General Provisions
Required Information
Criteria for Review of Proposals
Requirements for Geocache
Requirement for Geocache Owners
Policy
for Placement of Geocache on IDNR Managed Properties
POLICY: It is the
policy of the Department to manage properties under its jurisdiction in
a manner consistent with its role as a statewide natural resource/outdoor
recreation agency, and to protect the resources at the site and provide
safety and security of the site visitor. Responses to requests for placement
must weigh the relative impact of this use of Department managed properties
against the potential program impacts which may be anticipated. All requests
for placement shall be regulated by the procedures found in the Procedures
Section of this policy. The Department highly encourages the use of virtual
caches rather than actual caches which require the placement of a physical
container at a site. No Geocaches may be placed in Nature Preserves
or Land and Water Reserves on IDNR sites without specific special use
permit or written permission under administrative rules regulating these
sites. (17 Admin 4000, 4010)
I.
General Provisions
All requests for Geocache
placement on Department managed properties will be in writing and must
be submitted to the Site Superintendent for approval and authorization.
II.
Required Information
At a minimum the following
information is required to be submitted with each request before the approval
process will begin.
A. Proposed Geocache
location shown on USGS 7.5 minute Topographic Map.
B. Name and contact
information of person(s) or organization requesting authorization for
placement of Geocache.
C. List of items to
be initially placed in Geocache.
D. Representative
example, actual container, or picture of container to be used for Geocache.
III.
Criteria for Review of Proposals
The following list
if criteria will be looked at when determining the relative impact of
this use of Department managed properties. Additional site specific factors
may need to be taken into consideration.
A. Impact to Threatened
and/or Endangered Species.
B. Is proposed location
of Geocache consistent with the current designated land use?
1. Designated Hunting Area
2. Sensitive Wetland, vegetation or wildlife habitat area where disturbance
from activity or trampling could occur.
3. Nature Preserve
4. Cultural or Historic Site
5. Wildlife Rest Area
C. Would area present
physical challenges or hazards and introduce site users to unnecessary
risks?
IV.
Requirements for Geocache
Once approved for
placement the Geocache must meet the following requirements. Violation
of any of these requirements will necessitate immediate removal of Geocache
by Department personnel.
A. Container must
be made of clear (see through) material, with a size no greater than 4"x8"x12".
B. Geocache must not
contain any food items.
C. Geocache must not
contain any inappropriate, offensive, or hazardous materials.
D. Geocache will not
be attached or buried and no vegetation or natural features will be disturbed
in any manner.
V.
Requirement for Geocache Owners
Once approved for
placement the Geocache owners must meet the following requirements. Violation
of any of these requirements will necessitate immediate removal of Geocache
by Department personnel.
A. Geocache must be
checked at least every 30 days. Proof of check will be by e-mail, letter,
or personal communication by the Geocache owner with the Site Superintendent.
B. Notice on Geocache
web site must state the following information:
1. Geocache is placed
on Department managed property with permission.
2. Do not place the following items in the Geocache: Food items,inappropriate,offensive,
or hazardous materials.
3. It is the visitors responsibility or orient themselves with policies
and rules pertaining to this Department managed site.
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