Spokeswoman Juli Kellner said Enbridge began construction in several locations around the state Tuesday morning.
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Minnesota gives final green light to disputed oil pipeline
Minnesota regulators approved the final permit Monday for Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement.
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Dismissed: Michigan advocates outraged by state’s bottled water decision
After two years, the groups were told by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy that they filed the contested case with the wrong agency.
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Watch Party: Watching the Waters
Commissioner Rob Sisson from the IJC, Kelly House from Bridge Michigan and Harvey Bootsma from the School of Freshwater Sciences at the UWM answer questions from the audience and explain why climate change will be THE story of the Great Lakes in coming years.
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“Saving the Great Lakes”: National Geographic December issue explores the lakes and their struggles
Great Lakes Now spoke to the author of the feature story of National Geographic’s December issue on the lakes, their issues and worldwide appeal.
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Michigan agency recommends $5.4M for recreation projects
Belle Isle Park is one of the locations to receive funding.
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Minnesota tribes file to halt pipeline approval due to virus
The Red Lake and White Earth Bands of Chippewa filed a motion late Wednesday.
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How does a $641 million Flint water settlement get to residents? Attorneys give answers
Attorneys involved in the Flint Water Litigation provided an overview of the $641.25 million water settlement Nov. 23 on the City of Flint Facebook page.
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Enbridge sues Michigan over Line 5 shutdown order
The energy company announced Tuesday it has filed a complaint in federal court seeking to block Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from moving forward with plans to shut down Line 5 by May.
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Michigan politicians ran on water problems. Activists want money for fixes.
Water advocates say they plan to push state and federal lawmakers for more funding to address PFAS, lead line replacement, and other water issues. But the COVID-19 crisis could make budget dollars scarce.