Alternative wetland mitigation options establishment in greater than 80 percent areas

This bill amends Minnesota law to allow reduced wetland replacement ratios (below the standard 1:1 requirement) for developers needing to offset wetland impacts in areas where wetlands cover more than 80% of the land. Instead of directly restoring wetlands, developers may use approved alternative strategies like restoring riparian corridors, stabilizing waterways, restoring peatlands, or completing water quality projects from local plans. The law requires the state board to create rules for measuring the "public value" of these alternatives to ensure they equal the value of the impacted wetlands. It directly affects developers, landowners, and state agencies managing wetland mitigation in high-wetland regions.