Smithsonian Department of Anthropology: A History of Discovery

By Dr. R. Christopher Goodwin

Introduction Dr. R. Christopher Goodwin is an expert in cultural

resource management. His specialties include nautical archaeology, cultural ecology, historic archaeology, and preservation planning, among other areas. The president, CEO, and director of research at R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc., R. Christopher Goodwin, Ph.D. previously served as a research fellow at the Smithsonian Institution. He and his firm, R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc. were featured in the Spring 2014 edition of Energy & Mining Magazine in an article entitled "Uncovering History."

The Article That article notes that "R. Christopher Goodwin &

Associates Inc. specializes in surveying land and water for American heritage resources. While ensuring that projects are in full compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the company also uncovers fascinating and important pieces of prehistory and history." The article describes recent archeological excavations led by Dr. R. Christopher Goodwin prior to construction of an interstate natural gas pipeline that uncovered evidence of changing tool kits and projectile points during a period of dramatic climate change about 11,500 years ago. According to Dr. Goodwin, "at that time the fundamental Clovis technology changed because both the environment and the species of prey were changing."

Conclusion R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc.

has more than three decades of practice in cultural resources surveying and permitting. In addition to offices in New Orleans, New Mexico, Kansas and Florida, it has offices in the Washington, D.C. area to stay on top of changes to regulatory procedures and practices. Dr. Goodwin said, "Better than anyone, we can anticipate how agencies will react. We have the respect of the agencies because of the high quality of our work."