About Us
Dedicated to Protecting
Our Waterways
Because permits and waterways are complicated — and the right guide makes all the difference.
Kelly And The Team started Waterway Permit Pros after four years of working in Wisconsin’s waterway industry — not just handling paperwork, but genuinely learning the field from the ground up. She was trained by the person who originally introduced DASH services to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and she built her expertise from there by taking formal classes, working directly with DNR staff, and becoming a familiar and trusted name in the lake and waterway community across Wisconsin.
Before waterway permitting, Kelly managed automotive repair shops and built a strong foundation in accounting, analytical thinking, and complex project coordination. Those skills translate directly to the work she does now — understanding what a project actually requires, navigating DNR regulations without getting lost in bureaucracy, coordinating contractors and evaluating proposals, and making sure projects are completed according to the permit and the contract.
Kelly started Waterway Permit Pros because she saw property owners, lake associations, and contractors struggling with a permitting process that is genuinely confusing — and she knew she could help. The goal is simple: help people accomplish their waterway and shoreline goals while protecting the health of Wisconsin’s lakes and waterways for everyone.
- Trained by the person who introduced DASH services to the Wisconsin DNR
- Formal training in waterway regulations, DNR requirements, and lake restoration
- Background in project management, accounting, and analytical problem-solving
- 4 years of hands-on experience navigating dredging, pea gravel, and sediment sampling permits
How Kelly Works
Start with Understanding
Every waterway project is different. Before recommending anything, Kelly takes the time to understand your property, your goals, and what the DNR will require. The goal is to find a practical path forward — not a one-size-fits-all answer.
Navigate the DNR Process
The Wisconsin DNR permitting process has specific steps, documentation requirements, timelines, and filing procedures. Kelly handles all of it — application preparation, agency coordination, required filings, and all supporting documentation — so nothing is missed and nothing causes a delay.
Protect Your Waterway
Property goals and waterway health are not opposites. Kelly’s experience in lake restoration gives her a genuine understanding of how to help clients accomplish their projects while staying within DNR guidelines and contributing to the long-term health of Wisconsin’s waterways.
See It Through
For clients who want full project management, Kelly stays involved from start to finish — coordinating with contractors, reviewing scopes of work, evaluating bids, overseeing project execution, and handling DNR close-out paperwork when the work is complete.
Why Property Owners in Wisconsin Choose Waterway Permit Pros
DNR Knowledge That Comes From Experience
Kelly has worked directly with Wisconsin DNR staff, understands how the DNR reviews applications, and knows what makes a permit filing succeed or fail. That knowledge comes from four years of hands-on work, not from reading a manual.
A Familiar Name in the Industry
Kelly has built genuine relationships with lake associations, waterway contractors, DNR staff, and property owners across Wisconsin. When you work with Waterway Permit Pros, you are working with someone the industry knows and trusts.
Problem-Solving When Projects Get Complicated
Wisconsin waterway projects do not always go smoothly. Endangered species reviews, sediment test results, contractor disputes, DNR timeline issues — these are the moments when having a knowledgeable, analytical advocate in your corner makes a real difference.
Full Service or Just What You Need:
Waterway Permit Pros can handle your complete project from first consultation through DNR close-out, or we can come in for a specific piece of the process where you need support. There is no minimum engagement — just help where it is useful.