1. FUNCTIONALITY of LENTIC SYSTEMS

2. LENTIC
STANDING WATER HABITAT SUCH AS LAKES, PONDS, SEEPS, BOGS AND MEADOWS

3. Lentic PFC definition
“Lentic riparian-wetland areas function properly when adequate Vegetation, Landform or large Woody Debris is present to:
Dissipate energies associated with wind action, wave action, and overland flow from adjacent sites, thereby reducing erosion and improving water quality

4. Lentic PFC definition Filter sediment and aid floodplain development
Improve flood-water retention and ground water recharge,
Develop root masses that stabilize islands and shoreline features against cutting action.
Restrict water percolation

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Lentic PFC definition
Develop diverse ponding characteristics to provide the habitat and the water depth, duration, and temperature necessary for fish production, waterfowl breeding and other uses
Support greater Biodiversity

6. APPROCH Base assessment on Potential and Capability.
For example, if the system does not have wave energy, logs, or shoreline rocks, do not use that criteria
ID Team (e.g. If soils too oxygenated or saline for redoximorphic features, don’t expect them)
Understand, flow patterns, sediment transport and vegetation composition

7. Attributes and Processes
Hydrogeomorphic:
Groundwater recharge and discharge
Flood modification
Inundation (depth, duration, & frequency)
Aquatard
Shoreline shape

9. Attributes and Processes
Vegetation:
Community types – distribution
Density and cover
Community dynamics and succession
Recruitment and reproduction
Root characteristics
Survival

10. Attributes and Processes
Soils:
Soil type
Distribution of aerobic anaerobic soils
Annual pattern of soil water states
Ponding frequency and duration
Restrictive material

11. Attributes and Processes
Erosion/Deposition:
Shoreline stability
Depositional features

12. Attributes and Processes
Water Quality:
Temperature pH
Dissolved solids
Dissolved oxygen

13. Attributes and Processes
Biotic community:
Aquatic plants
Recruitment/reproduction
Nutrient use

14. Attributes and Processes
Structures:
Design stability
Materials
Overflow channels