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| Standing Rock: Dakota Access Pipeline will no longer cross under the Sioux reservation | Standing Rock: Dakota Access Pipeline will no longer cross under the Sioux reservation |
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| The Army Corps of Engineers will not grant a key permit for the Dakota Access Pipeline to cross under the lake on the Standing Rock reservation in North Dakota, securing an enormous win for the Native American community and protesters who opposed the construction. | The Army Corps of Engineers will not grant a key permit for the Dakota Access Pipeline to cross under the lake on the Standing Rock reservation in North Dakota, securing an enormous win for the Native American community and protesters who opposed the construction. |
| “Although we have had continuing discussion and exchanges of new information with the Standing Rock Sioux and Dakota Access, it’s clear that there’s more work to do,” Assistant secretary for civil works Jo-Ellen Darcy announced in a statement on Sunday afternoon. “The best way to complete that work responsibly and expeditiously is to explore alternate routes for the pipeline crossing.” | “Although we have had continuing discussion and exchanges of new information with the Standing Rock Sioux and Dakota Access, it’s clear that there’s more work to do,” Assistant secretary for civil works Jo-Ellen Darcy announced in a statement on Sunday afternoon. “The best way to complete that work responsibly and expeditiously is to explore alternate routes for the pipeline crossing.” |
| The National Congress of American Indians immediately responded to the announcement by saying their prayers have been answered. | |
| “This isn’t over, but it is enormously good news,” President Brian Cladoosby said in the statement. “All tribal peoples have prayed from the beginning for a peaceful solution, and this puts us back on track. From the start, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has asked for a full analysis to consider threats to the water and environment, and also the social and cultural impacts. Peace, prayer, and the water protectors have led to the right outcome.” | |
| Over the weekend, thousands of veterans joined protesters who oppose the Dakota Access pipeline to build shelters in the frigid conditions and prevent clashes with local law enforcement in the area who have injured hundreds of people who oppose the $3.8 billion project. |