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Re-Evaluation Of The Main Ridge Site And Adjacent Areas: Quarterly Progress Report, October 1 - December 31, 2007, Margaret N. Rees

Archaeology

• Visited the National Administration of Records and Archives in College Park, Maryland to collect additional archival data for the Finder’s Guide.

• Visited the National Museum of the American Indian to collect additional photographs for the Finder’s Guide.

• Submitted Finder’s Guide documenting the results of the archival study.

• Completed an analysis of the variation in Tusayan White Ware ceramics from Main Ridge.

• Attended the Virgin Anasazi Pottery Conference at the Museum of Northern Arizona.

Southern Nevada Agency Partnership Cultural Site Stewardship Program – Program Expansion And Steward Retention: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending December 31, 2007, Margaret N. Rees

Cultural Site Stewardship Program

• An ATV safety class was conducted to certify Clark County site stewards.

• Stewards reported ten major cultural site impacts and nine lesser impacts.

• Technical design for the new CSSP database is 80% complete.

Re-Evaluation Of The Main Ridge Site And Adjacent Areas: Quarterly Progress Report, July 1, 2007-September 30, 2007, Margaret N. Rees

Archaeology

• Finalized the report on the fieldwork conducted during the Fall 2006.

• Finalized the Finder’s Guide documenting the results of the archival study.

• Received reports from (a) Dr. Mary Malainey, on the results of the residue study of the Main Ridge pottery, (b) Dr. Linda Scott Cummings, containing the results of the pollen and macrobotanical analyses of samples recovered during the Fall 2006 fieldwork, (c) Sharlyn Anderson, on the results of the ceramic analyses, and (d) Dr. James Watson, on the results of the faunal analyses.

• Visited the National Museum of the American Indian to (a) collect …

Archaeological Inventory, Site Assessment, And Data Management, Lake Mead National Recreation Area (Lame) And Parashant National Monument (Para), Annual Report For 2007, Public Lands Institute

Archaeology

This cooperative task agreement was awarded to the Public Lands Institute (PLI) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on October 1, 2006, with the term ending on September 30, 2008. The following information constitutes an annual report for all of the major activities performed during the first year of this agreement, as stipulated. A brief summary of all work performed for each project in the agreement between October 1, 2006 and September 30, 2007 is presented. Other important tasks or activities associated with this agreement, but not identified under any specific project, also are summarized.

Executive Summary

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Southern Nevada Agency Partnership Cultural Site Stewardship Program – Program Expansion And Steward Retention: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Covering July 1 – September 30, 2007, Margaret N. Rees

Cultural Site Stewardship Program

• Stewards have been assigned sites in the Desert National Wildlife Range for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

• The CSSP has expanded into the Laughlin area, the southernmost region of Nevada, the last stage of five designated stewardship areas in Clark County.

• Two basic training classes were conducted, adding 33 new site stewards.

• Stewards reported a total of 63 significant site impacts for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, as opposed to 51 significant impacts for the same period last year.

• Creation of a CSSP relational database is underway.

• Annual reports are being …

Archaeological Inventory, Site Assessment, And Data Management, Lake Mead National Recreation Area (Lake Mead Nra) And Parashant National Monument (Para): Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending June 30, 2007, Margaret N. Rees

Archaeology

• Inventoried 4,000 acres and recorded 59 archaeological sites for NPS and BLM Fire Management Projects

• Archaeological Field School at site AZ A:14:50 in progress

• Information on over 1,200 sites obtained for settlement pattern study; pilot database complete

• Draft report for Lost City Class III Inventory complete

• Four presentations/posters given at professional conferences/research forums

Clark County Cultural Site Stewardship Program: Final Project Report, George Phillips, Margaret N. Rees

Cultural Site Stewardship Program

Cooperative Conservation: Increasing Capacity through Community Partnerships – Cultural Site Stewardship Program is a Round 4 Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA)- funded project implemented by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Public Lands Institute on behalf of and in cooperation with four Federal agencies. This project resulted in the design, development, and implementation of an Interagency Cultural Site Stewardship Program. The program:

• Was recognized with Department of the Interior Cooperative Conservation Service Award (2007).
• Was modeled after the successful Arizona Site Steward Program developed and implemented with the following components:
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Archaeological Inventory, Site Assessment, And Data Management, Lake Mead National Recreation Area (Lmnra) And Parashant National Monument (Para): Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending March 31, 2007, Margaret N. Rees

Archaeology

• Monitored 142 features at the historic townsite of Saint Thomas

• Front page for Lake Mead’s “History and Culture” web site posted, Boulder Beach and Lake Mohave historic sketches under technical review by LMNRA

• Testing proposal and class I inventory for site 26Ck4943 complete

• Conducted 24 site condition assessments at Lake Mead NRA, 40 sites identified for condition assessments at PARA • Reviewed over 300 site records on PARA for settlement pattern study

• Completed 600 acres for SNPLMA Capital Improvement Project

• Completed 470 acres of inventory and recorded 20 prehistoric sites for Lost City Project …

Re-Evaluation Of The Main Ridge Site And Adjacent Areas: Quarterly Progress Report, January 1, 2007-March 31, 2007, Margaret N. Rees

Archaeology

• Hired Cheryl Gregory to assist in the completion of the draft report and finder’s guide for the archival research.

• Completed field investigations at the Main Ridge Site of the Lost City and surrounding areas

• Initiated analysis of ceramic and lithic artifacts recovered from the Main Ridge Site

• Presented project research to staff members of the National Park Service and the Bureau of Reclamation at two separate events

Cooperative Conservation: Increasing Capacity Through Community Partnerships: Cultural Site Stewardship Program: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending March 31, 2007, Margaret N. Rees

Cultural Site Stewardship Program

• The Cultural Site Stewardship Program now has 269 enrolled site stewards, an increase of 24% since March of 2006.

• Two training classes were held in 2007, adding 53 new stewards.

• Site Stewards reported 31 significant impacts during fiscal year 2007 compared to 25 impacts during the same period last year.

Archaeological Inventory, Site Assessment, And Data Management, Lake Mead National Recreation Area And Parashant National Monument: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending December 31, 2006, Margaret N. Rees

Archaeology

• Organized data from 129 features at St. Thomas into a comprehensive site record

• Reviewed more than 800 site records in ASMIS

• Completed Class 1 inventories for Capital Improvement and Lost City Projects

• Surveyed 585 acres for the NPS Andrus Burn Unit on the Shivwits Plateau

• Surveyed 330 acres for the Lost City Project

• Conducted an assessment of recent flood damage at the Willow Beach site

Cooperative Conservation: Increasing Capacity Through Community Partnerships: Cultural Site Stewardship Program: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending December 31, 2006, Margaret N. Rees

Cultural Site Stewardship Program

• The Cultural Site Stewardship Program now has 249 enrolled site stewards, an increase of 732% since program inception in 2004.

• Four training classes were held in 2006, adding 72 new stewards.

• Site Stewards reported 55 significant impacts during the 12-month period compared to 25 impacts during the same period last year.

Re-Evaluation Of The Main Ridge Site And Adjacent Areas: Quarterly Progress Report, October 1, 2006 – December 30, 2006, Margaret N. Rees

Archaeology

• Completed archival research at the following repositories: Southwest Museum, Western Archaeological Conservation Center, Nevada State Museum, the National Museum of the American Indian, the Lake Mead National Recreation Area offices of the National Park Service, the Lost City Museum, UNLV Special Collections, and UNLV Department of Anthropology.

• Completed the compilation of a digital database of all records and artifacts associated with the 1920s-1940s excavations at Lost City.

• Conducted field research at Lost City through a Fall 2006 UNLV archaeological field school

• Academic paper presented at the 30th Great Basin Anthropological Conference.

Re-Evaluation Of The Main Ridge Site And Adjacent Areas: Annual Year-End Report, Margaret N. Rees

Archaeology

• Conducted archival research at the following repositories: Southwest Museum, Western Archaeological Conservation Center, Nevada State Museum, the National Museum of the American Indian, the Lake Mead National Recreation Area offices of the National Park Service, the Lost City Museum, UNLV Special Collections, and UNLV Department of Anthropology.
• Compiled a digital database of all records and artifacts associated with the 1920’s-1940’s excavations at Lost City.
• Initiated field research (mapping, surveying, and excavation) at Lost City through a Fall 2006 UNLV archaeological field school.
• Hired graduate student Leilani Espinda to conduct archival research and Sharlyn Benito and Glendee Ane Osborne to help …

Archaeological Research And Data Management, Lake Mead National Recreation Area And Parashant National Monument: Final Close-Out Report, October 1, 2005, To September 30, 2006, Margaret N. Rees

Archaeology

This task agreement was awarded to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on October 1, 2005, with the term ending on September 30, 2006. The following information constitutes the final close-out report, as stipulated in the agreement. This report summarizes all archaeological resource activities that were used to meet the deliverables identified in the statement of work. Major activities performed under this task agreement are described in the text and summarized below:

• Post-doctoral scholar hired to oversee archaeological programs .
• UNLV field school on the Shivwits Plateau completed .
• A total of 4,947 acres inventoried .
• A total of …

Cooperative Conservation: Increasing Capacity Through Community Partnerships: Cultural Site Stewardship Program: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending September 30, 2006, Margaret N. Rees

Cultural Site Stewardship Program

• The Cultural Site Stewardship Program maintained 230 active site stewards, an increase of 674% since program inception.

• One optional training class was held this quarter focusing on GPS use and navigation.

• Site Stewards reported 51 significant impacts during the 12-month period compared to 25 impacts during the same period last year.

Re-Evaluation Of The Main Ridge Site And Adjacent Areas: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending June 30, 2006, Margaret N. Rees

Archaeology

• Archival research continues. Arrangements finalized for August 2006 visit to the Lost City collections housed at the Western Archaeological Conservation Center (WACC) in Tucson, Arizona.
• Arrangements completed to have the known Lost City skeletal remains analyzed (non-destructive analysis only) by Dr. Jennifer Thompson and Dr. Debra Martin, UNLV Department of Anthropology, prior to their repatriation as required by NAGPRA.
• Submitted an abstract for a paper on the Lost City skeletal remains to be presented at the Great Basin Archaeological Conference in October 2006.
• Hired students to work on the Lost City field school for the upcoming academic year.

Archaeological Research & Data Management, Lake Mead National Recreation Area And Parashant National Monument: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending June 30, 2006, Margaret N. Rees

Archaeology

• Interviews for the post-doctoral scholar position have been completed and a hire is imminent.
• 1,853 acres have been surveyed this quarter.
• 71 archaeological sites condition assessments were completed.
• 55 archaeological sites were recorded.
• The summer field school is underway.

Cooperative Conservation: Increasing Capacity Through Community Partnerships: Cultural Site Stewardship Program: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending June 30, 2006, Margaret N. Rees

Cultural Site Stewardship Program

• The Cultural Site Stewardship Program now has 229 enrolled site stewards, a 6% increase this quarter and an increase of 674% since program inception.
• One training class was held this quarter and generated 13 new site stewards.
• Seventeen significant cultural site impacts were reported during the quarter. Site Stewards reported 49 significant impacts during the 9 month period compared to 18 impacts during the same period last year.
• Two sets of Volunteer Regional Coordinators were appointed, for a total of 4 teams to cover Clark County.
• Thirty-nine new site stewards were assigned this quarter, and a total of 148 critical …

Re-Evaluation Of The Main Ridge Site And Adjacent Areas: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending March 31, 2006, Margaret N. Rees

Archaeology

• UNLV graduate student has initiated Lost City archival research and completed visits to four repositories.
• Fall 2006 field school advertised.
• Initiated required consultations with Native American tribes.

Archaeological Research & Data Management, Lake Mead National Recreation Area And Parashant National Monument: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending March 31, 2006, Margaret N. Rees

Archaeology

• 930 acres have been surveyed this quarter.
• 34 archaeological sites condition assessments were completed.
• Five archaeological reports were completed.
• 33 site records were completed.
• Crew members conducted archival research at the Western Archaeological Conservation Center (WACC) in Tucson, Arizona.
• Two new survey members have been hired and trained.
• Preparations for the summer archaeological field school are underway.

Cooperative Conservation: Increasing Capacity Through Community Partnerships: Cultural Site Stewardship Program: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending March 31, 2006, Margaret N. Rees

Cultural Site Stewardship Program

• Active stewards in the program now total 210, an increase of 22% over last quarter and 618% since program inception.
• Nine additional cultural site impacts resulting in measurable damages were reported this quarter. Site stewards reported 25 cultural site impacts for 6 months beginning 10/1/05 compared with 25 impacts reported for 12 months ending 9/30/05.
• Monitoring program for Red Rock Canyon NCA adopted and implemented.
• Two site steward training classes presented this quarter, producing 41 new stewards.
• Optional training class on Archaeological Record of Southern Nevada presented to 28 site stewards.

Re-Evaluation Of The Main Ridge Site And Adjacent Areas: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending December 31, 2005, Margaret N. Rees

Archaeology

Hired graduate student to conduct the archival research

Purchased computer and camera for archival work

Met with Steve Daron about desired archival research methods

Presented a Fall 2005 brown bag lecture to the UNLV Anthropology Department about the upcoming project

Presented paper on upcoming work at the Three Corners Conference, held on October 15, 2005 at UNLV

Archaeological Research & Data Management, Lake Mead National Recreation Area And Parashant National Monument: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending December 31, 2005, Margaret N. Rees

Archaeology

• 2005-2006 survey priorities established
• Completed 650 acres of survey at Lake Mead NRA and 700 acres of survey at Parashant National Monument
• Search for the project manager underway
• Hiring of crew member(s) 90% completed
• Preparations underway for the summer field school
• Presented a Fall 2005 brown bag lecture to the UNLV Anthropology Department about the upcoming project
• Presented paper on upcoming work at the Three Corners Conference, held October 15, 2005 at UNLV

Cooperative Conservation: Increasing Capacity Through Community Partnerships: Cultural Site Stewardship Program: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending December 31, 2005, Margaret N. Rees

Cultural Site Stewardship Program

• Active stewards in the program now total 169, an increase of 497% since December 2004.
• 11 additional major cultural site impacts resulting in measurable damages reported this quarter. Four additional impacts with somewhat lesser significance also reported in the quarter. Total impacts since December 2004 total 36 major and 12 less significant.
• 2006 monitoring plan for Gold Butte implemented.
• Training class on Southern Nevada Pre-history presented to 41 site stewards.

Cooperative Conservation: Increasing Capacity Through Community Partnerships: Cultural Site Stewardship Program: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending September 30, 2005, Margaret N. Rees

Cultural Site Stewardship Program

• 17 new site stewards trained during the quarter. Active stewards in the program now total 167, up from 150 in last quarter.
• Three Desert National Wildlife Refuge sites added to monitoring schedule.
• Comprehensive monitoring plan for Sloan Canyon NCA implemented.
• New training classes offered in GPS navigation and Clark County pre-history.
• 3 additional major cultural site impacts resulting in measurable damages reported this quarter. Four additional impacts with somewhat lesser significance also reported in the quarter. Total impacts since December 2004 total 11 major and 12 less significant.
• Federal land managers authorized site stewards to place signage and construct barriers …

Cooperative Conservation: Increasing Capacity Through Community Partnerships: Cultural Site Stewardship Program: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending June 30, 2005, Margaret N. Rees

Cultural Site Stewardship Program

• List of cultural resource sites and locations for monitoring completed
• Outline for recruiting and training site stewards completed
• Protocol for response to site impact/destruction completed
• Field Manual complete and available on CD
• Database set up with 150 site stewards, 144 of whom are currently active
• Identification Card designed and accepted by Interagency Team
• Training manual completed
• Training classes initiated
• Educational program for elementary students in planning stages

Cooperative Conservation: Increasing Capacity Through Community Partnerships: Cultural Site Stewardship Program: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending March 31, 2005, Margaret N. Rees

Cultural Site Stewardship Program

• List of cultural resource sites and locations for monitoring is 100% complete
• Outline for recruiting and training site stewards is now complete
• Law enforcement protocol for response to site impact/destruction has been established
• Field manual has been completed and computerized
• Training manual 90% complete and awaiting team approval
• Database loaded with 122 site steward records, of whom 88 are active
• Site steward identification card designed and approved by Cultural Resources Team; NCA and NRA fee waivers for site stewards approved by BLM and NPS
• Open house held March 19, 2005, to introduce program to site stewards

History Once Submerged, Now Revealed: Archaeological Investigations At Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Gregory Haynes, Public Lands Institute

Archaeology

Archaeological Investigations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Cooperative Conservation: Increasing Capacity Through Community Partnerships: Cultural Site Stewardship Program: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending December 31, 2004, Margaret N. Rees

Cultural Site Stewardship Program

A list of cultural sites unique to each of the four agencies is in the process of being compiled by the project manager. The first round, currently numbering more than 300 sites, is being defined in general categories by location and urgency for attention. Additions, refinements, and corrections will be ongoing.

Trainers for Nevada Heritage Site Stewardship were questioned in order to begin tailoring operating procedures for CSSP recruitment and training.