Gretchen Whitmer: “This is a uniquely American problem that we need to address.”

We need to ensure that the safety of our waters is prioritized.

The deal lacks firm, enforceable protections to ensure the dams will be properly maintained and safely retired when they are no longer economical to operate.

This is not an attempt to work around the will of the people. It is an attempt to undo the will of the people, and we can’t let that happen.

Protecting these natural treasures is a top priority. My brief continues my seven-year fight to stop Enbridge from pumping oil through the Great Lakes.