Wetlands are common in most parts of the United States.
For the land to be qualified as a wetland, the ground must be covered by water for at least ten days out of the year. The area must have a hydric soil or the soil must saturated for a significant period throughout the year. Some signs that are common in a Wetland situation are things like watermarks on trees or other objects, and you may see driftlines. The soils in these areas consist mainly of decomposed plant material. It has a bluish gray or gray color below the surface, or the major color of the surface soil is dark and dull.