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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The potential designation of the Line 5 Tunnel as an "emergency project" is a hazardous end-run around the established regulatory process of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, setting a dangerous precedent and endangering the waters, wildlife, and people of the Great Lakes.

"Rushing a risky pipeline project under the guise of an emergency would be dangerous and irresponsible," said Beth Wallace, climate and energy director for the National Wildlife Federation. "The Great Lakes support irreplaceable wildlife and habitat, clean drinking water for more than 31 million people, and a $6 trillion economy — all of which deserve protection over the interests of a foreign oil company that has alternatives. This is not a final decision — there is still time to demand a thorough, transparent process that prioritizes safety over shortcuts."

Line 5, a 72-year-old oil pipeline operated by Canadian company Enbridge, runs through critical ecosystems, including the Bad River Reservation and under the Great Lake, through the Straits of Mackinac. It has been the subject of increasing concern due to its aging infrastructure and history of spills. Tribal groups, citizens, and environmentalists have called for its decommissioning, citing the risk it poses to freshwater sources, Tribal lands, and local ecosystems.