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A combination of processes in which materials of the earth's surface are loosened, dissolved or worn away, and transported from one place to another by natural agents
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Erosion
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The addition of soils to water bodies by natural and human-related activities. Sedimentation decreases water quality and accelerates the aging process of lakes, rivers, and streams
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Sedimentation
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An interacting population of individuals living in a specific area
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Community
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The area on the project site that has been impacted by any development activity. Hardscape, access roads, parking lots, non-building facilities and building structure are all included
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Development Footprint
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The basic unit of nature that includes a community of organisms and their nonliving environment linked by biological, chemical, and physical process
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Ecosystem
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An animal or plant species that is in danger of becoming extinct throughout all or a significant portion of its range due to harmful human activites or environmental factors
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Endangered Species
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An animal or plant species that is likely to become endangered within the forseeable future
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Threatened Species
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Plants that require saturated soils to survive as well as certain tree and other plant species that can tolerate prolonged wet soil conditions
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Wetland Vegetation
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