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Use Rates for USC Baruch Marine Field Laboratory

Housing & Conference Center Facilities

  
Housing is available only to individuals and groups conducting research or education activities during their stay.  The Kimbel Lodge (conference center) is available to non-profit organizations when the building is not being used by University research and education groups.
                                                   NOTE: Prices Effective January 1, 2010

Download Adobe Reader Rates & Policies for Kimbel Lodge, Pond Shelter, Cottages & Dorms
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Lab/Office Space, Equipment, & Other Services


LABORATORY & OFFICE SPACE: 
Subject to availability. Basic laboratory equipment and non-expendable supplies are included with laboratory space rental.
                                                   NOTE: Prices Effective January 1, 2009

Facility

Day Rate

Weekly Rate

 

Indoor Laboratory

$0.25/sq ft $1.00/sq ft  

Seawater Lab or Screened Porch

$0.15/sq ft $0.50/sq ft  

Partial Lab with Desk

$25
(flat rate for about 100 sq ft)
$100
(flat rate)
 

Desk & Computer only

$15
(flat rate)
$50
(flat rate)
 

Teaching Lab, Seminar, or Classroom

$75
(flat rate)
$500
(flat rate)
 
   

BOATS:
 Available only to certified operators with advanced reservations.  Same rates apply whether use is for 1 hour or 24 hours.  Rates include one tank of gas/oil.  Additional gas/oil is available at the rate of $5.00/gallon.  Requests for boats to be trailered off site require a minimum of five days notice and a preparation charge of $30/boat.  Costs of repairs due to negligence will be charged.
 

Boats

Horse Power Cost per day  
Aluminum Skiff 15 & 35 HP $50/day Includes 5 gal of gas
15'  Whaler 60 & 70 HP $75/day Includes 5 gal of gas
17'  Whaler 90 HP $100/day Includes 5 gal of gas
18'  Whaler 150 HP $175/day Includes 10 gal of gas
21'  Whaler 200 HP $200/day Includes 10 gal of gas


VEHICLES: 
Available only to certified operators; plans for extended use must be approved in advance.
 

Vehicles

On Site Off Site add:  
Half-Ton Pickups $10/half day, $20/day $0.33/mile  
Sedan
(Jeep, Taurus)
$10/half day, $20/day $0.26/mile  
15 Passenger Van: $10/half day, $20/day $0.38/mile  


OTHER SERVICES:
  Staff assistance, boat certification session, data & water chemistry lab services, & field equipment and other expendable supplies. 
 

Staff Assistance $30/hour for research or construction purposed ( as staff are available)  
Boat Use Certification $25/person/session    
Data & Water Chemistry Lab Services Rates available
upon request.
   
Field Equipment & Expendable Supplies Replacement & Repair costs only.    


GUIDED EXPERIENCES: 
 

Orientation to the site and programs (slide talk) No Charge
Guided marsh experience (walking) $50, Maximum 25 Persons
Guided boat experience (sampling)

$300 per boat per day, Maximum 9 Persons per Large Boat

Guided forest/uplands trip (driving/walking)

Contact the Belle W. Baruch Foundation at (843) 545-9853.


PLEASE NOTE:
  Please be sure to check with our office (843) 546-3623 ext. 1 for availability of space, equipment, and staff well in advance of your intended visit.
 

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