Directory of consultants and contractors is a resource that dam owners can use when contacting engineers/contractors for dam inspections, maintenance and repairs, hydrology and hydraulic analyses.
Dams do not last forever. Dam records indicated that approximately 900 dams that were built on rivers in the state have been removed. Economic, social, legal and environmental factors all play a significant role in the decision whether to maintain…
The WWCT has 15 active projects covering over 850 acres across 10 different service areas. Projects are monitored for 5-10 years and credits are released when projects meet hydrology and vegetation performance standards. WWCT projects are overseen…
The Wisconsin Wetland Conservation Trust (WWCT) is a statewide wetland mitigation in-lieu fee (ILF) program sponsored and administered by the Wisconsin DNR. Operational since November 2014, the WWCT allows permittees or exempt project proponents…
The current Request for Proposal (RFP) is open on March 1, 2025, with a deadline on April 30, 2025. Applicants will be notified of their proposal status by May 31, 2025.
Learn about the DNR In-Lieu Fee Wetland Mitigation Program.Explore ILF mitigation projects.
Scientists distinguish dozens of wetland types, characterized by vegetation, soil type and degree of saturation or water cover. Some of the more prominent types found in Wisconsin are listed below. Aquatic bed
The Wetland Study Council has been working together on wetland issues in Wisconsin since 2019. The Council was created in 2017 Wisconsin Act 183 and is made up of nine members who are appointed by the Governor to six-year terms. The Act requires the…
Notes on Wetland Restoration PermitsReview general permit options or use the decision tool below and apply for a general permit if your project meets eligibility requirements. If your wetland restoration project is not eligible for a general permit…