Environmental
Kentucky's 'No Net Loss' policy on wetlands means that:
ANo new development may occur anywhere near wetlands
BWetland losses from development must be offset by creation or restoration of equivalent wetland areas✓ Correct
CKentucky has no wetlands left to protect
DFederal law prevents any state wetland regulation
Explanation
No Net Loss is a federal wetland policy requiring that any unavoidable wetland losses from development be offset by wetland mitigation (restoration, enhancement, or creation) to maintain the overall quantity and quality of wetland resources.
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