Agricultural Water Management Terms

noun A small body of still water, typically one formed naturally.

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• The pond in the botanical garden is home to a variety of aquatic plants and animals.
• Let's go feed the ducks at the pond in the park.
• I heard there's a secret spot for skinny dipping at the pond behind the old barn.
• His mind was like a still pond, reflecting the thoughts and emotions of those around him.

noun a term used to describe water that is dark or murky in color, often due to the presence of dissolved organic matter or minerals

• The environmental agency is investigating the contamination of the river with blackwater.
• I wouldn't swim in that blackwater, it looks pretty dirty.
• The kids call that section of the creek 'blackwater' because it's so polluted.
• The corruption in that company runs deep, like blackwater in a swamp.