Lucy F. Covington
Government Center Spill

Nespelem, WA | Side Dump Truck Turnover

In 2015, a delivery at the Lucy F. Covington Government Center in Nespelem resulted in an unexpected spill of fuel/oil contaminants on-site. Known locally as the “Accidental Delivery,” the incident prompted immediate soil testing and cleanup by the Environmental Trust team.

The Colville Tribes Environmental Trust Department responded swiftly to contain and sample the affected area. Cleanup actions followed tribal and federal safety standards to ensure no lasting environmental impact.

Tribal Tribune article “Accidental Delivery.”