FAQ
Can I work in the stream if
it is an emergency?
Working in or near a stream, other than to remove floatable debris,
requires permits from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). In cases where emergency approvals to work
in the stream are needed, DEP can and often will issue emergency permits for
the work after discussing it with the landowner to make sure that they
understand their responsibilities. DEP
may require that a formal permit be submitted for the project in addition to
the emergency permit. A request for an
emergency permit should be as a result of damage from a recent high water or
because of a major failure in a structure (ie culvert pipe collapse) that was
not anticipated. Failure to allow enough
time to get a regular permit for a project does not justify an emergency
permit. For information
about emergency permits contact DEP at 570-327-0529.