The Utah Professional Archaeological Council (UPAC) is deeply concerned by the recent decision to substantially reduce the boundaries of Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. These landscapes contain some of the most significant and irreplaceable archaeological, cultural, historical, and traditional cultural resources in North America, many of which are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. They encompass thousands of recorded...

June 8 - 10 Led by Utah Cemetery program manager Amy Barry, this 3-day advanced workshop will include field work in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Participants will get hands-on experience with: • Fallen, leaning , sunken stones • Multi-piece repairs • Mortar application (Jahn products) • Other topics identified by registered participants $30 per person. Light lunch provided. Participants are responsible for their own lodging, transportation, and other meals.