The spring 2009 issue of American Archaeology reports:
A complaint filed with the [EPA's] Office of Inspector General states that the EPA has routinely ignored cultural preservation laws and destroyed significant archaeological sites at toxic clean-up sites across the country...[the complaint alleges] more than 7000 cubic yards of archaeological deposits [were disturbed]...
Of course, the EPA claims these allegations are untrue. Various groups are investigating. Pick up a copy of the magazine and decided for yourself. Regardless, it is sad how much of this country's archaeological sites have been destroyed and still are in danger. If you want to help change that, check out the Archaeological Conservancy. -D
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