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Waterway and Wetland Projects on Public Notice

Public notices are required by statute to alert interested members of the public of the DNR's intention to authorize a Wisconsin Waterway or Wetland individual permit. The public notice for an individual permit application is posted here for 60 days…

DNR Shoreland Zoning Contacts by County

Wisconsin Agricultural Mitigation Bank

Overview Agricultural wetland mitigation banking is the restoration of wetlands to mitigate unavoidable impacts to wetlands as a result of farming activities. The Wisconsin Agricultural Mitigation Bank (WAMB) allows farmers an easy way to offset…

Wetland GP Surcharge Restoration Program

The Wetland General Permit (GP) Surcharge Restoration Program funds projects that benefit wetlands and associated aquatic resources through an annual RFP process.Under s. 281.36 (11), Wis. Stats., the DNR must charge a surcharge fee, to be used for…

Wisconsin Wetland Permitting Dashboard

This dashboard summarizes impacts, restoration projects, and mitigation activities that have been permitted through the DNR Wetland Program. Initiated by the Wetland Study Council in 2020, this dashboard does not include wetland impacts or…

Waterway Permit Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to questions about permitting for activities that may impact navigable waterways below.The DNR Waterways Program regulates several activities, including:

Wetland Ecology and Science

Wetlands are places on the landscape where water is close to, at, or above the soil for at least part of the year. Wisconsin has over 5 million acres of wetlands, which cover 15% of the state. These wetlands provide important functions such as flood…

Wisconsin wetlands assessment reports and maps

The following is a list of reports of projects completed in the past few years. All projects have been funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency–Region V Wetland Grants.Natural Scenic Beauty of Wisconsin Wetlands

Tracking, assessment and monitoring wetlands

Wisconsin has lost about half its wetlands in the last two centuries. Today, citizens want to prevent the destruction of wetlands, and restore wetlands where possible. Many also are concerned with the quality of our remaining wetlands and those we…

Wisconsin wetlands: assessment methods and tools

Assessment Intensity: Level 1, 2, or 3 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Wetlands Monitoring Workgroup has endorsed the concept of a Level 1, 2, 3 approach to monitoring wetlands. Level 1 covers the broadest geographic range…