The Air Quality Division (AQD) at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) receives hundreds of applications for air permits each year. Air quality staff evaluate these pollution sources for compliance with air standards and …
In 2024, the Environmental Assistance Center (EAC) at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) provided live, one-on-one customer service to 27,622 people, an increase of 4,401 from the previous year. Of those, 38% were …
Thirty projects from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors will share $5.6 million in Circular Economy Grants to advance recycling and develop Michigan’s circular supply chains. The Circular Economy Grants are funded by the Michigan Department of …
UTICA, Mich.—By turning vacant lots to vibrant destinations, brownfield redevelopment is reshaping communities across Michigan. On Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Director Phil Roos joined state and local …
In 2024, EGLE developed six new interactive web maps and dashboards, three new story maps, 27 new open data items, and one new hub site, for a grand total of 37 new features shared on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) asbestos inspectors received tens of thousands of asbestos demolition/renovation notifications and modifications to notifications in 2024, and more come in daily. It's part …
Lead line replacement, cleaning up contamination, increasing government transparency, and strengthening the state’s energy infrastructure are a few of the priorities represented in Governor Whitmer’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget. The Michigan …
The Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) is the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) statewide volunteer monitoring program and includes the Volunteer Stream Cleanup Program, funded by the sale of the state's Water …
Community Outreach Environmental Education staff participated in or supported EGLE participation in 50 public events in 2024, reaching a total of 12,289 teachers, students, families, and community members, an increase of 33% from 2023. Professional …
EGLE’s Geologic Resources Management Division this past year tackled two leaking wells in a Michigan lake – only the second time they had encountered such a challenge in roughly 30 years. Known as Van Single 1 and 2, the wells are located in the Bend …
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) Director Phil Roos released the following statement in response to tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico and China: "Tariffs on Michigan's closest trading partners will …
In the fight against climate change, few things are more important than the switch to affordable clean energy. And in local government, few things matter more than funding for community services. These two needs are aligning neatly in the form of Michigan’ …
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste. There are no short-term side effects that could cause alarm or warn of its presence. Long-term exposure to radon increases the risk of developing lung cancer, which …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, Energy (EGLE) is transitioning its internship program from an unpaid program to a paid program, beginning this summer. EGLE leadership and staff have long recognized the hardship unpaid internships …
Michigan’s strictest-in-the-nation Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) has become even more protective of public health this year. Enacted by the legislature in 2018, the LCR established a lead action level of 15 parts per billion (ppb) for public water systems …
LANSING, Michigan — Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced the third round of Renewables Ready Communities Awards (RRCA). This round will support deployment of more than 978.5 megawatts (MW) of solar power …
Every year, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) makes radon test kits available to city and county health departments, tribal governments, and Michigan State University (MSU) extension offices. The kits test for the …
Many Michigan law enforcement agencies participate by offering drop-off locations throughout the state. To find additional, year-round drop-off locations that accept medications, supplements, and/or needles/sharps, go to Michigan.gov/EGLEDrugDisposal and …
Michigan continues to take bold steps to avert the worst impacts of climate change. The 2024 MI Healthy Climate Plan Report focuses on the past 12 months of new legislation, funding, initiatives, and more to build a cleaner, healthier, more prosperous …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Remediation and Redevelopment Division (RRD) will provide an additional funding source of $26.5 million for portions of the Grayling Township Water Extension Projects. The funding, …
