The primary goal of this project is to develop a program of research, technical assistance, and education that involves cultural sciences needed to address resource issues

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region awarded a $100,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Museum of Northern Arizona under the National Park Service's Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System (CFDA 15.945) to develop a program of archaeological research, technical assistance, and public education focused on cultural resources in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Specifically, the cooperative agreement requires the Museum of Northern Arizona to conduct an archaeological inventory and survey of at least 1,500 acres in high priority areas around Glen Canyon, complete all necessary field documentation and digital site records, produce a cultural resources report, and develop outreach materials to increase public awareness and support for historic preservation and stewardship. The project aims to improve understanding of significant cultural resources in the area and assist with better managing and protecting these resources through the research findings and public engagement.

The recipient will complete an archeological survey of high priority areas around glen canyon national recreation area to document cultural resources that may be impacted by current threats. To accomplish this goal, the recipient will conduct an archeological inventory of a minimum of 1,500 acres at identified high priority locations, complete all necessary field recording (including field site forms, condition assessments, artifact assessments, site maps, and photographic records), complete digital site records following state historic preservation office requirements (including site records and GIS records), produce a cultural resources report documenting all work and following required state historic preservation office formats, produce materials and presentations to be used for public engagement and dissemination of results, and highlight the importance of protecting archeological resources. This project promotes greater public and private participation in historic preservation programs and activities. The information, products and or services identified or developed by this project will be shared through a variety of strategies to increase public awareness, knowledge, and support for historic preservation and stewardship. This project will result in increased knowledge of significant resources thus providing educational opportunities. Information resulting from this project will be shared through public talks, public-oriented publications, and conference presentations.archeological research in high priority areas will result in increased knowledge of cultural resources and assist in better managing and protecting cultural resources. Results will be used in resource management decisions, as well as for educational and interpretive media. Results of the survey will be used to help evaluate the various types of threats that are currently impacting cultural resources.