TASK 4. MONITORING PLAN 



A. Objective: Develop a plan and methodology to Tior.itcr 

 wetland mitigation sites in a easy, repeatable and cc-it. ft< ^.-.rr ive 

 manner over time. Parameters measured will be tied to wet^laua 

 functions and project goals. 



B. Work Activities: The monitoring methodology will be 

 developed through field tests, review of current methods \:3ed 

 nationwide, and input form wetland specialists. 



1. Review current literature/resources on wetland 

 monitoring. 



2. Select ecological parameters to monitor such =■:-; 



a. vegetative composition 



b. wetland function & values 



c. classification type 



d. hydrology 



3. Select project goal parameters to monitor such as: ' 



a. completion of site according to plan 



b. cost-effectiveness 



4. Develop field forms 



5. Field test monitoring technique on selected MDT projects 

 and refine as necessary. 



6. Produce preliminary monitoring reports describing 

 methodology. 



C. Outputs: A methodology or methodologies for monitoring 

 wetland mitigation projects for use by managers statewide. 

 Results will be used in computerized tracJcing system. The 

 preliminary report will be finalized in Task 5. 



D. Budget: The budget estimate is based on the assumption that 

 a state grade 14 biologist will take 15 lO-hour days to 

 accomplish the described work activities. 



