Fort Erie Creeks Watershed Plan - Niagara Peninsula Conservation ...
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Settlement Area<br />
In the <strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Erie</strong> Creek watersheds, the area of the Town of <strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Erie</strong> including and surrounding<br />
the built-up portions. It extends several kilometers inland from Lake <strong>Erie</strong> and the <strong>Niagara</strong> River<br />
and also includes Stevensville.<br />
Slough<br />
A small shallow depression characteristic of the unaltered micro-topography of much of the <strong>Fort</strong><br />
<strong>Erie</strong> watersheds’ lacustrine clay plains. These sloughs are very numerous, collect water in the<br />
spring and after heavy storms and, with the network of slightly higher ground, provide a range of<br />
habitats.<br />
Slough Mosaic<br />
A complex pattern of very shallow ridges and closed depressions characteristic of the natural<br />
form of the poorly drained lacustrine clay plains of <strong>Niagara</strong> Region.<br />
Stormwater<br />
Drainage from storm events whether it is overland or within a storm sewer system.<br />
Stormwater Wetland<br />
A constructed facility with shallow water depth and marsh plants. Wetlands provide maximum<br />
pollutant removal through plant uptake, retention, settling, and microbial activity. The design<br />
includes microtopography, pondscaping, and multiple species of wetland trees, shrubs, and<br />
plants, though it will not contain all the ecological functions of a natural wetland.<br />
Surface Water<br />
All water open to the atmosphere (e.g., rivers, streams, creeks, lakes, reservoirs, seas, etc.).<br />
Contrast to “Groundwater”.<br />
Swamp<br />
A treed wetland.<br />
Tile Drain<br />
Subsurface slotted pipe system laid to drain excess water from the soil and transport to nearby<br />
drainage system. Commonly used in agricultural lands where soils are poor in natural drainage to<br />
dry the soil to assist in planting and growth.<br />
Topography<br />
Topography shows relative elevation and physical features of surface areas including natural and<br />
manmade features.<br />
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)<br />
Total amount of particulates in a water sample. TSS is used to determine the quality of water.<br />
Turbidity<br />
Turbidity in water or wastewater is caused by the presence of suspended matter, resulting in the<br />
cloudiness of water. Turbidity can be removed through filtration.<br />
March 2008 214 <strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Erie</strong> <strong>Creeks</strong> <strong>Watershed</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />
General Report (105116)