Enbridge

Wisconsin

A map of the Great Lakes region shows a network of Enbridge pipelines: Line 5 cuts east and then south around Lake Michigan, Line 61 runs south from Superior into Illinois before connecting with smaller lines that cross Indiana and Michigan and ultimately reach Sarnia, Ontario.

In pushing for Line 5 shutdown, Bad River Band points to alternative route

By Patrick Shea

The Chippewa tribe in northern Wisconsin says Enbridge could reduce the risk to the Great Lakes by diverting Line 5 oil to another line that runs south to Illinois.

Michigan

As state negotiations falter, Line 5 backers ramp up public campaigns

By Andy Balaskovitz

Michigan residents can expect to see more advertisements promoting the contentious pipeline tunnel project.

Line 5

What’s next for Line 5: studies, permits and ‘inevitable’ lawsuits

By Andy Balaskovitz

A three-member board overseeing the tunnel project for the state is scheduled to hold its first meeting Wednesday.

Michigan

Lame-duck rush to secure Line 5 deal could face long-term legal challenge

By Andy Balaskovitz

The remaining six weeks of Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s eight-year term will be crucial for the Line 5 pipeline.

Q&A: Legal expert on Line 5, treaty rights and the public trust

By Andy Balaskovitz

The Energy News Network spoke with the architect of a legal argument designed to force government action on climate change.