Advocacy

August 14, 2026

What You Need to Know About Section 106: A reading list to help you understand what’s changing, and what’s at stake.


Since its inception, Section 106 has given state and local governments, Tribal Nations, and the public a voice in protecting historic and cultural sites affected by federal projects.

The proposed revisions could have a devastating impact by weakening these protections and limiting opportunities for public input.

Want to learn more about Section 106 and what’s at stake? Explore these resources:

National Parks Conservation Association | A Little Known, But Powerful Law 

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation | Section 106 Success Stories 

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation | Citizen’s Guide to Section 106 

Cultural Heritage Partners | Defending Section 106 and America’s Heritage Laws 

National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers | ACHP Advances Sweeping Revisions to the Section 106 Regulations 

National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers | Section 106 Rulemaking: What’s Next? 

Your Section 106 To-Do List:

📨 Share our Advocacy Newsletter with your network
📝 Have a list of the places that matter to you and your community ready 
🚨Watch for AIA Advocacy Alerts 
✍️ Be ready to write letters 
📞Call your elected officials using this script

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