I received today the following document from Mary Estes of the State Historic Preservation Office. I’ve reproduced below the entire document as I received it, since I got it as a Word document. There is no specific indication such as a form or letterhead to indicate that this is anything official, but in the file properties, the “Company” field contains “City of Phoenix”.

I have no idea if this is a draft, a final, or what procedures if any make this enforceable or “official”. Searches on phoenix.gov for “geocache” and “geocaching” turned up zero hits, and I haven’t got the time to run it down any further. Mary’s note to me asked if we could get it posted here in azgeocaching.com, which leads me to think she believes it is a done deal.

The text of the note is posted below my sig.

Steve

Team Tierra Buena

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City of Phoenix

Archaeology Section

Geocaching

The City of Phoenix contains many archaeological sites within its boundaries, especially in its mountain preserves and open spaces. These archaeological sites have great scientific and cultural value, but are fragile, irreplaceable, and potentially subject to accidental harm or intentional vandalism. Many of the sites are not marked or identified by signage so as to not attract attention to them. In order to best preserve these sites, no activities are allowed at the sites which could directly or indirectly cause them harm, or broadcast their locations to the general public. Pursuant to PCC 24-36, Entering park areas closed to public use, and PCC 24-37, Vandalism in a park, geocaching at archaeological sites located on City of Phoenix property is not allowed. Violation of these ordinances is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Any geocaches that are found at archaeological sites will be immediately removed.