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Lower High Water (LHW): The lowest of the high waters of any specified tidal day due to the declinational effects of the Moon and Sun.

North Pacific High: A semi-permanent, subtropical area of high pressure in the North Pacific Ocean. It is strongest in the Northern Hemispheric summer and is displaced towards the equator during the winter when . . . View Full Definition

North American Waterfowl Management Plan: An international program in cooperation with Mexico and Canada to protect, restore, enhance, and manage wetland ecosystems for migratory birds and other wildlife and fish. It was authorized . . . View Full Definition

Orange Flower Water: A light, non-alcoholic preparation based on the oil of orange blossoms, used as a flavoring in drinks.

Next Generation Water Level Measurement System (NGWLMS): A fully integrated system encompassing new technology sensors and recording equipment, multiple data transmission options, and an integrated data processing, analysis, and dissemination subsystem.

Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata): Sedative, assists relaxation and sleep.

Perched Groundwater: An isolated body of ground-water that is perched above and separated from the main water table by an aquiclude.

New High-New Low: A stock valued at its highest or lowest price in the last year.

Mean Water Level (MWL): A datum. The mean surface elevation as determined by averaging the heights of the water at equal intervals of time, usually hourly. Mean water level is used in areas of little or no range in tide.

Mean Lower Low Water Line (MLLWL): The line on a chart or map which represents the intersection of the land with the water surface at the elevation of mean lower low water.