Scientific Research and Collection on Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Owned and Managed Lands
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) welcomes interest in conducting scientific research and collection on lands owned and managed by the department. Scientific studies designed to increase the understanding of ecological processes and resources on state park lands are a value source of information for park and resource managers.
OPRD intends to cooperate with organizations and institutions to fullest extent compatible with the department’s mission of land stewardship through the protection of ecological processes and natural resources.
A scientific research and collection permit is required for most scientific activities pertaining to natural resources that involve specimen collection, field work, or that may have the potential to disturb natural resources in the park.
All requests for a permit to conduct scientific research and/or collection must be submitted on an “Application and Permit to Conduct Scientific Research and Collection” forms:
Ocean shores and scenic waterways permits
Information on permits for ocean shores and scenic waterways permits is published on another section of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department website set up just for rules and regulations.
