Working in Water or Wetlands
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Working in or near water can be complicated and may require the approval of several regulatory agencies.
The Working in Water booklet developed by the Department of Ecology discusses a variety of water-related projects and what permits may be needed for them.
Visit Ecology’s Wetlands page for in-depth information on wetland protection and management. Wetlands are highly sensitive ecosystems regulated by several agencies.
Project proponents considering work in, over, under, or near water should view our Aquatic Permits Sheet. It includes a table of commonly required permits, permit purpose, trigger activity, other required permits, timelines, agency contacts, and links to online resources.
Other agencies involved in permitting water-related or wetland projects include: