Construction of the Oak Harbor (Washington) Clean Water Facility is back on track after an archaeologist discovered ancient human remains at the site in December.The Whidbey News-Times reports the discovery had little effect on the project as city officials had developed plans to handle such an event, coordinating with fellow government agencies and Native American tribes before breaking ground on the wastewater treatment plant.“When we found something, everybody worked collaboratively and followed the work plans we have in place,” says city engineer Joe Stowell in the article.A memorandum of agreement — signed by six tribes, the state Department of Ecology,
Native American Remains Discovered at Sewer Plant Project
An agreement between officials and local tribes allowed work to continue on the Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility despite a recent discovery.
Feb 08, 2016
| by Luke LeNoble |
