Environmental

Iowa landowners near rivers are responsible for complying with which federal act when considering development near wetlands?

AIowa Environmental Protection Act Section 12
BSection 404 of the Clean Water Act✓ Correct
CIowa Groundwater Preservation Act Section 7
DCERCLA Title II

Explanation

Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires permits for the discharge of fill material into waters of the United States, including wetlands. Iowa has many wetlands, especially near rivers and in the Missouri River floodplain.

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