Tribes, environmental advocates decry Michigan’s approval of Line 5 permits

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 16, 2026

Words: 1,249

Last Updated: 5 days, 8 hours ago

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Two state agencies charged with overseeing Michigan’s natural resources and the environment have approved another set of permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project, pushing the Canadian energy company closer to the full approval needed to begin construction.

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy announced Wednesday that it had reapproved a set of permits that expired earlier this year, concerning wetlands resources and the Great Lakes submerged lands. It follows a 2024 …

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