Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Located in southeastern Utah, Bears Ears National Monument has a rich cultural heritage and is sacred to many American Indian tribes who rely on these lands for traditional and ceremonial uses. The Bureau of Land Management Utah is partnering with Ancestral Lands Corps, Friends of Cedar Mesa, and Woods Canyon Archaeological Consultants to protect and manage River House in the Bears Ears National Monument.
During record-setting high temperatures this summer, Ancestral Lands Corps staff worked on improving the structural integrity of River House, an ancestral Puebloan cliff dwelling built along the San Juan River with multiple rooms and a kiva used for religious purposes. Working closely with local, state, private, and tribal partners is vital in the efforts of protecting and preserving these irreplaceable cultural resources that are part of our Nation's heritage.
Located in southeastern Utah, Bears Ears National Monument has a rich cultural heritage and is sacred to many American Indian tribes who rely on these lands for traditional and ceremonial uses. The Bureau of Land Management Utah is partnering with Ancestral Lands Corps, Friends of Cedar Mesa, and Woods Canyon Archaeological Consultants to protect and manage River House in the Bears Ears National Monument.
During record-setting high temperatures this summer, Ancestral Lands Corps staff worked on improving the structural integrity of River House, an ancestral Puebloan cliff dwelling built along the San Juan River with multiple rooms and a kiva used for religious purposes. Working closely with local, state, private, and tribal partners is vital in the efforts of protecting and preserving these irreplaceable cultural resources that are part of our Nation's heritage.
