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

Published on February 12, 2025 - 17:07 GMT

State and Local Leaders Showcase Brownfield Redevelopments’ Power to Revitalize Communities and Boost Economies

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 …

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Published on February 12, 2025 - 05:46 GMT

By the Numbers: 2024 Maps and Data highlights

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 …

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Published on February 11, 2025 - 06:05 GMT

By the Numbers: Asbestos inspections

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 …

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Published on February 6, 2025 - 13:36 GMT

Governor Whitmer’s proposed budget prioritizes clean water, energy infrastructure, cleanup

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 …

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Published on February 6, 2025 - 05:35 GMT

By the Numbers: Volunteer Stream Cleanup program grants remove 43K pounds of trash in 2024

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 …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 05:40 GMT

By the Numbers: EGLE’s environmental education continues to grow

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 …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 06:40 GMT

EGLE plugs two leaking wells in Ottawa County lake, only the second such operation in 30 years

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 …

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Published on February 3, 2025 - 18:07 GMT

STATEMENT: EGLE Director Discusses Tariff Concerns

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 …

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Published on January 30, 2025 - 05:20 GMT

More Michigan communities share positive impacts of Renewables Ready Communities Awards

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’ …

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Published on January 29, 2025 - 05:02 GMT

Even homes with radon mitigation systems should test for radon every two years

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 …

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Published on January 28, 2025 - 12:58 GMT

EGLE invests over $170,000 in its internship program

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 …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 05:44 GMT

More drinking water protections now in place related to Michigan’s Lead and Cooper Rule

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 …

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Published on January 23, 2025 - 18:03 GMT

Nearly $5 million for hosting renewable energy projects will fund community projects in seven cities and townships

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 …

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Published on January 23, 2025 - 05:21 GMT

By the Numbers: EGLE makes over 25K radon test kits available to city and county health departments, others in FY 2024

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 …

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Published on January 22, 2025 - 05:55 GMT

By the Numbers: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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 …

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Published on January 21, 2025 - 18:23 GMT

2024 MI Healthy Climate Plan Annual Report highlights continued progress toward climate goals

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 …

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Published on January 21, 2025 - 15:37 GMT

EGLE to provide additional $26.5M for Grayling Township municipal water extension projects

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, …

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Published on January 21, 2025 - 14:20 GMT

By the Numbers: EGLE’s water infrastructure grants team awards 185 grants in Fiscal Year 2024

In a continued effort to protect human and environmental health EGLE’s Water Infrastructure Funding & Financing Section (WIFFS) Grants Unit awarded 185 grants to Michigan communities in fiscal year 2024. This brings the unit’s total grant awards to …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 19:49 GMT

Flint lead tests show continued compliance as replacement, restoration efforts near completion

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced that the latest six-month monitoring period for lead in Flint’s drinking water resulted in a 90th percentile calculation for the samples collected of 3 parts per billion …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 19:48 GMT

Michigan PFAS Action Response Team lists 300th contamination site

The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) announced today that it has listed the 300th site of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) groundwater contamination caused by the historic use and disposal of “forever chemicals” across the state. As …

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