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TIDAL WATER BOUNDARY [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

… a straight line drawn between the two most seaward points of land located on either side of the mouth of a river or stream.

OBS

A tidal boundary may also be designated by a fishery officer by placing a triangular sign near the mouth of a river or stream.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

[…] ligne droite tirée entre les deux points les plus proches de la mer situés de part et d'autre de l'embouchure d'un cours d'eau.

OBS

Un agent des pêches peut également désigner une limite des eaux de marée en plaçant un panneau triangulaire (borne de limite) à proximité de l'embouchure d'un cours d'eau.

Spanish

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