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ABOUT
UPAC is a nonprofit, voluntary association that exists for the purpose of maintaining and promoting the goals of professional archaeology in the State of Utah. Our membership comprises over 100 professional archaeologists representing federal and state agencies, academic institutions, and private industry.
Current UPAC Officers
2026-2027
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Mission Statement:
The Utah Professional Archaeological Council is a non-profit organization that was established in May 1982 to maintain and promote the goals of professional archaeology in the state of Utah.
UPAC Goals:
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Establish and promote high standards of archaeological research, reporting, and management.
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Establish and promote a mechanism to represent professional archaeological interests in political and public forums.
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Establish and promote a mechanism for communication within the archaeological community.
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Establish and promote a mechanism for arbitrating disputes within the archaeological community.
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Promote public education and interest in the fields of archaeology and cultural resource management.
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Provide advice to the State, Federal and other regulatory agency archaeologists upon request or as deemed appropriate.
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Promote our concern with the archaeology of Utah.
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Publish and encourage the publication of archaeological research.