Catalog of Environmental Programs 2012
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EPA Goal 2: Protecting America’s Waters |
National Wetlands Inventory Program
Purpose
The National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) Program was established by the US Fish and
Wildlife Service (Service) in 1974 to conduct a nationwide inventory of U.S. wetlands
to provide its biologists and others with information on the distribution of wetlands
to aid in wetland conservation efforts. The NWI has been producing wetland maps
and geospatial wetland data for the United States since the mid-1970s. The focus
on the program has been on two fronts: 1) map or digital database preparation
and delivery to the public, and 2) projecting and reporting on national wetland
trends using a probability-based sampling design. The status of mapping has
been made available through various media throughout the program's 30-year
history (e.g., state atlases, regional status maps, and now through the internet
via the Wetlands Mapper online tool). The Service is the principal Federal agency
that provides information to the public on the extent and status of the
Nation's wetlands. The agency has developed a series of topical maps to
show wetlands and deepwater habitats. This geospatial information is used
by Federal, State, and local agencies, academic institutions, and private
industry for management, research, policy development, education and
planning activities.
Source(s) of Information
1. FWS: The National Wetlands Inventory Program
Related EPA Program(s)
Wetlands:
Regulatory and non-regulatory efforts to protect and restore wetlands and riparian habitat. EPA’s Wetlands Protection Program relies
on partnerships with other programs within EPA, other Federal agencies, state, tribal, and local governments, private landowners,
and the general public to improve protection of our nation’s valuable wetlands resources. Working with partners, EPA ensures a
sound and consistent approach to wetlands protection. Major activities include administration of EPA s role in the Section
404 program; development and dissemination of rules, guidance, informational and scientific tools to improve management
and public understanding of wetlands programs and legal requirements; and managing financial assistance to states and
tribes to support development of strong wetlands protection programs.
Authorizing Legislation
• Clean Water Act, sections 104 and 404
Other Programs under Goal 2
Other Programs from DOI
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