Ephemeral drainage

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-009911",
  "term": "Ephemeral drainage",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A natural channel that carries water only during and immediately following rainstorms and whose channel bottom is seldom below the local water table. Sometimes referred to as a dry wash.",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Nonpoint Pollution Source from Forestry Glossary; NPS Forestry Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/ephemeral-drainage/"
}