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water level of 1444'. However, cultural activities presently

threaten 7 of these remaining sites end unless these sites are

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eserved, the overall resource less would be increased to 97%. '

‘Two of the threatened sites are on private property. The remain-

der are on lands owned by B.C. Hydro or the. Crown. Destruction of archaeological sites within the pondage 7

area was effected through water erosion, wind erosion, pre-reser- He

voir clearing activities, post-reserm voir development projects, and

was. the:most

destructive agent in the erosion of sites and affected sites through

wave action, annual reservoir level Zi ductuations, currents, seiches, | uncontrolled runoff and drainage, and the abrasive action of ice . ni

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_and streams. Recording the effects of these dynamic processes on

archaeological sites formed an integral part of our survey strategy. ‘From our observations, we have outlined a program of mitigation

concerning future water resource development projects which would affect archaeological resources in tne province. The program, if adopted, would involve both pre-inuncation and post- inundatio a

studies. For example, experimente srotection devices such as

covers and barriers could be placed on sites threatened with in-

i undation in pre-inundation stage stucies.

Preservation of materiais from archaeological sites has |

been largely tne result of the coilecting activities of local col- |

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posed archaeological sites on the Arrow Lakes, has become a major

| lectors. Surface collection of artifacts from washed out and ex- | \

passtime for approximately 100 collectors. The size of individual

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ieces to over 7000 pieces.

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