Waterways

Ponds and Fish and Wildlife Habitat Structures

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…

Nonmetallic Mining and Cranberry Operations Projects Waterways 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…

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 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…

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

DNR Jurisdiction Over WaterwaysThe DNR regulates activities that may impact navigable waters below the Ordinary High Water Mark. A navigable waterway is defined through case law as any waterway that has a defined bed and bank, and upon which it is…

Exemptions

Here you will find all the information you need to identify DNR exemptions that may apply to your waterfront property development projects.Waterway protection exemption determinationsUse this list of activities with statutory exemptions (with links…