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If you are planning to do work in or near water, you may require permits
or approvals from municipal, provincial and/or federal regulatory
authorities. These permits must be obtained before you start any
work.
SSEA is a non-regulatory agency and does not issue permits or approvals.
For municipal permits/approvals, contact your municipality.
The location of your property in the Severn Sound area determines which
provincial/federal agency you should contact first. The agency will guide
you through the process of obtaining all necessary approvals required
under provincial and federal legislation, and they can also help you
select the best methods to undertake your project in a way that is safe
for the environment.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada has developed a number of helpful resources:
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Ontario
Working Around Water fact sheets provide information on fish
habitat to assist property owners in the planning and approvals
processes necessary for different types of work projects that may
affect fish habitat. The fact sheets outline best practices for
building materials and common waterfront projects.
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Ontario
Operational Statements provide property owners with information
and techniques that will allow projects to proceed without affecting
fish habitat and without requiring a Fisheries Act authorization.
These guidelines pertain only to federal requirements; additional
provincial or municipal approvals or permits may be required. There
are Operational Statements for dock and boathouse construction,
moorings, beach creation, aquatic vegetation removal, and more.
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Primers
are available for common waterfront projects: the Dock
Primer, the Shore
Primer, and the Fish
Habitat Primer.
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Help Protect Ontario's Natural Heritage
Report Resource Abuse
1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667)
The toll-free TIPS-MNR reporting line provides a direct line for
the public to report resource violations to the ministry 24 hours a
day, seven days a week from anywhere in Ontario.
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