Scott Landry | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

New Online Permit Application Portal Coming Soon

DEM is finalizing the launch of a new online permit application portal for the Office of Water Resources (OWR) Groundwater and Freshwater Protection Programs.

Phase One Launch: Tuesday, May 6

Starting May 6, all applications for Freshwater Wetlands, RIPDES Construction General Permit, Water Quality Certification, and Underground Injection Control Programs must be submitted/managed online. No applications will be accepted or permits issued through May 5. Incomplete or new applications must be submitted through the online portal starting May 6. Learn more, view a demo, download user guides, and read updated FAQs: https://dem.ri.gov/owr-portal

Phase Two Launch: Tuesday, May 20

No Septic/OWTS applications accepted or permits issued from Friday, May 2 - Monday, May 19

Some exceptions will apply. Completed applications submitted before May 1 at 4 PM will be moved to the new system. Incomplete and new applications must be submitted online starting May 20. Learn more: https://dem.ri.gov/owr-portal

Scott Landry

Scott.Landry@dem.ri.gov

First name

Scott

Last name

Landry

Job title

Park Manager, Goddard State Park, Rocky Point & Rome Point