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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 Water Permit Applications

Submit a waterway or wetland application

DNR Transportation liaison county staff

 For public road project permitting
DNR Office of Energy staff For energy and utility project permitting, including all projects regulated by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC)

Waterway and Wetland county contacts

Contact the DNR Water Management Specialist that serves your county for pre-application meetings and questions about project design and permit review

 
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Contact DNR Waterways: 

Email DNRWMSPublicInquiry@wisconsin.gov for wetland and waterway permitting questions.

Please include:

  • Address or location of proposed activities.
  • Waterbody name (if applicable).
  • A description of proposed activities in wetlands or waterways.
  • Phone number if you prefer a callback.

*For permitting questions, you may also leave a message in our voicemail box at 608-267-3125.

Schedule a permit pre-application meeting

 

Submit a Waterway or
Wetland Complaint