The “End of the Line” for Energy East

On May 30, more than 700 people from the Atlantic region joined a march to the “end of the (Energy East pipe) line.” People linked arms on the shores of the Bay of Fundy drawing a line in the sand against the project.

Watch the wrap up video and find out more.

The event was hosted by the volunteer-run Red Head Anthony’s Cove Preservation Association. Red Head is a small community located near Saint John in New Brunswick. Residents there are being asked to house an oil storage facility that would hold over 7 million barrels of oil in tanks right across the street from people’s homes. At least 115 tankers would travel in nearby coastal waters out of the proposed export port.

The critically endangered North Atlantic right whales live in the Bay of Fundy and are already vulnerable to ship strikes and low frequency ship noise. If Energy East is approved, the whales would be in even more danger.
 
The Irving-owned Telegraph Journal refused to publish an op-ed by local Red Head resident Lynaya Astephen that explains why Red Head residents are speaking out against Energy East. Read her op-ed.

The march featured a significant Indigenous delegation from across the region representing the newly formed Peace and Friendship Alliance. This Alliance brings together non-governmental organizations, residents and Indigenous peoples from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Maine. Read the Water Declaration presented after the march.

Read more Energy East campaign updates.