Construction

Storm water construction technical standards

Storm water construction technical standards are documents that specify the minimum requirements needed to plan, design, install and maintain a wide array of conservation practices aimed at preserving the land and water resources of Wisconsin…

Storm Water Technical Standards, Models and BMPs

Use these technical standards to plan, design, install, and maintain erosion/sediment control and storm water management practices to comply with ch. NR 151, Wis. Adm. Code [exit DNR].

Storm water practices presentations and information

These presentations and fact sheets contain the following information on: Storm water practices to control construction site soil erosion and storm water runoff during construction; and Storm water management practices after construction is…

Construction site storm water permit overview

Landowners of most construction projects where one or more acres of land will be disturbed must submit an application called a Notice of Intent (NOI) to request coverage under the Construction Site Storm Water Runoff General Permit No. WI-…

Construction site storm water permit forms

Landowners must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to obtain construction site storm water permit coverage from DNR. Signing the NOI is also a certification that an applicant has read, understands and will implement the erosion control and storm water…

Erosion control and storm water management plans

Construction site storm water permit data

Search the DNR database for information on Notices of Intent and construction site storm water permit coverage.

Construction site storm water permits

On October 1, 2021 the department has made a final determination to reissue the Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System “Construction Site Storm Water Runoff General Permit” Storm Water Associated With Land Disturbing Construction Activity…

Plans & specifications for reviewable structures & systems

At least 90 days before beginning construction, existing or proposed Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) must submit plans and specifications for reviewable construction projects to the DNR for approval. DNR approval of these reviewable…

Information for private well owners

Private wells are wells that are not part of a public water supply. Private wells have fewer than 15 connections and serve fewer than 25 people. They are usually wells that serve a single home or farmhouse. Unlike public water systems, protection…