CRM: Professional Associations
American Cultural Resources Association
(ACRA)
Incorporated in March 1995 to serve the needs of the cultural resources industry.
Includes Ethics Statement and links to other cultural resource links.
Federal Preservation Forum (FPF)
Founded in 1990 by a group of federal preservation professionals interested
in improving federal historic preservation programs.
National Association of State Archaeologists
Provides a directory of State Archaeologists for the United States and its
possessions.
New York Archaeological
Council
Founded in 1971, an association of professional archaeologists with an interest
in New York State archaeology.
Register of Professional Archeologists
(RPA)
Established in 1998, RPA reviews an individual's qualifications prior to acceptance
for certification and and provides a mechanism for review of violations of the
Code of Conduct and Standards of Research Performance. Formerly Society of Professional
Archeologists (SOPA).
Society for American Archaeology (SAA)
An international organization dedicated to the research, interpretation, and
protection of the archaeological heritage of the Americas. See the SAA Bulletin.
Society for Historical Archaeology (SHA)
Concerned with the identification, excavation, interpretation, and conservation
of sites and materials on land and underwater. Geographically the society emphasizes
the New World, but also includes European exploration and settlement in Africa,
Asia, and Oceania.
Society for the Preservation of Natural History
Collections (SPNHC)
A multidisciplinary organization composed of individuals who are interested
in development and preservation of natural history collections. Includes guidelines
for preservation, association news, and links to Canadian and U.S. government
sites.