Drainage Permits

 

 

Nobles County landowners and operators that wish to install drainage tile, cleanout ditches or work in a wetland, need to obtain several permits prior to starting work.

 

All Drainage work in Nobles County requires:

 

1. An FSA 1026 form must be completed at the Farm Service Agency to ensure

   compliance with Farm Program requirements. Allow a minimum of 30

   days for review of the 1026 by NRCS staff. 

 

2. A Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) Permit must be obtained for all drainage

   projects in Nobles County. This permit needs to be completed with the Nobles

   SWCD office. Allow a minimum of 30 days for approval.

 

Additional permits and notifications may be needed

from the following Government units:

 

1. A Minnesota DNR Water Permit is required for all work located in the shoreland

   zone of all lakes and streams identified as public waters by the State. Contact

   the Minnesota DNR or stop in the SWCD/NRCS office in Worthington for more

   information.

 

2. A Watershed District Notification or Permit is required for work located in the

   Kanaranzi - Little Rock Watershed District, Heron Lake Watershed District,

   and the Okabena - Ocheda Watershed District. Permits and notifications are

   available at the Nobles SWCD/NRCS office in Worthington.

 

Click to View a Nobles County Watershed District Map.