Written by an environmental law specialist, Law of Wetlands Regulation discusses federal and state wetlands laws, regulations, key court decisions, enforcement, and litigation, including the history of wetlands regulation. You also get explanations of: • The role of the EPA • The roles of the Army Corps of Engineers • The permit process • Exemptions from regulations • Mitigation • Judicial and administrative enforcement • Litigation criteria • The Takings Defense and other defenses • Judicial relief for violations • State wetlands and coastal laws • The Coastal Zone Management Act • Compliance with state wetlands programs