Environment - Watercourse, Wetland and Buffer Zone Activity Permit

Issues an activity permit in a watercourse, wetland or 15 m buffer zone on or near one's property. Forms should be submitted at least six weeks before the anticipated project start date.

Charged permit:

• Boardwalk construction in a buffer zone
• Boardwalk construction in a wetland or sand dune
• Boat launch or shoreline access
• Dam or impoundment maintenance
• Dredging
• Landscaping
• New bridge
• New culvert
• Repair a bridge
• Repair a culvert
• Road construction
• Seaweed removal or relocation
• Shoreline protection
• Stairway to beach
• Temporary crossing
• Tree cutting (forest management)
• Tree cutting (water view)
• Watercourse enhancement or maintenance
• Water withdrawal for irrigation
• Wetland alteration
• Wetland enhancement or maintenance
• Wharf repair or construction (in-water work)
• Wharf repair or construction (no in-water work)
• Other activities

Free activities:

• Beaver dam notching or removal to prevent property damage
• Build a floating dock
• Stream enhancement
• Tree cutting for safety hazard(s) or cutting four trees or less

Note: Licensed contractors, community improvement groups, watershed groups, provincial government departments, agencies, and crown corporations are exempt from paying fees.