#ShutDownLine5

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

Big Oil vs. Big Water

November 18, 2025 | Virtual

Join Oil & Water Don't Mix and a national, bipartisan coalition to discuss protecting the Great Lakes, which hold 20% of the world's fresh surface water, from the aging Line 5 oil pipeline.

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.

Collection of letters against the Line 5 tunnel

Fish For The Future - Break a record, protect our water, shut down line 5

Fish For Future - Origami Fish To Shut Down Line 5!

May 20, 2025 | Ypsilanti, MI

Join Third Act Michigan and Clean Water Action to break the record for the largest display of origami fish! Each paper fish represents our shared commitment to protecting the Great Lakes. Let’s show the world that we’re united in protecting our waterways and shutting down Line 5 for once and for all.

Testimony Against Michigan HR 91 and the Proposed Line 5 Tunnel

May 7, 2025 | By Sean McBrearty and Nichole Keway Biber

The proposed Line 5 tunnel would keep the dangerous pipeline open for an expected additional decade, while the tunnel itself is an immensely risky venture with scientists raising red flags. However, responding to a executive order from President Trump the Army Corps of Engineers is speed-running the tunnel approval process - despite the immense risk.

Dr Nichole Keway Biber testifying in MI House Committee

Participants at the 2019 Event on Mackinac Island

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!