Dakota Access Pipeline Moved Celebrities React

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Concerned citizens have protested the Dakota Access Pipeline for months, and now, their voices have been heard. On Sunday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stated that it won't grant an easement for the DAPL. The decision is a great relief for people worried that the pipeline would damage the water supply to the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. Many celebrities have spoken out about the construction of the DAPL and the potential harm it could cause the Native American tribe. Divergent's Shailene Woodley has taken it one step further, and stayed at Standing Rock to protest the pipeline. In October, she was arrested for trespassing, along with 100 other protesters. Following the good news, Woodley tweeted this jokey message:

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soooo how many #NoDAPL babies you think are going to be made tonight?! ?
— Shailene Woodley (@shailenewoodley) December 5, 2016

Loads of celebs are thrilled that the environmental and cultural damage is now off the table. Here are a few stars who have previously voiced their concern over the DAPL, and their reaction to the good news:

#Truth! Victory for #StandingRock! Victory for us all!! ?????????? pic.twitter.com/VMLT1bszkQ
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) December 5, 2016

"YOU'RE WELCOME AMERICA" - Indigenous people. Unselfishness as culture. Life & earth first. #NoDAPL #StayWoke #Next https://t.co/E7uMyx0g2Y
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) December 5, 2016

What a day! #NoDAPL victory AND @happytrailscamp Hike-a-Thon? That's cause for celebration! ??????????❤️ pic.twitter.com/U1m4fRwKUH
— Kelly McCreary (@KellyMcCreary) December 4, 2016

The people that defended Standing Rock are American Heroes. God bless you
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) December 4, 2016

PROOF THAT YOUR VOICE ACTUALLY MATTERS! ??????? https://t.co/tAwL0a9y9E
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) December 4, 2016

Thrilled to hear this news. #NoDAPL https://t.co/qBXddAHirT
— Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) December 4, 2016

What's happening at #StandingRock proves that protest and an organized movement matters. They did it. #noDAPL pic.twitter.com/qG246QpDYg
— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) December 5, 2016

Wonderful news about #StandingRock protest. Much needed good news.
— Kristen Schaal (@kristenschaaled) December 5, 2016

Great appreciation for those who contributed to #NoDAPL in ways both big and small. And especially for our Native family for showing us what
— Matt McGorry (@MattMcGorry) December 5, 2016

Remember these days. When our President favors the interests of the people over profit. They are limited. #NoDAPL https://t.co/20OFchRbGR
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) December 4, 2016

In a political climate that feels particularly uncertain, it's inspiring to see how many voices came together to make a real, powerful change.