NPS
PROJECT SUMMARY
Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
Cooperative Agreement Modification
FUNDING AGENCY: National Park Service
MODIFICATION NO.: [CESU info only] COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO.: H1200-04-002 FUNDING AMOUNT: $ 670,000.00
INVESTIGATORS’ Contact Information: L. Theodore Neff - tneff@mna.mus.az.us - (928) 774-5211, ext. 260
PROJECT TITLE: ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS AT NINE SITES ALONG THE COLORADO RIVER IN GRAND
CANYON NATIONAL PARK
EFFECTIVE DATES: July 18, 2006 – December 31, 2011
PROJECT ABSTRACT: The Grand Canyon National Park (hereafter GRCA) will work with the Museum of Northern Arizona
(hereafter MNA) staff to excavate, analyze, and interpret 9 prehistoric archaeological sites (B:15:138, C:02:096,
C:13:010, C:13:70, C:13:099, C:13:291, C:13:347, C:13:371, G:03:020) located along the banks of the Colorado River.
The work will be guided by an implementation plan drafted under Cooperative Agreement No. CA # H1200040002 (see
attached). The implementation plan describes methods for site testing, excavation, stabilization, and visitor interpretation.
This project is a cooperative venture between GRCA and MNA, whereby both entities will be cooperating regarding
archaeological investigations at nine sites along the Colorado River corridor within GRCA. This work is consistent with
the objectives of the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CPCESU) in that it provides an opportunity
for research within GRCA related to cultural resources information and management. GRCA will provide funds for
MNA participation in the project and will collaborate in all aspects of the project. The project will be implemented in
FY2006 and completed in FY2011.
Agency Representative: Agency Administration Investigator: Partner Admin. Contact:
Ron Hiebert, NPS Representative L. Theodore Neff Lynn Yeager
Research Coordinator Lynell Wright Museum of Northern Arizona Controller
CPCESU Grants/Agreements Specialist 3101 N. Fort Valley Road Museum of Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona University Intermountain Region – Budget & Flagstaff, AZ 86001-8348 3101 N. Fort Valley Road
P.O. Box 5765 Finance Tel: (928) 774-5211, ext. 260 Flagstaff, AZ 86001-8348
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5765 P.O. Box 25287 Fax: (928) 779-1527 Tel: (928) 774-5211, ext. 253
Tel: (928) 523-0877 12795 W. Alameda Parkway tneff@mna.mus.az.us Fax: (928) 779-1527
Fax: (928) 523-8223 Denver, CO 80225-0287 lyeager@mna.mus.az.us :
Ron.Hiebert@nau.edu Tel: (303) 969-2654
Fax: (303) 969-2992
Lynell_Wright@nps.gov
List of Key Words: [Insert key words – list available under “Project Planning” at http://cpcesu.nau.edu]
Grand Canyon National Park, Museum of Northern Arizona, archaeological project, Colorado River corridor, testing, excavation, stabilization, and visitor
interpretation
Key Official from National Park - Include contact information @ Specific Park or NPS Office:
Lisa Leap
Grand Canyon National Park
823 North San Francisco Street, Suite B Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928)226-0166
Lisa_Leap@nps.gov
Annual Report Received:
Final Report Received:
Publications on File:
This Modification is subject to all the provisions included in the Cooperative Agreement, dated 6/18/04.
Attach any supporting material as necessary.