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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...
ACRA Comments on Appendix C
ACRA has called on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to rescind Appendix C and adopt the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s (ACHP) Section 106 regulations under 36 CFR 800 as a better way of meeting its responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation...
Your Congress in Action: August 1, 2022
They say that a week is a lifetime in politics, and that certainly seemed to be the case this week as Democrats’ flailing efforts to pass a comprehensive climate and social spending bill got a sudden and unexpected jolt of energy. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), who just...
Bills on Tribal Management of Public Lands
A pair of lawmakers have introduced two bills designed to enhance Tribal management of public lands and improve the protection of sacred and cultural sites. Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), the Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM)...
Survey Results: Rates for Archaeological Technicians & Food Allowance
The past few years have seen a lot of changes in the industry, including increases in wages and salaries across the board. ACRA will be conducting its next round of the salary survey early next year, which will give firms a detailed look at trends in wages, salaries,...
Resources: Heat Stress and Working Safely Outside
Creating a safe environment for employees is part of ACRA's Code of Ethics, and that includes ensuring safety while in the field. Working outdoors, especially in the summer, brings the risk of heat-related illness. Prevention of heat stress is an important part of...
Reminder: ACHP/HUD Secretary’s Award
Have you nominated your project for the ACHP/ HUD Secretary’s Award yet? The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are looking for exemplary historic preservation efforts to honor with their joint award....