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

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 inte...

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Main Authors: Clairain, Ellis J , Jr, Smith, R D
Format: Report
Language:English
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AQ M00-11-3483
Civil Engineering
COMPUTER PROGRAMS
Ecology
EEDP(ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF DREDGING PROGRAMS)
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
WET(WETLAND EVALUATION TECHNIQUE)
WETLANDS
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Summary: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.