United States — Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources & Donald Trump

United States — Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: State agency directed to halt permitting, leasing, and environmental reviews for nonferrous mining in the watershed, and to review existing leases. Its actions directly affect mining projects and are central to implementing the order.

Donald Trump: President whose administration lifted the federal mining ban in April, enabling mining proposals. His action is the direct catalyst for the executive order.

United States — Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: DNR granted a permit related to impacts on rare plants and animals, requiring Enbridge to mitigate harm to threatened species.

Donald Trump: Former President Trump's executive orders fast-tracked energy projects, including the Line 5 tunnel, and downplayed climate concerns in federal reviews.

United States — Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Issued state permits for the tunnel, despite noting environmental harms.

Donald Trump: Administration's energy dominance agenda supported the permit approval.