By Chris Elison & Sarah Sutherland, Central Utah Water Conservancy District Do you know where your water comes from? Whether for drinking, washing clothes, or …
Trash Talk: The Denver & Rio Grande Western Trash Dump
One brisk day in November 2020, archaeologists discovered a moment frozen in time from 1890 – the heyday of luxury rail travel! Read on to see what they found.
The Newest Regional Coordinator for Utah’s Cultural Site Stewardship Program
San Juan County, UT The Utah Cultural Site Stewardship (UCSS) Team is excited to introduce Michael Wingert as the Regional Coordinator for San Juan County. …
The Chinese Railroad Worker Experience in Terrace, Utah
Join us on January 10, 2023, when Christopher Merritt (Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement) and Karen Kwan (Utah House of Representatives; Salt Lake City Community College) will …
Cultural Compliance Series: Meet Nate Thomas from Bureau of Land Management
We asked Nate Thomas from the BLM-Utah a little bit about what he does and who he works for. Here’s what he said! 1. What …
Cultural Compliance Series: Meet Elizabeth Giraud from UDOT
Elizbeth Giraud is freshly retired, but before she left UDOT for retirement, we caught up with her and asked a few questions about herself and …
Cultural Compliance Series: Meet Jenny Lund from LDS Church History
We asked Jenny Lund, Director of the Historic Sites Division for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a bit about what she does. …
Cultural Compliance Series: Meet Jonathan Till from Edge of the Cedars
We asked Jonathan Till from Edge of the Cedars a bit about what he does and who he works for. Here’s what he said! 1) …
Cultural Compliance Series: Meet Zac Nelson from Bureau of Reclamation
We asked Dr. Zac Nelson from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) a bit about what he does and who he works for. Here’s what he …
Welcome to the Cultural Compliance Blog Series!
Let’s talk about Section 106 and U.C.A. 9-8-404 Did you know that there are cultural resource laws and regulations that public agencies need to follow …
A Snapshot of Current Archeological Research at Glen Canyon
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has been home to various human groups for thousands of years, resulting in a long and rich culture history, which …
The Archaeology of Alcohol in the Early Days of Saltair
In 1893 Saltair, a resort with a massive Moorish revival pavilion, was built on the shores of the Great Salt Lake and attracted visitors from …