Cultural Resources Management
GRAM Northwest offers comprehensive cultural resources support for projects across the Pacific Northwest region with a skilled team that excels in various aspects of cultural resource management. Our expertise encompasses cultural resource reporting, archaeological fieldwork, artifact analysis, laboratory work, literature reviews, and archaeological monitoring.
GRAM Northwest offers a comprehensive range of services to meet the specific cultural resource management needs of our clients:
- Archaeological and Cultural Resource Surveys: conduct thorough surveys (including pedestrian surveys, site testing, and data recovery) to identify and to assess archaeological and cultural resources
- Archaeological Monitoring: develop monitoring plans and provide construction monitoring
- Inadvertent Discovery Plans: assist in plan development to address unexpected discoveries of cultural resources during projects
- Federal, State, and Local Compliance: ensure compliance with applicable regulations and permitting requirements
- Consultation: facilitate consultation processes with tribal communities, State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO), and the Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)
- Archaeological and Historical Research: conduct archival and records research
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS): create project maps and integrate historic maps for analysis and documentation
- Laboratory Services: analyze, clean, catalog, and research artifacts
- Document and Permit Reviews: provide comprehensive document reviews and assist with permit applications
- Mitigation: develop and implement strategies for mitigating the impact on cultural resources
- Public Outreach and Education: foster public awareness and engagement through outreach
