Waterways

Overview

• Chapter 91, The Massachusetts Public Waterfront Act
• Chapter 91 - Frequently Asked Questions

Applications & Forms

• Waterways Permitting Frequently Asked Questions
• Chapter 91 Permitting Guide 
• Wetlands and Waterways Forms
• Transmittal Form & Number for Permit Application & Payment

Research & Resources

• Waterways File Review & Research
• Massachusetts Registry of Deeds
• Massachusetts Archives
• The State Library of Massachusetts
• Office of Geographic Information (MassGIS)
• NOAA Tide Chart
• NOAA Historical Maps & Charts
• University of New Hampshire - Historic USGS Maps of New England

Guidance

• Waterways Guidance
• CZM - Dredged Material Disposal Guidance

Rules & Regulations

• The Public Waterfront Act
• Waterways Regulations
• Massachusetts Great Ponds List
• MassDEP/Massport Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

Projects

• Public Waterfront Access Showcase
• Cape Wind Project (PDF)
• Wind

Related Links

• Wetlands Protection
• Boston Harbor Walk
• Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM)
• CZM Guide to Shoreline Public Access
• CZM Online Locator of Coastal Public Access Sites
• CZM Local Port Planning
• Department of Conservation & Recreation - Areas of Critical Environmental Concern
• Massachusetts Fishing & Boating Access Sites
• Division of Marine Fisheries Shellfish Growing Area Maps
• Cities & towns
• Massachusetts Registry of Deeds
• Massachusetts Association of Harbormasters
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers