Surface waters

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-027389",
  "term": "Surface waters",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The inland surface waters consisting of all the Nation's lakes (other than the Great Lakes), rivers, and streams. Lakes are distinguished from wetlands by depth and by size. Streams (and rivers) will be identified from stream traces on maps and confirmed in field visits. Streams are operationally defined as any first or higher order stream that is represented as a blue line on a USGS l:l00,000 topographic map.\n\n2. All water naturally open to the atmosphere (rivers, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, streams, impoundments, seas, estuaries, etc.) and all springs, wells, or other collectors directly influenced by surface water (EPA 1992, 28).",
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "Environmental Modeling and Assessment Program (EMAP) Master Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/surface-waters/"
}