Adaptive implementation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-000457",
  "term": "Adaptive implementation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A process that allows for the evaluation of the adequacy of the TMDL in achieving the water quality standard. As stream monitoring continues to occur, staged or phased implementation enables water quality improvements to be recorded as they are being achieved, providing a measure of quality control and ensuring that the most cost-effective practices are implemented first.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "Total Maximum Daily Loads (303d) Glossary; Impaired Waters and Total Maximum Daily Loads Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/adaptive-implementation/"
}