A reach of stream that is characterized by shallow, fast moving water broken by the presence of rocks and boulders. This includes woodlands, vegetation, and floodplains. The plants that grow rooted in the water table of a nearby wetland area such as a river, stream, reservoir, pond, spring, marsh, bog, meadow, etc. The aquatic habitat within streams and rivers. The mass of roots associated with a tree adjacent or in a stream that provides refuge and nutrients for fish and other aquatic life.
Saltwater wetlands that occur along many coasts.
A shallow backwater inlet that is commonly exposed at low tide. A general slope or rate of change in vertical elevation per unit of horizontal distance of the water surface of a flowing stream. The wearing away of streambanks by flowing water. Also the lining of streambanks with riprap, matting, etc., to control erosion. A list of the hazardous waste disposal sites most in need of cleanup.