Programs

Internally, the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation is divided into two program areas: the Archaeological Unit and the Built Environment Unit .   However, within these units we have a variety of programs and specialty areas that are available to help you with your preservation needs.   Please feel free to contact us at (360) 586-3065 if you are having trouble locating a specific program area.

Historic Buildings:

• How to Survey & Inventory Historic Buildings
• Listing your Building on a Historic Register
• Financial Assistance for Building Preservation
• Certified Local Government Program information

• Main Street Program

Archaeology

• Steps to Acquiring an Archaeological Permitt
• Where and How to Care for Artifacts Collections
• How to be a Good Steward of an Archaeological Site
• How to Conduct Archaeological Survey & Inventory Projects
• Find Information Regarding our Human Remains & Cemeteries Program
  

SHPO Compliance

• Need a Letter From SHPO
• Section 106
• SEPA
• Forest Practices Act
• Governor's Executive Order 05-05

• How to Use WISAARD for SHPO Complicance

Records Management

• How to Request a Public Disclosure
• Technical Information about our Geograhic Information System (GIS) Program
• General Information about our Records Management Program