Passport in Time (PIT) Passport in Time (PIT) is a program of the USDA Forest Service. Under contract to the Forest Service, Statistical Research, Inc., a cultural resource management firm in Tucson, Arizona, serves as the clearinghouse. All PIT projects are conducted under the direct supervision of the Forest Service Heritage staff and, in many cases, in conjunction with universities. Passport in Time is a volunteer program. PIT provides opportunities for the public to work with professional archeologists and historians on national forests and grasslands across the country. Projects include diverse activities such as archeological excavation, survey, oral history, or historic structure restoration. There is no registration fee. The PIT Traveler, announcing current opportunities, is published in March and September. To receive a copy, write to PIT Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 31315, Tucson, AZ 85751-1315, phone (800) 281-9176, or e-mail pit@sricrm.com The goal of PIT is to preserve the nation's past with the help of the public. As a PIT volunteer, you will take part in vital environmental and historical research on public lands. Your participation will help us understand the human story in North America and preserve the fragile sites and memories that chronicle that story for our children and grandchildren. We cannot do it without you! Whales and Tales (PIT project) | Gallery of Historical Photos Home | Forest Facts | Archeology and History