Policy Partners
National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers - NCSHPO is the professional association of the State government officials who carry out the national historic preservation program as delegates of the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended.
National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers - Founded in 1998, the NATHPO is a national non-profit membership organization of Tribal government officials who implement federal and tribal preservation laws. NATHPO's overarching purpose is to support the preservation, maintenance and revitalization of the culture and traditions of Native peoples of the United States.
Preservation Action - is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization created in 1974 to serve as the national grassroots lobby for historic preservation. Preservation Action seeks to make historic preservation a national priority by advocating to all branches of the federal government for sound preservation policy and programs through a grassroots constituency empowered with information and training and through direct contact with elected representatives.
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation - The mission of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is to promote the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our Nation's historic resources, and advise the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy.
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions - The NAPC is the only organization devoted solely to representing the nation's preservation design review commissions. NAPC provides technical support and manages an information network to help local commissions accomplish their preservation objectives. The Alliance also serves as an advocate at federal, state and local levels of government to promote policies and programs that support preservation commission efforts.
Congressional Partners
Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH)
Chairman of the Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus
The Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus was formed in 2003 as a forum for Members of Congress to discuss ways to protect and revitalize America's historic places and structures, as well as to focus on historic preservation's important role in economic development and neighborhood revitalization. The Caucus also serves as a clearinghouse for members seeking information and sharing ideas on national, tribal, state, and local issues and opportunities in historic preservation, including:
- Rehabilitation of historic buildings and historic districts
- Heritage tourism
- Preservation of national, tribal, state, and local landmarks
- Economic revitalization of older downtown districts, historic towns, and underused historic housing stock
- Providing opportunities for students to learn American history where it happened
- Resources and legislation to support Federal, tribal, state, and local efforts
- Support for national parks, national monuments and historic scenic trails
