An environmental scientist reads a story in the daily paper about a proposal being presented to the city council to construct a sewage treatment plant near protected wetlands. Based on his experience, he suspects the plant would be harmful to the environment. Which of the following should he do FIRST?
O Write a letter to the council asking them not to approve the project.
O Contact appropriate agencies to get more information before making a judgment
O Do nothing because he does not work on the project
O Circulate a petition against the project
