Tours

Yellowstone: Policies and Controversies - CANCELLED

Picture of buffalo at Yellowstone Park.June 12-17, 2012

This educational tour will challenge you to think about the costs and benefits of national parks for citizens at large and for those living in and near Yellowstone.

Join us for a five-day exploration of national park policies and controversies in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

  • View animals and the major geothermal features of the park
  • Explore policy issues facing the park such as wolf reintroduction, wildlife management, disease control and natural resource use.
  • Meet and interview major stakeholders including community members, ranchers, park officials, and members of advocacy organizations.

GUIDES:

  • Brad Bulin, M.A., is a UW-La Crosse alumnus and currently works as a field guide and wildlife biologist for the Yellowstone Association.
  • Jo Arney, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in Political Science and Public Administration. Her research interests are in environmental policy and brucellosis control in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

PLANNED AGENDA

June 12

  • Arrive at the Yellowstone Field Campus
  • Overview of week’s activities
  • Dinner at Overlook Field Campus
  • Discussion of controversies facing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

June 13

  • Introduction to the park
  • Tour of Mammoth Springs, Yellowstone Lake, Canyon Village
  • Mobile classroom - Introduction to small controversies including non-native species and main controversies including wolves and bison

June 14

Day Program:

  • Wolf watching (5 a.m.)
  • Tour of Hayden Valley
  • Mobile classroom
  • Afternoon Break

Evening Program:

  • Meet with local film maker or bear advocate

June 15

Day Program:

  • Stakeholder Day
  • Meet with member of advocacy organization on site
  • Meet with rancher affected by brucellosis on site
  • Meet with rancher affected by wolves on site

Evening Program:

  • Meet with park biologists about bison and wolves
  • Recap of day’s activities

June 16

Day Program:

  • Yellowstone’s Thermal Features
  • Tour of geyser basin

Evening Program:  

  • Final dinner and discussion of policy solutions

COST:

  • $725 Fees include lodging June 12-16 at the beautiful Yellowstone Overlook Campus (shared sleeping accommodations), all programming and educational activities, entrance to the park, transportation in the park and a Yellowstone Association Field guide. Fees do not include transportation to and from the park and/or meals. A full kitchen facility is provided at the Overlook Field Campus and a grocery store within two miles.

Cancellation Policy: Full refund less $50 processing fee before April 1, 2012. No refunds on or after April 1, 2012.  

Responsibility: Jo Arney or a UW-L representative and The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse act only in the capacity of agents for the contractors providing accommodations, transportation, or other services. By acceptance of trip membership, the participant agrees that neither Jo Arney and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse shall become liable or responsible for personal injury, damage to persons or property, loss, delay or irregularity caused by persons not controlled by them such as (without limitation) transportation, suppliers of accommodations or other services, or resulting from any acts of terrorism, epidemics or government restrictions Jo Arney and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse cannot be held responsible for unfavorable weather or closure of access routes or scheduled activities due to circumstances beyond their control.

Printable Flyer (1 page PDF)

To Register or for more information: Mary Grattan | 608.785.6502 | mgrattan@uwlax.edu

For questions on content: Jo Arney | 608.785.6641 | jarney@uwlax.edu