There are a lot of things that we can do as citizens to help end the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) project and protect/support those who are directly being impacted by it. Here are some things YOU can do from home, wherever you are, to help out:
1. Raise awareness.
Most people probably know a little bit about what the pipeline is, but they may not be aware of all of the circumstances surrounding it. Posting on social media, talking to peers, etc, are all great ways to let people know what the DAPL is, so that they can raise awareness too.
2. Advocate!
This goes along with raising awareness, but make sure you advocate for the people who are being affected by the DAPL project. Do more than explain what it is---tell them why it's not okay. Why it's extremely important that it's put to an end. Tell them about the sacred Native American grounds that it would destroy. Advocate for others.
3. Call or email the governmental influencers who can make an impact on whether or not construction proceeds. Some options include...
Jack Dalrymple, governor of North Dakota. (701) 328-2200 or www.governor.nd.gov/contact-us
Lee Hanse, ETP executive vice president. (210) 403-6455 or lee.hanse@energytransfer.com
Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier, (701) 667-3330 or kyle.kirchmeier@mortonnd.org
*Note: calling is extremely more effective.
4. Sign the white house petition to end the project. There is also a petition on change.org. Here are the links to sign your name and make a difference:
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/stop-con...
https://www.change.org/m/stop-the-dakota-access-pi...
5. Educate yourself. Not only is the pipeline potentially dangerous to the health of people in the surrounding communities, but it is threatening to destroy the sacred grounds and the community of the Native Americans who live there. Do your research and be prepared to fight for those people.
6. Donate to support. There is an official GoFundMe account for the camp. Money will go towards purchasing water, food, propane, blankets, and other supplies. Equipment goes directly to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe protest group. Here is the link - https://www.gofundme.com/sacredstonecamp
Go out and do something about it. Stand up for fellow people, and help protect the water supply, earth, and sacred grounds.
