Phase II Water and Sewer Project Begins
The Apsaalooke Water Authority initiated Phase II of its water and sewer infrastructure improvement project for Crow Agency in March, 2008. Western Municipal Construction was awarded the contract for this project. Phase II is funded by a variety of agencies such as U.S.D. A . and Mt. Coal Board grant, to replace and upgrade the entire system. The town of Crow Agency had been utilizing an antequated system that was installed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs around 1905. James Real Bird, John Doyle and Larry Kindness are responsible for chartering the Water Authority and securing funds for this important project. It took this team seven years to get to this point. Although the residents and employees have to deal with detours, dirt, rough roads, and waterless days. It is well worth the inconvenience. When the entire project is completed by the end of 2009, Crow Agency will have a safe and sufficient water and sewer system that will meet all standards.