In an end-run around the public participation process they established, Governor Rick Snyder and Enbridge, Inc., the owner and operator of Line 5, are exploring the possibility of building a $500 million tunnel to replace the stretch of 65 year-old Line 5 pipeline that runs under the Straits of Mackinac. While a tunnel, properly designed… tunnel-line-5-big-mistake/" title="ReadA Tunnel for Line 5? – That Would be a Big Mistake”>Read more »
Protecting the Common Waters of the Great Lakes BasinThrough Public Trust Solutions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELiz Kirkwood, Executive DirectorFLOW (For Love of Water)Office: (231) 944-1568Cell: (570) 872-4956 Friday, June 15, 2018Email: Liz@FLOWforWater.orgWeb: www.FLOWforWater.org Proposed “Line 5” Oil Pipeline Tunnel Under the Mackinac Straits Ignores Looming Disaster, Locks in Decades of Risk Enbridge’s Snyder-commissioned tunnel… tunnel-mackinac-straits-ignores-looming-disaster-locks-decades-risk/" title="ReadMedia Release: Proposed “Line 5” Tunnel Under the Mackinac Straits Ignores Looming Disaster”>Read more »
As a native Michigander and optimist, I’ve always welcomed the first day of winter as a harbinger of longer, hopefully sunnier days just over the horizon. But I was recently reminded by a friend that, of course, the winter solstice that occurred Thursday at 11:28 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, actually marks the shortest day and… tunnels-brighter-tomorrow/" title="ReadTilting at Tunnels and a Brighter Tomorrow”>Read more »
April 1st is traditionally a day for harmless pranks, unexpected surprises, and fake engagement announcements. But did you know it’s also Fossil Fools’ Day? No, that’s not a typo—it’s a day dedicated to calling out the real tricksters: the fossil fuel industry. And if you live in the Great Lakes region, you’re no stranger to… Read more »
Our programs Who we are Our story is about water. 20 percent of the world’s fresh surface water – and the need to educate citizens and leaders about protecting the Great Lakes as a commons held in public trust now and for future generations. At FLOW (For Love of Water), we believe the enduring ideas… Read more »
2024 Our top 3 highlights: January 2024 January 1, 2024; 9&10 News For Love of Water files appeal to overturn approval of Enbridge’s Line 5 relocation “For Love of Water filed an appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals to overturn the Michigan Public Service Commission’s approval of Enbridge’s application to relocate Line 5 to… Read more »
Exploring these webinars is a great way to dive into a range of interesting and important topics. Whether you’re curious about how we manage groundwater resources, eager to hear about new book releases, interested in knowing more about shutting down Line 5, or excited to learn about regenerative agriculture practices, each webinar offers a chance… Read more »
Costly, Risky & Ill-Advised: The Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Proposal On January 15, FLOW hosted a free, live webinar with IEEFA report co-authors Suzanne Mattei, Energy Policy Analyst; and David Schlissel, Director of Resource Planning Analysis. We dove deep about the report’s findings and answer your questions. The webinar was moderated by FLOW Legal Director Carrie… Read more »
Line 5 Webinars — FLOW & Partners Share the Facts Watch here! Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline is over 71 years old and remains a threat to the waters and people of the Great Lakes region. On August 20, join FLOW and Oil & Water Don’t Mix for a special live webinar, and learn from a… Read more »
Don’t let them tell you that it’s too hard, or too expensive to shut down Line 5! We are united by our love of the Great Lakes. They provide drinking water for millions of people in the United States and Canada, drive our economy, and define our way of life. Since 2013, FLOW has helped build a… Read more »
