Early Bird Registration now open for Cultural Resource Protection Summit

The 2014 Cultural Resource Protection Summit marks the seventh anniversary of our gathering.  Since its inception, the primary goal in organizing the annual Summit has been to facilitate amongst all affected parties an open, frank discussion about the intersection between cultural resources and land use.  The Summit is designed to promote collaborative cultural resource planning as an effective means of finding resolution to issues before they escalate into emotionally-charged, divisive, and expensive stalemates or law suits. This year, the Summit agenda will encourage attendees to examine the challenges of bridging the gap between policy and practice that often emerges as we move from paper to protection.  Keynotes, panels, and interactive sessions will address a variety of topics and case studies, including recent SEPA rule changes, local/tribal permitting, curation, dispute resolution, and creative mitigation. Join us at the Suquamish Tribe’s beautiful and inviting House of Awakened Culture for a two-day gathering that will help you improve your technical skills while deepening your connection to why we do this work.  Leave with more tools for bridging the gaps of cultural resource protection and sharing the important stories our resources tell. OPENING KEYNOTE BY MATIKA WILBUR OF PROJECT 562: Matika Wilbur, Swinomish/Tulalip photographer, will discuss her work-in-progress: a new collection of images of contemporary American Indians from all 562 federally-recognized tribes in the United States.  Learn more about Matika and Project 562 by clicking here  SPECIAL PANEL DISCUSSION ON 2014 SEPA RULE CHANGES: Join State Senator John McCoy (D-38th), members of Ecology’s SEPA Rule Making Advisory Committee, and Ecology staff for a discussion of recent rule changes as they relate to cultural resource policies and practices. Find out how the new rules will shape cultural resource protection in Washington State and discuss the possibility of further improvements. To Register (Early Bird is Open!) Early Bird Rates are below (Regular Rates Apply After April 21)

• One Day Rate: - Price: $150
• Two-Day Rate: - Price: $245 

For registration information, please click here. 2014 Sponsorship Opportunities: Please contact Mary Rossi - Mary Rossi Your Input: Regarding the upcoming 2014 agenda please email the Planning Committee via Mary Rossi 2014 Agenda: Click Here 2014 Location: The 2014 Cultural Resource Protection Summit will be held at the scenic House of Awakened Culture - with sleeping rooms just a moment away at the Clearwater Casino Resort Suquamish, WA, right between Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island at the Agate Pass Bridge. Just a short ferry ride from Seattle or Edmonds. Booking your Room: To book your reservation at the Clearwater Casino & Resort please call 1-866-609-8700 & reference "The Cultural Resource Summit" for our group rate.