What activities are allowed within or near wetlands?

Most activities, such as construction, landscaping, and grading, require a permit. Some activities, such as normal maintenance (such as lawn mowing, building certain fences, and planting native plants), are allowed without a permit.

Normal maintenance and improvement of land currently in agricultural use is exempt from the provisions of the Act. Preparation of new land for agricultural use is not exempt. Silviculture harvesting is exempt if the landowner has obtained a forest cutting permit from the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s regional forester.