What are the primary responsibilities of a
Site Steward?
A Site Steward's primary role is to monitor archaeological and paleontologist sites and report any vandalism to the land manager.
As a Site Steward, one documents/photographs sites not previously recorded as well as documents sites in danger of vandalism, destruction or deterioration. In some cases, a Site Steward may assist in surveys, mapping and rock art recording. There are other activities that may, on occasion, be part of a Site Steward's assignment such as collecting oral histories, presenting talks within communities regarding the preservation of heritage resources and the actual Nevada Site Steward Program. (1).
NEVADA SITE STEWARD PROGRAM
Specific responsibilities quoted from the Handbook:
1. Sign and abide by your agreement to follow the Code of Ethics;
2. Maintain a current signed Volunteer Agreement with each Agency for which you monitor sites. Carry a copy of the Agreement (or Volunteer ID Card, if available) with you on your site monitoring field visits.
3.Maintain frequent communications with your Agency contact and the Regional Coordinator.
4.Visit the site (s) assigned to you four times a year (at least once per quarter), or more frequently, as agreed to.
5.Turn in Site Visit Forms, photographs, maps and other documentation at regular intervals.
6.Do not create the impression having the authority to serve in any law enforcement capacity while performing any monitoring duties.(2)
1. Arizona Site Stewards Program, Arizona State Parks, http://www.pr.state.az.us/partnerships/shpo/sitestew.html; pages 1 & 2.
2. Nevada Heritage Site Steward Program Handbook, Section 1, February 2005.
Site Steward Responsibilities
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