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ARIZONA STATE PARKS
For Immediate Release
Managing and conserving Arizona's natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partnerships.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Bilbrey at (602) 542-1996 or (602) 228-8518, or Monica Enriquez at (602) 542-6997… both at pio at azstateparks.gov
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"Be a Steward of the Past"
Volunteers Needed to Assist Preserving Archaeology Sites in Arizona

(Phoenix, Arizona - December 6, 2007) - Are you concerned about the loss of heritage or archeological resources in the Safford area? Do you enjoy the outdoors and have an interest in preserving archaeological resources? Then, become an "Arizona Site Steward. This statewide program is currently recruiting volunteers for the Safford Arizona area. The Bureau of Land Management and the State Land Department manage these heritage or archeological land sites.

In Safford, Site Stewards monitor archeological sites and report changes of conditions, whether caused by nature or by human intervention. Training will be provided and scheduled in Safford after the December Holidays. Volunteers are required to complete 10 hours of training, which include: federal and state antiquity laws; documenting sites; identifying artifacts and sites; and how to manage and photograph crime scenes as it applies to archeological sites.

Are you interested in assisting this important conservation program? If yes, please contact Dan McGrew, archaeologist with the Bureau of Land Management Safford District Office, at (928) 348-4466.

For more information or to get a Site Steward application, go to the Arizona State Parks website www.azstateparks.com and click on State Historic Preservation/Partnership. Or call Arizona State Parks at 602-542-4174 or 800-285-3703 (toll-free outside the Phoenix metro area).

The Arizona Site Steward program is statewide and sponsored by federal, state, county and municipal agencies and the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office, a section of Arizona State Parks.

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 at www.azstateparks.com.

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