What to know about the Dakota Access pipeline

What to know about the Dakota Access pipeline: The Dakota Access pipeline will carry about 450,000 barrels of oil per day from North Dakota, in the Bakken oil fields, and end in Patoka, Illinois. The oil can then be sent to the Gulf Coast or shipped to other markets. The pipeline has come under fire from Native American tribes and environmental groups. The pipeline crosses through tribal grounds and environmentalists believe the pipeline poses a threat to the environment and public health. Here's a few things to know about the pipeline: