Functions and values definition

Functions and values means the beneficial roles served by critical areas, including, but not limited to, water quality protection and enhancement, fish and wildlife habitat, food chain support, flood storage, conveyance and attenuation, groundwater recharge and discharge, erosion control, and recreation.
Functions and values means the beneficial roles served by critical areas, including, but not limited to, water quality protection and enhancement; fish and wildlife habitat; food chain support; flood storage, conveyance and attenuation; groundwater recharge and discharge; erosion control; wave attenuation; protection from hazards; historical, archaeological, and aesthetic value protection; educational opportunities; and recreation.
Functions and values means the services provided by critical areas to society, including, but not limited to, improving and maintaining water quality, providing fish and wildlife habitat, supporting terrestrial and aquatic food chains, reducing flooding and erosive flows, wave attenuation, historical or archaeological importance, educational opportunities, and recreation.

Examples of Functions and values in a sentence

  • Functions and values that are physically and biologically the same as those that are lost shall be replaced at a minimum ratio of 1:1.

  • Functions and values are a result of specific biological, chemical, and physical characteristics within the wetland, and many complex relationships between the wetland and its watershed, local environment, and inhabitants and dependents, including the public.

  • Complete the work with consultants on the updating of the Functions and values Fact Sheets.

  • Functions and values most affected by wetland loss include Floodflow Alteration, Sediment/ Toxicant/Pathogen Retention, Nutrient Removal/Retention/Transformation, and Wildlife Habitat.A sequential approach to wetland mitigation has been followed during the planning phase of this project and wetland impacts have been reduced through careful corridor selection to avoid to the greatest extent practicable the majority of wetlands.

  • See chapter 365-195 WAC.(6) Functions and values must be evaluated at a scale appropriate to the function being evaluated.


More Definitions of Functions and values

Functions and values means the beneficial services provided by critical areas to society, including, but not limited to, improving and maintaining water quality, providing fish and wildlife habitat, supporting terrestrial and aquatic food chains, reducing flooding and erosive flows, wave attenuation, historical or archaeological importance, educational opportunities, and recreation. These beneficial roles are not listed in order of priority.
Functions and values or “functions” means the beneficial roles served by critical areas. For example, functions and values associated with wetlands include: water quality protection and enhancement, fish and wildlife habitat, food chain support, flood storage, conveyance and attenuation, groundwater recharge and discharge, erosion control, wave attenuation, aesthetic value and recreation.
Functions and values means the beneficial roles served by critical areas including, but are not limited to, water quality protection and enhancement, fish and wildlife habitat, food chain support, flood storage, conveyance and attenuation, ground water recharge and discharge, erosion control, wave attenuation, protection from hazards, historical and archaeological and aesthetic value protection, educational opportunities, and recreation. These beneficial roles are not listed in order of priority. Critical area functions can be used to help set targets (species composition, structure, etc.) for managed areas, including mitigation sites.
Functions and values or “functional values” means the beneficial roles served by environmentally sensitive areas including but not limited to, water quality protection and enhancement, fish and wildlife habitat, food chain support, flood storage, conveyance and attenuation, ground water recharge and discharge, erosion control, wave attenuation, recreation, aesthetics, and slope and soil stabilization.
Functions and values means the beneficial roles served by critical areas including, but not limited to, water quality protection and enhancement, fish and wildlife habitat, food chain support, flood storage, conveyance and attenuation, ground water recharge and discharge, erosion control, wave attenuation, protection from hazards, historical and archaeological and aesthetic value protection, and recreation. These beneficial roles are not listed in order of priority.
Functions and values or "functions" means the beneficial roles served by critical areas. For example, functions and values associated with wetlands include: water quality protection and enhancement, fish
Functions and values means the natural processes and beneficial roles performed or provided by critical areas including, but not limited to, water quality and quantity protection and enhancement, providing fish and wildlife habitat, supporting terrestrial and aquatic food chains, providing flood storage, conveyance and attenuation, groundwater recharge and discharge, erosion control, wave attenuation, protecting aesthetic value, and providing recreational and educational opportunities. These roles are not listed in order of priority.