Wisconsin permits Enbridge to reroute Line 5 pipeline, facing tribal and environmental opposition.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued initial permits to Enbridge for rerouting its Line 5 pipeline around the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa's reservation. The project faces opposition from indigenous tribes and environmentalists, who argue it will harm the region's watershed. Enbridge must complete the 41-mile reroute by November 14, 2027, and still needs additional permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The DNR issued the permits with over 200 conditions, including environmental monitoring and access for DNR inspections.

November 14, 2024
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