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Rock art is disappearing.
Once it is gone, there is no getting it back. What can we do?
Rock art on Hayden Butte is
being damaged and some has been destroyed.
A lot of the
damage is due to people who dont follow rock art manners.
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Make sure that
you, your family and friends follow
rock art
manners when visiting an area that has rock art.
A significant
amount of damage and destruction is due to intentional vandalism such as
painting over images with graffiti or scratching them with a sharp point. Some
images actually have been removed by being chiseled out of the bedrock.
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Remember that
rock art on public lands belong to everyone, now and into the future.
It must
be left intact for future generations!
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If you witness
someone damaging or removing rock art on public lands, call the agency in charge
of the land or the local police. Do not confront the vandals!
Rock art sites
need to be monitored regularly so that any signs of damage can be
discovered as soon as possible. Graffiti also should be removed as soon as
possible.
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Become a
volunteer
Site Steward and get trained
to do this type of work.
Law
enforcement can deter vandalism and theft through possible consequences.
Hayden Butte (Tempe Butte or A Mountain) has been designated
as a preserve and destructive acts now carry a legal penalty.
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Make sure you
follow Chapter 23, Article V, Division 2 of the
Tempe City Code which defines
preserve regulations when
climbing the butte.
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