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Find the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Annual Reports, Manual, blog posts, and more here! Remember that the UCSS Team can always provide you with additional information and resources as volunteers. You are always welcome to Contact Us.

Utah's Public Archaeology Podcast: Listen to Beyond the 50-Year Rule Today!

Hosted by cultural resource professionals Lexi Little (UCSS Program Coordinator) and Ian Wright (Utah Public Archaeologist), Beyond the 50-Year Rule offers a look into Utah's cultural resources.

Join us monthly for 40-minute episodes, featuring guests from across Utah who are passionate about history, stewardship, and getting the public involved in Utah's amazing cultural heritage. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

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Learn About Utah's Heritage: Free Online Resources from UCSS

Utah’s Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail: Legacy of Black soldiers who shaped the American West.

Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail Booklet (PDF)

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Utahs Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program April 2, 2025

Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail Story Map

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Archaeological Law and Cultural Resource Reference Guide (PDF)

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Dominguez and Escalante Expedition Story Map with America250 Utah

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UCSS Annual Reports

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2025 UCSS Annual Report

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2024 UCSS Annual Report (PDF)

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2023 UCSS Annual Report (PDF)

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Additional Resources

Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Manual

Looking for a refresher on stewardship best practices, or more information about how UCSS works? You can read and download our program manual online here!
UCSS Program manual (PDF)
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Stewardship Insider Newsletter

Are you a Cultural Site Steward or a UCSS Partner and not receiving the newsletter? Let's fix that! Please click the button below to email the Data & Events Specialist and we'll get this sorted out. Seriously, you should have some FOMO if you aren't getting this.

The Stewardship Insider is sent out every other month and includes engaging events, stewardship spotlights, helpful resources and more!

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UCSS Events

You can view upcoming public SHPO events here. As a UCSS volunteer you will have the opportunity to participate in even more events like site documentations, service projects, tabling events, and more!
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Ready to Get Involved?

If you have questions or interest in the program contact us!
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