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Rivers Permit Information

If an activity will change, alter, or modify the course, current, or cross section of any watercourse within or along the boundaries of VT, that activity may be require a permit.  The Rivers Program issues permits covering three general areas of activities.  These three areas are: 

  • Activities that involve construction or excavation in rivers and streams
  • Activities exempt from municipal regulation in flood hazard areas and river corridors
  • Activities that involve water withdrawals, dam removal, or hydroelectric power

Permits and additional information related to each of those areas of activity are listed below

Activities that involve construction or excavation in rivers and streams:

Activities exempt from municipal regulation in flood hazard areas and river corridors:

Activities that involve water withdrawals, dam removal, or hydroelectric power: