Assertion: wetland's area | /r/HasProperty | wetland
Facets:
value: especially
type: DEGREE
value: in order
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: How can you tell if an area is a wetland and why do these ecosystems matter?
text: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws protecting wetlands, has more recently determined that in order for an area to be considered a wetland, it must have all three of the attributes referenced above—that is, the area must be characterized by wetland vegetation, soils, and hydrology.
text: The presence of hydric soil means an area was once a wetland; however, it does not by itself mean that the area functions as a wetland today.
text: Coupled with this authority, and pursuant to the National Environmental Policies Act (NEPA), ACE must complete an "environmental impact study" before issuing a permit for work in sensitive areas, especially wetlands.
text: It is important to recognize that an area does not have to be wet all year long to be considered a wetland – as few as two or three consecutive weeks of wetness a year is all it takes!
text: Riparian areas next to streams that are subject to frequent flooding are also considered wetlands.