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Enbridge pipeline project delayed by water protection concerns
Until Enbridge proves that there are shutoff valves located on all major waterway crossings, the flow of oil through Line 9B cannot be reversed. According to the Board's letter, 104 major waterway crossings along the pipeline. Only 6 have shutoff valves within 1km of the water.
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper responds to National Energy Board’s approval of Line 9 decision
We are disappointed by the Board's decision. The NEB could have denied Enbridge’s application or imposed stricter terms and conditions that would better protect the environment, but chose not to take environmental concerns to heart.
Need a Source? Waterkeeper can help you cover the Enbridge Line 9 pipeline reversal
Reversing Line 9B could have serious impacts on the public’s ability to safely swim, drink, and fish in Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, the Ottawa River, and St. Lawrence River watersheds. Lake Ontario Waterkeeper and our peers are very concerned about irreversible harm to the natural environment that would results from spills.
Environmentalists speak out against proposal to transport heavy crude oil by pipeline along Great Lakes watersheds
Jaegun Lee, Staff Writer for the Watertown Daily Times, outlines Waterkeepers' concerns about Enbridge's Line 9 oil pipeline proposal.
4 Waterkeeper groups submit comments on Enbridge's Line 9 reversal proposal
Enbridge is proposing a change to its oil pipeline, most of which runs through the Lake Ontario watershed. Four Waterkeepers collaborated on this submission, sharing four major concerns: Leaks or spills from Line 9 have the potential to cause serious and irreversible harm to the environment. Pipeline breaches can occur for a variety of reasons, allowing material to enter the environment. Enbridge has a record of failing to prevent major leaks and spills and failing to respond to spills in a timely manner. Leaks or spills from this pipeline can and should be prevented. Enbridge must be held accountable for any leaks or spills from this pipeline.
Read our complete submission here.
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