Environmental
What is a 'wetland' and what federal protections apply in Kansas?
ALow-lying land that floods seasonally; no federal protection
BAreas saturated by surface or ground water supporting wetland vegetation; protected under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act✓ Correct
CAny land adjacent to a river; protected by FEMA
DLand in a 100-year flood plain; protected by state law only
Explanation
Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil or is present near the surface. Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers before filling or draining wetlands.
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