Jessica N. Velasquez Suzanne Chwala-Grant
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Jessica N. Velasquez From: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 5:25 PM To: WMISHelpDesk Cc: Ken Griner Subject: ERP Application Number: 739949 (Email 2 of 2) Attachments: IV-VI from Ordinary Exemption - RMS.pdf Please upload the attached document to application No. 739949. Suzanne Suzanne Chwala‐Grant Project Manager/Hydrologist David Cannon Well Drilling, Inc. P.O. Box 38 Parrish, FL 34219 Office: (941) 776‐1471 Fax: (941) 776‐0932 Cell: (941) 779‐4551 Email: [email protected] 1 IV. Conservation Plan and Maps A. Conservation Plan – Description B. Conservation Plan – Maps and Figure Map – National Wetland Inventory (NWI) and FEMA Floodplain Data Map – Area Topography/Contours Map – Project Area DEM Map – Project Specific Survey Elevations and General Flow Direction Map – Project Conservation Plan Figure – Typical Blueberry Row Cross Section Resource Management Plan - Altos Rock, LLC CONSERVATION PLAN - DESCRIPTION Altos Rock, LLC Altos Rock, LLC commits to the following conservation measures: Nutrient Management – Fertilization will be based on IFAS and/or NRCS recommendations or according to the producer’s goals; whichever is lower. Pest Management – Pest populations will be managed using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques. The procedures used will prove the desirable level of pest control while minimizing the potential for leaching or runoff. Micro Irrigation – A low volume, dual drip emitter irrigation system will be installed to efficiently apply water directly to the root zone to maintain adequate moisture within the desired range for optimum plant growth. Overhead Sprinkler – A solid set overhead sprinkler system will be installed in order to protect the crop during frost freeze events. Irrigation Water Management – The irrigation system will only be operated when necessary and timing of irrigation events are determined by current onsite conditions, data from local weather stations, onsite rain gauges and IFAS or NRCS recommendations. Irrigation events will occur in early morning or late afternoon hours when evaporation rates and winds are typically at their lowest. The overhead sprinkler system will be inspected during use to ensure coverage is sufficient and non-crop areas are not being irrigated. The efficiency of the drip irrigation system will be monitored to ensure adequate moisture is applied to the root zone. Row Arrangement – The blueberry crop will be established within north-south rows at lengths that provide efficient and adequate water as well as erosion control. Mulching – Pine bark mulch will be integrated into the top soil and used as the growing medium (substrate). The mulch beds will be covered with shade cloth which helps to control weeds and conserve water. Used mulch will be rolled or baled and removed according to local environmental regulations. Cover Crop – A permanent vegetative cover will be maintained on the exposed middles to avoid erosion by wind and/or water. These areas will be fertilized, mowed and/or irrigated only as needed to maintain the cover. Planting of the vegetative cover will occur at NRCS or IFAS recommended seed rates and will typically be Bahiagrass or Bermudagrass. Note: Please also see Section Nos. V and VI for additional conservation measures and BMPs. National Wetlands Inventory and Floodplain Limits Altos Rock, LLC PSS1C Legend PFO1/3C WUP Boundary Field/Crop Area = 80 Acres Flood Zone A PSS1C National Wetland Inventory Wetlands: 50-Foot Buffer PFO1C PEM1C PEM1C PFO1C Image: 2014 Hardee County, FL 0 165 330 660 990 Scale: 1:5,000 Feet Data and images presented within this map are for informational purposes and not intended to - be used in lieu of official surveyed data. Area Topography 5-foot Contours Altos Rock, LLC 80 Legend WUP Boundary 85 Field/Crop95 Area = 80 Acres 80 85 75 85 85 75 90 80 70 110 100 105 75 65 Image: 2014 Hardee County, FL 0 330 660 1,320 1,980 Scale: 1:10,000 Feet Data and images presented within this map are for informational purposes and not intended to - be used in lieu of official surveyed data. Digital Elevation Model (Labins) Altos Rock, LLC Legend WUP Boundary Field/Crop Area = 80 Acres Existing Ridge/Divide Image: 2014 Hardee County, FL 0 165 330 660 990 Scale: 1:5,000 Feet Data and images presented within this map are for informational purposes and not intended to - be used in lieu of official surveyed data. Survey Elevations (No Datum) & Flow Directions Altos Rock, LLC Legend WUP Boundary Flow Directions Field/Crop Area = 80 Acres Existing Ridge/Divide 49 49 49 48 47 46 45 50 50 49 49 49 47 44 50 49 48 46 45 50 50 50 50 50 47 46 50 49 48 46 50 50 45 50 50 44 43 51 50 49 47 50 51 43 49 51 51 48 47 51 51 51 51 44 49 50 51 51 51 51 47 50 49 45 51 46 50 49 43 50 52 51 50 47 44 51 45 52 52 48 50 52 42 46 51 49 52 42 51 47 45 43 49 52 52 52 52 50 46 49 50 44 45 51 47 52 52 51 48 51 51 51 51 51 42 52 43 49 49 50 51 51 49 49 51 50 47 49 51 50 50 50 50 49 46 45 44 50 50 48 51 50 47 42 49 50 50 51 49 49 44 51 49 48 43 50 49 48 49 49 47 46 50 49 45 41 48 49 49 42 48 46 43 48 50 50 49 47 45 50 48 42 49 50 50 48 48 44 48 50 48 48 49 50 48 47 46 40 49 45 47 49 47 49 47 41 40 47 48 47 47 47 44 43 48 48 45 47 49 46 44 42 40 49 49 48 49 46 43 48 47 46 44 47 49 46 48 49 43 48 41 47 47 45 42 44 43 43 42 47 48 48 46 48 47 45 43 46 49 44 47 49 49 48 49 47 46 44 47 41 45 44 43 42 42 47 48 48 42 46 42 40 46 47 48 44 42 42 42 47 43 41 46 44 41 46 46 47 47 42 41 41 41 47 47 46 45 44 43 46 41 46 46 45 43 46 45 41 40 45 43 41 40 45 45 44 44 44 39 45 45 45 43 40 44 43 43 43 40 44 42 Image: 2014 Hardee County, FL 0 165 330 660 990 Scale: 1:5,000 Feet Data and images presented within this map are for informational purposes and not intended to - be used in lieu of official surveyed data. Conservation Plan - Project Area Altos Rock, LLC Legend WUP Boundary Well Status, Use !H Existing, Irrigation /" Proposed, Irrigation "/ Proposed, Standby Field/Crop Area = 80 Acres Property: 25-Foot Setback 1 !H 2 4 /" "/ 3 /" Image: 2014 Hardee County, FL 0 165 330 660 990 Scale: 1:5,000 Feet Data and images presented within this map are for informational purposes and not intended to - be used in lieu of official surveyed data. NOTES: NOT TO SCALE * Row orientation will be North-South * Pink bark mulch will be integrated into top soil and beds covered with shade cloth * Drive middles will be maintained in permanent grass or vegetative cover * Please see Resource Management Plan for construction specifications and O & M Plan Natural Ground Data and images Typical Blueberry Row Cross Section presented within this map are for informational purposes and not intended Altos Rock, LLC to be used in lieu of official surveyed data. Hardee County, Florida V. Nutrient, Pest and Irrigation Water Management A. Nutrient Management – Description and BMP Documentation IFAS: How to Calculate Fertigation Injection Rates for Commercial Blueberry Production (HS1197) NRCS: Nutrient Management Conservation Practice Standard (590) Fertilizing Blueberries in Pine Bark Beds; University of Georgia B. Pest Management – Description and BMP Documentation IFAS: 2013 Florida Blueberry Integrated Pest Management Guide (HS1156) NRCS: Integrated Pest Management Conservation Practice Standard (595) C. Irrigation Water Management – Description and BMP Documentation IFAS: Protecting Blueberries from Freezes in Florida (HS968) IFAS: Improving the Precision of Blueberry Frost Protection Irrigation (FE979) IFAS: Water Use in Establishment of Young Blueberry Plants (BUL296) D. Additional Management – Description and BMP Documentation IFAS: Weed Management in Blueberry (HS90) NRCS: Precision Land Forming Conservation Practice Standard (462) IFAS: Cover Crops (SSAGR66) Resource Management Plan - Altos Rock, LLC V. A. Nutrient Management – Description and BMP Documentation Nutrient Management Description IFAS: How to Calculate Fertigation Injection Rates for Commercial Blueberry Production (HS1197) NRCS: Nutrient Management Conservation Practice Standard (590) Fertilizing Blueberries in Pine Bark Beds; University of Georgia V.A. NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - DESCRIPTION Altos Rock, LLC Objective: Creation of a nutrient management plan that’s built into a comprehensive conservation plan with compatible requirements. The principal behind nutrient management is to provide adequate nutrients to the plant while having a positive effect on the surrounding natural environment (water, soil, etc.). The goal is to develop a nutrient management program that manages the “four R’s”: Right source of nutrients, Right time of application, Right rate and Right method of application. The four R approach will minimize the amount lost to runoff, leaching and/or volatilization and is economically viable. Development of the nutrient management program often starts with a soil (or substrate) analysis to determine the amount of nutrients contributing to the overall crop nutrient requirement (CNR). This information would be used as guidance in determining the amount of fertilizer needed. A listing of CNRs and other IFAS and NRCS reference materials are available online, within this Exemption Request, and available onsite.