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

August 28, 2022 Presentation Slides Topics: Groundwater & Freshwater Wetlands Protectiontation PDF file, about 2

May 4, 2022 Workshop Materials

May 4, 2022 Presentation Slides Topics: Applicability, Permitting Pathways, Application Types, Examples PDF file, about 3

Questions and Answers re: Training Workshop May 4, 2022 PDF file, less than 1

March 30, 2022 Workshop Materials

March 30, 2022 Presentation Slides Topics: Exemptions, Infill Standards, Variances, Municipal Coordination PDF file, about 5

Questions and Answers re: Training Workshop Mar 30, 2022 PDF file, less than 1

Feb 28, 2022 Workshop Materials

February 28, 2022 Presentation Slides Topics: Permitting Framework & Process PDF file, about 9

Questions and Answers re: Training Workshop Feb 28, 2022 PDF file, less than 1

Jan 26, 2022 Workshop Materials

January 26, 2022 Presentation Slides Topics: Overview, New terminology, buffer standard, buffer zones PDF file, about 5

Questions and Answers re: Training Workshop Jan 26, 2022 PDF file, about 5

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 PDF file, less than 1

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

Regulatory Provisions and Guidance Pertaining to Floodplain and Floodway Standards of the RIDEM Freshwater Wetland Program (UPDATED) PDF file, about 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

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.