Archaeological Assessments for Residential Construction
Archaeological assessments are an important step in the process of residential construction in Washington state. These assessments are conducted to identify and evaluate any archaeological resources that may be present on a construction site, such as artifacts, features, or burial sites. The goal of the assessment is to determine if the proposed construction will have an impact on any significant archaeological resources, and to develop a plan to mitigate or avoid any potential damage to these resources. This is done in compliance with the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation regulations, as well as federal laws such as the National Historic Preservation Act.
- Federal Craft-3 loan application requirements
- County required studies for septic system installation or replacement
- Near-shore bulkhead, retaining wall, or boat launch studies
- Remodels of historic-era structures or in ‘Very High’ probability areas.
When it comes to mitigation of adverse effects Cultural Reconnaissance provides:
- Draft agreement document writing
- Negotiation services with state and federal agencies
- Reconnaissance and mitigation level cultural resource inventory
- Photographic and video recordation
- National Register nominations
- Interpretation and age-appropriate curriculum-based materials
- Historic Resource Management Plans
