Core Archaeological Services

Rio Verde Archaeological Services specializes in cultural resource compliance for small-scale projects on federal, state, and private land. Our services are designed to meet regulatory requirements efficiently while keeping projects moving forward.

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Our services

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    Archaeological Surveys

    We conduct professional archaeological surveys on USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Arizona state, and private lands, for projects including:

    * Utility rights-of-way

    * Recreation facilities and trail systems

    * Range improvements: Pipeline, trough, fence, cattleguard surveys

    * Mining Plans of Operation and exploration plans

    * Communication towers

    * Road construction and realignment

    * Wildlife developments and habitat improvement projects

    * Residential and commercial construction sites

    * Other projects up to 640 acres in size

    All surveys are conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Arizona antiquities laws.

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    Regulatory Compliance Reporting

    We prepare clearly written and accurate compliance reports that satisfy requirements under:

    * Federal antiquities laws and regulations

    * Arizona State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) reporting standards

    * Arizona State Museum reporting standards

    * State, county, and local agency and departmental standards

    Our reports are written to facilitate timely review and approval, minimizing delays.

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    Archaeological Site Evaluation & Mitigation Planning

    When cultural resources are identified, we provide:

    * Archaeological site recording and evaluations

    * National Register of Historic Places and Arizona Register of Historic Places eligibility determinations

    * Practical mitigation strategies

    * Coordination with agencies and tribal stakeholders

    Our goal is to develop solutions that protect cultural resources while helping our clients complete their projects.

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    Archaeological & Construction Monitoring

    We offer archaeological monitoring services during:

    * Ground-disturbing construction activities

    * Infrastructure installation

    * Utility and road projects

    Monitoring ensures compliance requirements are met and allows issues to be addressed as they arise.

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