Attention NYAC Members, Below is a link to an interesting article based on a survey Pennsylvania conducted with the public on their opinions on how to share information about archaeology and how to mitigate endangered sites. Perhaps NYAC can use this information in consideration of improving communication between our members and increasing our ability to […]
Author: New York Archaeology
Funk Foundation Report
Report from the Robert E. Funk Memorial Archaeology Foundation Fall 2017 2017 Grants The 2017 grant submissions as a group were the most competitive yet received, so competitive in fact that 3 grants were awarded rather than the expected 2, while a fourth proposal may be rewritten for funding next year after a smaller trial […]
Albert Fulton Presentation at Albany Pine Bush
Native American, Climatic, and Environmental Influences on Pine Barrens and Other Fire-Adapted Ecosystems of New York State Albert Fulton, a Funk Foundation recipient, will present a free and open-to-the-public talk on his research October 19th at 6:30 PM at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karmer Rd., Albany, NY 12205. His presentation is […]
Invitation to the NYAC Fall 2017 Meeting and Program
Saturday, September 30th, 10 am to 4:30 pm Peebles Island State Park Visitor Center, Waterford, New York Schedule: 10 am – Noon, NYAC Board Meeting Noon – 1 pm, Board Member Lunch 1 – 2:30 pm, NYAC General Business Meeting (all are invited to attend) 2:30 – 4:30 pm, Afternoon Program: Training Session for NY […]
Executive Order on the Antiquities Act
President Trump has signed an Executive Order on the Antiquities Act. The Society for American Archaeology has provided a template that one can use to write their house and senate representatitves specifically regarding aspects of the Antiquities Act. NYAC is concerned about the potential outcome of such a review and urges you to contact your […]