Waterway & Wetland Permits
This is a list of links to other agencies that we work with. Land Conservation does not regulate waterways and wetlands but these other agencies may. Please always check with the appropriate agency when doing any changes on your property so as not to adversely affect yours or your neighbor's land.
USDA - Farm Services Agency / Natural Resources Conservation Service
4 Boon Blvd
Neillsville, WI 54456
Phone: (715)743-3164
To be eligible for federal programs, you must not drain any wetlands as determined by their local office.
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Sam Woboril
Regulatory Branch
1314 Contractors Blvd
Plover, WI 54467
Phone: (651) 290-5878
email: samuel.j.woboril@usace.army.mil
The Corps of Engineers has regulatory jurisdiction over all activities that involve discharge of dredged or fill materials or land clearing activities, in “waters of the United States”, which includes all water bodies and wetland areas. The Corps should be contacted for permit requirements for any land disturbing activity that may impact wetlands or other waters.
CLARK COUNTY ZONING OFFICE
Derek Weyer
Clark County Zoning Administrator
Courthouse, Room 204
Neillsville WI 54456
Phone: (715) 743-5130 FAX: (715) 743-5154
email: derek.weyer@co.clark.wi.us
Clark County Zoning has regulatory responsibilities through the Shoreland/Wetland and Floodplain Zoning Ordinances. These ordinances cover the area within 300 feet of navigable streams/rivers or area within 1,000 feet of navigable lakes, ponds and flowages or to the landward side of the floodplain; whichever distance is greater. It also covers the drainage, clearing, filling, grading, construction and other land disturbing activities within this zone which may need a permit.
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DNR Call Center – Waterways and Wetlands
dnrwmspublicinquiry@wisconsin.gov
608-267-3125
website: http://dnr.wi.gov/permits/water/
WIDNR has regulatory responsibilities for activities that involve alteration of stream channels (dredging, filling, realignment, impoundments) and impacts on wetland adjacent to the stream. Also has regulatory authority on pond construction within 500 feet of navigable streams.
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Bradley Johnson
Stormwater Management
5301 Rib Mountain Drive
Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: (715) 359-4522
email: bradleya.johnson@wisconsin.gov
website: http://dnr.wi.gov/permits/water/
Land disturbing construction activities that will result in affecting one or more acres of land, including areas that are part of future planned development, must contact the WIDNR and discuss construction site stormwater discharge permit program.