mix(Table
leave the finish grade loose.See photos. 3)will be drill-seeded,in the corresponding areas shown on the plans.Seeding will only
be performed between October 1 and when the ground freezes,and when the ground
11. All areas to revegetated will receive 75 cubic yards per acre of compost.The compost thaws and May 1,unless approved by a qualified ecologist.
will be tilled to a depth of 6 inches after decompaction,leaving the ground surface loose. 19. The Lower Planting Bench will be seeded after planting,whereas the Upper Planting
The compost must meet the following specifications and the actual batch(es)to be Bench will be planted after seeding and blanket installation(planting through the p,D 0 L/�'
applied must be sampled by the project ecologist(or City staff)and sent to a credible blanket . ��R " ' F�s
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Print Date: Nov 29. 2023 Sheet Revisions POUDRE PONDS BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT Project No./Code
File Name: Planting Plan.dwg Date: Comments Init. Otak No Revisions: PLANTING NOTES 20119E
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