Feb 09 Tribe files legal challenge as construction of Dakota Access pipeline continues By Courtney Norris Construction resumed on the Dakota Access pipeline project this week. Energy Transfer Partners says the pipeline could be operational as early as June. Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 5:03 What’s the long-term outlook for the Dakota Access Pipeline? By PBS News Hour On Sunday, the Army Corps of Engineers denied a crucial permit for construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, which was set to snake half a mile south of the Standing Rock Sioux reservation. But is the victory for the tribe… Continue watching
Dec 02 Watch 6:06 Despite impending deadline, Standing Rock protesters vow to stay By PBS News Hour As temperatures in North Dakota plunge into the single digits, the standoff over an oil pipeline near a Native American reservation is intensifying. Monday is the deadline set by the Army Corps of Engineers and the state’s governor for thousands… Continue watching
Nov 25 Army Corps issues eviction notice to Standing Rock protest camp, tribe chairman says By Joshua Barajas Dave Archambault II said they were notified that land north of the Cannonball River, including a protest camp, will be closed on Dec. 5. Continue reading
Nov 15 Army Corps delays Dakota Access pipeline, calls for further review By Courtney Norris Construction on that section of the pipeline will not continue until the Army makes a decision. Continue reading
Nov 02 Obama says Army Corps examining potential reroute of Dakota oil pipeline By Associated Press President Barack Obama says the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is examining whether the Dakota Access oil pipeline can be rerouted in southern North Dakota. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 4:51 After legal disappointment, North Dakota pipeline protesters vow to fight on By PBS News Hour There’s been a months-long standoff over the construction of a $3.8 billion pipeline extension designed to run near tribal land in North Dakota. On Friday, a federal judge denied the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s request to stop the project. But… Continue watching
May 31 High court sides with property owners in wetlands case By Sam Hananel, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is making it easier for landowners to bring a court challenge when federal regulators try to restrict property development due to concerns about water pollution. Continue reading
Oct 29 Watch Will Beach Nourishment Save Coney Island? Can beach nourishment save Coney Island?… Continue watching
May 09 Watch Mississippi River Flooding Hits Historic Levels, Tests Levee System The Mississippi River approached its highest level ever Monday, forcing the city of Memphis to evacuate homes as they wait for the river to peak, which is expected as early as tonight. Jeffrey Brown gets the latest on the surging… Continue watching