Michigan tribes stop cooperating with Army Corps Line 5 tunnel review
- Six Michigan tribes have withdrawn from discussions about the Line 5 tunnel, believing the federal permit will be fast-tracked due to an energy emergency declaration by President Trump.
- The tribes criticize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for ignoring their input and treaty rights.
- Whitney Gravelle, President of the Bay Mills Indian Community, stated that the federal government has failed to respect their voices and treaty rights.
- Enbridge insists that the pipeline and tunnel project are safe, but concerns about potential environmental impacts and treaty violations remain.
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Michigan tribes stop cooperating with Army Corps Line 5 tunnel review
DETROIT, MI — Michigan Indigenous tribes will no longer cooperate with the federal environmental review of a proposed oil pipeline tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac in objection to potential fast-tracking of a permit.


Tribal nations in Michigan withdraw from Line 5 tunnel project discussions
Six Michigan-based tribes have withdrawn from federal discussions over the proposed Line 5 oil pipeline tunnel, calling it “unacceptable” that a permit for the controversial project is expected to be issued soon in accordance with an executive order by President…
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