THE ANTHROPOLOGY BROWN BAG SERIES
Friday, April 3rd at 12 noon in the Anthropology Lounge
Dr. Tim Canaday
Forest Archaeologist and Tribal Coordinator, United States Rorest Service, Salmon Challis National Forest
Dr. Bryan Hanks
Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Pittsburgh
Archaeology of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area, Idaho
An informal presentation sponsored by the Anthropology Club
Abstract:
The Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness is the largest designated wilderness in the lower 48 states encompassing over two million acres and two wild and scenic rivers (Salmon River and Middle Fork of the Salmon River) in central Idaho. Over 10,000 white water rafters float the Middle Fork of the Salmon River every year and many of their recreation campsites coincide with prehistoric pithouse villages occupied over the last 3-4,000 years. Sixteen sites have been identified as being at risk from recreational activity. Dr. Canaday and Dr. Hanks will be discussing their collaborative research at these sites utilizing non-invasive geophysical surveys (fluxgate gradiometery) to better understand and aid the preservation of these important cultural resources.
The talk will be followed by a seminar about employment/career opportunities in federal cultural resource management.
Location and Address
Anthropology Lounge - 3106 WWPH