Terrestrial Archaeology

Goodwin and Associates has been a leader in helping clients comply with Federal, State, and local Historic Preservation Laws for over 40 years. Our experienced team of professional archaeologists are ready to assist you with at every step of the compliance process from pre-construction consultation, identification and evaluation to mitigative data recovery, if necessary. We are committed to our clients’ needs. Quick mobilization, thorough work, and meeting scheduling challenges is our priority. Goodwin and Associates can take care of your terrestrial archaeology needs.

Terrestrial archaeological services include:

Agency Consultation
Literature and Background Research
Archaeological and Geomorphological Predictive Models
Due Diligence and Planning Studies
Reconnaissance Surveys
Intensive Cultural Resources Inventories
Archaeological Testing and Evaluation Studies
Archaeological Data Recovery Studies
Alternative Mitigation Solutions
Archaeological Monitoring
Archaeological Artifact Analysis & Collections Assessments
Geophysical/Remote Sensing Studies (GPR, Magnetometry, Electromagnetic Conductivity)
Preservation Planning
Cemetery Delineation and Relocation
National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Nominations
Agreement Document Development (MOAs, PAs)
NEPA documents (Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements)
Public Interpretation Programs, Materials, and Electronic Media Applications
Educational Materials and Curriculum Modules

Our Terrestrial Archaeology Clients

We are committed to our clients’ needs. From proposals to completion, Goodwin & Associates is with you every step of the way. Our clients come from many different sectors including the Energy Sector, Military, Government, and Planning, Development, and Infrastructure. With our experience across these sectors, we provide exemplary results.

Staff Expertise

Our full-time interdisciplinary field staff are ready to respond to any project’s needs. Goodwin and Associates employs people with specializations in prehistoric, historic, urban, industrial, and nautical archaeology. Some sub-fields with which we have proficiency include geophysical remote sensing, geoarchaeology, geomorphology, zooarchaeology, bioarchaeology, conservation, collection management, and material culture studies.

We pride ourselves on efficiency, professionalism, and proficiency at every stage of the compliance process.