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National Preservation Institute: Professional Seminars in Historic Preservation & Cultural Resource
October 21 - November 20, 2013 |
The National Preservation Institute educates those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of cultural heritage. Seminars bring distinguished faculty to highlight state-of-the-art practice in important areas of historic preservation and cultural resource management. Seminars focus on enhancing the skills of professionals responsible for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of historic, archaeological, architectural, and cultural resources. NPI can provide customized, on-site training to meet specific organizational needs.
Section 106: Agreement Documents
October 21-23, 2013
Phoenix, AZ
November 12-14, 2013
Tallahassee, FL
This advanced seminar focuses on memoranda of agreement and programmatic agreements under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Learn how to survive and thrive during the agreement process through careful analysis, clear writing, and good negotiation. Review the available tools, guidelines, alternatives—and non-alternatives—to reach a favorable conclusion to the process.
GIS: Practical Applications for Cultural Resource Projects
October 22-23, 2013
Austin, TX
October 24-25, 2013
Austin, TX
Review introductory geographic information system (GIS) concepts combining spatial technologies and database management systems in the area of historic preservation. Learn how to use GIS applications for identification, evaluation, protection, and preservation of cultural resources. From assisting with inventories, to mapping historic districts and battlefields, to mitigating the impact of disasters on historic areas, GIS technology can be used to provide a better basis for planning and
decision making for the nation’s heritage.
Identification and Management of Traditional Cultural Places
October 24-25, 2013
Phoenix, AZ
“Traditional cultural places” (TCPs) are important for the roles they play in community cultural traditions, beliefs, and activities. They must be considered in planning under the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Orders 12898 and 13007, and other authorities. This seminar explores definitions and methods of identifying and managing impacts on TCPs.
Section 106: An Introduction
November 6-8, 2013
Madison, WI
Learn the basics of project review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This seminar emphasizes practicalities—how to avoid pitfalls and victimization by myths. Discuss recent changes in regulations and procedures, with an emphasis on coordination with the National Environmental Policy Act and other laws.
Cemetery Preservation
November 13-14, 2013
Honolulu, HI
Learn how to begin a cemetery preservation or restoration project and how to help ensure that sound choices are made to avoid harming what you seek to protect. Discussions focus on current issues in cemetery preservation, such as recording and documenting cemeteries and graveyards, undertaking preservation efforts, and exploring conservation techniques and issues.
Cemetery Landscapes: A Practical Guide to Care and Maintenance
November 15, 2013
Honolulu, HI
Learn how to protect historic cemetery landscapes, preserve integrity of design, and safeguard tombstones and monuments while pursuing a practical outlook on maintenance and budget concerns. Explore approaches to caring for softscapes, or plantings, and hardscapes, including roads, pathways, and benches. Discuss effective pruning and cutting techniques, and when chemicals and heavy equipment can be safely and productively used. Review the basics of short- and long-term preservation plans.
Cultural and Natural Resources: An Integrated Management Strategy
November 18-19, 2013
Richmond, VA
Explore a holistic stewardship approach to an integrated management strategy for cultural and natural resources on public and private lands. These resources often are analyzed and planned for independently, leading to isolated approaches. Through case studies, discuss and evaluate long-term planning and decisionmaking processes that combine legal and management frameworks to better conserve and preserve the core values of these resources.
Renewable Energy Development: Impacts on Cultural Resources
November 20, 2013
Richmond, VA
Identify the impacts and effects that large-scale renewable energy development, such as solar and wind power, geothermal projects, and corridor development may have on cultural resources. Understand the infrastructure systems required and review approaches for identifying resources. Discuss the legal and consultation requirements under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Explore the time frames and options for addressing impacts on cultural and natural resources.
For a complete listing of National Preservation Institute seminars, go to www.npi.org.
2013-2014 NPI News Release available at www.npi.org/NewsRelease2013-14.pdf.
For registration information, go to www.npi.org/register.html
For scholarship information, go to www.npi.org/scholarships
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Jere Gibber |
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