Phil Varela
Summer 2019 Participant,
Paleontology, Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Phil created a comprehensive report of paleontological resources. This
involved summarizing & evaluating field data to assess scientifically significant resources, and providing an overview of all paleontological work. Phil updated site databases, worked with the park’s
paleontology collections, and provided descriptions of significant paleontological localities. He compiled a comprehensive taxa list and literature review. His final report will help guide future paleontological research, interpretation, and management recommendations for the park. Phil also conducted field checks of
paleontological sites, where he gathered photographs, data, and completed site condition
assessments.