An act relating to the regulation of wetlands

This bill establishes state policy requiring Vermont to achieve a net gain in wetlands acreage through protection, regulation, and restoration efforts. It mandates the Secretary of Natural Resources to update Vermont Wetlands Rules to incorporate this net gain goal and requires annual revisions to the state's Significant Wetlands Inventory maps. The legislation also sets a timeline for completing high-quality wetlands mapping across all tactical basins by 2029 and directs that all wetland management activities must be guided by science and provide net environmental benefits.