Fish & Wildlife Cultural Resources Program

BPA Cultural Resource Compliance for Fish & Wildlife projects help ensure cultural resources are considered during the planning and implementation of the BPA-funded Columbia Basin Fish and Wildlife Program.
two people walking through a desolate, high-desert landscape filled with yellow grass and brown hills in the background
BPA archaeologist conducting pedestrian survey at the Burns Paiute Tribe Malheur Wildlife Area
Through its partners, including tribes, state agencies, conservation organizations and watershed groups, BPA funds projects that help improve conditions for fish and wildlife species in the Columbia River basin and stretching across five states. Projects range from laboratory research, hatchery programs, acquiring land for conservation easements, or habitat improvement actions such as stream channel reconstruction, large woody debris placement or upgrades to existing irrigation systems. BPA Fish & Wildlife cultural resources staff work within the Section 106 process of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 which requires that the proposed project-related impacts (effects) upon significant cultural resources be taken into consideration by federal agencies.

Information for Project Sponsors

As a federal agency, BPA is required to comply with certain environmental and cultural resources laws and regulations. BPA must work cooperatively with project contractors to identify the applicable requirements and ensure that they are met before a project is implemented. The earlier BPA receives necessary information from you, the more efficiently the environmental process can proceed and the sooner your project can move forward.  Please visit BPA’s Environmental Compliance Laws and Requirements page for more details.

Contact us

For more information, contact:

Jenna Peterson
Supervisory Archaeologist
503-230-3972