Glossary E
EMAP stands for Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program, which was a long-term monitoring program initiated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1990 to assess the condition of the nation's ecological resources. The program aimed to provide a comprehensive picture of the ecological condition of the country's surface waters, wetlands, and terrestrial resources.
Deutsch: Damm / Español: Terraplén / Português: Aterro / Français: Remblai / Italiano: Terrapieno
Embankment refers to a raised structure made of earth, stone, or other materials designed to prevent the flooding of adjacent areas by containing a body of water, or to support a road or railway above the natural ground level. These structures are essential in environmental management, particularly in flood prevention and land reclamation efforts.
German: Notfall / Español: Emergencia / Português: Emergência / Français: Urgence / Italiano: Emergenza
Emergency in the environmental context refers to a situation where immediate action is required due to an environmental threat that poses significant risks to health, ecosystems, or property.