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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: DNRWMSPublicInquiry@wisconsin.gov 608-267-3125 For general questions about what permits you may need (email and voicemail box) DNR…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    Intake/Outfall, Pilings, Dry Hydrants, and Miscellaneous 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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    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…

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    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…

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    Access abandonment for public waterways

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