Wetland & Water Resources Unit

Bikeway Bridge Part of Route 146 Project - Millbury

The primary role of the Wetlands and Water Resources Unit is to ensure all projects scheduled for construction receive the applicable Federal and State wetland permits prior to advertising for construction bids. Staff prepare and/or review wetland permits and wetland/stormwater mitigation designs, delineate wetland boundaries in the field, conduct habitat evaluations, and determine wetland functions and values in accordance with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) methodologies.

Staff review proposed projects, provide technical and regulatory advice on wetland and water quality issues, recommend design changes where possible to avoid and minimize impacts and determine the proper mitigation based on the extent of the impact relative to the feasibility of the mitigation.

In order to meet the Department's advertising goals and to facilitate expeditious environmental agency reviews, this unit holds monthly meetings with the ACOE, quarterly meetings with the U.S. Coast Guard, and routinely meets with DEP regional offices and local Conservation Commissions to review projects and discuss policies and procedures related to wetland and water quality protection.

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Documents and Publications
NPDES Permiting Information
Wetlands Related Links
Environmental Related Links