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Archeology Services
The Hicks & Company archeology staff specializes in archeological and historical investigations to assure compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Texas Antiquities Code, and other city or county regulations. This includes archeological survey, testing, data recovery, and report documentation. With expertise in both prehistoric and historic archeology, the archeology team regularly manages diverse projects ranging from highway and utility development to public park surveys.
The Hicks & Company archeology staff specializes in archeological
survey, testing, data recovery projects, and environmental assessments
for all areas of Texas in response to NEPA, Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), State and local regulatory
compliance needs. With expertise in both prehistoric and historic
archeology, the archeology team regularly manages a diverse collection
of complex compliance projects.
Since its inception, Hicks & Company has taken an interest
in interdisciplinary approaches to all cultural resource studies,
integrating diverse analyses to provide a comprehensive finished
product. Hicks & Company's experienced staff of archeologists
conduct oral history, and archival and secondary source research
in conjunction with numerous projects. Additionally, the archeology
staff regularly integrates geoarcheological studies, faunal analysis,
macrobotanical analyses, radiocarbon dating, detailed artifact
analysis, and other specialized analytical studies in support
of both historic and prehistoric investigations. Public outreach
and involvement is always a big part of our work to help build
consensus between clients, agencies, and communities.
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Our location within central Texas gives us greater access to Texas
databases and regulatory agencies, ensuring prompt and effective
coordination between projects and clients. We regularly work closely
with State Preservation and other agencies to facilitate efficient
and timely regulatory compliance. Hicks & Company maintains
thorough understanding of the most current compliance legislation
and regulatory procedures governing cultural resource management.
Our staff is active with the American Cultural Resources Association
(ACRA), the national CRM trade organization that monitors the
latest developments on the national legislative front, the Society
for American Archaeology, the Texas Archeological Society, and
the Council of Texas Archeologists.
Our services include:
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Archeological impact evaluation, survey, testing, and data recovery services
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Geomorphological studies/specialized analysis
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Historical research
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Environmental assessments- constraints analysis, predictive modeling, probability models, and NEPA documentation and report production.
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Research designs and management plans
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Federal, state, and municipal agency coordination on cultural research issues
