Heartsong Archaeology, LLC.
Section 106 Above-Ground Historical and Archaeological Research
Heartsong Archaeology, LLC.
Section 106 Above-Ground Historical and Archaeological Research
About Heartsong Archaeology llc
Our Experience
What is a Sect. 106 application? What is the NHPA?
Our Experience
Our years of experience working within the Cultural Resource Management Industry have prepared our team for a variety of research endeavors. We offer high quality project submissions for a competitive cost, focusing our financials on training and investing in our people first and foremost. No business functions properly for very long with
Our years of experience working within the Cultural Resource Management Industry have prepared our team for a variety of research endeavors. We offer high quality project submissions for a competitive cost, focusing our financials on training and investing in our people first and foremost. No business functions properly for very long without the cooperation of a skilled and purposeful staff and we are grateful for our team.
Our Mission
What is a Sect. 106 application? What is the NHPA?
Our Experience
We provide quality research to our clients at a fair value cost. Each bid is accompanied by a transparent line-item budget, reflecting the cost of responsibly engaging in the service while compensating employees and contractors with a living wage. If a prospective customer feels that our bid is not competitive or that something is amiss,
We provide quality research to our clients at a fair value cost. Each bid is accompanied by a transparent line-item budget, reflecting the cost of responsibly engaging in the service while compensating employees and contractors with a living wage. If a prospective customer feels that our bid is not competitive or that something is amiss, they are encouraged to contact us to discuss the process and mandated standards related to our industry. Our goal is to make the Section 106 process as smooth and rapid as possible, meaning that our bids are structured to front-end research efforts. We find that our approach prevents unnecessary delays which may arise from those who offer a bare minimum attempt which fails to satisfy the good faith effort mandated by law.
What is a Sect. 106 application? What is the NHPA?
What is a Sect. 106 application? What is the NHPA?
What is a Sect. 106 application? What is the NHPA?
The National Historic Preservation Act (1966) was written and adopted to "establish a program for the preservation of.... historic properties throughout the Nation..." Over the years this program evolved to include considering properties where federal funding or permitting are related to activities that may destroy or harm resources impo
The National Historic Preservation Act (1966) was written and adopted to "establish a program for the preservation of.... historic properties throughout the Nation..." Over the years this program evolved to include considering properties where federal funding or permitting are related to activities that may destroy or harm resources important to the nation or local communities' collective history. Section 106 involves the proactive consideration of properties previous to a "federal undertaking." Federal undertakings are those projects permitted or funded in whole or part by the Federal Government and those administered by a State or local regulation pursuant to a delegation or approval by a Federal agency.
Services Provided
Section 106 Compliance Assessments
- Archaeological Sensitivity Assessment for a one-mile radius Study Area
- Recommendations for Archaeological and Historical Architectural Resources within the Direct or Indirect Areas of Potential Effect
- Archaeological Monitoring Plans
- Unanticipated Archaeological Discovery Plans
- Adverse Effect Consultation
Archaeological Survey
- Section 106 and 110 Field Inventories
- Archaeological Deep Testing and Mechanical Trenching
- Archaeological Monitoring
- Due Diligence Assessments
- Research Designs
- Archaeological Resources Protection Act (1979) Permits
- Custom Archaeological Sensitivity Models
Architectural Historical Research
- Cultural Resource Desktop Reviews
- Reconnaissance Architectural Surveys
- Intensive Architectural Surveys
- Historic Property Documentation
- Historic Property Research
- Historic Context Development
- National Register of Historic Places (1966) Nominations
Welcome to Heartsong Archaeology llc
Monte Lawton
Monte Lawton is an Anthropological Archaeologist specializing in precontact archaeology with extensive field, lab, and reporting experience. Having earned a M.A. in Cultural Resource Management, and with over 12 years of experience, Monte is a secretary of Interior (SOI) qualified archaeologist (36 CFR Part 61) and Qualified Professional (QP) in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Monte is also a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) member with several years of experience conducting Section 106 Phase I, II, and III projects in the Eastern United States. Monte is an active member of the Michigan Archaeological Society and a fellow of the Conference on Michigan Archaeology.
James Miller
James is an Architectural Historian with experience in assessing and documenting historic resources for compliance with relevant preservation and environmental laws including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (1966) and applicable state of Michigan preservation laws. He is experienced in technical report preparation, NRHP nominations, historic context reports, reconnaissance & intensive levels surveys, and archival research. Possessing a M.Sc. in Historic Preservation, James meets the federal professional qualifications of the Secretary of Interior Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural Historian set forth in 36 CFR Part 61.