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            inforcement 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.