About SCA

SCA’s Mission

The Society for California Archaeology is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to research, understanding, interpretation and conservation of California's heritage. Membership is open to everyone with an interest in California archaeology.

SCA promotes cooperation among archaeologists in California by:

Conducting symposia and meetings to share information on new discoveries and techniques
Publishing an annual Proceedings on archaeological research in California
Publishing a Newsletter on current topics of concern with news and commentaries
Promoting standards and ethnical guidelines for the practice of archaeology

The Society seeks to increase public appreciation and support for archaeology in California by:

Helping planners, landowners and developers understand their obligations and opportunities to manage archaeological sites
Representing the concerns of California archaeologists before government commissions and agencies, and on legislation
Encouraging the conservation of archaeological resources for future research and public interpretation
Discouraging vandalism and exploitation of archaeological resources
Recognizing the significance that many sites possess for ethnic and local communities
Encouraging respect, appreciation and a better understanding of California's diverse cultural heritage

Volunteering

The SCA Needs You (to Volunteer)!

Organizations that would welcome your assistance throughout the year, and might even have programs near your home, include the California Archaeological Site Stewardship Program and the San Diego Archaeological Center.

If you would like to participate in any of these areas, or have any other ideas, talents, or skills you’d like to share with the organization, please contact Sherri Andrews at sandrews@asmaffiliates.com, (949) 697-6667.

Your help really will make a difference!

Meetings

SCA holds a three- to four-day statewide annual meeting each spring, alternating between northern and southern California venues. In the fall, it holds separate one-day northern and southern California datasharing meetings.

Programs from the 2003-2008 annual meetings
Future annual meetings are planned for Modesto on March 12-15, 2009, and Riverside on March 17-20, 2010
2008 northern and southern California data-sharing meeting plans will be announced later
Recaps of the 2007 northern California data-sharing meeting and the 2006 southern California data-sharing meeting

E-mail Newsflash

All members receive SCA Newsflash e–mail alerts which announce important information on current events. We are sensitive to members' need to avoid e–mail clutter, so Newsflashes are issued rarely, when the Executive Board determines that Newsflash content is critical to SCA member's interests.

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