Wetlands

The Wetlands Program guides the Department relative to issues relating to wetland/shoreland permitting, as well as assists in developing potential avoidance, minimization and mitigation measures for Department projects and maintenance activities. The Wetlands Program also assists Department personnel in preparing and submitting the proper documentation necessary to obtain permits from the appropriate federal and state authorities, while managing the environmental review of lands proposed for disposal (surplus lands).

Wetland Applications, Plans, and Permits

Wetlands:

Effective as of December 15, 2019 the New NH Department of Environmental Services Wetlands Rules (Env-Wt 100-900) are in effect. NHDES has created new forms as well as optional worksheets to aid in compiling a wetlands permit application. There are new requirements and standards. Please coordinate closely with NHDOT BOE's Wetlands Program and the Environmental Manager assigned to your project. Please use the below Checklists and Order of application to still help guide your application process.

Please use the new forms links above to complete an application, especially where forms are noted as OLD below.

BOE Wetland Application Checklists:

Stream Crossing Rules – Templates for Application Package:

Please check out the NHDES Rules Website for updates on public meetings.

Wetlands Emergency Authorization Request Form

Protected Shoreland:

Documents:

Wetlands Permit Process Manual
US Army Corps of Engineers New Hampshire Programmatic General Permit
Wetland Classification Chart
NH Stream Crossing Guidelines and NHDES Stream Crossings