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Water is Life is not a Protest, it is a Movement!!!
Pipelines Violations Trainings.
Nick Joseph is working on this model now and is sharing the method. He is about to go from Florida to the camps in Pennsylvania to teach the method - and then beyond. Nick has dedicated himself to this work - leaving job and home behind.
Please help support Water Protectors to organize and resist the pipelines in a brand new way.
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 Fight has just begun! Mni Wiconi Water is life!
Pipelines Violations Trainings.
Nick Joseph is working on this model now and is sharing the method. He is about to go from Florida to the camps in Pennsylvania to teach the method - and then beyond. Nick has dedicated himself to this work - leaving job and home behind.
Please help support Water Protectors to organize and resist the pipelines in a brand new way.
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 Fight has just begun! Mni Wiconi Water is life!
Organizer
Jim Graywolf Petruzzi
Organizer
Bellvue, CO
