Doug M.

About Doug M.

Mr. McFarland is a multidisciplinary earth scientist and registered professional archaeologist with over 25 years of experience in cultural resource management and geophysics, and soils and sediment. His career spans roles in the private sector, as a federal contractor, and at a national laboratory, where he has combined creativity, a spectrum of science, research, and years of compliance experience to solve complex compliance challenges.He is passionate about integrating indigenous knowledge with western science, and applies a community-focused landscape approach to CRM when possible. He also applies sampling theory, and archaeometry to cultural resource management, when applicable. He frequently shares his expertise through public speaking engagements at professional conferences, universities, for agency sponsors, and even elementary and high schools. Additionally, he has authored and contributed to numerous regulatory and technical reports and publications.Mr. McFarland\'s archaeological expertise includes prehistoric archaeology, geoarchaeology, and the application of geophysics to cultural resource management, with significant project experience across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and regions such as the Columbia Plateau, Great Basin, and Northwest Coast. His 25 years of fieldwork encompass diverse environments ranging from coastal and montane to urban and desert landscapes. A skilled leader and team player, Mr. McFarland excels in building networks, facilitating collaboration, and creating opportunities within multidisciplinary teams.INDUSTRY EXPERIENCETribal outreachResearch and DevelopmentProposal author and contributionsPrincipal InvestigatorProject ManagerTask leadMentoring/Managing internshipsManage subcontractsMultidisciplinary workConsultation participantProject deliverables managerPersonnel managerLead consultantCrew chiefField operations supervisorField coordinatorPublicationsPROJECT TYPES (cultural resource/archaeological)Compliance**Transportation* Environmental compliance* Environmental research* Water* Energy* NuclearResearch and developmentArchaeological ResearchTECHNICAL DELIVERABLES/CONTRIBUTIONSCompliance reportsNRHP Evaluations (DOEs)Research DesignsTCP identifications (in partnership with Tribes)NEPA documentsMonitoring plansCuration plansInadvertent discovery plansMonitoring reportsAgreement documentsData setsResearch summariesProof of concept reportsPermit applicationsJournal articlesACHP Determination of Adverse EffectFeasibility studiesData gap analysisCLIENTSFederalStateUtilityMunicipalPrivate

Experience

1. Senior Archaeologist Earth Scientist

   Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

   Oct 2017 — Present · Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, WA, US

   Leadership and support for cultural resource compliance within the NHPA and NEPA regulatory environment for a range of federal clients and undertakings. Planned leadership and support for a variety of environmentally focused research. His cultural resource responsibilities have included: 1. Archaeological project management 2. Proposal manager for a new and planned potential cultural resources scope 3. Archaeological and cultural resources regulatory compliance (NHPA and NEPA) 4. Archival and scientific research 5. Report writing 6. Document review 7. Client interface 8. Tribal interface 9. Agency interface 10. SHPO interface 11. FieldworkOther responsibilities have included: Management team duties for a large NEPA project including: 1. Proposal contributions 2. resource loading contributions 3. internal scoping contributions 4. document review Responsibilities for field-based fundamental research projects including: 1. Field logistics, planning, and coordination 2. Manage schedule, scope, and budget for field focused tasks 3. Coordinating with university and industry collaborators

Education

• Central Washington University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Anthropology

• Central Washington University

  Master of Science (MS), (Cultural) Resource Management