In this lesson, you'll start by gaining a clear understanding of what wetlands are and learning how to identify them by focusing on the "three H's": hydrology, hydrophytic vegetation, and hydric soils. Next, you’ll discover why wetlands are essential ecosystems, exploring their ecological importance and becoming familiar with some basic definitions related to them. Finally, you’ll get an introduction to how wetlands function and gain a foundational overview of Pennsylvania’s wetland regulations. You’ll also be introduced to the wetland determination form, providing you with a practical tool to apply your knowledge.
