Gretchen Whitmer: “I fought to open this bridge to build the economy and connect Michiganders to opportunities on both sides of the Detroit…”

I echo Chief Shahin and local officials: Do not confront or engage with demonstrators. Together, we stand united against hate in all its forms.

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.

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

We need to ensure that the pipeline is safe and that we are protecting our Great Lakes.