Two years ago, the legislature passed a law that removed protections for about half of all wetland acres in Indiana. But some lawmakers and developers say the state is still regulating some of those wetlands.
An amendment to Senate Bill 414 aims to make sure that law is carried out as the legislature intended.
Class 1 wetlands are less pristine wetlands that still help reduce flooding and improve water quality. When the law removed protections for them, it was supposed to make it easier for developers and farmers to work on their land.
Source: indianapublicradio.org
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