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Currituck Sound Study Coordination Meeting Mitchell Hall Project Management Branch U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmi

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Currituck Sound Study Coordination Meeting Mitchell Hall Project Management Branch U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmi

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    1. This slide conveys the Currituck Sound study area. We are gathering data not only within the Sound but also in the surrounding watersheds that impact the Sound, including Back Bay, etc. This slide conveys the Currituck Sound study area. We are gathering data not only within the Sound but also in the surrounding watersheds that impact the Sound, including Back Bay, etc.

    3. The Modeling Work Group will use a model to characterize existing hydrologic and water quality conditions in Currituck Sound, Develop a baseline, and Produce a model for use in determining the condition in which to restore the Sound. The Modeling Work Group will use a model to characterize existing hydrologic and water quality conditions in Currituck Sound, Develop a baseline, and Produce a model for use in determining the condition in which to restore the Sound.

    4. The Modeling Work Group will use a model to characterize existing hydrologic and water quality conditions in Currituck Sound, Develop a baseline, and Produce a model for use in determining the condition in which to restore the Sound. The Modeling Work Group will use a model to characterize existing hydrologic and water quality conditions in Currituck Sound, Develop a baseline, and Produce a model for use in determining the condition in which to restore the Sound.

    5. The Modeling Work Group will use a model to characterize existing hydrologic and water quality conditions in Currituck Sound, Develop a baseline, and Produce a model for use in determining the condition in which to restore the Sound. The Modeling Work Group will use a model to characterize existing hydrologic and water quality conditions in Currituck Sound, Develop a baseline, and Produce a model for use in determining the condition in which to restore the Sound.

    7. The Modeling Work Group will use a model to characterize existing hydrologic and water quality conditions in Currituck Sound, Develop a baseline, and Produce a model for use in determining the condition in which to restore the Sound. The Modeling Work Group will use a model to characterize existing hydrologic and water quality conditions in Currituck Sound, Develop a baseline, and Produce a model for use in determining the condition in which to restore the Sound.

    8. The Modeling Work Group will use a model to characterize existing hydrologic and water quality conditions in Currituck Sound, Develop a baseline, and Produce a model for use in determining the condition in which to restore the Sound. The Modeling Work Group will use a model to characterize existing hydrologic and water quality conditions in Currituck Sound, Develop a baseline, and Produce a model for use in determining the condition in which to restore the Sound.

    9. The Modeling Work Group will use a model to characterize existing hydrologic and water quality conditions in Currituck Sound, Develop a baseline, and Produce a model for use in determining the condition in which to restore the Sound. The Modeling Work Group will use a model to characterize existing hydrologic and water quality conditions in Currituck Sound, Develop a baseline, and Produce a model for use in determining the condition in which to restore the Sound.

    10. The Modeling Work Group will use a model to characterize existing hydrologic and water quality conditions in Currituck Sound, Develop a baseline, and Produce a model for use in determining the condition in which to restore the Sound. The Modeling Work Group will use a model to characterize existing hydrologic and water quality conditions in Currituck Sound, Develop a baseline, and Produce a model for use in determining the condition in which to restore the Sound.

    11. The Modeling Work Group will use a model to characterize existing hydrologic and water quality conditions in Currituck Sound, Develop a baseline, and Produce a model for use in determining the condition in which to restore the Sound. The Modeling Work Group will use a model to characterize existing hydrologic and water quality conditions in Currituck Sound, Develop a baseline, and Produce a model for use in determining the condition in which to restore the Sound.

    12. Currently, the Wilmington District Corps of Engineers has ongoing Studies throughout our region with ecosystem restoration initiatives very similar to the needs of the Currituck Sound. Currently, the Wilmington District Corps of Engineers has ongoing Studies throughout our region with ecosystem restoration initiatives very similar to the needs of the Currituck Sound.

    13. SPONSOR: The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR) COST SHARE: This project is cost shared between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and NC DENR. Each cost share partner pays 50% of the feasibility phase costs. The reconnaissance phase was paid for with Federal dollars. Together, the Corps of Engineers and the State of North Carolina are partnering to conduct the Feasibility Study on the Currituck Sound to identify ways to improve water quality and restore the Sound. The ongoing study is estimated to cost $2 million and is being cost shared between the US Army Corps of Engineers and the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Each cost share partner pays 50% of the feasibility phase costs. The Reconnaissance phase of the Currituck Sound, which came prior to the Feasibility phase was paid for with Federal dollars. Together, the Corps of Engineers and the State of North Carolina are partnering to conduct the Feasibility Study on the Currituck Sound to identify ways to improve water quality and restore the Sound. The ongoing study is estimated to cost $2 million and is being cost shared between the US Army Corps of Engineers and the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Each cost share partner pays 50% of the feasibility phase costs. The Reconnaissance phase of the Currituck Sound, which came prior to the Feasibility phase was paid for with Federal dollars.

    15. Currituck Sound Study Overview 2. Reconnaissance Phase 3. Feasibility Phase I included this slide to enable you to visualize the USACE Study Phases and understand where the Currituck Sound Study is in the process. -Authorization is received -Reconnaissance Phase is Carried Out -Once Federal Interest is established, we begin the Feasibility Study -Upon approval of the Feasibility Study we seek authorization to begin Designing Plans and Specifications for the Recommended Alternatives selected during the Feasibility Study -Finally, once Funds are received, we move to the Construction Phase *Major Feb’09 milestone   I included this slide to enable you to visualize the USACE Study Phases and understand where the Currituck Sound Study is in the process. -Authorization is received -Reconnaissance Phase is Carried Out -Once Federal Interest is established, we begin the Feasibility Study -Upon approval of the Feasibility Study we seek authorization to begin Designing Plans and Specifications for the Recommended Alternatives selected during the Feasibility Study -Finally, once Funds are received, we move to the Construction Phase *Major Feb’09 milestone  

    16. In order to introduce you to steps in the Corps of Engineers Planning Process and provide a brief history of the timeframe for Study, this slide outlines some of the past milestones in the Study. A Reconnaissance Report establishes that Federal Interest does exist and justifies conducting a Feasibility Study   A Project Management Plan is a “living document” that details and manages how the Feasibility Study will be carried out.   A Sponsor’s Advisory Committee consists of members from Federal, state, and local agencies and other organizations and provides input to the Sponsors for consideration during decision-making activities affecting the Study. The Committee’s primary responsibility is to avoid conflicting interests amongst involved parties, especially potential contractors.   FCSA initiates the start of the Feasibility Study and establishes the point which the Study activities are cost-shared 50%-50%.   Technical Work Groups will be elaborated on.   Each of the Work Groups have developed Scopes of Work to determine the necessary tasks to be completed in order to conduct the Feasibility Study.   In order to introduce you to steps in the Corps of Engineers Planning Process and provide a brief history of the timeframe for Study, this slide outlines some of the past milestones in the Study. A Reconnaissance Report establishes that Federal Interest does exist and justifies conducting a Feasibility Study   A Project Management Plan is a “living document” that details and manages how the Feasibility Study will be carried out.   A Sponsor’s Advisory Committee consists of members from Federal, state, and local agencies and other organizations and provides input to the Sponsors for consideration during decision-making activities affecting the Study. The Committee’s primary responsibility is to avoid conflicting interests amongst involved parties, especially potential contractors.   FCSA initiates the start of the Feasibility Study and establishes the point which the Study activities are cost-shared 50%-50%.   Technical Work Groups will be elaborated on.   Each of the Work Groups have developed Scopes of Work to determine the necessary tasks to be completed in order to conduct the Feasibility Study.  

    17. We have broken the Currituck Feasibility Study into three Phases. Currently, we are in Phase 1 of the Study. Briefly, the first phase identifies the study’s data needs and costs. The second phase consists of performing the individual studies and establishing specific goals and objectives. The third phase of the study develops the recommended alternatives necessary to meet the second phase’s objectives. A Feasibility Study and NEPA document are the products of the three-phase study approach.   We have broken the Currituck Feasibility Study into three Phases. Currently, we are in Phase 1 of the Study. Briefly, the first phase identifies the study’s data needs and costs. The second phase consists of performing the individual studies and establishing specific goals and objectives. The third phase of the study develops the recommended alternatives necessary to meet the second phase’s objectives. A Feasibility Study and NEPA document are the products of the three-phase study approach.  

    18. Here is the structure for management of the study. The executive committee consists of a senior official from both the Corps of Engineers and from NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources. The next level in the structure consists of the study’s project manager from the Corps of Engineers, a study manager from NC DENR, and a Corps of Engineers Planner. Finally, the working bodies of the study are divided into three work groups, which are Hydrologic, Hydrodynamics, and Water Quality Modeling Work Group; the Shellfish, Submerged Aquatic Vegetation, Waterfowl, and Fisheries Work Group; and the Public Involvement Work Group. Here is the structure for management of the study. The executive committee consists of a senior official from both the Corps of Engineers and from NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources. The next level in the structure consists of the study’s project manager from the Corps of Engineers, a study manager from NC DENR, and a Corps of Engineers Planner. Finally, the working bodies of the study are divided into three work groups, which are Hydrologic, Hydrodynamics, and Water Quality Modeling Work Group; the Shellfish, Submerged Aquatic Vegetation, Waterfowl, and Fisheries Work Group; and the Public Involvement Work Group.

    21. This work group is developing and using a modeling package based on modeling requirements of the US Geologic Survey in cooperation with USACE-Engineer Research and Development Center, NC Division of Water Resources, and Elizabeth City State University to develop a comprehensive and cost effective data collection, and monitoring plan for Currituck Sound, including site locations, data types, frequency, and purpose of the data to be collected. The model will characterize the effects of internal and external factors such as freshwater flow, tides, wind, suspended and bottom sediments, nutrient inputs, land use, etc., on water quality and the health of the biological communities in Currituck Sound. The impacts upon living resources will be a critical component in the model’s outputs. This work group is developing and using a modeling package based on modeling requirements of the US Geologic Survey in cooperation with USACE-Engineer Research and Development Center, NC Division of Water Resources, and Elizabeth City State University to develop a comprehensive and cost effective data collection, and monitoring plan for Currituck Sound, including site locations, data types, frequency, and purpose of the data to be collected. The model will characterize the effects of internal and external factors such as freshwater flow, tides, wind, suspended and bottom sediments, nutrient inputs, land use, etc., on water quality and the health of the biological communities in Currituck Sound. The impacts upon living resources will be a critical component in the model’s outputs.

    22. This work group is developing and using a modeling package based on modeling requirements of the US Geologic Survey in cooperation with USACE-Engineer Research and Development Center, NC Division of Water Resources, and Elizabeth City State University to develop a comprehensive and cost effective data collection, and monitoring plan for Currituck Sound, including site locations, data types, frequency, and purpose of the data to be collected. The model will characterize the effects of internal and external factors such as freshwater flow, tides, wind, suspended and bottom sediments, nutrient inputs, land use, etc., on water quality and the health of the biological communities in Currituck Sound. The impacts upon living resources will be a critical component in the model’s outputs. This work group is developing and using a modeling package based on modeling requirements of the US Geologic Survey in cooperation with USACE-Engineer Research and Development Center, NC Division of Water Resources, and Elizabeth City State University to develop a comprehensive and cost effective data collection, and monitoring plan for Currituck Sound, including site locations, data types, frequency, and purpose of the data to be collected. The model will characterize the effects of internal and external factors such as freshwater flow, tides, wind, suspended and bottom sediments, nutrient inputs, land use, etc., on water quality and the health of the biological communities in Currituck Sound. The impacts upon living resources will be a critical component in the model’s outputs.

    24. This work group is developing and using a modeling package based on modeling requirements of the US Geologic Survey in cooperation with USACE-Engineer Research and Development Center, NC Division of Water Resources, and Elizabeth City State University to develop a comprehensive and cost effective data collection, and monitoring plan for Currituck Sound, including site locations, data types, frequency, and purpose of the data to be collected. The model will characterize the effects of internal and external factors such as freshwater flow, tides, wind, suspended and bottom sediments, nutrient inputs, land use, etc., on water quality and the health of the biological communities in Currituck Sound. The impacts upon living resources will be a critical component in the model’s outputs. This work group is developing and using a modeling package based on modeling requirements of the US Geologic Survey in cooperation with USACE-Engineer Research and Development Center, NC Division of Water Resources, and Elizabeth City State University to develop a comprehensive and cost effective data collection, and monitoring plan for Currituck Sound, including site locations, data types, frequency, and purpose of the data to be collected. The model will characterize the effects of internal and external factors such as freshwater flow, tides, wind, suspended and bottom sediments, nutrient inputs, land use, etc., on water quality and the health of the biological communities in Currituck Sound. The impacts upon living resources will be a critical component in the model’s outputs.

    25. The third work group is the public involvement work group. We realize that individuals living within the study area have valuable knowledge regarding the Sound itself and what is impacting the Sound. This work group is requesting historical information and records, fishing and hunting logbooks, and old photographs and maps of the Sound and Shoreline.The third work group is the public involvement work group. We realize that individuals living within the study area have valuable knowledge regarding the Sound itself and what is impacting the Sound. This work group is requesting historical information and records, fishing and hunting logbooks, and old photographs and maps of the Sound and Shoreline.

    26. This work group is developing and using a modeling package based on modeling requirements of the US Geologic Survey in cooperation with USACE-Engineer Research and Development Center, NC Division of Water Resources, and Elizabeth City State University to develop a comprehensive and cost effective data collection, and monitoring plan for Currituck Sound, including site locations, data types, frequency, and purpose of the data to be collected. The model will characterize the effects of internal and external factors such as freshwater flow, tides, wind, suspended and bottom sediments, nutrient inputs, land use, etc., on water quality and the health of the biological communities in Currituck Sound. The impacts upon living resources will be a critical component in the model’s outputs. This work group is developing and using a modeling package based on modeling requirements of the US Geologic Survey in cooperation with USACE-Engineer Research and Development Center, NC Division of Water Resources, and Elizabeth City State University to develop a comprehensive and cost effective data collection, and monitoring plan for Currituck Sound, including site locations, data types, frequency, and purpose of the data to be collected. The model will characterize the effects of internal and external factors such as freshwater flow, tides, wind, suspended and bottom sediments, nutrient inputs, land use, etc., on water quality and the health of the biological communities in Currituck Sound. The impacts upon living resources will be a critical component in the model’s outputs.

    27. I am the Lead Planner and Public Involvement Coordinator for this study; if you would like to reach me after this conference with questions or to share any knowledge you may have, I have included my telephone number and email address on this slide. This slides somewhat differ from what you may have received in a handout. Therefore we have made this presentation available on our website, and the web address is located at the bottom of this screen. If you have any questions, I will be glad to answer them, or I will have the appropriate member of our Project Delivery Team answer. I am the Lead Planner and Public Involvement Coordinator for this study; if you would like to reach me after this conference with questions or to share any knowledge you may have, I have included my telephone number and email address on this slide. This slides somewhat differ from what you may have received in a handout. Therefore we have made this presentation available on our website, and the web address is located at the bottom of this screen. If you have any questions, I will be glad to answer them, or I will have the appropriate member of our Project Delivery Team answer.

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