No More Dangerous, Unstudied Gambles with Our Great Lakes
Every day, Michigan’s most extraordinary natural treasure—the Great Lakes—is threatened by Enbridge’s aging Line 5 crude oil pipeline and the proposed oil tunnel that has never been fully, independently studied.
Instead of protecting our drinking water, ecosystems, and climate, the proposed tunnel is a false solution, locking us into more fossil fuel use while threatening the entire ecosystem. We must demand a thorough, transparent examination of these risks and shut down America’s Most Dangerous Pipeline to safeguard our waters and future. Now is the time to make your voice heard.
CALL NOW
Now is the time for action. Michigan residents and concerned citizens across the country must raise their voices. Use the suggested scripts below to call Governor Whitmer and EGLE Director Roos to demand that EGLE deny the proposed Line 5 tunnel permit. Together, we can ensure that the Great Lakes are protected for future generations.
Make the call(s) and report them below!
Phone Script to Call Gov. Whitmer
517-335-7858 Ext 5,2
My name is _____, and I’m calling today to urge Governor Whitmer to protect our water by directing the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to deny the permit for Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac.
The Line 5 pipeline is an imminent threat, and building a tunnel to house it is no solution. Construction would destroy wetlands, disrupt aquatic habitats, and perpetuate our reliance on fossil fuels during a critical time for climate action. Worse, the tunnel poses risks of explosion from natural gas liquids, shifting financial liability to Michigan taxpayers for 100 years.
I urge Governor Whitmer to ensure that Michigan prioritizes water quality, ecosystem health, and a sustainable future by rejecting Enbridge’s tunnel scheme.
Phone Script to Call Director Roos
517-284-6700
My name is ______, and I’m calling today to urge Director Roos to protect our water by directing the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to deny the permit for Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac.
The Line 5 pipeline is an imminent threat, and building a tunnel to house it is no solution. Construction would destroy wetlands, disrupt aquatic habitats, and perpetuate our reliance on fossil fuels during a critical time for climate action. Worse, the tunnel poses risks of explosion from natural gas liquids, shifting financial liability to Michigan taxpayers for 100 years.
I urge Director Roos to ensure that Michigan prioritizes water quality, ecosystem health, and a sustainable future by rejecting Enbridge’s tunnel scheme.
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
The Tunnel is a Dangerous, Unstudied Gamble
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No Thorough Analysis: Neither state nor federal agencies have done deep, independent studies to understand how an oil tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac would affect the environment, tribal treaty rights, climate stability, and shipping navigation.
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Too Precious to Risk: The Great Lakes provide drinking water to millions and fuel a thriving economy. It’s reckless to rush ahead without a complete, science-based examination.
The Tunnel Is No Solution
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Threatens Ecosystems & Climate: Construction would destroy wetlands, risk contamination, endanger tribal treaty rights, and lock in fossil fuel use for decades at a time when we need to act on climate.
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Existing Pipeline Still Dangerous: Even if the Straits segment goes in a tunnel, the rest of the 645-mile Line 5 pipeline remains a spill waiting to happen. The tunnel doesn’t address the root danger—it just hides it.
We Must Demand a Comprehensive Examination and a Shutdown
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Real Oversight, Not Backroom Deals: We can’t rely on industry assurances that have repeatedly proven insufficient. We must push for a transparent, full review of the tunnel’s true costs and risks.
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Shut Down Line 5 Now: Don’t gamble on a half-measure. Protecting our water and climate means denying the tunnel permit and ending Line 5 operations.
TAKE ACTION NOW