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Welcome

The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University has been providing consulting services in cultural resource management, heritage documentation, preservation planning, policy training, community engagement, public outreach, and interpretation since its founding in 1974.

Our clients include state and federal regulatory and management agencies, Native American and non-profit organizations, museums and historical associations, regional and municipal utilities, environmental and engineering firms, as well as developers and private individuals.

ASC offers a proven team, with exceptional experience, and the skills to provide high quality, timely, and comprehensive deliverables on even the most complex task orders. As part of the California State University system and the M.A. program in CRM at SSU, our commitment to training the next generation of CRM professionals ensures that we always seek to develop innovative approaches, appropriate solutions, and the most effective methods to achieve the regulatory and permitting objectives of our clients.

Announcements

Giving Day 2026
Get ready for Giving Day April 23, 2026

Your gift helps us protect cultural heritage, support NAGPRA and tribal collaboration, and provide hands-on training for students in cultural resource and heritage management. Learn more at givingday.sonoma.edu

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Annual Report

Take a look at some of the things we’ve accomplished in our  Annual Report 24-25.