Beneficial uses

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-002985",
  "term": "Beneficial uses",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Uses of Lake Erie that are valued by society, such as water quality that is suitable for drinking, swimming, agricultural, and industrial uses; healthy fish and wildlife populations which support a broad range of subsistence, sport, and commercial uses; and aesthetics. The first stage of LaMP development focuses on impairments to specific beneficial uses that are listed in the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.",
  "subject": "Ecosystems",
  "see_also": [
    "Designated Uses",
    "Designated use"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Lake Erie Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP) Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/beneficial-uses/"
}