Colorado is home to some of the most culturally sensitive, scientifically significant, and beautiful archaeological sites in the world, including known Paleoindian sites, world heritage sites, national monuments, national parks—plus tens of thousands of additional sites—some identified, other undiscovered).

These places deserve stewardship, protection, appreciation, interpretation, and respect for their scientific, cultural, environmental values, and they deserve a comprehensive approach to their preservation. However, before this appreciation and respect are likely to occur, archaeologists must reach Colorado's citizens and communicate effectively with them about the values these resources have—to them individually, to their communities, and to the state as a whole. 

This grant is funding the development of an economic benefits report called Archaeology for a Changing Colorado: The Benefits of Archaeology and Cultural Landscape Preservation.