Get Montana Wetland Assessment Method Form

The Montana Wetland Assessment Method Form is a crucial tool for evaluating the functional and ecological value of wetlands, particularly in relation to projects affecting transportation and infrastructure in Montana. This guide will provide clear, step-by-step instructions on how to complete the form online.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the Montana Wetland Assessment Method Form and open it in your editor.
2. Enter the project name in the designated field. This should reflect the name associated with the project impacting or evaluating wetlands.
3. Fill in the MDT project number and control number if these details are applicable to your assessment.
4. Record the evaluation date of the assessment. Be specific to the day, month, and year.
5. List the names of the evaluators completing the assessment in the evaluator field.
6. Provide the wetland identification numbers or names in the Wetland/Site #(s) field.
7. Input the legal description, including township and range, for the wetland locations, and other identifying geographic markers.
8. Fill in the evaluating agency, typically this will be the MDT, and clarify the purpose of the evaluation by checking the appropriate category.
9. Estimate the total size of the wetland in acres. If possible, provide measured values alongside visual estimates.
10. Indicate the estimated acreage of the assessment area based on guidance provided in the form.
11. Classify the wetland and aquatic habitats present in the assessment area according to the indicated classifications in the form.
12. Circle the estimated relative abundance of similarly classified sites within the same Major Montana Watershed Basin.
13. Evaluate the general condition of the assessment area, using the designated matrix to determine disturbance levels.
14. Assess structural diversity by counting the number of Cowardin wetland classes present in the assessment area.
15. Complete the habitat assessment sections following specified instructions for each function and value of the wetland.
16. Once all fields are completed meticulously, save the changes made to the document. You can also download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

Complete your Montana Wetland Assessment Method Form online now to ensure accurate and effective wetland evaluations.