Funding for the program was not secured until 1973, and coincided with the creation of the Washington Heritage Register.
[6] Governor Christine Gregoire's 2005 executive order, EO 05-05, further extended the Washington SHPO's authority to include the review of capital projects using state dollars.
[8] The current Washington State Historic Preservation Officer is Dr. Allyson Brooks.
[9] DAHP staffs the Governor's advisory board on Historic Preservation, which was established by RCW 27.34.250-330.
Washington's archaeological resources are rich as evidence of human activity stretches almost 13,000 years.
[10] DAHP also regulates archaeological excavation in the state, and issues permits to applicants.
The agency also features a robust built environment staff who review construction impacts to historic properties.
DAHP was given statutory authority over all non-forensic human remains found in the state by HB 2624–2008.