The field of Cultural Resource Management, or CRM, involves managing and understanding the effects of contemporary decisions on cultural resources, whether they include archaeological sites, historic materials and structures, or other culturally significant items or places. JFNew understands the laws and regulations governing environmental and cultural resources and can offer full-service solutions that meet our clients' objectives along with our own commitment to conservation and stewardship.
What are Cultural Resources and why should I consider them in my project?
Cultural Resources can be archaeological sites, artifacts, historic buildings, or historic places that are important to a group of people or community. Cultural Resources can be associated with an historic event, activity, person or group of people.
We help clients navigate the often confounding regulatory process to help them achieve their objectives without compromising our values of stewardship and preservation. We also help regulators understand the regulations they must follow but may be outside their area of expertise.
Does my project need cultural resource management services?
If your project receives any type of federal funding, permit, or license, the federal agency must consider the effect of the project on cultural resources. The scale and scope of the project will determine what type of cultural resource management (CRM) services you need.
Even if your project does not have any federal involvement, certain state and local regulations may require the planning process to include cultural resources. If your project is on state land or involves state funds you may need CRM in:
Each state has specific requirements. JFNew will help you follow the necessary steps to complete your project.
JFNew offers a variety of services to meet your needs and to help you through the regulatory process, including:
