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63 recent stories about the archaeology profession and archaeology in the US: industry and jobs news, Section 106 and other policy, and digs. Each headline links to the publisher's own story.
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Hear about Indian Mounds of Wisconsin at Thursdays at the U
Dr. Robert Birmingham, an author, educator and former state archaeologist for Wisconsin, is the featured speaker for the Oct. 15 Thursdays at the U program at the UW-Eau Claire –
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Phoenix-Based Chronicle Heritage Collapses, Cuts 108 Local Jobs Overnight
America's largest archaeology firm just shut down overnight, laying off 600 workers and all 108 of its Phoenix staff.
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Mystery man-made mounds in the Deep South are older than the Great Pyramid... and leave experts baffled over their creation
Nearly a dozen mysterious man-made mounds rise from the landscape of the Deep South, built long before Egypt's Great Pyramid.
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The Nation’s Largest Archaeology Firm Abruptly Shut Down. The 600-Plus Layoffs Aren’t the Biggest Concern
Chronicle Heritage closed more than 20 offices without a public announcement, leaving employees shocked and major archaeological projects facing an uncertain future.
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Bone Comb Unearthed at South Carolina Colonial Town
DORCHESTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA—WCBD reports that a bone comb has been unearthed at Colonial Dorchester
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ACTION ALERT: Tell Your Senator to Oppose the Permitting Reform
Senators have released a “permitting reform bill” that would effectively end Section 106 as we know it – and they plan to vote on it in as little as five weeks.
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2026 Board Election Results
Thank you to all who voted in the 2026 ACRA election! This year’s election was extremely close, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming new members to the Board of Directors at the ACRA Conference in San Diego.
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Historic preservation law changes threaten Georgia archaeological sites
Revisions to the Section 106 of 1966's National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) would put America’s historic resources in grave danger.
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Spheros Environmental Acquires PanGIS, Expanding Cultural Resources and Geospatial Expertise
Spheros Environmental (Spheros), a nationwide environmental consulting firm, today announced the acquisition of PanGIS, Inc.,
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Archaeologists may have finally solved a 100-year-old Florida mystery
Ancient pottery from Tampa Bay appears to have been made by migrant craftspeople who brought specialized Mississippian pottery-making knowledge hundreds of miles south.
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Kansas State Historical Society creates repatriation boxes to return Native American remains, artifacts to tribes
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS) is making repatriation boxes in an effort to bring items and remains back to their original communities. According to the National Parks
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Your Congress in Action: October 5, 2026
The U.S. Senate left Washington last week, as Senators jetted home to join their House counterparts on the campaign trail.
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Ancient Arkansas takes on ancient Egypt in archaeology talk
Arkansas State Archeologist Melissa "Mel" Zabecki will compare the achievements of ancient Arkansas cultures with those of ancient Egypt during a presentation Tuesday in Hot Springs.
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Under two hours from Sioux Falls is a lakeside archaeological site with Native American artifacts and a museum
This fascinating ancient village dates back to the year 1,000 AD, complete with original artifacts and an authentic earthen lodge where villagers lived.
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Preservation Action Strongly Opposes Provisions that Weaken Historic Preservation Protections in Permitting Reform Bill- Take Action!
Just before recessing for month of October, a bipartisan group of Senators unveiled the American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653).
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Senate Proposal Does More Than “Streamline” Section 106
The recently introduced bipartisan Senate-proposed American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 is jointly spearheaded by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources and Environment and Public Works Committees, under the…
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Call for SAA Award Nominations: Excellence in Cultural Resource Management
The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) is soliciting nominations for the Award for Excellence in Cultural Resource Management.
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Senate Permitting Reform Bill: Additional Details
The Senate permitting reform bill unveiled yesterday would make the biggest changes to the Section 106 process since its enactment in 1966, limiting the number of undertakings subject to review and sharply curtailing…
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Op-Ed: Proposed Changes Threaten Historic Preservation Protections Under Section 106 Review By Thom Kocubinski
The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 established federal policy on historic preservation that provided a public-private partnership to carry out the policy. The Act, under Section 106,
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Senate Permitting Reform Deal Released
Senate negotiators have reached a bipartisan deal on a permitting reform bill that would amend the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act and other laws – although the timing and…
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History Colorado returns 21 Native American artifacts to tribes
History Colorado, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, repatriated 21 cultural items to tribes.
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Want Faster Section 106? Start Here.
10 Recommendations for Efficient and Effective Federal Review Section 106 can be made more efficient, predictable, and responsive to project needs without compromising the consultation Congress established under the…
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Comment Deadline EXTENDED on SBA Size Standard Changes
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline for public comments on its proposal to change its size standards, a move that ACRA called on the agency to make last week.
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ACTION ALERT: Now Ask Your Senator to Sign the Letter to the ACHP
Last week, we told you that a bipartisan group of House members have drafted a strong letter to the ACHP opposing their radical rewrite of the regulations that implement Section 106.
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Your Congress in Action: September 21, 2026
At the intersection of Michigan and Adams Avenues, across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago and down the block from the Adams/Wabash CTA station, stands a small sign marking the beginning of Route 66.
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Action Alert: Urge Your Representative and Senators to Sign Bipartisan Letter Opposing ACHP’s Harmful Section 106 Proposal
Act Now: Urge Your Representative and Senators to Join Bipartisan Letter Opposing the ACHP’s Devastating Section 106 Proposal Join us in urging your members of Congress to show their opposition to the ACHP’s harmful…
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Now on Demand: From Expert to Expert Witness: What CRM Practitioners Need to Know
If you missed yesterday’s webinar on becoming an expert witness, it is now available on demand! CRM practitioners are experts in many aspects of cultural heritage.
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Across the Aisle, Across Chambers: Congress Weighs in on Section 106
A bipartisan, bicameral group of Members of Congress is speaking up about ACHPs proposed changes to the regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) A congressional letter…
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US
Section 106: The Tool No One is Talking About
The latest Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for federal transmission infrastructure highlights an underused tool already available to make Section 106 faster, more predictable, and more effective — without eliminating…
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US
A Vacation from Cynicism
John R. Welch, Vice President, Preservation & Collaboration (Sept 14, 2026)—What ever happened to patriotism? You know, the pride and sense of belonging borne of collective sacrifice and accomplishment?
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AIA Joins More Than 700 Organizations to Defend Section 106
The AIA joined a national coalition of more than 700 organizations representing 7 million Americans to call on Congress to reject efforts to weaken or dismantle Section 106, a set
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Preservation Action Urges Congress to Oppose ACHP’s Proposed Overhaul of Section 106 Regulations
Preservation Action sent a letter to the leadership of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the House Committee on Natural Resources, urging lawmakers to exercise their oversight authority and oppose…
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$350,000 NEH Grant Restored to Archaeology Southwest
Reinstatement of award follows court ruling that termination was unlawful Tucson, Ariz.
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National Historic Preservation Act: National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers Letter Addressing Section 106 Rules
The National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (“NCSHPO”) sent an August 3rd letter to members of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (“ACHP”) addressing the Section 106
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600 groups urge Congress to protect historic sites
A coalition of more than 600 historic preservation groups, architectural associations, tribal governments and other organizations is urging Congress to block President Donald Trump‘s efforts to weaken
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Section 106: With the States, Not Around Them
In a recent letter, NCSHPO addressed the leaders of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources and House Natural Resources Committees, urging Congress to oppose the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s (ACHP)…
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Archaeologists discover mysterious 400-year-old Indigenous pot in Florida
A tiny, fully intact Indigenous pot buried for roughly 400 years has left archaeologists wondering why such a usable object was deliberately abandoned.
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Public Archaeology Resources
The following is a summary of public archaeology resources compiled by 2026 SHA PEIC members.
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What You Need to Know About Section 106: A reading list to help you understand what’s changing, and what’s at stake.
Since its inception, Section 106 has given state and local governments, Tribal Nations, and the public a voice in protecting historic and cultural sites affected by federal projects. The proposed
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Savannah preservation advocates warn about Section 106 changes | Opinion
In 1966, the federal government passed the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), approving landmark legislation that codified and structured America’s historic preservation movement, underscoring
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Trump Administration to Rewrite Section 106 Historic Preservation Rules
A National Park Service rendering shows President Donald Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle, where the agency recently found the project would adversely affect surrounding historic
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Section 106 Rulemaking Enters Next Phase
The effort to comprehensively rewrite the regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act continues to move through the federal rulemaking process.
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Wyoming Association of Archaeologists sues fed gov't over NAGPRA
Late last month, the Wyoming Association of Professional Archaeologists (WAPA) filed a complaint against Douglas J. Burgum, the US Secretary of the Interior, and the Bureau of Land Management in the
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Proposed Changes to Section 106 Rules Draw Strong Opposition from Tribal Organizations
A Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) documenting a cultural site. (Photo/Southwest Conservation Corps) Tribal Nations and
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Show Your Work: Evidence, Anecdotes, and the Section 106 Debate
There’s a familiar pattern emerging in the debate over infrastructure permitting. A report is released. A hearing is held. An op-ed (or two, or three, or four) appear.
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National Historic Preservation Act: Advisory Council and Historic Preservation Proposes Revised 106 Rules
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (“ACHP”) voted on July 24 in favor of a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (“NPRM”) regarding revisions to the regulations implementing Section 106 of the
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When the Facts Don’t Fit the Narrative, Blame Section 106
Recent perspectives make a simple argument: historic preservation law has become an obstacle to building the infrastructure America needs. It’s a clean story. It’s also wrong.
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A 400-year-old Native American pot lay buried beneath a Spanish mission in Florida until archaeologists found it completely intact
University of Florida students have unearthed a nearly 400-year-old clay pot at the site of a 17th-century Spanish mission in Gainesville, and remarkably, it survived completely intact. The pot was
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On The Record: 106
Your source for the latest news circulating on historic preservation. The following resources are provided for general awareness or educational purposes.
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Section 106 Rulemaking: What’s Next?
Last week, we examined the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s (ACHP) proposed rewrite of the Section 106 regulations and why it represents the most significant change to the process in decades.
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Trump looks to gut a key historic preservation law
A weakened Section 106 makes national monuments and the Chaco mineral withdrawal more important than ever President Donald Trump’s proclamations virtually eliminating Grand Staircase-Escalante and
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Trump allies vote to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.
An advisory council packed with allies of President Trump voted on Friday to weaken federal oversight of construction projects affecting historic sites. Critics, in anticipation of the vote, told NPR
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ACHP Proposal Completely Upends Section 106 Reviews- Take Action!
On Friday, July 24th, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) voted to approve a disastrous rewrite of the regulations that implement Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
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Trump officials propose revision to historic preservation reviews
The Trump administration is seeking to loosen federal rules intended to protect historic sites, alarming outside groups who say the changes would allow government agencies and developers to pursue
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Colorado state archaeologist has found evidence of remains from 'multiple' burials removed from Lafayette Cemetery
Jul. 19—It's been nearly a year since human remains were found, unexpectedly, during a routine burial process at the Lafayette Cemetery — a discovery that prompted the city to temporarily halt casket
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