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For the first time in far too long, the Michigan Office of Attorney General stood up in court to protect the waters that belong to the people of Michigan. We've been working to hear opening arguments in a lawsuit to decommission Line 5 for years.

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Please join us in signing this thank you letter to Attorney General Nessel and her team.

The wealth and power of the entire fossil fuel industry and their allies are aligned against us and our Attorney General, but the title of this case is “THE PEOPLE OF MICHIGAN v Enbridge.”

Let our advocates in the Attorney General’s office know that the people they represent have their backs and are thankful for the hard work and long hours they are putting in to face off against the wealthiest and most powerful industry in the history of the world.

 

Dear Attorney General Nessel, Deputy Attorneys General Manning, Reichel, and Bock, and staff of the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Division:

On May 22nd, we watched the Michigan Attorney General’s office take a stand to protect our public water resources on behalf of the people. Michigan residents have been asking for this for a long time and we thank you all for your efforts on our behalf.

For years, we have been calling for action to shut down the Line 5 pipeline, which as you know presents a constant and unnecessary threat to our state’s greatest treasure. It is inspiring to see the work that you all have put in to bring this case on behalf of the people. While the oil industry and other powerful financial interests are aligned against you, know that the people of Michigan and people around the world who value our Great Lakes are in your corner.

We know that this case is a long way from being decided, but we are grateful for your efforts, and the people of Michigan are with you as this case moves forward.

Thank you all!

 

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  • Janine Barringer
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:50:16 -0400
  • vanboggie
    @posting4justice tweeted link to this page. 2020-05-22 16:42:44 -0400
    Join us in thanking the Michigan Attorney General's office for fighting for the People of Michigan as they seek to protect the Great Lakes from an Enbridge oil spill disaster. Please join me! #PeopleVsEnbridge @dananessel https://www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/thank_the_attorney_generals_office?recruiter_id=69010
  • Margaret Hill
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:42:39 -0400
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  • Marianne Lamborne
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:40:33 -0400
  • June Cole
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  • Matthew Cooley
    @ tweeted link to this page. 2020-05-22 16:34:30 -0400
    Join us in thanking the Michigan Attorney General's office for fighting for the People of Michigan as they seek to protect the Great Lakes from an Enbridge oil spill disaster. Please join me! #PeopleVsEnbridge @dananessel https://www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/thank_the_attorney_generals_office?recruiter_id=79241
  • Matthew Cooley
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:34:14 -0400
    I live in Ohio, but am a Michigan native. Thank you for protecting the waters of that beautiful state!
  • Francis Mathy
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:32:57 -0400
  • Audrey Minick
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:31:02 -0400
  • Kathleen Mayo
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:30:56 -0400
  • Susan Welsford
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:30:19 -0400
  • Toni Hill
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:30:15 -0400
  • Laura Quackenbush
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:29:59 -0400
    Thank you for staying true to this effort—we thank you and so do all future residents of the Great Lakes.
  • Mary Ellen Mika
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:29:39 -0400
  • Gayla Reuter-Alm
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:28:16 -0400
    Thank you for working to protect OUR GREAT LAKES!
  • Annette Horino-Holbrook
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:28:06 -0400
  • Linda Shirkey
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:26:17 -0400
    This is so necessary. I am behind you all the way.
  • Lynn Hangartner
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:25:07 -0400
  • Frank Gonzales
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:23:19 -0400
  • Mary Beth Rollings
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:21:56 -0400
  • Kevin Ludwig
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:20:56 -0400
    Since the Enbridge pipeline is argued to be a Public Utility entitled to certain rights and protections, wouldn’t the Great Lakes, which are a reservoir of drinking water for millions of people, also qualify as a Michigan Water Public Utility, thereby providing the Great Lakes the same rights and protections?!?
  • Walter Elmore
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:19:07 -0400
  • Nancy Simon
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:18:55 -0400
  • JohnPaul Morris
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:15:33 -0400
  • Susan Warrow
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:14:36 -0400
  • Christine Brucksch
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:13:10 -0400
  • Gregg Jennings
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:13:02 -0400
  • Libby Ash
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:12:59 -0400
    Thank You! I have a cottage that has been in my family for more than 100 years on the Straits of Mackinaw, just a mile from line 5. It hurts my heart to think what would happen to the beautiful water, land and economy of Michigan if there were to be another Enbridge accident. My family, neighbors and other Michiganders who appreciate and love the beauty of Michigan thank you for your hard work and efforts in shutting line 5 down.
  • Rhoda Maschino
    endorsed 2020-05-22 16:11:13 -0400
    My whole family is grateful to you. Please continue the fight.

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