To provide regulation and instruction for the use and operation of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve (the preserve) in the spirt of the preserve’s mission and vision.
Definitions:
Turf
Any grass or non-paved/gravel surface within the Lakeshore Nature Preserve.
Policy:
It is the responsibility of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Committee to support and further the Lakeshore Nature Preserve’s mission and vision in conjunction with UW–Madison's educational mission
Conduct within the Preserve
Visitors to the Lakeshore Nature Preserve must stay on defined trails within the preserve
Bicycles - Biking is only allowed on the following designated bicycle paths:
Howard Temin Lakeshore Path from the Limnology Building on the east to Oxford Drive on the west in Shorewood Hills
The paved path that passes through the woods from the Howard Temin Lakeshore Path to the intersection of Lake Mendota Drive and Eagle Heights Drive
Charter Street extension from Lot 25 to the Howard Temin Lakeshore Path
Vehicles - Only vehicles authorized by the Preserve Director or designee are permitted and are restricted to only paved and gravel roads
Fires are only allowed in designated areas with an approved reservation and must follow the regulations outlined on the preserve website
Prohibited Items and Use of the Preserve
Collection of materials from the preserve, unless conducted with an approved permit
Attachment of weightbearing ropes, slings, belts, bands, slacklines, hammocks, rope swings or other items and materials to trees, vegetation, or posts
Any activity that will rely on, alter, or impact vegetation, animals, soils, hydrology (including the collection of specimens), or establish structures that are not natural to the preserve must have an approved permit from the Lakeshore Nature Preserve
Approved permit holders must submit to Preserve Director or designee:
A short report detailing the outcomes of the permit (e.g., research findings, attendance) upon the conclusion of the permit activities
If permit activities extend beyond one calendar year, an annual report each calendar year must also be submitted
Research projects requesting grant funding, must obtain a valid permit before submission of a grant request to a funding agency
Any unattended equipment or items (e.g., art installations, traps, flagging, boards, signs) must have the permit number attached and must be removed upon completion of the project
Pesticides
The use of any pesticide in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve:
Is restricted and requires authorization by the Preserve Director or designee
Reasonable directional support (e.g. ropes, barricades, cones, tape) must be placed to keep participants on paved/gravel path
Shortcuts over turf must be blocked with directional support to prevent use and damage to turf
Organized runs/walks are not permitted from Limnology to Willow Creek between dusk and dawn, unless event plans that include generator-supported lighting have been approved
Marking on surfaces is prohibited, placards and directional signs may be placed on stands or on approved turf areas
All signs (organizer and supporter) and trash/litter (e.g., cups, gel/gu, wrappers) must be removed from the Lakeshore Nature Preserve on the same day the event concludes
Organizers are financially responsible for any damage, repair, or cleanup costs that result from the event
Rest/aid stops are only permitted on paved surfaces
Portable restrooms may be located on turf if turf is undamaged during delivery or pickup
Organizers are responsible for determining whether appropriate surface and weather conditions exist for the event
Snow and ice are not cleared from the path by the university to accommodate organized runs
