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For information about environmental mitigation requirements, surface coal mining projects and Ohio Department of Transportation projects, go to the Environmental Mitigation and Special Permitting Section page.
The 401 Water Quality Certification and Isolated Wetland Permit Section reviews applications regarding projects that would physically impact waters of the state, including streams, lakes and wetlands. The responsibilities of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Isolated Wetland Permit Section are regulatory, and include:
Isolated Wetland Permit application reviews - Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 6111.02 to 6111.028, anyone who wishes to discharge dredged or fill material into isolated wetlands in Ohio must obtain an Isolated Wetland Permit from Ohio EPA.
The Wetland Ecology Group performs wetland research with the goal of developing wetland biocriteria for Ohio. The responsibilities of the Wetland Ecology Group are non-regulatory, and include:
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