By JOSH WINGROVE, Toronto Globe and Mail

VENICE, La. - Up against the reeds of the Mississippi River marshland, David Legnon taps the small screen of his boat's depth finder, shaking his head.

"We've still got 14 feet of water. That goes way back," he says, pointing to the reeds. "You can't go back to get that oil outta there. It's going to stay back there, killing everything. Fish, birds."

Whalers, beware -- the Ady Gil is hardly your typical environmental activist vessel.

After five years of protests, KFC Canada and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have cut a deal that will see the Canadian chain improve its chicken slaughter conditions and introduce vegan menu options.Yes, vegan chicken at KFC.