SYMPOSIUM PRESENTER TITLE: Three parameters for identifying wetlands ABSTRACT: Wetlands are complex ecosystems and are highly regulated across the US. Wetlands are defined by both federal and state regulations as requiring the presence of hydrology, hydric soils, and hydrophytic vegetation. This is known as the 3-parameter method. In this presentation, I will introduce you to the specifics of the three parameters, how the method relates to identifying wetlands on the landscape, and how this method is used to fill out a Corps of Engineers data sheet to complete wetland delineations. Further talks in the Wetlands 101 symposium will go into greater detail on each of the parameters. BIO: Ben Meyer is a Wetland Specialist with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). His work includes oversight of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act and acting as co-coordinator of the Minnesota Wetland Professional Certification Program. He has been with BWSR for more than 11 years after 13 years of wetland consulting. Ben earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Northland College and a master's degree in Soils from the University of Minnesota.