[Source: Arizona State Parks] -- Have you ever hiked to an archaeological site and found large holes where looters have been digging for Native American artifacts? If you like the outdoors and are interested in preserving archaeological resources, you may be interested in becoming a volunteer for the Arizona Site Steward Program. Currently, the program is recruiting volunteers for the Lake Havasu area.The program is sponsored by federal, state, county and municipal agencies and administered from the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), a section of Arizona State Parks. Stewards monitor archaeological sites in danger of vandalism or natural deterioration and report the sites' condition to the appropriate land manager. Site Stewards must complete 8 to 10 hours of initial training, then are encouraged to attend regional workshops and an annual conference where they receive further training in such subject areas as: crime scene management, desert survival, site documentation, oral history, compass use, map reading, artifact and feature identification, and photography techniques.
If you are interested in learning more about the program, click here. If you have questions or would like to receive an application, call Mary Estes at (602) 542-4174. For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit the website.
