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Corinne Springer is Site Manager / Resident Archaeologist for the Range Creek Research Project. As site manager she assists in scheduling, tours, and public relations. Since signing on she has also undertaken a host of tasks that don’t immediately come to mind when someone says archaeologist-hostess, cook, farrier, wrangler, gardener, farmer, plumber, roofer, painter, ditch digger, fire fighter…
SHE ABSOLUTELY LOVES IT!
Corinne holds a MS degree in Anthropology from the University of Utah and has been involved in various archaeological and geomorphological field investigations by the UofU Archaeology Center and Geography Department throughout the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau. Although she admits a lifelong interest in the ancient past, her decision to pursue an archaeological career was made relatively late following her participation at as an avocationist and volunteer on many state and federal projects.
Currently her research is focused on understanding the botanical resources of Range Creek Canyon. This summer marks the third field season for the botany project. Working with dedicated volunteers and Ann Kelsey, Garrett Herbarium collection manager, more than 100 plant species have been identified, collected and preserved as part of a comparative collection that will assist in macro to microscopic identification of archaeological and geomorphological samples. Associated long range goals include: mapping patches of edible resources of known prehistoric importance; conducting timed harvesting and processing trials (kcal/hr); and monitoring of post fire vegetation.
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