June 27 marks World Sand Dune Day. Michigan is home to hundreds of thousands of acres of sand dunes. These dunes make up the largest freshwater sand dune system in the world. The unique combination of vegetation, climate, and topography in our sand dunes …
As thousands of Michiganders head to lakes and rivers for the Independence Day holiday, state and local partners are reminding boaters and anglers that a few simple steps can help protect Michigan’s waters from harmful invasive species. Gov. Gretchen …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $200,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will turn a contaminated site into a new floral shop in Holland. The property at 148 East 32nd Street was …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $745,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will help Grand Rapids University Preparatory Association (GRUPA) expand its University Preparatory Academy. …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $1 million Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will create a 20-story high rise with 330 affordable rental units in Ann Arbor. The city will simultaneously …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $1 million grant to the William Schma House brownfield redevelopment project. The $19 million project will turn vacant property at 1900 Belford Street in the city of …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $285,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to support a project that will transform three industrial properties into a $25 million office and warehouse facility for …
Of the 119 sites confirmed in Calhoun County, most are an acre or less, but a handful of sites have 10 to 100 acres of infestation. Small sites with a few plants are hand-pulled when found, while larger sites are treated with herbicide, following guidance …
On May 20, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development approved the addition of six species to Michigan’s invasive plant lists under Part 413 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA). The Commission’s decision was …
Summer brings many wonderful things, but it’s also peak season for the formation of harmful algal blooms, or HABs, that can harm the environment and present health hazards to people and pets. In Michigan, HABs typically occur amid warm temperatures, …
Designed to connect college students with meaningful public service experience, the program provides hands-on opportunities to address some of Michigan’s most pressing environmental challenges, while building a pipeline of future professionals dedicated to …
The Air Quality Division (AQD) at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently issued its 2025 Year in Review. "As we reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026, we are proud of the progress made and energized for the …
“Nearly 50% of endangered or threatened fish, wildlife and plants are at risk due to invasive species, which people unintentionally spread with their boots, tires, boats, firewood, pets and more,” said Joanne Foreman, Invasive Species Program …
For generations, much of Detroit’s waterfront was shaped by industrial activity that contributed to pollution, habitat degradation and limited public access to the river. Today, visitors can walk along the shoreline, fish, boat, enjoy nature and gather in …
Fostering current and future generations of water stewards is vital to protecting Michigan's fresh waters. Through June 14, the annual recognition of Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week (GLFWW) focuses attention on the Great Lakes and Michigan’s inland …
Funding to advance contaminated sediment remediation, habitat restoration and long-term revitalization efforts within the Detroit River Area of Concern Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) and U.S. Environmental …
Protecting our lakes includes the work of Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) Program volunteers who give their time to ensure water ecosystems will be cherished for generations to come. MiCorps advances water stewardship and protects Michigan’s natural …
As summer approaches, the Michigan Departments of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) are reminding Michigan residents living near or visiting area waters to keep an …
If you want to know how Michigan waters are doing, why not check in with one of the oldest and most storied species that lives there? Curious Michiganders can do just that – and kick off Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week 2026 – on Saturday, June 6, at the …
Annual recognition highlights many ways to connect, learn, and act In Michigan, we are embraced by the Great Lakes, supported by vast groundwater reserves, protected by wetlands, and always within a few miles of a flowing stream or inland lake. When we …
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