Using the MNDNR Permitting and Reporting System
Due to the ongoing drought and related technical analysis needed for well interferences, water appropriation, pre-construction well assessments and other permit review times may be longer than normal. We appreciate your patience.
MNDNR Permitting and Reporting System
MPARS is an online system for water use reporting, permit applications, permit change requests, and well construction preliminary assessment requests. MPARS is designed to benefit DNR's permit holders and applicants with a simple, convenient and easy-to-use system.
Apply for water permits and preliminary well construction assessments, request changes to existing permits, and report annual water use using MPARS.
MPARS supports six permit types:
Aeration - New
Aquatic Plant Management
Dam Safety
Invasive Aquatic Plant Management
Public Waters Work
Water Appropriation
Features
MPARS is the easiest and most convenient method for most people to request permits for projects that impact Minnesota's water resources, and allows for faster response times. The online system is customer-service focused. Our goal is for permit applicants, permit holders and the public to be able to easily navigate the system.
If you are using MPARS for the first time, you will need to create an account.
Customer-friendly features include:
Convenient access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
User-friendly online permit application process
Information-saving features allow you to start an application, save the information you have entered and finish the application at a later time
Water use reporting feature automatically calculates total volumes and fees owed
Ability to upload necessary documentation (e.g. site maps, driving directions, design specifications, justification statements, and landowner signatures)
Application fees are calculated after application review
Apply for a new permit
Request a change (amend, transfer, terminate) to an existing permit
Renew previously issued APM and IAPM permits
Secure banking system allows payment online; no more check writing and looking for a stamp to mail in payments!
Single starting point for joint application process when DNR, Board of Water and Soil Resources and U.S. Army Corp of Engineer permits are needed
Easy interface to ask DNR staff questions
Benefits to the public
Increased transparency of the permit application process - permit applicants may always login to the MPARS system to see what stage their application is at in the process
Improved access to permit files - all permit records will be maintained online, allowing permit holders to access their permit file at any time
Better tracking of payments through a secure online method for payment
Reduced data entry errors as the public will enter their own water use data and double-check its accuracy
