Definition
Environmental impact assessment evaluates development effects on sensitive resources like water, air, wildlife, and ecosystems. Assessment results inform mitigation requirements.
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Environmental impact assessments evaluate effects on sensitive resources. Assessments inform development decisions and mitigation requirements. Environmental impact can be positive or negative. Mitigation reduces negative impacts. Impact assessment is required for major development.
Pro Tip
Understand environmental impact of property location. Changes may affect future use.
Example
Environmental impact assessment for development project evaluating effects on wetlands and wildlife.