Definitions for "Environmental monitoring"
The process of checking, observing, or keeping track of something for a specified period of time or at specified intervals.
Observation of effects of development projects on environmental resources and values.
Continuous or repeated measurement of agents in the environment to evaluate environmental exposure and possible damage to living organisms. Measurements obtained are compared with appropriate reference values based on knowledge of the probable relationships between ambient exposure and resultant adverse effects. RELATED TERM biological monitoring.
A continuous or regular periodic check to determine the environmental impacts of a waste management operation to ensure compliance with licence conditions and/or overall environmental performance