This year’s National Preservation Law Conference will bring together a roster of national experts as they share timely insights, a broad range of perspectives, and provide strategies for advancing preservation law in a changing landscape. Registration is open to attend in DC or online!

The National Trust’s Government Relations team will host a webinar to assist advocates in preparing for anticipated policy discussions on Capitol Hill about the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the Section 106 consultation process. It is essential that preservation advocates are prepared to speak about how the NHPA and Section 106 are cornerstones of preservation practice.

This session will equip participants with background knowledge, messaging strategies, and real-world examples that illustrate how these tools protect historic and cultural resources while ensuring responsible development. Panelists will provide an overview of the policy landscape, explain what is at stake, and outline how advocates can respond to possible legislative or regulatory actions. The objective of the webinar is to ensure preservation advocates are prepared to offer guidance to policymakers about the NHPA and the important role the law plays in safeguarding the nation’s historic and cultural resources.