Environmental

Under the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (WCA), before filling a wetland a developer must follow which sequence?

AFill first, then seek permission after
BAvoid wetland impacts, then minimize unavoidable impacts, then mitigate remaining impacts✓ Correct
CObtain a permit without any avoidance requirements
DPay into a mitigation bank and fill without restriction

Explanation

The WCA requires a sequential approach: (1) Avoid all wetland impacts, (2) Minimize unavoidable impacts, (3) Mitigate remaining impacts through replacement. This sequence ensures wetlands are protected to the maximum extent practical.

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