Basic Wetland Delineation: Soils
with John Rockwell
in cooperation with Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program
Participants will become more familiar with the state methodology of wetland delineation through practice sessions, case studies and a field session; they'll be introduced to hydric soil identification and be shown how to use the DEP manual Delineating Bordering Vegetated Wetlands under the MA Wetlands Protection Act. Focus is on hydric soils, indicators of wetland hydrology and understanding the DEP BVW Delineation Field Data form: Section II. Indicators of Hydrology will be covered. Lunch and DEP manual Delineating Bordering Vegetated Wetlands under the MA Wetlands Protection Act are included. Bring pen/pencil and pocket calculator. Field work in the afternoon. Limit 15. MACC members $95, non-members $115, full-time students $60.