Complete minor activities near wetlands within existing lawns, gardens, landscapes and passive recreational activities |
Begin any work within Jurisdictional Areas without the Commission’s approval |
Encourage native vegetation and wildlife |
Remove vegetation (dead or alive) or dump yard waste, manure, dirt, and fill |
Contact the Commission if you suspect someone is in violation of the law (you can even do so anonymously!) |
Drain water to or from a wetland |
Leave a wetland in its natural state |
Use chemicals near wetlands including herbicides, pesticides, and deicers. |
Contact the Commission if you think you might need a permit |
Use fertilizers near wetlands |
Volunteer to clean up the environment |
Assume your contractor will pull all the necessary permits for the work |
Use natural remedies when it comes to lawn care, deicing, herbicides, and pesticides |
Build a dam or remove a beaver dam |