EPIMS Contact Information

The Environmental Permit Information Management System (EPIMS) enables the online submittal of permit applications and streamlines the process of issuing, tracking and monitoring Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) notification and agreements. Users have the online convenience of completing applications, submitting required documents and reports, calculating fees, providing electronic signature, and recieving LSA agreements, self certicifications, and other correspondence. 

EPIMS Help

Materials to help you navigate EPIMS including: important things to know for using EPIMS, quick start guides, video tutorials, notification requirements, and links to relevant laws and regulations.

 EPIMS Videos

You can find these links in EPIMS Help and in the EPIMS Overview page. The links to the EPIMS video are provided here for quick access:

• Register for an EPIMS Account
• Retrieve your User ID or Password
• Add an Organization to Your Account
• Start a Notification
• Make a Payment with a Credit Card
• Make a Payment with a Check or Money Order
• Sign and Submit Your Standard Agreement Notification
• Respond to an Incomplete Letter
• Sign and Submit Your Self-Certification
• Sign and Submit Your General Agreement Notification
• Review and Make Comments on Your Draft Agreement
• Submit a Master Agreement Sub-notification
• Submit Annual Fees for a Master Agreement

EPIMS Questions and Answers

This page houses common questions we recieve from the public. You may find the answer to your EPIMS question there.

If you require assistance with adding an EPIMS user to your organization or to your notification as an additional contact please send an email using the provided templates:

Please Add a User to my Organization

Please Add an Additional Contact to my Notification

Thank you. 

• For specific questions regarding your project, including the status of your, notification, self-certification application, agreement, status report, or fees, please contact the CDFW Regional Office where the project is located.
• For general questions about CDFW's role in cannabis permitting, email AskCannabis@wildlife.ca.gov.
• For general questions about the Lake and Streambed Alteration Program, email LSA@wildlife.ca.gov.