Feds issue Line 5 tunnel permit, call it ‘not contrary to the public interest’
Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved a permit for the Line 5 tunnel project in Michigan. This project will move a portion of the oil pipeline from the open water into a tunnel under the lakebed, but it may negatively affect endangered species and cultural sites.Key Facts
- The Army Corps called the project "not contrary to the public interest" and said it does not harm tribal treaty rights.
- The project will move the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline through a concrete tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac.
- There are concerns about harm to endangered plants like Houghton’s goldenrod and dwarf lake iris.
- The project will impact historic and archaeological sites important to the Anishinaabe tribal nations.
- State and federal courts are still reviewing permits, and lawsuits against the project are expected.
- Enbridge Energy supports the decision and says it will operate the pipeline safely.
- Native American groups strongly oppose the project, saying it threatens sacred lands and water.
- The approval aligns with President Donald Trump’s goal of supporting fossil fuel energy projects.
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