Second Phase Guidelines for Instream Work

• River Engineer Assistance during Irene Recovery
• Second Phase Guidelines for Instream Work
• Culvert Replacement Guidance

The River Management Program supports and implements channel assessment and management practices that recognize a stream's natural stable tendencies. The section provides regulatory review and technical assistance for protection, management, and restoration projects that affect streams and rivers. The objective is to guide and encourage projects that provide increased property and infrastructure protection and maintain or restore the ecological functions and economic values of the river system.

March 18, 2011 Issuance of a General Permit for Stream Alterations

A General Permit for regulated stream alteration activities as per Act 110 (VT General Assembly, 2010) has now been issued by the Department of Enviromental Conservation. 

Stream Alteration General Permit

General Permit Responsiveness Summary

More information on the General Permit jurisdiction  and guidance are available at the

River Management and Permits Page