Aquatic Resources Clue Checklist

Use this checklist as a guide to help recognize signs that aquatic resources (including wetlands) may be
present on a property.

~

Do NWI maps show wetlands on or near the property?
Also check local state and county map resources.

(http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data/Mapper.html)

~

Are any ponds, lakes or streams present?

~

Does the topography of the site have any low spots where water could
collect?

~

Are any ditches or channels present?

~

Are there any visual changes in vegetation growth patterns (places without
vegetation, stunted growth, stressed looking plants etc.)?

~

Are water lines visible on tree trunks or woody plant stems?

~

Are there water stained leaves or flattened vegetation?

~

Is there a rotten egg smell coming from the ground?

~

Can you identify any plants known to grow in wetlands in your region?
(National Wetland Plant List:

http://rsgisias.crrel.usace.army.mil/NWPL/)

Any of the above clues could signify the presence of a wetland or aquatic resource on site and may be an
indication that further, specialized review is warranted. A fuil delineation by a qualified aquatic resource
professional would be required to confirm or deny presence of aquatic resources.

Aquatic Resources Clue Checklist

1

-------