The State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m. to provide an overview of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This training is intended to provide an introduction or refresher to Section 106 of the NHPA while conveying the importance of the Section 106 process and assisting those who may be involved in the process in Oklahoma.

This presentation will address the basic requirements of Section 106, the regulations that govern the process, the process for determining National Register eligibility, what constitutes an adverse effect, mitigating adverse effects and streamlining Section 106 review. It will also include guidance specific to submitting projects for OKSHPO review.

Register online for the webinar. For more information, contact Kristina Wyckoff, Section 106 coordinator and historical archaeologist, at 405-521-6381 or kristina.wyckoff@ history.ok.gov.

The State Historic Preservation Office is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications, the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit okhistory.org.