Upper Green River Basin Chapter
of the Wyoming Archaeological Society

Calendar:

May 15, 2012 - Regular WAS Chapter meeting - Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale, 7:00 PM
Regular meeting of the Upper Green River Basin Chapter of the Wyoming Archaeological Society (WAS). Jim Collis, Pinedale’s new BLM Archaeologist, will be speaking about underwater archaeology, how he used it in Florida and applications in Wyoming. Everyone welcome. Refreshments will be served.

News:

WAS members help with Lander Trail-New Fork River Crossing archaeology survey
During the week of August 16-19, Upper Green River Basin Chapter WAS members had an opportunity to help with an archeological survey being conducted on the Lander Trail-New Fork River Crossing site with Drs. Ken & Molly Cannon and their archaeology crew. Participating were Bob Diehl, and Judi & Rollie Myers. The site is an 82-acre property acquired last August as part of mitigation by three companies for their impacts on the Lander Trail due to activity in the Pinedale Anticline natural gas field. The mitigation agreement was between the Bureau of Land Management and Shell Oil, Ultra Petroleum, and Pacific Corp. The companies agreed to buy 82 acres at the Lander Trail crossing and donate the property to the Sublette County Historical Society for the purpose of the creation of a historical park. The Historical Society hired Drs. Ken & Molly Cannon and crew to do a surface survey, georeferencing, magnetometer and ground-penetrating radar work.

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WAS in Sublette County, Wyoming
The focus of the Upper Green River Basin Chapter of the WAS is archaeology in the Upper Green River Valley in western Wyoming. This is an area rich in history with archaeological artifacts dating back 10,000 years. Glaciation prior to 10,000 years ago effectively obliterated any archaeological evidence which may have been in many parts of our county.

Our efforts will be centered on education and information related to archaeology, preserving and protecting local archaeological sites, and socializing with others with a common interest in local area archaeology. We plan to have guest speakers, field trips and casual meetings. We encourage the promotion of scientific research and cooperation between the avocational archaeology enthusiast and professional archaeologists.

There are no qualification requirements to join.

Anyone with an interest is welcome. Dues are $20/year for an Individual, $25/year for a Family, $50/year for Institutional/Companies (US). Dues help pay for The Wyoming Archaeologist publication, published twice a year, as well as scholarships to worthy students. In addition, $1.00 and $2.40 from each individual and family membership respectively, is paid to the Wyoming Archaeological Foundation to help further scientific research in Wyoming and to aid in the management of the Hell Gap Site. Click here for membership information.

The Upper Green River Basin Chapter is formed in partnership with the Sublette County Historical Society, the parent organization of the Museum of the Mountain Man. The Historical Society plans sometime in the future to build a new archaeology wing on the Museum of the Mountain Man complex. We plan to hold meetings monthly, rotating locations between the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale and the Green River Valley Museum in Big Piney.

WAS membership
Please mail to:
Upper Green River Basin, Wyoming Archaeological Society
PO Box 412
Pinedale, WY 82941-0412

Dues are $20/year for an Individual, $25/year for a Family, $50/year for Institutional/Companies (US). Additional contributions or donations, which go to our local chapter, are always welcome and appreciated.

Welcome to the new Upper Green River Basin Chapter of the Wyoming Archaeological Society (WAS). The WAS is an organization dedicated to promoting archaeological awareness in Wyoming. Anyone interested is welcome to join the WAS. The Upper Green River Basin Chapter was officialy named at the meeting on Wednesday, May 18th held at the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale. the group formed as an organization of people interested in the archaeology of the Upper Green River Valley. Please read our Welcome Letter from President Sam Drucker.

2012 Officers:
President: J.D. "Sam" Drucker RPA,(Pinedale BLM Archaeologist)
Vice-President: Bob Diehl
Secretary/Treasurer: Dawn Ballou

PUPOSES OF THE WYOMING ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
1. To promote and disseminate archaeological knowledge and understanding to the citizens of Wyoming.
2. To preserve, protect, and respect archaeological material and sites.
3. To preserve important archaeological sites and collections by acquiring them for study purposes.
4. To promote scientific research and encourage cooperation between avocational and professional archaeologist.
5. To cooperate and coordinate with the Wyoming State Archaeologist and other persons and agencies concerning archaeological investigations.
6. To respect the dignity of groups whose cultural histories are the subject of archaeological investigations.

FUTURE PLANS FOR THE UGRB-WAS
- Field trips to important archaeological sites
- Possible field work including surface collections and excavations on private lands
- Stewardship and volunteer programs associated with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
- Presentations by knowledgeable archaeologists.

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For more information about the Upper Green River Basin Chapter WAS, please contact the Museum of the Mountain Man: 307-367-4101, e-mail: was@sublette.com. For more information about the Wyoming Archaeological Society, see www.WyomingArchaeology.org