Active Wetlands Habitat Sample Clauses

Active Wetlands Habitat. The Program will use active management strategies to create, restore, or enhance a total of 1,300 acres of wetlands within the Program Area achieving a functionality improvement of ten percent on currently managed lands and fifty percent on currently unmanaged lands as demonstrated though use of the modified CRAM. The Program will achieve this through direct 1 Water delivery Scenario 2, 2030 climate change, years 43-84 water delivery and/or increase groundwater elevation levels to 10 feet bgs or higher (shallower), in addition to performing land management activities such as native species plantings, weed control, and protection from herbivory. The Program will enroll and manage the full 1,300 protected acres by the end of Program Year 10 with functionality improvements anticipated by Program Year 15. To be eligible for inclusion in the active wetlands benefit, a location must satisfy the following criteria: 1. The wetland acreage must be within the Program Area. 2. For existing wetland acres located within the Groundwater Benefit Area, acres must be enhanced by land management activities. 3. For wetland acres located within the Water Delivery Area, water must be applied as needed for the Term of the Contract or until groundwater elevations reach at least 10 feet bgs and receive land management activities. 4. Acres must not be enrolled simultaneously by the Program into another benefit category (i.e., vernal complex, passive wetland/riparian habitat, active riparian habitat, Sandhill crane habitat). Acreage enrollment can move from another category provided thresholds within this agreement are met and maintained. 5. Acres must be protected through long-term agreements that are agreed upon by the Department and Regional San, easement, or fee title. For an area to be considered part of the Program’s active wetland benefit, it will satisfy the following criteria: 1. The wetland vegetation within the area will receive sufficient water, directly and/or indirectly, as a result of the Program. Either of the following could apply: a. Program recycled water is applied directly to the vegetation (active water delivery) as needed for the Term of the Contract or until groundwater elevations are raised to 10 feet bgs or higher (shallower) to support established wetland communities. b. The underlying groundwater of an area is indirectly (passively) raised to a level within 10 feet bgs or higher (shallower) as a result of the Program. 2. Each site will receive at least o...
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Related to Active Wetlands Habitat

  • Wetlands When disposing of excess, soil, or other construction materials on public or private property, Contractor shall not fill in or otherwise convert wetlands.

  • ENDANGERED SPECIES The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. § 1531, et seq.) as amended, particularly section 7 (16 U.S.C. § 1536).

  • Wildlife Do not feed any of the wildlife ever. Animals of any size are potentially dangerous. Feeding even small animals attracts predators. Supervise children at all times. Keep garage doors closed at all times except when entering or leaving the Rental Home.

  • Environmental Hazards Each Party will be solely responsible at its own expense for the proper handling, storage, transport, treatment, disposal and use of all Hazardous Substances by such Party and its contractors and agents. “Hazardous Substances” includes those substances (i) included within the definition of hazardous substance, hazardous waste, hazardous material, toxic substance, solid waste or pollutant or contaminant under any Applicable Law and (ii) listed by any governmental agency as a hazardous substance.

  • Groundwater Any water, except capillary moisture, beneath the land surface or beneath the bed of any stream, lake, reservoir or other body of surface water within the boundaries of this state, whatever may be the geologic formation or structure in which such water stands, flows, percolates, or otherwise moves.

  • Safe Workplace A) The Employer and employees recognize the need for a safe and healthful workplace and agree to take appropriate measures in order that risks of accidents and/or occupational disease are reduced and/or eliminated. Employers will take all reasonable steps to eliminate, reduce and/or minimize threats to the safety of employees. B) An employee performing visitation to clients in the community shall have the right to request backup to attend where there is reasonable cause to expect a violent situation and will have access to appropriate communication equipment. C) When the Employer is aware that a patient/resident/client has a history of violent behaviour, the Employer shall make such information available to the employee. Upon admission or transfer the Employer will make every reasonable effort to identify the potential for aggressive behaviour. In- services and/or instruction in caring for the violent patient will be provided by the Employer. D) The Employer will provide orientation and/or in-service which is necessary for the safe performance of work including universal precautions, the safe use of equipment, safe techniques for lifting and supporting patients/residents/clients and the safe handling of materials and products. The Employer will also make readily available information, manuals and procedures for these purposes. The Employer will provide appropriate safety clothing and equipment.

  • Smoke Free Environment The Lessor shall make all parts of the leased premise smoke-free. "

  • Employee Orientation Each and every person working for a contractor, including sub- contractors, will be given an orientation to familiarize them with the site safety program. Unless otherwise specified, each sub-contractor is responsible for the orientation of their workers.

  • OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (a) It is a mutual interest of the parties to promote health and safety in workplaces and to prevent and reduce the occurrence of workplace injuries and occupational diseases. The parties agree that health and safety is of the utmost importance and agree to promote health and safety and wellness throughout the organization. The employer shall provide orientation and training in health and safety to new and current employees on an ongoing basis, and employees shall attend required health and safety training sessions. Accordingly, the parties fully endorse the responsibilities of employer and employee under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, making particular reference to the following:

  • Environmental Health and Safety i. Environment, Health and Safety Performance. Seller acknowledges and accepts full and sole responsibility to maintain an environment, health and safety management system ("EMS") appropriate for its business throughout the performance of this Contract. Buyer expects that Seller’s EMS shall promote health and safety, environmental stewardship, and pollution prevention by appropriate source reduction strategies. Seller shall convey the requirement of this clause to its suppliers. Seller shall not deliver goods that contain asbestos mineral fibers.

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