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Yes, a DNR permit is required if you plan to disturb more than 10,000 square feet of material on the bank of a navigable or public waterways. However, if you plan to remove more than 1 acre of material, the project will require a DNR stormwater permit and would be exempt from also needing a DNR grading permit.

Permits are also required to manually remove water lilies. Some residents will forgo the permit all together. This is outside of the law and can result in a nasty fine. It's also important to remember that not all water lily varieties are harmful, and applying chemicals without guidance can damage non-target organisms.

Using hydraulic jets to get rid of “muck” or to uproot aquatic plants in public waters is illegal, ing to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Because of the nature of aquatic life, the DNR regulates the lakes and public waters, including regulations on the removal of muck. Due to these regulations, blowers cannot cannot face the direction of muck, as this is considered dredging. There are penalties for disregarding regulations on dredging.

Permits are also required to manually remove water lilies. Some residents will forgo the permit all together. This is outside of the law and can result in a nasty fine. It's also important to remember that not all water lily varieties are harmful, and applying chemicals without guidance can damage non-target organisms.

If you like being able to do what you want with your land without a lot of red tape, tools are the way to go. Wisconsin DNR and DEQ is OK with you using a mechanical "harvesting tool" to clear out aquatic weeds without a permit for a 30-foot area, and the permits for removing more are pretty inexpensive.

Wisconsin DNR and DEQ is OK with you using a mechanical "harvesting tool" to clear out aquatic weeds without a permit for a 30-foot area, and the permits for removing more are pretty inexpensive.