Nevada Site Stewardship Program 

Program Description:

Nevada has a rich and intriguing past, including more than 10,000 years of cultural history and 540 million years of paleontological deposits. As Nevada’s population continues to press into public lands, it is more important than ever to protect Nevada’s cultural and paleontological resources from vandalism, looting, natural damage, and other inadvertent activities. Federal, state and local government land managers need your help to monitor and protect these resources so they can be preserved for future generations to enjoy.

The Nevada Site Stewardship Program (NSSP) is a state-run organization of volunteers that share a commitment to the preservation of archaeological (at least 100 years old), historic (at least 50 years old), and paleontological resources. The NSSP provides an opportunity for concerned citizens to visit these sites on a quarterly basis and report the condition of these resources to land managers.  

Carson City has a steward site, and we are actively recruiting for volunteers to help monitor these areas of historical artifacts!

Requirements:

• Attend a two-day training, provided by the State Historical Preservation Office

Next Available Training Date:

• Stay tuned for training dates coming in Spring 2024! 

If you are interested in participating, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@carson.org