Copies should be provided to the park Superintendent. Once research is approved and begins in the park, certain reports to the park Superintendent are required. A computerized Annual Investigator's Report, which we will request, on disk, at the end of each year with any activity on your research. A Final Research Report. Other reports may be required, e.g. trip reports and progress reports.
Frequent reports are always welcome.
Because the National Park Service benefits from research done inside the park, we may be able to offer some logistical help to make your field research time more productive. Assistance might include such things as park staff participation, fee waivers, work space, overnight accommodations, field equipment, transportation, use of office equipment, telephone, computer, library, study collection, park records, weather data, species data, aerial photos and maps. These may be available on a case by case basis. For unusual or overnight field work which may appear suspicious to visitors or to law enforcement Patrol Rangers, special approval from the Superintendent may be necessary. Please discuss your needs with the park Environmental Specialist.