Wetland Evaluators____________________________________________ Date___________
Wetland Name_____________________________ Location___________________________
| Lake Pontchartrain Basin Wetland Site Evaluation Sheet | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetland Function | Low | Medium | High |
| Naturalness of site (Has it been altered in any way?) | |||
| Vulnerability (Is there any danger of contamination or development?) | |||
| Wildlife habitat | |||
| Educational value (Is it easily accessible? Is safety a concern?) | |||
| Aesthetic value (Rate its natural beauty.) | |||
| Recreational value (Canoeing? Animal observation? Fishing?) | |||
| Stormwater storage | |||
| Groundwater recharge | |||
| Pollution control | |||
| Unique characters | |||
Comments: (on the back of this sheet list the species of wetland plants and animals observed)
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