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Field Indicators for Identifying Hydric Soils in New England
Version 3 of this guide is now available and helps field wetlands resource personnel identify and document hydric soils and their boundaries. These field indicators provide consistent and reliable evidence as to whether a certain soil meets the definition of a hydric soil. When properly applied, this field guide yields results that are consistent with the identification of hydric soils as per the 1987 Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. Field Indicators for Identifying Hydric Soils in New England is written by the New England Hydric Soils Technical Committee and published by NEIWPCC. It is updated periodically to reflect new information and refine the indicators. Version 3 (April 2004) supercedes Version 2, published in 1998. A separate supplement providing background information on making a hydric soil determination is included with Version 3.
To Order Hard Copies:
Field Indicators for Identifying Hydric Soils in New England (Version 3), including the supplement, is available for $15.00 (or $10.00 per
copy for 15 or more copies shipped to the same address). To order a copy,
download and complete the order
form and return it to NEIWPCC.
To Download:
You may also download the field indicators guide and supplement for free
below. The field indicators guide is available in two formats: one manual
page per PDF page, or two manual pages per PDF page. Please note that
the artwork in these electronic versions is lower resolution than the
hard copy, in order to reduce file size.
Field Indicators for Identifying Hydric Soils in New England, Version 3
1 manual page/PDF page format; 91 pages, 1.6 MB
2 manual pages/PDF page format; 47 pages, 1.6 MB
Supplement; 12 pages, 0.3 MB
USACOE New England District Memorandum
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District has issued a Memorandum (1 MB) regarding the use of Version 3 of the field indicators guide.
Problem Soils Maps
The NEHSTC has produced maps that predict where certain "problem" soils (soils with characteristics that make a hydric soil determination more difficult) are likely to be found in New England. The maps are available in PDF form below, along with an explanatory write-up.