Wetlands Regulatory Advisory Committee

The Wetlands Regulatory Advisory Committee was created by the Delaware General Assembly to guide implementation of the Wetlands Stewardship Act, signed by Governor Matt Meyer on July 21, 2026, which establishes Delaware’s first comprehensive state program to protect non-tidal wetlands. The Committee is tasked with assisting the Department of Natural Resources and

---

Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Permits

Authorization from the DNREC Wetlands and Waterways Section is required for activities in tidal wetlands or in tidal and non-tidal waters in the State of Delaware. The section issues various types of authorizations depending upon the location and type of activity proposed. Online Applications Division

---

What’s Regulated?

The state regulates activities in tidal wetlands and in tidal and non-tidal waters in the State of Delaware. Wetlands in Delaware are regulated under the Delaware Wetland Regulations (7 DE Admin. Code 7502), the Regulations Governing the Use of Subaqueous Lands (7 DE Admin. Code 7504) and the

---

State Regulated Wetlands Map Index

To determine if you have state-regulated tidal wetlands on your property, browse or search the state-regulated wetlands index map to find and download maps of state-regulated

---

Are There Wetlands on My Property?

The State of Delaware and the federal government both have laws and regulations that govern wetlands, but they use different methods for determining the location and extent of the wetlands they regulate. You

---

Wetlands and Waterways

The DNREC Wetlands and Waterways Section provides permitting services for activities in Delaware’s wetlands, bays, rivers, streams, lakes, ponds and other waterways that might require a permit under state law. The Wetlands Regulatory Advisory Committee is now working to guide implementation of the Wetlands Stewardship Act, which establishes Delaware’s

---