Scientific Research and Collection Permits

Prior approval in the form of a permit is required to conduct scientific research or collecting in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and Devils Postpile National Monument. This approval must be obtained annually.

These national park units have a long history of supporting scientific research, and that research has been important both to park management and to the general body of scientific knowledge. The parks would like to continue that tradition and provide the information below to help researchers navigate the permitting process. The research permit process is outlined below and described in detail in the attached documents.

 

 

Permit Program Coordinator Contact

[e-mail]

Applying for a Permit

• Instructions to Researchers
• NPS Research Permit and Reporting System website This is a national website that tracks applications and permits. Researchers apply for permits via this website, but please read the instructions provided for information specific to our parks and monument.

• Annual Spatial Data Requirement for Researchers

Wilderness Minimum Requirements Analysis (MRA)

• MRA worksheet
• MRA Instructions
• MRA Additional Alternatives worksheet

Park-specific Conditions

Each permit may have specific conditions attached to it. However, all permits have the following park-specific conditions:

• Sequoia and Kings Canyon National
  Parks
• Devils Postpile National Monument

Avoidance of White Nose Syndrome: requirements for cave researchers

• White Nose Syndrome Management Plan for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
• Affidavit of Decontamination of Caving Equipment and Clothing for Researchers

If you encounter a marijuana grow site

Accommodations for Researchers

• Wolverton Service Camp

If you encounter difficulty opening any of the linked documents, contact the Permit Program Coordinator (above).