USNPS asks Nevada agency to delete webpage about Native sacred site, but tribe wants it restored

The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's decision to remove from its website a document about a sacred American Indian site is drawing criticism.

A department official said the decision to remove the document came at the request of the State Historic Preservation Office over concerns it could expose the site to vandalism or looting.

https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2019/11/05/nevada-tribes-oppose-removal-american-indian-history-document-state-website/4160494002/

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