+BeorntheViking Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Hello everyone! I am thinking of placing a cache on a small bridge that overlooks a VERY pretty marsh area. Now because of the area and such it would have to be a micro or small size. What I need some advice/guidance on is this...who would you contact about gaining permissions for putting something on a small bridge....it is more of an upscale guardrail for a marsh flow through. do you get permission for this? Who would you go to? City? It is not part of a park system. This is in Salem MA Thank you! Quote Link to comment
+Gitchee-Gummee Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) Somebody owns, has stewardship or otherwise manages the land.... that is the person you seek, even if it is a park or refuge. With a bridge or walkway, if I knew nothing else, I would start by finding who built that structure. Whoever paid/contracted them is probably the one you want to talk to. If not, it's a start anyway. EDIT to add: Check with your local reviewer. They usually know much more than what they are given credit for. Edited June 9, 2014 by Gitchee-Gummee Quote Link to comment
+BeorntheViking Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Somebody owns, has stewardship or otherwise manages the land.... that is the person you seek, even if it is a park or refuge. With a bridge or walkway, if I knew nothing else, I would start by finding who built that structure. Whoever paid/contracted them is probably the one you want to talk to. If not, it's a start anyway. EDIT to add: Check with your local reviewer. They usually know much more than what they are given credit for. Thank you! I appreciate the helpd/advice! Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Once you find out which organization owns/maintains the bridge, you still have to figure out who is in a position of authority who can grant permission. Assuming the organization doesn't already have a geocaching policy (in which case, you just need to follow the existing policy), I suggest starting by asking who can give you permission, rather than asking for permission itself. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 If that bridge carries vehicular traffic the cache may be a no go right off the bat. Per the guidelines for listing a cache, bridges are among the structures that may be off limits for cache placements. If it's just a pedestrian bridge then it should be OK from a guidelines perspective. Quote Link to comment
+BeorntheViking Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Thank you for all the help! I appreciate it! Quote Link to comment
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