Main Office: 2530 Spring Arbor Rd. Jackson, MI 49203 Phone: 517-788-3550 Fax: 517-788-6594	Wisconsin Office: P.O. Box 1061 Minocqua, WI 54548 Phone: 715-358-5686 Fax: 715-358-6656	New York Office: 2495 Main St. Suite 448 Buffalo, NY 14214 Phone: 716-831-9003
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES

CCRG performs all types of archaeological investigations required under current preservation legislation. Our technical team includes qualified professionals with experience in archive and records review, survey, evaluation, and data recovery on projects of all sizes. All projects are completed by professionals who are trained and experienced in a range of field methods, as well as OSHA safe practices. The team also has a sufficiently diverse range of expertise to perform analyses of prehistoric lithics and ceramics, historic artifacts, ehtnobotanical remains, settlement patterns, and statistical data. CCRG's archaeological services include: Land Use Histories Cultural resources investigations often begin with document research designed to identify areas where archaeological sites might be found. By reconstructing historical development, CCRG provides clients with a detailed land use record that is used to assess archaeological sensitivity. CCRG's land use histories have also served as the basis for hazardous site assessments. Predictive Modeling CCRG's archaeologists offer clients a powerful planning tool in predictive modeling. Archaeologists can identify areas of high, moderate, and low archaeological potential and anticipate the number and type of sites in any given geographic area. By having this information available prior to fieldwork, field teams can conduct efficient, controlled surveys. Site Impact and Threat Assessments Once archaeological sites have been located, clients and review agencies need to know the type and extent of potential project impacts. CCRG routinely assesses project impacts to aid in planning and for use in environmental documents. Field Survey The first field task in most archaeological projects is a controlled survey designed to locate archaeological sites. Successful archaeological surveys are accomplished by CCRG's field teams, who rely on their expertise in anthropological, geographical, historical, and geophysical survey methods. Site Testing Some archaeological sites require testing beyond survey. Our management and technical teams work together to design and implement excavations that maximize the recovery of field data. Analysis of field data and artifacts are geared to provide a conclusive determination of significance and National Register eligibility. Data Recovery Periodically, historically significant sites require excavation and analysis to mitigate project impacts. CCRG's archaeologists are equipped to handle the technical and practical challenges encountered during data recovery projects. Clients receive the full range of data recovery services, including professional project design, intensive-level research, exacting field techniques, and technical reports and documents. We also design brochures, displays, and programs to meet project needs for public involvement and education. Geospatial Services Global positioning systems (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS) are powerful tools used to guide fieldwork, analyze data, and illustrate findings. CCRG's field archaeologists are experienced in accurately locating and mapping sites using GPS technology. CCRG's GIS capabilities allow for a variety of geographic data base functions, such as artifact distribution mapping and three-dimensional modeling.

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