Environmental

In Georgia, a 'streambank buffer' requirement near rivers and streams is intended to:

AA. Provide recreational trails along waterways

BB. Protect water quality by limiting impervious surfaces and development near waterways✓ Correct

CC. Reserve land for future road construction

DD. Establish minimum setbacks for agricultural operations only

Explanation

Streambank buffers protect water quality by maintaining natural vegetation along waterways, filtering runoff, preventing erosion, and protecting aquatic habitat. Georgia's Erosion and Sedimentation Act establishes buffer requirements near state waters.

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