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Celebs celebrate Dakota Access Pipeline shutdown
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Published December 05, 2016
On Sunday celebrities and environmental activists celebrated the news that the Dakota Access Pipeline had been sent back to the drawing board.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it won't allow an easement for the Dakota Access oil pipeline in southern North Dakota. The Standing Rock Sioux tribe had argued the project was going to threaten the tribe’s cultural sites and water source.
Assistant Secretary for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy said her decision was based on the need to "explore alternate routes" for the pipeline's crossing.
The announcement was a major win for many celeb activists, some of whom participated in protests opposing the pipeline. In early October Shailene Woodley was arrested and accused of trespassing during a protest in North Dakota. She documented her protesting by posting several videos to her Facebook.
Here are some of the celebs who took to Twitter celebrating the decision.
PROOF THAT YOUR VOICE ACTUALLY MATTERS! 🙏🏼🙌🏼💪🏼😭 https://t.co/tAwL0a9y9E
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) December 4, 2016
An incredible example of what we can do when we come together. Proud that #LDF joined the many voices that made our government listen. https://t.co/QO0AqcfaMB
— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) December 4, 2016
It's a good time for protesting to work in this country. #standingrock sending everyone lots of big love.
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) December 4, 2016
Power of the people. We can make a difference. Never forget that. #DAPL
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 4, 2016
soooo how many #NoDAPL babies you think are going to be made tonight?! 👅
— Shailene Woodley (@shailenewoodley) December 5, 2016
The rebirth of a Nation. #standingrock #Thanksgiving #wopila https://t.co/tYnmNzlDgS
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) December 5, 2016
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/celebs-celebrate-dakota-access-pipeline-shutdown