Of course, there were protests but the Standing Rock Sioux had many, many, many chances to speak with the Army Corps and with the company but always refused.  And then  lied about it.  And then brought in protesters.  Who then trashed the place and is now an almost toxic environmental hazard.  Darn those actual facts.  I provided the evidence, all you had to do was read it.  Or is that too much to ask?