Waterways
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Piers and Recreational Structures Permitting
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…
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Pier FAQ
These are questions that are frequently asked about pier requirements and regulations. They are provided to help you better understand what you need to do to ensure that you can continue to place your pier(s) on the water for many years to come.
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Beaver damage
When beavers create dams, flooding can result in large areas with deep standing water where once only shallow, slow-moving water existed. When this happens, plants and animals that are adapted to wetlands can appear quickly in the flooded area as…
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Waterway Jurisdiction Determinations
DNR and Local Government Jurisdiction Navigable Waterway - A navigable waterway is defined through case law as any waterway that has a defined bed and bank, and on which it is possible to float a canoe or small watercraft on a recurring basis.…
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Waterway and wetland permits: part III - management of aquatic plants and algae in ponds
What You Need to Know: Application, Registration and Certification Water Quality Monitoring Putting it All Together Reference Material What you need to know: application, registration and certification In Wisconsin, a permit is required to…
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Waterway and wetland permits: part II - management of aquatic plants and algae in ponds
Maintaining a Pond Plants Happen The Toolbox for Plant and Algae Control Chemical Management Methods Mechanical Management Methods Physical Management Methods Biological Management Methods Maintaining a pond Ponds will grow…
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Waterway and wetland permits: part I - management of aquatic plants and algae in ponds
The Purpose of this Booklet Throwing the Baby Out with the Bath Water What is a Pond? What You Can Expect Designing Your Pond When Will I Need a Permit? Purpose of this booklet This booklet provides practical information and techniques to…
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Property Lookup for Designated Waterways and Wetlands
Wisconsin has over 15,000 lakes and over 12,000 rivers and streams. These waters are regulated as a public trust according to their cultural, ecological, habitat and recreational values.Waterways may be specially designated in state statute or by…
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Waterway and wetland permits: management of aquatic plants and algae in ponds
Protecting Your Piece of Paradise DNR Publication #FH 228 Written by Dan Helsel and Scott Szymanski Part I | Part II | Part III An early morning mist lifting from the water's edge... The clamor of frogs filling the springtime eve with a…
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Waterway and Wetland Permitting Contacts
Find the right regional DNR staff to assist with your waterway and wetland permitting questions: