Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on March 25, 2026 - 09:18 GMT

EGLE’s fish contaminant monitoring program staff collects fish during the winter months to expand year-round monitoring for PFAS

Over the past five years, the staff in Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Fish Contaminant Monitoring Program (FCMP) has collected over twice as many fish samples from over twice as many locations to monitor the edible …

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Published on March 24, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

EGLE hockey team wins annual game with DNR in overtime

The excitement grew at “The Wex” ice arena in Cadillac at the annual hockey game between staffers of the Michigan departments of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) and Natural Resources (DNR), as the competition went into overtime. During the 10th …

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Published on March 23, 2026 - 21:38 GMT

Register today for last MI Healthy Climate Conference under Governor Whitmer’s leadership

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) invites partners and climate leaders from across Michigan to attend the 2026 MI Healthy Climate Conference (MHCC) April 21 at the Huntington Place in Detroit. Online registration is due …

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Published on March 23, 2026 - 13:23 GMT

Revitalizing Downtown Cadillac: Brownfield redevelopment helps address housing needs

Like many communities across Michigan, Cadillac is working to expand housing opportunities while revitalizing its historic downtown. A former contaminated and vacant property on Mitchell Street is now playing an important role in that effort, showing how …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 19:27 GMT

State of Michigan funding helps supports new housing development in Cadillac

Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) joined state and local leaders to tour Cadillac Lofts, a former contaminated and vacant site in the heart of downtown being transformed into a mixed-use building that will offer …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 08:20 GMT

EGLE Meteorologists: Forecasting air quality and protecting Michiganders

Ahead of World Meteorological Day, MI Environment is featuring the work of the meteorologists at EGLE. Meteorologists from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) don’t tell you if it will rain or snow, be partly cloudy or …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 20:03 GMT

Applications due March 31 for EGLE Scrap Tire Cleanup Grants

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is pleased to announce the availability of grants through its Scrap Tire Program to support the cleanup and reuse of abandoned tires across the state. Applications must be submitted by …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 08:45 GMT

Invasive plants, rock snot and the emerald ash borer: NotMISpecies webinars are putting knowledge to work

While it’s true that you can learn something new every day, the real value of knowledge is in putting it to good use. The upcoming NotMISpecies webinars all share the common thread of using knowledge, either from the past or from recent experiences, to …

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Published on March 18, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

Don’t put all your (fish) eggs in one basket

Today’s MI Environment story is courtesy of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) had a role in both reef restoration projects, helping coordinate teamwork and more. By Jeffrey …

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Published on March 17, 2026 - 08:10 GMT

Water leaks average nearly 10K gallons yearly per household; It’s time to ‘fix a leak’

Created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and supported by WaterSense partners across the U.S. and Canada, Fix a Leak Week aims to raise awareness about water leaks and provide resources to help identify and repair common household leaks …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 21:33 GMT

Michigan moves forward on industrial decarbonization with new roadmap and upcoming industry engagement

Michigan has its sights on helping industries reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with the MI Healthy Climate Plan. Three new initiatives by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will help set the course for 2026 …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 21:33 GMT

EGLE announces EPA addition of Gelman plume to Superfund National Priorities List

Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially added the Gelman dioxane plume in Ann Arbor and Scio Township to the Superfund National Priorities List ( …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 10:31 GMT

Digging into details of groundwater management

New software promises better process for large-quantity water withdrawal requests As part of National Groundwater Awareness Week, MI Environment is featuring an article from the 2025 State of the Great Lakes report, by Groundwater and Geologic Services …

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Published on March 11, 2026 - 08:17 GMT

State awards $2.4 million for invasive species prevention and control

The state of Michigan today announced that 27 projects will share $2.4 million in funding through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program for efforts that address the prevention, detection, eradication and control of aquatic (water-based) and …

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Published on March 10, 2026 - 10:18 GMT

The Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference is Michigan’s largest for professionals, businesses and more

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) invites environmental professionals and others to join it June 9 to 10 at the Lansing Center for the 2026 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference (MECC). The MECC, considered the …

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Published on March 5, 2026 - 22:03 GMT

Advancing Climate Action Together is theme of MI Healthy Climate Conference

Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) at the 2026 MI Healthy Climate Conference (MHCC) on April 21, at Huntington Place in Detroit. Governor Gretchen Whitmer committed Michigan to carbon neutrality by 2050, and in …

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Published on March 4, 2026 - 07:15 GMT

EGLE announces first MI Green School Guide

EGLE has announced the launch of its first school sustainability planning toolkit -- the MI Green School Guide. The guide includes a team building tool, a school environmental assessment, a project catalog, a funding resource hub, and an action plan …

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Published on March 3, 2026 - 17:52 GMT

Roadmap points the way to efficient homes in Michigan

‘Clean, Safe, and Affordable’ guide addresses health, cost savings, decarbonization A new policy roadmap lays out plans to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from Michigan’s residential building sector by 2050 while creating jobs, improving safety, and …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 07:28 GMT

Asbestos fees drive inspections strengthening public health protections

In 2025, the program collected $590,260 in fees, which funded two additional full-time staff positions. This expanded team enabled EGLE to conduct 1,697 inspections—covering 19% of initial notifications—surpassing the legislatively required 15% benchmark. …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 07:06 GMT

Protection of Michigans woods and waters starts with you

In 2025, the Michigan Invasive Species Program surveyed more than 110,000 acres of public and private land for invasive species, including spotted lanternfly, red swamp crayfish and balsam woolly adelgid. Management actions for invasive phragmites, hemlock …

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