Dredging

What Is It?

The process of removing debris and sediment from the bottom of bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, and harbors. An Agency permit is required when dredging involved jurisdictional wetlands.

Required Forms

• Major Project General Information Request Application Form
• Supplemental Information Request for Dredging

Application Help and Information

• Pre-Application Request
• Agency Laws
• Jurisdiction Explanation: Freshwater Wetlands
• New York State Wetlands Delineation Manual

Form Submission

The Agency accepts submissions via email and mail. Emails can be sent to APASubmissions@apa.ny.gov or via the form below. Before submitting, please ensure that:

• All submissions are in PDF format and legible;
• Electronic copies of plans are fully scalable;
• Applications contain scans of signatures affixed by hand or electronic signatures consistent with the Electronic Signatures and Records Act.

If you cannot submit a form via email, please send a hard copy to:

New York State Adirondack Park Agency
P.O. Box 99
1133 NYS Route
86 Ray Brook, NY 12977

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