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Understanding Wetlands: Identification and Alteration Guidelines

Wetlands are crucial habitats recognized by Nova Scotia Environment and Labour (NSEL). Learn how to identify wetlands through hydrology, soil type, and vegetation, and understand what constitutes alteration. Ensure compliance with regulations to protect these sensitive ecosystems.

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Understanding Wetlands: Identification and Alteration Guidelines

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  1. In Practical Terms… It’s land that is regularly covered or soaked with water for part or all of the year and has a presence of wet- adapted species. They are neither land nor water but transition zones that combine features of both. Nova Scotia Environment and Labour NSEL) recognizes that wetlands are a particularly sensitive habitat and that alteration of wetlands can cause a significant adverse environmental effect.

  2. How Do I Know It’s a Wetland?? Mechanisms for Wetland Identification All three parameters must be present: • hydrology - conditions where the land is saturated enough to promote aquatic plant growth • soil type - presence of hydric soils or soils that form under conditions of saturation long enough to develop anaerobic conditions in the upper part • vegetation - obligate/facultative wetland species

  3. So, What is an Alteration? • Alteration is defined as filling, draining, flooding or excavating. • This includes building a driveway or road

  4. Compliance • The primary goal of NSEL is to obtain voluntary compliance with the Act & Regulations. In the event of a non-compliance, an inspector may use any one, or combination, of the following enforcement tools: • Environmental Warning Report • Summary Offence Ticket (SOT) with penalties ranging from $682.00 • Information or Long Form Prosecution • Ministerial Order (Sections 125-128 of the Act)

  5. Wetland Delineation does not involve heavy equipment.

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