The maritime heritage questionnaire - abridged results

Summary

The Maritime Heritage Questionnaire (MHQ) formed part of the author's doctoral research on coastal and submerged heritage management and consisted of a multi-faceted survey intended to capture the activities, impact and influence of the more than 75 institutions that contribute to the United States' maritime heritage preservation framework. The survey, a state-of-the-field assessment comprised of 30 carefully considered questions, was divided into sections addressing organizational information and staffing, research and resource management activities, legislative and policy issues, as well as perceived accomplishments and challenges associated with organizations and the field at large. Through considering input from a wide array of organizations in government, academia, the museum and non-profit sector, avocational groups, and cultural resource management firms, the MHQ provides insights into current professional trends, highlights legislative and policy gaps, and identifies areas where efforts should be redoubled in order to maintain the nation's tangible connection with its maritime past.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Poster Session   •
• Society for Historical Archaeology 2014

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): Society for Historical Archaeology

Record Identifiers

PaperId(s): POS-99,25