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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....
Webinar 8/4: Identifying and Mitigating Sexual Harassment in CRM
Sexual harassment is recognized in CRM-related fields as a series of behaviors that result in harmful field practices and decreased participation of women, particularly in leadership positions. It is necessary for employees at all levels of their career to be...
Your Congress in Action: July 18, 2022
Last week’s news that inflation rose 9.1 percent in June as compared to last year is reinforcing the nervous mood in Washington, where policymakers struggle to find ways to bring relief to American consumers – and Democrats fret they will pay a price at the polls in...
Quick Survey: Field Technician Wages
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,...
Member Spotlight: Authors of New Book Receive Environmental Achievement Award from the Department of the Interior
The Department of Interior has recognized a new addition to our understanding of the Utah portion of the Transcontinental Railroad with an Environmental Achievement Award, for the new publication "Rails East to Ogden: Utah's Transcontinental Railroad Story" a free...
2022 ACRA Board Elections Start Today
The voting period for the 2022 ACRA Board elections opens today! The candidates in this year's slate are vying for 6 open positions, including: Vice President - Government Relations Small Firm Representative 4 At-Large Board Positions Each candidate has submitted a...
ACRA Conference: One Week Left in Early Bird Pricing
There is only one week left to get the early bird rates for the 2022 ACRA Conference in San Antonio! Head over to the conference page now to register at the lowest price of the year. The early bird prices will end after July 15. After that date, prices will go up $50...