Park Point Sand Transfer Permit
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Note: This permit allows Minnesota Point/Park Point citizens to move sand from the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) to the beach and avoid impact to beachgrass. The fee for this permit pays a portion of a yearly DNR permit that allows sand to be relocated. The deadline for the DNR permit is May 1, so anyone who would like to move sand in the upcoming year will need to submit their applications by April 15. Also note that there will need to be a review of the planned work by Engineering, the Construction Services and Planning Department, and the MN DNR before a permit will be issued, so please submit your request as early as possible to allow for sufficient review time.
Also be aware that the DNR does not require a permit if you will not be placing sand below the OHWL and you will not be impacting any beachgrass. However, if you plan to move sand and intend to use the City of Duluth Parks' drop location, please fill out the permit so our Parks staff can track the drop location usage. There is no charge for this use. The drop location is available until August 1st.
The DNR recommends Park Point residents move sand before beachgrass has a chance to establish itself, and to remove sand yearly to prevent new growth.
The DNR issued four maps indicating the OHWL locations and the areas regulated by the General Permit in blue: OHWL maps link.
Please see the below links for more documents relating to the Park Point Sand Transfer Permit:
- Resident letter
- DNR Public Water Work Permit
- General Permit Qualifications
- Park Point Sand Transfer Application Checklist
- Park Point Sand Transfer Permitting Process
Also, please see the below articles relating to the Minnesota Point ecosystem and property owner stewardship:
- Coastal Dune Ecosystem Best Practices
- Plant Recommendations for Minnesota Point Homeowners
- Baby's Breath Info Sheet
- Cook/Lake County Lake Superior Property Owner Resource Guide - this guide is geared towards Cook and Lake counties, but it has some valuable information for Minnesota Point residents as well.
Also be aware that, if you intend to perform any excavation, you must contact Gopher State One Call for underground facilities locating as required by law. A copy of the Minnesota Statute will be attached to your permit and is also provided in the link below. Also provided below are examples of the excavator and operator's notice as required by law.
Minnesota Statutes 216D.03 through 216D.07
If you have further questions, please contact Engineering at (218) 730-5200 for more information.
Fee: $205.00
