To see what Rule your project may trigger, see the Activities that Require Permits page.  Please contact the Regulatory Department with questions on what projects require a permit.

Download and submit all required materials for the following rules. If a project triggers more than one rule, fill out only one Water Resource Permit Application Form.

Erosion Control Rule

• The Water Resource Permit Application Form is required for an Erosion Control permit
• The Erosion Control Supplemental Information form is required for an Erosion Control permit
• The Erosion Control Checklist is a guide for submittals for an Erosion Control permit
• See the Erosion Control Rule for all required submittals

Floodplain Alteration Rule

• The Water Resource Permit Application Form is required for a Floodplain Alteration permit
• See the Floodplain Alteration Rule for all required submittals

Wetland Protection Rule

• The Water Resource Permit Application Form is required for a Wetland Protection permit
• See the Wetland Protection Rule for all required submittals
• Additional submittals may be required through the Wetland Conservation Act

Dredging Rule

• The Water Resource Permit Application Form is required for a Dredging permit
• The Dredging Checklist is a guide for submittals for a Dredging Permit
• See the Dredging Rule for all required submittals

Waterbody Crossings & Structures Rule

• The Water Resource Permit Application Form is required for a Waterbody Crossings & Structures permit
• See the Waterbody Crossings & Structures Rule for all required submittals

Stormwater Management Rule

• The Water Resource Permit Application Form is required for a Stormwater Management permit
• See the Stormwater Management Rule for all required submittals
• Click for Additional Information on BMP's required by the Stormwater Management Rule

Shoreline & Streambank Stabilization Rule

Non Fast Track (All streambank stabilization)

• The Water Resource Permit Application Form is required for a Non Fast Track Shoreline & Streambank Stabilization permit
• The Erosion Intensity Score Sheet is required for a Non Fast Track Shoreline & Streambank Stabilization permit
• The Shoreline Stabilization Checklist is a guide for submittals for a Non Fast Track Shoreline & Streambank Stabilization permit
• See the Shoreline & Streambank Stabilization Rule for all required submittals

Fast Track (Shoreline stabilization projects that conform to the requirements in section 6 of this rule)

• The Fast Track Shoreline Application Form is required for a Fast Track Shoreline & Streambank Stabilization permit
• The Shoreline Stabilization Checklist is a guide for submittals for an Shoreline & Streambank Stabilization permit
• See the Shoreline & Streambank Stabilization Rule for all required submittals

Sandblanket Installation

• A Sandblanket Application Form is required for a Sandblanket permit

• The Sandblanket Checklist is a guide for submittals for a Sandblanket permit

• See the Shoreline & Streambank Stabilization Rule for all required submittals

Please completely fill out the application and submit it along with any supplemental materials to MCWD offices at:

MCWD Regulatory Department
18202 Minnetonka Boulevard
Deephaven, MN 55391

Important Note:

Grading and excavating must not begin until the applicant has been noticed that a permit has been issued and required erosion control measures are in place. Working without a permit where required is in violation of MCWD Rules and is a misdemeanor subject to penalty by law.