How were concerns of tribal communities addressed throughout the Line 3 planning process?
Enbridge has worked closely with tribal communities on the planning of the Line 3 replacement – In fact, the project involves the most comprehensive Indigenous consultation and engagement initiative in Enbridge’s history.
After meeting with the two tribes directly affected by the project, Line 3 will now follow an alternate route that avoids the Leech Lake reservation, and an agreement has been made with the Fond du Lac Band for passage through their reservation. In addition, Enbridge has earmarked $100 million in pipeline work for Indian contractors and employees, provides Indigenous awareness training to hundreds of employees, and is working with tribes to conduct one of the largest cultural surveys of its kind along the pipeline route.
With support from Enbridge and other sponsors, the Minneapolis-based Building Trades Tribal Partnership Program provides Native Americans with training in pipeline construction. Many graduates are able to find immediate employment, including on Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement Project facilities upgrade in Superior, WI.
Additional Information:
- Applying Our Indigenous Peoples Policy: A Focus on Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement Program
- Check your facts, Forbes: Our Line 3 replacement is built on Indigenous engagement
- American Indian-owned Gordon construction could be transformed by Enbridge project
- Cultural survey by tribes for Enbridge pipeline could be largest effort of its kind
The Truth about Line 3
With so much information being shared and gathered about the Line 3 replacement project, it’s important to help everyone stay focused on the facts, address any misconceptions, and make sure that information about Line 3 is grounded in truth.
Minnesotans for Line 3 has identified some common questions about the project along with information, facts, and other background that answer those important questions.
Approval Process
Who made the decision to replace Line 3, and when?
What steps have been taken to approve the Line 3 project?
What does the Consent Decree from the federal government to replace Line 3 mean?
How do actions by Line 3 opponents fit with Minnesota’s tradition of being a civically respectful community?
How many public comments were received in support and opposition to Line 3, and where were they from?
What do Minnesota’s refineries say about the need for oil from Line 3?
Environment & Safety
How do pipelines like Line 3 compare to other ways of transporting oil in terms of safety and efficiency?
If we’re transitioning to greener energy, why build more fossil fuel infrastructure like Line 3?
How can you care about protecting water and natural resources and support Line 3?
How in depth was the study to determine the environmental impact of Line 3?
What will happen to Line 3 if it is not replaced?
How do we know something like Line 3’s 1991 accident in Grand Rapids, MN won’t happen again?
What was the extent of the drilling fluid spill at the Willow River construction site, and what was done to correct it?
