Professor Christopher Saldana, thanks very much. Thank you. The
Wisconsin DNR has approved a wetland and waterway permit to
Enbridge for its controversial oil pipeline through and around
the bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Reservation.
The permit allows Enbridge to conduct construction, meeting
more than 200 conditions for wetlands and waterways
standards. Enbridge is proposing to replace 20 miles of existing
pipeline, including portions within the reservation and 41
miles of new pipeline routed around it. The company still
needs additional federal permitting. Tribal officials
devastate area wetlands and streams and endanger wild rice
beds. Quote I'm angry that the DNR has signed off on a half
baked plan that spells disaster for our homeland and our way of
life. Band River Band Chairman Robert Blanchard said in a
statement. We will continue sounding the alarm to prevent
yet another Enbridge pipeline from endangering our watershed.
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