Current Issues in Wetland Delineation

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Benefits

Many project proponents lack the familiarity with Clean Water Act Section 404 regulations and wetland resources needed to develop comprehensive permit applications and build sufficient time for regulatory compliance into project schedules. Similarly many project opponents who grasp the regulatory process are adept at identifying inconsistencies in the implementation of the delineation process. This live audio conference helps the regulated community understand the importance of an accurate and defensible delineation and how it affects the lifecycle of a project. The audio conference begins with a discussion of wetland ecology that will serve as the foundation for a review of wetland delineation methodology. It concludes with a description of the jurisdictional determination process which ultimately identifies those aquatic resources regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This program focuses on the practical, field-based, aspects of federal regulations and wetland ecology.

Learning Objectives:

  • You will be able to review delineating wetlands.
  • You will be able to explain delineating nonwetland waters of the U.S.
  • You will be able to identify the ordinary high water mark.
  • You will be able to discuss what is significant nexus.

Agenda

Delineating Wetlands
  • Wetland Ecology and Classification
  • Wetland Indicators
  • Regional Delineation Manuals
  • Useful Tools
Delineating Non-Wetland Waters of the U.S.  
  • Identifying the Ordinary High Water Mark 
Jurisdictional Determinations
  • Preliminary vs. Approved Jurisdictional Determinations
  • What If I Want to Appeal a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Decision?
  • Lessons Learned
What Is Significant Nexus?
  • The Rapanos Decision: From the Supreme Court to Regional USACE Guidance
  • Assessing Physical, Chemical and Biological Effect

Faculty

Brian Nicholson, SWCA Environmental Consultants

Brian Nicholson
  • Section 404 Regulatory Lead SWCA Environmental Consultants, Salt Lake City Office
  • Work focuses on all aspects Section 404 regulations from delineations, jurisdictional determinations, significant nexus analysis, permitting, compensatory mitigation, to long-term monitoring
  • Has been working in the fields of wetland ecology and Section 404 regulations for 15 years
  • Conducts regular seminars for SWCA on the Section 404 regulations
  • Writer of several publications related to the areas of watershed management, ecosystem services and social science methodology
  • Member of Society of Wetland Scientists
  • M.S. degree in watershed science, Utah State University
  • Can be contacted at 801-322-4307 or bnicholson@swca.com




These Materials are Designed For

This live audio conference is designed for engineers, environmental professionals, presidents, vice presidents, architects, developers, contractors, subcontractors, government officials, planners, public works professionals, land use officials, real estate professionals and attorneys.

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