Environmental
Massachusetts has a 'No Net Loss of Wetlands' policy, which means:
ANo construction is permitted within any wetland area
BFor every wetland disturbed, an equal or greater area of wetland must be created or restored elsewhere✓ Correct
CWetlands are automatically protected from all development
DOnly state-owned wetlands are protected
Explanation
Massachusetts's No Net Loss policy seeks to ensure that the overall extent and quality of wetlands does not decrease. Where wetland alteration is permitted, mitigation (wetland creation or restoration) is typically required.
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