Wetland Permits

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What is a Wetland?

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) define a wetland(s) as follows: those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions.

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It is illegal to dredge or fill a wetland without a federal permit.

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For detailed information on the permitting process, please contact the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers at the contact information below.

 

​Joint Application for Permit - please request consultation prior to completing this application.

 

In addition, Bonner County requires a 50' building setback from a delineated wetland.  You can find detailed info on this on the County's website under Chapter 7 Environmental Standard, subchapter 7.3  click here to go there or call the Bonner County planning department at (208) 265-1458.

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Wetland Indicator Plants - This site provides links to wetland plant lists and detailed information on the wetland delineation process.

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