NR 1.30NR 1.30State park system.
NR 1.30(1)(1)State parks shall be classified, as follows, into their most logical employment and greatest usefulness:
NR 1.30(1)(a)(a) Scenic parks. Parks having unusual scenic charm and beauty, distinctive landscapes, and particular appeal to nature lovers, and of sufficient size to enable use by large numbers of people without destruction of the qualities essential to their purpose.
NR 1.30(1)(b)(b) Historical — memorial parks. Parks of archaeological, memorial and historical significance.
NR 1.30(1)(c)(c) Roadside parks. Parks possessing scenic and other park characteristics adjacent to or associated with important state trunk or interstate highways.
NR 1.30(1)(d)(d) Recreation parks. Parks which offer the best natural values for recreation, have scenic qualities, and contain water for recreational purposes and are of sufficient size to prevent destruction through overuse.
NR 1.30(1)(e)(e) State trails. Continuous corridors not associated with a state park or other type of department property, utilized for recreation, that are listed in s. NR 51.73.
NR 1.30(2)(2)No overnight lodging facilities other than designated campgrounds, group camps and staff residences may be constructed in state parks, except:
NR 1.30(2)(a)(a) Those constructed for use exclusively by people with physical disabilities, with their family or attendant or both, and
NR 1.30(2)(b)(b) Overnight lodging in the Seth Peterson cottage at Mirror Lake state park.
NR 1.30(3)(3)Archaeological features and historic buildings located in state parks may be restored and preserved.
NR 1.30 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, April, 1975, No. 232, eff. 5-1-75; am. (2), Register, January, 1991, No. 421, eff. 2-1-91; am. (2), Register, June, 1994, No. 462, eff. 7-1-94; CR 04-092: am. (1) (e) Register April 2005 No. 592, eff. 5-1-05; CR 07-026: am. (1) (e) Register December 2007 No. 624, eff. 1-1-08.
NR 1.31NR 1.31State-owned islands. The department shall maintain state-owned islands in natural and undisturbed condition consistent with controlled public use on islands suited for recreational purposes. Each state-owned island shall be classified for its most desirable use such as camping or picnicking, or to be maintained in a natural condition. Preference shall be given to aesthetic management and every effort shall be made to maintain forest growth and ground vegetation in as near a natural state consistent with other desirable uses.
NR 1.31 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, April, 1975, No. 232, eff. 5-1-75.
NR 1.32NR 1.32Natural areas and scientific areas.
NR 1.32(1)(1)The legislature has indicated its intent to acquire, establish and preserve natural areas and scientific areas by creating ss. 15.347 (4), 23.27 and 23.092, Stats. The natural resources board agrees that such areas, by their preservation, protect the state’s natural diversity, provide sites for research and environmental education, and serve as benchmarks for assessing and guiding use of other lands in the state.
NR 1.32 NoteNote: Section 23.27, Stats., defines “natural areas” to include tracts of land or water which have native biotic communities, unique natural features or significant geological or archeological sites. Generally, natural areas are remnant areas which largely have escaped disturbance since settlement or which exhibit little recent disturbance so that recovery has occurred and presettlement conditions are approached. Generally, scientific areas are natural areas of at least statewide significance and useful for education or research.
NR 1.32(2)(2)The department, with the advice and assistance of the scientific areas preservation council, shall:
NR 1.32(2)(a)(a) Conduct inventories of natural areas statewide including department controlled properties.
NR 1.32(2)(b)(b) Recommend for natural resources board approval sites on department properties as scientific areas.
NR 1.32(2)(c)(c) Recommend for natural resources board approval the acquisition of natural areas and designation of appropriate tracts as additions to the scientific areas system.
NR 1.32(2)(d)(d) Manage natural areas and scientific areas to perpetuate the native biotic communities, unique natural features and geological or archaeological sites.
NR 1.32(2)(e)(e) Encourage research and educational use by groups and persons on department controlled scientific areas, consistent with the individual site management guidelines.
NR 1.32(3)(3)Prior to any change in status of a scientific area located on lands owned or controlled by the department, the natural resources board, with the advice of the scientific areas preservation council, shall determine in each instance that:
NR 1.32(3)(a)(a) The site is no longer suitable and no longer needed for the scientific area use for which it was established; or
NR 1.32(3)(b)(b) Other public uses are required due to unavoidable public necessity, but then only after notice to concerned groups and individuals and opportunity for public comment.
NR 1.32 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, May, 1982, No. 317, eff. 6-1-82.
NR 1.33NR 1.33Policy on rock climbing. Rock climbing is a traditional recreational activity that may occur on non-designated use areas on department lands, and is consistent with the department’s mission to provide recreational opportunities to the public. Rock climbing should be considered in master planning for department properties which contain areas where rock climbing may occur.
NR 1.33 HistoryHistory: CR 01-011: cr. Register April 2002 No. 556, eff. 5-1-02.