Degraded wetland definition
Degraded wetland means a wetland subjected to deleterious activities, such as drainage, grazing, cultivation, increased stormwater input, or partial filling, to the extent that natural wetland characteristics are severely compromised and wetland function is substantially reduced.
Degraded wetland means a wetland subjected to dele- terious activities such as drainage, grazing, cultivation, increased stormwater input, and partial filling, to the extent that natural wet- land characteristics are severely compromised and where wetland function is substantially reduced.
Degraded wetland means either of the following:
More Definitions of Degraded wetland
Degraded wetland means a wetland in which there is impaired surface water flow or groundwater hydrology, or excessive drainage; a wetland which has been partially filled or
Degraded wetland means a wetland in which the vegetation, soils and/or hydrology have been adversely altered, resulting in lost or reduced functional value.
Degraded wetland means a wetland in which there is impaired surface water flow or groundwater hydrology, or excessive drainage; a wetland which has been partially filled or excavated, contaminated with hazardous substances, or which has an ecological value substantially less than that of undisturbed wetlands in the region.