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Dakota Access Pipeline possible edits: Continuing to update the article as changes occur. (New York Times, BBC, and Dakota Access website as sources for News on the Pipeline)

Adding to environmental concerns (Science Scope. Janna Palliser The Keystone XL pipeline)

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Environmental Concerns/Impact?: The Dakota Pipeline is planned to cross over wet lands as well as wet lands possibly effecting the vegetation, water quality, air quality and endangered species found within the area. (DAPL Easement Draft. US Fish and Wildlife Service Enviormental Assessment) During construction Vegetation will be impacted along with the possibility of spreading noxious weeds. Both States list Russian knapweed (Rhaponticum repens), Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense), Leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula), Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) and Saltceder (Tamarix chinensis) as invasive weeds. Under law, however the management of such weeds fall under the land owner's legal responsibility.

Water Quality: Currently there are no anticipated impacts to the water besides temporary construction disturbances. However, as the the Dakota pipeline is planned to pass through Lake Oahe, a major source of water, along as a burial ground for the Standing Rock Sioux some are worried about the extent of the damage should a leak occur. On December 5th 2016, 176,000 gallons of crude oil was leaked into Ash Coulee Creek from the Belle Fourche pipeline, 150 miles away from the Dakota Access pipeline. Although it is not planned for the Dakota Access Pipeline to leak, structural failures in other pipes have led to concern over the amount of enviormental damage that could occur should the pipe be breached.

Wildlife: The Dakota Access pipeline currently is planned so that it does not cross into areas of threatened and endangered species. The Whooping Crane resides in wet land environments, however is considered to be highly mobile and will be able to avoid the construction zone. Beyond this there is no anticipated disturbances.

Air Quality: Potential air emissions from mobile sources, including construction equipment and private vehicles. However, impacts on the air quality are considered to be temporary and are not anticipated to last.

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