WEBINAR REGISTRATION

An in-depth look at the Arizona Antiquities Act
(ARS § 15-1631 and 41-841 et seq.) and ARS § 41-865
presented by Shannon Plummer
Thursday, October 30, 2025 • 10:00-11:30a.m.

An in-depth look at the State Historic Preservation Act
(ARS § 41-861 et seq.)
presented by Mary-Ellen Walsh
Thursday, November 6, 2025 • 10:00-11:30a.m.

Navigating the Complex Web of Situations Where More Than One State and/or Federal Cultural Resources Laws Apply
presented by Shannon Plummer & Erin Davis
Thursday, November 13, 2025 • 10:00-11:30a.m.

This webinar series will explore the ins and outs of state laws governing cultural resources in Arizona, as well as the contexts within which compliance is required for consultants and State agencies. Arizona is one of only a few states having more than one act governing the preservation and management of archaeological resources on state land. This results in a unique system of “checks and balances,” but also introduces room for confusion and complexity when it comes to recording and managing heritage resources. Likewise, Arizona's regulations have both similarities and differences with federal statutes like the National Historic Preservation Act and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act. This webinar series will use plain language and easy-to-follow hand-outs to help you navigate what might otherwise seem overwhelming and tedious. This will be a fun introduction to or refresher on state act compliance, providing information and resources that anyone doing work on city, county, or state lands or working for a State agency in Arizona should know! Ample time for questions and answers will be provided at the end of each session, along with handy reference material.

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Presenters

Shannon Plummer
Shannon Plummer, Senior Archaeologist with Jacobs Engineering Group

Although she's a native Midwesterner, Shannon has found her forever home in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. With over 25 years of experience in heritage preservation, cultural resource management, consulting, and regulatory compliance, she has dedicated her career to studying and preserving Arizona's archaeology and history. She has designed, managed, and contributed to hundreds of archaeological projects and compliance efforts throughout the state; and has written hundreds of archaeological reports, treatment plans, consultation letters, policies, and peer-reviewed articles. As Arizona's former State Archaeologist, she is a recognized expert on the Arizona Antiquities Act and complementary statutes pertaining to cultural resource management and preservation in Arizona. When not doing archaeology, Shannon enjoys crocheting, dancing, and playing outside.


Mary-Ellen Walsh
Mary-Ellen Walsh, Cultural Resources Compliance Manager

Mary-Ellen received her M.A. in Anthropology (archaeology) from Northern Arizona University in 1993 and has worked in the field of archaeology since 1985. She joined SHPO as a compliance specialist in 2013 and became the Cultural Resources Compliance Manager in 2018. Current interests include collaborating with her compliance team, tribes, consultants, and agencies to help improve current professional standards and SHPO guidance. She's happiest at the beach.


Erin Davis
Erin Davis, Archaeological Compliance Specialist

Erin escaped the east coast in 1997 and has been an Arizona resident ever since. She earned a Master's degree in Archaeology and Heritage from the University of Leicester. Before joining the SHPO team as an archaeological compliance specialist in 2018, she worked throughout Arizona for private companies and tribes. Although no longer doing fieldwork, Erin loves to read about current archaeological projects across the state as part of her job. On her time off, Erin loves to read fiction, hike (when it's under 100 degrees!), and blast '80s punk rock while folding laundry.


QUESTIONS?
Please contact Connie Gutierrez at connie@mcsource.net.