Environmental Effects of Dredging. The Wetland Evaluation Technique (WET): A Technique for Assessing Wetland Functions and Values.

摘要

This technical note provides a brief overview of a technique for assessing functions and values of wetlands. The Wetland Evaluation Technique (WET) version 2.0 represents a revision of a technique developed for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). 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. (AN).