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Navigating
Waterway Permits
So You Don’t Have To.
Waterway Permit Pros handles DNR, county, and city permit filings for waterway projects throughout Wisconsin. From dredging and pea gravel permits to sediment sampling, project coordination, and contractor oversight — we manage the complexity so you can focus on your project.
Expert Guidance
Through every stage of the Wisconsin DNR permitting process -- from application preparation to final close-out filing.
Save Time to Avoid Delays
Wisconsin waterway permits require precise documentation, correct filings, and proper timing. We handle the paperwork so your project stays on schedule.
Support Throughout
From the first phone call to the final DNR close-out, Waterway Permit Pros is with you at every step of your waterway project.
Dedicated to Protecting
Our Waterways
Wisconsin’s waterways deserve protection. Your shoreline project deserves to happen.
Waterway Permit Pros was founded by Kelly And The Team after four years of deep experience navigating Wisconsin’s DNR permitting landscape — working directly with DNR staff, lake associations, property owners, and waterway contractors to help projects actually get done. Kelly was trained by the person who originally introduced DASH services to the Wisconsin DNR, and she has since built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable resource for anyone trying to navigate the intersection of property goals and waterway regulations.
Her background in analytical problem-solving, combined with formal training in waterway regulations and hands-on experience managing complex projects, gives Waterway Permit Pros a genuine edge: the ability to understand what a project needs, figure out what permits are required, and actually make it happen within DNR guidelines.
- Direct DNR relationships and working knowledge of Wisconsin waterway regulations
- Experience managing dredging, pea gravel, and sediment sampling permits from filing to close-out
- Trained by the person who introduced DASH services to the Wisconsin DNR
Comprehensive
Waterway Solutions
From dredging and pea gravel permits to sediment sampling and full project management, Waterway Permit Pros provides the permitting expertise and project support that Wisconsin property owners and lake associations need to move forward with confidence.
Waterway Permitting
Wisconsin DNR waterway permits require precise applications, complete documentation, and careful attention to regulatory requirements. We handle the full filing process for DNR, county, and city waterway permits — ensuring your application is accurate, complete, and submitted correctly the first time.
Dredging
Hydraulic and mechanical dredging permits are among the most complex Wisconsin waterway permits to navigate. The process includes sediment testing, endangered resource review, public notice filings, NR347 filings, and DNR close-out paperwork. We manage every component from beginning to end.
Sediment Sampling
Sediment sampling and testing is required for most dredging permits and critical for understanding the quality of material to be removed. We coordinate the full sediment sampling process and ensure your testing meets DNR requirements.
Sea Wall Repairs
Sea wall repairs typically do not require a DNR permit but must meet specific conditions — including that the structure already exists. We can advise on what is allowable under DNR guidelines and help ensure your repair project stays compliant.
Let’s Move Your Project
Forward
Whether you are at the planning stage, ready to file, or already mid-project and struggling with permit requirements — Waterway Permit Pros can help. Reach out for a free consultation and find out exactly what your project needs.
What Our Client says
"Kelly was an absolute lifesaver. We had been trying to figure out our dredging permit for months and were completely lost. She walked us through every step, coordinated with the DNR directly, and got our permit filed correctly. We could not have done this without her."
"Our lake association had been putting off a major dredging project because the permit process seemed impossibly complicated. Kelly made it manageable. She handled the sediment sampling, the NR347 filing, the public notice, and all the DNR paperwork. Worth every penny."
"I hired Waterway Permit Pros to help evaluate contractor bids for our shoreline project. Kelly's background in project management and her knowledge of what the permits actually require meant she caught several issues in the scope of work that could have caused problems with the DNR. Highly recommend."