Wisconsin coalition promotes Line 5 as safest option to move oil and natural gas liquids

A Wisconsin coalition is pushing the Line 5 re-route as the safest and most economical option for transporting crude oil and natural gas liquids across Wisconsin and Michigan.

The Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition stopped in Rhinelander Wednesday as part of its “Safest Way Tour”.

A 2019 federal lawsuit from the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa prompted Enbridge to find a re-route for the 12 miles of Line 5 that go through the Bad River Reservation.

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Ken Notes: I still suggest we work with the tribes to get a safer line and support for other environmental causes in a negotiated agreement with Enbridge. Our policy of just say no or re-route is not working and will not result in the best result for the environment we seek to protect. We deserve the safest most cost effective solution. Also while cost may not be a huge issue the potential for problems with trucking, train, or using the older line remain high...