This chapter applies to projects whose purpose is wetland conservation and which are reviewed by the department under ss. 281.36, 30.12, 30.124, 30.19, 30.195, 30.20, 31.02 and 31.12, Stats., and s. NR 1.95 and chs. NR 103, 107, 115, 116, 150, 216, 299, 300, 333 and 350.
Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 353.02
This chapter does not authorize an activity unless the purpose of the project is wetland conservation. For example, this chapter does not authorize the construction of a detention basin in wetlands for stormwater management, even if the detention basin or the project of which the basin is a part will also result in habitat creation or enhancement. Similarly, this chapter does not authorize a flood control project that may also result in creation or enhancement of some wildlife habitat.