 A thorough evaluation of the proposed line three replacement project is underway. In the coming months, area Native American tribal bands will weigh in on the oil pipeline that may come through the reservations. Leech Lake members met to discuss their concerns today. Mel Meyer reports. This community has to be heard. While the proposed route would not come through Cass Lake, the current line running through the Leech Lake Reservation will have to be deactivated. This route could change, however, through the environmental review process. Seven hundred sixty thousand for us a day. That's what they're trying to send away. Just in case any of you wants to know, dark sands, dark sands. Organizers hope that people use the meetings to get a better understanding of what the pipeline could mean for the area. We just want to make sure the community is empowered and that they have all the information they need to make solid statements as to what they want for their community. Attendees were able to ask questions about the process. I think we need to get busloads of people to these three areas coming up, that made it more and more. Formal meetings to be held in Cass Lake, Ball Club and Bina will be gathered for tribal record. They will also be submitted for the environmental impact statement. So tonight is get the information. You're going to go under your thoughts, you know, write a statement and then you're going to make it in February. Leech Lake and other area tribes have previously stated their opposition to the pipeline. In Cass Lake, I'm Mal Meyer, Lakeland News. Tribal members will meet again on February 1st for a public hearing about the project. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.