Education

Publications

Performance of regenerative stormwater conveyance on the removal of dissolved pollutants: Field scale simulation study

Koryto, K. M., Hunt, W. F., Arellano, C., & Page, J. L. (2018), Journal of Environmental Engineering (New York, N.Y.), 144(6).

Stormwater management in nutrient-sensitive watersheds: a case study investigating impervious cover limits and pollutant-load regulations

Stillwell, C. C., Hunt, W. F., III, Page, J. L., Baird, J. B., & Kennedy, S. G. (2018), WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 78(3), 664–675. https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2018.338

A collaborative approach to voluntary watershed restoration in coastal North Carolina

Carey, E. S., Page, J. L., Shew, R. D., & Hunt, W. F. (2015), LID: It Works In All Climates and Soils, 404–410.

Retrofitting Residential Streets with Stormwater Control Measures over Sandy Soils for Water Quality Improvement at the Catchment Scale

Page, J. L., Winston, R. J., Mayes, D. B., Perrin, C. A., & Hunt, W. F., III. (2015), JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, 141(4). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)ee.1943-7870.0000898

Retrofitting with innovative stormwater control measures: Hydrologic mitigation of impervious cover in the municipal right-of-way

Page, J. L., Winston, R. J., Mayes, D. B., Perrin, C., & Hunt, W. F., III. (2015), JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY, 527, 923–932. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2015.04.046

Soils beneath suspended pavements: An opportunity for stormwater control and treatment

Page, J. L., Winston, R. J., & Hunt, W. F., III. (2015), ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, 82, 40–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2015.04.060

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Grants

Post-Construction Monitoring of a Lifetime Fitness Center in Raleigh, NC

Lifetime Fitness, Inc.(8/01/14 - 12/31/28)

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Post-Construction Monitoring of a Lifetime Fitness Center in Raleigh, NC

Sponsor: Lifetime Fitness, Inc.

Start Date: 8/01/14

End Date: 12/31/28

Abstract

Lifetime Fitness (LTF) is developing an existing driving range in Northeast Raleigh into a Personal Fitness Center. To complete a project conducted prior to construction, LTF has pledged to monitor their center and property which has been designed to mimic pre-development hydrology and pollutant loads. NCSU-BAE proposes to collect hydrologic and water quality data from the completed development immediately before flow exits the property (at a monitoring station constructed during phase I of this project). Data collected during this second phase will be compared to that of the earlier (pre-development) monitoring period. NCSU faculty and staff will participate in up to 4 public meetings to discuss the project as part of public service/outreach, if needed.

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Design, Construction Oversight and Mitigation Monitoring of Millstone Creek and Tributaries, Randolph County, North Carolina

NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)(2/01/16 - 12/31/24)

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Design, Construction Oversight and Mitigation Monitoring of Millstone Creek and Tributaries, Randolph County, North Carolina

Sponsor: NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Start Date: 2/01/16

End Date: 12/31/24

Abstract

The NC Division of Mitigation Services requests the services of NC State University (NCSU) for production of stream restoration mitigation planning, design, construction oversight and monitoring on sites identified and managed under DMS. DMS and NCSU wish to establish a working relationship for production of stream and wetland restoration related work for the Millstone Creek Mitigation Project. This project includes approximately 2100 lf of Millstone Creek (main stem), two low-order highly incised tributaries (400 lf and 600 lf), and existing wetland areas. Millstone Creek and the tributaries will be restored using innovative practices designed to maximize mitigation credit, functional uplift, habitat availability and pollutant removal. NC Sea Grant and the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering will work with the DMS to prepare restoration design(s) and a mitigation plan. In addition, NCSU will conduct construction oversight and monitoring as necessary to ensure proper installation and long-term efficacy of the restoration projects. The services associated with this work may include monitoring and assessment of water quality, biotic community, stream morphology, hydrology, habitat, structure, and bank condition and other technical services/support. Services provided will be undertaken to support mitigation project implementation and required regulatory monitoring. In addition, monitoring activities will be conducted in a manner to gauge the effectiveness of the restoration approach with a purpose of enhancing future mitigation design and construction.

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Implementation of Innovative Grade Controls for Restoring an Incised Urban Channel at Millbrook Exchange Park

Raleigh, NC(4/27/17 - 6/30/22)

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Implementation of Innovative Grade Controls for Restoring an Incised Urban Channel at Millbrook Exchange Park

Sponsor: Raleigh, NC

Start Date: 4/27/17

End Date: 6/30/22

Abstract

In cooperation with the City of Raleigh, Engineering Services Division, NCSU will design and monitor an innovative restoration project located at the Millbrook Exchange Park in Raleigh. The site of the proposed project is approximately 1,000 linear feet reach of channel that is an unnamed tributary to Perry Creek that passes through City of Raleigh??????????????????s Millbrook Exchange Park. The purpose of this project is to evaluate the efficacy of an innovative approach for repairing an incised and eroding urban channel that has been degraded by stormwater runoff from upstream development. The proposed project is expected to reduce the export of channel sediment and nutrients to downstream reaches and surface waters, build a new stream bed with watershed-supplied and upstream channel-supplied sediment, and connect the channel to its floodplain. This approach also is expected to be cost-effective and minimally invasive to existing riparian vegetation. It is intended to improve on traditional stream restoration whereby a new meandering channel and floodplain are constructed and on the RSC approach of filling the channel with a blend of imported washed sand and wood chips.

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Evaluation of Alluvial Channel Adjustments and Stream Functions in the North Carolina Piedmont

NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)(10/01/16 - 6/30/22)

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Evaluation of Alluvial Channel Adjustments and Stream Functions in the North Carolina Piedmont

Sponsor: NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Start Date: 10/01/16

End Date: 6/30/22

Abstract

The Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) requests the services of NC State University (NCSU) for production of stream restoration related work on sites identified and managed under DMS. NC Sea Grant and the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at NCSU will work with DMS to resurvey reference reaches to evaluate reference channel adjustments and functional assessments. These services will evaluate the functional efficacy of stream mitigation projects designed to provide compensatory mitigation. The information from these services will inform design, construction and monitoring efforts to help optimize future project selection in the form of intervention in order to maximize functional returns on investment. Within the context of mitigation, this will provide DMS and other practitioners within an improved functional basis for maximizing mitigation credit yields. The services associated with this work may include monitoring and assessment of water quality, biotic community, stream morphology, hydrology, habitat, structure, and bank erosion as well as other technical services/support. The provided services will be undertaken to both support mitigation monitoring and to gain a better understanding of the effectiveness of utilized restoration approaches to enable more cost-effective mitigation and enhance future mitigation site selection, design and construction.

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Phase II School Campus Stormwater Assessment and Implementation

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)(5/01/18 - 12/31/20)

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Phase II School Campus Stormwater Assessment and Implementation

Sponsor: US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Start Date: 5/01/18

End Date: 12/31/20

Abstract

NC Sea Grant and NC State University's Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department (BAE) will work collaboratively with Sounds Rivers, Inc. (SRI) to conduct stormwater assessments and make BMP recommendations for 17 school campuses in the Tar-Pamlico and Neuse River basins. NCSU will also support SRI in ranking and prioritizing the structural BMPs identified. Finally, NCSU will provide site assessment, design and construction oversight for the implementation of $200,000 in stormwater BMPs. SRI has been awarded funding from the Bosch Community Fund, the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership (APNEP) and the NC Department of Justice??????????????????s Environmental Enhancement Grants program for this project. Topographic maps, field surveys, soil cores, and existing campus master plans will be utilized to complete the assessment for each campus. A full report will be provided to each campus outlining areas of concern and needs for their campus.

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Silva Cell Stormwater Street Retrofits in Durham and Goldsboro, NC

NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources(11/13/15 - 9/30/20)

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Silva Cell Stormwater Street Retrofits in Durham and Goldsboro, NC

Sponsor: NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources

Start Date: 11/13/15

End Date: 9/30/20

Abstract

Four Silva Cell retrofits will be installed in Durham and Goldsboro. Silva Cells are street tree systems that are designed to accept stormwater runoff. Working with faculty and students at ECU, NCSU Bio & Ag Engineering faculty, staff, and students will research these systems to determine runoff reduction, nutrient transformation, and pathogen sequestration. By varying design configurations and soil type at each site, it is expected that a rudimentary design guidance will be developed for the design community, discussed at workshops, and presented to NCDENR for incorporation into the State's BMP Design Manual.

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Flood Abatement Assessment for Neuse River Basin

NC Department of Transportation(2/01/18 - 6/30/20)

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Flood Abatement Assessment for Neuse River Basin

Sponsor: NC Department of Transportation

Start Date: 2/01/18

End Date: 6/30/20

Abstract

Recent major flooding events of the Neuse, Tar, and Lumber Rivers have highlighted the need to identify the causes of the flooding and to assess potential abatement and mitigation measures. The purpose of this project is to apply hydrologic, hydraulic and geospatial modeling and analyses to the Neuse, Tar, and Lumber River Basins to better understand the source(s) and nature of flooding in the Basins and assess potential abatement measures. The NC State University Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department (NCSU BAE) is currently conducting a flood assessment study for the Town of Windsor and the Cashie River in Bertie County. Processes, methods and lessons learned from the Cashie River study will be applied to the Neuse, Tar, and Lumber River Basins. NCSU BAE will use a team of engineers and an integrated approach to model and evaluate landuse changes, extreme flood events, structures and floodplain encroachments. Model results will be used to document the relative contributions of subwatersheds within the basin, landuse changes, precipitation patterns, structures and floodplain encroachments to downstream flooding and to assess the effectiveness of potential abatement measures. The study will include analysis of historical, current and future hydrologic, hydraulic and geospatial conditions within the three river Basins.

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Upper Durant Lake Retrofit Alternatives Analysis

Raleigh, NC(1/19/18 - 12/31/19)

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Upper Durant Lake Retrofit Alternatives Analysis

Sponsor: Raleigh, NC

Start Date: 1/19/18

End Date: 12/31/19

Abstract

NC Sea Grant and NC State University??????????????????s Biological & Agricultural Engineering Department (BAE) will evaluate alternatives for the best long-term management and use of Upper Durant Lake within the City of Raleigh's Durant Nature Preserve. Because of the significantly reduced capacity of the lake due to decades of sedimentation, a failing outlet structure, and the structurally compromised spillway and embankment, the City recognizes the need identify opportunities for repairing and modifying the existing lake to improve water quality protection, ecosystem services, flood control, recreational and educational opportunities. NCSU BAE will thereby conduct a watershed and site assessment and develop engineering alternatives for the Lake.

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Jaycee Park Forested Stormwater Wetland Retrofit

NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund(1/17/18 - 9/30/19)

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Jaycee Park Forested Stormwater Wetland Retrofit

Sponsor: NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund

Start Date: 1/17/18

End Date: 9/30/19

Abstract

NC Sea Grant and NC State University's Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department (BAE) will work with Sounds Rivers, Inc. (SRI) to conduct stormwater assessment, design and construction oversight for the retrofit of an existing abandoned and non-functioning farm pond into a forested stormwater treatment wetland. The existing pond is located on public land at Jaycee Park in Greenville, North Carolina. This project will support the City of Greenville??????????????????s Greens Mill Run (GMR) Watershed Master Plan (WSMP) and will work to provide water quality improvements to Reedy Branch, a tributary of Green Mill Run, an impaired waterway. In addition, NCSU will support in developing educational and outreach activities.

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Functional Assessment of Paired Restored and Unrestored Streams in the North Carolina Piedmont

Environmental Defense Fund(7/01/17 - 7/31/19)

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Functional Assessment of Paired Restored and Unrestored Streams in the North Carolina Piedmont

Sponsor: Environmental Defense Fund

Start Date: 7/01/17

End Date: 7/31/19

Abstract

Recently, a functional based framework for stream assessment and restoration was proposed where channel functions are categorized by hydrology, hydraulic, geomorphology, physicochemical and biology. Functional categories can be used to evaluate and quantify channel function for reference, degraded (existing), and restored (proposed) streams. This project proposes to conduct functional assessment using the NC Quantification Tool on five restored streams. The five streams will be selected to have adjacent (either upstream or downstream) un-restored reaches in a disturbed condition. Functional conditions for the paired sites will be used to determine the numeric uplift and to determine if project success criteria have been met. The purpose of this project is to evaluate the application of the new functional assessment tool for its ability to detect and quantify functional uplift of stream restoration projects.

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