Contiguous With Regard to Wetlands

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-006384",
  "term": "Contiguous With Regard to Wetlands",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Hydraulic connection (constructed or natural) between other surface water bodies and the wetland that allows water to move between the other surface water bodies and the wetland. Evidence to support an assertion that a wetland is contiguous to another surface water body includes (but is not limited to): (1) Wetland is in the annual floodplain of the other surface water body; (2) Wetland is supplied by the water body via a natural or constructed channel; or (3) Water flows between the other surface water to the wetland via seepage or ground water.",
  "subject": "Health and safety",
  "references": [
    "Hazard Ranking System Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/contiguous-with-regard-to-wetlands/"
}