"Wetlands are lands where saturation with water is the dominant factor determining the nature of soil development and the types of plant and animal communities living in the soil and on its surface." (Cowardin, December 1979)
There are different types of wetlands, but they generally include swamps, bogs, marshes, etc.
During a Phase One Environmental Site Assessment, a field scientist can typically identify vegetation indicative of a wetland environment and can even search databases for federally recorded wetlands on a property (try it out at www.fws.gov/wetlands/). However, it is important to note that this non-scope item does not qualify as a full wetlands delineation which establishes the existence and size of a wetland area.
When developing wetlands there a many requirements to consider. For more information or regulatory guidance by state, check out www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/regions.html.
There are different types of wetlands, but they generally include swamps, bogs, marshes, etc.
During a Phase One Environmental Site Assessment, a field scientist can typically identify vegetation indicative of a wetland environment and can even search databases for federally recorded wetlands on a property (try it out at www.fws.gov/wetlands/). However, it is important to note that this non-scope item does not qualify as a full wetlands delineation which establishes the existence and size of a wetland area.
When developing wetlands there a many requirements to consider. For more information or regulatory guidance by state, check out www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/regions.html.
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