Statement from Minnesotans for Line 3 about the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency decision to issue the final permit for the Enbridge Line 3 Project

Contact: Susan Goudge
Susan@Minnesotansforline3.com | 218-556-3617

“Today is an important day and milestone for both Minnesota and the process and system we have to review and approve how we protect our environment and grow and support our economy. After more than six years of review, the MPCA has issued a stormwater construction permit for the Line 3 Replacement project.

Enbridge has now received all of the permits and it’s now officially time to begin work. Minnesota has listened to the science and followed the data that has repeatedly showed us that the Line 3 project is needed and will meet and exceed rigorous standards and requirements.

Almost a third of workers in the 14 Line 3 counties have filed for economic help. The final permit being issued means we are taking an important and needed step toward putting people back to work and bringing hope to businesses and communities.

At a time when we must also continue to be safe in a COVID-impacted world, it’s important to recognize that Enbridge just completed the North Dakota section of Line 3 without any COVID issues and many construction projects across Minnesota have gone on this year without any COVID issues.

This project has always been about replacing an aging part of our energy infrastructure to protect the environment, safely support our communities, and strengthen our economy. Enbridge and the team that will manage construction have a strong plan to make sure everyone and every community are safe.”

We can’t afford to wait any longer for Line 3

“It’s long overdue for those making decisions in this state to pause and look at the facts. We cannot afford another appeal. Too much time and taxpayer dollars have been used to repeatedly determine that Line 3 is necessary.

If we do not approve Line 3 and get started soon, the people of Minnesota will deserve an explanation about why the most studied pipeline project in our state’s history – that literally checks every box – was stalled at a time when our economy needs it so much.”

Rich Siegert, Rochester Post Bulletin

Minnesota needs Line 3 project

“Let’s get one thing clear: Minnesota needs Line 3.

Replacing Line 3 will bring thousands of jobs to our state at a time when we desperately need it. While our legislature stalls on a bonding bill and other forms of relief, how about Governor Walz and his administration making an easy decision to stop delaying a project that will bring thousands of jobs to northern Minnesota?”

Craig Gaasvig, Grand Forks Herald

Nearly six years to replace Line 3 is too long

“My family has farmed in Clearwater County for 85 years. As farmers, we take pride in our land and work hard to take care of the soil and water around us. We also take very seriously planning our farming operations, including rotating our crops and maintaining our equipment.

For 48 years, we’ve hosted six pipelines on our property and have always had a good relationship with the company. In 2014, we received a letter from Enbridge about the company’s intention to replace its Line 3 pipeline. Since that initial letter, we’ve worked with Enbridge on the easement for the replacement pipe and have considered our farming plans to accommodate construction.”

Brian Emmel, Bemidji Pioneer

Support Minnesotans by supporting Line 3

“In trying times like these, you would think local governments would try to work together to get things done. The fact of the matter is, they can’t — or they won’t. The gridlock in our state house is at an all-time high, and neither side seems willing to concede anything to the other. You would think they would care more about the people than these political chess matches; but for the most part, that’s not the case. Minnesota needs jobs more than ever — as well as the hope that things can get better. As we struggle with COVID19, the changes it has forced upon us have left too many of our businesses to drop like flies, with more people applying for unemployment every day.”

Dave Langfeld, Duluth News Tribune

Letters to the Editor Supporting Line 3:

We can’t afford to wait any longer for Line 3

Minnesota needs Line 3 project

Nearly six years to replace Line 3 is too long

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