Section 62-340.600, F.A.C. Surface Waters

Question 1

Surface Waters (Section 373.421, F.S.)

Answer 1

waters on the surface of the earth, contained in bounds created naturally or artificially, including, the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, bays, bayous, sounds, estuaries, lagoons, lakes, ponds, impoundments, rivers, streams, springs, creeks, branches, sloughs, tributaries, and other watercourses…

Question 2

Wetlands Definition (Subsection 62-340.200(19), F.A.C.)

Answer 2

areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soils. Soils present in wetlands generally are classified as hydric or alluvial, or possess characteristics that are associated with reducing soil conditions.

Question 3

Mean High Water (MHW)

Answer 3

an established series of elevations for specific locations along the coast based on the preceding 19 years of tidal data

Question 4

Mean High Water Line (MHWL)

Answer 4

the average elevation of the high tides for any particular point on the coast

Question 5

Ordinary High Water Line (OHWL)

Answer 5

point on the slope or bank where the surface water from the water body ceases to exert a dominant influence on the character of the surrounding vegetation and soils