Pocket Wetland

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-021327",
  "term": "Pocket Wetland",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A free water surface constructed wetland with a contributing drainage area of 1 to 10 acres. It stores runoff in a shallow basin vegetated with wetland plants. Usually unreliable water sources result in low plant diversity and poor wildlife habitat value.",
  "references": [
    "EPA Storm Water Technology Fact Sheet Storm Water Wetlands at http://water.epa.gov/scitech/wastetech/upload/2007_05_29_mtb_wetlands.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/pocket-wetland/"
}