Mission Statement
The purpose of the Colorado Plateau Archaeological Alliance shall be to foster the conservation, preservation and protection of archaeological, historic and natural resources of the greater Colorado Plateau and Great Basin through scientific research, public outreach and advocacy on behalf of those resources, all without fear or favor from commercial, government or political interests.
Toward this objective, the organization will
- Assist non-profit organizations by conducting analyses of existing archaeological data, conducting formal and informal surveys of archaeological resources, reviewing regulatory compliance information, and independently assessing the impacts of proposed developments/activities on cultural resources.
- Assist indigenous Americans and tribal governments in the assessment of archaeological resources significant to native traditions, heritage and way of life.
- Work with federal, state and local governments to identify impacts to cultural resources on publicly owned lands, and to minimize and mitigate damage to cultural resources affected by development activities on public lands.
- Assist institutions of education with archaeological research and educational outreach projects that foster public appreciation for past peoples, places and events, and to assist them in the development and implementation of long-term strategies to protect sites of local, regional and national significance.
- Assist non-profit organizations and governmental entities in the development and implementation of public campaigns directed toward the preservation of cultural resources.
- Conduct legally and scientifically defensible research that furthers the preservation of cultural resources and is reported in peer-reviewed journal articles, monographs and other publications to assist archaeological professionals, land managers and public policy officials in preservation decision-making.
- Foster public awareness of the importance of archaeological and historical resources through magazine and newspaper articles, opinion pieces, newsletters and other popular media.
- Expand the public’s knowledge of cultural resources through the publication of materials that explain past peoples and lifeways, and that reinforce the importance of cultural resource preservation.
- Provide technical assistance to public and private entities seeking the nomination of properties to state historic registers and/or the National Register of Historic Places, or seeking the protection of sites, areas or districts through park, monument or other legal designation.
- Assist non-profit organizations, private individuals and governmental entities in the establishment of conservation easements to protect cultural resources.
- Engage in any other activities that foster the protection of cultural resources for future generations.
The Colorado Plateau Archaeological Alliance is a non-profit organization created under the laws of the state of Utah
(Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) charitable organization).
