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Noatak National Preserve
Laws Protect Archeological Sites on Public Lands
 

Archeological sites are time capsules from the past. They are the keys to understanding ancient activities and sometimes forgotten cultures. Working together, archeologists, people culturally affiliated with the area, and the public can learn a tremendous amount from scientific excavation and analysis of a site. Archeological sites occur all over the country.

When found on federal lands, archeological sites are protected by law. The Archaeological Resources Protection Act makes it illegal to excavate, damage, remove, sell, or transport any archeological resource, 100 years or older, located on federal public land. Please be a good steward of Alaska’s finite and irreplaceable archaeological legacy when visiting Noatak National Preserve. You can help us by reporting site discoveries or disturbances to the park staff in Kotzebue.

Learn More!
Save Alaska's Past: The Archaeological Resource Protect Act (4.6 Mb. PDF)

 
Image of salmon cut for drying hang on a wooden rack, exposing the pink-red meat.  

Did You Know?
The Noatak River is home to 20 fish species, including 4 varieties of salmon, Sheefish, Burbot, Arctic Char, and Northern Pike. Many of these species are an important resource to subsistence users.

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Last Updated: September 11, 2008 at 23:15 EST