Outstanding Natural Resource Waters

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-019970",
  "term": "Outstanding Natural Resource Waters",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Those waters designated as such by a Tribe or State. The State or Tribal designation shall describe the quality of such waters to serve as the benchmark of the water quality that shall be maintained and protected. Waters that may be considered for designation as Outstanding National Resource Waters include, but are not limited to, water bodies that are recognized as:Important because of protection through official action, such as Federal or State law, Presidential or secretarial action, international treaty, or interstate compact; Having exceptional recreational significance; Having exceptional ecological significance; Having other special environmental, recreational, or ecological attributes; or waters whose designation as Outstanding National Resource Waters is reasonably necessary for the protection of other waters so designated.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR Appendix E to Part 132 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/outstanding-natural-resource-waters/"
}