Pipeline Violations Training
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The Water is Life Movement is working with Nick Joseph on another means of battling pipelines and other destructive fossil fuel extraction efforts. For questions on the training, contact [email redacted].
Please help support Water Protectors to organize and resist the pipelines in a brand new way. Pipelines Violation Training. As always we run the fundraiser through our non-profit, Sanctuaries of the Earth Mother for visibility and openess.
At a time when government environmental agencies are being cut and defunded Water Protectors have been standing up and volunteering to be the eyes and ears on the ground to fill the vacancy of government inspectors supposed to be doing this work and hold the corporations accountable.
During the resistance of the Sabal Trail Pipeline in Florida we have learned to identify, document, and report environmental violations ourselves. We have documented thousands during our work in Florida ranging from sediment fences being knocked down near wetlands and water bodies, to a hydro carbon spill in Ft. Drum Creek. We have learned to document the infractions and file the proper forms to FERC and Army Corps, this has led to fines against the pipeline corporation has also forced them to clean up their mess. The documentation and evidence is then available for the public as well as environmental organizations to take to their attorneys for possible lawsuits. It is totally legal for citizens to fight back in this way as we can take pictures and document evidence from all public areas, as long as we don't step into their easement or trespass, we can hit the corporations and their investors where it hurts in their wallets.
As the next round of pipelines are being pushed through soon such as the Atlantic, Diamond, and Nexus, it is critical we organize teams of protectors out on the pipeline routes and train them what to look for and document. This fundraiser will help us spread this information and organize. Funds will go toward the materials and tools we need for the reporting and training, travel expenses along pipeline routes, and to feed Water Protectors volunteering for this work and taking a stand for Mother Earth.
The funds will support:
1. Violations Training materials
2. Trainer's travel and food expense
3. Creating a team of trainers
4. Water is Life Movement promotions of this and other efforts
Some facts about Nick - Nick left his job and home to work on water is life and has spent time in several places. Recently in Florida, he tested the model and saw the positive results. I asked about his commitment at this level and he told me: "Honestly I see this as my job. It is work. Basically creating a people's volunteer "epa" to replace the defunded and corrupt one. I don't need to do this for money, but need transportation costs along pipeline routes and to different places for training groups and for printing materials. I'm praying about meeting up with two or three others who will work on this project and activate and train volunteers in different areas we go to take pictures and do reports in their area."
Sue and I spent time with Nick in Florida and watched him work and felt his passion. And offered to add this to the water is life movement offerings. Let's support him now!
This method of peaceful resistance has proven itself effective and we want to help Nick implement for a broad audience as soon as possible.
The Fight has just begun! Mni Wiconi Water is life!
Please help support Water Protectors to organize and resist the pipelines in a brand new way. Pipelines Violation Training. As always we run the fundraiser through our non-profit, Sanctuaries of the Earth Mother for visibility and openess.
At a time when government environmental agencies are being cut and defunded Water Protectors have been standing up and volunteering to be the eyes and ears on the ground to fill the vacancy of government inspectors supposed to be doing this work and hold the corporations accountable.
During the resistance of the Sabal Trail Pipeline in Florida we have learned to identify, document, and report environmental violations ourselves. We have documented thousands during our work in Florida ranging from sediment fences being knocked down near wetlands and water bodies, to a hydro carbon spill in Ft. Drum Creek. We have learned to document the infractions and file the proper forms to FERC and Army Corps, this has led to fines against the pipeline corporation has also forced them to clean up their mess. The documentation and evidence is then available for the public as well as environmental organizations to take to their attorneys for possible lawsuits. It is totally legal for citizens to fight back in this way as we can take pictures and document evidence from all public areas, as long as we don't step into their easement or trespass, we can hit the corporations and their investors where it hurts in their wallets.
As the next round of pipelines are being pushed through soon such as the Atlantic, Diamond, and Nexus, it is critical we organize teams of protectors out on the pipeline routes and train them what to look for and document. This fundraiser will help us spread this information and organize. Funds will go toward the materials and tools we need for the reporting and training, travel expenses along pipeline routes, and to feed Water Protectors volunteering for this work and taking a stand for Mother Earth.
The funds will support:
1. Violations Training materials
2. Trainer's travel and food expense
3. Creating a team of trainers
4. Water is Life Movement promotions of this and other efforts
Some facts about Nick - Nick left his job and home to work on water is life and has spent time in several places. Recently in Florida, he tested the model and saw the positive results. I asked about his commitment at this level and he told me: "Honestly I see this as my job. It is work. Basically creating a people's volunteer "epa" to replace the defunded and corrupt one. I don't need to do this for money, but need transportation costs along pipeline routes and to different places for training groups and for printing materials. I'm praying about meeting up with two or three others who will work on this project and activate and train volunteers in different areas we go to take pictures and do reports in their area."
Sue and I spent time with Nick in Florida and watched him work and felt his passion. And offered to add this to the water is life movement offerings. Let's support him now!
This method of peaceful resistance has proven itself effective and we want to help Nick implement for a broad audience as soon as possible.
The Fight has just begun! Mni Wiconi Water is life!
Organiser
Jim Graywolf Petruzzi
Organiser
Bellvue, CO
