Altered Wetland

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-001157",
  "term": "Altered Wetland",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A wetland’s characteristics evolve when hydrologic conditions cause the water table to saturate or inundate the soil for a certain amount of time each year. Any change in hydrology can significantly alter the soil chemistry and plant and animal communities.",
  "references": [
    "EPA Threats to Wetlands at http://water.epa.gov/type/wetlands/outreach/upload/threats_pr.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/altered-wetland/"
}