Guidance and Assistance for Applicants & Consultants

Key Resources

Wetlands Permit Search New Freshwater Wetlands Rules Training and Guidance Materials

Additional Resources

What's the Scoop on Wetlands?

Frequently Asked Questions about DEM's Freshwater Wetlands Program (and answers)
Common Questions from Real Estate Agents (and answers)

More about DEM and CRMC Jurisdiction

Rhode Island Freshwater Wetland Types and Definitions

Do I Always Need a Wetlands Permit?

Introductions to the Application Types and Processes

Getting Started, including Guidelines for Choosing Qualified Professionals to Assist You

Additional Information for Design Engineers

Help on Specific Project Types:

Freshwater Wetlands Guidance Documents & Outreach Materials

Summary of New RIDEM Freshwater Wetlands Rules PDF file, less than 1

Buffer Regions PDF file, less than 1

Jurisdictional Area and Buffer Zones PDF file, less than 1

Determining Buffer Zones and Applicability of the Buffer Standards PDF file, less than 1

Request to Verify Freshwater Wetland Edges - Frequently Asked Questions PDF file, less than 1

Basic Questions and Answers Regarding the Freshwater Wetlands General Permit PDF file, less than 1

Freshwater Wetlands Application Process PDF file, less than 1

Freshwater Wetlands Application Types PDF file, less than 1

Guidelines for Determining Wetland Connections Across Barriers PDF file, less than 1

Use of Professionals for Application Preparation PDF file, less than 1

Applicability for Projects or Activities Proposed Outside of Jurisdictional Area PDF file, less than 1

Response to Comments on Proposed Freshwater Wetlands General Permit PDF file, less than 1

Freshwater Wetlands Program and Stormwater Construction Permitting Ground-Mounted Solar Array Guidance PDF file, less than 1

Rare Plant Species PDF file, less than 1

Rare Wildlife Species PDF file, less than 1

Designated Municipal Contacts for Wetlands Permit Applications PDF file, less than 1