permissions at a historical marker

Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:10 am

I was just wondering who I would have to get permission from to place an EC at a Wisconsin Official Historical Marker located on a pulloff/wayside on a State Highway. Would I need permission from 2 different state departments and who would these departmental contacts be? I have other ECs but only had to deal with a single person (park commissioner or DNR rep). Any help would be appreciated.

Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:45 pm

i've run into a similar situation, and your best bet is to contact your county highway department. it's usually their responsibility for maintenance and snow removal.

the problem i ran into was that after contacting the Ashland County HD, he referred me to a number in Superior because of a special circumstance (it's within a park). after two straight weeks of no answer, I just gave up.

Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:14 pm

uws22 wrote:

i've run into a similar situation, and your best bet is to contact your county highway department. it's usually their responsibility for maintenance and snow removal.

the problem i ran into was that after contacting the Ashland County HD, he referred me to a number in Superior because of a special circumstance (it's within a park). after two straight weeks of no answer, I just gave up.

I thinks if rather ridiculous to have to include the name of an official for giving you permission to bring people to an historical marker! Isn't that what they are there for? This is an EarthCache after all and there's no physical container to place, so what exactly are you asking permission for? I'd say give them a name and submit it.

Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:31 pm

I own one like that, on a state highway....Got permission from the county, since it is the county that pays for and even chooses where to put up those signs....Had no trouble.

z

Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:53 pm

The info that zuma offers is the best I can come up with also. I tried doing some research and inquired with the WI Geology Society, but came to a dead end.