Stream & Wetland Permitting in California
A practical, project-focused walkthrough of the federal, state, and local permitting process for impacts to streams, wetlands, and other waters in California taught by a working California permitting practitioner.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Understand how Waters of the U.S. and Waters of the State are evaluated in California
- Navigate the 404, 401, and 1602 permitting processes
- Determine when permits are required and from whom
- Coordinate with the Corps, Water Boards, and CDFW
- Prepare clearer, better-supported permit applications
Who It's For
- Biologists and Environmental Scientists
- Environmental Planners and Consultants
- Project Managers and Staff
- Regulatory and Compliance Specialists
- Anyone involved in permitting and compliance
Why It Matters
Impacts to streams and wetlands trigger overlapping federal, state, and local requirements. Understanding how the pieces fit together helps you reduce avoidable permitting delays, manage project risk, and make better-supported decisions.
Course Details
Online, Self-Paced
On-Demand Access
3–4 Hours of Content
Learn at Your Own Pace
Certificate of Completion
Included
$345
One-Time Fee
Lifetime Access
on Desktop or Mobile
What's Included in the Course
Content current as of September 2026. The course is reviewed and updated as federal and state guidance changes.
What's Included
- Self-paced recorded modules
- Downloadable reference guide
- Certificate of completion
- Lifetime access on desktop or mobile
Taught by a working California practitioner
Malek Al-Marayati
Malek is an environmental professional specializing in aquatic resource delineation, wetland and waters permitting, and regulatory strategy for infrastructure projects throughout California. His work focuses on the intersection of field science and environmental regulation, with experience evaluating wetlands, streams, riparian systems, and other aquatic resources. His technical background includes wetland delineation using U.S. Army Corps of Engineers methods; evaluation of ordinary high water mark indicators and other hydrogeomorphic characteristics; and preparation and review of aquatic resource and jurisdictional documentation. In his current work, Malek reviews aquatic resource delineations and helps guide permitting, compliance, and regulatory strategy for utility infrastructure projects across California.
Malek is a Certified Wetland Botanist and California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) Practitioner and has completed specialized training in wetland delineation, botany, aquatic resource assessment, and related regulatory topics. Through BlueLine Environmental Institute, he brings that combination of technical and permitting experience into professional training designed to make complex regulatory concepts more understandable and applicable to day-to-day practice.
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Why Learn with BlueLine
California Focused
Content tailored to California's regulatory frameworks and environmental conditions.
Practical & Applicable
Real-world examples and workflows you can apply to your projects.
Real-World Experience
Built on 8+ years of hands-on California delineation and permitting work.
Prepared for Review
Build the knowledge to make sound decisions and document them clearly for agency review.
What People Are Saying
When asked to identify the most valuable takeaway from the course, participants highlighted:
"The interaction of different permit types and criteria for each."
"Explanations of the differing regulatory bodies, how they compare to each other, and what they regulate."
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Enroll now for $345 and get lifetime access plus a certificate of completion.