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Gooseberry Falls State Park Logging Artifact Survey

When:
Saturday, September 10, 2011, 8:00 AM until Sunday, September 11, 2011, 5:00 PM
Where:
Gooseberry Falls State Park, north of Two Harbors
MN  
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Stephen B Daniel
218-349-8028 (p)
Category:
GLSPS Events
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Divers must be a GLSPS Member and certified for Open Water Scuba Diver.
Gooseberry Falls State Park Logging Artifact Survey
Project Details
New Dates:  September 10 - 11, 2011


Objective of this project (its benefit to GLSPS):
  1. Photograph and record measurements of historic artifacts on bottom of Lake Superior, next to rocky cliff west of river mouth.
  2. Locate, photograph, mark GPS and measure rudder of Belle Cross

 

Project Scope

List Individually the Project’s Requirements, Constraints & Criteria for success

  1. Locate and photograph various metal objects resting between rocks on bottom.
  2. Measure artifacts and record on paper on surface.
  3. Mark GPS locations of artifacts, as appropriate, to define site.
  4. Inform state park archaeologist of findings.
  5. Report will be written and submitted to MHS SHPO with photographs.

 

 

List the Project Deliverables (expected end results)

  1. Marked location of artifacts.
  2. Images of what they look like in place on bottom.
  3. Sizes of the artifacts.

 

Describe the methodology to achieve the Deliverables (both proposed & alternates)

  1. Divers will enter from the pebble beach nearby. 
  2. Findings will be recorded on velum taped to plastic slates. 
  3. Pair of divers will use tape measure to gather information. 
  4. Underwater camera will be used to photograph the artifacts.

 

 

Project Risk Analysis and Contingency Plans

Potential risk would be postponement or cancellation due to bad weather conditions.

An alternate weekend would need to be scheduled to complete the project.

 

 

Project Resource Requirements

Crew Requirements (list crew members, if known now)

  1. Steve Daniel – Leader
  2. Pete McConnell – Assistant Leader

Crew Skills Needed:

Certified Open Water Diver

 

 

Material Requirements:

Velum to record underwater measurements & paper to record data on shore.

 

Equipment Requirements:

  1. Dive gear
  2. Documentation Tools (GLSPS to provide)
  3. Underwater Camera (Leader to provide)
  4. Hand-held GPS (Leader to provide)

 

 

Logistical Requirements: (including R/V Preservation)

Meet in Gooseberry Falls State Park, at picnic area parking lot near dive site.

 

 

Budget Requirements: (provide separate detailed project budget)

Lunch to be provided – based on registration fees.  Participants will transport themselves and their gear to project site.

 

Time Requirements for:

Planning: 4 hours

Project activity: 2 days

Follow-up activity: 1 day

Preparation:  Coordinate tools, confirm participants, reserve campsites for leader trailer & asst. boat.

 

Project Execution:

Activate project on Saturday, September 10, 2011

 

Project Close Out:

Sunday, September 11

 

Describe External Funding Sources: (if available)

Registration fees.  Campsite will be an individual expense.

 

 

Project Time-line  (separate attachment)

Saturday & Sunday, September 10 - 11, 2011

 

 

Project Follow Up Requirements

  1. Write report for GLSPS & MHS SHPO.
  2. Write article for GLSPS Fall 2011 Newsletter

Please register if you are interested in this project by clicking on the above "REGISTER NOW".

Please Note:



All project participants are required to print, read and sign the GLSPS 
Master Liability and Waiver Forms.  Please bring these with you to the project.

If you plan to camp, please make your reservations early.  Fee will be used toward lunch.  Picnic facilities are near the beach.


Hope to see you on the Project,


Steve Daniel
Project Leader

sbdaniel1@mmm.com
Cell - 651-470-5389