Water permit applications
To access the ePermitting system, first create a MyWisconsin ID (MyWisconsin ID is managed by the WI Department of Administration, Division of Enterprise Technology).
Register for a MyWisconsin ID to access our Water ePermitting System to complete an online application.
Begin a new application or continue a draft application.
Search previously submitted permit applications to track status or find historic permits.
View public notices for permit applications open for public comment.
Update: The USACE and DNR no longer have a joint application system for wetland and waterway permits. To determine if a federal waterway permit is required for your project, contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – St. Paul District Office. If a USACE federal waterway permit is required, submit using the USACE application system (The Regulatory Request System (RRS)).
The DNR Water ePermitting System is the main application system for the following Programs and permit types:
- Aquatic Plant Management (Chemical and Mechanical Treatment Permits, Reporting)
- CAFO Program (Engineering Plans and Post Application)
- Storm Water (Construction, Industrial, MS4, WisDOT, Notice of Termination)
- Wastewater (General Permits and Notice of Termination)
- Waterway (General and Individual Permits for dams, other structures, bridges and culverts, dredging, ponds, etc.)
- Wetland Fill (General and Individual Permits for wetland fill for development projects, recreation projects, restoration, etc.)
- Wetland Identification (Wetland ID, Wetland Delineation, Wetland Exemption Requests)
For each application type, complete these steps:
- Select the appropriate activity
- Fill out all required information
- Attach required forms
- Pay applicable fees through credit card or electronic funds transfer.
- Enter payment confirmation number, sign the application, and submit
*Note - Paying fees is not the last step. After you pay fees, you will need to continue in the application with signature and submittal.