310 Notice of Emergency - Form 275
If you did the work yourself
The 310 Law allows landowners to take immediate action to protect life, property, or crops during an emergency—such as a sudden bank collapse or flooding.
WHEN TO USE
310 NOTICE OF EMERGENCY - FORM 275
You performed emergency work in or near a perennial stream. AND The action was necessary to safeguard life, property, or crops.
see video below for details on how to fill out the form
If you take emergency action, YOU MUST NOTIFY your local Conservation District within 15 days and describe the work that was done. (Find your Conservation District)
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Your Conservation District will review and inspect the emergency work. They may decide that the action:
Was appropriate,
Must be modified, or
Must be removed and/or replaced
IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS
You may still need other permits or approvals for your work. The emergency provision only covers the 310 Law.
Filing an emergency notification does not give you landowner permission—you are responsible for securing permission from the property owner.
You are responsible for obtaining any additional authorizations needed for your project.