Programming supports a comprehensive network of cooperative study units to facilitatecooperative research, technical assistance, education, and training to inform science-based management ofthe…

Programming supports a comprehensive network of cooperative study units to facilitatecooperative research, technical assistance, education, and training to inform science-based management ofthe national park system. The study units facilitate multi-disciplinary science and integrated informationproducts across multiple geographic regions of the national park system. The depot tank stagecoach station property includes the remains of a mid-to-late-19TH century (1865-1883 CE) stagecoach station, located along a former route between albuquerque, NM and prescott, AZ, consisting of two standing sandstone masonry structures, historic inscriptions and historic artifact scatters. The site also contains features from the pueblo II period (900-1125 CE), including habitation features and rock imagery. The moon DOG canyon alcove property is centered on a rockshelter formed by several large boulders. The shelter contains a coursed-masonry wall, while the site also includes lithic and ceramic scatters, as well as a dozen rock imagery panels. All cultural materials suggest the site dates to the late pueblo II early pueblo III period (1050-1150 CE). To determine the best management strategies for these properties, the park requires condition assessments, a determination of eligibility and a national register nomination, to ensure the appropriate management strategies are utilized. This financial agreement will permit the recipient to conduct condition assessments at both properties. Beneficiaries include state and local governments, federally recognized indian tribal governments, public private nonprofit organizations, nonprofit institutions of highereducation, and the general public.