SAXON - Tribal leaders from the Bad River Band in Ashland County are now addressing and speaking out regarding the Enbridge Line 5 accident near Saxon in Iron County last month. During a press briefing yesterday, morning, leaders with the Bad River Band declared an official disaster, urging state and federal officials to step in after what they describe as weeks of silence and unanswered questions. Tribal leaders and environmental advocates outlined the latest developments on Line 5 in Michigan and in Wisconsin, where they say Enbridge has ignored requests from state regulators to stop work amid the largest recorded natural gas liquids spill in state history. Following the massive rupture, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that state permits for Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel project under the Straights of Mackinaw will undergo a new review by state regulators. Advocates are calling on Wisconsin’s Governor Tony Evers to do the same. Enbridge says they went through proper channels for construction of the bypass and says they have restored the flow of fuel and prevented regional energy shortages. Enbridge maintains its coordinating with the DNR while keeping the fuel moving safely.
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GOGEBIC COUNTY - Gogebic County 911 calls, which have been handled by the Michigan State Police Negaunee Regional Dispatch Center, will soon be handled by Dickinson County. The Dickinson County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved the use of its dispatch center as the primary Public Safety Answering Point for Gogebic County. Gogebic County awarded the contract to Dickinson County in February, and Monday’s action completes the steps needed to begin taking calls October first.
UPPER MICHIGAN - The Michigan DNR is looking for volunteers for the Eastern and Western U.P. Citizens’ Advisory Council. The council’s western U.P. counterpart represents Gogebic, Ontonagon, Marquette, Delta, Dickinson, Menominee, Baraga, Iron, Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. The council advises the DNR and offers suggestions on how the department can be more effective. Members represent a wide spectrum of natural resource and recreation interests from hunters, boaters and off-road vehicle riders, to foresters, birdwatchers and skiers. The council has passed more than 140 resolutions since forming in 2008. Members are encouraged to share information from the advisory meetings with their communities. We have a link on our website and on the WUPM Facebook page on how to get more information and on how to volunteer. https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/boards/up-citizens
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