Stream Alteration Application Wizard

Step 1: Applicant Information

*=Required Field ?=Hover for Additional Information Name* ? Company or organization (if applicable) Mailing address* City* State* Zip* Email* Telephone number* Have you retained the services of an agent whom you have authorized to communicate with regulatory agencies on your behalf?* ?

Yes No

Step 2: Agent Information (if applicable)

Name* ? Company or organization (if applicable) Mailing address* City* State* Zip* Email* Telephone number*

Step 3: Natural Stream and Project Location

Natural stream name* ? Characteristic flow*

Perennial ? Intermittent ? Ephemeral ?

Project location description* ? County* Latitude (in decimal degrees)* Longitude (in decimal degrees)*

If you do not know the latitude and longitude, use the map below.

Select project location on map

Zoom in and click on the map to populate latitude/longitude above.

Step 4: Project Type

Select all project types that apply:

Bank Stabilization Utility Crossing Process-Based Restoration Structures ? Other Project Not Listed Above ?

Step 5: Discharge of Fill Material in Waters of the U.S.

Will fill material* be placed below the Ordinary High Water Mark** of the natural stream channel being altered? *

Yes No

*Fill Material: Examples of fill material include, but are not limited to: rock, sand, soil, clay, plastics, construction debris, wood chips, and materials used to create any structure or infrastructure in the Waters of the U.S. Fill not only includes material introduced to the stream, but also material relocated from the stream. For example, if a utility was to be installed via open trench and the trench backfilled with the excavated material, that material should be counted as fill.

**Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM): The line on the bank established by fluctuations of water and indicated by physical characteristics such as shelving, destruction of terrestrial vegetation, presence of litter or debris, or changes in the character of soil. The OHWM generally corresponds to average seasonal high flow. For regulatory purposes, bankfull and OHWM are considered synonymous.

Step 6: Additional Project Information

Are you aware of any wetlands located in the project area?* ?

Yes No

Will the proposed work result in the relocation, straightening, piping, or rearranging of the natural stream channel?* ?

Yes No

Is this a single and complete project?* ?

Yes No

Avoidance and Minimization*

List steps taken to avoid and minimize impacts to the stream (e.g., avoid unnecessary impacts, minimize unavoidable impacts):

Best Management Practices (BMPs)

Indicate BMPs to be utilized during construction activities (pick all that apply):

Dewatering

If work occurs in a wetted channel or live water, describe the dewatering method (provide drawing/sketch if applicable and include in Step 9):

Mitigation*

Describe any proposed mitigation to offset impacts to the stream channel (e.g., replanting of vegetation that was removed during construction). If a mitigation plan has been developed, please include this plan in Step 9:

Alternatives*

Describe other methods/designs that were evaluated in order to meet the project purpose:

Step 7: Cultural Resources & Threatened or Endangered Species

Are you aware of any cultural resources or any historic properties that will be impacted by the proposed project?*

Yes No

Has a cultural resource survey been conducted on the property where the proposed project is to occur?*

Yes No

If a cultural resource survey has been conducted please do NOT include it with your uploaded document in Step 9. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff will contact you if a copy of the report is needed. If a federal agency is involved, please provide documentation demonstrating compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act in Step 9.

Are you aware of any Federally-listed Threatened and/or Endangered Species in the project area?*

Yes No

Have surveys for Threatened and/or Endangered Species been conducted on the property where the proposed project is to occur?*

Yes No

If a federal agency is involved, please provide documentation demonstrating compliance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act in Step 9.

Step 8: Other Required Authorizations & Project Dates

List any other required authorizations (federal, state, or local government) necessary for implementation of the project and the status of each If a federal agency is involved in this project (e.g, lease, right-of-way or funding) please name the lead agency
Estimated project start date* Estimated project completion date*

Step 9: Upload Project Plans and Required Items

The following items should be combined into a single PDF file and uploaded below. The uploaded document will be merged to your generated application form using this tool in Step 11

1. A clear site location map with enough detail to easily find the site.

2. Plan view and cross-sectional drawings showing all work requiring a permit, including fills, structures, borrow sites, staging areas and storage areas. The drawings must clearly demarcate the Ordinary High Water Mark of the Waters of the U.S. (OHWM) and clearly illustrate where fill will be placed below the OHWM. Professional drawings are not required; however, drawings must be scaled or indicate dimensions of the work to be completed.
Click here for example plan view and cross-sectional drawings

3. Ground photographs taken from various locations of the proposed disturbance area when snow is not present.

4. Any additional information or plans requested in previous steps.

Upload PDF

Step 10: Applicant Signature and Certification

Applicant Type:*:

Commercial entity ?

Non-commercial entity ?

Governmental entity ?

By entering my name in the field provided below, I hereby certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief, such information is true, complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the proposed activities

Applicant Signature* Date*

Joint Permit/Stream Alteration Application Tool

Step 1: Applicant Information

Step 2: Agent Information (if applicable)

Step 3: Natural Stream and Project Location

Step 4: Project Type

Bank Stabilization Details*

Utility Crossing Details*

Process-based Restoration Structures Details*

Other Project Details*

Step 5: Discharge of Fill Material in Waters of the U.S.

Step 6: Additional Project Information

Step 7: Cultural Resources & Threatened or Endangered Species

Step 8: Other Required Authorizations & Project Dates

Step 9: Upload Project Plans and Required Items

Example Drawings

Step 10: Applicant Signature and Certification

Step 11: Review Your Application

✅ PDF Successfully Generated

Stream Alteration Application Tool

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Joint Permit/Stream Alteration Application Tool

Step 1: Applicant Information

Step 2: Agent Information (if applicable)

Step 3: Natural Stream and Project Location

Step 4: Project Type

Bank Stabilization Details*

Utility Crossing Details*

Process-based Restoration Structures Details*

Other Project Details*

Step 5: Discharge of Fill Material in Waters of the U.S.

Step 6: Additional Project Information

Step 7: Cultural Resources & Threatened or Endangered Species

Step 8: Other Required Authorizations & Project Dates

Step 9: Upload Project Plans and Required Items

Example Drawings

Step 10: Applicant Signature and Certification

Step 11: Review Your Application

✅ PDF Successfully Generated