Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
An American Heritage River Partner:
The historic and cultural foundations of the Nation should be preserved as a living part of our
community life and development."
--National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
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The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is an independent agency
created by Congress to provide leadership in the national historic preservation program. Its mission is to promote
the protection and enhancement of the Nation's historic resources, many of which are located in and around waterfront
communities.
The Council advises the President and Congress on historic preservation matters and administers the Government's
protective process for historic properties. Commonly known as Section 106 review,
this process provides the only means through which local citizens can participate directly in Federal decisionmaking
affecting valued community resources. Although the Council itself is not a source of Federal funding, its technical
aid and expertise provides grant-making entities with a variety of useful tools.
The Council also helps coordinate a public-private partnership of agencies and organizations engaged in historic
preservation activities across the country, including the National Park Service,
State Historic Preservation Offices,
Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, and the
National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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