Exhibit_1_Monitoring_Worksheet.pdf

U.S. Department of Agriculture NRCS-CPA-1251 Natural Resources Conservation Service October 2018

ANNUAL MONITORING WORKSHEET

Easement Number:

Landowner(s):

State: County/Parish:

Phone:

Monitoring Date:

Email: Monitoring Event ID:

Monitor(s): Affiliation if other than NRCS:

Date of Imagery Examined: Source of Imagery Examined:

Methods of Monitoring - Questions to answer for each monitoring method

Offsite A review of the most recent aerial photography and answer questions 1, 3, and 4 of this worksheet.

Include a map marking the location of any observations.

Onsite At a minimum; a review of available aerial photography, easement deed, management plans, landowner authorizations, as applicable, a field visit, and answer all questions on this worksheet.

Include a map marking the location of any observations. Additionally, photography and GPS points should be attached to this worksheet.

1. A. Landowner Contact (attempted) Date: Verification Method:

B. Was current land ownership verified? Yes No

Date of verification: Verifier’s Name:

C. Is there is a new landowner? Yes No

New landowner(s) name (if applicable):

New landowner(s) contact information:

D. Followup requested by landowner:

Verification Notes:

Yes No

Easement Type: RCPP _____________ ACEP-WRE EWPP-FPE EWRP FRPP GRP WRP HFRP OSL

This table is a list of possible action items that can be taken to address concerns or violations discovered during the monitoring event. Use this list as a reference when answering the monitoring questions that ask for action items to be listed. Some of the action items listed in this table are not applicable to all programs or all questions.

Action Items

(1) NRCS action needed (FA contract)

(2) NRCS action needed (third-party contract)

(3) Entity action needed (4) Landowner action needed

(5) CUA needed

(6) Plan needs to be developed/updated

(7) O&M plan needs to be developed/updated

(8) NRCS enforcement action needed

(9) Other

2) Was the landowner or decision maker present during the review? (Onsite monitoring only) Yes No

3) A. Are the terms and conditions of the easement deed being met? Yes No

(e.g., no encroachment, dumping, unauthorized uses, etc.)

Select observed unauthorized uses (if applicable):

Mining (includes peat/gravel) Aquaculture

Commercial seed production

Dumping

Cropping

Impervious surfaces

Hydrology alteration

Burning

Infrastructure projects (phone, gas, etc.)/energy production

Illegal activities Haying Grazing

Encroachment

Structures Mowing Trails

Installation/maintenance of acceptable structures

Timber harvest/cutting Pest management Food plots

Maintenance of private drainage

Carbon sequestration activities Parked vehicles/equipment Road(s)

Unauthorized easement subdivision

Tree/shrub planting Livestock Other

List the “other” unauthorized activities (if applicable):

B. Can unauthorized uses be resolved with a compatible-use authorization (CUA)? (not applicable to FRPP or GRP)

Yes No N/A

If applicable, list which unauthorized uses may be resolved with a CUA.

If the unauthorized use(s) will not be resolved with a CUA, list the applicable action items:

4) Is there evidence of a spill or release of hazardous substances, petroleum products, or other potential environmental hazards on the property that need to be addressed? Yes No

If yes, describe and indicate the location(s) on a property/site map. Consult with all appropriate administrative, technical, and legal staff to take required actions. List required action items:

Offsite Monitoring Observations:

5) A. Select current CUAs and enter their expiration dates (not applicable to GRP, FRPP, or OSL):

CUA Type Expiration Date CUA Type Expiration Date

Maintenance of private drainage

Carbon sequestration

Haying Trails

Management/maintenance activities

Food plots

Installation/maintenance of acceptable structures

Pest management

Developed hunting/fishing Grazing

Mowing Other

List the “other” items (if applicable):

B. Are compatible-use authorizations being followed? Yes No N/A

6) A. Is the easement accessible by a legally described route? Yes No

B. If there is no recorded access or the recorded access is not being used, is the easement accessible by an alternative route?

List action items and reasons why the recorded access is not being used.

7) Is the boundary clearly marked and identifiable? (not applicable to FRPP or OSL) Yes No N/A

Boundary not marked Corner/high-risk markers missing One to several low risk posts missing

Other

List action items, if no, and list where boundaries are not clearly marked or identifiable:

8) Are the objectives of the management plan being met (e.g., grazing plans, WRPO, conservation plan, mitigation plan, etc.)?

List action items, if no:

9) Are installed practices being properly operated and maintained (e.g., in accordance with job sheets, O&M plans, etc.)?

10) Have planned restoration or enhancement objectives been met?

11) A. Are threatened or endangered species present on or proximal to this land?

If yes, are identified habitat elements being provided to the extent possible? Yes No N/A

B. Have the appropriate consultations occurred or NEPA documentation completed? (e.g., FWS, State specialist, etc.)

12) Is acceptable hydrology present? Yes No N/A

13) Is acceptable vegetation present? Yes No N/A

14) Are there noxious plant or pest species problems that need to be addressed? (Deed, State, or local requirements)?

List action items, if yes:

15) Are deed requirements being met for cultural resource protection?

16) Are necessary water rights being maintained in accordance with the deed, contract or other agreement requirement?

17) Are there enhancements necessary to improve the site or other followup action items needed? Yes No

18) Are there areas of concern? (e.g., potential violation or encroachment, high-risk activities on or adjacent to easement area, conflicting landowner objectives, etc.) Yes No

19) Are there landowner, partner, or entity suggestions or comments? Yes No

If yes, list suggestions or comments:

Additional Notes or Observations: