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Wetland hydrology
Primary indicators

inundation | saturation within 12 inches of surface | water marks | drift lines
sediment deposits | drainage pattern
 
Water marks
Watermarks occur as stains on woody vegetation or other objects like fences or bridge pillars. Maximum inundation is represented by the highest water mark
 

 
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