Individual Project Permit

Permit Program

The Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD) manages a water resources permit review program, designed to protect the unique water and natural resources within the watershed as construction occurs. The LMRWD is responsible for reviewing and approving state transportation projects, municipal permit applications, and individual projects in unincorporated areas for compliance with watershed district rules. Submitting a permit helps ensure that new work complies with larger watershed management goals. 

Individual Project Permit

This page provides information for applicants applying for a LMRWD permit when one of the following components applies:

• The proposed project is located within an unincorporated area;
• The proposed project is located within MnDOT right-of-way; or
• The proposed project is located within a city that is not on the LMRWD Approved Local Government Unit (LGU) list:
  • Approved LGU list:
    • City of Bloomington (unless the project lies within a floodplain)
    • City of Burnsville (unless the project lies within a floodplain)
    • City of Carver (unless the project lies within a floodplain)
    • City of Eagan
    • City of Mendota Heights
    • City of Shakopee (unless the project lies within a floodplain or a High Value Resource Area)
  • Projects in all other cities must apply for an LMRWD individual permit

Questions? Contact the District for clarification at permit@lowermnriverwd.org.

Links

• LMRWD Individual Project Permit Application
  • Online Application Form
  • PDF Application Form
• LMRWD Fee Schedule

Templates

• LMRWD Individual Project Permit Application – Hardcopy
• High Value Resource Area (HVRA) GIS Data
• Steep Slopes Overlay District (SSOD) GIS Data
• Performance Bond Template
• Authorization of Agent Form
• Surety Return Request Form - coming soon