On June 4th, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineeers will be holding a public hearing in Ashland, Wisconsin regarding Enbridge’s proposed work on Line 5. Sierra Club is coordinating a free bus with stops in Milwaukee, Madison, and Stevens Point. Together we can send a clear message that Enbridge’s proposed reroute is not needed and not safe!
Hearing information:
June 4, 2024 at Northwood Technical College
11am - 3pm CT and 4pm - 8pm CT
9:30am press conference
2100 Beaser Avenue, Ashland, WI 54806
In person testimony can be no longer than 3 minutes. Registration will be at 10:00am-10:45am for the first session and at 3:00pm-3:45pm for the second session. Registrants will be randomly assigned a number to determine the speaker order - USACE has noted that it is likely there will not be time for everyone to speak. If you're able, plan to arrive early.
Travel times to Ashland from southern Wisconsin are close to 6 hours, so if you plan to attend the hearing, plan for a very long day!
Public Written Comments
open now through July 5, 2024
Send email to: CEMVP-WiL5R-CDDComments@usace.army.mil
Help spread the word - view the hearing toolkit
Background:
On May 2, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), under the president, announced a public hearing and written comment period regarding a forthcoming environmental assessment (EA) of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline expansion, and on May 20, 2024, USACE released their Draft Combined Decision Document.
This is an opportunity to tell the USACE and the entire Biden administration about your concerns around the Line 5 pipeline.
Enbridge Energy, a multi-billion dollar corporation, is moving oil dangerously through northern Wisconsin every day illegally in trespass, violating the Bad River Band’s sovereignty. They are trying to expand that pipeline and operate it for years to come, putting at risk the water, fish, plants and animals, humans, and so much more, with the threat of an oil spill. You can help stop them by participating in the upcoming public input opportunities.
Transport Options:
Carpools being arranged from Chicago, Eau Claire, Fox Valley, Green Bay, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Wausau and anywhere else people want!
Sierra Club is looking into booking a bus with stops in: Milwaukee, Madison, and Stevens Point