Spreadsheet: 225bb100-6141-4f4e-97af-02059bfc579b
Sheet: Wetlands FS

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 | Executive Order (E.O.) 11990 requires that Federal agencies take action to minimize the destruction, loss, or degradation of wetlands, and to preserve and enhance the beneficial functions of wetlands when “providing federally undertaken, financed or assisted construction and improvements.”  NRCS policy for implementing the EO can be found at 190-GM, Part 410, Subpart B, Section 410.26.  In addition, activities that impact wetlands often require a Clean Water Act, Section 404 permit from the Corps.  Activities in wetlands that occur in the 100 or 500-yr floodplain are also subject to review under NRCS floodplain management policy (190-GM Section 510.25).  Wetland compliance provisions of the Food Security Act, as amended, are found in the National Food Security Act Manual, as amended, and are not addressed by this Fact Sheet. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Coral Reefs
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 | What is it? |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Floodplain Management
 | Wetlands are defined differently within various Federal and State programs and for identification, delineation, and classification purposes.  NRCS wetland protection policy defines wetlands as areas, natural or artificial, that have hydric soil, hydrophytic vegetation, and indicators of wetland hydrology.  Generally, wetlands include swamps, marshes, bogs, many bottomland hardwood areas and similar areas. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Guide Sheet |  |  | Fact Sheet
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 | It is the policy of the NRCS to protect and promote wetland functions and values in all NRCS planning and application assistance.  NRCS activities must comply with the NRCS policy for protection of wetlands including the provisions of E.O. 11990, Protection of Wetlands.  Wetlands serve a variety of significant biological functions important to the food chain, general habitat and nesting, spawning, and rearing sites. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Prime and [NAME]
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 | What is required? |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ●Wetlands
 | Since wetlands are highly variable and can be dry for most of the year, wetland delineation training is important.   If wetlands will be impacted by a proposed activity, NRCS will identify whether practicable alternatives exist that either enhance wetland functions and values, or avoid or minimize harm to wetlands.  If such alternatives exist, the client will be given the opportunity to select one of those alternatives.  If the client selects a practicable alternative, the NRCS may continue technical assistance for the conversion activity as well as the development of the mitigation plan.  If a practicable alternative is not selected, NRCS may assist with the development of an acceptable mitigation plan, but no further financial or technical assistance for the wetland conversion activity may be provided. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Guide Sheet |  |  | Fact Sheet
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 | Wetlands at a Glance |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Go to Resource Considerations Guide Sheet | Instructions!A30 | 'ResourceConsiderations-optional'!A1
 | Problems/Indicators – Wetlands with impaired functions (hydrologic changes, mismanagement, etc.) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 'ResourceConsiderations-optional'!A1 | 'ResourceConsiderations-optional'!A1 | 'ResourceConsiderations-optional'!A1
 | Potential Causes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Potential Solutions
 | • Past or current draining |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | • Wetland Restoration
 | • Removal of native vegetation |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | • Tree/Shrub Establishment
 | • Presence of invasive species |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | • Shallow Water Development & Management
 | • Changes in local hydrology |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | • Fish Passage
 | • Dredge and fill activities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | • Incorporate 404 Permit conservation measures into planning design
 | • Adjacent stream channel modifications |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Return to NRCS-CPA-52
 | • Pollution from point sources (e.g. CAFO)