Waterways, Coastlines & Wetlands Permits
Waterways, coastlines and wetlands are related resources. Projects in these areas might require multiple DEC permits. Please review the following tables to determine your permit needs, and see additional information on application procedures, application forms, and contacts for assistance.
Project Location | Example Projects | Permit Information |
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Projects in or near streams, rivers, lakes and ponds |
| Protection of Waters Permit and/or Water Quality Certificate |
Projects in or near wetlands |
| Freshwater Wetland Permit and/or Tidal Wetlands Permits |
Projects in a coastal erosion hazard area along Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, Atlantic Ocean, Long Island Sound |
| Coastal Erosion Management Permit |
Projects within a wild, scenic and recreational river corridor |
| Wild, Scenic and Recreational River Permit |
Floating objects in navigable waters within the Adirondack Park (DEC Regions 5, 6) and Catskill Park (DEC Regions 3, 4) The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (link leaves DEC website) administers this program in other locations. |
| Permit for Floating Objects other than Aids to Navigation - Navigation Law Article 3, Section 35-a Floating Objects Permit Application (PDF) 21 kB |
Projects anywhere involving:
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| Mined Land Reclamation Permit |
For more information...
- Application Forms
- Questions? - Contact a Regional Permit Administrator