The Oregon Rapid Wetland Assessment Protocol (ORWAP) is now available for use. ORWAP is a standardized protocol for rapidly assessing any type of wetlands anywhere in Oregon, and will be used primarily for state removal-fill and federal Section 404 of the Clean Water Act permit applications.

The protocol is designed for multiple purposes by multiple agencies, and was funded in part by the Environmental Protection Agency Region 10. Many other state and federal agencies assisted with the development of the protocol.

Training workshops are scheduled for wetland consultants in July and August.