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Alaska Archaeological Survey

The Alaska Archaeological Survey Unit of OHA conducts archaeological and historical investigations in cooperation with local, state and federal agencies, universities, and museums. Surveys, excavations, studies, and interpretive sign development are funded by and conducted for other state agencies to comply with the Alaska Historic Preservation Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and other laws. Cooperative projects are sometimes undertaken with the University of Alaska, the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and other agencies. Additionally, staff members serve as consultants to the State Medical Examiner and law enforcement agencies on the analysis of forensic skeletal materials and associated crime scenes. OHA issues field permits to qualified persons desiring to conduct archaeological investigations on state lands.

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For some projects, seasonal volunteers are recruited nationwide under the umbrella of the state's Volunteers in Parks (VIP) program, available to U.S. citizens. Additionally, Alaska residents may apply for a limited number of seasonal College Intern and Alaska Conservation Corps positions. Photos taken during some of our field projects are presented in the OHA Photo Gallery.

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Office of History and Archaeology (OHA)
Heritage Newsletter
OHA and SHPO Staff
Alaska Historical Commission
Alaska Geographic Names Program
Alaska Gold Rush Centennials
Alaska Archaeological Survey
Alaska State Historical Parks
Alaska OHA Photo Galleries
Cultural Resource Management Plan for the Denali Highway Lands

Frequently Used Resources
Alaska Heritage Resources Survey
Report Submittal Checklist and Cover Sheet
Permits for Investigations on State Lands

OHA Projects
Castle Hill Archaeological Project
Broken Mammoth Archaeological Project
The Wreck of the Kad'yak
Southeast Alaska Historic Shipwrecks

Alaska State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
SHPO Main Page
Alaska's Historic Preservation Plan
National Register of Historic Places
Section 106 Review Process
Rehabilitation Tax Credit
Certified Local Government Program
Education (Project Archaeology)
HPF Development Program
Historic Preservation Links
Historic Preservation Series
National Historic Preservation Act
Unalaska South Channel (Amaknak) Bridge Project

Special Announcements
New Hours Set for AHRS Research

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