Water protectors

A sign that says "Honor the Treaties" hangs between two trees against a snowy landscape.

Community, commitment, and cords of wood get Michigan water protectors through winter

Kaye LaFond

On a chilly day in early January, the ground at Camp Anishinaabek is covered in a foot of snow, extra crusty from thawing and re-freezing. The outdoor…

A woman wearing warm clothing holds a sign that says "Shut Down Line 5, No Tunnel".

Environment & Climate Change

Water protectors rally against lame duck Line 5 legislation

Kaye LaFond

Demonstrators gathered in Petoskey on Saturday, opposing the state's plan to build a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac, which would house twin oil…

A man and two women sit around a campfire, a banner in the background says "Honor the Treaties"

Environment & Climate Change

Water Protectors say they will stay at "Camp Anishinaabek" until Line 5 is shut down

Kaye LaFond

Water Protectors are camping in Northern Michigan to call for a shutdown of Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline. About 15 permanent campers are at two rural…