The Department of Natural Resources says I cant build a road on my property because of the wetlands, but the land in question is only wet for a few weeks of the year. How can they call that a wetland?
Many of Wisconsins wetlands are ephemeral wetlands. These wetlands may hold water for a few weeks in the spring and summer, or following heavy rains, but can be completely dry the rest of the year. Despite their temporal nature, these wetlands are extremely productive and provide important sources of food and breeding habitat for many amphibians, reptiles and migratory birds (especially waterfowl). Wisconsin law regulates construction activities in all wetlands, including ephemeral wetlands. For more information on characteristics and ecological values of Midwestern ephemeral wetlands, visit the Environmental Protection Agencys ephemeral wetlands web-site. • Who can I call to help me determine if there are wetlands on my property? Tips and tools for identifying wetlands on your property can be found on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Locating Wetlands web-page. If you plan to build on your property, you may need to hire a qualified consultant to help you identify wetland
Related Questions
- The Department of Natural Resources says I cant build a road on my property because of the wetlands, but the land in question is only wet for a few weeks of the year. How can they call that a wetland?
- How should the Assessor classify tillable land where the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has purchased an easement that does not allow tilling or grazing the land?
- Are Land and Natural Resources a Special Class of Property?
