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Wild rice harvest along the Kakagon Slough in far northern Wisconsin is a generation upon generation Bad River tribal tradition its leaders assert is threatened by the pipeline reroute project.

Bad River tribe and environmental groups challenge pipeline project in northern Wisconsin

Susan Bence

The Bad River tribe of Lake Superior Chippewa, along with several organizations, announced Thursday, Dec. 12, that they are challenging the Wisconsin DNR's decision to permit a controversial pipeline project in far northern Wisconsin. They are concerned about the impacts the project could have on the wetland- and stream-rich region.

Critics of Enbridge's proposed 42-mile reroute through a wider swath of the Bad River watershed was discussed at a February 2 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources hearing.

Wisconsin Enbridge pipeline hearing elicits more voices of concern than support

Susan Bence

Enbridge's Line 5 has been in service for nearly 60 years. The Canadian company proposed rerouting a portion of the pipeline creating a 42-mile loop outside of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation. Many people are expressing worry about the plan, including people who spoke out at a recent virtual public hearing.

A glimpse of the Bad River in Ashland County. The existing Enbridge pipeline crosses the river downstream within the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation. Enbridge proposes routing a replacement line that would run outside the reservation, crossing more than 150 wetlands and streams as well as the Bad River itself.

Concerns Over Oil And Gas Pipeline In Northern Wisconsin

Susan Bence

Concerns are flaring over a pipeline that carries crude oil and natural gas from western Canada.

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Canadian Pacific Weighs In On Safety of Milwaukee’s Rail Lines

Susan Bence

Are Milwaukee area rail lines becoming safer? One of the potentially hazardous loads some people worry about is crude oil. Trains carry up to 14 loads a…