Archaeological, Conservation & Preservation Projects CA Missions __ On-going efforts to conserve the heritage provided by California missions - photos and other illustrations - http://www.ca-missions.org/arch.html

California Anthropology & Archaeology __ "This guide contains bibliographic references (listed by author) and links to internet resources for California prehistory and ethnography." - From Anthro.net - http://home1.gte.net/ericjw1/California.html 

California Archaeological Site Stewardship Program, of the Society for California Archaeology __"The California Archaeological Site Stewardship Program (CASSP) is a network of concerned people committed to protecting California's rich cultural heritage. The program recruits professional archaeologists and trained volunteers as stewards to monitor sites throughout the state. Stewards promote protection through monitoring, education, research, and public awareness. Their presence on site enhances the preservation of California's cultural resources for all." - From Society for California Archaeology - http://www.cassp.org/

California Archaeology __ "California Archaeology contains a record of past human activity that is as long and rich as anywhere in the New World. Our collective past has a tradition of study that stretches back to the arrival of the first Europeans and continues today encompassing a wide array of academic and government institutions, cultural resource management firms and grass roots advocational groups and societies." You will find an overview of California archaeology and links to related materials. - illustrated - from parks.ca.gov - http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=23644 
 
California Channel Islands Laboratory __ Find an overview of archaeological research at California's channel Islands. The purpose is to aid in the understanding of the more maritime-oriented and complex hunter-gatherers of the world, primarily those of the North American Pacific Coast. - illustrated - From Dr. Jeanne E. Arnold - http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/anthro/faculty/arnold/california-lab.htm#households

California legal requirements for archaeological research __ "If your project takes place on private land and no Federal funding or Federal permits are involved, then the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is the primary law which protects archaeological sites in Califorina." find out what is needed. - From Parker & Assoc Archaeology Law Page - http://www.tcsn.net/sloarchaeology/ceqa.html 

CaliforniaPrehistory.com -- Home Page __ "This site is edited by professional archaeologists, anthropologists, prehistorians and other specialists, and is designed to collect and make available the results of over a hundred years of research." Keep an eye on this place. They are new and the potential is enormous. You may want to check back often. - illustrated - From CaliforniaPrehistory.co - http://www.californiaprehistory.com/

CDF Archaeology Program __ Homepage of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF) Archaeology Program Web Site. - overview and links - From California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection - http://www.indiana.edu/~e472/cdf/ 

Central Coast Center for Archaeological Research __ "This web site contains the latest information on the activities of the Central Coast Center for Archaeological Research run by the San Luis Obispo County Archaeological Society (SLOCAS). It also provides links and information on various Central Coast archaeological projects." - illustrated - From Parker & Associates Archaeological Research - http://www.tcsn.net/sloarchaeology/
 
Collections for Research __ Here you will find examples from collections of artifacts found at California archaeological sites. Use the links on the right to access more detailed information. - illustrated - From parks.ca.gov - http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=22205 

DeMille's Lost City __ "Learn about the excavation of an ancient Egyptian city on the beaches of California. (?????) You will find an excavation history, photos, site history, and more. The main gate of California's lost Egyptian city was 700 feet wide and 120 feet high. It's quite a pile to lose in the dunes at the beach." - photos - http://www.lostcitydemille.com/index.html

dig: California Archaeology Events __ "dig's guide to special archaeological programs, events, and exhibits in California" - From digonsite.com - http://www.digonsite.com/guide/california.html 

Industrial Archaeology in California __ Explore several industrial archaeology sites in California. Visit a ghost town just south of San Francisco or the mine tunnel in the middle of the UC Berkeley campus. - illustrated - http://www.lakata.org/arch/ 

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Entry Redevelopment Project __ "In March 2000, the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) completed construction of the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Entry Redevelopment project, which included extensive landscaping and reconstruction of the McCoy House. This project used funding from a variety of sources, including a grant for landscaping work provided under the Federal Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) program. A detailed "Archaeological Treatment Plan" was implemented to protect cultural resources present in the project area. The net result was one of the most comprehensive archaeological projects ever conducted in Old Town San Diego." - illustrated - From parks.ca.gov - http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=23723 

San Luis Obispo City Chinatown Study __ History and archaeological research is San Luis Obispo China Town. - illustrated - from San Luis Obispo County Archaeological Society - http://www.tcsn.net/sloarchaeology/china1.html 

 
Shipwrecks Home Page __ You will find articles about California shipwrecks, pictures of artifacts, video, a database of California wrecks and links. - illustrated - From the California State Lands Commission - http://shipwrecks.slc.ca.gov/

Society for California Archaeology __ "The Society for California Archaeology is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to research, understanding, interpretation and conservation of California's heritage. Membership is open to everyone with an interest in California archaeology." - illustrated - From SCA - http://www.scahome.org/
 

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