Tribal members and environmental advocates delivered letters urging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and EGLE Director Phil Roos to reject Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel. EGLE’s comment window on wetlands and bottomlands permits closes Friday.

Enbridge Energy says a concrete-lined tunnel deep beneath the lakebed would minimize spill risks and ensure energy reliability. 

Sean McBrearty of Oil and Water Don't Mix joined Robyn Vincent on The Metro to discuss the coalition's specific request and the evidence behind its concerns.

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EGLE’s public comment period for the permits tied to wetlands and bottomlands closes this Friday, August 29. Here's how to add your voice:

• Submit comments online via EGLE’s MiEnviro Portal - search application HQ3‑8BYB‑N9DT1.
  
• Email comments to: EGLE‑Enbridge‑Public‑Comments@Michigan.gov
  

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