Channelization and Drainage

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-004667",
  "term": "Channelization and Drainage",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "River and stream channel engineering undertaken for the purpose of flood control, navigation, drainage improvement, and reduction of channel migration potential. Activities such as straightening, widening, deepening, or relocating existing stream channels and clearing or snagging operations fall into this category.",
  "references": [
    "EPA Guidance for Federal Land Management in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Glossary at http://www.epa.gov/owow_keep/NPS/chesbay502/pdf/chesbay_glossary.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/channelization-and-drainage/"
}