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Tell Michigan leaders to protect our Great Lakes

The state of Michigan is deciding whether to allow a tar sands oil pipeline tunnel to be drilled at the heart of the Great Lakes. Over 92,000 letters were sent opposing this dangerous proposal. Tell Governor Whitmer and EGLE Director Roos that we're watching and waiting for them to make the right decision for our Great Lakes!
Outside the Michigan capitol building with Shut Down Line 5 Pipeline signs
Collection of letters against the Line 5 tunnel
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No Line 5 Tunnel - Comment and Letter Delivery

August 26, 2025 | Lansing, MI
Clean Water Action is partnering with Oil And Water Don't Mix for a no tunnel letter and comment delivery day in Lansing! We'll be making a letter delivery to the Governor's office and displaying a batch of origami fish made as part of the Fish for Future project.
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No Oil Tunnel Gathering on Mackinac Island

May 29, 2025 | Mackinac Island, MI
Each year, business and political leaders from around the state gather for the Detroit Area Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island. Our window to prevent a disastrous new fossil fuel infrastructure through the heart of the Great Lakes is closing. Decision-makers need to hear from the public about the dangers of the proposed tunnel for the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline. Add your voice!
Participants at the 2019 Event on Mackinac Island
End of the Line: Great Lakes Over Big Oil
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End of the Line: Great Lakes Over Big Oil | Traverse City & Online

June 4, 2025 | Traverse City, MI
Please join us for an in-person and live-streamed event on June 4th, 2025. Together, we’ll hear from key experts—like international tunnel expert Brian O’Mara—about the latest on Line 5, and learn how to take action at this critical moment. The federal administration has fast-tracked the Line 5 tunnel permit, and your voice is more important now than ever!
Great Lakes as seen from space
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Protect the Great Lakes & the People Who Depend on Them!

March 2, 2022 | By Steve Schultz

Today is Great Lakes Day, and a time to reflect on how unique the Great Lakes region is. 21% of the Earth’s available fresh surface water is on our doorstep. The lakes are beautiful and provide enjoyable opportunities from fishing, swimming, enjoying a beach and watching sunrise and sunsets over the

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