WSDOT cultural resource specialists help the agency comply with
state and federal cultural resource laws that apply to: -
historic structures - culturally important areas Transportation
Projects and Archaeological/Historic Resources Management
Washington State has a rich and diverse prehistory/ history that
have left evidence across the landscape. When WSDOT embarks on a
project, federal and state laws require that impacts to
archaeological, historical and cultural resources be considered.
To assess potential impacts, cultural resource specialists: -
Coordinate with the Washington State Department of Archaeology
and Historic Preservation (DAHP) to complete transportation
projects with limited impacts to archaeological and historic
resources. - Identify archaeological remains and historic
structures eligible for listing on the National Register of
Historic Places located within a project's area of disturbance.
- Consult with the State Historic Preservation Officer (DAHP),
Native American Tribes, and the public