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If you already know which permit applications you need for your project, you may find them on this directory page. Use this listing to go directly to the permit applications for any specific activity area.

Construction

• Dredging
• Dry Hydrants
• Cranberry Projects
• Grading
• Intake/Outfall Structures
• Miscellaneous Structures
• Nonmetallic Mining
• Pilings
• Ponds

Recreation

• Beach Maintenance
• Boathouse Repair
• Boat Ramp (landings)
• Boat Shelter
• Buoys
• Pea Gravel Blanket
• Piers, Docks, Wharves
• Swimming Rafts
• Water Ski Platforms

Shoreline & Habitat

• Aquatic Plant Control
• Beaver Damage
• Cranberry Projects
• Fish or Wildlife Habitat
• Lake Shore Erosion Control
• Streambank Erosion Control
• Stream Realignment
• Wetlands

Water Levels & Crossings

• Bridges
• Culverts
• Dams
• Fords
• Withdrawals & Irrigation
• Lake Levels
• Temporary In-stream Crossings
• Utility Waterway Crossing


Construction



Dredging Permit Application Materials


How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

General Permit Materials: Individual Permit Materials:

Dredging Permit Additional Materials

Dredging Permit Sample Drawings

Dredging Permit Exemption Materials
Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




Dry Hydrant Permit
Application Materials


How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

  • General Permit Attachment: Dry Fire Hydrant [ZIP 427KB]

  • Individual Permit Application: Dry Fire Hydrant [ZIP 708KB]


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    Dry Hydrant Permit
    Additional Materials

    Dry Hydrant Permit Sample Drawings:


    Dry Hydrant Permit Exemption Materials:

    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Cranberry Projects

    Please visit our Cranberry Projects page for permit requirements.



    Grading Permit Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    • General Permit Attachment: Grading [ZIP 305KB]

    • Individual Permit Application: Grading [ZIP 585KB]

    Grading Permit Additional Materials

    Grading Permit Sample Drawings:


    Grading Permit Exemption Materials:

    There are no exemptions available for grading.

    However, Grading permits are not required for the construction or repair of public highways, for any agricultural use of land, or projects occurring in Milwaukee County.

    Grading permits are not needed if you are disturbing LESS than 10,000 square feet of material.

    Even if you fall into these two categories, don't forget to contact your local zoning office to determine if a permit from the city, village, town or county is needed.


    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Intake/Outfall Structures Permit
    Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    • General Permit Attachment: Intake/Outfall [ZIP 144KB]

    • Individual Permit Application: Intake/Outfall [ZIP 423KB]

    Intake/Outfall Structures Permit
    Exemption Materials


    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Miscellaneous Structures Application Materials

    Please visit our Miscellaneous Structures page for permit requirements.



    Nonmetallic Mining Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    • Individual Permit Application: Nonmetallic Mining
    [ZIP 423KB]

    Nonmetallic Mining Exemption Materials

    There are no nonmetallic mining exemptions.

    However, other activities associated with nonmetallic mining may be exempt (e.g., dredging). Please visit our Activity Index to determine if your activity is exempt from permit requirements.


    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Pilings Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    • General Permit Attachment: Pilings [ZIP 303KB]

    • Individual Permit Application: Pilings [ZIP 538KB]

    Pilings Permit Additional Materials

    Pilings Permit Sample Drawings:


    Pilings Permit Exemption Materials:

    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Ponds Permit Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    General Permit Attachments:
    Individual Permit Applications:

    Ponds Permit Additional Materials

    Ponds Permit Sample Drawings:

    Ponds Permit Exemption Materials:

    Pond projects related to the following activities DO NOT need a permit:

    • construction or repair of a public highway,
    • agricultural use,
    • located in Milwaukee county,
    • any work required to maintain the original dimensions of a previously permitted pond,
    • sediment trap draining a maximum of 5 acres that meets standards in NR 151,
    • temporary stormwater pond that meets NR 151 standards.

    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.


    Recreation



    Beach Maintenance
    Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    General Permit Attachments:
    Individual Permit Applications:

    Beach Maintenance
    Additional Materials

    Beach Maintenance Sample Drawings:

    Beach Maintenance Exemption Materials:

    In most cases you can remove washed up debris, vegetation, etc. by hand without any department approvals. However, placement of any material below the ordinary high water mark OHWM) requires a permit.

  • Beach Maintenance Activities Fact sheet [PDF 79KB]

  • Web page about the Ordinary High Water Mark

    • Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Boathouse Permit Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

  • Boathouse Certification Permit Application [ZIP 73KB]
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    Boathouse Permit Exception Materials

    Dry boat houses located above the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) do not require any DNR approvals.

    If your "wet" boathouse meets any of the exceptions listed in statute, you must first certify your boathouse with the DNR.

    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Boat Ramp Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    •General Permit Attachment: Boat Ramp [ZIP 869KB]

    • Individual Permit Application: Boat Ramp [ZIP 1.1MB]


    Boat Ramp Additional Materials

    Boat Ramp Sample Drawing:

    Boat Ramp Exemption Materials:

    There are no statutory exemptions to place a boat ramp. To place a boat ramp you need to apply for a General or Individual permit.


    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Boat Shelter Permit Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    Individual Permit Applications:

    Boat Shelter Additional Materials

    Boat Shelter Permit Sample Drawing:

    Boat Shelter Permit Exemption Materials:

    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Buoys

    Please visit our Buoys page for permit requirements.



    Pea Gravel Blanket
    Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    • General Permit Attachment: Pea Gravel Blanket [ZIP 307KB]

    • Individual Permit Application Pea Gravel Blanket [ZIP 662KB]

    Pea Gravel Blanket
    Additional Materials

    Pea Gravel Blanket Permit Sample Drawing:

    Pea Gravel Blanket Permit Exemption Materials:

    There are no exemptions available for Pea Gravel Blanket.

    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Piers Permit Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    • Individual Permit Application: Piers [ZIP 648KB]

    Don't forget to include sample drawings with your application!

    Piers Sample Drawing and Grids:

    • Piers Permit Sample Drawing [PDF 164KB]

    • Piers Permit Blank Grids [PDF 164KB]

    Piers Permit Additional Materials

    Additional Materials:

    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Swimming Rafts Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    • Individual Permit: Swimming Rafts [ZIP 423KB]

    Swimming Rafts Exemption Materials


    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Water Ski Platforms
    Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

  • Individual Permit: Water Ski Platform [ZIP 470KB]
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    Water Ski Platforms
    Additional Materials

    Water Ski Platforms Sample Drawing:

    Water Ski Platforms Exemption Materials:

    To place a water ski platform without a DNR Permit you must meet ALL three of these requirements:

    1. The platform or jump does not interfere with public rights in navigable waters such as fishing access or protection of fish spawning areas.
    2. The platform or jump does not interfere with the rights of other waterfront property owners such as denying access to neighbor's shoreline.
    3. The platform or jump is located at a site that ensures adequate water depth and clearance for safe water skiing.

    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.


    Shoreline & Habitat



    Aquatic Plant Control

    Please visit our Aquatic Plant Control page for permit requirements.



    Beaver Damage

    Please visit our Beaver Damage page for permit requirements.



    Fish and Wildlife Habitat
    Permit Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    General Permit Attachments: • Individual Permit Application: Fish and Wildlife [ZIP 423KB]

    Fish and Wildlife Habitat
    Permit Additional Materials

    Fish and Wildlife Habitat Sample Drawings:

    Fish and Wildlife Habitat Exemption Materials:

    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Lake Shore Erosion Control
    Permit Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    General Permit Attachments: • Individual Permit Attachment: Lake Erosion [ZIP 423KB]

    • Construction Erosion and Sediment Control

    • Erosion Energy Calculator

    • Erosion Intensity Worksheet [PDF 242KB]

    Lake Shore Erosion Control
    Permit Additional Materials

    Lake Shore Erosion Control Sample Drawings:

    Lake Shore Erosion Control Exemption Materials:

    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Streambank Erosion Control
    Permit Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    General Permit Attachments: • Individual Permit: Streambank Erosion [ZIP 142KB]

    • Bank Erosion Potential Index (BEPI) Worksheet [PDF 198KB]

    Streambank Erosion Control
    Permit Additional Materials

    Streambank Erosion Control Sample Drawings:

    Streambank Erosion Control Exemption Materials:

      There are currently no exemptions for streambank erosion control activities.

      Permits are needed to repair, modify or replace any exisitng struture, or to place a new structure.


    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Stream Realignment

    Please visit our Stream Realignment page for permit requirements.



    Wetland Permit Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    Federal/State Permit Materials: • Federal/State Water Quality [ZIP 297KB]

    Non-Federal/State Permit Materials: • Non-Federal/State Water Quality [ZIP 297KB]

    Wetland Permit Additional Materials

    Wetland Permit Exemption Materials:

    There are no exemption materials for Wetland activities. Please view these additional resources for further information regarding Wetland activities in Wisconsin.



    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.


    Water Levels & Crossings





    Bridges Permit Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    • General Permit Attachment: Clear Span Bridge
    [ZIP 360KB]

    • General Permit Attachment: Temporary in-stream Crossing
    [ZIP 360KB]

    • Individual Permit Application: Bridges [ZIP 652KB]

    Bridges Additional Materials

    Bridges Permit Sample Drawings:

    Bridges in Disaster Areas Materials:

  • Factsheet: Waterway Permits - Approvals in Declared Disaster Areas

    • Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Culvert Permit Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    • Culvert Area and Sizing Worksheet [PDF 39KB]

    • General Permit Attachment: Culvert Without a Professional Engineer Design [ZIP 399KB]

    • General Permit Attachment: Culvert With a Professional Engineer Design [PDF 415KB]

    • Individual Permit Application Culvert [ZIP 652KB]

    Culvert Permit Additional Materials

    Culvert Permit Sample Drawings:

    Culvert Permit Exemption Materials:

    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Dams

    Please visit our Dams page for permit requirements.



    Fords Permit Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    • General Permit Attachment: Ford [ZIP 968KB]

    • Individual Permit Application: Ford [ZIP 1.2MKB]

    Fords Permit Additional Materials

    Fords Permit Sample Drawing:

    Fords Permit Exemption Materials:

    To determine if your waterway has a special designation that might affect the exemption or permit requirements. Visit the search page below, enter the information about your waterway, and record any designations that it may have.

    If you have questions about using the Designated Waters Search tool, you may visit our Designated Waters Search Tutorial to learn how.

    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Withdrawals & Irrigation Permit
    Application Materials


    How do I save and open the permit materials in ZIP format?

    • Irrigation Permit Application [ZIP 529KB]

    • For Water Use Registration or Permitting forms contact:

    Withdrawals & Irrigation Permit
    Additional Materials

    Withdrawals & Irrigation Sample Drawing:

    Withdrawals & Irrigation Exemption Materials:

    There are no exemption materials for Withdrawals & Irrigation activities.



    Please send your completed application materials to the permit intake address based on the county where your project is located on our Permit Intake & Contacts page.




    Lake Levels

    Please visit our Lake Levels page for permit requirements.



    Utility Waterway Crossing

    Please visit our Utility Waterway Crossing page for permit requirements.

    Last Revised: Thursday February 18 2010