Michigan approves Enbridge Line 5 tunnel permit in Straits of Mackinac

Michigan's environmental agency approved a permit for Enbridge to build an oil pipeline tunnel beneath the Great Lakes, advancing a multibillion-dollar project that has faced years of opposition from environmental groups and state officials

First covered Jul 15, 2026 · 3:43 PM PT · 2 articles

Michigan approves Enbridge Line 5 tunnel permit in Straits of Mackinac — Image via cleantechnica.com

Coverage

9h Grist Line 5 tunnel in Michigan clears major permitting hurdle, in blow to opposition

1d CleanTechnica Line 5 Tunnel Permit Jeopardizes Safety of the Great Lakes — Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) approved the permit application for Enbridge, a multibillion-dollar Canadian oil…

Primary sources

mienviro.michigan.gov 7433754469707163070 (mienviro.michigan.gov)

More coverage from around the web

truthout.org Michigan OK’s Permits for Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel — But Legal Hurdles Remain | Truthout

clickondetroit.com State OKs Line 5 tunnel permits — with a few caveats

dailyreporter.com Michigan approves Canadian oil giant's Line 5 pipeline project | The Daily Reporter - WI Construction News & Bids

mitechnews.com Michigan Approves Key Line 5 Tunnel Permit; Supporters Cheer, Opponents Promise New Challenges - MITechNews

michiganadvance.com Tribes, environmental advocates decry Michigan's approval of Line 5 permits • Michigan Advance

Appeared in: 2026-07-17 (#19)

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