At the 1975 Annual Plains Archaeological Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska, a slightly modified version of the paper presented below was given at a symposium on Cultural Resources Management. The present paper is offered as an aid to archeologists working with Read More …
Archaeology and Historic Preservation Laws
Archeological resources, both sites and collections, are protected by law on federal lands. These laws and their regulations ensure that archeological resources and their stories are preserved for this and future generations
Archeological Documentation Standards
Archeological documentation is a series of actions applied to properties of archeological interest. Documentation of such properties may occur at any or all levels of planning, identification, evaluation or treatment. The nature and level of documentation is dictated by each Read More …
Preserve America: Executive Order 13287
The Preserve America Executive Order directs federal agencies to advance the protection, enhancement, and contemporary use of federal historic properties and to promote partnerships for the preservation and use of historic properties, particularly through heritage tourism.
ACHP 2021: Report On Federal Historic Property Management
This is the sixth report to the President, required every three years under Executive Order (EO) 13287, “Preserve America,” addressing the state of the federal government’s efforts to identify, protect, and utilize their historic properties and their contribution to local Read More …
Missouri Historic Preservation: Section 106
The Missouri Department of Transportation strives to balance historic preservation concerns with the task of planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining the State’s complex transportation infrastructure. MoDOT’s Historic Preservation (HP) staff works to identify potential conflicts between the two and to Read More …
Incorporating Archaeology Into Local Government Historic Preservation and Planning: A Review of Current Practice
Archaeological or “belowground” cultural resources provide unparalleled links to the human past. Like “aboveground” heritage sites such as historic buildings or districts, archaeological sites embody a community’s history, and can serve as tools for civic engagement, bolstering community identity and Read More …
Unmarked Graves And The Law
As OCTA has had and continues to have a very active program of marking graves and sites along the trails, we wish to continue to support these activities which are completed in appropriate ways. Trails Enthusiasts who are interested in Read More …
25 USC Ch. 32: Native American Graves Protection And Repatriation
This is Title 25 United Stated Code, Chapter 32 as it pertains to Native American graves protection and repatriation.
54 USC Ch. 3021: National Register Of Historic Places
This is Title 54 of US Code, Chapter 3025 as it pertains to Historic Preservation and the qualifications for the National Register of Historic Places.
54 USC Ch. 3125: Preservation Of Historical And Archaeological Data
This is Title 54 of the United States Code, Chapter 3125 as it pertains to the preservation of historical archaeological data.