Introduction to Wetland Delineation

Approved Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers

Course No. 7432

6 HR. Continuing Education Credit

Instructor:  David Melvin, PLS, CFM

Introduction to Wetland Delineation is a six hour live presentation webinar on the basics of wetland delineation.  The course is designed to address the current trend in land development regulations toward stricter protection of the environment. In order to advise and protect his clients it is imperative that today’s surveying and mapping professional be able to identify elements within nature, which trigger environmental regulation.  Wetlands are such an element.  This course is an introductory level course which covers the basics of wetland identification and delineation used by the State of Florida and the Federal Government in enforcing their jurisdiction in the protection of wetland areas.

Webinar Topics – “Introduction to Wetland Delineation”

· Historical Aspects of Wetlands

· Wetland Delineation Methodologies

· Wetland Plant Communities

· Wetland Soil Characteristics

· Wetland Field Indicators

· Case Studies

Webinar Objectives – “Introduction to Wetland Delineation”

The objective of Introduction to Wetland Delineation is to present information regarding wetland identification and delineation.  The information provided in this seminar will assist the attendee in the preparation of surveys and reports for clients where wetland areas are an issue.  Information about wetlands can be very helpful to interested parties as it pertains to land use and compliance with wetland regulations.  

Outline – “Introduction to Wetland Delineation”

· Introduction

· Field Indicators of inundation or soil saturation

· Wetland Plants Communities

· Wetland Soil Characteristics

· Federal Wetland Delineation Methods

· Florida Wetland Delineation Methods

· Florida Wetland Case Studies