Wetland Services

Wetland Delineation

A wetland delineation may be required for projects that could impact the Waters of the United States (WOUS).

Our team will assess the wetland using offsite and onsite resources to best determine the boundaries and important qualities, assisting you in your decision-making process with permitting, scientific exploration, or site design.

A full delineation includes:

An offsite review to identify potential resources on-site
An onsite visit to identify all wetlands and water resources
Wetland boundary flagging, sub-meter GPS mapping, photography, type identification, and a map figure set
Submission of report to Technical Evaluation Panel regulators (TEP)

Wetland Assessment

CK Wetland Services staff can provide an on-site wetland evaluation of approximate wetland boundaries, type, and community characteristics. Hydric soils, vegetation, and hydrology determine these boundaries, and suitable upland areas will be located to determine project feasibility in the pre-planning phase. This on-site visit is a preliminary evaluation before a delineation is needed.

A full assessment includes:

An offsite review to identify potential resources on-site
An onsite visit to identify all wetlands and water resources
Wetland boundary flagging, sub-meter GPS mapping, photography, type identification, and a map figure set
Submission of report to Technical Evaluation Panel regulators (TEP)

Wetland Monitoring and Mitigation

We are dedicated to identifying strategies to avoid and/or minimize construction impacts on wetlands and streams. If impacts are unavoidable, our staff is experienced in preparing permits and compensatory mitigation projects that satisfy the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

The permitting process may result in mitigation or post-construction wetland monitoring requirements. Monitoring, as specified in the WCA rules, involved a comparison of pre and post-constructed wetlands, an annual evaluation of hydrology and vegetation, and a determination of the extent of replacement wetlands.