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WCA continued local governments to the BWSR. In 1996, approxi- mately 54 acres of wetland were lost due to eligible road repair or construction, requir- ing about 79 acres of wetland replacement (the replacement ratio is often more than l:l). In 1997--the first full year of the program--local govern- mentroad work impacted about 125 acres, resulting in an estimated 200 acres of . replacement. Comprehensive Wetland Protection and Management Plans ~ - Under another 1996 WCA amendment, local units of government may develop a Comprehensive Wetland Protection and Management Plan as an alternative to strictly following the state WCA rules. These plans allow increased flexibility in wet- land replacement, specifically in the location of the replace- ment site, the replacement ratio, and the "sequencing" process by which local gov- ernments determine the extent to which the applicant has attempted to avoid wetlands. Nine local governments developed model Comprehen- sive Wetland Protection and _ Management Plans in 1996 and 1997 using legislative funding; approximately 14 more have done so on their own. It is anticipated that more local governments will take advantage of this option. The Conservation Mentor published by the Minnesota Board of Water - and Soil Resources Ron Harnack, executive director 612/296-3767 Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources One West Water Street Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55107 _ BWSR is ari egttal opportunity employer. Printed on recycled paper TTY ccsers call 800-627-3529 and ask for the BWSR at 612- 296-3767. _. ,,.. First Class U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 171 St. Pawl, MN 6