Lakeshore Nature Preserve Teaching and Research

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Policy Number:
UW-6047
Responsible Office:
Campus Planning & Landscape Architecture

University Policy

Rationale/​Purpose:

It is the responsibility of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Committee to develop policies and guidelines for the stewardship of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve that protect and interpret the biological and cultural resources of the landscape in conjunction with UW–Madison's educational mission. The committee welcomes teaching and research projects in the preserve but requires that they be approved by the program manager. The policy concerning teaching and research is summarized below.

Policy:
  1. The preservation and restoration of natural plant and animal communities in conjunction with UW instruction and research is the primary management objective for most of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve.
  2. Teaching and research projects, including master planning, management, and restoration activities, that study and restore natural communities have the highest priority in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. Preference is given to campus-affiliated organizations whose purpose includes thoughtful and constructive relation to natural landscapes.
  3. Research and educational projects (including class, independent study, service-learning, and formal and informal volunteer assistance) are encouraged but require permits and coordination to avoid conflicts and damage to the resources.
  4. Any teaching or research activity that will alter vegetation, animals, soils, or hydrology (including the collection of specimens) requires a permit from the program manager.
  5. For any research that involves the use of vertebrates, the Lakeshore Nature Preserve requires a copy of an approved Observation Waiver or Vertebrate Animal Care and Use Protocol for our files.
  6. The program manager maintains a database of registered projects in order to document the use of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve, share information with all who are interested, and help avoid conflicts. Each project director must submit a short annual report to the program manager by December 15 each year. We prefer this via email: lakeshorepreserve@fpm.wisc.edu.
  7. Grant proposals for projects that rely on existing vegetation, animals, soils, or hydrology or that will change vegetation, animals, soils, or hydrology or that will add structures require approval by the program manager prior to submission to the granting agency.
  8. Only authorized motorized vehicles are permitted. Their use must be kept to a minimum and restricted to paved and gravel roads. Vehicle permits are issued by the program manager.
  9. The use of any pesticide in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve is restricted and requires authorization. Such chemicals may be applied only by trained personnel with oversight by the program manager.
  10. Any unattended equipment or items (art installations, traps, flagging, boards, signs, etc.) must have the permit number attached to them and must be removed upon completion of the project.
Procedure:

How to Apply for a Teaching and Research Permit

If you teach classes in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve, please complete the form below to register your activity. This includes one-time, short-term, or long-term (more than 1 year) passive observation or data collection from trails and roads. Please re-register your activity each semester/summer session you use the preserve. Please allow up to a one-week lead time for acknowledgment. If you plan to conduct research in the preserve, please complete the required form to apply for a research permit. Approval is required for projects that involve the collection of organisms; off-trail trampling or a minor disruption; changes to vegetation, animals, soils, or hydrology; or long-term use (more than 1 year). Please allow up to a two-week lead time for approval. You will need the following information to complete the application:

  1. Teaching/research description
  2. Possible impacts and precautions
  3. Desired teaching/research location
  4. List of unattended equipment
  5. Vehicle information (if requesting use)
  6. Supervising instructor/advisor contact information (if applicable)

This information will be used to coordinate the management, teaching, and research efforts. Please review the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Teaching and Research policy before completing the form. Fill out the following form as completely as possible. When it is completed, hit “Submit permit application.” Projects have the oversight of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve program manager. For more information, please contact Program Manager, Lakeshore Nature Preserve 608-265-9275

Policy Administration

Approval Authority:
Associate Vice Chancellor Facilities Planning & Management
Policy Manager:
Interim Director, Campus Planning
Contact:
Assistant Director, Lakeshore Nature Preserve -- Laura Wyatt, laura.wyatt@wisc.edu, (608) 265-9275
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