Archaeological Resources Research on heavy traffic Trail Segments

The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified cooperative agreement for archaeological resources research on heavy traffic trail segments in Yellowstone National Park. The project aims to inventory, evaluate, and condition assess archaeological sites along 65 miles of trail corridors, and develop recommendations for long-term management strategies for cultural resource protection. The project will provide students with hands-on experience in federal agency resource management and contribute to the understanding of human use of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. • The project will conduct a Class III cultural resources inventory and site condition assessments for trail segment study areas. • The project will evaluate identified archaeological sites for eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. • The project will develop recommendations for monitoring strategies and treatments to minimize threats to identified archaeological resources. • The project will provide students with hands-on experience in federal agency resource management. • The project will contribute to the understanding of human use of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.