Alabama Coastal Plain Sites with Sandy Soils: Assessing Significance and Mitigating Impacts.

The article focuses on the assessment and mitigation of impacts at archaeological sites in the Alabama Coastal Plain with sandy soils. It specifically examines site 1CO103 in Coffee County, Alabama, which has been deemed eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The article discusses the challenges of studying sites in sandy soils, such as the limited preservation of organic materials and the impact of site formation processes. It also suggests alternative mitigation strategies, such as studying existing collections and conducting regional synopses, to address the impact of development on archaeological sites. The article emphasizes the importance of prioritizing sites with early precontact components and intact contexts for further investigation, and proposes collaborative efforts with local collectors and funding for the analysis of collections from previous mitigations. Overall, the article aims to assist CRM archaeologists in assessing the significance of these sites and enhancing our understanding of precontact occupations in the region. [Extracted from the article]