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Forest managers in northern Arizona are breathing a small sigh of relief following this week’s snowfall. It comes amid a long-term dry spell that pushed much of the region into the highest category of drought. More than two feet of snow in many areas helped reduce wildfire danger on local forests during a time of year when crews are typically focused on thinning and other forest health initiatives. KNAU’s Ryan Heinsius spoke with Coconino National Forest Fire Staff Officer James Pettit about how officials are looking ahead to the upcoming fire season.
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Originally established to conserve and preserve some of the most beautiful and unusual wilderness places in America, the National Park System soon grew to include archaeological and historic sites. The first park to preserve âthe works of men,â as President Theodore Roosevelt put it, was Mesa Verde, established in 1906. Others followed, preserving and showcasing ancient ruins and archaeological sites throughout the country. Most of them are in the Southwest. And for good reason.
People of the Southwest built their homes and cities in stone, carving them in soft sandstone crevices or building structures up to four stories high from clay and mud bricks. In the bone-dry environment of the desert, these ancient structures baked in the sun but stayed preserved. Visible for miles in the wide-open spaces, they were easy to find, and as settlers moved into the area, they started visiting them with no regard to their preservation. Vandalism threatened to destroy stru
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