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2005-11-05 EnviroSystems nominates Empire Co. for Governor's Archaeology Award
Nominated by Envirosystems, Empire Companies receives Governor's Archaeology Advisory Commission's
Award in Public Archaeology
Empire Companies received the 2005 Governor's Archaeology Advisory Commission's Award in Public Archaeology for recognizing and mitigating a buried, prehistoric site at their Quailwood Meadows development in Yavapai County. After receiving “clearance” from the Army Corps of Engineers to move ahead with construction activity on the 280-acre parcel in Prescott Valley, Empire construction workers unearthed a soil stain while performing backhoe work. The Field Operations Manager was contacted and all construction in the area was immediately stopped. Within 24 hours of the discovery, EnviroSystems' archaeological personnel were brought in to evaluate the stain.
When the archaeological consultant arrived, the stain had been left undisturbed. The area had been cordoned off and all construction personnel had been directed to remain clear of the site. After the archaeologist documented the site in its entirety and boundaries were established, Empire took additional voluntary steps to avoid the site until mitigation measures could be implemented. The site remained undisturbed, even as construction work continued, for two months until a complete excavation could be performed. The action taken by Empire garnered praise from the Army Corps of Engineers and the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe. This sensitivity to culturally significant discoveries was the driving force behind Empire’s Governor’s Award in Public Archaeology.
EnviroSystems is thrilled to work with clients like Empire, who wisely develop the culturally rich areas of Arizona. Congratulations, Empire Companies!
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