Tribal Law - Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the Bad River Reservation, Wisconsin; National Indian Law Library, Native American Rights Fund

Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the Bad River Reservation, Wisconsin - Tribal Law

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Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

3.11.310 Restoration Requirements for Illegal Wetland Alteration

In the event of a violation involving alteration of a watercourse or protected wetland in violation of this ordinance, the Bad River Tribe shall have the power to order complete restoration of the watercourse or protected wetland area by the person or agent responsible for the violation. If such responsible person or agent does not complete such restoration within a reasonable time following the order, the Bad River Tribe shall have the authority to restore the affected watercourse or protected wetland to its prior condition wherever possible, and the person or agent responsible for the original violation shall be held liable for the cost of restoration. Requirements and specifications, if any, for watercourse or protected wetland restorations ordered by the Bad River Tribe shall be coordinated with state and/or federal agency requirements and specifications for watercourse or wetland restoration.