A proud group of Nebraskans joined over 3,000 fellow “pipeline fighters” urging President Obama to deny TransCanada’s permit request for the Keystone XL pipeline.   The event, called “Tar Sands Action: Stop the Keystone XL Pipeline,” was scheduled for August 20th-September 3rd in our nation’s capitol. Like Governor Heineman, citizens will urge President Obama to […]

The State Department has announced the dates and locations of their hearings on the Final Environmental Impact Statement on the Keystone XL Pipeline. We’ll need every bold Nebraskan to be there! Lincoln–Pershing CenterTuesday, Sept 2712-3:30pm, 4-8pm Atkinson–West Holt High SchoolThursday, Sept 294:30-10pm 

It’s August, which means the end of summer is approaching, school is starting, and our state leaders are holding town hall meetings across Nebraska. This is a great opportunity for you to meet your elected officials face-to-face, ask questions, and learn more about where your representatives stand on issues that are important to you. One […]

Bold Nebraska and partner groups will hold a briefing for county, city and state elected officials who have questions on pipeline regulations and laws. We are bringing in both state and national pipeline experts for the briefing.  The briefing will also be available for viewing on this website LIVE during the event. Landowners and concerned […]

Update: a group of pipeline advocates brought 91 ears of corn to represent the 91 oil spills that could happen if the pipeline gets built, see pictures here. While Rep. Terry’s bill to rush the pipeline through did pass the House, it is dead on arrival in the Senate. This bill was reckless and a waste […]

The US State Department announced today that an additional round of meetings in the states along the pipeline route will now take place.  The meetings will happen in the state capitols of the pipeline states.  Nebraska will get an additional meeting in the Sandhills and Texas will get an additional meeting along their coast. We […]

Below is an article and Q & A originally posted at macleans.ca. The reporter sat down with Daniel Thune, the official at the State Dept. who is in charge of reviewing TransCanda’s application to build the Keystone XL pipeline, to talk about the review process. It’s an enlightening read. What’s Blocking Up the Keystone XL […]

Calling all poets, farmers, artists, ranchers, musicians, designers, hair salons, bands, restaurants… Aug. 5-7, across our state, Nebraskans are planning events to bring awareness to the TransCanada pipeline issue.  Events will focus on protecting the Sandhills, the Ogallala Aquifer and our way of life. Do you want to plan an event? Fill out this form, […]

Update 11:00am: Randy Thompson will not be able to testify before the subcommittee due to a family emergency.  Representatives from NWF will still share parts of Randy’s story with the representatives.  His written testimony will also be part of the official record. Update 2:10pm: Rep. Lee Terry said in his opening statement that he supports […]

On May 12, we are holding a “Citizen Hearing” in Lincoln to gather comments from citizens and landowners to submit to Sec. Clinton but to also submit to the Unicameral, Gov. Heineman and Att. Gen. Bruning to urge them to pass state-based regulations.  If you plan on coming tomorrow, please arrive about 11:30am to find […]