Nearly one third of some 100,000 archaeological sites in Utah have been damaged over the last few decades. This year, the Utah State Historic Preservation Office is trying to share conservation tips to as many people as possible. Today on the news, we speak with an archeologist on the ‘Pledge to Protect the Past’ initiative aiming to educate visitors on best practices around these sensitive areas. Plus, an electrified roadway in Utah could provide a major steppingstone for electric vehicles. And, the winds may be changing for hot air ballooning in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

// Show Notes

// Photo: The Birthing Rock petroglyph panel near Moab was vandalized in April 2021. The Utah State Historic Preservation Office has a new initiative aiming to reduce intentional – and unintentional – vandalism on public lands.

// Utah Gov: Pledge To Protect The Past

https://governor.utah.gov/issues/pledge-to-protect-the-past/

// UPR: Are electrified roads the next step toward an energy-friendly future?

https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2022-03-16/are-electrified-roads-the-next-step-toward-an-energy-friendly-future

// ASPIRE: Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification

https://aspire.usu.edu/about/contact