Stream Permitting and Activities
When a landowner or developer wishes to perform work in or near a stream, it is important to fully address all aspects of the job; from planning & design, permitting, and conducting the work. Below is a list resources which will help you understand your project, and the best management practices to impliment.
Resource Guides
US Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District Contact Information:
Pittsburgh District Corps of Engineers
William S. Moorhead Federal Building
1000 Liberty Avenue
Regulatory Branch, Suite 2200
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 395-7155
Fax: (412) 644-4211
Northern Section 412-395-7115
Southern Section 412-395-7188
Email us: Regulatory.Permits@usace.army.mil
OEPA 401 Contact Information:
Rachel Secrest
Environmental Supervisor
401/Water Quality Section
Ohio EPA | Division of Surface Water
2195 Front Street, Logan, OH 43138
Ph: 740-380-5433
Floodplain Management Information:
Jefferson County Regional Planning Commission
Ph: 740-283-8568
Website: https://jeffersoncountyoh.com/regional-planning
OEPA Water Quality Certification Information
NWP 401 Quick GuideApplication Form for DA (Director's Approval)DA (Director's Authorization) InstructionsDA (Director's Approval) for Stream ImpactsDredging is allowed as long as no equipment is in the stream, work must be done from top-of-bank, the stream can’t be widened or made deeper and all material removed from the stream must be located out of the floodplain areas.
Consideration should be given to the following articles below on dredging:
- http://www.wvca.us/flood/pdf/14_Appendix_H_Dredging_and_Stream_Channel_Restoration.pdf
- https://www.govtech.com/em/preparedness/Is-Dredging-a-Solution-to-Flooding-Problems.html
Some of the information may be outdated or has changed over the years. Please contact the JSWCD office with any questions.