Collaboration with Industry: The Permian Basin Programmatic Agreement; An Illustrative Example

Summary

This is an abstract from the "Collaborative and Community Archaeology" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

These symposia have showcased various forms of collaborative and community archaeology. Yet, the extent of collaboration with industry has not been explored as deeply as it deserves. In today’s world, archaeological research and historic preservation often rely upon partnerships between industry and archaeological professionals and managers. Industry often relies upon archaeological approval for developments, and archaeologists, in turn, rely on industry for funding. This type of collaboration requires a mutually beneficial arrangement, ensuring that both archaeological resource management and industry gain from the partnership. This paper highlights the Permian Basin Programmatic Agreement (PA) as a case study of such collaboration with the oil and gas industry. It provides background as to why the PA was needed, its historical development, and examples of projects executed under the agreement. Finally, the paper discusses insights gained from the PA’s implementation and why certain amendments are needed before its renewal.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Collaborative and Community Archaeology   •
• Society for American Archaeology 90th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO (2025)

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Abstract Id(s): 51235