What’s going on with Line 5? Lay of the land and taking action
Line 5 is a 70-year-old crude oil pipeline owned by Canadian company Enbridge. It carries nearly 22 million gallons of oil each day from Superior, Wisconsin through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the Straits of Mackinac, and back to Ontario, Canada. It’s also been operating illegally for more than 10 years on the Bad River Reservation, all while threatening a potential spill and exacerbating the climate crisis. Enbridge is pursuing permits to expand Line 5 around the Bad River Reservation, exposing a broader area to risks from construction and pipeline spills. The risks of Line 5 and Enbridge’s reroute proposal to water, climate, and Tribal sovereignty are too great. Line 5 needs to be shut down, now extended.
There are plenty of opportunities to help make a difference and stop the Line 5 pipeline. Here are a few options:
- Sign the petition: write to the Evers Administration and tell them not to allow Enbridge to move forward. Sign the petition here.
- Call your congress members: Reach out to these electeds and ask them to take action to stop Line 5:
- Senator Tammy Baldwin: 202-224-5653
- Congressperson Gwen Moore: 414-297-1140
- Congressperson Mark Pocan: 608-258-9800
- Help spread the word! We have bumper stickers, yard signs, buttons, informational pamphlets, and more. Sign up to get yours here.
- Volunteer! There are plenty of volunteer needs to help spread awareness about the concerns of the pipeline, contact decision-makers, and attend events. Sign up to volunteer here.
- Attend an event! The Bad River/Chequamagon Bay Watershed Line 5 Water Protectors are hosting a series of events! Continue to check back in for more opportunities.
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