Chance and Leslie Carico stand in their pasture, which has been identified as an "illegally impacted wetland" area by both the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Though the violation occurred before the couple purchased the property, the agencies are threatening to fine the couple $25,000 a day per violation if the wetlands are not restored.

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