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OREGON METHOD For WETLAND MAPPING CONVENTIONS FOR 1985 FOOD SECURITY ACT (FSA); 1990 FOOD, AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION, AND TRADE ACT (FACTA); AND 1987 CORPS OF ENGINEERS (COE) WETLANDS DELINATION MANUAL Prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service OREGON METHOD For WETLAND MAPPING CONVENTIONS FOR 1985 FOOD SECURITY ACT (FSA); 1990 FOOD, AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION, AND TRADE ACT (FACTA); AND 1987 CORPS OF ENGINEERS (COE) WETLANDS DELINATION MANUAL Table of Contents Section Page Number Introduction/Purpose……………………………………………………… 3 General Information/Procedures………… ……………………………….4 Changes in Procedures …………………………………………………….7 Appendix 1 Use of Soil Survey and Hydric Soils List ……………………10 Appendix 2 Use of Geological Survey Maps (USGS Quads) …………….13 Appendix 3 Use of National Wetlands Inventory Maps …………………..15 Appendix 4 Use of Aerial Photography ………………………….………..17 Appendix 5 Use of Climatological Data and WETS ………………………23 Appendix 6 Use NFSAM Wetland Mapping Symbols ……………………25 Appendix 7 Use of NRCS Wetland Mapping Inventory…………………..28 Appendix 8 Use of NRCS Wetland Matrix Guideline for NFSAM Determinations ...………………………………………………..31 Appendix 9 Definition of Hydric Soils……..……………………………..36 Appendix 10 Glossary ………..……………………………………………37 Exhibit AD-1026…………………………………………………………..39 Exhibit CPA-026E…………………………………………………………41 INTRODUCTION This document outlines the procedure and methods, which shall be used to achieve interagency concurrence on mapping conventions. These procedures and methods are designed to ensure mapping consistency and to be compatible with the 3rd edition National Food Security Act Manual (NFSAM) as well as meeting the requirements of the 1987 Corps of Engineers (Corps) Wetland Delineation Manual. The mapping conventions consider land use, landscapes, soils, flooding frequency, vegetation, etc. PURPOSE The purpose of mapping is for information and planning, and in limited circumstances can be us