(Left to Right: Jeff Moates-FPAN, Ellen Klee-FWGP, Nigel Rudolph-FPAN, Sally Douglass-FWGP, Jamie Letendre & Kassie Kemp-FPAN​)

We had a great presentation on September 21, 2017 from the knowledgeable staff of the Florida Public Archaeology Network’s Central and West Central regional offices. The mission of the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) is to “…promote and facilitate the conservation, study and public understanding of Florida’s archaeological heritage.”

In their presentation Jeff, Nigel, Jamie, and Kassie introduced FPAN’s new Heritage Monitoring Scouts (HMS) program. The program is focused on monitoring at risk archaeological sites. Particularly those impacted by climate change in the form of erosion and sea level rise.

HMS is a great opportunity for Scouts (citizen scientists) to contribute to our understanding, and protect, Florida’s rich history. It is easy to become a Scout and the public is encouraged to apply to the program. For more information on HMS send FPAN an email at hmsflorida@fpan.us or click on the HMS link above.