Pilot ProgramTo advance Wisconsin's goals of protecting wetlands and increasing government efficiency, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is piloting a program to review reports from professionals who conduct wetland delineation to…
When someone considers buying land, it's important to know if there are wetlands on the property. Because laws limit development in wetlands, buyers want to make sure they buy property that meets their needs and future plans. The Wisconsin…
Historic wetland acreage information in Wisconsin The earliest information available on Wisconsin's wetlands comes from the original government land survey of the state begun in 1832 and completed in 1866. The surveyors mapped about five …
NOTES ON WATERWAYS PERMITSFor each project type below, if an exemption or a general permit is available, you will find a link to a checklist of requirements. If your project does not meet exemption eligibility criteria, review the general permit…
NOTES ON WATERWAYS PERMITS For each project type below, if an exemption or a general permit is available, you will find a link to a checklist of requirements. If your project does not meet exemption eligibility criteria, review the general permit…
This information is specific to DNR Waterways Program regulations and is designed to help answer questions regarding cleaning up debris in lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands.
If you are starting a new project or repairing a pre-existing project, please follow these steps to verify your project location, and to determine if you are eligible for a general permit.
NOTES ON WATERWAYS PERMITS For each project type below, if an exemption or a general permit is available, you will find a link to a checklist of requirements. If your project does not meet exemption eligibility criteria, review the general permit…
NOTES ON WATERWAYS PERMITSFor each erosion control project type below, if an exemption or a general permit is available, you will find a link to a checklist of requirements. If your project does not meet exemption eligibility criteria, review the…