Glossary

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Glossary Results ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eddy current A circular water movement that develops when the main flow becomes separated from the bank. The eddy current may then be set up between the main flow and the bank. Effluent Limitation Any restriction imposed by the Director on quantities, discharge rates, and concentrations of pollutants which are discharged from point sources into waters of the United States, the waters of the contiguous zone, or the ocean. Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG) A regulation published by the Administrator under Section 304(b) of CWA that establishes national technology-based effluent requirements for a specific industrial category. Embankment The part of the soil next to a stream, lake, or body of water where the soil elevation adjacent to the water is higher than the water level; usually referred to as the bank Embryo That portion of a seed that develops into a young plant. Endosperm That portion of a seed that contains reserve foods. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA: Environmental Protection Agency Erosion Removal of soil particles by wind and water Erosion control blanket Blanket made from straw, coir, excelsior, or synthetic material and enveloped in plastic or biodegradable netting. Used to stabilize disturbed or highly erosive soils while vegetation is established. Temporary blankets made from biodegradable or photodegradable components last several months to a year, and permanent blankets (also called turf reinforcement mats) can last for several years. Erosion Control Blanket (ECB) A temporary degradable rolled erosion control product composed of processed natural or polymer fibers mechanically, structurally or chemically bound together to form a continuous matrix to provide erosion control and facilitate vegetation establishment 1 2