Accommodations are available throughout the year and provide basic accommodations at minimal cost. The dorms or dormitories are capable of housing a total of 26 people round. The apartment building accommodates up to 16
visitors in four two-bedroom apartments. All residents and visitors are expected to exercise good judgement, discretion, and the utmost care in using these facilities. Seasonal residents are expected to share a large responsibility in the upkeep of these facilities.
- Housing facilities are intended to provide space for sleeping, dining, storage of personal items, and a living area. They are not to be used for construction projects or laboratory space.
- Laundry facilities are located at the Apartments and near the dorms. You need to supply your own soap, bleach, etc. Follow directions and use machines with care. There is a washer and dryer available for all tenants to use. Tenants should abide by a washer/dryer schedule to ensure all have ample time to wash and dry clothing. We encourage you to save energy by hanging towels and clothing to air dry. Please do not bring or use dish or clothes detergents containing phosphates.
The Dormitories
Residents are required to keep the apartment clean and to leave the apartment in the condition found at time of assignment.
Mops and cleaning supplies are provided for each apartment and a vacuum is available upon request.
Station staff may enter the dorm without advanced notice to perform maintenance.
Facilities may be shared with other guests at any time.
Dorm tenants should provide: linens & blankets, pillows, toiletries and personal items.
The Apartments
The Stream House
This is a two-story building located two miles from the main station facilities and outside the boundaries of El Yunque National Forest. The Stream House is used for freshwater research, has a set of large artificial streams, and access to the Espíritu Santo River.The house has 3 bedrooms and 2-bathrooms in the second floor and one apartment with 2 rooms and a 1 bathroom. The apartment is equipped with small kitchen, living area and AC in the rooms (1 bunk-bed per room). The first floor has 3-office spaces, a dry room, 1 bathroom and a small conference room (10 person). In addition, this is our hurricane shelter. Given the high probability of having forest roads blocked by fallen tree during storms, all station users move to the Stream House where they are closer to major highways and towns.
The artificial stream facilities are
composed of different sets of channels. Large channels made of PVC and
supplied with water from a nearby stream, located at the Stream House,
are ideal for fish and shrimp studies.
Shade Houses
NADP Tower
A permanent walk-up tower supports environmental monitoring equipment and provides some access to canopy vegetation and fauna. The tower also houses a station for the National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP).
Workshop
The station has a small workshop that can be used for electrical and wood work.