The Wetland Evaluation Technique (WET): A Technique for Assessing Wetland Functions and Values

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Abstract:

This technical note provides a brief overview or a technique for assessing functions and values of wetlands. The Wetland Evaluation Technique WET version 2.0 Adamus et-al. 1987 represents a revision of a technique developed for the Federal Highway Administration FHWA Adamus 1983. WET is intended to address regulatory and environmental planning needs for multifunction assessment of wetland areas. It consists of documentation to implement the technique and software to aid in data analysis.

Author(s):
Clairain, Ellis J., Jr. ; Smith, R. D.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
Descriptive Note:
Technical notes
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
EEDP-03-4
Monitor Series:
WES
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*WETLANDS, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ecology, Civil Engineering
Keyword(s):
AQ M00 11 3483, EEDP(ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF DREDGING PROGRAMS), WET(WETLAND EVALUATION TECHNIQUE)
Report Date:
1988 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2000 Oct 11