![]() Here we also had several discussions surrounding the historical interpretation at Theodore Roosevelt Island (TRI) including future projects to include other histories related to TRI. This includes documenting invasive vegetation for future removal projects, vegetative disturbances, signs of erosion, public digging/social trails, signs of animal activity, etc. There, each party examined and recorded notes regarding any disturbances to archaeological sites or the natural landscape. On this day I accompanied the NPS cultural and natural resource specialists, as well as a landscape architect, for the Cultural Landscape Inventory (CLI) of Theodore Roosevelt Island. On the 9th of June, I had my first field day. All necessary to get me ready for fieldwork and collections management. ![]() These steps granted me access to NPS share folders, ArcGIS, Department of the Interior software/programs, and more. The first days were spent familiarizing myself with the Turkey Run headquarters, settling into the new office, getting set up with my government PIV card to access my laptop and NPS email. Being that my position is partially remote, our schedule is often up in the air and decided on a case by case basis. On my first day as the Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program (CRDIP) member at the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) I was greeted by the friendly Resources Management staff including Cultural and Natural resources. An assortment of native trees/vegetation, hills, and curves, serve to screen commercial areas providing gorgeous scenic views along the Potomac River. The parkway is an integrated system of parks and roads designed to preserve the natural and cultural landscape. The GWMP connects the nation’s capital to George Washington’s home at Mount Vernon and extends west to Great Falls. ![]() The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP), a 20th century roadway built as a memorial to our first president as well as a National Park. Life at the George Washington Memorial Parkway Written by: Alexa Olivares
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