The policy of no net loss of wetlands in the U.S. is only partially successful because:
I. wetland dynamics are not totally understood. Reconstructed wetlands do not always provide the essential elements necessary to attract the species of the original habitat.
I. wetlands developed for the drinking water supply do not have to be replaced. This contributes to overall net loss of wetland .
III. There is no routine tracking of compliance to document success.
IV. The definition of wetland was broadened by Congress, adding marginal wetlands in addition to swamps and marshes.
A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
E) I and III

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Option I states that wetland dynamics are not totally understood, which is one of the major problems in the policy, and although reconstructed wetlands are sometimes built, they don't provide the essential elements necessary to attract the species of the original habitat. Option III is also correct as there is no routine tracking of compliance with the policy to document success. Therefore, the policy's success can't be easily measured. Both options I and III are correct, so the answer is E. Option II is incorrect because wetlands developed for drinking water supply do not have an impact on the no net loss of wetlands policy. Option IV is incorrect because the policy's definition of wetland was broadened by Congress to include marginal wetlands to help protect more wetland areas along with swamps and marshes.

The Policy of No Net Loss of Wetlands in the U.S