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Meaning of WETLANDS

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 Definition: Those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs and similar areas.

Source: 40CFR 230.3 and CE, 33 CFR 328.3

 
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