Respect and Protect. Petroglyphs are fragile cultural resource that is an extremely important part Native American identity. They are a tie to ancestors, the land, the past, and part of the cultureās future. Once damaged they can never be repaired nor replaced. Please help preserve cultural landscape for future generations by following a few guidelines. ⢠Look but Do not touch! Even a small amount of the oils from our hands can darken petroglyphs, making them impossible to see....and donāt walk on them! The oils are even worse on pictographs. ⢠But itās on public land: do a little research and find out if your presence is welcome. Sometimes sites are still actively used for cultural education & ceremony. ⢠Speak up if you see someone defacing or desecrating sacred sites or individual petroglyphs. Call BLM, National Park, National Forest, or local authorities. ⢠And last, always encourage and teach good practices. (at Sierra Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/COMMtMNhpwn/?igshid=170x50idhrytv









