Minnesota SF4911 modifies wetland replacement requirements, establishing priority areas and ratios for wetland replacement.

Minnesota SF4911 amends wetland replacement requirements by establishing wetland-replacement ratios and priority areas for wetland replacement. The bill encourages the use of high-priority areas for wetland replacement and defines "reasonable, practicable, and environmentally beneficial replacement opportunities." It mandates that wetland replacement sites identified in an environmental impact statement may be approved. The bill also outlines a priority order for replacement siting, emphasizing the importance of maintaining biological diversity and minimizing landscape alteration.

Minnesota SF4911 modifies wetland replacement requirements, establishing priority areas and ratios for wetland replacement.

Minnesota SF4911 amends wetland replacement requirements by establishing wetland-replacement ratios and priority areas for wetland replacement. The bill encourages the use of high-priority areas for wetland replacement and defines "reasonable, practicable, and environmentally beneficial replacement opportunities." It mandates that wetland replacement sites identified in an environmental impact statement may be approved. The bill also outlines a priority order for replacement siting, emphasizing the importance of maintaining biological diversity and minimizing landscape alteration.