Building a pier, wharf, bulkhead or other water-related structure may require a federal permit issued by the District. Placement of dredged material or fill material in navigable waterway or disposal of it, also requires a Corps of Engineers permit. Wetlands are considered a national resource and are protected by the government.
Activities affecting wetlands generally require a permit.
Approximately 1,400 permits are issued annually by the District's Regulatory Functions Branch. For hurricanes, floods natural disasters and other contingencies, the New York District stands ready to help human life or ease human suffering when the nature of the disaster exceeds the capabilities of state and local governments. Tthe New York District's environmental mission continues to expand. This remediation work is similar to some of the District's other remediation efforts already underway for EPA Superfund projects in the region. Navigation The Port of New York and New Jersey is one of our nation's greatest assets.