Riparian watercourse means a channel through which water flows as defined in subsection 25.09.020
Riparian watercourse means a channel through which water flows as defined in 6 subsection ((25.09.020 D5))25.09.020.D.5.
Watercourse means a channel in which a flow of water occurs, either continuously or intermittently.
Riparian means an owner of land abutting a navigable waterway.
Navigable waters ’ means the waters of the United States, including the territorial sea;
Irrigation means application of water to land areas to supply the water needs of
Underground mining means all methods of mining other than surface mining.
Stormwater runoff means water flow on the surface of the ground or in storm sewers, resulting from precipitation.
Potable means water suitable for drinking by the public.
Overflow means the intentional or unintentional diversion of flow from the collection and transport systems, including pumping facilities.
Dewatering means the removal of water for construction activity. It can be a discharge of appropriated surface or groundwater to dry and/or solidify a construction site. It may require Minnesota Department of Natural Resources permits to be appropriated and if contaminated may require other MPCA permits to be discharged.
Riprap means small, broken stones or boulders placed compactly or irregularly on dykes or similar embankments for protection of earth surfaces against wave action or current;
Storm water or wastewater collection system means piping, pumps, conduits, and any other equipment necessary to collect and transport the flow of surface water run-off resulting from precipitation, or domestic, commercial, or industrial wastewater to and from retention areas or any areas where treatment is designated to occur. The collection of storm water and wastewater does not include treatment except where incidental to conveyance.
Wildlife means all species of the animal kingdom whose
Passageway means a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the accessory dwelling unit.
Topsoil means a varying depth (up to 300 mm) of the soil profile irrespective of the fertility, appearance, structure, agricultural potential, fertility and composition of the soil;
Riparian area means the transition area between flowing water and terrestrial (land) ecosystems composed of trees, shrubs and surrounding vegetation which serve to stabilize erodible soil, improve both surface and ground water quality, increase stream shading and enhance wildlife habitat.
Groundwater means all water, which is below the surface of the ground in the saturation zone and in direct contact with the ground or subsoil.
Underground source of drinking water means an aquifer or its portion:
Irrigation System means such major, medium and minor irrigation system for harnessing water for irrigation and other allied uses from Government source and includes reservoirs, open head channels, diversion systems, lift irrigation schemes, anicuts, tanks, wells and the like.
Stormwater management planning area means the geographic area for which a stormwater management planning agency is authorized to prepare stormwater management plans, or a specific portion of that area identified in a stormwater management plan prepared by that agency.
Flowgate means a representative modeling of facilities or groups of facilities that may act as potential constraint points.
Stormwater management system means any equipment, plants,
Drainage area means a geographic area within which stormwater, sediments, or dissolved materials drain to a particular receiving waterbody or to a particular point along a receiving waterbody.
Pipelines means those pipelines within the Storage Facility that connect the Tanks to one another and to the receiving and delivery flanges of the Storage Facility.
Uppermost aquifer means the geologic formation nearest the natural ground surface that is an aquifer, as well as lower aquifers that are hydraulically interconnected with this aquifer within the facility's property boundary.
Drainage means the removal of surface water or groundwater
Sedimentation means a process for removal of solids before filtration by gravity or separation.