After a serious flood hit Rapid City, South Dakota in 1972, the city decided to shut down the various facilities and power plants that occupied  Founders Park, turning the site into public parkland. Preservation authorities have expressed concern about the historic places within the existing park -- including Founders Rock -- and efforts are being made to protect its landmarks. In May, 2013, CyArk contributed to these preservation efforts and scanned Founders Rock using a Faro S120. 