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Lakeshore Nature Preserve

Teaching and research in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve

The Lakeshore Nature Preserve offers a rich environment for teaching and research activities—and is conveniently located on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

student researchers in the Class of 1918 Marsh

What are the types of project permits?

See Permit Matrix

See also Permit Policy

 

Why do I need a project permit?

We encourage teaching and research in the Preserve but need to protect the biological and cultural resources of the landscape in accordance with the Preserve’s educational mission.

  • Permits allow us to minimize conflicts between users, to control unsuitable uses, and to coordinate your project with campus security and restoration activities.
  • As part of our stewardship for the Preserve, we archive and share research data about the Preserve. To accomplish this, all teaching and research activities submit a short annual report in various formats. Please see our past research annual reports.

How long does it take to get a permit?

It depends on your usage. Most permits are approved after a short review, but some permits will have an approval lead time. See the Permit Matrix to find your type of project.

Please Note: Researchers hoping to use the Preserve for projects requiring grant support should apply for their Preserve research permit before submitting grant applications to the funding agency. This will avoid the potentially awkward situation of a researcher successfully receiving grant support but then being denied permission to perform the funded research in the Preserve. Contact us early.

Projects have the oversight of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve field manager.

Cathie Bruner, Field Manager
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Room 700 Service Building
1217 University Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin 53706
(608) 265-9275
cbruner@fpm.wisc.edu

How do I apply?

You will need the following information to complete the application:

  1. Project description, impacts, objectives
  2. Grant proposal information
  3. Desired project location
  4. Supervising faculty contact information and course number

start a new permit application

 

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