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
- Identify Waters of the U.S. and Waters of the State
- Navigate the 404, 401, and 1602 permitting processes
- Determine when permits are required and from whom
- Coordinate with the Corps, Water Boards, and CDFW
- Avoid common delays and strengthen your 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 avoid costly delays, reduce project risk, and keep work moving forward with confidence and defensible 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
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
Founder & Instructor, BlueLine Environmental Institute
Malek has more than 10 years of experience in aquatic resource delineation, permitting, and regulatory compliance across California, with experience supporting public and private infrastructure, development, restoration, and maintenance projects.
This course reflects how California permitting actually works using the practical, applied knowledge he has learned from real projects.
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 10+ years of hands-on California delineation and permitting work.
Defensible Outcomes
Build the knowledge to make sound decisions and support defensible approvals.
What People Are Saying
When asked to identify the most valuable takeaway from the course, participants highlighted:
"Explanations of the differing regulatory bodies, how they compare to each other, and what they regulate."
"The interaction of different permit types and criteria for each."
"Learning the roles of individual agencies and what policies are involved in the process of permitting."
Ready to enroll? Get started today.
Enroll now for $345 and get lifetime access plus a certificate of completion.