Snake River Canyon Cultural Resources Survey

As a property owner in Canyon County along the Snake River, the Canyon County Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and Canyon County Parks, Cultural & Natural Resources is seeking your help to learn more about historical and archaeological resources in the area. We ask that you complete the survey below to help inform our next steps.

All recorded responses will remain private.

A few quick definitions:

Cultural heritage is the material and abstract parts of a society or culture that are passed down through generations.

Cultural resources include items like: archaeological sites, historic sites, historic buildings and structures, ferry sites, historic trails, cemeteries and burials, rock art, mining equipment and remnants, etcetera.

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* 1. Have you had the opportunity to learn about the cultural heritage of the Snake River Canyon?

Yes

Somewhat

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* 2. What parts of the history of the canyon would you like to learn more about?

Native American/Pre-European contact history (archaeology)

Post-European contact history (up until about 50 years ago) including agriculture, transportation, and mining

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* 3. What would be the most accessible way for you to learn about the cultural heritage of the canyon?
Please rank your selections from 1 to 5, with 1 being your first choice and 5 being your last choice.

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* 4. Do you have any concerns about the preservation of cultural resources in your area?

Yes

Somewhat

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* 5. How familiar are you with local, state, and federal laws regulating the treatment of cultural resources?

Very

Somewhat

Not at all

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* 6. The HPC understands and respects your rights as a property owner. Learning of a historic or archaeological site on private property does not give the Historic Preservation Commission or Canyon County the authority to access or survey it without your express permission.

Please select yes below to signify that you have read and understand the information above.

Yes, I have reviewed and understand

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* 7. If you are aware of cultural resources on your property, how comfortable are you sharing this information with the Canyon County Historic Preservation Commission?

Comfortable

Unsure

Not Comfortable

Prefer not to answer

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* 8. Are you aware of any cultural resources on your property?

Yes

Unsure

Prefer not to answer

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* 9. If deemed appropriate, would you allow researchers to access your property to assess the cultural resources that are present? Please select all that apply.

Property owners retain ownership of any resources found.

Yes, ground survey only (best for built structures or sites, trails, items found on surface)

Yes, minimal digging of archaeological test pits (1 foot diameter holes, up to 3 feet deep)

Yes, complete archaeological excavation (3 foot by 3-foot holes in targeted areas)

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* 10. If you have cultural resources on your property, would you be interested in a partnership with the Historic Preservation Commission or a University/College to explore its research potential?

Yes

Unsure/Need more information

Prefer not to answer

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* 11. Please provide your name
Names will only be used to verify that your property lies in the survey area, submitted information will not be used for any solicitation purposes.

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* 12. Please provide your property address
Addresses will only be used to verify that your property lies in the survey area, submitted information will not be used for any solicitation purposes.

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* 13. If you would like more information, please provide your phone number

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* 14. If you would like more information, please provide your email address

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* 15. Would you like to be contacted by a member of the HPC to discuss this survey?

Yes

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* 16. What is the best method to contact you?

Phone Call

Letter

Text Message

Snake River Canyon Cultural Resources Survey

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* 1. Have you had the opportunity to learn about the cultural heritage of the Snake River Canyon?

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* 2. What parts of the history of the canyon would you like to learn more about?

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* 3. What would be the most accessible way for you to learn about the cultural heritage of the canyon? Please rank your selections from 1 to 5, with 1 being your first choice and 5 being your last choice.

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* 4. Do you have any concerns about the preservation of cultural resources in your area?

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* 5. How familiar are you with local, state, and federal laws regulating the treatment of cultural resources?

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* 7. If you are aware of cultural resources on your property, how comfortable are you sharing this information with the Canyon County Historic Preservation Commission?

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* 8. Are you aware of any cultural resources on your property?

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* 9. If deemed appropriate, would you allow researchers to access your property to assess the cultural resources that are present? Please select all that apply.Property owners retain ownership of any resources found.

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* 10. If you have cultural resources on your property, would you be interested in a partnership with the Historic Preservation Commission or a University/College to explore its research potential?

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* 11. Please provide your nameNames will only be used to verify that your property lies in the survey area, submitted information will not be used for any solicitation purposes.

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* 12. Please provide your property addressAddresses will only be used to verify that your property lies in the survey area, submitted information will not be used for any solicitation purposes.

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* 13. If you would like more information, please provide your phone number

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* 14. If you would like more information, please provide your email address

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* 15. Would you like to be contacted by a member of the HPC to discuss this survey?

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* 16. What is the best method to contact you?

* 3. What would be the most accessible way for you to learn about the cultural heritage of the canyon?
Please rank your selections from 1 to 5, with 1 being your first choice and 5 being your last choice.

* 9. If deemed appropriate, would you allow researchers to access your property to assess the cultural resources that are present? Please select all that apply.

Property owners retain ownership of any resources found.

* 11. Please provide your name
Names will only be used to verify that your property lies in the survey area, submitted information will not be used for any solicitation purposes.

* 12. Please provide your property address
Addresses will only be used to verify that your property lies in the survey area, submitted information will not be used for any solicitation purposes.