Mike Shriberg of the National Wildlife Federation says the agreement would expose the Great Lakes to potential oil spills for many years. David Holtz of Oil and Water Don’t Mix says state officials ignored their own studies showing better energy alternatives for Michigan than moving oil through the straits. ——12:20 p.m.Michigan officials and Enbridge have reached a deal on replacing 65-year-old twin oil pipelines that critics describe as a serious threat to the Great Lakes. Rick Snyder’s administration and Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge have reached a deal on replacing 65-year-old twin pipelines in a channel linking two of the Great Lakes. But it’s sure to draw criticism from groups that oppose any oil shipments in the straits area.

Source: National Post October 03, 2018 16:47 UTC