Zoning Dictionary

Category: Water Related Terms

Wetland Boundary

The high water mark or water level in wetlands, ponds and lakes that is reached during annual winter flood events, as indicated by the presence of soil subject to regular inundation and/or vegetation that is typically adapted for life in submerged, semi-submerged or saturated soil conditions.

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Wetland Functions

The biological, physical and socio-economic interactions that occur because wetlands are present. Included are groundwater recharge and discharge, flood damage reduction, shoreline stabilization, sediment trapping, nutrient retention and removal, food-chain support and fish and wildlife habitat.

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Wetland Management Practices

The activities undertaken by municipal or provincial public bodies or by private landowners or individuals to modify or enhance wetland features or functions to meet specific objectives.

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Wetlands

Natural areas that are normally covered in water for all or part of the year, which result in a rich combination of environmental features which contain a wide variety of plants and wildlife. Lands seasonally or permanently covered by shallow water, as well as lands where the water table is close to or at the […]

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Wharf

A structure used to load and unload ships and usually built parallel to the shore.

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