This Oil Pipeline Beneath the Great Lakes Expired 15 Years Ago: Watch 'Before the Spill'

Line 5 is a pipeline running under one of the world's largest freshwater resources, The Great Lakes. Built by a Canadian oil company called Enbridge in 1953, it was engineered to operate safely for 50 years. Sixty-five years later and the company confirms the aging structure's safety is waning, but has no plans for restoration. 

Before the Spill is a call to action from filmmakers Adam Wells and Andy Cochrane to shut Line 5 down. See the film below and learn more about Line 5 and how you can take action at www.beforethespill.com.

Cover photo: Beth Price