Environmental

North Dakota's 'No Net Loss' wetlands policy means that development affecting wetlands must:

AStop all development near any wetland
BReplace or restore wetlands to ensure no overall decrease in wetland acreage and function✓ Correct
COnly avoid Class 1 wetlands
DPay a fee without any replacement requirement

Explanation

The No Net Loss policy requires that when wetlands are impacted by development, equivalent wetland acres and functions must be created, restored, or enhanced elsewhere to offset the loss. This can be achieved through mitigation banking or on-site/off-site restoration.

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