Registration is now open for the 2026 Great Lakes Microplastics Summit, taking place October 7-8. Building off the success of last year's Summit, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is hosting this free, virtual two- …
PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are man-made chemicals used in firefighting foam, stain repellants, nonstick cookware, and many other products. PFAS don’t break down easily in the environment, and some PFAS can build up in our bodies …
Today’s MI Environment story is by Maggie Styf, who is serving as an intern in the Office of Public Information at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). A student at the University of Michigan majoring in Environment and …
Historically, lake whitefish (atikameg to local Indigenous peoples) have maintained a special status in the Great Lakes region as a source of sustenance and livelihood that remains important today. Whitefish have survived numerous challenges to the ecology …
The Village of Athens is making significant progress toward long term planning in its drinking water system thanks to support from Michigan’s Drinking Water Asset Management (DWAM) Grant Program. The DWAM grant program has provided funding for communities …
Innovators invited to apply by Aug. 7 to join specialized accelerator offering free operational and technical support The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is generating millions of batteries that need a second life, and NextCycle Michigan is looking for …
The groundbreaking domicology exhibition at the Michigan State University Museum in 2023-2024 now has a new life as a smaller, traveling exhibit available to be checked out by organizations. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy ( …
"Every Michigander depends on clean water and healthy communities," said Roos. "The investments highlighted today are helping communities recycle more, reduce pollution and stop contaminants before they reach the Great Lakes. By partnering …
Funding pool increases for Renewables Ready Communities Awards LANSING, Michigan — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced a new and larger phase of its Renewables Ready Communities Awards (RRCA), a funding …
Funding pool increases for Renewables Ready Communities Awards LANSING, Michigan — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced a new and larger phase of its Renewables Ready Communities Awards (RRCA), a funding …
Today’s MI Environment story is adapted from a previously published story by NextCycle Michigan, an initiative of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Traverse City Mayor Amy Shamroe shared remarks focused on the blue- …
State investments help communities strengthen recycling infrastructure, protect public health, and safeguard natural resources MARQUETTE, Michigan — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) joined local and state partners in …
From Detroit to Leelanau and South Haven to Genesee County, Michigan communities across the state are holding recycling events for regular and hard-to-dispose-of materials this summer and into the fall. Many Michigan communities host annual events to …
Environmental Education at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is excited to introduce the Youth Sustainability Project Showcase, an interactive, statewide map application designed to celebrate the creativity, dedication …
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed the state's first detection of elm zigzag sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda) in St. Clair County. The invasive insect was identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal …
Since the release of the Food Waste Reduction Road Map in 2023, Michigan communities and organizations have implemented programs to deal with food loss and waste. The Michigan Food Waste Reduction Road Map was established by the Michigan Department of …
MDHHS offers advice on how to stay healthy during hazardous conditions Meteorologists at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) have issued updated air quality alert information for the state of Michigan, upgrading the …
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on July 9 redesignated the St. Clair County sulfur dioxide (SO2) nonattainment area back to attainment. The St. Clair County area was Michigan’s last SO2 nonattainment area. The attainment status …
Tunnel plans meet regulatory and statutory requirements following comprehensive review, permit addresses impacts to wetlands and cultural resources Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced that it has reissued …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently published a new story map that highlights the success of Michigan’s Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) program in the Detroit District in Fiscal Year 2025. Detroit Area …
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