About Wetlands
Wetland Science
Locating Wetlands
- Getting Started
- Map Review
- Physical Clues
- Explore Options
- Consult a Professional
- Wetland Inventory
- Wetland Delineation
- Real Estate Addendum
Know Before You Buy or Build
Explore Your Options
Video Guide
In the "Waking up to Wetlands" video guide, the "Step 3: Explore Your Options" module will explain the options available to you if wetlands are present on a property.
If wetlands are present on a property, there are options available to you:
- Enjoy and explore your wetlands and avoid building on them or otherwise disturbing them. Learn about the important functions and values they provide.
- Restore degraded wetlands or enhance them.
- If wetlands can't be avoided, read about the necessary permitting and environmental review process. State and Federal (and sometimes local) permits are required to impact wetlands.
Know if You Have a Wetland Steps
Contact Information
If you have questions on the permit process, for your county, contact the
Last Revised: Wednesday February 04 2009
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