Arizona Site Steward Program

Volunteers protecting Arizona’s archaeological and historic places.

Nearly 600 trained volunteers monitor thousands of sites across federal, state, tribal, and municipal land throughout Arizona — watching for vandalism, erosion, and looting, and reporting what they find so these places survive for the next generation.

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Program at a glance

Real data· Program facts (AZ SHPO)Synthetic· Demonstration figures

~600

Active volunteers

actual program figure

1,300

Sites monitored

25,300

Volunteer hours logged

Partner land managers

Get trained

Attend a steward training and orientation. Learn to recognize site types, document conditions, and report responsibly — without disturbing the resource.

Get assigned

Your regional coordinator assigns you to specific sites. You receive the locations and access details for your sites only — sensitive locations stay protected.

Monitor & report

Visit on a set schedule, photograph conditions, and submit a short field report. Staff review every report and act on anything flagged.

Get to know Arizona’s inventory

Five quick questions drawn from real properties in the Arizona SHPO inventory. How well do you know the state’s historic architecture?

1.What architectural style is "Don Martin Apartment House" in Tucson?

2.What architectural style is "Camil Van Hulse House" in Tucson?

3.What architectural style is "Adams House" in Tucson?

4.What architectural style is "Ganem House" in Tucson?

5.What architectural style is "Ajo Federated Church" in Ajo?

Announcements

Spring 2026

Regional steward trainings open for registration

New-volunteer orientations are scheduled across all six regions this spring.

Spring 2026

Annual recognition: 25,000+ volunteer hours

Thank you to every steward who logged a visit this year — your reports keep Arizona's sites protected.

Ongoing

Report site damage

If you witness looting or vandalism in progress, contact local law enforcement first, then notify your coordinator.

Become a site steward

No experience required — just a respect for Arizona’s heritage and a willingness to get outdoors. Stewards commit to monitoring assigned sites on a regular schedule and completing a short training and certification.

Express interest

Program facts are real; individual figures shown above are synthetic demonstration data.