Permit applications and other forms

Projects that use or impact Minnesota's water resources are regulated by a variety of state, local, and federal agencies. In many cases, a permit is required from one or more of these agencies before proceeding with the project.

Public Waters Work Permit Applications

Projects constructed below the ordinary high water level (OHWL) of lakes, wetlands, rivers and streams; which alter the course, current, or cross-section of the water body; may require a DNR Public Waters Work Permit plus other authorizations. See the Do I Need a Permit? section for frequently asked questions about permit requirements.

• Public Waters Work Permit Application Forms
• Contractor Responsibility Form 
• DNR Water Permit Application Fees  To assist in determining the required DNR permit application fee.

More information on Public Waters Work Permits

General Permits for Work in Public Waters

• General Permit 2011-0616, Wildlife Management Activities
  (December 2011)
• General Permit 2008-0401, Temporary Authorization of Dock Platforms (January 2008)
• General Permit 2004-0001 Issued by DNR to MnDOT  
  • - Best Practices for Meeting DNR General Public Waters Work Permit 2004-0001
    Revisions are in progress, this is the September 2010 Edition. More information and revisions will be posted as they become available. For Microsoft WORD versions of this document, contact Peter.Leete@state.mn.us or by phone at 651-366-3634.
• General Permit 2001-1172, Reissued for repair of flood damages
• Contractor Responsibility Form  

Water Appropriation Permit Applications

A water use permit is required for all water users in Minnesota withdrawing more than 10,000 gallons of water per day or one million gallons per year. For more information, see Water Use Permits.

• Irrigation - Water Appropriation Permit Application Form 
• Non-Irrigation - Water Appropriation Permit Application Form 
• DNR Water Permit Application Fees 
  To assist in determining the required DNR permit application fee.

General Permits for Water Appropriation

• Temporary Water Appropriations General Permit 1997-0005 Information Packet 
• Animal Feedlots and Livestock Operations General Permit 2004-0275 Information Packet 

Bond Forms

Minnesota Statute 103G.311, Subdivision 5, requires those who demand a contested case public hearing on a Commissioner's Order to execute and file a corporate surety bond or equivalent security. Bond forms are available on request or electronically (see below). As an alternative, you may choose to send a cashier's check made payable to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $500.00 when demanding a hearing. All demands for public hearings should be in writing.

• Bond Form if a permit has been applied for  
  Also available as a Microsoft Word ® document.
• Bond Form if a permit has NOT been applied for 
  Also available as a Microsoft Word ® document.

Flood Damage Reduction

The program provides technical and financial assistance to local governmental units for conducting flood damage reduction studies and planning and implementing flood damage reduction measures.

• Grant Guidebook    (includes application)
• Grant Application   (included in guidebook)
  Also available as a Microsoft Word ® document.
• Progress Reporting and Reimbursement Request Forms   (included in Guidebook)

Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program

• Applications, proposal forms, and guidance documents are available under Grant Program.