### Question
How does COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT define estuary?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 1453*, **estuary** is defined as:

> that part of a river or stream or other body of water having unimpaired connection with the open sea, where the sea water is measurably diluted with fresh water derived from land drainage

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1453*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT**

