Curating the collections with the repository allows access to the collection by both private and public enterprises and the general public

Access to the collection is used for educational purposes, inspiration, cultural resources, research and enjoyment. Continued curation of this collection will provide improved access to this resource. Further, the information gained by the research into the collections will be used to satisfy reclamations obligations under native american grave protection and repatriation act (nagpra.) the purpose of this grant is to provide curation, and to inspect, inventory, maintain, and conserve the archaeological collection and to repatriate those items that fall under the native american grave protection and repatriation act (nagpra). The bureau of reclamation generates collections of archeological materials and records in accordance with multiple federal laws. Following 36 CFR 79, these federal properties must be curated by a repository or museum meeting department of the interior standards. The recipient meets these standards, as well as those of the american association of museums. The museum has curated the collections from navajo reservoir since the 1950S, because under the terms of the original agreements between the united states and the museum, they were stipulated to retain the collections. Activities include full curation, annual inventory of the collection, accession processing, DE-accession processing, facility report, and special processing as requested.