What is a Wetland?
Wetlands are places where the land is wet
for part of the year. Some wetlands stay wet all year, while others dry out during certain seasons.
There are different kinds of wetlands, including:
What Does a Wetland Specialist Do?
Wetland Specialists help the Oregon Department of Transportation follow state and federal environmental laws.
They find and map wetlands and other water areas before road projects begin. They also help protect these important habitats by finding ways to avoid or reduce harm to wetlands whenever possible.