April 8, 2022Gary Street, Michigan Advance The sordid details of Enbridge’s Line 5 in Michigan reveal at least 33 spills, along with at least 3 anchor/cable strikes that had the potential to cause a massive oil spill. We’ve been lucky. Incredibly lucky. But our luck will run out. READ MORE

Column: Why the Enbridge Line 5 tunnel is a pipe bomb at the Straits
by wcmcguest on April 8, 2022 in Citizen Media, Enbridge, Environment, Line 5, pipelines, Treaty Rights, water

EPA says Enbridge’s plans for Line 5 may permanently damage water quality, aquatic life, and native habitat
by wcmcguest on March 22, 2022 in Citizen Media, Constitutional Rights rollback, corporate fascism, Corporate Takeover of Wisconsin, Enbridge, Environment, Line 3, Line 5, pipelines, Rights of Nature, Treaty Rights, water, Wetlands
March 22, 2022 Adapted from article EPA raises red flags on Enbridge Line 5’s environmental and tribal impacts in Minnesota Healing Voices. The public is encouraged to submit written comments on the Enbridge Draft Environmental Impact Statement by email or regular mail. Submit electronic and hardcopy written comments at any time through Friday, April 15, 2022, […]

Enbridge Line 5 draft EIS denounced as “a very dangerous plan” in Wisconsin 2022 State of the Tribes address
by Barbara With on February 24, 2022 in Citizen Media, Constitutional Rights rollback, corporate fascism, Corporate Takeover of Wisconsin, Enbridge, Environment, Idle No More, Line 5, pipelines, Rights of Nature, Treaty Rights, water, Wetlands
February 24, 2022 Barbara With On February 22, Shannon Holsey, President of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians delivered the 2022 State of the Tribes Address from the Wisconsin State Capitol Assembly Chambers in Madison. President Holsey’s remarks on behalf of all Wisconsin Tribes included sharp criticism of the Enbridge Line 5 draft Environmental Impact […]

Enbridge puppets “honor” Bad River; get schooled by Mike Wiggins Jr.
by Barbara With on February 6, 2022 in Citizen Media, Constitutional Rights rollback, corporate fascism, Corporate Takeover of Wisconsin, Enbridge, Environment, Idle No More, Line 5, pipelines, Rights of Nature, Treaty Rights, Uncategorized, water, Wetlands
February 6, 2022 Barbara With Excerpts from Wisconsin DNR hearing on February 2, 2022 regarding Enbridge Line 5 draft environmental statement: The DNR will also accept written comments through Friday, March 18, 2022.Public comments should be sent: Email: dnroeeacomments@wi.gov U.S. mail:Line 5 EIS CommentsDNR (EA/7)101 South Webster StreetMadison, WI 53707

Comment period for commenting on Enbridge Line 5 draft EIS has been extended to March 18
by wcmcoop on February 2, 2022 in Citizen Media, corporate fascism, Corporate Takeover of Wisconsin, Enbridge, Environment, Line 5, pipelines, Treaty Rights, Uncategorized, water, Wetlands
February 2, 2022 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR) has extended the public comment period for Enbridge Line 5 draft Environmental Impact Statement. The move was in response to a letter sent by the Wisconsin League of Women Voters and nine other organizations concerned that the period was too short considering the complexity of […]

Wisconsin DNR still accepting comments on Line 5; Public Hearing on February 2, 2022
by Barbara With on January 16, 2022 in Constitutional Rights rollback, corporate fascism, Corporate Takeover of Wisconsin, Enbridge, Environment, Idle No More, Line 3, Line 5, pipelines, Rights of Nature, Treaty Rights, Uncategorized, water, Wetlands
January 16, 2022 Barbara With On February 2, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is holding a public hearing on the proposed reroute of Enbridge Energy’s Line 5. The hazardous liquid pipeline conveys light and synthetic crude oil and natural gas liquids from Superior, Wisconsin to Sarnia, Ontario through northern Wisconsin and both the […]

Take Action for Water Protectors
by wcmcguest on December 9, 2021 in Citizen Media, Constitutional Rights rollback, corporate fascism, Enbridge, Environment, Line 3, pipelines, Rights of Nature, water
December 9, 2021 Governor Walz was elected promising that any pipeline going through Treaty lands was a “non-starter.” He then proceeded to support the Line 3 pipeline, which goes straight through Anishinaabe treaty lands without full consent. Hundreds of water protectors who came to the frontlines to uphold the treaties are facing escalated criminal charges, […]

Twenty years after MPCA refused to fund research on emerging contaminants, they ask businesses to monitor for PFAS
by Barbara With on November 17, 2021 in Citizen Media, Constitutional Rights rollback, corporate fascism, Environment, PFAS, Uncategorized, water
November 17, 2021 Barbara With According to a story in the Star Tribune, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) regulators are requesting that “a wide swath” of groups begin monitoring the state for PFAS, dangerous chemicals used across many industries that pose major threats to the environment and the health of humans and animals. This comes […]

Water Walkers headed for the Capitol: Why They Walk
by Barbara With on August 12, 2021 in Citizen Media, Constitutional Rights rollback, corporate fascism, Enbridge, Environment, Idle No More, Mining and Wetlands, pipelines, Rights of Nature, The 99%, Treaty Rights, Uncategorized, water, Wetlands
August 12, 2021 Barbara With Water walkers bound for the Minnesota State Capitol left Backus, MN this morning after spending the night at the home of an ally along the route. The walk began last Saturday at the Fire Light Water Protector camp situated on the Mississippi River. Water protectors spent nearly three weeks camping […]

Breaking News: Enbridge drilling construction operations hit an aquifer on Willow River
by wcmcoop on July 6, 2021 in #Nativelivesmatter, Citizen Media, Enbridge, Environment, Idle No More, Mining and Wetlands, pipelines, Treaty Rights, Video, Wetlands
July 6, 2021 Breaking at the Willow River: On Tuesday, July 6, Enbridge drilling construction operations hit an aquifer. The video below shows them drilling mud. The yellow booms are to stop it from flowing downstream. It is called a frack out. This action at the Willow River, a part of the Mississippi watershed, where […]
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