Florida wetlands are regulated by:
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Only federal EPA
A is incorrect because while the federal EPA sets general environmental standards, the Army Corps of Engineers specifically handles wetland permitting under the Clean Water Act, not the EPA directly.
Only local governments
B is incorrect because local governments in Florida do not have primary regulatory authority over wetlands; they implement regulations but operate within the framework of state and federal requirements.
Both federal (Corps of Engineers) and state (DEP)
No regulation
D is incorrect because wetlands are significantly regulated, not unregulated, by both federal and state authorities in Florida, with substantial penalties for violations.
Why is this correct?
The correct answer is C because wetland regulation in Florida involves both federal oversight by the Army Corps of Engineers under the Clean Water Act and state-level regulation through Florida's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), creating a dual regulatory system.
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