Oil and Water Don't Mix just released a comprehensive analysis (read the report) showing how Enbridge's proposed Line 5 tunnel puts Michigan taxpayers at catastrophic risk while the company dodges liability and keeps the profits. This new report exposes the scam. Governor Whitmer and EGLE Director Roos can still stop it.
The Bottom Line:
- Michigan will own the tunnel and inherit massive liability
- Enbridge's insurance covers less than 4 percent of potential damages
- Worst-case costs could exceed $45 billion
- The "watchdog" agency was designed to partner with Enbridge, not protect taxpayers
- No comprehensive review has been completed
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers warns that the tunnel isn't watertight. Technical analysis classifies it as "potentially gassy," meaning it could explode. And Michigan's own Attorney General and DNR have issued explicit warnings about the financial risks that are being ignored.
This decision is happening NOW. Governor Whitmer's administration must decide whether to approve Enbridge's tunnel permit.
Take Action Now:
Tell Governor Whitmer and EGLE Director Roos: Protect Taxpayers, Deny the Permit. Decision-makers need to hear from people right now. Send a message demanding they
- complete a comprehensive review before any decision,
- address the Attorney General and DNR's warnings about taxpayer liability,
- reject a deal that puts billions at risk for Michigan families while Enbridge profits.
CLICK HERE to send the email as written or add your own thoughts.
READ MORE about the red flags concerning the proposed Line 5 tunnel from Brian O’Mara, a geological engineer and 30-year veteran of tunnel projects, and Mike Wilczynski, who has more than 40 years of geological and environmental experience.
