New Freshwater Wetlands Rules Training and Guidance Materials
Training Workshops
To support the transition to the new rules, RIDEM, in collaboration with the RI Coastal Resources Management Council, is offering a series of training workshops targeted at consultants and others involved in planning projects and preparing wetlands applications. The workshops will be conducted on ZOOM, with additional details forthcoming. Presentations will be recorded and made available for viewing in future website updates.
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Workshop Materials Archives
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Persons can use the question button below to submit questions about the new rules or submit suggested topics of interest for the training workshops.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Freshwater Wetlands FAQs: Applicability and Timeline
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Freshwater Wetlands Guidance Documents & Outreach Materials
Summary of New RIDEM Freshwater Wetlands Rules
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Buffer Regions
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Jurisdictional Area and Buffer Zones
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Determining Buffer Zones and Applicability of the Buffer Standards
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Request to Verify Freshwater Wetland Edges - Frequently Asked Questions
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Basic Questions and Answers Regarding the Freshwater Wetlands General Permit
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Freshwater Wetlands Application Process
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Freshwater Wetlands Application Types
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Guidelines for Determining Wetland Connections Across Barriers
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Regulatory Provisions and Guidance Pertaining to Floodplain and Floodway Standards of the RIDEM Freshwater Wetland Program (UPDATED)
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Use of Professionals for Application Preparation
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Applicability for Projects or Activities Proposed Outside of Jurisdictional Area
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Response to Comments on Proposed Freshwater Wetlands General Permit
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Freshwater Wetlands Program and Stormwater Construction Permitting Ground-Mounted Solar Array Guidance
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Rare Plant Species
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Rare Wildlife Species
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Designated Municipal Contacts for Wetlands Permit Applications
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Mapping Tools
- Interactive Map of Freshwater Wetland Buffer Regions is a mapping tool to assist in identifying the region designations that are part of the buffer zone standard in the new Part 3 Rules.
- NEW! Interactive Map of Buffer Zone Designations for Surface Waters is a mapping tool to assist in identifying the buffer zone width that is assigned to surface waterbodies (freshwaters only). Note that not all surface waters are represented in the map and additional limitations apply.