RedVector RV-5945

Wetland Delineation 1: The Basics

Wetland Delineation 1: The Basics

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-5945

SME: Pat Rushing

This course has been discontinued.

 
 
This 2-hour interactive online course describes technical guidelines and methods using a multi-parametric approach to identify and delineate wetlands for the purposes of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. This course is based upon the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual published in January 1987. Modifications and clarifications have been made to the text in accordance with regulations promulgated since its original release.

There will be a multiple-choice quiz at the end of this course.
Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.
Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will:

  • Understand the technical guidelines for identifying wetlands and distinguishing them from aquatic habitats and other non-wetlands
  • Be familar with the three obligatory characteristics of wetlands
  • Know the definition of a hydric soil
  • Know the definition of hydrophytic vegetation
  • Know the definition of a 'wetland hydrology'

This course is a prerequisite for 'Wetland Delineation 2: Methodology'

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Pat Rushing
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Mr. Rushing has over 13 years of experience in civil engineering. His areas of expertise include utility design, wastewater treatment system design, stormwater systems modeling and design, water distribution system modeling, and roadway design. He holds an undergraduate degree in civil engineering from Clemson University and a graduate degree in civil engineering from the University of South Carolina. He is currently in private practice in North Carolina.
State Licenses
AK - Land Surveyor (General)
AK - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
AL - Land Surveyor (General)
AL - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
AR - Land Surveyor (General)
AR - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
CT - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
DC - Land Surveyor (General)
DE - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
GA - Land Surveyor (General)
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IL - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
IN - Land Surveyor (General)
IN - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
KS - Geologist (General)
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LA - Land Surveyor (General)
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ME - Land Surveyor (General)
MI - Land Surveyor (General)
MI - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
MN - Geoscientist (General)
MN - Land Surveyor (General)
MN - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
MO - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
MS - Land Surveyor (General)
MS - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
MT - Land Surveyor (General)
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NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.20 CEUs for this program
NE - Land Surveyor (General)
NE - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
NH - Geologist (General)
NH - Land Surveyor (General)
NH - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NJ - Landscape Architect (General)
NM - Land Surveyor (General)
NM - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
NV - Land Surveyor (General)
NV - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
NY - Engineer (General)
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NY - Geologist (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEUs for this program.
NY - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
OH - Land Surveyor (General)
OH - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
OK - Land Surveyor (General)
OK - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
OR - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
PA - Geologist (General)
PA - Land Surveyor (General)
PA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
PR - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
SC - Land Surveyor (General)
SC - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
SD - Land Surveyor (General, Technical)
SD - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
TN - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
TX - Geoscientist (General)
TX - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
UT - Land Surveyor (General)
UT - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
VA - Land Surveyor (General)
VA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
WA - Land Surveyor (General)
WA - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
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WI - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
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WY - Land Surveyor (General)
WY - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
Professional Organizations
American Institute of Professional Geologists - AIPG - Member (General)
American Society of Landscape Architects (LA CES) - ASLA - Member (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)