West of Mpls MN about 50 miles on Hwy 12 | Really...I did some real quick research.
https://www.google.com/search?q=montana+wetland+regulations+violatio...
Violating Montana wetland regulations can include polluting state waters, dredging wetlands, or constructing sewage lagoons without permits.
Violations
Polluting state waters
Placing wastes where they can pollute state waters
Violating permit conditions
Constructing sewage lagoons too close to water wells
Degrading waters
Violating Water Quality Act orders
Constructing or operating a disposal system without a permit Discharging sewage or wastes into state waters without a permit
Penalties
The Montana DEQ can impose penalties of up to $100,000 for harm violations and $5,000 for administrative violations.
Activities that Require Permits
Dredging or filling wetlands
Building bridges
Stabilizing river banks
Using heavy equipment near surface waters
Building docks or boat ramps
Building ponds
Installing culverts
Water Quality Act
The Montana Water Quality Act prohibits polluting state waters and placing wastes where they can pollute state waters. The goal of the act is to protect and restore water quality.
Additional Resources
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation has guidance on water rights for wetland excavations.
https://www.google.com/search?q=does+epa+regulate+montana+wetlands&s...
Yes, the EPA regulates wetlands in the United States, including those in Montana. The EPA works with other agencies to manage wetlands, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
Explanation
The EPA, along with the USACE, determines which wetlands are subject to federal regulation.
The Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1972 protects waterways, including wetlands that have a "significant nexus" to navigable waters.
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to minimize the destruction of wetlands.
The Endangered Species Act protects wetlands that are habitats for endangered and threatened species.
In Montana, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regulates wetlands under the Montana Water Quality Act. The DEQ can add conditions to federal permits or include conditions in state authorizations. The DEQ also has a Permitting and Compliance Division that issues permits and regulations for wetlands activities.
https://glwqd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/wetland-laws-permits-an...
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