The US Army Corps of Engineers has approved the controversial Line 5 tunnel project beneath the Straits of Mackinac, clearing a major federal hurdle despite concerns over endangered species, archaeological sites, and tribal treaty rights. While Enbridge Energy celebrates the decision as evidence of thorough environmental review, Native American tribes condemn it as a betrayal of sacred lands and legal protections. Construction remains stalled due to ongoing legal battles at the state level, including a Michigan Supreme Court reversal and pending appeals over pipeline shutdown authority. The Corps admits potential harm to threatened species and historic sites, but insists mitigation can offset damage — a claim tribes fiercely dispute.
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