Management Plan - National Estuarine Research Reserve System

also a small woodshed behind the garages that hasseriously deteriorated and is likely unsalvageable.Facilities of the Alheim PropertyA 38-acre parcel, a farmhouse (with attached elland barn), and a small outbuilding were donatedto Laudholm Trust in 1984 with the understandingthey would eventually become part of the WellsReserve. In 2003, the Trust donated the propertyand buildings to the Reserve. Their incorporationinto the Reserve boundary is addressed in theBoundary and Acquisition plan.Alheim Commons (2006)For two decades, this building has served as theLaudholm Trust office. Since the early 1990’s, theell and barn have been used as seasonal housing forvisiting educators and scientists. With the donationof the building to the Wells Reserve, the Reservebegan planning for its future use as temporaryhousing. Architects, two structural engineers,and a builder examined the existing structure anddetermined it could not be renovated and convertedfor use as dormitories. To achieve the Reserve’s goalof providing safe, comfortable accommodations, anew 20-bed dormitory was constructed and openedJanuary 2006.Alheim Commons Studio (circa 1900)The Wells Reserve seeks to enhance the new dormitorybuilding by adapting this historic outbuildingon the property to a use that complements thedorm’s offerings. The Wells Reserve plans to renovatethis seasonal structure – used in the past forstorage – into an office and quiet gathering area fortenants of the dorm and, when needed, to be usedas much-needed meeting space for Wells Reservestaff and its partners.Ranch-style House (circa 1960’s)This building, which was donated to LaudholmTrust, was moved to the Alheim property in 1998and renovated as housing for a Reserve post-doctoralresearch associate. It is in good condition andwill continue to be with routine maintenance andrepair.In-holding Properties andRenovation of BuildingsTwo properties with buildings abut the WellsReserve. The properties were once part of the LordFigure VII.5. The Alheim Commons provides housing for visiting researchers, educators and resourcemanagers.58 Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve