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.

Scheduled Workshops
Schedule	Topics & Materials
TBD	TBD

Workshop Materials Archives

August 28, 2022 Workshop Materials

Presentation Slides Topics: Groundwater & Freshwater Wetlands Protection

May 4, 2022 Workshop Materials

March 30, 2022 Workshop Materials

Feb 28, 2022 Workshop Materials

Jan 26, 2022 Workshop Materials

Ask A Question

Persons can use the question button below to submit questions about the new rules or submit suggested topics of interest for the training workshops.

Submit a Question Regarding the New Freshwater Wetlands Rules.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Freshwater Wetlands FAQs: Applicability and Timeline

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

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

Guidance and other materials applicable to the current (Part 1) Freshwater Wetlands Rules

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.