Water Resources and Wetlands Unit

Goal

The goal of the staff working in the topic area of wetlands and aquatic resources is to ensure that MnDOT projects receive all applicable Aquatic Resource permits prior to construction and that all regulatory compliance requirements are satisfied throughout project design and construction. Because the wetland topic is closely aligned with the topic of aquatic resources (including rivers, streams, lake and floodplains), staff members working with these issues are listed as contacts.

Products the unit provides

Review of Wetland assessment in environmental documents (EIS, EA, EAW)
Review of Wetland Two-Part Finding statements
Review of Joint Permit Applications
WCA Applications, Decisions, and Notifications
Facilitated communication with US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Liaisons
Wetland credit withdrawals as per USACE and WCA replacement requirements
Review of wetland delineation reports

What to expect from the unit

Products listed above
Awareness of the regulatory requirements and pathways
Guidance for project compliance with USACE and WCA requirements
Facilitation of project permit applications

What you need to provide to the unit

Draft reports, documents and permit applications for review
Final/signed permit applications and supporting documentation (for distribution to regulators)
Completed wetland credit withdrawal forms

What the unit expects from you

Items listed above
Updates regarding changes to project scheduling
Updates regarding changes in wetland impact projections for projects
Sharing communications with regulators regarding project design