Natural Wetlands

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-018316",
  "term": "Natural Wetlands",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Naturally-occurring (not created by humans) tidal and nontidal areas characterized by saturated or nearly saturated soils most of the year that form an interface between terrestrial (land-based) and aquatic environments; include freshwater marshes around ponds and channels (rivers and streams), brackish and salt marshes; other common names include swamps and bogs.",
  "references": [
    "Drinking Water Tech & Legal"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/natural-wetlands/"
}