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Enbridge's incidents across the Great Lakes aren't just accidents—they echo a resounding negligence and highlight the fragility of current regulations. We need change more than ever from our leaders to hold these fossil fuel polluters accountable. #ShutDownLine5

thecurrentowdm.substack.comEnough is EnoughFrom Ceresco to Wisconsin, Enbridge keeps failing. When will we learn?

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sierraclub.orgA Hard Look at What’s in the 400-Page Permitting Reform BillSierra Club will be engaging with congressional champions over the next month to ensure that we can accelerate the deployment of clean energy without undermining key environmental and public health protections for communities.

What's in the Senate's permitting reform bill? Dive into the details and see how it impacts environmental regulations. Share your thoughts! #ShutDownLine5

After a 1.3 million natural gas leak on Line 5 in Wisconsin, Enbridge went ahead and created a bypass without state authorization. That's not okay - that's why we need Gov. Evers and his administration to protect the Great Lakes, not corporate polluters. #ShutDownLine5

Enbridge failed to get the state's top court to grant them a rehearing - and that's something to celebrate this morning. 🎉 The work to #ShutDownLine5 continues.

The Wisconsin DNR has a choice: let Enbridge run roughshod with our Great Lakes, or hold them to a standard like everyone else. #ShutDownLine5

unicornriot.ninjaCanadian Oil Giant Enbridge Builds Unauthorized Pipeline Bypass Following 1.3 Million Gallon Spill - UNICORN RIOTAfter the largest oil and gas spill in Wisconsin's history, Enbridge's defiance of legal requests raise serious questions about the state’s ability to regulate large, multinational corporations and its willingness to enforce its permits.

NEWS: Canadian Oil Giant Enbridge Builds Unauthorized Pipeline Bypass Following 1.3 Million Gallon Spill

jsonline.comOjibwe contend major spill is one more reason to stop Line 5 rerouteThe tribal chairperson and several Midwest environmental advocates also called on the state to also make a disaster declaration.

22 Sept

NEWS: Bad River Band issues official disaster declaration for August Line 5 pipeline spill

ironmountaindailynews.comCalls for state action after Line 5 gas leak in WisconsinTribal nations and environmental groups are urging state officials to take stronger action against Enbridge after the largest oil and gas pipeline spill ever reported in Wisconsin. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Earthjustice and other Midwest environmental advocates expressed frustration at a news conference Wednesday over Enbridge’s Line 5 reopening without receiving […]

17 Sept

NEWS: Calls for state action after Line 5 gas leak in Wisconsin

freep.comJust outside U.P., cleanup continues weeks after Line 5 pipeline spillThe accident on Enbridge's Line 5 in northeast Wisconsin was one of the largest spills on record, a nonprofit pipeline safety organization said.

14 Sept

News: Just outside U.P., cleanup continues weeks after Line 5 pipeline spill

michiganadvance.comLine 5 opponents challenge state environmental department permits, calling them ‘legally deficient’ • Michigan AdvanceAs state officials scrutinize permits that would allow a Canadian energy company to build a tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, four Tribal Nations and a host of environmental groups have filed a challenge in hopes of overturning the state’s decision. On Thursday, The Bay Mills Indian Communit...

12 Sept

NEWS: Line 5 opponents challenge state environmental department permits, calling them ‘legally deficient’

nationalpost.comWhy this Canada-U.S. pipeline has emerged as a midterm election issue in the U.S. MidwestA frightening scene played out on Tuesday morning, when an unoccupied semi-truck rolled into an excavation site and hit an exposed section..

5 Sept

News: Why Line 5 has emerged as a midterm election issue in the U.S. Midwest

oilandwaterdontmix.orgSupport the Water WalkersKeep Oil Out of the Great Lakes

3 Sept

We're so close to meeting our fundraising goal for water protectors to head up to the Straits of Mackinac to advocate #ShutDownLine5 this weekend. Please consider helping out.

2 Sept

We've said for years that Line 5 is a ticking time bomb. The pipeline just spilled 1.3 million gallons of natural gas liquids in northern Wisconsin. #ShutDownLine5

1 Sept

This Labor Day, come to the Straits of Mackinac to celebrate water and spread the message to #ShutDownLine5 🌊🚫5️⃣

oilandwaterdontmix.orgWater Weekend 2026Keep Oil Out of the Great Lakes

1 Sept

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1 Sept

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31 Aug

Enbridge is temporarily pausing construction on the Line 5 reroute in Northern Wisconsin after a 1.3 million gallon leak of natural gas liquids. While state regulators stopped short of any enforcement actions, the alarm bells are sure going off. #ShutDownLine5

wpr.orgEnbridge temporarily halts work on Line 5 reroute after 1.3M gallon gas leakEnbridge says it’s temporarily halting work on rerouting its Line 5 oil and gas pipeline following a gas leak in Iron County on Tuesday.

31 Aug

northernexpress.comDon’t Create the Source of DisasterEnbridge’s Line 5 was first built in 1953, running across the Upper Peninsula, under the Straits of Mackinac, and down the spine of the Lower Penins…

29 Aug

"It’s long past time for Enbridge to figure out how to get their product to their plants without crossing the Straits."

The Line 5 reroute project has been a mess. At least four releases of drilling fluid, issues of noncompliance, and now a gas leak, prompting Wisconsin officials to order Enbridge stop work on the project.

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Gov. Whitmer’s own administration has taken that word seriously enough to approve permits for a billion-dollar tunnel project, even as the Michigan Supreme Court has now vacated the Public Service Commission’s approval and sent it back for review.

This week’s events in Wisconsin are a reminder of why that trust has been misplaced.

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Enbridge’s pattern is now undeniable. They announce a project as safe, break ground, spill, apologize, and keep going, all while defying Tribal sovereignty. Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration in Michigan should stop taking the company’s word and assurances at face value.

For years, Enbridge has told Michigan regulators and the public what it wanted them to hear: that Line 5 is safe, that spills are rare, that the company has learned from its mistakes.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary Karen Hyun was right to demand Enbridge halt construction of its Line 5 pipeline reroute and answer more than 20 outstanding questions regarding Tuesday’s leak of natural gas liquids before resuming work.

Michigan officials should be watching this closely and asking why we would trust the same company, with the same track record, to bore a tunnel through the Straits of Mackinac, one of the most sensitive freshwater ecosystems on Earth

youtube.comProtect Michigan's Water, Land & Communities RallyThe Anishinaabe Friendship Center presents a public educational ral...

26 Aug

At 11am eastern, make sure to join our livestream of today's rally in Lansing to #ShutDownLine5.

25 Aug

Completely devastating news about the Line 5 reroute project. #ShutDownLine5 Photo credit to Joe Bates https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/08/25/multiple-homes-evacuated-after-natural-gas-liquids-leak-iron-county/

interlochenpublicradio.orgMichigan tribes say 'flawed' federal review of Line 5 project violates treaty rightsThe proposal to replace an aging segment of the Line 5 pipeline in the Great Lakes still needs state approval. Tribal nations say a permit approval by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was a breach of treaty rights.

23 Aug

NEWS: Michigan tribes say 'flawed' federal review of Line 5 project violates treaty rights

sierraclub.orgEnbridge’s Line 5 has another frac out as reroute challenge and intimidation concerns escalateAnother frac-out on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute construction has been reported at Trout Brook in Marengo, Wisconsin. It is only the latest drilling spill to have occurred during reroute construction, following a 1,900 gallon spill earlier this summer. As reroute construction continues, the entirety ...

22 Aug

BREAKING: Enbridge’s Line 5 has another frac out as reroute challenge and intimidation concerns escalate

21 Aug

Read this new piece on why the Line 5 tunnel isn't built "by now." We're curious what the comments section thinks caused the delay. (We already know who it wasn't.) If you’re going to reply with “BUILD” in the comments, we know you didn’t read it. #ShutDownLine5

thecurrentowdm.substack.comBy NowWho’s delaying what?

21 Aug

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grist.orgUS Army Corps approves a pipeline project it knows harms Indigenous landsThe proposal to replace a segment of Line 5 in the Great Lakes still needs state approval. Tribes say the federal review violates treaty rights.

20 Aug

NEWS: US Army Corps approves a pipeline project it knows harms Indigenous lands

18 Aug

Dive deep with us on Thursday, August 20 for a webinar that will help you make sense of the recent decisions around Line 5!

oilandwaterdontmix.orgDeep Dive on Line 5 WebinarLearn what this summer's permit and court decisions mean for Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline to Canada, and how we can get oil out of the Great Lakes.

18 Aug

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oilandwaterdontmix.orgOWDM Response to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Line 5 oil tunnel project permit approvalOWDM Response to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Line 5 oil tunnel project permit approval

12 Aug

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officially issued its permit for the Line 5 oil tunnel. But with the recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling that puts the State of Michigan's permits in question, one thing is certain: the fight ain't over yet. www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/owdm_respons...

12 Aug

Save the date for August 26 in Lansing! #ShutDownLine5

10 Aug

Coming off a huge victory at the Michigan Supreme Court, we hope you'll join us for our August campaign briefing tomorrow evening (Tuesday, August 11 at 7 p.m. eastern)!

oilandwaterdontmix.orgWhat Comes NextKeep Oil Out of the Great Lakes

10 Aug

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michiganadvance.comHow a Michigan Supreme Court decision on a Line 5 permit might ripple beyond the pipeline • Michigan AdvanceThis story is made possible through a partnership between Interlochen Public Radio and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. A decision from the Michigan Supreme Court last week about a Line 5 permit may have lasting impacts on the state’s environmental protection laws, well beyond ...

10 Aug

NEWS: How a Michigan Supreme Court decision on a Line 5 permit might ripple beyond the pipeline

8 Aug

Read more about the stunning turn of events with the recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling against Enbridge on our Substack. https://thecurrentowdm.substack.com/p/where-does-enbridge-go-from-here

7 Aug

Want to dive into the latest developments around Line 5? 🏊‍♂️ Join us for a virtual event on August 20 with three experts as we unpack what it all means, what happens next, and how you can help get oil out of the Great Lakes.

flowwateradvocates.orgLive webinar: A Deep Dive on Line 5 - Flow Water AdvocatesOn August 20 at 12pm EDT, we're diving deeper into Line 5 issues with an update from the most recent court cases. Don't miss this!

7 Aug

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michiganpublic.orgCoalition discusses next steps after MI Supreme Court forces review of Line 5 tunnelIn a 6-1 ruling Friday, the Michigan Supreme Court’s found the tunnel's approval should have consider factors like alternatives to the project and harm to Michigan’s “public trust resources.”

5 Aug

NEWS: Coalition discusses next steps after MI Supreme Court forces review of Line 5 tunnel

4 Aug

For now, MEPA is Michigan’s best friend for protecting the Great Lakes and environment - and we're happy that the Michigan Supreme Court chose water over corporate profits. Read our new Substack piece: https://thecurrentowdm.substack.com/p/michigan-went-the-other-way

31 July

🎉 THE GREAT LAKES WON TODAY. MISC just vacated the permit for Enbridge's Line 5 oil tunnel — 6 to 1. The oil tunnel has no state siting approval, which is required under federal law. This victory belongs to the Tribes who never stopped fighting: They led. The Court listened. #ShutDownLine5

29 July

The fight to shut down Line 5 is far from over. Join us on August 11 at 7 p.m. EST as we break down the EGLE permit decision and share what comes next. #ShutDownLine5 RSVP at https://www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/monthly_campaign_call_20260811#rsvp

21 July

New on The Current ✏️ Just in case you think the tunnel is the solution to protecting the Great Lakes, we've cited our sources... - Read More at TheCurrentOWDM.substack.com