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Dakota Access Pipeline: Urgent Deadline to Stand Up for Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice, Native American Rights Teddy Basham-Witherington Environmental Justice, Native American Rights Teddy Basham-Witherington

Dakota Access Pipeline: Urgent Deadline to Stand Up for Environmental Justice

The Dakota Access Pipeline and the conflict over its controversial crossing of the Mississippi River is much further from the spotlight in 2023 as it was in 2016. Despite the lack of media attention, this issue is far from resolved – and a crucial deadline in the resolution process is rapidly approaching. On October 13, the environmental review public comment period will come to an end. Please consider writing to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers calling for further environmental safeguards or a complete stoppage of the Dakota Access Pipeline before that deadline.

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