The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds lakeshore property owners to check state and local permit requirements before initiating spring improvement projects. Of particular concern are projects that involve construction near the shore, shoreline modification or protection projects, excavation projects, and projects involving structures in the water.

Landowners should contact their local county or city zoning office about projects above the waterline. For projects below the waterline, landowners should contact a DNR area hydrologist. DNR permit requirements and contacts can be found online at www.mndnr.gov [1].