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PROPOSALS DUE MAY 31, 2012. The State of Washington is disbursing approximately $500,000 in transportation enhancement grants focused on archaeological planning and historic preservation. The goal of these grants is to improve the state’s cultural resources related to surface transportation. The successful applicant must be either a 501©3, a government agency or Public Development Authority in the State of Washington. Projects must be involved... more

Tune-in to watch KCTS Channel 9 on Tuesday night at 8:00 to watch a documentary broadcast about Grand Coulee Dam on American Experience. Constructed during the Great Depression, this mammoth public works project has had a major impact on the economy and development of the Northwest, but also affected Native American cultures and the environment.

The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is pleased to announce that 13 individuals and organizations have been named as recipients of the State Historic Preservation Officer’s Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation.  The awards program, in its 22nd year, recognizes persons, organizations, and projects that have achieved distinction in the field of historic preservation.  Each year, the awards are presented to the recipients by... more

It can be found here:  http://washingtonarchaeology.org/consultants-list/.

Clatsop Community College recently announced the schedule for its summer workshop.  The course entitled “Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Historic Preservation,” is a hands-on course that will be taught in scenic Astoria Oregon June 25^th through the 28^th. This four day workshop will introduce participants to the history and theory of historic preservation, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and methods of... more

Since 1997, the Heritage Capital Projects Fund (HCPF) has supported local leaders in communities across the state as they have worked to preserve our heritage, interpret its meaning, and serve the public. HCPF grants have assisted 204 local heritage projects, resulting in the construction of new museums and interpretive centers, additions to heritage facilities, improvements to archives and museum collection storage, preservation and reuse of historic structures, restoration of historic ships,... more

The Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association invites you to submit session proposal(s) for the 2012 State Planning Conference, to be held October 11-12, 2012 at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia. This year's theme is Breaking Gridlock: Creating New Alliances.  "Gridlock" probably implies traffic on first thought, but the term also symbolizes political and economic gridlock and it could be applied to a variety of societal... more

Historic Seattle is pleased to be producing its second annual Building Renovation Fair on Saturday, April 14 at Washington Hall in Seattle. The Fair provides a wealth of practical information for old and historic home owners from local and regional experts in the field. This year, Historic Seattle has expanded the lectures from three to five presenters on a variety of topics throughout the day.  Come early and stay all day. Leave with confidence about tackling everything from seismic upgrades... more

The City Council of Surrey, British Columbia, provided the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation a resolution in support of the preservation of the Blaine depot in the wake of recent news headlines that the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad was proceeding with... more