Tribal Cultural Monitoring in Support of Park Improvement Projects at Cabrillo National Monument

The National Park Service intends to award a cooperative agreement to the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians for the project titled "Tribal Cultural Monitoring in Support of Park Improvement Projects at Cabrillo National Monument." The project aims to protect and conserve cultural resources at Cabrillo National Monument, including prehistoric archeological sites and Native American human remains. The Viejas Band will provide an American Indian cultural specialist to work with the National Park Service to monitor ground disturbing activities and ensure the protection and appropriate treatment of any discovery of sensitive cultural resources. The project will support the National Park Service's mission to protect and conserve cultural resources, and will also provide an educational service to the public through interaction and shared knowledge. • The project will involve monitoring ground disturbing activities associated with park improvement projects. • The Viejas Band will provide an American Indian cultural specialist to work with the National Park Service. • The project will ensure the protection and appropriate treatment of any discovery of sensitive cultural resources. • The project will support the National Park Service's mission to protect and conserve cultural resources. • The project will provide an educational service to the public through interaction and shared knowledge.