Environmental Wetland Survey

ENVIRONMENTAL WETLAND SURVEY

This Environmental Wetland Survey Agreement (Survey) is entered into as of by and between Client Name: (Client) and Consultant Name: (Consultant).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client requests that Consultant perform a field delineation and professional assessment to determine the presence, extent, and classification of wetlands and waters on the Property described below; and

WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has the professional qualifications, personnel, equipment, and licenses necessary to perform wetland delineation, documentation, mapping, and reporting in accordance with accepted professional standards and methodologies; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective responsibilities, the scope of the work, payment terms, and the conditions under which the Survey will be performed and delivered.

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

SCOPE OF WORK

Consultant shall perform a wetland delineation and prepare a written report including maps, field data, and photographic documentation. The Survey scope includes on-site inspection, vegetation, hydrology and soil observations, delineation of wetland boundaries, GPS mapping of delineated areas, and a final technical memorandum describing methods and conclusions.

SURVEY FINDINGS (TO BE COMPLETED BY CONSULTANT)

Wetlands Present: Yes No

Wetland Type(s) Observed: Forested Emergent Scrub-Shrub Other:

MAPS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND ATTACHMENTS

Attachments included with this Survey: Delineation Map Photographs Field Data Forms GPS Logs

PAYMENT TERMS

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term Commencement Date:   Term Expiration Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if the breach is not cured within the notice period specified above. Termination shall not relieve Client of the obligation to pay for services rendered and costs incurred through the effective date of termination, including reasonable close-out costs.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Consultant acknowledges that certain information provided by Client may be confidential. Consultant shall not disclose or use Confidential Information for purposes other than performing the Services under this Agreement, except as required by law or as necessary to comply with professional standards. Confidential Information does not include information that is developed independently by Consultant without use of Client information, is in the public domain through no breach of this Agreement, or is rightfully received from a third party with no restriction on disclosure.

LIMITATIONS, ASSUMPTIONS, AND STANDARD OF CARE

Consultant will perform services using the level of skill and care ordinarily exercised by professional wetland scientists practicing in the same or similar locality and under similar conditions. Findings are professional opinions based on conditions observed at the time of the field investigation. Natural conditions may change over time and subsequent events may affect the accuracy of the delineation.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflict of law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with any referenced attachments, maps, and field data incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between Client and Consultant with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

CERTIFICATION BY CONSULTANT

I certify that I am a qualified wetland delineator and that the observations and conclusions recorded in the Survey were made under my supervision and are, to the best of my knowledge and professional judgment, accurate and complete as of the date of inspection.

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