Frequently Asked Questions

View some of our most commonly asked questions located on the left hand side of this page.

Did You Know?

  • Wetlands are considered land.
  • Wetlands DO NOT have to be wet or contain water.
  • Wetlands are living systems.
  • Wetlands can expand, contract, or move over time.
  • Many wetlands form where water from the ground meets with the surface of the land or meets surface water.
  • Groundwater moves up and down in the ground with the seasons.
  • A Municipal Inland Wetland Commission issues permits on a proposed ACTIVITY not an object.
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