The Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research and Education (AWIARE) is a non-profit organization (501C3) that has as its goal to promote and facilitate long-term archaeological research, scientific exploration and public education at the Weedon Island Preserve and the gulf coast region.
Our Officers and Advisory Board include professional archaeologists and lay persons who all share an interest in our mission.
We have a reputation for sponsoring and facilitating significant archaeological research on the Weedon Island Preserve (WIP) by providing opportunities for scholars and students to pursue sustained scientific investigations of past human occupation.
AWIARE takes the lead role in producing and disseminating public educational programming based on the research results and will become an influential and recognized partner in local governmental and private corporate historical preservation initiatives.
AWIARE embraces the values of responsible scientific archaeological research and the public benefits of archaeology.
RESEARCH: We develop, promote, and publicize research opportunities at the AWIARE Research Station on the WIP. We write and implement archaeological research designs to guide future projects, and we compile and publish results from previous studies and reports.
EDUCATION: One of our goals is to develop active public programs for children and adults in which they engage in archaeological research on the WIP. Further public awareness is promoted through archaeo-ecotours, instructional workshops, web-based resources and materials, and traveling exhibits.
OPERATIONS: AWIARE broadens its base of financial support through increased membership and corporate involvement.
