We encourage the use of the Preserve, especially for teaching and research, but we need to protect the biological, cultural, and archaeological resources of the landscape in accordance with the Preserve’s educational mission and UW policies. Therefore, we ask potential users of the Preserve to apply for a Use, Teaching, and Research permit.
Permits allow us to:
- Minimize conflicts between users, to control unsuitable uses, and to coordinate your project with campus security and restoration activities
- Share with UW administration the valuable role the Preserve serves as an outdoor laboratory on campus
- Archive and share data about the Preserve by asking all permit holders to submit a short annual report
If you have questions or need more information, please contact the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Director at lakeshorepreserve@fpm.wisc.edu or 608-265-9275.
Who Needs a Permit?
If you plan to use the Preserve as a venue for a public event, to host a private class, if you collect fees for an activity, or as a regular meeting location, please complete the form below to apply for a permit. You may be asked later to provide insurance information. Please note, there may be other uses, not listed above, that require a permit. If in doubt, please contact the Preserve Director at lakeshorepreserve@fpm.wisc.edu or 608-265-9275.
If you plan to teach or conduct research in the Preserve, please complete the form below to apply for a permit. This includes one-time, short-term, or long-term (more than 1 year) teaching or research projects.
- Projects that involve passive observation or data collection from trails and roads require 1 week lead time for acknowledgement.
- Projects that involve the collection of organisms, off-trail trampling or minor disruption, or changes to vegetation, animals, soils, or hydrology are subject to approval. Please allow up to 2 weeks lead time for approval.
- Please re-register your activity each semester/summer session you use the Preserve.
You will need the following information to complete the application:
- Use/teaching/research description
- Possible impacts and precautions (if any)
- Desired use/teaching/research location
- List of unattended equipment (if any)
- Vehicle information (if requesting use)
- Supervising instructor/advisor contact information (if applicable)
Please review the 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”.
Note: After you hit “Submit Permit Application” button, wait for the page to refresh, then scroll down the page to confirm the application was submitted successfully.