Agencies Regulating Wetlands
MN Department of Natural Resources
Division of Waters
The DNR regulates activities below the ordinary high water mark (OHW) of Public Waters and Wetlands, which are those basins and water courses identified on the "Public Waters and Wetlands" inventory map of Anoka County. They are subject to Minnesota Statues, Chapter 103G.245, which requires a permit be obtained prior to any alteration of the course, current, or cross-section of these waters. In general, this includes lakes, watercourses with large drainage areas, and large type 3, 4, and 5 wetlands. Please contact the DNR Area Hydrologist if you have questions about regulatory jurisdiction.
| DNR Division of Waters 1200 Warner Road St. Paul, MN 55106 |
Area Hydrologist Tom Hovey 651/772-7910 tom.hovey@dnr.state.mn.us |
MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers
Conservation officers are peace officers based out of the DNR Enforcement Division. One responsibility of a conservation officer is to investigate potential violations of the WCA personally observed or reported by the public. If an officer identifies a violation, he or she will issue a Cease and Desist Order, which stops all activities within the wetlands and initiates the enforcement process. Violation of this order is a misdemeanor. If you are concerned about a potential violation, contact the state dispatcher and request the conservation officer for your area or call the following numbers.
| State Dispatcher | 612/582-1500 |
| Areas North of Hwy 242 (Main Street) | Leland Owens
763/753-8744 leland.owens@dnr.state.mn.us |
| Areas South of Hwy 242 (Main Street) | Lisa Kruse 651/770-9864 lisa.kruse@dnr.state.mn.us |
