Thank you for your interest in Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center! Your materials will be reviewed shortly. In the meantime, please familiarize yourself with our rules and policies:

No pets, no smoking/vaping, no firearms.
Practice leave-no-trace, drive slowly, and check your tires for wildlife before driving.
No fires.
The reserve boarders private and state park land, unauthorized use could jeopardize friendly relations and future use.
Don't pollute our night sky; turn off lights when not in use and keep front rooms as dark as possible with blinds drawn at night.
Turn off the AC and other appliances when not in use.
Store food securely.
We do not have housekeeping services and require users to leave facilities clean; failure to do so will result in cleaning fees of $100 per hour.
If you are staying in a dorm room, bring your own bedding (sheets, blankets, sleeping bags, pillows) and bath towels.
If you are staying in an efficiency unit, you may bring your own bedding and towels or use the bedding and towels in the unit.
Kitchen pots, pans, dishes, and utensils are provided.
The group lead is responsible the misuse, damage, or negligence and should inform all group members of the rules.

Collecting, harvesting, or any manipulation of plants, animals, habitats, or artifacts requires explicit permission from the Desert Reserves Director. You are responsible for obtaining all required federal, state, local, and university permits prior to any activities.

Any work done while visiting the reserve must clearly acknowledge the UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESERVE SYSTEM, STEELE/BURNAND ANZA-BORREGO DESERT RESEARCH CENTER. It is also to be submitted to reserve staff on an annual basis (by June 30 of each year) to include publications, conference proceedings, abstracts, technical reports, theses/dissertations, etc.

Thank you for complying with our policies and we look forward to working with you soon.