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Lastly, the public in Elk River supports the archaeological efforts as demonstrated by the ~ <br />tremendous turn out for the educational tours of last year's project. Allowing public <br />participation in this year's project will do even more to gain public support. <br />#13 -Project Impact <br />For the State of Minnesota, Elk River is an old community, but its history is largely <br />unknown to many of its newer residents. Identifying local historic sites, especially those wifh <br />statewide significance, which are believed to exist here, will heighten the community's <br />awareness and understanding of preservation issues in the city. The city's HPC plans on <br />fully utilizing the data collected with the project in their efforts to promote historic <br />preservation. Elk River plans on being a leader in involving the public in archaeology and as <br />such can act as a model for other communities and partnerships. <br />