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Thinking about dredging, building, or connecting to an inland lake or stream? You may need a Part 301 permit to stay com...
09/10/2025

Thinking about dredging, building, or connecting to an inland lake or stream?

You may need a Part 301 permit to stay compliant and protect Michigan’s waters.

Ever wondered if your property might have wetlands? The EGLE website has an interactive map that can give you a good sta...
09/09/2025

Ever wondered if your property might have wetlands?

The EGLE website has an interactive map that can give you a good starting point. It shows potential wetland areas, hydric soils, and other helpful data.

While it isn’t always 100% accurate, it’s a great tool to get a general idea. For the most reliable results, it’s always best to have a professional come out and take a look!

EGLE Information regarding Marinas: When building a marina, it’s important to protect the water and shoreline. This mean...
08/01/2025

EGLE Information regarding Marinas:

When building a marina, it’s important to protect the water and shoreline. This means testing and carefully removing sediment, keeping the water clear, and getting rid of waste safely. Use small, floating docks, slow down boat waves, and keep shorelines natural with plants and habitat areas instead of heavy walls. Design the marina so water can move and flow easily.

An invasive species is a plant, animal, or other organism that is not native and whose introduction causes harm to Michi...
07/31/2025

An invasive species is a plant, animal, or other organism that is not native and whose introduction causes harm to Michigan’s economy, environment, or human health. While many non-native species are harmless or even beneficial, invasive ones spread quickly, have no natural predators, and disrupt ecosystems.

Four examples of invasive species in Michigan:

Spotted Lanternfly – An insect that sucks sap from stems and leaves of orchard trees, grapevines, oaks, pines, and other plants, damaging them.
Didymo ("Rock Snot") – A type of algae that forms thick mats, disrupting fish habitat and making recreation unpleasant.
Beech Leaf Disease – A disease that damages and kills beech trees over several years. Michigan has about 37 million beech trees at risk.
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid – Tiny insects that feed on hemlock trees, secreting white wax and causing tree death.

Part 91 is a Michigan law that helps prevent soil erosion and protects nearby water during construction. If you're diggi...
07/24/2025

Part 91 is a Michigan law that helps prevent soil erosion and protects nearby water during construction. If you're digging or moving dirt on an acre or more of land—or within 500 feet of a lake or stream—you usually need a permit. These permits are handled by different groups like counties, some cities or townships, certain public agencies (like road commissions), or the state (EGLE). Each of these groups makes sure the work follows erosion control rules to protect the land and water.

-Wetland mitigation is usually required when a wetland permit is issued, but there are a few exceptions. EGLE may waive ...
07/16/2025

-Wetland mitigation is usually required when a wetland permit is issued, but there are a few exceptions. EGLE may waive the requirement if the impact is very small (less than 1/3 of an acre) and there’s no good way to do mitigation. It can also be waived if the project’s goal is to restore or improve wetlands.

-No mitigation is needed for activities covered under general permits, like certain public road projects.

-When mitigation is required, restoring old wetlands that have disappeared is preferred over creating brand-new ones, and simply improving an existing wetland doesn’t count as full mitigation.

Building a farm or stock pond? Here’s what you need to know:-Must be for farming—like irrigating crops or watering lives...
07/16/2025

Building a farm or stock pond? Here’s what you need to know:

-Must be for farming—like irrigating crops or watering livestock (not for fish farming)
-Pond size should match the size of your farming operation
-Fill must be placed in upland areas, outside of floodplains

⚠️ A Part 301 permit may still be required

Certain areas along the Great Lakes shoreline in Michigan are protected because they provide important habitats for fish...
07/10/2025

Certain areas along the Great Lakes shoreline in Michigan are protected because they provide important habitats for fish, birds, and wildlife. These areas are called "environmental areas," and if your property falls within one, you must get permission from the state before doing things like digging, building, or changing the natural landscape. These rules help prevent damage to coastal habitats that are home to many species.

If you're planning any construction or landscaping project in Michigan that disturbs more than an acre of land or is wit...
07/09/2025

If you're planning any construction or landscaping project in Michigan that disturbs more than an acre of land or is within 500 feet of a lake or stream, you'll likely need a Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) permit. This permit is designed to prevent erosion and protect nearby properties and waterways from sediment runoff.

Depending on the location, permits can be handled by counties, cities or townships, certain public agencies, or the state (EGLE’s Water Resources Division).

How are wetlands protected in Michigan? If a wetland is near or connected to a lake, river, or stream or is over 5 acres...
07/07/2025

How are wetlands protected in Michigan?

If a wetland is near or connected to a lake, river, or stream or is over 5 acres, it’s likely protected by law. That means you need a permit to build, fill, dig, or drain there.

Do you need help with permits?
We guide you through the permit process, making sure your project stays compliant and stress-free.

Here are a few of the services provided by EGLE! If you have worked with us, you know that these are very common. Our tw...
07/03/2025

Here are a few of the services provided by EGLE! If you have worked with us, you know that these are very common. Our two biggest ones we have to work with are the Pre-Application meetings and Permits under Part 301 (Inland Lakes and Streams) or Part 303 (Wetlands Protection).

So, what’s the difference between a Pre-App meeting and a Permit? 🤔

A Pre-App meeting is an early conversation with EGLE staff where you can ask questions, share details about your project, and get clarity on what’s needed before you apply. It’s a great way to avoid delays and ensure your project is on the right track from the start. During this time is when an EGLE agent will come on site and do an inspection to see if a permit is needed or not.

A Permit is the official approval you need before doing work in or around lakes, streams, or wetlands. Once your application is reviewed and meets the environmental requirements under Part 301 or 303, a permit is issued, allowing the project to move forward legally and responsibly.

Think of it this way:
➡️ Pre-App = Planning ahead
✅ Permit = Permission to proceed

We make sure that the process goes smoothly and we handle it all, while keeping you in the loop! It is stress and worry free, while we do the hard work. 💪🏼

📍 Don’t forget: Permit requirements can vary by county and township, so be sure to check with your local offices — or just ask us! We’re happy to help.

We have years of experience pulling permits for new ponds, dredging projects, etc! 👷‍♂️💧

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