Framework for the Data-Driven Geographical Expansion of Rapid Ecological Assessment Methods

Abstract

PURPOSE: The current study outlines guidance for expanding the geographic extent of existing wetland and stream rapid ecological assessment methods beyond the currently identified area of application. Geographical expansion requires data collection and analysis to ensure technically sound, defensible, and transparent application of ecological assessments used within the Regulatory process. A case study approach is utilized describing the geographical expansion of one assessment method. The document is intended to complement information found in the Technical Standard for the Development, Evaluation, and Improvement of Rapid Ecological Assessment Methods and the Hydrogeomorphic (HGM) Approach to Assessing Wetland Function: Guidelines for Developing Guidebooks (v2.0) (Smith et al. 2013; Berkowitz In Press).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA613399

Entities

People

  • Chris V. Noble
  • Jacob F. Berkowitz
  • Zachary M. Wilson

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Case Studies
  • Data Science
  • Drainage Basins
  • Environmental Protection
  • Forests
  • Geographic Regions
  • Guidance
  • Information Science
  • Natural Resources
  • North America
  • Surveys
  • Technical Standards
  • United States
  • Urban Areas
  • West Virginia

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.