KLJ’s archaeologists and historians provide a strong understanding of historic preservation laws and compliance practices. Our archaeologists work closely with engineers and clients to ensure all historic preservation aspects of permitting are accomplished. The first step in this process is providing inventories and evaluations of cultural resources in a project area. 

• Archaeological and Historic Surveys (Class/Level/Phase I, II, and III Inventories)
• Archaeological and Historic Site Evaluations
• Historic Architectural Documentation and Evaluation Including HABS/HAER
• Class/Level I, II, and III Reports
• Section 106 Consultation and Compliance (as part of National Historic Preservation Act)
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance
• State Historic Preservation Law Compliance
• Consultation and Coordination with Federal and State Agencies

Our archaeologists have decades of experience in conducting excavations of both prehistoric and historic period archaeological sites. We have the expertise required to provide data recovery excavation services in the event they are required as part of your project.

• Prehistoric and Historic Site Excavation
• Deep Site Testing/Trenching
• Assessment of Project Effects
• Artifact Processing and Analysis
• Artifact Curation Preparation

KLJ’s staff of experts can provide the research needed to properly analyze historical and archaeological resources. Our team of scientists have decades of experience in analysis and presenting research in both cultural resource management and academic settings. 

• Archaeological Research Designs
• Historic Research Designs
• Archival and Historical Research
• Artifact and Faunal Analysis

KLJ has extensive expertise in preparing management documents designed to advance your project efficiently. These documents ensure your project meets compliance requirements while safeguarding our shared cultural resources.

• Avoidance, Mitigation, and Monitoring Plans
• Inadvertent Discovery Plans
• Site Testing Plans
• Cultural Resource Management Plans
• Historic Property Treatment Plans
• Staffing short- and long-term monitoring projects for sensitive projects.

Tribal Coordination and Liaison incorporates diverse cultural perspectives and alleviates potential concerns that can impede a project. By facilitating open communication, KLJ archaeologists identify and document Traditional Cultural Properties (TCPs), helping projects move forward while also respecting culturally sensitive sites, and protecting them.

• Tribal Outreach
• Tribal Monitoring Consultation
• Site Visits
• Assisting with Consultation between Federal Agencies and Tribal Governments

Paleontological resources or fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient life. KLJ’s paleontologists have a strong understanding of the laws and regulations protecting paleontological resources and compliance practices. This allows us to acquire permits and conduct assessments without interrupting project schedules. 

With decades of experience working with paleontological resources, our paleontologists utilize scientific standards and practices along with GIS data management to conduct pedestrian surveys, mitigate potential impacts, and provide technical reports. We work closely with engineers and clients to ensure all aspects of paleontological resources preservation and mitigation are accomplished. 

• Federal, State, and Tribal Coordination and Compliance
• Paleontological Sensitivity Assessments
• Fossil Locality Searches and Consultation
• Field Surveys – collection and non-collection pedestrian inventories
• Mitigation Monitoring and Discovery Plans
• Pre-construction Fossil Training
• Excavation and Salvage of Fossils
• Laboratory Preparation and Fossil Identification
• Cataloging and Museum Curation
• GIS Data Compilation, Management, and Analysis