CO-AUTHORS: Erin O'Brien (Wisconsin Wetlands Association); Tom Nedland, Crystal Von Holdt (Wisconsin DNR) TITLE: Hydrologic Restoration General Permit: Why bother and how to be successful ABSTRACT: Working to restore wetland, stream, and floodplain systems just got a tick easier with the availability of a new statewide general permit for hydrologic restoration (HRGP). This permit provides an efficient pathway for wetland, stream, and floodplain restoration projects that improve hydrologic conditions, connections, and functions. Work authorized under the HRGP includes reconnecting streams and floodplains, re-establishing healthy channel form and condition, removing or reducing wetland drainage, restoring or improving natural flow and movement of water and sediment, and re-establishing site stability to help manage flow and infiltration. Learn more about when this permit may be a good avenue for regulatory approval for both complex and simple projects, and the types of efficiencies it offers, as well as key tips for navigating the application process. We encourage attendees interested in this presentation to also attend the talk by Tom Nedland entitled, “Trailblazers: Projects that have used the Hydrologic Restoration General Permit to achieve their goals.” BIO: Jennifer supports the development and growth of Wisconsin Wetlands Association’s policy programs and serves as a resource for policy makers, partners, and agency staff. Jennifer has a combined fourteen years of experience working in state government and five years in her current role at Wisconsin Wetlands Association.