The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today awarded $50 million in grant funding to schools across the state for the installation of bottle-filling stations, faucet-mount filters, filtered water pitchers, and replacement …
Phil Roos, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), recently joined the Electrification Coalition and other organizations at an electric (EV) school bus teach-in at Lansing Technical High School, where …
Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced the launch of the second cohort of the MI Healthy Climate Corps (MHC Corps). The MHC Corps is a service program dedicated to developing an enduring, capable network of …
Every year Air Quality Division (AQD) staff respond to hundreds of air quality complaints from Michigan residents. Complaints are typically about strong odors, smoke, and dust from industrial sources. In 2024, almost 1,700 air quality complaints have been …
Launching from Southwest Michigan to the southwestern desert: That’s the next giant leap for Alexa Hempel after eight months serving Michiganders in the first cohort of the state’s MI Healthy Climate Corps (MHC Corps). Thirty corps members who inaugurated …
As part of a community-based project, the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) partnered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to improve air quality on the east side of Detroit. The goals of this project …
The Lake St. Clair Conference celebrated a milestone 25 years of binational, collaborative efforts in lake-wide management during the one-day event on the shores of Lake St. Clair November 14. The gathering that attracted 130 people put a spotlight on …
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Every year, GIS Day offers a chance to showcase the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and celebrate how this technology supports decision-making, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. At the Michigan Department of Environment, …
Did you know the saying “wash, rinse, repeat” can be applied to more than shampooing your hair? It’s actually a great reminder about recycling items too! While most items don’t have to be washed, it is important to rinse plastic, glass and metal …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding Brownfield Redevelopment Grants to projects that will create new jobs in Washtenaw and Macomb counties. 300 North Zeeb Road, Scio Township, Washtenaw County A $1 million …
Tomorrow is National Stormwater Day, and MI Environment is highlighting tips from Autumn Mitchell, environmental quality analyst at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Stormwater includes rain, snowmelt, and surface runoff …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding two $1 million Brownfield Redevelopment Grants to help build new housing in Oakland County. Riverfront Place, 211 First Street, Rochester This property has a long industrial …
Friday is America Recycles Day. How will you celebrate? If you root for the University of Michigan, you might have a win to cheer: The Wolverines are awaiting confirmation of a new record in the Recycling Bowl competition to collect the greatest amount of …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $1 million grant to the redevelopment of two unregulated landfills in Romulus. The nearly 290-acre site at 36411 Ecorse Road contains dumps historically known as the Dump …
Michigan residents care about their air. Concerns about air quality are heard from all parts of the state. The Air Quality Division at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) works hard to maintain a network of air …
Sixty new units of affordable housing will be built on vacant land in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood with help from a $1 million grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The third phase of the Preserve on Ash …
Veterans at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently joined with vets from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to support …
Interest in the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s upcoming fifth annual virtual Great Lakes PFAS Summit is high, with 1,147 registrants from 46 states and 10 countries to date. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue …
The fall season brings thoughts of apples, pumpkins, leaves, and campfires. Before you decide to burn that brush pile in the backyard, let’s refresh our knowledge on safe burning practices. Leaves burning. Burn safely Whenever you burn, have a shovel …
