Cultural Resources
Aspen’s Cultural Resources Team includes professional staff in the areas of archaeology of California, the Great Basin, and the American Southwest; architectural history, primarily in California and the Great Basin; and paleontology.
Aspen Environmental Group employs credentialed experts proficient in a range of related disciplines and uses specialized consultants as necessary to address unique project needs. Our understanding of historic preservation and environmental laws allows us to guide our clients through the regulatory process and efficiently meet project schedules and goals.
Aspen holds a current Bureau of Land Management (BLM) permit to conduct cultural resources investigations within the state of California and southern Nevada. Our Principal Investigator is also listed on numerous local qualified consultants lists across California, including, City of Santa Barabra, City of Malibu, Riverside County, and San Diego County. Additionally, Aspen holds a current BLM permit to conduct paleontological investigations within the state of California. We also work regularly within various National Forests across California.
Services include:
NEPA/CEQA Compliance
NHPA Section 106 and 110 Compliance
Record Searches and Literature Reviews
Cultural Resources Overviews
Historic Context Development
Archaeological Field Surveys, Evaluation, and Data Recovery
Construction Monitoring and Mitigation
Technical Reports
National Register Assessment and Nomination
Geographic Information Systems Analysis and Integration
Global Positioning System Mapping and Surveys
Geographic Information Systems Predictive Modeling
Native American Graves Protection Act Compliance and Plans
Coordination with State and Federal Regulatory Agencies
Native American Consultation and Coordination
Management and Treatment Plans
Section 106 Agreement Documents (PAs, MOUs, and MOAs)
Ethnography and Ethnohistory
Interpretive and Educational Programs
Public Engagement Outreach