Angie Carter and Mark Edwards, describe resistance against building the Bakken pipeline in Iowa. being planned by the Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition
Boone County landowners, Dick and Judy Lamb, will host a press conference on Tuesday, June 21st at 10:00 AM at the Lambs’ farm in rural Boone County (1292 V Avenue, Boone, Iowa 50036). The Lambs are calling for Iowans to stand with them in contesting government overreach in taking their farmland.
A Day of Action and community will be held along the Des Moines River June 25, beginning with a flotilla along the section of the Des Moines River the Bakken pipeline is proposed to cross and end with an afternoon gathering of food, art, and fellowship at the community center in Pilot Mound. Please register so they can best plan boat rentals and food.
Leanne Harter, Story County Outreach and Special Projects Manager explains that Nevada resident and UPS deliverer Marty Chitty, has been appointed to fill the county board of supervisor seat held by the late Paul Toot. She also described the Cornerstone to Capstone (C2C) Plan for long-range planning in Story County that was adopted last Tuesday.
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Online Resources:
- Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition
- Day of Action
- Cornerstone to Capstone (C2C) Plan
Originally broadcast 06/13/2016
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