In this episode, your Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program hosts cover the history of Gilsonite mining throughout Uintah County, as well as how UCSS and the Vernal BLM partnered to redocument the historic mining town of Rector to help ensure more research and preservation of this site for future visitors and recreationalists.

In this episode, your Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program hosts cover the history of Gilsonite mining throughout Uintah County, as well as how UCSS and the Vernal BLM partnered to redocument the historic mining town of Rector to help ensure more research and preservation of this site for future visitors and recreationalists.

Gilsonite Country: preserving stories of Gilsonite mining in Uintah County

Beyond the 50-Year Rule was created by the Utah's Public Archaeology Program. A primary pillar of the program is the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship (UCSS) Program. UCSS is a volunteer program that enlists the public to assist land managers by safeguarding cultural resources through site monitoring, special projects and educational events. UCSS has over 450 active volunteers, making the program the largest in the nation. In support of public archaeology goals, UCSS also spearheads public engagement and education surrounding cultural resources. Beyond the 50-Year rule is a look into the Public Archeology Program, to learn from our partners, connect more to the intangible history here in Utah and to experience the positive impacts the world of cultural resources is experiencing thanks to the united front of public and professionals that work together to protect Utah’s heritage.

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Beyond the 50-Year Rule was created by the Utah's Public Archaeology Program. A primary pillar of the program is the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship (UCSS) Program. UCSS is a volunteer program that enlists the public to assist land managers by safeguarding cultural resources through site monitoring, special projects and educational events. UCSS has over 450 active volunteers, making the program the largest in the nation. In support of public archaeology goals, UCSS also spearheads public engagement and education surrounding cultural resources.Beyond the 50-Year rule is a look into the Public Archeology Program, to learn from our partners, connect more to the intangible history here in Utah and to experience the positive impacts the world of cultural resources is experiencing thanks to the united front of public and professionals that work together to protect Utah’s heritage.

Beyond the 50-Year Rule was created by the Utah's Public Archaeology Program. A primary pillar of the program is the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship (UCSS) Program. UCSS is a volunteer program that enlists the public to assist land managers by safeguarding cultural resources through site monitoring, special projects and educational events. UCSS has over 450 active volunteers, making the program the largest in the nation. In support of public archaeology goals, UCSS also spearheads public engagement and education surrounding cultural resources. Beyond the 50-Year rule is a look into the Public Archeology Program, to learn from our partners, connect more to the intangible history here in Utah and to experience the positive impacts the world of cultural resources is experiencing thanks to the united front of public and professionals that work together to protect Utah’s heritage.

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