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Indian River Lagoon Project Library
Our Virtual Library includes Digital Media, References, Web Links, Glossary Definitions and Abbreviations commonly used in the Indian River Lagoon Project.
Reference Link Directory: A repository for the source materials cited in the Indian River Lagoon Project, including databases, documents, images, maps, videos and website links from the conservation, ecology, education, government, research, and science institutions that study the Indian River Lagoon.
Digital Media Center: Web Site links to rich media archives, image galleries, interactive tools, maps, news feeds, podcasts and videos used in the Indian River Lagoon Project.
Web Link Directory: Web Site links that connect you with Indian River Lagoon Estuary activities, locations, volunteer opportunities and social media groups.
Dictionary: A whole new language develops when 100's of organizations get involved. The IRL Dictionary contains terms, definitions, and abbreviations used in Indian River Lagoon terminology.
List of Abbreviations
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New Abbreviations:
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Agency | An agency of the United States federal government whose mission is to protect human and environmental health. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the EPA is responsible for creating standards and laws promoting the health of individuals and the environment. |
| wetland | areas inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support , and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions.” |
| National Environmental Policy Act | The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4347) helps federal agencies make decisions based on an understanding of environmental consequences and take actions that protect, restore, and enhance the environment. |
| reasonable assurance plan | Reasonable Assurance Plans (RAP) provide an implementation schedule and resource commitments that there are, or will be, pollutant loading reductions that will result in the waterbody achieving water quality targets to attain and maintain the designated use. |
| onsite sewage treatment and disposal system | Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS), commonly referred to as septic systems, can contain any one or more of the following components: septic tank; subsurface drainfield; aerobic treatment unit; graywater tank; laundry wastewater tank; grease interceptor; pump tank; waterless, incinerating or organic waste-composing toilet; and sanitary pit privy. An OSTDS must provide for subsurface effluent disposal and must not have any open tanks or open treatment units. |
