About Drayton Archaeological Research

Drayton Archaeological Research (DAR) is an independent Cultural Resource Management firm committed to providing outstanding service to our clients while maintaining high professional and ethical standards in the field. Our firm is proficient and experienced with the mandates of the Section 106 process, NAGPRA, ARPA and related laws and regulations. We provide archaeological oversight through Background research for planning, coordination with Native tribes and permitting agencies, research, fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and report production to satisfy the need to comply with all legal mandates. DAR has experience working with public and private organizations and aside from archaeological investigations; our staff also has experience in the evaluation and nomination of historic properties to the National Register of Historic Places. DAR has been helping property owners, agencies, and contractors through Section 106 and other legal compliance processes since 2002.

DAR is presently listed as an "on-call" or preferred archaeological consultant with the following public agencies:

Lummi Nation
Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Birch Bay Water and Sewer District
Point Roberts Water District
Whatcom County
Lewis County
Mason County
Whatcom County Parks Department
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
Washington State General Admistration
Idaho Transportation Department

For more information, you can see our full list of services, view our staff, or contact us with questions.