Department of Conservation and Recreation Division of Water Supply Protection- Research Application

We at the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Water Supply Protection recognize that scientific research is a valuable and necessary component of an effective watershed management program and that our vast watershed land holdings provide unique opportunities for research. Therefore, we cooperate with a variety of research organizations, including academic, Federal, and State agencies proposing appropriate studies on Division lands. All potential researchers requesting to use DWSP lands or waters for appropriate research must first submit a research proposal for DWSP staff review. For more information about doing Research at Wachusett or Quabbin Reservoirs please visit: https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2017/11/13/DCR%20Quabbin%20and%20Ware%20Watersheds%20Research%20Permit%20Instructions.pdf Research permits are good for 1 (one) calendar year and must be renewed annually.

Date of Application

Note: Application should be completed at least four weeks prior to the proposed starting date.

Project Status

Please indicate if you are appliying for a new project or renewing a previous project.

New Application

Renewal

Please tell us about your Research

Research Project Title

Key Words:

Please type in at least 3 KEY WORDS, seperated by semicolons (;) that will help your research be searchable by others. (i.e. birds; forest; Acadian flycatcher;)

Project Location

Which Watershed are you apply for a permit in?

Area of Access

Please list the areas of access, including any gate numbers.

Research Timing

Please note that vehicular access to DWSP lands is restricted during seasons of inclement weather (generally December-April)

Start Date:

End Date:

Affiliation

Research must be affiliated with a recognized state or federal agency, academic institution, or NGO.

Institution's Name

Agency/Institution Contact Name

Agency/Institution Contact Phone

Agency/Institution Contact Email

Principal Investigators

Principal Investigator 1- Lead Investigator

Principal Investigator 1: Last Name

Principal Investigator 1: First Name

Principal Investigator 1: Street Address

Principal Investigator 1: Town

Principal Investigator 1: State

Principal Investigator 1: Zip Code

Principal Investigator 1: Phone Number

Principal Investigator 1: Email

Principal Investigators

Principal Investigator 2

Principal Investigator 2: Last Name

Principal Investigator 2: First Name

Principal Investigator 2: Street Address

Principal Investigator 2: Town

Principal Investigator 2: State

Principal Investigator 2: Zip Code

Principal Investigator 2: Phone Number

Principal Investigator 2: Email

Additional Personnel

Additional personnel:

Please list any additional personnel and cell numbers who will be using DWSP lands. They will need permits as well. (First/Last name; cell #), (First/Last name; cell #)

Research Vehicles

Describe all vehicles that will be used on DWSP lands:

Research Vehicle Information

Please provide the make, model, license plate # and state for each vehicle that will be used for research.

Every vehicle on DCR property needs a parking pass. Will you need any passes?

Will you need a Quabbin Gate Key?

If "yes", please fill out this form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ecd8c41a5f06446a8a362b350e055a2f. The following Quabbin gates currently have research locks on them: 6, 8, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 29, 34, 35, 37, 39, 40, 42 and HD3.

Will Flagging/Markers be used

NOTE: all flagging and other equipment related to the research must be removed at the conclusion of the research.

If so, please explain

Research Proposal

Please upload your Research Proposal. Please follow the instructions on the Research Application webpage for what you should include in your proposal. There is also an example Research Proposal on the webpage. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dcr-watershed-research-permits.

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