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TVA, 2009 Cultural Resources
ML12171A195
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Site: Watts Bar Tennessee Valley Authority icon.png
Issue date: 12/18/2009
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Tennessee Valley Authority
To: Justin Poole
Watts Bar Special Projects Branch
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TVA: Cultural Resources http://www.tva.gov/river/landandshore/culturalresources/index.htm

[12/18/2009 9:52:44 PM]RIVER SYSTEMReservoir InformationFlood Damage Reduction NavigationPower Supply Water Quality RecreationLand and ShorelinesWatershed TeamsPublic Notices Riparian Restoration Cultural ResourcesWater Supply A TVA archaeologist helps a youngsteridentify artifacts found along the shoreof Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir.Cultural ResourcesTVA's Cultural Resources staff works to protect historic resources, asrequired by federal law. Staff members are responsible for theidentification, evaluation, and protection of significant cultural resourceson TVA lands or land affected by TVA actions. This work is a critical component of the management of TVA lands and resources.TVA currently manages over 9,000archaeological sites and numeroushistoric structures, which includesmany TVA dams and powerhouses. TheCultural Resources staff includesarchaeologists, a historian, and ahistoric architect. See the followingpages for more information on this important work.Public involvement TVA appreciates the assistance of thepublic in the protection of theimportant archaeological resources of the Tennessee Valley. Learn aboutparticipating in our site stewardshipproject, A Thousand Eyes.Frequently asked questions See this page for terminology and information on using metal detectorson TVA land, reporting illegal activity on archaeological sites, and more.

HistoryTVA has been involved in cultural resources management since theinception of the agency in 1933. Read about the program's history andthe TVA Historic Photograph Collection.

Laws Read about the laws that govern the work of protecting cultural

resources.Historic Structures and Objects Many structures and objects in the TVA region are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Read about them here.Relocated Cemeteries The work of building TVA dams involved the relocation of many gravesites. This page gives an overview of the process and the historicalrecords related to it.Native Americans A number of Native American tribes have an interest in archaeological sites in the Tennessee Valley. Read about cooperative efforts with these tribes.Related LinksTVA works in concert with various agencies to carry out protection andmanagement of cultural resources. This page gives links to state,federal, and other programs.For questions or comments about TVA Cultural Resources, send us a message.

TVA: Cultural Resources http://www.tva.gov/river/landandshore/culturalresources/index.htm

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