Environmental
Wetlands in Connecticut are protected primarily because they:
AAre required by federal law to be left undisturbed for 50 years
BProvide flood control, water quality improvement, wildlife habitat, and groundwater recharge✓ Correct
CAre valuable only for agricultural uses
DMust be deeded to the state when a property is sold
Explanation
Connecticut wetlands are protected because they provide critical ecological services: flood attenuation, filtering of pollutants, groundwater recharge, and habitat for fish and wildlife. Development in or near wetlands requires permits from local inland wetlands commissions.
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