In this revealing episode, we delve into the clandestine underworld of archaeological site looting and cultural vandalism in the Southwest. Our esteemed guests, Shannon Cowell and Dustin Whiting of Archaeology Southwest, shine a light on the often-underreported plundering of ancestral lands and the complex web of issues surrounding heritage justice.

Resources:
Archaeology Southwest Website: Archaeology Southwest


Save History Project: Save History


Children's activity book on cultural site preservation: Available for free download on the Save History website.


"End Loot Toll-Free Tip Line": 1-833-END-LOOT, for reporting looting incidents and seeking guidance on cultural artifacts.

Encounter the full gravity of the ethics, laws, and untold stories threading through our nation's desert heritage by listening to this full episode. Stay engaged with "90 Miles from Needles" to uncover more intriguing topics that resonate deeply with those who cherish the desert and its legacy.

In this revealing episode, we delve into the clandestine underworld of archaeological site looting and cultural vandalism in the Southwest. Our esteemed guests, Shannon Cowell and Dustin Whiting of Archaeology Southwest, shine a light on the often-underreported plundering of ancestral lands and the complex web of issues surrounding heritage justice.
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Archaeology Southwest Website: <a href="https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/">Archaeology Southwest</a></li>
<li>
Save History Project: <a href="https://savehistory.org">Save History</a>
</li>
<li>
Children's activity book on cultural site preservation: Available for free download on the <a href="https://savehistory.org">Save History</a> website.
</li>
<li>
"End Loot Toll-Free Tip Line": 1-833-END-LOOT, for reporting looting incidents and seeking guidance on cultural artifacts.
</li>
</ul>
Encounter the full gravity of the ethics, laws, and untold stories threading through our nation's desert heritage by listening to this full episode. Stay engaged with "90 Miles from Needles" to uncover more intriguing topics that resonate deeply with those who cherish the desert and its legacy.

Join Chris Clarke and a variety of guests as they explore the challenges and opportunities of the American Southwest's fragile ecosystems. Engaging interviews with experts, activists, and advocates on conservation, land management, and environmental justice. Science and sentiment, politics and philosophy, hiking and history, culture and creativity all go into defending the desert. Be forewarned: We are out to recruit you to the cause.

Join Chris Clarke and a variety of guests as they explore the challenges and opportunities of the American Southwest's fragile ecosystems. Engaging interviews with experts, activists, and advocates on conservation, land management, and environmental justice. Science and sentiment, politics and philosophy, hiking and history, culture and creativity all go into defending the desert. Be forewarned: We are out to recruit you to the cause.

Vital info on protecting our irrepaceable deserts

90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast

Join host Chris Clarke and guests as they explore the challenges and opportunities of the American Southwest's fragile ecosystems. Engaging interviews with experts, activists, and advocates on conservation, land management, and environmental justice.

Join host Chris Clarke and guests as they explore the challenges and opportunities of the American Southwest's fragile ecosystems. Engaging interviews with experts, activists, and advocates on conservation, land management, and environmental justice.

Discover the widespread issue of looting and vandalism of archaeological resources in the Southwest US on this episode of 90 Miles from Needles. Shannon Cowell and Dusty Whiting from Archaeology Southwest discuss the impact of these crimes on Native American tribes and the importance of preserving cultural sites.

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