Guidelines for Using Steinhaugen

Steinhaugen welcomes UWSP College of Natural Resources faculty, staff and students to use the 280-acre Steinhaugen property for education, research and demonstration purposes that benefit the mission of the College.

The use of the land is governed by a 2005 Memorandum of Agreement between Steinhaugen, Inc., and UWSP College of Natural Resources.  To maintain the privilege of accessing this wonderful outdoor laboratory for current and future generations of students, it is important that ALL USERS adhere to the terms of the agreement.

The Steinhaugen property is being actively managed to meet forest and wildlife management goals. CNR users of the Steinhaugen property need to be aware to these activities in planning their use of the property. In some cases, the activities may provide an opportunity for additional class projects.

To arrange access to the Steinhaugen property, faculty, staff and students are asked to follow the following steps:

• Read the Memorandum of Agreement

• Register the Activity - Complete the on-line form at the following link to describe your activity.  The form will allow us to avoid and resolve any scheduling conflicts and record the kinds of activities conducted on Steinhaugen.

• Schedule the Activity - A CNR faculty or staff member should schedule any activity at Steinhaugen by contacting Tammy Hanson, CNR Program Assistant (x4617).  The activity will be posted to an Outlook calendar so that scheduling and usage conflicts can be avoided.  Note that, due to safety reasons, the property is closed during the gun-deer hunting season.  Note that for recurring activities, such as lab sections for courses, EACH SESSION should be scheduled on the calendar.  New activities or research on the property must be approved in advance.  Inquiries/proposals should be directed to Richard Olson.

• Share the knowledge! - It is strongly encouraged that any progress or outcomes of these educational activities -- such as research data and project reports -- be shared with Steinhaugen, Inc.  Such knowledge is of interest to the property owners, and it contributes to the long term effective management of Steinhaugen.  These success stories should be summarized on or linked to the Steinhaugen "projects" web page.
   

Remember:
    - access on evenings, nights, and weekends and such other conditions requires prior approval by Dick Olson at olson627@juno.com.
    - Sign in at kiosk near farmhouse

Click on this link - Steinhaugen Calendar - to view a read-only, web version of the Steinhaugen calendar.  This will be updated on a regular basis.  For the most up-to-date schedule, however, please contact Tammy Hanson, CNR Program Assistant (x4617).

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Memorandum of Agreement Terms and Conditions

Steinhaugen, Inc., agrees that it will:
1. Allow access by the faculty, staff and students of UWSP/CNR to the Steinhaugen, Inc. land for the purposes of education, research and demonstration which are consistent with the stated academic mission of UWSP/CNR.
2. Provide financial resources, when and if available and justified, for proposedactivities, programs and projects conducted on the land by UWSP/CNR that contribute to the long-term improvement of the property. Such support will be considered by Steinhaugen, Inc., on a case-by-case basis.
3. Provide information to the UWSP/CNR on major logging or other activities that may impact UWSP/CNR ongoing activities or may be opportunities for additional UWSP/CNR education, research and demonstration activities.
4. Avoid disturbing equipment or special conditions arranged by UWSP/CNR on the Steinhaugen property relating to activities which have been approved by Steinhaugen, Inc.

The UWSP/CNR agrees that it will:
1. To the extent permitted by law, be responsible for activities conducted on the property. UWSP/CNR is protected by the State of Wisconsin Self Funded Liability and Property Programs. Under Wisconsin Statutes the state provides funds to pay liability claims. In addition, section 895.46 provides that the state will pay judgments taken against state officers, employees and agents for acts carried out while the officers, employees or agents were acting within the scope of their employment or official activities.
2. Utilize the lands of Steinhaugen, Inc., as appropriate for research and educational activities, including wildlife and forest management.
3. Prepare proposals and plans for research and educational activities undertaken pursuant to this agreement and obtain prior approval from Steinhaugen, Inc., before commencing such research and educational activities.
4. Act, to the extent reasonably possible, to minimize the negative impacts on the Steinhaugen property, such as: damage to trees, soil pits, excessive flagging, litter, etc., resulting from the UWSP/CNR use of the property.
5. Schedule and record all activity on the Steinhaugen property in advance, via an electronic calendar.
6. Provide guidance to students who access the Steinhaugen property outside of scheduled classes to complete class work or conduct special studies, including requiring prior approval for access on evenings, nights, and weekends and such other conditions as UWSP/CNR determines to be necessary.
7. Restrict access to the Steinhaugen property during times that are blocked off on the electronic calendar as �Steinhaugen Only�. (e.g., deer hunting season, etc.).
8. To the extent permitted by the terms of any grant or contract pertaining to research on the Steinhaugen property, and subject to any applicable copyright statutes and Wisconsin�s Public Records and Property Law, allow Steinhaugen, Inc. access to data and observations gathered by UWSP/CNR on the Steinhaugen property that may contribute to the Steinhaugen land management.

Steinhaugen, Inc. and UWSP/CNR mutually agree:
1. Steinhaugen, Inc., will have the final approval for all activities undertaken pursuant to this agreement.
2. Either of the parties may terminate this Memorandum of Agreement by providing written notice.
3. Upon the request of either party, then parties shall agree to meet to:
        a. Review existing programs.
        b. Discuss, plan, and schedule future programs.
        c. Modify or terminate this Memorandum of Agreement.

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