Maintenance
From the perspective of Natural Water Retention Measures (NWRM), maintenance is the set of actions or processes that are performed to keep an already existing natural process functioning in the best possible manner.Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR)
MAR is the purposeful recharge of water to aquifers for subsequent recovery and environmental benefit.Meadows and pastures
Meadows are areas or fields whose main vegetation is grass, or other non-woody plants, used for mowing and haying.ﾠ Pastures are grassed or wooded areas, moorland or heathland, generally used for grazing.Mulching
A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of an area of soil.Multiplier effect
Factor of proportionality that shows how much spending in a NWRM may induce direct or indirect changes in macroeconomic variables, such as income, employment, investment, etc.