Opponents challenge Enbridge permits for Line 5 reroute in Wisconsin

Opponents voiced concerns over Enbridge’s permit applications tied to its Line 5 pipeline reroute during a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources public hearing, according to reporting by the Wisconsin Examiner. The permits, which address streambank erosion control along a 41-mile reroute, are among the final approvals needed for the project around the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Reservation. 

Speakers at the hearing raised environmental and legal concerns, including potential impacts to waterways and questions about permit eligibility. Members of the Bad River Band and others argued the reroute could threaten the watershed and treaty rights, while Enbridge representatives said the proposed work is intended to stabilize streambanks and prevent erosion. Additional public comments on the permits will be accepted through May 2.