Dickerson MCIEAST and NC DENR Land Use

Regional Collaborative Planning: 

Regional Collaborative Planning Discussion With the previous presentation as an example, what can we do to further adapt SERPPAS mission, vision, values, frameworks, and approaches to support mutual mission accomplishment and foster successful regional collaborative planning?

NC DENR/MCIEASTLand Use Partnership: 

NC DENR/MCIEAST Land Use Partnership Overarching Themes: Eastern NC and SE experiencing rapid growth USMC is proposed to increase in end-strength Incompatible resource use impedes USMC training Economic growth must continue and is integral to overall solution set Look for opportunities that provide for mutual benefits to multiple partners Principles must be Scalable and Exportable throughout the Southeast Region Foundational Goals: Minimize environmental restriction on USMC installations, as feasible Reduce/eliminate/prevent incompatible resource use around USMC installation’s land, air and sea-space Planning Factors: Look well beyond installation boundaries Consider the impacts associated with the frequency spectrum Look at potential impacts of future weapon systems Identify land, air, and sea-space incompatibilities

Regional Collaborative Planning: 

Regional Collaborative Planning SERPPAS NC framework. NC Strategic Lands Inventory. Defined operational requirements. Training area mitigation strategies. Sustainable economic development working group concept. Regional growth task force.

NC DENR/MCIEAST/OSD Land Use Partnership: 

NC DENR/MCIEAST/OSD Land Use Partnership Examples of Potential Project Locations: Hofmann Forest – Cooperative Management and/or private crediting (wetlands, RCW, carbon credits, helo/MV LZs as part of TERF routes, protection of Helo/MV Terf routes) Holly Shelter Game Land (RCW, wetlands, carbon, helo/MV-22 LZs as part of Terf routes, protection of Helo/MV Terf routes) McCotter-Bordeaux and Sharpe parcels (private crediting for RCW) Davis parcel – Coast & Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP) CHPT Open Farms Lands (farm land credits and Fixed Wing ingress/egress routes into the R5306A SUA) EBX proposed private game land tract Tar River Basin and Juniper Creek State DOT/TCF RCW credits; Tyrell County

NC DENR/MCIEAST/OSD Land Use Partnership: 

NC DENR/MCIEAST/OSD Land Use Partnership WHY NOW: New/additional partners; the timing is right; they need to be welcomed by existing partners Willing private landowners looking for non-traditional approaches; most SE land is privately owned Not enough time or money to just utilize buffer and EP programs; need more tools in the toolbox Need habitat diversity well beyond our traditional search area; will not be available in the future Fire, disease, climate change, and natural disaster all argue for alternate locations The need for economic development also dictates a broader approach New weapon systems must be accommodated Academia is spun up to assist; great talent is in our back yard Functional use of installations and training areas far exceeding original purpose

 USMC Orientation and Information onFocus Areas (Cherry Point, Camp Lejuene, and New River OpAreas): 

USMC Orientation and Information on Focus Areas (Cherry Point, Camp Lejuene, and New River OpAreas)

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2 2 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 1 1 Marine Corps Air Interests 1 – Airfield Operations 2 – Special Use Airspace 3 – Terrain Flying, Helo/V-22 LZs 4 – PAM B MOA 4 Cherry Point Area of Interest

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Preserve low level routes

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Recapture 50 cal fire live-fire

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Farm Lands Croatan National Forest Farm Lands Davis Ridge Tract Green Space Focus Areas around MCAS Cherry Point

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Preserve/Expand Low Level TERF Routes

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Camp Lejeune Area of Interest

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RMK- Camp Davis

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McCotter Sharpe

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Green Space Green Space Green Space Green Space Green Space Focus Areas around MCB Camp Lejeune

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Green Space Green Space Green Space Green Space Oak Grove OLF Green Space focus Areas around Oak Grove OLF

NC DENR/MCIEAST/OSD Land Use Partnership: 

NC DENR/MCIEAST/OSD Land Use Partnership Recommendations: Leverage partners to achieve compatible resource use within military operational footprint; achieve mutual/multiple benefits Start a MCIEAST/DENR/OSD ecosystem credit (including RCW off base) system….MOU with DENR and other parties….Leverage other federal, state, and private investment…..utilize private and public lands - For RCW, system may encompass short term (non-perpetuity credits & in-perpetuity credits) - Credits should be targeted above recovery goals to account for natural disasters - Utilize translocation to our best advantage; use non-recovery unit areas, as available - Hedge risk against uncertain future by continuing to develop Base Long Leaf Pine Forest Develop MCIEAST Staff expertise (Ag/Forestry/Biologist, Economist, Real estate, Environmental engineer); utilize contract support in the interim Construct map of high-probability “Opportunities” that shows parcel-level detail and associated data listing of suitable, multiple uses, and potential interested stakeholders Walk the land with experts Develop Priorities Develop Pilot Project and/or Federal Partners (private or public lands) Leverage Resources Engage land owners of large parcels One goal is the establishment of a permanent ecosystem credit bank perhaps outside the recovery unit area

NC DENR/MCIEAST/OSD Land Use Partnership: 

NC DENR/MCIEAST/OSD Land Use Partnership Recommendations: One Process under SERPPAS Establish Executive Steering Group (CG MCIEAST and DENR, etc) Establish POA&M after receiving USF&WL policy and OSD guidance Conduct coordination, facilitation and develop linkage with potential partners & other Conservation Forums Develop proposals for all available and suitable funding opportunities We need to act now!