At CoreStone Archaeology, we offer a full suite of cultural resource management (CRM) and archaeological services tailored for development, infrastructure, energy, and environmental projects throughout California and the West, including:
What We Do
Archaeological Survey & Inventory
Systematic field surveys to identify and document cultural resources in compliance with CEQA and Section 106 requirements.Archival Research & Records Review
Comprehensive background research to inform project planning and compliance.Site Recordation & Evaluation
Field documentation and formal significance evaluation of archaeological sites.Compliance Documentation
Preparation of reports and regulatory submissions to meet local, state, and federal requirements.Native American Consultation Support
Facilitation of meaningful communication with tribal governments and representatives.Construction Monitoring
On-site archaeological monitoring during ground-disturbing activities to protect sensitive resources.Data Recovery & Mitigation
Planning and implementation of site mitigation strategies when avoidance is not possible.GIS Mapping & Site Modeling
Spatial analysis, mapping, and site visualization to support project planning and resource management.
CoreStone embraces new technologies, including selective AI tools, not to replace fieldwork or expertise, but to make sense of the massive volumes of data we collect in the field in addition to what’s already generated by decades of CRM work. Most of that data lives in gray literature or siloed site records, and much of it has never been fully analyzed. We use AI to synthesize that information quickly and responsibly, helping answer big-picture questions about landscapes, site patterns, and long-term change that used to take weeks, or weren’t possible at all. This isn't about cutting corners. It's about advancing the field in a way that maintains rigorous compliance and realistic timelines.
By combining that approach with a network of subject-matter specialists, including historic architects, osteologists, regional experts, and tribal partners, we build custom teams around each project’s needs.
While some firms apply a one-size-fits-all approach to staffing, we work differently: we’re flexible, interdisciplinary, and built to scale and adapt without compromising quality. CoreStone’s model reflects a belief that the future of archaeology lies not just in what we find, but in how we connect, interpret, and communicate it, and who we include in the process.