Lawsuit Challenges Idaho Pipeline Corridor Affecting Endangered Species

Environmental groups have filed a federal lawsuit to stop a proposed pipeline corridor through six roadless areas in Idaho's National Forest, citing threats to imperiled wildlife such as sage grouse, grizzly bears, and Canada lynx, as well as concerns over permanent habitat fragmentation and increased ATV use. Meanwhile, in the Midwest, Summit Carbon Solutions is seeking to amend the route of its $8.9 billion carbon capture pipeline in South Dakota to address landowner opposition, following state legislation banning the use of eminent domain for such projects. Summit aims to secure voluntary land agreements and may eliminate pipeline branches facing significant resistance, opting to work cooperatively with landowners rather than pursue litigation. These developments highlight ongoing tensions between energy infrastructure expansion and environmental as well as property rights concerns across the U.S.