CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

We offer a full range of cultural resource services to our clients to help them comply with federal, state and local regulations regarding historic preservation. This includes the investigation and management of prehistoric and historic archaeological sites, historic buildings and districts, and objects of historical significance.

Typically, cultural resource services are required under the National Historic Preservation Act when a Federal agency is reviewing:

. . . a project, activity, or program funded in whole or in part under the direct or indirect jurisdiction of a Federal agency, including those carried out by or on behalf of a Federal agency; those carried out with Federal financial assistance; and those requiring a Federal permit, license or approval [36 CFR 800.16y].

Work may also be required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), state run programs such as the Coastal Zone Management Act, or as part of the due diligence process.

Performing cultural resource investigations early in the process can help avoid costly and time-consuming delays. Our professionals will be happy to assist you in planning for these investigations. For assistance or additional information, please contact our Cultural Resources department manager

Archaeology
• Background literature and records review
• Reconnaissance surveys/cultural resource assessments
• Intensive (Phase I) archaeological surveys
• Test excavations (Phase II)
• Data recovery (Phase III)
• Cemetery studies

Architectural History/History
• Historic building surveys
• National register documentation
• HABS/HAER recordation
• Historic land use studies
• Historical contexts
• Oral history

Other Services
• Native American consultation
• Geophysical testing
• Memoranda of agreement
• Programmatic agreements
• Archaeological data recovery plans
• Historic properties management plans
• Historic preservation plans
• Interpretive displays and public brochures

Read more about our Environmental Services.