Sometimes forgiveness can be expensive. Lusk's classic story is a guy on a tributary of the Brazos who spent a lot of time and money after the fact to keep from having to tear out his unlicensed pond - something like $8k in postage alone, not to mention lawyer fees.

IMHO, ascertain exactly what you are allowed to do first, and who (local, state, Feds) you have to satisfy before making that decision.


"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever."
-S. M. Stirling
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