New Hydrologic Restoration General Permit available!

This spring, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officially launched a new Hydrologic Restoration General Permit (HRGP-22). This permit creates a general permit for stream, wetland, and floodplain restoration projects that improve hydrologic conditions, connections, and functions.

The establishment of the HRGP-22 has been a Wisconsin Wetlands Association (WWA) priority because there is a great need for more hydrology-focused restoration across the state.

Despite being graced with abundant water resources, many wetlands, rivers, and floodplains in Wisconsin are disconnected and degraded. This compromises their ability to deliver important benefits like storing and slowing flows, reducing soil loss and erosion, improving water quality, and providing high-quality habitat, wildlife, and recreational opportunities.

WWA has been closely involved in the development of the HRGP-22 as part of our efforts to improve the programs and policies needed to help restore our waters, their natural functions, and the vast array of benefits they provide.

To learn more about HRGP-22 you may read a fact sheet here or the full permit here.

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