The National Wetlands Inventory is administered by which agency?

• A. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• B. Environmental Protection Agency
• C. National Park Service
• D. U.S. Geological Survey

Answer: (A)

The key idea is knowing which agency oversees the mapping and classification of wetlands across the United States. The National Wetlands Inventory is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which focuses on conserving wildlife and their habitats, including wetlands. The inventory provides standardized wetland maps and data (using the Cowardin classification) that federal, state, and local partners use for planning and conservation efforts.

The Environmental Protection Agency handles environmental protection and pollution control, the National Park Service manages national parks, and the U.S. Geological Survey conducts broad scientific mapping and research—none of these administer the National Wetlands Inventory.