The resolution called the use of eminent domain on conservation land a 'terrible precedent' that would undermine the protection of nature preserves throughout Kentucky.
The Louisville-based utility sued Bernheim in 2019 after it was unable to reach a deal to buy an easement for the proposed 12-mile line that would run through central Bullitt County.
The city of Louisville has filed a lawsuit to seize historic church buildings in Louisville's Russell neighborhood.
The permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers comes as several of LG&E's condemnation lawsuits remain unresolved, including one involving land owned by Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest.
A Jim Beam spokeswoman said the bourbon company has not "directed the planning or route of the proposed pipeline.”
The utility previously sent residents letters threatening legal action f it couldn’t reach deals to buy easements by the end of the month.
Two landowners say they’ve received letters indicating the utility is prepared to file condemnation lawsuits in the next 10 days.
Leaders want residents out in the next six months, but most residents didn't even know until we told them Thursday.