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Who is responsible for removing debris from a river or creek?

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Who is responsible for removing debris from a river or creek?

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Rivers, creeks, and other water bodies are owned by the property owner upon whose property the waterway is located. Any debris that is located in the river would therefore need to be removed by the property owner. Please be aware that clearing of live vegetation and trees within the 25-foot buffer around the waterway is prohibited. If the tree is dead or dying, you may remove it without a permit. (Reference: Soil, Erosion Control, Ordinance Article III, Section 3.1, Paragraph 3.) Please contact the Department of Planning and Development at 678.518.6000 for more information.