Contact Us

 

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Storm Recovery Resources

MELS is the new DEP online licensing system that is a one-stop shop for all your Land Bureau Permitting Needs. All land applications except for Mining and Hydropower applications, must be submitted through the online license portal. For more information and supporting resources visit the MELS Hub.

For on-call help with MELS, including email address changes, call the Help Desk at 866-894-2578 

Office Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except for State Holidays. In the event of storms or emergencies, see Maine Citizen Alert System for state office closings.

Have a question or need more information? Use the links below to find out more or connect with DEP staff. Please note that the Department is currently experiencing a high volume of inquiries and appreciates your patience while we work to respond.

How Do I...?

Land Permitting

Complaints

Business Assistance

 

For general information, please contact the Regional Office closest to you. Not sure which region your town is in? See our Regional Office locations.

Central Maine Office
207-287-7688
800-452-1942

Northern Maine Office
207-764-0477
888-769-1053

Eastern Maine Office
207-941-4570
888-769-1137

Southern Maine Office
207-822-6300
888-769-1036

If you have a question about land permitting or would like to make an environmental complaint, please call on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday to speak with a staff member.

Main office mailing address

Maine Department of Environmental Protection
17 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0017
(207) 287-7688
(800) 452-1942

Physical location

28 Tyson Drive
Augusta, Maine 04333