[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2025-01-02

Thu Jan 2 15:55:07 PST 2025

Oregon Heritage News 2025-01-02
In this Issue:

  *   Cultural Areas Notice Requirements, Rules Passed by Land Conservation and Development Commission
  *   American Alliance of Museum Blog most read posts in 2024 Oregon Museums Association Webinar, Jan. 23, on free to low cost resources
  *   National Trust Preservation Funds grant deadline Feb. 3
  *   National Maritime Heritage Grants Program (NMHGP) Information Session January 7th 3:00 PM EST
  *   FEMA releases Tribal Declarations Interim Guidance

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Cultural Areas Notice Requirements, Rules Passed by Land Conservation and Development Commission
Rules to Go into Effect January 1, 2026
SALEM -  At their December 5-6 meeting, the state's Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC or commission) passed a rule for cultural areas. While statewide land use planning Goal 5 lists cultural areas as important resources in Oregon, Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) had not provided specific direction on how to consider these types of areas in Oregon Communities. This new rule is an addition to in Oregon Administrative Rule chapter 660, division 23, which describes procedures and requirements for implementing Statewide Land Use Planning Goal 5 (Goal 5). An integral part of Oregon's land use planning program, Goal 5 addresses planning for natural resources, scenic and historic areas, and open spaces in cities and counties around the state. This rule development was four years in the making.
"It was a pleasure to serve as the commission liaison for such important rules", said Commissioner Thompson. "Respecting private property rights while recognizing thousands of years of cultural history and ongoing practice is a delicate balance. These rules plant a seed from which we can grow our mutual understanding, and our respect for one another and the land. By providing this important cultural lens for local government decision-makers, we believe both objectives can co-exist." She is optimistic about the long-term outcomes. "The more energy and work we dedicate to understanding each other's needs and values, the more we flourish as communities and as a society. I'm honored to have been part of this first step."
"Partnering with Tribal Nations more formally in the Oregon land use program is a long time coming" said Chair Hallová. "We are grateful for the leadership and guidance of representatives of the nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon, and for the city and county expertise on the rulemaking advisory committee".
The rule will go into effect January 1, 2026, Department of Land Conservation and Development staff will be working to provide model language for amending notice procedures this spring.
In the new rules, the commission defined cultural areas as archaeological sites, and landscape features of cultural interest. A potentially significant cultural landscape feature is defined as a landscape feature that is: integral to a tribe's history, legends, traditions, and stories; traditionally used for wayfinding; traditionally used for gathering first foods and materials; integral to ongoing tribal cultural practices; traditional trails; and sites supporting traditions of a culturally identified group.
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American Alliance of Museum Blog most read posts in 2024
The most-read posts on the AAM website this year speak to a will to break from the ways museums have "always done things" and forge more sincere, committed institutions. Here are the most popular articles, covering topics like descendant community relationships, accessible exhibition experiences, inclusive volunteer program structures, and excellent label writing. Read more »<https://aam-us.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2605bbc11e6752de338ce7e61&id=c4ac6ff138&e=0645a66f24>
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Oregon Museums Association Webinar, Jan. 23, on free to low cost resources
Start your new year learning about how to "Leverage Free to Low-Cost Resources at Your Museum." This will be Oregon Museum Association's (OMA) first webinar of 2025 and takes place on January 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Presenters Jade Davidson, Executive Director, Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC); Katie Pearson, Education Manager, Oregon Historical Society (OHS); and Nicole Yasuhara, Museum Director, OHS will provide an overview about AITC's and OHS's resources that can help you build out your museum's exhibit or educational programming. OMA members pay on a sliding scale, while non-members pay $30 for their first webinar of the year and then receive a membership to OMA for the rest of the calendar year. Click here to register<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/Webinars-and-Workshops>.
Oregon AITC's mission is to help students grow in their knowledge of agriculture, the environment, and natural resources for the benefit of Oregonians today and in the future. We provide educators with free or low-cost materials that supplement students' learning, especially within the common core. We offer a variety of materials that are sure to inspire both educators and students alike. After this webinar, participants will walk away with an understanding of how to access and order Oregon AITC materials for the benefit of their educational programming.
OHS provides a traveling exhibit program, and a traveling trunk program designed for audience engagement and includes lesson plans - these can incentivize school groups to visit your museum in order to reach learning goals for mandated state educational standards.
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National Trust Preservation Funds grant deadline Feb. 3
Apply for grants ranging up to $5,000 that support preservation planning and educational projects. The next deadline is February 3. Apply here.<https://support.savingplaces.org/s/3201080/jBSjy2VY>
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National Maritime Heritage Grants Program (NMHGP) Information Session January 7th 3:00 PM EST
the State, Tribal, Local, Plans and Grant (STLPG) division of the National Park Service's (NPS) will be hosting an information session January 7th 3:00 PM EST regarding the $3 million available for FY24 National Maritime Heritage Grants for the National Maritime Heritage Grants Program (NMHGP).  Grant projects are intended to help preserve our historic maritime resources and to promote and educate the public about America's extensive maritime heritage legacy.
This information session is intended to give an overview of the application process for both Education and Preservation Grant Opportunities to potential State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) applicants that are interested in learning more about the NMHGP.
If you haven't already, please use the following link to register.
https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/fdc3ad0e-7e2c-4357-af62-2191ee2bfdf5@0693b5ba-4b18-4d7b-9341-f32f400a5494
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FEMA releases Tribal Declarations Interim Guidance
FEMA's 2024 Tribal Declarations Interim Guidance<https://www.regulations.gov/document/FEMA-2024-0035-0002> has been published in the Federal Register and is now open for public comment. This Guidance, effective December 3, 2024, outlines new procedures for tribal disaster declarations.
More information here<https://www.fema.gov/about/organization/tribal-affairs>.
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