Guidance and Assistance for Applicants & Consultants Key Resources Wetlands Permit Search New Freshwater Wetlands Rules Training and Guidance Materials Freshwater Wetlands Permitting Stormwater Permitting Page Site Work Affidavit Avoid Site Work Delays Suggestions to Promote Brevity of Designer’s Drainage Analysis Submittals Designated Municipal Contacts for Wetlands Permit Applications 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 Freshwater Wetlands in the Vicinity of the Coast - Fact Sheet Freshwater Wetlands Rules 3.02 and 3.03 - Illustrated Brochure Rhode Island Freshwater Wetland Types and Definitions Vegetated Wetlands Flowing or Standing Water Wetlands Perimeter, Riverbank, and Floodplain Wetlands Do I Always Need a Wetlands Permit? No, Exempt Activities for Homeowners No, Exempt Activities for Municipalities and Utility Companies See 250-150-15-1.6 (former Rule 6.00) for all Exempt Activities Introductions to the Application Types and Processes Freshwater Wetland Application Types Wetlands Application Process Flow Chart Getting Started, including Guidelines for Choosing Qualified Professionals to Assist You For Wetlands Identification and Delineation on Your Property To Evaluate Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Associated with Wetlands Avoidance and Minimization Guidance Wetland BMP Manual: Techniques for Avoidance and Minimization Additional Information for Design Engineers Freshwater Wetlands Program and Stormwater Construction Permitting Ground-Mounted Solar Array Guidance PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Preparation of Subwatershed Maps PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Regulatory Provisions and Guidance Pertaining to Floodplain and Floodway Standards of the RIDEM Freshwater Wetland Program (UPDATED) PDF file, about 1mbmegabytes RI Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook PDF file, about 15mbmegabytes Help on Specific Project Types: See the Wetland BMP Manual on Single family lots; Subdivisions; Commercial and industrial projects; Golf courses; Bike paths, foot paths, trails and boardwalks; Roads and bridges; Utilities; and Crossings Stormwater Guidance for Single Family Lots Wetlands Buffer Plantings Pre-application Assistance for Restoration and Water Quality Projects Permitting for Wetland Restoration Projects New Dry Hydrants - How to Apply Permitting for Docks and Floats Freshwater Wetlands Guidance Documents & Outreach Materials Summary of New RIDEM Freshwater Wetlands Rules PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Buffer Regions PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Jurisdictional Area and Buffer Zones PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Determining Buffer Zones and Applicability of the Buffer Standards PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Request to Verify Freshwater Wetland Edges - Frequently Asked Questions PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Basic Questions and Answers Regarding the Freshwater Wetlands General Permit PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Freshwater Wetlands Application Process PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Freshwater Wetlands Application Types PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Guidelines for Determining Wetland Connections Across Barriers PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Regulatory Provisions and Guidance Pertaining to Floodplain and Floodway Standards of the RIDEM Freshwater Wetland Program (UPDATED) PDF file, about 1mbmegabytes Use of Professionals for Application Preparation PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Applicability for Projects or Activities Proposed Outside of Jurisdictional Area PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Response to Comments on Proposed Freshwater Wetlands General Permit PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Freshwater Wetlands Program and Stormwater Construction Permitting Ground-Mounted Solar Array Guidance PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Rare Plant Species PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Rare Wildlife Species PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Designated Municipal Contacts for Wetlands Permit Applications PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
Freshwater Wetlands Program and Stormwater Construction Permitting Ground-Mounted Solar Array Guidance PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
Regulatory Provisions and Guidance Pertaining to Floodplain and Floodway Standards of the RIDEM Freshwater Wetland Program (UPDATED) PDF file, about 1mbmegabytes
Request to Verify Freshwater Wetland Edges - Frequently Asked Questions PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
Basic Questions and Answers Regarding the Freshwater Wetlands General Permit PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
Regulatory Provisions and Guidance Pertaining to Floodplain and Floodway Standards of the RIDEM Freshwater Wetland Program (UPDATED) PDF file, about 1mbmegabytes
Applicability for Projects or Activities Proposed Outside of Jurisdictional Area PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
Freshwater Wetlands Program and Stormwater Construction Permitting Ground-Mounted Solar Array Guidance PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes