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Research Submission: Detecting Submerged Precontact Sites
This research paper was submitted by ACRA member firm SEARCH, Inc. ACRA member firm SEARCH, Inc., along with other collaborators, recently published results of a new method for detecting submerged Stone Age sites. SEARCH Submerged Precontact sector lead Shawn Joy and...
Now Available on Demand – Legislation & Policy: What CRM Can Expect in 2021
If you missed yesterday's webinar on what to expect in regards to policy and legislation that could affect CRM in 2021, you're in luck - it is now available on demand! This webinar takes a deep dive into the current legislative environment, the outlook for the year,...
Announcing the Membership Patron Program
In order to fulfill it's mission, ACRA needs to represent the CRM industry as a whole - firms of all sizes, specialties, and composition. We are thrilled to tell you about a new opportunity to help us get there. We are proud to announce the launch of the Membership...
A Look at Recent Executive Orders
President Biden has been busy issuing Executive Orders (EOs) during his first weeks in office. Yesterday's Your Congress in Action briefly looked at the EOs that potentially affect CRM, and now we want to take a deeper dive into them. So, let’s discuss exactly what an...
Your Congress in Action: Vol. 22
Your Congress in Action is a series that highlights the Capitol Hill news that affects CRM firms the most. Be sure to subscribe to the ACRAsphere to ensure you don't miss an update. In his first 10 days in office, President Biden has signed a blizzard of executive...
Now Available on Demand: Evaluating Archaeological and Tribal Resources Under the “Other” National Register Criteria
If you missed yesterday webinar on evaluating archaeological and tribal resources under the "other" National Register criteria, it is now available on demand for you to watch on your own schedule! Although all resources should be evaluated under all four criteria of...
New VP Position – 2021 Call for Board Nominations
Are you interested in being a leader in your industry? Now is the time to step up - ACRA is seeking dedicated members who are interested in serving on the Board of Directors. We have an exciting announcement that that makes this election particularly notable. The ACRA...
Biden Signs Executive Order on Tribal Consultation
Today President Joe Biden issued a memorandum promoting tribal consultation and strengthening Nation-to-Nation relationships. This memorandum reaffirms the policy set forth in Executive Order 13175, originally issued in 2000. From the memorandum: American Indian and...
Reminder: Share Your 2020 Projects
We have been honored to feature some fascinating member firm projects from 2020 as a part of our new ACRAsphere series. From digitizing photo collections for USACE in Virginia (SEARCH) to working on the first new road construction in 50 years in Sitka, Alaska (Sea...
Save the Date: 2021 CRM Virtual Advocacy Week
SAVE THE DATE! CRM Virtual Advocacy Week April 19-23 The ongoing pandemic has changed how America operates in many ways - including how to make your voice heard on Capitol Hill. Congressional offices now heavily utilize video conferencing to connect with constituents....