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2022 Board Election Results
Thank you to all who voted in the 2022 ACRA election! This year's election was extremely close, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming new members to the Board of Directors in the fall. We greatly appreciate the service of our departing board members and look forward to...
ACRA Comments on Permitting Processes for Mine Projects
ACRA has urged a Biden administration working group to ensure that permitting processes for mine projects provide consistency, clarity, and certainty, and support the early involvement of cultural resource professionals in the planning process. The comments come in...
Your Congress in Action: August 30, 2022
As Labor Day looms, Congress is preparing to return to Washington for a short work session before heading onto the campaign trail for the pivotal 2022 midterm elections. On its to-do list for September are few issues that could directly impact CRM. Permitting Reform....
Non-ACRA Event: Satellite Summit 2022
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, and the Summit Agenda Planning Committee, Eppard Vision are hosting the 2nd Annual and 1st Hybrid Satellite Summit on October 12! Over the past 15 years, conversations at the annual Cultural Resource Protection Summit have matured,...
Interest Group Happy Hours @ ACRA Conference
There is now less than a month to go until the 2022 ACRA Conference in San Antonio! In addition to our regular events such as the Welcome Reception and the Awards Ceremony (which will be held at the Alamo!), this year we have a number of groups holding happy hours to...
Your Congress in Action: August 16, 2022
After several near-death experiences, Congress has sent to President Biden a comprehensive climate and health care bill that, while far short of Biden’s original plans, represents significant new investments in Democrats’ domestic priorities. The Inflation Reduction...
NEW ACRA Member Benefit – Laboratory Services
We wanted to alert you to a new ACRA member benefit! Our new sponsor Atlatl Archaeology & Laboratory Services offers specialized archaeometric analysis under one roof, with analysts that work closely together. Their services include: Protein Residue Analysis...
ACRA President-Elect Cinder Miller on EPR Podcast
Earlier this month, ACRA President-Elect Cinder Miller, Vice-President at Gray & Pape, was interviewed by the Environmental Professionals Radio podcast. EPR follows environmental professionals at all levels of their career to bring you a nuanced and informed...
Statement on Passing of Deb Nichols
This post is authored by ACRA President Dan Cassedy. The American Cultural Resources Association mourns the passing of Deb Nichols, our friend, colleague, and collaborator who helped guide the Society for American Archaeology during difficult times. An overview of...
Now on Demand: Identifying and Mitigating Sexual Harassment in CRM
If you missed yesterday's webinar on identifying and mitigating sexual harassment in CRM, it is now available on demand! This webinar allows ACRA members to meet the association’s code of ethics and professional conduct by making them aware of the prevalence of sexual...