Cultural Resource Management
Protecting cultural heritage while supporting critical infrastructure and restoration projects.
OUR SERVICES
Expert Cultural Resource Management Services by Mountain Engineering
Mountain Engineering provides professional Cultural Resource Management services and cultural resource monitoring to ensure that heritage is respected and preserved during construction and restoration. Our team partners with utilities, government agencies, and local communities, applying advanced technology and regulatory expertise to protect cultural sites while supporting essential infrastructure development.
OUR SERVICES
Expert Cultural Resource Management Services by Mountain Engineering
Mountain Engineering provides professional Cultural Resource Management services and cultural resource monitoring to ensure that heritage is respected and preserved during construction and restoration. Our team partners with utilities, government agencies, and local communities, applying advanced technology and regulatory expertise to protect cultural sites while supporting essential infrastructure development.
Cultural Resource Monitoring
Our archaeologists provide on-site cultural resource monitoring to ensure heritage is respected during construction and restoration. We work closely with contractors and agencies to safeguard significant sites and support compliance at every project phase.
GIS & Remote Sensing
We apply advanced GIS mapping and remote sensing tools to identify, analyze, and monitor archaeological resources. These data-driven insights support preservation, planning, and regulatory reporting.
Fire & Forestry Planning
Our specialists conduct post-fire assessments, fuels analysis, and ecological restoration planning. We help protect cultural resources while promoting safe and sustainable land use in fire-impacted areas.
Regulatory Compliance
We coordinate with federal, state, and tribal agencies to ensure projects meet all cultural and environmental requirements. Our team manages permitting, reporting, and documentation to safeguard heritage responsibly.
CASE STUDY
Archie Creek Fire Response Project
In 2020, the Archie Creek Fire devastated over 131,000 acres of Roseburg BLM and Umpqua National Forest, destroying vegetation, infrastructure, and cultural sites. Under a Presidential Emergency Declaration, Mountain Engineering partnered with PacifiCorp, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, and Native American representatives to restore critical power infrastructure while minimizing cultural impacts.
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Previously documented archaeological sites
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Newly identified archaeological sites
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Newly identified isolated finds
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Discoveries revealed by post-fire vegetation clearing
Cultural Resource Discoveries
Our specialists from Oregon, the Great Basin, and Northern California applied a landscape-based approach, revealing new insights into human history in the region.
Long-term settlement and land use patterns
Early trade networks and regional connections
Diagnostic projectile points dating back over 17,000 years
Some of the oldest archaeological sites recorded in Oregon
Key Artifacts Recovered
Among the most significant discoveries were Western Stemmed Tradition projectile points, rare artifacts that date back over 17,000 years. These finds provide valuable insight into early human activity in the Pacific Northwest, including settlement patterns and tool-making practices.
The recovery of these artifacts highlights the importance of post-fire surveys, where vegetation clearing revealed areas that had been hidden for centuries. Such discoveries contribute to a deeper understanding of cultural history and human adaptation in the region.
Western Stemmed Tradition Projectile Points recovered during the Archie Creek Fire Project