Performing work in waters of the United States without authorization by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) or failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a valid permit is a violation of federal law and can have serious repercussions. Work can include clearing vegetation or placing fill in waters of the U.S. (including wetlands) and/or work (such as digging or dredging) or construction of a structure in navigable waters.

The majority of reports of unauthorized activities are reported by the public.  The Corps can prescribe corrective action, impose fines, and/or prescribe the removal of the unauthorized fill, work or structure.

If you suspect an unauthorized activity in an area subject to the Corps' regulatory authority under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, please use the provided Report of Violations Form provided above.  We will use the information provided to initiate an investigation. You may remain anonymous.  Please complete as much of the form as possible and include maps, photographs and any other pertinent information available. You must be able to provide either a map locating the site or contact information for the landowner or contractor doing the work for us to open an investigation. 

Please submit the information to the following address:

            CEMVN-OD-SS

            Chief, Surveillance & Enforcement

            U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

            P.O. Box 60267

            New Orleans, LA  70160-0267

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