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GlossaryThis glossary is copied from the Stormwater Manual of Western Australia Chapter 11: Further Information. References are available from this chapter. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z WWater bodies: Waterways, wetlands, coastal marine areas and shallow groundwater aquifers. Watercourses: A river, stream or creek in which water flows in a natural channel, whether permanently or intermittently. Water dependent ecosystems: Those parts of the environment, the species composition and natural ecological processes of which are determined by the permanent or temporary presence of water resources, including flowing or standing water and water within groundwater aquifers (Water and Rivers Commission 2000a). Water sensitive urban design (WSUD): A design philosophy that provides a framework for managing water-related issues in urban areas. WSUD incorporates the sustainable management and integration of stormwater, wastewater and water supply into urban design. WSUD principles include incorporating water resource management issues early in the land use planning process. WSUD can be applied at the lot, street, neighbourhood, catchment and regional scale. Waterways: All seasonal, intermittent or permanent streams, creeks, rivers, estuaries, coastal lagoons, inlets and harbours. Wetlands: Areas of seasonally, intermittently or permanently waterlogged or inundated land, whether natural or otherwise, including lakes, sumplands, playas, damplands, floodplains, barlkarras, palusplains, paluslopes, palusmonts or tidal flats. |
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