DAPL
protesters proclaim victory as pipeline forced to change route –
statement
4
December, 2016
The
US Army Corps of Engineers will not grant permission for the Dakota
Access Pipeline to cross Lake Oahe, the hotspot of massive protests
of water protectors, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe said in a
statement, adding that alternative routes are now being studied.
According
to Darcy, it was “clear” they
needed to address concerns of tribal leaders who expressed concerns
over the potential environmental impact of the Dakota Access
Pipeline, and “the
best way to complete that work responsibly and expeditiously is to
explore alternate routes for the pipeline crossing.”
“The consideration of alternative routes would be best accomplished through an Environmental Impact Statement with full public input and analysis,” the Army statement said.
“The consideration of alternative routes would be best accomplished through an Environmental Impact Statement with full public input and analysis,” the Army statement said.
U.S. Climate Plan
#NoDAPL VICTORY! A powerful and humbling statement from @StandingRockST Chair.
Thanks to @POTUS for decision to #StandWithStandingRock.
Standing
Rock Sioux chairman Dave Archambault II has issued a statement
expressing his gratitude to the Obama administration for enabling
the “historic
decision” to
re-reroute the pipeline.
“We
wholeheartedly support the decision of the administration and commend
with the utmost gratitude the courage it took on the part of
President Obama, the Army Corps, the Department of Justice and the
Department of the Interior to take steps to correct the course of
history and to do the right thing,” he
wrote.
The
news is a massive win for the Sioux tribe that established the
protest camp at the site in April and has gained huge support in
recent weeks.
Tim Pool
Elders confirmed, #DAPL Is halted. A victory celebration is planned for Tuesday.
The
pipeline was intended to pass through North Dakota's Lake Oahe, which
is a burial site sacred to the Standing Rock Sioux. The tribe voiced
concerns the pipeline would threaten the community’s drinking water
and would also damage sites of sacred significance.
Military
veterans joined activists, who call themselves water protectors, at
Standing Rock this week, with more than 3,500 pledging to join the
demonstration.
READ MORE: ‘Wanna burn the US constitution? Shoot at us first’: Veterans prepare to aid DAPL protesters
The
tribe’s chairman paid thanks to its “millions
of supporters around the globe” and
said they looked forward to celebrating their victory at home with
their families in the coming days.
Standing Rock Sioux tribe also expressed its wish to heal the relationship with police following tensions and clashes during the standoff. While protests have been largely peaceful, confrontations with police have led to violent clashes in recent weeks.
Chiara Sottile
Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Archambault breaks news to @TammyLeitnerNBC that easement not granted; other routes will be explored for DAPL
Standing Rock Sioux tribe also expressed its wish to heal the relationship with police following tensions and clashes during the standoff. While protests have been largely peaceful, confrontations with police have led to violent clashes in recent weeks.
Michael Moore
Stunning victory at StandingRock! When's the last time the federal gov't was defeated by the Native peoples? Inspiration for what's ahead...
The
chairman emphasized the importance of working together and
considering native tribes when making huge impacting decisions.“We
are not opposed to energy independence, economic development, or
national security concerns but we must ensure that these decisions
are made with the considerations of our Indigenous people.”
Sally Jewell
Bernie Sanders
I appreciate @POTUS listening to the Native American people and millions of others who believe this pipeline should not be built.
Some
26 activists were injured in a November 20 confrontation when police
fired water cannon in below-freezing temperatures. Rubber bullets and
tear gas were also reportedly used against the water protectors on
site.
Around
564 people were arrested during the protests, according to the Morton
County Sheriff's Department.
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