From Enbridge faces legal challenges over Line 5 pipeline reroute through Bad River reservation

How will the Enbridge Line 5 reroute construction affect Bayfield County?

Local businesses and workers in Bayfield County benefit from pipeline reroute The construction of the new 41-mile stretch of Line 5 around the Bad River reservation is generating a substantial economic boost for the region, including Bayfield County. The project is expected to employ 700 union workers at its peak and contribute $135 million to Wisconsin’s economy. This influx of activity is already benefiting local businesses, such as hotels, campgrounds, and restaurants, which are seeing an increase in customers.

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Effect: Strong positive
How direct: 3 steps, all reported
When: Within weeks
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How it reaches Bayfield County

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Enbridge is building a new 41-mile stretch of Line 5 around the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation, a project initiated after the tribe sued in 2019 to shut down the pipeline on its lands.

2 reports connect these two. Brind only summarizes; follow a link to read the reporting itself.
- miningjournal.net Jun 20
- ironmountaindailynews.com Jun 18
Crews are currently clearing trees and laying down large wooden mats for temporary access roads in northern Wisconsin, where the Bad River is located.

2 reports connect these two. Brind only summarizes; follow a link to read the reporting itself.
- miningjournal.net Jun 20
- ironmountaindailynews.com Jun 18
The project is expected to employ 700 union workers at peak and contribute $135 million to Wisconsin’s economy, providing increased customers for local vendors, hotels, and restaurants in the area.

2 reports connect these two. Brind only summarizes; follow a link to read the reporting itself.
- miningjournal.net Jun 20
- ironmountaindailynews.com Jun 18

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The facts so far

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Enbridge is building a new 41-mile stretch of Line 5 around the Bad River reservation.miningjournal.net, ironmountaindailynews.com
The $450 million project is expected to employ 700 union workers at peak construction.miningjournal.net, ironmountaindailynews.com
The project is expected to contribute $135 million to Wisconsin’s economy.miningjournal.net, ironmountaindailynews.com
Enbridge currently has over 500 staff in the field, including inspection and environmental teams.miningjournal.net, ironmountaindailynews.com
U.S. District Court Judge William Conley ordered Enbridge to reroute Line 5 or shut it down by mid-June this year and pay $5.15 million for trespassing.miningjournal.net, ironmountaindailynews.com

Why it matters

The rerouting project is a massive undertaking, valued at $450 million, and is critical to the Midwest energy grid, serving 10 refineries and propane facilities. The economic injection into the local area is substantial, providing significant employment and boosting local commerce in Bayfield County.

However, the construction is highly contested. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa maintains that state permits are unlawful and continues to challenge the approvals in court. The tribe is also concerned that the reroute could stir up mercury in waterways and harm wild rice beds.

What we don't know yet

Will the federal appeals court uphold the permits allowing construction to continue?
Will the construction be halted in the four waterways where additional permits are still needed?

Is this still moving?

Gone quiet

Reports: 2
Developments: 4
Repetition: 0%

What would change this answer

The federal appeals court issues a ruling confirming the legality of the permits.The construction can proceed without further legal interruption, making the economic benefits more certain and immediate.

A court order halts construction in the four waterways requiring additional permits.The project timeline will be significantly delayed, reducing the immediate economic impact on Bayfield County.

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miningjournal.netJun 20
ironmountaindailynews.comJun 18

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