MICATS Camp Talk with Residents Along Enbridge Line 6B Pipeline
Channel: MICATS - Michigan Coalition Against Tar Sands
Date: 27/01/2014

At camp we stayed on Tom & Carol's land which was once woodlands and now has a gaping field around the easement for the current and expanded pipeline. During one of our afternoon camp talks a few more residents came in and spoke with the group. We learned of the lies told by Enbridge, the manner of dealing with land-owners, and the results of Enbridge's actions while installing this expansion of the pipeline. 

Two pipelines will exist along the easement which was expanded 35 additional feet. But some landowners have seen much more extensive areas impacted by the expansion project. Contracts get signed that request silencing and those that oppose signing the contract face condemnation of their lands. Enbridge positions itself as a utility for the benefit of the public - however this IS NOT a public utility and is a private business. The laws continue to be twisted in favor of corporate expansion at the cost of the public. Impacted residents find no rest or ease in the process and many take the money and run rather than fight.

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Our action after camp has resulted in felony charges. A jury trial begins January 27 , which will run several days in Ingham County Court, 315 S Jefferson St, Mason MI 48854 in Judge William E Colette's court.