"In the broadest sense, cultural resource management (CRM) is the vocation and practice of managing heritage assets, and other cultural resources such as contemporary art."
The preservation of archaeological sites in the face of development or other threats.
Cultural Resource Management (CRM): A general introduction to the field of CRM, including the legal framework and processes involved in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating impacts on cultural resources.
Archaeological Methods and Techniques: An overview of the various methods and techniques used by archaeologists to identify, excavate, and analyze cultural resources.
Archaeological Theory: An overview of the different theoretical approaches used by archaeologists to understand and interpret cultural resources.
Historical Preservation: An introduction to the practice of preserving historic buildings, landscapes, and other cultural resources.
Cultural Resource Ethics: An overview of the ethical considerations involved in the identification, evaluation, and management of cultural resources.
Artifact Analysis: A guide to the analysis and interpretation of artifacts recovered during archaeological excavations.
Site Survey and Inventory: An introduction to the process of surveying and inventorying cultural resources within a given area.
Cultural Resource Evaluation: An overview of the process of evaluating cultural resources to determine their significance and eligibility for protection.
Cultural Resource Interpretation: An introduction to the process of interpreting cultural resources for the public.
GIS and Remote Sensing: An overview of the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies to map and analyze cultural resources.
Section 106/NEPA: An introduction to the legal requirements for compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Tribal Consultation: An overview of the process of consulting with Native American tribes and other stakeholders in the management of cultural resources.
Cultural Landscapes: An introduction to the concept of cultural landscapes and their management.
Ethnography: An overview of the use of ethnographic methods to understand the social and cultural contexts of cultural resources.
Cultural Resource Stewardship: A discussion of the principles and practices of long-term stewardship of cultural resources.
Archaeological Survey: A systematic process of locating, mapping, and recording the remains of past human activity on the surface of land.
Site Evaluation: Investigation of particular locations to determine the potential for cultural resources.
Testing: An exploratory evaluation of a site to identify a presence of cultural resources.
Data Recovery: Excavation to retrieve significant cultural data before site destruction.
Documentation and Analysis: The systematic recording of cultural resources, followed by thorough analysis and interpretation.
Historic Preservation Planning: Developing plans and policies to protect, preserve, and manage cultural resources.
Public Outreach: Engaging the local community and other stakeholders to promote public awareness of cultural resource management.
Site Stewardship: Long-term management of cultural resources to maintain their integrity and protect them from damage or destruction.
Collections Management: Collect and preserve impacted artifacts and other archaeological materials for future research and display.
Public Archaeology: Developing and implementing educational programs and projects to increase public understanding and appreciation of cultural heritage.
"Cultural resource management encompasses current culture, including progressive and innovative culture, such as urban culture, rather than simply preserving and presenting traditional forms of culture."
"It incorporates Cultural Heritage Management which is concerned with traditional and historic culture."
"It also delves into the material culture of archaeology."
"The broad usage of the term is relatively recent and as a result it is most often used as synonymous with heritage management."
"The term is 'used mostly by archaeologists... to refer to managing historic places of archaeological, architectural, and historical interests.'"
"Cultural resources include both physical assets such as archaeology, architecture, paintings and sculptures, and also intangible culture such as folklore and interpretative arts, such as storytelling and drama."
"Cultural resource managers are typically in charge of museums, galleries, theatres, etc., especially those that emphasize culture specific to the local region or ethnic group."
"Cultural tourism is a significant sector of the tourism industry."
"At a national and international level, cultural resource management may be concerned with larger themes, such as languages in danger of extinction, public education, the ethos or operation of multiculturalism, and promoting access to cultural resources."
"The Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity is an attempt by the United Nations to identify exemplars of intangible culture."
"The term is used... to refer to managing historic places of archaeological, architectural, and historical interests and considering such places in compliance with environmental and historic preservation laws."
"It incorporates Cultural Heritage Management which is concerned with... cultural resources such as contemporary art."
"...considering such places in compliance with environmental and historic preservation laws."
"Cultural resource managers are typically in charge of... those that emphasize culture specific to the local region or ethnic group."
"Cultural resources include both physical assets... and also intangible culture such as folklore and interpretative arts."
"At a national and international level, cultural resource management may be concerned with... the operation of multiculturalism."
"At a national and international level, cultural resource management may be concerned with... promoting access to cultural resources."
"Cultural resources include... intangible culture such as folklore and interpretative arts, such as storytelling and drama."
"At a national and international level, cultural resource management may be concerned with... public education."