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 Presentation Slides Topics: Exemptions, Infill Standards, Variances, Municipal Coordination Questions and Answers re: Training Workshop May 4, 2022 March 30, 2022 Workshop Materials Presentation Slides Topics: Exemptions, Infill Standards, Variances, Municipal Coordination Questions and Answers re: Training Workshop Mar 30, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Workshop Materials Presentation Slides Topics: Permitting Framework & Process Questions and Answers re: Training Workshop Feb 28, 2022 Jan 26, 2022 Workshop Materials Presentation Slides Topics: Overview, New terminology, buffer standard, buffer zones Questions and Answers re: Training Workshop Jan 26, 2022 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 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 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 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 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.
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
Applicability for Projects or Activities Proposed Outside of Jurisdictional Area PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes