Wetlands Research Program. Wetland Evaluation Technique (WET). Volume 1. Literature Review and Evaluation Rationale.
Abstract
This is Volume 1 of a two-volume manual on the Wetland Evaluation Technique. Volume 1 provides a detailed review of 11 functions and values commonly ascribed to wetlands, including ground water recharge and discharge, floodflow alteration, sediment stabilization, sediment/toxicant retention, nutrient removal/ transformation, production export, aquatic diversity/abundance, wildlife diversity/abundance, recreation, and uniqueness/heritage. Each function is examined with respect to important processes and interactions with other functions. Volume 1 also cites reference material for predictors of these wetland functions as used by the Wetland Evaluation Technique in Volume 2. ... Aquatic diversity, Landscape, Toxicants, Contaminants, Metals, Uniqueness/Heritage, Erosion, Nutrients, Values, Evaluation, Recreation, Water quality, Fisheries, Riparian, Wetland, Floodflow alteration, Sediments, Wildlife. Ground water, Shoreline anchoring, Heritage, Social significance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA259108
Entities
People
- Ellis J. Clairain Jr.
- Lauren T. Stockwell
- Lawrence P. Rozas
- Michael E. Morrow
- Paul R. Adamus
- R. D. Smith