hello! me and my friends recently went on a trip to a mangrove forest reserve to study more about their ecosystem. while trekking we noticed these kind of weird looking leaves. we’re just students doing this for a project, so we couldn’t identify what it was. we decided we’d take a picture first & google it back home but it wasn’t very fruitful. was hoping to get some answers here maybe?

Hello! I’m trying to settle a debate here.

On the AGCP region wetland delineation data sheet, the woody vine stratum includes “all woody vines, regardless of height.” However, due to the growth form of some woody vines (eg. poison ivy or briar sprouts covering the ground; young, low-growing peppervine, etc.), there is an argument that these percentages should be placed in the herbaceous stratum.

Some have argued that these plants sometimes are in a growth stage that is not exactly “woody,” regardless of how the plant itself is classified, and that the height restriction is vague and misleading. Others argue that regardless of height AND growth form, if a plant itself is categorized as a woody vine, it should always go into the woody vine stratum.

What are your thoughts?

If we’ve determined we can use a nationwide permit and we do not need to submit a PCN, what is required for Threatened and Endangered species? The area isn’t critical habitat (it’s an irrigation ditch), and although two species could exist in the area, neither have been observed. Thanks!

As the title says, how should I go about pivoting my career to one more assiociated with working in and around wetlands (compliance and or delineations)? I recently quit my job as a geotech doing infrastructure monitoring and pile testing. I moved to northern virginia after quitting and have been struggling to find a job in every capacity. My background is a bachelors in earth science/geology with experience working with ArcGIS and focused my independent research on a local wetland.

Should I buy my own cert then shop myself around or vice versa? Its tough to find a company willing to take a shot on somebody inexperienced in the exact field but who has good underlying basics. Thanks!

I have nothing to do with this position, but wanted to spread the opportunity to people who may be interested.

Job Title: Wetlands Specialist (Program Specialist I)

Salary $19.86 - $30.00 Hourly

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah/jobs/4689113/wetland-ecologist-program-specialist-i

Job Description:
Would you like to have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues on wetland-related research projects that match your interests and skills?  The Utah Geological Survey is looking for a Wetland Ecologist to assist with wetland mapping, data analysis, reporting, and other wetland assessment projects. They would join the Groundwater and Wetlands Program, a congenial team of scientists conducting multidisciplinary studies. We provide unbiased, rigorous scientific data and interpretations that are used by local, state, and federal officials and the Public to make informed natural resource management decisions. As a team, we have a range of scientific backgrounds and interests, are intellectually curious and enthusiastic, and support professional development and growth. The Wetlands Mapper will work on a variety of wetland projects with a primary focus on wetland mapping.  Duties will include digitizing and classifying wetland polygons, collecting field validation data, writing mapping reports, and presenting results to audiences with varied scientific backgrounds. You will also spend approximately four weeks per year maintaining a network of wetland piezometers in a remote location in western Utah. Work will primarily be conducted in the office with occasional day trips and overnights stays in the field.

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Hi there. I am learning how to delineate wetlands and need some help understanding hydric soil indicators. I am in the Great Plains.

Does any kind of redox automatically raise flags for hydric soil? If so which indicators should I be looking at?

Example Pit: 0-2” 10 YR 4/3 2-10” 10 YR 4/2 with 3% redox 10 YR 5/6

If I can’t dig past 10-12” can I still determine if the soil is hydric? sorry i hope this makes sense.

was PSYCHED when I first saw this at Michael's... then I saw it 😂

Currently working for USACE Regulatory. Would be very interested in what work outside of the agency is like. Seas have been rough for awhile now and it may be time for a change. Are you working for a large consulting firm, small private company, self employed? Curious to see and hear about what else is out there.

Hey Reddit family, I am curious to hear from any wetland biologist. Anyone out there? In particular, how did you get the job that you are in now? What is the job? What is your day to day experience like? Whats nourishing about it? What isn't?

For more context, I am a 38 year old man, recently a new father. I am looking ahead and wanting to choose a career that I feel is going to last me and my interests for the next 20 years or so. My background has been diverse. I worked at a non profit ecological education center for about five years. Then, I traveled about five years to learn and work on sustainable farms, eco resorts, and permaculture homesteads. The last three years has been a mix of working for commercial landscape companies as a project manager, and in between, running my own ecological, landscape design and consulting business. I am a steward of the earth and water. I have taken many courses in things like rainwater harvesting, watershed restoration, creating water resilient landscapes through design and install of earthworks, and more. I'd love to design and build a natural swimming pool. I'd love being in and around water.

I recently received strong guidance from the not so human world that I am to become a wetland biologist. I am curious what this might mean for me, and this is why I'm here to hear from you all. Thanks for reading and any responses.

Hello, I am a senior Environmental Science student. I am planning on applying for the WPIT certification as I will soon have taken all the basic courses. For the application it says I need 1 SWS Reference and 2 PWS References.

How does one get to know others in the field to get references before working? I’m in the 2nd stage of interviews for a delineation internship but that might not be until this spring or summer.

Thanks!

Y’all!!! Check out this soil profile I came across today!! 😅😂🤣 Digging those hole was like digging into a vat of butter!

No real top O Layer 6” silty clay 10YR 5/1 6” silty clay Glayed1 5/5g 5.5” semi dry LOAM!! 10YR 2/1!!

In the US- would a 404 permit be needed for a prescribed burn through a small, narrow stream? The purpose of the burn is to clear out some cattails which grow densely from bank to bank.

It’s not really a discharge of dredged or fill material so I’m guessing no permit is needed, but figured I’d ask. Thanks!

This area is a delineated wetland with no current surface water. Could this moss line be an indicator for the highest water level when the basin was filled earlier in the year?

I'm thinking about buying this lot as a homestead but I'm curious if the higher the number the worse it is or if someone has pictures of a pfo7b and pfo4b I would love to see it