6-25078 ESnarr 4.24.2026.pdf

EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN NARRATIVE

Wysox Township Community Park Phase IV Development Project

S.R. 0187 Wysox Township

Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Date: April 24, 2026

Plan Preparer: Woodland Design Associates Inc.

119 Lincoln Street Honesdale, PA 18431-2151 570-616-0600

Table of Contents Project Description 2 Topographic Map 3 Soils Map 4 Soils Types & Descriptions 5 Land Use History 5 Chapter 93 Water or Watershed Classification 5 Perimeter and On-site Best Management Practices 6 Anticipated project construction wastes 6 Soil/rock disposal areas 6 Identified potential for geologic pollution during construction 6 Thermal Impacts 6 Critical Stages of Implementation 6

List of Appendices:

Training & Experience ................................................................................................................... A E&S Worksheets/Specifications .................................................................................................... B

Project Description

The Wysox Township Community Park Phase IV Development Project consists of improvements to the existing park located on River Access Road off State Route 0187 in Wysox, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Phase IV’s proposed items include the installation of asphalt pavement to an existing compacted gravel road and parking areas, the removal of an existing concrete boat launch, and the installation of a new boat launch, in-kind.

This submittal includes only the construction of Phase IV items. As discussed in the pre-application meeting on 4/1/2026, the stormwater calculations and structural BMPs provided as part of Phase III (nearing project closeout) to enhance and accommodate stormwater rate, quality, and volume, do not need to be adjusted for this Phase as there is no new impervious area proposed or any work proposed that would impact the previously approved design.

As the plan drawings show, Phase I included the installation of a picnic pavilion as well as a concrete accessible route and dedicated ADA parking. Phase I included an approved E&S Plan that is now closed.

Phase II included an 8’ wide asphalt trail, a playground, a park sign, a composting restroom, and a non-motorized boat launch. Phase II required an approved E&S Plan and Joint Permit for work within the adjacent Susquehanna River floodway. All work proposed under this E&S Plan and the Joint Permit are complete.

Phase III project required the submittal and received approval for a Chapter 102 General NPDES Permit and a major amendment to the Joint Permit for additional work within the river’s floodway. The only additional work within the floodway during this phase was 0.09 acres of disturbance to place a rain garden at the site. As discussed in the pre-application meeting, this work is nearing completion and NOT submittal is anticipated for June 2026.

This Phase, Phase IV, will involve the placement of temporary orange construction fencing to protect surrounding park elements, temporary compost filter sock during construction to maintain soil and runoff on site, pump water filter bags with compost filter surround to pump out water in low lying areas, concrete washouts away from the river to accommodate necessary concrete work, bituminous pavement installation (over existing compacted gravel), and the installation of a concrete boat launch.

The site is located nearly entirely in the floodplain of the Susquehanna River with a portion in the floodway. All stormwater flows are proposed to go to the Susquehanna River, a warm water fishery, migratory fishery, as noted by PA Chapter 93.

Per the wetland delineation provided, there are no wetlands present on site. The PNDI and PHMC letters provided also clear the project of any sensitive species or archeological items.

Total project earth disturbance proposed: 0.49 acres.

Parcel acreage: 4.31 acres

USGS Map: Towanda USGS Quadrangle

Soils Types & Descriptions The soils within the project site, as mapped by the ‘USDA, Natural Resource Conservation Websoil Survey.’ The locations of the soils are illustrated on the E&S Control and Restoration Plans.

Sym. Name Descrip-tion Slope

(%) Hydric HSG

Depth to Bedrock

(in)

Depth to

Water Table

(ft)

Permeability Depth (in) / Rate (in/hr)

Po Pope Soil Little or no soil material

0-3% N D 7’+/- >7’ N/A

Uc Udifluvents Little or no soil material

0-3% N A 7’+/- 0-4’ N/A

Soil Limitations & Resolutions:

Slope-

The site is gently sloping with proposed items laid out appropriately across existing slopes. Return slopes of 3:1 are provided to maintain gentle slopes and drainage.

Where return grades are 3:1, stone slope stabilization is provided.

Permeability and wetness – Test pits and percolation tests were conducted across the site showing that the soil is well above the water table, above the seasonal water table, and can provide the infiltration needed for the proposed stormwater BMPs to function and meet the water rate, quality, and volume requirements across the site.

Soil Nutrients and Vegetation Growth–

The soil on the site does have some surface rock, although healthy woodland exists across most of it. Specifications for proper lime, mulch, fertilizer, and seed are provided to achieve growth and stabilization.

Geologic mapping features – none

Land Use History Past 50 Years: Public Park and River Access Present: Public Park and River Access Proposed: Public Park and River Access

Chapter 93 Water or Watershed Classification

Watershed

ID

Nearest Surface Water(s) to Receive Runoff:

Designated Water Use Existing use

SR Susquehanna River WWF-MF Same LC Laning Creek WWF-MF Same

The streams are depicted on the project plans.

Perimeter and on-site Best Management Practices To be used before, during, and after earth disturbance to limit exposed areas:

BMP Location Removal Timing Disturbed areas. Minimize extent of disturbed areas with prompt stabilization.

Orange Construction Fencing

Outside disturbed areas, specifically infiltration areas.

Minimize disturbance and compaction of infiltration areas on site.

Compost filter sock sediment barrier

Below area to be disturbed. Remove after uphill area is stabilized.

Pumped water bag Excavation containing water. After excavation is empty.

Temporary/Permanent seeding

Disturbed areas at final grade. N/A

Concrete Washout As needed during construction Remove once construction is complete

Anticipated project construction wastes:

Concrete.

Soil/rock disposal areas On site or off-hauled to a site with an approved E&S Plan.

Identified potential for geologic or soil conditions to cause pollution during construction None.

Thermal Impacts There are no anticipated thermal impacts to the surface waters from the construction of the project. The amount of impervious area is minimized. All runoff from impervious and developed areas shall run through Infiltration Basins where it will infiltrate and cool; the majority of runoff will have the opportunity to infiltrate on site, further reducing its thermal impact. No tree clearing is proposed on the site.

Critical Stages of Implementation Contact Woodland Design Associates Inc. a minimum of one week prior to the scheduled start of construction, one week prior to the completion of rough grading, one week prior to the installation of all E&S BMPs, one week prior to the installation of the Infiltration Basins, and one week prior to achieving permanent stabilization to coordinate inspections.

See construction sequence on plan drawing Sheet L-701 for all of the project’s critical stages.

STANDARD E&S WORKSHEET #22

Plan Preparer Record of Training and Experience in Erosion and Sedimentation Control Methods and Techniques

NAME OF PLAN PREPARER: Jayson Wood, Landscape Architect Woodland Design Associates Inc

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Name of College or Technical Institute: Pennsylvania State University

Curriculum or Program: Landscape Architecture

Dates of Attendance: From: 2004 To: 2009

Degree Received: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

OTHER TRAINING:

Name of Training: NPDES Workshop________

Presented By: Monroe and Pike County Con. District

Date: February 25, 2020

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Current Employer: Woodland Design Associates Inc

Telephone: 570-616-0600 ext. 104

Former Employer: Miller Company Landscape Architects

Telephone: 415-252-7288

RECENT E&S PLANS PREPARED:

Name of Project: Wright Tap 69 kV Line__ PPL EU Jenkins-River PPL EU Clinton-Milton 69 kV Rebuild Project Upgrade Tap Project Rebuild Project County: Luzerne Luzerne and Carbon Northumberland County

Municipality: Rice and Wright Twps. City of Wilkes-Barre Milton Borough & W. Chill. Twp.

and Plains Twp.

Permit Number: PAD 400018 PAC400161_ PAC600054

Approving Agency: PA DEP PA DEP PA DEP

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Appendix B-1

STANDARD E&S WORKSHEET #1

Compost Filter Socks

PROJECT NAME: Wysox Township Community Park Phase IV Development Project LOCATION: Wysox Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania PREPARED BY: Woodland Design Associates Inc. DATE: April 24, 2026

CHECKED BY: DATE:

COMPOST FILTER SOCK TABLE

SOCK

SLOPE LENGTH LINEAR

DIA. SLOPE ABOVE BARRIER FEET

IN. LOCATION PERCENT (FT) (FT)

CFS-1 12" South of existing access road 7 167 58 CFS-2 12" South of existing access road 7 161 71

*Exceeds design criteria. Monitor during construction for overtopping. If overtopping occurs implement additional E&S practices.

Appendix B-2

STANDARD E&S WORKSHEET #21

Temporary and Permanent Vegetative Stabilization Specifications

PROJECT NAME: Wysox Township Community Park Phase IV Development Project LOCATION: Wysox Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania PREPARED BY: Woodland Design Associates Inc. DATE: April 24, 2026

CHECKED BY: DATE:

SPECIFICATIONS: The Department recommends the use of the Penn State publication “EROSION CONTROL & Conservation Plantings on Noncropland” as the standard to use for the selection of species, seed specifications, mixtures, liming and fertilizing, time of seeding, and seeding methods. Specifications for these items may also be obtained from PennDOT’s Publication # 408, Section 804 or by contacting the applicable county conservation district.

Upon selection of a reference, that reference must be used to provide all specifications for seeding, mulching, and soil amendments. The following specification will be used for this project:

(TEMPORARY) SPECIES: winter rye or annual rye % PURE LIVE SEED: 83 or 83 % APPLICATION RATE: 112 or 15 (respectively) LB./ACRE

FERTILIZER TYPE: 10-10-10 (X-X-X)

FERTILIZER APPL. RATE: to test or 500 LB./ACRE LIMING RATE: to test or 1 T./ACRE MULCH TYPE: hay or straw

MULCHING RATE: 3 T./ACRE

(PERMANENT) SPECIES: Birdsfoot Trefoil, Tall Fescue, and Spring Oats (spring) or Annual Rye Grass (anytime), Winter Wheat (fall) or or Winter Rye (fall) % PURE LIVE SEED: 59, 76, and 83 or 83 or 83 or 83 (respectively) % APPLICATION RATE 10, 35, and 96 or 15 or 120 or 112 (respectively)LB./ACRE

FERTILIZER TYPE: 10-20-20 (X-X-X)

FERTILIZER APPL. RATE: to test or 1,000 LB./ACRE LIMING RATE: to test or 6 T./ACRE MULCH TYPE: straw

MULCHING RATE: 3 T./ACRE

ANCHOR MATERIAL: gum tackifier ANCHORING METHOD: apply concurrently with mulch RATE OF ANCHOR MATERIAL APPL.: as recommended by manufacturer LB./ACRE SEEDING SEASON DATES: March 15 to October 15

(PERMANENT– STEEP SLOPE >3H:1V)) SPECIES: Birdsfoot Trefoil, Tall Fescue, and Spring Oats (spring) or Annual Rye Grass (anytime), Winter Wheat (fall) or or Winter Rye (fall) % PURE LIVE SEED: 59, 76, and 83 or 83 or 83 or 83 (respectively) % APPLICATION RATE 10, 35, and 96 or 15 or 120 or 112 (respectively)LB./ACRE

FERTILIZER TYPE: 10-20-20 (X-X-X)

FERTILIZER APPL. RATE: to test or 1,000 LB./ACRE LIMING RATE: to test or 6 T./ACRE

MULCH TYPE: N/A

MULCHING RATE: N/A T./ACRE

ANCHOR MATERIAL: S150 – North American Green ANCHORING METHOD: as recommended by manufacturer RATE OF ANCHOR MATERIAL APPL.: as recommended by manufacturer LB./ACRE SEEDING SEASON DATES: March 15 to October 15

*If more than one species is used, indicate application rate for each species.

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