# Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.01: Purpose and policy

> Wisconsin · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_01

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.01
- **Heading:** Purpose and policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Wisconsin Administrative Code / NR / Chapter NR 353 / § NR 353.01

## Text

Purpose and policy.
(1) This chapter will facilitate the regulation of projects whose purpose is wetland conservation by establishing a process to review activities associated with the restoration of former wetlands, the enhancement of degraded wetlands, and the maintenance or management of existing wetlands.
(2) Wisconsin has lost almost half its historic wetland acreage and it is recognized that the protection, management and restoration of wetlands in the state will benefit fish, wildlife, water quality, flood control, biodiversity and natural scenic beauty. Pursuant to s. NR 1.95 , it is the policy of the department to reverse the loss of wetlands in Wisconsin and to encourage and facilitate the protection, management and restoration of wetlands.

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 1.95 Wetlands preservation, protection, restoration and management](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_1_95.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.01 Purpose and policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_01.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.02 Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_02.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.03 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_03.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.04 Eligibility for a shortform wetland conservation permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_04.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.05 Wetland conservation activities and design specifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_05.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.06 Application and information requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_06.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.07 Department determinations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_07.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.08 Wetland conservation permit conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_08.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.09 Individual permits for wetland conservation projects](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_09.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.10 Maintenance of pre-existing wetland conservation projects](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_10.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.11 Enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_11.md)

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