Environmental
Maine's 'Lakeshore Protection Act' and related regulations are designed to address concerns about:
AOnly agricultural runoff
BDevelopment pressures on Maine's approximately 6,000 lakes and ponds threatening water quality✓ Correct
COnly invasive species in major rivers
DCoastal erosion only
Explanation
Maine has approximately 6,000 lakes and ponds, many of which face development pressure. Shoreland zoning, phosphorus reduction standards, and related regulations protect these water bodies from water quality degradation.
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