i have a naturial cypress pond that drys up because of cannals that where dug near my land.i need to find out if i can dig the pond deeper and increase its size.
2006-12-09 09:29:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Environment
You can contact the Corps at the address below. If the land was drained in the last 20 years they would need a permit from the Corps. Draining wetlands without a permit is a serious offense, unless you happen to be the Corps that does it!
On another front, restoring your wetland might not only be a good thing to do, you might end up getting paid for it. Sometimes, as in widening a highway, the destruction of wetlands is unavoidable. Frequently "mitigation" is required, meaning that an offsetting amount of wetland needs to be created. If the Corps doesn't have a problem, you should contact your state Department of Environment (fish & game?) and local environmental organizations. There are lots of resources to help with your project. Good luck, and how cool to own your own swamp!
2006-12-09 10:00:53 · answer #1 · answered by gordon B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states, the Corps has a joint permit process with the state - usually department of environmental quality or protection, etc., and most states have the permit application avialable on the internet. Try searching for: dredge, fiil, permit, application, and the name of your state; or if you know what the name of the state agency is, then look for the info on their web page.
2006-12-09 18:09:49 · answer #2 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋