US Army Corps of Engineers proposes new permits for fish passage, simplifies others

The US Army Corps of Engineers wants to update its nationwide permits for construction projects in US waters. They are adding a new permit specifically for projects that help fish and other aquatic life move through rivers and streams.

For decades, developers needed separate, often complex, permits for even minor work in wetlands or waterways. These nationwide permits streamline that process for common activities. Adding a new permit for fish passage projects means it will now be easier and faster to build things like fish ladders or remove old dams.