#17 Keystone Pipeline

The Keystone XL Pipeline Project is a proposed 1,179-mile (1,897 km), 36-inch-diameter crude oil pipeline, beginning in Hardisty, Alta., and extending south to Steele City, Neb. The keystone pipeline is controversial because it will be running through farm land and there will always be the possibility of an oil spill.  It is also controversial to The Sand Hills region of Nebraska which is an area of sand dunes and a National Natural Landmark.  Another complaint of environmentalists, which caught the President's attention, is possible contamination of the Ogallala Aquifer. This is a wetland ecosystem that spans eight states, including Nebraska. It also lies on XL's proposed route. The aquifer is a fresh water reserve that supplies drinking water to 2 million citizens in the surrounding area. In my opinion I do think it should be built to bring my revenue into Canada and provide jobs for those who are still unemployed after the 2008 recession this is exactly what we need to boost our economy and allow for us to be where we were being 2008.