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3 0212 Diversion - a channel or a ridge or combination thereof which is constructed across sloping land either on the contour or at a predetermined grade. Its purpose is to intercept and divert surface runoff before it gains sufficient volume and velocity to cause erosion and convey the surface runoff to a protected area. Energy Dissipator - means a structure or a shaped channel section with mechanical armoring placed at the outlet of pipes or con- duits to receive and break down the energy from high velocity flow. Erosion - means the wearing away of land surface by the action of wind, water, gravity, or any combination thereof. Erosion Control Officer - means the person designated under Section 16 of this Ordinance. Ground Cover - means any natural vegetative growth or other material which renders the soil surface stable against accelerat- ed erosion. Groundwater Recharge - the infiltration of water into the earth. It may increase the total amount of water stored underground or only replenish supplies depleted through pumping or natural discharge. Impervious _ Structure - is any structure which prevents free seepage of rainwater into the ground, including but not limited to buildings, paved roads, paved parking lots, airport runways, etc. Intermittent Stream - a stream or portion of a stream that flows only in direct response to precipitation. It receives little or no water from springs and no long-continued supply from melting snow or other sources. It is dry for a large part of the year . Lake or Natural Watercourse - means any stream, river, brook, swamp, sound, bay, creek, run, branch, canal, waterway, estuary, and any reservoir, lake or pond, natural or impounded, in which sediment may be moved or carried in suspension, and which could be damaged by accumulation of sediment or any body of water which is or would be denoted by a solid blue line or solid blue shapes on United States Geological Survey topographic maps. Land-disturbing Activity - means any use of the land by any person in residential, industrial , educational, institutional, or commercial development, highway and road construction and mainte- nance that results in a change in the natural cover or topography and that may cause or contribute to sedimentation. Local Government - means any county, incorporated village, town or city, or any combination of counties, incorporated villages, towns, and cities, acting through a joint program pursuant to the provisions of this Article.