No More Dangerous, Unstudied Gambles with Our Great Lakes
Every day, Michigan’s communities, climate, and the Great Lakes, our most vital natural resource, are put at risk by Enbridge’s aging Line 5 pipeline and a proposed oil tunnel that has never undergone a full, independent review.
Now, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has fast-tracked a permit for this tunnel under a questionable “energy emergency” order, bypassing the thorough scrutiny that this dangerous project demands.
Instead of protecting our water, ecosystems, and climate, the tunnel would deepen our dependence on fossil fuels at a time when we must urgently transition to clean energy. It’s a false solution that puts everything we value at risk.
We must insist on a transparent, comprehensive review of this project. The time to act is now. Let’s protect our future by calling for the decommissioning of Line 5 and demanding a future rooted in justice and care for our communities and environment.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Michiganders and allies across the country must speak out to protect our Great Lakes and climate. Use the call scripts below to contact Governor Whitmer and EGLE Director Phil Roos, urging them to deny the permit for the proposed Line 5 tunnel.
Together, we can stop this risky fossil fuel project and ensure the Great Lakes remain safe and healthy for generations to come.
Make the call, send the email, and report them below!
Phone Script to Call Gov. Whitmer
517-335-7858 Ext 5,2
My name is _____, and I’m calling today to urge Governor Whitmer to protect our water by directing the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to deny the permit for Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac.
The Line 5 pipeline is an imminent threat, and building a tunnel to house it is no solution. Construction would destroy wetlands, disrupt aquatic habitats, and perpetuate our reliance on fossil fuels during a critical time for climate action. Worse, the tunnel poses risks of explosion from natural gas liquids, shifting financial liability to Michigan taxpayers for 100 years.
I urge Governor Whitmer to ensure that Michigan prioritizes water quality, ecosystem health, and a sustainable future by rejecting Enbridge’s tunnel scheme.
UPDATE: Email EGLE
Roos' office is not taking calls on this. Click to open a new email with the text below: Email Director Roos Now
Dear Director Roos:
I urge you to protect our water by directing EGLE to deny the permit for Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac.
The Line 5 pipeline is an imminent threat, and building a tunnel to house it is no solution. Construction would destroy wetlands, disrupt aquatic habitats, and perpetuate our reliance on fossil fuels during a critical time for climate action. Worse, the tunnel poses risks of explosion from natural gas liquids, shifting financial liability to Michigan taxpayers for 100 years.
Ensure that Michigan prioritizes water quality, ecosystem health, and a sustainable future by rejecting Enbridge’s tunnel scheme.