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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
• Irrigation
• Lake Levels
• Temporary In-stream Crossings
• Utility Waterway Crossing


Construction



Dredging Permit Application Materials


  • Water Resources Application for Project Permits (WRAPP) [#3500-053, PDF 46KB]

  • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]


    • General Permit Attachments: Individual Permit Applications:

    Dredging Permit Additional Materials


    Dredging Permit Sample Drawings


    Dredging Permit Exemption Materials

    Please send all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Dry Hydrant Permit
    Application Materials


  • Water Resources Application for Project Permits (WRAPP) cover sheet [#3500-053, PDF 46KB]

  • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

  • General Permit Attachment: Dry Fire Hydrant [PDF 514KB]

  • Individual Permit Application: Miscellaneous Structures [#3500-053P, PDF 18KB]


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    Dry Hydrant Permit
    Additional Materials


    Dry Hydrant Permit Sample Drawings:


    Dry Hydrant Permit Exemption Materials:

    Please send all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Cranberry Projects

    Please visit our Cranberry Projects page for permit requirements.



    Grading Permit Application Materials


    • Water Resources Application for Project Permits (WRAPP) [#3500-053, PDF 46KB]

    • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

    • General Permit Attachment: Grading

    • Individual Permit Application: Grading [#3500-053C, PDF 79KB]

    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 all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Intake/Outfall Structures Permit
    Application Materials


    • Water Resources Application for Project Permits (WRAPP) [#3500-053, PDF 46KB]

    • Fee Sheet [#3500-053, PDF 93KB]

    • General Permit Attachment: Intake/Outfall [PDF 154KB]

    • Individual Permit Application: Miscellaneous Structures [PDF 18KB]

    Intake/Outfall Structures Permit
    Exemption Materials



    Please send all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Miscellaneous Structures Application Materials

    Please visit our Miscellaneous Structures page for permit requirements.



    Nonmetallic Mining Application Materials

    • Nonmetallic Mining information packet [PDF, 892KB]

    • Individual Permit Application: Miscellaneous Structures [Form #3500-53P, PDF 18KB]

    • Nonmetallic Mining Permit Application Supplement

    • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

    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 all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Pilings Application Materials


    • Water Resources Application for Project Permits (WRAPP) [#3500-053, PDF 46KB]

    • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

    • General Permit Attachment: Pilings [PDF 153KB]

    • Individual Permit Application: Miscellaneous Structures [#3500-53P, PDF 18KB]

    Pilings Permit Additional Materials


    Pilings Permit Sample Drawings:


    Pilings Permit Exemption Materials:

    Please send all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Ponds Permit Application Materials


    • Water Resources Application for Project Permits (WRAPP) [#3500-053, PDF 46KB]

    • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

    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 original dimensions or 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 all application materials to the county where your project is located.


    Recreation



    Beach Maintenance
    Application Materials

    • Water Resources Application for Project Permits (WRAPP) [#3500-053, PDF 46KB]

    • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

    • 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 all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Boathouse Permit Application Materials


  • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

  • Boathouse Certification Permit Application [#3500-053S, PDF 24KB]
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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 all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Boat Ramp Application Materials


    • Water Resources Application for Project Permits (WRAPP) [#3500-053, PDF 46KB]

    • Fee Sheet [PDF 93KB] [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

    • General Permit Attachment: Boat Ramp [PDF 156KB] [PDF 156KB]

    • Individual Permit Application: Miscellaneous Structures [PDF 18KB]

    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 all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Boat Shelter Permit Materials


    • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

    Individual Permit Applications:

    Boat Shelter Additional Materials


    Boat Shelter Permit Sample Drawing:

    Boat Shelter Permit Exemption Materials:

    Please send all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Buoys

    Please visit our Buoys page for permit requirements.



    Pea Gravel Blanket
    Application Materials


    • Water Resources Application for Project Permits (WRAPP) [#3500-053, PDF 46KB]

    • General Permit Attachment: Pea Gravel Blanket [PDF 83KB]

    • Individual Permit Application Pea Gravel Blanket [Form #3500-53O, PDF 83KB]

    Pea Gravel Blanket
    Additional Materials


    Pea Gravel Blanket Permit Sample Drawing:

    Pea Gravel Blanket Permit Exemption Materials:

      There are not exemptions available for Pea Gravel Blanket.

    Please send all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Piers Permit Application Materials


    • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

    • Individual Permit Application: Piers [#3500-053H, PDF 39KB]

    Piers Permit Additional Materials


    Piers Sample Drawing and Grids:

    Piers Permit Exemption Materials:

    Please send all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Swimming Rafts Application Materials


    • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

    • Individual Permit: Miscellaneous Structures [#3500-053P, PDF 18KB]

    Swimming Rafts Exemption Materials



    Please send all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Water Ski Platforms
    Application Materials


  • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

  • Individual Permit: Miscellaneous Structures [#3500-053P, PDF 18KB]
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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 all application materials to the county where your project is located.


    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


    • Water Resources Application for Project Permits (WRAPP) [#3500-053, PDF 46KB]

    • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

    General Permit Attachments: • Individual Permit Application: Miscellaneous Structures [PDF 18KB]

    Fish and Wildlife Habitat
    Permit Additional Materials


    Fish and Wildlife Habitat Sample Drawings:

    Fish and Wildlife Habitat Exemption Materials:

    Please send all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Lake Shore Erosion Control
    Permit Application Materials


    • Water Resources Application for Project Permits (WRAPP) [#3500-053, PDF 46KB]

    • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

    • General Permit Attachments:

    • Individual Permit Attachment: Miscellaneous Structures

    • 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 all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Streambank Erosion Control
    Permit Application Materials


    • Water Resources Application for Project Permits (WRAPP) [#3500-053, PDF 46KB]

    • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

    • General Permit Attachments:

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

    • Individual Permit: Miscellaneous Structures [#3500-053P, PDF 18KB]

    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 all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Stream Realignment

    Please visit our Stream Realignment page for permit requirements.



    Wetland Permit Application Materials


    • Fee Sheet

    • Pre-Application Meeting Checklist

    • Wetland Water Quality Certification App. #3500-53N

    • MOA Common Questions & Answers

    • MOA Processes Determination Flow Chart #3500-053A


    General Permit Materials:

    Individual Permit Materials:

    Wetland Permit Additional Materials


    Wetland Permit Sample Drawings:

    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 all application materials to the county where your project is located.


    Water Levels & Crossings



    Bridges Permit Application Materials


    • Water Resources Application for Project Permits (WRAPP) [#3500-053, PDF 46KB]

    • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

    • General Permit Attachment: Clear Span Bridge [PDF 87KB]

    • General PermitAttachment: Temporary in-stream Crossing [PDF 88KB]

    • Individual Permit Application: Bridges [#3500-053F, PDF 43KB]

    Bridges Additional Materials


    Bridges Permit Sample Drawings:

    Bridges in Disaster Areas Materials:

  • Factsheet: Waterway Permits - Approvals in Declared Disaster Areas

    • Please send all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Culvert Permit Application Materials


    • Water Resources Application for Project Permits (WRAPP) [#3500-053, PDF 46KB]

    • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

    • Culvert Area and Sizing Worksheet [PDF 39KB]

    • General Permit Attachment: Culvert Without a Professional Engineer Design [PDF 88KB]

    • General Permit Attachment: Culvert With a Professional Engineer Design [PDF 89KB]

    • Individual Permit Application Culvert [PDF 26693KB]

    Culvert Permit Additional Materials

    Ponds Permit Sample Drawings:

    Ponds Permit Exemption Materials:

    Please send all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Dams

    Please visit our Dams page for permit requirements.



    Fords Permit Application Materials


    • Water Resources Application for Project Permits (WRAPP) [#3500-053, PDF 46KB]

    • Fee Sheet [#3500-053A, PDF 93KB]

    • General Permit Attachment: Ford [PDF 153KB]

    • Individual Permit Application: Miscellaneous Structures [PDF 18KB]

    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 all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    Irrigation Permit
    Application Materials


    • Irrigation Permit Application [Form #3500-53L, PDF 51KB]

    • Fee Sheet [Form #3500-53A, PDF 93KB]

    • For Registration or Reporting forms contact:

    Irrigation Permit
    Additional Materials


    Irrigation Sample Drawing:

    Irrigation Exemption Materials:

    There are no exemption materials for Irrigation activities.



    Please send all application materials to the county where your project is located.




    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: Friday August 21 2009