Environmental indicator definition
Environmental indicator means a physical, biological, or chemical measurement, statistic, or value that provides a proximate gauge, or evidence of, the state or condition of Puget Sound.
Environmental indicator means a physical, biological, or
Environmental indicator means a numerical parameter which provides scientifically- based information on important environmental issues, conditions, trends, influencing factors and their significance regarding ecosystem health. Indicators inherently are measurable, quantifiable, meaningful and understandable. They are sensitive to meaningful differences and trends, collectible with reasonable cost and effort over long time periods, and provide early warning of environmental change. They are selected and used to monitor progress towards environmental goals.
More Definitions of Environmental indicator
Environmental indicator means any physical, chemical or biological characteristic used as a measure of environmental quality, as described in clause 9 and is exactly equivalent to a “pollutant” in the national ambient air quality measure.
Environmental indicator means an indicator supporting all phases of environmental policy making, from designing policy frameworks to setting targets, and from policy monitoring and evaluation to communicating to policy-makers and the public;