The DEQ permit application is in the mail

This is the first step in getting the permits for construction.

"The MDEQ/USACE "Joint Permit Application" (JPA) package covers permit requirements pursuant to state and federal rules and regulations for construction activities where the land meets the water and including wetlands, often referred to as the land/water interface. It is intended to prevent duplication of state and federal regulations. The application covers activities on or for:
-- Wetlands
-- Inland Lakes and Streams
-- Floodplains
-- Great Lakes Bottom Lands
-- Marinas
-- Critical Dunes
-- Dams
-- High Risk Erosion Areas "
They have a little flowchart to show you whether you need to get this permit or not.