WISAARD "THE SECURE SIDE" 

Accessing the WISAARD for Archaeological Information & CRM Reports

In order to assist cultural resource professionals with the task of recording and evaluating Washington State's vast collection of historic and archaeological sites, DAHP has developed an on-line database which gives consultants FREE access to thousands of cultural resource reports, archaeological site data, and cemetery information.  This is know as the "secure side of WISAARD".  Due to federal and state laws which exempt the release of archaeological site location information, DAHP must limit access to these three types of information to the categories below. 

Password protected, secure WISAARD access can be gained by completing one of the following forms and returning it, along with any needed documentation, to DAHP by mail.  The form must have an original signature, PDF's or faxes of the form will NOT be accepted.

• If you are a professional archaeologist meeting the Sec. of Interior Standards and Washington State Statute 27.53.030, click here.
• If you are a Tribal cultural resource staff member, click here.
• If you meet the Secretary of  the Interior Standards in a discipline other than archaeology, click here.
• If you are a Section 106 Manager for a Federal or State Agency, but do not meet the Sec. of the Interior Standards in any discipline, click here.
• If you have a B.A. in archaeology and 5 years experience in Washington, click here.
• If you are an anthropology student needing access for a class project, click here.

Below are two tutorials designed to help you sign up for a Secure Access Washington (SAW) account and to show you how to request access to the "secure side" of WISAARD.  Please note that your application cannot be processed until all of these steps are complete.

• How to Create a SAW Account Tutorial
• Requesting Access to the "Secure Side" of Wisaard