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Bay Mills Indian Community

Coverage of Bay Mills Indian Community in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 16 · 18:08 UTCMost recent: Aug 3 · 21:22 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Michigan Supreme Courtorganization3Line 5topic2Enbridgeorganization2Straits of Mackinacplace2Michigan Public Service Commissionorganization2Enbridge energy companyorganization2Line 5 tunnel projecttopic2Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indiansorganization2Michigan Climate Action Networkorganization1Earthjusticeorganization1Adam Ratchenskiperson1National Wildlife Federationorganization1Elizabeth Welchperson1Brian K. Zahraperson1Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indiansorganization1Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomiorganization1Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energyorganization1Oil and Water Don’t Mix Coalitionorganization1Dana Nesselperson1U.S. Army Corps of Engineersorganization1
Recent coverage
  • POLITICSAug 3 · 21:22 UTCMICHIGAN ADVANCE
    Attorneys and advocates cheer Michigan Supreme Court decision demanding new Line 5 permit review

    The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that state energy regulators improperly limited environmental review of Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel project, requiring a broader assessment. Opponents, including tribal nations and environmental advocates, celebrated the decision as a victory for protecting the Great Lakes and public resources.

  • POLITICSAug 3 · 08:45 UTCWISCONSIN EXAMINER
    Michigan Supreme Court tosses state regulator’s approval of Line 5 tunnel project

    The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the state regulator must reassess Enbridge Energy's Line 5 tunnel project due to insufficient analysis of environmental harms. The court found the Michigan Public Service Commission failed to properly evaluate potential impacts and alternatives, with the decision supported by six justices and one dissent. The pipeline, running through the Straits of Mackinac, faces challenges from tribal communities and environmental groups.

  • POLITICSJul 31 · 23:07 UTCMICHIGAN ADVANCE
    Michigan Supreme Court tosses state regulator’s approval of Line 5 tunnel project

    The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the Michigan Public Service Commission must reassess its approval of Enbridge Energy's Line 5 tunnel project due to inadequate evaluation of environmental harms. The court found the commission failed to properly analyze potential impacts and compare alternatives, including greenhouse emissions and oil spill risks.

  • POLITICSJul 16 · 18:08 UTCMICHIGAN ADVANCE
    Tribes, environmental advocates decry Michigan’s approval of Line 5 permits

    Michigan state agencies approved permits for Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel project, advancing the company's efforts to construct a utility tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac. Tribes and environmental advocates oppose the project, citing risks of oil spills and unstable geological conditions, while Enbridge claims the tunnel will mitigate future anchor strike risks.