Table of Contents 



I. Introduction , ' 



A. Purpose of Study 1 



B. Wetland Studies in Montana 1 



II. Wetland Surveys 2 



A. Criteria for Wetland Value Ratings 2 



1. Vulnerability . g 



2. Species Composition 7 



3. Production Capability 7 



4. Acquisition Cost 7 



5. Value to Other Wildlife 8 »' 



B. Methods Used to Determine Delineation 3 



1. Aerial Photographs 8 



2. Aerial Reconnaissance -12 



3. Ground Checks . . . y. ■12 



4. Personal Contacts 13 



III. Wetland - Physiographic Relationships '. . . 13 



IV. Summary of Wetland Survey - 1974-1975 15 



A. Fee Delineations -15 



1. Final Rank of Counties 17 



2. Additional Views of Criteria 23 



3. Areas Not Recommended 25 



B. Easements 26 



