Everything you need to know to take Step #1 for ARAP
without hours of researching online, making phone calls, and waiting for guidance.
You think you might need an ARAP, and you’re ready to get started…
But you don’t know how.
What’s the first step?
How do you even know?
You scour the internet for answers, but you come up empty handed, even more confused, and frustrated.
So, you reach out for help.
You call TDEC, but the admin forwards you to the staff who work the ARAP program, you have to leave a message.
You contact an environmental consultant, but you’re not sure how to know if they’re leading you in the right direction or just trying to sell you a service.
In desperation, you turn to your peers. Surely SOMEONE has done this before and can point you in the right direction… You post on Facebook, seeking ANY helpful advice.
The problem?
In every scenario, you face delays and uncertainty. You’re totally dependent on TDEC, unable to determine if you’re on the right path until they work through their queue and get back to you.
And let’s be honest… You’re not completely comfortable relying on government scientists.
What if you could skip all of that?
What if you:
- Knew the essentials and basic vocabulary, before you made any calls
- Felt knowledgeable and prepared for those conversations
- Had a heads-up for what could be required for your project
- Had a checklist breaking down 5 steps you could take to maximize your understanding, before anyone else gets involved
Introducing…
The Applicant’s Guide to the Aquatic Resource Inventory
Step #1 for ARAP
The beginner’s guide to Tennessee water resources, jurisdictional determinations, and the related terminology. Step #1 for ARAP, demystified, at your fingertips.
When you get this guide, you’ll get:
- Explanations of the essential concepts (types of water resources, jurisdictional determinations, and an overview of the process), in terms you can actually understand
- Step-by-step instructions for using TDEC tools designed to help you identify resources on your property
- A Next Steps checklist to help you get started with ARAP
- A list of FAQs and answers
- A list of Helpful Links, so you don’t have to fumble through all the .gov sites yourself
Ready to take the first step?
Hi! I’m Melody- a former TDEC environmental scientist.
I’m passionate about Tennessee’s natural resources, and I believe that it shouldn’t be difficult to manage and enjoy them!
That’s why I teach the basic environmental science, permitting procedure, and how-to needed for property owners, industry professionals, and policy makers to navigate state environmental permitting with confidence and clarity.
My goal is to help decrease frustration with environmental permitting and to help increase valuation of the great environment we depend on and love here in Tennessee.
