Governor Gretchen Whitmer last week declared September 21-25, 2026 Michigan’s first ever PFAS Awareness Week. The multi-day event will have a lasting impact on the thousands of Michigan residents who participated in discussions, local tours, and several …
The Water Resources Division (WRD) of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is asking for water monitoring recommendations for 2027 to support its Surface Water Quality Monitoring Strategy. The strategy has four primary …
NextCycle Michigan alumni Great Lakes Recycling (GLR), located in River Rouge, Mich., is a 90-year-old, family-owned company that transitioned from ferrous metal recycling to focus exclusively on electronics and EV battery recycling. GLR moved into a 60, …
Grants announced for MI Healthy Climate Challenge #4: Go Big, Go Clean The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced a major step forward in clean manufacturing, unveiling nearly $1.9 million in grant awards through …
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has confirmed a population of spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Berrien County. The population was identified through …
Next week kicks off Food Waste Prevention Week, a week-long online and in-person awareness campaign designed to inspire cultural changes that reduce food waste at home, work and in communities. Up to 38% of all food produced in the United States goes …
As part of National Preparedness Month, MI Environment is putting a spotlight on its work on cyber security and threats to Michigan’s critical infrastructure systems. Emergency planning is an all hazards discipline. While the focus is on the typical …
Waste from cafeterias in several Michigan schools is down dramatically thanks to a switch from single-use plastic utensils and Styrofoam trays to stainless-steel reusable foodware. These schools will see these savings every year. Since making the change, …
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It’s PFAS Awareness Week – the first ever. Championed by the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team’s Citizen Advisory Workgroup, made up of Michigan citizens impacted by PFAS--it’s a time devoted to encouraging Michiganders to take action to reduce their …
On a sunny August afternoon in Marquette, 13 talented Michigan leaders turned out for a project symbolizing what they’ve been up to for months now in communities statewide: making a positive difference to counter the impacts of climate change in the Great …
As part of National Cleanup Day, MI Environment is highlighting two staffers at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) who are making a name for themselves as litter picker-uppers. Two staffers at EGLE are spurring each …
As waterfowl hunting season begins, the Michigan Invasive Species Program is asking hunters across the state to take extra precautions to prevent the spread of invasive species. Several aquatic invasive plants tend to grow in slow-moving waters — just the …
First-of-its-kind PFAS education campaign goes national with support from other states Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed the week of Sept. 21, 2026, as PFAS Awareness Week, highlighting Michigan’s leadership in addressing this class of chemical …
As part of National Drive Electric Month, MI Environment is highlighting the experience of EGLE staffers with the State’s electric vehicle (EV) fleet in a series of “ride and drives.” In 2023, Gov. Whitmer signed an executive directive to convert the State …
One of the many consequences of the opioid crisis is the growing need for recovery housing in Michigan. Problem-Solving Courts and behavioral health programs can set people up to avoid relapse and recidivism, but a lack of long-term, stable housing can …
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed September 14-18, 2026, as SepticSmart Week. On September 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – in conjunction with federal, state, and local governments and private sector partners – will kick off its …
Fall college recruiting season is quickly approaching, and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is ready to meet, greet and educate students on the careers and internship opportunities the department has to offer. EGLE …
As part of the first-ever PFAS Awareness Week (Sept. 21 to Sept. 25), the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) and and the Citizens Advisory Workgroup members are hosting a variety of events around the state and online to highlight the state’s …
One of the many consequences of the opioid crisis is the growing need for recovery housing in Michigan. Problem-Solving Courts and behavioral health programs can set people up to avoid relapse and recidivism, but a lack of long-term, stable housing can …
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