Arizona Site Steward Program

bbmcritt · Post by **bbmcritt** » Jun 16 2002 11:42 am

Greetings,

Exit lurk mode....first post.

We[Bill and Betty Ann]met some HAZ members on the Rogers Canyon hike and plan to attend the Chili Shindig.

I recently requested some information from the State Historic Presevation Office[SHPO] about their Arizona Site Steward Program.

Here's a link to their site:
http://www.pr.state.az.us/partnerships/ ... estew.html

The Arizona Site Steward Program is an organization of volunteers, sponsored by the public land managers of Arizona and Tribal governments, whose members are selected, trained and certified by the State Historic Preservation Office and the Archaeology Advisory Commission. The chief objective of the Steward Program is to report to the land managers destruction or vandalism of prehistoric and historic archaeological and paleontological sites in Arizona through site monitoring. Stewards are also active in public education and outreach activities.

Purpose of the Steward Program
Site Stewards work toward the following goals:

To preserve major prehistoric, historic and paleontological resources for the purposes of conservation, scientific study, and interpretation.
To increase public awareness of the significance and value of cultural resources and the damage done by artifact
hunters.
To discourage site vandalism and the sale and trade of antiquities.
To support the adoption and enforcement of national, state, and local preservation laws and regulations.
To support and encourage high standards of cultural resource investigation throughout the state.
To promote better understanding and cooperation among agencies, organizations, and individuals concerned about the preservation of cultural resources.
To enhance the completeness of the statewide archaeological and paleontological inventory.

I mentioned to Mary Estes[program director]that I was a member of HAZ
and their may be some members interested in the program.

She sent me some additional information packets,which I would be glad to bring to the Chili Shindig if anyone would be interested.

Regards,

Bill

GTG_AZH · Post by **GTG_AZH** » Jun 17 2002 12:45 pm

bbmcritt, glad to see you on the site. I would be interested in information as I am sure other members would be as well.

bbmcritt showed us an abandoned Wells Fargo stagecoach station on the way home from the Rogers Canyon hike. It was just before you leave the wilderness area. It was really cool as far as I'm concerned. Places such as these should be protected by citizens such as ourselves, if the government can't.

See ya'll at the chili shindig.

GTG

bbmcritt · Post by **bbmcritt** » Jun 17 2002 10:46 pm

Hi GTG,

Will do,It's an area that interests me and I thought some HAZ folk might share that interest.

All the Best,

Bill@SeeYaattheShindig.com

bbmcritt · Post by **bbmcritt** » Jun 19 2002 8:28 pm

I received an e-mail from Mary Estes[SHPO]with more detailed information about the program.
I asked her for permission to cut and paste it to the HAZ site and I got the okey dokey today.

Join the statewide network of volunteers who are helping preserve archaeological sites around the state.

If you like the outdoors and are interested in preserving archaeological resources for the purpose of conservation, scientific study, and interpretation, you may be interested in becoming an Arizona Site Steward. Hikers are especially well-suited. Primarily, Arizona Site Stewards monitoring various archaeological sites and report changes to site conditions, natural or human impacts, to the appropriate public land managers. The Arizona Site Steward Program is a statewide network of volunteers, sponsored by the federal, state, county and municipal agencies and the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), which is a section of Arizona State Parks. In addition to monitoring, Stewards assist in activities such as surveying, mapping, collecting oral histories, and recording rock art.

Former Secretary of the Interior, Bruce Babbitt, in his report to Congress a few years ago, stated that, "Archaeological remains, whether related to the ancient inhabitants of our country or from more recent historical times, should be reserved for public uses rather than private gain. We should strive to provide all Americans the opportunity to appreciate past craftsmanship, understand past ways of life, and better comprehend people's adaptations to changing natural, physical, and social environments during prehistoric and historic times.”

Site Stewards try to protect and preserve. They must complete 8-10 hours of initial training, then are encouraged to attend local trainings and an annual conference sponsored by the Arizona SHPO to further training in such subjects as: federal and state antiquity laws, desert survival, first aid, site documention, survey techniques, oral history, compass use, map reading, artifact and site identification, rock art recording, crime scene management, photography techniques and lectures on local history and prehistory. The next training in the Phoenix metro area is planned for November 23, 2002; training goes on in other areas at different times throughout the year.

If you love being outdoors, live anywhere in Arizona, and are interested in learning more about how you can get involved or want to receive an application, please call Mary Estes at (602) 542-7143; e-mail: mestes@pr.state.az.us.

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Bill

Sharon Reddy · Post by **Sharon Reddy** » Jun 22 2002 10:28 pm

Lurking, too.

I actually wrote a long response last week regarding Rick Harris' books/sites, and Sacred Mountain/rattlesnake.....(Happy Solstice) as well as little about me, things I've experienced in AZ wilderness and when I went to send it, poof! I couldn't retrieve it, and decided that from now one, I will reply only after I write it out and edit it in Word...and save it. :roll:

Please bring the site steward material. I have been thinking about doing this for about 3 years.

Thanks

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Sharon Reddy · Post by **Sharon Reddy** » Jun 23 2002 1:21 am

Chili Fest.

Lurking, too-- cont,

I thought my correspondence had been deleted. The message that popped up was that I had performed an “illegal function” or some such droidism. But a message posted after all.

Anyhow, I was going to add more…..

Rick Harris’ books/sites.
Sacred Mountain/Rattlesnake
Sycamore Canyon
Limestone Canyon
S. Maricopa/UFO
Cabaza Prieta
Terlingua/Chihuahuan Desert/The Chisos
Tikal
Monkey River
Glendalough

Primitive Camping!
Happy Solstice!

Pellegrino · Post by **Pellegrino** » Jun 23 2002 7:56 am

Hi Guys

Great to see ya on HAZ. I know you've been out there lurking around :roll: I am interested in this and will look forward to seeing the info she sent ya at the chili shingdig!

See ya.
Kelly

bbmcritt · Post by **bbmcritt** » Jun 23 2002 11:33 pm

Hi Sharon,

actually wrote a long response last week regarding Rick Harris' books/sites, and Sacred Mountain/rattlesnake.....(Happy Solstice) as well as little about me, things I've experienced in AZ wilderness and when I went to send it, poof! I couldn't retrieve it

I had the same problem.I think there is an auto signoff after a period of inactivity.[like writing a long post]

decided that from now one, I will reply only after I write it out and edit it in Word...and save it.

That's probably the correct way to do it.I was thinking shorter post's and/or using 2 fingers instead of 1.

Looking forward to meeting everyone at the shindig.

Bill

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