Archaeological Services
Cultural Resource Management
Our company provides comprehensive archaeological and cultural resource management services throughout Northern California. With over 35 years of experience in cultural resource management (CRM). We specialise in projects that require personal attention and efficient turnaround—particularly smaller-scale developments that larger CRM firms often overlook and at a price that smaller developers or individuals can afford.
Services Offered
Desktop Studies & Research
• Record searches
• Desktop reviews and literature research
• Cultural resource assessments
• Historic research and documentation
Field Services
• Phase I archaeological surveys
• Construction monitoring
• Site recordation and documentation
• Native American consultation coordination
Regulatory Compliance
• CEQA-compliant cultural resource reports
• NEPA Section 106 documentation
- Letter Reports for City and County Planning Departments
• Technical reports for planning departments
• Property division assessments
Specialized Projects
Cultural Research Associates focuses on projects typically considered too small by larger firms:
•Wetlands and Habitat restorations
- Single-parcel property divisions
• Small cannabis cultivation permits
• Rural property development
Professional Qualifications
Lori Harrington, M.A., RPA
• Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA)
• M.A. in Anthropology, California State University, East Bay
• B.A. in Anthropology, California State University, East Bay
• Specializations: Prehistoric archaeology, historic archaeology, osteology
• 35+ years of experience in Northern California cultural resource management
Integrated Services
The combination of archaeological expertise and professional drone photogrammetry provides unique advantages:
• Aerial site documentation and mapping
• Construction monitoring with aerial oversight
• Historic structure documentation from multiple perspectives
• Efficient field survey planning using aerial reconnaissance
Service Area
Northern California, including Butte, Tehama, Glenn, Shasta, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, and surrounding counties.
Project Approach
Cultural Research Associates provides:
• Responsive communication - Direct contact with the principal investigator
• Efficient scheduling - Small firm flexibility for time-sensitive projects
• Transparent pricing - Clear scopes of work and realistic budgets
• Quality deliverables - Professional reports meeting regulatory standards
Contact for Free Estimate
Every project begins with a free consultation to determine the scope of work and provide a detailed cost estimate.
I contract directly with property owners, developers, planning departments, and larger CRM firms.
Contact:
Lori Harrington, M.A. RPA
530.521.8046
Lori@LoriHarringtonAerial.com