Rain Gardens

OWR Online Permit Application

DEM is in the final stages of launching an online permit application portal for Freshwater Wetlands, RIPDES Construction General Permit (CGP), Water Quality Certification (WQC), and Underground Injection Control (UIC) programs.

Phase I: Launches Tuesday, May 6

No applications accepted or permits issued through May 5 for Freshwater Wetlands, RIPDES Construction General Permit, Water Quality Certification, and Underground Injection Control Programs

Completed applications submitted before April 17 will be moved to the new system. Incomplete and New applications must be submitted online starting May 6.

Phase 2 launch: Tuesday, May 20

Thursday, May 1, is the last day DEM will accept OWTS-related paper applications

No applications accepted or permits issued: Friday, May 2 - Monday, May 19 for OWTS Program Permits, Exams, Licenses, and Inspections.

For more information and to subscribe to email updates, please visit https://dem.ri.gov/owr-portal

Rain Gardens

Install a rain garden on your property to prevent stormwater from reaching the nearest storm drain or waterway.

OWR Online Permit Application

Phase I: Launches Tuesday, May 6

No applications accepted or permits issued through May 5 for Freshwater Wetlands, RIPDES Construction General Permit, Water Quality Certification, and Underground Injection Control Programs

Phase 2 launch: Tuesday, May 20

Thursday, May 1, is the last day DEM will accept OWTS-related paper applications

No applications accepted or permits issued: Friday, May 2 - Monday, May 19 for OWTS Program Permits, Exams, Licenses, and Inspections.

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