What is the SRI Foundation (SRIF), and why is it the clearinghouse?
The PIT Clearninghouse is managed by the SRI Foundation (SRIF) http://www.srifoundation.org through a cooperative agreement with the USDA Forest Service (FS) that benefits both organizations. The Foundation is located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The mission of SRIF is to advance historic preservation through education, training, and research. To meet these goals, SRIF has assembled a team of individuals with diverse backgrounds in historic preservation law and complicance, education and outreach, tribal issues, and archaeological and historical research. The Foundation’s activities include continuing professional educational courses, public outreach, regulatory and compliance consulting, and research projects and overviews for a great variety of clients. Serving as the PIT Clearinghouse for the FS provides SRIF with a wonderful opportunity to fulfill its goals and commitment to public service, and provides the FS with considerable professional expertise and assistance in achieving their
