The Nak’azdli, a First Nations group, has expressed deep concern regarding the possibility of the oil pipeline development with Enbridge.  Enbridge’s current planned route for the pipeline would near the Nak’al Koh River, a river most important to the Nak’azdli for both food and cultural purposes.  The community has observed decreasing amounts of sockeye salmon and Nechako white sturgeon in the river and fear that a possible leak in the pipeline could further disrupt the wildlife and habitat in the region.

However, Enbridge has disclosed the chances of leakage here.  With the very slim chance that the pipeline may provide harm, and the fact that Enbridge has ensured they intend on taking the proper precautions to minimize the possibility of any negative outcome, Enbridge has convinced 40% of the First Nations affected by this potential development in B.C. that this is a risk worth taking.  Enbridge has signed deals with these communities allowing the First Nations to take financial stake in the pipeline.

Enbridge has appeared to go about this disagreement in an ethical way, ensuring the safety of these communities and discussing the development and benefits with the First Nations.  This development, seemingly impossible and highly unlikely as of now, could very well happen in the near future should Enbridge research another possible and less destructive route on further explore opportunities for the transportation of oil.

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http://www.vancouversun.com/news/There+will+pipeline/10122968/story.html