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## [Do you need a permit for pond digging.](https://www.pondperfection.com/blog-pond-clean-out-Mich/bid/30334/Do-you-need-a-permit-for-pond-digging)

 Posted by [Scott Schlciht](https://www.pondperfection.com/blog-pond-clean-out-mich/author/scott-schlciht) on Apr 19, 2010 7:12:00 AM

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The loaded question, do I need a permit. In most cases it is 50/50 chance weather you need a permit or not. If you are digging a new pond I usually always call the local township and see if there is a permit needed. The MDEQ should be contacted if and when there are wet lands involved.

> 500 feet of a lake or stream

>Within a regulated wet land

>Within a 500 year flood plain

>5 surface acres are bigger

A permit could take up to 3 months to get, but sometimes come in as quick as 30 days with help from Schlicht Excavating. We work with the MDEQ and know most of them on a personal level. If you are just simply cleaning out an existing pond a permit is not needed we just call that a renovation.

You can contact MDEQ at 517-373-9244. You can apply for the permit yourself or contact our firm at 810-845-6070 for assistance.

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