Posted Draft EIS Comments

Please do not rush into any decision regarding this pipeline. The federal administration is not considering our environment’s best interests. These decisions take time and careful deliberation as not only the health of the people in the area must be considered as well as the health of our waterways. Damage to both of these things cannot be repaired and a safe environment is vital to all of us. Renewable resources must be considered, not new potentially dangerous fragile pipelines to carry oil. We encourage you to do the careful research that must be done and safeguard human and water life.

I strongly Oppose the proposed Line 5 tunnel because:

he Line 5 tunnel project has Not undergone a comprehensive risk assessment, which is crucial for a project that poses risks to the Great Lakes, our Climate, and our future.

Many tunnel experts who have reviewed Enbridge’s plans share concerns for the logistics of placing a tunnel under the lakebed, considering it to be complicated, dangerous, and technically challenging. Experts also share concerns for the workers who are subjected to the dangerous pipeline construction and operations.

The supposed “energy emergency” used to justify fast-tracking this project is false and politically motivated, and should not override public safety and environmental protections.

An oil spill in the Great Lakes would be Catastrophic for drinking water, wildlife, and Michigan’s economy. More than 1.3 million jobs, equating to $82 billion in wages, are directly tied to the Great Lakes.\

Approving this tunnel locks us into decades of fossil fuel dependency, exacerbating the Climate and public health Crises; it Must be thoroughly assessed for its greenhouse gas emissions and health impacts before proceeding.

Tribal nations and Indigenous communities have Not been meaningfully consulted. Their rights, treaties, and voices Must be honored.

I strongly urge the Army Corps to Reject this rushed proposal.

Creating line 5 under the Great Lakes would be detrimental to the environmental health of the lakes as a whole. It would be harmful in the process of construction and during operation. The Great Lakes are the pride of Michigan and putting them in danger puts Michigan citizens in danger who rely on fishing in them for sustenance, providing tourism, etc. what happens when the line fails and oil leaks polluting the water and wildlife? Michigan should invest in sustainable, reliable renewable energy that doesn’t harm its environment or citizens.

As Executive Director of the Oregon Economic Development Foundation, I write in support of the Great Lakes Tunnel project. In Oregon, Ohio, and across the Great Lakes region, Line 5 is vital for energy reliability. Local industries, public services, schools, and healthcare providers rely on stable, affordable fuel sources.

This project represents a responsible solution—relocating Line 5 into a tunnel beneath the lakebed significantly reduces environmental risk to Lake Michigan and the surrounding ecosystems, while maintaining energy access for millions.

The project has undergone extensive review and public engagement. It supports long-term energy security, creates economic opportunity, and balances environmental protection with infrastructure modernization.

I respectfully urge the Army Corps of Engineers to approve the permit and allow this critical investment to move forward.

As a native of northern Michigan, I am acutely aware of the value in fragile nature of the northern lake, Huron ecosystem.
A catastrophic spill of any proportion of oil from 95 weather encased in a tunnel or Lang, an the lake bed, it would cause irreparable harm. The fishing industry and many, many species along both the northern Huron and Michigan lake shorelines. There are many other ways to move oil across michigan that do not put one of the world’s largest freshwater resources at risk for centuries of harm.

The idea proposed that there is an energy emergency seems suspiciously motivated by greed. The Line 5 tunnel is a disaster in all aspects and a danger to the Great Lakes. Proceed with caution and muster up some courage to do the right thing.

I would like to see Line 5 shut down. While Enbridge and the US Army Corp of Engineers have accomplished wonderful projects this risk to our Great Lakes is too great. We were appalled at the Kalamazoo River disaster… this cannot happen again. I am concerned about the families who use propane in the U. P., but I understand propane can be transported by train and truck. As I look toward the future for our children and grandchildren protecting the Great Lakes freshwater system is paramount. We need that water! And we need to continue our efforts toward renewable energy. Thank you.

I wholeheartedly support the building of the tunnel for line 5
It will provide a safe way to provide the energy we desperately need and protect our Great Lakes for future generations.

Oil pipelines have no business being in any of our beautiful Great Lakes. The threat of an accident that could ruin these extremely limited bodies of fresh water is too great a risk to take. There are safe alternatives to pipelines. Why would we not employ those while at the same time continuing to explore safe, responsible methods of providing energy to our citizens and the citizens of Canada. Decreasing our dependence on fossil fuels is the logical solution.