Environmental
Maine's Shoreland Zoning prohibits or restricts which activities within 250 feet of great ponds?
AOnly industrial development
BClearing vegetation, filling, and placing structures within the setback area✓ Correct
CSwimming and boating
DCommercial fishing from the shore
Explanation
Maine's Shoreland Zoning restricts clearing of vegetation, filling, placing structures, and other development activities within the regulated shoreland zone (up to 250 feet from great ponds) to protect water quality.
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