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EAUX TERRES HUMIDES [27 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-09-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
- Toponymy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- federal lands and waters 1, record 1, English, federal%20lands%20and%20waters
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
- Toponymie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- terres et eaux fédérales
1, record 1, French, terres%20et%20eaux%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rales
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quelque 29 % de toutes les terres humides du Canada sont situées sur les terres ou dans les eaux fédérales, en grande partie dans les territoires du Nord. 1, record 1, French, - terres%20et%20eaux%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rales
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Site Internet d’Environnement Canada - Politique fédérale sur la conservation des terres humides. 1, record 1, French, - terres%20et%20eaux%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rales
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-06-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- waterthyme
1, record 2, English, waterthyme
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- water-thyme 2, record 2, English, water%2Dthyme
correct
- hydrilla 3, record 2, English, hydrilla
correct
- Florida elodea 4, record 2, English, Florida%20elodea
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A plant of the family Hydrocharitaceae. 5, record 2, English, - waterthyme
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hydrille verticillée
1, record 2, French, hydrille%20verticill%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'hydrille verticillée s’adapte facilement et elle foisonne dans les eaux calmes ou mouvantes comme les rivières, les lacs, les étangs, les terres humides, les ruisseaux et les fossés humides, ainsi que dans toutes sortes de conditions de luminosité et d’apport nutritif. 2, record 2, French, - hydrille%20verticill%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plante de la famille des Hydrocharitaceae. 3, record 2, French, - hydrille%20verticill%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-01-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nutritive Elements (Biological Sciences)
- Ecosystems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nutrient sink
1, record 3, English, nutrient%20sink
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ecosystem which has a tendency to store organic matter and thus the nutrients within it. 2, record 3, English, - nutrient%20sink
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Although they are often presented as an inexpensive low-maintenance alternative to wastewater treatment, wetlands may not be a final sink for nutrients and may only retain them for a period of days, months or years, before they are re-released to the water column. A wetland is a nutrient sink if it has a net retention of a nutrient, which means that the nutrient inputs are greater than the outputs ... 3, record 3, English, - nutrient%20sink
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments nutritifs (Sciences biologiques)
- Écosystèmes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- puits de nutriments
1, record 3, French, puits%20de%20nutriments
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On peut trouver des puits de nutriments dans l'ensemble du bassin versant, en commençant par les terres humides, les zones riveraines et les terres basses qui contiennent de l'eau seulement durant les périodes de gros temps. Les zones riveraines font également partie des plaines inondables où le ruissellement des eaux est ralenti par la végétation et les débris organiques sur le plancher forestier. Cela fournit la capacité d’enlever et d’attacher les nutriments et de réduire le risque d’eutrophisation en aval. 2, record 3, French, - puits%20de%20nutriments
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-12-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Biogeography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- depressional wetland
1, record 4, English, depressional%20wetland
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- depression wetland 2, record 4, English, depression%20wetland
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depressional wetlands occur in topographic depressions. Dominant water sources are precipitation, ground water discharge, and both interflow and overland flow from adjacent uplands. The direction of flow is normally from the surrounding uplands toward the center of the depression. 3, record 4, English, - depressional%20wetland
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Biogéographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- zone humide de dépression
1, record 4, French, zone%20humide%20de%20d%C3%A9pression
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- milieu humide de dépression 2, record 4, French, milieu%20humide%20de%20d%C3%A9pression
masculine noun
- terre humide de dépression 2, record 4, French, terre%20humide%20de%20d%C3%A9pression
feminine noun
- zone humide dépressionnaire 3, record 4, French, zone%20humide%20d%C3%A9pressionnaire
avoid, calque, feminine noun
- milieu humide dépressionnaire 4, record 4, French, milieu%20humide%20d%C3%A9pressionnaire
avoid, calque, masculine noun
- terre humide dépressionnaire 2, record 4, French, terre%20humide%20d%C3%A9pressionnaire
avoid, calque, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les zones humides de dépression sont dans des dépressions topographiques dont l'altitude élevée des contours permet l'accumulation des eaux de surface dans la dépression, sans former de plan d’eau. Les sources principales d’eau sont les précipitations, les apports d’eaux souterraines et les ruissellements issus des terres hautes adjacentes. La direction des flux d’eau est normalement dirigée des terres environnantes vers le centre de la dépression. 3, record 4, French, - zone%20humide%20de%20d%C3%A9pression
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone humide dépressionnaire; milieu humide dépressionnaire; terre humide dépressionnaire : L’adjectif «dépressionnaire» en français désigne quelque chose «qui est le siège d’une dépression atmosphérique». 2, record 4, French, - zone%20humide%20de%20d%C3%A9pression
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-02-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lacustrine bay water
1, record 5, English, lacustrine%20bay%20water
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lacustrine bay water: These wetlands are similar to tidal bay water wetlands but are situated on freshwater lakes. 1, record 5, English, - lacustrine%20bay%20water
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- eau lacustrienne de baie
1, record 5, French, eau%20lacustrienne%20de%20baie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eau lacustrienne de baie : Ces terres humides sont semblables aux eaux de baie à marée, mais se trouvent dans les lacs d’eau douce. 1, record 5, French, - eau%20lacustrienne%20de%20baie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2018-02-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- linked basin water
1, record 6, English, linked%20basin%20water
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Linked basin water: These wetlands differ from isolated basin water wetlands by having open basins with inflowing and outflowing streams. 1, record 6, English, - linked%20basin%20water
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- eau de bassin relisé
1, record 6, French, eau%20de%20bassin%20relis%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eau de bassin relisé : Ces terres humides sont différentes des eaux de bassin isolé par leurs cours d’eau de déversement et de débordement. 1, record 6, French, - eau%20de%20bassin%20relis%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2018-02-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- estuarine lagoon water
1, record 7, English, estuarine%20lagoon%20water
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Estuarine lagoon water: These wetlands are similar to tidal lagoon water wetlands but are situated in estuaries where the water is brackish or fresh. 1, record 7, English, - estuarine%20lagoon%20water
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- eau estuarienne de lagune
1, record 7, French, eau%20estuarienne%20de%20lagune
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eau estuarienne de lagune : Ces terres humides sont semblables aux eaux de lagune à marée, mais se trouvent dans les estuaires où l'eau est saumâtre ou douce. 1, record 7, French, - eau%20estuarienne%20de%20lagune
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2018-02-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- estuarine channel water
1, record 8, English, estuarine%20channel%20water
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Estuarine channel water: These wetlands are similar to tidal channel water wetlands but occupy channels within the intertidal and supratidal zone of estuaries. 1, record 8, English, - estuarine%20channel%20water
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- eau estuarienne de chenal
1, record 8, French, eau%20estuarienne%20de%20chenal
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eau estuarienne de chenal : Ces terres humides sont semblables aux eaux de chenal à marée, mais se trouvent dans les chenaux à l'intérieur de la zone intertidale et supratidale des estuaires. 1, record 8, French, - eau%20estuarienne%20de%20chenal
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2018-02-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- estuarine basin water
1, record 9, English, estuarine%20basin%20water
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Estuarine basin water: These wetlands are similar to tidal basin water wetlands but occupy basins in the supratidal zone of estuaries. 1, record 9, English, - estuarine%20basin%20water
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- eau estuarienne de bassin
1, record 9, French, eau%20estuarienne%20de%20bassin
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eau estuarienne de bassin : Ces terres humides sont semblables aux eaux de bassin à marée, mais occupent des bassins de la zone supratidale des estuaires. 1, record 9, French, - eau%20estuarienne%20de%20bassin
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2018-02-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- estuarine bay water
1, record 10, English, estuarine%20bay%20water
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Estuarine bay water: These wetlands are similar to tidal bay water wetlands but are situated in estuaries. 1, record 10, English, - estuarine%20bay%20water
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- eau estuarienne de baie
1, record 10, French, eau%20estuarienne%20de%20baie
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eau estuarienne de baie : Ces terres humides sont semblables aux eaux de baie à marée, mais se trouvent dans les estuaires. 1, record 10, French, - eau%20estuarienne%20de%20baie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2018-02-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- tidal shore water
1, record 11, English, tidal%20shore%20water
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tidal shore water: These wetlands occur in the open coastal zone and are less protected from wave and long-shore drift than coastal bay water wetlands. 1, record 11, English, - tidal%20shore%20water
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- eau de rivage à marée
1, record 11, French, eau%20de%20rivage%20%C3%A0%20mar%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eau de rivage à marée : Ces terres humides se trouvent dans la zone côtière ouverte et sont moins protégées des vagues et des dérives littorales que les eaux de baie à marée. 1, record 11, French, - eau%20de%20rivage%20%C3%A0%20mar%C3%A9e
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2018-02-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- lacustrine lagoon water
1, record 12, English, lacustrine%20lagoon%20water
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lacustrine lagoon water: These wetlands are similar to tidal lagoon water wetlands but are situated on freshwater lakes. 1, record 12, English, - lacustrine%20lagoon%20water
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- eau lacustrienne de lagune
1, record 12, French, eau%20lacustrienne%20de%20lagune
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eau lacustrienne de lagune : Ces terres humides sont semblables aux eaux de lagune à marée, mais se trouvent dans les lacs d’eau douce. 1, record 12, French, - eau%20lacustrienne%20de%20lagune
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2018-02-26
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- discharge basin water
1, record 13, English, discharge%20basin%20water
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Discharge basin water: These wetlands occupy flat or concave basins situated in topographic low areas where they mainly receive groundwater inflow but there is no outflow. Evaporation may be high, in which case, some of these wetlands are strongly saline. Shorelines may be poorly defined or recessional. Freshwater situations are more permanent than those with saline waters. 1, record 13, English, - discharge%20basin%20water
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- eau de bassin de l'écoulement
1, record 13, French, eau%20de%20bassin%20de%20l%27%C3%A9coulement
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eau de bassin de l'écoulement : Ces terres humides se trouvent dans des bassins plats ou concaves situés dans des reliefs bas où elles sont alimentées par un courant de déversement d’eau souterraine, mais sans courant de débordement. Un taux d’évaporation élevé est possible; dans ces cas, certaines terres humides deviennent très salées. Les rivages sont parfois peu définis ou récessifs. Les eaux douces sont pérennes, contrairement aux eaux salées. 1, record 13, French, - eau%20de%20bassin%20de%20l%27%C3%A9coulement
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2018-02-26
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- lacustrine water
1, record 14, English, lacustrine%20water
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lacustrine water. Lacustrine water wetlands are confined to the high and low shore zone and littoral zone of freshwater lakes. Water is fresh and derived from precipitation, surface runoff, rivers and streams, and groundwater discharge. Water levels may fluctuate dramatically. 1, record 14, English, - lacustrine%20water
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- eau lacustrienne
1, record 14, French, eau%20lacustrienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eau lacustrienne. Les terres humides des eaux lacustriennes sont confinées aux zones élevées et basses du rivage et du littoral des lacs d’eau douce. Celle-ci provient des précipitations, de la circulation de surface, des rivières et des ruisseaux, et de l'écoulement d’eau souterraine. Les niveaux d’eau connaissent d’énormes fluctuations. 1, record 14, French, - eau%20lacustrienne
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2018-02-16
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- tidal swamp
1, record 15, English, tidal%20swamp
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tidal swamps develop in the zone of influence of tides, at the highest reach of tides and wave influence during storms. These are often thickets that can tolerate a short period of flooding. Some forested swamps exist where there is minor influence of high tides, but not long enough to kill the trees. An example is a tidal swamp forest on the levees of rivers where they join marine waters. 1, record 15, English, - tidal%20swamp
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- marécage à marée
1, record 15, French, mar%C3%A9cage%20%C3%A0%20mar%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les marécages à marée se développent dans la zone d’incidence des marées, au point le plus élevé d’atteinte des marées et des vagues pendant les tempêtes. Ces terres humides sont souvent couvertes de taillis qui tolèrent de courtes périodes d’inondation. Quelques marécages arborescents se sont formés dans les lieux les moins touchés par les marées hautes pendant des périodes assez brèves pour permettre la survie des arbres. Par exemple, une forêt de marécage à marée peut se former sur les levées de rivières à l'endroit où elles rejoignent les eaux de mer. 1, record 15, French, - mar%C3%A9cage%20%C3%A0%20mar%C3%A9e
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2017-12-12
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- estuarine shore water
1, record 16, English, estuarine%20shore%20water
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Estuarine shore water: These wetlands are similar to tidal shore water wetlands but are situated in estuaries. 2, record 16, English, - estuarine%20shore%20water
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- eau estuarienne de rivage
1, record 16, French, eau%20estuarienne%20de%20rivage
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eau estuarienne de rivage : Ces terres humides sont semblables aux eaux de rivage à marée, mais se trouvent dans les estuaires. 2, record 16, French, - eau%20estuarienne%20de%20rivage
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2016-11-14
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- terminal basin marsh
1, record 17, English, terminal%20basin%20marsh
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A marsh occurring in a topographically low catch basin situated at the terminal end of internal drainage systems receiving a variable water supply from surface runoff, channel wetlands, streams, or groundwater. 2, record 17, English, - terminal%20basin%20marsh
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The marsh has no overflow or drainage outlets and most water lost is due to evaporation. 2, record 17, English, - terminal%20basin%20marsh
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- marais de bassin terminal
1, record 17, French, marais%20de%20bassin%20terminal
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Marais situé dans un bassin versant à relief peu accidenté, à l'extrémité du réseau hydrographique interne, variablement alimenté par le ruissellement superficiel, les terres humides de chenal, les cours d’eau, ou les eaux souterraines. 2, record 17, French, - marais%20de%20bassin%20terminal
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le marais ne compte aucun dégorgeoir ou issue d’écoulement et les pertes en eau sont causées principalement par l’évaporation. 2, record 17, French, - marais%20de%20bassin%20terminal
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2016-07-06
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Mining Wastes
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- mine tailings pond
1, record 18, English, mine%20tailings%20pond
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Water body means any water body, including a canal, reservoir, an ocean, and a wetland, up to the high-water mark but does not include a sewage or waste treatment lagoon or a mine tailings pond. 1, record 18, English, - mine%20tailings%20pond
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Déchets miniers
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- étang de résidus miniers
1, record 18, French, %C3%A9tang%20de%20r%C3%A9sidus%20miniers
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plan d’eau : tout plan d’eau, notamment les canaux, réservoirs, terres humides et océans, jusqu'à la laisse des hautes eaux. La présente définition ne vise pas les étangs de traitement des eaux usées et les étangs de résidus miniers. 1, record 18, French, - %C3%A9tang%20de%20r%C3%A9sidus%20miniers
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- aquatic biodiversity
1, record 19, English, aquatic%20biodiversity
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Includes both marine and freshwater biodiversity including wetlands, bogs, marshes, etc. 1, record 19, English, - aquatic%20biodiversity
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- biodiversité aquatique
1, record 19, French, biodiversit%C3%A9%20aquatique
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diversité biologique dans les eaux douces et salées, y compris les terres humides, les tourbières, les marais, etc. 1, record 19, French, - biodiversit%C3%A9%20aquatique
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ecosistemas
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- biodiversidad acuática
1, record 19, Spanish, biodiversidad%20acu%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La biodiversidad acuática de las aguas continentales útil para los humanos incluye plantas, peces, anfibios, reptiles, moluscos, crustáceos e incluso insectos. 1, record 19, Spanish, - biodiversidad%20acu%C3%A1tica
Record 20 - internal organization data 2003-10-06
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Aquaculture
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- water body
1, record 20, English, water%20body
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- body of water 2, record 20, English, body%20of%20water
correct
- piece of water 3, record 20, English, piece%20of%20water
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any water body, including a canal, reservoir, an ocean, and a wetland, up to the high-water mark but does not include a sewage or waste treatment lagoon or a mine tailings pond. [Taken from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (1992).] 4, record 20, English, - water%20body
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
body: A mass or portion of matter especially distinct in its totality from other masses [for example] a body of cold air, a body of water. 5, record 20, English, - water%20body
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Aquaculture
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- plan d'eau
1, record 20, French, plan%20d%27eau
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- masse d'eau 2, record 20, French, masse%20d%27eau
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- étendue d'eau 3, record 20, French, %C3%A9tendue%20d%27eau
correct, feminine noun
- nappe d'eau 4, record 20, French, nappe%20d%27eau
feminine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
plan d’eau : Tout plan d’eau, notamment les canaux, réservoirs, terres humides et océans, jusqu'à la laisse des hautes eaux. La présente définition ne vise pas les étangs de traitement des eaux usées et les étangs de résidus miniers. [Définition tirée de la Loi canadienne sur l'évaluation environnementale(1992). ] 5, record 20, French, - plan%20d%27eau
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 DEF
masse d’eau : Eau accumulée dans des dépressions naturelles ou artificielles à la surface ou au-dessous de la surface du sol. 6, record 20, French, - plan%20d%27eau
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
masse : Quantité, volume importants de liquide, de gaz formant une unité compacte : [par exemple :] La masse d’eau retenue par le barrage forme un lac artificiel. 7, record 20, French, - plan%20d%27eau
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
masse d’eau : terme recommandé par l’ISO. 8, record 20, French, - plan%20d%27eau
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 3 OBS
étendue : Espace, considéré du point de vue de ce qui l’occupe (avec un adjectif ou un complément) : [par exemple : ] Les vastes étendues désertiques. Une étendue d’eau. 7, record 20, French, - plan%20d%27eau
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 4 OBS
nappe : Vaste étendue plane et généralement de faible épaisseur sur le sol ou sous terre (suivi d’un complément) : [par exemple : ] Nappe d’eau, de gaz, de pétrole. 7, record 20, French, - plan%20d%27eau
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Acuicultura
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- masa de agua
1, record 20, Spanish, masa%20de%20agua
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2002-02-06
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Oceanography
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- marine biodiversity
1, record 21, English, marine%20biodiversity
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aquatic biodiversity: includes both marine and freshwater biodiversity including wetlands, bogs, marshes, etc. 1, record 21, English, - marine%20biodiversity
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Océanographie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- biodiversité marine
1, record 21, French, biodiversit%C3%A9%20marine
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- biodiversité des eaux salées 2, record 21, French, biodiversit%C3%A9%20des%20eaux%20sal%C3%A9es
feminine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biodiversité aquatique : diversité biologique dans les eaux douces et salées, y compris Ies terres humides, les tourbières, les marais, etc 2, record 21, French, - biodiversit%C3%A9%20marine
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ecosistemas
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Oceanografía
Record 21, Main entry term, Spanish
- diversidad biológica marina
1, record 21, Spanish, diversidad%20biol%C3%B3gica%20marina
feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 21, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2001-04-20
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Environment
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- surface flow wetland
1, record 22, English, surface%20flow%20wetland
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Constructed wetlands offer a number of benefits including enhancement of wildlife production, storage of flood waters, reduction and storage of polluants, and general aesthetics. Three types of artificial wetland systems are now being used for water treatment, these include surface flow wetlands, subsurface flow wetland systems, and floating aquatic plant systems. 2, record 22, English, - surface%20flow%20wetland
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Environnement
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- terre humide à circulation en surface
1, record 22, French, terre%20humide%20%C3%A0%20circulation%20en%20surface
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
- CS 1, record 22, French, CS
correct
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les terres humides aménagées offrent de nombreux avantages, notamment une augmentation de la production d’animaux et de plantes sauvages, l'emmagasinage des eaux d’inondation, la réduction et l'emmagasinage de polluants et l'esthétique générale. À l'heure actuelle, on utilise trois types de systèmes de terres humides artificielles pour traiter l'eau : les terres humides à circulation en surface(CS), les terres humides à circulation sous surface(CSS) et les systèmes à plantes aquatiques flottantes(PAF). 1, record 22, French, - terre%20humide%20%C3%A0%20circulation%20en%20surface
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2001-04-20
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Environment
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- subsurface flow wetland
1, record 23, English, subsurface%20flow%20wetland
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Constructed wetlands offer a number of benefits including enhancement of wildlife production, storage of flood waters, reduction and storage of polluants, and general aesthetics. Three types of artificial wetland systems are now being used for water treatment, these include surface flow wetlands, subsurface flow wetland systems, and floating aquatic plant systems. 2, record 23, English, - subsurface%20flow%20wetland
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Environnement
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- terre humide à circulation sous surface
1, record 23, French, terre%20humide%20%C3%A0%20circulation%20sous%20surface
correct, feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
- CSS 1, record 23, French, CSS
correct
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les terres humides aménagées offrent de nombreux avantages, notamment une augmentation de la production d’animaux et de plantes sauvages, l'emmagasinage des eaux d’inondation, la réduction et l'emmagasinage de polluants et l'esthétique générale. À l'heure actuelle, on utilise trois types de systèmes de terres humides artificielles pour traiter l'eau : les terres humides à circulation en surface(CS), les terres humides à circulation sous surface(CSS) et les systèmes à plantes aquatiques flottantes(PAF). 1, record 23, French, - terre%20humide%20%C3%A0%20circulation%20sous%20surface
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 2000-12-21
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
- Water Pollution
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- advanced secondary treatment
1, record 24, English, advanced%20secondary%20treatment
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- enhanced secondary treatment 2, record 24, English, enhanced%20secondary%20treatment
correct
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A new sub-surface flow wetlands technology called BioReactor Engineered Wetland for wastewater treatment (BREW) has been developed by SESI. BREW allows for economic, year-round constructed wetland operation at enhanced secondary treatment levels (i.e., including with high nitrogen and phosphorus removals), for the treatment of these otherwise difficult-to-treat wastewaters. 2, record 24, English, - advanced%20secondary%20treatment
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In the period between 1970 and 1988 aquatic treatment systems have been used successfully in a variety of treatment applications including secondary, advanced secondary, and tertiary treatment. 1, record 24, English, - advanced%20secondary%20treatment
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- traitement secondaire avancé
1, record 24, French, traitement%20secondaire%20avanc%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La société SESI a mis au point une nouvelle technique pour traiter les eaux usées basée sur l'écoulement sous la surface dans les terres humides appelée BioReactor Engineered Wetland for Wastewater treatment(BREW). Le système BREW permet l'exploitation économique de terres humides construites à des niveaux de traitement secondaire avancé(c.-à-d., incluant l'élimination de fortes concentration d’azote et de phosphore), et ce, toute l'année, pour traiter les eaux usées qui sont difficiles à traiter par d’autres moyens. 2, record 24, French, - traitement%20secondaire%20avanc%C3%A9
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Constitue un système de traitement secondaire avancé un système conçu pour traiter soit les eaux usées, les eaux ménagères ou les eaux de cabinets d’aisances, soit l’effluent d’un système de traitement primaire ou secondaire, de façon à satisfaire aux normes de rejet à l’effluent prévues pour cette classe de traitement au tableau 2. L’installation du système de traitement secondaire avancé doit respecter les normes de localisation de l’article 12 du règlement Q-2, r.8, si le système est étanche. Elle doit respecter les normes de localisation de l’article 23 du règlement Q-2, r.8, si le système est conçu de façon telle que des eaux traitées puissent percoler dans le sol à sa base. 3, record 24, French, - traitement%20secondaire%20avanc%C3%A9
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1997-08-12
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
- Historical Park and Site Names
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- Rideau Canal
1, record 25, English, Rideau%20Canal
correct, Ontario
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A canal part of the heritage canals and national historic sites managed by Parks Canada. 2, record 25, English, - Rideau%20Canal
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Named after entities of the same name in the region. 3, record 25, English, - Rideau%20Canal
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The Rideau Canal, an historic waterway managed by Parks Canada, stretches 212 kilometres from Ottawa to Kingston, Ontario, and is home to numerous provincially and regionally significant wetlands. The waters and riverbed of the canal are federally owned whereas the shorelines fall under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. ... The Canal also falls under the auspices of two regional conservation authorities that are responsible for flood control and 26 municipal governments with responsibilities for local planning. The majority of canal frontage is privately owned. 4, record 25, English, - Rideau%20Canal
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
- Noms de parcs, lieux et canaux historiques
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- canal Rideau
1, record 25, French, canal%20Rideau
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canal faisant partie des canaux et lieux historiques nationaux gérés par Parcs Canada. 2, record 25, French, - canal%20Rideau
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Nommé d’après des entités du même nom dans la région. 3, record 25, French, - canal%20Rideau
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Dans un texte suivi, l’utilisation de la minuscule au générique est de rigueur; dans une liste, sur une carte géographique ou un panneau de signalisation, le générique porte la majuscule. 2, record 25, French, - canal%20Rideau
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Le canal Rideau, cours d’eau historique géré par Parcs Canada, s’étire sur 212 kilomètres entre Ottawa et Kingston, en Ontario; on y trouve plusieurs terres humides d’importance régionale et provinciale. Alors que les eaux et les terres immergées du canal sont fédérales, la rive relève du ministère des Richesses naturelles de l'Ontario. [...] Deux organismes régionaux de conservation ont la responsabilité de la régularisation des débits du canal, et 26 municipalités sont responsables de la planification au niveau local. Presque toutes les rives du canal sont privées. 4, record 25, French, - canal%20Rideau
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1997-04-15
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- freshwater biodiversity
1, record 26, English, freshwater%20biodiversity
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aquatic biodiversity: includes both marine and freshwater biodiversity including wetlands, bogs, marshes, etc. 1, record 26, English, - freshwater%20biodiversity
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- biodiversité des eaux douces
1, record 26, French, biodiversit%C3%A9%20des%20eaux%20douces
correct, feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biodiversité aquatique : diversité biologique dans les eaux douces et salées, y compris Ies terres humides, les tourbières, les marais, etc 2, record 26, French, - biodiversit%C3%A9%20des%20eaux%20douces
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1995-08-28
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- constructed wetland
1, record 27, English, constructed%20wetland
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Constructed wetlands for municipal wastewater treatment in small communities of Northwest Ontario. 1, record 27, English, - constructed%20wetland
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- marais artificiel
1, record 27, French, marais%20artificiel
masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
- marécage artificiel 2, record 27, French, mar%C3%A9cage%20artificiel
masculine noun
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe aussi des systèmes utilisant des plantes aquatiques émergentes telles que des phragmites et/ou quenouilles. Ce type de système communément appelé marécage artificiel n’est pas traité dans l’étude. 2, record 27, French, - marais%20artificiel
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Contrairement aux terres humides naturelles, qui existent en quantités limitées et pour lesquelles la proximité de la source d’eaux d’égout est importante, les marais artificiels peuvent être construits presque n’ importe où, peuvent être conçus et gérés de diverses façons et peuvent donc ainsi offrir une performance et une fiabilité supérieures. 3, record 27, French, - marais%20artificiel
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Un marais artificiel composé de 5 systèmes indépendants a été construit à Listowel; trois systèmes reçoivent des effluents épurés par traitement primaire en provenance d’une installation à lagune secondaire et deux systèmes reçoivent des effluents provenant d’une chambre d’aération de traitement primaire à mélange complet. 3, record 27, French, - marais%20artificiel
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
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