External Services

Ponds and Fish and Wildlife Habitat Structures

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…

Nonmetallic Mining and Cranberry Operations Projects Waterways Permitting

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…

Mechanized aquatic plant management

In order to protect diverse and stable communities of native aquatic plants and prevent the spread of invasive aquatic plants, many aquatic plant and algal management and nuisance control activities require one or more permits issued by the…

Intake/Outfall, Pilings, Dry Hydrants, and Miscellaneous Structures Permitting

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…

Dredging and Grading Project Permitting

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…

Avoid ice damage on permanent structures

When boating season is over, many choose to winterize piers, docks and other structures by putting them into storage. Heaving ice and ice buildup can dislocate pilings, footings and structures. The best way to avoid these impacts is to remove the…

Access abandonment for public waterways

Public access is important

Waterway Regulations and The Public Trust Doctrine

Waterways Permitting Process

Public Notice for Water Quality Certification

Research on shoreland buffers

Preserving and protecting a corridor of native vegetation, also known as a buffer, along the shoreline is important for the protection of water quality, fish and wildlife habitat and natural scenic beauty in our lakes and rivers. The research…