Wetlands

The Wetlands Program guides the Department relative to issues relating to wetland/shoreland permitting, as well as assists in developing potential avoidance, minimization and mitigation measures for Department projects and maintenance activities. The Wetlands Program also assists Department personnel in preparing and submitting the proper documentation necessary to obtain permits from the appropriate federal and state authorities, while managing the environmental review of lands proposed for disposal (surplus lands).

Wetland Applications, Plans, and Permits

Wetlands:

New Hampshire Administrative Rules, including Env-Wt 100-900, are updated regularly for wetlands permitting. Please use applicable NHDES forms and worksheets depending on your project type. Please coordinate closely with NHDOT BOE's Wetlands Program and the Environmental Manager assigned to your project and use the below Checklists and Order of application to help guide your application process.

BOE Wetland Application Checklists:

Stream Crossing Rules – Templates for Application Package:

Please check out the NHDES Rules Website for updates on public meetings.

Wetlands Emergency Authorization Request Form

Protected Shoreland:

Documents:

Wetlands Permit Process Manual
US Army Corps of Engineers New Hampshire Programmatic General Permit
Wetland Classification Chart
NH Stream Crossing Guidelines and NHDES Stream Crossings
Best Management Practices for Routine Roadway Maintenance Activities in NH Manual 2019