8/20/2026

ASHLAND COUNTY - Attorneys for the Bad River Band and environmental groups will argue today against permits for Enbridge’s 41-mile Line 5 reroute in Ashland County.

The groups say the project could permanently damage wetlands and waterways, pointing to a spill of more than 1,600 gallons of drilling fluid in Iron County. They also argue the pipeline would cross at least 186 waterways and 101 acres of wetlands. Enbridge and project supporters point to an extensive environmental review completed before permits were issued.

8/20/2026

GOGEBIC COUNTY - Michigan is proposing new river protections for the Saxon Falls and Superior Falls hydropower dams on the Montreal River in Gogebic County along the Wisconsin border. The rules would limit dam operations and require monitoring of river flow, temperature, dissolved oxygen, sediment, and fish contamination. The dams would have to operate in run-of-river mode, with minimum downstream flows, and provide real-time flow data to the public. Michigan officials say the protections are needed because the Montreal River is a designated trout stream. Public comments are due by 5 p.m. Sept. 11. The requirements must be approved before federal regulators can issue new licenses for the dams.

8/20/2026

GOGEBIC COUNTY - Gogebic County is updating its five-year Hazard Mitigation Plan, and they want to hear from you!  Hazard mitigation helps our communities prepare for and reduce the impacts of disasters and other hazards—protecting people, homes, businesses, infrastructure, and our environment.  County officials say your input can help identify local concerns, prioritize projects, and guide future efforts to make Gogebic County safer and more resilient. Survey responses are due Monday, September 21, 2026.  Participation is voluntary but strongly encouraged. All responses will remain confidential.  We have a link on our website and Facebook Page.

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