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Cultural Resources and Conservation Planning for Districts

This resource provides guidance on addressing cultural resources in conservation planning efforts and complying with relevant laws. It covers the role of cultural resources in Washington state and the steps involved in the planning process. It also introduces key players and their responsibilities, such as the State Historic Preservation Officer and the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer.

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Cultural Resources and Conservation Planning for Districts

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  1. Cultural Resources and Conservation Planning for Districts Jenifer Coleson, NRCS Larry Brewer, WSCC

  2. Cultural Resources in Washington Conservation Planners have the responsibility to address cultural resources as an integral part of our planning efforts and to comply with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and other relevant Federal and Washington State Laws.

  3. Cultural Resources in Washington • State Agencies are required by Governor’s Executive Order 0505 as of November 10, 2005 to consider Cultural Resources. • RCW 27.53.060 says unlawful for any person or political subdivision to knowingly excavate by any means, or to damage any historic or prehistoric archaeological resource or site, or remove any archaeological object from such site.

  4. SWAPA + HE • SWAPA + H = Soil, Water, Air, Plants, Animals, HUMANS and Energy • Human component includes social, cultural and economic considerations • SWAPA +HE is a framework for planning using an ecosystem-based approach • NRCS nine steps of planning: iterative and dynamic process

  5. Phase I: Collection & Analysis Share CR Brochure & Explain our responsibilities Ask client to sign authorization to consult form(NRCS) Make Observations of Environmental and Cultural indicators Collect Oral History

  6. Phase II: Decision Support Consider conservation practices less likely to impact CR Determine location and method of implementation Start Cultural Resources Review as early as possible! Communicate with client: explain the next steps and expected timeframes Document on the CPA-52 Environmental Evaluation

  7. Phase III: Application and Evaluation Wait for response from DAHP, Tribes, & document in project file Be prepared to modify plan If needed If human remains or artifacts are discovered… STOP! and follow inadvertent discovery plan

  8. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is an independent federal agency that promotes the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our nation's historic resources, and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy.

  9. State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) • Dr. Allyson Brooks PhD • Appointed by the Governor • Directs activities at the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation (DAHP) in Olympia • Advises and assists agencies in carrying out their historic preservation responsibilities • Cooperates with NRCS in negotiating/administering the Prototype Programmatic Agreement

  10. DAHP State Archaeologist • Dr. Rob Whitlam PhD • Environmental Review of Federal Projects involving Archaeology, Section 106 and GEO-0505 • Ensures consistent application of regulations and policies regarding archaeological resources statewide • Provides technical expertise and opinions on archaeology

  11. Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) • THPOS are officially designated by National Park Service. • Must be consulted with in lieu of AND on equal footing with SHPO for projects occurring on or affecting historic properties on tribal lands. • Under S106 NHPA, properties of traditional religious and cultural importance to an Indian tribe may be determined to be eligible for inclusion on the National Register AND a Federal agency shall consult with any Indian tribes regarding these properties • Agency must make good faith effort to seek resolution on consultation concerns.

  12. Who are the NRCS players? • State Conservationist (STC) • State Resource Conservationist (SRC) • Area Conservationists (ACs) • District Conservationists (DCs) • Cultural Resource Coordinator • Area Cultural Resource Specialists • FO staff: Planners and Technicians • Cartographer/GIS Specialist • Tribal Liaison

  13. NRCS Cultural Resource Coordinator • Jenifer Coleson; Environmental Specialist • Point of contact at the State Office • Responsible for the implementation of cultural resources policy and procedures • Collateral to other duties ie NEPA compliance and conservation planning

  14. Area Cultural Resources Specialist • May perform all phases of identification, evaluation and treatment of cultural resources. • ACRSs conduct consultation with SHPO, DAHP, THPOs, and Tribes. • ACRSs provide training, oversight, review, and quality control at each stage of the cultural review process

  15. NRCS Area Cultural Resource Specialists Grant Smith, East Area CRS David Munsell, West Area CRS Sarah DuBois, Central Area CRS

  16. Conservation Planner (CD) • Directly interacts with clients • Gathers data as part of conservation planning • Completes the CPA-52 as part of planning process • IF OTHER AGENCIES INVOLVED (State or Federal) - follow other agency CR process and not WSCC • Otherwise - Determines if CR Review is needed. • Prepares required CR maps and paperwork for conservation projects including EZ 1 form • Contacts DAHP and Appropriate Tribes • Seeks assistance from WSCC as needed.

  17. Questions?

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