Native communities like the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe appear vehemently opposed to any and all oil and gas industry activity near reservation land, but for more than 30 years, tribal communities have benefited from energy development on their lands. As Standing Rock Fact Checker has discussed, oil and gas production in Native communities is booming….
Call it cliché, but sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Presumably on their way to their fellow Dakota Access protestors, these activist seem to have run into car trouble. With “Oil Spills, Oil Kills” emblazoned on their back window, one of the duo patiently waits for assistance with an “Out of gas” sign….
Although disappointing, we respect the process and the Court’s decision to issue this temporary injunction so it can spend time considering the facts of the case. Judge Boasberg, in his thoughtful and thorough opinion last week, confirmed that the Army Corps of Engineers did their jobs expertly and in accordance with the law. We are…
We are pleased that Judge Boasberg lifted the Temporary Restraining Order west of Lake Oahe allowing construction on the Dakota Access Pipeline to continue in that area. We appreciate the Judge’s recognition that the United States has a rigorous and robust regulatory process in place and we need to honor it. In his thoughtful and…
Contrary to the way many view the Dakota Access pipeline, a recent piece in The State Journal-Register highlights the fact that public opinion may not be as one-sided as it may appear. Below are some testimonials from community members in Illinois, Dakota Access’ terminus: Morgan County highway engineer Matt Coultas: “I remember another pipeline that…
As Standing Rock Fact Checker continues to investigate claims made by Dakota Access protestors, what better source to consult than the US Army Corps. Of Engineers’ Environmental Assessment of the Dakota Access. All projects must receive a comprehensive assessment and an eventual Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) before beginning construction—which Dakota Access did. The…
As opposition to Dakota Access Pipeline continues, so does the complete disregard for protesting peacefully and lawfully. Yesterday, construction crews reported several incidents of construction equipment being purposefully damaged in an attempt to fully halt the project. Despite continuing to claim that their protest is a peaceful and lawful one, damaging the equipment puts workers…
A recent Wall Street Journal editorial did an excellent job boiling down the ongoing Dakota Access protest debate to what it should be—facts vs. myths. In “Chief Obama and the Dakota Pipeline,” the Wall Street Journal not only provides an astute political analysis of President Obama’s infrastructure policy, but also lays out the facts that…
Finally, someone else finds fault with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s accusations. Last night, KX4 Fargo anchor Chris Berg didn’t let Chase Iron Eyes continue to claim that the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe was not consulted during the review process. As previously reported, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairman David Archambault claims that, “permits for the…
As many have pointed out, protestors will always need the same energy they’re attempting to thwart. From reliable energy to powering the economy, the impact of the energy sector can be seen just about everywhere—even in protestors’ fashion. In a recent New York Times article a protestor can clearly be seen wearing a shirt from…
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