CCRG’s Archaeological Services
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. With this information available prior to fieldwork, field teams can conduct efficient, controlled surveys.
Site Impact and Threat Assessments
Once archaeological sites are 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. Relying on their expertise in anthropological, geographical, historical, and geophysical survey methods, CCRG’s field teams regularly complete successful archaeological surveys.
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.
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 is geared to provide a conclusive determination of significance and National Register eligibility.
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.
Terrestrial and Marine Remote Sensing
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Underwater Survey and Testing
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