PROJECT ABSTRACT
Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
(Cooperative Agreement # H1200-004-0002)
Park: Canyonlands National Park
Project Title: RUINS ASSESSMENT PLANNING IN THE SALT CREEK ARCHEOLOGICAL
DISTRICT, CANYONLANDS NATIONAL
Funding Amount: $18,683
CPCESU Partner Institution: Crow Canyon Archeological Center
Principal Investigator:
Mark Varien
Vice President of Programs
23390 C.R. K
Cortez, CO 81321
970-564-4351
MVarien@Crowcanyon.org
NPS Key Official:
Chris Goetze
Southeast Utah Group Cultural Resource Program Manager
2282 S West Resource Blvd
Moab, Utah 84532
435-719-2134
Chris_Goetze@nps.gov
Start Date: September 15, 2008
End Date: June 30, 2009
Abstract: The purpose of this project is to plan for a future project that will update
documentation and condition assessments of archeological sites in the Salt Creek Archeological
District. Goals will include the identification of sites to be revisited, research and completion of
legacy records, perform data entry, coordinate logistics, participate in in-field scoping, write a
research design, and complete other tasks prior to the commencement of field work in the spring
of 2009.
Keywords: Archeology, Management
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