KANAB — The Bureau of Land Management will offer a $2,000 reward for information that leads to the identification and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for vandalism within the Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite.
The BLM condemns vandalism of cultural and paleontological resources and is working with professional conservators responsible for preservation to remove the graffiti.
“We have a shared stewardship to protect public lands for the protection, preservation and enjoyment of future generations,” said Paria River District Manager Harry Barber in a BLM news release. “We take acts of vandalism seriously, and it is important that those responsible are held accountable.”
The Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite, located within a Navajo sandstone wash, contains hundreds of tracks from several different species, including dinosaurs. These tracks have survived for millions of years but are incredibly fragile and easily damaged.
The world-class paleontological resource viewing area is managed by the Kanab Field Office located in south-central Utah, near the Arizona border, southwest of Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park.
To prevent further damage, the BLM asks visitors not to attempt to mold and cast the tracks or clean or remove graffiti and other vandalism, the BLM said in the news release.
Individuals with information about the vandalism should contact BLM Law Enforcement at 435-644-1215 or 435-690-9573. Callers may remain anonymous.
The BLM encourages everyone who visits public lands to recreate responsibly and practice respectful and responsible Outdoor Ethics and Leave-No-Trace principles. Click here for more information about this site.
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