Environmental

North Dakota's Clean Water Act compliance for agricultural drainage ditches primarily aims to prevent:

AFlooding of neighboring residential areas only
BNutrient runoff and sediment from entering waterways that could harm aquatic ecosystems✓ Correct
CCompetition between farmers
DOverproduction of crops

Explanation

Agricultural drainage in North Dakota can carry fertilizers, pesticides, and sediment into waterways. Clean Water Act provisions aim to prevent nutrient pollution and sedimentation that harm water quality, aquatic life, and downstream communities.

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