Cultural Resources Investigations on Reclamation Lands In Support of Fresno County Waterworks District 18 Water Pipeline & Tank Replacement, Fresno County, California
In November 2024, BCR Consulting completed a cultural resources survey for a proposed pipeline project at the Friant Dam. A qualified archaeologist from our team systematically surveyed the Area of Potential Effects (APE) using pedestrian transects. During the survey, all structures and features with the potential to be impacted by the project were thoroughly documented.
Project Details
Project Type: Water Infrastructure/Dam Development
Location: Fresno County, California
Year: 2024
Project Area: approximately 1 acre
Regulatory Context: Section 106 of the NHPA
Lead Agency: Bureau of Reclamation
Assessment Type: Cultural Resources Investigation
BCR's Role
BCR Consulting was responsible for the cultural resources investigation, including:
Historic Architectural Field Survey
Site Recording
Key Challenges / Considerations
This project followed rigid schedule, permitting, and access requirements.
Outcome
BCR Consulting successfully managed the field schedule and site recording, which informed the architectural history report, which was successfully completed by LSA Associates pursuant to Section 106 of the NHPA
