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OOij133 At present, there is a research and archeological salvage contract with the University of Colorado for students to do field work during the summer months in various parts of the park, This contract will be in effect for 12 more years. The students are now housed at the Spruce Canyon headquarter3; this central location also serves as their base of operations. As the salvage work is extended into the more remote sections of the park, semipermanent camps may be set up within the road less areas to conserve travel time. Retention. possibly expansion of the management road system is necessary for these archeological activities. Conclusion The National Wilderness Preservation System was created to protect and maintain those areas "... where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man. . ," and ". , , with the imprint of man's work substantially unnoticeable. . , ." In contrast, Mesa Verde National Park was established to "... provide specifically for the preservation from injury or spoilation of the ruins and other relics of prehistoric or primitive man within said park. . .." Thus, the u,:es, administration, and purposes of Mesa Verde National Park preclude the suitability of any portion of it for wilderness designation. Nevertheless, large sections of the park shall continue to be managed with the least possible intrusion of contemporary man's works. ANALYSIS OF THE RECORD OF PUBLIC H::ARING AND WRITTEN RESPONSES Endorsing Public Agencies and Organizations' Recommendation The following Colorado public agencies and organizations endorsed the National Park Service recommendation of no wilderness: State of Colorado Game, Fish and Parks Commissioner. Southwest District State of Colorado, Department of Highways Ute Mountain Tribal Counci I 20