Megan Wittman, megan.wittman@sierraclub.org
Oakland, WISCONSIN – Approximately 70,000 gallons of oil have spilled from Enbridge’s Line 6 pipeline. The oil has spilled into the ground in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
In response, Elizabeth Ward, Sierra Club - Wisconsin Director released the following statement:
“Enbridge’s unacceptable track record persists. The communities in Jefferson County deserve a thorough accounting and comprehensive cleanup.
“Last week, we filed a lawsuit on Line 5 precisely because we know oil spills like this can and will happen. Wisconsinites should not have to live with these risks while Enbridge lines their pockets.”
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About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with millions of members and supporters. In addition to protecting every person's right to get outdoors and access the healing power of nature, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.